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CITY OF DOVER, DELAWARE CONSTRUCTION AND PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE BOARD OF APPEALS Wednesday, November 03, 2021 at 3:30 PM City Hall Council Chambers, 15 Loockerman Plaza, Dover, Delaware AGENDA Public comments are welcomed on any item and will be permitted at appropriate time. When possible, please notify the City Clerk (736-7008 or email at cityclerk@dover.de.us) should you wish to be recognized. VIRTUAL MEETING NOTICE This meeting will be held electronically. Public participation information is as follows: Dial: 1-408-418-9388 Link: https://rb.gy/5n3l4c Event number: 2332 640 7729 Event password: DOVER (if needed) If you are new to WebEx, get the app now at https://www.webex.com/ to be ready when the meeting starts. CALL TO ORDER ADOPTION OF AGENDA 1. Property Maintenance Code Violation (Chapter 46 - Fire Prevention and Protection, Article I - In General, Section 46-8 - Maintaining a known violation or hazard) - Appeal of Violation - 304 South State Street (James Hylind) 2. Property Maintenance Code Violation (2009 International Property Maintenance Code - Chapter 3 - General Requirements, Section 302.1 - Sanitation, Section 302.4 - Weeds, and the Dover Code of Ordinances Chapter 114-32 - Maximum Height) - Appeal of Citation - 308 North Bradford Street (William Prettyman, Jr.) ADJOURNMENT THE AGENDA ITEMS AS LISTED MAY NOT BE CONSIDERED IN SEQUENCE. PURSUANT TO 29 DEL. C. §10004(e)(2), THIS AGENDA IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE TO INCLUDE THE ADDITION OR THE DELETION OF ITEMS, INCLUDING EXECUTIVE SESSIONS, WHICH ARISE AT THE TIME OF THE MEETING • 1

10/5/21, 4:06 PM Dover, DE Code of Ordinances Sec. 46-8. - Maintaining a known violation or hazard. a) Known vio lation or hazard. Any person is guilty of mai taining a known violation or hazard if: D Item 1. (1) After having been informed in writing by a code enforcement officer of a violation of the fire code, property maintenance code, a city ordinance, or state law existing on property he or she owns or occupies, he or she fails to correct the said violation; (2) He or she prevents a fire protection system from functioning as designed; (3) He or she knows that a fire protection system will not function as designed and takes no action to repair the fire protection system; (4) He or she interferes with any occupant's egress from a building; (5) He or she knows of an obstruction that would interfere with any occupant's egress form a building and takes no action to remove the obstruction; (6) He or she engages in any act, written or verbal, within city limits that obstructs, delays, hinders or interferes with the operations of the fire department during an emergency. (b) Penalties. (1) Any fines issued for violation of this section shall be issued as provided for in Appendix F- Fees and Fines. (2) Occupancies that continue to maintain a known violation or hazard may be closed by the code enforcement officer until such time as all violations and hazards have been corrected. (Ord. of 2-26-2007; Ord. No. 2009-09, 6-22-2009; Ord. No. 2014-21, 9-22-2014) [J2

D Item 1. City of Dover October 12, 2021 James Hylind 245 West Chase Street Baltimore, MD 21201 Re: Appeal of Citation #19-00003197 and Related Fines - 304 South State Street, Dover, Delaware Mr. Hylind: I have received your request to appeal the citation and fines related to the violation of the Dover Code of Ordinances Chapter 46- Fire Prevention and Protection, Article I - In General, Section 46-8 - Maintaining a known violation or hazard at 304 South State Street, Dover Delaware. A meeting of the Construction and Property Maintenance Code Board of Appeals has been scheduled for Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at 3:30 p.m. to hear your appeal. This meeting will be held in the City Council Conference Room, 15 Loockerman Plaza, Dover, DE 19901 with electronic access via WebEx which may be accessed through a computer, smart phone or through a telephone call. Below I have listed the information needed to access the meeting electronically. If you have any additional documentation that you would like the Board to review when considering your appeal, please provide this information to the City Clerk’s Office prior to the appeal hearing. Please feel free to contact me by email at cityclerk@dover.de.us or by phone at (302) 736-7008 if you have any questions or concerns. Dial: 1-408-418-9388 Link: https://rb.gy/5n3l4c Event Number/Access Code: 2332 640 7729 Event Password: DOVER Sincerely, Megan Ramsey Administrative Assistant TAM/mr S:\APPEALS\2021\29. 304 South State Street - Appeal - Dangerous Building - Jim Hylind\Receipt of Appeal - 304 South State STreet - Dangerous Building - Jim Hylind.wpd cc: Nicholas Rodriguez, City Solicitor Gary Junge, Deputy City Solicitor David Hugg, Director of Planning and Community Development Eddie Kopp, Chief Code Enforcement Officer Ronald Coburn, Code Enforcement Officer P.O. Box 475 ˜ Dover, Delaware ˜19903 Community Excellence Through Quality Service • 3

D Item 1. From: Hugg, Dave To: City Clerks Office Cc: Kopp, Eddie L Subject: FW: EXTERNAL: Citation # 19-00003197-304 S State St, Certified Mail 7020-3160-0000-3760-7 Date: Tuesday, October 5, 2021 11:28:03 AM Attachments: 304 Appraisal.pdf Please consider this as an appeal to the referenced citation From: jimhylind@hotmail.com <jimhylind@hotmail.com> Sent: Monday, October 04, 2021 4:14 PM To: d.hugg@dover.de.us; Hugg, Dave <dhugg@dover.de.us> Subject: EXTERNAL: Citation # 19-00003197-304 S State St, Certified Mail 7020-3160-0000-3760-7 WARNING: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links I or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content I is safe. Dave, Thank you for taking the time to talk to me today. As I mentioned I wanted to formally appeal the citation letter that I just received. I hope this email is an adequate reply per your suggestion. As we discussed we are in a tough spot on this. We have made attempts to donate the building to various charities and believe we are going to be successful in donating it to the Central Delaware Habitat for Humanity. Tim Bailey, the executive director, reached out in the early spring to your office and began to inquire about the project. I have talked to my accountant and we are open to a charitable contribution of the building to any qualifying charity, even the City of Dover, as we discussed. Perhaps there is another avenue we can explore through your connections locally to charities or non-profits should the Habitat fall through? Additionally, as a backup, I have been in talks with Cameron Llewelyn from Tidemark Construction about the renovation. We would like to explore the idea with the City to alter the plans as we believe the existing plans as drawn call for some details which make the rebuild of the project financially infeasible as it currently stands. It is our hope that the City and historical folks will allow for us to change the plans to incorporate a smaller support beam, lighter gauge steel, Portland cement in an EIFS (Exterior Insulated Finishing System) option rather than brick. These changes may be the only solution to make this project viable. • 4

D Item 1. Without the ability to re-draw and alter some of the plans the ability for me to see the renovation through is extremely challenging financially. Can you please let us know if this is a possibility so that we can re-engage the architect with these changes? Without some type of assurances that the City is OK to such changes we are at a standstill and our ability to move forward on this project may be in jeopardy. Lastly, we are still dealing with the insurance company (Liberty Mutual) on the pending settlement of the Business Income claim. This is still an ongoing process.... I am attaching here the commercial appraisal that we have had run on the property, please feel free to share this with anyone you see fit. It appraised for $215,000.00. Please let me know if there is anything else you need from me. I appreciate your patience with this. We are trying to get it resolved. Could you let me know you have received this email? Jim Hylind C443-841-5035 W410-468-3333 • 5

D Item 1. APPRAISAL OF THE REAL PROPERTY 304 South State Street Dover, Delaware 19901 AS OF: March 23, 2021 FOR: Mr. James P. Hylind 2732 Old Court Road Pikesville, MD 21208 BY: Steven J. Hopkins, CRA Certified General Real Property Appraiser (DE, MD, NJ) • 6

D Item 1. Dlla\Jvare Appraisal Group Mr. James P. Hylind April 11, 2021 2732 Old Court Road Pikesville, MD 21208 RE: APPRAISAL OF THE REAL PROPERTY DAG FILE #21-0020 304 South State Street Dover, Delaware 19901 Mr. Hylind: At your request, I have completed an analysis of the above captioned property, for the purpose of estimating market value of its fee simple interest on an "as-is" basis. The date of the value estimate is March 23, 2021, the day my physical inspection of the real estate was completed. The subject property consists of a 0.02+/- acre, rectangular-shaped tax parcel that is improved with a three story mixed office/apartment structure containing 2,690+/- square feet of gross building area. This value estimate is to be utilized by Mr. James P. Hylind, his affiliates, successors, assigns, and any additional users including participants specified herein, as the basis for determining fair market value for a donation decision. This is an Appraisal Report that is intended to comply with the reporting requirements set forth under the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP), as permitted under Standards Rule 2-2(a). I have included photographs of the subject property, location/tax maps, a summary of pertinent factual data, and a synopsis of the analysis/conclusions. Although the reporting format utilized in this assignment may be significantly abbreviated from that required in a formerly known Self-Contained Report, the information provided is considered to be adequate for the stated purpose of the client. Supporting documentation concerning the data, reasoning and analyses is retained is in the appraiser’s file, and can be made available upon request. This report is intended for use only by Mr. James P. Hylind, his affiliates, successors, assigns, and any additional users including participants specified herein, while any other parties processing this report are not intended users. Your appraiser does not authorize and is not responsible for use of this report by any party other than the previously cited client and intended user of the appraisal. Your appraiser has acted in an independent capacity, therefore, the completion of this assignment and conclusion to value were not based on a requested minimum valuation, a specific valuation or the approval of a loan. Also, your appraiser has no direct interest, financial or otherwise, in the property or the transaction beyond the scope of this appraisal assignment. This report identifies the scope of the assignment, defines the value estimated, supplies pertinent property facts, economic data, valuation methodology and conclusions. Also included are definitions, assumptions, limiting conditions and other necessary information essential to the completion of the analyses. 380 ENNETT Pl KE BU ILDING D, SU ITE 103 WILMINGTON, DE 19807 (302) 622-3525 AX (302) 622--35-50 • 7

D Item 1. The appraisal includes appropriate investigations and analyses to the extent practical and possible in the scope of the assignment. The value estimate subsequently cited is predicated on a physical inspection, an analysis of that data considered pertinent to market value and my experience from previous appraisal assignments. I have not previously appraised or provided any professional services on this property within the past three years. This report is structured to answer what the current estimated market value of the subject real estate would be as of March 23, 2021: TWO HUNDRED FIFTEEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($215,000) The attached report and contents were prepared exclusively for your information and assistance regarding the stated function. No other party is entitled to or shall rely on the information and conclusions contained in this report unless written permission has been obtained from Delaware Appraisal Group, L.L.C. Thank you for the opportunity to complete this assignment. I trust that the reporting of my analyses and conclusions adequately and satisfactorily addresses your questions regarding the subject real estate. COVID-19 has been declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO) and a national state of emergency is in place. Substantial turmoil has occurred in financial markets and due to the developing situation, it is not possible at this time to quantify its long-term or short-term effects on real estate markets or on the subject property. The value opinions contained in this appraisal are based on findings of an analysis of market data available to the appraiser at the time to the assignment. The reader is cautioned and reminded that the conclusions presented in the appraisal report apply only as of the effective date indicated. The appraiser makes no representation as to the effect on the subject property by an unforeseen event, subsequent to the effective date of the appraisal. Respectfully Submitted, Steven J. Hopkins, CRA Certified General Real Property Appraiser: Delaware Certificate X1-0000298 (Expires 10/31/21) Maryland Certificate 40020113 (Expires 01/09/22) New Jersey Certificate 42RG00149800 (Expires 12/31/21) • 8

D Item 1. TABLE OF CONTENTS LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL - TABLE OF CONTENTS i SUMMARY OF FACTS AND CONCLUSIONS ii SCOPE OF APPRAISAL ASSIGNMENT 1 PURPOSE OF APPRAISAL 1 PROPERTY RIGHTS APPRAISED 2 DEFINITION OF FEE SIMPLE ESTATE 2 DEFINITION OF MARKET VALUE 2 SUMMARY OF RELEVANT FACTS 3 Property Valued 3 Property Type 3 Flood Zone Map 6 Zoning Map 7 PROPERTY INFORMATION 9 Ownership 9 Assessment and Taxes 9 Site Description 9 Improvement Description 9 TAX MAP 10 LIMITING CONDITIONS AND EXTRAORDINARY ASSUMPTIONS 22 HIGHEST AND BEST USE 23 APPRAISAL PROCESS 24 VALUE ESTIMATE BY THE COST APPROACH --- VALUE ESTIMATE BY THE INCOME CAPITALIZATION APPROACH --- VALUE ESTIMATE BY THE DIRECT SALES COMPARISON APPROACH 25 CONCLUSION TO VALUE 35 REASONABLE EXPOSURE TIME 36 STANDARD ASSUMPTIONS AND LIMITING CONDITIONS 37 CERTIFICATE OF APPRAISAL 41 ADDENDUM --- Qualifications Exhibit A i • 9

D Item 1. SUMMARY OF FACTS AND CONCLUSIONS Property Appraised: 304 South State Street, Dover, Delaware 19901 Property Type: A 3-story masonry structure containing 2,690+/- square feet of vacant office/apartment space on a 0.02+/- acre site. Tax Parcel: ED-05-077.09-04-58.00 Census Tract: 0413.00 Site: Rectangular-shaped tax parcel that totals 0.02+/- acres, with basically cleared and level topography. Improvements: 2,690+/- square feet of vacant mixed office/apartment space in average condition. Ownership: James P. Hylind Deed Reference Book 364, Page 343 Recorded May 30, 2000 for $101,000 Zoning: C-2 (Central Commercial) District Highest & Best Use: The continued use of building with mixed office/apartment space on its 0.02+/- acre site. Indicated Value Estimates: Cost Approach: N/A Income Capitalization Approach: N/A Direct Sales Comparison Approach: $215,000 Date of Value Estimate: March 23, 2021 Value Conclusion: $215,000 ii • 10

D Item 1. 1 SCOPE OF APPRAISAL ASSIGNMENT The process of assembling this appraisal report began with identifying and quantifying, in precise terms, the property to be appraised. The subject site was then fully inspected, and comparable market data was assembled. Specific sale data was supported with a variety of preceding information, including general market information and specific factual data on the subject, regarding zoning, taxes, potential natural and environmental hazards, and a full description of the property. Public records, property owners, real estate brokers and data systems of other appraisal firms, as well as internal and confidential records maintained by Delaware Appraisal Group, L.L.C., were researched, in order to obtain the sales data, in addition to other pertinent economic data, presented in this report. In assembling and analyzing the primary data I have on this, or on recent, occasions, driven the neighborhood; inspected at least the exterior of the property in this vicinity; researched those sales selected as being most comparable to the subject; fully inspected the interior and exterior of the subject property; considered the highest and best use of the subject property; applied the most appropriate valuation technique; reconciled all value indications, and arrived at a value conclusion for the subject property. Purpose and Function of Appraisal: At your request, I have completed an analysis of the subject property for the purpose of estimating market value of its fee simple interest on an "as- is" basis. Date of the value estimate is March 23, 2021, the day my physical inspection of the real estate was completed. This value estimate is to be utilized by Mr. James P. Hylind, and his affiliates, as the basis for determining fair market value for a donation decision. Your appraiser does not authorize and is not responsible for use of this report by any party other than the previously cited client and intended user of the appraisal. It should be noted that this appraisal assignment and final value estimate are not based on a requested minimum valuation, a specific valuation, or the approval of a loan. • 11

D Item 1. 2 Property Rights Appraised: Fee Simple Estate. Definition of Fee Simple Estate: Absolute ownership unencumbered by any other interest or estate, subject only to the limitations imposed by the governmental powers of taxation, eminent domain, police power and escheat. A fee simple estate is an inheritable estate. Definition of Leased Fee Estate: Landlord’s (lessor’s) interest in fee estate, bound by a stated term and other conditions of a lease or leases conveying rights, usually use and occupancy, to one or more tenants (lessees). Definition of Market Value: The most probable price which a property should bring in a competitive and open market under all conditions requisite to a fair sale, the buyer and seller each acting prudently and knowledgeably, and assuming the price is not affected by undue stimulus. Implicit in this definition is the consummation of a sale as of a specified date and the passing of title from seller to buyer under conditions whereby: 1. buyer and seller are typically motivated; 2. both parties are well informed or well advised, and acting in what they consider their own best interests; 3. a reasonable time is allowed for exposure in the open market; 4. payment is made in terms of cash in US dollars or in terms of financial arrangements comparable thereto; and 5. the price represents the normal consideration for the property sold unaffected by special or creative financing or sales concessions granted by anyone associated with the sale. (12 C.F.R. Part 34.42(g); 55 Federal Register 34696, August 24, 1990, as amended at 57 Federal Register 12202, April 9, 1992; 59 Federal Register 29499, June 7, 1994) • 12

D Item 1. 3 SUMMARY OF RELEVANT FACTS Property Valued: The property under appraisement is situated on the western side of South State Street, located in the central incorporated section of Kent County, Delaware, known as the City of Dover. The approximate geographical location of the site is depicted on those maps entered as Pages 4 and 5 of this report, and the property is further identified by the numerical designation of 304 South State Street, Dover, Delaware 19901. Property Type: The subject property is comprised of a 3-story masonry structure over an unfinished basement that totals 2,690+/- square feet of gross building area, and is currently in average condition, with vacant mixed office/apartment space. Population and Employment: Per the U.S. Census Bureau, the State of Delaware had a population of 973,764 in July 2019, which was an 8.4% increase from the 2010 census. Kent County’s population was 180,786 persons as of July 2019, which was an 11.4% increase from the 2010 census. Kent County is the central county of Delaware’s three counties. The City of Dover is located in the central portion of the county; is the second most populous city in Delaware; and is the state’s capital. As of the July 2019 United State Census, Dover had a population of 38,166 persons, which was a 6.6% increase from the 2010 census. The state’s Financial Center Development Act of 1981 has brought over three dozen major banks and bank card service companies to the state through tax and other financial incentives. As an industry, banking is the state’s largest employer. The state continues to stake its claim as the nation’s corporate giant. Over 300,000 companies list Delaware as their legal home, including 56% of the Fortune 500. According to the Delaware Department of Labor, Office of Occupational and Labor Market Information publication printed October, 2010, Delaware was projected to have 34,450 more jobs in 2018 than in 2008, for an average annual growth rate of 0.7 percent. Key employers in Dover and surrounding Kent County are the State of Delaware (8,035); Dover Air Force Base (4,450); Bayhealth-Kent General & Milford Memorial Hospitals (2,860); Dover Downs, Inc. (1,457); Delaware State University (836); Kraft Foods (581); and Delaware Technical & Community College (450) per Kent Economic Partnership, Inc. Prior to the current pandemic, the unemployment rate had decreased in Delaware from 8.4% (July 2010) to 5.0% (March 2020) per State of Delaware Department of Labor. Major Highways and Transportation: The Dover area is served by several major roadways (mentioned in the following neighborhood section). Norfolk Southern provides freight service in the county, while DART First State Buses provide service to and from the area and DART Paratransit provides door-to-door transportation needs for the elderly and disabled riders. The Dover Air Force Base allows some private use of their facility, while Delaware Airpark has service with one runway, and offers flight training programs. • 13

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D Item 1. 6 Flood Map: As indicated on FEMA Map #10001C0167-H, dated May 5, 2003, the subject property is located in an unshaded Zone X, which denotes those areas determined to be located outside a 500-year flood plain. A section of the FEMA map is submitted below, with the subject property’s approximate location delineated. National Flood Hazard Layer FIRMette Legend w,it~. e:- Flood Clt\'atlollllF() Wllhlf'EOl'Dlelltl .._/IC.,.ll'U Sf>ECiALFLOOD HAZARD AREAS Rep,1,,toryrlooo.ay 0.21roAlv\WIOwl-floodH-d,AN. ot1-.anftlMICMIIOlnood_.h_..,. IMCllh'-lhan-footcirwltlldf..,_. 8rU1of'-lhan-1qUaremiM Fvwr•COnitlllon51'11i~nial ai-FloodHNMCI AIN'MlfllladutedADodRakdlleto OlHER AREAS OF L-.SNHOla. flOOOHAZARO Al.. w+lh Flood R-. c111t 10 ~ NOICMOI Al.. ol~FloodHaurd c::::::::J[rf«tMLOMRI OTHER AREAS GENERAL. - - - • Olannet Cufvtft, • Stomt se-e, STRUCT\IAES 1111111 L-.DIM.•flooclWal @-II" C.-s«tlonlwltlll'li,~a.._ ....JLI. WltlfSuft--=-Elawillon - '°""''"""" - an.FlooctO.V.uonUne{V[) =UmttolSnllly - - Jl.lriMl,ctioll 1ouno.,,. ··- · · - Coniatt,-aa...llne OTHER - - l"lofile._.... FEATURES _ _ Hycltotttphk fffture -- ~0.•Mall-- ' MAP PANELS HoDi&ltalDataAV9ilblt The 11N' ~on.,,_ map II a n ~ + poirltlftK'ledtlrlhl-•nddoNtiot . . . . . an •ulllOl'UIM ..,.,ty locllllofl ---- Thll1n11PeomplieswlthF!MA'tte~lor1M ... ot ~noodin.pe;lfllilnotYoidNdftcribNoeklw ThlMMffllll.,,_. comCll••llfl FlMA'I NMffllp ThetloodNUl'dln'°""'tloll llde!MCldlrect!yfrom the MlltlonlatlwNFMt.web-'fiefl~byFEMA..Thllma, wat~o,o,ttclon41l.'2021117blPM _,,.,00.not refllct~m~nt1MlbMq-tOlhad1laand lime. ThlHFHlandef!ectt¥elntonMUOfl~CNAllo. becane~tly-data-liml _....,_ n.ma,lmql,111\IOkliflN-OlfflOl'lofttlt!GIICl'lllfnf;fflall •menitNNM .,...,- baMmap ima,.y. llood- IIIIM&, leCMC1._...blr,m11PcrHtlOf\Nt1,comm111VtyllttfttifMrt, FIRM,-.!~MI' 1nclflRMtflectMNI._M,iplnl.... tor ~andunrnodtmlacl•r.•cannotbitut«lfor 250 500 1.000 1500 • 16

D Item 1. 7 Zoning: The subject property has a zoning of C-2 (Central Commercial) District, a classification that allows: (a) Retail stores. (b) Restaurants. (c) Hotels, including bed and breakfast inns. (d) Art galleries and studios. (e) Service establishments. (f) Personal service establishments. (g) Business, professional, and government offices. (h) Apartments and multi- family dwellings, provided that no dwelling units shall be permitted in the first floor on the street frontage of Loockerman Street. Available information indicates that the most recent use of the property was in compliance with the City of Dover Zoning Code. A section of the Dover zoning map is entered on this page, which depicts the approximate location of the subject property. • 17

D Item 1. 8 Utilities: Delmarva Power provides electric service to the residents, with some individual municipalities providing electric service for residents and companies within their boundaries. The primary natural gas service providers in Kent County are Delmarva Power and Chesapeake Utilities Corporation, with propane gas available via many suppliers. Kent County has water supplied by local utilities, while sewer is provided through a county-owned sewer treatment plant, with improvements underway to add additional transmission and treatment capacity to accommodate future needs. Market Analysis: The market analysis forms a basis for assessing market area boundaries, supply and demand factors, and indications of financial feasibility. Primary data sources utilized for this analysis include CoStar Group, Kent County Chamber of Commerce and the Delaware Economic Development Office. Major employers in Kent County include DuPont (9,600), Bank of America (8,000), Christiana Care Health System (6,500), JP Morgan Chase (5,700) and the University of Delaware (3,300). Demographers project increased employment opportunities in Kent County over the next decade, with a sizable portion housed in health care and office space. Many homes in the immediate area of the subject properties offer garage parking availability. Neighborhood: The subject property is located on the western side of South State Street, located within the central incorporated area of Kent County, Delaware known as the City of Dover. This general geographical section of Dover is comprised of a mixture of commercial, institutional and residential land uses. The subject area is one of a middle socio-economic basis, with many of the existing structures exhibiting a nominal to fair degree of accrued depreciation. Overall, the area is well established, and there appears to be no single neighboring land use that would adversely impact the subject property. The subject possesses convenient access to several traffic arteries (Division/Loockerman Streets, U.S. Routes 13/113 and State Route 1), which facilities travel to and from the property. In synopsis, the subject property is located in an established section of the city with similar land uses. The existing use of the subject property, in a mixed office/apartment capacity, is considered to be in keeping with the general land use patterns of the neighborhood. In synopsis, the subject property is located among similar land uses with mixed use and/or commercial/institutional uses along State Street. No change in this pattern of real estate activity is foreseen within the next two to three years. Little, if any, appreciation is forecast for the subject property and the majority of the surrounding real estate through 2021. From available information, it would appear that the rather established socio-economic base of this geographical area will continue to impact the subject property and the general neighborhood for the foreseeable future. • 18

D Item 1. 9 PROPERTY INFORMATION Ownership: The subject property is entered in the Kent County Recorder of Deeds, under the ownership of James P. Hylind; per Deed Reference Book 364, Page 343; as recorded May 30, 2000 for $101,000. The property has not sold within the past three years, nor is it currently listed for sale or under a contract of sale. Taxes/Assessment: The subject property is entered in the Kent County Tax Records, as ED-05- 077.09-04-58.00, with current total assessments and taxes for the fiscal year 2020-2021 being: Assessments: Land $ 5,200 Improvements $45,700 Total $50,900 Taxes: $2,310.00 (Rounded) Kent County’s assessment is representative of 100% of the estimated market value as of July 1, 1983, which is used for property tax purposes, while the City of Dover’s assessment is $206,300. The above- cited taxes appear to be up to date. Site Description: The property under appraisement consists of a rectangular-shaped tax parcel that contains a land area approximating 0.02 acres (per Kent County tax records). The site is improved with a 3-story masonry building over an unfinished basement totaling 2,690+/- square feet. The site has mostly cleared and level topography, but no onsite parking available. A section of the Kent County tax map is submitted as Page 10, which delineates the subject property as all that land shaded in red, while those photographs submitted as Pages 11-12 will provide the reader with an overview of the subject site and neighboring land uses. All utilities, including public water and sewer, are available in an adequate supply to accommodate the highest and best use of the site. Improvement Description: The subject property is improved with a 3-story masonry building over an unfinished basement, built circa 1930, totaling 2,690+/- square feet, according to field measurements and desk calculations completed by your appraiser. Of average construction, this structure possesses a functional interior finish to accommodate mixed office and walkup apartment space. Those photographs entered on Pages 13-20 will provide an overview of the building, with a brief description as follows: The building’s exterior finish is comprised of primarily brick, with Tyvek covering the upper two floors on the front; the rubber, flat-style roof appears to be in average condition. The building has natural gas forced air heat; central air conditioning; and 100 to 200-amp electric service. Public water and sewer systems serve the subject property. The building’s first floor contains two office units, each with two rooms and a restroom. The second floor contains four rooms and one restroom. The third floor contains a walkup efficiency apartment unit with a living room, kitchen, bedroom, mechanical room and bathroom (with shower stall). The interior finish includes mixed carpet/vinyl floors; mixed acoustical tiled/painted sheetrock ceilings with fluorescent/recessed lighting; 8’-10’ high painted plaster/sheetrock/wallpapered/wood paneled walls; and wood/vinyl double hung windows. Overall, the interior’s finish and overall condition appears to be average, and the property should be marketable as it currently exists. • 19

D Item 1. 10 57 ·~ ~ . 58 9 • 20

D Item 1. 11 Subject Property Located at 304 South State Street, Dover, Delaware (SJH, 03/23/21) Rear View of Subject Building (SJH, 03/23/21) • 21

D Item 1. 12 Street Scene Facing Southeast on State Street, with Subject on Right (SJH, 03/23/21) Street Scene Facing Northwest on State Street, with Subject on Left (SJH, 03/23/21) • 22

D Item 1. 13 View of First Floor Reception Area (SJH, 03/23/21) View of a First Floor Office (SJH, 03/23/21) • 23

D Item 1. 14 Alternate View of a First Floor Office (SJH, 03/23/21) View of a First Floor Restroom (SJH, 03/23/21) • 24

D Item 1. 15 View of Another First Floor Office (SJH, 03/23/21) Alternate View of a First Floor Office (SJH, 03/23/21) • 25

D Item 1. 16 View of Some Mechanicals in Basement (SJH, 03/23/21) Alternate View of Some Mechanicals in Basement (SJH, 03/23/21) • 26

D Item 1. 17 View of a Second Floor Office (SJH, 03/23/21) Alternate View of a Second Floor Office (SJH, 03/23/21) • 27

D Item 1. 18 View of Another Second Floor Office (SJH, 03/23/21) View of a Second Floor Restroom (SJH, 03/23/21) • 28

D Item 1. 19 View of Third Floor Apartment Unit (SJH, 03/23/21) Alternate View of Apartment Unit (SJH, 03/23/21) • 29

D Item 1. 20 View of Kitchen in Apartment (SJH, 03/23/21) View of Bathroom in Apartment (SJH, 03/23/21) • 30

D Item 1. 21 SKETCH 3 Story Basement 39.0' 23.0' ,rcx • AREA CALCULATIONS SUMMARY COMMENT TABLE 1 Code Description Factor Net Size Perimeter Net Totals GBAl First Floor 1.0 897 .0 124.0 897 .0 GBA2 Second Floor 1.0 897 .0 124.0 897 .0 GBA3 Third Floor 1.0 897 .0 124.0 897 .0 COMMENT TABLE 2 COMMENT TABLE 3 Net BUILDING (rounded) 2,691 • 31

D Item 1. 22 Limiting Conditions and Extraordinary Assumptions: In concluding market value for the subject property, your appraiser hereby assumes that the building is structurally sound; and that no wood destroying insect or rodent infestation and/damage is present. The front façade needs replaced on the upper two floors. Also, the subject building may not be in conformance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), through the absence of access ramps, sidewalk curb cuts and widened doorways. It is the opinion of your appraiser that the pre- existing nature of the structure would not necessitate the correction of this situation, and the absence of such features is not considered to unduly affect the functional utility of the building, or adversely impact any future marketing of the property. Your appraiser does not express or imply any warranties whatsoever in these statements. The subject property is assumed to have no structural problems or environmental contamination that would render this value estimate null and void. No such problems or contamination are known to your appraiser, but I am not an expert in those fields and, therefore, make no guarantees as to the accuracy of this statement. With consideration given the age of the building, the reader may wish to have an environmental audit conducted with respect to the presence of lead paint, lead solder, asbestos floor covering/pipe wrapping or other asbestos containing materials (ACM’s) and various soil/substances, wastes, pollutants, material/contaminates (including asbestos, asbestos containing materials, petroleum products and any other substance or materials which are included under, regulated by or subject to any local, state or federal law, rule or regulation pertaining to environmental regulation, contamination, clean-up or disclosure. Also, an engineering report regarding the structural integrity of the building may be warranted, although no “glaring problems” were observed. The value provided herein is exclusive of the fees to complete such reports and/or the cost to cure or any structural deficiencies that may be discovered. If any environmental contamination or structural problems were detected, the property’s market value would be reduced, at the very least, by the "cost-to-cure" such contamination and/or problems. It is further assumed that the parcel does not contain any type of dump site and that there are no underground tanks (or any underground source) leaking toxic or hazardous chemicals into the ground or the environment unless otherwise noted in the report. In fact, available information indicated that there are no underground fuel storage tanks located on the subject property in a non-functional or abandoned nature. No extraordinary assumptions were made in this assignment. • 32

D Item 1. 23 HIGHEST AND BEST USE Highest and Best Use is defined as "The reasonably probable and legal use of vacant land or an improved property, which is physically possible, appropriately supported, financially feasible and that results in the highest value". Because use of land can be limited by the presence of improvements, Highest and Best Use is determined separately for the site as though vacant and available to be put to it Highest and Best Use and for the property as presently improved. The Highest and Best Use of the site as though vacant and the property as improved are analyzed and each use must meet the following four criteria: 1) Legally Permissible - that use which is or will be permitted under existing or reasonably attainable zoning and/or other regulations; 2) Physically Possible - that use for which the property is physically suitable or adaptable; 3) Financially Feasible - that use for which there is an economic, social and/or market demand that results in a positive return; 4) Maximally Productive - that use which produces the highest price, or value, consistent with the rate of return warranted by the market. "As Vacant Land" - Under this premise, I am of the opinion that the maximum dollar value of the subject property would be realized through development of the land with commercial space. Such usage would be in keeping with the general character of the subject neighborhood, and its current C-2 (Central Commercial) zoning category. "As Improved" - Under this premise, I am of the opinion that the maximum dollar value of the subject property would be realized through its continued mixed office/apartment use on its 0.02+/- acre site. This use would satisfy the four above-mentioned criteria. With consideration given the pertinent site features, improvement characteristics and the demand for such real estate in the prevailing marketplace, I have concluded that the optimum utilization of the subject property would be realized through its use as cited above, whereby its highest value could be obtained, if offered for sale on the open market. • 33

D Item 1. 24 APPRAISAL PROCESS The estimating of a real property's market value involves a systematic process in which the problem is defined; the work necessary to solve the problem is planned; and the data required is gathered, classified, analyzed and interpreted into an estimate of value. In this process, three basic approaches are used by the appraiser, which are defined in the 3rd edition of the Dictionary of Real Estate Appraisal by the Appraisal Institute as: THE COST APPROACH estimates the cost of replacing the property's improvements, depreciating the improvements to their present worth, if applicable, then adding this to 1) depreciated value of the improvements to 2) the property's land value, and 3) the value of any site improvements, to derive an indication of market value. This approach is typically utilized where the major improvements are new or nearly new and depreciation can be reliably estimated, or where special purpose property is concerned. The age of the subject building exceeds 90 years, and experiences some degree of accrued depreciation. Any attempt to determine accrued depreciation for the subject structure would be arbitrary at best, with the resulting indication of value considered to be somewhat unreliable as a benchmark in the overall valuation of the subject real estate. In addition, active market participants do not typically base their buy/sell decisions on cost parameters, such as cost equals value, when analyzing owner-user or income producing property. With consideration given these factors, this approach has not been utilized. INCOME CAPITALIZATION APPROACH is a set of procedures through which an appraiser derives a value indication for an income-producing property by converting its anticipated benefits (cash flows and reversion) into property value. This conversion can be accomplished in two ways. One year's income expectancy can be capitalized at a market-derived capitalization rate that reflects a specified income pattern, return on investment, and change in the value of the investment. Alternatively, the annual cash flows for the holding period and the reversion can be discounted at a specified yield rate. The structure on this site could represent a good type of investment real estate, however, the building is lacking its front façade on the upper two floors, and the City of Dover will not permit any occupation of the building until the façade is repaired. Therefore, this approach has not been utilized in this assignment. • 34

D Item 1. 25 DIRECT SALES COMPARISON APPROACH is a set of procedures in which a value indication is derived by comparing the property being appraised to similar property that have been sold recently, applying appropriate units of comparison, and making adjustments to the sale prices of the comparables based on the elements of comparison. The Direct Sales Comparison Approach may be used to value improved property, vacant land, or land being considered as though vacant; it is the most common and preferred method of real estate valuation when comparable sales data is available. This approach has been utilized in this assignment. RECONCILIATION is the last phase of any valuation assignment in which the various value indications derived from market data are resolved into a final value estimate, which may be either a final range of value or a single point estimate. Normally the appraiser will base an opinion of market value on one or more of these three approaches, properly emphasizing one or another as the circumstances may warrant. With respect to the property under appraisement, only one of the approaches was considered in concluding a final value estimate for the subject property. It is the opinion of your appraiser that the Direct Sales Comparison Approach most accurately reflects the thinking of a buyer for the subject property in the prevailing marketplace. VALUE ESTIMATE BY THE DIRECT SALES COMPARISON APPROACH This approach has at its core the principle of substitution, which states that "a prudent purchaser will pay no more for real property than the cost of acquiring an equally desirable substitute on the open market". Thus, the property's total value can be estimated by this method. It should be noted that under this approach to value, the subject property has been compared to the available sales involving other multi-tenant commercial zoned buildings in the subject’s market on a unit basis of "Dollars per Square Foot of Building, Including Land ($/SFBIL) paid". It has been my experience that this unit of comparison is reliable, since it is commonly utilized or cited in the listing, sale, purchase and/or appraisal of such real estate. The unit values were then adjusted to reflect the differences in the individual sales as compared to the subject for such factors as time, location, site features, building characteristics and the prevailing market conditions. The value range, as indicated by the adjusted comparable property, is correlated into a final indication of value for the subject property. The following sales within the City of Dover were considered most representative of the subject property: • 35

D Item 1. 26 SALE #1 Date: March 11, 2021 Consideration: $200,000 Location: 29 West Loockerman Street, Dover Grantor: Jay G. and Penelope P. Reynolds Grantee: Supreme Dreams, LLC Deed Reference: Book 10880, Page 61 Source: Multi-List and Public Records Zoning: C-2 (Central Commercial District) Tax Parcel: ED-05-077.09-02-36.00 Land Area: 0.04+/- Acre Comments: A two story masonry structure over an unfinished basement, built circa 1901, but renovated over the years, and contained 2,565+- square feet of gross building area. Sold as first floor retail space with a walkup apartment unit, but offered no onsite parking. Physical condition of the structure was average. The property was on the market for 345 days. Unit Price: $77.97 Per SFBIL • 36

D Item 1. 27 SALE #2 Date: November 19, 2020 Consideration: $330,000 Location: 527-529 South State Street, Dover Grantor: William C. Boyles Grantee: Justin S. Duffy Deed Reference: Book 10574, Page 182 Source: Multi-List and Public Records Zoning: RGO (General Residence and Office District) Tax Parcel: ED-05-077.09-05-47.00 Land Area: 0.22+/- Acre Comments: A two and a half story masonry structure over an unfinished basement, built circa 1766, and contained 3,455+- square feet of gross building area. Sold as first floor residential space with two, 2-story walkup apartment units, but offered no onsite parking. Physical condition of the structure was good, with renovations made about four years before this sale. The property was on the market for 40 days. Unit Price: $95.51 Per SFBIL • 37

D Item 1. 28 SALE #3 Date: October 15, 2020 Consideration: $285,000 Location: 225 South State Street, Dover Grantor: John and Joiann Marino and Mark Levering Grantee: Jason and Anna Medina Deed Reference: Book 10495, Page 269 Source: Public Records Zoning: RGO (General Residence and Office District) Tax Parcel: ED-05-077.09-05-05.00 Land Area: 0.10+/- Acre Comments: A two story masonry structure over an unfinished basement, built circa 1930, but renovated over the years, and contained 3,750+- square feet of gross building area. Sold as multi-tenant office space, and offered some rear onsite parking. Physical condition of the structure was average. Unit Price: $76.00 Per SFBIL • 38

D Item 1. 29 SALE #4 Date: March 30, 2017 Consideration: $199,500 Location: 117 West Reed Street, Dover Grantor: Ordway Properties, LLC Grantee: Firetide Properties 1, LLC Deed Reference: Book 8556, Page 276 Source: Public Records Zoning: C-2 (Central Commercial District) Tax Parcel: ED-05-077.05-03-44.00 Land Area: 0.08+/- Acre Comments: A two story masonry structure over an unfinished basement, built circa 1900, and contained 2,095+- square feet of gross building area. Sold as first floor retail space with a walkup apartment unit, and offered adequate onsite parking. Physical condition of the structure was average. Unit Price: $95.23 Per SFBIL • 39

D Item 1. 30 Although there are no exact comparables for the subject property, the foregoing multi-tenant commercial zoned properties within the City of Dover would have been considered competitive alternatives in the eyes of a well-informed buyer. From available data, it is my opinion that these sales are the best comparables available, with the individual transactions summarized as follows: SALES SUMMARY Site Size Building Sale Date Location Price $/SFBIL (Acres) Size (SF) 29 W. Loockerman St, 1 03/21 $200,000 0.04+-ac 2,565+- $77.97 Dover 527-529 S. State Street, 2 11/20 $330,000 0.22+-ac 3,455+- $95.51 Dover 225 S. State Street, 3 10/20 $285,000 0.10+-ac 3,750+- $76.00 Dover 117 W. Reed St, 4 03/17 $199,500 0.08+-ac 2,095+- $95.23 Dover 304 S. State Street, Subject ------ ----------- 0.02+-ac 2,690+- -------- Dover - Data pertaining to the land and building areas for the cited sales were obtained from the Dover, Kent County Assessment Offices, Trend, Loopnet, an independent sales data recording service and/or the files of Delaware Appraisal Group, LLC. This data is deemed reliable for reference purposes in this assignment, but its accuracy is not guaranteed. The approximate locations of the respective sales are depicted on Page 31, while the grid on Page 32 summarizes the various items typically included in this analysis. The sales were subjectively adjusted in an attempt to reflect those directional adjustments that would be considered appropriate by a knowledgeable buyer. • 40

D Item 1. 31 -J Sale 2: 527 S State St Sale 3: 225 S State St 0.2 Sale 4: 117 W Reed St CAUTION: • 41

D Item 1. 32 GRID ANALYSIS Element Sale #1 Sale #2 Sale #3 Sale #4 $/SFBIL $77.97 $95.51 $76.00 $95.23 Property Rights Leased Leased Leased Leased Conveyed Fee Fee Fee Fee Financing -------- -------- -------- -------- Conditions of Arms Arms Arms Arms Sale Length Length Length Length Market -------- -------- -------- -------- Conditions Total -------- -------- -------- -------- Adjustments Adjusted Price $77.97 $95.51 $76.00 $95.23 $/SFBIL Location Similar Similar Similar Similar Building Similar Similar Similar Similar Utility/Condition -05% -20% -05% -05% Building Size Similar +05% +10% -05% Land Utility Similar Similar -05% -05% Land Size Similar -10% -05% -05% Zoning Similar +10% +10% Similar Total -05% -15% +05% -20% Adjustments Adjusted Price $74.07 $81.18 $79.80 $76.18 $/SFBIL • 42

D Item 1. 33 GRID ANALYSIS DISCUSSION o Property Rights Conveyed: All sales were transacted in leased fee interests, therefore no adjustments were made to any of the comparable sales; o Financing Terms: Available information indicated that all of the sales transferred with no special financing or seller concessions utilized, therefore no adjustments were warranted; o Conditions of Sale: Available information indicated that no unusual conditions or circumstances are known to have impacted the cited sales, therefore no adjustment was made; o Market Conditions: The demand for such mixed-use properties realized a sustained activity during 2003-2006, however, a changing marketplace demonstrated a diminished demand since late 2007-2008, with a discernible decline in value evidenced into 2008. The market for such real estate appears to have stabilized somewhat in the first/second quarters of 2009 through today, therefore no adjustments were applied to the comparable sales for this factor; o Location: The subject property is located in a favorable location with similar amenities and traffic exposure to all comparable sales, therefore no adjustments were necessary for this category; o Building Utility/Condition: The subject is considered to possess a good functional utility, which was similar to all comparable sales, therefore no adjustments were necessary for this factor. The subject was in need of a new facade, which made it inferior to all comparable sale, therefore downward adjustments were made to all cited sales. Sale #2 was given an additional downward adjustment to reflect its recent major renovations, relative to the subject building; o Building Size: A downward adjustment was given to comparable Sale #4 for its smaller building size, while Sales #2 and #3 were given various upward adjustments for their various larger building sizes, relative to the subject building. There is an inverse relationship between building size and unit price with larger buildings typically commanding lower unit prices, while smaller structures tend to experience higher unit prices; o Land Utility: The subject site possesses a slightly inferior land utility to Sales #3 and #4, which offered some onsite parking availability for tenants/customers, therefore downward adjustments were applied to those two sales. o Land Size: Comparable Sales #2, #3 and #4 were given various downward adjustment to reflect their various superior site sizes (land-to-building ratios), relative to the subject site; o Zoning: Comparable Sales #2 and #3 possessed inferior zoning classifications that allowed less intensive land uses than the subject site, therefore upward adjustments were warranted to those cited sales for this factor. • 43

D Item 1. 34 The foregoing analysis indicated an adjusted value range for the subject property of $74.07/SFBIL to $81.18/SFBIL. With consideration given the prevailing marketplace, and the salient features of the subject property such as its location, site features and building characteristics, I have concluded market value for the subject property, through an application of the Direct Sales Comparison Approach, to be: 2,690+/- SFBIL @ $80.00/SFBIL = $215,200 Rounded to $215,000 • 44

D Item 1. 35 FINAL RECONCILIATION AND VALUE CONCLUSION Final reconciliation is the process of coordinating and integrating related facts to form a unified conclusion. An orderly connection of interdependent elements is necessary for a reliable determination of value. This requires a re-examination of specific data, procedures and techniques within the framework of approaches used to derive preliminary estimates. The methodology used in the preceding sections of this report is considered to be recognized appraisal technique, and was reviewed in terms of adequacy, accuracy completeness of reasoning and overall reliability. The estimates thus concluded, which are primarily based on available market data, produced the following figures: COST APPROACH: N/A INCOME CAPITALIZATION APPROACH: N/A DIRECT SALES COMPARISON APPROACH: $215,000 Through the application of the most relevant of the three approaches to value, I have attempted to show the reader my thinking and reasoning as it applied to the subject property. My analysis was oriented towards a use of the subject with mixed office/walkup apartment space. From my investigation of pertinent data, I have concluded that this was a reasonable and prudent use of the property and, therefore, this appraisal reflects a value that would be considered applicable by a knowledgeable, prospective buyer for the property. It is my opinion that a potential buyer for the property would have incorporated the Direct Sales Comparison Approach as the most relevant valuation approach in their analysis, when contemplating a possible purchase of the real estate. Having considered all of the real estate data presented herein, the facts and circumstances relative to the subject and the actions of the local real estate market, I have concluded market value of the subject property to be: TWO HUNDRED FIFTEEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($215,000) • 45

D Item 1. 36 REASONABLE EXPOSURE TIME Reasonable exposure time is one of a series of conditions in most market value definitions. Exposure time is always presumed to precede the effective date of the appraisal, and may be defined “as the time the property remains on the market, or the estimated length of time the property interest being appraised, would have been offered on the market, prior to the hypothetical consummation of a sale, at a market value, on the effective date of the appraisal”. Exposure time is a retrospective estimate, based on an analysis of past events, assuming a competitive and open market. Sales of similar real estate generally illustrate a wide range in time, from official offering of the property, to closing of the sale that approximates six months to a year and a half. It is noted that a reasonable exposure time presumes a concerted and sufficient effort to sell the property at a fair and appropriate price. However, discussions with local market participants indicate that this type of property is typically not marketed in the time sense, but rather, a property owner will offer an open listing at an unspecified price, or above market price, while not needing to sell. In essence, nearly all property is for sale “at the right price”. This, in many cases, tends to skew exposure times of sold property. Generally, for property located in Kent County, such as the subject, a reasonable exposure period of six months to one year, from offering the property for sale, to settlement on the contract. This is consistent with my discussions with brokers, lenders, investors and/or other knowledgeable parties that have been involved in transactions with similar real estate. Therefore, based on available data, and with consideration given the prevailing marketplace, I have concluded that a reasonable exposure period for the subject real estate would be six months to one year. In addition, it should be noted that a forced sale, one requiring a significantly shorter marketing/exposure period, could cause a substantial reduction in the cited value estimates. • 46

D Item 1. STANDARD ASSUMPTIONS AND LIMITING CONDITIONS This appraisal is subject to the following Assumptions and Limiting Conditions: 1. This analysis is applicable only under the assumptions and limiting conditions stated. No fractional part of this appraisal is to be used in conjunction with another appraisal; such use renders it invalid. 2. No responsibility is assumed by the appraiser for matters which are of a legal nature, nor is any opinion on the title rendered herewith. Title is assumed to be marketable and free and clear of all liens and encumbrances, except as specifically described in the appraisal report. 3. Exhibits are included to assist the reader in visualizing the property. No survey of the property has been made by the appraiser and no responsibility is assumed in connection with such matters. The exhibits included in the report are for illustrative purposes only. The analysis covers the property as described within the report, and areas and dimensions noted are assumed to be correct. 4. Unless otherwise noted herein, it is assumed that there are no encroachments, zoning or restriction violations existing on or in the subject property. This appraiser assumes no responsibility for matters of these natures such as validity and enforceability of leases and other rights, compliances, zoning and other laws. The appraisal assumes that there are no existing judgments or pending or threatened litigation that may affect the value of the property. 5. Information, estimates and opinions contained in the report were obtained from sources considered reliable; however, no liability for them is assumed by the appraiser. 6. The appraiser herein, by reason of this report, is not required to give testimony in court, attend pre-trial conferences or appear as required by subpoena with reference to the property appraised, unless arrangements have been previously made therefore. 7. All mortgages, liens, encumbrances, leases and servitude have been disregarded unless so specified within the report. The property was appraised as though under responsible ownership and competent management. 8. This appraisal assumes that there are no hidden or unapparent conditions of the property, subsoil or existing structures which would render it more or less valuable. This appraiser assumes no responsibility for such conditions or for engineering which might be required to discover such factors. It is assumed, where applicable, that underground improvements, as well as utilities, are in place and connected. 9. It is assumed that all required licenses, consents or other legislative or administrative authority from any governmental or private organization have been or can be obtained or renewed for any use on which the value estimate in this report is based. 10. Portions of the property not inspected by the appraiser (if any) are assumed to be as reported or similar to other portions which were inspected. 11. It is assumed that there is full compliance with all applicable federal, state and local environmental regulations and laws unless non-compliance is stated, defined and considered in the appraisal report. • 47

D Item 1. 12. No changes in the federal, state or local laws, regulations or codes (including, without limitation, the Internal Revenue Code) are anticipated. 13. No responsibility is assumed for events, actions, conditions or circumstances affecting the property or its value that transpire subsequent to the date of value contained in the report, or the date of field inspection, whichever occurs first. 14. The value conclusion(s) applies to the real estate only; it does not include personal property, machinery and equipment, trade fixtures, business value, goodwill, or other non-realty items. Income tax considerations have not been included or valued. This appraiser makes no representations as to the value increment which may be attributed to such consideration, unless noted herein. 15. The assumption is made that the property is not contaminated nor will it be hazardous in the future. It must be clearly understood that the existence of hazardous material, which may or may not be present on the property, was not observed by the appraiser, nor is there any knowledge of the existence of such materials on or in the property. This appraiser, however, is not qualified to detect such substances. The presence of potentially hazardous substances including, but not limited to, asbestos, urea formaldehyde foam insulation, lead paint, other EPA listed materials, or underground gasoline or fuel storage tanks may affect the value of the property. The value estimate provided is predicated on the assumption that there are no such materials or structures on or in the property that would cause a loss of value. No responsibility is assumed for any such conditions, or for any expertise or engineering knowledge required to discover them. The client is urged to retain an expert in this field, if desired. 16. The valuation is limited to the surface rights of the property and does not consider positive or negative effects to value due to subsoil conditions, mineral rights, etc., which would render the property more or less valuable. No subsoil analysis or testing was authorized or performed, and no responsibility is assumed for such conditions or for engineering which may be required to discover them. 17. No chemical or scientific tests were performed by the appraiser on the subject property, and it is assumed that the air, water, ground and general environment associated with the property present no physical or health hazard of any kind unless otherwise noted in the report. It is further assumed that the site does not contain any type of dump site and that there are no underground tanks (or any underground source) leaking toxic or hazardous chemicals into the ground water or the environment unless otherwise noted in the report. 18. The assumption is made that all necessary building permits, subdivision permits and approvals, ingress and egress easements, off-site improvements and other permits are in-place and paid for and that the property will be delivered on an essentially "free and clear" basis. Mortgage requirements or other debt are not factored into the value estimate. 19. The physical conditions of any building, structure, site improvements or other improvements noted herein or on the property is based on a visual inspection. Electrical, heating, cooling, plumbing, roofing, sewer and/or septic system, mechanical equipment, water supply and the like are not specifically tested, but are assumed to be in good working order and adequate unless otherwise specified. No liability is assumed for these items or for the soundness of structural members since no engineering tests were made. If the client or any reader of the report has any concern regarding the structural, mechanical or protective components of the property described herein, or the adequacy or quality of utilities or the improvements, it is suggested that independent contractors, engineers or other experts in these disciplines be retained. • 48

D Item 1. 20. Economic conditions are generally assumed to be consistent with the current state of the economy, including interest rates on loans that were available as of the date of the analysis. No responsibility is assumed for changes in market conditions or for the inability of the client or any other party to achieve their desired results based upon the analysis herein. The analysis necessarily incorporates numerous estimates and assumptions regarding property performance, general and local business and economic conditions, the absence of material changes in the competitive environment and other matters. Some estimates and assumptions, however, will inevitably not materialize. Non-anticipated events and circumstances may occur; therefore, actual results achieved during the period covered by the analysis will vary from the estimates and the variations may be material. 21. This report represents a value estimate based on the analysis as of a specific date and upon information known at the time the analysis was made. This appraiser does not assume any responsibility for incorrect analysis based on incorrect or incomplete information. If new information of significance comes to light, conclusions in this report are subject to change. 22. This report was not prepared and shall not be used in connection with raising funds for the purchase of an equity interest in the property, including real estate limited partnerships and syndications. 23. No responsibility is accepted by this appraiser for considerations requiring expertise in other fields. Such considerations include, but are not limited to, legal descriptions and other legal matters; geologic considerations such as soils and seismic stability; and civil, mechanical, electrical, structural and other engineering and environmental matters. 24. On all appraisals subject to satisfactory completion, repair or alterations, this report and value conclusion are contingent upon completion of the improvements in a quality, workmanlike manner. 25. The American with Disabilities Act (referred to hereafter as the "ADA") became effective on January 26, 1992. This appraiser has not made a specific compliance survey and analysis of the building and/or other improvements erected on the subject property to determine whether or not the appraised property is in conformity with the various detailed requirements of the ADA, or with requirements imposed by state law and local building codes and regulations. It is possible that a compliance survey of the property, together with a detailed analysis of the requirements of the ADA and state and local regulations, could reveal that the subject property is not in compliance with one or more requirements of the ADA and/or state and local regulations. If the property does not comply with the ADA or with state and local regulations, this fact could have a negative effect upon the value of the property. Since this appraiser has no direct evidence relating to this issue, possible non-compliance with the requirements of the ADA and state and local regulations has not been considered in estimating the value of the property. No responsibility is assumed for any possible non-compliance with the requirements of the ADA or with state and local regulations, nor for any expertise or engineering knowledge required to discover such non-compliance. 26. Disclosure of the contents of the appraisal report is governed by the Standards of Professional Practice and Code of Ethics of the Appraisal Foundation. Therefore, except as hereinafter provided, the party for whom this appraisal report was prepared, may distribute copies of this appraisal report, only in its entirety, to such third parties as may be selected by the party for whom this appraisal was prepared; however, selected portions of this appraisal report shall not be given to third parties without prior written consent of the signatories of this appraisal report. Further, neither all nor any part of this appraisal report shall be disseminated to the general public by the use of advertising media, public relations media, news media, sales media or other media for public communications without the prior written consent of the signatories of this appraisal report. • 49

D Item 1. 27. The client, by receipt of this appraisal, shall indemnify and hold harmless Delaware Appraisal Group, LLC and/or its individual appraisers or staff members from and against all damages, expenses, claims, demands and cost, including legal fees incurred in investigating and defending any claims arising from or in any way connected to the inclusion of the aforesaid reference to Delaware Appraisal Group, LLC and/or its individual staff members' failure to render the opinion(s) of value. 28. In any event, the maximum damages recoverable from Delaware Appraisal Group, LLC or its individual appraisers or staff relative to this assignment shall not be more than the amount of moneys actually collected by Delaware Appraisal Group, LLC for this assignment and under no circumstances shall any claim for consequential damages be made. In addition, there is no accountability or liability to any third party. • 50

D Item 1. CERTIFICATE OF APPRAISAL I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief: - the statements of fact contained in this report are true and correct. - the reported analyses, opinions, and conclusions are limited only by the reported assumptions and limiting conditions and are my personal, impartial, and unbiased professional analyses, opinions, and conclusions. - I have no present or prospective interest in the property that is the subject of this report and no personal interest with respect to the parties involved. - I have not performed an appraisal on this property within the three-year period immediately preceding the acceptance of this assignment. - I have no bias with respect to the property that is the subject of this report or to the parties involved with this assignment. - my engagement in this assignment was not contingent upon developing or reporting predetermined results. - my compensation for completing this assignment is not contingent upon the development or reporting of a predetermined value or direction in value that favors the cause of the client, the amount of the value opinion, the attainment of a stipulated result, or the occurrence of a subsequent event directly related to the intended use of this appraisal. - my analyses, opinions, and conclusions were developed, and this report has been prepared, in conformity with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice. I have made a personal inspection of the property that is the subject of this report. - no one provided significant real property appraisal assistance to the person signing this certification. After consideration of all factors and circumstances pertaining to and in connection with the property under appraisement, and subject to the contingent and limiting conditions & assumptions set forth in this report, my opinion of value for the real property, as of March 23, 2021 was: TWO HUNDRED FIFTEEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($215,000) Respectfully Submitted, April 11, 2021 Steven J. Hopkins, CRA Certified General Real Property Appraiser: Delaware Certificate X1-0000298 (Expires 10/31/21) Maryland Certificate 40020113 (Expires 01/09/22) New Jersey Certificate 42RG00149800 (Expires 12/31/21) • 51

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D Item 1. QUALIFICATIONS OF STEVEN J. HOPKINS, CRA APPRAISAL EXPERIENCE Joined Delaware Appraisal Group as a staff appraiser in August 1996. Worked with Lorenz Associates as a staff appraiser from December 1998 to March 2011, while continuing affiliation with Delaware Appraisal Group. Tax assessor with New Castle County, Delaware from 1980 to 2003. Acted as an expert witness in over one hundred tax appeal hearings for New Castle County Government. Types of appraisals completed include single family residences, condominiums of all property types, mobile homes, farms, apartment complexes, vacant land, commercial retail properties, office buildings, small and large industrial complexes, schools, churches, day care centers, gasoline stations, marinas, golf courses, commercial land, industrial parks, etc. REAL ESTATE EDUCATION AND TRAINING Maryland Association of Appraisers (MAA), Standards of Practice and Ethics for Appraisers (USPAP), 1999 and 2003 MAA, Farm and Land Appraisal, 1998 MAA, Introduction to Appraising Commercial and Industrial Properties, 1998 MAA, The Narrative Report, 1997 MAA, Appraising Small Commercial Properties, 1997 International Association of Assessing Officers (IAAO) Standards of Practice and Professional Ethics Workshop, 1994 Realtors’ Institute of Delaware and National Association of Realtors GRI 1, 1988 GRI Course 2, 1991 National Association of Realtors Residential Sales Council Course 202, 1991 IAAO Narrative Appraisal Report Writing Workshop, 1989 National Association of Realtors RITE Course, 1988 IAAO Development and Analysis of the Assessment-Ratio Study, 1987 IAAO Computer Assisted Mass Appraisal Valuation Model Building, 1986 IAAO Mass Appraisal of Residential Property, 1984 IAAO Income Approach to Valuation, 1984 IAAO Fundamentals of Real Property Appraisal, 1983 and 1995 PROFESSIONAL LICENSES AND MEMBERSHIPS Certified General Real Property Appraiser: Delaware License X10000298 (Expires 10/31/21) Maryland License 40020113 (Expires 01/09/22) New Jersey License 42RG00149800 (Expires 12/31/21) Certified Review Appraiser and Certified Valuation Consultant designations via National Association of Review Appraisers and Mortgage Underwriters Former General Accredited Appraiser Designation via National Association of Realtors • 54

D Item 1. PROFESSIONAL LICENSES AND MEMBERSHIPS (CONTINUED) Former Licensed Realtor (20+ Years): Delaware License R5-0010011 (Expired 04/30/18) Maryland License 504935 (Expired 09/22/17) Delaware Association of Appraisers (Current Board Member-Education Chairperson) Maryland Association of Appraisers International Association of Assessing Officers (IAAO) Commercial Industrial Realty Council Former National Association of Realtors Former Delaware Association of Realtors Former Maryland Association of Realtors Former Cecil County Board of Realtors Former New Castle County Board of Realtors South Jersey Shore Regional MLS Sussex County Association of Realtors MRIS (Metropolitan Regional Information Systems, Inc.) Trend (The Delaware Valley Real Estate Information Network) PARTIAL LIST OF PREVIOUS CLIENTS American Business Credit, Inc. Artisans’ Bank Citizen’s Bank City of Dover Cecil Federal Savings Bank Delaware National Bank Delaware State Housing Authority Fulton Bank Harvest Community Bank M&T Bank Mercantile Mortgage Corporation Mercury Real Estate Services MidCoast Community Bank New Castle County Department of Land Use (Assessor Training and Consultation) New Castle County Department of Special Services Pace Realty Advisors PNC Bank Prudential Preferred Mortgage Corporation Sovereign Bank UC Lending Wachovia Bank Wells Fargo Bank Wilmington Housing Authority Wilmington Trust Corporation WSFS Bank York Federal Savings and Loan Various appraisals for attorneys and individuals • 55

D Item 1. Xl-0000298 STATE OF DELAWARE LICENSE NO NOT TRANSFERABLE DIVISION OF PROFESSIONAL REGULATION 861 Silver Lake Blvd Gannon Bu1kS1ng. Suite 203 Dover DE 19904-2467 Certified Generol Real Property Appraiser 10/31/2021 PROFESSION EXPIRATION DATE Steven J Hopkins ISSUED TO MAILING ADDRESS Steven J Hopkins 25 Blue Spruce Drive PROFESSIONAL LICENSE Bear DE 19701 TH&S CERTIFIE.S THAT 'IHE PERSON NAMED IS HEREBY LICENSED ro CONDUCT OR ENGAGE THE PROfESSKJN JNOICATEO ABOVE THIS tx'.lCtJl,,t;~ 'Di..l.V .SSUE'O IJNDERTRE LAWS OFTHFSTA.TE"OF OElAWM!' 570595 LICENSE • REGISTRATION• CERTIFICATION • PERMIT La~ rt,~f'J . Hogan, Jr. DLLR STATE OF MARYLAND c.- no,, d t-:. Huthc-rfonl u °""""" ... DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION t.. t llJMSc-hulz ~Tet.11\ COMMISSION OF RE APPRAISERS & HOME INSPECTORS CERTIFIES THAT: STEVEN J HOPKINS IS AN AUTHORIZED : 04-CERTIFIED GENERAL LIC/REG/CERT 20115 ~ llt EXPIRATION 01·09-2022 EFFECTIVE 11-12-2018 CONTROL NO 5262696 : Signature of Bearer WHERE REQUIRED BY LAW THIS MUST BE CONSPICUOUSLY DISPLAYED IN OFFICE TO WHtcH IT APPLIES State Of New Jersey New Jersey Office of the Attorney General Division of Consumer Affairs THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE Real Estate Appraisers Board HAS CERTIFIED Steven J . Hopkins 25 Blue Spruce Drive Bear DE 19701 FOR PRACTICE IN NEW JERSEY AS A(N): Ceriffled General Appraiser 11 /02/2019 TO 12131/2021 42RG00149800 VALID LIC ENSE,11EGISTAATION,-CERTlflCA TION I S,gnaiu,o Ol~~"'ranL-Co•rtK:ato Holde1 • 56

D Item 1. Division of ( 'od(' FnforHmcnt ([ttp of 11Bober Phone (J02) 731, . ..,111 I : ~ I ,,(wkcrrn,111 Plaza I a:c (JO~) 736-421 .., [)('\ c'l. I H I l)l)() I OFFICIAL CITATION Citation# 19-00003197 il YL INIJ,.f/\MES i:' >:~' 1/J c:fU\.SE ST BALTJMCJFU'. f."10 21201 !.01.· :it:ion of Offense: 30 4 S STATE ST T·yp (i :~) f Offense: DANGEROUS BLDG/CONDEMNATT ON Dd t~r; () f Offense: September 28, 2021 Ti_mc' () t Offense: 09: 32 Y ~J 11 arc! hereby fim,d for beinq in vio1at.i on of t:he CLly of Dover Ordinaw:e ma rk e d (>:) below. Payment must: he receive d by The Cit. y of Dover Inspections Dep1 ., l ':. Loockerman Plaza, Dover, Delawar e prior to October 12 , 2 021. l\ppeals o f this citation may be submitt ed .in writing to the City of Dover rn .',pe:: t io ns Department at th e above addre ss. Thi_s appeal must be made within 1C1 dn y.c: ,-,f the dale of the offense. fail ure to pay this fin e may result in ":'W C: ' 'y :_;f Dover se e king collect ions th roL;gh an approved col l e c t i.ons agency 1.,i _; U: a ,_,,n:78ctinn fe e o f 3 S 'i. Tf ~h e violation is not co rrected, the Ci ty res erves the righ t to use ' +- l.,,S ' OW,1 u , s, )u i:c:e.,, or those of a contractor to abate the belo1~ v.iol ation (s) and to bill rh0 owner of th e prope rty for such c ost -plus adminlstrati ve fees. t~~e;,ne Fines will be doubled if not paid within 14 days from the date the £ine was issued or i£ an appeal is not submitted within 14 days £rom was issued, . 01 , ~oRl!i{. ,-:::Ki e i:~n f ,rcement Officer Violation: (X) Maintaining a Know Violation or Hazard Sec No: DCO Section 46-8 (a) (1) Fine as per code: $1000.00 (.ommunit,, Cfxrrllrncr \lrhronulJ ®uaht11 ~rr\Jirr • 59

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D Item 1. Coburn, Ron From: Coburn, Ron Sent: Tuesday, September 28, 2021 9: 17 AM To: tbailey@centraldelawarehabitat.org Cc: Kopp, Eddie L; Hugg, Dave Subject: RE: EXTERNAL: RE: 304 S State Street property/Jim Highland Tim, Thank you for the update and I knew I was going against my better judgement in granting the 90 extension. Dave and Eddie, Can we please take this building to council with the recommendation it be repaired or demolished (preferably the later) ? Ho n Cohur11 Cit y of Dovl'r Code f nforcement l S Loorkermon Plaza Dover OF 19901 Phone h 302.l16.7010 I- ox II W2. 73 6. 12 .1 I 1 From: tbailey@centraldelawarehabitat.org <tbailey@centraldelawarehabitat .org> Sent: Tuesday, September 28, 2021 9:10 AM To: Coburn, Ron <RCoburn@dover.de.us> Cc: Kopp, Eddie L <ekopp@dover.de.us>; Hugg, Dave <dhugg@dover.de .us> Subject: EXTERNAL: RE: 304 S State Street property/Jim Highland WARNING: This email orlglnat•d from outside of the organization. Do not cllck links or. open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content Is safe. ------- Good morning Ron, Thanks, Tim From: Coburn, Ron< ~ oburn @dov .d .us> Sent: Monday, September 27, 202110:51 AM To: tb<i1ley@centralciel;iwr1r •11 bit t.or Cc: Kopp, Eddie L <~~_o.Jill.@g___v .d .us>; Hugg, Dave <:::.. dl:.:., 1u=L=.!:c.::..:..=.!.!.== Subject: FW : 304 S State Street property/Jim Highland • 61

Good Morning Tim, D Item 1. What is the status of the building? Is Habitat stilt interested in purchasing? The building has not transferred owner. Also no repairs have been made to the building and it still sits vacant. Please provide and update. Ron Coburn City of Dover Code fnforccrncnt 15 Loockermon Plaza Dover DE 19901 Phone ti 302. 736. 1010 Fax# 302. 736.4211 From: Coburn, Ron Sent: Wednesday, August 04, 20211:17 PM To: Kopp, Eddie L <Pkop J@ DOV R.D .U > Subject: FW: 304 S State Street property/Jim Highland As you requested . Ron Coburn City of Dover (o de En fo rcement 15 Loockerman Plaza ()over DE I 9901 Phone 11 302. 736.7010 Fax ti i02.736.4217 From: th,1il o !lJ.JiL la war h, bit t.or <.:..:tb~ il=-i...,-...::.;::..;..;.;..:.=.;.;:::..=~'-=--=.;.:.;.... Sent: Tuesday, March 30, 20211:25 PM @..,,d~=-:.::=..:..:= To: Coburn, Ron <BCob urn.@dove r.ci .us>; Hugg, Dave <dhu g_.,_ Subject: RE: 304 S State Street property/Jim Highland Ron, Thank you. Despite it being against your better judgment, which is completely understandable, we are grateful for this time the City has granted us. We are in agreement. Thanks, Tim From: Coburn, Ron <8Cnburn ro dov r.d .us> Sent: Tuesday, March 30, 20211 :15 PM 2 • 62

To: tl~i_! il Qy_@_ce ~1trd_'£i ~~l__<11/vi!~f h<!_gl_t~l-9_ig; Hugg, Dave <9hu Subject: RE: 304 S State Street property/Jim Highland 1 o dover.de.us > D Item 1. Tim, This building was first condemned by the City on October 21, 2019. It was declared dangerous by City council and the owner was ordered to stabilize the building, which has been done. Since the building was stabilized no repairs have been made and the City continues to get complaints. Mr. Hylind has been granted several periods to make repairs or sale the building, to which none has been done. After talking with Mr. Hugg it was decided (against my better judgement) to give a 180 day reprieve from further enforcement action from the City. The City will continue enforcement on September 27, 2021 . This is as long as the building stays stabilized . Tim, please advise if this is agreeable to you . Ron Coburn City of 0()VCt ( flde f nfo rc ernc nt l 5 I. oockcrnwn Phu a {) ove r nr JC1C)O l Phone /I 10). l ;(, 10 J 0 ro x !J 3 0.? ?36 1.7 11 To: Coburn, Ron <H~{LbL1!n@)_(J.ove .d .us>; Hugg, Dave <~t.bu Subject: 304 S State Street property/Jim Highland Good afternoon, I am reaching out to let the City know CDHFH is currently negotiating the donation of his property on South State Street to us. Jim has informed me the City is taking action against him to get the building repaired. Since he is out of state, he explained that this would be the easiest option for him. We need to get the building appraised and get under contract for the donation. Is there any flexibility with code enforcement so we can take the necessary steps to acquire and repair the building? Thanks, Tim Tim Bailey [ 1<P cu t1vp Di rect or office 302-526-2366 x102 mobile 720-539-4943 2311 S. DuPont Highway Dover, DE 19901 centraldelawarehabltat.org ~ c.t11IOdnn ffl Habitat for Humanity· 3 • 63

D Item 1. Coburn, Ron From: tbailey@centraldelawarehabitat.org Sent: Tuesday, March 30, 2021 1:25 PM To: Coburn, Ron; Hugg.Dave Subject: RE: 304 S State Street property/Jim Highland Ron, is completely understandable, we are gratefu l for this Thank you. Despite it being against your better judgment, which time the City has granted us. We are in agreement. Thanks, Tim From: Coburn, Ron <RCoburn@dover.de.us> Sent: Tuesday, March 30, 20211 :15 PM r.de.us> To: tbailey@centraldelawarehabitat.org; Hugg, Dave <dhugg@dove Subject: RE: 304 S State Street property/Jim Highland Tim, It was declared dangerous by City council and the This building was first condemned by the City on October 21, 2019. Since the building was stabilized no repairs have owner was ordered to stabilize the building, which has been done. has been granted several periods to make repairs or been made and the City continues to get complaints. Mr. Hylind sale the building, to which none has been done. ent) to give a 180 day reprieve from further After talking with Mr. Hugg it was decided (against my better judgem ement on September 27, 2021. This is as long as the enforc ement action fro m the City. The City will continue enforc building stays stabilized. Tim, please advise if this is agreeable to you. Ron Cobu rn City of Dove r Code Enfor ceme nt 15 Loock erma n Plaza Dove r DE 19901 Phon e# 302 . 736. 7010 Fax 11302. 7364 217 > From: thaile ntraldelaw reh bitat.o r <tbail y@ centra ldelaw rehabitat.org Sent: Tuesday, March 30, 20211 2:42 PM dover.de.u > To: Coburn, Ron <I Coburn dover.de.us>; Hugg, Dave <dhu Subject: 304 S State Street proper ty/Jim Highland • Good afterno on, 64

D Item 1. I am reaching out to let the City know CDHFH is currently negotiating the donation of his property on South State Street to us. Jim has informed me the City is taking action against him to get the building repaired. Since he is out of state, he explained that this would be the easiest option for him. We need to get the building appraised and get under contract for the donation. Is there any flexibility with code enforcement so we can take the necessary steps to acquire and repair the building? Thanks, Tim Tim Bailey Executive Director office 302 -526-2366 x102 mobile 720-539-4943 2311 S. DuPont Highway Dover, DE 19901 centraldelawarehabitat.org ~ Cnn!Ddawlrt ffl Habitat for Humanity· 2 • 65

D Item 1. Division of Code Enforcement ~ttp of 1J.Bober Phone: (302) 736-7011 15 Loockerman Plaza Fax: (302) 736-4217 Dover, DE 1990 l FIFTH NOTICE March 22, 2021 JAMES P HYLIND 245 W CHASE ST BALTIMORE MD 21201 RE: Property Address: 304 S STATE ST Tax Parcel Number: ED-05-077.09-04- 580 .000-000 Case Number: 19-00003197 Dear James Hylind : On October 21, 2019, Code Enforcement Officers Phillip Lewis, Ronald Coburn along with Building Inspector Mike McGrego r and Fire Marshal Jason Osika with the City of Dover, Department of Inspect ions conducted an inspection at 304 S STATE ST. The inspection revealed one or more City Code Violations on the property. Attached are the violations found. A re-inspection revealed that the violations remain . Enclosed is a third citation. Citations will double i f not paid within 14 days of the issue date. Failure to comply by April 12 , 2021 will result in an additional Cit ation and the building will be taken before City Council as a dangerous building with the recommendation it be repaired or demolished, the cost of which will be placed as a lien against the property. If you have any questions or to appeal this notice, please contact this of fice at (302) 736-7011. RON COBURN Code Enforcement Officer cc: File <!ommunitp <fxcdlence 'Otbrougb ~uahtp ~erbice • 66

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VIOLATION DETAIL PAGE l CASE NUMBER PROPERTY ADDRESS 19-00003197 304 S STATE ST D Item 1. VIOLATION: 000 QUANTITY: 1 DESCRIPTION: 000 HSG/BLDG CONDEMNATION DATE: 10/21/19 LOCATION: BUILDING NARRATIVE : The building was condemned on October 30, 2019. The building was stabilized. No work has been started to repair the building. ORDINANCE DESCRIPTION NOTICE THIS BUILDING IS HEREBY "CONDEMNED" AS "UNFIT FOR HUMAN OCCUPANCY", AND MUST BE VACATED IMMEDIATELY AND/OR ALL CODE VIOLATIONS CAUSING THIS ACTION CORRECTED IMMEDIATELY SECTION PM 108.1 UNSAFE STRUCTURES AND EQUIPMENT GENERAL CORRECTIVE ACTION REQUIRED: BUILDING/DWELLING IS TO BE VACATED AND REMAIN VACATED UNTIL SUCH TIME THAT ALL VIOLATIONS HAVE BEEN CORRECTED AND APPROVAL OF OCCUPANCY HAS BEEN OBTAINED BY THE CODE OFFICIAL VIOLATION: 778 QUANTITY: 1 DESCRIPTION: 778 OBTAIN BUILDING PERMIT DATE: 10/21/19 LOCATION: BUILDING NARRATIVE : Obtain a building permit and start repairs to the front of the building. ORDINANCE DESCRIPTION SECTION IRC R105 PERMIT REQUIRED CORRECTIVE ACTION REQUIRED : PRIOR TO THE BUILDING PERMIT BEING OBTAINED, APPROVAL IS NEEDED FROM THE PLANNING AND INSPECTIONS STAFF. A BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION IS REQUIRED TO BE SUBMITTED AT DOVER CITY HALL. PLEASE ATTACH A COPY OF THIS VIOLATION NOTICE TO THE APPLICATION. • 68

D Item 1. Dhision of Code Enforcement Q[itp of !li\ober Phone: (302) T~h-7011 i -~ I "(1ckcr111an Pla;:a Fax: ( 302 l 7 V,- 42 I 7 lh1\cr. DI [ 9()()1 OFFICIAL CITATION Citation# 19-00003197 ;.: 4:: vi r:HA'.~ S ,; f'AL';·1MCJRE'. Mr, 1201 f.<J C.-J.Lion u f O ffense: 304 S STATE :: T T y p e o f Otfense: DANGE ROUS BLDG/COND~MNATI ON i-:,at t·: u f Of-fense: Mar c h 22, 2021 -~; I:'l '-·: -, f Uf fr.-~nse: 08: 4 9 Ma rc h 22 , 202 J ·,,:,u ire hcrd y fine d fo r being in v'.ol at.ion of the City of Dove r Ord.inance 1 roa:. kcd 'X; ur:low. Pa ym e n t must be ruceiv ed by ThE-! City of Dove r Inspections ilf: pt·. . , 1', ,,co ,_::k.erma n Plaza , Do ver, De:a wa re prio .r to April 05 , 202 1 . Ap p (\a l s o f !hi s citat i o n may b e s u b mitt e d i n wr it i ng to th e City o f Dov er l ns pect io n s Departmen t at the above aJdr es s . This appeal mu st be ma d e within .~ O ~·h y s uf t.he date of the offense. ?ai l u re to pay this fin e ma y result in · :,,, 1:.i ty nf Dover ,rneki ng collection:c; th r o ug h an approved c o l lect ions agency ,✓,, l th a co l l ,, c' t ion fe e of 3 5 'i . t he vioi~tion is n ot c orrected, the Ci t y reserves the right to use its own :·(: :'.,),l L~es or those of a contractor :~cJ a b ate the belmv viola ti on(s) and to r; i: ! t he 01,1:7,,r of U H~ property for s1_;,:r, c ost -plus administratJ ve f ee s. Fines wil.1. be doubl.ed if not paid within 14 days from the date the fine was issued or if an appeal. is not submitted within 14 days from the date the fine was issued. ro d 0 Enfo r c e ment Off icer Violation: (X) Maintaining a Known Violation or Hazard Sec No: DCO Section 46-8 (a) (1) Fine as per code: $1000.00 (l[ommunitp QExcrllrncr 'QI;fJt·ougfJ <aualitp ~rruicr • 69

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Coburn, Ron From: Coburn. Ron D Item 1. Sent: Thursday, January 14, 2021 1:05 PM To: 'jimhylind@hotmail.com· Subject: RE: 304 S State Street extension request Mr. Hylind, An extension of time has been granted until March 22, 2021. No further enforcement action will be taken by this department until after that date. Sincerely, Ron Coburn City of Do ver Code Enfo rcrmenr 1 5 Loockermon Plaza Dover DE 19901 Phone# 302.736. 7010 Fax II 302.736.4217 From: jimhylind@hotmail.com <jimhylind@hotmail.com> Sent: Thursday, January 14, 202112:21 PM To: Coburn, Ron <RCoburn@dover.de.us> Subject: 304 S State Street extension request Ron, Thank you for taking the time to speak with me today. As I said we are in the process of seeking bids for the facade rebuild. We have contacted at least 5 local contractors In an attempt to secure a bid. To date we have only received 1 itemized proposal from Tidemark Construction. I am still awaiting the others to provide some numbers. As things currently stand I am getting some rough numbers which are quite grim, potentially Jeopardizing a rebuild and I am now considering applying for a demolition permit. I am also In talks with the Downtown Dover Partnership about their potential purchase of the building, as well and I need more time to ferret that opportunity out. I would like to formally request a 60 day extension to have adequate time to make my decision as these options become more clear. I look forward to hearing from you. Thank you again for your consideration . Jim Hylind (443-841-5035 • 71

Division of C!Citp of iBober DItem 1. Code Enforcement 15 Loockennan Plaza Phone: (302) 736-7011 Dover, DE 19901 Fax: (302) 736-4217 FOURTH NOTICE January 6, 2021 JAMES P HYLIND 245 W CHASE ST BALTIMORE MD 21 2 01 RE: Pr operty Address: 30 4 S STATE ST Tax Parcel Number: ED-05-077. 0 9-04-580. 00 0-000 Case Number: 19-00003197 Dear James Hylind: On October 21, 2019, the City of Dover, Code Enforceme nt Office rs Phillip Lewis, Ronald Coburn along with building Inspector Mike McGrego r and Fire Marshal Jason Osika with Department of Inspections conducted an inspection at 304 S STATE ST. The inspection reve aled one or more City Code Violations on the property. Attached are the violations found. A re-inspection revealed that the violations remain. Enclosed is a second Citation for fa il ure to correct the violations. Citations will double if not paid within 14 days of the issue date. Failure to comp l y by January 21, 2021 will r esult in an additional Citation. If you have any questions or to appeal this notice, please c ontact this office at (302) 736-7011. Q~e _~ RON COBURN Code Enforcement Officer cc: Fi l e <ll:ommunit!' QExcellence m:brougb ~unlit!' ~erbice • 72

VIOLATION DETAIL PAGE 1 CASE NUMBER PROPERTY ADDRESS 19-00003197 304 S STATE ST D Item 1. VIOLATION: 000 QUANTITY: 1 DESCRIPTION: 000 HSG/BLDG CONDEMNATION DATE: 10/21/19 LOCATION: BUILDING NARRATIVE : The building was condemned on October 30, 2019. The building was stabilized. No work has been started to repair the building. ORDINANCE DESCRIPTION : NOTICE THIS BUILDING IS HEREBY "CONDEMNED" AS "UNFIT FOR HUMAN OCCUPANCY", AND MUST BE VACATED IMMEDIATELY AND/OR ALL CODE VIOLATIONS CAUSING THIS ACTION CORRECTED IMMEDIATELY SECTION PM 108.1 UNSAFE STRUCTURES AND EQUIPMENT GENERAL CORRECTIVE ACTION REQUIRED: BUILDING/DWELLING IS TO BE VACATED AND REMAIN VACATED UNTIL SUCH TIME THAT ALL VIOLATIONS HAVE BEEN CORRECTED AND APPROVAL OF OCCUPANCY HAS BEEN OBTAINED BY THE CODE OFFICIAL VIOLATION: 778 QUANTITY: 1 DESCRIPTION: 778 OBTAIN BUILDING PERMIT DATE: 10/21/19 LOCATION: BUILDING NARRATIVE : Obtain a building permit and start repairs to the front of the building. ORDINANCE DESCRIPTION SECTION IRC Rl0S PERMIT REQUIRED CORRECTIVE ACTION REQUIRED: PRIOR TO THE BUILDING PERMIT BEING OBTAINED, APPROVAL IS NEEDED FROM THE PLANNING AND INSPECTIONS STAFF. A BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION IS REQUIRED TO BE SUBMITTED AT DOVER CITY HALL. PLEASE ATTACH A COPY OF THIS VIOLATION NOTICE TO THE APPLICATION. • 73

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D Item 1. Division of Code Enforcement Qeftp of 11.Bober 15 Lnockcnnan Plaza Phone: (302) 736-7011 Dover, DE 1990 I Fax: (302) 736-4217 OFFICIAL CITATION Citation# 19-00003197 fAMI:'5 P l! YL :arn 2 11 ', W C: ll l\.'38 [1T BAT.~Y.MORI': MD 2120 1 Locatio n oE Offe ns e: 30 4 S STATE 3T Type of Of f e n se: DANGEROUS BLDG/CONDEMNATIO N Date of Offense: Ja n uary 6, 2021 T .Lm e of Offe nse : 1 0 : 12 Date of Issue: Ja nu a ry 6 , 2 0 21 ·:ou an, hereby Eined for being in violation of the City of Dover Ordinance marked (:,;) below. Payment must be received by The City of Dover .Inspections IJepl., 15 Loockerman Plaza, Dover, Delaware prior to January 20, 2021. ;1pp,,, aJ.s Qf t-:his citation may be submitted in writing to the City o f Dove r lnsp0ctions Dep~rtment at the above address. This appeal must be made within 30 days of the date of the offense. Failure to pay this fine may result in t he City of Dover seeking collections through an approved collections agency with a collection fee of 35%. If th e vio : ation i s no t corrected , ~he Ci ty reserves the right to us e its own re::,o urces or those of a con t ract.or t.o abate the be]ow v i olation(s) and to bill the owner of t he property for such cost p l us admi nistrative f ees. Fines will be doubled i:£ not paid within 14 days :£rom the date the £ine was issued or i£ an appeal is not submitted within 14 days £rom the date the :£ine was issued. i<6>'JH~ RON COB(JJrn (ode ~nforceme nt Office r Violation : (X) Maintaining A Known Violation or Hazard Sec No: DCO Section 46-8 (a) (1) Fine as per code: $500 . 00 ~onununitp Qfxcellence ur1Jroug1J <aualitp ~rt·Uice • 75

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D Item 1. Division of Code Enforcement Qtttp of !!lober 15 Loockerman Plaza Phone: (302) 736-7011 Dover, DE 19901 Fax: (302) 736-4217 THIRD NOTICE December 15, 2020 HYLIND,JAMES P 245 W CHASE ST BALTIMORE MD 21201 RE: Prei-perty Addr ess: 304 S STATE ST Tax Parcel Number: ED-05-077.09-04-580.00 0-000 Case Number: 19-00003197 Dear James Hylind: On October 21, 2019, Code Enforcement Officers Phillip Lewis, Ronald Coburn along wi th building Inspector Mike McGregor and Fire Marshal Jason Osika with the City of Dover, Department of Inspections conducted an inspection at 304 S STATE ST. The inspection revealed one or mo r e City Code Violations on the property. Attached are the violations found. A re-inspection revealed that the vi o lations remain. Enclosed is a Citation for failure to c o rrect the violations. Citations will double if not paid within 14 days of the issue date. An additional inspectio n will be conducted by December 30, 2020. Failure t o comply will result in an additional citation. Contact this office to schedule your inspection. If you have any questions or would l i ke to schedule your inspection or appeal this notice, please contact this office at (30 2 ) 736-7011. RON COBURN Code Enforcement Officer cc: File <ltommunttp QExcellence t[brougb qauaHtp ~erbice • 77

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VIOLATION DETAIL PAGE 1 CASE NUMBER PROPERTY ADDRESS 19-00003197 304 S STATE ST D Item 1. VIOLATION: 000 QUANTITY: 1 DESCRIPTION: 000 HSG/BLDG CONDEMNATION DATE: 10/21/19 LOCATION: BUILDING NARRATIVE : The building was condemned on October 30, 2019. The building was stabilized. No work has been started to repair the building. ORDINANCE DESCRIPTION : NOTICE THIS BUILDING IS HEREBY "CONDEMNED" AS "UNFIT FOR HUMAN OCCUPANCY", AND MUST BE VACATED IMMEDIATELY AND/OR ALL CODE VIOLATIONS CAUSING THIS ACTION CORRECTED IMMEDIATELY SECTION PM 108.1 UNSAFE STRUCTURES AND EQUIPMENT GENERAL CORRECTIVE ACTION REQUIRED : BUILDING/DWELLING IS TO BE VACATED AND REMAIN VACATED UNTIL SUCH TIME THAT ALL VIOLATIONS HAVE BEEN CORRECTED AND APPROVAL OF OCCUPANCY HAS BEEN OBTAINED BY THE CODE OFFICIAL VIOLATION: 778 QUANTITY: 1 DESCRIPTION: 778 OBTAIN BUILDING PERMIT DATE: 10/21/19 LOCATION: BUILDING NARRATIVE : Obtain a building permit and start repairs to the front of the building. ORDINANCE DESCRIPTION SECTION IRC R105 PERMIT REQUIRED CORRECTIVE ACTION REQUIRED : PRIOR TO THE BUILDING PERMIT BEING OBTAINED, APPROVAL IS NEEDED FROM THE PLANNING AND INSPECTIONS STAFF. A BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION IS REQUIRED TO BE SUBMITTED AT DOVER CITY HALL. PLEASE ATTACH A COPY OF THIS VIOLATION NOTICE TO THE APPLICATION. • 79

D Item 1. Division of Code Enforcement <!Citp of !lBober Phone : (302) 736-701 l 15 Looc kennan Plaza Fax: (302) 736-4217 Dover. DL 19901 OFFICIAL CITATION Ci ta tion# 19-0000 3 197 RALTIMORE MD 2 1201 o f Of fense: i,o, : .i t :irm 304 S STATE ST J'ype O t fense: r)f DANGEROUS BLDG/CONDEMNATION J .J 1 0 ~f Offense: Dec ember 15, 2020 T ::nr_) o f Offense: 13 : 11 f:a'.c• o f I s sue: December 1 5 , 2020 ·,-cm are hereby fined for being in violation of the City of Dover Ordinance ?1c1rked (X) below. Payment must be received by The City of Dover Inspections J ept., 15 Loockerman Plaza, Dover, Delaware prior to December 29, 2020. i\ppeal s of this citation may be submitted in wr.i.ting to the City of Dover :nspections Department at the above address. This appeal musl be made within lO days of the date of the offense. Failure to pay this fine may result in ~he City of Dover s eeking collection s through an approved c ollections agency with a collection fee of 35%. !~ the violation is not corrected, the City reserves the riqht to use i ts own resources or those of a contractor t,) abate the below violation(s) and t-. o i, l l.l the owner of the property for such cost plus administrative fees. Fines wil.l be doubled i:£ not paid within 14 days from the dat:e the fine was issued or if an appeal is not submitt:ed within 14 days from th~~£~ ?ON COBUR N 1 :ode En for c r:ment Officer Violation: (X) Maintaining A Known Violation or Hazard Sec No: DCO Section 46-8 Fine as per code : $250.00 ~omnnmitp Qfxcellrnce ~JJrougb ~nahtp ~rr\Jice • 80

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Coburn, Ron D Item 1. From: Engle, Rachel N. Sent: Friday, November 13, 2020 2:05 PM To: Hugg, Dave; Coburn, Ron Cc: Harline, Matthew; Christiansen, Robin; Martine, Yvonne M. Subject: Re: Phone Message I apologize if my email was incorrect. On the phone Mr. Hylind had mentioned getting fines and wanted to work something out with the City. Thank you Ron for the clarification. Rachel Engle From: Hugg, Dave <dhugg@dover.de.us> Sent: Friday, November 13, 2020 1:48 PM To: Coburn, Ron <RCoburn@dover.de.us> Cc: Harline, Matthew <mharline@dover.de.us>; Engle, Rachel N.<rengle@dover.de.us>; Christiansen, Robin <rchristiansen@dover.de.us>; Martine, Yvonne M.<ymartine@dove r.de.us> Subject: RE: Phone Message Thanks Ron for the update. Hopefully he will get repairs underway ASAP From: Coburn, Ron <RCoburn@dover.de.us> Sent: Friday, November 13, 2020 1:03 PM To: Hugg, Dave <dhugg@dover.de.us> Cc: Harline, Matthew <mharline@dover.de.us>; Engle, Rachel N.<rengle@dover.de.us>; Christiansen, Robin <rchristiansen@dover.de.us>; Martine, Yvonne M.<ymartine@dove r.de.us> Subject: FW: Phone Message Dave, As you are aware we have received many complaints that nothing has been done to the building since the fa<;ade fell off the front back in October 2019. It was taken before City Council as an emergency dangerous building, it was ordered to be stabilized while Mr. Hylind worked with the insurance company(ies). I have spoken with Mr. Hylind and he stated that he just settled with Insurance company, he will be having plans submitted soon and then work would begin. Mr Hylind does not reside at the property, he is the property owner. Mr. Hylind has not received any fines(yet) from the City. I feel this department has been very patient in working with Mr. Hylind. He inquired about the City taking over the building, him donating as it sits to the City. I referred him to the City Managers/Mayors office. This is way above my pay grade. The code for the appeals process. Sec. 22-1. - Construction and property maintenance code board of appeals. (a) Established; composition; appointment. There shall be a committee to be referred to as the "construction and property maintenance code board of appeals," consisting of five members. The council president shall appoint three 1 • 82

• elected city officials and the mayor shall appoint one city resident generally selected as a representative of home Item 1. and one representative of the local real-estate industry association . Members shall serve one-year terms unless sooner removed . All appointments are subject to confirmation by the city council at its second regular meeting in May. The construction and property maintenance code board of appeals shall elect one of its members as chairperson . (b) Appeals . Whenever any person is aggrieved by a decision of the building inspector with respect to the provision of this chapter, it is the right of that person to appeal to the construction and property maintenance code board of appeals. Such appeal must be filed , in writing, within 30 days after the determination by the building inspector. (c) Notice; hearing. Upon receipt of such an appeal, the construction and property maintenance code board of appeals shall set a time and place in not less than ten, nor more than 30 days for the purpose of hearing the appeal. Notice of the time and place of the hearing of the appeal shall be given to all parties, at which time they may appear and be heard . The determination by the construction and property maintenance code board of appeals shall be final in all cases. Below is the email that was sent by you : From : Hugg, Dave <dhugg@dover.de.us> Sent : Wednesday, October 28, 2020 3:10 PM R= To : Akers, Gregory C <GAk rs@dover.de.us>; Coburn, Ron <-'-' =u=r..;...n~ "'-=-'--=-'-.;.=..;:= C;o::;..b <mbrown@dov r.de.u > Subject: S. State Street Building - One the Front Fell Off Cant remember address but the building on S. State Street that had the facade failure and is still boarded up - why hasn't that been repaired? Is there still an active permit on it? Can any of you give me a status update. We are getting complaints about it still not being repaired . I have attached the case work. Ron Co burn City of Dover Code Enfo rcement 15 Loockerman Plaza Dover DE 19901 Phone II 302. 736. 7010 Fax# 302. 736.4217 From: Hugg, Dave <dhu dover.de.us> Sent: Friday, November 13, 2020 11:55 AM To: Coburn, Ron <RCobu rn @dover.de.us> Subject: Fwd: Phone Message Update please Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message : From: "Harline, Matthew" <mharlin e dover.d .us> Date: November 13, 2020 at 11:52:58 AM EST 2 • 83

To: "Hugg, Dave" <dhu dover.de.us>, "Coburn, Ron" <rcoburn@DOVER .D .U > dover.de.UP, "Engle, Rachel N." <r ngle@dover .de .us>, D Item 1. an ,s=ti""" r =-h~r= "Christiansen, Robin" <~ ~ e.....n_ _____~~~ Subject: RE: Phone Message Dave, Have you reviewed this case? Could you or Ron provide me with some kind of context? • What is the complaint and where is the property concerned - 304 South State Street, I presume? • Is there a file on the complaint? • Could you quickly refer to the section of the code that details how the appeal process proceeds, please? Thank you, Matt ~e. ~~ Assistant City Manager City of Dover, Delaware P. 0. Box 475 Dover, DE 19903 Phone(302)736-7005 Fax (302) 736-7002 mharli n .us From: Engle, Rachel N. <ren le dover.de .us> Sent: Thursday, November 12, 2020 1:37 PM To: Harline, Matthew <rnharline@dover.d .us>; Christiansen, Robin <rchristiansen@dover.de .us> Cc: Martine, Yvonne M.<ymartine@dover.de .us> Subject: Phone Message Jim Hylind referred by Ron Coburn. Lives at 304 South State St. About a year ago he had a partial collapse house is in disrepair he has been working with insurance. Would like to see what his choices are, he is getting a lot of fines and would like to work with the City to see what they can do. 1-443-841-5035 Thank you, /, J) I / (" C /, .l' / I rtt'/lf' ·e.-n'j ,-, Rachel Engle Adm1nistr at1ve Assistant to the Mayor City of Dover 3 • 84

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D Item 1. Division of Code Enforcement f j}Bo 15 Loockerman Plaza Phone: (302) 736-7011 Dover, DE 19901 Fax: (302) 736-4217 SECOND NOTICE Oc tobe r 2 9, 20 20 HYLIND,JAMES P 245 W CHASE ST BALTIMORE MD 212 0 1 RE: Prope rt y Address: 304 S STATE ST Tax Parce l Number: ED-05-0 77 .09-04-580.00 0 -000 Ca se Number: 19-00003197 Dear James Hyl ind : On Octobe r 2 1, 20 1 9, Code Enf orceme nt Offi cers Phillip Lew i s and Ronald Coburn along with Building Insp ec tor Mike Mc Gr egor and Fi r e Marshal J as on Lewis with the City of Dover , Depa r tment of In s pecti ons co nducted an inspection at 304 S STATE ST. The ins pec tion r eveal e d one or mor e City Code Vio la tions on the property . Attach e d are the vi o lations found . A fo llo w up inspe ct ion was conducted, and the violations sti ll remai n. Failu re to h a ve th e property brou ght into compliance with the City Code s by Novembe r 13, 2020 will re su lt in a cit at ion be ing issued. Fines may b e as high as $ 1,0 00 .00 per day for each day that the vio la tion exists. Pleas e cont ac t thi s offi c e with a date a nd time to conduct your re- inspection. You are not requ ire d to contact this office if the r e-inspection is f or an exterior violation. If you h ave any que st ions or would like to schedule you r inspec tion o r appe a l thi s noti ce , pl eas e con t act me at (30 2) 736-7011. ~ e r e ly, RONn:~~• Code Enforcement Of fi cer cc: File QCommunitp qE:xcdlence 'filbrougb ®.ualitp ~erbtce • 86

VIOLATION DETAIL PAGE 1 CASE NUMBER PROPERTY ADDRESS 19-00003197 304 S STATE ST D Item 1. VIOLATION : 000 QUANTITY: 1 DESCRIPTION : 000 HSG/BLDG CONDEMNATION DATE: 10/21/19 LOCATION: BUILDING NARRATIVE : The building was condemned on October 30, 2019. The building was stabilized. No work has been started to repair the building. ORDINANCE DESCRIPTION : NOTICE THIS BUILDING IS HEREBY "CONDEMNED" AS "UNFIT FOR HUMAN OCCUPANCY", AND MUST BE VACATED IMMEDIATELY AND/OR ALL CODE VIOLATIONS CAUSING THIS ACTION CORRECTED IMMEDIATELY SECTION PM 108.1 UNSAFE STRUCTURES AND EQUIPMENT GENERAL CORRECTIVE ACTION REQUIRED : BUILDING/DWELLING IS TO BE VACATED AND REMAIN VACATED UNTIL SUCH TIME THAT ALL VIOLATIONS HAVE BEEN CORRECTED AND APPROVAL OF OCCUPANCY HAS BEEN OBTAINED BY THE CODE OFFICIAL VIOLATION: 778 QUANTITY: 1 DESCRIPTION: 778 OBTAIN BUILDING PERMIT DATE: 10/21/19 LOCATION: BUILDING NARRATIVE : Obtain a building permit and start repairs to the front of the building. ORDINANCE DESCRIPTION SECTION IRC Rl0S PERMIT REQUIRED CORRECTIVE ACTION REQUIRED: PRIOR TO THE BUILDING PERMIT BEING OBTAINED, APPROVAL IS NEEDED FROM THE PLANNING AND INSPECTIONS STAFF. A BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION IS REQUIRED TO BE SUBMITTED AT DOVER CITY HALL. PLEASE ATTACH A COPY OF THIS VIOLATION NOTICE TO THE APPLICATION. • 87

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DItem 1. Division of Code Enforcement <!rttp of 1l\ober Phone: (302) 736-7011 15 Loocken11an Plaza Fax: (302) 736-4217 Dover. OE ICJCJO 1 May 27, 2020 JAMES P HYLIND 245 ft/ CHASE ST BALTIMORE MD 21201 RE: Property address: 304 S STATE ST Tax Parcel Number: ED-05-077.09-04-580.00 0-000 Case Number: 19-00003197 Dear Sir/Madam: On October 21, 2019, Code Enforcement Officer Phillip Lewis with the CiLy of Dover, Department of Inspections conducted an inspection at 304 S STATE ST. Attached is the Code violation found during the inspection. A follow up inspection must be conducted by June 24, 2020, to ensure compliance. Please contact this office with a date and time convenient for you to conduct the re-inspection. You are not required to contact this office if the re- inspection is for an exterior violation. If you have any questions or would like to schedule your inspection or appeal this notice, please contact me at (302) 736-7011. If a Citation is enclosed it must be paid for within 14 days of issued date or it automatically doubles. Sin c erely, Phillip Lewis Code Enforcernen cc: File .' l!ommunitv <lfxcellenre Uihrouub <Zatrnlit1_, ~er\.Jirr • 89

VIOLATION DETAIL PAGO Item 1. ASE NUMBER 19-0000319 7 ROPERTY ADDRESS 304 S STATE ST VIOLATION: O* QUANTITY: 1 )ESCRIPTIO N: O* CONDEMNATION OF STRUCTURE DATE: 10/21/19 LOCATION: ATTENTION NARRATIVE : Building has been condemned due to the integrity of the structure . I I !~, '.• • 90

D Item 1. SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING A Special Council Meeting was held on November 5, 2019 at 6:02 p.m. with Council President Hare presiding. Council members present were Mr. Anderson, Mr. Neil, Mr. Cole, Mr. Polee, Mr. Taylor, and Mr. Lindell. Mr. Slavin and Mr. Sudler were absent. Mayor Christiansen was also present. Council staff members present were Deputy City Solicitor Pepper, Mr. Hugg, and Mrs. McDowell. ADOPTION OF AGENDA Mr. Neil moved for adoption of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Lindell and unanimously carried. PUBLIC HEARING - VIOLATION OF THE DANGEROUS BUILDING ORDINANCE - PROPERTY LOCATED AT 304 SOUTH STATE STREET, OWNED BY ,JAMES P. HVLIND (EMERGENCY CASE) A public hearing was duly advertised for this time and place to consider a violation of the Dangerous Building Ordinance at 304 South State Street, owned by James P. Hylind. Council President Hare read the following correspondence into the record from Councilman Slavin: "The matter before us this evening is one which I have a conflict of interest in, owing to my position in state government. As such, I will not participate in the discussions and as this is the only matter before us this evening, I will not be in attendance. Thank you." Mr. David Hugg, Director of Planning and Community Development, and Mr. Jason Osika, Fire Marshal, reviewed a presentation depicting the condition of the property (Exhibit #1). Mr. Hugg advise that they had been in regular contact with the owner and the owner's agent since the evening of the event and they have been very cooperative and have pledged to get this building repaired. He noted that staff was not asking for permission to go in and take action but for permission to be authorized to do so, if for some reason the corrective action is not taken. Mr. Osika provided a time line of the conversations with and notifications to the property owner and those having equity in the property. Responding to Mr. Taylor, Mr. Osika advised that he had not seen the structural engineer's report; however, a visual inspection the night of the incident indicated that there was no damage to nor stress on any of the surrounding buildings. Mr. Taylorasked if the Downtown Dover Partnership (DDP) grant for the repairs had been approved. Mr. Osika replied that the application had been accepted based on the circumstances to allow the work to start. Mr. Hugg stated that he did not believe that the DDP had approved the fa9ade grant. He noted that the property owner had also applied for a State historic district tax credit and he thought that both applications would be approved fairly soon, if they had not yet been. Mr. Polee, referring to the work standstill the previous week, asked what had been communicated to Mr. Osika regarding the standstill. Mr. Osika advised that originally the insurance company • 91

D Item 1. SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING OF NOVEMBER 5, 2019 PAGE2 verbally told them in a phone call to do what needed to be done to make the building safe. Mr. Osika stated that when the insurance company found out how much the cost was going to be, it was elevated to another supervisor and work was stopped until they could send an adjustor to look at the damage. He noted that the earliest that the field adjustor could be here was November I 2, 2019. Responding to Mr. Polee, Mr. Osika stated that the barrier and thoroughfare had been blocked by the Delaware Department of Transportation (DeIDOT) at the owner's expense. Mr. Polee noted that it was a bit frustrating, not only for the owner but for the City. He advised that he had heard from the downtown business community and merchants who want to know when they can expect the thoroughfare to be opened. Mr. Polee stated that his typical response was that they did not want to put citizens' lives in jeopardy. He noted that it was a shame that a field adjustor was holding up the process 16 days into it. Mayor Christiansen advised that he had received an email from Mr. Tom Smith from the Delaware Made store about the effect that the street closure was having on his business. Mayor Christiansen asked about the possibility of blocking State Street off north of the northern section of The Green, rather than where it is currently blocked off. Mrs. Donna Mitchell, City Manager, advised that she had requested DelDOT to move the barricade to allow traffic around The Green and out Bank Lane. She stated that they explained that there has to be distance between the barricade and where the actual problem is and they would not move it. Mrs. Mitchell noted that DeIDOT was not happy that it was taking so long. Mayor Christiansen recommended that he and Mrs. Mitchell contact the Secretary of Transportation to request a special dispensation with creating an alternate route along State Street. Mr. Hugg added that once the existing fac;ade is removed the road and sidewalk can be reopened while the reconstruction activity is taking place. He stated that the only reason that they were securing the roadway was to prevent anybody being injured by falling materials or an unforeseen collapse of the rest of the old fa9adc. Mr. Osika stated that the adjuster would be onsite a week from Friday, which is when the roadway should reopen. Mr. Neil suggested contacting the State Insurance Commissioner's Office and requesting them to contact the insurance company since this is hurting the City of Dover and the businesses in the City and possibly anybody who is walking past that building. Council President Hare declared the public hearing open. Mr. David Hood, Professional Loss Consultant with Goodman-Gable-Gould Adjustors International, 3903 Naylors Lane, Baltimore, advised that they arc called in for a fire, a building collapse, a hurricane or a tornado, etc. for damages to either a commercial property or a residential property to help the insured measure, document, and negotiate their insurance loss with their insurance companies. He advised that insurance companies arc for-profit companies and they do not move very quickly because they have to do the best that they can to measure the loss on their behalf, not the insured's. Mr. Hood stated that~hcn loss consultants get involved, it docs not slow down the process because they are able to dive in to figure out what the problems are. • 92

D Item 1. SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING OF NOVEMBER 5, 2019 PAGEJ Mr. Hood explained that they contacted the insurance company to send a substitute adjuster immediately to the site because the other adjuster was out of the country until November 11, 2019, which they did. He noted that he and his building consultant met with the substitute adjuster onsite the previous day. Mr. Hood advised that the other adjuster is still coming on November 12, 2019; therefore, it was not necessary to contact the Insurance Commissioner. Mr. Hood stated that BRS Consulting, Inc., a historic preservation construction company, is putting up the scaffolding and taking down the building while preserving the outer bricks for the historic preservation of the building. He noted that anything in the interior that has deteriorated is being removed and disposed of. Mr. Hood advised that once the fa9ade is removed and they are able to put a protective covering on the outside of the building to preserve it from weather, a temporary wall will be built. He stated that it would take time to reconstruct that part of the building and a while for the insurance company to agree to the estimates. Mr. Hood noted that they have to write an estimate of what needs to be done for the insured and then he will use those estimates to negotiate with the insurance company and make sure that the insured has enough funds to be able to rebuild the building the way that it should be rebuilt, safely and with the historic preservation of the building. He advised that his best guess estimate was that the work to take down the building should be done by Wednesday of the following week and the road should be open by Friday of the following week. There being no one else present wishing to speak, Council President Hare declared the public hearing closed. Staff recommended: 1) declaring this building dangerous; 2) ordering the property repaired so that it is deemed safe by the Building Official by November 15, 2019 by the owners or equity owners at their own risk; 3) ordering the Building Inspector to cause the repairs so that it is deemed safe by the Building Official if not completed by the owners within IO days of the date established by City Council; and 4) ordering the City Manager, with the assistance of the City Solicitor, to cause the cost of repairs to be charged against the lands on which the building exists as a municipal lien or cause such costs to be added to the tax duplicate as an assessment, or to be levied as a special tax, or to be recovered in a suit at law against the owners. Mr. Lindell moved for approval of staff's recommendation to: 1) declare this building dangerous; 2) order the property repaired so that it is deemed safe by the Building Official by November 15, 2019 by the owners or equity owners at their own risk; 3) order the Building Inspector to cause the repairs so that it is deemed safe by the Building Official if not completed by the owners within 10 days of the date established by City Council; and 4) order the City Manager, with the assistance of the City Solicitor, to cause the cost of repairs to be charged against the lands on which the building exists as a municipal lien or cause such costs to be added to the tax duplicate as an assessment, or to be levied as a special tax, or to be recovered in a suit at law against the owners. Additionally, that the Mayor and City Manager contact the Secretary of Transportation to look for an alternate path to open up The Green a little bit more for the downtown businesses to, hopefully, have some business. The motion was seconded by Mr. Anderson and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Slavin and Sudler absent). • 93

D Item 1. SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING OF NOVEMBER 5, 2019 PAGE4 Mr. Neil moved for adjournment, seconded by Mr. Taylor and unanimously carried. Meeting adjourned at 6:32 p.m. TRACI A. McDOWELL CITY CLERK All ordinances, resolutions, motions, and orders adopted by City Council during their Special Meeting of November 5, 2019, arc hereby approved. ROBIN R. CHRISTIANSEN MAYOR /TM S:IMiENl>AS-MINlJTES-PACKETS-PRESENTATIONS-ATT&EXHICn11ncil-Minut<.S120l 9111-05-201Q SPECIAL COUNCIi. VDRO wprl Exhibits Exhibit # I - Presentation - Violation of Dangerous Building Ordinance - 304 South State Street • 94

EXHIBIT#l S ecial Council Meetin of I l/5/2019 DANGEROUS BUILDING 304 S. STATE ST. Cit1 of Dover Planning & Inspections T Department No,Tember 5, 2019 • 95 • Item 1.

0 On 10/20/19@ 18:12 hours, the Fire Marshal was contacted by the Dover Fire Department after they responded to 304 S. State St. for a structural collapse with a subject possibly trapped. The subject was assisted out of the building by the Fire Department. 0 The Fire Marshal observed damage to the building including damage to the first-floor overhang, a section of the second-floor wall which had collapsed, facia which was hanging, large cracks above the third floor and at the parapet wall, and the front of the building bowing 0 The electric and gas were secured to the building that night. Water was secured to the building later within the week. Water was delayed due to safety concerns with the location of the shutoff. 0 The first and second floor house business offices and the third floor is an apartment. The one resident was displaced and assisted by Red Cross. 0 The building was condemned on 10/20/19. 0 State St. was closed between North St. and the Green due to concerns of the building collapsing more. 0 The Fire Marshal spoke to the property owner on 10/20/19 and advised him that a structural engineers report would be required by a licensed contractor and repairs would need to be made from that report to make the building safe in a timely manner or the City would make such repairs and place a lien on the property. • 96 • Item 1.

On the morning of 10/21/19 the Fire Marshal, Building Inspector, and Code Enforcement met onsite with the building owner and an engineer that the owner hired. The insurance company was involved by phone. It was determined that the engineer would generate a report and that we would meet in the afternoon in reference to a plan/ schedule to have the wall secured. On the afternoon of 10/21/19 the Fire Marshal, Building Inspector, and Code Enforcement met with the building owner, an engineer hired by the owner, and a contractor hired by the owner. The plan forward was to stabilize the building and evaluate what needs to be done to make the building safe. The engineer and contractor was going to work together on the project. They felt that the front wall would need to be removed and secured until a decision could be made on how to put the wall back in place. The contractor was deemed responsible to come into compliance with Del Dot due to State St. being a State roadway. .:.-=:~iii:3il~::.=.:iiE:::::=::J:: :S:- On 10/28/19, the Fire Marshal and Building Inspector were advised that the insurance company had placed the engineer and contractor on hold until they could have a representative on scene (estimated November 12, 2019). The Fire Marshal spoke to the owner regarding the same. • 97 • Item 1.

0 It was determined that the support beams run South to North so the property would not need to be shored up. The front wall would need to be removed brick by brick. Cosmetic pieces would be saved. 0 All communication has been verbally. We have not seen a structural engineers report. • 98 • Item 1.

0 2) Damaged walls, etc. Those which, exclusive of the foundation, show 33 percent or more damage or deterioration of the supporting member or members, or 50 percent of damage or deterioration of the nonsupporting enclosing or outside walls or covering. 0 (5) Unfit for habitation. Those which have become or are so dilapidated, decayed, unsafe, insanitary or so utterly fail to provide amenities to decent living that they are unfit for human habitation, or are likely to cause sickness or disease, so as to work injury to the health, morals, safety or general welfare of those living therin. 0 (8) Loose parts. Those which have parts thereof which are so attached that they may fall and injure members of the public or property. 0 (9) General welfa.re. Those which, because of their condition or use, are unsafe, insanitary, or dangerous to the public health, morals, safety or general welfare of the people of this city. 0 (10) Code violations. Those existing in violation of any provisions of the building code of this city, or any provision of the fire prevention code, or other ordinances of this city. 0 (12) Unoccupied buildings. Those which are left unoccupied and unattended for periods of three months or more so that decay is being accelerated by natural or manmade causes or which may be attracting trespassers and vagrants, increasing the probability of fire and danger to human life. • 99 • Item 1.

0 Emergency Cases 0 In cases where it reasonably appears that there is an immediate danger to the life or safety of any person, unless a dangerous building is immediately repaired, vacated and closed, or demolished, the building inspector shall report such facts to the council, which may cause the immediate repair, vacation, or demolition of such dangerous building. The costs of such emergency repair, vacation or demolition of such dangerous building shall be collected in the same manner as provided in section 22-385(5). • 100 • Item 1.

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Third Floor Interior Ceiling Water damage to the ceiling (this would be the left Water damage to the ceiling (this would be the right front comer on the front of the building). front comer on the front of the building). • 104 • Item 1.

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Front of the Building Above third Floor at Parapet Wall 10/31/19 Left side, cracking and bowing Right side cracking and bowing • 110 • Item 1.

0 Declare this building dangerous 0 Order the property repaired so that it is deemed safe by the Building Official by November 15, 2019 by the owner or equity owner at their own risk 0 Order the Building Inspector to cause repairs of the structure so that it is deemed safe by the Building official if not completed by the owner within 10 days of the date established by City Council 0 Order the City Manager with the assistance of the City Solicitor to cause the cost of repairs to be charged against the land on which the building exists as a municipal lien or cause such cost to be added to the tax duplicate as an assessment, or to be levied as a special tax, or to be recovered in a suit at law against the owners • 111 • Item 1.

r,. _ _ Item 2. CHAPTER 3 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS weeds growing property in violation and cut and destroy the SECTION 301 of such remo val shall be paid by the thereon, and the costs GENERAL owne r or agen t respo nsibl e for the prope rty. shall govern the 301.1 Scop e. The provisions of th· chapter 30 .5 od nt bprbora e. All structures and exterior property the re pon ibilit ies of persons for tation. Where minimum condjti n and exter ior property. hall be kept free from rodent harborage and irifes maintenance of struc tures , equip ment and ptly exter minated by rodents are found, they shall be prom es shall main - not be injur ious to human 301.2 Responsibility. The owne r of the p remis approved processes which will compliance with tion, prop er preca ution s shall be taken tain the structures and exterior property in health. After extermina ded for in thi t harbo rage and preve nt reinf estati on. these requirem~nts, ~xcept as otherwi e provi to eliminate roden owne r-occ upan t or perm it or blowers code. A person shall not occupy a 30l. x au t vent . Pipe , duct · conducto1 -, fans e, smoke, prem i es whic h are not in a sanitary greas another persoo to occupy ly with the require- hall not discharge gases, team vapor, hot air, whic h do not comp tly upon abut- and safe condition and unit, room ing odors or other gaseous or particulate waste direc ments of this chapter. Occupants of a dwelling in a ting or adjacent public or priva te prope rty or that of another ten- u ible for keep ing unit or housekeep ing unit are respo unit, ant. tion that part of the dwe[ ling clean, sanitary and safe conm , includ- rooming unit, hou ekeeping u11it or prem ises which they 2.7 ccess y st ct es. All accessory structures main tained be occupy and control. ing detached garages, fences and walls, shall t structures and structurally sound and in good repair. 301.3 Vacant structures and land. All vacan regula- premises thereof or vacant lane! hall be main taine d in a clean 302.8 Motor veliicl . xcepr as provided for in other le shall be moto r vehic safe, e ure and sanitary conditi n as provi ded herei n so a not tions, no inoperative or unlicensed at the public any prem ises, and no vehic le shall to cause a blighting probl em or adve r ely affec t parked, kept or stored on the state of majo r disas semb ly, disre pair, or in health or safety. any time be in a ing of vehicles is process of being stripped or dismantled. Paint an appr oved spray booth. prohibited unless conducted inside to undergo SECJLO~.302 { ceP, io • A vehicle of any type is permitted RIOB eRO ERTV AREAS body work , provi ded that uch major overhau.1, in hiding be lructw ·e or simil arly enclo ed o . A exterior property and premises shall work is performed in idea maintained in a cl , safe and sanitary cond ition. The occu - ar a desig ned and appro ved for uch purpo es. t mt part of the exter ior prop erty whic h such willfully or pan ary condition. .......,....,._,.-i.aia:a~c ment of pro rty. No person shallior surface of occupant occupies or controls in a clean and sanit wantonly damage, mutilate or deface any exter c property by 302. ra n and r.ml_!1!&e. All premises shall be grade d any structure or building on any private or publi to preve nt the ing, carvi ng or graff iti. and maintained to prevent the erosion of soil and placing thereon any mark r there on, or withi n any structure re said sur- accum ulatio n of stagn ant wate It shall be the responsibility of the owner to resto located thereon. oved state of main tenan ce and repai r. face to an appr voirs. Exception: Appr oved retention areas and reser walkways, 302.3 Sidewalks a a driveway. . All sidewalks,shall be kept SECTION 303 stairs, driveways, parking space s and simil ar areas S from hazardous SWIMMING POOLS, SPAS AND HOT TUB in a proper state of repair, and maintained free be maintained 303.1 Swim m·ng pools. Swimming pools shall repair. erty shall be main- in a clean and sanitary condition, and in good 2, ~ Al t remises and exterior prop th in exces s of (jurisdic- ·u3.2 Enc osures. rivate swimming pools, hot tub and spas, tained free · eeds or plant grow mm) in clept·h shall tion to insert height in inche s). All noxio us weed s shall be containing wate r more than 24 inche. (610 al plants fence or barri er at least 48 prohibited. Weeds shall be defin ed as all grass es, annu be compl.elely sunounded by a ded; howe ver, t abov e the finish ed groun d level and vegetation, other than trees or shrubs provi inches ( L2l9 mm) in heigh rs and garde ns. side of the barri er away from the pool. Gates this term shall not include cultivated flowe measured on the g and self-l atch- e of a prop- and doors in such barriers shall be self-closin Upon failm:e f Lhe owner or agent having charg ing. Where the ·elf-latching device is less than 54 inche s ( 1372 after servi ce of a nolic e f viola- erty to cut and de troy weed e with mm above the b ttom of U1e gate, the relea se mech ani rn shall danc • subje ct to prose cuti.o n in accor and elf- tion, they ·ball be be located on the pool ide of the gate. Self- closi ng rity havin g juris- Secti on l 06.3 and a prescribed by the autho tion , latching gate hall be maintained uch that Lhe gate wil! posi- with the notic e of viola diction. Upon failure to comply a tor tively close and latch when relea ·ed from an open position of 6 oyee of the juri di tion or contr any duly authorized empl th inches (152 mm) from Lhe gatep o l. No exist ing pool enclosure 112 to enter upon hired by the jurisdiction shall be auth rized 11 nnnn IUTCD MI\Tln &'J41 PROP ERTY MAIN TENA NCE CODE®

Dover, DE Code of Ordinances Page 1 of 1 D Item 2. Sec. 114-31. - Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning: Weeds means grass, weeds, bushes and any other vegetation, other than trees, ornamental shrubbery, flowers and garden vegetables that are properly tended. (Code 1968, § 30-1; Code 1981, § 21-16) Sec. 114-32. - Maximum height. It shall be unlawful and a nuisance for the owner, occupant or tenant of any premises, or any agent caring for or in charge of the premises, to permit any weeds, underbrush, deleterious or unhealthful growths, or other noxious matter to grow to a height of eight inches or more. (Code 1968, § 30-4; Ord. of9-13-1976; Code 1981, § 21-17; Ord. of 8-28-2000) Charter reference- Power of council to define nuisances, subpart A,§ 18. about:blank • 9/22/2021 113

D Item 2. City of Dover October 12, 2021 William Prettyman, Jr. 308 North Bradford Street Dover, DE 19904 Re: Appeal of Citation #21-00002952 and Related Fines - 308 North Bradford Street Dover, Delaware Mr. Prettyman: I have received your request to appeal the citation and fines related to the violation of the 2009 International Property Maintenance Code - Chapter 3 - General Requirements, Section 302.1 - Sanitation, Section 302.4 Weeds, and Chapter 114- Vegetation, Article II - Weeds, Section 114-32 - Maximum Height of the Dover Code of Ordinances at 308 North Bradford Street, Dover Delaware. A meeting of the Construction and Property Maintenance Code Board of Appeals has been scheduled for Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at 3:30 p.m. to hear your appeal. This meeting will be held in the City Council Conference Room, 15 Loockerman Plaza, Dover, DE 19901 with electronic access via WebEx which may be accessed through a computer, smart phone or through a telephone call. Below I have listed the information needed to access the meeting electronically. If you have any additional documentation that you would like the Board to review when considering your appeal, please provide this information to the City Clerk’s Office prior to the appeal hearing. Please feel free to contact me by email at cityclerk@dover.de.us or by phone at (302) 736-7008 if you have any questions or concerns. Dial: 1-408-418-9388 Link: https://rb.gy/5n3l4c Event Number/Access Code: 2332 640 7729 Event Password: DOVER Sincerely, Megan Ramsey Administrative Assistant /mr S:\APPEALS\2021\30. 308 North Bradford Street - Appeal - Property Maintenace-Exterior - William Prettyman\Receipt of Appeal - Exterior Property Maintenance - 308 North Bradford Street - William Prettyman.wpd cc: Nicholas Rodriguez, City Solicitor Gary Junge, Deputy City Solicitor David Hugg, Director of Planning and Community Development Eddie Kopp, Code Enforcement Supervisor Velvet Johnson, Code Enforcement Officer P.O. Box 475 ˜ Dover, Delaware ˜19903 Community Excellence Through Quality Service • 114

D Item 2. WILLIAM PRETTYMAN, JR. 308 NORTH BRADFORD STREET DOVER DE 19904 • 115

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D Item 2. Division of Code Enforcement q[itp of 71Bober 15 Loockernmn Plaza Phone: (302) 736-7011 Dover, DE 19901 Fax: (302) 736-4217 OFFICIAL CITATION Citation# 21-00002952 WILLIAM H PRETTYMAN JR 308 N BRADFORD ST DOVER DE 19904 Location o f Offense: 308 N BRADFORD ST Type of Offense: PROPERTY MAINTENANCE-EXTERI OR Dat e of Offense: September 22, 20 2 1 Time of Offense: 10:5 8 Date of I s sue: September 22, 2021 You a r e h e reby fined for b e ing in violation o f t he City of Dove r Ord i nance mark e d (X) below. Payment must be received by Th e City of Dover Inspections Dept., 1 5 Loockerman Plaza, Dov e r, Delaware p rio r to October 07, 2021. Appeals of this citation may be submitted in writing to the City of Dover Inspections Department at the above address. This appeal must be made within 30 days of the date of the offense. Failure to pay this fine may result in the City of Dover seeking collections through an approved collections agency with a c ollection fee of 35 %. If the violation is not corre cted, the City reserves the right to use its own resources or those of a contractor to abate the below violation ( s) and to bill the owner of the property for such cost-plus administrative fees. Fines wi11 be doub1ed if not paid within 14 days from the date the fine was issued or if an appea1 is not submitted within 14 days from the date the fine was issued. VELVET JOHNSON Code Enforcement Offi c er Violation: (X) FAILURE TO REMOVE ALL OVERGROWTH AND JUNK & DEBRIS. Sec No: DCO 114-21 & 22-221 / 2009 IPMC 302.4 & 302.1 Fine as per code: $50.00 q[onmrnnitp Qfxccllcncc mbrouglJ (!r¾unlttp ~crutcc • 117

D Item 2. Division of Code Enforcement <!Cttp of 1!lober 15 Loockennan Plaza Phone: (302) 736-7011 Dover, DE 1990 l Fax: (302) 736-4217 THIRD NOTICE September 22, 2021 WILLIAM H PRETTYMAN JR 308 N BRADFORD ST DOVER DE 19904 RE: Property Address: 308 N BRADFORD ST Tax Parcel Number: ED-05-067.20-03-840.000-000 Case Number: 21-00002952 Dear Sir/Madam: On August 06, 2021, Code Enforcement Officer Velvet Johnson with the City of Dover, Department of Inspections conducted an inspection at 308 N BRADFORD ST. The inspection revealed one or more City Code Violat io ns on the property. Attached are the violation(s) found. A re-inspection revealed that the violation(s) remain. Enclosed is a Citat ion for failure to correct the violation(s). If the property is a rental unit, an additional $50.00 re-inspection fee has been enclosed. Citations will double if not paid within 14 days of the issue date. An additional inspection will be conducted by October 15 , 2021. Failure to comply will result in an additional citat ion and if the property is a rental unit, may result in the suspension of the rental license. Contact this office to schedule your inspection. If you have any questions or would like to schedule your inspection or appeal this notice, please contact this office at (302) 736-7011. Sincerely, Vwt VELVET JOHNSON Code Enforcement Officer cc: File ~ommtmitp QExcellence m:IJrottgb @uahtp ~erllice • 118

VIOLATION DETAIL PAGE 1 CASE NUMBER PROPERTY ADDRESS 21-00002952 308 N BRADFORD ST DItem 2. VIOLATION: 715 QUANTITY: 1 DESCRIPTION: 715 RMV HIGH GRASS/OVERGROWTHS DATE: 8/06/21 LOCATION: EXTERIOR NARRATIVE : Remove and properly dispose of all of the overgrowth on the exterior of the house, along the fence, along the alley and around all buildings and yard on the property. ORDINANCE DESCRIPTION : SECTION PM 302.4 and DCO 114-32 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS CORRECTIVE ACTION REQUIRED : REMOVE HIGH GRASS, WEEDS AND/OR NOXIOUS WEEDS FROM EXTERIOR PROPERTY AREAS VIOLATION: 717 QUANTITY: 1 DESCRIPTION: 717 RMV JUNK AND DEBRIS DATE: 8/06/21 LOCATION: EXTERIOR NARRATIVE : Remove and properly dispose of all junk, debris, and clutter in the rear yard and on the front porch. ORDINANCE DESCRIPTION: SECTION PM 302.1 SANITATION CORRECTIVE ACTION REQUIRED: REMOVE GARBAGE, TRASH AND/OR JUNK AND DEBRIS FROM EXTERIOR PROPERTY AREAS. VIOLATION: 745 QUANTITY: 1 DESCRIPTION: 745 REMOVE OLD TIRES DATE: 8/06/21 LOCATION: REAR NARRATIVE : Remove and properly dispose of tires on the exterior of the house. Note that the City of Dover trash collection will not pick these items up. ORDINANCE DESCRIPTION: SECTION PM 302.1 SANITATION CORRECTIVE ACTION REQUIRED: Remove old or abandoned vehicle tires from exterior property areas - NOTE: The City of Dover sanitation crews WILL NOT pick up tires, contact local tire dealer for disposal. • 119

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Division of <!Cttp of iJBobet D Item 2. Code Enforcement I 5 Loockennan Plaza Phone: (302) 736-7011 Dover, DE 19901 Fax: (302) 736-4217 SECOND NOTICE August 31, 2021 WILLIAM H PRETTYMAN 308 N BRADFORD ST DOVER DE 19904 RE: Property Address: 308 N BRADFORD ST Tax Parcel Number: ED-05-067 .20 -03- 840.000 -000 Case Number: 21 -0000 2952 Dear Sir/Madam: On August 06, 2021, Code Enforcement Officer Velvet Johnson with the City of Dover, Department of Inspections conducted an inspection at 308 N BRADFORD ST. The inspec ti on revealed one or more City Code Violations on the property. Attached are the violation(s) found . A f o llow up inspection was conducted, and the violation ( s) still remain. Failure to have the property brought into compliance with the City Codes by September 22 , 2021 will result in a citation being issued, and if the property is a rental unit, may result in suspension of the rental license. Fines may be as high as $1,000.00 per day for each day that the violation exists. Please contact this office with a date and time to conduct your re- inspection. You are not required to contact this office if the re-inspection is for an exterior violation. If you have any questions or would like to schedule your inspection or appeal this notice, please contact me at (302) 736-7011. If a citation is enclosed it must be paid within 14 days of issued date or it automatically doubles. VELVET JOHNSON Code Enforcement Officer cc: Fi le QI:omnmnitp llexcellence 'Or:brougb llauahtp ~eruice • 121

VIOLATION DETAIL PAGE 1 CASE NUMBER 21-00002952 PROPERTY ADDRESS 308 N BRADFORD ST D Item 2. VIOLATION: 715 QUANTITY: 1 DESCRIPTION: 715 RMV HIGH GRASS/OVERGROWTHS DATE: 8/06/21 LOCATION: EXTERIOR NARRATIVE : Remove and properly dispose of all of the overgrowth on the exterior of the house, along the fence, along the alley and around all buildings and yard on the property. ORDINANCE DESCRIPTION: SECTION PM 302.4 and DCO 114-32 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS CORRECTIVE ACTION REQUIRED : REMOVE HIGH GRASS, WEEDS AND/OR NOXIOUS WEEDS FROM EXTERIOR PROPERTY AREAS VIOLATION: 717 QUANTITY: 1 DESCRIPTION: 717 RMV JUNK AND DEBRIS DATE: 8/06/21 LOCATION: EXTERIOR NARRATIVE : Remove and properly dispose of all junk, debris, and clutter in the rear yard and on the front porch. ORDINANCE DESCRIPTION: SECTION PM 302.1 SANITATION CORRECTIVE ACTION REQUIRED: REMOVE GARBAGE, TRASH AND/OR JUNK AND DEBRIS FROM EXTERIOR PROPERTY AREAS. VIOLATION: 745 QUANTITY: 1 DESCRIPTION: 745 REMOVE OLD TIRES DATE: 8/06/21 LOCATION: REAR NARRATIVE : Remove and properly dispose of tires on the exterior of the house. Note that the City of Dover trash collection will not pick these items up. ORDINANCE DESCRIPTION: SECTION PM 302.1 SANITATION CORRECTIVE ACTION REQUIRED : Remove old or abandoned vehicle tires from exterior property areas - NOTE: The City of Dover sanitation crews WILL NOT pick up tires, contact local tire dealer for disposal. • 122

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D Item 2. Division of Code Enforcement (:ttp of 7!lober 15 Loockennan Plaza Phone: (302) 736-7011 Dover, DE 19901 Fax: (302) 736-4217 August 6, 2021 WILLIAM H PRETTYMAN 308 N BRADFORD ST DOVER DE 19904 RE: Property address: 308 N BRADFORD ST Tax Parcel Number: ED-05-067. 20 -03-840.000-000 Case Number: 21-00002952 Dear Sir/Madam: On August 06, 202 1, Code Enforcement Officer Velvet Johnson with the City of Dover, Departme nt of Inspections conducted an in spec tion at 308 N BRADFORD ST. Attached are th e Code violations found during the inspection. A follow up inspec ti o n must be conducted by ugust 23 , 2021 , to ensure compliance. Please contact this office with a date and time co nvenient for you to conduct th e re-inspection. You are not r e quir ed to contact this office if the re- inspection i s for an exterior violation. If you have any questions or would l ike to schedule your inspection or appeal this notice, pl ea se contact me at (30 2 ) 736-7011. If a Citation is enclosed it must be paid for within 14 days of issued date or it automatically doubles. Sincerely, VWttt rl VELVET JOHNSON Code Enfor cement Offi cc: File QI:ommunitp ~xcellence 'Qt:brott{IIJ ~unhtp $1?.l'llice • 124

VIOLATION DETAIL PAGE 1 CASE NUMBER PROPERTY ADDRESS 21-00002952 308 N BRADFORD ST DItem 2. VIOLATION: 715 QUANTITY: 1 DESCRIPTION: 715 RMV HIGH GRASS/OVERGROWTHS DATE: 8/06/21 LOCATION: EXTERIOR NARRATIVE : Remove and properly dispose of all of the overgrowth on the exterior of the house, along the fence, along the alley and around all buildings and yard on the property. ORDINANCE DESCRIPTION: SECTION PM 302.4 and DCO 114-32 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS CORRECTIVE ACTION REQUIRED: REMOVE HIGH GRASS, WEEDS AND/OR NOXIOUS WEEDS FROM EXTERIOR PROPERTY AREAS VIOLATION: 717 QUANTITY: 1 DESCRIPTION: 717 RMV JUNK AND DEBRIS DATE: 8/06/21 LOCATION: EXTERIOR NARRATIVE : Remove and properly dispose of all junk, debris, and clutter in the rear yard and on the front porch. ORDINANCE DESCRIPTION: SECTION PM 302.1 SANITATION CORRECTIVE ACTION REQUIRED: REMOVE GARBAGE, TRASH AND/OR JUNK AND DEBRIS FROM EXTERIOR PROPERTY AREAS. VIOLATION: 745 QUANTITY: 1 DESCRIPTION: 745 REMOVE OLD TIRES DATE: 8/06/21 LOCATION: REAR NARRATIVE: Remove and properly dispose of tires on the exterior of the house. Note that the City of Dover trash collection will not pick these items up. ORDINANCE DESCRIPTION: SECTION PM 302.1 SANITATION CORRECTIVE ACTION REQUIRED: Remove old or abandoned vehicle tires from exterior property areas - NOTE: The City of Dover sanitation crews WILL NOT pick up tires, contact local tire dealer for disposal. • 125

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