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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA
JANUARY 27, 2014 - 7:30 P.M.
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
15 LOOCKERMAN PLAZA
DOVER, DELAWARE
OPEN FORUM - 15 MINUTES PRIOR TO OFFICIAL MEETING (7:15 p.m.)
The “Open Forum” segment is provided to extend the opportunity to the general public to share their
questions, thoughts, comments, concerns, and complaints. Discussion of any item appearing on the
agenda as a public hearing is prohibited during the Open Forum as an opportunity will be provided
during consideration of that item. Citizen comments are limited to three (3) minutes. Council is
prohibited from taking action since they are not in official session; however, they may schedule such
items as regular agenda items and act upon them in the future.
INVOCATION BY BISHOP THOMAS L. HOLSEY
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE LED BY COUNCILMAN SLAVIN
AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
* CONSENT AGENDA
Those items on the Council Agenda which are considered routine and non-controversial shall be marked
with an asterisk (*) and will be acted upon by a single roll call vote of the Council. There will be no
separate discussion of these items unless a member of Council so requests, in which event the matter
shall be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered a separate item.
* 1. Adoption of Minutes
A. Special Council Meeting of December 2, 2013
B. Regular Council Meeting of January 13, 2014
C. Special Council Meeting of January 13, 2014
2. Proclamation - Black History Month
3. Public Hearing - Violation of the Dangerous Building Ordinance - Property Located at
27 North New Street, Owned by Joe Burden, Sr.
(Staff Recommends: 1. Declaring this Building and All Accessory Structures on this Property
Dangerous; 2. Ordering the Property Repaired or Demolished by February 27, 2014 by the Owner
or Equity Owner at Their Own Risk; 3. Ordering the Building Inspector to Cause the Repair or
Demolition of the Structures If Not Completed by the Owner Within 10 Days of the Date
Established by City Council; 4. Ordering the City Manager with the Assistance of the City
Solicitor to Cause the Cost of Repairs or Demolition to Be Charged Against the Land on Which
the Building Exists as a Municipal Lien or Cause Such Cost to Be Added to the Tax Duplicate as
an Assessment, or to Be Levied as a Special Tax, or to Be Recovered in a Suit at Law Against the
Owner.)
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* 4. Parks, Recreation, and Community Enhancement Committee Report - January 13, 2014
A. Semi-Annual Review - Statistics Regarding Jobs and Businesses Gained and Lost in the City
of Dover Since July 2013
(Committee Action Not Required)
B. Update - Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program
(Committee Action Not Required)
C. Recreational Needs Assessment
(Committee Recommended Authorizing the City's Planning Department, Beginning
February 1, 2014, to Perform a Recreational Needs Assessment for the City of Dover, Utilizing
City Staff to Conduct Workshops and Other Similar Outreach Efforts Across the City to
Inventory Park Infrastructure and Develop the Needs of All of the City Parks for Future Use.
The Objective Will Be to Gather the Necessary Information from the Public, Study It, and
Make a Needs Assessment Report Back to the Committee by December 1, 2014.)
* 5. Utility Committee Report - January 13, 2014
A. Request for Abandonment (Improved) - Budd Street - City of Dover
(Committee Recommended: 1. Abandonment of the Subject Right-of-Way with Conveyance
of Five Feet (5') of Said Right-of-Way to 5 E. Reed Street, 45 South State Street and Tax Parcel
Number ED-05-077.05-04-36.00 on South American Avenue, Currently Owned by the City of
Dover, in Conjunction with the Provision of a Public Utility Easement for Each Parcel; and
2. Adoption of Resolution No. 2014-01 Setting a Public Hearing Regarding the Proposed
Abandonment for February 10, 2014 at 7:30 p.m.)
B. TEA/NAES Report (November)
(Committee Recommended Acceptance of the Report)
C. Garrison Oak Technical Park Project Updates
(Committee Action Not Required)
* 6. Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee Report - January 13, 2014
A. Transfer of Davis Estate Donation to the Dover Library Foundation
(Committee Recommended Acceptance of the Donation from the Davis Estate in the Amount
of $61,735.80 and That It Be Transferred to the Dover Library Foundation)
(Committee Tabled the Issue of the Policy on Future Donations to the Dover Public Library
Until Such Time as the City Manager Can Meet with the Necessary People to Recommend a
Policy for Review by the Committee)
B. Proposed Plan to Cover Dangerous Building Demolition Costs
(Committee Recommended Authorizing the City Manager to Transfer Unused Salary and
Benefits in the Amount of $20,000 from the Planning Division, as Well as Other General Fund
Divisions Throughout the City, to the Demolition Budget. This Authorization Will Increase
the Demolition Budget from $140,000 to $250,000 for FY 2014.)
C. Proposed Ordinance #2014-01 - Amendment to Chapter 102 - Taxation, Article IV -
Abatement of Real Estate Taxes; Appendix C - Downtown Redevelopment, Article II -
Definitions and Article III - Eligibility; and Appendix E - Commercial and Industrial
Building Redevelopment, Article II - Eligibility
(Committee Recommended Adoption of Ordinance #2014-01) (See Item #13-A)
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* 6. Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee Report - January 13, 2014 (Continued)
D. Request for Infrastructure Reimbursement - Wesley College
(Committee Recommended Authorizing the City Manager to Reimburse Wesley College for the
Expenses Incurred in the City's Right-of-Way ($24,500 per Letter Dated December 20, 2013)
Provided That Community Transportation Funds in an Amount Equal to or Greater than
$24,500 Can Be Secured from Area Legislators to Replace the Funding Associated with the
Reimbursement. The Reimbursement Will Be Issued Using General Fund Dollars Associated
with the City's Concrete Construction and Replacement Program (Project # ST1402))
E. Proposed Grant-In-Aid Policy
(Committee Recommended Acceptance of the City of Dover FY 2015 Grant-In-Aid Application
and Procedures)
7. Utility Committee Report - January 27, 2014
Except for the following time sensitive issues, the Utility Committee Report from January 27, 2014
will be presented to Council during their Regular Meeting of February 10, 2014 for review and
consideration.
A. Permanent Easement and Temporary Workspace Agreements - Eastern Shore Natural Gas
(Staff Recommended Authorizing the City Manager or His Designated Staff to Execute the
Easement Agreement and Other Necessary Agreements with Eastern Shore Natural Gas
(ESNG) to Facilitate the Construction of the Proposed 16" Natural Gas Pipeline Across Lands
Owned by the City of Dover, as Depicted in the Referenced Agreements. Financial
Consideration for the Easements Shall Be Delegated to the City Manager and the City
Manager Will Notify City Council of the Results.)
B. Easements and Rights-of-Way between City of Dover and Delmarva Power & Light
Company
(Staff Recommended Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Final Versions of All
Components of Document "A", Document "B", and Document "C" for the Granting of
Easements and Rights-of-Way to Delmarva Power & Light Company for the Proposed
Construction, Operation, and Maintenance of Power Lines and Structures Associated with the
Transmission of Electric Power from the Garrison Energy Center (GEC) to the Cartanza
Substation; and Authorizing the City Manager to Amend the Original Lease Between the City
of Dover and the Garrison Energy Center, LLC to Add the Acres Described Within the
Documents (A Total of 8.4301 Acres) in Accordance with the Rents Described in the Lease)
8. Quarterly Revenue Report
(Staff Recommends Acceptance of the Report)
9. Evaluation of Bids
A. Garrison Oak Technical Park Sanitary Sewer Improvements
(Staff Recommends Awarding a Unit Price Contract for the Garrison Oak Technical Park
Sanitary Sewer Improvements to George & Lynch Inc., in Response to City of Dover
Bid #14-0018PW, for the Amount Not to Exceed $2,572,065)
B. Garrison Oak Technical Park Subdivision
(Staff Recommends Awarding a Unit Price Contract for the Garrison Oak Technical Park to
A-Del Construction Company, in Response to City of Dover Bid #14-0020PW, for the Amount
Not to Exceed $6,214,700)
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* 10. Confirmation of Police Pension Election - Ret. Lt. Timothy Mullaney - Three (3) Year Term to
Expire January 31, 2017
11. Rezoning Request/First Reading of Proposed Ordinance #2014-02
The First Reading Is Offered on the Following Proposed Ordinance. It Is Recommended for
Referral to the Planning Commission on February 18, 2014 and That a Public Hearing Be Set
for March 10, 2014 at 7:30 p.m., At Which Time the Second Reading and Final Action by
Council Will Take Place. Copies of the Proposed Ordinance Are Available at the Entrance of
Council Chambers or Can Be Obtained from the City Clerk's Office.
A. Property Located at 405 North State Street, Consisting of 11,250+/- Square Feet, Owned by
David and Susan Edgell. This Property is Currently Zoned R-8 (One Family Residence) and
the Proposed Zoning is RG-1 (General Residence).
(TAX PARCEL: ED-05-068.17-01-72.00-000; COUNCIL DISTRICT: 3; PLANNING REFERENCE: Z-14-02)
12. First Reading - Proposed Ordinances
The First Reading Is Offered on the Following Proposed Ordinances. It Is Recommended That
a Public Hearing Be Scheduled Before the Planning Commission on February 18, 2014 at
7:00 p.m. and That a Public Hearing Before City Council Be Set for Monday, March 10, 2014
at 7:30 p.m. at Which Time the Second Reading and Final Action by Council Will Take Place.
Copies of the Proposed Ordinances Are Available at the Entrance of Council Chambers or Can
Be Obtained from the City Clerk's Office.
A. Ordinance #2014-03 Amending the 2008 Comprehensive Plan, as Amended, by Including
Text Addenda to the Transportation and Housing and Community Development Chapters
and by Amending Map 12-1: Land Development Plan Map in the Vicinity of College Road
and McKee Road
B. Ordinance #2014-04 - Rezoning Request for Property Located at 1205 McKee Road,
Consisting of 3.46+/- Acres, Owned by College Road Offices, LLC. The Property Is Currently
Zoned CPO (Commercial Professional Office), Subject to COZ-1 (Corridor Overlay Zone),
and the Proposed Zoning Is C-2A (Limited Central Commercial), Subject to the COZ-1
(Corridor Overlay Zone).
(TAX PARCEL: ED-05-067.00-02-51.00-000; COUNCIL DISTRICT: 4; PLANNING REFERENCE Z-14-01)
13. First Reading - Proposed Ordinance #2014-01
The First Reading Is Offered on the Following Proposed Ordinance. Final Action by Council
Will Take Place During the Second Reading of the Ordinance on February 10, 2014. Copies of
All Proposed Ordinances Are Available at the Entrance of the Council Chambers or Can Be
Obtained from the City Clerk's Office.
A. Proposed Ordinance #2014-01 - Amendment to Chapter 102 - Taxation, Article IV -
Abatement of Real Estate Taxes; Appendix C - Downtown Redevelopment, Article II -
Definitions and Article III - Eligibility; and Appendix E - Commercial and Industrial
Building Redevelopment, Article II - Eligibility
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14. Final Reading - Proposed Ordinance #2013-18
The First Reading of the Proposed Ordinance Was Accomplished During the Council
Meeting of January 13, 2014. Copies of the Ordinance Are Available at the Entrance of
the Council Chambers.
A. Proposed Ordinance #2013-18 - Budget Amendments for Fiscal Year 2013/14
15. Council Members’ Announcements
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SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
A Special Council Meeting was held on December 2, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. with Council President
Bonar presiding. Members present were Mr. Dixon, Mr. Lynn, Mr. Perza, Mr. Hare and
Mr. Hutchison. Mr. Anderson, Mr. Slavin, and Mrs. Williams were absent. Mayor Carey and
Mrs. McDowell were also present.
AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
Mr. Hutchison moved for approval of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Lynn and unanimously
carried.
Mr. Hare moved to recess into Executive Session pursuant to 29 Del. C. §10004(b)(9) -
Personnel Matters - City Manager’s Performance Evaluation. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Lynn and unanimously carried.
Meeting recessed at 6:00 p.m.
Mr. Hare moved to adjourn the Executive Session, seconded by Mr. Hutchison and
unanimously carried.
Executive Session adjourned at 7:10 p.m.
POTENTIAL ACTION RESULTING FROM THE EXECUTIVE SESSION - COUNCIL
APPOINTED EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION - CITY MANAGER
During the Executive Session, members reviewed the self-evaluation provided by the City Manager,
Scott D. Koenig, and discussed the prior year’s accomplishments and goals for the coming year.
Mr. Perza moved to provide Mr. Koenig a $3,000 performance bonus, contingent upon
Council’s acceptance of a reorganization plan and Administrative Assistant proposal, which
will first be presented to the Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee. Mr. Perza
also moved to renew Mr. Koenig’s existing agreement. The motion was seconded by Mr. Dixon
and unanimously carried.
By unanimous consent, the Special Council Meeting adjourned at 7:13 p.m.
TRACI A. McDOWELL
CITY CLERK
All orders, ordinances, and resolutions adopted by City Council during their Special Meeting of
December 2, 2013 are hereby approved.
CARLETON E. CAREY, SR.
MAYOR
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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
The Regular Council Meeting was held on January 13, 2014 at 7:30 p.m. with Council President
Bonar presiding. Council members present were Mr. Dixon, Mr. Lynn, Mr. Perza, Mr. Slavin,
Mr. Hare, and Mr. Hutchison. Mr. Anderson and Mrs. Williams were absent.
Council staff members present were Police Chief Hosfelt, Mrs. Mitchell, Mrs. Townshend,
Fire Chief Carey, Mr. Koenig, City Solicitor Rodriguez, and Mrs. McDowell. Mayor Carey was also
present.
OPEN FORUM
The Open Forum was held at 7:15 p.m., prior to commencement of the Official Council Meeting.
Council President Bonar declared the Open Forum in session and reminded those present that
Council was not in official session and could not take formal action.
There was no one present wishing to speak during the Open Forum.
The invocation was given by Reverend Theodore Henderson, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
Mr. Hutchison moved for approval of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Dixon and unanimously
carried.
Mr. Hare moved for approval of the Consent Agenda, seconded by Mr. Slavin and carried by
a unanimous roll call vote (Anderson and Williams absent).
ADOPTION OF MINUTES - REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF DECEMBER 9, 2013
The Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of December 9, 2013 were unanimously approved
by motion of Mr. Hare, seconded by Mr. Slavin and bore the written approval of Mayor Carey
(Anderson and Williams absent).
PRESENTATION - ASSOCIATED BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS (ABC) DELAWARE
2013 EXCELLENCE IN CONSTRUCTION MERIT AWARD (DOVER PUBLIC LIBRARY
PROJECT)
Ms. Margery Cyr, Library Director, advised members that, on November 21, 2013, she was invited
to represent the City of Dover at the ABC Delaware 2013 Excellence in Construction Awards. She
stated that EdiS was awarded the Excellence in Construction Merit Award for the building of the
new Dover Public Library, as well as the Green Award, which recognizes contractors who completed
a construction contract using green building practices. Ms. Cyr presented the awards to the City of
Dover.
SPECIAL SAFETY ADVISORY AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT -
DECEMBER 9, 2013
The Safety Advisory and Transportation Committee met on December 9, 2013 with Chairman
Hutchison presiding.
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Requests for Waivers - Appendix A - Subdivisions, Article VI - Subdivision - General
Requirements and Design Standards, Section A - Streets (The Meadow Subdivision): Waiver
of Length of Dead-End Street (Cul-De-Sac) - Jefferson Terrace; and Waiver of Increased
Percentage of Lots on Dead-End Street (Cul-De-Sac) - Jefferson Terrace
Members reviewed a petition to waive subdivision standards, submitted by Penntex, LLC, for
The Meadow Subdivision at Jefferson Terrace. The waivers requested were as follows: 1) Appendix
A - Subdivisions, Article VI, §A15 - Exceed the Maximum Street Length of a Dead-End Street, and
2) Appendix A - Subdivisions, Article VI, §A15 - Increased Percentage of Lots on Cul-de-sac. The
Conceptual Subdivision Plan permits the subdivision of land totaling 4.23+/- acres into five (5)
parcels for single-family, detached dwellings, with residual land to be known as The Meadow. (The
name of the subdivision is currently proposed as The Meadow; however, the name must be revised.
Within the City of Dover, there is an existing residential subdivision known as The Meadows. A
unique name must be utilized to avoid confusion in emergency response.) The parcel is zoned R-8
(One Family Residence Zone) and R-10 (One Family Residence Zone). This parcel is located west
of Monroe Terrace and south of but not adjacent to Wyoming Avenue.
Mrs. Ann Marie Townshend, Director of Planning and Community Development, explained that the
Subdivision Plan proposes an extension of Jefferson Terrace as a public street leading to the west
from Monroe Terrace. The right-of-way would be 60 feet in width. The extension of Jefferson
Terrace is required by the Planning Commission to be a 36-foot paved width before terminating in
the cul-de-sac, which will allow for on-street parking on both sides of the street. Parking would be
prohibited within the cul-de-sac.
Referring to the request for waiver of length of dead-end street (cul-de-sac) for Jefferson Terrace,
Mrs. Townshend advised members that the Conceptual Subdivision Plan proposes a dead-end street
that is approximately 390+/- feet in length when measured from the center line of Monroe Terrace to
the center of the proposed Jefferson Terrace cul-de-sac; however, the length of the proposed
cul-de-sac is 440 feet when measured to the terminus of the street right-of-way. It appears that the
proposed dead-end street (cul-de-sac) exceeds the permitted length of a dead-end street, as indicated
in the limitation of a length of a dead-end street in accordance with Appendix A, Article VI,
Subsection A15 of the Dover Code.
Staff recommended approval of the request to exceed the maximum length of a dead-end street. The
construction of the proposed extension of Jefferson Terrace terminating in a cul-de-sac is the only
access to proposed residential lots. This is due to the configuration of the existing tract of land, the
existing natural features of woodlands, wetlands, and flood plain areas, and the surrounding
residential development.
Referring to the request for waiver of increased percentage of lots on dead-end street (cul-de-sac)
for Jefferson Terrace, Mrs. Townshend advised members that the Conceptual Subdivision Plan
depicts three (3) proposed lots, or 60% of the proposed five (5) lots in the subdivision, to front on
the turnaround section of the proposed Jefferson Terrace cul-de-sac. This proposed lot percentage
exceeds the maximum of 20% of the lots in a development allowed to front on the turnaround
section of a cul-de-sac, in accordance with Appendix A, Article VI, Subsection A15 of the Dover
Code.
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Staff recommended approval of the request to permit more than 20% of lots in a development to
front on the turnaround section of a cul-de-sac. The configuration of the tract of land does not allow
for the inter-connection of the proposed street to another existing street in order to avoid the
cul-de-sac.
Mrs. Townshend stated that, during their meeting of November 18, 2013, the Planning Commission
conducted a public hearing and took action to grant conditional approval for the Conceptual
Subdivision Plan of The Meadow at Jefferson Terrace, including the condition that the paved width
of Jefferson Terrace be set at 36 feet to allow for onstreet parking. The Planning Commission also
recommended approval of the Subdivision Waiver requests to allow the project to exceed the
maximum length of a dead-end street and increase the percentage of lots on the cul-de-sac.
Responding to Mr. Perza, Mrs. Townshend stated that, although the cul-de-sac would be a little
longer than other cul-de-sacs in the vicinity, it was not out of character with the area. With reference
to the map previously provided to members, she stated that the map depicted a street width of
24 feet; however, the map had not been revised to depict the street width change to 36 feet that was
recommended by the Planning Commission. She explained that, in accordance with the subdivision
plan process, if waivers are approved, a revised map will be submitted.
The Committee recommended approval of the Subdivision Waiver requests for The Meadow
Subdivision at Jefferson Terrace to exceed the maximum length of a dead-end street and increase
the percentage of lots on the cul-de-sac, as recommended by the Planning Commission.
By consent agenda, Mr. Hare moved for approval of the Committee’s recommendation. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Slavin and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Anderson and
Williams absent).
Request for Waiver - Appendix B - Zoning, Article 5 - Supplementary Regulations, Section 17 -
Emergency Access Requirements - Waiver of Emergency Rear Access Requirement for Walker
Woods/Walker Woods II Redevelopment
Members considered a petition to waive the emergency rear access requirements for Walker
Woods/Walker Woods II Redevelopment as required by Appendix B - Zoning, Article 5 -
Supplementary Regulations, Section 17 - Emergency Access Requirements of the Dover Code. The
Site Development Plan Review permits the redevelopment of the site with the construction of 77
garden apartments in 12 buildings (currently, there are 72 townhouse units). The property is zoned
RG-2 (General Residence Zone) and the owners of record are Walker Woods Properties, LLC and
Milford Housing Development Corporation.
Mrs. Ann Marie Townshend, Director of Planning and Community Development, advised members
that Appendix B, Article 5, Subsection17.5(a) of the Dover Code requires a 16-foot alley or an
18-foot secondary fire lane and an 18-foot sub-grade emergency access lane as emergency access to
the rear building areas for two (2) and three (3) story apartment buildings. She stated that the
applicant requested a waiver for the elimination of these requirements. She explained that the
existing layout provided a 24-foot fire lane across the front side of each building, and the buildings
would be equipped with sprinklers. Members were advised that the Fire Marshal’s Office indicated
no objections to the removal of the rear access requirement for apartments for this project, with the
stipulation that the buildings would be fully sprinklered and would meet the access required by the
State Fire Prevention Regulations.
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Mrs. Townshend noted that this type of waiver is received quite frequently and that, after having
discussions with the Fire Marshal, it was staff’s intention to bring forward a Code amendment to
eliminate the need for such waiver requests. She explained that the rear access requirement was
instituted prior to current procedures that mandate sprinkler systems.
Mrs. Townshend advised members that the Planning Commission recommended approval of the
waiver for the elimination of the emergency rear access.
The Committee recommended approval of the requested waiver, as recommended by the Planning
Commission.
By consent agenda, Mr. Hare moved for approval of the Committee’s recommendation. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Slavin and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Anderson and
Williams absent).
Update - Dover High School Construction
Mrs. Ann Marie Townshend, Director of Planning and Community Development, indicated that the
construction of the new Dover High School was moving forward and that monthly coordination
meetings continued. She stated that the City would continue to ensure that the Leander Lakes Project
is well coordinated with the Dover High School Project. She noted that an additional development
project, Dover Christian Church, will be building on the corner property adjacent to Leander Lakes.
In addition, she advised members that the City had been assured that the east entrance to the new
School will be constructed and that the Planning Commission issued a parking reduction waiver;
however, areas will be grassed and curbed to be made available for overflow parking for large
events. She assured members that there were no issues or concerns to report at this point.
Responding to Mr. Davis, Mrs. Townshend stated that the Capital School District had requested the
Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) to construct some of the improvements to the east
entrance in an attempt to help defray those construction costs. In addition, she noted that attempts
were being made to work with local legislators to obtain community transportation funds.
Discussion - Changing of Meeting Day and Time
Mr. Hutchison noted that the Committee had been meeting on the Wednesday following the fourth
Monday of each month at 5:00 p.m. and questioned the possibility of changing the meeting day to
the fourth Monday of each month at 4:00 p.m.
The Committee recommended changing the meeting day and time to the fourth Monday of each
month at 4:00 p.m.
By consent agenda, Mr. Hare moved for approval of the Committee’s recommendation. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Slavin and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Anderson and
Williams absent).
By consent agenda, Mr. Hare moved for acceptance of the Safety Advisory and Transportation
Committee Report. The motion was seconded by Mr. Slavin and carried by a unanimous roll
call vote (Anderson and Williams absent).
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UTILITY COMMITTEE REPORT - DECEMBER 9, 2013
The Utility Committee met on December 9, 2013 with Councilman Perza presiding in the absence
of Chairwoman Williams.
Service Agreement for the Natural Gas Distribution System in the Garrison Oak Technical
Park (GOTP) - Chesapeake Utility Corporation
Mr. Scott Koenig, City Manager, reminded members that the City of Dover has been acting as the
developer of the Garrison Oak Technical Park (GOTP). As the developer, staff felt it would be
advantageous to offer natural gas service to the various tenants in the industrial park; therefore, the
City has requested that natural gas infrastructure be installed within the technical park so that it is
available to potential purchasers and tenants. Members were provided a standard Service Agreement
submitted by Chesapeake Utilities Corporation which outlines the respective responsibilities of the
City as well as Chesapeake Utilities Corporation. He advised members that the proposed Agreement
has been reviewed by the City Solicitor’s Office and has been amended accordingly.
In accordance with the proposed Service Agreement, Mr. Koenig noted that all costs to install the
required infrastructure will be the responsibility of Chesapeake Utilities Corporation; however, the
Agreement includes a revenue shortfall calculation that the City of Dover would be responsible for
should the revenues from the investment not be equal to or in excess of the initial capital investment
within the first six (6) years after the effective date of the Agreement. He assured members that the
maximum financial exposure to the City of Dover is estimated to be less than $130,000.
Mr. Koenig advised members that the proposed Agreement includes several exhibits, including a plot
plan for the GOTP. Based on conversations with staff, he explained his understanding that the
natural gas for tenants of the GOTP would be extended from White Oak Road through the horseshoe
road network in the subdivision and back out to White Oak Road. At this time, he stated that it is
not intended to be connected to the 16 inch lateral for the Calpine Project. He explained that the
maximum financial exposure ($130,000) assumes that there are no tenants for the first six (6) years
and that this amount would be less whatever gas Uzin Utz would be using as the first tenants to
connect to the distribution system.
Staff recommended that the City Manager be authorized to execute the Service Agreement with
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation for the Natural Gas Distribution System within the GOTP.
Responding to Mr. Snaman, Mr. Koenig stated that Uzin Utz has gone before the Planning
Commission and are working their way through the permitting process. It is their hope to break
ground in March 2014, with the facility opening a year later.
In response to Mr. Blakeman regarding the documents on file with the Public Service Commission
and the six (6) times net revenue test, Mr. Koenig stated that he had not reviewed the documents but
that staff could request the City Solicitor’s Office to review them.
Responding to Mr. Perza regarding the six (6) times net revenue test, Mr. Koenig indicated his
understanding that it is the standard formula used for this type of return on investment. He also
indicated that the net revenue test will be conducted on the final sixth year and not done on an annual
basis. He explained that the “true up” date will be six (6) years after the Agreement and noted that
there is a revenue schedule provided as Exhibit B of the Agreement. Regarding the requirement for
the developer to pay any shortfall amount within thirty (30) days from the time the Company gives
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notice that a shortfall has occurred, Mr. Koenig stated that although a one-time payment would be
required, he felt confident that there would be no issues if the City needed to establish a payment
schedule. He assured members that staff would be budgeting any amount that may be required and
making every attempt for no shortfall to occur by acquiring tenants.
The Committee recommended approval of staff’s recommendation to authorize the City Manager
to execute the Service Agreement with Chesapeake Utilities Corporation for the Natural Gas
Distribution System within the Garrison Oak Technical Park (GOTP).
Council President Bonar advised members that he had a potential conflict of interest and would be
abstaining from the vote.
Mr. Hare moved for approval of the Committee’s recommendation. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Slavin and carried by a roll call vote of five (5) yes (Dixon, Perza, Slavin, Hare, and
Hutchison, one (1) no (Lynn), and one (1) abstention (Bonar)(Anderson and Williams absent).
TEA/NAES Report (October)
The TEA/NAES Monthly Report for October 2013 was provided to members to enable them to
monitor electric sales and revenues received, which will provide a better understanding of any
fluctuations that occur and allow the opportunity to make improvements if deemed necessary.
Mr. Scott Koenig, City Manager, reaffirmed that the City’s costs are coming in slightly higher than
anticipated which has been a trend most of the budget year. He stated that staff has reviewed the
budgets, expenses, etc. and that the City’s budget is tight. He noted that page 12 of the report
provided the year-to-date amounts and that, although most items are tracking as anticipated, there
are concerns with the “PJM - ARR, Transmission and Fees,” explaining that the fees are much
higher than anticipated. As a result, staff has been talking with The Energy Authority for the past
several months, as well as relaying the City’s concerns to both the Delaware Municipal Electric
Corporation (DEMEC) and Mr. Kirk Betts, Betts & Holt LLP, the City’s Energy Attorney.
Mr. Koenig stated that staff expects to submit a report to the committee in January to discuss the
impact of the fees and the cause of the increases. He advised members that there has been an
unanticipated reallocation of costs for two (2) entities that are purchasing power, and since the City
of Dover is one (1) of the entities that purchases power off of the PJM grid, the City is subject to
these fees.
Mr. Blakeman explained the complexity of the PJM billing invoice and questioned if there was some
way of providing a breakdown. He noted that there are 72 items listed and that there are five (5)
PJM related costs for the power supply and three (3) for the plant and requested that they be listed
by budget item. Responding, Mrs. Donna Mitchell, Controller/Treasurer, stated that TEA currently
provides the City with a breakdown of the charges by General Ledger accounts. She stated that she
will request TEA to provide members a copy of the breakdown for a better understanding of the bill.
The Committee recommended acceptance of the TEA/NAES Monthly Report for October 2013.
By consent agenda, Mr. Hare moved for approval of the Committee’s recommendation. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Slavin and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Anderson and
Williams absent).
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UPDATES
Members were provided the following updates:
Calpine Energy Center/Garrison Oak Technical Park Project
Mr. Scott Koenig, City Manager, advised members that the City continues to have weekly meetings
and telephone conference calls with the Calpine Corporation regarding the Energy Center. Currently,
the big items underway are the deliveries, finalization of easements, and alignment of the
transmission lines from the Calpine/Garrison Energy Center back to the 230kV tie (Cartanza
Substation). He stated that the City continues to work on their responsible components of the
infrastructure. Pre-bid meetings were held last week for the water system, gravity sewer system,
pump station force main, streets, and storm sewer associated with the project. It is anticipated that
the bid package will be due during the early part of January 2014. There were approximately 20
contractors who attended the mandatory pre-bid meeting. In order to remain on schedule, he stated
that staff should present the bids to City Council during the second Regular Meeting in
January 2014.
Mr. Koenig reiterated that there are numerous large loads scheduled for delivery in December. He
advised members that Calpine has made their Industrial Waste Permit Application to Kent County
and that the City is analyzing the information to determine the best path forward for the wastewater
from that facility. He stated that staff continues to work through normal construction issues and that
the City has finalized the alignment of the 16 inch lateral through the City property and into the
Calpine/Garrison Energy Center and will not be constructing immediately adjacent to or on top of
the water line that was installed a few months ago. He believed that a certificate for construction
was received for the natural gas lateral.
In regard to the Garrison Oak Technical Park, Mr. Koenig stated that the City is continuing to work
through the final land agreement for lot #12 for the Uzin Utz facility and noted that the Planning
Commission granted conditional approval. As a result, Uzin Utz is now making submissions to
agencies in order to move forward with the project. Mr. Koenig reiterated the expectation that
Uzin Utz will obtain a building permit in March 2014, and that construction will take approximately
12 months.
Mr. Koenig explained that the Calpine Energy Projects, the Uzin Utz Project, and the City’s
infrastructure project are all converging on an early 2015 completion.
Dover Sun Park
Mr. Scott Koenig, City Manager, noted that members were provided a spreadsheet - Electric
Revenue Fund, FY14 - White Oak Solar Park Incremental Cost, based on previous requests and
comments. He advised members that the incremental Sun Park cost, from July through October, was
$162,360. He explained that the incremental Sun Park cost reflects the increased cost to the City as
a result of using solar energy, compared to the amount that would have been paid if the City used
regular fossil fuel. He stated that solar energy is necessary for the City to meet the demands under
the regional portfolio standards. In addition, he explained the importance of understanding that the
production of this 10+ megawatts of solar energy in the summertime reduces the City’s peak demand
in the PJM; therefore, while it is more expensive, it is beneficial to the City.
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Mr. Hare moved for acceptance of the Utility Committee Report, seconded by Mr. Slavin and
carried with Mr. Bonar abstaining (Anderson and Williams absent).
LEGISLATIVE, FINANCE, AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE REPORT -
DECEMBER 9, 2013
The Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee met on December 9, 2013 with Chairman
Lynn presiding.
Request of Elizabeth W. Murphey School - Grant for Judo Mats
During their meeting of November 25, 2013, members considered a request of the
Elizabeth W. Murphey School for the City to provide assistance in purchasing Judo mats (10-12
mats at a total cost of approximately $2,500). The committee tabled the matter so that more
information could be obtained regarding where the money may come from.
Mr. Rushe moved to remove the matter from the table, seconded by Mr. Shevock and unanimously
carried.
Mr. Slavin stated that he would recuse himself from discussion or voting on this issue due to his
relationship with the Murphey School through his job with the State of Delaware.
Mr. Scott Koenig, City Manager, stated that his preference would be for the City not to become
involved due to concerns of receiving additional, similar, requests. Therefore, he suggested that the
school seek private funding. Should Council wish to grant the request, since there are no available
funds in City Council’s budget, he stated that a portion of the community relations and travel
expense funds in the City Manager’s budget for the current fiscal year could be appropriated to cover
the costs for purchasing the mats. In accordance with City policy a cash donation could not be made,
therefore, he stated that staff would need to review the policy and determine whether the City could
purchase the mats directly and extend them to the Murphey School for either temporary or permanent
use. Should members wish to move forward and approve the request to purchase mats through City
funds, staff recommended that it be charged against the City Manager’s budget for fiscal year 2014.
Responding to Mr. Shevock, Mr. Koenig explained that the City’s current policy prohibits the City
from making cash donations.
Mr. Rushe suggested the possibility of the City providing “matching funds.”
In response to Mr. Hare, Mr. Koenig advised members that, in the past, the City has made
contributions to the Fourth of July Committee, Kent County Tourism for Old Dover Days, and the
African American Festival. Regarding the contribution to Kent County Tourism, he explained that
it is considered a “management” fee since they handle advertising, scheduling events, etc. for Old
Dover Days. In regard to the African American Festival, he stated that the City’s contribution had
previously been as high as $15,000, that an amount of $7,500 was budgeted for the current year, and
that the funds were provided as a reimbursement for actual expenses. For several years, he stated
that the City did not provide any funds for the Fourth of July Festival; however, to his recollection,
there were times when the Festival was underfunded and the City provided a donation. For the
current budget year, the Fourth of July Committee had indicated that there was no need for any
donations. He reminded members that the Fourth of July Committee is a City appointed committee.
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He noted that the only event that does not have direct City involvement is the African American
Festival, which is a reimbursement. He advised members that for the fiscal year 2012 Budget, staff
had recommended that the funding for the African American Festival be removed; however, these
funds were added back into the Budget by City Council.
The Committee recommended denying the request to fund the Judo mats.
Council President Bonar noted that Mr. Slavin had a conflict of interest and would be abstaining
from the vote.
Mr. Hare moved for approval of the Committee’s recommendation. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Dixon and carried with Mr. Slavin abstaining.
Proposed Ordinance #2013-18 - Budget Amendments for Fiscal Year 2013/14
Members were provided proposed Ordinance #2013-18 - Budget Amendments for Fiscal Year
2013/14. Mrs. Donna Mitchell, Controller/Treasurer, advised members that the proposed budget
ordinance represents the first amendments proposed and incorporates changes into the FY2013/14
Budget. She noted that the Committee Action Form indicated that the proposed amendments were
reflected in red font; however, the copy of the proposed ordinance included in the packet was
incorrect. As a result, staff provided members with a copy of the proposed ordinance reflecting the
proposed amendments in red font (City Clerk’s Office Note: Subsequent to the meeting, the packet
was revised to include the ordinance as presented).
Mrs. Mitchell briefly explained the proposed amendments, as follows: 1) amends the Beginning
Budget Balances for all Funds; 2) transfers the favorability in the General Fund Beginning Budget
Balance to the Civilian Pension Fund in accordance with policy; 3) amends the Electric Budget for
an unfavorable Beginning Budget Balance by reducing the transfer to the Electric capital project fund
(the capital project fund had a favorable budget balance and was able to accommodate the reduction
in the transfer); 4) amends the Water/Wastewater transfer to the capital project fund for savings in
Engineering wages in accordance with recent Council actions for project design work; 5) amends
the Capital project funds to reflect the audited Beginning Balances and corresponding adjustments
for those uncompleted projects with multi-year construction periods (a separate revised Capital
Investment Plan was provided for review); and 6) amends Grant Funds to reflect programming
changes in the Grants based on information received after the budget was approved.
Referring to the beginning balance amendment in the Governmental Capital Projects Fund (line 143),
Mrs. Mitchell explained that this was the result of several incomplete projects, such as the Calpine
Infrastructure Project and the Street Program from last fiscal year. She stated that line 147,
Contractor’s Contributions, was amended to reflect the $264,800 in escrow for the City to complete
the Westover Subdivision Project. Mrs. Mitchell noted that specifics for the Capital Investment Plan
Amendments have been provided to members. She advised members that the proceeds indicated in
the Water/Wastewater Improvement and Extension Fund Cash Receipts/Revenue Budget (lines
345-351) were revised mainly due to project carry forwards and the new bond issue since the Calpine
Project was just completed this year. Mrs. Mitchell stated that the revised beginning balance for the
Electric Revenue Fund (line 421) was reduced; therefore, the transfer to the Improvement and
Extension Budget (line 473) was reduced from $5.4M to $4.9 to make up the shortfall in order to
keep the fund within the budget balance requirement of 8%.
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Mrs. Mitchell reminded members that the City had put a substantial amount of money in the Electric
Utility Rate Stabilization Reserve in fiscal year 2012 to assist the City during the next three (3) years.
She explained that the revised amounts included in the Community Transportation Improvement
Fund were due to projects that were not known earlier in the year. Similarly, she stated that the
Library Grants and Police Grants Funds were revised to reflect grant monies that have been received
that were not known of earlier in the year. Mrs. Mitchell indicated that the CDBG Fund was
adjusted to reflect the Plan adopted by Council for CDBG which was accomplished after the City’s
Budget was approved. She stated that the After School Program - CJC Grants was also revised since
the grant monies were received after the City’s Budget was approved.
Mrs. Mitchell also reviewed the Capital Investment Plan Amendments and explained that these
amendments were included in the budget amendments for fiscal year 2013/14.
Staff recommended adoption of Proposed Ordinance #2013-18 - Budget Amendments for Fiscal
Year 2013/14, with the First Reading to be held on January 13, 2014.
Responding to Mr. Slavin’s question regarding the source for the revised budget amount related to
the carry forward balance for the General Fund, Mrs. Mitchell stated that the revenues came in at
approximately $170,000 over budget, with the largest being $109,000 for permits and licenses. In
addition, she stated that the expenses came in $500,000 under budget. She stated that most of the
savings in expenses were the result of attrition. Mrs. Mitchell confirmed that this was a one time
“blip” that occurred and will be filled back in once the vacant positions are filled.
The Committee recommended adoption of Proposed Ordinance #2013-18, as presented by staff.
By consent agenda, Mr. Hare moved for approval of the Committee’s recommendation. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Slavin and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Anderson and
Williams absent). (The First Reading of the ordinance will take place during the latter part of the
meeting).
Draft Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR)
Mrs. Donna Mitchell, Controller/Treasurer, reviewed a Presentation - Comprehensive Annual
Financial Report Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2013.
Responding to Mr. Slavin, Mrs. Mitchell explained that the Governmental Accounting Standards
Board (GASB) Statements No. 67 and No. 68 will require the City to report the unfunded liability
on the financial statements. For the funded portion, the City can use the actuarial assumption of
7.0% for the return on investment. However, the GASB requires the City to bifurcate the unfunded
liability and GASB 67 and 68 will require the use of the municipal bond rate, which is approximately
4%. She explained that when a lesser return rate is used, the liability will be raised, as is required
since the City is not fully funded. (City Clerk’s Office Note: Subsequent to the meeting,
Mrs. Mitchell, Controller/Treasurer, advised that the actuarial assumption is 7.0%, not 7.5% as
stated.)
Mr. Slavin noted that the interpretation of the original GASB requirements regarding the unfunded
liability was the result of some negligence on the part of City Council. He explained that the GASB
67 and 68 are more stringent standards being instituted and that the City will not know the content
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of those standards until they are issued. Mr. Slavin stated the difficulty for the City to maintain very
high quality finances when every few years the standards change and new guidelines are instituted,
with the possibility of additional liabilities for the City. He urged staff to provide a briefing to
members of the Committee and City Council on the new requirements of the GASB 67 and 68 prior
to the implementation.
Mrs. Mitchell advised members that the GASB requires the City to recognize the expense and if the
expense is not funded, a liability is created. She explained that the GASB does not force the City
to fund the expense, but if the expense is not funded, the liability must be recognized.
Mr. Slavin noted that if the City were to choose not to fund the liability, it would likely affect the
City’s bond rating. In addition, Mrs. Mitchell stated that in the long-term, it would affect the City’s
ability to pay those benefits.
Mrs. Mitchell provided members with Supplemental Information - Comprehensive Annual Financial
Report Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2013 and explained that the information contained budget to
actual reports, which shows the individual budget variances. Noting that the budget balance for the
General Fund is $4.2M (page 3 of attachment #2) and that the unassigned amount for the General
Fund is $3.3M (page 7 of attachment #1), she explained that the difference is those non-expendable
accounts which are the inventory, pre-paids, and the fair value of investments. She stated that the
amount is adjusted for those non-cash items and explained that the City actually shows the higher
number as the budget balance ($4.2M rather than the $3.3M) and she wanted members to be aware
of the reconciliation listed that provides those details.
Mr. Lynn moved for acceptance of the Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee
Report, seconded by Mr. Dixon and unanimously carried (Anderson and Williams absent).
MONTHLY REPORTS - NOVEMBER 2013
By motion of Mr. Hare, seconded by Mr. Slavin, the following monthly reports were accepted
by consent agenda:
City Assessor's Report
City Manager's Report
City Planner's Report
Controller/Treasurer's Budget Report
Economic Development Office Report
Fire Chief's Report
Police Chief's Report
ENGAGEMENT LETTER - INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL
WORKERS (IBEW) ARBITRATION
Members were provided a letter outlining and confirming the terms of the engagement of Baird,
Mandalas, and Brockstedt in connection with the arbitration proceedings with the International
Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 1238 (IBEW).
Mr. Lynn announced that he has joined the law firm of Baird, Mandalas, and Brockstedt and stated
that he would disqualify himself from discussing and voting on this item.
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Mr. Scott D. Koenig, City Manager, reviewed the terms of the engagement letter and recommended
authorization to sign the letter engaging Baird, Mandalas, and Brockstedt to represent the City in
arbitration proceedings related to contract negotiations with the International Brotherhood of
Electrical Workers Local 1238 (IBEW) for a fee of $20,000. Mr. Koenig noted that the expense
would be charged to the Electric Department’s budget for contract negotiations.
Mr. Hare moved for approval of staff’s recommendation, seconded by Mr. Slavin and carried
by a unanimous roll call vote (Lynn disqualified)(Anderson and Williams absent).
EVALUATION OF BIDS - LIBRARY HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR
CONDITIONING (HVAC) MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR CONTRACT
Mr. Scott Koenig, City Manager, advised members that the Department of Public Works maintains
blanket contracts with contractors that are required to perform services for the City through the
Department. These contracts are established in accordance with the purchasing policy. These
contracts are often priced as a "time, materials and equipment" type contract and may exceed
$25,000 annually. This contract will provide Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
maintenance and repair to the new Library building and includes provisions for regular and
emergency call-out services.
The Department of Public Works created bid documents and the bid package was advertised to the
public as an Invitation to Bid in accordance with the City's purchasing policy by the City's
Purchasing Agent under Bid #14-0021PW. The following three (3) contractors submitted bids for
the proposed Library HVAC Maintenance and Repair Contract:
Bidder Location Anticipated 3 Year Cost
Summit Mechanical, Inc. Bear, DE $68,295
Modern Controls, Inc. New Castle, DE $59,190
Statewide Mechanical, Inc. Port Penn, DE $39,400
City staff reviewed the bid packages and found them free of math errors and/or discrepancies. The
estimated costs for the proposed contract for FY-2014 (January 14, 2014 to June 30, 2014) is $6,450,
which represents a spring servicing of the equipment and five (5) hours of each labor rate for
possible emergency calls. The FY 2014 costs will be charged to 110-1500-523.30-31. It is likely
that an internal budget amendment will be needed to cover these costs. The City Manager will work
with the Library Director to complete the internal budget amendment after award of the contract.
Staff recommended awarding the Library HVAC Maintenance and Repair Contract to Statewide
Mechanical Services, Inc. in the amount of $6,450 for the remainder of FY 2014, with a total three
(3) year contract price of $39,400.
Mr. Slavin moved for approval of staff’s recommendation. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Perza and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Anderson and Williams absent).
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APPOINTMENT OF DELAWARE MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC CORPORATION (DEMEC)
DIRECTOR AND ALTERNATE DIRECTOR (SCOTT D. KOENIG AND
DONNA S. MITCHELL)
By consent agenda, Mr. Hare moved to appoint Mr. Scott Koenig and Mrs. Donna S. Mitchell
to serve as Delaware Municipal Electric Corporation (DEMEC) Director and Alternate
Director, respectively. The motion was seconded by Mr. Slavin and carried by a unanimous
roll call vote (Anderson and Williams absent).
FIRST READING - PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2013-18
Council President Bonar reminded the public that copies of the proposed ordinance were available
at the entrance of the Council Chambers or could be obtained from the City Clerk's Office. Final
action by Council on the proposed ordinance will take place during the Council Meeting of
January 27, 2014.
In accordance with Section 1-9 of the Dover Code, Council acknowledged the First Reading of the
Ordinance Amendment as read by the City Clerk, by title only, as follows:
Proposed Ordinance #2013-18 - Budget Amendments for Fiscal Year 2013/14
COUNCIL MEMBERS’ ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mr. Bonar and Mr. Hutchison congratulated Matt Carey on his election as Fire Chief.
Mr. Hare moved for adjournment, seconded by Mr. Dixon and unanimously carried.
Meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
TRACI A. McDOWELL
CITY CLERK
All orders, ordinances, and resolutions adopted by City Council during their Regular Meeting of
January 13, 2014, are hereby approved.
CARLETON E. CAREY, SR.
MAYOR
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SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
A Special Council Meeting was held on January 13, 2014 at 7:50 p.m. with Council President Bonar
presiding. Members present were Mr. Dixon, Mr. Lynn, Mr. Perza, Mr. Slavin, Mr. Hare, and
Mr. Hutchison. Mr. Anderson and Mrs. Williams were absent.
Council staff members present were Mr. Koenig, Mrs. Mitchell, and Mrs. McDowell. Mayor Carey
was also present.
AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
Mr. Hutchison moved for approval of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Lynn and unanimously
carried.
Mr. Hare moved to recess into Executive Session pursuant to 29 Del. C. §10004(b)(4) -
Collective Bargaining Strategy Session and (b)(9) - Personnel Matters. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Dixon and unanimously carried.
Meeting recessed at 7:50 p.m.
Mr. Hutchison moved to adjourn the Executive Session, seconded by Mr. Hare and
unanimously carried.
Executive Session adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
POTENTIAL ACTION RESULTING FROM THE EXECUTIVE SESSION
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Arbitration
During the Executive Session, Mr. Scott Koenig, City Manager, advised City Council members that
they have reached an impasse in negotiations with the International Brotherhood of Electrical
Workers (IBEW) negotiating team and that they would be going to arbitration. He requested
authorization to retain an expert witness to testify on the City’s behalf during arbitration.
Mr. Lynn moved to authorize the City Manager to expend the sum of $15,000 associated with
the retention of an expert witness for the purposes of arbitration with the International
Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW). The motion was seconded by Mr. Hutchison and
unanimously carried.
Clean Hands Ordinance - Committee, Commission, or Board Member Violations
During the Executive Session, Mrs. Traci McDowell, City Clerk, advised members of City Council
that, in accordance with Chapter 1 - General Provisions, Section 1-13 - Clean Hands, Paragraph (c)
- Appointment to Committee, Commission, or Board, any person being appointed or currently
serving on a city committee, commission, or board must be free of outstanding payments or
violations in order to be eligible to serve. She advised members that several appointees were
currently in violation of the Clean Hands ordinance.
Mr. Lynn moved to direct the City Clerk to send correspondence to any appointed committee,
commission, or board member who was found to be in violation of the Clean Hands ordinance
requesting them to make arrangements to pay within 30 days and that if they fail to do so, they
would be requested to tender their resignations. The motion was seconded by Mr. Dixon and
unanimously carried.
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Mr. Hare moved for adjournment, seconded by Mr. Hutchison and unanimously carried.
The Special Council Meeting adjourned at 8:13 p.m.
TRACI A. McDOWELL
CITY CLERK
All orders, ordinances, and resolutions adopted by City Council during their Special Meeting of
January 13, 2014 are hereby approved.
CARLETON E. CAREY, SR.
MAYOR
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ACTION FORM
PROCEEDING: City Council
DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN: Planning & Inspections DATE SUBMITTED: January 17, 2014
PREPARED BY: Ann Marie Townshend, AICP, Director of Planning and Community Development
SUBJECT: 27 N New Street, Dover, Delaware – Violation of Dangerous Building Ordinance
REFERENCE: Chapter 22, Article XI – Dangerous Buildings, Sec. 22-385 - Hearing before Council and Chapter 22,
Article XI - Dangerous Buildings Case # 13-3424
RELATED PROJECT: N/A
APPROVALS: N/A
EXHIBITS: PowerPoint Presentation and File Photos to be presented at the Council meeting.
EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: Preliminary estimate is $15,000 $20,000.
AMOUNT BUDGETED: $150,000 Budgeted for all demolitions Citywide in the FY-2013 Budget.
FUNDING SOURCE (Dept./Page in CIP & Budget): 110-1600-534-30-33.
TIMETABLE: As soon as possible.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1. Declare this building and all accessory structures on this property dangerous.
2. Order the property repaired or demolished by February 27, 2014 by the owner or equity owner at their own risk.
3. Order the Building Inspector to cause the repair or demolition of the structures if not completed by the owner
within 10 days of the date established by City Council.
4. Order the City Manager with the assistance of the City Solicitor to cause the cost of repairs or demolition to be
charged against the land on which the building exists as a municipal lien or cause such cost to be added to the tax
duplicate as an assessment, or to be levied as a special tax, or to be recovered in a suit at law against the owner.
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
The property is owned by Joe W. Burden Sr. The property is a two-story wood-framed single family home. The house
was condemned as unfit for human occupancy on November 6, 2013, due to excessive water damage, roof leaks, mold,
mildew and broken water pipes. The house was boarded and secured by City Staff in November and has been vacant
since.. There are numerous code violations that exist on the property.
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PARKS, RECREATION, AND
COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT COMMITTEE
The Parks, Recreation, and Community Enhancement Committee Meeting was held on
January 13, 2014, at 3:30 p.m. with Chairman Dixon presiding. Members present were
Mr. Hutchison, Mr. Perza (arrived at 3:42 p.m.), and Mr. Caldwell. Mrs. Horsey was absent.
AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
Mr. Hutchison moved for approval of the agenda as presented, seconded by Mr. Caldwell and
unanimously carried.
Semi-Annual Review - Statistics Regarding Jobs and Businesses Gained and Lost in the City
of Dover Since July 2013
Mr. William Neaton, Economic Development Director, reviewed the semi-annual report of
employment statistics for the 15 largest employers in the Dover area and reminded members that this
information is updated and presented to members on a semi-annual basis. The report provided
statistics regarding jobs and businesses gained and lost in the City of Dover since July 2013.
Mr. Neaton stated that the numbers had been fairly stable for the past six (6) months.
Mr. Neaton advised members that Bayhealth was in the process of performing engineering and
architectural studies for the addition of a floor on the previous Kent General renovation. He advised
members that Kent General Hospital created a "fit out" plan for the shell space on their new building
to increase the number of available beds.
Mr. Neaton stated that the number of full-time and part-time employees at Delaware State University
(DSU) had grown. He advised members that DSU was preparing to construct an optic center and
indicated that it would be one of the finest centers in the world. Mr. Neaton noted that a
Convocation Center is also planned for the future. He advised members that it will be an academic
facility which will also house the sports complex for basketball and other large events and activities.
Mr. Neaton stated that it is an economic development initiative which will bring conventions, car
shows, and boat shows to Delaware. He advised members that DSU was previously awarded
$250,000 in grant money to perform a feasibility study regarding the Center and that he and the
Mayor are serving on the Committee conducting the study. It was hoped that final recommendations
would be available by the end of January 2014.
Referring to the decline in Comcast Cable’s employment numbers, Mr. Neaton stated that Comcast
had merged some of their offices and reduced the number of staff. He was advised by
Mr. Tom Worley, Director of Government Relations, Comcast Cable, that these changes were
complete and it was planned to maintain current staffing levels.
Mr. Neaton stated that although Proctor & Gamble’s employment levels had not changed
significantly to date, the organization planned to become the sole provider of wipes, consolidate
related facilities and contractors, and expand their facility. Responding to Mr. Hutchison,
Mr. Neaton indicated that the expansion would allow for more efficient functionality so that more
product could be produced without impacting staffing levels.
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COMMITTEE MEETING OF JANUARY 13, 2014 PAGE 2
Mr. Neaton advised members that he and Mayor Carey would be hosting a Large Employer Breakfast
on February 12, 2014 for a second year, noting that last year’s event was very well attended.
Mr. Neaton stated that the breakfast provides a venue for interaction between the plant managers and
large employers in Dover. In addition, a County-wide plant managers meeting was scheduled for
January 15, 2014 at noon to provide local plant managers an opportunity to communicate and
collaborate on ideas for the City of Dover.
Mr. Neaton noted that the current unemployment rate in the City of Dover was the lowest it had been
since December 2008.
Responding to Mr. Hutchison regarding meetings with the leadership at Dover Downs, Mr. Neaton
stated that staff had not met with Dover Downs management in over a year. Mr. Neaton stated his
intent to schedule such a meeting, along with the Mayor, and offered to share the results of this
meeting with the Committee at the next meeting.
Mr. Caldwell stated that he was pleased that the economic outlook for Dover appeared to be
improving. Responding, Mr. Neaton indicated that the Uzin Utz manufacturing facility will hold
a groundbreaking on March 13, 2014, which he stated would also be excellent for the City.
No further action was taken by the Committee.
Update - Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program
Members were provided an Update of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program,
including the status of FY 2013 CDBG Projects - December 2013.
Mrs. Tracey Harvey, Planner I, advised members that all CDBG programs were currently underway,
with the exception of the Milford Housing Development Corporation (MHDC) projects.
Mrs. Harvey stated that staff was requesting that MHDC not be funded for the FY14 grant cycle
because $139,000 in grant funds not been drawn down for the FY12 and FY13 fiscal years, which
was jeopardizing the timeliness standards for the City for expenditure of the funds. Additionally,
she indicated that procurement issues had been identified in recent audits of MHDC conducted by
the City that needed to be addressed.
Responding to Councilman Dixon regarding the scheduling of NCALL activities, Mrs. Harvey
advised members that NCALL was planning to hold an open house in April 2014.
No further action was taken by the Committee.
Recreational Needs Assessment
Mrs. Ann Marie Townshend, Director of Planning and Community Development, advised members
that the City of Dover’s 1996, 2003 and 2008 Comprehensive Plans each included a recommendation
to develop a City-wide Recreation and Parks Plan which to date had not been developed. She stated
that in the past 20 years there had been many changes in the City and, in order to invest limited funds
wisely, a City-wide Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment and Plan was necessary.
Mrs. Townshend indicated that the assessment should be City-wide and not focused solely on Dover
Park or the recreation building at Dover Park.
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Mrs. Townshend recommended the following:
• In-house staff from the Planning Department and Parks and Recreation Department
will lead the development of the Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment and Plan,
with assistance from the State Division of Parks and Recreation.
• A variety of means will be used to engage the public and assess the recreation
needs identified by the public, including workshops and a survey. In the
outreach efforts, information will be gathered to assess the needs based on
location.
• An inventory of parks will be included and information will be gathered about
the desired capital improvements for the parks, focusing on the three “anchor”
parks (Dover Park, Schutte Park, and Silver Lake Park).
• Specific recommendations for investments in the parks will be included based on
the needs of the public, as well as for potential partnerships for meeting the needs
of the City’s residents.
Mrs. Townshend stated that, since in-house staff members who have numerous other obligations with
the City would be utilized, the expectation is that the development of the Needs Assessment and Plan
would take approximately twelve months to complete. It was hoped that the results would be provided
to the Committee in January 2015.
Responding to Mr. Hutchison, Mrs. Townshend explained that it was planned to consult the State and
Kent County when conducting the assessment, and to include non-public agencies such as the YMCA,
who recently purchased 20 acres on the west side of Dover for recreational activities. She noted that
discussions regarding the potential for partnerships in this regard had taken place.
In response to Mr. Caldwell’s inquiry regarding reaching a conclusion with respect to the Dover Park
Recreation Building, Mrs. Townshend stated that the building continued to deteriorate and, in her opinion,
was functionally obsolete. She did not believe it was a question of whether the building would be kept
but rather to determine if another structure should be put in its place that would meet the needs of citizens.
She noted that the demands seemed to relate to the need for gym space and the existing building could
not meet that need.
Responding to Councilman Perza, Mrs. Townshend advised the Committee that a new Planner would
be joining the City of Dover Planning staff. The intention was to dedicate this employee to taking the
lead on this project, with the assistance of Mr. Wayne Voshell, City of Dover Recreation Coordinator;
therefore, the Department should have the staff necessary to move forward in early February 2014.
Responding to Mr. Perza, she reassured members that the assessment would include all parks within the
City of Dover, not just the Dover Park, and the assessment would be conducted solely by in-house staff
and not be outsourced.
In response to Mr. Perza, Mrs. Townshend reminded the Committee that the City’s Capital Improvement
Program (CIP) included a number of projects, such as a skate park and a spray pad that were originally
planned for Schutte Park. She stated that this assessment would provide an opportunity to reconsider
locations for those projects, decentralizing the former concept of all activities being at Schutte Park.
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Mr. Perza suggested that residents be given an opportunity to present their views, noting that a decision
must be made regarding the renovation of the existing building at Dover Park versus construction of a
new one. He stated that action must be taken and not put off for another six (6) months.
Mr. Hutchison questioned Mayor Carey as to whether or not the proposed assessment would satisfy his
concerns regarding the demolition of the recreation building at Dover Park.
Mayor Carey concurred that the assessment was long overdue and felt that waiting another year was too
long, noting that the building had been out of service for a year. He advised members that in
September 2013 a function was held at the facility that included 125 children, and other activities had
taken place in the building. He felt that the facility was still serving a purpose for the community. He
noted that the assessment addresses one (1) factor in the equation; however, the portion involving the
building at Dover Park needed to move faster.
Mr. Hutchison stated that, with proper funding, the project could move more swiftly; however, he noted
that everyone was in agreement that the assessment should remain in-house. Mayor Carey concurred.
Mayor Carey stated that it was necessary to determine the needs of the area before a decision can be made
on the status of the building, since if it is determined the building does not meet these needs, it should be
torn down; however, it should be replaced with something that does serve the purpose.
Mr. Hutchison expressed his desire to bring closure to this longstanding issue, stating his feeling that the
building was a liability and a great deal of time had been invested in coming to a conclusion regarding
what was best for the Park, the City and the residents, which was to demolish the building.
Mr. Perza reminded members of the Committee that the topic of discussion was recommending approval
of performing a Recreational Needs Assessment, not the recreational building at Dover Park specifically.
Mr. James Fogell, 360 Nimitz Road, expressed his appreciation for Dover Park and shared his opinion
that additional restroom facilities needed to be placed by the playground, as existing facilities are near the
tennis courts. Mr. Fogell stated that the Park is used very heavily for outdoor activities by the local youth.
He did not believe the recreational building should be demolished. If it were demolished, he felt that
another facility should be erected in its place so that the activities at the park overall would not cease.
Mr. Fogell stated his understanding that funding would be required, but expressed his observation that
the City spends money on a great many projects that are not necessary and/or do not serve the needs of
the general population but cater to much smaller groups. He also expressed his opinion that some of the
projects the City was involved in, such as paving or adding curbs to residents’ driveways, should not fall
on the shoulders of the City but should be the responsibility of the homeowner. Additionally, Mr. Fogell
cited areas where grooming or landscaping was being maintained for aesthetic purposes but did not
provide a purpose for the community. He reminded members that the activities at Schutte Park were all
structured and typically cost money to participate in and felt that the youth and community needed a place
they could go “shoot hoops,” play baseball or soccer, or participate in other open format activities rather
than being required to schedule in advance, pay a fee, etc.
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Mr. Roy Sudler, Jr., 353 Rita Wilma Drive, provided members of the Committee with a flyer regarding
a meeting scheduled by the Social Action Commission (SAC) Community Task Force of Mt. Zion
A.M.E. Church on January 22, 2014 at 5:30 p.m. (Attachment #1) and invited members, as well as the
public, to attend. He stated that the SAC had developed a survey, entitled “Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church’s
Social Action Commission’s Community Survey of Dover’s Recreational Park Programs and Facility
Assessment” (Attachment #2) and distributed it to the community. Over 300 responses to the survey had
been received and would be discussed during the upcoming SAC meeting. He offered to share this
information at the Parks, Recreation, and Community Enhancement Committee meeting as well. (City
Clerk’s Office Note: Subsequent to the meeting, Mr. Sudler provided the results of the survey to the City
Clerk’s Office (Attachment #3)). Mr. Sudler indicated that the SAC plans to partner with the Dover
Human Relations Commission (DHRC) and Dr. Phyllis Edamatsu, Assessment Chair of the DHRC and
Professor at Delaware State University, in tallying the results of the survey. Mr. Sudler expressed his
hope that the SAC, as an interfaith-based agency, would be considered when staff is developing
partnerships to address the recreational needs of the City. He concurred with the Mayor’s position
regarding the building at Dover Park, stating that if the building were demolished, another facility should
be put in its place immediately. Mr. Sudler advised the Committee that his company, Sudler & Mishoe
Construction, would donate 500 cinder blocks toward the construction of a new facility at Dover Park.
Former Councilman Reuban Salters, 109 Bertrand Drive, stated the importance of taking care of the
community’s youth and their families and providing recreational facilities. Mr. Salters expressed his
opinion that the City does a spectacular job in some areas, citing the work of Mr. Zachery Carter, former
Director of Parks and Recreation; however, he felt that other areas were extremely neglected, including
youth programs and activities. Mr. Salters stated his dedication to the State and City’s youth, adding that
times are changing and there is greater need to communicate with children, find what their needs are, and
provide facilities where they can participate. He indicated that children should know they are valued and
respected as they are our future. He concurred with the need for gym space and felt that space was also
needed for children to be creative with arts, crafts, music and other activities that would encourage youth
to explore their abilities and interests. Mr. Salters felt that the rear portion of the building at Dover Park
should come down; however, he stated that the front area of the building was very strong and suggested
it remain as the core part of a new facility, stating that adding a pole building could require only a $50,000
- $60,000 investment to make the facility functional and fitting to the needs of the community.
Mr. Salters suggested, if the building at Dover Park was a danger and needed to be torn down, that any
motion made to take action to should include the Committee’s commitment to put something up in its
place.
Mr. Salters shared with those present that the Inner City Cultural League holds art classes for children at
the Dover Housing Authority facility on Tuesday nights where children share their artwork. He invited
those who were interested to join them and view the children’s artwork from 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Mr. Hutchison stated that the original motion that was made to demolish the recreation building at Dover
Park included a commitment of $80,000 to be put aside to invest in the future needs of the Park once
determined. He expressed his belief that recreational needs should be addressed equally for all areas of
the City.
Responding, Mr. Salters stated that, while addressing the recreational needs of the City as a whole, special
attention should be directed to the east side of town because residents there have no other options.
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Mr. Salters also expressed his confidence in the City and its dedication to serving the needs of the
community and his belief that funding could be obtained.
Councilman Dixon conveyed the importance of determining what the children want so that opportunities
can be provided for activities that they will participate in.
Mr. Perza moved to recommend authorizing the City’s Planning Department, beginning
February 1, 2014, to perform a recreational needs assessment for the City of Dover, utilizing City
staff to conduct workshops and other similar outreach efforts across the City to inventory park
infrastructure and develop the needs of all of the City parks for future use. The objective will be
to gather the necessary information from the public, study it, and make a needs assessment report
back to the Committee by December 1, 2014. The motion was seconded by Mr. Caldwell and
unanimously carried.
For clarification, Mr. Perza stated that this motion was unrelated to the Dover Park building and that the
purpose of the assessment would be to gather information from the public to determine where resources
relating to the future use of all City parks should be invested. He indicated that he planned to draft a
separate motion and place this matter on the Committee’s February agenda in an attempt to resolve this
matter.
Mr. Hutchison moved for adjournment, seconded by Mr. Caldwell and unanimously carried.
Meeting adjourned at 4:36 p.m.
Wallace R. Dixon
Chairman
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Attachment #1 - Flyer - Mt. Zion AME Social Action Commission Community Task Force Meeting
Attachment #2 - Community Survey - Mt. Zion AME Social Action Commission Community Task Force
Attachment #3 - Community Survey Results - Mt. Zion AME Social Action Commission Community Task Force
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PR&CE Committee Meeting of 01/13/2014
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ATTACHMENT #2
PR&CE Committee Meeting of 01/13/2014
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ATTACHMENT #3
PR&CE Committee Meeting of 01/13/2014
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UTILITY COMMITTEE
The Utility Committee Meeting was held on January 13, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. with Mr. Perza presiding
in the absence of Chairwoman Williams. Members present were Mr. Slavin, Mr. Blakeman,
and Mr. Snaman. Members of Council present were Mr. Dixon and Mr. Hutchison. Mayor Carey
was also present (arrived at 5:10 p.m.).
AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
Mr. Blakeman moved for approval of the agenda as presented, seconded by Mr. Slavin and
unanimously carried.
Request for Abandonment (Improved) - Budd Street - City of Dover
Mr. Scott Koenig, City Manager, advised members that City of Dover staff requested the
abandonment of Budd Street, an improved street running east-west from South State Street to Kings
Highway and located north of Weyandt Hall at 5 East Reed Street, and south of the former Dover
Public Library at 45 South State Street and the City-owned property adjacent to South American
Avenue. Members were provided a map depicting the right-of-way proposed for abandonment
(noted in red).
Mr. Koenig explained that the abandonment of Budd Street would resolve mapping issues and lay
the foundation for a potential re-subdivision or sale of the former Dover Public Library site. He
stated that part of this right-of-way appears to have been abandoned years ago, possibly when
Weyandt Hall (formerly the WSFS Building) was built; however, staff research and current mapping
indicate that a ten foot (10') wide portion of Budd Street exists and is improved, since it includes the
sidewalk area in front of the former library site.
Mr. Koenig stated that the Budd Street abandonment was subject to the Development Advisory
Committee (DAC) review process and Public Works Department staff indicated that public utility
easements would be required for the existing water and wastewater infrastructure located within the
subject right-of-way. In accordance with City policy, half of the right-of-way, or five feet (5’), would
be conveyed to the adjacent properties.
The Planning Commission recommended approval of the request for abandonment, as recommended
by the Planning Staff. Public Works staff recommended: 1) abandonment of the subject right-of-way
with conveyance of five feet (5') of said right-of-way to 5 East Reed Street, 45 South State Street and
Tax Parcel Number ED-05-077.05-04-36.00 on South American Avenue, currently owned by the
City of Dover, in conjunction with the provision of a public utility easement for each parcel; and (2)
adoption of a Resolution by Council setting a public hearing regarding the proposed abandonment
for February 10, 2014.
In response to Mr. Perza, Mr. Koenig explained that approval of the current request would abandon
half of the right-of-way to each adjacent property, which would allow for future internal adjustments
through sale or subdivision of the property.
Mr. Blakeman moved to recommend approval of staff’s recommendation and adoption of a
Resolution by City Council setting a public hearing regarding the proposed abandonment for
February 10, 2014, as recommended by staff. The motion was seconded by Mr. Snaman and
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unanimously carried. [City Clerk’s Office Note: In accordance with the City’s Procedure for
Alley Abandonments, Resolution No. 2014-01 setting a Public Hearing (Attachment #1) will be
presented to Council for consideration.]
TEA/NAES Report (November)
The TEA/NAES Monthly Report for November 2013 was provided to members to enable them to
monitor electric sales and revenues received, which will provide a better understanding of any
fluctuations that occur and allow the opportunity to make improvements if deemed necessary.
Referring to the Executive Summary on Page 1 of the report, Mr. Scott Koenig, City Manager,
explained that the graph depicted that the City’s actual power supply costs through the first five (5)
months of Fiscal Year 2014 had been tracking slightly higher than budgeted and stated that staff
would continue to monitor this issue. He noted that the City’s actual load was tracking very close
to what was anticipated with the new load numbers developed for Fiscal Year 2014.
As indicated during the Committee meeting of December 9, 2013, Mr. Koenig stated that staff was
very concerned about the reactive service charge related to a reallocation of costs within the PJM
grid, which had affected a number of entities. He informed members that Mr. Robert Trinnear,
Director of Risk Management and Financial Trading, The Energy Authority (TEA), was scheduled
to attend the January 27, 2014 Committee meeting to discuss the issues associated with the charge.
Referring to the YTD Variance Report on Page 12 of the report, Mr. Koenig noted that, so far this
year, the City was running approximately $473,000 over budget for the total utilities cost. He
expressed concern with this overage and indicated that staff was monitoring this issue, but that the
cost was being driven by the reactive service charge. TEA and other effected entities have been in
serious discussions with PJM to determine why this cost is impacting these entities in this manner.
Mr. Koenig explained his understanding that there were some changes to the cost formulas and
allocations, and these increases seem to have been unexpected; however, he indicated that they are
real charges which are unlikely to be readjusted.
Mr. Koenig reiterated that staff would continue to monitor these costs since the adjusted revenues
and load budgets for Fiscal Year 2014 are very tight. He stated that the City was steadily under
budget every month last fiscal year.
Mr. Blakeman expressed his appreciation for the inclusion of the alphabetical listing of the PJM
charges and the addition of the summary of the accounts.
Mr. Blakeman moved to recommend acceptance of the TEA/NAES Monthly Report for
November 2013, seconded by Mr. Slavin and unanimously carried.
GARRISON OAK TECHNICAL PARK PROJECT UPDATES
Members were provided the following updates:
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City Infrastructure
Mr. Scott Koenig, City Manager, stated that the City was in the final processes of getting all of the
approvals ready for the Garrison Oak Technical Park infrastructure. He noted that the City received
an approval from the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) approximately one week
ago and staff was wrapping up all of the final approvals so that the final plan package could be
stamped as approved. Mr. Koenig explained that bids were received last week and staff was
currently reviewing those bids; however, the bids appeared to be a little higher than anticipated and
they were working to determine whether any value engineering could take place. In the near future,
staff will be bringing these bids before Council either to request bid approval or a budget adjustment
in order to bring the bids forward for approval.
Calpine Energy Center
Mr. Scott Koenig, City Manager, informed members that staff was continuing weekly conference
calls with Calpine and construction seemed to be on schedule. Last week, Calpine indicated that all
of the heavy hauls that were coming in by barge through Leipsic and being transferred down Route 9
and White Oak Road were completed. He stated that this had been a major concern for him and the
successful completion of the deliveries was a major milestone. Mr. Koenig credited the contractors
and all of the agencies associated with the move for the flawless completion of the deliveries. He
noted that a number of deliveries remained, including some oversized deliveries, but that they would
all be tractor trailer loads.
Additionally, Mr. Koenig informed members that staff was finishing up the easement work for the
radio transmission line, which will run from the Garrison Energy Center to the Cartanza Substation.
The administrative plans for the water tower had been signed off on and staff expected construction
to begin soon. He stated that a lot of construction activity was planned for this area, including
Calpine and City infrastructure, and there was also potential for Uzin Utz to start construction in the
coming months. Mr. Koenig noted that The Energy Center was moving forward with the critical
date of June 2015, when Calpine will transmit energy to the grid.
In response to Mr. Blakeman, Mr. Koenig explained that the route for the radio transmission line had
been laid out, staff had completed all of the easement preparation, as well as the appraisals of the
easements, and had the official alignment. At this time, staff was only awaiting final signatures.
Responding to Mr. Hutchison regarding construction of the water tower, Mr. Koenig stated that the
whole contract was for approximately 400 days, so by the end of this year the tower should be ready
for operation.
Dover Sun Park
Mr. Scott Koenig, City Manager, noted that members were provided a spreadsheet - Electric
Revenue Fund, FY14 - White Oak Solar Park Incremental Cost, based on previous requests and
comments. He advised members that the incremental Sun Park cost, from July through November,
was $196,192. Mr. Koenig explained that the incremental Sun Park cost reflects the increased cost
to the City as a result of using solar energy, compared to the amount that would have been paid if
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the City used regular fossil fuel. He stated that solar energy is necessary for the City to meet the
demands under the regional portfolio standards, as well as to comply with the Governor’s legislation
for renewables. While it is more expensive, it is performing as expected.
Mr. Blakeman moved for adjournment, seconded by Mr. Slavin and unanimously carried.
Meeting adjourned at 5:12 p.m.
Adam M. Perza
Acting Chair
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Attachment
Attachment #1 - Proposed Resolution No. 2014-01 - Setting a Public Hearing for Abandonment of Improved
Right-of- Way - Budd Street
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ATTACHMENT #1
Utility Committee Meeting of 01/13/2014
City of Dover
MAYOR AND COUNCIL
1 DRAFT PROPOSED COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2014-01
2 A RESOLUTION PROPOSING THE VACATING AND ABANDONMENT OF A CERTAIN
3 IMPROVED STREET SITUATED IN THE CITY OF DOVER.
4 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL
5 MET:
6 Section 1. The Council of the City of Dover favors the vacating and abandoning of Budd Street, as specified
7 below:
8 Adjacent to 5 East Reed Street (ED-05-077.05-04-35.00)
9 Being a portion of that certain piece or parcel of land situated in the City of Dover, Kent County, State of
10 Delaware, being an improved public street running in a west to east direction, located to the north of East
11 Reed Street, said portion of street beginning at a point identified as the northwest corner of Parcel
12 No. ED-05-077.05-04-35.00; thence running with Parcel No. ED-05-077.05-04-35.00 North 86 degrees
13 32 minutes East 282.39 feet along the southerly line of the 10’ wide street to the northeast corner of Parcel
14 No. ED-05-077.05-04-35.00; thence running North 7 degrees 5 minutes West 5 feet crossing into said 10’
15 wide street to a point in the center of the street, opposite the northeast corner of Parcel No. ED-05-077.05-
16 04-35.00; thence running South 86 degrees 32 minutes West 282.39 feet parallel to the southerly line of the
17 10’ wide street to a point; thence running South 7 degrees 5 minutes East 5 feet to the southerly side of the
18 10’ wide street, being the point and place of beginning and containing 0.0324 acres (1,411.95 square feet)
19 of land be the same more or less. The above described parcel of land shall be considered a public utility
20 easement, reserving the rights of the City of Dover, their agents or assigns to free access for ingress and
21 egress to these premises and every part thereof at all times for purpose of installing, maintaining and
22 operating its existing public utilities.
23 Adjacent to 45 South State Street (ED-05-077.05-04-33.00)
24 Being a portion of that certain piece or parcel of land situated in the City of Dover, Kent County, State of
25 Delaware, being an improved public street running in a west to east direction, located to the east of South
26 State Street, said portion of street beginning at a point identified as the southwest corner of Parcel No. ED-
27 05-077.05-04-33.00; thence running with Parcel No. ED-05-077.05-04-33.00 North 86 degrees 32 minutes
28 East 173.5 feet along the northerly line of the 10’ wide street to the southeast corner of Parcel No. 05-
29 077.05-04-33.00; thence running South 7 degrees 5 minutes East 5 feet crossing into said 10’ wide street
30 to a point in the center of the street, opposite the southeast corner of Parcel No. 05-077.05-04-33.00; thence
31 running South 86 degrees 32 minutes West 173.5 feet parallel to the northerly line of the 10’ wide street to
32 a point; thence running North 7 degrees 5 minutes West 5 feet, being the point and place of beginning and
33 containing 0.0199 acres (867.5 square feet) of land be the same more or less. The above described parcel
34 of land shall be considered a public utility easement, reserving the rights of the City of Dover, their agents
35 or assigns to free access for ingress and egress to these premises and every part thereof at all times for
36 purpose of installing, maintaining and operating its existing public utilities.
P.O. Box 475 Dover, Delaware 19903
Community Excellence Through Quality Service
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37 Adjacent to ED-05-077.05-04-36.00
38 Being a portion of that certain piece or parcel of land situated in the City of Dover, Kent County, State of
39 Delaware, being an improved public street running in a west to east direction, located to the west of South
40 American Avenue, said portion of street beginning at a point identified as the southwest corner of Parcel No.
41 ED-05-077.05-04-36.00; thence running with Parcel No. ED-05-077.05-04-36.00 North 86 degrees 32
42 minutes East 108.89 feet along the northerly line of the 10’ wide street to the southeast corner of Parcel No.
43 05-077.05-04-36.00; thence running South 7 degrees 5 minutes East 5 feet crossing into said 10’ wide street
44 to a point in the center of the street, opposite the southeast corner of Parcel No. ED-05-077.05-04-36.00;
45 thence running South 86 degrees 32 minutes West 108.89 feet parallel to the northerly line of the 10’ wide
46 street to a point; thence running North 7 degrees 5 minutes West 5 feet, being the point and place of
47 beginning and containing 0.0125 acres (544.45 square feet) of land be the same more or less. The above
48 described parcel of land shall be considered a public utility easement, reserving the rights of the City of
49 Dover, their agents or assigns to free access for ingress and egress to these premises and every part thereof
50 at all times for purpose of installing, maintaining and operating its existing public utilities.
51 Section 2. The Council of the City of Dover will sit on Monday, February 10, 2014, at 7:30 p.m., in the
52 Council Chambers at City Hall, Dover, Delaware, to hear the objections of such residents of the City or
53 owners of the property affected as shall attend, in accordance with the provisions of Section 27 of the
54 Charter of the City of Dover (Chapter 130, Volume 77, Laws of Delaware).
55 Section 3. The Clerk of Council is hereby directed to post copies of this Resolution in five or more public
56 places in the City of Dover.
57 ADOPTED: *
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60 CARLETON E. CAREY, SR. DAVID L. BONAR
61 MAYOR COUNCIL PRESIDENT
62 Actions History:
63 January 27, 2014 - Introduced at City Council
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LEGISLATIVE, FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
The Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee meeting was held on January 13, 2014, at
5:30 p.m. with Chairman Lynn presiding. Members present were Mr. Hare, Mr. Slavin, Mr. Rushe,
and Mr. Shevock. Members of Council present were Council President Bonar (arrived at 6:01 p.m.),
Mr. Dixon, and Mr. Hutchison. Mayor Carey was also present.
AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
Mr. Shevock moved for approval of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Rushe and unanimously
carried.
Transfer of Davis Estate Donation to the Dover Library Foundation
Mr. Scott Koenig, City Manager, explained that the Dover Public Library was an heir to the estate
of Mrs. Sata Davis and a beneficiary of the Frank Davis Trust. The estate’s executor,
Ms. Patricia Mercer, sent the Library’s portion of the estate and the trust, in the amount of
$61,735.80, to the City of Dover and the funds were deposited in an escrow account. At the
December 12, 2013 meeting of the Dover Library Foundation Board, members voted to request City
Council to transfer the funds from the Davis Estate to the Dover Library Foundation to support its
mission in accordance with its by-laws.
Mr. Koenig stated that it was Deputy City Solicitor William Pepper’s opinion, upon reviewing the
will, that the decedents’ intent was to benefit the Library.
Mr. Koenig advised members that the topic of future donations was also discussed during the Dover
Library Foundation Board meeting. He noted that all current fundraising uses the Dover Library
Foundation as the beneficiary; however, it was believed that it was likely that the Dover Public
Library would continue to be identified as a beneficiary for years to come. Dover Library
Foundation members voted to direct the Library Director to work with the City Manager and Council
liaison to craft a policy to be proposed to the City Council to determine how future contributions to
the Dover Public Library would be handled. Mr. Koenig indicated that a policy to address future
donations would be presented for consideration once it could be drafted and reviewed.
Mr. Koenig stated that the issue at hand was whether Dover City Council would like to retain the
right to decide how the donated funds would be spent to benefit the Dover Public Library. The
Foundation had requested that this large donation be transferred to the Foundation so that it could
be made part of the endowment to benefit the Dover Public Library, in accordance with the
resolutions that were adopted previously by City Council. (City Clerk’s Office Note: During the City
Council meeting held on January 12, 2009, Council adopted Resolution No. 2009-03 which created
the Dover Library Foundation, and during the City Council Meeting held on February 11, 2013,
Council adopted Resolution No. 2013-04 which amended Resolution No. 2009-03 to allow
management of Dover Library Foundation accounts and funds to be conveyed to the Foundation.)
Mr. Koenig recommended that the proceeds of the Davis estate that were gifted to the Dover Public
Library be transferred to the Dover Library Foundation, as requested by the Dover Library
Foundation, and that a policy be drafted that will outline how future donations of this nature will be
handled.
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Responding to Mr. Hare regarding how donations are currently managed, Mr. Koenig explained that
if a gift were donated specifically to the Dover Library Foundation, the money would go to the
Foundation and the by-laws of the Foundation would determine use of these funds; however, if the
donation were made to the City of Dover to benefit the Library, the funds would come to the City
of Dover. He stated that the donation under discussion was made to the “Dover Public Library,”
which did not exist as a corporate entity; however, the intent of the gift was to benefit the library.
Mr. Lynn noted that since the Dover Library Foundation is a relatively new entity, many wills and
estate documents will reference the Dover Public Library versus the Dover Library Foundation.
Mr. Lynn questioned if the Dover Library Foundation was a third-party, private entity. Responding,
Mr. Koenig stated that it is a 501(c)(3) corporation and its creation was authorized by City Council.
The Foundation has its own by-laws and governing board. Mr. Koenig explained that he and
Ms. Margery Cyr, Library Director, serve on the Foundation’s Board.
Mrs. Donna Mitchell, Controller/Treasurer, expressed concerns regarding the donation. She noted
that the financial policies for the City require that any infrequent or non-recurring items go toward
capital projects. She explained, for example, that donations received for parks and recreation have
been designated for the Parkland Reserve Fund and donations for the Library have gone to the
Library Reserve Fund that was started for construction of the library. The Davis bequest was
received by the City and if Council chose to direct it to the Library, it would be transferred to the
Library as a contribution. Mrs. Mitchell felt that the Dover Library Foundation’s request would not
be in line with the City’s cash contribution financial policy. She stated her understanding that the
Foundation would like to invest the funds for future capital and noted that this was exactly what the
City would do with the same amount of money; however, if the City invested it for those needs, it
would be under the auspices of the City’s investment policy. In addition, Mrs. Mitchell stated that
giving funds to an outside entity could create controversy in light of the current challenging
economic times.
Mr. Slavin expressed his opinion that the City’s fiscal policies could not undo the will of those
donating funds, noting that Council had taken the previous action of setting up the Library
Foundation for the purpose of receiving donations and now found itself at a place where the “new
world hasn’t caught up with the old world” in regard to how money was being donated. He felt that
an exception to the financial policy could be made and reminded members that Council had the
power to do so.
In addition, Mr. Slavin stated that these funds would be invested for future capital needs. He stated
his understanding that the funds would be placed in an endowment, which was vastly different from
saying that they would be invested for the purpose of using them later for capital projects.
Mr. Slavin noted that funds in an endowment would be invested and the purpose of the endowment
would not legally allow them to be touched. He indicated that if the endowment were set up with
the Delaware Community Foundation, the corpus of the endowment would be prevented from being
raided for any purpose, noting that he would be much more comfortable with this arrangement than
placing the funds inside the City government. The Delaware Community Foundation, through its
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board of directors, could then determine what percentage of the interest could be used for the
projects that they determine.
Mrs. Mitchell expressed her understanding that Council had the right to make exceptions. She
explained that the Davis will was developed in 2012 and the Library Foundation was in existence
prior to that; therefore, she felt that no one present could know the donors’ intent.
Mr. Slavin reminded members that Mr. William Pepper, Deputy City Solicitor, had reviewed the
will(s) and provided a legal opinion regarding the intent.
Mrs. Mitchell stated that Mr. Pepper’s opinion was that the funds could be transferred to the
Foundation but she was unsure if this was the donor’s intent.
Responding to Mr. Lynn, Mrs. Mitchell confirmed that if the donation went to the City, the City
would be a “flow-through entity” for the funds and there would be no adverse tax consequences.
Mr. Hare expressed his opinion that when funds are bequeathed to the Dover Public Library, these
funds should go to the Dover Library Foundation unless they are designated for a specific purpose,
such as to purchase new computers.
Mrs. Mitchell stated that if this approach were taken, she would prefer that Council make it clear that
any similar donations in the future would go to the Delaware Community Foundation.
Mr. Hare stated that this should be in the policy unless a specific purpose is identified in the bequest.
Mrs. Mitchell stated her concurrence if this was Council’s desire.
Mr. Shevock suggested that when an individual or organization notifies the City that funds will be
bequeathed, that the City advise those involved to make the check out properly to eliminate the need
to come before Council. Mrs. Mitchell noted that the City was unaware that this donation was
pending. She suggested that if the City receives a check for the Dover Public Library,
Mrs. Margery Cyr, Library Director, could provide clarification regarding how the donor wished the
funds be used.
Responding to Mr. Slavin, Mrs. Mitchell confirmed that the City could manage any funds received
by the Foundation that were not specifically directed to the endowment.
Mr. Lynn noted that the City was still ultimately responsible for capital improvements and would
continue to need funds relative to capital improvement projects separate from the Foundation.
Mrs. Mitchell confirmed this, however, she noted that the Foundation can always partner with the
City on those improvements.
Mrs. Mitchell stated that there were no restrictions regarding the funds mentioned in the will.
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Mr. Slavin moved to recommend acceptance of the donation from the Davis estate in the
amount of $61,735.80 and that it be transferred to the Dover Library Foundation. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Hare and unanimously carried.
Mr. Slavin moved that any future donations made to the City for the Dover Public Library, unless
otherwise specifically cited, be transferred to the Dover Library Foundation. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Hare.
Mr. Lynn advised members that the Dover Library Foundation was already contemplating an
omnibus policy on this point and suggested that members wait to see what the Foundation had to say
on this matter before proceeding.
Mr. Rushe noted that the second part of staff’s recommendation was that the City Manager draft a
policy that will outline how future donations of this nature would be handled.
Mr. Slavin withdraw his motion and Mr. Hare concurred.
Mr. Rushe moved to table the issue of the policy on future donations to the Dover Public Library
until such time as the City Manager can meet with the necessary people to recommend a policy and
that this policy be brought back to the Committee. The motion was seconded by Mr. Shevock.
Mr. Slavin encouraged staff to develop a “clean” process that is not confusing and that this be
accomplished quickly since there was an audience of foundations and potential givers.
Responding to Mr. Lynn, Mr. Koenig stated his desire to return to the Dover Public Library
Foundation to discuss the policy, which would be reviewed by Mr. Lynn as the Council liaison for
the Foundation. He expected that it would return to the Committee by their meeting scheduled in
approximately 30 days, or by the meeting scheduled subsequent to that date.
Mrs. Margery Cyr, Library Director, stated that this matter could be considered by the Dover Library
Foundation and their response could be provided within 30 days.
Mr. Lynn suggested that information could be provided in the Dover Library Foundation newsletter
to clarify that potential donors should make the distinction in estate documents regarding the
recipients of donations.
Responding to Mr. Slavin, Ms. Cyr confirmed that the Dover Library Foundation was a 501(c)(3)
organization.
On a call for the question, the motion to table the issue of the policy on future donations to the
Dover Public Library until such time as the City Manager can meet with the necessary people
to recommend a policy for review by the Committee was unanimously carried.
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Proposed Plan to Cover Dangerous Building Demolition Costs
Mr. Scott Koenig, City Manager, advised members that, in an effort to improve the quality of life
in various neighborhoods throughout the City, staff had placed a continuous effort on the removal
of dangerous buildings. He noted that the FY 2014 had been very active and the City had spent or
committed as much as $175,000 toward demolition efforts. Since the original budget was $140,000
for these efforts during FY 2014, Mr. Koenig proposed adjusting the budget to continue the
demolition actions through the remainder of the fiscal year. He noted that the estimated demolition
expenses for FY 2014 were $250,000.
Mr. Koenig stated that the $110,000 shortfall in the demolition budget could be made up by
transferring $20,000 in unused salary and benefits from the Planning Office to the demolition budget
and the remainder could come from other General Fund division personnel budgets. These funds
were available due to a Planner II position being vacant for approximately four (4) months, as well
as other vacancies in various General Fund divisions. Mr. Koenig reviewed the requested
amendment and prior history of the City of Dover Demolition Program. He advised members that
Mrs. Ann Marie Townshend, Director of Planning and Community Development, expected the
demolition budget request for FY 2015 to be in the range of $150,000 - $175,000.
Mr. Koenig explained that the request was necessary because the City Manager did not have the
authority to amend or adjust the 10 Series budgets for open salaries to move it down into the 20 and
30 series for operating expenses and Council action would be required to adjust these budgets.
Mr. Koenig requested that the City Manager be authorized to transfer unused salary and benefits in
the amount of $20,000 from the Planning Division, as well as from other General Fund divisions
throughout the City, to the demolition budget, which would increase the demolition budget from
$140,000 to $250,000 for FY 2014.
Responding to Mr. Shevock, Mr. Koenig noted that the sale of the property does not typically happen
in the same fiscal year that the demolition occurs. The City goes through the demolition process and
places a lien against the property. He noted that it is sometimes two (2) to three (3) years before
funds are received. Mr. Koenig estimated that the City had received approximately $80,000 -
$90,000 per year in demolition receipts. He stated that some demolition expenses had been written
off in the past because properties had been transferred to Central Delaware Habitat for Humanity.
For practical purposes, demolitions are only considered as an expense. If revenue is recovered, it
is considered a bonus. Mr. Koenig estimated the percentage of return at 50% or less.
In response to Mr. Lynn, Mr. Koenig stated that $20,000 would come from the Planning Department
and the remaining $90,000 would come from other General Fund budgets, such as Public Works.
He stated that he would be reviewing each of the General Fund division budgets and would develop
an amendment. Mr. Koenig stated that he would make every effort to have the funding identified
before the matter comes before Council on January 27, 2014.
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Mr. Hare moved to recommend approval of staff’s recommendation to authorize the City
Manager to transfer unused salary and benefits in the amount of $20,000 from the Planning
Division, as well as from other General Fund divisions throughout the City, to the demolition
budget, which would increase the demolition budget from $140,000 to $250,000 for FY 2014.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Rushe and unanimously carried.
Proposed Ordinance #2014-01 - Amendment to Chapter 102 - Taxation, Article IV -
Abatement of Real Estate Taxes; Appendix C - Downtown Redevelopment, Article II -
Definitions and Article III - Eligibility; and Appendix E - Commercial and Industrial Building
Redevelopment, Article II - Eligibility
Mr. Scott Koenig, City Manager, explained that the City offers incentives to certain qualifying
industries, businesses, and homeowners to expand or locate within the limits of the City, and
business and property owners to improve their properties. Tax abatement incentives are offered to
certain qualifying industries and businesses to expand or locate in the City, and persons purchasing
residential real property (where they will reside) within a designated area. Additionally, in the
Downtown Redevelopment Target Area, eligible projects may receive a full waiver of building
permit fees, a full waiver of City impact fees (for multi-story mixed use development), and
abatement of the property taxes on the improvements for a period of ten years. For commercial and
industrial buildings, where there are renovations to establish a new business, projects may receive
a 50% reduction in building permit fees, a 50% reduction in any applicable City impact fees, and
abatement of the property taxes on the improvements for a period of ten years.
In recent years, some of the beneficiaries of these incentives have become delinquent on City taxes
and there is no mechanism to revoke the outstanding incentives if property owners are delinquent.
The proposed amendments would require compliance with the City’s Clean Hands Ordinance and
provide for the revocation of approved but unrealized incentives if the beneficiary of the incentives
becomes delinquent on obligations owed to the City. The proposed amendments reference and are
consistent with the City Clean Hands Ordinance, which prevents the City from issuing permits or
establishing services for property owners who are delinquent on obligations to the City.
The proposed ordinance would also make tax exempt properties ineligible for the incentives.
Staff recommended adoption of Proposed Ordinance #2014-01.
Mr. Hare moved to recommend adoption of Proposed Ordinance #2014-01, as recommended
by staff. The motion was seconded by Mr. Shevock and unanimously carried.
Request for Infrastructure Reimbursement - Wesley College
Mr. Scott Koenig, City Manager, stated that he had been working with Dr. William Johnston,
President, over the past several months on project closeout issues associated with redevelopment
around Wesley College. In December of 2012, the Dover City Council approved a construction
contract in the amount of $96,411.75 with Corrado Construction, Co., to construct the Wesley
College Streetscape Enhancement - Phase I. The project was funded by a Community Transportation
Funds agreement in the amount of $148,604. In September 2013, City Council approved a final
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change order on the project, which increased the total project cost to $125,574.34. In December of
2013, the City Manager received a request from Wesley College to be reimbursed for work that was
completed within the City’s North State Street Alley West right-of-way. This work was originally
planned to be included in Phase I of the Streetscape Enhancement; however, scheduling conflicts
between the College and the City prevented this work from being included in the scope of work for
the Streetscape Enhancement - Phase I.
The City Manager and officials from Wesley College have met with representatives from the
Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) to determine whether these costs could be added
to the Community Transportation Fund agreement; however, the expenses occurred before the
agreement was signed; therefore, these expenses cannot be added to the current agreement.
Senator Colin Bonini has indicated that he is willing to fund other public improvements within the
City in an amount at least equal to the requested reimbursement; therefore, the City of Dover would
not incur a net expense on the reimbursement. There are a number of sidewalk projects in the
downtown area that can be funded using Community Transportation Funds.
The City Manager requested authorization from City Council to reimburse Wesley College for the
expenses incurred in the City’s right-of-way ($24,500 per letter dated December 20, 2013) provided
Community Transportation Funds in an amount equal to or greater than $24,500 can be secured from
area legislators to replace the funding associated with the reimbursement. The reimbursement will
be issued using General Fund dollars associated with the City’s Concrete Construction and
Replacement Program (Project # ST1402).
Mr. Koenig stated that several sidewalk projects had been identified and were being estimated by
staff to be forwarded to the legislators for funding and this reimbursement is tied to Community
Transportation Funds.
Mr. Shevock questioned if the City would wait to obtain the funds from Senator Bonini before
reimbursing Wesley College. Mr. Koenig stated that he would wait until he received a commitment
on the agreements. He stated that 10% of the funds would be received when the agreement is signed
and the rest of the agreement funds are typically received once an expense is incurred.
Mr. Bonar commended Mr. Koenig for working with the legislative contingent on suburban street
funds, noting that many infrastructure issues and projects would have to be addressed in the next
several months and the next fiscal year. He encouraged staff to keep an open dialogue and respond
to their requests in a timely fashion.
Mr. Shevock moved to recommend authorizing the City Manager to reimburse Wesley College
for the expenses incurred in the City’s right-of-way, in the amount of $24,500 per letter dated
December 20, 2013, provided that Community Transportation Funds in an amount equal to
or greater than $24,500 can be secured from area legislators to replace the funding associated
with the reimbursement. The reimbursement will be issued using General Fund dollars
associated with the City’s Concrete Construction and Replacement Program
(Project # ST1402). The motion was seconded by Mr. Slavin and unanimously carried.
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Proposed Grant-In-Aid Policy
Mrs. Donna Mitchell, Controller/Treasurer, advised members that, based on the requests of some
members of Council, she developed a Grant-In-Aid policy. She noted that she had followed the
State’s policy and modified it to meet the City’s parameters. Mrs. Mitchell advised members that
if the policy were adopted, all of the documents included would merely have to be modified.
Mrs. Mitchell reviewed the presentation entitled City of Dover FY 20XX - Grant-In-Aid Instructions.
Referring to Form 9 - Signature Page, she stated that Council would need to make a determination
if they wished to specify the signature requirements for the policy. She noted that Item # 5 on Form
9 specifies “That this organization meets the criteria established and uses any Grant-In-Aid
appropriated by the City Council in accordance with those provisions and any additional restrictions
that may be set forth in the Grant-in-Aid policy.” She noted that Council would need to establish
this criteria. In addition, in regard to Form 10, she indicated that the State requires that a copy of the
most recent audit prepared by a certified public accountant or public accountant accompany the
application but allows for substitution of Sample Forms A-B-C. She indicated that Council should
make a decision in this regard as well.
She noted that Council would also have to determine the timeline for applications, by whom they
are reviewed, and the dates for submission in relation to the timing of the budget.
Mr. Slavin expressed appreciation for Mrs. Mitchell’s efforts in developing the policy. He
questioned if the City was obligated to have a Grant-In-Aid program. He stated that City could send
out instructions stating that applications were not being invited this year because of current fiscal
constraints; however, it would prepare the City for this to be done in the future and ensure that there
would be a “level playing field” for applicants. He noted that there had been criticism about the way
in which some organizations had received funds in the past and others did not.
Mr. Lynn, noting that there was a provision in the policy that requires any entity applying for a grant
to supply an audit, asked if this language was in the State’s policy. Responding, Mrs. Mitchell
confirmed that it was. She also noted that the language allowed for a compilation statement by a
certified public accountant or independent public accountant to be submitted in lieu of a copy of an
audit with a management letter.
Mr. Hare questioned if this policy would preclude a “walk-in” applicant from requesting
Grant-In-Aid funds. Responding, Mr. Slavin stated that the policy would create a uniform process
for all applicants.
Mrs. Mitchell stated that if the Committee was in favor of the policy, she could incorporate dates and
send out a notice indicating whether or not the City would be receiving applications.
Mr. Lynn asked if the entities that the City had historically provided funds to, such as the African
American Festival and the Fourth of July Committee, would have to fill out the application in the
future if the policy were adopted. Responding, Mrs. Mitchell stated that it would be Council’s
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decision whether to grandfather those entities in. Mr. Hare felt that these organizations should fill
out the form at least the first time so that an audit would be provided.
Mr. Slavin stated that, at the State level, there was a moratorium on receiving new applications;
therefore, only existing recipients of Grant-In-Aid could submit applications for a particular year.
Responding to Mr. Lynn, Mrs. Mitchell stated that these funds had been granted previously after
being budgeted and approved by Council through the request of Council.
Mr. Slavin suggested that consideration of how Grant-In-Aid should be handled during the upcoming
fiscal year should be included in the annual budget discussions. Mrs. Mitchell suggested that this
could be included in the Council Workshop being scheduled in March to discuss budget matters.
Mr. Bonar stated that the deadline for State Grant-In-Aid applications is November of each year so
that they can be included in budget discussions. Noting that the City was already well into the
budget process, he recommended that, starting with next fiscal year, applications be submitted no
later than November 1st or November 15th, whichever Mrs. Mitchell deemed necessary. He
concurred with Mr. Hare that all entities should submit an application and Mrs. Mitchell suggested
that this also be discussed at the March Workshop.
Mr. Slavin moved for acceptance of the City of Dover FY 2015 Grant-In-Aid Application and
procedures (Attachment #1), seconded by Mr. Hare and unanimously carried.
Mr. Hare moved for adjournment, seconded by Mr. Rushe and unanimously carried.
Meeting adjourned at 6:20 p.m.
Sean M. Lynn
Chairman
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Attachment #1 - City of Dover FY 2015 - Grant-In-Aid Application and Procedures
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ATTACHMENT #1
LF&A Committee Meeting of 01/13/2013
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City of Dover
FY 20xx
Grant In Aid Instructions
Prepared by: Finance Department
Donna Mitchell, Controller/Treasurer
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Application
• The application and instructions are available at the following
website: http://
• If you need assistance downloading the application from the
internet please contact the Finance Department at 302-736-
7018.
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Grant In Aid Cover Page
• Official Name of Organization
• Date of Incorporation
• 9 Digit Federal Employer ID Number
• Contact Representative
• Daytime Phone Number
• E-mail address
• First time applicant?
• Did you receive GIA in FY14?
• If yes, does this application include a request to fund a new
program?
• Have you received GIA from other government agencies? 3
• If yes, amount received from other agencies?
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Form 1 – Management Organization
• Official Name of Organization
• Address (where your check will be mailed) and phone number
• Physical location of service
• Contact representative
• Name
• Address
• Daytime phone number
• Agency Name
• Names of Officers & Board of Directors and their daytime
phone number
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Form 2 – Agency Background
• Agency Mission Statement
• Agency Location(s)
• Locations where services are actually provided, days and hours of
operation for site visits.
5
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Form 3 – Revenue
• Revenue sources for previous, current, and proposed year
• Include revenue from:
• Federal Government
• State Government
• City Government
• Other (List sources)
• Investments
• Sales
• Dues
• Contributions or Donations
• Miscellaneous
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Form 4 – Disbursements
• Expenses
• Salaries, employee benefits, payroll taxes, etc.
• Non-expense disbursements
• This is an expense that is not considered an operational expense.
• For example – A principal payment on an asset (equipment,
vehicle, mortgage, etc.)
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Form 5 – Federal & State Grants
• If you have received other Federal or State Grants please fill
out this page.
• Include the Name of Project, Year, and Funding Amount
• If you have not received these grants please go to Form 6.
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Form 6 – Summary
• Summary information for previous, current, and proposed
years:
• Total Revenue (Form 3)
• Total Disbursements (Form 4)
• Operating Surplus/Deficit (calculated)
• Carryover (balance from prior year)
• Net Surplus/Deficit (calculated)
• Grant In Aid Request
• At the bottom of the form name each program within your
agency that will receive Grant In Aid Funds and the amount of
your request that will go to each program.
• Note: Line 6 of the proposed year and Line 7 should be equal. 9
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Form 7 – Program Information
• Program name and target population
• Program description
• Similar services provided by other agencies
• Describe program objectives and how outcomes are measured
• Describe the progress that has been made in the last year to
achieve the program’s objectives
• Lines 6 – 12 show the number of people served, service
measures, amount of service, program revenue, program
disbursements, surplus or deficits for the previous, current,
and proposed years.
• Line 12 is the amount of funding requested for that specific
program for FY2015. 10
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Form 7 – Program Information (continued)
• Important Notes:
• Line 12 should equal Lines 6 and 7 on Form 6
• Use a new “Form 7” for each program
• If more than one program is being funded through Grant In Aid
the total of all Form 7’s should equal Line 6 and 7 on Form 6
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Form 8 – Positions and Salaries
• Positions and Salary information for the prior, current, and
proposed year:
• Position Title
• Number of positions
• Salary ranges
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Form 9 – Signature Page
• This form must be signed by the President or Chairman of the
Board of Directors and the Executive Director
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Form 10 – Audit Information
• A copy of our most recent audit prepared by an independent
certified public accountant or public accountant must
accompany your application.
• You may use sample forms A, B, or C if an audit is not
available.
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• Applications are due by _____________________
• THERE WILL BE NO EXTENSIONS!
• If you have questions contact
• Donna Mitchell, Controller/Treasurer
• Finance Department
• 302-736-7018 or email dmitchell@dover.de.us
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ACTION FORM
PROCEEDING: Utility Committee
DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN: City Manager’s Office DATE SUBMITTED: January 22, 2014
PREPARED BY: Scott D. Koenig, P.E., City Manager and William G. Neaton, Economic Dev. Manager
SUBJECT: Permanent Easement and Temporary Workspace Agreement – Eastern Shore Natural Gas
REFERENCE: N/A
RELATED PROJECT: Garrison Oak Technology Park
REVIEWED BY: Scott D. Koenig, P.E., City Manager and William G. Neaton, Economic Dev. Manager
EXHIBITS: Exhibit A – Permanent Easement Agreement; Exhibit B – Temporary Workspace Agreement;
Exhibit C – Temporary Workspace Agreement; Exhibit D – Authorization to use existing utility easement in
GOTP
EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: N/A AMOUNT BUDGETED: N/A
FUNDING SOURCE (Dept./Page in CIP & Budget):
TIME TIMETABLE: Immediate
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Authorize the City Manager or his designated staff to execute the easement
agreement and other necessary agreements with Eastern Shore Natural Gas (ESNG) to facilitate the
construction of the proposed 16” natural gas pipeline across lands owned by the City of Dover as depicted in
the referenced agreements. Financial consideration for the easements shall be delegated to the City Manager
and the City Manager will notify City Council of the results.
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
The City proposes to grant a Permanent Easement as described in the Permanent Easement Agreement (Tax
Parcel No.: LC-05-068.00-02-07.00-000 P/O) to Eastern Shore Natural Gas (ESNG) for the purpose of allowing
Eastern Shore Natural Gas to construct a 16” natural gas pipeline to service the Garrison Energy Center (GEC).
The location and description of the proposed permanent easement is detailed in Exhibit A.
In addition, the proposed construction will require the use of various temporary workspaces as described in
Exhibit B and Exhibit C. Upon completion of the construction of the pipeline project, all rights conveyed to
ESNG by these temporary workspace agreements will terminate.
Exhibit D allows ESNG to use a portion of an existing 40-foot wide utility easement that is generally described
as being bisected by the lot line between Lot #7 and Lot #5, as shown on Plot Book 111/19 and on Plot Book
117/98.
Financial consideration for the easements and temporary workspaces is currently under negotiation; however,
time is of the essence to begin construction.
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ACTION FORM
PROCEEDING: Utility Committee
DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN: City Manager’s Office DATE SUBMITTED: January 22, 2014
PREPARED BY: William G. Neaton, Economic Dev. Manager & Scott D. Koenig, P.E. City Manager
SUBJECT: Easements and Rights-of-Way between City of Dover and Delmarva Power & Light Company
REFERENCE: N/A
RELATED PROJECT: Garrison Oak Technology Park
REVIEWED BY: Scott Koenig, City Manager and William G. Neaton, Economic Development Director for
City of Dover
EXHIBITS: Document “A”, Document “B”, Document “C”
EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: N/A AMOUNT BUDGETED: N/A
FUNDING SOURCE (Dept./Page in CIP & Budget):
TIME TIMETABLE: Immediate
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Authorize the City Manager to execute the final versions of all components of
Document “A”, Document “B” and Document “C” for the granting of easements and rights-of-way to
Delmarva Power & Light Company for the proposed construction, operation, and maintenance of power lines
and structures associated with the transmission of electric power from the Garrison Energy Center (GEC) to the
Cartanza substation. In addition, authorize the City Manager to amend the original lease between the City of
Dover and the Garrison Energy Center, LLC to add the acres described within the documents (a total of 8.4301
acres) in accordance with the rents described in the lease.
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
The City proposes to grant a series of easements and rights-of-way to Delmarva Power & Light Company for
the proposed construction, operation, and maintenance of power lines and structures associated with the
transmission of electric power from the Garrison Energy Center (GEC) to the Cartanza substation.
Document “A” describes:
Lot 6&7 (Tax Map No. LC-05-068.00-07.00 Lot 7 and LC-05-068.00-02-06.00 Lot 6), the lands within the
Garrison Oak Technical Park, having been granted to Owner by deed dated August 30, 1999, which is recorded
in Book 327, Page 136, filed in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Kent County, Delaware. (1.2494
acres – Lot 7); (2.1410 acres – Lot 6)
Shallow Well (Tax Map No. LC-059.00-01-28.01), the land on the east side of White Oak road, having been
granted to Owner by deed filed November 1, 1990, which is recorded in Book C49, Page 84, filed in the Office
of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Kent County, Delaware. (0.1872 acres)
Document “B” describes:
An easement of varying width on the Cartanza Substation Property (Tax Map No. LC-00-059.00-01-20.01
(Portion of)) as depicted in the document. (3.7300 acres)
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Document “C” describes:
A shared easement and right-of-way across Tax Parcel No. LC-00-059.01-20.01. (1.1225 Acres +/-)
Each of these easements will be conveyed to Delmarva Power & Light Company for a nominal fee as described
in the documents. In addition, the City Manager is seeking authorization to amend the original lease between
the City of Dover and the Garrison Energy Center, LLC to add the acres described above (a total of 8.4301
acres) in accordance with the rents described in the document.
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Council Meeting 1/27/14 CITY OF DOVER
FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2013 TO JUNE 30, 2014
REVENUE REPORT
As of December 31, 2013
FY14 50.0%
FY14 REVISED YTD % BUDGET FY13 FY12
GENERAL FUND BUDGET BUDGET REVENUES RECEIVED COMMENTS REVENUES REVENUES
1 Property Taxes $ 10,852,300 $ 10,852,300 $ 10,739,816 99.0% Billed in July $ 10,768,815 $ 10,765,741
2 Payment In Lieu of Taxes 317,200 317,200 316,672 99.8% 357,580 284,457
3 Transfer from Electric Fund 8,000,000 8,000,000 4,000,000 50.0% 8,000,000 7,876,288
4 Intrafund Service Receipts Electric 3,319,400 3,319,400 1,475,880 44.5% 3,195,818 3,105,015
5 Transfer from Transfer Tax Fund 1,315,500 1,100,000 537,168 48.8% Under review 1,107,959 1,373,208
6 Business Licenses 1,460,000 1,460,000 1,432,706 98.1% Billed in July 1,462,503 1,470,097
7 Intrafund Service Receipts Water/Wastewater 1,134,900 1,134,900 541,533 47.7% 1,046,492 894,186
8 Sanitation Fees 2,676,500 2,676,500 1,299,947 48.6% 2,624,877 1,903,623
9 Permits & Other Licenses 1,167,500 1,167,500 563,050 48.2% Rental dwelling/trailers billed in July 1,162,765 1,346,769
10 Transfer from Municipal Street Aid Fund 527,400 527,400 - 0.0% Normally receive Oct/Nov 531,121 527,042
11 Fines & Police Revenue 666,000 666,000 284,238 42.7% Under review 612,193 681,952
12 Police Extra Duty Fees 650,000 650,000 260,604 40.1% 703,575 600,310
13 Transfer from Police Grant Funds 110,000 110,000 32,481 29.5% 113,980 600,310
14 Court of Chancery Fees 863,200 863,200 400,800 46.4% One month in arrears 917,700 863,220
15 Transfer from Water/Wastewater Fund 500,000 500,000 375,000 75.0% 500,000 424,508
16 Transfer from Civil Traffic Penalties Fund 600,000 600,000 157,830 26.3% One month in arrears; Under review 299,828 518,638
17 Library Revenues & County Reciprocal Pymt 466,600 466,600 267,636 57.4% County funds received October 471,065 475,822
18 Franchise Fees 606,200 606,200 157,744 26.0% Quarterly receipts in arrears 618,347 568,240
19 General Fund Grant Receipts 623,500 623,500 71,000 11.4% Police Pension ($70k) & I/T Grant 777,987 1,010,452
20 Recreation Revenue 133,000 133,000 66,544 50.0% 144,490 112,480
21 Other Miscellaneous Receipts 213,800 213,800 64,929 30.4% 228,729 232,535
22 Interest Income 75,000 75,000 21,529 28.7% Under review 93,173 53,175
TOTALS $ 36,278,000 $ 36,062,500 $ 23,067,107 63.6% $ 35,738,997 $ 35,688,068
Final Budget $ 35,569,000 $ 35,016,778
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Council Meeting 1/27/14 CITY OF DOVER
FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2013 TO JUNE 30, 2014
REVENUE REPORT
As of December 31, 2013
FY14 50.0%
FY14 REVISED YTD % BUDGET FY13 FY12
WATER/WASTEWATER FUND BUDGET BUDGET REVENUES RECEIVED COMMENTS REVENUES REVENUES
1 Water Fees $ 4,730,700 $ 4,730,700 $ 2,321,699 49.1% $ 4,551,840 $ 4,707,918
2 Wastewater Fees 3,642,700 3,642,700 1,825,352 50.1% 3,564,615 3,722,985
3 Wastewater Adjustment Fees - County Trtmt 2,980,300 2,980,300 1,503,077 50.4% 2,926,616 3,050,127
4 Groundwater Inflow Adjustment 1,324,600 1,324,600 674,723 50.9% 1,314,033 1,290,968
5 Water Impact Fees 357,000 357,000 90,475 25.3% Budgeted to pay debt service; Review 220,362 308,700
6 Wastewater Impact Fees 323,000 323,000 82,022 25.4% Budgeted to pay debt service; Review 385,986 277,400
7 Water Tank Space Leasing 333,800 333,800 146,194 43.8% 300,067 313,101
8 Interest Income 23,100 23,100 1,940 8.4% Under review 13,507 31,889
9 Other Miscellaneous Revenues 82,000 82,000 33,867 41.3% 73,312 104,634
10 Grant Receipts - - 0.0% 50,876 -
TOTALS $ 13,797,200 $ 13,797,200 $ 6,679,349 48.4% $ 13,401,214 $ 13,807,722
Final Budget $ 13,822,200 $ 13,819,800
FY14 50.0%
FY14 REVISED YTD % BUDGET FY13 FY12
ELECTRIC REVENUE FUND BUDGET BUDGET REVENUES RECEIVED COMMENTS REVENUES REVENUES
1 Sales to Customers $ 76,286,700 $ 76,286,700 $ 40,064,005 52.5% $ 86,887,345 $ 99,859,602
2 Purchased Power Adjustment - - - 0.0% - (2,290,989)
3 Utility Tax 1,492,200 1,492,200 661,364 44.3% Under review 1,443,852 1,944,543
4 Transfer from Rate Stabilization Reserve 4,000,000 4,000,000 3,000,000 75.0% 5,400,000 -
5 Miscellaneous Revenue 988,800 988,800 399,340 40.4% Under review 2,026,127 1,381,300
6 Interest Income 119,400 119,400 6,202 5.2% Under review 137,718 12,662
7 Intrafund Service Fees - Water/Wastewater 98,500 98,500 50,506 51.3% 136,413 171,646
TOTALS $ 82,985,600 $ 82,985,600 $ 44,181,417 53.2% $ 96,031,455 $ 101,078,764
Final Budget $ 95,971,700 $ 99,934,036
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ACTION FORM
PROCEEDING: City Council AGENDA ITEM:
DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN: Public Works DATE SUBMITTED: 01/17/14
PREPARED BY: Sharon Duca, P.E., Public Works Director/City Engineer
SUBJECT: Evaluation of Bids – Garrison Oak Technical Park Sanitary Sewer Improvements
REFERENCE: CIP – Garrison Farm Improvements
RELATED PROJECT: Garrison Oak Technical Park
APPROVALS: City Manager, Controller
EXHIBITS:
EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: $2,572,065 AMOUNT BUDGETED: Project Total $ 3,224,200
FUNDING SOURCE (Dept./Page in CIP & Budget): Wastewater Division, Account No.: 417-6900-569.40-31.
Revised CIP as submitted 7/22/13. Note - this is just one component of the Sanitary Sewer improvements.
TIMETABLE: Notice to Proceed to be issued within 30 days of Council approval. Project anticipated to be
completed in 270 calendar days.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Award a unit price contract for the Garrison Oak Technical Park Sanitary Sewer
Improvements to George & Lynch Inc., in response to City of Dover Bid #14-0018PW, for the amount not to
exceed $2,572,065.
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
This project is described as three (3) phases of work, the first phase is generally described as, the removal and
replacement of existing pipe, equipment and controls within existing Pump Station No. 5 including pump replacements,
control replacement, SCADA integration and associated work. The second phase is generally described as, construction
of a new pre-packaged pump station (Pump Station No. 14R) and force main including the complete pump station
facility, SCADA integration, and horizontal direction drill and open cut force main construction using HDPE and ductile
iron pipe. The third phase is generally described as, demolition and abandonment of existing Pump Station No. 14
including removal of equipment, controls, and piping; abandonment of piping and structures; and restoration of pump
station area. All work will be paid for at the unit prices bid for work completed and accepted by the City of Dover. The
total work authorized under this contract will not exceed the available funding.
Bids were opened on Wednesday, January 8, 2014. Three (3) contractors submitted unit price bids for the proposed
work to be performed. Based on the proposed quantities, the estimated contract values are as follows:
CONTRACTOR LOCATION BID PRICE EVALUATED BID PRICE
EASTERN STATES CONSTRUCTION WILMINGTON, DE $2,528,603.00 $2,528,603.00
GEORGE & LYNCH, INC. DOVER, DE $2,572,065.00 $2,494,903.05*
TEAL CONSTRUCTION DOVER, DE $2,798,780.00 $2,714,816.60*
*=Evaluated Bid, based on Local Vendor Preference
George & Lynch Inc. submitted all of the contractor’s qualification information, which included a list of recently
completed projects similar in scope, as well as a financial statement that were all found to be adequate. In conclusion,
staff recommends awarding a construction contract to George & Lynch, Inc. in the amount of $2,572,065.00 for the
Garrison Oak Technical Park Sanitary Sewer Improvements.
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PETITION TO AMEND THE ZONING DISTRICT
First Reading before the Dover City Council
January 27, 2014
Applicants/Owners: David and Susan Edgell
Address: 405 North State Street
Location: Northeast corner of North State Street and Washington Street
Tax Parcel ID #: ED05-068.17-01-72.00-000
Size: 11,250 SF +/-
Present Use: Single family residence
Proposed Use: Single family residence
Comprehensive
Plan Designation: Residential Medium Density
Present Zoning: R-8 (One Family Residence Zone)
Proposed Zoning: RG-1 (General Residence Zone)
Reason for Request: To allow for construction of a detached garage
File Number: Z-14-02
Ordinance Number: 2014-02
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City of Dover Application No.: Z-14-02
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Location: 405 N State St.
Plan Type: Rezoning Legend
Tax Parcel: ED05-068.17-01-72.00
Current Zoning: R-8 Zoning
Proposed Zoning: RG-1 Dover Parcels
Owners: David & Susan Edgell
Date: 1/21/2014 Kent County Parcels
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FIRST READING
CITY OF DOVER
PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2014-02
1 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND ZONING MAP OF THE
2 CITY OF DOVER BY CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF PROPERTY
3 LOCATED AT 405 NORTH STATE STREET
4 WHEREAS, the City of Dover has enacted a zoning ordinance regulating the use of property within
5 the limits of the City of Dover; and
6 WHEREAS, it is deemed in the best interest of zoning and planning to change the permitted use of
7 property described below from R-8 (One-Family Residence) to RG-1 (General Residence).
8 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY
9 OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
10 1. That from and after the passage and approval of this ordinance the Zoning Map and Zoning
11 Ordinance of the City of Dover have been amended by changing the zoning designation from
12 R-8 (One-Family Residence) to RG-1 (General Residence) on that property located at
13 405 North State Street (northeast corner of North State Street and Washington Street),
14 consisting of 11,250+/- square feet, owned by David and Susan Edgell.
15 (Tax Parcel: ED-05-068.17-01-72.00-000; Planning Reference Z-14-02)
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18 ADOPTED: *
19 S:\ORDINANCES\2014\DRAFT\Ordinance #2014-02 - Rezoning - 405 N. State Street - 1st Rdg.wpd
20 Actions History
21 January 27, 2014 - Scheduled for First Reading by Council
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PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE 2008 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
First Reading before the
Dover City Council
January 27, 2014
Proposed Amendments to the
2008 Comprehensive Plan: A summary of the proposed amendments to the 2008 Comprehensive
Plan follows.
1) Addendum to Comprehensive Plan Text - The addendum relates
to a number of ongoing planning projects taking place during 2014.
Once these planning projects are complete, the City will use these as
part of a full update to the Comprehensive Plan. Staff believes that it
would be premature to update the Comprehensive Plan until the
current planning projects are done. These projects include the
Central Dover Neighborhood Plan, the Transportation Improvement
District for the Route 13 and Bay Road Corridor, and a Citywide
Recreation Needs Assessment.
This addendum includes specific addenda to the Transportation
Chapter and the Community Development and Housing Chapter of
the 2008 Comprehensive Plan.
2) Land Development Plan Amendment – Change of land use
classification for on parcel of land located at the northeast corner of
McKee and College Roads from Office to Commercial.
This amendment has been requested by the affected property owner,
in conjunction with a rezoning request, as specified in the 2008
Comprehensive Plan.
Ordinance Number: 2014-03
File Number: MI-14-01
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Review of 2008 Comprehensive Plan – 2014 Addendum
In accordance with Delaware Code, Title 22, Chapter 7, §702, the City is required to review its
Comprehensive Plan every five years and to update and readopt its Comprehensive Plan at least
every ten years. Dover City Council adopted the City of Dover 2008 Comprehensive Plan in
February 2009. The Planning Office has been discussing how to go about the five-year review of
the Comprehensive Plan, especially in light of several on-going planning activities. Planning
Staff believes that once these planning activities are complete, the City will be able to do a
complete update and re-adoption of the Comprehensive Plan. The ongoing planning activities are
described below:
A. Central Dover Community Plan – This plan, currently under development, is being led by
NCALL with funding support from the Wells Fargo Foundation. This Community Plan
will address the area bounded by William Street, State Street, Hope Street, and the
railroad tracks, and also include the Lincoln Park community. Interface Studios is under
contract with NCALL to develop the Plan, and is conducting a detailed assessment of the
area that includes in-depth public involvement. The City is not leading this planning
effort but is a partner in the process. The Plan will include comprehensive
recommendations and will ultimately be the centerpiece of the Housing Chapter of an
updated Comprehensive Plan.
B. Transportation Improvement District – The City, DelDOT and the Dover/Kent County
MPO are beginning the process of developing a Transportation Improvement District
(TID) to include the Route 13 and Bay Road corridors within the City limits. In order to
enter into the TID agreement and proceed with the detailed traffic study of the area, the
City must amend its Comprehensive Plan to identify this TID. The results of the TID
study will be an important component of the Transportation Chapter of an updated
Comprehensive Plan.
C. The City will shortly begin the process of performing a Citywide Parks and Recreation
Needs Assessment and Plan. This will guide the City’s capital improvements in our park
system and also be a key component of the City’s updated Comprehensive Plan. The
2008 Comprehensive Plan included an implementation item as to “Develop an Open
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Space and Parks Master Plan.” This needs assessment and plan will satisfy this
implementation item.
D. In addition, the Dover Transit Center Neighborhood Plan and Design Book, which was
adopted in March 2011, will be incorporated into an updated Comprehensive Plan.
Given the number of ongoing planning projects that will ultimately need to be incorporated into
the City of Dover’s Comprehensive Plan, the Planning Staff intends to develop an addendum to
the 2008 Comprehensive Plan that would identify any amendments to the Land Development
Plan that may be currently necessary as well as projects to be implemented over the next year to
lay the ground work for a complete Comprehensive Plan update.
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Addendum to the Transportation Plan (Chapter 9)
The 2008 Comprehensive Plan identifies the following Transportation goals:
Goal 1: Preserve and Maintain the Existing Transportation System
Goal 2: Increase Coordination with Agencies
Goal 3: Develop and Expand Alternate Modes of Transportation
Goal 4: Create Recommendations and Policies for Roadways and Development
Goal 5: Air Quality: The Ozone Challenge
Additionally, the Land Development Plan (Chapter 12) states the following as it relates to Route
13 and the Bay Road Corridor:
US Route 13/113 Corridor
The US Route 13/113 corridor is dominated by highway commercial
development. For the most part, the Comprehensive Land Development Plan
proposes to continue US Route 13/113 as the major commercial corridor in
Central Delaware.
Few vacant developable parcels exist within this area. However, potential exists
for the redevelopment of older retail stores and strip shopping centers. The
Comprehensive Plan encourages the renovation and adaptive reuse of older
structures within the highway corridor as means of restoring property value,
preventing blight and demolition by neglect, and enhancing the overall image of
the highway environment. In some cases the demolition of older structures may
be beneficial, and should be supported, to enable redevelopment to occur within
the corridor.
The constraints of the existing transportation infrastructure along this corridor have created
significant challenges to redevelopment along Route 13 and Bay Road. In an effort to support
the goals of the Transportation Plan and support the redevelopment of underutilized properties
along the Route 13 and Bay Road Corridors, the City intends to work with the Delaware
Department of Transportation and the Dover/Kent County MPO to develop a memorandum of
understanding for the creation of a Transportation Improvement District (TID) and to complete
the associated transportation study of the area. The plan developed to implement the TID will
establish acceptable levels of service and ensure that bicycle, pedestrian, and transit needs are
addressed as redevelopment moves forward. The TID will create a predictable and fair
framework for developers to contribute to transportation improvements, while also identifying
projects that may be appropriate for the State’s Capital Transportation Plan.
Implementation Item: Work with DelDOT and the Dover/Kent County MPO to develop a
Transportation Improvement District for the Route 13/Bay Road Corridor in Dover.
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Addendum to Housing and Community Development Plan (Chapter 11)
The 2008 Comprehensive Plan identifies the following Housing and Community Development
goals:
Goal 1: Encourage Balanced Housing Opportunities for All Income Levels and
Phases in Life
Goal 2: Preserve Existing Housing Stock
Goal 3: Provide Safe Livable Neighborhoods
Goal 4: Provide Homeownership Opportunities for Low/Moderate Income
In recent years, the City has encountered challenges to implementing the Housing and
Community Development goals within the long-established downtown neighborhoods. Home
ownership rates have continued to decline, the quality of housing stock has deteriorated, and
crime has caused many residents to feel unsafe. In 2012, the CenDel Foundation convened a
Downtown Safety Task Force to provide an inclusive mechanism for stakeholders to come
together and improve safety in the downtown. Through the leadership of NCALL, this task force
applied for a grant from the Wells Fargo Foundation to develop a community based plan for
improvement of the downtown neighborhood. While the City is an active partner in this planning
process, it is being led by NCALL, and a community planning consultant has been retained. The
completed plan is expected in late spring 2014.
Implementation Item: Work with NCALL and other partners to complete and implement the
Downtown Dover Community Plan. The results of this effort will be a key component to the
Housing and Community Development chapter of the Comprehensive Plan Update.
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City of Dover
Department of Planning & Inspections 2014 Comprehensive Plan Amendment
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CITY OF DOVER
ORDINANCE #2014-03
1 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2008 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, AS AMENDED, BY
2 INCLUDING TEXT ADDENDA TO THE TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNITY
3 DEVELOPMENT CHAPTERS, AND BY REPLACING MAP 12-1: LAND DEVELOPMENT PLAN.
4 WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Dover, on February 9, 2009, adopted the 2008 Comprehensive
5 Plan pursuant to Title 22, Section 702 of the Delaware Code; and
6 WHEREAS, the Honorable Jack Markell, Governor of the State of Delaware, certified the 2008
7 Comprehensive Plan on April 24, 2009; and
8 WHEREAS, the 2008 Comprehensive Plan allows for an annual amendment process; and
9 WHEREAS, one property owner has requested an amendment to the Land Development Plan Map
10 (Map 12-1) in accordance with the process set forth in the 2008 Comprehensive Plan; and
11 WHEREAS, the City has reviewed the 2008 Comprehensive Plan as required in Title 22, Section 702 of
12 Delaware Code and determined that, following several ongoing studies to be completed over the next year,
13 a more thorough update of the 2008 Comprehensive Plan should be initiated; and
14 WHEREAS, staff has developed an addendum to the Transportation Chapter to incorporate the
15 development of a Transportation Improvement District; and
16 WHEREAS, staff has developed an addendum to the Housing and Community Development Chapter to
17 incorporate the Dover Community Plan currently under development; and
18 WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on February 18, 2014, after which the
19 Commission made a recommendation in regard to the proposed addenda to the Transportation and
20 Community Development Chapters and amendments to the Land Development Plan related to the above
21 request.
22 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED THAT the Mayor and Council of the City of Dover hereby
23 amend the 2008 Comprehensive Plan, as amended, by:
24 1. Replacing Map 12-1: Land Development Plan of the 2008 Comprehensive Plan, as amended on
25 November 23, 2009; March 14, 2011; April 11, 2011; and March 12, 2012, with the Amended
26 Map 12-1 presented to City Council on March 10, 2014; and
27 2. Including the text provided in the addenda to the Transportation and Housing and Community
28 Development Chapters.
29 SYNOPSIS
30 The proposed ordinance would adopt amendments and addenda to the 2008
31 Comprehensive Plan, as amended on November 23, 2009; March 14, 2011;
32 April 11, 2011; and March 12, 2012.
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PETITION TO AMEND THE ZONING DISTRICT
First Reading before the Dover City Council
January 27, 2014
Applicants/Owners: College Road Offices LLC
Address: 1205 McKee Road
Location: Northeast corner of McKee and College Roads
Tax Parcel ID #: ED05-067.00-02-51.00-0001
Size: 3.46 acres +/-
Present Use: Vacant
Proposed Use: Commercial
Current Comprehensive
Plan Designation: Office
Proposed Comprehensive
Plan Designation: Commercial
Present Zoning: CPO (Commercial and Professional Office Zone)/COZ-1 (Corridor
Overlay Zone)
Proposed Zoning: C-2A (Limited Central Commercial Zone)/COZ-1 (Corridor
Overlay Zone)
Reason for Request: To allow for commercial development of the property
File Number: Z-14-01
Ordinance Number: 2014-04
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City of Dover Application No.: Z-14-01
Department of Planning & Inspections
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Location: 1205 Mckee Rd.
Plan Type: Rezoning Legend
Tax Parcel: ED05-067.00-02-51.00
Current Zoning: CPO with COZ-1 Zoning
Proposed Zoning: C-2A with COZ-1 Dover Parcels
Owners: College Road Offices, LLC
Date: 1/21/2014 Kent County Parcels
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FIRST READING
CITY OF DOVER
PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2014-04
1 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND ZONING MAP OF THE
2 CITY OF DOVER BY CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF PROPERTY
3 LOCATED AT 1205 McKEE ROAD
4 WHEREAS, the City of Dover has enacted a zoning ordinance regulating the use of property within
5 the limits of the City of Dover; and
6 WHEREAS, it is deemed in the best interest of zoning and planning to change the permitted use of
7 property described below from CPO (Commercial Professional Office) and subject to the COZ-1
8 (Corridor Overlay Zone) to C-2A (Limited Central Commercial) and subject to the COZ-1 (Corridor
9 Overlay Zone).
10 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY
11 OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
12 1. That from and after the passage and approval of this ordinance the Zoning Map and Zoning
13 Ordinance of the City of Dover have been amended by changing the zoning designation from
14 CPO (Commercial Professional Office) and subject to the COZ-1 (Corridor Overlay Zone)
15 to C-2A (Limited Central Commercial) and subject to the COZ-1 (Corridor Overlay Zone)
16 on that property located at 1205 McKee Road (northeast corner of McKee Road and College
17 Road), consisting of 3.46+/- acres, owned by College Road Offices, LLC.
18 (Tax Parcel: ED-05-067.00-02-51.00-000; Planning Reference Z-14-01)
19
20 ADOPTED: *
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23 January 27, 2014 - Scheduled for First Reading by Council
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CITY OF DOVER PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2014-01
1 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL
2 MET:
3 That Chapter 102 - Taxation, Article IV - Abatement of Real Estate Taxes, Section 102-111 - Purpose, be
4 amended by inserting the blue, bold text and deleting the text indicated in red, bold, strikeout, as follows:
5 In the option opinion of city council, the abatement of city real estate taxes for certain qualifying
6 industries and businesses defined herein best promotes the public welfare by providing incentives for them
7 to expand or locate in the city, thereby creating new employment opportunities for the citizens of the city
8 and ultimately strengthening the city's tax base.
9 BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED:
10 That Chapter 102 - Taxation, Article IV - Abatement of Real Estate Taxes, be amended by adding a new
11 Section 102-118 - Revocation of Eligibility, to read as follows:
12 Sec. 102-118 - Revocation of Eligibility
13 The beneficiary of the incentives provided by this Article must remain current on all obligations due
14 the City. If, at any time after the incentives have been granted, the beneficiary of the incentives becomes
15 delinquent on any of the obligations listed in Section 1-13(b), the city manager shall revoke the eligibility
16 for any portion of the incentives not yet received by the beneficiary. Notice shall be given to such
17 beneficiary in writing.
18 For the purposes of this section, the beneficiary of the incentives shall include the person or
19 artificial entity that receives the incentive and the owner of one-half or greater interest in an artificial entity
20 that receives the incentive.
21 BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED:
22 That Appendix C - Downtown Redevelopment, Article II - Definitions, be amended by deleting it in its
23 entirety and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
24 The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this ordinance, shall have the meanings
25 ascribed to them in this article, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
26 Section 1. Beneficiary of the incentives.
27 The beneficiary of the incentives shall include the person or artificial entity that receives the incentive
28 and the owner of one-half or greater interest in an artificial entity that receives the incentive.
29 Section 2. Downtown Dover Partnership.
30 The Downtown Dover Partnership shall be established for the purpose of fostering redevelopment
31 within the target area.
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32 Section 3. Eligible project.
33 Eligible project shall mean a new construction or renovation which:
34 (a) Is located within the target area; and
35 (b) The fair market value of the materials to be used in and the labor to be performed on the project
36 exceeds the sum of $15,000.00; and
37 (c) Is for commercial, office, or a residential use; and
38 (d) Conforms to the intent of this ordinance.
39 In order for a residential use to be an eligible project, the object of the construction or renovation
40 must be a dwelling unit as defined in article 12 of the City of Dover zoning ordinance [appendix B].
41 Construction or renovation of accessory buildings as defined in article 12 of the City of Dover
42 zoning ordinance [appendix B] shall not be eligible for development incentives. Construction or
43 renovation which constitutes ordinary replacement or routine maintenance shall not qualify as an
44 eligible project.
45 Section 4. Target area.
46 Target area shall mean that part of the city more particularly described as follows:
47 Beginning at a point at the intersection of the centerlines of Cecil and North State Streets, then
48 continuing on the centerline of North State Street in a southerly direction to the intersection of the
49 centerline of State Street and an extension of the centerline of Delaware Avenue, then continuing
50 on the centerline and an extension of the centerline of Delaware Avenue in an easterly direction to
51 the point of intersection of an extension of the centerline of Delaware Avenue and the St. Jones
52 River, then following the centerline of the St. Jones River in a southerly direction to the point of
53 intersection of the centerline of the St. Jones River and the southerly property line of lands now or
54 formerly of the Catholic Diocese of Wilmington, being the site of Holy Cross Roman Catholic
55 Church, then proceeding in a westerly direction along said property line to the easterly right-of-way
56 line of South State Street (U.S. Route 13-A), then crossing the right-of-way line of South State Street
57 in a westerly direction and joining the centerline of Hope Street and proceeding in a westerly
58 direction to the centerlines of Hope Street and South Governors Avenue, then proceeding in a
59 southerly direction along the centerline of South Governors Avenue to the point of intersection of
60 the centerlines of South Governors Avenue and Dover Street, then proceeding in a westerly direction
61 along the centerline of Dover Street to the point of intersection of the centerlines of Dover Street and
62 Westview Terrace, then continuing in a northerly direction on the centerline of Westview Terrace
63 to the point of intersection of the centerline of Westview Terrace and New Burton Road, then
64 proceeding in a northeasterly direction on the centerline of New Burton Road to the point of
65 intersection of New Burton Road and West Street, then continuing in a northerly direction along the
66 westerly right-of-way line of West Street to the point of intersection of the westerly side of the
67 right-of-way of West Street and the northerly property line of lands now or formerly of Dover
68 Rent-All, Inc., then continuing in a westerly direction along said property line to the point of
69 intersection of said property line and the lands of Conrail Railroad, then proceeding in a northerly
70 direction along the easterly right-of-way line of Conrail Railroad in a northerly direction to the point
71 of intersection of the centerline of West North Street and then westerly along the centerline of West
72 North Street to a point of intersection with an extension of the westerly property line of lands now
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73 or of late of Michael Nash, being the site of the former Diamond Ice Company, then proceeding in
74 a northerly direction along the westerly property line of the Nash property and in a line extending
75 to the intersection of the southerly property line of lands now or of late Paul T. and Aiko Moore, and
76 then northwesterly and then northerly along the southern and western property line of the Moore
77 property and extending north to an intersection with the centerline of Lincoln Street, and then
78 easterly along the centerline of Lincoln Street to a point of intersection of an extension of the
79 westerly property line of lands now or formerly of Frank Moore et al., and then northerly along the
80 western property of Frank Moore et al. and extending to a point of intersection with the centerline
81 of Forest Street, then easterly along the centerline of Forest Street to a point of intersection with an
82 extension of the westerly property of the lands now or formerly of the Salvation Army, and then
83 northerly and easterly along the western and north property line of the Salvation Army property to
84 the point of intersection with lands now or of late Conrail Railroad, then northerly along the westerly
85 property line of Conrail Railroad and extending to a point of intersection with the centerline of West
86 Division Street, and then easterly along the centerline of East Division Street to the intersection of
87 the easterly right-of-way line of Conrail Railroad, and then northerly along the easterly right-of-way
88 line of Conrail Railroad to the intersection of the right-of-way of Conrail Railroad and the northerly
89 property line of lands now or of late of Southern States Cooperative, Inc., then proceeding in an
90 easterly direction a distance of 52.76 feet to the northeasterly corner of the lands now or of late of
91 Southern States Cooperative, Inc., then proceeding in a southerly direction along the easterly
92 property line of lands now or of late of Southern States Cooperative, Inc., to the point of intersection
93 of said property and the centerline of Cecil Street, then proceeding in an easterly direction along the
94 centerline of Cecil Street to the point of beginning, being the point of intersection of the centerline
95 of Cecil and North State Streets.
96 NOTE: This amendment deletes Section 2, Reserved, (which read: Section 2. Reserved. Editor's note - An
97 ordinance adopted Jan. 10, 2000, repealed section 2 which pertained to the eligibility period and derived
98 from an ordinance adopted March 13, 1995, and an ordinance adopted Jan. 11, 1999.) and re-orders the
99 definitions alphabetically.
100 BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED:
101 That Appendix C - Downtown Redevelopment, Article III - Eligibility, be amended by inserting the bold,
102 blue text and deleting the text indicated in bold, red, strikeout, as follows:
103 Section 1. Issuance of building permit.
104 Issuance of a city building permit for an eligible project must be obtained during the eligibility
105 period.
106 NOTE: The eligibility period expired on December 31, 1999 and was repealed by an ordinance adopted
107 January 10, 2000.
108 Section 2 1. [Development incentive eligibility.]
109 In order to be eligible for development incentives, the owner of an eligible project must agree to
110 contribute ten percent of the total value of the incentives received to the Downtown Dover Partnership for
111 reinvestment in downtown Dover.
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112 Section 3 2. [Development incentive ineligibility.]
113 An otherwise eligible project shall be ineligible for development incentives if:
114 (a) An application for [a] building permit for the project [was] filed prior to the effective date of this
115 ordinance; or
116 (b) Construction or renovation commenced prior to the effective date of this ordinance; or
117 (c) Issuance of the certificate of occupancy and/or the completion and finalization of the building
118 permit occurs before the application for development incentives is received.; or
119 (d) The subject property is exempt from City of Dover real estate taxes; or
120 (e) The beneficiary of the incentives is delinquent on any of the obligations listed in Section
121 1-13(b).
122 Section 3. Revocation of Eligibility
123 The beneficiary of the incentives provided by this Appendix must remain current on all
124 obligations due the City. If, at any time after the incentives have been granted, the beneficiary of the
125 incentives becomes delinquent on any of the obligations listed in Section 1-13(b), the city manager
126 shall revoke the eligibility for any portion of the incentives not yet received by the beneficiary. Notice
127 shall be given to such beneficiary in writing.
128 BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED:
129 That Appendix E - Commercial and Industrial Building Redevelopment, Article II - Eligibility, be amended
130 by inserting the bold, blue text and deleting the text indicated in bold, red, strikeout, as follows:
131 Section 1. Eligible project.
132 Eligible project shall mean the renovation and establishment of a business in an existing commercial
133 or industrial building or tenant space which:
134 (a) Is a minimum of 5,000 square feet of floor area; and
135 (b) The fair market value of the materials to be used in and the labor to be performed on the project
136 exceeds the sum of $15,000.00; and
137 (c) Is for commercial, industrial, or office use; and
138 (d) The establishment of a new business is proposed; and
139 (e) Conforms to the intent of this ordinance.
140 Construction or renovation of accessory buildings as defined in Appendix B - Zoning, Article 12 -
141 Definitions, of the Dover Code of Ordinances shall not be eligible for redevelopment incentives.
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142 Construction or renovation which constitutes ordinary replacement or routine maintenance shall not qualify
143 as an eligible project. Construction of new buildings shall not qualify as an eligible project.
144 Section 2. Redevelopment incentive ineligibility.
145 An otherwise eligible project shall be ineligible for redevelopment incentives if:
146 (a) An application for a building permit for the project was filed prior to the effective date of this
147 ordinance; or
148 (b) Construction or renovation commenced prior to the effective date of this ordinance; or
149 (c) Issuance of the certificate of occupancy and/or the completion and finalization of the building
150 permit occurs before the application for redevelopment incentives is received; or
151 (d) Construction or renovation commenced prior to the issuance of a building permit by the city of
152 Dover; or
153 (e) Applications for incentives provided in this ordinance shall be subject to the provisions of
154 Chapter 1 - General Provisions, Section 1-13 - Denial of permits or approvals for failure
155 to comply with requirements for payment, actions, or filings.
156 (e) The subject property is exempt from City of Dover real estate taxes; or
157 (f) The beneficiary of the incentives is delinquent on any of the obligations listed in
158 Section 1-13(b).
159 For the purposes of this section, the beneficiary of the incentives shall include the person or
160 artificial entity that receives the incentive and the owner of one-half or greater interest in an artificial
161 entity that receives the incentive.
162 Section 3. Revocation of eligibility.
163 The beneficiary of the incentives provided by this Appendix must remain current on all
164 obligations due the City. If, at any time after the incentives have been granted, the beneficiary of the
165 incentives becomes delinquent on any of the obligations listed in Section 1-13(b), the city manager
166 shall revoke the eligibility for any portion of the incentives not yet received by the beneficiary. Notice
167 shall be given to such beneficiary in writing.
168 For the purposes of this section, the beneficiary of the incentives shall include the person or
169 artificial entity that receives the incentive and the owner of one-half or greater interest in an artificial
170 entity that receives the incentive.
171 ADOPTED: *
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173 SYNOPSIS
174 The proposed ordinance would amend the Downtown Redevelopment incentives, the
175 Commercial and Industrial Building Redevelopment incentives, and the Tax
176 Abatement incentives to require compliance with Section 1-13 - Clean Hands, and
177 provide for revocation of the incentives for beneficiaries who are delinquent on
178 obligations to the City. It would also make tax exempt properties ineligible for the
179 incentives.
180 (SPONSORS: Hutchison and Koenig)
181 Actions History
182 01/27/2014 - Scheduled for First Reading
183 01/13/2014 - Introduced at Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee
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CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2013‐18
2013‐2014 BUDGET ORDINANCES ‐ FIRST AMENDMENT
1 GENERAL FUND
2 REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2013‐2014
3 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
4 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Forty Million, Five Hundred Forty Three Thousand, Three
5 Hundred dollars ($40,543,300) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated
6 from current revenues and ther funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal
7 Government for the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2013 and ending June 30, 2014:
8 ORIGINAL REVISED
9 2013/14 2013/14
10 BUDGET BUDGET
11 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 3,455,200 $ 4,219,800
12 REVENUES
13 FINES AND POLICE REVENUE 666,000 666,000
14 INVESTMENT INCOME 75,000 75,000
15 LIBRARY REVENUES 66,600 66,600
16 KENT COUNTY BOOK REIMBURSEMENT 400,000 400,000
17 BUSINESS LICENSES 1,460,000 1,460,000
18 PERMITS AND OTHER LICENSES 1,167,500 1,167,500
19 MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES 63,300 63,300
20 POLICE EXTRA DUTY 650,000 650,000
21 PROPERTY TAXES 11,120,000 11,120,000
22 BID REVENUE 49,500 49,500
23 RECREATION REVENUE 133,000 133,000
24 FRANCHISE FEE 606,200 606,200
25 TRASH FEES 2,676,500 2,676,500
26 RENT REVENUE ‐ GARRISON FARM 118,500 118,500
27 COURT OF CHANCERY FEES 863,200 863,200
28 REVENUES SUBTOTAL 20,115,300 20,115,300
29 INTERFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS
30 INTRAFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS WATER/WASTEWATER 1,134,900 1,134,900
31 INTRAFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS ELECTRIC 3,319,400 3,319,400
32 INTERFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS SUBTOTAL 4,454,300 4,454,300
33 GRANTS
34 POLICE RELATED 110,000 151,800
35 POLICE PENSION GRANT 500,000 500,000
36 GREEN ENERGY GRANT 98,500 98,500
37 MISCELLANEOUS GRANTS 25,000 25,000
38 GRANTS SUBTOTAL 733,500 775,300
39 TRANSFERS FROM
40 TRANSFER TAX 1,315,500 1,315,500
41 MUNICIPAL STREET AID 527,400 531,100
42 CIVIL TRAFFIC PENALTIES 600,000 600,000
43 WATER/WASTEWATER 500,000 500,000
44 ELECTRIC 8,000,000 8,000,000
45 OTHER RESERVES 32,000 32,000
46 TRANSFERS FROM SUBTOTAL 10,974,900 10,978,600
47 TOTAL REVENUES 36,278,000 36,323,500
48 TOTALS $ 39,733,200 $ 40,543,300
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49 2013‐2014 BUDGET ORDINANCES ‐ CONTINUED
50 GENERAL FUND ‐ EXPENDITURES AND BUDGET BALANCE FOR 2013‐2014
51 ORIGINAL REVISED
52 2013/14 2013/14
53 DEPARTMENT EXPENSES BUDGET BUDGET
54 CITY CLERK $ 334,400 $ 334,400
55 COUNCIL 107,800 107,800
56 TAX ASSESSOR 198,300 198,300
57 FIRE 692,100 692,100
58 GROUNDS MAINTENANCE 948,500 948,500
59 LIBRARY 1,330,400 1,330,400
60 RECREATION 708,200 708,200
61 LIFE SAFETY 468,200 468,200
62 CODE INFORCEMENT 377,100 377,100
63 PLANNING 444,800 444,800
64 INSPECTIONS 540,300 540,300
65 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 215,200 215,200
66 POLICE 13,571,800 13,571,800
67 POLICE EXTRA DUTY 760,000 801,800
68 STREETS 603,700 603,700
69 SANITATION 2,153,800 2,153,800
70 CITY MANAGER 457,300 457,300
71 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 660,500 660,500
72 FINANCE 906,500 906,500
73 PUBLIC SERVICES ‐ ADMINISTRATION 425,800 425,800
74 FACILITIES MANAGEMENT 632,600 632,600
75 CENTRAL SERVICES 517,600 517,600
76 FLEET MAINTENANCE 720,700 720,700
77 CUSTOMER SERVICES 1,109,400 1,109,400
78 HUMAN RESOURCES 334,300 334,300
79 MAYOR 83,300 83,300
80 DEPARTMENT SUBTOTALS 29,302,600 29,344,400
81 OTHER EXPENSES
82 DEBT SERVICE 557,300 557,300
83 CONTRIBUTION TO DDP 162,400 162,400
84 MISCELLANEOUS GRANT RELATED EXPENSES 25,000 25,000
85 INSURANCE 658,900 658,900
86 RETIREES HEALTH CARE 1,636,500 1,636,500
87 OTHER EMPLOYMENT EXPENSES 400,000 400,000
88 PENSION UNFUNDED LIABILITY 1,159,100 1,923,700
89 POLICE PENSION FUND ‐ STATE GRANT 500,000 500,000
90 POLICE PENSION FUND ‐ UNFUNDED LIABILITY 307,400 307,400
91 UNCOLLECTIBLES ‐ TRASH AND OTHER 10,000 10,000
92 STREET LIGHTS 836,000 836,000
93 OTHER EXPENSE SUBTOTAL 6,252,600 7,017,200
94 TRANSFERS
95 TRANSFER TO CAPITAL FUND ‐ PROJECTS 1,278,300 1,278,300
96 TRANSFERS SUBTOTAL 1,278,300 1,278,300
97 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 36,833,500 37,639,900
98 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 2,899,700 2,903,400
99 TOTALS $ 39,733,200 $ 40,543,300
100 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
101 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
102 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
103 ADOPTED:
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104 2013‐2014 BUDGET ORDINANCE‐FIRST AMENDMENT ‐ CONTINUED
105 GENERAL FUND CONTINGENCY
106 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2013‐2014
107 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
108 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Seven Hundred Forty Six Thousand, Five Hundred
109 dollars ($746,500) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current
110 revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the
111 fiscal year beginning July 1, 2013 and ending June 30, 2014:
112 CASH RECEIPTS
113 ORIGINAL REVISED
114 2013/14 2013/14
115 BUDGET BUDGET
116 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 732,100 $ 734,000
117 INTEREST EARNED 12,500 12,500
118 TOTALS $ 744,600 $ 746,500
119 EXPENSE SUMMARY
120 ORIGINAL REVISED
121 2013/14 2013/14
122 BUDGET BUDGET
123 TRANSFER TO OPERATING ACCOUNT $ 21,000 $ 21,000
124
125 CARRY FORWARD TO NEXT YEAR 723,600 725,500
126 TOTALS $ 744,600 $ 746,500
127 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
128 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
129 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
130 ADOPTED:
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131 2013‐2014 BUDGET ORDINANCE‐FIRST AMENDMENT ‐ CONTINUED
132 GOVERNMENTAL CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND
133 REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2013‐2014
134 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
135 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Five Million, One Hundred Sixty Three Thousand, One Hundred dollars
136 ($5,163,100) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other
137 funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning July 2,2013
138 and ending June 30, 2014:
139 REVENUES
140 ORIGINAL REVISED
141 2013/14 2013/14
142 BUDGET BUDGET
143 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 241,200 $ 2,801,800
144 BEGINNING BALANCE ‐ LIBRARY PROJECT (74,700) 256,500
145 REVENUES
146 STATE GRANTS ‐ OTHER 15,000 15,000
147 CONTRACTOR'S CONTRIBUTIONS ‐ 264,800
148 TRANSFER FROM COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION 60,500
149 TRANSFER FROM GENERAL FUND FOR PROJECTS 1,278,300 1,278,300
150 TRANSFER FROM MUNICIPAL STREET AID ‐ CAPITAL ‐ 251,200
151 TRANSFER FROM PARKLAND RESERVE 95,000 80,000
152 SUBTOTAL PROJECT RECEIPTS 1,388,300 1,949,800
153 STATE GRANTS ‐ LIBRARY ‐ 150,000
154 LIBRARY CAPITAL PLEDGES ‐ 5,000
155 SUBTOTAL LIBRARY PROJECT RECEIPTS ‐ 155,000
156 TOTAL REVENUES 1,388,300 2,104,800
157 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCE AND REVENUES $ 1,554,800 $ 5,163,100
158 EXPENSE SUMMARY
159 ORIGINAL REVISED
160 2013/14 2013/14
161 DEPARTMENT EXPENSES BUDGET BUDGET
162 FIRE $ 238,500 $ 238,500
163 GROUNDS MAINTENANCE 50,100 50,100
164 LIBRARY ‐ 411,500
165 RECREATION 95,000 95,000
166 CODE ENFORCEMENT 30,000 30,000
167 POLICE 257,300 363,300
168 STREETS 251,500 1,459,600
169 STREETS ‐ GARRISON FARM INFRASTRUCTURE ‐ 1,936,100
170 SANITATION 402,100 402,100
171 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 7,000 7,000
172 FACILITIES MANAGEMENT 17,800 17,800
173 PROCUREMENT & INVENTORY 55,000 55,000
174 DEPARTMENT SUBTOTAL 1,404,300 5,066,000
175 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 150,500 97,100
176 TOTALS $ 1,554,800 $ 5,163,100
177 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
178 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
179 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
180 ADOPTED:
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181 2013‐2014 BUDGET ORDINANCE‐FIRST AMENDMENT ‐ CONTINUED
182 GENERAL CAPITAL ASSET RESERVE
183 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2013‐2014
184 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
185 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Five Hundred Fifteen Thousand, Threes Hundred dollars
186 ($515,300) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
187 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
188 beginning July 1, 2013 and ending June 30, 2014:
189 CASH RECEIPTS
190 REVISED REVISED
191 2013/14 2013/14
192 BUDGET BUDGET
193 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 504,000 $ 507,300
194 RECEIPTS
195 INTEREST EARNINGS 8,000 8,000
196 TOTAL RECEIPTS 8,000 8,000
197 TOTALS $ 512,000 $ 515,300
198 EXPENSE SUMMARY
199 REVISED REVISED
200 2013/14 2013/14
201 BUDGET BUDGET
202 CARRY FORWARD TO NEXT YEAR $ 512,000 $ 515,300
203 TOTALS $ 512,000 $ 515,300
204 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
205 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
206 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
207 ADOPTED:
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208 2013‐2014 BUDGET ORDINANCE‐FIRST AMENDMENT ‐ CONTINUED
209 PARKLAND/RECREATION RESERVE
210 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2013‐2014
211 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
212 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Two Hundred Five Thousand, Four Hundred dollars
213 ($205,400) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
214 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal
215 year beginning July 1, 2013 and ending June 30, 2014:
216 OPERATING REVENUES
217 ORIGINAL REVISED
218 2013/14 2013/14
219 BUDGET BUDGET
220 PRIOR YEAR BALANCE $ 202,500 $ 202,900
221 INTEREST INCOME 2,500 2,500
222 TOTALS $ 205,000 $ 205,400
223 OPERATING EXPENSES
224 ORIGINAL REVISED
225 2013/14 2013/14
226 BUDGET BUDGET
227 TRANSFER TO CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND $ 95,000 $ 80,000
228 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 110,000 125,400
229 TOTALS $ 205,000 $ 205,400
230 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
231 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
232 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
233 ADOPTED:
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234 2013‐2014 BUDGET ORDINANCE‐FIRST AMENDMENT ‐ CONTINUED
235 WATER/WASTEWATER FUND
236 REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2013‐2014
237 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
238 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Fourteen Million,Nine Hundred Fifty Four Thousand,
239 dollars ($14,954,000) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from
240 current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for
241 the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2013 and ending June 30, 2014:
242 ORIGINAL REVISED
243 2013/14 2013/14
244 BUDGET BUDGET
245 BEGINNING BALANCE ‐ WATER $ 770,800 $ 732,700
246 BEGINNING BALANCE ‐ WASTEWATER 412,600 441,400
247 BEGINNING BALANCE ‐ KCSA 141,600 (17,300)
248 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 1,325,000 1,156,800
249 BASE REVENUE
250 WATER FEES 4,730,700 4,730,700
251 WASTEWATER FEES 3,642,700 3,642,700
252 WASTEWATER ADJUSTMENT FEES 2,980,300 2,980,300
253 GROUNDWATER INFLOW ADJUSTMENT 1,324,600 1,324,600
254 WATER TANK SPACE LEASING 333,800 333,800
255 SEWER IMPACT FEES 323,000 323,000
256 WATER IMPACT FEES 357,000 357,000
257 INTEREST ‐ WATER 9,100 9,100
258 INTEREST ‐ WASTEWATER 14,000 14,000
259 MISCELLANEOUS SERVICE FEE 82,000 82,000
260 TOTAL REVENUES 13,797,200 13,797,200
261 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES AND REVENUES $ 15,122,200 $ 14,954,000
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262 2013‐2014 BUDGET ORDINANCES ‐ CONTINUED
263 WATER/WASTEWATER FUND ‐ EXPENDITURES AND BUDGET BALANCE FOR 2013‐2014
264 ORIGINAL REVISED
265 2013/14 2013/14
266 DIRECT EXPENSES BUDGET BUDGET
267 ENGINEERING & INSPECTION $ 664,400 $ 631,200
268 WATER CONSTRUCTION 351,400 351,400
269 WATER DEPARTMENT 433,900 433,900
270 WATER TREATMENT PLANT 1,501,800 1,501,800
271 WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT 945,100 945,100
272 DIRECT EXPENDITURE SUBTOTAL 3,896,600 3,863,400
273 OTHER EXPENSES
274 DEBT SERVICE ‐ WATER 403,800 403,800
275 DEBT SERVICE ‐ WASTEWATER 615,700 615,700
276 RETIREES HEALTH CARE 200,000 200,000
277 OTHER EMPLOYMENT EXPENSES 25,000 25,000
278 PENSION UNFUNDED LIABILITY 339,400 339,400
279 KENT COUNTY TREATMENT CHARGE 3,524,800 3,524,800
280 INTRAFUND SERVICE FEES 1,233,400 1,233,400
281 OTHER EXPENSES SUBTOTAL 6,342,100 6,342,100
282 TRANSFER TO
283 GENERAL FUND FROM WATER 250,000 250,000
284 GENERAL FUND FROM WASTEWATER 250,000 250,000
285 WATER IMP AND EXT 1,200,000 1,233,200
286 WASTEWATER IMP AND EXT 1,330,000 1,330,000
287 TRANSFER TO SUBTOTAL 3,030,000 3,063,200
288 TOTAL EXPENSES 13,268,700 13,268,700
289 CURRENT YEAR BALANCES
290 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE WATER 1,056,400 1,018,300
291 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE WASTEWATER 797,100 825,900
292 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE KCSA ‐ (158,900)
293 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 1,853,500 1,685,300
294 TOTAL CURRENT YEAR BALANCES AND EXPENSES $ 15,122,200 $ 14,954,000
295 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
296 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
297 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
298 ADOPTED:
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299 2013‐2014 BUDGET ORDINANCE‐FIRST AMENDMENT ‐ CONTINUED
300 WATER/WASTEWATER CONTINGENCY RESERVE
301 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2013‐2014
302 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
303 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Two Hundred Ninety Seven Thousand, Four Hundred dollars
304 ($297,400) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
305 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
306 beginning July 1, 2013 and ending June 30, 2014:
307 CASH RECEIPTS
308 ORIGINAL REVISED
309 2013/14 2013/14
310 BUDGET BUDGET
311 BEGINNING BALANCE ‐ WATER $ 103,800 $ 104,100
312 BEGINNING BALANCE ‐ WASTEWATER 188,300 188,300
313 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 292,100 292,400
314 RECEIPTS
315 INTEREST EARNINGS 5,000 5,000
316 TOTAL RECEIPTS 5,000 5,000
317 TOTALS $ 297,100 $ 297,400
318 EXPENSE SUMMARY
319 ORIGINAL REVISED
320 2013/14 2013/14
321 BUDGET BUDGET
322 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE ‐ WATER $ 105,600 $ 106,600
323 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE ‐ WASTEWATER 191,500 190,800
324 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 297,100 297,400
325 TOTAL EXPENSES AND CURRENT YEAR BALANCES $ 297,100 $ 297,400
326 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
327 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
328 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
329 ADOPTED:
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330 2013‐2014 BUDGET ORDINANCE‐FIRST AMENDMENT ‐ CONTINUED
331 WATER/WASTEWATER IMPROVEMENT & EXTENSION FUND
332 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2013‐2014
333 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
334 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Fifteen Million, Four Hundred Fifty Four Thousand, Nine Hundred
335 dollars ($15,454,900) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
336 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning
337 July 1, 2013 and ending June 30, 2014:
338 CASH RECEIPTS
339 ORIGINAL REVISED
340 2013/14 2013/14
341 BUDGET BUDGET
342 PRIOR YEAR BALANCE ‐ WATER $ 1,620,000 $ 4,473,800
343 PRIOR YEAR BALANCE ‐ WASTEWATER 660,900 2,807,000
344 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 2,280,900 7,280,800
345 RECEIPTS
346 BOND PROCEEDS ‐ WATER ‐ 2013 ISSUE ‐ 3,000,000
347 BOND PROCEEDS ‐ WASTEWATER ‐ 2013 ISSUE ‐ 1,067,900
348 BOND PROCEEDS ‐ WASTEWATER ‐ 2011 ISSUE (DRLP) 62,000
349 ARBITRAGE REBATE ‐ IRS REFUND ‐ 66,000
350 TRANS FROM OPERATING FUND FOR WATER 1,200,000 1,233,200
351 TRANS FROM OPERATING FUND FOR WASTEWATER 1,330,000 1,330,000
352 TRANSFER FROM WATER IMPACT FEE RESERVE 390,000 390,000
353 TRANSFER FROM WASTEWATER IMPACT FEE RESERVE ‐ 1,000,000
354 INTEREST INCOME 25,000 25,000
355 TOTAL RECEIPTS 2,945,000 8,174,100
356 TOTALS $ 5,225,900 $ 15,454,900
357 EXPENSE SUMMARY
358 ORIGINAL REVISED
359 2013/14 2013/14
360 EXPENSES BUDGET BUDGET
361 WATER $ 1,476,800 $ 7,499,700
362 WASTEWATER 1,251,000 5,252,400
363 WATER CONSTRUCTION 90,000 90,000
364 TOTAL EXPENSES 2,817,800 12,842,100
365 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE ‐ WATER 1,655,700 1,552,800
366 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE ‐ WASTEWATER 752,400 1,060,000
367 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 2,408,100 2,612,800
368 TOTALS $ 5,225,900 $ 15,454,900
369 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
370 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
371 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
372 ADOPTED:
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373 2013‐2014 BUDGET ORDINANCE‐FIRST AMENDMENT ‐ CONTINUED
374 WATER/WASTEWATER CAPITAL ASSET RESERVE
375 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2013‐2014
376 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
377 The amount hereinafter named aggregating One Million, Twenty Six Thousand, Nine Hundred dollars
378 ($1,026,900) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current
379 revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for
380 the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2013 and ending June 30, 2014:
381 CASH RECEIPTS
382 ORIGINAL REVISED
383 2013/14 2013/14
384 BUDGET BUDGET
385 BEGINNING BALANCE ‐ WATER $ 504,400 $ 505,400
386 BEGINNING BALANCE ‐ WASTEWATER 503,700 504,300
387 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 1,008,100 1,009,700
388 RECEIPTS
389 INTEREST EARNINGS ‐ WATER 8,600 8,600
390 INTEREST EARNINGS ‐ WASTEWATER 8,600 8,600
391 TOTAL RECEIPTS 17,200 17,200
392 TOTALS $ 1,025,300 $ 1,026,900
393 EXPENSE SUMMARY
394 ORIGINAL REVISED
395 2013/14 2013/14
396 BUDGET BUDGET
397 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE ‐ WATER $ 513,000 $ 514,000
398 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE ‐ WASTEWATER 512,300 512,900
399 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 1,025,300 1,026,900
400 TOTALS $ 1,025,300 $ 1,026,900
401 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
402 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
403 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
404 ADOPTED:
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405 2013‐2014 BUDGET ORDINANCE‐FIRST AMENDMENT ‐ CONTINUED
406 ELECTRIC REVENUE FUND
407 REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2013‐2014
408 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
409 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Eighty Nine Million, Six Hundred Six Thousand, Five
410 Hundred dollars ($89,606,500) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from
411 current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for
412 the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2013 and ending June 30, 2014:
413 ORIGINAL REVISED
414 2013/14 2013/14
415 BUDGET BUDGET
416 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 7,152,400 $ 6,620,900
417 BASE REVENUE
418 DIRECT SALES TO CUSTOMER 76,286,700 76,286,700
419 UTILITY TAX 1,492,200 1,492,200
420 MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 602,000 602,000
421 RENT REVENUE 251,000 251,000
422 GREEN ENERGY 135,800 135,800
423 INTEREST EARNINGS 119,400 119,400
424 TRANSFER FROM RATE STABILIZATION 4,000,000 4,000,000
425 INTRAFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS WATER/WASTEWATER 98,500 98,500
426 TOTAL REVENUES 82,985,600 82,985,600
427 TOTALS $ 90,138,000 $ 89,606,500
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428 2013‐2014 BUDGET ORDINANCES ‐ CONTINUED
429 ELECTRIC REVENUE FUND ‐ EXPENDITURES & BUDGET BALANCE FOR 2013‐2014
430 ORIGINAL REVISED
431 2013/14 2013/14
432 EXPENSES BUDGET BUDGET
433 POWER SUPPLY $ 23,832,000 $ 23,832,000
434 SOLAR ENERGY 1,565,800 1,565,800
435 SOLAR RENEWAL ENERGY CREDITS 300,000 300,000
436 POWER SUPPLY MANAGEMENT 996,000 996,000
437 PJM CHARGES ‐ ENERGY 12,812,900 12,812,900
438 PJM CHARGES ‐ TRANSMISSION & FEES 4,740,000 4,740,000
439 CAPACITY CHARGES 15,787,200 15,787,200
440 SUB‐TOTAL POWER SUPPLY 60,033,900 60,033,900
441 PLANT OPERATIONS 6,015,800 6,015,800
442 PJM SPOT MARKET ENERGY (230,500) (230,500)
443 PJM CREDITS (397,000) (397,000)
444 CAPACITY CREDITS (15,079,800) (15,079,800)
445 GENERATION SUBTOTAL (9,691,500) (9,691,500)
446 POWER SUPPLY & GENERATION SUBTOTAL 50,342,400 50,342,400
447 DIRECT EXPENDITURES
448 TRANSMISSION/DISTRIBUTION 3,302,500 3,302,500
449 ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING 1,192,200 1,192,200
450 ADMINISTRATION 597,000 597,000
451 METER READING 220,300 220,300
452 SYSTEMS OPERATIONS 543,600 543,600
453 DIRECT EXPENDITURE SUBTOTALS 5,855,600 5,855,600
454 OTHER EXPENSES:
455 UTILITY TAX 1,492,200 1,492,200
456 ALLOW FOR UNCOLLECTIBLES 200,000 200,000
457 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES ‐ RFP'S 100,000 100,000
458 RETIREES HEALTH CARE 513,300 513,300
459 OTHER EMPLOYMENT EXPENSES 150,000 150,000
460 TRANSFER TO PENSION UNFUNDED LIABILITY 1,314,200 1,314,200
461 OPEB UNFUNDED LIABILITY 975,700 975,700
462 GREEN ENERGY PAYMENT TO DEMEC 135,800 135,800
463 INTRAFUND SERVICE FEES 3,319,400 3,319,400
464 INTEREST ON DEPOSITS 27,000 27,000
465 DEBT SERVICE 3,301,900 3,301,900
466 OTHER EXPENSES SUBTOTAL 11,529,500 11,529,500
467 TRANSFER TO
468 IMPROVEMENT & EXTENSION 5,448,600 4,918,600
469 GENERAL FUND 8,000,000 8,000,000
470 TRANSFER TO SUBTOTAL 13,448,600 12,918,600
471 TOTAL EXPENSES 81,176,100 80,646,100
472 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 8,961,900 8,960,400
473 TOTALS $ 90,138,000 $ 89,606,500
474 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
475 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
476 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
477 ADOPTED:
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478 2013‐2014 BUDGET ORDINANCE‐FIRST AMENDMENT ‐ CONTINUED
479 ELECTRIC UTILITY CONTINGENCY RESERVE
480 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2013‐2014
481 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
482 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Eight Hundred Twenty Six Thousand, Four Hundred dollars
483 ($826,400) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
484 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
485 beginning July 1, 2013 and ending June 30, 2014:
486 CASH RECEIPTS
487 ORIGINAL REVISED
488 2013/14 2013/14
489 BUDGET BUDGET
490 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 814,300 $ 814,200
491 RECEIPTS
492 INTEREST EARNINGS 12,200 12,200
493 TOTAL RECEIPTS 12,200 12,200
494 TOTALS $ 826,500 $ 826,400
495 EXPENSE SUMMARY
496 ORIGINAL REVISED
497 2013/14 2013/14
498 BUDGET BUDGET
499 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE $ 826,500 $ 826,400
500 TOTALS $ 826,500 $ 826,400
501 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
502 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
503 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
504 ADOPTED:
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505 2013‐2014 BUDGET ORDINANCE‐FIRST AMENDMENT ‐ CONTINUED
506 ELECTRIC UTILITY INSURANCE STABLIZATION RESERVE
507 SOURCES AND USE OF FUNDS FOR 2013‐2014
508 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
509 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Seven Hundred Forty Three Thousand, Nine Hundred dollars
510 ($743,900) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
511 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
512 beginning July 1, 2013 and ending June 30, 2014:
513 CASH RECEIPTS
514 ORIGINAL REVISED
515 2013/14 2013/14
516 BUDGET BUDGET
517 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 728,000 $ 733,000
518 INTEREST EARNINGS 11,000 10,900
519 TOTALS $ 739,000 $ 743,900
520 EXPENSE SUMMARY
521 ORIGINAL REVISED
522 2013/14 2013/14
523 BUDGET BUDGET
524 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE $ 739,000 $ 743,900
525 TOTALS $ 739,000 $ 743,900
526 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
527 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
528 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
529 ADOPTED:
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530 2013‐2014 BUDGET ORDINANCE‐FIRST AMENDMENT ‐ CONTINUED
531 ELECTRIC UTILITY RATE STABLIZATION RESERVE
532 SOURCES AND USE OF FUNDS FOR 2013‐2014
533 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
534 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Seventeen Million, Six Hundred Forty Two Thousand, Five
535 Hundred dollars ($17,642,500) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from
536 current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for
537 the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2013 and ending June 30, 2014:
538 CASH RECEIPTS
539 ORIGINAL REVISED
540 2013/14 2013/14
541 BUDGET BUDGET
542 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 17,383,600 $ 17,382,100
543 INTEREST EARNINGS 260,400 260,400
544 TOTALS $ 17,644,000 $ 17,642,500
545 EXPENSE SUMMARY
546 ORIGINAL REVISED
547 2013/14 2013/14
548 BUDGET BUDGET
549 TRANSFER TO ELECTRIC FUND $ 4,000,000 $ 4,000,000
550 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 13,644,000 13,642,500
551 TOTALS $ 17,644,000 $ 17,642,500
552 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
553 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
554 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
555 ADOPTED:
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556 2013‐2014 BUDGET ORDINANCE‐FIRST AMENDMENT ‐ CONTINUED
557 ELECTRIC UTILITY IMPROVEMENT AND EXTENSION FUND
558 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2013‐2014
559 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
560 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Nine Million, Three Hundred Sixty Four Thousand dollars
561 ($9,364,000) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current
562 revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the
563 fiscal year beginning July 1, 2013 and ending June 30, 2014:
564 CASH RECEIPTS
565 ORIGINAL REVISED
566 2013/14 2013/14
567 BUDGET BUDGET
568 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 3,091,000 $ 3,980,200
569 RECEIPTS
570 TRANSFER FROM ELECTRIC 5,448,600 4,918,600
571 GENERAL SERVICE BILLING 440,000 440,000
572 INTEREST EARNINGS 25,200 25,200
573 TOTAL RECEIPTS 5,913,800 5,383,800
574 TOTALS $ 9,004,800 $ 9,364,000
575 EXPENSE SUMMARY
576 ORIGINAL REVISED
577 2013/14 2013/14
578 EXPENSES BUDGET BUDGET
579 ELECTRIC GENERATION $ 2,117,800 $ 2,130,000
580 TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION 1,100,000 1,144,600
581 ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING 2,405,800 2,627,500
582 TOTAL EXPENSES 5,623,600 5,902,100
583 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 3,381,200 3,461,900
584 TOTALS $ 9,004,800 $ 9,364,000
585 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
586 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
587 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
588 ADOPTED:
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589 2013‐2014 BUDGET ORDINANCE‐FIRST AMENDMENT ‐ CONTINUED
590 ELECTRIC UTILITY DEPRECIATION RESERVE
591 SOURCES AND USE OF FUNDS FOR 2013‐2014
592 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
593 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Ten Million, Three Thousand, One Hundred dollars
594 ($10,003,100) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current
595 revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the
596 fiscal year beginning July 1, 2013 and ending June 30, 2014:
597 CASH RECEIPTS
598 ORIGINAL REVISED
599 2013/14 2013/14
600 BUDGET BUDGET
601 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 9,829,700 $ 9,855,700
602 INTEREST EARNINGS 147,400 147,400
603 TOTALS $ 9,977,100 $ 10,003,100
604 EXPENSE SUMMARY
605 ORIGINAL REVISED
606 2013/14 2013/14
607 BUDGET BUDGET
608 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 9,977,100 10,003,100
609 TOTALS $ 9,977,100 $ 10,003,100
610 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
611 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
612 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
613 ADOPTED:
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614 2013‐2014 BUDGET ORDINANCE‐FIRST AMENDMENT ‐ CONTINUED
615 ELECTRIC UTILITY FUTURE CAPACITY RESERVE
616 SOURCES AND USE OF FUNDS FOR 2013‐2014
617 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
618 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Ten Million, One Hundred Forty Five Thousand, Eight Hundred
619 dollars ($10,145,800) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current
620 revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the
621 fiscal year beginning July 1, 2013 and ending June 30, 2014:
622 CASH RECEIPTS
623 ORIGINAL REVISED
624 2013/14 2013/14
625 BUDGET BUDGET
626 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 9,989,800 $ 10,004,200
627 INTEREST EARNINGS 141,600 141,600
628 TOTALS $ 10,131,400 $ 10,145,800
629 EXPENSE SUMMARY
630 ORIGINAL REVISED
631 2013/14 2013/14
632 BUDGET BUDGET
633 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE $ 10,131,400 $ 10,145,800
634 TOTALS $ 10,131,400 $ 10,145,800
635 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
636 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
637 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
638 ADOPTED:
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639 2013‐2014 BUDGET ORDINANCE‐FIRST AMENDMENT ‐ CONTINUED
640 MUNICIPAL STREET AID FUND
641 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2013‐2014
642 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
643 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Seven Hundred Eighty Two Thousand, Four Hundred
644 dollars ($782,400) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current
645 revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the
646 fiscal year beginning July 1, 2013 and ending June 30, 2014:
647 CASH RECEIPTS
648 ORIGINAL REVISED
649 2013/14 2013/14
650 BUDGET BUDGET
651 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 100 $ 251,500
652 STATE GRANT ‐ OPERATIONS 527,400 530,900
653 TOTALS $ 527,500 $ 782,400
654 BUDGET SUMMARY
655 ORIGINAL REVISED
656 2013/14 2013/14
657 BUDGET BUDGET
658 TRANSFER TO GENERAL FUND ‐ OPERATIONS $ 527,400 $ 531,100
659 TRANSFER TO GENERAL FUND ‐ CAPITAL ‐ 251,200
660 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 100 100
661 TOTALS $ 527,500 $ 782,400
662 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
663 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
664 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
665 ADOPTED:
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666 2013‐2014 BUDGET ORDINANCE‐FIRST AMENDMENT ‐ CONTINUED
667 COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT FUND
668 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2013‐2014
669 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
670 The amount hereinafter named aggregating One Million, Five Hundred Nintey Seven Thousand, Three
671 Hundred dollars ($1,597,300) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from
672 current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government
673 for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2013 and ending June 30, 2014:
674 OPERATING REVENUES
675 ORIGINAL REVISED
676 2013/14 2013/14
677 BUDGET BUDGET
678 PRIOR YEAR BALANCE $ ‐ $ 209,200
679 GRANTS REVENUE ‐ DELDOT 500,000 1,387,600
680 INTEREST INCOME 500 500
681 TOTAL REVENUES 500,500 1,388,100
682 TOTALS $ 500,500 $ 1,597,300
683 OPERATING EXPENSES
684 ORIGINAL REVISED
685 2013/14 2013/14
686 BUDGET BUDGET
687 PROGRAM EXPENSES ‐ DELDOT $ 500,000 $ 1,457,900
688 TRANSFER TO GENERAL CAPITAL PROJECT FUND ‐ 60,500
689 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 500,000 1,518,400
690 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 500 78,900
691 TOTALS $ 500,500 $ 1,597,300
692 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
693 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
694 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
695 ADOPTED:
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696 2013‐2014 BUDGET ORDINANCE‐FIRST AMENDMENT ‐ CONTINUED
697 WORKERS COMPENSATION FUND
698 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2013‐2014
699 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
700 The amount hereinafter named aggregating One Million, Seven Hundred Sixty Nine Thousand, One
701 Hundred dollars ($1,769,100) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from
702 current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government
703 for the fiscal year beginning July 2, 2013 and ending June 30, 2014:
704 OPERATING REVENUES
705 ORIGINAL REVISED
706 2013/14 2013/14
707 BUDGET BUDGET
708 PRIOR YEAR BALANCE $ 1,200,600 $ 1,267,800
709 INTEREST INCOME 10,600 10,600
710 PREMIUM FROM CITY 490,700 490,700
711 TOTALS $ 1,701,900 $ 1,769,100
712 OPERATING EXPENSES
713 ORIGINAL REVISED
714 2013/14 2013/14
715 BUDGET BUDGET
716 PROGRAM EXPENSES/SUPPLIES ‐ CLAIMS $ 450,000 $ 450,000
717 INSURANCE 76,500 76,500
718 BANK FEES 600 600
719 STATE OF DEL ‐ SELF INSURANCE TAX 37,000 37,000
720 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 57,000 57,000
721 TOTAL EXPENSES 621,100 621,100
722 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 1,080,800 1,148,000
723 TOTALS $ 1,701,900 $ 1,769,100
724 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
725 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
726 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
727 ADOPTED:
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729 LIBRARY GRANT FUND
730 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2013‐2014
731 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
732 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Three Hundred Four Thousand, Four Hundred dollars
733 ($304,400) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
734 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
735 beginning July 1, 2013 and ending June 30, 2014:
736 OPERATING REVENUES
737 ORIGINAL REVISED
738 2013/14 2013/14
739 BUDGET BUDGET
740 BEGINNING BALANCE $ ‐ $ 27,800
741 STATE GRANT 270,100 274,100
742 FEDERAL GRANT 2,500
743 TOTALS $ 270,100 $ 304,400
744 OPERATING EXPENSES
745 ORIGINAL REVISED
746 2013/14 2013/14
747 BUDGET BUDGET
748 PROGRAM EXPENSES/SUPPLIES $ 28,000 $ 28,000
749 OFFICE SUPPLIES 24,000 24,000
750 PRINTING/DUPLICATING 8,900 8,900
751 POSTAGE 100 100
752 BOOKS 124,900 124,900
753 FURNITURE 2,000 2,000
754 AUDIO VISUAL SUPPLIES 74,000 74,000
755 TRAINING/CONF/FOOD/TRAV 3,500 3,500
756 OFFICE EQUIPMENT/REPAIRS & MAINT 2,000 2,000
757 COMPUTER HARDWARE 2,700 2,700
758 SUBTOTAL EXPENSES 270,100 270,100
759 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE ‐ 34,300
760 TOTALS $ 270,100 $ 304,400
761 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
762 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
763 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
764 ADOPTED:
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766 POLICE GRANT FUNDS
767 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2013‐2014
768 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
769 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Five Hundred Sixty Five Thousand, Seven Hundred dollars
770 ($565,700) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
771 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
772 beginning July 1, 2013 and ending June 30, 2014:
773 OPERATING REVENUES
774 ORIGINAL REVISED
775 2013/14 2013/14
776 BUDGET BUDGET
777 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 100 $ 175,200
778 GRANTS RECEIVED 413,000 390,500
779 TOTALS $ 413,100 $ 565,700
780 OPERATING EXPENSES
781 ORIGINAL REVISED
782 2013/14 2013/14
783 BUDGET BUDGET
784 PROGRAM EXPENSES/SUPPLIES $ 191,000 $ 224,700
785 COMPUTER HARDWARE 60,000 60,000
786 TELEPHONE/FAX 15,000 15,000
787 TRAINING/CONF/FOOD/TRAV 36,000 36,000
788 CONSULTING/AUDIT FEES 1,000 1,000
789 TRANSFER TO GENERAL FUND 110,000 151,800
790 SUBTOTAL EXPENSES 413,000 488,500
791 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 100 77,200
792 TOTALS $ 413,100 $ 565,700
793 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
794 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
795 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
796 ADOPTED:
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798 CDBG FUND
799 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2013‐2014
800 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
801 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Two Hundred Forty Nine Thousand, Six Hundred dollars
802 ($249,600) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
803 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
804 beginning July 1, 2013 and ending June 30, 2014:
805 OPERATING REVENUES
806 ORIGINAL REVISED
807 2013/14 2013/14
808 BUDGET BUDGET
809 BEGINNING BALANCE ‐ CDBG $ ‐ $ 2,000
810 BEGINNING BALANCE ‐ NSP ‐ 2,800
811 GRANTS RECEIVED 223,600 244,800
812 TOTALS $ 223,600 $ 249,600
813 OPERATING EXPENSES
814 ORIGINAL REVISED
815 2013/14 2013/14
816 BUDGET BUDGET
817 CURRENT YEAR CLOSING COST/DOWNPAYMENT PROG $ 40,000 $ 40,000
818 CURRENT YEAR DOVER INTERFAITH MINISTRY 27,500 27,500
819 CURRENT YEAR MHDC EMERGENCY HOME REPAIR 40,000 40,000
820 CURRENT YEAR ELIZABETH W MURPHEY SCHOOL 32,700 39,700
821 CURRENT YEAR NCALL RESEARCH INC 6,000 8,900
822 CURRENT YEAR MILFORD HOUSING H/O REHAB 32,700 39,700
823 CURRENT YEAR SALARIES 44,700 49,000
824 SUBTOTAL EXPENSES 223,600 244,800
825 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE ‐ 4,800
826 TOTALS $ 223,600 $ 249,600
827 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
828 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
829 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
830 ADOPTED:
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832 AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM
833 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2013‐2014
834 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
835 The amount hereinafter named aggregating One Hundred Ten Thousand Nine Hundred dollars
836 ($110,900) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current
837 revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government
838 for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2013 and ending June 30, 2014:
839 OPERATING REVENUES
840 ORIGINAL REVISED
841 2013/14 2013/14
842 BUDGET BUDGET
843 PRIOR YEAR BALANCE $ ‐ $ 41,000
844 GRANTS RECEIVED ‐ 36,900
845 RECREATION REVENUE ‐ 33,000
846 TOTALS $ ‐ $ 110,900
847 OPERATING EXPENSES
848 ORIGINAL REVISED
849 2013/14 2013/14
850 BUDGET BUDGET
851 PROGRAM EXPENSES $ ‐ $ 36,900
852 TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES/BENEFITS ‐ 54,000
853 TOTAL EXPENSES ‐ 90,900
854 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE ‐ 20,000
855 TOTALS $ ‐ $ 110,900
856 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
857 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
858 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
859 ADOPTED:
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861 CJC GRANTS
862 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2013‐2014
863 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
864 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Thirty Four Thousand dollars ($34,000) or so much
865 thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other funds
866 for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning
867 July 1, 2013 and ending June 30, 2014:
868 OPERATING REVENUES
869 ORIGINAL REVISED
870 2013/14 2013/14
871 BUDGET BUDGET
872 PRIOR YEAR BALANCE $ ‐ $ ‐
873 GRANTS RECEIVED ‐ 34,000
874 TOTALS $ ‐ $ 34,000
875 OPERATING EXPENSES
876 ORIGINAL REVISED
877 2013/14 2013/14
878 BUDGET BUDGET
879 PROGRAM EXPENSES $ ‐ $ 34,000
880 TOTAL EXPENSES ‐ 34,000
881 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE ‐ ‐
882 TOTALS $ ‐ $ 34,000
883 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
884 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
885 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
886 ADOPTED: