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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA
DECEMBER 10, 2012 - 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 COUNCILMAN PERZA
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE LED BY COUNCILMAN HARE
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 - Regular Council Meeting of November 26, 2012
2. Election Results - 2012 Special Municipal Election
3. Oath of Office - Administered by The Honorable Henry DuPont Ridgely - Justice,
Supreme Court - Council - Fourth District - Wallace R. Dixon
4. Recess (for photographs) - Mayor and Council
5. Certificate of Appreciation - City Electric Workers Who Assisted in New Jersey
Hurricane Recovery
6. Public Hearing to Consider Renaming Court Street, Duke of York Street, and William
Penn Street as Martin Luther King Street; Renaming Capital Drive as Court Street
(Retaining the Court Street Alley Name); The Placement of Plaques of Dedication to
William Penn and the Duke of York; Renaming the Dover Public Library in Honor of
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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* 7. Board of Assessment Appeals Exemption Report - October 25, 2012
A. Friends of the Capitol Theater - 226 South State Street
(Board Recommended Approval of Request for Exemption)
B. Rector Wardens and Vestryman of Christ Episcopal Church - 509 South State Street
(Withdrawn at Board of Assessment Appeal Hearing)
8. Utility Committee Report - December 10, 2012
(Except for the Following Time Sensitive Issue, the Utility Committee Report from
December 10, 2012 Will Be Presented to Council During Their Regular Meeting of January 14,
2013 for Council’s Review and Consideration)
A. Renewable Energy Portfolio Standards
* 9. Monthly Reports - October 2012
A. Budget
B. City Assessor
C. City Manager
D. City Planner
E. Dover Fire Department
F. Economic Development Office
10. Evaluation of Bids
A. Electrical Engineering Services
B. Wesley College Streetscape Enhancement, Phase 1
* 11. Appointments Recommended by Council President Leary
A. Parks, Recreation, and Community Enhancement Committee
a-1. David L. Bonar (Chair)
a-2. Wallace R. Dixon (To Fill the Unexpired Term of Sophia R. Russell - Term to Expire
May 2013)
B. Safety Advisory and Transportation Committee - Wallace R. Dixon (To Fill the
Unexpired Term of Sophia R. Russell - Term to Expire May 2013)
12. Final Reading - Proposed Ordinance #2012-23
The First Reading of the Proposed Ordinance was accomplished during the Council
Meeting of November 26, 2012. Copies of the proposed ordinance are available at the
entrance of the Council Chambers.
A. Proposed Ordinance #2012-23 - FY13 Budget Revisions
13. Council Members Announcements
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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
The Regular Council Meeting was held on November 26, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. with Council President
Leary presiding. Council members present were Mr. Anderson, Mr. Lynn, Mr. Perza, Mr. Bonar,
Mr. Hare, and Mr. Hutchison. Mrs. Williams was absent.
Council staff members present were Police Chief Hosfelt, Mrs. Mitchell, Mr. Koenig,
Mrs. Townshend, Fire Chief Fortney, 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 Leary declared the Open Forum in session and reminded those present that
Council was not in official session and could not take formal action.
Mr. EShed Alston, 406 Arnold Court, indicated that documents were provided to Council Members
previously and read portions of those documents. As indicated in the Sworn Statement and Witness
Observations of Record (Exhibit #1), he stated that he was not promoting any racial riots in the City;
however, he was raising the legitimate and valid issue of uninvestigated lynchings of black male City
residents. Mr. Alston stated that he has been a Civil Rights Activist in the City for over 35 years and
has never been involved in any violent confrontation with the police. He suggested the possibility
of having disagreements without being disagreeable, even in instances of legitimate issues of
concern. He noted that there is a website, www.waronthehorizon.com, which uses the lynchings to
sensationalize a horrific event and opposed the use of such for self promotion. Mr. Alston informed
members that he was not associated with the War on the Horizon movement.
The invocation was given by Councilman James L. Hutchison, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
Mr. Hutchison moved for the deletion of Item #4 - Appeal for Pension Benefits - Steve Warren
and Dewey Ray Lavender, and approval of the agenda as amended, seconded by Bonar and
unanimously carried.
Mr. Bonar moved for approval of the consent agenda as presented, seconded by Mr. Lynn and
carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Williams absent).
With approval of the Consent Agenda, Council President Leary noted that City Council would hold
a public hearing on December 10, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. to consider a proposal to rename Court, Duke
of York, and William Penn Streets as Martin Luther King Street, to rename Capital Drive as Court
Street, and to consider the placement of plaques of dedication to William Penn and the Duke of York
on the respective streets and the proposed renaming of the Dover Public Library in honor of
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES - REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF NOVEMBER 13, 2012
The Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of November 13, 2012 were unanimously
approved by motion of Mr. Bonar, seconded by Mr. Lynn and bore the written approval of
Mayor Carey.
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CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION - HURRICANE SANDY
The City Clerk read the following Certificate of Appreciation into the record:
WHEREAS, the City of Dover experienced the effects of Hurricane Sandy when it made landfall on
October 29, 2012, bringing approximately 10 inches of rain to the area; and
WHEREAS, the City of Dover staff implemented an Incident Command Structure which included
Mr. Scott Koenig, City Manager; Mrs. Kay Dietz-Sass, Public Affairs and Emergency Management
Coordinator; Mrs. Sharon Duca, Public Works Director, and Mayor Carleton Carey; who worked
tirelessly to coordinate staff efforts to protect the safety and well-being of the residents of the City
of Dover; and
WHEREAS, City staff established and maintained an Emergency Call Center manned by employees
who offered to work from several departments, including the City Manager's/Mayor's Office, City
Clerk's Office, Planning and Inspections Department, Information Technology Department, along
with Council Members James Hutchison and Sean Lynn and Mayor Carleton Carey; and
WHEREAS, Department of Public Works crews, working twelve (12) hour shifts, started leaf and
debris removal well before the storm's landfall to alleviate storm drain blockages and ensure access
to City infrastruture and worked diligently to ensure continued provision of potable water and
proper transmission of increased wastewater flow; and Electric Department staff worked relentlessly
to maintain power for City residents during the storm, resulting in minimal power outages; and
WHEREAS, the Fire Marshal's Office and Fire Department responded to fire calls, including
performing a water rescue; and Police Officers and dispatchers responded to calls and requests for
assistance during the period when City offices were closed due to inclement weather and Code
Enforcement staff worked steadfastly on damage assessment to ensure the safety of our community;
and
WHEREAS, Finance Department employees worked diligently to ensure there was no disruption in
payroll due to the storm; and Central Services Department staff dedicated themselves to ensuring
that supplies and materials needed for hurricane preparedness and storm clean-up were readily
available for work crews.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is deemed an honor and privilege to present this Certificate of Appreciation
to the City of Dover Employees for their diligent efforts and service on behalf of the community.
WITH SINCERE APPRECIATION FROM THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
ANNEXATION/REZONING PUBLIC HEARING/FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE
#2012-21 - PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 110 AND 136 RUSTIC LANE, (OWNED BY
TAILILOU, LLC)
An annexation referendum was held on November 15, 2012 for properties located at 110 and
136 Rustic Lane, owned by Taililou, LLC.
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Referendum Results
The City Clerk reported that the referendum was held with one (1) vote cast in favor of the
annexation and zero (0) votes cast against annexation.
Mr. Bonar moved to accept the referendum results, seconded by Mr. Lynn and unanimously
carried.
By motion of Mr. Hare, seconded by Mr. Hutchison, Council adopted Resolution No. 2012-16
by a roll call vote of six (6) yes (Lynn, Perza, Bonar, Hare, Hutchison, Leary), one (1) no
(Anderson), and one (1) absent (Williams), as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 2012-16 APPROVING THE INCLUSION OF AN AREA WITHIN THE
LIMITS OF THE CITY OF DOVER.
WHEREAS, the Charter of the City of Dover authorizes Council to extend the boundaries of the said
City after a special election of the qualified voters and real estate owners of the territory proposed
to be annexed, and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the City of Dover deem it in the best interest of the City of
Dover to include an area contiguous to the present City limits, and hereinafter more particularly
described within the limits of the City of Dover, and
WHEREAS, the Charter of the City of Dover provides that if a majority of the votes cast in an
election held in a territory proposed to be annexed shall be in favor of inclusion of that territory
within the limits of the City of Dover, the Council may thereupon adopt a resolution annexing said
territory and including same within the limits of the City of Dover.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
1. That the following described area, situated in East Dover Hundred, Kent County, State of
Delaware, shall be annexed to and included within the limits of the City of Dover:
ED-00-057.02-02-38.00-000 - 110 RUSTIC LANE (TAILILOU, LLC)
ALL THAT TRACT PIECE OR PARCEL of land situated in East Dover Hundred,
Kent County, State of Delaware, as shown on a survey prepared by Douglas J.
Annand, Professional Land Surveyor, dated November 13, 2011.
BEGINNING at a set iron bar on the southerly right-of-way line of Rustic Lane,
(50' wide), said point being a corner of this property and Tax Map
No. ED-05-057.00-01-50.00, said point being distant easterly 519' from the easterly
right-of-way line of U.S. Route 13; thence with said southerly right-of-way line of
Rustic Lane,
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1) N 50°00'00" E a distance of 200.00', to a set iron bar at a corner of Tax Map
No. ED-00-057.02-02-40.00; thence with said Tax Map No.
ED-00-057.02-02-40.00,
2) S 39°51'44" E, a distance of 245.88', to a set iron bar in line of lands now or
formerly of the State of Delaware, (DB. Q 25-190); thence with the State of
Delaware and lands now or formerly of Tidewater Utilities, (DB. B 24,
PG. 323),
3) S 50°51'13" W, a distance of 198.64', to a set iron bar at a corner of aforesaid
Tax Map No. ED-05-057.00-01-50.00; thence with said Tax Map No.
ED-05-057.00-01-50.00,
4) N 40°11'13" W, a distance of 242.92', to the point of beginning.
Contained within these metes and bounds are 1.118 acres of land more or less.
ED-00-057.02-02-40.00-000 - 136 RUSTIC LANE (TAILILOU, LLC)
ALL THAT TRACT PIECE OR PARCEL of land situated in East Dover Hundred,
Kent County, State of Delaware, as shown on a survey prepared by Douglas J.
Annand, Professional Land Surveyor, dated November 13, 2011.
BEGINNING at a set iron bar on the southerly right-of-way line of Rustic Lane, (50’
wide), said point being a corner of this property and Tax Map No. ED-00-057.02-02-
38.00, said point being distant easterly 719' from the easterly right-of-way line of
U.S. Route 13; thence with said southerly right-of-way line of Rustic Lane,
1) N 50°00'00" E, a distance of 100.00', to a found iron bar at a corner of lands
now or formerly of Michael C. Biddle, (DB. 614, PG. 309); thence with said
Biddle and lands now or formerly of Clorinda I. Garrett, (DB. K 39,
PG. 311),
2) S 39°51'44" E, a distance of 250.50', to a found iron bar in line of lands now
or formerly of The State of Delaware, (DB. Q 25, PG. 190), passing over a
found iron bar at 146.20’ from the beginning of this line; thence with The
State of Delaware,
3) S 52°38'49" W, a distance of 100.10', to a set iron bar at a corner of Tax Map
No. ED-00-057.02-02-38.00; thence with said Tax Map No. ED-00-057.02-
02-38.00,
4) N 39°51'44" W, a distance of 245.88', to the point of beginning.
Contained within these metes and bounds are 24,819 square feet of land more or less.
2. That the above described property shall be annexed into the City of Dover with a zoning
classification as set by City Council and in accordance with the zoning map and environs, then in
force, effective upon such lands being included within the limits of the City of Dover.
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3. That the certified copy of the resolution of annexation, together with a plot of the area
annexed, shall be filed for record with the Recorder of Deeds of Kent County.
4. That the effective date of this resolution shall be the 27th day of November, 2012 at
12:01 a.m.
ADOPTED: NOVEMBER 26, 2012
Rezoning Public Hearing and Final Reading of Proposed Ordinance #2012-21
A public hearing was duly advertised for this time and place to consider Ordinance #2012-21,
rezoning properties located at 110 and 136 Rustic Lane, owned by Taililou, LLC. The properties are
currently zoned BG - General Business (110 Rustic Lane) and RMH - Residential Manufactured
Home District (136 Rustic Lane) (Kent County Zoning Classifications) and the proposed zoning is
C-2A - Limited Central Commercial (City of Dover Zoning Classification).
Mr. Bonar moved that the Final Reading of the proposed rezoning ordinance be acknowledged
by title only, seconded by Mr. Anderson and unanimously carried. (The First Reading of
Ordinance #2012-21 was accomplished during the Council Meeting of September 10, 2012.)
Mrs. Ann Marie Townshend, Director of Planning and Community Development, reviewed the
Petition to Annex and Zone property and the Plan of Services Report. The Planning Commission
recommended that the zoning classification of this property be approved as C-2A - Limited Central
Commercial upon annexation.
Mr. Bonar questioned if the applicant had been made aware that there were issues with the property
relating to hazardous materials. Responding, Mrs. Townshend stated that staff discussed some of
the challenges the property owners may encounter in obtaining utilities to the property. Mr. Bonar
noted that the property was used as a storage lot for wrecked automobiles for several years and that
the applicant should be made aware of potential concerns.
In response to Mr. Anderson, Mrs. Townshend stated that since the applicant had not submitted a
proposed use for the property, the traffic impact could not be determined at this time; however, she
anticipated mixed use of the property. She noted that since Rustic Lane is a Delaware Department
of Transportation (DelDOT) roadway, depending on trip generation, the applicants may be required
to conduct a traffic impact study and that issues regarding traffic and required improvements to the
roadways and intersection would be addressed at that time.
Responding to Mr. Perza, Mrs. Townshend confirmed that approval of the zoning classification
would not authorize a “blanket” approval for use of the property.
Council President Leary declared the public hearing open.
There being no one present wishing to speak, Council President Leary declared the public hearing
closed.
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Mr. Bonar moved for approval of the rezoning, as recommended by the Planning Commission.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Anderson and by a unanimous roll call vote (Williams
absent), Council adopted Ordinance #2012-21, as follows:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND ZONING MAP OF THE
CITY OF DOVER BY CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF PROPERTIES LOCATED
AT 110 AND 136 RUSTIC LANE
WHEREAS, the City of Dover has enacted a zoning ordinance regulating the use of property within
the limits of the City of Dover; and
WHEREAS, it is deemed in the best interest of zoning and planning to change the permitted use of
property described below from BG - General Business (110) (ED00-057.02-02-38.00-000) and RMH
- Residential Manufactured Home District (136) (ED00-057.02-02-40.00-000) (Kent County zoning
classifications) to C-2A - Limited Central Commercial (City of Dover zoning classification).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
1. That from and after the passage and approval of this ordinance the Zoning Map and Zoning
Ordinance of the City of Dover have been amended by changing the zoning designations from BG
- General Business (110) and RMH - Residential Manufactured Home District (136) (Kent County
zoning classifications) to C-2A - Limited Central Commercial (City of Dover zoning classification)
on those properties located at 110 and 136 Rustic Lane, owned by Taililou, LLC. (Third Council
District; Planning Reference: AX-12-01)
ADOPTED: NOVEMBER 26, 2012
UTILITY COMMITTEE REPORT - NOVEMBER 13, 2012
The Utility Committee met on November 13, 2012 with Councilwoman Williams presiding in the
absence of Chairman Bonar.
Water Quality and Inflow and Infiltration (I & I) Updates
Members were provided a presentation entitled “Water Quality Update,” a City of Dover Water
Quality Applicable Expenditures Report, a City of Dover Inflow and Infiltration Applicable
Expenditures Report, and a presentation entitled “Inflow/Infiltration Update.” Mrs. Duca reviewed
the “Water Quality Update” presentation, providing background information on the origin of brown
water issues and explaining steps that have been taken to remedy the situation and find solutions.
Referring to the Water Quality Expenses and Complaints graph (Page 4 of the presentation) and the
City of Dover Water Quality Applicable Expenditures Report, Mrs. Duca noted that the changes that
have been made have brought about significant improvement in terms of stabilizing the water
chemistry.
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In response to Mrs. Williams’ inquiry regarding the function of the Wellhead Variable Frequency
Drive (VFD) Upgrade referenced in the presentation under “Production Capital Improvements,”
Mrs. Duca advised that the flow is primarily regulated by pumps rather than gravity, but the VFD
allows water to slowly “ramp up” into the system. The VFD controls how quickly water turns on
and the pace at which it flows, allowing for less disturbance in the mains.
Mrs. Duca reviewed the Distribution Capital Improvements portion of the presentation (Page 7),
identifying various methods that have been implemented to design a more structurally superior pipe
system, allowing for ease of locating the pipes at all times and minimizing reactions between the iron
and the pipes themselves. She explained the prioritization schedule for water main relining and/or
replacement projects to meet industry standards and address water quality concerns. Mrs. Duca
reviewed improvements that have been or are being made to address the problem, including upgrades
to the water main. She noted that future plans include replacing a minimum of one (1) mile of pipe
per year beginning in FY 2014, along with other operational improvements and monitoring plans.
She concluded this portion of her presentation by outlining the steps needed to move forward to meet
the desired improvement goals to the City’s water system, including long-term planning, securing
increased long term financial resources and staffing resources, and the utilization of consultants and
outside contractors to meet critical timeframes.
Mrs. Duca stated that the City of Dover Inflow and Infiltration Applicable Expenditures Spreadsheet
was created approximately six (6) years ago to track expenses, and explained that the spreadsheet
provides a breakdown of the various projects that have been done on both production and
distribution sides, including actual expenses from FY 2003 to FY 2012. Also included on the
spreadsheet was a total amount for each category, (including the amount budgeted for this fiscal
year) which reflected any carry over required, ensuring everything is accounted for when jobs are
complete. She stated that operational expenses including staff time, advertising, laundry claims,
complaints, etc., are also included on the spreadsheet.
In response to Mrs. Williams regarding the cost of replacing unlined cast iron pipe, Mrs. Duca
explained that with staff doing the work, the cost to replace one (1) mile of pipe each year would be
under $1M per year since labor is accounted for in the Departments operating expenses. She noted
with larger projects, such as the Route 13 project that was recently completed, the expense would
exceed $1M per mile. She felt that the time would come when the City’s manpower limitation
(having only one (1) crew) would require the use of contractors as well. Mrs. Duca explained that
within the next five (5) years, as staff encounters water lines that are more appropriate in size,
consideration would be given to relining rather than replacing pipe. She noted that this may require
expending a three year (3) allocation of funds for the project within one (1) year to obtain the best
cost overall. Mrs. Duca noted that staff was still analyzing this project.
In response to Mrs. Williams’ concerns regarding leakage into groundwater and the County’s sewer
system, Mrs. Duca explained that leakage would not necessarily go into the sewer; however, the
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) had issues regarding slow
leaks from the system into the ground. She noted that DNREC had concerns regarding how quickly
chlorinated water reaches a receiving body of water; therefore, it was important to keep the City’s
water loss at a minimum.
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Responding to Councilman Hutchison regarding the life expectancy of the new piping that was
recommended, Mrs. Duca advised members that the cement-lined ductile iron pipe has had the best
field testing and has a life expectancy of approximately 80-100 years. She noted that the existing
cast iron lines had been in the ground for approximately 100 years and were manufactured prior to
relining technology development. Mrs. Duca explained that the process of replacing pipes in the
City began about six (6) or seven (7) years ago and included the replacement of some of the lines that
were installed in the early 1800s. She noted that these projects would improve the structural integrity
of the system.
Proceeding to the Inflow/Infiltration Update presentation, Mrs. Duca provided an overview of the
program and stated that these assessments had not been “on the books” as long as the water quality
concerns, so it had taken some time to identify the issues and the best way to address the problem.
She reviewed the presentation, outlining specifics pertaining to the City’s Inflow & Infiltration
system. She attributed much of the problem to the age of the City’s pipes and progressive
deterioration, which increase the possibility of groundwater entering the system and resulting in
increased cost to the City. Mrs. Duca reminded members that the City pays for what is discharged;
however, customers are charged based on their usage.
Referring to Page 4 of the presentation, Mrs. Duca explained that inflow and infiltration can enter
the system as a result of broken laterals, mains, manholes, direct connections, and sump pump
connections, all of which contribute to the issue of what enters the City’s sanitary sewer system and
is not directed to the storm drain or other drainage features. She elaborated by displaying a chart
representing the increased costs associated with the inflow and infiltration issues. Mrs. Duca
presented some of the ways the City is trying to assess the problems and strategies being
implemented to work toward resolution, explaining that this is a huge undertaking and requires
prioritization based on research regarding the level of damage and structural integrity. She identified
several tools which are utilized to accomplish this, including the City’s Closed Circuit Television
(CCTV) Sewer Truck and staff certification in the Pipeline Assessment Certification Program
(PACP) for the use of the GraniteXP software, allowing them to assess each pipe in the system.
Mrs. Duca advised members of the efforts currently in motion to address the problem, including
interceptors on Division Street, northwest Loockerman Street, and the St. Jones, as well as main
replacements on New and Reed Streets, infrastructure replacement in Morris Estates, and Fox Hall
manhole replacement. She stated that the Fox Hall manhole replacement was almost complete and
was the last item that would be attributed to City I & I infrastructure; remaining concerns are related
to I & I from private sources.
Mrs. Duca concluded her presentation by outlining the resources needed to achieve the desired
results, including increased dedicated financial resources, increased and long term staffing resources,
and utilization of outside consultants and contractors to meet critical timeframes. She noted that the
cost of utilizing contractors to complete the work was much higher on the I & I side due to the
specialty relining, as well as the ultimatums on the actual replacement of the sewer line.
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Referring to the City of Dover Inflow and Infiltration Applicable Expenditures Report, Mrs. Duca
explained that the report, which dates back to FY 2008 when projects began in an effort to resolve
the I & I problem, outlined the expenses involved in the various projects, including the CCTV Sewer
Truck investment, staff time, etc. She noted that the cost of doing the work internally by utilizing
the truck and internal staff was a fraction of what it would cost to use an outside contractor.
Mrs. Duca stated that the City is trying to get Kent County to grant impact fee credits for what is
being removed from the system to offset some of the expenses incurred.
Committee action was not required.
Quarterly Review of Utility Related Capital Investment Plan (CIP) (Electric and
Water/Wastewater) (July, August, and September)
Due to time constraints, this item was deferred until the next meeting.
TEA/NAES Report (August)
Due to time constraints, this item was deferred until the next meeting.
Updates - Garrison Oak Technical Park
Due to time constraints, this item was deferred until the next meeting.
By consent agenda, Mr. Bonar moved for acceptance of the Utility Committee Report,
seconded by Mr. Lynn and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Williams absent).
LEGISLATIVE, FINANCE, AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE REPORT -
NOVEMBER 13, 2012
The Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee met on November 13, 2012 with Chairman
Lynn presiding.
Proposed Ordinance #2012-23 - FY Budget Revisions
Mrs. Donna Mitchell, Controller/Treasurer advised members that Proposed Ordinance #2012-23
would incorporate the following changes into the FY13 Budget:
! The Original Budget for the Police Grant Funds that was missed in the original budget
ordinance.
" The budget ordinance represents the combined fund summary for three (3) separate
Federal and State grants; the individual revenue and expenditure line items will be
entered into the City’s financial accounting system for each grant.
! The audited Beginning Balances for the Municipal Street Aid, Library, Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG), and Police Grant funds and corresponding revisions
to the expenditures.
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! Capital project funds are amended to reflect the audited Beginning Balances and
corresponding adjustments for those uncompleted projects with multi-year construction
periods.
! Amends the Beginning Balances for the Operating Funds to include the carry forward
balances to cover the purchase of the mobile and portable radios for Federal
Communications Commission (FCC) compliance that was budgeted for in FY12. The
offsetting expenditures are also amended by department.
! The remaining Beginning Balances for the Operating Funds will be brought forward for
amendment after the completion of the audit.
! Property Taxes are adjusted to reflect higher Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) from the
State of Delaware that was approved in the State budget after the adoption of the City
budget.
! The additional Municipal Street Aid funds that the State appropriated for capital outlay
on street projects in FY12 are carried forward in the Beginning Balance. This, coupled
with another additional appropriation (revenue) for capital outlay, is included in the
Municipal Street Aid Budget to be spent this fiscal year.
! Increased the Capital Investment Plan for the Electric Improvement & Extension Fund to
provide funding for increased request for new developments and commercial properties,
which is an increase of $300,000 which is being taken from the carry forward balance
from last year.
! Amends the power supply and generation budget to provide more detail and inclusion of
cost of the Solar Renewable Energy Credits.
It was noted that all changes were noted in red font in the proposed ordinance.
Mrs. Mitchell stated that Line #265 on Page 7 of the ordinance reflected $351,600 that was missed
in the original budget. She explained that by July of 2012, adequate funds were produced through
generation of electricity to realize a credit, which was included in Line #271, PJM Spot Market, in
order to offset the $351,600 rather than changing the budget balance. She also noted that more detail
was provided in the revised ordinance in the Electric Revenue Fund Summary regarding energy and
supply items.
The Committee recommended adoption of Proposed Ordinance #2012-23 - FY 2013 - Budget
Revisions.
By consent agenda, Mr. Bonar moved for approval of the Committee’s recommendation,
seconded by Mr. Lynn and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Williams absent). (The First
Reading of Proposed Ordinance #2012-23 will take place during the latter part of the meeting.)
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard
During the City Council Meeting of October 8, 2012, a public hearing was held regarding
consideration of renaming Division Street within the City limits as Martin Luther King, Jr.
Boulevard. At that time, the matter was referred back to the Legislative, Finance, and
Administration Committee with the stipulation that the Committee would provide a recommendation
to City Council within 120 days and that public notification would be provided to all affected parties.
(Clerk’s Office Note: Written notification of the November 13, 2012 LF&A meeting regarding the
proposed renaming was sent to all owners of property on Division Street.)
Councilman Adam Perza reminded members that various proposals to honor Dr. King had been
considered over the past several months and that there were two (2) proposals currently before the
City: 1) to rename Route 8, Division Street, and Forrest Avenue from the east boundary of the City
to the west boundary of the City in Dr. King’s honor, and 2) to rename Division Street from DuPont
Highway on the east to Saulsbury Road on the west. He noted that the City had provided
opportunities for public comment during two (2) public meetings in order to obtain feedback from
business owners, property owners, and government officials from the State and County regarding
the impact on the community. He explained that there were significant concerns regarding the
potential impact to the business community in terms of costs incurred, private residents had
expressed concerns regarding the administrative burdens of changing home addresses, and members
of the historic community had made the City aware that the Division Street corridor had been in the
community since the 1850s and was historical to the City. Mr. Perza explained that these comments,
criticisms, and recommendations were balanced against the concerns of the advocates for the King
Street proposal, noting that the City had considered a form of recognition for Dr. King for
approximately 20 years with no decision being made. He indicated his desire to submit the Court
Street corridor as an alternative plan for consideration, noting that this would not necessarily replace
either Division Street plan.
Councilman Perza provided a presentation entitled “Public Hearing Re: Dedication of Public Street
for Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr.”. Referring to Page 3 of the presentation, he explained that the
alternative proposal would rename the current Court Street, beginning at its intersection with Route
13, as Martin Luther King, Jr. Street or Boulevard and would “wrap around” Legislative Hall,
extending to the intersection with Federal Street. The current Duke of York Street would become
the northern portion of the proposed corridor, and William Penn Street would become the southern
portion. This would include renaming the current Court Street, Duke of York Street, and William
Penn Street after Dr. King. Mr. Perza stated that Capital Drive, which serves Courtside Apartments
(on the north side of current Court Street), would be renamed as Court Street and would unite with
the southern lane of existing Court Street (on the south side of Court Street) which is effectively an
“alley” running parallel to Court Street extending to Cowgill Street and serving approximately eight
(8) private properties. Mr. Perza advised members that there was precedent in the City for uniting
streets such as Capital Drive and the alleyway, pointing out that Kings Highway Southwest extends
north past the Governor’s mansion, intersects with Division Street (where Division Street becomes
Kings Highway for several blocks), and then turns north at Park Drive past Silver Lake Park and
intersects with Route13. He explained that if all of the suggested actions were accomplished, no
residents on the north or south sides of Court Street would be impacted and no businesses would be
affected.
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Mr. Perza advised members that four (4) State facilities, including the Haslet Armory, the Tatnall
Building, the Delaware Public Archives, and Family Court would be affected. He explained that
Family Court would have two (2) address options: 1) retain 400 Court Street because it would be
located on the newly defined Court Street, or 2) adopt the Martin Luther King, Jr. renaming.
Mr. Perza described this proposal as involving a prominent, visible thoroughfare of the Capital that
serves as an entrance to the legislative corridor which attracts attention from Delawareans and
legislators from all three (3) counties. He noted that it contains a mixture of residential
neighborhoods (including Capital Green, Garden Court Apartments, and Courtside Apartments) and
there is no commercial development in the area, with the exception of the Route 13 strip on the
eastern boundary. Mr. Perza explained that the advantage of the proposal was that it would
minimize much of the impact mentioned in all of the public comments received from City and Kent
County residents, Delawareans, and State and County officials. In addition, the cost should be less
due to the reduced number of sign changes needed. He noted that consideration of this option at the
current Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee meeting was the initial introduction of
the plan, which had not been vetted by the public, State, or the City and that more public comment
would surely be offered.
Mr. Lynn thanked Mr. Perza for his efforts in developing this proposal and expressed his opinion
that this was the best solution because it addressed the concerns of residents and businesses.
Mr. Anderson stated that he liked the proposal, noting that this thoroughfare was one (1) of the best
kept avenues in the City, the location of the seat of government, an entrance for tourists and visitors,
and connects Capital Green to Legislative Hall, which he felt was symbolic. He stated that it was
just as important that businesses not be disrupted in these economic times, noting that Dr. King was
“about not just freedom but jobs.” Mr. Anderson indicated that the proposal addressed all these
concerns and showed that the City was listening to the public and he thanked Mr. Perza for his work.
Mr. Shevock questioned if any other proposals had been received and if the Committee would follow
up to ensure that all property owners were notified of Mr. Perza’s plan. He stated his understanding
that the State did not appear to object to the proposal and inquired if this would be documented in
writing so that there would be no questions in the future.
Mr. Perza reiterated that the plan was just being introduced; therefore, no advertised public meeting
had been held to consider this proposal. He stated his belief that Council would schedule a hearing
at the appropriate time and notify by mail the State and private property owners who would be
impacted. Mr. Perza indicated that approximately 20-25 properties would be affected and it was his
belief that 16 of them were owned by either the State or the City. He advised members that efforts
had been made to reach out to the State to make them aware of the initial proposal since the City was
seeking their input regarding the potential impact to users of the buildings.
Mr. Lynn stated that if the proposal were adopted by the Committee it would be sent to Council for
approval in two (2) weeks and the first available public hearing date would be December 10, 2012.
He believed that the State would be notified and would have an opportunity to appear on or before
December 10, 2012 to weigh in.
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Mr. Shevock questioned if everything in this regard should be in place prior to going to a public
hearing because a “fly in the ointment” could appear after the public hearing. He noted that he had
no problem with the proposals but felt that feedback should be received prior to going to public
hearing because the public hearing could be a waste of time for the Committee and the City unless
everything was in order.
Mr. Hare stated his understanding that the purpose of the proposed renaming was to honor Dr. King
in history and that he could understand the concept of renaming Court Street up to the Legislative
Mall area; however, he was not in favor of renaming William Penn and Duke of York Streets since
they were prominent in Delaware history.
Mr. Perza indicated that he felt this was a fair comment to make for historians who are aware of the
Duke of York’s contributions from England and William Penn’s contributions from Pennsylvania.
He felt that these concerns should be considered through this process and that the Committee or
Council could modify the proposal.
Mr. Hare felt that renaming Court Street and honoring Dr. King “in the same breath” as
William Penn and the Duke of York was appropriate. He felt that the correct process should be
followed and should be “as pure as the results.”
Mr. Perza stated that a number of the components to the process had been streamlined and many of
the logistical arguments that were previously obstacles were removed. He agreed that there would
be discussion as to what William Penn and the Duke of York mean to the State and this would be
weighed against the contributions of Dr. King to members of the community, noting that history
means different things to different people.
Responding to Mr. Lynn, Mr. Perza confirmed that no private individuals or businesses would be
impacted by the proposal in terms of having to change driver’s licenses, social security information,
etc.
Mr. Hutchison thanked Mr. Perza for his efforts and inquired if any other locations had been
considered by the Committee.
Mr. Anderson stated that he had heard that interest was expressed in renaming the Dover Public
Library after Dr. King.
Mr. Hare noted that a suggestion had been received regarding renaming newly created parks or
“different things in the parks” in honor of Dr. King. Mr. Koenig confirmed that emails had been
received regarding the potential for naming a park system or part of a park system after Dr. King.
Mr. Hutchison stated that a location directly across from the Police Memorial had been suggested
as a site for a memorial for Dr. King. He indicated that he would like to see a list of the options, to
include feedback, and that the selection should be made as quickly as possible.
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Mr. Lynn reiterated the options before the Committee regarding this matter, as follows:
1) The entirety of Division Street, as previously suggested by Councilman Bonar.
2) A portion of Division Street (the original proposal from Route 13 to Saulsbury Road).
3) Mr. Perza’s Court Street proposal.
4) The renaming of the Dover Public Library.
5) The naming of a proposed pocket park system. Mr. Lynn noted that only one
(1) of these parks exists to date in the form of an empty lot on the corner of
North Street and Governors Avenue, which is completely unimproved.
Mr. Shevock inquired if Mr. Perza’s proposal was a three (3) pronged proposal that could be divided
as follows:
a) Court Street only.
b) Court and Duke of York Streets only.
c) Court, Duke of York, and William Penn Streets.
Mr. Lynn stated that any of those alternatives were on the table.
Members were provided correspondence received regarding this matter. Mr. Lynn noted that a sign-
in mind that advocates of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard proposal were leaning toward the
Court Street option. He reminded speakers that comments would be limited to three (3) minutes and
that the meeting was running a bit behind.
Ms. Carroll-Lisa Malone, 1559 Forrest Avenue, inquired if Legislative Mall was the only name of
the green, grassy area [between Duke of York and William Penn Streets]. Responding, Mr. Perza
stated that he did not believe that this area had a name but that it may be codified as Independence
Park, although he was unsure. Ms. Malone suggested that if there was concern about renaming Duke
of York Street and William Penn Street, perhaps only Court Street could be renamed and the park
could be named Martin Luther King Park. Mr. Perza stated that he had been taking notes from all
those who appeared and would add this idea to the list of public comments. Ms. Malone indicated
that she had prepared a statement with objections to the renaming of the Forrest Avenue corridor but
had no objections to the Court Street proposal in its various forms that were suggested or the
renaming of the Dover library.
Mr. David Louie, 1684 N. Little Creek Road, read the following statement into the record:
We, the 580 residents and businesses on Division Street, received a letter concerning
this meeting tonight in reference to renaming Division Street from Artis Drive to
Long Point Road to Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard.
Since I live on North Little Creek Road and will be affected by expense and time, I
wanted to be sure this committee and Council will follow City of Dover Code and
Charter. Whereas, every 580 residents and businesses will be petitioned to where
we either want a street name change or we do not. And, this committee or Council
will not “by pass” the charter or code and pass this name change without the
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petition being presented to all those concerned.
In Oct. 2012, I received a statement from an investment firm for my son and it still
had my old address from when my address was Division Street and later changed to
North Little Creek, this was over 8 years ago. I am still updating companies from
that change.
Mr. Emil Voshell, 1125 E. Division Street, stated that he had resided at his address for over 50 years
and inquired if his property would be included in this proposal. Responding, Mr. Lynn stated that
under Mr. Perza’s proposal Division Street would be completely unaffected. However, if any of the
multiple proposals on the table with regard to Division Street were adopted, Mr. Voshell’s particular
house may be affected.
Mr. John Welgin, 1082 Forrest Avenue, stated that he spoke at the previous meeting and advised
members that he was not in favor of the street name change and had failed to mention that his parcel
of land was not within the City of Dover but was in Kent County. He felt that the City could not
legally change his County address. He stated that he felt that Mr. Perza’s proposal was “fantastic”
and he was “all for it.”
Ms. Justine Jarrell Davis, 5233 S. DuPont Highway, stated that she was 100% against changing the
name of Dover’s 150-year-old historic Division Street. She explained that she and her family had
owned property at 991 Forrest Avenue (on the corner of Saulsbury Road and Forrest Avenue) for
over 72 years, that this address had been a constant in their lives, and it would be affected by the first
two (2) proposals. She felt that renaming Division Street would create a hardship for all residents
and business owners on the street as they would be forced to change the street name on many very
important items, from business cards, to signs, checks, wills, etc. Ms. Davis stated that it would also
cost the City a great deal for all the new signage, paperwork, and man hours. She noted that, while
Dr. Martin Luther King is a prominent figure in our country’s history, he was not in Delaware or
Dover history. She indicated that Dover is constantly growing and requested that if a new street
name were to be chosen, that it be for a new Dover street rather than historic Division Street.
Mr. Vernon Ingram, 402 Greenhill Road, stated that he is a business owner on Division Street. He
thanked the Committee for the fine job that they are doing and expressed his agreement with
Mr. Perza’s proposal.
Mr. Gary Michaels, 1520 N. Little Creek Road, stated that he was recently informed of this issue.
He stated that he takes care of an 88-year-old woman and has had a difficult time trying to take care
of himself and her. He felt that making such a rapid change as the proposed renaming of
Division Street was unfair to the community. He stated that this was not a racial issue to him but
it was his personal opinion regarding how those affected would suffer the consequences.
Mr. Michaels questioned if 1520 N. Little Creek Road would be affected. Responding,
Mrs. Ann Marie Townshend, Director of Planning and Community Development, stated that if the
property was within City limits it would be affected by the most expansive proposal in regard to
Division Street.
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Mr. Charles David, 751 Hatchery Road, stated that he planned to speak about history and was
speaking as a private person, with no connection to any organization. He provided members with
a written statement and historical information including an excerpt from “A History of Kent County
Delaware,” by Harold B. Hancock, and an excerpt from a Presbyterian Church history entitled
“Bridge Across the Years,” by Aline Noren Ehinger. He advised members that a good deal of history
made in Delaware since the time of William Penn was included in “Bridge Across the Years.”
Mr. David reminded members that the City of Dover was the first City of the First State and that this
creates pride among residents due to the history which has been forged over the centuries, from
William Penn’s inception until today. It was his opinion that history has been made and that “history
is history” and, like birthdays, cannot be changed. He felt that trying to change or do over what has
gone before is not giving credence to our forefathers and that this applies to the renaming of Division
Street. He read from Page 114 of “Bridge Across the Years,” as follows:
A wealthy, well-known and distinguished Dover citizen, Reverend Thomas Budd
Bradford, was a member of the Dover congregation from 1850 to his death 1871.
He had inherited extensive property in and around Dover from his uncle, Nicholas
Loockerman, and lived in the Bradford-Loockerman House at 419 South State Street.
He was active in the life of the town due to his large property holdings and to his
enjoyment in knowing people and in having a part in social and business activities.
He was well known in this small town which numbered about 600 people within the
city limits. In the 1850's Mr. Bradford laid out all his property in building lots and
streets and proposed the name Bradford City.
Mr. Lynn advised Mr. David that he had exceeded the three (3) minute time limitation. He
apologized for cutting Mr. David off; however, he noted that the sign-in list included two (2) full
sheets of names of individuals who wished to speak on this matter. Mr. David stated that he took
this as an offense against what he was attempting to present.
Mr. Lynn stated that although he found the information informative and educational, only three (3)
minutes could be allotted per speaker. He suggested that Mr. David provide information to
Committee members in writing or at a subsequent hearing on this matter.
Ms. Florene LeCompte, 1110 E. Division Street, stated that she wished to present a statement from
one (1) of the residents on her street who was unavailable to speak because she was not in town and
did not know about the proposal and began to read a statement, as follows: “For reasons of personal
security, I prefer not to reveal my name or specific address because . . .” Mr. Lynn advised
Ms. LeCompte that she could make a statement on her own behalf, but not for a third party.
Speaking on her own behalf, Ms. LeCompte stated that she agreed with Mr. Perza’s proposal;
however, she did not agree with the renaming of William Penn and Duke of York Streets. She
expressed her opinion that these streets were part of the City’s history and she did not feel that this
should be changed. Referring to Councilman Anderson’s previous comment that he approved of the
Court Street option as it related to Capital Green, she questioned why Capital Green would have
anything to do with this. She stated that she thought that the matter being considered was not a racial
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issue; however, she felt that Mr. Anderson’s comment denoted that it was a racial issue.
Responding, Mr. Anderson stated that he did not perceive the issue this way, but that Ms. LeCompte
should take it the way she liked.
Ms. LeCompte expressed her opinion that other options, such as renaming the library or any street
that had not already been named would be good options; however, she did not agree with the ABCD
corridor of Division Street (from City limit to City limit) because it would affect so many people
located on that road.
Mr. Kenny Shelton, 1539 Forrest Avenue, stated his agreement with Mr. Perza’s proposal. He noted
that he spoke with an individual from Maryland who advised him that a street dedication had been
performed to honor troopers who were killed a number of years ago. A large plaque was placed at
that location but no addresses were changed and the only cost was a plaque and a dedication. He felt
that a memory could be honored without changing addresses.
Reverend Michael Rogers, 118 Springfield Way, President, Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance
(IMA) (Dover and vicinity) stated that the IMA was pleased to hear the new proposal that was
brought forth. He noted that the organization’s original plan was to seek a change to Division Street;
however, that Mr. Perza had brought forth a very viable alternative and the organization would like
to offer support. Rev. Rogers stated that other options were presented; however, the Court Street
area seemed very plausible and prominent for honoring Dr. King. He thanked members and
Councilman Perza for their efforts and trusted that Council would see this as a reasonable and viable
alternative.
Reverend Philemon Hill, 3728 N. DuPont Highway, stated he was glad that some reason had come
forth and that “we are not like Congress and everyone has to have their way.” He indicated that the
Court Street proposal seemed to be a legitimate proposal and stated that proponents were looking
to unify the City rather than to divide it. Rev. Hill explained that the previous recommendation from
Route 13 to Saulsbury Road was because of the location of the former William Henry High School,
which he stated was predominantly a school for people of color until a change in government took
place. He expressed appreciation for Mr. Perza’s efforts.
Reverend Rita Mishoe Paige, 355 Rita Wilma Road, stated that the IMA supported Councilman
Perza’s proposal for Court, Duke of York, and William Penn Streets and indicated that she would
like to go on official record by saying that the IMA had sent the entire Legislative, Finance, and
Administration Committee a letter officially endorsing that proposal. From a personal standpoint,
she stated that she found it offensive that the City government would consider a “scattered” park
system, was “embarrassed for [Council]” that this would be considered, and requested that this
option be taken off the table. Rev. Paige expressed her opinion that the leadership of Dr. Martin
Luther King, Jr. and the entire civil rights movement impacted all 50 states. She stated that because
of Dr. Martin Luther King, we can vote, members such as Councilwoman Williams are able to reside
on City Council, and all those present at the meeting could be in the room and attend the same
schools. Rev. Paige stated that because of Dr. Martin Luther King, history was made in Delaware
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and all over. On behalf of the IMA, Rev. Paige stated she was in favor of Mr. Perza’s proposal
because no residents or businesses would be impacted, it would be less expensive than the Division
Street proposal, and it would be a win-win situation for all; therefore, she urged members “let’s do
it.”
Mr. Paul Davis, 5233 S. DuPont Highway, co-owner of a business at 991 Forrest Avenue,
commended the Committee for their work. He noted that he and his wife were opposed to renaming
Division Street. He felt that when people sit down and debate or discuss in an intelligent manner
a solution can always be found, and he felt this was what had occurred with this issue. He noted that
many were affected; however, everyone kept their head and ultimately a great resolution was found.
Mr. Davis expressed support for the Court Street proposal; however, he noted that he agreed with
Councilman Hare that Duke of York and William Penn Streets should be left alone as part of
Delaware history and felt that the same mission could be accomplished by honoring Dr. King by
renaming Court Street. He noted that this was how things were accomplished in Delaware, by sitting
down and talking about it.
Mr. Edwin Baker, Jr., 1526 Forrest Avenue, stated that when he spoke before Council previously
on this matter he noted that if people would sit down and get together they could do better and that
this had been accomplished. He felt that the Court Street proposal was excellent; however, he agreed
with Councilman Hare that a “good look” should be taken at the other two (2) streets as they are part
of the City’s history.
Mr. EShed Alston, 406 Arnold Court, stated that he had a document that was received from the Clerk
of the United States Supreme Court regarding an ongoing appeal to the Court. He began to read
some of the questions that he indicated that he presented to the United States Supreme Court from
a prepared statement, as follows:
Is it not irrefutably true that the U.S. constitutionally protected due process right of
law and coinheritance in Civil Law and the equally important legal guarantee in and
of the equal protection of American law trumps, outweighs, and completely
circumvents any State’s ability to unconstitutionally compromise, trivialize,
minimize, victimize--
Mr. Anderson called for a point of order.
Mr. Lynn inquired if Mr. Alston’s statement was about the street renaming, noting that this was the
topic at hand. Mr. Alston continued to read from his statement. Mr. Lynn reminded Mr. Alston that
he had been addressed by the Committee. Mr. Alston stated that the statement did refer to this
matter and this was why he was reading it into the record. He expressed his opinion that there was
a double standard in the way that the black community was treated, that this was not just his
observation but that this matter was presently before the U.S. Supreme Court, and he stated he was
reading what the record was. He inquired if he should continue.
Mr. Lynn inquired how Mr. Alston’s statement was pertinent to the issue at hand. Mr. Alston stated
that the issue at hand was “our current circumstances.” He stated that there were currently lynchings
going on in the City, whether people accepted this or not. Mr. Lynn requested that Mr. Alston take
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his seat since he had deviated from the topic at hand. Mr. Alston stated that the topic at hand was
how “we” are treated in this town.
Mr. Lynn stated that if Mr. Alston continued he would be removed from the Chamber.
Mr. Anderson advised Mr. Alston that an Open Forum would be held later in the evening, beginning
at 7:15 p.m.
Mr. Alston stated that “there is no inextricability” and that all of this was connected.
Mr. James Fogell, 360 Nimitz Road, stated that he wrote a letter to the Mayor and members of City
Council about the hardships involved in changing the name of any street. He suggested that a
memorial be constructed using privately donated funds, as was done for the Vietnam Veterans’
Memorial in Dover and the Martin Luther King Memorial in Washington, D.C. He noted that funds
were donated for these memorials by those who really wanted to honor someone. Mr. Fogell felt that
those who want to honor Dr. Martin Luther King should get together and put up a nice memorial,
not just a street or a flyer by a street name. He advised members that there was a nice plot where the
police officers park near the railroad tracks and he felt that this would be one (1) possible location
for such a memorial, where people could sit on the grass and tell their children about Dr. King. He
felt that donations could be received from black and white individuals. Mr. Fogell expressed his
opinion that those who want a memorial should sacrifice.
Former City Councilman Reuben Salters, 109 Bertrand Drive, stated that he had heard a lot of
dialogue about the changing of the name and was both dismayed and encouraged by the comments.
He expressed his opinion that “we, as good citizens of Dover” would find a way to come to fruition
with this project. He indicated that many suggestions had been made. Mr. Salters noted that one (1)
individual suggested that advocates pay for a memorial; however, he felt that Dr. King had already
paid. As law-abiding citizens with great hearts, he felt that if everyone looked deep into their hearts
and souls and thought about what Dr. King did for our nation and world, that the conclusion would
be reached that no price was to great to be paid. Mr. Salters felt that “we did not give our life, our
honor, we have given nothing but words.” He noted that history changes and depends on who is
writing it. He reminded members that Mr. Perza stated that Duke of York Street was named in the
1930s, which he felt was not a long time ago, and that Washington, D.C. was not always
Washington, D.C. He felt that history changes all the time and that it was time to start a new chapter
in Dover. Mr. Salters suggested that if Mr. Perza’s suggestions were not followed that the $18M
library could be named after Dr. King.
Mr. Lynn noted that one (1) additional speaker would be allowed.
Pastor Richard Avant, Calvary Baptist Church, stated that he had worked with Council over the last
30 years and that 20 years ago he and the Mayor considered changing the name of a street to Martin
Luther King Street or Boulevard. At that time, petitions were obtained and the project was ready to
move forward, and he suggested Scarborough Road as it had not yet been built; however, 20 years
later nothing had been done. Rev. Avant stated that a proposal had been made and Council made
a counterproposal through Mr. Perza, and proponents liked that proposal. He stated the desire to get
the project accomplished. He noted that the matter had been talked about for a long time and that
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everyone would never come to agreement and that Mr. Perza’s plan presented the least amount of
problems with no businesses involved. He felt that it was a waste of time to talk about Forrest
Avenue if Mr. Perza’s proposal were to be moved forward. Rev. Avant stated that he appreciated
everything that had been done and was looking forward to moving ahead with the new proposal.
Mr. Lynn expressed his pride in being a member of the Committee and in Mr. Perza’s
accomplishment in bringing different ideas together. He read the following statement into the
record:
I have been asked by many since the inception of this debate about why I feel so
passionately about the issue, and why the City of Dover, with so many other
concerns, feels the need to worry itself with changing the name of one of its oldest
streets. I was first introduced, and became intrigued by, the issue of renaming a
street to honor to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Blvd., when I heard a presentation on
the topic at a Towne Point/White Oak Community Homeowners Association
Meeting.
Listening to the presentation that evening under the fluorescent lights of the ‘lunch
room’ in Towne Point Elementary, I quickly realized that, to my Constituents,
particularly my African-American Constituents, that this street renaming held
significantly more import to their community, the essence of social justice, and their
sense of self and worth than merely honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
As in all things, I began to research the topic. First, how have other communities
dealt with the renaming of streets to honor Dr. King? How have these efforts been
received? What are the costs and inconveniences experienced by the individuals and
businesses located on those streets? My research led me to Dr. Derek Alderman,
Ph.D., a Professor at the University of Tennessee, currently head of Department of
Geography, who describes himself as “a cultural and historical geographer
interested in public memory, popular culture, and heritage tourism in the U.S.” and
whose work “focuses on the rights of African Americans to claim the power to
commemorate the past and shape cultural landscapes as part of a broader goal of
social and spatial justice.” Reading Dr. Alderman’s work, together with my first-
hand experience meeting with my Constituents, confirmed that this issue represents
more than a commemorative street renaming, but is, in the words of Dr. Alderman,
“a practice of increasing importance to racial and ethnic minorities in the U.S. as
they seek ways to recognize their past achievements and struggles and, in turn, to
establish their current legitimacy.” Dr. Alderman suggests that more than 900
streets have been commemorated to Dr. King in the United States, across 40 states
and the District of Columbia.
My constituents maintain that the renaming of such an important road in the City of
Dover is a testament to the City’s commitment to social justice, and affirmation of
the sacrifices, trials and tribulations endured by the African-American community.
Dr. Alderman, in his research, concluded that the renaming of major thoroughfare
is representative of a “city’s commitment to recognizing King’s legacy” and that “by
asking residents and business owners to change their mailing address, proponents
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seek to make King’s memory visible and personal to a larger cross section of the
community.”
The Committee recommended setting a public hearing before City Council on December 10, 2012
to consider Councilman Perza’s proposal to rename Court, Duke of York, and William Penn Streets
as Martin Luther King Street, to rename Capital Drive as Court Street, and for the alley currently
named Court Street to remain Court Street, and to consider the placement of plaques of dedication
to William Penn and the Duke of York on the respective streets and the proposed renaming of the
Dover Public Library in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Mr. Shevock indicated that he felt that the proposal should be presented and voted on in sections to
include Court Street; Court, Duke of York, and William Penn Streets; or the Dover Public Library.
Mr. Hare agreed with Mr. Shevock. He reiterated that he had no objection to renaming Court Street
itself and felt that these issues should be considered separately with two (2) separate hearings.
Mr. Anderson pointed out that once the public hearing was held, Council could choose which
proposal to pass, could adopt neither or both if they wished to, or could amend the proposal. He felt
that there were many avenues that Council could take; however, this was the next step to “keep the
ball rolling.”
Mr. Shevock noted that if these options could be put forward to Council as separate proposals and
if this were part of the motion, he could support the motion.
Mr. Lynn stated that the motion had already been voted on.
Mr. Hare requested that when this matter is considered before Council that enough time be allowed
so that everyone can be heard.
By consent agenda, Mr. Bonar moved for approval of the Committee’s recommendation to set
a public hearing before City Council on December 10, 2012 to consider Councilman Perza’s
proposal to rename Court, Duke of York, and William Penn Streets as Martin Luther King
Street, to rename Capital Drive as Court Street, and for the alley currently named Court
Street to remain Court Street, and to consider the placement of plaques of dedication to
William Penn and the Duke of York on the respective streets and the proposed renaming of
the Dover Public Library in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., seconded by Mr. Lynn and
carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Williams absent).
By consent agenda, Mr. Bonar moved for acceptance of the Legislative, Finance, and
Administration Committee Report, seconded by Mr. Lynn and carried by a unanimous roll
call vote (Williams absent).
EVALUATION OF BIDS - 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 and are often
priced as “time, materials and equipment” type contracts and may exceed $25,000 annually. He
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explained that this contract would provide HVAC maintenance and repair to City buildings/facilities
and includes provisions for regular and emergency call-out services. The facilities included under
this contract include the following: the Electric Administration Building, equipment at the McKee
Power Plant necessary for utility SCADA services, seventeen (17) substations, Weyandt Hall, City
Hall, 710 William Street, Dover Park, the John W. Pitts Center, the Water Treatment Plant and the
Puncheon Run Pump Station. Although provided as an option, the library would be excluded from
the contract at this time.
Staff recommended awarding the HVAC Maintenance and Repair Contract to the low bidder,
Progressive Mechanical Services, Inc., in the amount of $43,950 and in accordance with the rates
bid.
Responding to Mr. Anderson, Mr. Koenig stated that he did not have information regarding the
location of the Progressive Mechanical Services, Inc. headquarters on hand; however, indicated his
belief that they did not have a local office, otherwise they would have received a local vendor
preference deduction on the bid evaluation. He stated that none of the bidders took the local vendor
discount in the evaluation process. Mr. Koenig informed members that the vendor that was currently
being utilized was a local vendor; however, they are no longer providing these services.
In response to Mr. Anderson, Mr. Koenig stated that the impact on service calls resulting from the
vendor not having a local office was evaluated as part of the conditions of the contract and that there
was a requirement for a response time of two (2) hours or less.
(Clerk’s Office Note: Following the meeting, Mr. Koenig provided an email response to
Mr. Anderson’s questions stating that Progressive Mechanical Services, Inc. indicated on the bid
form that their main office was located in New Castle, Delaware and that their website also
indicated a Dover address; however, the vendor did not request any local vendor consideration for
the bid evaluation. Given the rates indicated in the bid, Progressive Mechanical Services, Inc.
would still have been the low bid if the local vendor preference had been applied. In response to
Mr. Anderson’s question regarding response time, Mr. Koenig stated that the bid documents did not
identify a specific response time required as he originally indicated; however, the City’s standard
has been two (2) hours or less to respond for emergency calls, and given the New Castle, Delaware
office location and information from the Progressive Mechanical Services, Inc. website indicating
they maintain a Dover, Delaware presence, City staff will confirm their ability to respond in two (2)
hours or less.)
Mr. Hare moved for approval of staff’s recommendation, seconded by Mr. Bonar and carried
by a roll call vote of six (6) yes (Anderson, Perza, Bonar, Hare, Hutchison, Leary), one (1) no
(Lynn), and one (1) absent (Williams).
EVALUATION OF BIDS - ROBBINS HOSE STATION 2 RAMP UPGRADE
Mr. Scott Koenig, City Manager, indicated that staff has been working with the Robbins Hose Fire
Company on their request for the rehabilitation of their ramp at Station 2, located on the corner of
Walker Road and Dover-Kenton Road. He stated that the rehabilitation would include replacing the
existing concrete pad with a new, reinforced concrete slab and installing a new, reinforced concrete
pad in an existing grassed area. The additional concrete area would provide fire apparatus increased
maneuverability on the property, which could reduce impedance to the flow of traffic. He stated that
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the Department of Public Works created bid documents and worked with the Community
Transportation Fund (CTF) Division of the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) to
acquire the proper funding from local legislators for this project.
Although three (3) bids were initially received, Mr. Koenig stated that Kent Construction withdrew
their bid in the amount of $40,043.50, on November 1, 2012, and although a bid was received from
Donald E. Reisinger in the amount of $74,200, information required for the bid was not submitted
(calculations that would indicate that the concrete slab could meet the load requirements of the fire
apparatus) and therefore the bidder was found non-responsive.
City staff reviewed the bid package submitted by George & Lynch, Inc., in the amount $85,823 and
found it to be free of math errors and/or discrepancies. In addition, staff reviewed the contractor’s
qualification information, which included a list of recently completed projects similar in scope to
the Robbins Hose Station 2 Ramp Upgrade project, as well as their financial statement, and found
all information to be adequate. George & Lynch, Inc., qualified for a 3% reduction of their evaluated
bid.
Staff recommended awarding a construction contract to George & Lynch, Inc., in the amount of
$85,823, for the construction of the Robbins Hose Station 2 Ramp Upgrade.
Responding to Mr. Anderson, Mr. Koenig stated that Kent Construction requested that their bid be
withdrawn since it did not include the cost of concrete; therefore, they could not perform the contract
for the stated amount of money.
In response to Mr. Perza, Mr. Koenig stated that Kent Construction could not be requested to
resubmit a bid to include the cost of concrete since the bid results were now public.
Responding to Mr. Anderson, Mr. Koenig stated that staff was anticipating costs for this project to
be in the $100,000 range and considered $85,823 to be a good bid.
Mr. Bonar moved for approval of staff’s recommendation, seconded by Mr. Lynn and carried
by a unanimous roll call vote (Williams absent).
REAPPOINTMENTS RECOMMENDED BY MAYOR CAREY - ST. JONES GREENWAY
COMMISSION - THREE (3) YEAR TERMS TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2015
Mayor Carey recommended the appointment of Mr. James Burcham and Mr. Michael P. Mercer to
serve on the St. Jones Greenway Commission for three (3) year terms to expire December 31, 2015.
Mr. Bonar moved for approval of the appointments of Mr. James Burcham and
Mr. Michael P. Mercer, as recommended by Mayor Carey. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Lynn and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Williams absent).
ELECTION OF OFFICERS - ROBBINS HOSE COMPANY - YEAR 2013 FIRE LINE
OFFICERS
The Fire Line Officers of the Robbins Hose Company are elected annually on the third Monday of
November. Members were provided the results from the November 19, 2012 Robbins Hose
Company Election for consideration as follows:
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Fire Chief - Patrick W. West (unopposed)
Deputy Fire Chief - Matthew E. Carey (unopposed)
First Assistant Fire Chief - David C. Carey (unopposed)
Second Assistant Fire Chief - Mark A. Hall, II (unopposed)
Third Assistant Fire Chief - Carl S. Troubetaris, Sr. (unopposed)
Fourth Assistant Fire Chief - Duane A. Reeder
First Fire Line Captain - Benjamin P. Smetana (unopposed)
Second Fire Line Captain - William C. Kelly, II (unopposed)
By consent agenda, Mr. Bonar moved for acceptance of the Fire Line Officers for Robbins
Hose Company for the Year 2013 as submitted, seconded by Mr. Lynn and carried by a
unanimous roll call vote (Williams absent).
FIRST READING - PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2012-23
Council President Leary 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 and that
final action by Council on the proposed ordinance would take place during the Council Meeting of
December 10, 2012.
Mrs. Donna Mitchell, Controller/Treasurer, indicated that Proposed Ordinance #2012-23 was the
first budget ordinance being submitted for consideration to amend the City’s current FY13 Budget.
She reviewed the changes as reported to the Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee
during their meeting of November 13, 2012 (reported earlier during this meeting).
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 #2012-23 - FY13 BUDGET REVISIONS
COUNCIL MEMBERS ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council President Leary stated that Mr. Bonar would be celebrating a birthday in the near future and
wished him a happy birthday.
Council President Leary reminded everyone that the Special Fourth District Election would be held
on the following day, November 27, 2012. He stated that the polling place would be the Elk’s Lodge
at 200 Saulsbury Road, and that the polls would be open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Council President Leary also made the following announcements:
The 2012 Capital Holiday Celebration is scheduled for Wednesday, November 28,
2012. The event begins at 5:00 P.M. with a children's craft area inside the Dover
Public Library (assisted by the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. - Emerging Youth
Leaders). Free hot chocolate will be provided by Kiwanis Club of Dover, cookies by
the Heritage at Dover Assisted Living Community, and a performance by the Dance
Conservatory.
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The tree lighting ceremony will begin at 6:00 P.M., followed by Christmas Caroling
by Dover area schools and Dover dignitaries beginning at 6:15 P.M.
At 6:40 P.M. Santa will arrive in a fire truck and will lead a stroll to Winter
Wonderland and the Santa House at Loockerman Way Plaza at 6:45 P.M.
The celebration will conclude with a live performance at Loockerman Way Plaza
featuring Reverend Norman Hutchins and the Frontline Ministries Choir.
Downtown Dover Partnership's Home for the Holidays Parade is scheduled for
Saturday, December 1, 2012 beginning at 12 noon at Spence's Bazaar on
South Queen Street in Dover; line-up for participants is at 10:30 A.M. Mr. and
Mrs. Claus will be there to visit with children from 1:30 - 3:30 P.M. and merchants
will be holding open houses from 10 A.M. - 4 P.M. There will also be musical
entertainment and a gingerbread scavenger hunt from 1:30 - 3:30 P.M.
Those with questions or who need additional information can call 678-2940 or visit
the Downtown Dover Partership’s website at www.downtowndoverpartnership.com.
Mr. Bonar noted that earlier during the meeting, by consent agenda, Council accepted the Robbins
Hose Company Fire Line Officers elected to serve during 2013. He relayed appreciation to
Fire Chief Jack Fortney for his tenure as Fire Chief. Mr. Bonar noted that Mr. Fortney also serves
as a police officer for the Dover Police Department and commended him for a job well done.
By unanimous consent, the meeting was adjourned at 7:57 P.M.
TRACI A. McDOWELL
CITY CLERK
All orders, ordinances, and resolutions adopted by City Council during their Regular Meeting of
November 26, 2012, are hereby approved.
CARLETON E. CAREY, SR.
MAYOR
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor and Members of City Council
FROM: Traci A. McDowell, City Clerk
DATE: November 28, 2012
SUBJECT: Special Fourth (4th) District Municipal Election Results
Following are the results of the November 27, 2012 Special Fourth (4th) District Municipal Election, as certified by
the Election Board:
FOURTH DISTRICT COUNCIL
Wallace R. Dixon.. . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 (78.7%)
Bernhard A. Greenfield. . . . . . . . . 23 (21.3%)
Total Votes Cast.. . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 (2.7%)
Total Registered Voters. . . . . . 4,028
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Certificate of Appreciation
WHEREAS, the City of Dover is fortunate to have Electric Department Line Crew members who
work diligently to maintain electricity through adverse circumstances and weather conditions; and
WHEREAS, on November 3, 2012, the City of Dover was requested to aid in power restoration to the
communities of Madison and Harding Township, New Jersey, due to widespread power outages
resulting from the effects of Hurricane Sandy; and
WHEREAS, on November 4, 2012, five members of the City’s Line Crew were dispatched to New
Jersey and three additional members joined them on November 8, 2012; and
WHEREAS, these individuals demonstrated their dedication by going above and beyond the necessary
day-to-day actions by stepping forward to serve those in need outside of our community; and
WHEREAS, we are extremely proud of their efforts and thankful for their willingness to share their
skills during this time of great hardship for our neighbors to the north.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is deemed an honor and privilege, on this 10th day of December 2012, to
present this Certificate of Appreciation to the
City of Dover Electric Line Crews
for their efforts in restoring power to other communities.
With Sincere Appreciation from the Mayor and Council
_________________________ ________________________
CARLETON E. CAREY, SR. THOMAS J. LEARY
MAYOR COUNCIL PRESIDENT
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City of Dover
PROPOSAL FOR STREET NAME CHANGE
Staff Review Report and Development Advisory Committee Comments
In preparation for Public Hearing at City Council on December 10, 2012
Proposal #2: Proposal to change the street names of Court Street, Duke of York Street,
and William Penn Street to Martin Luther King Jr. Street.
• Also includes renaming the internal drive aisle within the Garden
Court Apartments as Court Street.
• Also includes retaining the name Court Street for the alley street
segment on the south side of the current Court Street (between River
Road and Cowgill Street).
Note: The proposal is being brought forward by City Council through the
Legislative, Finance and Administration Committee; it is not following the
procedure specified in Dover Code of Ordinances, Chapter 98, Article II,
Section 98-45 Street Name Change Procedure, which begins with a petition
from property owners.
Location: Court Street from Bay Road west to split on east side of Legislative Hall and
continuing along Duke of York Street (one-way westbound) and William
Penn Street (one-way eastbound) to intersections with Federal Street
Proposed Street Name: Martin Luther King Jr. Street
File Number: MI-12-23B
MI-12-23B Proposal for Street Name Change: Court Street, Duke of York Street, and William Penn
Street to Martin Luther King Jr. Street – The proposal is to rename Court Street, Duke of York
Street, and William Penn Street. The new street name proposed is Martin Luther King Jr. Street. As
part of the renaming proposal the internal drive aisle within the Courtside Apartment complex would
be named Court Street. Also the alley street segment on the south side of the current Court Street
located between River Road and Cowgill Street would retain the name of Court Street. See the
attached Exhibit Map of the proposed corridor.
Note: The initial proposal of September/October 2012 was to rename the entire Division Street
(Route 8) corridor which crosses west to east through the City of Dover (City limit to City limit). As
Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. See Summary Report issued for October 8, 2012 hearing. MI-12-
23A.
The City of Dover Legislative, Finance and Administration Committee (LF&A) recently discussed
this proposal for the renaming of Court Street, Duke of York Street, and William Penn Street as
Martin Luther King Street and with associated areas to be named Court Street. The following is an
excerpt from the November 13, 2012 LF&A minutes pertaining to the Proposal for Street Renaming:
P. O. Box 475 Dover, DE 19903
Community Excellence Through Quality Service
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Mr. Anderson moved to recommend setting a public hearing before City Council on
December 10, 2012 to consider Councilman Perza’s proposal to rename Court, Duke of
York, and William Penn Streets as Martin Luther King Street, to rename Capital Drive as
Court Street, and for the alley currently named Court Street to remain Court Street, and
to consider the placement of plaques of dedication to William Penn and the Duke of
York on the respective streets and the proposed renaming of the Dover Public Library in
honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The motion was seconded by Mr. Lynn, and carried
by a roll call vote of three (3) yes and two (2) no (Hare and Shevock).
By action of City Council on November 26, 2012, the report of the Legislative Finance &
Administration Committee on this matter was heard and a Public Hearing regarding the
Renaming of Court Street, Duke of York Street, and William Penn Street as Martin Luther King
Jr. Street was set for Monday, December 10, 2012.
Street Name Change Procedure
As it has been initiated by City Council, this second Proposal for Street Renaming is bypassing
the normal procedures for street name changes. The specific procedure for street name changes is
outlined in the Dover Code of Ordinances, Chapter 98, Article II, Section 98-45 Street name
change procedure. (See Attachment A.) As outlined in Code, the normal procedure for street
name changes requires a formal petition of request from a majority abutting property owners to
the street then review and comments by the Development Advisory Committee (DAC), review
by the Planning Commission, review by the Utility Committee of City Council, and then public
hearing and consideration by the City Council.
Court Street Corridor
The Court Street corridor begins in the historic core of Downtown and continues toward the east
side of the City of Dover. To the east of Bay Road, the street continues as South Little Creek Road
intersecting with Delaware Route 9 (Bayside Drive) at Little Creek, Delaware. The street segment
known as Court Street travels west from Bay Road crossing South DuPont Highway/U.S. Route 13
towards the historic core of Dover. At the east side of Legislative Hall, the street splits into two one-
way street segments wrapping around the building towards the west. On the north the segment is
named Duke of York Street and on the south the segment is William Penn Street. Both William
Penn Street and Duke of York Street cross Legislative Avenue and then terminate at Federal Street.
Previously, Court Street continued west from Federal Street connecting to The Green; however,
while the street right-of-way remains it is not available to vehicular traffic and is currently under
construction for an improved pedestrian sidewalk connection to The Green.
The street rights-of-way for the Court Street (east of Legislative Hall), Duke of York Street, and
William Penn Street are owned and maintained by the State of Delaware.
To assist in compiling information and comments about the corridor in the City of Dover, the
following street segments have been identified. See chart below and the attached Exhibit Map.
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Street Name Location
Court Street East side of Legislative Hall continuing east
across South DuPont Highway/US Route 13 to
Bay Road
Duke of York Street Beginning on the east side of Legislative Hall
and continuing on the north side of Legislative
Hall for approximately two blocks to
intersection at Federal Street
William Penn Street Beginning on the east side of Legislative Hall
and continuing on the south side of Legislative
Hall for approximately two blocks to
intersection at Federal Street
History of Street Names
The layout of the now City of Dover begins in 1683 with the order of William Penn to establish the
town as the county seat. Reference sources note that the actual platting into lots (c.1717) or formal
layout of the town (c. 1740-41) first begins in the area known as The Green. Over time, the area
within City limits expanded from this historic core.
Specific origins of each of the street names in the Court Street corridor would require additional
research; however, some basic information is provided. The name “Court Street” was given to a
street which ran east just north of the Old State House (originally built as the Court House for Kent
County) on The Green (the Public Square or Courthouse Square). The name “Court Street” may be
derived from the “Courts” which met in various buildings located on The Green. In the late 1600s-
early 1700s, the “Court” was a form of government for the area and not just the judicial system we
know today. The name “Court Street” may also be have derived from the concept that the road
traveled east to a large tract of land known as Tyn Head Court (land patent circa 1680s with a
dwelling known as Wethered Court circa 1740) located near Little Creek.
On historical maps readily available to the Planning Office, the name Court Street is shown on the
1859 Map of Kent County published by A.D. Byles. Court Street continued east from the developed
area around The Green passing through an area of farmlands and limited development (only a few
small residences) before crossing the St. Jones River. In the late 1800s, nearby streets of North
Street and Water Street continued further east (than today) paralleling Court Street each terminating
at a cross street named Front Street before reaching the St. Jones River. The street pattern of today
for the area known as the Capital Complex with its green open space of Legislative Mall begins to
be developed in the 1930’s with the construction of the new Legislative Hall building. Over the next
twenty years with the addition of more State office buildings, the street pattern evolves. Aerial maps
of the early 1960s show the segment of William Penn Street under construction for the segment in
front of the Jesse Cooper Building and Haslett Armory. The names of Duke of York Street and
William Penn Street honor those involved in the early settlement and development of what would
become the State of Delaware.
Summary Information
The following chart summarizes the properties along this Court Street corridor including the areas
of Duke of York Street and William Penn Street. The chart was developed by Planning Office with
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data estimated from GIS Mapping and other Property Information.
William Duke of Court Total
Penn York Street
Street Street
Number of properties abutting
William Penn, Duke of York and 3 1 20 24
Court Streets
Number of addresses on William
Penn, Duke of York and Court 2 1 66 69
Streets (estimated)
Number of Residential Properties 0 0 9* 9*
Number of Non-Residential
2 1 4 7
Properties
Number of City Owned Properties 0 0 1 1
Number of State Owned Properties 2 1 3 6
Haslett Armory x
Tatnall Building x
Delaware Public Archives
and First State Heritage Park x
Welcome Center
Family Court x
Open Space east of
x
Legislative Hall
Open Space at the
intersection of Court Street x
and S. DuPont Highway
*Includes an Apartment Complex (Garden Court Apartments) with 52 units in 8 buildings.
Here are some key points from the Chart about the Court Street corridor:
• Includes only properties within the City of Dover.
• 24 properties abut the corridor
• 69 addresses occur along the corridor
• The number of addresses is higher than the number of properties due to the existence of an
apartment complex.
• Corridor is a mix of residential and non-residential properties
• The City owned property along the corridor includes a water tower.
• State owned properties along the corridor include a number of office buildings, the
Delaware Public Archives and Legislative Hall.
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Street Naming Guidelines
The proposed Street Name requested is Martin Luther King Jr. Street for the Court Street corridor in
the City of Dover. Within the Dover Code of Ordinances, Appendix A: Land Subdivision
Regulations Article VI, Section A. Streets, guidelines for the naming of streets are provided.
Article VI. Section A. Streets. 16. Street names shall be selected so as not to duplicate, or be
confused with, the names of existing streets. Street names shall be subject to the approval of the
commission. All new streets shall be named in the following manner:
TABLE INSET:
Short
General Direction Long
(under 1,000')
North and south Streets Places
East and west Avenues Courts
Diagonal Roads Ways
Curving Drives Lanes, Circles
Arterial streets shall be named Boulevards
Court Street is considered an urban principal arterial for the segment located between Bay Road and
South DuPont Highway/ U.S. Route 13 (under the City’s sign regulations). The remaining segments
of Court Street, Duke of York Street, and William Penn Street are part of the urban local street
system.
The use of the street term “Avenue” would be more appropriate under the City’s street naming
guidelines than “Street”. While stated by the City’s street naming guidelines for usage with arterial
streets, the street term “Boulevard” could also be utilized. “Boulevard” is often used for wide streets
which typically include a planted median in the center and that may include multiple travel lanes in
each direction.
A determination must be made as to how to appropriately name and address the street when it
divides into the two one way segments. The provisions for the numbering of properties (Dover
Code of Ordinances, Article VIII – Numbering of Buildings) does not include a provision for this
type of scenario. As both one-way segments lie south or east of Division Street and State Street
which are points utilized for directional changes, a determination is required. See DAC Comments
and Recommendations.
Technical Review of Street Name Change Proposal #2
In an effort to proactively consider the implications of such a Street Name Change, the City of Dover
Planning Office contacted the Development Advisory Committee agencies including City
Department. This effort was to gather technical information on the operational logistics and
implementation actions regarding the proposed street renaming. These logistics and implementation
actions involves items such as number of properties involved, street signage updates, re-addressing
process, notification, emergency response, costs, etc. The Development Advisory Committee met on
November 28, 2012 to discuss the street name change proposal. The written comments from the
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following Department and agencies were received in regards to this proposal and its implementation.
See list below and attachments:
o City of Dover Electric and Public Works Departments (Water, Wastewater,
Streets, Stormwater, Sanitation, Grounds)
o City Assessor
o State Enhanced 9-1-1 Emergency Services Board
o Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT)
Implications of Street Name Change
There are a number of implications to consider regarding this street name change. The following
items are summarized.
• Number of properties/addresses involved: For the Court Street corridor including the Duke of
York and William Penn Street segments, at least 24 properties (estimated 69 addresses) will
be affected.
o The impact on residential addresses appears to be minimized with the proposed
concept to retain the name Court Street for the apartment complex and the single
family residences.
o The impact on addresses remains for several State buildings: Haslett Armory, Tatnall
Building, Delaware Public Archives, and the Family Court. Readdressing of the
Delaware Public Archives and First State Heritage Park Welcome Center located on
Duke of York Street may impact the ability of the public and visitors to locate the
building and its heritage tourism efforts (existing marketing materials of various
media – electronic and print with current address). The Family Court building could
retain an address of Court Street South.
• Costs: Implementation of the street name change will involve both hard costs and soft costs
to the City and other agencies. The property owners affected by the name change will also
have costs.
• Code and Document References: There are a number of references throughout the Dover
Code of Ordinances including in the Zoning Ordinance which include Court Street. It is also
expected that various other policy and procedure documents for the City which may also
reference Court Street, Duke of York Street and William Penn Street.
• Mapping: As street names, Court Street appears on various maps and map products published
by the City and other agencies, businesses, etc.
Tasks for Implementation of Street Name Change
There are a number of tasks identified by the affected Departments that would need to be undertaken
to implement the street name change (see their comments). As it relates to the responsibilities of the
Planning and Inspections Department, the following items will need to be implemented.
• There are a number of code references to “Court Street” and may be code references to
”Duke of York and William Penn Street” that would need to be updated by ordinance. The
Planning Office and City Clerk’s Office will work together to develop whatever ordinances
are necessary to address this. Review and adoption of the ordinances involves the City
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Council and the Planning Commission. Upon initial review, the following updates to the
Dover Code of Ordinances will be necessary:
o Chapter 2, Article II City Council, Division 1 Generally (District boundaries)
o Appendix B: Zoning, Article 5, Section 4 Supplementary Sign Regulations
• The Planning and Inspections Department will need to work with the Information
Technology Department and City Clerk’s Office to ensure that historical property records for
the affected properties are linked appropriately to the new addresses. The Department of
Planning and Inspections maintains history of permit activity, code violations, inspections,
and other data that needs to be maintained. Mechanisms allowing for ease of access and cross
references between the old address and new addresses will need to be established.
• The Planning and Inspections Department will need to complete mapping updates to the GIS
ArcView Maps maintained by the Office, mapping applications like the Planning webviewer,
and the City’s Zoning Map (Zoning Map Book). This will involve coordination with the
City’s GIS Division.
• The Inspections Staff will be involved in the enforcement of the posting of numbers on
houses, buildings, or structures utilized as residences or businesses when new street numbers
are assigned (if necessary). Inspections will be necessary to ensure compliance with the
provisions of the posting of the street numbers on building in accordance with Dover Code of
Ordinances, Chapter 98 Section 98-344 and 98-345. (Note: A permit is not required to post
address numbers.)
RECOMMENDATIONS and ADVISORY COMMENTS:
1. Staff recommends that if the street name change is approved by City Council that an
effective date of February 1, 2013 be set. This will give the affected agencies time to make
the necessary operational changes and for notification of property owners.
2. Staff recommends the use of the street term “Boulevard” rather than “Street.” Resulting in a
street name as Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.
3. If the one way segments of Duke of York Street and William Penn Street are also selected
for the street name change, then Staff recommends the use of the post direction identifier of
North and South should be utilized. Resulting in street names of Martin Luther King Jr.
Street North and Martin Luther King Jr. Street South.
4. Staff recommends the use of the post direction identifier of North and South for the areas to
remain named as Court Street: Court Street North for the internal drive aisle within the
Garden Court Apartments and Court Street South for the street segment south of the existing
Court Street where the single family houses exist.
5. As part of the Development Advisory Committee process, a series of City, County, and
State agencies were notified of the street name change request. Any comments received
regarding the request are attached to this report.
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Summary Report on Proposal for Renaming of Court Street, Duke of York Street,
and William Penn Street
Prepared November 30, 2012
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6. Upon approval of the street name change, notification of appropriate City, County, and State
agencies will be completed by the City of Dover.
7. Upon approval of the street name change, a public outreach effort (in various media) is
recommended to alert residents, customers, visitors, etc. of the change and its
implementation. A key contact point should be established for questions.
8. Upon approval of the street name change, the installation of updated street name blades and
other associated street signage will need to be completed by the City of Dover.
9. Upon approval of the street names and assignment of a street numbers (if necessary), it is
the responsibility of the individual property owner to bear the cost of and take action to
repost address number and update appropriate mailing address on documents.
10. In this area of the City, there are a number of Information Map Kiosks located throughout
the Legislative Mall area, at the Johnson Victrola Museum, and within public parking lots
i.e. Bradford Street Lot that will need to be updated with the street name changes. These
maps were funded and installed by various state agencies and non-profit groups.
11. The motion of November 13, 2012 by the Legislative, Finance and Administration
Committee also included other recommendations for the placement of plaques of dedication
for William Penn and Duke of York and a proposal for the renaming of the Dover Public
Library in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This report does not provide a review of
these proposals.
a. Staff notes that the Delaware Public Archives manages the Delaware Historical
Markers program where markers are placed at historically significant locations
statewide.
Attachments:
• Exhibit Maps:
o Proposed Street Name Change (Overall Map)
• Comments Received from Department and Agencies:
o City of Dover Electric and Public Works Departments (Water, Wastewater,
Streets, Stormwater, Sanitation, Grounds)
o City Assessor
o State Enhanced 9-1-1 Emergency Services Board
o Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT)
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Properties Proposed to be Renamed on Duke of York, William Penn and Court Streets
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CITY OF DOVER
DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
APPLICATION REVIEW COMMENTARY
STAFF D.A.C. MEETING DATE: NOVEMBER 28, 2012
APPLICATION: PROPOSAL FOR RENAMING OF DUKE OF YORK
STREET, WILLIAM PENN AND COURT STREETS AS
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. STREET
FILE #: MI-12-23
REVIEWING AGENCY: City of Dover Electric and Public Works Departments
CONTACT PERSON: Steve Enss - Electric
Jason A. Lyon – Public Works
CONTACT PHONE #: Electric - 302-736-7070 Public Works – 302-736-7025
T HE S UBJECT P ROPOSAL HAS BEEN R EVIEWED FOR C ODE C OMPLIANCE , P LAN C ONFORMITY AND C OMPLETENESS IN
A CCORDANCE WITH THIS A GENCY ’ S A UTHORITY AND A REA OF E XPERTISE .
T HE F OLLOWING I TEMS HAVE BEEN I DENTIFIED AS E LEMENTS W HICH N EED TO BE A DDRESSED BY THE A PPLICANT :
ADVISORY COMMENTS TO THE APPLICANT
ELECTRIC
1. None.
WATER
1. Operationally, our water service location cards are labeled with Duke of York, William Penn and Court Streets. This
would incur significant time to rename all cards, and reinsert into our database. Additionally, a fair amount of time will
be needed to change the nomenclature throughout the division. Staff estimates roughly 20 hours of work should be
dedicated to this task.
2. The Department of Public Works flushing program would also have to be revised in order to adhere to the name
change of the roads. Staff estimates that approximately 0.50 hours of work should be dedicated to this task.
WASTEWATER
1. Operationally, our wastewater jet truck program is set up with Duke of York, William Penn and Court Streets. Internal
staff would have to revise the paperwork to reflect the proposed changes. Additional time will be needed to change
the nomenclature throughout the division. Staff estimates that approximately 0.50 hours of work should be dedicated
to this task.
STREETS
1. As this project would be proposed by the City of Dover, and not the Delaware Department of Transportation, the City
of Dover would be fully responsible for replacing all signage throughout the City. The cost estimate on the signage
replacement would be as follows:
a. Total worker hours to replace all signage, including maintenance of traffic (assuming internal personnel
can be utilized as flaggers) – 60 labor hours.
b. Total projected cost of materials, including, but not limited to, standards street signs, state signs,
overhead state signs and brackets - $2,600. Note: this price could increase, depending on the wording
of the street, if the street name is not abbreviated, a large sign and mast may be required.
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Proposal for Renaming of Division Street (Route 8) as Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
File #: MI-12-23
November 28, 2012
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c. Total cost of police presence at signalized intersection (needed at all crossings when replacing the
overhead street signs) - $240. Note: this price could increase if staff needs to contract out flagging
duties.
2. Operationally, our street sweeping program would need to be updated; this includes, but is not limited to the
schedules and checklists for City personnel. Staff estimates that approximately 1 hour of work should be dedicated to
this task.
3. Additionally, our emergency plan, associated with snow removal in particular, would need to be updated for City
personnel. Staff estimates that approximately 1 hour of work should be dedicated to this task.
STORMWATER
1. Operationally, our catch basin cleaning program would need to be updated; this includes, but is not limited to the
schedules and checklists for City personnel. Staff estimates that approximately 1 hour of work should be dedicated to
this task.
SANITATION
1. Operationally, our trash routes would need to be updated; this includes, but is not limited to the schedules and new
maps. Additionally, updating the recycling contractor with new information would be required. Staff estimates that
approximately 1 hour of work should be dedicated to this task.
GROUNDS
1. None.
GENERAL
1. Our Geographic Information System (GIS) would need to be updated, specifically, changing all applicable fields to
Martin Luther King Jr. Street. Staff estimates that approximately 1 hour of work should be dedicated to this task.
2. Staff believes consideration should be taken to uniquely name William Penn and Duke of York Street, in other words,
both roads should not be called Martin Luther King Jr. Street, one solution would be to rename William Penn Street
“Martin Luther King Jr. Street South” and Duke of York Street “Martin Luther King Jr. Street North”. This would
increase the operational efficiency of our Department. For example, if a valve had to be closed at the intersection of
Federal Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Street South, the crews could respond immediately, there would be
confusion if both intersections had the same street name.
3. In summary, the anticipated total number of man hours that should be dedicated to this proposed change would be
87, which would equate to $2,600. The anticipated external cost would be $2,840. The Department of Public Works
estimates the total cost would be $5,440.
4. The November 13, 2012 motion of the Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee also proposed renaming
the Dover Public Library in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Staff currently has two (2) signs that direct citizens to the
library, if we were to replace the signs with new signs that say Martin Luther King, Jr. Public Library, we anticipate the
material cost will be $300 and the labor cost would be $100. The total cost would be approximately $400. A cost
estimate will be created if it is decided that the signage on the physical building is to be replaced.
I F Y OU H AVE A NY Q UESTIONS OR N EED TO D ISCUSS ANY OF THE A BOVE C OMMENTS , P LEASE C ALL THE A BOVE
C ONTACT P ERSON AND THE P LANNING D EPARTMENT AS S OON AS P OSSIBLE .
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November 28, 2012
Ann Marie Townshend, AICP
P.O. Box 475
Dover, DE 19903
RE: Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Street Re-Naming
Dear Ann Marie,
The address change for the property within the City Limits can
be processed within the Assessor’s Office.
1. It is recommended that Court Street be designated a post
direction of North and South, for the addresses in Garden
Court Apartments; Family Court; and the residential
properties facing Court Street.
2. It is recommended that Martin Luther King Jr. Street be
designated a post direction of North and South for the
Duke of York and William Penn portion of the street name
change.
3. The property locations will need to be changed as well as
mailing addresses in two software products within our
office (H.T.E. and iasWorld)
4. The Assessor’s Office notifies property owners of new
addresses. It is assumed that the Assessor’s Office will
be notifying the property owners (within the City Limits)
of the change in addresses, unless otherwise stated. The
notifications will be mailed to the property owner.
5. Address notifications are currently sent to the property
owner only, and it is the responsibility of the property
owner to notify any tenants of this change. I think
adding a statement would be beneficial. Our office does
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not maintain records of the tenants. It may be a good
idea to add a statement to the electric bills about the
street name change, if it is approved; as well as the
City of Dover Web-Site and WebTV.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to
contact our office.
Thank you.
Cheryl A. Russell, AAS
City Assessor
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STATE OF DELAWARE
ENHANCED 9-1-1 EMERGENCY SERVICES BOARD
SAFETY & HOMELAND SECURITY BUILDING
303 TRANSPORTATION CIRCLE
DOVER, DELAWARE 19901
THE HONORABLE JACK A. MARKELL
GOVERNOR OF DELAWARE
The Honorable Lewis D. Schiliro- Chairman Phone :(302) 744-2682
The Honorable Jim Sills Fax: (302) 739-4874
Lewis W. Briggs
Arthur S. Lewis Jr.
James E. Turner
Michael H. Vincent
Re: DAC Comments for proposed street name change of Court Street
400 Court St. - Family Court
192 Telephone Records
413 Court St. - Garden Court Apts.
19 Telephone Records
520 Court St. - Matthews Tire Co.
2 Telephone Records
520 Court St. - Striping Management, Inc.
1 Telephone Record
121 Duke of York St. - Historical
157 Telephone Records
122 William Penn St. - Haslett Armory
221 Telephone Records
150 William Penn St. - Tattnall Bldg.
26 Telephone Records
Proposal:
1. Leave Garden Court Apts. addressing in place. Just change the road name to Court Street North.
2. The road running parallel to Court Street known as A Street, leave the addressing in place and
make it Court Street South.
3. Duke of York Street would become the ODD side of Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
4. William Penn Street would become the EVEN side of Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
5. Matthews Tire and Striping Management would need to be contacted and confirm that the
telephone numbers are still in use.
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CITY OF DOVER D
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DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
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APPLICATION REVIEW COMMENTARY D
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D.A.C. MEETING DATE: November 27, 2012 T
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APPLICATION: MI-12-23 Proposal for Street Name Change: Duke of York, William Penn
and Court Streets to Martin Luther King Jr. Street
FILE#: MI-12-23 REVIEWING AGENCY: DelDOT
CONTACT PERSON: Julio F. Seneus PHONE#: 760-2145
===============================================================
THE SUBJECT PROPOSAL HAS BEEN REVIEWED FOR CODE COMPLIANCE, PLAN CONFORMITY AND COMPLETENESS IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THIS AGENCY'S AUTHORITY AND AREA OF EXPERTISE.
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AS ELEMENTS WHICH NEED TO BE ADDRESSED BY THE APPLICANT:
CITY & STATE CODE REQUIREMENTS:
RECOMMENDATIONS SUGGESTED AS CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL TO MEET CODE
OBJECTIVES:
All existing signs with the current street name for Duke of York, William Penn and Court
Streets will need to be changed to the new and proposed name, including any signs that direct the
travelling public to Court Street. The City of Dover will be responsible for paying and/or
installing the changes on the signs such as street blades, yellow advance name street plaques
which are installed with warning signs, green guide signs, and the overhead street blades that are
located on the mast arms at signalized intersections. For example, the overhead street blades on
the mast arms at the signals along US Route 13, will need to be designed and installed by
DelDOT to read “Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard” and the City will need to pay for these
changes.
DelDOT does not have a comprehensive inventory of the existing signs. Therefore, the City will
need to perform an inventory to determine the number and location of all the signs that will be
affected by the renaming. Once the inventory is obtained from the City, a cost estimate will be
prepared by DelDOT for the City on the costs of changing the signs that are maintained by the
Department.
ADVISORY COMMENTS TO THE APPLICANT:
If you have any questions or need to discuss any of the above comments, please call the
above contact person and the planning department as soon as possible.
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Office of City Assessor
December 10, 2012
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City Council’s
Board of Assessment Appeals
October 25, 2012
The Board of Assessment Appeals was brought to order by Chairman Garfinkel. Board Members
present were: Chairman William Garfinkel, James Welsh and Tom Burns. Staff present was City
Assessor Cheryl Russell and Administrative Assistant Annette Hart.
Exemptions
1. B. 1. Friends of the Capitol Theater, Inc.
Location: 226 S. State Street – ED05-077.09-04-22.00
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
An appeal form was submitted to the Assessor’s Office.
This property was recently added to the taxable property in July 2011.
In 2000, this property was approved for a10 year property tax abatement under the Dover
Downtown Development Incentives.
Property taxes have been paid for 2011 & 2012.
Exemption Request (2012 & future billings)
$2,023,500
Representing the Friends of the Capitol Theater were the following:
Connie Welde
Dr. William Johnston
Sylvia Cowell
Sandra Conner
Kim Ritter
Amir Mohammadi
Vita Pickrum
Ms. Cowell explained to the board how important the organization is to the City of Dover and its
surrounding area. She told the board that the Theater had been exempt from taxes for the past 10
years and would like to be exempt from property taxes for another 10 years.
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Mr. Mohammadi expressed concern about the troubling economy. He explained that when the
economy is in decline so are the ticket sales for the art center. Mr. Mohammadi told the board
that the expenses for the center are currently going up while the revenue is going down.
Ms. Ritter went over the program which was handed out to the board members.
Mr. Burns asked the board members if the Theater had the 501(c)3 status.
The members explained that the theater does have the exempt status which is consistent with
Wesley College and Delaware State University.
Mr. Burns asked if the organization was also exempt from taxes with the county.
Mrs. Welde explained that due to the fact that the organization did not have the exempt status
before the year 1987, they do not qualify for the exemption with the county. She told the board
about a law that kept them from automatically getting the exemption. The organization is in the
process of appealing this decision.
Chairman Garfinkel wanted to make sure that everybody present knew that the purpose of the
Board of Assessment Appeals was to make sure the organization falls under the requirement
needed to qualify for the exemption.
The Assessor wanted to clarify that the tax exemption the Theater had previously was due to a 10
year Tax Abatement, which is a program the city offers to property owners who purchase
property in the Downtown Dover Area. Renovations made to the property are not taxed for 10
years while in this program. This 10 year period had just come to a close.
Mr. Burns asked how the art center falls within the already exempt properties within the city,
such as churches, colleges, museums, or for example the Dover Art League. He wanted to make
sure the board would be consistent if they decide to grant the exemption.
The Assessor explained that schools and colleges are state owned and therefore are exempt. She
gave examples of other organizations which are tax exempt.
Mr. Burns asked the Treasurer Mrs. Welde if the theater is able to sustain itself.
Mrs. Welde explained that they are applying for grants and sponsorships which help sustain
events. She told the Board that Wesley College and Delaware State University contribute on a
monthly basis as well. Mrs. Welde told Mr. Burns that they are sustaining, but a lot of this is
based on the contribution made by the Colleges.
Chairman Garfinkel asked how many board members the organization had and if this was in
compliance with the bylaws of the organization. He was told that there were in all, 9 members. 3
of which were associated with Delaware State University and 3 were associated with Wesley
College.
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The board members explained that both of these colleges help financially in keeping the doors of
the theater open.
When asked about the rental of the room in the Theater, the applicants present, explained that
while they do have rooms for rent, the income made is used to fund expenses of the Theater.
They also let area schools use the rooms.
Mr. Burns was concerned that in the future the theater could start making a profit on the rental of
their rooms and ticket sales and would no longer qualify for the exemption. He was wondering if
there were checks and balances in place to ensure the organization still falls within the
requirements of the exempt qualifications.
The Assessor explained that the city can request current 501(c)3 paperwork at any time, to
ensure the organization still falls under the exempt status.
Mr. Burns made the motion to honor the request for exemption but with the stipulation that the
City would request proof of the 501(c)3 status periodically.
Mr. Welsh seconded that motion.
Motion carried 3-0
A copy of the by-laws for this organization had been requested by the board members. After
reviewing these by-laws, the members of the board felt that their decision to approve the request
for exemption was consistent with other exempt properties within the city.
1. C.1. Rector Wardens & Vestryman of Christ Episcopal Church
Location: 509 S State St. – ED05-077.09-05-45.00
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
An appeal form was submitted to the Assessor’s Office.
This property was purchased by the church in April 2012.
At this time, the building is vacant.
Exemption Request (2012 & future billings)
$125,100
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Rector Weaver was present for the hearing. He told the board that the church purchased the
property in April of 2012 and was planning to demolish the home on the property due to the fact
that it is an eyesore and unsafe. The church is not planning on building anything on this property
and therefor has no plans for this property.
Mr. Burns wanted to make sure that the church has no plans to use the building in the future and
that the church is actively pursuing the demolition permit.
Rector Weaver assured Mr. Burns that the home located on the property is unsafe and needs to
be demolished.
Chairman Garfinkel asked if Rector Weaver had anything else to add, when Rector Weaver
explained to the board that the church is tax exempt and that all of the properties owned by the
church are used for the purpose of the church.
Chairman Garfinkel asked the Assessor if she had anything to add.
Ms. Russell explained to the board that all the properties adjoined to the properties, which are
owned by the church, are exempt from taxes.
Mr. Burns told the board that he is familiar with the property and agrees with Rector Weaver,
that the building was in bad shape.
Chairman Garfinkel explained that the state laws require the entity to use the property for their
mission and based on what had been told the property would not be used for church purposes.
Rector Weaver requested the application to be withdrawn which would give him time to prepare
for the hearing.
Mr. Welsh made the motion to accept the withdrawal made by Rector Weaver, which was
seconded by Mr. Burns. Motion carried 3-0
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ACTION FORM
PROCEEDING: Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee
DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN: City Manager DATE SUBMITTED: 12/03/2012
PREPARED BY: Scott D. Koenig, P.E., City Manager
SUBJECT: Renewable Portfolio Standard Plan – Join with DEMEC Proposal
REFERENCE:
RELATED PROJECT: N/A
REVIEWED BY: City Manager and Controller
EXHIBITS: DEMEC Renewable Portfolio Standard Plan
EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: N/A AMOUNT BUDGETED: N/A
FUNDING SOURCE (Dept./Page in CIP & Budget): N/A
TIMETABLE: Immediate endorsement and implementation as required by law.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends Dover join the DEMEC Renewable Portfolio Standard
Plan.
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
The Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) is a state-mandated policy that obligates each retail seller of electricity
to include in its resource portfolio annually increasing amounts of electricity from Qualifying Renewable
Energy Resources through 2025 when it reaches the goal of 25% with at least 3% from solar renewable
resources. Qualifying Renewable Energy Resources include solar electric, wind, ocean tidal, ocean thermal,
fuel cells powered by renewable fuels, hydroelectric facilities with a maximum capacity of 30 megawatts
(MW), sustainable biomass, anaerobic digestion, and landfill gas. Prior to 2010, municipal electric utilities
were exempted from the RPS requirements. In 2010, the Delaware RPS was revised under S.S. 1 for S.B. 119
to require all utilities to participate, including municipal utilities, but it allowed municipal electric companies to
exempt themselves provided they developed and implemented a comparable program to the Renewable Energy
Portfolio Standards for its ratepayers beginning in the 2013 Compliance Year (6/1/2013 thru 5/31/2014). There
is no clear standard for a “comparable plan” but the statute imposes an “alternative compensation payment” of
$25 per megawatt-hour for non-compliance in the first year, increasing to $80 per megawatt-hour by the third
year, which must be passed to consumers. For the 2013 planning year, Dover must purchase 10% of its
calculated load from qualified renewable resources, including 0.6% from solar photovoltaic resources, to
comply with the statute.
DEMEC’s draft proposal encourages qualifying renewable energy resources, provides for a five year planning
cycle, and annual and monthly compliance reconciliation for the DEMEC members. DEMEC also has entered
into contracts with qualifying renewable resources that will ensure compliance for its members for five years,
but only through planning year 2015 if Dover is a participant. Compliance based upon consumption will be
complicated (i.e., industrial customers with loads in excess of 1,500 kWh may apply for exemption (but they
have to apply; it is not assumed), surplus solar capacity and facilities with Delaware-made equipment receive a
multiplier, and compliance is suspended if costs increase by 3% (1% for solar)). DEMEC’s proposal frees
Dover from the process of submitting its own plan.
DEMEC provides full requirements service to its members, making compliance of this renewable portfolio
standard an integral part of the services. Although Dover is a member of DEMEC, it does not have the same
financial obligations as the other members. Consequently, it will be necessary for Dover to enter into additional
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agreements with DEMEC concerning the scope of services, planning obligations, acquisition responsibility
when DEMEC acquires a qualified renewable resources, and compensation to DEMEC for the term of the
renewable resource contract. These and other terms will be negotiated in the months ahead. This Action Form
is limited solely to the joint filing of a plan.
Dover evaluated whether to file a separate compliance plan or to join with DEMEC. On the assumption that the
renewable portfolio standard will remain in effect and that the “circuit breaker” to protect against higher costs
will remain in effect, conversations with The Energy Authority (TEA), DEMEC, and Mr. Kirk Betts, have led
us to conclude that the City of Dover should join in DEMEC’s proposed RPS Plan as outlined in the attached
plan document.
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DEMEC
Delaware Municipal Electric Corporation
PO Box 310, Smyrna, Delaware 19977 Phone 302 653-2733 Fax 302 653-2734
January 1, 2013
TO: Local Regulatory Authorities:
City of Dover City Council
City of Newark City Council
City of Milford City Council
Town of Middletown Town Council
City of Seaford City Council
City of Lewes Board of Public Works
Town of Smyrna Town Council
City of New Castle Municipal Services Commission
Town of Clayton Town Council
Delaware General Assembly
Delaware Energy Office
FROM: Patrick E. McCullar, President & CEO, DEMEC
SUBJ: Municipal Electric Utilities Renewable Portfolio Standard Plan
DEMEC Background
The Delaware Municipal Electric Corporation (DEMEC) is a Public Power utility incorporated as a not-for-
profit Delaware corporation in 1979; the members of DEMEC are the nine municipal electric distribution
utilities in Delaware. DEMEC provides joint services to the members.
DEMEC generates electricity from its portfolio of owned generation assets and purchases electricity
from other generators through staggered short, medium, and long term power contracts to meet the
requirements of its member municipal utilities.
Eight of the nine member municipal utilities receive 100% of their requirements from DEMEC
through long-term take-or-pay contracts and the City of Dover receives partial requirements service.
DEMEC has been authorized by its nine member utilities to manage the compliance obligation created
by the Municipal Electric Utilities Renewable Portfolio Standard Plan.
Delaware RPS Background
The Renewable Portfolio Standard (“RPS”) is a State-mandated policy that obligates each retail seller of
electricity to include in its resource portfolio annually increasing amounts of electricity from Qualifying
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Renewable Energy Resources through 2025 and beyond. The municipal electric utilities were exempted from
the RPS requirements prior to 2010.
In 2010 DEMEC and its members responded to a request from Delaware Governor Jack Markell by
voluntarily joining the Delaware RPS under S.S. 1 for S.B. 119. The bill provided, among other things:
Increasing the RPS target to 25% by 2025 with at least 3.5% from solar sources.
Allowed municipal electric companies to develop and implement a comparable program to the
State Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard for its ratepayers beginning in the 2013 Compliance
Year (6/1/2013-5/31/2014).
Provided a method to freeze the RPS compliance obligations for utilities if costs exceed “circuit
breakers” of 3% of retail sales for Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) and 1% for Solar Renewable
Energy Credits (SRECs) in any year.
DEMEC Renewable Energy Commitments
In developing a comparable plan, DEMEC evaluated its accomplishments and commitments to date regarding
investments in Renewable Energy. DEMEC has invested in the development of a portfolio of qualifying
renewable energy resources to achieve the lowest possible compliance cost to protect its ratepayers from
unreasonable and burdensome impacts on their cost of electricity. DEMEC’s goal is to comply with the spirit
of the Delaware RPS without creating a negative impact on the community ratepayers or the Delaware
economy.
Non-Solar:
DEMEC has committed to purchase all the renewable electricity and associated RECs from a new wind
farm (Laurel Hill) in north-central Pennsylvania under a 25-year agreement. The facility is a 69-megawatt
(MW) wind generation facility consisting of 30 Siemens wind turbines, each capable of generating 2.3 MW.
Laurel Hill will be capable of generating enough electricity to power more than 20,000 homes.
DEMEC was also the first to sign an agreement with Blue Water Wind to purchase offshore wind energy.
DEMEC remains committed to support and purchase wind energy from off the coast of Delaware.
Solar:
DEMEC has participated in the development of qualifying solar energy systems in all of the following RPS
Taskforce defined Tier sizes:
Solar Renewable Energy Tier Groups (State definition by size):
• Tier 1 = 0 to 20 kW – Typical Residential Rooftop
• Tier 2 = 20 to 200 kW – Typical Small Commercial
• Tier 3 = 200 kW to 2 MW – Typical Large Commercial and Industrial
• Tier 4 = 2MW and Up – Utility Scale
Tier 1 and Tier 2 – Green Energy Grants
DEMEC has encouraged and supported residential and commercial renewable energy systems since
June 1, 2006 though the Municipal Green Energy Grants Program.
DEMEC has leveraged over $7 Million dollars of overall investment in renewable energy with $2.3
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Million dollars of grants.
Currently, many of the owners of these projects have been stranded without an opportunity to
participate in the State Auction process. DEMEC intends to help these stranded customers in our
service territories by offering them long-term contracts for their SREC production.
DEMEC plans to participate in the State SREC auction process in future years as our compliance
obligation for solar RECs increases.
Tier 3 – Community Scale
DEMEC has always maintained that each member community should have support in siting a
renewable energy system in its borders for the benefit of the whole community. This makes possible
participation in solar by low-income members of the communities who otherwise could not afford
participation.
Several DEMEC members (to date Newark, Smyrna, and Seaford) have expressed an interest in the
development of these community systems. DEMEC intends to support community interest, low-
income participation, and meet its RPS obligation concurrently by investing in these community
systems.
Tier 4 – Utility Scale
DEMEC recognized early on that the legislative circuit breakers for photovoltaics would be hit and
freeze the solar portion of the municipal RPS plan within a few years if the compliance cost was not
carefully managed. In order to avoid hitting the legislative circuit breakers prematurely and to assure
that we do not unreasonably increase the cost of electric service to municipal ratepayers, DEMEC
chose to invest a significant portion of its RPS-dedicated funds in large-scale solar facilities. To
prevent a negative impact on the Delaware economy from the cost of RPS compliance, DEMEC has
committed capital to developing utility scale solar systems that create jobs and economic development
for the State. The current DEMEC portfolio of Tier 4 Utility Scale Systems is:
• Dover Sun Park – 10 MW – (DEMEC purchases 15 % of all SRECs) went commercial 2Q 2010
• Milford Solar Farm – 13 MW – (DEMEC to purchase a majority of SRECs and all energy)
planned commercial 12/2012
DEMEC Comparable Plan Objectives
DEMEC has set the following objectives as goals for its Municipal RPS Plan.
• Develop and implement a compliance plan that is comparable to the State-mandated plan for Delmarva
Power and that encourages development of qualifying renewable energy resources in the State of
Delaware in all State-defined tiers.
• Plan in 5 year increments. The parameters of the 5 year planning cycle will have the goals of
achieving a comparable plan that: 1) Achieves the lowest cost compliance solutions to mitigate high
renewable energy cost impacts for our community ratepayers and the State economy, 2) Encourages
the development of renewable resources in our member communities 3) Maintains the high reliability
of electric service in our community systems.
• DEMEC will review and rebalance its compliance schedule annually to assure cost impacts to our
community ratepayers are reasonable and accurately match qualifying retail electricity sales with
renewable energy resource procurement.
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Municipal Renewable Energy 5-Year Procurement Schedule
Compliance Year - Minimum Cumulative Minimum Cumulative
(beginning June 1st) Percentage from Eligible Percentage from Solar
Energy Resources Photovoltaics*
2013 10.00% 0.60%
2014 11.50% 0.80%
2015 13.00% 1.00%
2016 14.50% 1.25%
2017 16.00% 1.50%
* Minimum Percentage from Eligible Energy Resources Includes the
Minimum Percentage from Solar Photovoltaics.
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CITY OF DOVER
FINANCE & CENTRAL SERVICES DEPARTMENTS
MONTHLY BUDGET REPORT
OCTOBER 2012
PREPARED BY: FINANCE DEPARTMENT
PLEASE NOTE – THIS REPORT PROVIDES TOP LINE INFORMATION ON THE OPERATING
FUNDS. IF YOU WOULD LIKE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO
CONTACT THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT.
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CITY OF DOVER
October 2012 Monthly Budget Reports
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FINANCE DEPARTMENT ACTIVITY LEVELS
FY12 YTD FY13 YTD
BANK TRENDS
Number of Deposits Made 1,655 1,947
Total Amount of All Deposits $ 59,440,011 $ 58,140,374
PAYROLL
Hours % Amount Hours % Amount
Gross wages per registers 312,946 100.0% $ 7,351,792 261,598 100.0% $ 6,256,759
Wages and Hours Worked
Regular 263,609 84.2% $ 5,715,968 218,318 83.5% $ 4,827,264
All over time 11,186 3.6% $ 535,353 13,932 5.3% $ 633,265
Other Paid or Unpaid Wages and Hours
Vacation 21,298 6.8% $ 557,467 16,538 6.3% $ 430,094
Sick 8,866 2.8% $ 235,813 6,668 2.5% $ 167,221
Terminal Leave - Retiree Vacation/Sick Payout 3,666 1.2% $ 148,921 2,266 0.9% $ 51,480
Comp Time 3,113 1.0% $ 94,341 2,949 1.1% $ 82,602
Personal 312 0.1% $ 8,626 298 0.1% $ 7,802
Leave Without Pay - 0.0% $ - - 0.0% $ -
Other (description below) 897 0.3% $ 55,303 631 0.2% $ 57,031
Other includes: pay adjustments, military differential pay, committee meetings, worker compensation tracking/adjustments, etc.
Other Activity
Number of Pay Periods 9 8
Number of Payroll Checks & Direct Deposits Issued 3,524 2,933
Number of Pension Checks Issued 956 982
Total Pension Benefits Paid - Defined Benefit Plan $ 1,542,088 $ 1,628,495
Payroll Checks & Direct Deposits issued: number of payroll checks issued for FY 2010 includes separate checks for shoe allowance & clothing allowance.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
Number of Check Vouchers 2,000 2,052
Number of EFT Vouchers 677 695
Vouchers Dollar Amount Disbursed $ 28,286,485 $ 28,267,814
CENTRAL SERVICES ACTIVITY LEVELS
Warehouse Stock
S t o c k P u r c h a se s b y F u n d
$3,000,000 2,700 $250,000
2,600
2,500 $200,000
$2,500,000 2,400
Total Line Items
Total Dollars
2,300 $ 15 0 , 0 0 0
2,200
$2,000,000 2,100 $ 10 0 , 0 0 0
2,000 $50,000
$1,500,000 1,900
1,800 $0
1,700
$1,000,000 1,600 Oc t N ov D e c J a n Fe b M a r A pr M a y J un J ul A ug S e p Oc t
1,500 11 11 11 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12
1,400
$500,000 1,300 E le c t ric Wa t e r G e ne ra l
Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep 12-
11 11 11 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 Oct Electric: $91,341 Water: $1,499 General: $9,987
Total Dollar Value Total Line Items
Total Dollar Value: $2,220,900
Total Line Items: 1,485
$710
$610
Fuel Use
Unleaded: 11,418.0 gallons
$510
Thousands
Diesel: 7,388.6 gallons
$410
Total: $ 60,989
$310
$210
$110
$10
Oct‐11 Nov‐11 Dec‐11 Jan‐12 Feb‐12 Mar‐12 Apr‐12 May‐12 Jun‐12 Jul‐12 Aug‐12 Sep‐12 Oct‐12
Electric Water General
Electric: $526,001 Water: $58,171 General: $38,851
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City of Dover
Finance Department
Monthly Report –October 2012
General Fund Summary
33% of
Budget YTD Balance Budget
Beginning Balance - unaudited $ 2,666,600 $ - $ 2,666,600 0.0%
Revenues
Court of Chancery Fees 753,800 202,700 551,100 26.9%
Fines & Police Revenues 1,162,400 347,724 814,676 29.9%
Franchise Fees 550,000 - 550,000 0.0%
Grants 708,500 139,975 568,525 19.8%
Intrafund Services 4,329,100 1,278,192 3,050,908 29.5%
Library & Recreation Revenues 602,100 230,472 371,628 38.3%
Licenses & Permits 2,508,300 1,653,177 855,123 65.9%
Property Taxes (Includes BID Revenue) (1) 11,049,000 11,017,361 31,639 99.7%
Sanitation Revenues 2,690,200 876,515 1,813,685 32.6%
Other Miscellaneous Revenues 130,500 68,189 62,311 52.3%
Garrison Farm Rent Revenue 62,000 14,094 47,906 22.7%
Transfers-In from Special Funds & Utilities
Civil Traffic Penalties 750,000 - 750,000 0.0%
Municipal Street Aid Fund 527,400 - 527,400 0.0%
Transfer Taxes 1,370,000 164,024 1,205,976 12.0%
Verizon and CI Reserves 11,000 - 11,000 0.0%
Water/Wastewater Fund 500,000 500,000 - 100.0%
Electric Fund 8,000,000 4,000,000 4,000,000 50.0%
Total Revenues 35,704,300 20,492,423 15,211,877 57.4%
Total Beginning Balance & Revenues $ 38,370,900 $ 20,492,423 $ 17,878,477 53.4%
Expenditures
City Clerk & Council $ 441,100 $ 118,080 $ 323,020 26.8%
Mayor, City Manager & Human Resources 822,100 234,987 587,113 28.6%
Police & Police Extra Duty 13,774,600 4,177,745 9,596,855 30.3%
Public Services 4,359,300 1,215,796 3,143,504 27.9%
Central Services 1,968,400 567,894 1,400,506 28.9%
Planning & Inspections 1,996,600 563,335 1,433,265 28.2%
Finance, Info Tech & Customer Services 2,423,400 769,443 1,653,957 31.8%
Library & Recreation 1,963,600 515,469 1,448,131 26.3%
Fire Department 688,300 254,141 434,159 36.9%
Assessor 187,500 59,534 127,966 31.8%
Contribution to DDP 180,000 180,000 - 100.0%
Miscellaneous Grant Expense 25,000 - 25,000 0.0%
Other Employment Expenses 463,400 - 463,400 0.0%
Insurance 600,000 131,174 468,826 21.9%
OPEB - Retiree’s Health Care Contribution 1,620,600 540,000 1,080,600 33.3%
Police Pension Trust Contribution - State Grant 500,000 100,000 400,000 20.0%
Appropriation to Emp Pension Fund - Unfunded Liability 1,310,500 1,310,500 - 100.0%
Appropriation to Police Pension Fund 95,000 95,000 - 100.0%
Street Lights 869,700 294,783 574,917 33.9%
Debt Service 624,200 314,403 309,797 50.4%
Provision for Uncollectible 10,000 10,000 - 100.0%
Transfers Out
Capital Projects Fund 613,400 - 613,400 0.0%
Total Expenditures 35,536,700 11,452,284 24,084,416 32.2%
Budget Balance - Working Capital 2,834,200 - 2,834,200 0.0%
Total Budget Balance & Expenditures $ 38,370,900 $ 11,452,284 $ 26,918,616 29.8%
Reserve Balances
Contingency $ 731,100 $ 727,017
(1) Property Taxes are the taxes billed and not cash received. The outstanding receivable balance as of 10/31/12 is $780,693.58
as compared to $1,012,080.04 in October 2011.
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Finance Department
Monthly Report –October 2012
Water/Wastewater Fund Summary
33% of
Budget YTD Balance Budget
Beginning Balance - Water - unaudited $ 865,100 $ - $ 865,100 0.0%
Beginning Balance - Wastewater - unaudited $ 853,000 $ - $ 853,000 0.0%
Beginning Balance - Kent County Treatment - unaudited $ (553,500) $ - $ (553,500) 0.0%
1,164,600 - 1,164,600 0.0%
Revenues
Water Fees 4,730,700 1,803,039 2,927,661 38.1%
Wastewater Fees 3,834,600 1,309,965 2,524,635 34.2%
Kent County Treatment Fees 3,090,800 1,081,761 2,009,039 35.0%
Ground Water Adjustment Fees 1,257,600 485,516 772,084 38.6%
Water Tank Leases 313,500 62,012 251,488 19.8%
Interest Earnings - Water 8,700 1,817 6,883 20.9%
Interest Earnings - Water/Wastewater 17,100 2,476 14,624 14.5%
Miscellaneous 77,000 31,787 45,213 41.3%
Impact Fees - Water 350,000 104,020 245,980 29.7%
Impact Fees - Wastewater 317,000 96,000 221,000 30.3%
Total Revenues 13,997,000 4,978,393 9,018,607 35.6%
Total Beginning Balance & Revenues $ 15,161,600 $ 4,978,393 $ 10,183,207 32.8%
Expenses
Water/Wastewater Operating Divisions
Engineering & Inspection $ 597,900 $ 127,129 $ 470,771 21.3%
Water 408,200 106,435 301,765 26.1%
Water Treatment Plant 1,522,600 432,829 1,089,771 28.4%
Wastewater 993,000 208,380 784,620 21.0%
Construction & Inspection 345,700 93,657 252,043 27.1%
Kent County Treatment Fees 3,600,000 1,174,070 2,425,930 32.6%
Intrafund Services 1,235,400 349,702 885,698 28.3%
Pension Unfunded Liability 309,800 309,800 - 100.0%
OPEB - Retiree's Health Care Contributions 220,000 110,000 110,000 50.0%
Debt Service 1,263,600 111,777 1,151,823 8.8%
Inventory/Fixed Asset Write-offs 5,000 5,000 - 100.0%
Other Employment Expenses 16,200 - 16,200 0.0%
Transfers Out 0.0%
General Fund 500,000 500,000 - 100.0%
Uncollectible Reserve 5,000 5,000 - 100.0%
Water I & E Fund 1,700,000 - 1,700,000 0.0%
Wastewater I & E Fund 1,200,000 - 1,200,000 0.0%
Capital Asset Reserve - Water 70,000 70,000 - 100.0%
Capital Asset Reserve - Wastewater 22,000 22,000 - 100.0%
Total Expenses 14,014,400 3,625,779 10,388,621 25.9%
Budget Balances
Budget Balance - Working Capital - Water 482,700 - 482,700 0.0%
Budget Balance - Working Capital - WW 664,500 - 664,500 0.0%
Total Budget Balances 1,147,200 - 1,147,200 0.0%
Total Budget Balances & Expenses $ 15,161,600 $ 3,625,779 $ 11,535,821 23.9%
Reserve Balances
Contingency-Water $ 103,724 $ 103,110
Contingency-Wastewater $ 189,176 $ 186,481
Impact Fee Reserve - Sewer NO BUDGET $ 3,507,091
Impact Fee Reserve - Water NO BUDGET $ 442,359
Bond Coverage Ratio (Covenant 1.20) 3.73 5.00
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City of Dover
Finance Department
Monthly Report –October 2012
Electric Revenue Fund Summary
33% of
Budget YTD Balance Budget
Beginning Balance - unaudited $ 7,184,000 $ - $ 7,184,000 0.0%
Revenues
Sales to Customers 85,071,400 32,990,641 52,080,759 38.8%
Utility Tax 1,595,200 543,428 1,051,772 34.1%
Weyandt Hall Rents 225,000 79,825 145,175 35.5%
Miscellaneous Revenues 979,700 397,780 581,920 40.6%
Interest Earned 107,800 43,987 63,813 40.8%
Transfer from Rate Stabilization 5,400,000 1,350,000 4,050,000 25.0%
Intrafund Service Receipts Water/Wastewater 130,800 40,493 90,307 31.0%
Total Revenues 93,509,900 35,446,154 58,063,746 37.9%
Total Beginning Balance & Revenues $ 100,693,900 $ 35,446,154 $ 65,247,746 35.2%
Expenses
Power Supply & Generation
Power Supply $ 40,883,400 $ 14,817,541 $ 26,065,859 36.2%
Power Supply Management/Incentive 996,000 332,000 664,000 33.3%
Capacity Charges 12,564,800 3,769,840 8,794,960 30.0%
PJM Spot Market Energy (772,700) - (772,700) 0.0%
PJM Charges - Load 17,508,300 4,816,690 12,691,610 27.5%
Total Power Supply 71,179,800 23,736,071 (23,736,071) 33.3%
Plant Operations 5,914,900 1,864,068 4,050,832 31.5%
Generation Fuels 586,000 929,631 (343,631) 158.6%
Capacity Credits (14,318,600) (4,785,008) (9,533,592) 33.4%
PJM Credits (427,000) (2,065,683) 1,638,683 483.8%
Total Generation (8,244,700) (4,056,992) 4,056,992 49.2%
Total Power Supply & Plant 62,935,100 19,679,079 43,256,021 31.3%
Electric Operating Divisions:
Transmission/Distribution 3,223,600 995,433 2,228,167 30.9%
Electrical Engineering 1,163,900 301,094 862,806 25.9%
Administration 501,200 99,413 401,787 19.8%
Meter Reading 212,500 69,023 143,477 32.5%
Systems Operations 517,600 154,916 362,684 29.9%
Intrafund Services 3,224,500 968,983 2,255,517 30.1%
Utility Tax 1,595,200 543,428 1,051,772 34.1%
OPEB - Retirees Health Care Contribution 696,500 348,250 348,250 50.0%
Pension Trust Contribution - Unfunded liability 1,074,200 1,074,200 - 100.0%
Interest on Deposits 35,000 9,677 25,323 27.6%
Green Energy Payment to DEMEC 129,000 49,547 79,453 38.4%
Accounts Receivable Write-Offs 150,000 150,000 - 100.0%
Inventory Write-Offs 175,000 175,000 - 100.0%
Other Employee Expenses 157,900 - 157,900 0.0%
Contractual Services Power Supply 190,000 13,850 176,150 7.3%
Debt Service 3,323,600 1,125,688 2,197,912 33.9%
Transfers Out: 0.0%
General Fund 8,000,000 4,000,000 4,000,000 50.0%
Electric Improvement & Extension Fund 3,500,000 - 3,500,000 0.0%
Total Expenses 90,804,800 29,757,581 61,047,219 32.8%
-
Budget Balance - Working Capital 9,889,100 - 9,889,100 0.0%
Total Budget Balance & Expenses $ 100,693,900 $ 29,757,581 $ 70,936,319 29.6%
Reserve Balances
Contingency Reserve $ 816,200 $ 806,508
Insurance Reserve $ 750,000 $ 726,085
Rate Stabilization Reserve $ 4,947,600 $ 8,961,005
Bond Coverage Ratio (Covenant 1.25) 2.74 6.17
Megawatt Hours Sold & Purchased
Sales to Customers MWh (excluding Street Light MWh) 709,972 277,462 39.1%
Sales per MWh $ 119.824 $ 118.901 99.2%
Purchased/Generated MWh 750,296 272,961 36.4%
All In MWh Supply & Generation 83.88 $ 72.095 85.9%
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Finance Department
Monthly Report –October 2012
General Capital Project Fund Summary
33% of
Budget YTD Balance Budget
Beginning Balance - Projects - unaudited $ 294,400 $ - $ 294,400 0.0%
Revenues
State Grant - Other 108,000 143,000 (35,000) 132.4%
Interest Earnings - 5,891 (5,891) 0.0%
Income from Sale of Assets - 39,193 (39,193) 0.0%
Loan Proceeds - Streets, City Hall 2,000,000 - 2,000,000 0.0%
Loan Proceeds - Garrison Farm 2,000,000 - 2,000,000 0.0%
Transfer from General Fund for Projects 613,400 - 613,400 0.0%
Police Grant 33,800 - 33,800 0.0%
Subtotal Project Receipts 4,755,200 188,084 4,567,116
State Grant - Library 884,200 - 884,200 0.0%
Loan Proceeds - Library Green Energy Project - 1,848,500 (1,848,500) 0.0%
Kent County Library Contribution 250,000 250,000 - 100.0%
Transfer from Library Foundation 67,500 300,000 (232,500) 444.4%
Income from Sale of Library/Bridge Loan 1,200,000 - 1,200,000 0.0%
Subtotal Library Project Receipts 2,401,700 2,398,500 3,200 99.9%
0.0%
Total Revenues 7,156,900 2,586,584 4,570,316 36.1%
Total Beginning Balance & Revenue $ 7,451,300 $ 2,586,584 $ 4,864,716 34.7%
Expenditures
Fire $ 238,500 $ 238,515 $ (15) 100.0%
Grounds Maintenance 112,000 - 112,000 0.0%
Library 2,535,000 1,587,971 947,029 62.6%
Recreation 30,000 - 30,000 0.0%
Police 197,000 19,864 177,136 10.1%
Streets (1) 1,974,000 8,423 1,965,577 0.4%
Sanitation 150,000 - 150,000 0.0%
Information Technology 57,000 50,198 6,802 88.1%
Facilities Management 381,000 96,275 284,725 25.3%
Mayor 33,000 - 33,000 0.0%
Loan Issuance Costs 56,000 1,029 54,971 1.8%
Transfer to Community Transportation Fund 1,606,700 - 1,606,700 0.0%
Total Expenditures 7,370,200 2,002,275 5,367,925 27.2%
Budget Balance - Projects 81,100 - 81,100 0.0%
Total Budget Balance & Expenditures $ 7,451,300 $ 2,002,275 $ 5,449,025 26.9%
Reserve Balances
Capital Asset Replacement Reserve $ 503,000 $ 502,493
Parkland/Recreation $ 202,600 $ 200,900
(1) Street program - Budget includes $2 million for street repaving and City Hall improvements to be completed over two years (FY12 & FY13
Will be funded by bond issue or commercial bank loan.
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City of Dover
Finance Department
Monthly Report –October 2012
Water/Wastewater Improvement & Extension Fund Summary
33% of
Budget YTD Balance Budget
Beginning Balance - Water - unaudited $ 3,071,800 $ - $ 3,071,800 0.0%
Beginning Balance - Wastewater - unaudited $ 1,013,600 $ - $ 1,013,600 0.0%
Revenues
Bond Proceeds - Water 2,000,000 - 2,000,000 0.0%
Bond Proceeds - Wastewater 2,000,000 - 2,000,000 0.0%
State Loan-Wastewater 2011 - 297,239 (297,239) 0.0%
Income from Sale of Assets - 4,171 (4,171) 0.0%
Interest Earned 25,000 41,267 (16,267) 165.1%
Transfer from Water Operating Fund for Water 1,700,000 - 1,700,000 0.0%
Transfer from Wastewater Operating Fund for Wastewater 1,200,000 - 1,200,000 0.0%
Transfer from Impact Fee Reserve - Water 300,000 - 300,000 0.0%
Transfer from Impact Fee Reserve - Wastewater 250,000 - 250,000 0.0%
Total Revenues 7,475,000 342,677 7,132,323 4.6%
Total Beginning Balance & Revenues $ 11,560,400 $ 342,677 $ 11,217,723 3.0%
Expenses
Bond Issue Costs $ 344,000 $ - $ 344,000 0.0%
Engineering & Inspection 23,400 - 23,400 0.0%
Water 5,140,000 221,139 4,918,861 4.3%
Wastewater 3,817,300 144,757 3,672,543 3.8%
Water Treatment Plant 24,100 - 24,100 0.0%
Water Construction 31,000 - 31,000 0.0%
Total Expenses 9,379,800 365,896 9,013,904 3.9%
Budget Balance - Working Capital - Water 1,675,500 - 1,675,500 0.0%
Budget Balance - Working Capital - Wastewater 505,100 - 505,100 0.0%
Total Budget Balances 2,180,600 - 2,180,600 0.0%
Total Budget Balances & Expenses $ 11,560,400 $ 365,896 $ 11,194,504 3.2%
Reserve Balances
Capital Asset Replacement - Water $ 501,100 $ 500,643
Capital Asset Replacement - Wastewater $ 501,100 $ 499,498
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Finance Department
Monthly Report –October 2012
Electric Improvement & Extension Fund Summary
33% of
Budget YTD Balance Budget
Beginning Balance - unaudited $ 2,714,600 $ - $ 2,714,600 0.0%
Revenues
Interest Earnings 40,700 19,952 20,748 49.0%
Transfer from Electric Revenue Fund 3,500,000 - 3,500,000 0.0%
Transfer from Future Capacity Reserve 550,000 550,000 - 100.0%
Total Revenues 4,090,700 574,878 3,515,822 14.1%
Total Beginning Balance & Revenues $ 6,805,300 $ 574,878 $ 6,230,422 8.4%
Expenses
Power Plant $ 1,441,300 $ 24,418 $ 1,416,882 1.7%
Transmission/Distribution 596,000 319,568 276,432 53.6%
Electrical Engineering 1,932,700 253,421 1,679,279 13.1%
Total Expenses 3,970,000 597,407 3,372,593 15.0%
Budget Balance - Working Capital 2,835,300 - 2,835,300 0.0%
Total Budget Balance & Expenses $ 6,805,300 $ 597,407 $ 6,207,893 8.8%
Reserve Balances
Depreciation Reserve $ 9,864,800 $ 9,762,152
Future Capacity Reserve $ 9,362,000 $ 9,279,386
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City of Dover
Finance Department
Monthly Report –October 2012
Community Transportation Improvement Fund
33% of
Budget YTD Balance Budget
Beginning Balance - unaudited $ 435,700 $ - $ 435,700 0.0%
Revenues
Grants Revenue 300,000 - 300,000 0.0%
Transfer from General Capital Project Fund 1,606,700 - 1,606,700 0.0%
Interest Earned 500 - 500 0.0%
Total Revenues 1,907,200 - 1,907,200 0.0%
Total Beginning Balance & Revenues $ 2,342,900 $ - $ 2,342,900 0.0%
Expenses
Program Expenses $ 700,000 $ 4,192 $ 695,808 0.6%
Program Expenses - City appropriated 1,546,700 - 1,546,700 0.0%
Program Expenses- Concrete Program 60,000 4,898 55,102 8.2%
Total Expenses 2,306,700 9,090 2,297,610 0.4%
Budget Balance - Working Capital 36,200 - 36,200 0.0%
Total Budget Balances & Expenses $ 2,342,900 $ 9,090 $ 2,333,810 0.4%
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CITY OF DOVER
SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
COMBINING STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES
AND CHANGES IN UNRESERVED FUND
PERIOD ENDED OCTOBER 31, 2012
CDBG/NSP SUBSTANCE
POLICE LIBRARY HOUSING ABUSE PREV.
GRANTS GRANTS GRANTS GRANT TOTALS
REVENUES:
State Grants received $ 74,792 $ - $ - $ 14,015 $ 88,807
Federal Grants received - 1,275 54,665 - 55,940
Recreation revenue - - - 2,374 2,374
TOTAL REVENUES $ 74,792 $ 1,275 $ 54,665 $ 16,389 $ 147,121
EXPENDITURES:
Program expenditures $ 94,022 $ 27,982 $ - $ 34,280 $ 156,284
Program expenditures - NSP - - 34,049 - 34,049
Program expenditures - CDBG - - 39,013 - 39,013
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $ 94,022 $ 27,982 $ 73,062 $ 34,280 $ 229,346
Excess (deficiency) of revenues over
expenditures $ (19,230) $ (26,707) $ (18,397) $ (17,891) $ (82,225)
Other financing sources (uses):
Operating transfers-out (46,764) - - - (46,764)
Excess (deficiency) of revenues and other
financing sources over expenditures & other
uses $ (65,994) $ (26,707) $ (18,397) $ (17,891) $ (128,989)
FUND BALANCE
AT BEGINNING OF YEAR $ 178,433 $ 30,008 $ 16,197 $ 21,620 $ 246,258
FUND BALANCE
AT END OF PERIOD $ 112,439 $ 3,301 $ (2,200) $ 3,729 $ 117,269
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Monthly Report
October 2012
Office of City Assessor
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Assessor’s Report
Number of Deeds Stamped for the Transfer Tax Dollar Amount for the
Month of October 2011/2012 Month of Ocotober 2011/2012
40 33 $50
28 $28
30 15 11 Thousand $20
$24
20 6 6 $8 $3
s
$6 $7
10 1 1 0 4 2011 $0
2011
0 $0
2012 2012
First Time Buyer for Month of October 2011/2012 Realty
October 2011/2012 PropertySales in Dollars Received
15 Prior to Recording
15
11 Res. Non-First $2
$2 $1 $1
Time Buyers $2 $1 $1
Millions
10 6 $1
6 $1 $0 $0
Res. First Time 2011 $1
5 Buyers $0
2012
0
2011 2012
Major Updates
August - 12 September - 12 October – 12
Assessment Change $4,405,200 $2,179,800 - $449,700
Residential Sales Ratio Report
Sales in Study Total Assessed Value Total Sale Price Ratio PRD
8 $1,434,400 $1,324,820 1.08 1.02
Ratio – Assessed Value divided by Sale Price.
PRD – Mean – A PRD above 1.03 tends to indicate assessment regressivity – high valued properties are under
appraised relative to low valued properties. A PRD below .98 tends to indicate assessment progressivity – high
valued properties are relatively over appraised.
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Assessor’s Report
Points of Interest
Scanning & Filing
- All new deeds are being scanned and attached to the CAMA software for easy retrieval.
- All appeal documents and correspondence are being scanned and attached to the CAMA software for
easy retrieval.
-All old property record cards are scanned and indexed into Fortis.
2015 Revaluation
- The Assessor’s Office has started the 2015 Revaluation process.
Assessor’s Office
Supplemental Billing:
Supplemental bills were mailed out totaling $9,268.30.
Board of Assessment Appeals
An Appeal Hearing was held on October 25, 2012 at this time the Board of Assessment Appeals
heard two request for property tax exemptions and two requests for Disabled Citizen Tax Reduction.
Request for Disabled Citizen Tax Reduction:
During the appeal hearing on October 25, 2012 the Board of Assessment Appeals denied two requests
for Disabled Citizen Tax Reduction, due to the fact that both citizens had missed the deadline of
May 31, 2012.
Applications had not been turned into the Assessor’s Office until the first week of July 2012. This was
done to keep consistent with the City Code Sec 102-183 (8) the Assessor May accept and act upon
applications received after any established application filing date. The Assessor’s Office Will accept
and approve qualified applications after the deadline, if the City has made an error in the application
processes.
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NOV 19, 2012 CITY OF DOVER PAGE: 1
11:18 AM SALES RATIO REPORT CA324
PARID NBHD LUC ADDRESS UNITS STYLE YRBLT STORIES SFLA GRADE CDU TOTAL APPR SALE DT PRICE ASR
ED05-067.13-01-41.00 3A R10 33 HOYLAKE CT 1 5 1977 2 2384 C+ GD 238,500 19-OCT-12 203,000 1.17
ED05-068.17-01-22.00 8 R10 526 PENNSYLVANIA AVE EXT 1 3 1953 1 1614 C+ VG 186,000 22-OCT-12 230,000 .81
ED05-076.04-01-84.01 16M R10 520 ANN MOORE ST 13 2012 2 1760 B- AV 168,800 12-OCT-12 162,320 1.04
ED05-076.05-03-04.00 16D R10 10 STONEY DR 1 14 1985 1 1647 C+ AV 175,100 18-OCT-12 140,000 1.25
ED05-076.05-03-04.00 16D R10 10 STONEY DR 1 14 1985 1 1647 C+ AV 175,100 18-OCT-12 140,000 1.25
ED05-076.10-03-26.00 16A R10 1432 WOODMILL DR 1 8 1990 2 1445 C+ AV 139,800 23-OCT-12 129,500 1.08
ED05-077.05-02-55.00 8 R10 109 E DIVISION ST 1 5 1857 2 2163 B+ GD 182,100 12-OCT-12 185,000 .98
ED05-085.12-01-70.00 12 R10 365 KESSELRING AVE 1 5 1965 2 1550 C+ GD 169,000 12-OCT-12 135,000 1.25
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CITY MANAGER’S
MONTHLY REPORT
OCTOBER 2012
City Manager’s Monthly Report, October 2012
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Customer Services
In the month of October, we processed 1,563 payments as of October 31, 2012.
City of Dover property taxes were due July 31, 2012. As of October 31, 2012, the delinquent property tax-
es total $843,872.15 for all tax years. Our collection efforts include sending a delinquent statement, mak-
ing phone calls, and enforcing the Clean Hands Act. The Planning and Inspections Department has been
providing assistance in collecting these outstanding debts. In December, the properties over one (1) year
delinquent will be selected to be processed for the monition sale.
Human Resources
Continued contract negotiations with DOE bargaining unit
Open enrollment for flex spending
Library
1,248 children attended 55 children’s programs.
76 teens attended 9 programs for teens.
299 adult attended 13 adult programs.
176 attended 36 programs/classes coordinated through the Job Center.
Public Works
Working on CIP and additional funding for future street program and other projects.
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CUSTOMER SERVICES
WORK ORDERS PROCESSED EXTENSIONS OF CREDIT
3,000
1,000
2,500 2,349
800
1,920
2,000 1,783 1,836
1,623 1,583 1,658 1,658 1,730 1,655
1,576 1,576
1,447 600 547
1,500
1,000 400 303 297
223 248 231
207
500 200
Oct- Nov- Dec- Jan- Feb- Mar- Apr- May- Jun- Jul- Aug- Sep- Oct- Oct- Nov- Dec- Jan- Feb- Mar- Apr- May- Jun- Jul- Aug- Sep- Oct-
11 11 11 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 11 11 11 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12
CUSTOMER PAYMENT USAGE CUTS FOR NON PAYMENT
80,000 $2,000,000
53,080
60,000 51,087 $1,600,000
40,000 $1,200,000
22,477
21,242
$800,000 $665,762
20,000 10,198
9,340 7,556
7,512
44 38 $326,176
$400,000 $250,252
0 $126,155
Drive-Thru Over the Mail, Drop Credit Cards Bank Drafts
Window Counter Box $-
September 2012 September 2011 FYTD13 FYTD12
2013 YTD 2012YTD
FY 2013 FY 2012
Major Program Updates Oct 2012 Oct 2011 Difference
Year-to-Date Year-to-Date
Number of Customers Served 21,653 23,704 (2,051) 99,906 101,695
Final Bills 618 606 12 2,786 2,843
Estimated Bills 137 141 (4) 588 628
Penalties Posted $ 23,615 $ 28,403 (4,788) $ 80,132 $ 73,631
Extensions of Credit - Amount Extended $ 124,512 $ 164,585 (40,073) $ 356,676 $ 1,017,148
Balance Transfers $ 5,707 $ 3,354 2,354 $ 9,872 $ 7,314
Utility Collections $ 20,168 $ 30,117 (9,950) $ 101,635 $ 138,867
Special Assessments $ 110 $ - 110 $ 440 $ 110
Miscellaneous Billings $ 210,966 $ 126,014 84,952 $ 389,510 $ 593,313
CNP through Disconnect Collars $ 30 $ 11 19 122 35
Court Cases - - - - -
Tamperings 3 6 (3) 12 18
Taxes Levied (includes carry forward) $ 10,901,726 $ 1,373,910 9,527,816 $ - $ 1,143,083
Billing Adjustments $ 4,786 $ 3,126 1,661 $ 4,786 $ 3,126
Total Taxes Collected $ 9,654,160 $ 233,953 9,420,208 $ - $ 9,895,003
Taxes Outstanding $ 784,423 $ 1,143,083 (358,660) $ - $ 1,024,315
Payments in Lieu $ - $ - - $ - $ -
Billing Accuracy (on schedule billings) 99.0% 99.0% - 99.0% 99.0%
Bills Published on Schedule 99.0% 99.0% - 99.9% 99.9%
Meters Read on Schedule 99.9% 99.9% - 99.9% 99.9%
Customer Satisfaction Rating 99.9% 99.9% - 99.7% 99.7%
Delinquent Accounts Collected 99.7% 99.7% - 99.8% 99.8%
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HUMAN RESOURCES
Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sept Oct
Category Total
11 11 11 12 12 12 12 12 12 2012** 2012 12 12
Caucasian* 299 299 299 295 294* 291 289 290 285 286 282 286 285 N/A
*
Minorities 62 61 59 59 59* 57 56 57 58 59 58 58 58 N/A
Hired 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 2 6 0 1 5 0 17
Terminated/Resigned/
4 2 2 4 3 5 3 2 5 0 5 1 0 36
Retired/Other
Transferred/Promoted 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 2 6
Jobs Posted 0 0 0 0 0 3 4 2 2 0 4 1 2 18
Workers Comp. Injuries 2 9 4 3 3 6 2 2 1 4 2 2 5 45
Workers Comp. Hours 565 369 418 315 222 55 195 112 139 164 192 160 66 2972
Insurance Claims 2 1 2 1 2 4 3 6 2 3 1 3 3 33
Full-time Employees: 327 Part-time Employees: 16 (4 Pitts Center, 1 Recreation, 11 Library)
-Numbers do not reflect, temporary, seasonal, relief fire dispatchers, committee or council members.
* Correction to February 2012; **Correction to July 2012
Position Posted: Animal Control Officer, Customer Service Supervisor
Position Resigned: Senior Lineman
Position Promoted: Customer Service to Human Resources Coordinator
Recruitment Information (Job posting closed in October)
Asian/ American Indi-
In Out
Position Total Female Male Black White Hispanic Pacific Is- an/Alaskan Na- Unknown
Dover Dover
lander tive
Animal Control
3 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 1 2
Officer
Unfilled/Open Positions by Department*
Unfilled/Open Positions Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sept Oct
By Department 11 11 11 12** 12 12 12 12 12 12² 12 12 11
Electric 4 5 5 5 5 5 5 3 3 1 2 2 3
Public Works 3 5 5 9 11 13 13 15 16 9 12 13 12
Police 5 3 3 3 1 2 3 2 4 3 4 5 5
All Other Departments 12 10.5 12.5 11.5 12 13 15 14 15 8 9 6 6
Totals 22.5 23.5 25.5 28.5 29 33 36 34 38 21 27 26 26
The following has been updated to reflected the Fiscal 2012-13 Budget
Electric: Electric Director, Electrical Engineer, Senior Lineman
Public Works: (2) Utility Maintenance Mechanic I/ Wastewater, (2) Motor Equipment Operator I/Water, Motor Equipment Operator II/Water,
(2) Motor Equipment Operator II/Sanitation, Public Works Director, Vehicle Maintenance -Mechanic I, Water Treatment Plant Operator I,
Utility Maintenance Mechanic II/Wastewater, Operations -Construction Manager, Buildings Craftsperson II
Police: Police Officer, Police Clerk, Communications Operator, Administrative Assistant, Building Craftsperson I
All Other Departments: Administrative Assistant - IT, Library Clerk I, Library Assistant, (2) Fire Dispatcher, Inspector I
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HUMAN RESOURCES
continued
Bonus Programs by Month
Bonus Program Cate- Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sept Oct
Total
gory 11 11 11 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12
Stop Program-Sensibly
Taking Off Pounds 22 5 8 0 13 4 8 24 23 9 18 15 21 170
(weigh-ins)
Caught Doing it Right-
Promotes employees
productivity & creativity
1 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 5
(submissions)
Breathe Program-Rewards
for ending tobacco use 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3
(submissions)
Ducs in a Row-Doing
Useful Community Service 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
(submissions)
Workers Comp Injuries
20
15
10
5
0
Oct- Nov- Dec- *
Jan- Feb- Mar- Apr- May- Jun- Jul- Aug- Sep- Oct-
11 11 11 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12
Electric Public Works Police Others
* Organization Change
Electric: 1 Public Works: 1 Police: 3 All Other Depts.: 0
*
* Organization Change
Electric: 0 Public Works: 58 Police: 0 All Other Depts.: 8
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Service Requests Resolved Citizen Action Center - Customers w/ New
250 221 150 Issues
206
202
186 192 198
130 70 100 94 100
200 180
171
182
165 162
144 144
110 44 82
150 63 86
90
31 86
70 48 60 57
100
50
50 30
10
0 Oct- Nov- Dec- Jan- Feb- Mar- Apr- May- Jun- Jul- Aug- Sep- Oct-
Oct- Nov- Dec- Jan- Feb- Mar- Apr- May- Jun- Jul- Aug- Sep- Oct- 11 11 11 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12
11 11 11 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12
Programming Requests Completed Page Views - City of Dover Web Page
30 28 30,000
24 23
25 21 21
25,000
20
Pages Viewed
17 20,000
15 16 16 15 15
14
27,002
15 12 15,000
20,942 22,051 22,828 22,905
20,460 19,853 19,936 20,685 18,886
17,995 17,120 17,542
10 10,000
5 5,000
0 0
Oct- Nov- Dec- Jan- Feb- Mar- Apr- May- Jun- Jul- Aug- Sep- Oct- Oct- Nov- Dec- Jan- Feb- Mar- Apr- May- Jun- Jul- Aug- Sep- Oct-
11 11 11 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 11 11 11 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12
Current
Performance Indicators Last Month Same Month
Month
Last Year
iSeries Availability 100% 100% 100%
Server Availability 100% 100% 100%
AS/400 Connections
(concurrent/authorized users)
N/A N/A N/A
PCs Supported 358 358 339
Scheduled PCs Replaced - - -
Servers Supported 14 13 16
People Trained 2 14 5
Availability Statistics based on 7:00 AM until 5:00 PM Monday—Friday
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LIBRARY
Adult Services Childrens Services
1000 1000
500 500
0 0
Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct
11 11 11 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 11 11 11 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12
Reference Reference Reader's Advisory
Reference – 273; Reader’s Advisory – 172; Reference - 255; Reader’s Advisory – 97;
Electronic Assistance – 1101 Electronic Assistance – 121
****We have amended our Electronic Assistance, Reader's Advisory & Reference
transactions to more accurately represent the actual statistics.***
Circulation Oct 12 FYTD 13 Oct 11 FYTD 12
Dover residents 2,1073 64,638 16,939 67,740
Ebooks (began 12/2011) 867 3,194
Kent residents* 16,112 51,741 14,088 58,925
Non-county residents 2,139 7,393 1,702 6,574
Registrations
Dover residents 673 1,355 216 864
Kent residents* 154 350 61 366
Non-county residents 22 40 13 46
Other
Visiting Patrons 30,744 101,356 32,977 129,581
Meeting Room Usage 1287 1,607 60 180
Photocopier Usage 1,179 4,150 1,264 5,889
Dial-A-Story N/A 1,911 987 4,454
Computer Usage 4,309 12,154 4,226 17,460
Holds (Total) 5,964 6,882 29,270
*Breakout of Kent County Residential Statistics
Circulation Registrations
Harrington: 165 Harrington: 4
Smyrna: 1,371 Smyrna: 17
Milford: 119 Milford: 2
Outside City Limits: 14,457 Outside City Limits: 131
Total Registered Users: (Card Holders)
City: 19,075 Kent County: 13,031 Outside Kent County: 1,101
Other Points of Interest:
Inter/Interlibrary***: 75 items loaned out Technical services: 1,759 items added
41 items borrowed 4,716 items deleted
Volunteers: 855 hours of service completed
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PUBLIC WORKS
Administration
Administrative review and inspection services continued on all residential and commercial developments.
The following residential subdivisions are in various phases of construction:
Oak Shadows Emerald Pointe Lexington Glenn
Village of Westover (Phase VI) Farthing Woods Eden Hill (Residential)
Patriot Village Clearview Meadows Village of Cannon Mill
Sanitation
Monthly Total Refuse (Tons) Sanitation Hours
1,500
1200
940 928
1000
1,000 887
826 826 864
812 804 790 788
762
710
769 800
568 550 600
600 476 472
500 352
400
129 157 144 162 148 143 155 150 131 141 118
99 108 200 46 53
- 0
Oct Dec Jan Feb Apr Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Bulk Collection Mechanized Hand Trash Container
11 Nov 11 12 12 Mar 12 May 12 12 12 12 12 Collection Collection Repair/Delivery
11 12 Bulk 12 Oct 12 Oct 11
OCTOBER 12 FYTD 13 OCTOBER 11 FYTD 12
Trips to DSWA Sandtown Landfill 168 691 168 747
Total Tonnage to DSWA 906.78 3,868.84 941.24 4,312.14
90-Gallon Containers Delivered 31 120 22 92
300-Gallon Containers Delivered 2 13 7 11
Total Man Hours-containers Delivered 46 207 53 180
CURBSIDE RECYCLING TOTAL # OF TOTAL # OF
STATS HOUSEHOLDS ACCOUNTS WEIGHT/ AVE. LBS.
COLLECTED LBS.
October 2012 19,515 8,660 256,860 13.16
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Streets OCTOBER 12 FYTD 13 OCTOBER 11 FYTD 12
Signed Installed 27 118 8 64
Signs Repaired 15 53 32 77
Curbs Painted Yellow (feet) 174 5,510 496 912
New Post Installed 5 24 3 36
Storm Catch Basins Repaired 0 1 0 26
Storm Catch Basin Repairing (Hrs.) 0 1 0 10
Storm Catch Basins Cleaned 304 361 83 165
Storm Catch Basins Cleaning (Hrs.) 76 202 163 217
Hot Mix Patching (Tons) 0 236 0 63
Hot Mix Patching (Hrs.) 0 283 0 420
Cold Mix Patching Hrs.) 33 197 56 181
Concrete Work (Hrs) 108 435 0 544
Concrete Patching (Cubic Yards) 0 4 0 1
Street and Alley Maintenance (Hrs) 184 696 176 696
Ditch Work (Hrs). 14 102 0 64
Street Sweeping (Miles) 703 4,092 796 4,195
Street Sweeping (Cubic Yards) 184 1,030 216 962
Leaves Collected (Cubic Yards) 1,300 1,300 537 537
Leaf Collection (Miles) 1,358 1,358 761 761
Grounds
Arborist Crew OCTOBER 2012 OCTOBER 2011
Trees Trimmed 27 10
Trees Removed 15 26
Majority of tree work was after Hurricane Sandy on October 29, 2012. We lost 4 street trees and 4 park trees that
blew over
The majority of the time (18 days) was spent installing 25,000 holiday lights to trees on Loockerman Street and on The
Plaza. We have completely switchover to LED lights.
Beautification Crew
Finished removing all annuals/perennials in the 46 flower beds and the 18 36” containers on Loockerman Street.
Completed adding leaf compost to all the beds before tilling and planting spring flowering bulbs.
Ordered the wreaths for the windows/doors of City Hall, Weyandt Hall and the Library.
Put together the order for horticulture supplies including potting soil, pots and trays, fertilizer, herbicide materials.
Mowing Crew
Finished mowing all areas including parks, around City buildings, ditches and right-of-ways.
Began leaf collection around City buildings and small parks.
Weeding and application of 13 gallons of herbicide to mulched areas part of the St. Jones River Riparian Buffer Project.
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Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Printed Police beat maps for Dover PD.
Created infrastructure maps for water, wastewater and storm water in specified area.
Printed copies of the DDP Investment & lease Opportunities map.
Modified trash zones map for more accuracy.
Created Miss Utility prints.
Printed maps for planned street paving CIP
Printed grant proposal map for Economic Development Office.
Printed Silver Lake Boulevard entrance area map.
Fleet and Facilities Management
Fleet Maintenance
Work Orders: 60
Major Program Updates
Measure OCTOBER 2012 OCTOBER 2011 DIFFERENCE
* 13 out of 25
52.00%
7 Unscheduled PM’s
Scheduled Preventative Maintenance appoint- 18 Vehicles Resched- 26 out of 29
- 37.66 %
ments being kept (Quantity and Percentage) uled Or Unavailable For 89.66 %
PM
Short staff-Vacation/
Sick
Facilities Management
Routine work orders completed within 5 days 33 out of 38 24 out of 25
- 13.16%
(Quantity and Percentage) 86.84% 96.00%
Emergency work orders completed within 2 0 out of 0 6 out of 6
0%
days (Quantity and Percentage) 100 % 100 %
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Water/Wastewater
Water Production/Billed Consumption/Flow
to Kent County
255,000,000
205,000,000
155,000,000
105,000,000
55,000,000
5,000,000
Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct
11 11 11 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12
Total Water Prod. Billed Consumpt.
ENGINEERING SUMMARY
Major Program Updates OCTOBER 12 OCTOBER 11 DIFF FY13 YTD FY12
State and Federal Violations 0 violations 0 violations - - -
Water Quality Complaints 21 21 - 37 60
Plan Review Completed Within 30 days 8 plan 2 plan 30
+6 21
of Submission 100% 100%
Field Inspection Response within 48
31 33 -2 133 115
hours of Request
OPERATIONAL SUMMARY
Task OCTOBER 12 OCTOBER 11 CURRENT FY
Water Production - Daily Average 4,308,323 4,564,935 607,592,000
Average Field Response Time (goal is <30 minutes) 18.06 19.90 18.02
Water Mains Repaired 14 6 16
Water Service Lines Repaired 4 2 12
Wastewater Mains Repaired 2 1 3
Wastewater Service Lines Repaired 1 2 2
Sewer Lines Flushed - linear feet 54,054 16,149 312,204
Sewer Mains Videoed -linear feet 0 0 16,727
Total Fire Hydrants in Service 1,792 1,779 1,792
Total Water Meters in City Distribution System 14,076 13,975 14,076
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PUBLIC UTILITIES
Electric
System Peak Total System Load
200 100,000
171.1 81,930
158.5 77,547
153.4
143.7
66,593
80,000
140
60,425 62,510
60,085
150
118.4 56,161 57,142 55,238 54,951 55,553 56,336
53,525
101.8 106.13 109.3 60,000
98.5 97.3 99.6 94.5
100
40,000
50 20,000
Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct
11 11 11 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 11 11 11 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12
Outages Customers of Gained/Lost
35 6,000
100 88
30 5,000
25 80
4,000
Outages Customers
20 54
3,000 60
15
2,000 40
10
5 1,000 20 10 13
8 6 9 6 5
2 2 2 2
0 0
Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct 0
11 11 11 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct
Outages: 6 Outages
Customers: 231 11 11 11 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12
Electric Monthly Outage Report
The annual outage goal will be less than 295 Controllable Outages Average Response Time
minutes per customer, which is a Delaware Annual goal is less than 40 Goal is less than 30 minutes
Standard. This will be measured by calculating
the System Average Interruption Duration Index. Month Year-to-date Month Year-to-date
FY 13 YTD FY 12 FY 11
1 8 35.6 Minutes 26.62 Minutes
54.53 45.84 63.78
OCT 12 OCT 11 FY13 YTD
PROGRAM UPDATES
Tree Trimming 221 125 1049
Number of Oil Releases 0 0 1
Lost Time Accidents – All Electric Utility Divisions 1 2 2
New Services 54 8 146
Major Goals Completed in the Past Two Months
N/A
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CITY PLANNER’S
MONTHLY REPORT
15 Loockerman Plaza
P.O. Box 475
Dover, DE 19903
Phone: (302) 736-7196 Fax (302) 736-4217
October 2012
PERSONNEL
On October 10, 2012 Dawn Melson-Williams and Janelle Cornwell attended an APA Audio Web Conference
titled “Planning Mistakes: Assessing, Learning, Adapting” held at the Kent County Administration Building.
On October 11, 2012 Tracey Harvey attended the Governor’s Conference for Housing held at the Sheraton
Hotel.
Ann Marie Townshend and Dawn Melson-Williams attended the MD/DE APA Regional Planning Conference
entitled “What makes a Complete Community” held in Columbia, Maryland from October 17-19, 2012. The
conference was sponsored by the Maryland and Delaware Chapters of the American Planning Association.
PLANNING OFFICE
The Planning Office is part of the review process for certain types of construction activity permits (Building
Permits, Sign Permits, etc.) and Certificate of Occupancy permits. Planning Staff also reviews new applications
for Business Licenses and Rental Dwelling Permits. More detailed information on these permits and licenses is
reported later in this document. For October 2012, Planning Staff was involved with review of 86 Permits and
12 Certificates of Occupancy permits (2012 Year to Date total of 787 Permits and COs compared to 778 year-
to-date in 2011).
EDEN HILL FARM TND
Phase 1: Residential District of Eden Hill Farm TND – 77 dwelling units constructed. Infrastructure for
Phase 1 is not yet dedicated.
Phase 2: Residential District of Eden Hill Farm TND – No additional units are under construction at this
time.
Prior to continuing with additional development in Phase 2, the site developer/property owner needs to
address infrastructure dedication, bonding, street lighting payments for installation, tree planting
requirements, and other infrastructure items.
There was no activity associated with the Professional Office, Medical & Financial District.
There was no activity associated with the Neighborhood Commercial District.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN IMPLEMENTATION
Planning Staff continues to focus on the various implementation items identified in the 2008 Comprehensive
Plan as amended. Staff is working on preparing a text amendment and Zoning Map amendment to update the
Airport Environs Overlay Zone (AEOZ) as a result of the recent AICUZ Study for Dover Air Force Base. A
workshop for affected property owners is planned for early November with the formal review process beginning
in January 2013. Other on-going efforts include participating in planning for the Capital City Trail, participating
in the planning and development design of Garrison Oak Technical Park and research for future ordinance
amendments related to housing and the commercial zoning classifications.
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NEW DOVER HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT (C-10-05/S-11-18)
Construction activities related to site improvements and the building construction activities continue at the site.
The applicant continues to work on the design for the east entrance. The construction continues on the
signalized west entrance (Dover High Drive) and Route 8 improvements. With the Planning Commission
granting conditional approval to the Leander Lakes Apartment project (Application S-12-18) in October, the
coordination efforts are underway with this nearby development of Leander Lakes Apartments per the “Access
and Development Agreement” between the District and Leander Lakes, LLC. Both entities are involved in the
construction of Dover High Drive.
NPDES – MUNICIPAL SEPARATE STORM SEWER SYSTEM PERMIT (SEPTEMBER &
OCTOBER)
On September 21, 2012, the architects who designed the new Dover Public Library gave a lecture on the LEED
certifications and green construction of the building. On October 16, 2012, Nick DiPasquale, director of the
Chesapeake Bay Program, gave a lecture at the Dover Public Library on the Chesapeake Bay experience in
addressing water quality.
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS REPORTS
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT:
The Board of Adjustment did not meet on October 17, 2012. The next regular scheduled meeting of the Board
of Adjustment is scheduled for November 14, 2012 (held one week early due to Thanksgiving Holiday).
HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION:
The Historic District Commission did not meet on October 18, 2012. The next Historic District Commission
meeting is scheduled for November 15, 2012.
PLANNING COMMISSION
The Planning Commission met on October 15, 2012 and took the actions summarized listed below. The next
Planning Commission meeting is scheduled for November 19, 2012.
1. C-12-06 Dover First Christian School at 647 Wyoming Avenue – Consideration of the Conditional
Use Site Plan is ongoing. A Public Hearing was set for the next regular Planning Commission meeting
so that the Commission members could be privy to correspondence that may have been received along
with the verbal input from people who are impacted the most in light of the changes to the architecture
of the proposed school building.
2. AX-12-01 Lands of Taililou, LLC at 110 and 136 Rustic Lane - Moved to forward to City Council a
recommendation of approval for zoning the property C-2A upon annexation into the City.
3. S-12-18 Leander Lakes Apartments on Forrest Avenue - Moved to approve Site Plan as submitted on
the condition that all of the DAC comments of record are adhered to and complied with along with all
Staff recommendations and with a recommendation of approval for the waiver request to eliminate of
the emergency rear access alley and approve the partial elimination of curbing for stormwater
management. The request for the alternative material choice for the sidewalk along Forrest Avenue was
denied; the use of concrete is required.
CODE ENFORCEMENT
Case Type # cases current # cases % staff initiated % staff initiated
month YTD current month YTD
No valid rental permit 9 126 100% 97%
No valid building permit 5 43 40% 88%
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Tall grass and weeds 57 567 77% 67%
Unregistered vehicle 4 25 100% 72%
Abandoned vehicle 21 115 81% 66%
Annual Housing Inspection 50 513 92% 76%
Property Maintenance – 66 432 50% 56%
Exterior
Electric Termination 31 277 90% 98%
Dover Code of Ordinances 36 279 78% 65%
Zoning 12 70 58% 51%
Total Cases 291 2447
Total # of Inspections 333
DANGEROUS BUILDINGS/DEMOLITION STATUS
The following buildings were declared dangerous by City Council:
123 Blue Beach Drive – Monthly inspections continue, property is improving, and pool is in compliance.
171 Orchard Avenue – Property was demolished in October.
488 North East Avenue – The exterior overgrowth of weeds and grass has been removed by the
bank. No interior repairs have been made.
39 Primrose Drive – No repairs have been made; asbestos survey has been scheduled for November
2012.
126 N. Ann Avenue – Property is in the process of being sold. New owner has cleaned the exterior areas
of the property and has started to gut the interior.
212 N. Governors Avenue – Council declared this structure dangerous and ordered the owners to make
repairs by October 24, 2012 or the City would begin the demolition process within 10 days of that date.
209 N New Street – Council approved staff’s recommendation for demolition at the Council meeting on
October 8, 2012 and ordered the owner to repair or demolish the home and garage within 10 days of that
date. Since that date, the Mortgage Company has requested time to make exterior repairs to avoid the
demolition. No inspections occurred in October; however, the home has been secured & boarded.
628 N West Street – Staff declared this building as dangerous in October and it is scheduled to go to
Council on November 13, 2012.
312/314 W Division St – Staff declared this duplex as dangerous in October and is scheduled to go to
Council on November 13, 2012.
316 & 320 W Division St – Staff declared these homes as dangerous buildings in October and they are
scheduled to go to Council on November 13, 2012.
During the month of October staff registered an additional 21 structures as vacant buildings; total number of
active vacant buildings within the City is 305. Staff also collected in September $1,250.00 in registration fees
for a total of $18,750 for 2012.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
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CDBG FY11 PROJECTS
Homeownership Assistance Program
CDBG funds will be used to provide down payment and closing cost to first time homebuyers who purchase
properties in the City.
MHDC Homeowner Rehabilitation Program
CDBG funds will be used to rehabilitate owner occupied homes in the City of Dover found in violation of the City’s
housing code.
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Dover Interfaith Mission to the Homeless
CDBG funds will be used for operations cost for the shelter.
MHDC Emergency Home Repair Project
CDBG funds will be used to assist very low income homeowners with emergency home repairs to eliminate severe
housing conditions that constitute health and safety hazards.
NCALL Research
CDBG funds will be used for foreclosure prevention and pre-purchase homeownership counseling services to Dover
residents.
Serenity Place
CDBG funds will be used for the reconstruction of a treatment facility for persons who suffer from substance abuse
that was destroyed in a fire.
Elizabeth W. Murphey School
CDBG funds will be used to install a geothermal heating system in one of the facilities that services children that are
at risk for homelessness.
Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP)
The City was awarded $1,426,740 for the acquisition and rehab of foreclosed properties to be sold to qualifying
families. A total of $1,311,895 has been expended on the acquisition and renovations for 10 properties. The
remaining balance of $114,844 will be utilized for renovations and acquisition. Seven properties have been sold,
one under contract, one is a lease purchase and one is a rental that serves persons with disabilities.
218 Ann Avenue (sold) 337 N. Governors Avenue (sold)
343 Mimosa Avenue (sold) 254 Green Blade Drive (sold)
907 Woodcrest Avenue (sold) 302 Stonebrook Place (Lease Purchase)
1430 S. Hancock (group home rental) 11 Westover Drive (sold)
1415 S. Hancock (Under Contract) 110 Thames Drive (sold)
FIRE MARSHAL’S OFFICE
BUILDING INSPECTIONS AND LICENSING
LIFE SAFETY
Inspections OCT 12 FYTD 13 SEPT 11 FYTD 12
Fire Protection Inspections (new & existing) 42 135 55 281
Fire Code Inspections 283 730 40 243
Inspection Deficiencies 17 159 43 341
Certificate of Occupancy 5 14 6 13
Office 120.5 329 135.5 418
Meetings 21 100 32 162
Plan Review 171 239.5 62 148
Training 0 0 2 6
Fire Investigations 0 15 8 28
Accidental $50.00 $450.00 $210.00 $124,960.00
Incendiary $100.00 $11,100.00 $5,000.00 $57,500.00
Undetermined $150.00 $1,150.00 $500.00 $42,000.00
PERMITTING AND
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LICENSING
Permits Issued OCT 12 FYTD 13 SEPT 11 FYTD 12
Administrative Permit 3 12 3 8
Building Addition/Renovation Permits 59 171 32 131
Building Permits 13 60 11 69
Demolition Permits 3 21 1 5
Fence Permits 10 36 13 42
Fire Prevention Permits 9 24 8 21
Mechanical Permits 33 136 24 93
Plumbing Permits 44 119 32 139
Sign Permits 29 76 20 81
Swimming Pool Permits 0 10 0 6
Business Licenses 94 874 94 1,253
Merchant Licenses 11 239 7 252
Contractor Licenses 34 542 64 644
Lodging House Licenses 0 1 0 0
Mobile Homes 5 157 34 257
Public Occupancy 6 28 3 42
Rental Dwelling 20 97 27 88
BUILDING INSPECTIONS
OCT 12 FYTD 13 SEPT 11 FYTD 12
Building 346 1,292 387 1,229
Plumbing/Mechanical 284 1,329 351 1,435
Certificate of Occupancy 13 46 11 40
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PARKS and RECREATION
Parks and Recreation
Recreation Revenue
17,726
Recreation Revenue Breakdown
15,552
20,000 $30,000.00
13,726
18,000
12,012
$25,000.00
16,000
14,000 $20,000.00
7,890 7,776 7,783 7,828
12,000
7,269 7,548 7,427
6,132
10,000 $15,000.00
8,000
6,000 3,242 $10,000.00
4,000
$5,000.00
2,000
0 $0.00
Oc t Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sept Oc t Oc t 11 Nov 11 Dec 11 Jan 12 Feb 12 Mar 12 Apr 12 May 12 Jun 12 Jul 12 Aug 12 Sept 12 Oc t 12
11 11 11 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12
Year To Date Revenue Comparison
General – $1,763 Rental Payments – $1,921
FY12 $26,238 vs FY13: $33,144 Sports – $300 Leagues – $5,814 Trips – $2,214
Rentals FYTD 13 OCTOBER12
OCTOBER11 FYTD 12
Baseball/Softball Field Rentals* 16 41 23 98
Dover Park Pavilions (2) 0 27 10 39
Multipurpose/Field Hockey Field Rentals* 0 11 1 22
Recreation Center – Dover Park n/a 39 10 65
Silver Lake Pavilions (2) / Schutte (1) 4 23 4 15
Soccer Field Rentals* 1 1 3 6
Stage – Mobile Platform 2 12 3 15
*These numbers reflect groups that utilized our facilities during October.
Dover Park Program Attendance* OCTOBER12 FYTD 13 OCTOBER11 FYTD 12
Offices relocated to Pitts Center
John W. Pitts Recreation Center
Total Program Attendance Facility Usage By The Hour
14,000 640
12,000 620
10,000 600
580
8,000
560
6,000
540
4,000
520
2,000 500
0 Oct 11 480
Nov 11
Oct 11 Nov 11 Dec 11 Jan 12 Feb 12 Mar 12 Apr 12 May 12 June 12 July 12 Aug 12 Sept 12 Oct 12
Dec 11
Jan 12
Feb 12
Mar 12
Apr 12
May 12
June 12
July 12
Aug 12
Sept 12
Oct 12
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Program Attendance** OCTOBER 12 FYTD 13 OCTOBER 11 FYTD 12
Total 2,090 7,238 1,925 6,685
Open Gym 610 2,499 586 2,090
Fitness Classes 500 1,272 350 1,305
Leagues 615 2,055 725 2,015
Camps 0 254 0 348
Sports Classes 93 493 96 558
Meetings & Rentals 268 628 142 275
Enrichment Classes 6 37 26 94
** Program Attendance figures includes participants, parents and spectators in the facility.
Facility Usage By The Hour OCTOBER 12 FYTD 13 OCTOBER 11 FYTD 12
Open Gym 495 1,874 500.75 1,889.75
Fitness Classes 53.5 169.5 45.5 181
Leagues 32 88 24 86
Camps 0 49 0 44
Sports Classes 13.5 59.5 10 93
Meetings & Rentals 27.5 94 26.5 47
Enrichment Classes 2 14.5 12 44
Total Facility Usage Hours 623.5 2,348.5 618.75 2,384.75
Since our opening in late April 2008, we have had 226,986 guests at the John W. Pitts Recreation Center.
We are issuing FREE Recreation Center ID Cards to track facility usage during Public Open Gym Periods.
The statistics listed below reflect those that have completed the registration.
Open Gym Registrations:
Total ID cards issued: 5,196
City Residents: 2,309 (44%)
Non-City Residents: 2,887 (56%)
Kent County Residents: 2,384 (46%)
Sussex County Residents: 171 (3%)
New Castle County Residents: 109 (2%)
Out of State Residents: 225 (4%)
HIGHLIGHTS
Recreation
Ann Marie Townshend, Sherwanda Speaks, and Carolyn Courtney taped an on air radio segment with Delmarva
Broadcasting (Eagle 97.7 and Cool 101.3) promoting the recreational offerings. A special thanks to Amy Webb as
she assisted in the setting up this opportunity with the radio stations.
Challenger Football was hosted for a second year at Dover High School. This was a great opportunity for special
needs children & their families to have a really fun day. DHS football players, who volunteered their time, were key in
by assisting the children on the playing field.
Pitts Center began 7 AM openings in an effort to better meet our citizens’ needs.
Pitts Goes Pink held on Oct. 27th was touted a success as an inaugural event. Among the 50+ attendees,
Councilman Hutchison was spotted in the crowd. Special thank you to the Delaware State University Nursing
Department, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., and the Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition for their participation.
Donations accepted during the event raised close to $230.00 for the Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition. These
pictures share some of the event highlights!
Zumba Walking
Blood Pressure Screening Yoga
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Submitted by:
Ann Marie Townshend, AICP
Planning & Community Development Director
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Date Range: From 10/01/2012 to 10/31/2012
Incident Type Report (Summary)
Dover Fire Department
Count Pct of Total Est Total Est
Incident Type Incidents Loss Loss
1 Fire
100 Fire, other 1 1.06% $0 0.00%
111 Building fire 4 4.26% $0 0.00%
113 Cooking fire, confined to container 10 10.64% $0 0.00%
118 Trash or rubbish fire, contained 1 1.06% $0 0.00%
130 Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other 1 1.06% $0 0.00%
141 Forest, woods or wildland fire 1 1.06% $0 0.00%
150 Outside rubbish fire, other 1 1.06% $0 0.00%
160 Special outside fire, other 1 1.06% $0 0.00%
173 Cultivated trees or nursery stock fire 1 1.06% $0 0.00%
Totals 21 22.34% $0 0.00%
2 Overpressure Rupture, Explosion, Overheat(no fire)
Totals 0 0.00% $0 0.00%
3 Rescue & Emergency Medical Service Incident
311 Medical assist, assist EMS crew 2 2.13% $0 0.00%
322 Motor vehicle accident with injuries 1 1.06% $0 0.00%
352 Extrication of victim(s) from vehicle 2 2.13% $0 0.00%
360 Water & ice-related rescue, other 1 1.06% $0 0.00%
Totals 6 6.38% $0 0.00%
4 Hazardous Condition (No Fire)
412 Gas leak (natural gas or LPG) 1 1.06% $0 0.00%
480 Attempted burning, illegal action, other 1 1.06% $0 0.00%
Totals 2 2.13% $0 0.00%
5 Service Call
500 Service Call, other 3 3.19% $0 0.00%
511 Lock-out 1 1.06% $0 0.00%
520 Water problem, other 3 3.19% $0 0.00%
522 Water or steam leak 1 1.06% $0 0.00%
531 Smoke or odor removal 2 2.13% $0 0.00%
550 Public service assistance, other 1 1.06% $0 0.00%
551 Assist police or other governmental agency 1 1.06% $0 0.00%
553 Public service 1 1.06% $0 0.00%
571 Cover assignment, standby, moveup 1 1.06% $0 0.00%
Totals 14 14.89% $0 0.00%
6 Good Intent Call
600 Good intent call, other 6 6.38% $0 0.00%
611 Dispatched & canceled en route 1 1.06% $0 0.00%
671 HazMat release investigation w/no HazMat 1 1.06% $0 0.00%
Totals 8 8.51% $0 0.00%
7 False Alarm & False Call
700 False alarm or false call, other 12 12.77% $0 0.00%
710 Malicious, mischievous false call, other 4 4.26% $0 0.00%
730 System malfunction, other 4 4.26% $0 0.00%
731 Sprinkler activation due to malfunction 2 2.13% $0 0.00%
733 Smoke detector activation due to malfunction 6 6.38% $0 0.00%
735 Alarm system sounded due to malfunction 1 1.06% $0 0.00%
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Incident Type Report (Summary)
Dover Fire Department
Count Pct of Total Est Total Est
Incident Type Incidents Loss Loss
736 CO detector activation due to malfunction 1 1.06% $0 0.00%
740 Unintentional transmission of alarm, other 1 1.06% $0 0.00%
743 Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 5 5.32% $0 0.00%
745 Alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional 1 1.06% $0 0.00%
746 Carbon monoxide detector activation, no CO 1 1.06% $0 0.00%
Totals 38 40.43% $0 0.00%
8 Severe Weather & Natural Disaster
800 Severe weather or natural disaster, other 1 1.06% $0 0.00%
813 Wind storm, tornado/hurricane assessment 3 3.19% $0 0.00%
Totals 4 4.26% $0 0.00%
9 Special Incident Type
900 Special type of incident, other 1 1.06% $0 0.00%
Totals 1 1.06% $0 0.00%
Totals 94 $0
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Manpower Hours by Sitation Found
Dover Fire Department
Num ber of Hours by Situation Found
Sum of # Attending X Incident Length
Fire
254 Fire
0 Overpressure Rupture, Exp
34 Rescue & Emergency Medica
10 Hazardous Condition (No F
131 Service Call
28 Good Intent Call
Overpressure Rupture, Exp
110 False Alarm & False Call
43 Severe Weather & Natural
Rescue & Emergency Medica
0 Special Incident Type
Hazardous Condition (No F
Special Incident Type
Severe Weather & Natural
Service Call
False Alarm & False Call
Good Intent Call
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Alarms by Month of Year
Dover Fire Department
105 98
100 94
91
95 89
90 83 84
80
85 78
80
72 72
75
70
65
60
55
50
45
40
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
Jan-2012 Feb-2012 Mar-2012 Apr-2012 May-2012 Jun-2012 Jul-2012 Aug-2012 Sep-2012 Oct-2012
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Incident Run Log Company: All Companies
Dover Fire Department Sorted by: Incident Number
Date FDID Incident# Alarm ### Address Suite Type
10/01/2012 30046 2012-000749 11:24 317 KESSELRING AVE Good intent call, other
On arrival occupant advised he had an odor of smoke in the building. Crew checked the basement and found the smoke odor was coming
from the dryer in the basement. Crews checked same with negetive results. Crew secured the power to the dryer and advised the
homeowenr to contact a repair man to have the dryer checked before they use it again. Engien 6 cleared.
10/01/2012 30046 2012-000750 16:11 1159 N DUPONT HWY Good intent call, other
Units responded to the above area for a vehicle fire. Nothing located.
10/01/2012 30046 2012-000751 17:15 518 RIVER RD Carbon monoxide detector activation, no CO
Dispatched to the above location for a CO activation with no injuries reported. Upon arrival, was told by the home owner that her CO
detector was chirping three chirps. The area was monitored with the meter and no CO or hazardous conditions were noted. Advised the
home owner to replaced the batteries. Cleared the scene.
User: O'Connor, Jr., Michael 10/01/2012 20:43:01
10/01/2012 30046 2012-000752 19:39 1001 WHITEOAK RD BLDG J Cooking fire, confined to container
Dispatched to the above location for a possible cooking fire. Upon arrival, crews investigated a light smoke condition in Apt J31. The home
owner advised there was a fire on the stove that was extinguished with the hallway fire extinguisher. No exposure or fire spread was
noted. Cleared the scene.
User: O'Connor, Jr., Michael 10/01/2012 20:46:52
10/02/2012 30046 2012-000753 18:07 1423 HOPKINS AVE Service Call, other
Car 2 responded to the above residence to check on asmoke detector. No action taken.
10/03/2012 30046 2012-000754 01:22 1200 N DUPONT HWY System malfunction, other
SECOND FLOOR SMOKE DETECTOR ACTIVATION. UNK REASON .
10/03/2012 30046 2012-000755 17:41 1200 N DUPONT HWY False alarm or false call, other
AFA at Warren Franklin Hall. DSU security handled the incident.
10/04/2012 30046 2012-000756 10:57 310 BILLY MITCHELL LA F Cooking fire, confined to container
Unattended cooking F105.
10/04/2012 30046 2012-000757 12:15 725 HORSEPOND RD Building fire
Call for a fire alarm activation. Handled by station 54 due to a boundary agreement. Upon arrival, crews found a trash can that had been on
fire and was extinguished. Dover FM 2 notified and made a response.
10/04/2012 30046 2012-000758 14:06 350 PEAR ST Sprinkler activation due to malfunction
E4, L1, L2 RESPONDED FOR AUTO FIRE ALARM AT ABOVE. CREWS INVESTIGATED AND FOUND THE WATERFLOW ALARM IN THE
SPRINKLER ROOM TO BE ACTIVATED. A WALK THRU WAS CONDUCTED AND IT WAS DETERMINED THAT IT WAS A MALFUNCTION.
SCHOOL WAS TURNED OVER TO MAINTENANCE AND BUILDING OFFICICALS.
10/05/2012 30046 2012-000759 11:40 337 ALDER RD Medical assist, assist EMS crew
LIFT ASSIST FOR OBESE MALE SUFFERING FROM DIFFICULTY BREATHING.
10/05/2012 30046 2012-000760 15:58 227 CECIL ST Gas leak (natural gas or LPG)
E4, L1, E3 RESPONDED FOR REPORT OF GAS LEAK . CREWS INVESTIGATED AND FOUND IT BE SMELL OF A SKUNK IN THE AREA.
CHESAPEAKE ARRIVED AND FOUND SAME SMELL.
10/06/2012 30046 2012-000761 00:28 50 N DUPONT HWY False alarm or false call, other
WRITER ARRIVED ON SCENE TO FIND A WATER FLOW ACTIVATION FROM THE PUMP HOUSE. WRITER COMPLETED A WALK THROUGH OF
THE BUILDING WITH NEGATIVE RESULTS. WRITER HAD CITY OF DOVER WATER DEPARTMENT RESPOND AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO
SHUT THE WATER DOWN. bUILDING WAS PLACED ON FIRE WATCH AND WRITER CLEARED.
10/06/2012 30046 2012-000762 01:29 710 SLAUGHTER ST Special outside fire, other
CREWS ARRIVED ON SCENE TO FIND A MATTRESS SMOLDERING IN THE BACK YARD. E4'S CREWS PUT THE MATTRESS OUT WITH A
BOOSTER LINE AND CHECKED THE BEDROOM FOR EXTENSION WITH NEGATIVE RESULTS. THE SCENE WAS TURNED OVER TO FM4 AND
UNITS CLEARED.
10/06/2012 30046 2012-000763 11:12 371 MAIN ST Cover assignment, standby, moveup
Assist 43 on a working house fire.
10/07/2012 30046 2012-000764 01:36 240 BEISER BLVD False alarm or false call, other
BUILDING FOUND UNLOCKED WITH THE PULL-STATION ACTIVATED. DPD RESPONDED TO CHECK THE BUILDING. ATTEMPTS WERE MADE
TO CONTACT A RESPONDENT THROUGH THE 24-HOUR CALL SERVICE. THEY DID NOT WANT TO WAKE THE DOCTORS AND THE CALLS
WERE FORWARDED TO THE OFFICE MGR WHO DID NOT ANSWER.
10/07/2012 30046 2012-000765 14:31 2030 PINE CABIN RD BLDG D Cooking fire, confined to container
UNITS RESPONDED FOR AUTO FIRE ALARM AT ABOVE. CREWS INVESTIGATED AND FOUND UNATTENDED COOKING IN APT D208.
10/07/2012 30046 2012-000766 18:50 480 COUNTRY DR Good intent call, other
GOOD INTENT OFFICER CALL FOR SUBJECT SUPPOSED TO BE BBQ ON THEIR DECK . NOTHING FOUND.
10/08/2012 30046 2012-000767 08:22 350 PEAR ST Alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional
Dispatched to the above location for an AFA. While en route, dispatched advised second call back related the alarm was set off while
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Date FDID Incident# Alarm ### Address Suite Type
cleaning a detector head. The personnel on scene were told that they did not need to put the system in test while cleaning! Advised them
they could reset the system, cleared scene
User: O'Connor, Jr., Michael 10/08/2012 08:47:54
10/08/2012 30046 2012-000768 11:01 125 RODRIC TERR False alarm or false call, other
E6's crew completed a walk through of the house and found a malfunctioning alarm system.
10/08/2012 30046 2012-000769 14:43 358 SIMON CIRCLE Good intent call, other
DIRTY SMOKE DETECTOR CAUSED ACTIVATION.
10/09/2012 30046 2012-000770 13:25 319 BILLY MITCHELL LN Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional
Dispatched to the above location for an FAA. Upon arrival, investigated an alarm activation in the "D" building. Mx on scene, related to there
being sensitive detectors causing activations. He had silenced the system prior to our arrival, the alarm panel showed an active trouble
alarm on the 3rd floor but there was no visual warning lights. Mx did advise there was an audible alarm sounding at onset. Cleared the
scene turning it over to mx, State FM (Tate) advised.
User: O'Connor, Jr., Michael 10/09/2012 14:05:28
10/09/2012 30046 2012-000771 14:18 490 BARRISTER PLACE Good intent call, other
16 RESPONDED FOR REPORT OF SMOKE IN THE AREA OF ABOVE. UPON INVESTIGATION IT WAS FOUND TO BE A WOOD STOVE AT THE
REAR OF THE RESIDENCE.
10/09/2012 30046 2012-000772 23:30 319 BILLY MITCHELL LN Malicious, mischievous false call, other
MALICIOUS PULL BY UNK SUBJECT.
10/10/2012 30046 2012-000773 14:44 80 CASE RIDGE RD Cooking fire, confined to container
CREWS FOUND FOOD UNATTENDED TO ON THE STOVE TOP. E6'S CREW SECURED THE STOVE AND CLEARED, TURNING THE SCENE
OVER TO THE HOME OWNER.
10/10/2012 30046 2012-000774 20:35 930 WHATCOAT DR Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional
WRITER COMPLETED A WALK THROUGH OF THE BUILDING AND FOUND A SECOND FLOOR SMOKE DETECTOR ACTIVATED DUE TO A
RESIDENT SMOKING TITLE 16. WRITER CLEARED AND TURNED THE SCENE OVER TO DOVER POLICE.
10/11/2012 30046 2012-000775 00:46 1200 N DUPONT HWY Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional
WRITER FOUND SMOKE DETECTOR M2-71 ACTIVATED DUE TO A STUDENT SMOKING TITLE 16 IN HIS DORM ROOM E37C. WRITER
CLEARED AND TURNED THE SCENE OVER TO DEL STATE POLICE.
10/11/2012 30046 2012-000776 09:38 860 SILVER LAKE BLVD Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional
E6'S CREW FOUND WORKERS ON THE ROOF SERVICING THE HEATER SYSTEM. THE WORKERS HAD A SMALL PIECE OF CARD BOARD
CATCH FIRE AND CAUSED THE SMELL TO TRAVEL THROUGH THE BUILDING. CREWS CHECKED THE REMAINDER OF THE BUILDING AND
TURNED THE SCENE OVER TO FM2.
10/11/2012 30046 2012-000777 10:31 51 WEBBS LN R Cooking fire, confined to container
E6'S CREW FOUND A POT LEFT ON THE STOVE IN APT R-3. E6'S CREW SECURED THE STOVE AND CLEARED. THE STATE FMO WAS
NOTIFIED DUE TO THE SYSTEM NOT ACTIVATING WITH A SMOKE CONDITION IN APARTMENT.
10/12/2012 30046 2012-000778 11:32 1145 WOODSTOCK CT Attempted burning, illegal action, other
Crews found the home owner burning wood in the back yard illegally. Crews cleared the scene and contacted the FM.
10/12/2012 30046 2012-000779 12:11 1175 MCKEE RD Dispatched & canceled en route
Alarm company called back and cancelled. The maintenance man turned on the heater for the first time and blew dust through the system.
10/12/2012 30046 2012-000780 18:44 426 COURT ST Public service
Dispatched to the above location for a public assist. A subject had called into the fire house requesting that the smoke detector batteries at
his mother's house were dead. We advised him that we did not replace batteries as a service. He became very upset and an explained that
his mother was blind and that he was out of town and unable to replace them. He was very agitated on the phone and was displeased with
the department. Due to the medical condition of the homeowner, it was determined that we would install batteries in her detector. Upon
arrival to the residence, I was met at the door by an adult male who asked if I was the Fire Marshal. I explained that I was from the fire
department, here replace batteries. He pushed the door open and walked away. Upon entering the residence, an audible three chirp (like
those from a CO detector) sound could be heard. I walked further into the residence where I found 2 adult males and 2 adult females and
the mother (homeowner) at the kitchen table eating ribs. I asked where the detector in question was and was told, "the one that's beeping,
can't you shut it up?" After looking through the house with no assistance, I found the detector in question. The red LED light on the CO side
of the detector was flashing and chirping 3 times approximately every 20 seconds. After replacing the battery (detector was hardwired as
well), the chirping continued on the CO side of the meter. I went to the Command Car and retrieved the CO detector to ensure there was no
CO present. After metering the residence, no CO was detected. I informed the homeowner that the detector was hardwired and would
need to be replaced. The male subject at the table was agitated that the detector was silenced. he asked if there was anything i could do to
silence it and I related that there was not due to the fact it was hardwired. Cleared the scene.
User: O'Connor, Jr., Michael 10/14/2012 13:24:37
10/12/2012 30046 2012-000781 19:26 N LITTLE CREEK RD Good intent call, other
DFD responded to Route 1 in reference to a vehicle fire. On arrival, crews determined the vehicle in question broke the drive shaft. Scene
turned over to DSP.
10/12/2012 30046 2012-000782 19:47 2030 PINE CABIN RD BLDG D False alarm or false call, other
DFD responded to the above location in reference to an alarm activation. Crews determined unknown subjects were smoking in the hallway
which activated the system.
10/12/2012 30046 2012-000783 22:45 365 N DUPONT HWY False alarm or false call, other
Dover 20 responded to the above location in reference to an alarm activation from a duct detector. A walk through was completed and met
with negative findings.
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Date FDID Incident# Alarm ### Address Suite Type
10/12/2012 30046 2012-000784 23:09 39 N NEW ST Fire, other
DFD reponded to the above residence in reference to a building fire. On arrival, crews located a small debris pile in the rear of the
residence that had been intentionally set. Dover PD arrived and extinguished the fire prior to fire department's arrival. FM-1 was notified
and responded.
10/13/2012 30046 2012-000785 06:06 West north street Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
DE # 325576 JESSE DOHERTY 9-1-84 233-8337
DFD responded to the above location in reference to a vehicle fire. Engine 6 arrived on location to find a passenger vehicle wiith the engine
compartment involved. As crews were advancing an attack line, the fire extended into the passenger compartment. Crews quickly
extinguished the fire. The scene was turned over to Dover PD. 500 gallons of water was used.
10/13/2012 30046 2012-000786 07:49 320 BILLY MITCHELL LN False alarm or false call, other
Hallway detector activation. Occupants smoking which caused the detector to activate.
10/13/2012 30046 2012-000787 08:42 206 BAY TREE RD C HazMat release investigation w/no HazMat
Dispatched to above address for a odor of gas. Upon arrival was directed by a resident that they smelled gas by the front doors. Crews
from E6 and L1 investigated and found no leak. Fire alarm was pulled prior to FD arrival. Left a message for maint. to reset alarm.
Cheseapeake Utlities was notified. Under control, Cleared.
10/13/2012 30046 2012-000788 14:38 101 BABB DR Cooking fire, confined to container
Dispatched to above address for a structure fire. Upon arrival E6 crew found a smoke condition on the first floor due to a unattendant
cooking fire that was out, prior to arrival. Fire was in first floor apt. Set up PPV and removed smoke.. Under control and cleared scene.
10/13/2012 30046 2012-000789 18:27 COLD SPRING PL Outside rubbish fire, other
Mulch already extinguished.
10/14/2012 30046 2012-000790 12:52 1480 MCKEE RD Smoke detector activation due to malfunction
Residential alarm malfunction
10/14/2012 30046 2012-000791 17:08 122 BETH PL Smoke detector activation due to malfunction
Unattended cooking residential
10/15/2012 30046 2012-000792 00:17 71 N WEST ST Water problem, other
DFD responded tot he above address in reference to an issue with the hot water heater. Crews secured the water to same and informed
the occupant to contact a repair person. No further action taken.
10/15/2012 30046 2012-000793 06:05 S.STATE STREET Motor vehicle accident with injuries
Extrication of a patient. Patient transported to KGH.
10/15/2012 30046 2012-000794 08:28 1200 N DUPONT HWY Cooking fire, confined to container
Crews found unattended cooking in a dorm room on the second floor. Smoke detector M2-31 was activated. Crews cleared and turnded the
scene over to DSU police.
10/15/2012 30046 2012-000795 16:35 24 S BRADFORD ST Cooking fire, confined to container
Unattended cooking. No damage.
10/17/2012 30046 2012-000796 17:28 1182 JEFFERSON CT Building fire
DFD responded to 1182 Jefferson Court in reference to a building fire. Writer went on location and observed smoke conditions from the
second floor of a center of the row townhome. Engine 6 arrived and advanced an 1 3/4" attack line through the front door. Ladder 1
arrived and conducted a primary and secondary search of the residence. Engine 3 arrived and their crew checked the adjoining residences
on the "B" and "D" sides which met with negative findings. Ladder 2 and Engine 4 arrived and stood by for manpower pull. Engine 6's crew
located the fire in the rear, southside bedroom on the second floor and quickly extinguished the fire. After this, positive pressure was
utilized to remove the smoke from the residence. Fire damage was contained to the room first ignited but smoke damage throughout the
residence. All DFD units cleared and the scene was subsequently turned over to FM 2 and FM 4. Primary investigation revealed a small
child was playing with a lighter and caused the fire. For further, see Fire Marshal's report.
10/17/2012 30046 2012-000797 17:59 609 FAIRVIEW AVE Service Call, other
Engine 3 responded to the above residence in reference to a C.O detector activation. Units located a faulty detector and advised the owner
of same. No further action taken.
10/17/2012 30046 2012-000798 18:14 645 BAY RD Public service assistance, other
Engine 4 responded to Bay Rd in reference to a washdown. On arrival, the crew from Engine 4 removed the debris from the roadway and
secured the vehicles. No further action taken.
10/17/2012 30046 2012-000799 20:50 802 SILVER LAKE BLVD Smoke or odor removal
DFD responded to the above location in reference to an odor of smoke investigation. Crews determined the cause of the smoke was from a
vaccum cleaner. No further action taken.
10/18/2012 30046 2012-000800 11:27 52 ANCHOR LA Water problem, other
Writer responded for report of a major water leak at the residence due to a broken pipe in the upstairs bedroom. Writer arrived and secured
the power to the residence until COD was able to make a response. COD secured the main water pipe shutting down the water to the
residence.
10/18/2012 30046 2012-000801 22:23 CrRAWFORD CARROLL DRIVE Extrication of victim(s) from vehicle
Responded to the above address for a report of an MVC with entrapment. Arrived on location with E 2 with conditions as reported. A-63,
KM 7 and KM 5 were already on scene. Crew from E 2 started with extrication by removing the doors and the roof. E 6 arrived on location
and assisted E 2. rescue 1 arrived on location and placed the light tower in service. Dispatched advised Trooper 4 was en route. Rescue 1
was then assigned for setting up the LZ in the old Walmart parking lot. While Trooper was en route it advised dispatching it was turning back
do to the low clouds. Scene was placed under control and the patient was transported to KGH.
10/19/2012 30046 2012-000802 21:24 1133 S LITTLE CREEK RD Assist police or other governmental agency
E2 responded to assist DSP at the above location.
10/20/2012 30046 2012-000803 16:50 800 N STATE ST Special type of incident, other
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Date FDID Incident# Alarm ### Address Suite Type
Dispatched to above address ro assist the DSP dive to to spray off the divers. Cancelled prior to arrival. Cleared
10/21/2012 30046 2012-000804 11:29 301 WALKER RD System malfunction, other
Dispatched to above address for a AFA. Upon arrival was directed to a fire alarm in the hallway. Put bldg on fire watch and cleared.
10/21/2012 30046 2012-000805 20:38 561 N DUPONT HWY Smoke detector activation due to malfunction
PAINTING 4TH FLOOR LOBBY
10/21/2012 30046 2012-000806 21:41 834 S GOVERNORS AVE Cultivated trees or nursery stock fire
dispatched to above address for a tree on fire. Upon arrival was directed by FF Eichler to a tree o nfire due to a homeless subject making
camp. Extinguished the fire and turned scene over to Fm2. Cleared.
10/21/2012 30046 2012-000807 22:23 1210 WHITEOAK RD Forest, woods or wildland fire
Dispatched to above address for a brush fire. Dispatched notified FM2 to respond, had a report of 3 youths setting the fire and running off.
Upon arrival found a 30 X 60 area of leaves on fire. Crew from B9 extinguished fire. Called for E4 to respond for water. Turned scene over
to FM2
10/22/2012 30046 2012-000808 11:08 35 COMMERNCE WAY SUITE False alarm or false call, other
Dispatched to the above location for an AFA. Prior to responding, the establishment called into Dispatched an advised they were using the
supervisor's test valve on the sprinkler system to fill 55 gallon barrels to wash the floor. Held all units and contacted Dover FM-4 who made
a response to the scene.
User: O'Connor, Jr., Michael 10/22/2012 11:19:49
10/22/2012 30046 2012-000809 11:47 1280 S GOVERNORS AVE Lock-out
On arrival found child locked in the vehicle. Vehicle was unlocked using the big easy and Dover 17 cleared.
10/22/2012 30046 2012-000810 19:09 135 HAMAN DR Malicious, mischievous false call, other
UNKNOWN INDIVIDUALS SMOKING TITLE 16 IN A MAINTENENCE CLOSET UNDERNEATH SMOKE DETECTOR.
10/22/2012 30046 2012-000811 19:41 52 VENUE Trash or rubbish fire, contained
WIRING IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT
10/22/2012 30046 2012-000812 21:48 W NORTH ST W/O MINIMA ST Smoke detector activation due to malfunction
FAULTY SMOKE DETECTOR
10/22/2012 30046 2012-000813 22:02 9 WELCH DRIVE CO detector activation due to malfunction
10/23/2012 30046 2012-000814 03:02 9 PAR HAVEN DR C Medical assist, assist EMS crew
Responded to the above address for a man power assist for A-63.
10/23/2012 30046 2012-000815 07:33 1200 N DUPONT HWY Cooking fire, confined to container
BURNT BACON
10/23/2012 30046 2012-000816 10:59 1200 N DUPONT HWY Cooking fire, confined to container
BURNT FOOD
10/23/2012 30046 2012-000817 17:38 1300 S FARMVIEW DR D Smoke detector activation due to malfunction
AFA malfunction
10/24/2012 30046 2012-000818 12:16 1200 N DUPONT HWY Malicious, mischievous false call, other
Investigated alarm at above. Scene turned over to DSU
10/25/2012 30046 2012-000819 12:22 860 SILVER LAKE BLVD False alarm or false call, other
Dispatched to the above location for an AFA. Prior to responding, the property owners called back and advised mx on scene was testing a
new key for the pull station and inadvertently activated the system. Canceled the FD response.
User: O'Connor, Jr., Michael 10/29/2012 07:46:48
10/27/2012 30046 2012-000820 00:40 204 BAY TREE RD B Malicious, mischievous false call, other
E6 and L1 responded for report of auto fire alarm. Crews investigated and found no detector or pull station in buildings A, B, and C . Crews
cleared with alarm silenced.
10/27/2012 30046 2012-000821 07:11 120 GREENHILL AVE System malfunction, other
E6 responded for auto fire alarm . E6 crews completed a 360 of the residence as well as checking the windows to make sure no smoke or
fire was evident. Homeowner was not present and later advised dispatch it was a Bug Bomb set off inside the residence.
10/27/2012 30046 2012-000822 10:10 1153 Horsepond rd Unintentional transmission of alarm, other
Dispatched to above address to assist Sta 54. Returned prior to arrival.
10/27/2012 30046 2012-000823 14:14 S DUPONT HWY Extrication of victim(s) from vehicle
E2 and E6 responded for report of a MVC with reported subject trapped. Writer responded and assumed command. Crews from E6 and E2
stabilized the vehicle and performed a door pop of the passenger side door. Victim was removed and turned over to the care of A63 for
transport to KGH. Scene was placed under control and turned over to Dover PD.
10/28/2012 30046 2012-000824 02:11 1200 N DUPONT HWY False alarm or false call, other
3 Fire extinguishers activated and damage to a pull station on the second floor. Advantach is en-route unable to reset the system and was
put on fire watch.
10/28/2012 30046 2012-000825 06:48 80 River Chase Dr False alarm or false call, other
Units responded to the above location in reference to an alarm activated for water flow. Crews checked the building and met with negative
results.
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Date FDID Incident# Alarm ### Address Suite Type
10/28/2012 30046 2012-000826 23:31 80 RIVER CHASE DR System malfunction, other
Dispatched to the above location for a water flow alarm. Upon arrival, was met by mx personnel who unlocked the sprinkler room. The
system pressure had dropped to 60 psi with no sprinkler head activation. This was the second time this occurred today. The building ("B)
was placed on fire watch until the system can be repaired.
NOTE: The alarm system was reset by mx prior to our arrival
User: O'Connor, Jr., Michael 10/29/2012 08:40:04
10/29/2012 30046 2012-000827 04:23 1011 BAY RD Wind storm, tornado/hurricane assessment
*** HURRICANE SANDY RELATED *** Dispatched for an AFA at the above location. Upon arrival, crews investigated the exterior of the
building and could see no visible smoke or fire within through the windows. Awaited the arrival of the property owner. Upon her arrival,
entered the business and found several leaks in the roof from the driving rain. There was water in and around the breaker box. Power was
secured to same and the building was placed on fire watch until the system was back on line. Cleared the scene.
User: O'Connor, Jr., Michael 10/29/2012 08:32:46
10/29/2012 30046 2012-000828 08:05 691 ROBERTA AVE Water or steam leak
DFD responded to the above location in reference to an issue with the sump pump. Crews determined the sump pump was working
correctly and cleared.
10/29/2012 30046 2012-000829 10:50 165 S GOVERNORS BLVD Building fire
DFD responded to 165 S. Govs Blvd in reference to a building fire. On arrival, writer located a one story, single family dwelling with smoke
showing. E-4 arrived and laid 800' of 5" supply line. The crew from E4 advanced an 1 3/4" line through the front door for fire suppression.
E2 and Ladder 2 arrived and conducted a search and rescue of the residence. The fire was quickly extinguished and crews began
extensive overhaul. City electric responded to the scene and secured the power and public works responded to secure the water to the
residence. The State of Delaware Fire Marshal's office responded to the scene to investigate the incident. Two sections of 5" supply line
was damaged from the incident. DFD units cleared and the scene was turned over to the FM's office.
10/29/2012 30046 2012-000830 12:43 165 S GOVERNORS BLVD Smoke or odor removal
E4 responded back to 165 S. Govs Blvd in reference to a smoke problem in the attic area from a prior incident at this residence. The crew
from E4 flowed water and extinguished a small rekindle. No further action taken.
10/29/2012 30046 2012-000831 13:18 526 PEAR ST Severe weather or natural disaster, other
CREWS FOUND A LARGE TREE AND LOW HANGING WIRE ACCROSS FROM THE ABOVE ADDRESS. CREWS CLEARED THE ROADWAY
AND TURNED THE SCENE OVER TO CITY ELECTRIC.
10/29/2012 30046 2012-000832 20:44 400 S QUEEN ST Service Call, other
*** HURRICANE SANDY RELATED *** Dispatched to the above location for water leaking into and around a computer room. Upon arrival,
went to the "future expansion" section of the building and laid salvage covers over equipment and up in the ceiling to reroute water away
from equipment
.
User: O'Connor, Jr., Michael 10/29/2012 22:17:36
10/29/2012 30046 2012-000833 21:37 100 KEARSNEY CT Sprinkler activation due to malfunction
On arrival found a sprinkler system valve tripped. Crews checked the building with negetive results. All units cleared.
10/29/2012 30046 2012-000834 22:29 GOVE N GOVERNORS AVE Wind storm, tornado/hurricane assessment
On arrival found a large tree across the roadway. Unit stood by until public works arrived on scene.
10/29/2012 30046 2012-000835 23:47 CARVEL DR Wind storm, tornado/hurricane assessment
On arrival found a transformer arcing. City electric notified and responded.
10/30/2012 30046 2012-000836 09:55 835 BAY RD Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional
Dispatched to the above location for an AFA. Upon arrival, was met by cleaning personnel on scene that advised they were smoking a
cigarette near a detector in the billiards room and set it off. Investigated and cleared the scene.
User: O'Connor, Jr., Michael 10/30/2012 10:19:21
10/30/2012 30046 2012-000837 13:11 321 BROAD STAIRS PL False alarm or false call, other
Water leaking from the celling in apartment 302 set off the C.O detector. Crews checked the building and turned the scene over to
maintenance.
10/30/2012 30046 2012-000838 14:48 800 N STATE ST Water & ice-related rescue, other
Subject in inflatable raft stuck in Silver Lake spillway after high rainfall amount from hurricane. Subject thrown a rope bag and pulled ashore.
Scene and subject turned over to Dover PD.
10/30/2012 30046 2012-000839 16:39 388 TROON RD Smoke detector activation due to malfunction
Residential malfunction AFA
10/30/2012 30046 2012-000840 22:17 223 N GOVERNORS AVE Building fire
DFD responded to the above location in reference to a building fire. Writer arrived on Engine 6 and observed a one story, single family
residence with heavy smoke conditions from the attic area. Writer assumed command of the incident and the crew from Engine 6 advanced
an 1 3/4" preconnect line through the front door for fire attack. Ladder 2 arrived and performed a search and rescue of the residence.
Ladder 1 laid a 5" supply line to Engine 6 and after this, Ladder 1's crew performed vertical ventilation. Engine 4 arrived and placed a
second 1 3/4" preconnect line in service. Do to the fact the attic area was used for storage, crews had to remove a large amount of
miscellaneous houshold items to reach the fire. Engine 54-5 arrived and assisted the interior crews. At 2241 hrs, the scene was placed
under control and all units remained on scene to perform extensive overhaul. After this, the scene was turned over to the City Fire
Marshal's office, FM-1. The initial cause of the fire was the wood stove.
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Date FDID Incident# Alarm ### Address Suite Type
10/31/2012 30046 2012-000841 10:18 20 MEADOW GARDEN LN Water problem, other
Water in a residential basement. Not enough to be pumped out by FD.
10/31/2012 30046 2012-000842 13:18 1262 HORSEPOND RD Alarm system sounded due to malfunction
Alarm malfunction. Building placed on fire watch. FM notified and responded.
Total Incidents: 94
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FY 12-13 City Funded Account Balance Sheet
ACCOUNT BUDGET SPENT BALANCE
Apparatus Repairs & Maintenance $ 67,000.00 $ 21,549.88 $ 45,450.12
Building Maintenace Supplies $ 1,650.00 $ - $ 1,650.00
Contractual Services $ 16,587.00 $ - $ 16,587.00
Electricity $ 51,820.00 $ 18,203.58 $ 33,616.42
Gasoline $ 19,050.00 $ 2,872.48 $ 16,177.52
Heating Expenses- Gas $ 20,000.00 $ 469.76 $ 19,530.24
Medical Supplies $ 700.00 $ - $ 700.00
Office Supplies $ 2,500.00 $ 393.59 $ 2,106.41
Other Equipment Repairs $ 4,000.00 $ - $ 4,000.00
Program Expenses $ 36,630.00 $ 12,545.54 $ 24,084.46
Radio Repairs $ 2,000.00 $ 239.07 $ 1,760.93
Safety & Security $ 2,150.00 $ - $ 2,150.00
Small Tools $ 4,800.00 $ 1,265.00 $ 3,535.00
Telephone $ 13,340.00 $ 1,523.97 $ 11,816.03
Training & Travel $ 8,815.00 $ 669.00 $ 8,146.00
Uniforms & Firefighting Gear $ 27,100.00 $ 325.26 $ 26,774.74
Water/ Sewer $ 3,150.00 $ 427.43 $ 2,722.57
Balance as of: 10/31/12
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11/18/12
Accrual Basis Profit & Loss Detail
October 2012
Type Date Num Name Memo Clr Split Amount Balance
Ordinary Income/Expense
Expense
Apparatus Repairs & Maintenance
Check 10/05/2012 735 Atlantic Emergency Solutions Ladder 2 City Fund Account 5,916.29 5,916.29
Check 10/21/2012 740 Atlantic Emergency Solutions MOR2619MOP City Fund Account 4,198.00 10,114.29
Check 10/21/2012 740 Atlantic Emergency Solutions MOR2621MOP City Fund Account 1,858.27 11,972.56
Check 10/21/2012 740 Atlantic Emergency Solutions MOR2800MOP City Fund Account 218.63 12,191.19
Check 10/21/2012 743 Kunkel Auto Supply Invoice # 056496457 City Fund Account 32.02 12,223.21
Check 10/21/2012 746 Dover Automotive Invoice # 531483- No Touch Tire Care City Fund Account 23.96 12,247.17
Check 10/29/2012 750 Atlantic Emergency Solutions MOR2686MOP- Ladder 1 City Fund Account 3,648.91 15,896.08
Check 10/29/2012 750 Atlantic Emergency Solutions MOR2795MOP- Ladder 1 fridge City Fund Account 1,108.03 17,004.11
Check 10/29/2012 751 Kunkel Auto Supply Invoice- 056498827- Tire Shine City Fund Account 12.38 17,016.49
Check 10/29/2012 751 Kunkel Auto Supply Invoice- 056499540 City Fund Account 29.09 17,045.58
Check 10/29/2012 752 Dover Automotive Invoice # 532783 City Fund Account 594.00 17,639.58
Total Apparatus Repairs & Maintenance 17,639.58 17,639.58
Electricity
Check 10/21/2012 742 City of Dover Utility Acct # 44255-31966 City Fund Account 709.78 709.78
Check 10/21/2012 742 City of Dover Utility Acct # 44343-32052 City Fund Account 3,745.36 4,455.14
Total Electricity 4,455.14 4,455.14
Gasoline
Check 10/05/2012 738 City of Dover Unleaded fuel City Fund Account 247.86 247.86
Check 10/05/2012 738 City of Dover Bio diesel fuel City Fund Account 1,022.09 1,269.95
Check 10/21/2012 740 Atlantic Emergency Solutions MOS1335P City Fund Account 75.00 1,344.95
Check 10/21/2012 740 Atlantic Emergency Solutions MOS1357P City Fund Account 183.09 1,528.04
Total Gasoline 1,528.04 1,528.04
Heating Expenses- Gas
Check 10/05/2012 736 Chesapeake Utilities Station 2 gas from 08/28 to 09/25 City Fund Account 44.01 44.01
Check 10/21/2012 741 Chesapeake Utilities Station 1- 09/06 to 10/04 City Fund Account 182.81 226.82
Total Heating Expenses- Gas 226.82 226.82
Office Supplies
Check 10/05/2012 738 City of Dover Postage City Fund Account 173.30 173.30
Check 10/21/2012 748 Staples Computer monitor City Fund Account 99.99 273.29
Total Office Supplies 273.29 273.29
Program Expenses
Check 10/21/2012 744 Magnum Fire Siren Repair- New St. City Fund Account 450.35 450.35
Check 10/22/2012 749 Alpine Software Corp. Software support from 07/12 to 07/13 City Fund Account 4,364.70 4,815.05
Check 10/29/2012 754 M&T Bank EZ Pass for Trucks City Fund Account 180.00 4,995.05
Total Program Expenses 4,995.05 4,995.05
Telephone
Check 10/05/2012 737 Chief Technologies, LLC Chief Messaging City Fund Account 342.00 342.00
Check 10/05/2012 738 City of Dover Verizon charges City Fund Account 261.89 603.89
Check 10/05/2012 738 City of Dover Paetec & Cavalier charges City Fund Account 17.60 621.49
Check 10/21/2012 747 Verizon Wireless Wireless from 08/21 to 09/20 City Fund Account 83.48 704.97
Total Telephone 704.97 704.97
Training & Travel Expenses
Check 10/21/2012 745 National Academy of Emergency Dispatch Testing for recert City Fund Account 25.00 25.00
Check 10/29/2012 753 Salamander Technologies Invoice # 9558 City Fund Account 29.00 54.00
Total Training & Travel Expenses 54.00 54.00
Uniforms
Check 10/05/2012 739 Rush Uniform Parade Hats City Fund Account 119.90 119.90
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11/18/12
Accrual Basis Profit & Loss Detail
October 2012
Type Date Num Name Memo Clr Split Amount Balance
Total Uniforms 119.90 119.90
Water/Sewer
Check 10/21/2012 742 City of Dover Utility Acct # 44253-31964 City Fund Account 38.66 38.66
Check 10/21/2012 742 City of Dover Utility Acct # 44345-32054 City Fund Account 67.25 105.91
Check 10/21/2012 742 City of Dover Utility Acct # 44341-32050 City Fund Account 20.58 126.49
Total Water/Sewer 126.49 126.49
Total Expense 30,123.28 30,123.28
Net Ordinary Income -30,123.28 -30,123.28
Net Income -30,123.28 -30,123.28
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Monthly Report
October 2012
Economic Development Office
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2012 _10 Economic Development
Lunch meeting with Calpine CEO and Executive Team to review project status
Met with Michael Casson to review Garrison Tract Marketing Plan
Met with DELDOT to review Garrison Tract Entrance and Exit Plans
Participated in meetings to finalize Wells Fargo Planning Grant Application
Met with Jim Waddington re Route 113 Corridor Improvements
Attended Kent County Tourism and Chamber of Commerce Board Meetings
Attended MILCON Breakfast
Attended Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast
Bayhealth Business & Investment Committee Meeting
Tour of Easter Seals Facility
Measures:
1. Maintain an unemployment rate for the City of Dover that is lower than national and
state averages.
2010-2011 Actual 2011-2012 Actual 2012 - 2013 Projected
Results <10% unemployment rate in <10% unemployment rate in <10% unemployment rate in
July 2011 July 2012 July 2013
9.2 % - U.S. Rate 8.2% - U.S. Rate 7.8% - U.S. Rate
8.0 % - DE Rate 6.8 % - DE Rate 6.8% - DE Rate
9.9% - City of Dover Rate 8.6% - City of Dover Rate 7.8% - City of Dover Rate
June 2011 – Actual June 2012 – Actual October 2012 – Actual
2. Monitor number of contacts with small businesses and with out-of-town companies
interested in locating in Dover.
2010-2011 Actual 2011-2012 Actual 2012 - 2013 Projected
Results ≥20 contacts with potential >20 contacts with potential >20 contacts with potential
small businesses; small businesses; small businesses;
12 contacts YTD 10 Contacts YTD 9 Contacts YTD
≥15 contacts with out-of-town 11 contacts with out-of-town 11 contacts with out-of-town
companies interested in companies interested in companies interested in
locating in Dover. locating in Dover locating in Dover
10 contacts YTD 9 Contacts YTD 4 Contacts YTD
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2012_10 DDP Monthly Report
WSFS Contract to process credit cards in parking meters - Bradford Street & Loockerman Way
Parking Lots
Conducted tour of Downtown Dover Projects for Mrs. Carla Markell
Provided technical assistance to nine (5) prospective small business individuals on overall
business development with in the Downtown Dover Business District as well as creating business
plans.
Provided technical assistance to one (1) existing small business owners in preparing and
submitting small business loan application for loan consideration.
Continued providing technical assistance to eight (8) prospective small business individuals on
locating available space within the downtown district to lease. Of these eight (8) inquires; two
(2) have signed leases to occupy current vacant spaces within downtown.
Provided technical assistance to three (3) existing small business owners on relocating
businesses within district boundaries.
Provided technical assistance to The Center for Mental Wellness on developing plans to
spearhead the “Out of the Darkness-Suicide Prevention Community Walk scheduled for
Saturday, November 10 in downtown Dover.
Continuing working with the Promotion and Marketing Committee on coordinating the series of
Holidays Events scheduled to occur during November and December in downtown Dover.
Coordinated the Safe & Spooky Halloween Community Children’s Event held on Saturday,
October 27 in downtown Dover.
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ACTION FORM
PROCEEDING: Council AGENDA ITEM NO.:
DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN: Public Utilities DATE SUBMITTED: 12/04/2012
PREPARED BY: Scott Koenig, P.E., City Manager & Stephen Enss, ES & SO Superintendent
SUBJECT: Electrical Engineering Services
REFERENCE: N/A
RELATED PROJECT: N/A
APPROVALS: City Manager, Controller
EXHIBITS: 1) Engineering Services Evaluation - Point Analysis; 2) Pike Energy Rate Sheet; 3) Power
Consulting Engineers (PCE) Rate Sheet
EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: As Needed AMOUNT BUDGETED: $ N/A
FUNDING SOURCE (Dept/Page in CIP & Budget): Funding is provided within the project budget and the
operations budget.
TIMETABLE: N/A
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends awarding a three (3) year contract with two (2) one year
extensions to Pike Energy Solutions, LLC and Power Consulting Engineers (PCE) per their rate sheets included
in the referenced RFQ.
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
The City of Dover Electric Department is continuously working on various electric system upgrades with include
future capacity and future growth projects. These projects require numerous hours of engineering design as well as
value engineering and estimating. Earlier this year, staff solicited Requests for Qualifications (RFQs) Number 13-
0005EL to provide electrical engineering services on a project by project (on-call) basis. This RFQ was advertised in
compliance with the city’s purchasing policy. Seven (7) submissions were received, reviewed, and analyzed by city
staff. The Electric Department established a procedure using a point system analysis to determine the most qualified
firm(s) to provide the request services. The following is a summary of the point-based analysis:
Firm Location Score Rank
Pike Energy Solutions, LLC Charlotte, NC 185 1
Power Consulting Engineers (PCE) Lilburn, GA 165 2
Carew Associates, Inc. New Castle, DE 105 3
Concord Engineering Voorhees, NJ 100 4
Utility Engineers, PC Drums, PA 92 5
RMF Engineering, Inc. Selbyville, DE 73 6
Current Solutions, P.C. White Plains, NY 62 7
Both Pike Energy Solutions and Power Consulting Engineers (PCE) have all of the necessary experience and staff to
perform any of the requested work without using sub-consultants. In light of the amount of project to be undertaken in
the Capital Investment Plan (CIP), staff feels it would be in the city’s best interest to award a contract to both firms.
This would allow the Electric Department the flexibility to choose one of the firms based on their availability,
expertise and workload on a project by project basis. The total cost over the term of each contact will likely exceed
$25,000; however, the costs will be reflected in the appropriate project budget or line item. All awards under this
contract that exceed $25,000 will also be brought back to City Council for award on the individual project basis.
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Electrical Engineering Services Evaluation (RFQ Number 13-0005EL) Exhibit #1
Criteria Point factor 1-10
Experince with: RMF Current Utility Carew Concord PCE Pike
ABB Relays 1 2 5 5 5 2 5
SEL Relays 1 2 5 5 5 8 5
Substation Design 5 2 8 8 8 4 10
Transmission Design 1 1 3 3 1 6 10
Distribution Design 5 1 5 4 1 5 5
Field Survey 3 5 4 5 2 7 3
Prepare project specifications 3 5 4 4 8 7 7
Assist with assembling, evaulating and awarding Bids 4 1 4 4 8 8 8
Analyze and make recommendations for relaying 5 5 5 5 5 7 5
Provide Technical field services when required Including storm restoration 1 1 6 4 4 7 8
Provide necessary research and field surveys. 2 1 5 5 5 7 5
System Modeling 5 5 5 5 9 9 10
Evaluated by SAE
Experince with: RMF Current Utility Carew Concord PCE Pike
ABB Relays 1 1 3 5 2 8 8
SEL Relays 1 1 3 5 2 8 8
Substation Design 5 2 5 5 7 7 10
Transmission Design 1 1 4 3 3 7 10
Distribution Design 5 1 5 5 3 7 8
Field Survey 3 4 1 3 4 8 8
Prepare project specifications 1 5 1 3 5 8 8
Assist with assembling, evaulating and awarding Bids 4 1 1 3 4 8 8
Analyze and make recommendations for relaying 5 5 5 3 2 8 9
Provide Technical field services when required Including storm restoration 1 1 1 5 2 5 10
Provide necessary research and field surveys. 2 1 1 5 2 7 9
System Modeling 8 8 3 3 3 7 8
Evaluated by BP
RMF Current Utility Carew Concord PCE Pike
73 62 92 105 100 165 185
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ACTION FORM
PROCEEDING: Council AGENDA ITEM NO.:
DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN: Public Works - Streets DATE SUBMITTED: 11/30/12
PREPARED BY: Sharon Duca, P.E., Public Works Director / City Engineer
SUBJECT: Evaluation of Bids - Wesley College Streetscape Enhancement Phase 1
REFERENCE: N/A
RELATED PROJECT: N/A
APPROVALS: City Manager and Controller
EXHIBITS: 1) Site Plan and 2) Letter from Wesley College
EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: $96,411.75 AMOUNT BUDGETED: $700,000 *
FUNDING SOURCE (Dept./Page in CIP & Budget): Community Transportation Funds - $148,603.60
* The City budget includes $700,000 for potential CT Agreements that get approved throughout the year
TIM TIMETABLE: Notice of Award/Proceed following Council approval, construction to be finalized within sixty
(60) calendar days of Notice of Award.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends approval of the low bid, submitted by Corrado Construction
Co., in the amount of $96,411.75.
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
Wesley College requested a new parking lot on their campus, located on 22, 28 and 34 South State Street.
The new parking lot would also include demolition of an existing accessory building, storm sewer installation
and curb installation. An easement was dedicated to the property for the use of the parking lot to the public,
thus allowing use of Community Transportation Funds (CTF). However, certain improvements within the
project fall outside of the easement area. This portion of the work will be paid for by the City of Dover with
reimbursement by Wesley College. The city is in receipt of the attached letter dated July 25, 2012 from Dr.
Johnston indicating that Wesley College will reimburse the city. The total amount anticipated to be reimbursed
is $4,083.98. The Department of Public Works created bid documents and worked with the CTF Division of the
Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) to acquire the proper funding from local legislators to fund
this project. 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 #13-0018PW. Bids were opened on November 8,
2012. The following five (5) contractors submitted bids for the proposed project.
CONTRACTOR LOCATION AMOUNT OF BID
Lindstrom Excavating Contractors, Inc. Worton, MD $208,960.00
JJID, Inc. Bear, DE $159,976.00
Dixon Contracting, Inc. Dover, DE $143,990.00
Kent Construction Co. Smyrna, DE $120,764.87
Corrado Construction Co. New Castle, DE $96,976.57
City staff reviewed the Corrado Construction Company bid package and found it free of math errors and/or
discrepancies. In addition, staff has reviewed the contractor’s qualification information which included a list of
recently completed projects similar in scope to the Wesley College Streetscape Enhancement Phase 1 project,
as well as their financial statement, and found all information to be adequate. In conclusion staff recommends
awarding a construction contract to Corrado Construction Company in the amount of $96,976.57 for the
construction of the Wesley College Streetscape Enhancement Phase 1.
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Exhibit 1
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CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2012-23
2012-2013 BUDGET ORDINANCES
GENERAL FUND - REVENUES AND BUDGET
1 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL ME
2 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Thirty Eight Million, Five Hundred Four Thousand,
3 Seven Hundred dollars ($38,504,700) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby
4 appropriated from current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the
5 Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2012 and ending June 30, 2013:
6 ORIGINAL REVISED
7 2012/13 2012/13
8 BUDGET BUDGET
9 RECEIPTS
10 BEGINNING BALANCE 2,666,600 2,734,400
11
12 FINES AND POLICE REVENUE 668,000 668,000
13 INVESTMENT INCOME 75,000 75,000
14 LIBRARY REVENUES 66,200 66,200
15 KENT COUNTY BOOK REIMBURSEMENT 405,900 405,900
16 BUSINESS LICENSES 1,455,000 1,455,000
17 PERMITS AND OTHER FEES 1,053,300 1,053,300
18 MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES 55,500 55,500
19 POLICE EXTRA DUTY 494,400 494,400
20 PROPERTY TAXES 10,997,400 11,063,400
21 BID REVENUE 51,600 51,600
22 RECREATION REVENUE 130,000 130,000
23 FRANCHISE FEE 550,000 550,000
24 SANITATION FEES 2,690,200 2,690,200
25 RENT REVENUE - GARRISON FARM 62,000 62,000
26 COURT OF CHANCERY FEES 753,800 753,800
27 RECEIPTS SUBTOTAL 19,508,300 19,574,300
28 INTERFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS
29 INTRAFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS W/WW 1,104,600 1,104,600
30 INTRAFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS ELECTRIC 3,224,500 3,224,500
31 INTERFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS SUBTOTAL 4,329,100 4,329,100
32 GRANTS:
33 POLICE RELATED/EXTRA DUTY 85,000 85,000
34 POLICE PENSION GRANT 500,000 500,000
35 GREEN ENERGY GRANT 98,500 98,500
37 MISC GRANT REVENUE 25,000 25,000
39 GRANTS SUBTOTAL 708,500 708,500
40 TRANSFERS FROM:
41 TRANSFER TAX 1,370,000 1,370,000
42 MUNICIPAL STREET AID 527,400 527,400
43 CIVIL TRAFFIC PENALTIES 750,000 750,000
44 WATER/WASTEWATER 500,000 500,000
45 ELECTRIC 8,000,000 8,000,000
47 VERIZON AND CI RESERVES 11,000 11,000
50 TRANSFERS FROM SUBTOTAL 11,158,400 11,158,400
51
52 TOTAL REVENUES 35,704,300 35,770,300
53
54 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCE & REVENUE 38,370,900 38,504,700
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55 GENERAL FUND EXPENSE SUMMARY
56 ORIGINAL REVISED
57 2012/13 2012/13
58 BUDGET BUDGET
59 DEPARTMENT EXPENSES:
60 CITY CLERK 326,900 326,900
61 COUNCIL 114,200 114,200
62 TAX ASSESSOR 187,500 187,500
63 FIRE 688,300 688,300
64 GROUNDS MAINTENANCE 993,300 1,008,100
65 LIBRARY 1,250,200 1,250,200
66 RECREATION 713,400 715,400
67 LIFE SAFETY 469,900 471,200
68 CODE ENFORCEMENT 293,100 295,100
69 PLANNING 410,300 412,300
70 INSPECTIONS 592,200 596,900
71 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 231,100 231,100
72 POLICE 13,195,200 13,195,200
73 POLICE EXTRA DUTY 579,400 579,400
74 STREETS 756,700 772,200
75 SANITATION 2,140,700 2,152,800
76 CITY MANAGER 420,000 420,000
77 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 642,700 642,700
78 FINANCE 879,500 879,500
79 PUBLIC SERVICES - ADMINISTRATION 468,600 472,600
80 FACILITIES MANAGEMENT 678,800 683,500
81 CENTRAL SERVICES 576,900 578,200
82 FLEET MAINTENANCE 712,700 716,100
83 CUSTOMER SERVICE 901,200 901,200
84 HUMAN RESOURCES 319,700 319,700
85 MAYOR 82,400 82,400
86 DEPARTMENT SUBTOTALS 28,624,900 28,692,700
87 OTHER EXPENDITURES:
88 DEBT SERVICE 624,200 624,200
89 CONTRIBUTION TO DDP 180,000 180,000
90 MISCELLANEOUS GRANT RELATED EXPENSES 25,000 25,000
91 INSURANCE 600,000 600,000
92 RETIREES HEALTH CARE 1,620,600 1,620,600
93 OTHER EMPLOYMENT EXPENSES 463,400 463,400
94 GENERAL PENSION UNFUNDED LIABILITY 1,310,500 1,310,500
95 POLICE PENSION FUND - STATE GRANT 500,000 500,000
96 POLICE PENSION UNFUNDED LIABILITY 95,000 95,000
97 UNCOLLECTIBLES - TRASH AND OTHER 10,000 10,000
99 STREET LIGHTS 869,700 869,700
100 OTHER EXPENSE SUBTOTAL 6,298,400 6,298,400
101 TRANSFERS
102 TRANSFER TO CAPITAL FUND - PROJECTS 613,400 613,400
103 TRANSFERS SUBTOTAL 613,400 613,400
104 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 35,536,700 35,536,700
105 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 2,834,200 2,968,000
106 TOTAL BUDGET BALANCE & EXPENDITURES 38,370,900 38,504,700
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107 GOVERNMENTAL CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND SUMMARY
108 ORIGINAL REVISED
109 2012/13 2012/13
110 BUDGET BUDGET
111 BEGINNING BALANCE 294,400 241,100
112 BEGINNING BALANCE - Library Project - (95,500)
113 REVENUES
114 STATE GRANTS - Library 884,200 1,746,000
115 PROPOSED BOND/BANK PROCEEDS - Library 317,500 648,500
116 INCOME FROM SALE OF ASSETS 1,200,000 1,200,000
117 LIBRARY FOUNDATION DONATIONS - 71,000
118 KENT COUNTY CONTRIBUTION - 250,000
119 FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY DONATION - 102,400
120 DEMEC GRANT - 166,700
121 PROPOSED BANK PROCEEDS - Streets 2,000,000 2,000,000
122 PROPOSED BANK PROCEEDS - Garrison 2,000,000 -
123 STATE GRANTS - DEMA 108,000 158,000
124 POLICE GRANTS 33,800 33,800
125 MUNICIPAL STREET AID CAPITAL CONTRIBUTION - 132,200
126 TRANSFER FROM FUTURE CAPACITY RESERVE - 2,000,000
127 TRANSFER FROM GENERAL FUND 613,400 613,400
128 TOTAL REVENUES 7,156,900 9,122,000
129 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCE & REVENUES 7,451,300 9,267,600
130 EXPENDITURES
131 FIRE 238,500 238,500
132 GROUNDS MAINTENANCE 112,000 112,000
133 LIBRARY 2,535,000 4,089,100
134 RECREATION 30,000 30,000
135 POLICE 197,000 197,000
136 STREETS 1,974,000 2,144,200
137 SANITATION 150,000 150,000
138 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 57,000 107,000
139 FACILITIES MANAGEMENT 381,000 381,000
140 MAYOR 33,000 33,000
141 DEPARTMENT SUBTOTAL 5,707,500 7,481,800
142 TRANSFERS & MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES
143 BOND/LOAN ISSUANCE COST 56,000 -
144 TRANSFER TO COMMUNITY TRANS FUND 1,606,700 1,606,700
145 TRANSFERS & MISCELLANEOUS SUBTOTAL 1,662,700 1,606,700
146 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 7,370,200 9,088,500
147 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 81,100 179,100
148 TOTAL BUDGET BALANCE & EXPENDITURES 7,451,300 9,267,600
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149 WATER/WASTEWATER FUND SUMMARY
150 ORIGINAL REVISED
151 2012/13 2012/13
152 BUDGET BUDGET
153
154 BEGINNING BALANCE - WATER 865,100 884,600
155 BEGINNING BALANCE - WASTEWATER 853,000 867,800
156 BEGINNING BALANCE - KCSA (553,500) (553,500)
157 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 1,164,600 1,198,900
158 BASE REVENUE:
159 WATER FEES 4,730,700 4,730,700
160 WASTEWATER FEES 3,834,600 3,834,600
161 WASTEWATER ADJUSTMENT FEES 3,090,800 3,090,800
162 GROUNDWATER INFLOW ADJUSTMENT 1,257,600 1,257,600
163 WATER TANK SPACE LEASING 313,500 313,500
164 SEWER IMPACT FEES 317,000 317,000
165 WATER IMPACT FEES 350,000 350,000
166 INTEREST - WATER 8,700 8,700
167 INTEREST - WASTEWATER 17,100 17,100
168 MISCELLANEOUS SERVICE FEE 77,000 77,000
169 TOTAL REVENUES 13,997,000 13,997,000
170 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCE & REVENUES 15,161,600 15,195,900
171 DIRECT EXPENSES:
172 ENGINEERING & INSPECTION 597,900 601,900
173 WATER CONSTRUCTION 345,700 352,400
174 WATER DEPARTMENT 408,200 415,000
175 WATER TREATMENT PLANT 1,522,600 1,535,400
176 WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT 993,000 997,000
177 DIRECT EXPENDITURE SUBTOTAL 3,867,400 3,901,700
178 OTHER EXPENSES:
179 DEBT SERVICE - WATER 532,100 532,100
180 DEBT SERVICE - WASTEWATER 731,500 731,500
181 RETIREES HEALTH CARE 220,000 220,000
182 OTHER EMPLOYMENT EXPENSES 16,200 16,200
184 PENSION UNFUNDED LIABILITY 309,800 309,800
185 KENT COUNTY TREATMENT CHARGE 3,600,000 3,600,000
186 INTRAFUND SERVICE FEES 1,235,400 1,235,400
187 UNCOLLECTIBLES 5,000 5,000
188 INVENTORY/FIXED ASSET WRITEOFFS 5,000 5,000
189 OTHER EXPENSES SUBTOTAL 6,655,000 6,655,000
190 TRANSFER TO:
191 GENERAL FUND FROM WATER 250,000 250,000
192 GENERAL FUND FROM WASTEWATER 250,000 250,000
193 WATER IMP AND EXT 1,700,000 1,700,000
194 WASTEWATER IMP AND EXT 1,200,000 1,200,000
199 CAPITAL ASSET RESERVE WATER 70,000 70,000
200 CAPITAL ASSET RESERVE WASTEWATER 22,000 22,000
201 TRANSFER TO SUBTOTAL 3,492,000 3,492,000
202 TOTAL EXPENSES 14,014,400 14,048,700
203 BUDGET BALANCES
204 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE WATER 482,700 482,700
205 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE WASTEWATER 664,500 664,500
207 SUBTOTAL CURRENT YEAR BALANCES 1,147,200 1,147,200
208 TOTAL BUDGET BALANCES & EXPENSES 15,161,600 15,195,900
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209 WATER/WASTEWATER IMPROVEMENT & EXTENSION FUND
210 ORIGINAL REVISED
211 2012/13 2012/13
212 BUDGET BUDGET
213 BEGINNING BALANCE - WATER 3,071,800 3,811,200
214 BEGINNING BALANCE - WASTEWATER 1,013,600 2,641,000
217 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 4,085,400 6,452,200
218 REVENUES
219 BOND PROCEEDS - WATER - 2013 ISSUE 2,000,000 2,000,000
220 BOND PROCEEDS - WASTEWATER - 2013 ISSUE 2,000,000 2,000,000
221 TRANS FR OPERATING FUND FOR WATER 1,700,000 1,700,000
222 TRANS FR OPERATING FUND FOR WASTEWATER 1,200,000 1,200,000
223 TRANSFER FR WATER IMPACT FEE RESERVE 250,000 250,000
224 TRANSFER FR WASTEWATER IMPACT FEE RES 300,000 300,000
225 PROCEEDS FROM SALE OF ASSETS - -
226 INTEREST INCOME 25,000 25,000
227 TOTAL REVENUES 7,475,000 7,475,000
228 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES & REVENUES 11,560,400 13,927,200
229 EXPENSES
230 WATER 5,140,000 5,762,600
231 WASTEWATER 3,817,300 5,798,400
232 WATER TREATMENT PLANT 24,100 24,100
233 WATER CONSTRUCTION 31,000 31,000
234 ENGINEERING & INSPECTION 23,400 23,400
235 BOND ISSUANCE COST & DEBT SERVICE RESERVE 344,000 344,000
236 TOTAL EXPENSES 9,379,800 11,983,500
237 CUREENT YEAR BALANCE - WATER 1,655,500 1,772,300
238 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - WASTEWATER 525,100 171,400
239 TOTAL ENDING BUDGET BALANCES 2,180,600 1,943,700
240 TOTAL BUDGET BALANCES & EXPENSES 11,560,400 13,927,200
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241 ELECTRIC REVENUE FUND SUMMARY
242 ORIGINAL REVISED
243 2012/13 2012/13
244 BUDGET BUDGET
245 BEGINNING BALANCE 7,184,000 7,201,500
246 BASE REVENUE:
247 DIRECT SALES TO CUSTOMER 85,071,400 85,071,400
249 UTILITY TAX 1,595,200 1,595,200
250 MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 850,700 850,700
251 RENT REVENUE 225,000 225,000
252 GREEN ENERGY 129,000 129,000
253 INTEREST EARNINGS 107,800 107,800
256 TRANSFER FROM RATE STABILIZATION 5,400,000 5,400,000
257 INTRAFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS W/WW 130,800 130,800
258 TOTAL REVENUES 93,509,900 93,509,900
259 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCE & REVENUES 100,693,900 100,711,400
260 EXPENSES:
261 POWER SUPPLY - HEDGED ENERGY 39,468,900 39,468,900
262 PJM CHARGES - PURCHASED ENERGY 17,508,300 13,752,300
263 PJM CHARGES - TRANSMISSION & FEEES - 3,756,000
264 SOLAR ENERGY 1,414,500 1,414,500
265 SOLAR RENEWAL ENERGY CREDITS - 351,600
266 CAPACITY CHARGES - LOAD 12,564,800 12,564,800
267 POWER SUPPLY MANAGEMENT 996,000 996,000
268 SUB-TOTAL POWER SUPPLY 71,952,500 72,304,100
269 PLANT OPERATIONS 5,914,900 5,914,900
270 GENERATIONS FUELS 586,000 586,000
271 PJM SPOT MARKET ENERGY - (1,124,300)
272 PJM CREDITS (1,199,700) (427,000)
273 CAPACITY CREDITS (14,318,600) (14,318,600)
274 GENERATION SUBTOTAL (9,017,400) (9,369,000)
275 POWER SUPPLY & GENERATION SUBTOTAL 62,935,100 62,935,100
276 DIRECT EXPENDITURES
277 TRANSMISSION/DISTRIBUTION 3,223,600 3,233,700
278 ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING 1,163,900 1,171,300
279 ADMINISTRATION 501,200 501,200
280 METER READING 212,500 212,500
281 SYSTEMS OPERATIONS 517,600 517,600
282 DIRECT EXPENDITURE SUBTOTALS 5,618,800 5,636,300
283 OTHER EXPENSES:
284 UTILITY TAX 1,595,200 1,595,200
285 ALLOW FOR UNCOLLECTIBLES 150,000 150,000
286 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES - RFP'S 190,000 190,000
287 RETIREES HEALTH CARE 696,500 696,500
288 OTHER EMPLOYMENT EXPENSES 157,900 157,900
289 TRANSFER TO PENSION UNFUNDED LIABILITY 1,074,200 1,074,200
291 GREEN ENERGY PAYMENT TO DEMEC 129,000 129,000
292 INTRAFUND SERVICE FEES 3,224,500 3,224,500
293 INTEREST ON DEPOSITS 35,000 35,000
294 INVENTORY WRITE OFFS 175,000 175,000
297 DEBT SERVICE 3,323,600 3,323,600
298 OTHER EXPENSES SUBTOTAL 10,750,900 10,750,900
299 TRANSFER TO:
300 IMPROVEMENT & EXTENSION 3,500,000 3,500,000
301 GENERAL FUND 8,000,000 8,000,000
307 TRANSFER TO SUBTOTAL 11,500,000 11,500,000
308 TOTAL EXPENSES 90,804,800 90,822,300
309 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 9,889,100 9,889,100
310 TOTAL BUDGET BALANCE & EXPENSES 100,693,900 100,711,400
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311 ELECTRIC IMPROVEMENT & EXTENSION FUND SUMMARY
312 ORIGINAL REVISED
313 2012/13 2012/13
314 BUDGET BUDGET
315 BEGINNING BALANCE 2,714,600 3,534,600
316 REVENUE
317 TRANSFER FROM ELECTRIC 3,500,000 3,500,000
318 TRANSFER FROM FUTURE CAPACITY RESERVE 550,000 550,000
319 INTEREST EARNINGS 40,700 40,700
320 TOTAL REVENUES 4,090,700 4,090,700
321 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCE & REVENUE 6,805,300 7,625,300
322 EXPENSES
323 ELECTRIC GENERATION 1,441,300 1,786,600
324 TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION 596,000 896,000
325 ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING 1,932,700 1,942,800
326 TOTAL EXPENSES 3,970,000 4,625,400
327 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 2,835,300 2,999,900
328 TOTAL BUDGET BALANCE & EXPENSES 6,805,300 7,625,300
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329 MUNICIPAL STREET AID
330 ORIGINAL REVISED
331 2012/13 2012/13
332 BUDGET BUDGET
333 BEGINNING BALANCE 100 132,200
334 REVENUES
335 STATE GRANTS 527,400 659,600
336 TOTAL REVENUES 527,400 659,600
337 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCE & REVENUES 527,500 791,800
338 EXPENDITURES
339 STREET IMPROVEMENTS - 264,300
340 TRANSFER TO GENERAL FUND 527,400 527,400
341 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 527,400 791,700
342 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 100 100
343 TOTAL BUDGET BALANCE & EXPENDITURES 527,500 791,800
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344 LIBRARY GRANT
345 ORIGINAL REVISED
346 2012/13 2012/13
347 BUDGET BUDGET
348 BEGINNING BALANCE - 30,000
349 REVENUE
350 STATE GRANT 280,500 280,500
351 TOTAL REVENUE 280,500 280,500
352 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCE & REVENUE 280,500 310,500
353 EXPENDITURES
354 FURNITURE/FIXTURES 52,300 62,900
355 PROGRAM EXPENSES/SUPPLIES 15,300 17,100
356 OFFICE SUPPLIES 15,000 15,000
357 PRINTING & DUPLICATING 9,500 9,800
358 POSTAGE 200 200
359 BOOKS 95,000 95,000
360 COMPUTER HARDWARE 20,000 20,000
361 AUDIO VISUAL SUPPLIES 65,000 65,000
362 TRAINING/CONF/FOOD/TRAV 4,000 4,000
363 OFF EQP/REPAIRS & MAINT 4,200 4,200
364 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 280,500 293,200
365 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - 17,300
366 TOTALS 280,500 310,500
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367 POLICE GRANTS
368 ORIGINAL REVISED
369 2012/13 2012/13
370 BUDGET BUDGET
371 PRIOR YEAR BALANCE - 178,400
372 REVENUE
373 GRANTS RECEIVED 382,600 429,400
374 INTEREST INCOME - -
375 TOTAL REVENUE 382,600 429,400
376 TOTALS 382,600 607,800
377 EXPENDITURES
378 FURNITURE & FIXTURES - 15,000
379 OFFICE & COMPUTER SUPP - -
380 PHOTO EQUIPT & SUPPLIES - -
381 POLICE EQUIPT & PROG SUPP 64,000 87,000
382 UNIFORMS & BODY ARMOR - -
383 TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT 57,000 57,000
384 BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS - -
385 CELL PHONE CHARGES 15,000 15,000
386 TRAINING 17,000 27,000
387 AUDIT FEES 1,000 1,000
389 OTHER EQUIPMENT - 25,000
390 VEHICLE PURCHASE 10,500 10,500
391 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 164,500 222,500
392 OTHER FINANCING USES
393 OPERATING TRANSFERS-OUT 218,100 242,400
394 TOTAL FINANCING USES 218,100 242,400
395 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - 142,900
396 TOTALS 382,600 607,800
397 THE ABOVE BUDGET INCLUDES THE POLICE GRANTS FUND, USDOJ BYRNE
GRANTS FUND AS WELL AS THE OTHER FEDERAL POLICE GRANTS FUND.
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398 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG)
399 ORIGINAL REVISED
400 2012/13 2012/13
401 BUDGET BUDGET
402 BEGINNING BALANCE - 16,200
403 REVENUE
404 FEDERAL GRANT 235,300 317,200
405 TOTAL REVENUE 235,300 317,200
406 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCE & REVENUE 235,300 333,400
407 EXPENDITURES
408 SALARIES 38,300 38,300
409 FICA TAXES 2,900 2,900
410 WORKER'S COMPENSATION 200 200
411 PENSION 2,300 2,300
412 OPEB 3,300 3,300
413 COMMUNITY REVITAL. INFRASTRUCTURE - 60,100
414 CLOSING COST & DOWNPAYMENT PROGRAM 30,000 36,000
415 DOVER INTERFAITH MINISTRY 27,500 34,600
416 FIRST STATE RES CONSV & DEV 35,000 41,900
417 ELIZABETH W MURPHEY SCHOOL 20,000 20,000
418 NCALL RESEARCH 7,800 7,800
419 SERENITY PLACE 28,000 28,000
420 MILFORD HOUSING H/O REHAB PROGRAM 40,000 41,800
421 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 235,300 317,200
422 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - 16,200
423 TOTALS 235,300 333,400
Actions History
December 10, 2012 Scheduled for Final Reading by Council
November 27, 2012 - First Reading by Council
November 13, 2012 - Considered by Legislative, Finance and Administration Committee