Regular City Council Packet MM - REVISED

CITY OF DOVER, DELAWARE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, November 08, 2021 at 6:30 PM City Hall Council Chambers, 15 Loockerman Plaza, Dover, Delaware AGENDA VIRTUAL MEETING NOTICE This meeting will be held in Council Chambers with electronic access via WebEx. Public participation information is as follows: Dial: 1-408-418-9388 Link: https://rb.gy/mge9ya Event number: 2330 259 7871 Event password: DOVER (if needed) If you are new to WebEx, get the app now at www.webex.com/ to be ready when the meeting starts. The meeting can also be viewed on Comcast Channel 14, Verizon Channel 20, and on the City's Streaming Player located at www.cityofdover.com under "Quick Links". OPEN FORUM - 15 Minutes Prior to Official Meeting (6:15 p.m.) The “Open Forum” segment is provided to extend the opportunity to the general public to share their questions, thoughts, comments, concerns, and complaints. Discussion of any item appearing on the agenda as a public hearing is prohibited during the Open Forum as an opportunity will be provided during consideration of that item. Citizen comments are limited to three (3) minutes. Council is prohibited from taking action since they are not in official session; however, they may schedule such items as regular agenda items and act upon them in the future. INVOCATION - Elder Ellis Louden PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Councilperson Arndt ADOPTION OF AGENDA ADOPTION OF CONSENT AGENDA All Consent Agenda items are considered routine and non-controversial and will be acted upon by a single roll call vote of the Council. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a member of Council so requests, in which event the matter shall be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered a separate item. D Page 1

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - November 08, 2021 PAGE 2 PRESENTATIONS 1. Tribute #2021-01 - Jennifer L. Harris PROCLAMATIONS 2. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Day and Geography Awareness Week PUBLIC HEARING Public Hearing/Final Reading of Proposed Ordinances The First Reading of the Proposed Ordinances was accomplished during the Council Meeting of September 27, 2021 The ordinance is available at the entrance of the Council Chambers and on the City's website at www.cityofdover.com under "Government." 3. Ordinance 2021-19 - Amending Appendix B - Zoning, Article 3 - District Regulations, Section 19 - Manufacturing Zone (M); Article 4 - Zoning Bulk Parking Regulations, Section 4.16 - M, IPM Zones; and Article 5 - Supplementary Regulations, Section3 - Supplementary Regulations Applying to Nonresidential Buildings, except in IPM Zone. 4. Ordinance #2021-21 - Review of Rezoning Application for three parcels of land consisting of 0.05 +/- acres, 0.13 +/- acres, and 0.08 +/- acres, for a total of 0.26 +/- acres (11,628.36 SF). The properties are zoned C-1A (Limited Commercial Zone). The proposed zoning is IO (Institutional and Office Zone). The properties are located on the north side of West Division Street and east of North Queen Street. (Property Owners: E. Vernon Ingram Jr. & Alice M. Ingram. Property Address: 317, 319, and 325 West Division Street. Tax Parcels: ED-05-076.08-05-03.00-000, ED-05-076.08-05-02.00- 000, and ED-05-076/08-05-01.00-000. Planning Reference: Z-21-06. Council District 4.) CONSENT AGENDA ADOPTION OF MINUTES 5. Special Council Meeting of October 25, 2021 6. Regular Council Meeting of October 25, 2021 COMMITTEE REPORTS 7. Council Committee of the Whole Report - October 26, 2021 Safety Advisory and Transportation Committee (Informational Item) 8. Update on COVID-19 Vaccine (Dr. Kandis Samuels, MD, Bayhealth Family Medicine and Rev. Rita Paige, President of the Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance of Dover (IMA)) D Page 2

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - November 08, 2021 PAGE 3 Utility Committee 9. Evaluation of Proposals - Turnberry Pump Station Upgrade Engineering Design Support (Jason Lyon, Water and Wastewater Director) (Committee recommendation: Awarding the contract to Century Engineering for the Turnberry Pump Station Upgrade Engineering Design, RFP #22-0005WW, for the amount of $20,592) 10. Annexation Request - Right-Of-Way at Raymond Street, Grove Street, and Railroad Avenue (Dawn Melson-Williams, Principal Planner/Dave Hugg, Planning and Community Development Director) (Committee recommendation: Adding the dedication of Conwell Street and, if needed, the annexation of Conwell Street to the item) (Committee recommendation: That the right-of-way known as Raymond Street (aka Jason Street), Grove Street, and Railroad Avenue be annexed into the City to close an enclave and "clean up" the City boundary by including areas of right-of-way that were intended to be included in the City upon the previous annexations of neighboring properties. Furthermore, certain utilities are already available in this area under some of the right-of-way described and can be brought up to current standards with any further development of the area, as recommended by Staff)(See item #42) Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee 11. Presentation - Downtown Dover Partnership Update on the Comprehensive Downtown Dover Parking Plan (Diane Laird, Executive Director, DDP) (Informational Item) 12. Evaluation of Bids - Award of Circuit Breakers for Garrison Oak Technical and Business Park Substation (Paul Waddell, Electric Director) (Committee recommendation: Awarding the bid for circuit breakers for Garrison Oak Technical and Business Park Substation #22-0007EL to Southern States via Anixter, as they were the only bidder to offer Siemen's breakers) 13. Evaluation of Bids - Award of Circuit Switcher for Garrison Oak Technical and Business Park Substation (Paul Waddell, Electric Director) (Committee recommendation: Awarding the bid for circuit switcher for Garrison Oak Technical and Business Park Substation #22-0006EL to Southern States via Anixter, as they were the only bidder) 14. Approving Proposal of Advantech for Weyandt Hall Security Upgrade (Kay Sass, Public Affairs and Emergency Management Coordinator) (Committee recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to accept the reimbursement grant for all costs associated with the purchase and installation of the video surveillance and access control expansion and to authorize the sole source designation for Advantech) D Page 3

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - November 08, 2021 PAGE 4 15. Weyandt Hall Building Security Modifications (Kay Sass, Public Affairs and Emergency Management Coordinator) (Committee recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to accept the reimbursement grant for all costs associated modifications of security enhancements in Weyandt Hall and proceed with the project) 16. City Emergency Operations Plan Update and Inclusion of Cybersecurity (Kay Sass, Public Affairs and Emergency Management Coordinator) (Committee recommendation: Authorize staff to accept the reimbursement and execute a contract to rewrite the Emergency Operations Plan with the addition of including cybersecurity) 17. American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Administration Proposal (Tracey Harvey, CDBG Program Administrator) (Committee recommendation: Approval of the proposal to manage the American Rescue Plan Act funding awarded to Nonprofit Organizations for Housing and Homelessness, as submitted) 18. Fiscal Year 2021B Street and Alley Program - Additional Work (Sharon Duca, Public Works Director) (Committee recommendation: Award the additional work of regrading and repaving the American Legion, Walter L. Fox Post #2 parking lot to Grassbuster's Landscaping Company, Inc. for the City of Dover FY 2021B Street and Alley Program in the amount of $201,284 for a total project cost of $582,367) 19. Kent County Levy Court Grant (Thomas Johnson, Police Chief) (Committee recommendation: Approve the new grant program and the intended purchases) 20. Proposed Ordinance #2021-24 - Project Carry-Forward Budget Balances/Proposed Budget Amendments (Lori Peddicord, Controller/Treasurer) (Committee recommendation: Approval of the proposed Budget Amendments totaling $9,773,800 for Fiscal Year 2022 and adoption of Ordinance #2021-24) Safety Advisory and Transportation Committee (Actionable Items) 21. Request to Lower Speed Limit on North State Street into North Governors Boulevard and North Governors Avenue (Mayor Robin Christiansen) (Committee recommendation: Staff and State to evaluate the use of strict speed limit enforcement and the reduction of speed limit without prohibiting the flow of traffic) (See item #42) D Page 4

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - November 08, 2021 PAGE 5 22. Proposed Ordinance #2021-26 - Creating a New Chapter 28 - Dawdling and Amending Chapter 62 - Law Enforcement, Article II - Police Department, Section 62- 38 - Police Cadet Program and Chapter 74 - Parks and Recreation, Article I - In General, Section 74-11 - Loitering (Councilman David Anderson and Councilman Ralph Taylor, Jr.) (Committee recommendation: Tabled at Committee) MONTHLY REPORTS - September 2021 23. City Assessor's Report 24. City Council’s Community Enhancement Fund Report 25. City Manager’s Report 26. City Planner's Report 27. Controller/Treasurer's Budget Report 28. Fire Chief's Report (August and September) 29. Police Chief's Report ELECTION OF OFFICERS - ROBBINS HOSE COMPANY - YEAR 2022 FIRE LINE OFFICERS 30. Fire Chief - David Carey 31. Deputy Fire Chief - Sean Christiansen 32. First Assistant Fire Chief - Ben Smetana 33. Second Assistant Fire Chief - Brian Bashista 34. Third Assistant Fire Chief - Wesley Liberto 35. Fourth Assistant Fire Chief - Sierra Brown 36. First Fire Line Captain - Jason Boc 37. Second Fire Line Captain - Chad Knotts APPOINTMENTS 38. Appointment of Interim City Manager - David S. Hugg III (Effective October 28, 2021) 39. Appointment of Interim City Planner/Building Inspector - Dawn Melson-Williams (Effective October 28, 2021) 40. Appointment of Assistant City Clerk - Rachel N. Engle (Effective November 3, 2021) D Page 5

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - November 08, 2021 PAGE 6 ITEMS NOT ON THE CONSENT AGENDA 41. Request to Lower Speed Limit on North State Street into North Governors Boulevard and North Governors Avenue (Mayor Robin Christiansen) (Committee recommendation: Staff and State to evaluate the use of strict speed limit enforcement and the reduction of speed limit without prohibiting the flow of traffic) 42. Annexation Request - Right-Of-Way at Raymond Street, Grove Street, and Railroad Avenue (Dawn Melson-Williams, Principal Planner/Dave Hugg, Planning and Community Development Director) (Committee recommendation: Adding the dedication of Conwell Street and, if needed, the annexation of Conwell Street to the item) (Committee recommendation: That the right-of-way known as Raymond Street (aka Jason Street), Grove Street, and Railroad Avenue be annexed into the City to close an enclave and "clean up" the City boundary by including areas of right-of-way that were intended to be included in the City upon the previous annexations of neighboring properties. Furthermore, certain utilities are already available in this area under some of the right-of-way described and can be brought up to current standards with any further development of the area, as recommended by Staff) (Staff recommendation: Staff research and determine a process specific to Conwell Street and allow the annexation request AX-21-04 to continue the review and consideration process) ORDINANCES FIRST READING - The First Reading is offered on the Proposed Ordinance. Final action by Council will take place during the Final Reading on November 22, 2021. The ordinance is available at the entrance of the Council Chambers, on the City's website at www.cityofdover.com under "Government," or by contacting the City Clerk's Office at 736-7008 or cityclerk@dover.de.us. 43. Proposed Ordinance #2021-24 - Project Carry-Forward Budget Balances/Proposed Budget Amendments (Lori Peddicord, Controller/Treasurer) (Committee recommendation: Approval of the proposed Budget Amendments totaling $9,773,800 for Fiscal Year 2022 and adoption of Ordinance #2021-24) FINAL READING - PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2021-22 - The First Reading of the Proposed Ordinance was accomplished during the Council Meeting of October 25, 2021. The ordinance is available at the entrance of the Council Chambers and on the City's website at www.cityofdover.com under "Government." 44. Proposed Ordinance #2021-22 Amending Chapter 46 - Fire Prevention and Protection, Article IV - Public Occupancies, Section 164 - Fees (Dave Hugg, Planning and Community Development Director) CITY MANAGER’S ANNOUNCEMENTS D Page 6

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - November 08, 2021 PAGE 7 COUNCIL MEMBERS’ ANNOUNCEMENTS 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 D Page 7

D Item #1. COUNCIL TRIBUTE NO. 2021-01 A TRIBUTE EXPRESSING SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCES UPON THE PASSING OF JENNIFER LYNN HARRIS. WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the City of Dover are saddened by the passing of Jennifer Lynn Harris on July 27, 2021; and WHEREAS, Ms. Harris pursued higher education in psychology, history, and education, receiving her Bachelor's Degree from San Francisco State University, a teaching certificate from Dowling College, and a Master's Degree_ft'om New York University. She also saw the beauty that the world had to offer and dedicated much of her life to exploring the nation; WHEREAS, Ms. Harris valued her community and made a point to be of service from the moment she was eligible to vote until her last days. She served as a VISTA volunteer, fought.for equal rights during the Civil Rights movement, ran a camp for inner-city youths, became a public school teacher and active union member, served as a Red Cross volunteer, advocated for policy change at local, state, and federal levels, and prior to her passing was appointed to the Utility Committee for the City of Dover; and WHEREAS, Ms. Harris will be deeply missed by herJ;-iends,family, and all ofthose whose lives she has touched. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council extend their deepest sympathy and condolences to the.family and.friends ofJenn[fer Lynn Harris, and hope that they will be consoled by the memories of her life and achievements. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council direct the City Clerk to place this Tribute in the permanent records ofthe City ofDover and that a copy ofthis Tribute be provided to the.family of Jennifer Lynn Harris. ADOPTED: November 8, 2021 Robin R. Christiansen Roy Sudler, Jr. Mayor Council President D Page 8

DItem #2. PROCLAMA TION WHEREAS, fascination with the earth 's geography inspired the early explorers of our country to learn and record information about the surface of the land and its people, environments, resources, political boundaries, and characteristics and today remains a fundamental part of our national heritage; and WHEREAS, geographic information has many useful applications for our municipal government and · is a valuable resource used in the analysis of infrastructure, emergency services, economic development, and long-range planning. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology provides an efficient means of managing geographic information and providing data that allows for effective decision-making and improved delivery of services to the residents of the City of Dover and our surrounding area; and WHEREAS, this annual public awareness program encourages all citizens to think and learn about the significance ofplace and how we affect and are affected by it. The City of Dover's GIS Division plays a vital role in the continued growth of the City and has been nationally recognized for its outstanding efforts in the advancement of GIS and its foresight in creating programs that can be used to better manage services in the City. NOW, THEREFORE, I, ROBIN R. CHRISTIANSEN, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF DOVER, DELAWARE, do hereby proclaim November 17, 2021 as GIS Day, and November 15 -19, 2021 as GEOGRAPHY AWARENESS WEEK in the City ofDover and urge all residents to participate in this special observance. Mayor D Page 9

D Item #3. PETITION TO AMEND TEXT of Dover Zoning Ordinance Public Hearing before the Dover City Council November 8, 2021 Recommendation from Planning Commission Meeting of October 18, 2021 With Staff and Development Advisory Committee Review Proposed Changes: Text Amendments to the following: • Dover Code of Ordinances, Appendix B: Zoning (Zoning Ordinance) o Article 3 – District Regulations, Section 19 – Manufacturing Zone (M) o Article 4 – Zoning Bulk and Parking Regulations, Section 4.16 – M, IPM Zones o Article 5 – Supplementary Regulations, Section 3 – Supplementary regulations applying to nonresidential buildings. Summary of Amendments: This is a text amendment to the Zoning Ordinance provisions relating to the Manufacturing Zone (M). It increases the maximum allowable building height, removes the requirement that all manufacturing uses are subject to a Conditional Use approval, revises the description of allowable accessory uses, and makes technical changes to ensure consistency with other provisions. All of these are intended to improve Dover’s competitiveness as a location for manufacturing related uses. Ordinance Number: Proposed Ordinance #2021-19 File Number: MI-21-10 Planning Commission Recommendation: The proposed Text Amendment was presented by the Planning Director. A Public Hearing was held on October 18, 2021 where one member of the public participated, and no correspondence was received on the proposal. The Planning Commission moved by vote of 9-0 to recommend adoption of the Text Amendment: M (Manufacturing Zone) and follow up with the Fire Marshall and Fire Chief. The following information Report was presented to the Planning Commission as background on the proposed Text Amendment MI-21-10. Page 10

MI-21-10 Text Amendments: Manufacturing Zone Planning Commission Recommendation Report Page 2 of 4 D Item #3. I. Background on Development of Text Amendments The City Zoning Ordinance as it relates to the Manufacturing Zone (M) sets a maximum building height as measured to the top of the roof at 35 feet which results in a limitation on the clear height of the interior space below the lowest point of any ceiling member, beam, joist, truss or other structural components. Modern warehouse, flex spaces and manufacturing facilities increasingly need clear heights of 32 feet to 36 feet with a preference for greater clearances if possible. The current restriction significantly limits Dover’s competitive potential. The Department has a large warehouse/flex manufacturing facility proposal pending that would benefit from this change. Staff has reviewed ordinances in other jurisdictions and determined that heights in the 45-70 foot range are provided. In Dover, the maximum height for much of the City’s manufacturing area is dictated by the Airport Environs Overlay Zone (AEOZ) provisions developed from the AICUZ (Airpark Installation Compatible Use Zone) Study determined by the Air Force. Where applicable, the AEOZ zone sets a maximum height of 60 feet; hence, the recommended text change is consistent. Additionally, the Zoning Ordinance (parts of which date from 1993) makes all potential uses in the Manufacturing zone subject to a Conditional Use approval by the Planning Commission, adding expense, uncertainty and delay to the City’s approval processes, potentially discouraging applicants from seeking a Dover location. Staff has also reviewed other ordinances relative to the determination of permitted, conditional use and prohibited uses in comparable zones. Accordingly, the Text Amendment recommends striking the universal Conditional Use requirement but adding the specific site development plan approval requirements set forth in the Zoning Ordinance. Finally, the Text Amendment clarifies provisions for warehousing, distribution, and logistics, makes this zone consistent with recent changes in the IPM zones and recognizes various accessory and incidental uses now common in the industrial marketplace. II. Code Review & Analysis: The Code (Appendix B, Article 3, Section 19) provides that all proposed manufacturing uses require a conditional use approval by the Planning Commission. Additionally, the description in Article 3, Section 19.11 is not consistent with the description used elsewhere in the Zoning Ordinance. The description of “wholesale storage and warehousing” was not revised when that description was amended in the IPM zones to include “transshipment and distribution and logistics.” The list of accessory uses did not address retail or outside storage activities. Appendix B, Article 4, Zoning Bulk and Parking Restrictions limits buildings in the Manufacturing zone to a maximum of 35 feet. Appendix B, Article 5 addresses supplemental height regulations relating to appendages to structures. III. Proposed Text Amendments: Key components of the proposed Text Amendments to the Zoning Ordinance include the following: • Article 3 Section 19.1 – Uses permitted in the M zone would no longer require a Page 11

MI-21-10 Text Amendments: Manufacturing Zone Planning Commission Recommendation Report Page 3 of 4 D Item #3. Conditional Use review process, but instead would be subject to Site Development Plan review process. • Article 3 Section 19.11 – Clarification on permitted manufacturing uses. • Article 3 Section 19.13 – This section would add “transshipment and distribution, logistics support” which is in line with the other manufacturing and industrial zones. • Article 3 Section 19.17 – The addition of permitted uses: “Railroad yards, sidings, and storage facilities.” • Article 3 Section 19.18 - The addition of accessory uses. • Article 4 Section 4.16 - Changes to the maximum height from 35 feet to 60 feet in the M and IPM Zone and the removal of the limit on the number of stories. • Article 5 Section 3 – Clarification on the measurement of height and what building features are measured. Because this is a Text Amendments proposed to the Zoning Ordinance, a Public Hearing and Recommendation by the Planning Commission are required. This review process began when the proposed Ordinance was submitted to City Council for First Reading on September 27, 2021. City Council has referred the Ordinance #2021-19 to Planning Commission for a Public Hearing and consideration on October 18, 2021. Then it is scheduled for Final Reading, Public Hearing and Final Action by Council on November 8, 2021. At the meeting City Council may act to adopt the whole Ordinance, to reject it, to adopt part of the Ordinance, and/or to make other amendments to the proposed text. IV. Planning Review and Recommendations: Planning Staff developed the proposed Ordinance for the Text Amendments for the M Zone (Manufacturing) because of consideration of economic development strategies and interaction with developers/property owners. The Planning Office is in support of these changes to the permitted and accessory uses in the M zoning district and bulk standards related to height. 1) The Planning Office provided an opportunity to Development Advisory Committee (DAC) members to comment on the proposed Text Amendments at their meetings on September 29 and October 6, 2021. No other Agency which partakes in the DAC process had any significant comment or objection with regards to the proposed Text Amendments. 2) The Proposed Ordinance is also subject to Legal Review by the City Solicitor which may identify additional clarifications or corrections. 3) The approval of this Text Amendment does not authorize the establishment of the uses on properties with the M zone. Prior establishment of a use, the appropriate applications for site development activity plan review, Building Permits, and other construction activity Permits, Business and Occupancy Licensing, etc. are required. Page 12

MI-21-10 Text Amendments: Manufacturing Zone Planning Commission Recommendation Report Page 4 of 4 D Item #3. V. Recommendation of the Planning Commission: At the hybrid Planning Commission Meeting of October 18, 2021, the proposed Text Amendment on the M (Manufacturing) Zone was presented by the Planning Director, Mr. David Hugg. During the Public Hearing, one member of the public spoke in favor with reservation saying that updates to the parking requirements should also be made. No correspondence was received on the proposal. Planning Commissioner Mr. Hartman questioned the Fire Chief’s Concern brought up in the DAC comments regarding the building height and ladders. The Planning Commission voted in favor (Vote 9-0) to recommend the Text Amendment to the M (Manufacturing) Zone be adopted and noted concerns about the Fire Marshal’s comments and ask that Staff look into the comments made about parking requirements. (See Motion below). Mrs. Welsh moved to recommend approval to City Council for application MI-21-10 Text Amendment: Manufacturing Zone (M), seconded by Mrs. Malone and the motion was carried 9-0 by roll call vote. Mrs. Welsh voting yes; it seems to be a needed revision to the documents in order to allow manufacturing plants to better serve the Dover community. Mrs. Malone voting yes; for reasons stated. Mr. Cooper voting yes; for reasons previously stated. Mr. Roach voting yes; for the reasons previously and he also wants to thank Planning Staff for their due diligence and their thoroughness with these text amendments. Every time we get them, he reads them and is just in awe at the fact of their attention to detail to be able to make sure that we continue to progress in a positive place. Mrs. Lord voting yes; for reasons previously stated. Mr. Hartman voting yes; based on the merits outlined in the Report given in the packet dated October 18, 2021 and the presentation by Mr. Hugg. Mr. Baldwin voting yes; based on the outline that we have and the fact that they are changes made to help us move forward. Dr. Jones voting yes; for all of the reasons previously stated. Mrs. Maucher voting yes; she is very supportive of modernizing our Ordinances and she would also encourage Staff to take the comment regarding parking into consideration. See also the included excerpt of the DRAFT Meeting Minutes of the October 18, 2021 Planning Commission Meeting. The comments received from the other member agencies of the Development Advisory Committee (D.A.C.) are also provided. VI. Follow-up on Planning Commission Questions Mr. Hugg reached out to the Fire Marshal, Jason Osika, after the Planning Commission Meeting to ask about the Fire Chief’s concerns in the D.A.C. Report which Mr. Hartman questioned. Mr. Osika responded that when he spoke to the Chief about his concern about the increased height of 60 feet in the M Zone it was to ensure that their 100-foot ladder trucks were adequate for reaching the roof. Mr. Osika reassured the Fire Chief that the trucks would be made adequate by ensuring the fire lanes were properly placed around any future building proposed in the M Zone. Attachments: • Development Advisory Committee Comments from City of Dover Department of Public Works, Department of Water & Wastewater, Electric Department, City Office of the Fire Marshal, and DelDOT. • Excerpt from the DRAFT Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of October 18, 2021. • Email from the Fire Marshal regarding the Fire Chief’s concerns. Page 13

D Item #3. CITY OF DOVER PLANNING COMMISSION October 18, 2021 Excerpt from Meeting Minutes – Draft The Meeting of the City of Dover Planning Commission was held on Monday, October 18, 2021 at 7:00 PM as an In-Person Meeting and also using the phone/videoconferencing system WebEx. The Meeting Session was conducted with Chair Mrs. Maucher presiding. Members present were Mr. Cooper, Mr. Roach, Mrs. Lord (virtual), Mr. Hartman, Mr. Baldwin, Dr. Jones (virtual), Mrs. Welsh (virtual), Mrs. Malone (virtual), and Mrs. Maucher. Staff members present were Mr. Dave Hugg, Mrs. Dawn Melson-Williams, Mr. Julian Swierczek, Ms. Samantha Bulkilvish, Mr. Jason Lyon (virtual) and Mrs. Kristen Mullaney. Also present were Mr. Tolano Anderson, Mr. James Taylor, Ms. Jeanine Kleimo, and Mr. Brian Turner. Speaking from the public were Mr. Nathan Attard, and Mrs. Ann Marie Townshend. NEW APPLICATIONS MI-21-10 Text Amendment: Manufacturing Zone (M) - Public Hearing and Review for recommendation to City Council on a Text Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance, Article 3 – District Regulations, Section 19 – Manufacturing Zone (M); Article 4 – Zoning Bulk Parking Regulations, Section 4.16 – M, IPM Zones; and Article 5 – Supplementary Regulations, Section 3 – Supplementary Regulations Applying to Nonresidential Buildings, except in IPM Zone. The proposed Ordinance seeks to eliminate the need for a Conditional Use allow all listed uses by right in the M Zone. The amendment also adds uses including “transshipment and distribution, logistics support; railroad yards, sidings, and storage facilities; and Accessory uses.” The Bulk Standards are being amended to remove the number of permitted stories and to increase the maximum height from 35 feet to 60 feet. Lastly, the Supplementary Regulations are being amended to clarify height regulations in nonresidential zones and clarify how height is measured. Ordinance #2021-19. First Reading was held by City Council on September 27, 2021 where the Public Hearing dates were set for Planning Commission on October 18, 2021 and City Council on November 8, 2021. Representatives: None Mr. Hugg stated that this is a Zoning Text Amendment proposed by Planning Staff as a result of continued review of various pieces of our Ordinance and also recognition of things that are happening in Dover in the Manufacturing, Industrial and Commercial areas. Our current Ordinance right now sets a maximum building height (to the top of the roof) to be 35 feet which results in limitations on the clear height of the interior space which is the space below the lowest point of any ceiling member, beam joist or other structural part. Increasingly, they are aware that modern warehouse flex spaces and manufacturing facilities needing clear heights inside the building of 32 to 36 feet with a preference for greater clearances if possible. The 35-foot limitation to the outside roof significantly limits our competitive potential for attracting and retaining a number of commercial and industrial activities and a number of manufacturing uses. Right now, we actually have two projects pending that involve relatively large flex space in the City of Dover. They may not be feasible if the clear building space is retained as it is today. They have also looked at other Ordinances at other municipalities with whom we compete to make Excerpt of Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of October 18, 2021 Page 1 of 3 Page 14

D Item #3. sure that we are not unnecessarily limiting our competitive opportunities. In addition to addressing the height of the building, we have also looked at the rest of the text requirements including the very old requirement that all manufacturing uses be determined as a Conditional Use. We find that its expense and the uncertainty in delay discourage some applicants coming to the City of Dover. They have approved other changes to the IPM Zones to allow warehousing and transshipment and those were kind of uses but we have not amended the Manufacturing District to make them consistent. We also recognize that they did not include as a permitted use railroad yard siding and railroad related storage facilities. Our railroad sites have become extremely valuable commodities in the absence of a promised permitted use in that classification becomes a limiting factor. They made some adjustments to the uses that could be considered accessory. Mostly relating to modern warehousing, industrial, and manufacturing kinds of abilities. It is a series of changes to the text of the Manufacturing Zone to allow us to be much more competitive and allow us to reach out to recruit additional industry manufacturing into the City of Dover and encourage people to invest their money in Dover facilities. Mr. Hartman stated that based on the presentation from Mr. Hugg, it seems that this change has a lot of merit and is a good idea. Contained in the Report, there is a comment about the Fire Chief’s concern with ladders. Could he understand a little bit more about that? Responding to Mr. Hartman, Mr. Hugg stated that he wishes the Fire Marshal was actually available to answer that question. Apparently, there are some limitations to the maximum height of ladder trucks that are available to the Dover Fire Department and some concern about reaching the top of the structures. He would note that buildings of this type are fully sprinkled and are primarily steel buildings which have a different fire rating. Most of the concerns as he reads the comment has to do with high-rise and mid-rise buildings which he would consider to be residential and not manufacturing or industrial kinds of buildings. We do have a number of buildings in the City of Dover that are in excess of 60 feet. The Uzin & Utz facility, for example, out in the business park and obviously the hospital. There are a number of buildings that are greater than 60 feet so he thinks this is a valid observation but he doesn’t think that it is one that would require a cut down of the maximum height. Actually maximum height in most of the areas that we are dealing with is limited more by the Air Force and their Compatibility Zone (Note: This is the AEOZ and associated AICUZ Study). Mr. Hartman asked if it would be fair to request the Fire Chief address City Council when this comes before Council. Responding to Mr. Hartman, Mr. Hugg stated that he can certainly ask them to do that. The Fire Marshal referenced from the Fire Chief so most definitely we can do that. Mrs. Maucher opened the public hearing. Mr. Nathan Attard – 452 East Loockerman Street Dover, DE 19904 Mr. Attard stated that he is generally supportive. The only thing that he would highlight to the Planning Commission is the parking requirements that are required. Manufacturing has really changed quite a bit to now require a lot more space and a lot fewer employees. He knows that when it came to the Delmarva Corrugated Plant, we required by City Code the building of way more parking than was actually needed. That is a project that when it comes to State or City Council and development finance subsidies, it is substantial. We literally drive up the cost of a Excerpt of Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of October 18, 2021 Page 2 of 3 Page 15

D Item #3. project by a dated parking requirement. While you guys are striking some things in this section of the Code, he would really encourage you to look at that. Mrs. Maucher closed the public hearing. Mrs. Welsh moved to recommend approval to City Council for application MI-21-10 Text Amendment: Manufacturing Zone (M), seconded by Mrs. Malone and the motion was carried 9-0 by roll call vote. Mrs. Welsh voting yes; it seems to be a needed revision to the documents in order to allow manufacturing plants to better serve the Dover community. Mrs. Malone voting yes; for reasons stated. Mr. Cooper voting yes; for reasons previously stated. Mr. Roach voting yes; for the reasons previously and he also wants to thank Planning Staff for their due diligence and their thoroughness with these text amendments. Every time we get them, he reads them and is just in awe at the fact of their attention to detail to be able to make sure that we continue to progress in a positive place. Mrs. Lord voting yes; for reasons previously stated. Mr. Hartman voting yes; based on the merits outlined in the Report given in the packet dated October 18, 2021 and the presentation by Mr. Hugg. Mr. Baldwin voting yes; based on the outline that we have and the fact that they are changes made to help us move forward. Dr. Jones voting yes; for all of the reasons previously stated. Mrs. Maucher voting yes; she is very supportive of modernizing our Ordinances and she would also encourage Staff to take the comment regarding parking into consideration. Excerpt of Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of October 18, 2021 Page 3 of 3 Page 16

D Item #3. From: Hugg, Dave To: Bulkilvish, Samantha J Subject: Fwd: DAC Comment from Fire Chief re: Changes tro "M" Zone Date: Tuesday, October 19, 2021 10:28:58 AM Answer to Mr Hartman’s question from last night. Do you have email Address for him? Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: "Osika, Jason A." <josika@dover.de.us> Date: October 19, 2021 at 10:25:26 AM EDT To: "Hugg, Dave" <dhugg@dover.de.us> Cc: "Melson-Williams, Dawn" <DMelson@dover.de.us> Subject: Re: DAC Comment from Fire Chief re: Changes tro "M" Zone The chief reached out to me and I told him I would handle his concerns. They want to ensure their 100 foot ladder trucks reach the roof. This can be done by ensuring fire lanes are in the proper places. Jason Osika On Oct 19, 2021, at 8:58 AM, Hugg, Dave <dhugg@dover.de.us> wrote: Planning Commissioner Hartman mentioned the DAC comment from the Fire Chief regarding the change in building height to 60” in the “M” Manufacturing zone. I mentioned that such buildings would most likely be fully sprinklered and of a steel construction, and that there were many existing buildings of various types (medical, industrial, educational) in Dover that were taller than 60”. He asked for clarification of the risk prior to this going to City Council. Page 17

Item #3. CITY OF DOVER DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPLICATION REVIEW COMMENTARY STAFF D.A.C. MEETING DATE: SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 APPLICATION: Text Amendment: Manufacturing Zone (M) FILE #: MI-21-10 REVIEWING AGENCY: City of Dover Department of Public Works CONTACT PERSON: Sharon J. Duca, P.E. CONTACT PHONE #: 302-736-7025 THE SUBJECT PROPOSAL HAS BEEN REVIEWED FOR CODE COMPLIANCE, PLAN CONFORMITY AND COMPLETENESS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS AGENCY’S AUTHORITY AND AREA OF EXPERTISE. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AS ELEMENTS WHICH NEED TO BE ADDRESSED BY THE APPLICANT: CITY AND STATE CODE REQUIREMENTS: STORMWATER / STREETS / SANITATION 1. None. GENERAL 1. Our office has no objection to the text amendment. RECOMMENDATIONS SUGGESTED AS CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL TO MEET CODE OBJECTIVES: STORMWATER / STREETS / SANITATION / GENERAL 1. None. ADVISORY COMMENTS TO THE APPLICANT: STORMWATER / STREETS / SANITATION / GENERAL 1. None. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR NEED TO DISCUSS ANY OF THE ABOVE COMMENTS, PLEASE CALL THE ABOVE CONTACT PERSON AND THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. Page 18

Item #3. CITY OF DOVER DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPLICATION REVIEW COMMENTARY STAFF D.A.C. MEETING DATE: SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 APPLICATION: Text Amendment: Manufacturing Zone (M) FILE #: MI-21-10 REVIEWING AGENCY: City of Dover Department of Water & Wastewater CONTACT PERSON: Jason A. Lyon, P.E., Director of Water & Wastewater CONTACT PHONE #: 302-736-7025 CONTACT PHONE #: jlyon@dover.de.us T HE S UBJECT P ROPOSAL HAS BEEN R EVIEWED FOR C ODE C OMPLIANCE , P LAN C ONFORMITY AND C OMPLETENESS IN A CCORDANCE WITH THIS A GENCY ’ S A UTHORITY AND A REA OF E XPERTISE . T HE F OLLOWING I TEMS HAVE BEEN I DENTIFIED AS E LEMENTS W HICH N EED TO BE A DDRESSED BY THE A PPLICANT : CITY AND STATE CODE REQUIREMENTS WATER / WASTEWATER / GENERAL 1. Our office has no objections to the proposed text amendment to increase the maximum height in the Manufacturing Zone (M). RECOMMENDATIONS SUGGESTED AS CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL TO MEET CODE OBJECTIVES WATER / WASTEWATER / GENERAL 1. None ADVISORY COMMENTS TO THE APPLICANT WATER / WASTEWATER / GENERAL 1. None I F Y OU H AVE A NY Q UESTIONS OR N EED TO D ISCUSS ANY OF THE A BOVE C OMMENTS , P LEASE C ALL THE A BOVE C ONTACT P ERSON AND THE P LANNING D EPARTMENT AS S OON AS P OSSIBLE . Page 19

CITY OF DOVER ELECTRIC D Item #3. DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPLICATION REVIEW COMMENTARY STAFF D.A.C. MEETING DATE: SEPT 29, 2021 APPLICATION: Text Amendment: Manufacturing Zone (M) FILE #: MI-21-10 REVIEWING AGENCY: City of Dover Electric Department CONTACT PERSON: Paul Waddell, Electric Director CONTACT PHONE #: 302-736-7072 CONTACT EMAIL #: pwaddell@dover.de.us T HE SUBJECT PROPOSAL HAS BEEN REVIEWED FOR CODE COMPLIANCE , PLAN CONFORMITY AND COMPLETENESS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS AGENCY ’ S AUTHORITY AND AREA OF EXPERTISE . T HE FOLLOWING ITEMS HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AS ELEMENTS WHICH NEED TO BE ADDRESSED BY THE APPLICANT : CITY AND STATE CODE REQUIREMENTS ELECTRIC 1. Electric Department has no objections to the proposed text amendment referencing the Manufacturing Zone (M). RECOMMENDATIONS SUGGESTED AS CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL TO MEET CODE OBJECTIVES 1. None ADVISORY COMMENTS TO THE APPLICANT 1. None I F YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR NEED TO DISCUSS ANY OF THE ABOVE COMMENTS , PLEASE CALL THE ABOVE CONTACT PERSON AND THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE . Page 20

C F #3. MI-21-10 Item I I T R CITY OF DOVER Y E DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE O M F A APPLICATION REVIEW COMMENTARY R D.A.C. MEETING DATE: 09/29/21 D S O H V A E L R APPLICATION: Text Amendment-Manufacturing Zone -FILE #: MI-21-10 REVIEWING AGENCY: City of Dover, Office of the Fire Marshal CONTACT PERSON: Jason Osika, Fire Marshal PHONE #: (302) 736-4457 THE SUBJECT PROPOSAL HAS BEEN REVIEWED FOR CODE COMPLIANCE, PLAN CONFORMITY, AND COMPLETENESS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS AGENCY’S AUTHORITY AND AREA OF EXPERTISE. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AS ELEMENTS WHICH NEED TO BE ADDRESS BY THE APPLICANT: CITY AND STATE CODE REQUIREMENTS: 1. Proposal is a text amendment. 2. Emergency access to rear building areas compliant with City of Dover Code (Appendix B- Zoning, Article 5- Supplementary Regulations, Section 17); all four stories and greater buildings require 24ft fire lane at the rear. All two to three story apartment structures require an 18ft Secondary Fire Lane at the rear. All townhouses (3-8 units with no fire protection) require a 16ft alley or 18ft secondary fire lane at the rear. ADDITIONAL / SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS TO OBTAIN APPROVAL: 1. I have spoken with the Fire Chief who had concerns in reference to their 100’ ladder trucks being able to properly reach the top of these structures. 2. Fire Lanes and Perimeter Access must comply with the 2021 Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations. 3. 2021 Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations have the following definitions: - Height, for the purpose of determining building height, measurements shall be measured from the lowest level of fire department vehicle access to the floor of the highest occupiable story. - Mid Rise Building, any building within the following occupancy classification that exceeds 50 feet in height and up to 75 feet in height. - High Rise buildings, any building that exceeds 75 feet in height Page 21

D Item #3. APPLICABLE CODES LISTED BELOW (NOT LIMITED TO): 2021 NFPA 1 Fire Code (NFPA; National Fire Protection Association) 2021 NFPA 101 Life Safety Code (NFPA; National Fire Protection Association) 2019 NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code (NFPA; National Fire Protection Association) 2019 NFPA 13 Installation of Sprinkler Systems (NFPA; National Fire Protection Association) 2009 IBC (International Building Code) Latest editions of all other NFPA Codes as defined by the Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations 2021 Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations City of Dover Code of Ordinances *If you have any questions or need to discuss any of the above comments, please call the above contact person listed. Page 22

D Item #3. CITY OF DOVER D E DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE L APPLICATION REVIEW COMMENTARY D O T =============================================================== APPLICATION: Text Amendment Manufacturing Zone (M) FILE#: MI-21-10 REVIEWING AGENCY: DelDOT CONTACT PERSON: Joshua Schwartz PHONE#: 302-760-2768 =============================================================== THE SUBJECT PROPOSAL HAS BEEN REVIEWED FOR CODE COMPLIANCE, PLAN CONFORMITY AND COMPLETENESS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS AGENCY'S AUTHORITY AND AREA OF EXPERTISE. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AS ELEMENTS WHICH NEED TO BE ADDRESSED BY THE APPLICANT: CITY & STATE CODE REQUIREMENTS: No person, firm, corporation or the like shall construct, open, reconstruct, maintain, modify or use any crossing or entrance onto a state-maintained highway, street or road, including any drainage modifications leading into or carried by the highway drainage system, without first having complied with standards and regulations adopted by the Department and having obtained a permit issued by the Department. Please contact the Delaware Department of Transportation - Development Coordination section to begin permit process. RECOMMENDATIONS SUGGESTED AS CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL TO MEET CODE OBJECTIVES: ADVISORY COMMENTS TO THE APPLICANT: 1. No comment on the Text Amendment. Page 23

FINAL READING DItem #3. CITY OF DOVER PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2021-19 1 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN 2 COUNCIL MET: 3 4 That Appendix B – Zoning, Article 3 - District Regulations be amended by inserting the text indicated in 5 bold, blue font and deleting the text indicated in red strikeout as follows: 6 7 Section 19 – Manufacturing zone (M). 8 9 19.1 Uses permitted. No building or premises shall be used, and no building or part of a building 10 shall be erected, which is arranged, intended or designed to be used, in whole or in part, for 11 any purpose, except the following, and conditional upon approval as to use by the planning 12 commission in accordance with the provisions of article 10, section 1 and in accordance with 13 performance standards procedure as set forth in article 5, section 8 and subject to the site 14 development plan approval as set forth in article 10, section 2: 15 19.11 Manufacturing, assembling, converting, altering, finishing, cleaning, or any other 16 processing, handling, or storage of products or materials involving the use of only oil, gas 17 or electricity for fuel. cooking, baking or any other type of manufacturing or 18 industrial processing of any goods, materials, products, instruments, appliances and 19 devices, provided that the fuel used shall be oil, gas or electricity; together with 20 accessory uses incidental to the use. 21 19.12 Research, design and development laboratories. 22 19.13 Wholesale storage and warehousing, transshipment and distribution, logistics 23 support. 24 19.14 Building contractors' yards. 25 19.15 Public utilities uses. 26 19.16 Ministorage facilities, subject to the following regulations: 27 (a) No unit shall be placed within 30 feet of any other structure on the lot or a 28 residential property line. 29 (b) No outside storage, except for recreational vehicles, boats or personal automobiles 30 when completely screened from view and parked in specifically approved locations. 31 Parking for these vehicles shall not count toward the required parking set forth in 32 subsection (e) below. 33 (c) No individual unit may be used for retail, garage sale or any other commercial 34 activities. 35 (d) No storage of flammable, explosive, corrosive or other hazardous products may 36 occur in the individual unit. 37 (e) Parking must be provided at a ratio of one space for each 25 rental units, plus a 38 minimum of three spaces for an office outside of the enclosure. One row of parallel 39 parking is permitted between buildings at a ratio of one space per 25 feet. 40 (f) All other bulk requirements of this ordinance are met. Page 24

Proposed Ordinance #2021-19 - Appendix B - Zoning Page 2 Item #3. 41 19.17 Railroad yards, sidings, and storage facilities. 42 19.18 Accessory uses: 43 (a) On-site offices, clinics, food service facilities, recreation facilities and child day 44 care services collocated within the permitted use and limited to exclusive use by 45 employees, and such other accessory uses and structures clearly incidental to, 46 and customary to and associated with the permitted use 47 (b) The following uses may be permitted as conditional uses if approved by the 48 Planning Commission in accordance with the provisions and procedures set 49 forth in Article 10, Section 1 and any specified requirements set forth below: 50 (1) Associated retail uses in conjunction with and accessory to a permitted use, 51 provided that the associated retail uses do not occupy more than 30 percent 52 of the gross floor area of the building or group of buildings on a lot. Parking 53 shall be provided at a rate of one parking space per 300 square feet of retail 54 space for the exclusive use of retail customers in addition to the bulk parking 55 requirements of this zoning district for a particular use. 56 (2) Outside storage which is incidental to the primary uses on the lot, within a 57 completely enclosed and secure area appropriately screened from public 58 view and not in any required setback from property lines. 59 19.2 Uses prohibited. The following uses are specifically prohibited: 60 19.21 Residences. 61 19.22 Manufacturing uses involving primary production of the following products from raw 62 materials: asphalt, cement, charcoal, and fuel briquettes; chemicals: aniline dyes, 63 ammonia, carbide, caustic soda, cellulose, chlorine, carbon black and bone black, 64 creosote, hydrogen and oxygen, industrial alcohol, nitrates (manufactured and natural) of 65 an explosive nature, potash, plastic materials and synthetic resins, pyroxylin, rayon yarn, 66 and hydrochloric, nitric, phosphoric, picric, and sulphuric acids; coal, coke and tar 67 products, including gas manufacturing; explosives; fertilizers; gelatin, glue and size 68 (animal); linoleum and oil cloth; matches; paint, varnishes and turpentine; rubber (natural 69 and synthetic); soaps, including fat rendering; [and] starch. 70 19.23 The following processes: nitrating of cotton or other materials; milling or processing of 71 flour, food, or grain; magnesium foundry; reduction, refining, smelting, and alloying of 72 metal or metal ores; refining secondary aluminum; refining petroleum products, such as 73 gasoline, kerosene, naphtha, [and] lubricating oil; distillation of wood or bones; [and] 74 reduction and processing of wood pulp and fiber, including papermill operations. 75 19.24 Operations involving stock yards and slaughter houses, grain elevators, and slag piles. 76 19.25 Storage of explosives., and Bbulk or wholesale storage of gasoline above [the]the 77 ground. 78 19.26 Dumps, except those owned and operated by the city. 79 19.27 Quarries, stone crushers, screening plants, and storage of quarry screenings, accessory 80 to such uses. Page 25

Proposed Ordinance #2021-19 - Appendix B - Zoning Page 3 Item #3. 81 19.28 Junkyards, automobile dismantling plants or storage of used parts of automobiles or 82 other machines or vehicles or of dismantled or junked automobiles. 83 19.3 Site development plan approval. Site development plan approval in accordance with article 84 10, section 2 hereof shall be required prior to the issuance of building permits for the erection 85 or enlargement of all structures and prior to the issuance of certificates of occupancy for any 86 change of use. 87 19.4 Performance standards. All uses are subject to performance standards as set forth in article 5, 88 section 8.1. 89 (Ord. of 7-12-1993, § 8; Ord. of 7-10-2000; Ord. of 2-12-2001; Ord. of 7-23-2001) 90 BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED: 91 92 That Appendix B - Zoning, Article 4 – Zoning Bulk and Parking Regulations, be amended by inserting 93 the text indicated in bold, blue font and deleting the text indicated in red strikeout as follows: 94 95 Section 4.16 -M, IPM zones. 96 97 Bulk and parking regulations for industrial zones in M and IPM zones are as follows: For All Permitted Uses M ~>---~ ~ \ IPM IPM (Planned IPM2 IPM3 \~······ (Conventional Planned) /y ........ Industrial Park) (Business and Technology (Aviation and Aeronautics Center) Center) Lot area ½ acre 2½\ acres 2½ acres 10 acres 1 acre average; ~--- Lot width (ft.)...... ~') 100J -- 200 A-/ \\~ 60,000 sq. ft. minimum 150 100 100 Lot depth (ft.) 150 -~--~- 300/____ 250 100 100 Front yard ·--, (ft.)__ 40 ·--. ____ 60 60 60 40 Side yard ~ (ft.) 20 40 40 40 20 , Rear yard (ft.)'-..._ 20 '\. _/· ' ----- /> 40 40 40 20 Side or rear yard 50 J/ 100 100 100 50 which adjoins a ~ "1, residential zone (ft.) Off-street parking space: """ Per 800 )/sq._/ft. of floor area 1 1 1 1 1 Per employee, 1 1 1½ 1 1 per largest working shift (if greater than the requirement under the floor area calculation) Maximum permitted: CJ Page 26

Proposed Ordinance #2021-19 - Appendix B - Zoning Page 4 Item #3. Building height Stories 2 Not Limit Not limit 2 Not Limit Not limit Not limit Feet 35 60 Equal to 35 60 Equal to 75* distance to distance to nearest lot line nearest lot line Floor area ratio 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 Lot coverage 85% 75% 65% 65% 85% 98 99 * Building height shall comply with all applicable Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Defense, and Unified Facilities Criteria height restrictions and obstruction 100 marking and lighting standards. 101 (Ord. of 3-24-1986; Ord. of 7-12-1993, § 1; Ord. of 8-23-1999; Ord. No. 2009-18, 10-12-2009; Ord. No. 2018-06 , 8-27-2018; Ord. No. 2019-15 , 9-9-2019) 102 103 BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED: 104 105 That Appendix B - Zoning, Article 5 – Supplementary Regulations, be amended by inserting the text 106 indicated in bold, blue font and deleting the text indicated in red strikeout as follows: 107 108 Section 3 - Supplementary regulations applying to nonresidential buildings, except in IPM zone. 109 110 3.1 Supplementary height regulations in nonresidential zones. 111 3.11 In nonresidential zones, Eexcept for one- or two-family dwellings, where a lot has frontage 112 on two or more streets or other public ways, the height limitation shall apply only as 113 measured from the curb level along the street or way with a higher elevation above sea level. 114 3.12 When penthouses, bulkheads, roof structures housing stairways, elevators, skylights, 115 cooling towers, air-conditioning units, or other equipment, etc., are over 12 feet high and 116 cover more than 20 percent of the roof area, measurements must be taken to the top of such 117 penthouses or bulkheads; elements provided, however, that no 118 3.13 An ornamental or decorative part of a building which is not used as a living or storage area, 119 such as steeples, spires and the like may not be greater in height than the maximum height of 120 the building to which the same is attached. 121 3.14 All penthouses, bulkheads, roof structures housing stairways, elevators, skylights, 122 cooling towers, air-conditioning units, or other equipment, etc., must be ten feet back of 123 the sidewalls, except that walls of elevators and stair enclosures may be built on the sidewall 124 when required by the plan of the building. 125 3.2 Courts for nonresidential buildings. 126 3.21 Inner courts. No inner court shall have a minimum dimension less than one-half of the 127 average height of all surrounding walls. 128 3.22 Outer courts. The minimum width of an outer court shall be 20 feet and the depth thereof 129 shall not exceed its width. 130 131 ADOPTED: * 132 S:\ORDINANCES\2021\DRAFT\ORDINANCE #2021-19 - APPX B, ART III, SEC 19 - MANUFACTURING ZONE\PROPOSED ORDINANCE 2021-19.DOCX 133 Page 27

Proposed Ordinance #2021-19 - Appendix B - Zoning Page 5 Item #3. 134 SYNOPSIS 135 This ordinance is a text amendment to the Zoning Ordinance provisions related to the “M” Manufacturing 136 Zone. It increases the maximum allowable building height, removes the requirement that all 137 manufacturing uses are subject to a Conditional Use approval, revises the description of allowable 138 accessory uses, and makes technical changes to ensure consistency with other provisions. All these 139 intended to improve Dover’s competitiveness. 140 (SPONSORS: ANDERSON AND NEIL) 141 142 143 Actions History: 144 11/08/2021 - Scheduled for Public Hearing/Final Reading – City Council 145 10/18/2021 - Public Hearing – Planning Commission 146 09/27/2021 - First Reading - City Council 147 09/14/2021 - Introduced at Council Committee of the Whole/Legislative Finance, and 148 Administration Committee CJPage 28

D Item #4. PETITION TO AMEND ZONING DISTRICT Public Hearing Before the Dover City Council November 5, 2021 Recommendation from Planning Commission Meeting of October 18, 2021 With Staff and Development Advisory Committee Review Owners: E. Vernon Ingram Jr. & Alice M. Ingram Equitable Owner: Dover interfaith Mission for Housing Addresses: 317, 319, and 325 W. Division Street Location: North side of West Division Street and east of North Queen Street Tax Parcels: ED-05-076.08-05-03.00-000, ED-05-076.08-05-02.00-000, and ED-05-076.08-05-01.00-000 Size: 317 W. Division Street = 0.05 +/- acres 319 W. Division Street = 0.13 +/- acres 325 W. Division Street = 0.08 +/- acres Total (all 3 parcels) = 0.26 +/- acres (11,628.36 SF +/-). Present Use: 317 W. Division Street = Multiple Dwelling-Units (Apartments) 319 W. Division Street = Motor Vehicle Sales 325 W. Division Street = Vacant Proposed Use: Temporary Housing 2019 Comprehensive Plan Designation – Land Use Classification: Mixed-Use Present Zoning: C-1A (Limited Commercial Zone) Proposed Zoning: IO (Institutional and Office Zone) Reason for Request: To amend the zoning of all three parcels (0.26 +/- acres) at 317, 319, and 325 W. Division Street, Dover DE 19904 from C-1A to IO. File Number: Z-21-06 Page 29

Z-21-06 Lands of Ingram at 317, 319, & 325 W Division St: Rezoning C-1A to IO Planning Commission Recommendation Report of October 18, 2021 D Item #4. Page 2 Ordinance Number: 2021-21 Planning Commission Recommendation: The Application (Z-21-06) for Rezoning of 317, 319, and 325 W. Division Street was represented both the applicant Jeanine Kleimo, as well as the Plan Preparer Brian Turner of Mountain Consulting. A Public Hearing was conducted on October 18, 2021 where two members of the public spoke regarding the Rezoning application and written comments were also received including written comments which were directed towards members of the City Council, but shared at Planning Commission. The Planning Commission’s motion to recommend approval of the proposed Rezoning from C-1A to IO resulted in a unanimous vote in favor. (Draft Meeting Minutes attached.) APPLICATION: Z-21-06 Lands of Ingram at 317, 319 and 325 W. Division Street: Rezoning C-1A to IO I. APPLICATION SUMMARY This rezoning application consists of three parcels of land totaling 0.26 +/- acres located on the north side of West Division Street and east of North Queen Street. The property is zoned C-1A (Limited Commercial Zone). The proposed zoning is IO (Institutional and Office Zone). The owners of record are E. Vernon Ingram Jr. & Alice M. Ingram. Property Addresses: 317, 319, and 325 W. Division Street. Tax Parcels: ED-05-076.08-05-03.00-000, ED-05-076.08-05-02.00- 000, and ED-05-076.08-05-01.00-000 respectively. Existing Properties: All three properties have frontage along West Division Street to the south and the property addressed as 325 West Division Street has frontage along North Queen Street to the west. The properties are also bordered by a paved alley to the north, as well as a paved alley to the east. There is vehicle access to all three properties from these alleys, as well as directly onto 319 W. Division Street from W. Division Street, and 325 W. Division Street from N. Queen Street. There is existing sidewalk along the both the W. Division Street, and N. Queen Street frontages. It appears that the entirety of the properties addressed as 317 and 319 W. Division Street are covered by impervious surface (either by building or paved parking area) and were most recently primarily used as a motor vehicles sales and motor vehicle service facility. The Building at 317 W. Division Street appears to have been initially constructed as a one-family detached dwelling unit (single-family home) but has most recently been used as Multiple-Dwelling Units (Apartments). It contains a paved area used as parking to the rear. The applicant is seeking rezoning to IO (Institutional and Office Zone). Any change of use of the site will be subject to review of Plan Permit submissions. Surrounding Land Uses The surrounding parcels are primarily zoned commercial. Along the Division Street corridor from the railroad tracks to State Street, the properties contain a mix of residential uses, places of public assembly (churches), some small scale commercial establishments, offices, a number of Page 30

Z-21-06 Lands of Ingram at 317, 319, & 325 W Division St: Rezoning C-1A to IO Planning Commission Recommendation Report of October 18, 2021 D Item #4. Page 3 vacant lots, and also portion of the Delaware State University – Wesley Downtown Campus. Specifically, the properties immediately adjacent to the subject site to the east and west along West Division Street between Queen Street and New Street, as well as across W. Division Street to the south in this block are all zoned C-1A (Limited Commercial Zone). These properties in this block contain residential uses, varying from one-family detached dwelling units (single- family homes), duplexes, and multi-family dwelling units (apartments). Some of the buildings appear to have previously had first floor commercial space. The property immediately adjacent to the north of the subject site is zoned C-3 and had most recently been associated with the motor vehicle service facility previously operating at subject properties 319 and 325 W. Division Street. Properties further north and south along Queen Street are zoned RG-1 (General Residence Zone) and again contain a mix of various residential uses, places of public assembly (churches), and several vacant lots. II. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN COMPLIANCE REVIEW Comprehensive Plan: In the 2019 Comprehensive Plan, the Land Development Plan (Map 12-1) recommends that this property be used for Mixed Use. Regarding Mixed Use Areas and the Land Use Classification of Mixed Use, this is discussed in Chapter 12 – Land Development Plan beginning on page 12-7. The goals and for Mixed Use Areas Land Use are listed in the 2019 Comprehensive Plan excerpts presented below: Goals: Mixed Land Use The overall goals for Mixed Use areas are: 1. Encourage creation of neighborhood centers. 2. Within the close-knit neighborhood fabric there are opportunities for the creation of urban centers. These centers should be established along major roadways and feature mixed use development, pedestrian-friendly public environments, and opportunities for connection to future transit. 3. In order to encourage non-automobile access to the center, the activities should be clustered within a one-half mile radius (or 10-minute walk) and be located so as to draw upon residents from a number of surrounding neighborhoods. 4. Develop strategies that will encourage the creation of well-defined public street spaces and pedestrian-friendly village areas that encourage walking and bicycle use. This may include on-street and behind building parking, and the creation of build-to lines for new development. 5. Improve access that limits public access to open spaces areas such as pedestrian, bicycle, and transit networks to parks and natural areas. 6. Encourage the Mixed Use of residential and commercial uses in the Downtown area. The following is an excerpt from the 2019 Comprehensive Plan regarding the Mixed Use Area in Downtown Dover (page 12-8): Page 31

Z-21-06 Lands of Ingram at 317, 319, & 325 W Division St: Rezoning C-1A to IO Planning Commission Recommendation Report of October 18, 2021 D Item #4. Page 4 Recommendation for Downtown Dover – Historic Core and Center City: Mixed Use Area: Downtown Dover is the City’s primary Mixed Use area. The historic City center clustered around The Green dates back as early as the 1700s. It expands to also include the traditional City pattern of grid streets which developed during the 19th and early 20th centuries. As a result of its earlier development, Downtown Dover, like many other historic cities, includes a variety of intermingled land uses. The Downtown area, which includes the traditional Loockerman Street business district, is broadly bounded by Wesley College on the north, the railroad tracks on the west, Bayhealth-Kent General Hospital on the south, and Street Jones River on the east. It includes a street level mix of residential, commercial, office, cultural, and institutional uses. Downtown Dover is the traditional and symbolic center of the community and is vitally important to the overall image and identity of the City. As the State’s office complex and other businesses and services make Downtown the largest area of employment in the City, Downtown Dover is vital to the economy. It is important to preserve the area as a safe, convenient, and aesthetically pleasing business environment. Downtown provides a unique and affordable commercial environment where locally owned businesses reflect the small-town nature of the community. Downtown also provides a residential environment with a wide variety of housing types near commercial, cultural, education, and employment resources. The age of the buildings and infrastructure in the Downtown area requires special attention and incentives to assist in continual use and revitalization activities. Downtown lacks the vibrancy of years gone by and its revitalization will hinge on mixed land uses and developing a commercial niche. Removal of blighted conditions, rehabilitation and redevelopment of traditional residential areas, and reestablishment of neighborhood identity will be important components of the City’s strategies and initiatives. The goal of the Land Development Plan is to enhance the role of Downtown Dover as a major employment, residential and commercial center as well as the symbolic and cultural heart of the community. Efforts should strive to recognize its unique heritage and historic resources and to provide for mixed use development allowing greatest variation of uses, Activities to reestablish the economic and social vitality of Downtown neighborhoods are encouraged. The Rezoning Request to IO (Institutional and Office Zone) is consistent with the Land Use Classification of Mixed Use. Table 12-1: Land Use and Zoning Matrix (from the 2019 Comprehensive Plan) specifies that the following zones are compatible with this Land Use classification. See the excerpt from Table 12-1 given below. It is noted that the Mixed Use Land Use Category identifies a number of zoning districts that allow for a mix of commercial, institutional, and residential uses. Page 32

Z-21-06 Lands of Ingram at 317, 319, & 325 W Division St: Rezoning C-1A to IO Planning Commission Recommendation Report of October 18, 2021 D Item #4. Page 5 C-2 (Central Commercial) (Downtown Redevelopment Target Area Only) C-2A (Limited Central Commercial) TND (Traditional Neighborhood Design) C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial) C-1A (Limited Commercial) RGO (General Residence and Office) (Downtown Redevelopment Target Area Only) Mixed-Use R-8 (One Family Residence) R-10 (One Family Residence) RG-1 (General Residence) RG-2 (General Residence) RG-4 (General Resident - Multi-Story Apartments) C-3 (Service Commercial) CPO (Commercial and Professional Office) IO (Institutional and Office)I III. ZONING REVIEW Request for IO (Institutional and Office Zone) Zoning The following description of the IO zoning district is provided from Article 3 §10 of the Zoning Ordinance. See the following code excerpt which provides the allowable uses. Article 3 Section 10. – Institutional and Office Zone (IO). 10.1 Uses permitted. In an institutional and office zone (IO), no building or premises shall be used, and no building or part of a building shall be erected, which is arranged, intended, or designed to be used, in whole or in part, for any purpose, except the following: (a) Business, professional, or governmental offices. (b) Banks. (c) Research, design, and development laboratories. (d) Public and institutional uses including hospitals, medical clinics, libraries, police stations, courthouses, transit centers, schools, colleges, universities, places of public assembly, philanthropic and charitable institutions, parks, playgrounds, public indoor recreation centers, athletic fields. (e) Public utility rights-of-way and structures necessary to serve areas within the city. (f) Child day care centers, provided they are established in accordance with all applicable state regulations pertaining to child care and provided that they are established and maintained in accordance with article 5, section 14 of this ordinance. (g) Emergency shelters and transitional housing. (h) Adult day care facilities provided they are established in accordance with all applicable state regulations pertaining to adult care and provided that they are established and maintained in accordance with article 5, section 22 of this ordinance. 10.2 Conditional uses. The following uses are permitted, conditional upon the approval of the planning commission in accordance with the procedures and subject to the general conditions set forth in article 10, section 1: (a) Firearm ranges, prisons, and correctional facilities. (b) Public incinerators. (c) Hotels and restaurants. Page 33

Z-21-06 Lands of Ingram at 317, 319, & 325 W Division St: Rezoning C-1A to IO Planning Commission Recommendation Report of October 18, 2021 D Item #4. Page 6 10.3 Accessory uses. The following uses shall be permitted accessory to other permitted uses on a lot. (a) Clinics, cafeterias, and recreational facilities. (b) Motor vehicle storage and repair facilities accessory to a public or institutional use. (c) Restaurants that are on a campus and intended to support users of the campus. 10.4 Uses prohibited. The following uses are prohibited: (a) Landfills, dumps. 10.5 Enclosed buildings. All permitted uses and all storage accessory thereto, other than offstreet parking, shall be carried on in buildings fully enclosed on all sides, except for outdoor eating areas associated with restaurants approved by the city planner. 10.6 Performance standards. All uses are subject to performance standards as set forth in article 5, section 8.1. 10.7 Site development plan approval. Site development plan approval in accordance with article 10, section 2 hereof shall be required prior to the issuance of building permits for the erection or enlargement of all structures and prior to the issuance of certificates of occupancy for any change of use. IV. RECOMMENDATION OF PLANNING STAFF: This Request is to rezone lands from C-1A (Limited Commercial Zone) to IO (Institutional and Office Zone). The permitted uses allowed in the current zoning district of C-1A offer a mix of uses. For the C-1A zone, the permitted uses that are commercial uses include retail, office, personal service & service establishments, and restaurants. The C-1A zone also includes permitted uses that are residential in nature including one-family residences (detached dwellings and duplex units), apartments and multi-family dwellings (more than 2 dwelling units in same building). The C-1A zone also includes conditional uses (uses subject to a specific review process for approval) for drive-throughs accessory to a permitted use; and it also notes several prohibited uses. With the proposed Rezoning to IO, the IO zone is also a zoning district offering a mix of uses; however, the uses are more focused on the public, institutional and office related realms. In the IO zone, the permitted uses include business, professional and governmental offices and also banks and laboratories. Also permitted are a variety of public and institutional uses serving the public in the medical, governmental, and educational fields and places of public assembly related to civic, social, and religious functions. The other group of uses in IO focuses specifically on the care of people ranging from child day care and adult day care facilities to facilities/shelters for temporary housing and social services of other populations. Staff recommends that the Rezoning be granted to IO (Institutional and Office Zone) as requested, as the proposed zoning is consistent with the 2019 Comprehensive Plan (as amended) for the Mixed Use Land Use Classification. The Division Street corridor is a main east-west roadway though the northern core of Downtown Dover where commercial and institutional type activities could be expected to serve the community. As the City has grown, the viability of Division Street for strictly residential uses has transitioned to an area with small commercial uses, places of public assembly, and a number of vacant lots awaiting redevelopment. It is an area where the character of the area consists of buildings placed close to the street with rear access from the alley network. The neighboring blocks already include a number of institutional Page 34

Z-21-06 Lands of Ingram at 317, 319, & 325 W Division St: Rezoning C-1A to IO Planning Commission Recommendation Report of October 18, 2021 D Item #4. Page 7 uses as churches and a college campus. The area includes a range of transportation modes and opportunities (vehicle, transit, pedestrian, and bicycle) while being in proximity to nearby residential areas and other Downtown commercial areas. There is existing infrastructure for water, sanitary sewer, and electric services and the police, fire, and emergency medical services service the area. Planning Staff notes that this corridor was the focus of a 2015 charette study documented in the Division Street/Forest Street Dover Capital Gateway Plan and Design Book. With a goal of creating/improving the Division Street corridor as a welcoming, vibrant gateway and revitalizing this segment of Central Dover, the Study is offers guiding principles and objectives related to transportation, land use/urban design, regulatory, and social/process. This Rezoning Request is an opportunity for the Study’s implementation actions as part of an infill/redevelopment project. This Rezoning Request does not grant approval of a specific use for the property but makes its land use subject to a listing of uses permitted and potential conditional uses as allowed in the IO zoning district. Staff again notes that any potential development for the site would have to be in line with the zoning classification and would similarly have to follow all development design guidelines of the Zoning Ordinance. Were the Application for Rezoning to be recommended by the Planning Commission and subsequently approved by the City Council, the applicant would still have to submit Site Development Plans and/or Permits for review for any new use of the site or the buildings to be established. Any non-conformity of the existing buildings’ uses and placement regarding the bulk standards of the IO would be subject to the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance, Article 7 – Nonconforming Buildings and Uses. Any development of the property once zoned IO would be subject to the bulk standards and provisions and the review processes for site development. This recommendation is being made without that benefit of hearing the comments of surrounding landowners and residents. A public hearing is required on this matter and the Planning Commission should give those comments consideration. V. ADVISORY COMMENTS TO THE APPLICANT: 1) The applicant shall be aware that approval of any Rezoning application does not represent Site Development Plan approval. Following any decision made by City Council in regard to this rezoning, then an application for a Site Plan, Subdivision Plan, and/or appropriate Building Permits must be submitted to the Planning Department prior to the establishment of a use, development activity, or any construction activity on the site. The applicant should contact the Planning Staff to determine the appropriate review process for any proposed projects. 2) The applicant shall be aware that approval of any Rezoning application does not represent a Building Permit, Demolition Permit, Sign Permit, or other construction activity permit approval. A separate application submission is required before issuance of permits by the City of Dover. 3) The applicant shall be aware that any future use of the existing structures may be subject to a Page 35

Z-21-06 Lands of Ingram at 317, 319, & 325 W Division St: Rezoning C-1A to IO Planning Commission Recommendation Report of October 18, 2021 D Item #4. Page 8 separate permitting or licensing process through the City of Dover Licensing and Permitting Division. All businesses operating in the City of Dover are required to obtain a City of Dover Business License. Certain types of uses also require a Public Occupancy Permit or Rental Dwelling Permits. RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION: At the Hybrid Planning Commission Meeting of October 18, 2021, the Application (Z-21-06) was represented by the Applicant Jeanine Kleimo, as well as the Plan Preparer Brian Turner of the application’s engineering firm the Mountain Consulting. Written comments were received in favor of the Application, as well as a series of letters addressed originally to members of the City Council. During the Public Hearing, two (2) members of the public spoke regarding the Rezoning application, one of whom had submitted one of the written comments. The Planning Commission’s motion to recommend approval of the proposed Rezoning from C-1A to IO resulted in a unanimous vote in favor. See also the included excerpt of the DRAFT Meeting Minutes of the October 18, 2021 Planning Commission meeting. The comments received from the other member agencies of the Development Advisory Committee (D.A.C.) are also provided. ATTACHMENTS: • Zoning Map Exhibit • Application Z-21-06 Submission: o Rezoning Exhibit Plan Sheet • Development Advisory Committee Comments from City of Dover Public Works Department, Department of Water & Wastewater, Electric Department, City Office of the Fire Marshal, DelDOT, and Kent Conservation District • Excerpt from DRAFT Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of October 18, 2021 • Written Public Comments o A Series of Letters from the People’s Church of Dover sent to Council Persons Arndt, Boggerty, Hare, Neil, Sudler, and Taylor o Email dated September 16, 2021 from Ms. Anne Marie Townsend of 52 Washington Street • Proposed Ordinance #2021-21 Page 36

City of Dover Application No.: Z-21-06 D Item #4. Department of Planning & Inspections n St Fulto RG-1 RG-1 RG-1 w St RG-1 N Ne NQ ueen St C-1A RG-1 C-3 C-1A C-1A Site C-1A n St ivisio C-1A WD C-2 C-1A C-1A RG-1 w St S Ne C-1A een S Qu St RG-1 S Ki RG-1 t od S rkwo Tile: Lands of Ingram Ordinance #: 2021-07 Addresses: 317, 319, 325 W. Division Street Legend « D- Parcel IDs: ED-05-076.08-05-03.00-000 Subject Property ED-05-076.08-05-02.00-000 ED-05-076.08-05-01.00-000 2012 Buildings Existing Zoning: C-1A Limited Commercial Zone Zoning Proposed Zoning: IO Institutional and Office Zone Owner(s): E. Vernon Ingram Jr. & Alice M. Ingram D Dover Parcels Date: 0 62.5 09/20/2021 125 250 Feet - Corridor Overlay Zone Page 37

D Item #4. PARCEL SUBJECT N. Q OF THIS PLAN UEE N ST NOW/FORMERLY VE. . INGRAM E. VERNON JR. RS A ED-05-07 6. 08-05-04.00-00001 11 N. OU EEN STREET RNO ST. S. NE D/R K27-494 SION DIVI ZONING: C1 -A W ST OVE N. G _·-. ·l'.J-•. -_ • - z . ·. K · r'i' - .... iS . c(J. IMPROVED ALLEY 11 FEET WIDE N 74·os'19" E 44.94' N 74·os•19" E 70.11' N 74·os·19" E 30.05' 1- - 0 2.M' N ,-------------,,-------------,------,t----t-------:~----:;,------,,,---~-----;,---------,---~ ~ -0 w _J ;-i../ .· ci 0 - 0 0 • LOCATION MAP 1"=400'± w~ _/8.1:<" . 10:c'~ UP· WITH 00 0 0 . NOW/FORMERLY 0 co 0::::: ~ LICHT - co ING M E. VERNON JR. I-~ I ED-05 076.08-05-03.00-00001 0 (/) g§ SANITARY 31 W. DIVISION STREET SEWER 11.H. z ':s- D/R K27-494 SITE DATA 0 ::,;; Ol £X. BUILDING ...,_ ZONING: C1 -A 1. PROPERTY LOCATION: Z1 317, 319 & 325 W. DIVISION STREET Ww WOOD If) DOVER, DE 19901 w~ FENCE ,I'-- --"7 2. OWNER OF RECORD: =:) ~ ,;, VERNON E. INGRAM JR. & ALICE M. INGRAM 630 W. DIVISION STREET, SUITE A a~ 0 70.21' DOVER, DE 19904 <D 302-736-7005 • NOW/FORMERLY 3. ENGINEER OF RECORD: z INGRAM E. VERNON JR. TROY L. ADAMS, P.E. INGRAM ALICE M. MOUNTAIN CONSULTING, INC. ED-05-076.08-05-01 .00-00001 1 03 S. BRADFORD ST. DOVER, DE 19904 325 W. DIVISION STREET ~ 302-672-0610 D/R 8176-136 0 EXISTING • ZONING: C1 -A LLJ 0 co DW£LLING 4. TAX PARCEL NUMBERS: ED-05-076.08-05-01 .00-000 TAX PARCEL NUMBERS: ED-05-076.08-05-02.00-000 TAX PARCEL NUMBERS: ED-02-076.08-05-03.00-000 0 "0 -co ~ NOW/FORMERLY INGRAM E. VERNON JR. ~, LO 5. BULK AREA RESTRICTIONS (C1A): lo INGRAM ALICE M. STREET YARD SETBACK 25' MIN. ~ ED-05-076.08-05-02.00-00001 w SIDE YARD REAR YARD 5' MIN. 15' MIN. I U') 319 W. DIVISION STREET D/R 8176-136 1w UPWITH LICHT ·- z ZONING: C1 -A "0 c;:, tJ BULK AREA RESTRICTIONS (10) e--A5 ·. ·.· . I . I I~ ~~ 0 STREET YARD SETBACK 1 o· MIN. . :. / ·.\.~ : 1 o· MIN. I LO SIDE YARD (0 REAR YARD 7 5' MIN. ~ MAST ARM 6, PARCEL AREA en Ol <D <D LOT 1: 0.0S ACS. (3,637.21 S.F) LOT 2: LOT 3: 0.13 ACS. (5,608.99 S.F.) 0.05 ACS. (2,382.16 S.F.) 0 SANITARY • .s 74·oa•19" · -w -. J. W. . · 45~_99• - - _ - STORM M.H. -· £X ·SIDEWALK _- · · s 74·os'f9" w : EX · ENTRANCE -- SEWER 11.H. .- .. · 7. GROSS FLOOR AREA: 4,203 S.F o . --, ,,. w··,,-x v, . 8. EXISTING ZONING: SERVICE COMMERCIAL ZONE (Cl -A) EX CURBLINE -' /_ UP WITH / I ' LICHT 9. PROPOSED ZONING: INSTITUTIONAL AND OFFICE ZONE (10) LEGEND w. DIVISION STREET DELAWARE ROUTE 8 - 60 FEET WIDE - MINOR ARTERIAL ./PF IRON PIPE FOUND EXISTING WOOD FENCE EXISTING CONCRETE I I 0UP EXISTING UTILITY POLE THE PURPOSE OF THIS PLAN IS TO DEPICT THE PARCELS TO BE REZONED FROt.1 C1 -A TO 10. I G------0- / I, EXISTING LIGHT POLE REZONING SITE PLAN FOR 317, 319 & 325 W. DIVISION STREET TAX MAP NO. ED-05-076.08-05-01.00-00001 TAX MAP NO. ED-05-076.08-05-02.00-00001 TAX MAP NO. ED-05-076.08-05-03.00-00001 CllY OF DOVER - EAST DOVER HUNDRED - KENT COUNlY STATE OF DELAWARE CERTIFICATION OF PLAN ACCURACY I, VERNON E. INGRAM JR, HEREBY CERTIFY THAT I AM A REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION OF PLAN ACCURACY I, TROY L. ADAMS, HEREBY CERTIFY THAT I AM A REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL REI/ISIONS CHECKED BY mount;in 11. 103 S. BRADFORD ST. DOVER, DE 19904 P.O. BOX 558 ENGINEER WITH A BACKGROUND IN CIVIL ENGINEERING IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE AND THAT ALL OF THE INFORMATION ON THIS PLAN HAS BEEN PREPARED UNDER MY SUPERVISION AND TO MY BEST KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF REPRESENTS GOOD ENGINEERING PRACTICES BY THE APPLICABLE LAWS OF THE ENGINEER WITH A BACKGROUND IN CIVIL ENGINEERING IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE AND THAT ALL OF THE INFORMATION ON THIS PLAN HAS BEEN PREPARED UNDER MY SUPERVISION AND TO MY BEST KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF REPRESENTS GOOD ENGINEERING PRACTICES BY THE APPLICABLE LAWS OF THE crnnsu 11ig DOVER, DE 19903 T-302-744-9875 F-866-672-6428 STATE OF DELAWARE. STATE OF DELAWARE. 0 10 20 40 GRAPHIC SCALE SCALE: 1" ~ 20' 0RAWN BY: 9/10/2021 DRAWING i - - - - - - - - - - - - - - t - - - - - - t DESIGN ED BY, CHECKED BY, TLA VERNON E. INGRAM JR. DATE TROY L. ADAMS P.E. LIC. NO. 12002 DATE NAME: BNDRY.DWG DATE, 9-09-2021 COMM. P-2016016 FILE SHEET 1 OF 1 NO. NO. NO. C 2021 MOUNTAIN CONSULTING INC. D Page 38

Item #4. CITY OF DOVER DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPLICATION REVIEW COMMENTARY STAFF D.A.C. MEETING DATE: SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 APPLICATION: Lands of Ingram at 317, 319 and 325 W. Division Street FILE #: Z-21-06 REVIEWING AGENCY: City of Dover Department of Public Works CONTACT PERSON: Sharon J. Duca, P.E. CONTACT PHONE #: 302-736-7025 THE SUBJECT PROPOSAL HAS BEEN REVIEWED FOR CODE COMPLIANCE, PLAN CONFORMITY AND COMPLETENESS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS AGENCY’S AUTHORITY AND AREA OF EXPERTISE. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AS ELEMENTS WHICH NEED TO BE ADDRESSED BY THE APPLICANT: CITY AND STATE CODE REQUIREMENS: STORMWATER / STREETS / SANITATION 1. None. GENERAL 1. Our office has no objection to the rezoning of tax parcels ED-05-076.08-05-03.00-000, ED-05-076.08-05-02.00-000 and ED-05-076.08-05-01.00-000. RECOMMENDATIONS SUGGESTED AS CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL TO MEET CODE OBJECTIVES: STORMWATER / STREETS / SANITATION / GENERAL 1. None. ADVISORY COMMENTS TO THE APPLICANT: STORMWATER / STREETS / SANITATION / GENERAL 1. None. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR NEED TO DISCUSS ANY OF THE ABOVE COMMENTS, PLEASE CALL THE ABOVE CONTACT PERSON AND THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. Page 39

Item #4. CITY OF DOVER DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPLICATION REVIEW COMMENTARY STAFF D.A.C. MEETING DATE: SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 APPLICATION: Lands of Ingram at 317, 319 and 325 W. Division Street FILE #: Z-21-06 REVIEWING AGENCY: City of Dover Department of Water & Wastewater CONTACT PERSON: Jason A. Lyon, P.E., Director of Water & Wastewater CONTACT PHONE #: 302-736-7025 CONTACT PHONE #: jlyon@dover.de.us T HE S UBJECT P ROPOSAL HAS BEEN R EVIEWED FOR C ODE C OMPLIANCE , P LAN C ONFORMITY AND C OMPLETENESS IN A CCORDANCE WITH THIS A GENCY ’ S A UTHORITY AND A REA OF E XPERTISE . T HE F OLLOWING I TEMS HAVE BEEN I DENTIFIED AS E LEMENTS W HICH N EED TO BE A DDRESSED BY THE A PPLICANT : CITY AND STATE CODE REQUIREMENTS WATER / WASTEWATER 1. Our office has no objection to the rezoning of tax parcels: ED-05-076.08-05-03.00-000, ED-05-076.08-05.02.00-000 and ED-05- 076.08-05-01.00-000. RECOMMENDATIONS SUGGESTED AS CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL TO MEET CODE OBJECTIVES WATER / WASTEWATER / GENERAL 1. Should this site be redeveloped, which includes modifications to the use, the applicant / developer will be responsible for all costs associated with providing the appropriate meter / service / main to this site based upon the use including any necessary system upgrades or extensions. The appropriateness and adequacy of water and sewer services and meters will be assessed at that time. (Please note that each water meter registered with the City of Dover must have a separate service line.) Should the existing water and sanitary sewer services no longer be required based upon the proposed use, they must be properly abandoned at the mains in accordance with all City of Dover Water / Wastewater Handbook. 2. Any redevelopment shall adhere to the City of Dover Water / Wastewater Handbook. 3. Please note that renovations and or change of use projects must ensure that the water and wastewater service is brought up to current requirements. This may include relocating the water meter outside or changing service line sizes. Please ensure you schedule a meeting with the Department of Water & Wastewater during the planning phase for this site. Additional impact fees may apply for future development. ADVISORY COMMENTS TO THE APPLICANT WATER / WASTEWATER / GENERAL 1. None I F Y OU H AVE A NY Q UESTIONS OR N EED TO D ISCUSS ANY OF THE A BOVE C OMMENTS , P LEASE C ALL THE A BOVE C ONTACT P ERSON AND THE P LANNING D EPARTMENT AS S OON AS P OSSIBLE . Page 40

D Item #4. CITY OF DOVER DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPLICATION REVIEW COMMENTARY STAFF D.A.C. MEETING DATE: SEPT 29, 2021 APPLICATION: Lands of Ingram at 317, 319 & 325 W. Division Street FILE #: Z-21-06 REVIEWING AGENCY: City of Dover Electric Department CONTACT PERSON: Paul Waddell, Electric Director CONTACT PHONE #: 302-736-7072 CONTACT EMAIL #: pwaddell@dover.de.us T HE S UBJECT P ROPOSAL HAS BEEN R EVIEWED FOR C ODE C OMPLIANCE , P LAN C ONFORMITY AND C OMPLETENESS IN A CCORDANCE WITH THIS A GENCY ’ S A UTHORITY AND A REA OF E XPERTISE . T HE F OLLOWING I TEMS HAVE BEEN I DENTIFIED AS E LEMENTS W HICH N EED TO BE A DDRESSED BY THE A PPLICANT : CITY AND STATE CODE REQUIREMENTS ELECTRIC Our office has no objection to the rezoning of parcels ED-05-076.08-05-03.00-000, ED-05-076.08-05-02.00-000, and ED- 05-076.08-05-01.00-000. RECOMMENDATIONS SUGGESTED AS CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL TO MEET CODE OBJECTIVES ELECTRIC 1. Should this site be redeveloped, which includes modifications to the use, the applicant / developer will be responsible for all costs associated with providing the appropriate meter / service to this site based upon the use including any necessary system upgrades or extensions. The appropriateness and adequacy of electric and meters will be assessed at that time. 2. Any redevelopment shall adhere to the City of Dover’s Electric Service Handbook. https://evogov.s3.amazonaws.com/media/27/media/13108.pdf. ADVISORY COMMENTS TO THE APPLICANT ELECTRIC 1. None. I F Y OU H AVE A NY Q UESTIONS OR N EED TO D ISCUSS ANY OF THE A BOVE C OMMENTS , P LEASE C ALL THE A BOVE C ONTACT P ERSON AND THE P LANNING D EPARTMENT AS S OON AS P OSSIBLE . Page 41

C F #4. Z-21-06 Item I I T R CITY OF DOVER Y E DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE O M F A APPLICATION REVIEW COMMENTARY R D.A.C. MEETING DATE: 09/29/21 D S O H V A E L R APPLICATION: Lands of Ingram at 317, 319, and 325 W Division St -FILE #: Z-21-06 REVIEWING AGENCY: City of Dover, Office of the Fire Marshal CONTACT PERSON: Jason Osika, Fire Marshal PHONE #: (302) 736-4457 THE SUBJECT PROPOSAL HAS BEEN REVIEWED FOR CODE COMPLIANCE, PLAN CONFORMITY, AND COMPLETENESS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS AGENCY’S AUTHORITY AND AREA OF EXPERTISE. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AS ELEMENTS WHICH NEED TO BE ADDRESS BY THE APPLICANT: CITY AND STATE CODE REQUIREMENTS: 1. Proposal is a rezoning application. This office has no objections. 2. The installation of natural gas and LP gas meters, regulators, valves, and LP gas bottles shall be protected from impact damage by impact protection. Natural gas and LP gas meters, regulators, and valves located inside structures shall have impact protection, except when located in separate protected utility rooms. Dimensions of bollards. Bollards shall be a minimum of six-inch diameter filled with concrete. The bollard shall be set into the ground at a depth of at least 36 inches (three ft.) embedded in concrete at a minimum of 18 inches surrounding the bollard. The bollards must be a least 48 inches (four ft.) in height above the finish grade elevation. Any deviation of the stated requirements must be approved by the fire marshal and/or chief building inspector. The above dimensions shall serve as the requirement for installation; however, the fire marshal and/or chief building inspector shall have the authority to require more stringent dimensions to fit the needs of devices warranting impact protection. Color of bollards. Bollards should be of the following colors; yellow, amber or orange. All colors shall be of fluorescent or have a reflective coating. Any deviation of the stated requirements must be approved by the fire marshal and/chief building inspector. (City of Dover Code of Ordinances, 46-4) 3. Every house, building or structure used or intended for use as living quarters or as a place for conducting business, and having any wall facing or abutting any public or private street or alley, shall have displayed on that wall, in legible, easily read characters which are of contrasting color Page 42

D Item #4. to the background, the proper street number for such house, building, or structure in accordance with the following: One-family and two-family residential structures, height, the number shall measure a minimum of four inches in height, location, the number shall be placed on the house above or to the left or right of the front entrance, color, the number shall be contrasting to the background color, Arabic numerals, all numbers shall be Arabic numerals. Multiple-family dwellings, measurements, the number shall measure a minimum of six inches when identifying individual apartments with exterior doors, and 12 inches when identifying buildings with apartment complexes where there are two or more buildings not assigned street addresses. Individual buildings with street addresses shall have numbers measuring six inches, location, numbers shall be placed either in the center of the building or on the street end of the building so as to be visible from either the public or private street or from the parking lot, color, numbers shall be contrasting to the background color, Arabic numerals, all numbers used shall be Arabic numerals. Commercial, industrial and office buildings, height, the numbers shall measure a minimum of 12 inches in height, location generally, numbers shall be placed either in the center of the building or on the street end of the building so as to be visible from either the public or private street or from the parking lot, property line or driveway, should the building be located far enough from a public or private road so that the numbers are not clearly visible from the street, then the street address shall also be posted on the property at or near the property line or driveway to said building, color; each building, numbers shall be contrasting to the background color and shall be placed on each building in the complex, Arabic numerals, all numbers used shall be Arabic numerals, Shopping centers. Shopping centers consisting of two or more stores shall have a tenant or suite number affixed to the front of the tenant space and on the outside of the rear door which corresponds with that tenant space. Numbers shall measure six inches in height. (City of Dover Code of Ordinances, 98-344) APPLICABLE CODES LISTED BELOW (NOT LIMITED TO): 2021 NFPA 1 Fire Code (NFPA; National Fire Protection Association) 2021 NFPA 101 Life Safety Code (NFPA; National Fire Protection Association) 2019 NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code (NFPA; National Fire Protection Association) 2019 NFPA 13 Installation of Sprinkler Systems (NFPA; National Fire Protection Association) 2009 IBC (International Building Code) Latest editions of all other NFPA Codes as defined by the Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations 2021 Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations City of Dover Code of Ordinances *If you have any questions or need to discuss any of the above comments, please call the above contact person listed. Page 43

D Item #4. CITY OF DOVER D E DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE L APPLICATION REVIEW COMMENTARY D O T =============================================================== APPLICATION: Lands of Ingram (317, 319, & 325 W. Division Street) FILE#: Z-21-06 REVIEWING AGENCY: DelDOT CONTACT PERSON: Joshua Schwartz PHONE#: 302-760-2768 =============================================================== THE SUBJECT PROPOSAL HAS BEEN REVIEWED FOR CODE COMPLIANCE, PLAN CONFORMITY AND COMPLETENESS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS AGENCY'S AUTHORITY AND AREA OF EXPERTISE. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AS ELEMENTS WHICH NEED TO BE ADDRESSED BY THE APPLICANT: CITY & STATE CODE REQUIREMENTS: No person, firm, corporation or the like shall construct, open, reconstruct, maintain, modify or use any crossing or entrance onto a state-maintained highway, street or road, including any drainage modifications leading into or carried by the highway drainage system, without first having complied with standards and regulations adopted by the Department and having obtained a permit issued by the Department. Please contact the Delaware Department of Transportation - Development Coordination section to begin permit process. RECOMMENDATIONS SUGGESTED AS CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL TO MEET CODE OBJECTIVES: ADVISORY COMMENTS TO THE APPLICANT: 1. No comment on the Rezoning. 2. At such time the property further develops, it is expected that DelDOT Subdivisions will need to review and approve the development. 3. At such time, the developer should schedule a pre-submittal meeting to discuss. Page 44

D Item #4. CITY OF DOVER PLANNING COMMISSION October 18, 2021 Excerpt from Meeting Minutes – Draft The Meeting of the City of Dover Planning Commission was held on Monday, October 18, 2021 at 7:00 PM as an In-Person Meeting and also using the phone/videoconferencing system WebEx. The Meeting Session was conducted with Chair Mrs. Maucher presiding. Members present were Mr. Cooper, Mr. Roach, Mrs. Lord (virtual), Mr. Hartman, Mr. Baldwin, Dr. Jones (virtual), Mrs. Welsh (virtual), Mrs. Malone (virtual), and Mrs. Maucher. Staff members present were Mr. Dave Hugg, Mrs. Dawn Melson-Williams, Mr. Julian Swierczek, Ms. Samantha Bulkilvish, Mr. Jason Lyon (virtual) and Mrs. Kristen Mullaney. Also present were Mr. Tolano Anderson, Mr. James Taylor, Ms. Jeanine Kleimo, and Mr. Brian Turner. Speaking from the public were Mr. Nathan Attard, and Mrs. Ann Marie Townshend. NEW APPLICATIONS Z-21-06 Lands of Ingram at 317, 319, and 325 W. Division Street - Public Hearing and Review for recommendation to City Council on a rezoning application for three parcels of land consisting of 0.05 +/- acres, 0.13 +/- acres, and 0.08 +/- acres, for a total 0.26 +/- acres (11,628.36 SF +/-). The properties are zoned C-1A (Limited Commercial Zone). The proposed zoning for all three properties is IO (Institutional and Office Zone). The properties are located on the north side of West Division Street and east of North Queen Street. The owners of record for all three parcels are E. Vernon Ingram Jr. & Alice M. Ingram. Property Addresses: 317, 319, and 325 W. Division Street. Tax Parcels: ED-05-076.08-05-03.00-000, ED-05-076.08- 05-02.00-000, and ED-05-076.08-05-01.00-000 respectively. Council District 4. First Reading was held by City Council on September 27, 2021 where the Public Hearing dates were set for Planning Commission on October 18, 2021 and City Council on November 8, 2021. Representatives: Ms. Jeanine Kleimo, Dover Interfaith Mission; Mr. Brian Turner, Mountain Consulting Mr. Swierczek stated that this is a Rezoning Application for three parcels of land on West Division Street addressed at 317, 319 and 325 West Division Street. This was most recently part of a motor vehicle sales facility. Planning Staff is recommending approval of this application. The land use designation as reiterated in the 2019 Comprehensive Plan is Mixed Use. The current zoning being C-1A (Limited Commercial Zone) and the proposed zoning being IO (Institutional and Office Zone); both being compatible with that Mixed Use land use designation. The IO (Institutional and Office Zone) zoning has a multitude of largely institutional and office uses as well as a few public service uses. As a note to the members of the Planning Commission, this is a request for the Rezoning only; it is not addressing any specific type of development. Whatever the Planning Commissioners’ recommendation is, it would still have to go to City Council for final approval and whatever the outcome of that is they can proceed with any type of development that would be subject to the relevant review process. As a note, we have received some items of communication from the public. Mainly, they are a series of letters distributed to members of City Council in support of this Rezoning Application. Most recently today, Planning Staff received a letter from the previous Director of Planning & Inspections, Mrs. Ann Marie Excerpt of Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of October 18, 2021 Page 1 of 3 Page 45

D Item #4. Townshend. She was also noting her support noting its compatibility with the Land Use Table in the 2019 Comprehensive Plan. As well as noting her support for the applicants and stating that she is in support of Dover diversifying its housing stock and that not doing so could have Dover facing some difficulties with fair housing issues. Ms. Kleimo stated that she chairs the Dover Interfaith Mission for Housing at 684 Forest Street. She is here to simply answer questions. They have operated a program of assistance and shelter to homeless men effectively for the past 13 years. They need to move from a leased space and seek to acquire this property for our future operations. They have appreciated the measure of community support that they have received and the support of the Planning Staff of the City of Dover. Mrs. Maucher opened a public hearing. Mr. Brian Turner – Mountain Consulting – 103 S Bradford Street Dover, DE 19904 Mr. Turner stated that they did prepare the existing Site Plan for the Rezoning. They did not find any issues with any of the property corners or the descriptions that are found in the deed and feel that what is represented on the plan is accurate. Mr. Nathan Attard – 452 East Loockerman Street Dover, DE 19901 Mr. Attard stated that he wanted to speak in support of this project. It looks like a very good re- use of a couple of existing buildings on the site. IO (Institutional and Office Zone) zones exist around the City in districts much like what exists at Division Street and North Queen Street. He is excited to see this project move forward. Mrs. Ann Marie Townshend – 52 Washington Street Dover, DE 19904 Mrs. Townshend stated that she submitted written comments in support. Again, she just thinks that given that it is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surrounding land uses, and the organization who is requesting the Rezoning has an excellent track record for providing vital community services. Mrs. Melson-Williams stated that she wanted to reference the written comments that Mrs. Townshend provided. It was by email and the Planning Commission members received a copy of that on their desks this evening and it was also emailed to them this afternoon. It reflects Mrs. Townshend’s statement that she is in support of the Rezoning Application noting the consistency with the Comprehensive Plan. There are also some references to the work the Dover Interfaith Mission for Housing does provide. Staff will enter that email and its entirety into the record by reference this evening. There were also copies of the series of letters that were included in the Planning Commissioner’s packets. It was a series of correspondence addressed to a number of the City Council members that were sent by The People’s Church of Dover signed by the Reverend Dr. G.D. Hodge and they are noting the support of the Dover Interfaith Mission for Housing and urge the support of this Rezoning Application. The series of letters include correspondence that was addressed to Council Member Hare, Council Member Taylor, Council Member Bogherty, Council Member Neal, Council Member Sudler and Council Member Arndt. These emails were forwarded to the Excerpt of Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of October 18, 2021 Page 2 of 3 Page 46

D Item #4. Planning Office from the Office of the City Clerk who received them on behalf of the Council Members. We have already noted the email received from Mrs. Townshend. Mrs. Maucher closed the public hearing. Mr. Hartman moved to recommend approval to City Council for Application Z-21-06 Lands of Ingram at 317, 319, and 325 W. Division Street to change the zoning from C-1A (Limited Commercial Zone) to IO (Institutional and Office Zone) based on comments provided in the packet from Planning Staff and the fact that it is consistent with the 2019 Comprehensive Plan, seconded by Dr. Jones and the motion was carried 9-0 by roll call vote. Mr. Hartman voting yes; based on the outstanding motion. Mr. Baldwin voting yes; based on Staff’s recommendations and also that it is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. Dr. Jones voting yes; based upon Staff’s recommendations and first-hand knowledge of the work that this organization does and the value that it provides for the City of Dover. Mrs. Welsh voting yes; based on the request for the Rezoning being in compliance with the Comprehensive Plan and it seems like it’s going to be a much needed and appreciated use of the facility. Mrs. Malone voting yes; she supported Interfaith Mission the last time and she wholeheartedly supports them again and also for the same reasons that Dr. Jones stated. Mr. Cooper voting yes; for reasons stated by Staff and Staff support and also because of the 13-year track record of awesome work that they have done within the City of Dover. Mr. Roach voting yes; for all of the reasons previously stated by all of the Planning Staff and the Commissioners. Mrs. Lord voting yes; for all of the reasons previously stated. Mrs. Maucher voting yes; based on the consistency with the Comprehensive Plan and it falls in with the character of property. Excerpt of Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of October 18, 2021 Page 3 of 3 Page 47

The People's Church of Dover United Church of Christ •Item #4. 46 South Bradford Street Dover, Delaware 19904 www.peopleschurchofdover.org office@peopleschurchofdover.org 302.674.41 77 ~~CtE~W!E[DJ SEP O8 2021 3 September 2021 OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK Dear Councilmember Arndt, On behalf of the membership of the People's Church of Dover, I write to express our strong support for the Dover Interfaith Mission for Housing. Thus far, the City and State have failed to control rents, so that more and more of our neighbors are homeless- even those with steady employment. It is left to private non-profits, like People's Church and the Interfaith Mission, to put band-aids on the worsening situation downtown. We urge you to enthusiastically support the application to re-zone 317-325 West Division. Until legislation addresses the underlying problems of unregulated rental profiteering, the City Council must do everything in its power to facilitate non-profits' efforts. Surely, even those Councilmembers who have no compassion for the homeless, can see that our city is less attractive to new business and new residents if there are a number of citizens sleeping on the sidewalks. So in our own best interests, the City must act. Page 48

The People's Church of Dover United Church of Christ •Item #4. 46 South Bradford Street Dover, Delaware 19904 www.peopleschurchofdover.org office@peopleschurchofdover.org 302.67 4.4177 rR1 [g(Cfell\i?~ fg SEP O8 2021 3 September 2021 OFFICE Of THE CITY CLERK Dear Councilmember Boggerty, On behalf of the membership of the People's Church of Dover, I write to express our strong support for the Dover Interfaith Mission for Housing. ' Thus far, the City and State have failed to control rents, so that more and more of our neighbors are homeless- even those with steady employment. It is left to private non-profits, like People's Church and the Interfaith Mission, to put band-aids on the worsening situation downtown. We urge you to enthusiastically support the application to re-zone 317-325 West Division. Until legislation addresses the underlying problems of unregulated rental profiteering, the City Council must do everything in its power to facilitate non-profits' efforts. Surely, even those Councilmembers who have no compassion for the homeless, can see that our city is less attractive to new business and new residents if there are a number of citizens sleeping on the sidewalks. So in our own best interests, the City must act. V;f7rly yourc:2.f '.jW----b..,,iO Rev.Dr.G.D. Hod e Page 49

The People's Church of Dover United Church of Christ •Item #4. 46 South Bradford Street Dover, Delaware 19904 www.peopleschurchofdover.org office@peopleschurchofdover.org 302.67 4.4177 IRH~~~O~~ID) 3 September 2021 SEP O8 2021 OFFICE OF TifE CITY CLERK Dear Councilmember Hare, A a property owner in your district, and on behalf of the membership of the People's Church of Dover, I write to express our strong support for the Dover Interfaith Mission for Housing. Thus far, the City and State have failed to control rents, so that more and more of our neighbors are homeless- even those with steady employment. It is left to private non-profits, like People's Church and the Interfaith Mission, to put band -aids on the worsening situation downtown. We urge you to enthusiastically support the application to re-zone 317-325 West Division. Until legislation addresses the underlying problems of unregulated rental profiteering, the City Council must do everything in its power to facilitate non-profits' efforts. Surely, even those Council members who have no compassion for the homeless, can see that our city is less attractive to new business and new residents if there are a number of citizens sleeping on the sidewalks. So in our own best interests, the City must act. Page 50

Item #4. The People's Church of DoverD United Church of Christ 46 South Bradford Street Dover, Delaware 19904 www.peopleschurchofdover.org office@peopleschurchofdover.org 302.67 4.4177 SEP O8 2021 3 September 2021 OFFlCE OF 11-IE ClTY CLERK. Dear Councilmember Neil, On behalf of the membership of the People's Church of Dover, I write to express our strong support for the Dover Interfaith Mission for Housing. Thus far, the City and State have failed to control rents, so that more and more of our neighbors are homeless- even those with steady employment. It is left to private non-profits, like People's Church and the Interfaith Mission, to put band-aids on the worsening situation downtown. We urge you to enthusiastically support the application to re-zone 317-325 West Division. Until legislation addresses the underlying problems of unregulated rental profiteering, the City Council must do everything in its power to facilitate non-profits' efforts. Surely, even those Councilmembers who have no compassion for the homeless, can see that our city is less attractive to new business and new residents if there are a number of citizens sleeping on the sidewalks. So in our own best interests, the City must act. Page 51

The People's Church of Dover United Church of Christ • Item #4. 46 South Bradford Street Dover, Delaware 19904 www.peopleschurchofdover.org office@peopleschurchofdover.org 302.67 4.4177 SEP O8 2021 3 September 2021 OFFICE OF TI-IE CITY CLERK Dear Councilmember Sutton, A a property owner in your district, and on behalf of the membership of the People's Church of Dover, I write to express our strong support for the Dover Interfaith Mission for Housing. Thus far, the City and State have failed to control rents, so that more and more of our neighbors are homeless- even those with steady employment. It is left to private non-profits, like People's Church and the Interfaith Mission, to put band-aids on the worsening situation downtown. We urge you to enthusiastically support the application to re-zone 317-325 West Division. Until legislation addresses the underlying problems of unregulated rental profiteering, the City Council must do everything in its power to facilitate non-profits' efforts. Surely, even those Councilmembers who have no compassion for the homeless, can see that our city is less attractive to new business and new residents if there are a number of citizens sleeping on the sidewalks. So in our own best interests, the City must act. Page 52

The People's Church of Dover United Church of Christ • · Item #4. 46 South Bradford Street Dover, Delaware 19904 www.peopleschurchofdover.org office@peopleschurchofdover.org 302.67 4.41 77 SEP O 8 2021 3 September 2021 OFFICE OF TI-IE CITY CLERK Dear Councilmember Taylor, A~ property owner in your district, and on behalf of the membership of the People's Church of Dover, I ,write to express our strong support for the Dover Interfaith Mission for Housing. Thus far, the City and State have failed to control rents, so that more and more of our neighbors are homeless- even those with steady employment. It is left to private non-profits, like People's Church and the Interfaith Mission, to put band-aids on the worsening situation downtown. We urge you to enthusiastically support the application to re-zone 317-325 West Division. Until egislation ·addresses the underlying problems of unregulated rental profiteering, the City Council must do -everything in its power to facilitate non-profits' efforts. Surely, even those Councilmembers who have no compassion for the homeless, can see that our city is less attractive to new business and new residents if there are a number of citizens sleeping on the sidewalks. So in our own best interests, the City must act. Page 53

D Item #4. From: Ann Marie Townshend To: CompPlan Subject: EXTERNAL: Support for Z-21-06 Date: Monday, October 18, 2021 10:15:58 AM WARNING: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. I wish to offer comments in support of the rezoning application > Z-21-06, Lands of Ingram at 317, 319 and 325 W. Division Street. > > The report prepared by the Planning Staff outlines many of the reasons > that this rezoning should be approved. Most notably, the proposed > rezoning is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and it is > compatible with surrounding land uses. West Division Street is the > primary east/west artery in Dover. The location provides access to > goods, services, and employment by a variety of transportation modes, > including by foot, bicycle, and public transportation. > As you are aware, Dover Interfaith Mission for Housing provides vital services needed in the City of Dover. They have worked as a responsible community partner providing necessary services for the homeless population. They developed out of necessity through a > committed group of volunteers, and they have grown into a reputable and dependable service provider in our community. Thanks to the leadership of Jeanine Kleimo and Herb Konowitz and the support of many volunteers, members of the homeless community have a safe, dignified> place to rest their heads and to receive nourishment as they work to get back on their feet. This is the second location that DIMH has brought before the City with a rezoning request. Last year, unfortunately, a request for another property was denied. Without reciting the history of the other locations and applications, I wish to share my deep concern that failure to approve this rezoning would place the City afoul of Federal Fair Housing laws. Especially if the staff recommendation once again supports that the request is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and surrounding uses and zones, a denial based upon the population that would be served would be contrary to the City's obligation to affirmatively further fair housing. In addition to legal and financial consequences this could cause, this is simply bad policy. Please follow the staff recommendation and support the City's legal and moral obligation to affirmatively further fair housing by recommending approval of the rezoning request. Regards, Ann Marie Townshend 52 Washington Street Dover, DE 19901 Page 54

D Item #4. WYOMING METHODIST CHURCH DOVER, DE 19904 W e wish to express our support for the proposed shelter and program facility to be sponsored by the Dover Interfaith Mission for Housing at 317-325 W. Division Street in Dover. The Dover Interfaith Mission for Housing has shown that it operates an effective and responsible program of assistance to the homeless. We believe that most homeless individuals can benefit from their program and can become productive members of our community. Please, vote to support their move! Page 55

D Item #4. WYOMING METHODIST CHURCH DOVER, DE 19904 We wish to express our support for the proposed shelter and program facility to be sponsored by the Dover Interfaith Mission for Housing at 317-325 W. Division Street in Dover. The Dover Interfaith Mission for Housing has shown that it operates an effective and responsible program of assistance to the homeless. We believe that most homeless individuals can benefit from their program and can become productive members of our community. Please, vote to support their move! PRINTED NAME Page 56

D Item #4. WYOMING METHODIST CHURCH DOVER, DE 19904 We wish to express our support for the proposed shelter and program facility to be sponsored by the Dover Interfaith Mission for Housing at 317-325 W. Division Street in Dover. The Dover Interfaith Mission for Housing has shown that it operates an effective and responsible program of assistance to the homeless. We believe that most homeless individuals can benefit from their program and can become productive members of our community. Please, vote to support their move! SIGNATURE PRINTED NAME Page 57 - -- - - ---- ---- - - --·- - - -- - -- - -

D Item #4. WYOMING METHODIST CHURCH DOVER, DE 19904 We wish to express our support for the proposed shelter and program facility to be sponsored by the Dover Interfaith Mission for Housing at 317-325 W. Division Street in Dover. The Dover Interfaith Mission for Housing has shown that it operates an effective and responsible program of assistance to the homeless. We believe that most homeless individuals can benefit from their program and can become productive members of our community. Please, vote to support their move! Page 58 - - - -----···--·· ·· ···------- - -- - -- - - -

D Item #4. OUTREACH COMMITTEE WYOMING METHODIST CHURCH DOVER, DE 19904 Dear Dover City Council, We the undersigned members of the Outreach team strongly support Dover Interfaith Mission for Housing's move to 317-325 W. Division Street. The Dover Interfaith Mission for Housing has shown that it operates an effective and responsible program of assistance to the homeless. We believe that most homeless individuals can benefit from their program and can become productive members of our community. Further, our group has tried to help support this group and we have interacted with residents who are rebuilding their lives. We support them and want to help them establish a new location. We think they would be good neighbors no matter where they live. We encourage your votes to support this location! SIGNATURE PRINTED NAME Page 59

TllB PRBSBYTBRIAIY CllURCll OF DOVER D Item #4. 54 S. State Street • Dover, Delaware 19901 Telephone: (302) 734-3313 ~~(C~~\W~[Q) NOV O4 2021 Councilman Roy Sudler, Jr OFFICE OF TH E CITY CLERK P. O.Box 475 Dover DE 19903 All Members of Council received a copy of this letter. November 1, 2021 Dear Councilman Sudler, The Presbyterian Church of Dover was a participant in the development of Dover Interfaith Mission for Housing and continues to support the program. We believe it is an asset to our community and, especially, to the homeless that we seek to help in our neighborhood. It addresses the needs of people who find themselves in a situation that no one would choose. Many men have moved from being homeless to becoming · independent and productive citizens due to the support and guidance provided by DIMH. This is a testament of the effectiveness of DIMH. DIMH must relocate and is seeking to rezone the property at 317-325 W. Division Street for this purpose. This location would provide easy access to services needed by the participants of the program. It would not have a negative impact 9n the city and · actually will benefit the city by helping to get homeless men off of our streets. We, the Mission Committee of the Presbyterian Church of Dover, ask that you, please, vote in favor of this change of zoning for the property. We thank you for your consideration of this important decision. Sincerely, The Mission Committee of the Presbyterian Church CJ Page 60

FINAL READING D Item #4. PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2021-21 1 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND ZONING MAP OF THE CITY 2 OF DOVER BY CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 3 317 WEST DIVISION STREET, 319 WEST DIVISION STREET, AND 325 WEST DIVISION 4 STREET 5 6 WHEREAS, the City of Dover has enacted a zoning ordinance regulating the use of property within the 7 limits of the City of Dover; and 8 WHEREAS, it is deemed in the best interest of zoning and planning to change the permitted use of 9 properties described below from C-1A (Limited Commercial Zone) to IO (Institutional and Office Zone). 10 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF 11 DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: 12 1. That from and after the passage and approval of this ordinance the Zoning Map and Zoning 13 Ordinance of the City of Dover have been amended by changing the zoning designation from C-1A 14 (Limited Commercial Zone) to IO (Institutional and Office Zone) on that property located at 15 317 West Division Street, consisting of 0.05+/- acres, 319 West Division Street, consisting of 0.13 +/ - 16 acres, and 325 West Division Street, consisting of 0.08+/- acres, (on the north side of West Division 17 Street and east of North Queen Street) , owned by E. Vernon Ingram, Jr. & Alice M. Ingram. 18 (Tax Parcel: ED-05-076.08-05-03.00-000, ED-05-076.08-05-02.00-000, and ED-05-076.08-05-01.00-000; Planning 19 Reference: Z-21-06; Fourth Council District) 20 21 ADOPTED: * 22 S:\ORDINANCES\2021\DRAFT\ORDINANCE #2021-21 - REZONING - 317-325 WEST DIVISION STREET\ORDINANCE 2021-21 - REZONING - 317-325 23 WEST DIVISON ST - FINAL READING.wpd 24 Actions History 25 11/08/2021 - Scheduled for Public Hearing/Final Reading - City Council 26 10/18/2021 - Public Hearing - Planning Commission 27 09/27/2021 - First Reading - City Council Page 61

SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING D Item #5. A Special City Council Meeting was held on October 25, 2021 at 5:15 p.m. with Council President Sudler presiding. Members present were Mr. Anderson, Mr. Boggerty, Mr. Neil, Mr. Hare, Mrs. Arndt, Mr. Rocha, and Mr. Taylor. Mayor Christiansen was also present. Council staff members present were City Solicitor Rodriguez and Mrs. McDowell. ADOPTION OF AGENDA Mr. Neil moved for adoption of the agenda, seconded by Mrs. Arndt and unanimously carried. Mrs. Arndt moved to recess into Executive Se ssion pursuant to 29 Del. C. §10004 (b)(6) - Discussion of the content of documents, exclude d from the definition of "public record" in § 10002 of this title where such discussion may disclose the contents of such documents (§10002 (l)(1) Any personnel, medical or pupil file, the disclosure of which would constitute an invasion of pe rs onal privacy, under this legislation or under any State or federal law as it relates to personal privacy and 29 Del. C. §10004 (b)(9) - Personnel matters in which the names, competency and abilities of individual employees are discussed, unless the employee requests that such a meeting be open. The motion was seconded by Mr. Anderson and unanimously carried. The Special Council Meeting recessed into Executive Session at 5:15 p.m. The Executive Session adjourned at 6:23 p.m. ACTION RESULTING FROM THE EXECUTIVE SESSION During the executive session, City Solicitor Nicholas Rodriguez briefed members of Council on pending litigation. M r. Hare moved to join as a Participating Delaware Subdivision under the ROADS M AP Agreement. The motion was seconded by Mr. Boggerty and unanimously carried. Mr. Anderson moved for adjournment, seconded by Mrs. Arndt and unanimously carried. The Special Council Meeting adjourned at 6:23 p.m. TRACI A. McDOWELL CITY CLERK Page 62

SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 25, 2021 PAGE 2 D Item #5. All ordinances, resolutions, motions, and orders adopted by City Council during their Special Meeting of October 25, 2021 are hereby approved. ROBIN R. CHRISTIANSEN MAYOR /TM S:\AGENDAS-MINUTES-PACKETS-PRESENTATIONS-ATT&EXH\Council-Minutes\2021\10-25-2021 SPECIAL COUNCIL - ES ACTION (PUBLIC) - Personnel.wpd Page 63

D Item #6. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING The Regular City Council Meeting was held on October 25, 2021 at 6:31 p.m. with Council President Sudler presiding. Council members present were Mr. Anderson, Mr. Boggerty, Mr. Neil, Mr. Hare, Mrs. Arndt, Mr. Rocha, and Mr. Taylor (departed at 7:25 p.m. and returned at 7:26 p.m.). Staff members present were Police Chief Johnson, Ms. Peddicord, Mr. Harline, Mr. Hugg, Mr. Rodriguez, and Mrs. McDowell. Mayor Christiansen was also present (departed at 6:58 p.m.). INVOCATION The invocation was given by Elder Ellis Louden. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Boggerty. ADOPTION OF AGENDA Mr. Hare moved for adoption of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Neil and unanimously carried. ADOPTION OF CONSENT AGENDA All Consent Agenda items are considered routine and non-controversial and will be acted upon by a single roll call vote of the Council. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a member of Council so requests, in which event the matter shall be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered a separate item. Mr. Hare moved for adoption of the consent agenda, seconded by Mr. Neil and carried by a unanimous roll call vote. PRESENTATION - DOVER PUBLIC LIBRARY PRIME TIME FAMILY PROGRAM Mr. Brian Sylvester, Library Director, reviewed a presentation on the Prime Time Family program (Exhibit #1). Mr. Taylor asked if equity, hearing impaired, special needs, ESL, etc. was a part of the program. Responding, Mr. Sylvester advised that he believed it could be. He did not think any of the families that were in this session had any students that had those needs, but he believed that they could accommodate them if needed. Mr. Sylvester indicated that he thought it would be a good idea and that he would discuss it with that committee. Responding to Mr. Rocha, Mr. Sylvester advised that the program was run by a committee that was headed by Susan Elizabeth Cordell, the head of Youth Services. Two (2) of those committee members were community outreach people, Crystal Tompkins from Towne Point and Jennifer Lyle from East Dover. Mr. Sylvester stated that they did the bulk of the marketing and they tried to identify families that would benefit from the program and tried to get information into those families' hands. They would send the information home with the students or give them a call or those kind of things. Page 64

D Item #6. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 25, 2021 PAGE 2 Mr. Rocha asked if the downtown community was being targeted. Responding, Mr. Sylvester advised that they were hoping to reach different schools and groups each time the program was run. He indicated that the focus was to identify and provide services to families that were at the poverty level. Responding to Mr. Anderson, Mr. Sylvester stated that he did not know when the next session would begin; however he would find out and relay the information to members of Council. Mr. Neil asked if they had to eliminate any other programs to fit this program in. Responding, Mr. Sylvester noted that they were able to maintain the same list of programs they normally would. He also advised that the library was able to obtain grant funding for this program. Responding to Mr. Rocha, Mr. Sylvester advised that the first year had a little bit higher cost than following years and the first year was approximately $10,000. He noted that they expected the following years to be between $6,000 and $8,000, depending on whether or not they could get donations for food. PRESENTATION - LOCAL GOVERNMENT LEGAL SUPPORT FOR AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN CORONAVIRUS STATE AND LOCAL FISCAL RECOVERY FUND Ms. Colleen Davis, Delaware State Treasurer, and Mr. Jordan Seemans, Director of Policy and Communications with the Office of the State Treasurer reviewed Local Government Legal Support for American Rescue Plan Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund. Ms. Davis advised that she was connecting with all of the towns, including Dover, that were dispersed American Rescue Plan Act funds. She noted that it was her understanding that the Governor's office had logistic procurement of legal council for a number of non-entitlement units of government, or other towns that are not grant recipients, who had decided that they wanted to utilize this pooled resource in order to gain economies of scale, as well as unified legal counsel for a variety of different reasons. Ms. Davis explained that she wanted to ensure that the City of Dover was aware of this opportunity and the fact that the law firm was prepared and ready to support all that the City may need in determining how those funds could be utilized for US Treasury guidelines. Mr. Anderson noted that the City did not originally get the invitation to participate because it did not receive the funds directly from the State. He asked what the deadline was for joining with this particular group. Ms. Davis advised that, from the perspective of the legal council, they had set a date for the end of October, which is when the initial report was due to US treasury. They were hopeful that they could get support to all of the towns before that initial deadline. Mr. Anderson asked if the City Solicitor thought that this type of specialized experience would be valuable to the City. Responding, Mr. Nicholas Rodriguez, City Solicitor, stated that he thought it would. Mr. Neil asked what it would cost the City to participate and if it would be paid from ARPA funds. He noted that the City of Dover was shortchanged when it received $200 per capita versus $500 per Page 65

D Item #6. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 25, 2021 PAGE 3 capita for Middletown and Newark, which basically were smaller, and over $700 per capita for Wilmington. Mr. Seemans advised that a formula was devised in consultation with the office of the Governor and Ms. Claire Dematteis, the special assistant to the Governor on the disbursement of the ARPA funds of 0.4% or 0.004, that would be applied to non-entitlement units (NEUs) or municipalities’ total ARPA disbursement. Also, that amount would be 0.4% off of the total amount and it would be out of the second tranche numbers that would be coming in the spring to the City. He noted that no check was to be made from these NEUs to the State or to the Treasurer's office or to the Governor's office. However, with Dover's case, it was a unique situation because, unlike the 55 non-entitlement units, the City of Dover’s money was sent directly from the US treasury instead of passing through the State Treasurer's Office. It was Mr. Seemans’ understanding that a standalone agreement would have to be brokered between Barnes and Thornburg, the law firm that was under retainer from the State, and the City of Dover and that Mr. Matthew Harline, Interim City Manager, had a conversation with the law firm already. Responding to Mr. Taylor, Mr. Harline advised that he spoke with Mr. Thomas McGonigle of Barnes & Thornburg LLP that week and they would need to arrive at a separate agreement. Ms. Davis noted that once the City determined if it would like to participate, they would engage the legal counsel to submit an engagement letter to the City. Once that engagement letter was signed, then they would move forward with the process of ensuring that Dover was connected with the firm, that every question was answered, and that every opportunity to ensure that reporting was done properly and the funds were being spent appropriately to the City’s satisfaction. Mr. Seemans added that the US treasury just put out a change to the reporting deadlines for states, territories, counties, and cities and tribal governments. Those reports, for projects and expenditure data would be due January 31, 2022 and, for the NEUs, the new reporting deadline was April 30, 2022. Mr. Neil moved for Mr. Rodriguez, City Solicitor, to negotiate with Barnes & Thornburg and report back to City Council for action. The motion was seconded by Mr. Boggerty and unanimously carried. PROCLAMATION - DYSLEXIA AWARENESS MONTH The City Clerk read the following Proclamation into the record: WHEREAS, dyslexia is a disorder that involves difficulty in learning to read or interpret words, letters, and other symbols, but does not affect general intelligence; and WHEREAS, dyslexia affects one in five students or 20 percent of the population and represents 80-90 percent of all those with learning disabilities, it is the most common of all neuro-cognitive disorders without regard to race, gender, age or socioeconomic status; and WHEREAS, 80% of children with an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) have reading difficulty and 85% of those are dyslexic. The achievement gap between typical readers and dyslexic readers occurs as early as first grade; and Page 66

D Item #6. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 25, 2021 PAGE 4 WHEREAS, early screening for, and early diagnosis of dyslexia is critical for ensuring that individuals with dyslexia receive focused, evidence-based intervention that leads to fluent reading, the promotion of self-awareness and self-empowerment, and the provision of necessary accommodations that ensures success in school and in life. NOW, THEREFORE, I, ROBIN R. CHRISTIANSEN, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF DOVER, DELAWARE, do hereby proclaim October 2021 as Dyslexia Awareness Month in the City of Dover and recognize the need for early screening and diagnosis and encourage all citizens to learn about dyslexia. On behalf of the Mayor and Council, Mayor Christiansen presented the proclamation to Mrs. Jeannie Anderson. Mrs. Anderson advised that her oldest son was severely dyslexic and all through grade school, she fought with the medical establishment that said it was a learning problem. She provided information on the Fast-Forward program that was able to help her son. Mrs. Anderson noted that dyslexia is very serious and a lot more common than people realize. She thanked members of Council for the proclamation. Mr. Taylor advised that he had struggled with dyslexia his entire life and that he has to read things three times where most people read them once. He thanked Mrs. Anderson for her courage and bravery and for bringing dyslexia to everyone's attention. Mr. Anderson advised that Mrs. Anderson did not give herself credit for the research she did and the work she did with the experts, including the Governor's Council on Disabilities. He noted that they found that the research was valid and Dr. Marcia Lawton tried it at the Campus Community Schools and it has been used in other places. He encouraged parents that there were answers today that work and they help people tremendously. ADOPTION OF MINUTES - SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 11, 2021 The Minutes of the Special Council Meeting of October 11, 2021 were unanimously approved by motion of Mr. Hare, seconded by Mr. Neil and bore the written approval of Mayor Christiansen. ADOPTION OF MINUTES - REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 11, 2021 The Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of October 11, 2021 were unanimously approved by motion of Mr. Hare, seconded by Mr. Neil and bore the written approval of Mayor Christiansen. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT - SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 The Economic Development Committee Meeting was held by video conference on September 14, at 4:00 p.m. with Mayor Robin R. Christiansen presiding. Committee Page 67

D Item #6. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 25, 2021 PAGE 5 Members present via video or telephone were Dave Hugg Director of Planning and Inspections, Councilman Andre Boggerty, Councilman Fred Neil, Diane Laird, Interim City Manager Matt Harline were present. Kim Adams and Clayton E. Hammond II were not present. Guests present Dr. Stacy Downing and Dr. Terrell Holmes from Delaware State University. Public Present Councilman David Anderson, Gregory Moore, Shannon Heal, , Pastor Grimes, and Judy Diogo. WELCOME At 4:00 pm Mayor Robin R. Christiansen called the Economic Development Meeting to order. ADOPTION OF AGENDA Mayor Christiansen called for a motion to adopt the Agenda. Councilman Fred Neil moved for adoption of agenda, seconded by Diane Laird, unanimously carried. (Kim Adams and Clayton E. Hammond II absent). ADOPTION OF MINUTES Mayor Christiansen called for a motion to adopt June 8, 2021 minutes. Dave Hugg moved for adoption of minutes, seconded by Diane Laird, unanimously carried. (Kim Adams and Clayton E. Hammond II absent). DELAWARE STATE UNIVERSITY - DR. STACY DOWNING DSU DOWNTOWN CAMPUS UPDATE Dr. Downing states Staff have moved down to campus in mid-July 2021, a lot of renovation and branding have occurred. Secondly, wanted activity for the academic year, Wesley College of Health and Behavioral Sciences will be housed at this location. 70 classes/ 200 students living on campus is occurring this semester and the goal is to have the entire college for fall of 2021. Branding is intentional to preserve legacy of Wesley. Goal is to do a Wesley Legacy Hall and 147-year history. As news is spreading have had outreach from community goal is to use resources from community and provide resources to the community. Dr. Terrel Holmes extremely excited and proud of what is happening, the opportunity to serve Dover and the State of Delaware better and further. Group that is on campus is doing Covid screening and testing on Campus. Van on the Governors St once a week for Covid screening, testing, and vaccination free of charge. We welcome our community to walk around campus to see the branding they have done. Desire to keep existing partnerships like hosting Charleston School. The goal is to contribute and immerse ourselves in the community. Looking at how to do that with religious leaders in the community and local business owners. Councilman Fred Neil asks how many of the Wesley Students stayed and transferred to Delaware State University? Dr. Downing states 500 students from undergraduate, Page 68

D Item #6. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 25, 2021 PAGE 6 online, and graduate they are called Wesley Legacy Students. Councilman Fred Neil, in terms of course work and credits does that transfer to DSU program? Dr. Downing, yes we insured their transition would be seamless as possible. DELAWARE STATE UNIVERSITY - DR. CHERESE WINSTEAD AND DR. MICHAEL CASSON Dr. Winstead and Dr. Casson were not present Committee moved to next Agenda item. CITY OF DOVER PLANNING UPDATE GIVEN BY DAVE HUGG Dave Hugg, anxious for Dr. Winstead to reestablish a relationship with Delaware State University and its Agriculture program. The city has experiences issues with food sufficiency and food deserts. Many residents do not have access to fresh food supplies, which has been brought up Comprehensive Planning and Kent Economic Partnership. Continue concept of urban farming such as vertical farming and hydro culture. DSU has experience and expertise in these areas. We are intrigued by work in Wilmington with 2nd Chance Farm and urban agriculture facility. Property in the end of downtown as a possible location for a facility. Tonight, Council Committee of the Whole Legislative and Finance Committee will look text amendment to zoning ordinance. That will make meaningful changes to manufacturing zoning district for example, raise height limitations and to eliminate all manufactures must go through conditional use process, and technical changes to allow additional to be used accessory uses. Talking to number of prospects near Lafferty Lane and Horsepond Road area are flex manufacturing warehouse buildings. Also working with Kent Economic Partnership to bring interest to Dover. Moving forward with Residential projects to bring new housing to the City. Councilman David Anderson, a commercial realtor stopped him on the street and told him how excited he was to be working with the Office of Planning and is now recommending them to choose city. Dave Hugg said he had heard this and is delighted Councilman Anderson is hearing it. In the last couple of weeks received a few compliments on how supportive staff has been. Mayor Christiansen states that Dave and himself meet monthly with the local realtors so we can let them know what we see, and they let us know how we can improve. Also partnering with Judy Diogo from the Chamber of Commerce, Kent Economic Partnership Linda Parkowski and Shannon Heal it is one big effort to spotlight not only the City of Dover but also central Delaware. MAYORS ANNOUNCEMENT Mayor Christiansen asks Diane Laird for a brief update. Diane Laird, it is still hard Page 69

D Item #6. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 25, 2021 PAGE 7 to get people downtown shopping. First Friday in two weeks is Paint Dover, artists will be coming to town to be painting Loockerman St., the Green and everyone in-between. Black Swamp Artisanal Market invite you all to September 24th at Noon. Rebel Cove is surfing the shopper's ups and downs and working hard to stay afloat. Providing a full-service restaurant. is new for them and proving difficult during Covid times. Working with DSU representatives incorporating them. Master Plan Review Panel met last Friday and short listed three vendors to provide a Master Plan for Dover. Shannon Heal- Kent Economic Partnership - 17 projects in early stage 2 in serious and 3 middle keeping up with a lot of inquiries. Recently met with East West Freight Study group will be able to rap up in the next couple weeks. Recently had Kent County Business Tour were able to see companies that moved into Dover area and available industrial sites. Toured USA fulfillment, old Ricol site, Garrison Oak, Civil Air Terminal, Shore Industries, and Delmarva Corrugated. We were able to see what these companies needed and how they can address workforce issues. Councilman Anderson asks if Shannon has any tentative dates on East West study and the corridor connector to route 1 with industrial parks. Shannon Heal state this month for initial workshop and another one for the next month around October. The Joint Use Agreement we are hoping it will be signed by the end of this year. Judy Diogo Executive Director of Delaware Chamber of Commerce currently working on two different programs for Kent County Levy Court regarding ARPA funding; small business grant program and a hospitality grant program. Hoping to get in front of Commissioner in October to ask these two programs be expedited. On September 23 Amazing Chase will be starting at 5:00pm. December 3 will be the Capital Holiday Celebration. State of the Base Briefing will be November 22 at Dover Airforce Base to register go to Delaware Chamber of Commerce Calendar due to security reasons you must register early. Also, partnered with Leadership Delaware program to network and encourage County participants to continue education in the State program. Mayor Christiansen asks everyone to join him on September 18 at 10am at Dover Park for renaming of the park to LT Blackshear. Fun event October 2 the Mayor's Silver Lake Regatta celebrating Silver Lake and will have a cardboard boat contest for design and sea worthiness. The title this year is Whatever Floats Your Boat. Job Fair will be held September 16 at the Blue Hen Corporate Center. NEXT MEETING DATE October 12, 2021 AT 4:00 PM ADJOURNMENT Page 70

D Item #6. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 25, 2021 PAGE 8 Mayor Robin R. Christiansen called for a motion to adjourn. Councilman Fred Neil and moved for adjournment, seconded by Diane Laird, unanimously carried. Meeting adjourned 4:40PM. By consent agenda, Mr. Hare moved for acceptance of the Economic Development Committee Report, seconded by Mr. Neil and carried by a unanimous roll call vote. COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE REPORT - OCTOBER 12, 2021 The Council Committee of the Whole Meeting was held on October 12, 2021 at 6:00 p.m., with Council President Sudler presiding. Members of Council present were Mr. Anderson, Mr. Boggerty, Mr. Neil, Mr. Hare, Mrs. Arndt, Mr. Rocha, and Mr. Taylor. Mayor Christiansen was also present. Civilian members present for their Committee meetings were Mr. Lewis (Parks, Recreation, and Community Enhancement), Mr. McCutchen (Utility), and Mr. Contant and Mr. Shevock (Legislative, Finance, and Administration). Mr. Jones (Parks, Recreation, and Community Enhancement) was absent. UTILITY COMMITTEE The Utility Committee met with Chairman Rocha presiding. Adoption of Agenda Mr. Neil moved for adoption of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Taylor and unanimously carried. Proposed Updates to Electric Service Handbook (Paul Waddell, Electric Director) Mr. Paul Waddell, Electric Director, reviewed the proposed amendments to the Electric Service Handbook. Staff recommended approval of the proposed amendments to the Electric Service Handbook. Mr. Anderson moved to recommend approval of Staff’s recommendation, seconded by Mr. Hare and unanimously carried. By consent agenda, Mr. Hare moved for approval of the proposed amendments to the Electric Service Handbook (Exhibit #2), as recommended by the Committee. The motion was seconded by Mr. Neil and carried by a unanimous roll call vote. Mr. Hare moved for adjournment of the Utility Committee meeting. The motion was seconded by Mr. Neil and unanimously carried. Meeting adjourned at 6:03 p.m. LEGISLATIVE, FINANCE, AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE Page 71

D Item #6. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 25, 2021 PAGE 9 The Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee met with Chairman Anderson presiding. Adoption of Agenda Mr. Rocha moved for adoption of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Taylor and unanimously carried. Proposed Budget Amendments to the Fiscal Year 2020 and 2021 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Action Plan (Tracey Harvey, Planner I) Ms. Tracey Harvey, CDBG Program Administrator, reviewed the background and analysis for the Proposed Budget Amendments to the Fiscal Year 2020 and 2021 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Action Plan. Staff recommended approval of the proposed Budget Amendments totaling $63,200.53 for Fiscal Year 2021. Ms. Harvey stated that staff proposed to reallocate $18,900.53, not $18,200.53, of the funds that were never obligated to a CDBG activity to Milford Housing Development Corporation (MHDC). Ms. Harvey stated that the total available for reallocation was $63,900.53 not $63,200.53. Mr. Neil moved to recommend approval of the proposed Budget Amendments totaling $63,200.53 for Fiscal Year 2021, as recommended by Staff, as corrected. The motion was seconded by Mr. Shevock and unanimously carried. By consent agenda, Mr. Hare moved for approval of the Committee’s recommendation, seconded by Mr. Neil and carried by a unanimous roll call vote. Proposed Ordinance #2021-22 Amending Chapter 46 - Fire Prevention and Protection, Article IV - Public Occupancies, Section 164 - Fees (Dave Hugg, Planning and Community Development Director) Mr. Dave Hugg, Planning and Community Development Director, reviewed the background and analysis for Proposed Ordinance #2021-22 Amending Chapter 46 - Fire Prevention and Protection, Article IV - Public Occupancies, Section 164 - Fees. Staff recommended adoption of the ordinance as presented. Mr. Anderson stated that he had concerns with the following sections of the proposed Ordinance: • The entry barriers on daycare facilities Page 72

D Item #6. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 25, 2021 PAGE 10 • Limiting the public occupancy for meeting rooms to 50 • Special events and outdoor events Responding to Mr. Anderson, Mr. Hugg stated that it had not occurred to him that raising the fee from $50 to $100 could be a detriment, but he was fine with the suggestion to go back and look at the fees to perhaps reduce them to the original $50 or perhaps provide two-tiers. He explained that part of the reason for bringing this forward was to get Council comments and input. Mr. Hugg noted that he would be willing to provide some alternatives for Mr. Anderson’s concerns when this came back to City Council. Mr. Neil moved to recommend that the amendments be drafted and presented for review at the First Reading, as recommended by staff. The motion was seconded by Mr. Anderson and unanimously carried. Mr. Sudler moved to recommend adoption of proposed Ordinance #2021-22, with amendments. The motion was seconded by Mr. Neil and unanimously carried. By consent agenda, Mr. Hare moved for approval of the Committee’s recommendation, seconded by Mr. Neil and carried by a unanimous roll call vote. (The First Reading of the ordinance will take place during the latter part of the meeting.) Mr. Anderson turned the Chair of the Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee over to Mr. Sudler. Discussion - American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Framework (Councilman David Anderson, Councilman Gerald Rocha, Sr., and Councilman Ralph Taylor, Jr.) Mr. Anderson, Mr. Taylor, and Mr. Rocha reviewed the proposed American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Framework. Mr. Boggerty asked the following questions regarding the proposed riverwalk: • What would the return on investment be? • Can vendors sell there? • Is it just walking? • What activities daily or in the summertime can be offered to have a return on investment? • Who and how would the riverwalk be monitored? • What plans would be in place to prevent homeless individuals from camping out along the riverwalk? Responding to Mr. Anderson, Ms. Tracey Harvey, Community Development Block Page 73

D Item #6. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 25, 2021 PAGE 11 Grant (CDBG) Program Administrator, stated that she recommended using remaining CDBG funds for housing rehabilitation. She explained that there had to be a request for proposal (RFP) process for the items that were chosen in that agenda, and she suggested doing an RFP process for that rather than allocating funds to people that already submitted applications to be fair. Ms. Harvey noted that she would go back and look at the regulations again but she had glanced at them and did not think a riverwalk would be eligible as projects had to be related to COVID-19 and economic recovery. Responding to Mrs. Arndt, Mr. Anderson stated that this item was created for members to give input on what they would like to see and priorities to be recommended as a framework to the Joint Subcommittee to Evaluate American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funding Requests from Nonprofits. He explained that it would not lock them into specifics, it was just a generalized framework so the Committee could begin work. Mr. Matt Harline, Interim City Manager, reviewed a memo regarding Use of City and State ARPA Funds that had been sent to Committee members earlier that day. He explained that the City had until December 31, 2025 to spend the ARPA funds. Responding to Mr. Rocha, Mr. Harline stated that the proposed site for the riverwalk had previously been a dump with trash buried under it. He explained that the City was currently working with compliance and environmental to study the area. Mr. Harline noted that there was a previous project to remediate that area because it was the old sewer treatment facility and the grounds department also used to be housed there. Responding to Mr. Contant, Mr. Harline stated that he could get the list projects that the City was working on to review by the following week. Mr. Anderson moved to recommend the framework be adopted as a non- binding item to offer guidance to the subcommittee ahead of the budget. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taylor and unanimously carried. By consent agenda, Mr. Hare moved to adopt the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funding Strategic Framework (Exhibit #3) as a non-binding item to offer guidance to the subcommittee ahead of the budget. The motion was seconded by Mr. Neil and carried by a unanimous roll call vote. Responding to Mr. Contant, Mr. Anderson stated that the motion was on whether or not the Committee wanted to adopt the framework presented but that it would have to be developed into a supplemental budget item which would come back before the Committee. Page 74

D Item #6. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 25, 2021 PAGE 12 Mr. Sudler turned the Chair of the Legislative, Finance and Administration Committee over to Mr. Anderson. Discussion - Infrastructure Submissions for State Aid (Councilman Andre Boggerty) Mr. Boggerty briefed the Committee on a meeting he had attended with Mr. Harline, interim City Manager, Mayor Christiansen, and Governor John Carney regarding infrastructure submissions for State Aid. Mr. Harline stated that $8,619,257 of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds had been allocated to the City of Dover because of the funding formula. There was also $932,000,000 in ARPA funds that went to the State for State projects and money went to the State to distribute to the cities on a per capita basis. He explained that, to the best of his knowledge, none of those monies had been absolutely allocated. Mr. Harline noted that the City had the projects he had described that night and the ones they were kicking around about Capital Green but staff operated on the direction of Council and it was his understanding that they would be having a debate and discussing whether or not to go forward with just infrastructure projects. He stated that during the meeting he had heard the Governor emphasizing the importance of housing. Mr. Harline explained that he had wanted to hear from the Council if they wanted to just offer the same projects that were described in the meeting with the Governor or if there were some important projects in housing that should be brought forward to him to continue the dialog. He noted that he was ready to bring whatever Council would like to the Governor to see if they could get a Cooperative Funding Project. Mr. Boggerty moved to recommend authorizing the Interim City Manager to send the housing projects that were discussed as well as any projects that, in his judgement, would fit the criteria to the Governor’s office and send a copy of what was sent to members of City Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Rocha. Responding to Mr. Sudler, Mr. Harline stated that he had never asked for $11,000,000 without going to Council for approval. He explained that there had been a wait because Councilman Anderson and Council were having deliberative discussions about how they wanted to distribute and use ARPA funds. Responding to Mr. Neil, Mr. Anderson stated that the Information Technology (IT) Department’s request for $86,200 to cover the next two-years for cybersecurity and third-party non-profits requests would be sent to the Governor’s Office for consideration Responding to Mr. Hare, Mr. Anderson stated that if third-party non-profit requests did not come through from the Governor’s Office, they would be requests made for ARPA funding from the City of Dover, they would not be funded by City taxpayers. Page 75

D Item #6. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 25, 2021 PAGE 13 The motion to recommend authorizing the Interim City Manager to send the housing projects that were discussed as well as any projects that, in his judgement, would fit the criteria to the Governor’s office and send a copy of what was sent to members of City Council was unanimously carried. By consent agenda, Mr. Hare moved for approval of the Committee’s recommendation, seconded by Mr. Neil and carried by a unanimous roll call vote. Proposed Approval of By-Laws - Dover Strong Fund, Inc. (Matt Harline, Interim City Manager) Ms. Lisa Chase, City of Dover Grant Writer, reviewed the background and analysis of the Proposed Approval of By-Laws - Dover Strong Fund, Inc. Staff recommended endorsing the by-laws as submitted. Mr. Neil moved to recommend endorsing the by-laws as submitted, as recommended by staff. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hare and unanimously carried. By consent agenda, Mr. Hare moved for approval of the Dover Strong Fund by-laws (Exhibit #4), as recommended by the Committee, seconded by Mr. Neil and carried by a unanimous roll call vote. Annual Review of Investment Policy (Lori Peddicord, Controller Treasurer) Ms. Lori Peddicord, Controller/Treasurer, briefed the Committee on the Annual Review of the Investment Policy. Staff recommended approval of the submitted changes. Responding to Mr. Anderson, Ms. Peddicord stated that there were no changes from the previous policy. Mr. Hare moved to recommend approval of the submitted changes, as recommended by staff. The motion was seconded by Mr. Sudler and unanimously carried. By consent agenda, Mr. Hare moved for approval of the Investment Policy (Exhibit #5), as recommended by the Committee, seconded by Mr. Neil and carried by a unanimous roll call vote. Page 76

D Item #6. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 25, 2021 PAGE 14 National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4) Computer Software Annual Subscription (Sole Vendor) (Sharon Duca, Public Works Director) Ms. Sharon Duca, Public Works Director, reviewed the background and analysis for the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4) Computer Software Annual Subscription. Staff recommended issuing a purchase order to 2NDNATURE Software, Inc. for the 2NDNATURE software to assist with the documenting and reporting for the City’s NPDES MS4 permit for the amount of $417,998.50 in FY2022 (to be budgeted for annually). Mr. Hare moved to recommend approval of Staff’s recommendation, seconded by Mr. Boggerty and unanimously carried. By consent agenda, Mr. Hare moved for approval of the Committee’s recommendation, seconded by Mr. Neil and carried by a unanimous roll call vote. Update on North Bradford Street – Street, Sidewalk and Tree Plan and Consultant Utilization (Sharon Duca, Public Works Director) Mrs. Sharon Duca, Public Works Director, reviewed the background and analysis for the Update on North Bradford Street - Street, Sidewalk and Tree Plan and Consultant Utilization. Staff recommended utilizing Century Engineering to develop a Concept Plan for Street and Sidewalk Improvement for North Bradford Street in accordance with the Scope of Service and Cost Proposal received in the amount of $40,000 (fixed rate plus expenses). Mr. Hare asked that staff look into whether or not homeowners would be willing to sign something to relieve the City of liability if they wanted to keep trees that the City felt should be removed for safety reasons. Mr. Hare moved for approval of Staff’s recommendation, seconded by Mr. Neil. Responding to Mr. Taylor, Mrs. Duca stated that she could pass on Mr. Taylor’s safety concerns about overgrown trees blocking lights on South New Street to the Grounds Division of the Parks and Recreation Department. The motion to recommend utilizing Century Engineering to develop a Concept Plan for Street and Sidewalk Improvement for North Bradford Street in accordance with the Scope of Service and Cost Proposal received in the amount of $40,000 (fixed rate plus expenses), as recommended by staff was unanimously carried. Page 77

D Item #6. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 25, 2021 PAGE 15 By consent agenda, Mr. Hare moved for approval of the Committee’s recommendation, seconded by Mr. Neil and carried by a unanimous roll call vote. Mr. Rocha moved to recess the Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee meeting, seconded by Mrs. Arndt and unanimously carried. Meeting recessed at 8:00 p.m. PARKS, RECREATION, AND COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT COMMITTEE The Parks, Recreation, and Community Enhancement Committee met with Chairman Boggerty presiding. Adoption of Agenda Mr. Sudler moved for adoption of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Neil and unanimously carried. Mayor and Council Reports - July 2021 Mr. Sudler, Council President, reported that he was working with the Clerk’s Office to schedule some training sessions in the areas of proactive ethical behavior as Councilpersons, history of infrastructure challenges within the last four years to this period with former City Manager, Donna Mitchell, and an overview of the code enforcement daily duties, challenges, and tips for Councilpersons to convey to their constituents regarding reducing potential code violations and increasing community pride. Mr. Rocha, First District Councilman, reported that he had received a complaint of foxes sighted in Fox Hall West. He explained that the SPCA had referred him to the Office of Animal Control, who had referred the complainant to Critter Control which was a private company. Mr. Rocha noted that there was not an Homeowners Association (HOA) that would pay the cost associated with Critter Control and the complainant could not cover the cost they were quoted. He stated that he had given the complainant Police Chief Thomas Johnson’s email address and he would be reaching out to see if Dover Police Department may be able to assist. Mr. Rocha also reported on a complaint received about Mifflin Road on July 30, 2021 regarding trailer traffic that had increased. He explained that there were two signs but they were in a position where it would be too late to back the truck up and move. Mr. Rocha noted that he had been in conversation with Mrs. Sharon Duca, Public Works Director, about getting the signs moved or putting up new signs to make them more noticeable. He stated that the signs said no trucks over two axles with the exception of local services, so he needed to find out what the definition of local services was moving forward so there would not be a grey area. Mr. Rocha explained that the complaint also included speeding in excess of 40 miles per hour which he had Page 78

D Item #6. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 25, 2021 PAGE 16 referred to Mrs. Duca and Mr. Matt Harline, Interim City Manager. He noted that Mifflin Road was a State Road so Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) must be involved. Mr. Rocha stated that Mrs. Duca had put in a request for Dover Police Department to conduct a speed study on the road. Mr. Taylor, Second District Councilman, reported that the issue of overgrowth around the waterways and tributaries he had brought forward previously had been taken care of and thanked Mrs. Duca, Mr. Harline and Mr. Hugg for getting it cleaned up. He explained that he and Mr. Hare had received complaints of PODS sitting in people’s driveways for an excessive amount of time. Mr. Taylor noted that he was not sure of how long they could be there but asked that staff look into it. Mr. Hare, Second District Councilman, reported that he had received a complaint about a tractor trailer parked on New Burton Road. He also noted that while it was not in the Second District, there were also trailers parking on the south side of Webbs Lane and leaving the trucks running. Mr. Hare explained that the south side of Webbs Lane was either the State or Camden’s territory so he was not sure if there was anything the City could do about it. Responding to Mr. Hare, Mayor Christiansen stated that Dover Police Department was trying to get the tractor trailers to move because they were parking all over the City. He also noted he had reached out to the State of Delaware Police Troop three (3) commander regarding Webbs Lane and they would be trying to get the trailers to move along and let them know they can’t park along those streets. Mrs. Arndt, Third District Councilwoman, reported that she had attended an tree ordinance webinar. She noted that Mrs. Duca had mentioned that the Forest Service had provided an overview and analysis of the Bradford Street tree project and there were several recommendations in the packet. Mrs. Arndt stated that she would like to ask staff to evaluate drafting a tree ordinance to codify some of the recommendations within the Forest Service’s report. Mr. Anderson, Fourth District Councilman, reported that there were visibility and security concerns downtown in the Reed, New, and Queen Street areas that included maintenance of some of the foliage there. He noted that there were also concerns with sidewalk maintenance on West Division Street between State Street to Kirkwood Street. Mr. Anderson stated that the sidewalk on the north side had deteriorated so greatly that parts of it were almost gravel and asked that staff take a look at it. Mr. Sudler, Fourth District Councilman, reported that he would be contacting Mr. Anderson later in the week to discuss preparing for a Fourth District town hall meeting to gain a pulse on current environmental issues that were reducing their community’s well-being by October 28, 2021. Page 79

D Item #6. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 25, 2021 PAGE 17 Mr. Boggerty, At-Large Councilman, reported that there had been a question of who was supposed to cut the grass by Dover High and it had been taken care of. He noted that there had also been a question of who was supposed to cut the grass by General Foods and it was taken care of. Responding to Mr. Boggerty, Mr. Harline stated that the school board believed it was the State’s responsibility to cut the grass so he would talk with the State about it. Mr. Rocha stated that he had the opportunity to visit the Hope Center in New Castle and they were willing to assist the City if it decided to do something similar. He noted that if it pleased Council, a time could be set up to do a site visit. Mr. Neil stated that he had been waiting to hear when there would be a ceremony for the new smart lighting system and asked that he be informed of what was happening and when the event would be held. Responding to Mr. Neil, Mr. Harline stated that there had been some technical issues with the lighting system but he was 99.9% sure it would be ready for the first Friday in November 2021. Mr. Hare stated that he had heard from residents that were not in favor of a proposal to bring something to the Delaware Auto Sales building on Division Street and mentioned that they may want to contact those constituents as it was within the Fourth District. Mayor Robin Christiansen reported that he had done the following: • Attended Council Meetings. • Attended Council Committee of the Whole Meetings. • Attended monthly meetings for the preparations for the Home for the Holidays celebration. • Attended preparations for the Old Dover Days festival. • Attended numerous ribbon cuttings. • Attended business anniversary celebrations. • Attended monthly Chamber of Commerce board meetings. • Attended Kent Economic Partnership meetings. • Attended Kent County Tourism meetings. • Chaired the City of Dover Economic Development Committee meetings. • Met monthly with local realtors. • Chaired the Kent County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO). • Met with the Kent County MPO Executive Director (monthly). • Attended Delaware State University functions. • Attended Delaware State University’s President’s Prayer Breakfast. • Worked with City staff on the Wesley College transition. • Entertained numerous potential new businesses to come to the City of Dover. Page 80

D Item #6. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 25, 2021 PAGE 18 • Attended Gang Violence Intervention Training. • Attended Downtown Dover Partnership (DDP) meetings and their subcommittee meetings • Attended Rotary on a weekly basis. • Interacted and networked with fellow citizens and business people who attend various functions. • Met with the City of Dover Police Chief, staff, and the Principals of Dover High School and Central Middle School concerning recent events of gang violence in the City. • Met with parents concerned about their children’s safety at Dover High School and other Capital School District schools. • Attended various functions in the community. • Attended neighborhood watch meetings. • Attended the Pride Festival. • Attended the Council on Police Training and their subcommittee meetings. • Met with a number of constituents and followed up when Council members were not able to. • Helped restore electric for people who had been done wrong. • Tried to mediate neighborhood issues and confrontations. • Participated in story time at the Dover Public Library. • Spent several hours checking speeds on the North Governor’s Avenue area and verifying that the issue would be put on an upcoming agenda. • Observed the Dover Post Office parking lot after receiving complaints. • Represented the City of Dover on the Executive Board of the Delaware League of Local Governments at their monthly meetings. Responding to Mr. Rocha, Mayor Christiansen stated that the traffic patterns on North Street and Queen Street as well as Bank Lane have all caused issues. He noted that the City would be contacting DelDOT because south of North Street and Queen Street was the State’s responsibility. Mr. Hare moved for adjournment of the Parks, Recreation, and Community Enhancement Committee meeting, seconded by Mr. Neil and unanimously carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m. Page 81

D Item #6. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 25, 2021 PAGE 19 LEGISLATIVE, FINANCE, AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE The Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee reconvened with Chairman Anderson presiding. City of Dover Impact and Permit Fees - Capital School District (Matt Harline, Interim City Manager) Mr. Matt Harline, Interim City Manager, briefed the Committee on the ongoing discussion regarding Impact and Permit Fees regarding Capital School District. Responding to Mr. Boggerty, Mr. Harline stated that the City was working on an amicable solution to avoid the School District triggering the mediation that was provided for in the State Code. He noted that they were making progress but they were not there yet. Responding to Mr. Boggerty, Mr. Harline stated that per the Code, the City was not allowed to charge anything except for what was directly related to the additional growth. He explained that staff was trying to get a definition of what the final populations of the buildings were going to be and were waiting to receive that information from the school district. Responding to Mr. Boggerty, Mr. Harline stated that the use of “administrative” is usually an oversight, while the staff at the front desk does take the calls and filling out permits, the inspectors that go one site are a part of the actual cost so it wasn’t cut and dry and that was why they were trying to work out an amicable solution without having to go to mediation. Responding to Mr. Boggerty, Mr. Harline stated that the City would most likely have to pay if this went to mediation and generally everyone pays half. Responding to Mr. Contant, Mr. Harline stated that staff was going to develop a memorandum of understanding that explicitly stated that if the school district sold the building to a charter school or another business down the line, the new impact fees would have to come to the City to offset what was forgiven. Responding to Mr. Contant, Mr. Harline stated that staff was going to try to estimate based off the school district’s long-term plan and revisit this annually. He noted that they were going to try to make this as unburdensome on staff as possible without giving away City funds. Responding to Mr. Contant, Mr. Harline stated that the school district was building two (2) buildings but they were not adding total student body. The Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee was adjourned by Page 82

D Item #6. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 25, 2021 PAGE 20 unanimous consent. Meeting adjourned at 7:58 p.m. Mr. Hare moved for adjournment of the Council Committee of the Whole meeting. The motion was seconded by Mr. Neil and unanimously carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:44 p.m. By consent agenda, Mr. Hare moved for acceptance of the Council Committee of the Whole Report, seconded by Mr. Neil and carried by a unanimous roll call vote. QUARTERLY REVIEW - CAPITAL INVESTMENT PLAN REPORT (CIP) (APRIL, MAY, AND JUNE) Members were provided the Quarterly Report for the Capital Investment Plan (CIP) as of June 30, 2021. By consent agenda, Mr. Hare moved for acceptance of the Quarterly Report for the Capital Investment Plan (CIP) as of June 30, 2021. The motion was seconded by Mr. Neil and carried by a unanimous roll call vote. QUARTERLY REVENUE REPORT AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 Members were provided the Quarterly Revenue Report as of September 30, 2021. By consent agenda, Mr. Hare moved for acceptance of the Quarterly Revenue Report as of September 30, 2021, seconded by Mr. Neil and carried by a unanimous roll call vote. SEMI-ANNUAL INSPECTION BY CITY MANAGER - ROBBINS HOSE COMPANY In accordance with Chapter 46 - Fire Prevention and Protection, Article II - Fire Department, Division 1 - Generally, Section 46-43 - Semiannual Inspections of the Dover Code, the Interim City Manager, Mr. Matthew Harline, met with the Fire Chief to discuss fire company issues. Mr. Harline submitted a memorandum outlining the items discussed and noted that the Dover Fire Department continues to provide top quality fire protection with a fully volunteer firefighting staff. Moreover, DFD has capital and operation plans in place to address key challenges in the future. However, there are financial and cultural challenges that will need additional thought, discussion and planning to protect and maintain this level of excellence.. By consent agenda, Mr. Hare moved for acceptance of the report of the Semi-Annual Robbins Hose Company Inspection, as submitted by the City Manager. The motion was seconded by Mr. Neil and carried by a unanimous roll call vote. Page 83

D Item #6. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 25, 2021 PAGE 21 APPOINTMENT RECOMMENDED BY CITY COUNCIL - TRACI MCDOWELL - INTERIM CITY CLERK (EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 18, 2021) By Consent Agenda, Mr. Hare moved for the appointment of Traci McDowell to serve as Interim City Clerk, effective October 18, 2021. The motion was seconded by Mr. Neil and carried by a unanimous roll call vote. APPOINTMENTS RECOMMENDED BY MAYOR CHRISTIANSEN Mayor Christiansen recommended the following appointments: Dover Fourth of July Celebration Committee - Lori Peddicord - One-Year Term to Expire October 2022 (to fill the expired term of Jeffrey C. Dill) Dover Public Library Advisory Commission - Councilman Fred Neil - Five-Year Term to Expire October 2026 (to fill the expired term of Scott W. Cole) By consent agenda, Mr. Hare moved for approval of the appointments, as recommended by Mayor Christiansen, seconded by Mr. Neil and carried by a unanimous roll call vote. FIRST READING - PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2021-22 Council President Sudler reminded the public that copies of the proposed ordinance were available at the entrance of the Council Chambers, on the City's website at www.cityofdover.com under "Government," or by contacting the City Clerk's Office at (302) 736-7008 or cityclerk@dover.de.us. Final action by Council on the proposed ordinance will take place during the Council Meeting of November 8, 2021. Mr. David Hugg III, Director of Planning and Community Development, advised that most of the City’s fire fines and fees had not been updated in the last six (6) to 12 years and they did not represent or cover current personnel and other costs. He also noted that they did not act as a significant deterrent to people who chose to ignore them and in some cases, they were not in compliance with similar state codes and ordinances. Mr. Hugg stated that the provisions in the Dover Code were not consistent with State fire code or with the National Fire Protection Association's (NFPA) Section 101, definitions of what public assemblies were. He advised that he and the Fire Marshal, Mr. Jason Osika, reviewed the various provisions of the Charter and Code that relate to the Fire Marshal's operations to recommend improvements, corrections, and revisions in a multiple step process. Mr. Hugg advised that the proposed ordinance updated all of the definitions of public assembly to match the NFPA 101 and increased the fines and fees appropriately for the new categories. Mr. Hugg noted that the Council Committee of the Whole/Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee recommended amendments to the ordinance. He stated that the Committee and staff amendments were indicated in green text in the ordinance. Mr. Hugg reviewed the proposed amendments as follows: Page 84

D Item #6. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 25, 2021 PAGE 22 • There was a concern that the increase in fees for daycares, particularly small daycares, might prove an economic detriment to them being established in Dover, particularly as a result of COVID. People are trying to find work and adequate daycare was a critical component. Staff reviewed how daycares were addressed in the zoning ordinance and found three places where two of them relate to child daycare and family home daycare operations, and one relates to small adult daycare operations. Staff is recommending that the fee be revised to $50 from the original request of $100 to accommodate those activities. • There was a concern at the Committee meeting regarding the fees charged for small assemblies such as churches, social groups, or civic organizations. Staff has established a category for small places of public assembly of less than 75 occupants without a fee and for places greater than 75 occupants, the new fee would take effect. Mr. Hugg noted that the new fees and fines would take effect upon adoption of the ordinance and the changes in the application fees would be effective with the new year or with a totally new application. It would be phased in and would not be retroactive to effect existing businesses that had fire permits in place. Mr. Anderson moved for approval of the Committee and Staff amendments, seconded by Mr. Boggerty and unanimously carried. In accordance with Section 1-9 of the Dover Code, Council acknowledged the First Reading of the proposed Ordinance as read by the City Clerk, by title only, as follows: ORDINANCE #2021-22 Amending Chapter 46 - Fire Prevention and Protection, Article IV - Public Occupancies, Section 164 - Fees REZONING REQUEST FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1427 NEW BURTON ROAD - FIRST READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2021-25 A request was received to rezone property located at 1427 New Burton Road, consisting of 1.0487+/- acres, owned by New Burton Storage, LLC. The property is currently zoned C-1A (Limited Commercial) and the proposed zoning is C-3 (Service Commercial) (Tax Parcel: Tax Parcel: ED-05-085.11-01-03.00-000; Planning Reference: Z-21-07) (Council District 2) Prior to amending the zoning ordinances and zoning map of the City of Dover, a public hearing is required. Mr. Hare moved to refer the request to the Planning Commission on November 15, 2021 and set a public hearing before City Council for December 13, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. The motion was seconded by Mr. Rocha and carried with Mr. Taylor recusing himself. In accordance with Section 1-9 of the Dover Code, Council acknowledged the First Reading of Proposed Ordinance #2021-25 as read by the City Clerk, by title only, as follows: Page 85

D Item #6. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 25, 2021 PAGE 23 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF DOVER BY CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1427 NEW BURTON ROAD INTERIM CITY MANAGER'S ANNOUNCEMENTS Mr. Matthew Harline, Interim City Manager, advised that Advanced GO Services, the environmental firm selected to do the work on the McKee Run demolition and decommissioning would be in Dover Wednesday morning. COUNCIL MEMBERS' ANNOUNCEMENTS Mr. Taylor announced that Dr. Candace Samuels would be speaking about the Coronavirus vaccines at the Council Committee of the Whole meeting the following evening. Council President Sudler announced that the City of Dover would be holding a special first district municipal election to fill the unexpired term of the First District City Council seat. The term of the office was December 13, 2021 to May 8, 2023. The deadline to file a nominating petition with the City Clerk was Monday, November 1, 2021 at 4:30 PM. The nominating petition, referred to as the S ol i ci t at i on of C andi dat es , was avai l abl e on t he Ci t y's webs ite at https.www.cityofdover.com/elections. ADJOURNMENT Mr. Neil moved for adjournment, seconded by Mr. Hare and unanimously carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m. TRACI A. McDOWELL INTERIM CITY CLERK All ordinances, resolutions, motions, and orders adopted by City Council during their Regular Meeting of October 25, 2021 are hereby approved. ROBIN R. CHRISTIANSEN MAYOR /TM S:\AGENDAS-MINUTES-PACKETS-PRESENTATIONS-ATT&EXH\Council-Minutes\2021\10-25-2021 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING.wpd Exhibits Exhibit #1 - Presentation - Prime Time Family Program Exhibit #2 - Revised Electric Service Handbook Exhibit #3 - American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funding Strategic Framework Exhibit #4 - Dover Strong Fund By-laws Exhibit #5 - City of Dover Investment Policy Page 86

EXHIBIT Item #6. #1 Regular Council Meeting of 10/25/2021 Dover Public Library bringing PRIME TIME to Delaware CJ Page 87

D Item #6. My Background and History Page 88

DItem #6. ABO UT PRIME T IME  Created by the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities (LEH) in 1991, PRIME TIME, Inc. (PTI) offers a set of unique, humanities-focused, and outcomes-based programs designed to engage, support and educate underserved children and families. Prime Time programs are proven to generate long-term improvements in family engagement and student academic achievement. Programs include family reading and discussion programs, teacher professional development workshops, and head start services. Prime Time programs aim to create communities in which children and their families develop into self-directed, self-motivated lifelong learners who are eager to absorb the world around them through literature, questioning/inquiry, and meaningful interaction with others. Page 89

Item #6. WHAT IS PRIME T IME FAMILY?  Prime Time Family offers a humanities-focused program designed to engage to 10-25 families and their 6 to 10 year old children in reading and discussion. Prime Time Family models strategies for continued family bonding through literature at home and builds the foundation for a lifelong love of reading.  Prime Time Family Reading takes place in one 90-minute session per week for six weeks. Programs are held in schools, libraries, or community centers in the evenings between. A storyteller reads children’s books that consist of culturally diverse stories from around the world. The discussion leader, or scholar, then guides the group to personally connect with the literature and think beyond shallow considerations of who, what, when, and whereby applying the Socratic method of open-ended questioning. The program demonstrates how literature can enrich one’s life, models strategies for continued family bonding through literature, and provides families critical information on library resources for continued reading once the program ends. Page 90

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D Item #6. Book Series Session 1 Session 2  Fairness  True Story of the Three Little Pigs by John Scieszka  The Story of Ruby Bridges by Robert Coles Session 3  Greed  The Fortune Tellers by Lloyd Alexander  The Empty Pot by Demi Session 4  Courage  Brave Irene by William Steig  Abiyoyo by Peter Seeger Session 5  Dreams  Fanny's Dream by Carolyn Buechner  Hey, Al by Arthur Yorinks Session 6  Cleverness  The Boy of the Three-Year Nap by Dianne Snyder  The Monkey and the Crocodile by Paul Galdone Page 92

D Item #6. The Data 2015-2016 National DCS* Language Spring Percentile Rank Non-Prime Time Students (network average) 55% Students who attended Prime Time 68% Students attending 5+ Prime Time sessions 72% 2015-16 STEP Results (% of students on or above grade level at end of year) Non-Prime Time Students (network average) 71% Students who attended Prime Time 77% Students attending 5+ Prime Time sessions 88% Students that participated in Prime Time in the 2015-16 school year showed more growth in their language and print abilities (124 points of growth) and placed higher on national percentile rankings on the DSC language components than the ReNEW average (86 points of growth). They also had higher rates of achieving their end of year goal of being on-level for STEP. *Developmental Skills Checklist (DSC) Page 93

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EXHIBIT #2 Item #6. Regular Council Meeting of 10/25/2021 CITY OF DOVER ELECTRIC SERVICE HANDBOOK Approved by City Council October 2021 Page 95

D Item #6. CITY OF DOVER ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT 860 BUTTNER PLACE DOVER, DE 19901 The Electric Department consists of a dedicated team of individuals who provided superior electric service and support to the customers of the City of Dover. Divided into three divisions, Transmission and Distribution, Engineering Services and Administration, the 40+ employees perform activities such as construction, maintenance, engineering design, engineering support, mapping, relay/substation maintenance, 24/7 system operations, metering, financial and administrative support. The guidance listed in this handbook will provide existing or potential customers with information on a variety of topics. Whether installing a new service, requesting a new light for your property or procedures for installing renewable energy systems it should be covered in here. If you would like to speak to a representative in the office, please refer to the following phone listing: Engineering Support – 302-736-7072 Focal point for electricians, contractors, and builders to contact regarding electrical services, applications, service requirements, scheduling trench inspections and appointments for field engineering site visits. System Operations – 302-736-7086, option 3 This would be for reporting power outages, light outages, after hours support for all City Departments (1630-0700) Administrative Services – 302-736-7070 Customer Service – 302-736-7035 Obtaining information regarding rates, billing questions, deposits, credit information, new service applications and security lights. Goals: 1. The primary goal of the Electric Department is to safely provide highly reliable electric service. 2. To plan and perform our work in an efficient and minimally impactful manner. 3. Promote cross communication with the customer and treat everyone respectfully. 4. Formulate long range upgrade plans Our Mission Statement is: “To support the current and future growth of all residential, commercial, industrial and defense customers we serve by safely providing reliable and affordable electricity while being economic and environmental stewards and continually looking for areas of improvement.” Our Five Year Vision is: “To offer exceptional service to our customers by integrating new technologies while being respectful of resources, financials, employees and the people we serve.” 2 Page 96

D Item #6. STATE APPROVED INSPECTION AGENCIES The link below is the most current list of approved inspection agencies in Delaware. Please refer to the DPR.Delaware.gov website for the most current listing. The City of Dover does not perform any electrical inspections of private, commercial, and industrial property. https://dprfiles.delaware.gov/electrician/Licensed_Elec_Inspection_Agencies1.pdf Call Miss Utility at 811 or 800-282-8555 to locate the underground facilities (all utilities may not be members of this organization). For those who are about to dig anywhere on the Delmarva peninsula, this one call enables you to make one toll free telephone call to have the member companies' facilities located. To check on the status of a locate ticket, go to https://call811.com/811-In-Your- State/Map/State/Delaware Privately owned utilities will not be located by the members of this organization. Any damages to underground facilities due to digging prior to marking will be the responsibility of the person or entity that struck the facility. In the event a facility is struck, contact 736- 7086 option 3 to report the damage. 3 Page 97

D Item #6. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. GENERAL I. GENERAL INFORMATION 9 • DEFINITIONS 11 • SUPPLY VOLTAGES 15 • CLASS OF SERVICE 15 • INSPECTIONS 15 II. SERVICES AND EXTENSIONS • EXTENSIONS 16 • SERVICES 17 • MANUFACTURED HOME PARKS 17 III. LIGHTING • SECURITY LIGHTS 18 • STREETLIGHTS 19 IV. MOTOR PROTECTIVE DEVICES 19 V. GENERATORS 20 VI. POWER FACTOR CORRECTION 20 VII. CUSTOMER OWNED TRANSFORMER 20 VIII. SUBSTATIONS 20 IX. SENSITIVE ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT 20 X. PRIMARY CUSTOMER 21 XI. TEMPORARY ELECTRIC SERVICE 21 • OVERHEAD 22 • UNDERGROUND 22 XII. RIGHTS OF WAY 23 XIII. ACCESS 23 4 Page 98

D Item #6. XIV. CONTINUITY OF ELECTRIC SERVICE LIABILITY & NOTICE 23 XV. CITY’S RIGHT TO DISCONTINUE SERVICE & NOTICES 24 XVI. SUSPENSION OF ELECTRIC SERVICE CONTRACT 25 XVII. RELOCATION OF ELECTRIC FACILITIES 25 XVIII. RIGHT TO REMOVE CITY’S EQUIPMENT 25 XIX. CITY’S RIGHT TO INSPECT 25 XX. DEFECTIVE INSTALLATIONS 26 XXI. SERVICE DISCONNECTED DUE TO FIRE, WATER STRUCTURAL OR SIMILAR INCIDENT 26 2. ELECTRIC METERS I. CITY RESPONSIBILITY 27 II. CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITY 27 III. ELECTRIC SERVICE CONTRACT 27 IV. METER LOCATION 28 V. METER SOCKET REQUIREMENTS 28 VI. 480 VOLTAGE SPECIFICATIONS 29 VII. METER SOCKET MOUNTING 30 VIII. METER AND METER SOCKET ACCESSIBILITY 30 IX. METER SOCKET IDENTIFICATION 30 X. METER TAMPERING 30 XI. INACTIVE METERS/METERS REMOVED FOR CAUSE 31 XII. TERMINATION WITH NOTICE 31 XIII. TERMINATION WITHOUT NOTICE 31 XIV. METER TESTING 31 XV. METER ADJUSTMENTS 31 XVI. CHANGE OF INSTALLATION 32 XVII. FEES / CHARGES 32 5 Page 99

DItem #6. XVIII. INSPECTIONS AND ENTERING PRIVATE PROPERTY 33 XIX. RIGHT TO REMOVE CITY’S EQUIPMENT 33 3. TECHNICAL CONSIDERATIONS COVERING PARALLEL OPERATIONS OF CUSTOMER OWNED GENERATION I. PURPOSE 34 II. APPLICABILITY 34 III. INTERCONNECTION APPLICATION 34 IV. DESIGNATION OF CITY CONTACT PERSONS FOR MATTERS RELATING TO DISTRIBUTED 35 GENERATION CONNECTION V. PRE-INTERCONNECTION STUDIES 35 • COMPLETION OF PRE-INTERCONNECTION STUDY 35 • PRE-INTERCONNECTION STUDY FEE 35 VI. NETWORK INTERCONNECTION OF DISTRIBUTED GENERATION 36 VII. PRE-APPROVAL OF GENERATION UNITS, DEVICES & SYSTEMS 36 VIII. CONNECTION APPROVAL 36 IX. INTERCONNECTED GENERATION SITE WARNING LABEL 36 X. DISCONNECTION AND RECONNECTION 36 • APPLICATION TERMINATION 36 • NON COMPLIANCE 36 • IN CASE OF A SYSTEM EMERGENCY OUTAGE OF THE CITY’S PRIMARY ELECTRICAL SOURCES 37 • FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS 37 XI. TERMINATION 37 XII. PRIVILEGED COMMUNICATIONS CONCERNING PROPOSED DISTRIBUTED GENERATION PROJECTS 37 XIII. TECHNICAL GUIDELINES FOR PARALLEL OPERATION OF ON-SITE DISTRIBUTED GENERATION UNITS 37 • GENERAL INTERCONNECTION & PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS 38 6 Page 100

DItem #6. • PREVENTION OF GENERATOR OWNER GENERATION INTERFERENCE TO CITY SYSTEM 39 ➢ VOLTAGE 39 ➢ FLICKER 40 ➢ FREQUENCY 40 ➢ HARMONICS 41 ➢ POWER FACTOR 41 ➢ CURRENT 41 ➢ FAULT & LINE CLEARING 42 ➢ AUTOMATIC RECLOSING 42 • CONTROL, PROTECTION & SAFETY EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS SPECIFIC TO 42 GENERATORS OF 500 KW OR LESS • CONTROL, PROTECTION & SAFETY REQUIREMENT SPECIFIC TO THREE PHASE 42 SYNCHRONOUS GENERATORS, INDUCTION GENERATORS & INVERTER SYSTEMS ➢ THREE PHASE SYNCHRONOUS GENERATORS 43 ➢ THREE PHASE INDUCTION GENERATORS & INVERTER SYSTEMS 43 • REQUIREMENTS SPECIFIC TO GENERATORS PARALLELING FOR 0.1 SECOND OR LESS 43 • INVERTER TYPE 44 • INSPECTION & START-UP TESTING 44 • SITE TESTING & COMMISSIONING 44 • METERING 44 • DEDICATED TRANSFORMER 44 • SUGGESTED REFERENCES 44 4. NET METERING I. GENERAL PROVISIONS 46 II. METERING AND TARIFF REQUIREMENTS 47 III. NET METERING CONDITION 1 AND CONDITION 2 48 7 Page 101

DItem #6. IV. NET METERING CONDITION 2 49 V. NET METERING CONDITION 3, HOST SYSTEM 50 VI. NET METERING CONDITION 3, STANDA ALONE SYSTEM 50 VII. NET METERING CONDITION 3 SUBSCRIBERS 50 VIII. NET ENERGY METERING 52 IX. DEFINITIONS 53 5. APPENDIX I. DRAWING M1 55 II. DRAWING M2 56 8 Page 102

D Item #6. SECTION 1 GENERAL I. GENERAL INFORMATION 1. This Handbook is designed to be used as a reference and contains the rules and regulations regarding the requirements, policies, and procedures between customers, contractors, architects, engineers, and the City Electric Department, here forward known as “The City”. The City has the right to change, modify, or charge for services not normally performed to protect the interest of the City and the rate payers. 2. There shall be an Electric Director who has authority over the Electric plant, Electric Transmission & Distribution System and their appurtenances and is under the general supervision and authority of the City Manager. 3. The City will cooperate in every way in completing service connections as promptly as possible and will give special attention to unusual problems which may confront the customer, contractor, architect, or engineer. The City reserves the right to change service requirements where non-standard circumstances exist. 4. Observance of the requirements contained herein will enable the City to render prompt and satisfactory service. Assistance in the interpretation or clarification of these requirements may be obtained by contacting the Electric Department at 302-736-7070 or Customer Service at 302-736-7035. 5. The requirements in this handbook do not replace, but are supplemental to, the ordinances adopted by the Dover City Council. 6. The City may supplement, alter, or otherwise change the policies contained herein as may be necessitated by changing conditions, for the protection of the interest of the customer, the City or the general public. It will be the responsibility of the contractor, electrician, developer, etc., to obtain and keep current their copy of this handbook. The most current version of this document will be found on the City of Dover website. 7. The standard electric service supplied by the City is alternating current with a nominal frequency of 60 hertz (cycles per second). 8. As the voltage, number of phases and type of metering which can be supplied depends upon the City's facilities available at or near the customer's location, the customer shall consult the Electrical Engineering division at 302-736- 7070 before proceeding with the purchase or installation of wiring or equipment. 9. THE CITY DOES NOT GUARANTEE CONTINUOUS ELECTRIC SERVICE AND WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS, COST, DAMAGE OR EXPENSE TO ANY CUSTOMER OCCASIONED BY AN INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF PHASE OR PHASE REVERSAL IF DUE TO ANY CAUSE BEYOND THE REASONABLE CONTROL OF THE CITY. a. The City shall not be liable for damages resulting from the presence of electric current associated with the City's equipment on the customer's premises, or from the use of electric service of the City by the customer. 9 Page 103

D Item #6. 10. When it becomes necessary to make repairs to or changes in the City's electric system, the City may suspend the delivery of service for such periods as may be reasonably necessary without incurring any liability because of such service interruption. However, when possible the City will make every reasonable effort to schedule such repairs and changes with its customers. 11. The customer is responsible for trimming trees on private property to provide necessary clearance for electric service drops. This should only be done by qualified persons familiar with this type of work. The City will assist removing tree limbs which have broken and are lying on the service drop upon request. 12. In all cases where new installations, alterations or additions to existing installations are to be made, the Electric Engineering Division must also be consulted about the size and character of the anticipated electric load so they may advise the customer about the electric facilities available at their specific location. These consultations are distinctly advantageous to the customer or representatives so that errors in equipment ratings and any deficiency in electric service capacity available at a given location may be avoided. Advance consultation may also avoid unnecessary additional expense or delays on the part of the customer or their contractor. 13. Furnishing electric service to a prospective customer is necessarily dependent upon the ability to obtain adequate rights-of-way and/or easements for this purpose from the customer. 14. Service entrance, meter and wiring on temporary installations shall be installed in the same manner as for permanent installations. 10 Page 104

D Item #6. DEFINITIONS Terms used in this document shall have the following meanings: 1. ACCOUNT – An account is one metered or un-metered rate or service classification which normally has one electric delivery point of service. Each account shall have only one electric service supplier providing full electric supply requirements for that account. A premise may have more than one account. 2. APPROVED when referring to a customer's electrical installation, shall have met the requirements of an authorized inspection agency. "Approved" when referring to equipment or material, shall have met the standards of a recognized laboratory, or a standard/design recognized by the City. 3. CITY as used throughout this handbook refers to the City of Dover Electric Department. 4. CONDUCTOR – SERVICE shall mean all overhead or underground electric conductors and appurtenances located between the last pole or underground terminal of the City's electric power conveyance system and the point of connection with the customer's electric wiring. 5. CUSTOMER is any adult person, partnership, association, corporation, or other entity: (i) in whose name a service account is listed, (ii) who occupies or is the ratepayer for a premises, building, structure, etc., and (iii) who is primarily responsible for payment of bills. A customer includes anyone taking Delivery Service or combined Electric Supply & Delivery Service from the City under one service classification for one account, premises or site. Multiple premises or sites under the same name are considered multiple customers. 6. DISTRIBUTED GENERATION or ON-SITE DISTRIBUTED GENERATION is an electrical generating unit of less than or equal to 500 kW which may be connected in parallel operation to the City’s system. 7. ELECTRIC APPARATUS shall mean any condenser, conductor, transformer, adapter, electrical generator, electrical appliance, or any article through which or by means of which electricity is carried, consumed, or created. 8. ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT shall mean that Department of the City authorized by Section 25 of the Dover Charter (1961) that supplies electric power to the City and its inhabitants and certain other customers. 9. ELECTRIC WIRING shall mean any wiring which, at any time, is used to conduct electric current or energy. 10. EXTENSION is any construction beyond the normal service facilities (which include the service extension to the customer, transformers, transformer devices, service drop and meter) to extend the distribution system along the normal route of development of the distribution system to the point where the extension departs from the normal route development and is being installed as a service extension solely for the customer. 11. GENERAL MASTER ELECTRICIAN shall mean a person engaged in the business of, or holding himself out to the public as engaged in the business of installing, erecting and repairing, or contracting to install, erect or repair, electric wire or conductors to be used for the transmission of electric current for electric light, heat or power purposes, or moldings, ducts, raceways or conduits for the reception or protection of those wires or conductors, or to electrical 11 Page 105

D Item #6. machinery, apparatus, devices or fixtures to be used for electric light, heat or power purposes, or planning, estimating or laying out and supervising that electrical work as licensed by the State of Delaware. 12. GENERATOR OWNER is the owner of the generating system that is interconnected to the City. 13. GRID is the interconnected arrangement of lines and transformers that make up the City’s electric power system. 14. GROUP METERING refers to those meter installations at multiple occupancy buildings where the individual meters for several customers are arranged in a bank or grouping in the same area and are energized from the same service point. 15. INSPECTION AGENCY means the person or agency duly authorized and licensed by the State of Delaware to make such inspections. The City will render service only after receipt by the City of a notice of approval issued by a recognized inspection agency. 16. INTERCONNECTION is the physical connection of distributed generation to the City’s system in accordance with these guidelines so that parallel operation can occur. 17. INTERCONNECTION APPLICATION is the standard form of application which must be submitted by the Generation Owner to the City for permission to interconnect with the City system. The approved Interconnection Application sets forth the contractual conditions under which the City and Generator Owner agree that one or more generating units whose aggregate generation at the Point of Common Coupling is less than or equal to 500 kW may be interconnected at 12.47kV or less with the City’s system. 18. INVERTER is a static power converter with control, protection and filtering functions that converts Direct Current input to Alternating Current output. Inverters must meet the specifications of IEEE 1547 and UL 1741, Anti-Islanding Protection to be installed on the City’s grid. 19. ISLAND is defined as a portion of the utility system which contains both load and distributed generation and is isolated from the remainder of the utility system. 20. NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE (N.E.C.) refers to the latest edition of the National Electrical Code suggested for adoption by the National Fire Protection Association and can be found at www.nfpa.org 21. NATIONAL ELECTRICAL SAFETY CODE (N.E.S.C.) refers to the latest edition of the National Electrical Safety Code approved by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and can be found at http://standards.ieee.org/about/nesc/. 22. NON-RESIDENTIAL shall mean a place of business, public, utility, private, or lighting service, apartment home or building, condominiums and any other service not installed to feed an individual residence. All services shall be individually metered. 23. PARALLEL OPERATION is any electrical connection between the City’s system and the Generator Owner’s generating source. 12 Page 106

D Item #6. 24. POINT OF COMMON COUPLING is the point where the electrical conductors of the City system are connected to the customer’s conductors and where any transfer of electric power between the Generator Owner and the City System takes place (such as switchgear near the meter). 25. PRE-APPROVED EQUIPMENT is a specific generating and protective equipment system(s) that have been approved by the City as meeting the applicable parts of this document for a specific function and application. 26. PRE-INTERCONNECTION STUDY is a study or studies which may be undertaken by the City in response to its receipt of a completed application for parallel operation with the City’s system submitted on the Interconnected Application form prescribed by these guidelines. Pre-Interconnection Studies may include, but are not limited to service studies, coordination studies and facilities impact studies. 27. PRIMARY SERVICE is defined as conductors and equipment rated for voltages greater than 750 volts. 28. QUALIFYING FACILITY (QF) is cogeneration facility or a small power production facility that is a qualifying facility under Subpart B, Section 292.202 of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s regulations per the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978. 29. RESIDENTIAL shall mean a structure, dwelling or home in which one (1) electrical service is run to feed an individual customer. 30. SEASONAL ELECTRICAL SERVICE shall mean electric service required for a period of less than one (1) year at a permanent location or at the same location annually for a particular event or a season of the year. 31. SERVICE has several meanings, depending upon its contextual use. a. It may be used as a general reference to the supply of electricity by the City for the use by the customer. b. It may refer to the conductors which physically connect the utility lines and the customer's electric facilities. These may be primary or secondary voltage, and overhead or underground. When overhead, the service is generally called an "Overhead Service". When underground, the service is generally called an "Underground Service". c. It may mean the actual physical tie, or the act of making that physical tie between the City's distribution or service conductors and the customer's electric facilities. This is more generally known as a "Service Connection". 32. SERVICE ENTRANCE refers to the customer owned cable/equipment (generally conductors, overhead and underground conduit, and meter socket) which is located between their service connection and the service receiving equipment (main switch, distribution panel, load center, etc.). 33. STABILIZED is a condition of City’s system following a disturbance which returns to the normal range of voltage and frequency for at least 5 minutes or longer as coordinated with the City. The City may require a longer period upon a reasonable showing that the reconnection after 5 minutes will adversely affect the safety and reliability of the electric system. 34. STARTING CURRENT when this term is applied to a motor or other electrical device, means the maximum current 13 Page 107

D Item #6. per phase drawn by the motor or device. 35. SUPPLY SERVICE CHARGES are the costs of providing electrical services to the customer. This is reflected in the charge per kWh on the utility bill and does not include other charges such as the Customer Charge, Demand Charge or Power Factor Adjustment. 36. UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES, INC. refers to the Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., headquartered at 333 Pfingsten Road, Northbrook, Illinois 60062. 37. UNIT is defined as a distributed generation facility. 38. UTILITY SYSTEM or ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION FACILITY is the City’s distribution system operating at 12.47 kilovolts or below to which the generation equipment is interconnected. 14 Page 108

D Item #6. SUPPLY VOLTAGES 1. In this Handbook, all references to voltages are standards or nominal voltages and actual voltages supplied may vary above or below these values within the limits prescribed by accepted good practice and the regulatory authorities having jurisdiction. Generally, voltage should stay within plus or minus ten percent of nominal voltage. The City may specify the voltage and the minimum and maximum load that it will supply at any particular voltage. The customer is responsible for using appliances of the correct voltage rating (240V motors are not to be used with 208Y/120 volt). 2. Not all types of electric service listed below are available at all locations. Subject to limitations, the class of secondary electric service available, with the nominal voltages are: CLASS OF SERVICE Single-phase 3 wire 120/240 volts Three-phase 4 wire 208Y/120 volts Three-phase 4 wire 480Y/277 volts 3. Existing 120/240 volt three-phase services will be maintained until such time the service is upgraded, changed, or disconnected. 4. Primary electric service also may be available at 12470/7200 volts but is dependent upon location and size or type of the load to be served. Such electric service may be made available under suitable contractual arrangements, as determined by the City under the applicable electric service ordinances, rules and regulations, and electric tariffs approved by City Council. INSPECTIONS 1. The City will render electric service from its distribution system to any facility only after receipt by the City of a State of Delaware recognized electrical inspection agency certificate. 2. All new wiring and equipment, or changes in wiring and equipment, must be installed in accordance with the latest edition of the National Electrical Code (N.E.C.) and the City's requirements to be approved for connection to the City's electric system. 3. The City may refuse to render service to a customer where it has knowledge of, or reason to believe, that the customer's wiring or equipment does not comply with recognized requirements. The City shall be under no obligation to inspect the wiring and equipment of any customer. 4. Trench inspections, when made by the City, are to ensure compliance with its own requirements and to cooperate with customers, contractors, architects, and engineers. The City does not assume the responsibility for the customer's wiring or equipment or for any loss, injury, or damage that may result from any defects that may exist in the customer's wiring or equipment. 15 Page 109

D Item #6. 5. The City will issue an inspection wavier only for an existing service and will only be issued to the owner or approved licensed electrician. Waivers will be issued when the City determines the connection is an emergency. Waivers must be cleared through a follow up inspection within 15 calendar days. If the wavier is not cleared within 15 calendar days, the service will be disconnected. II. EXTENSIONS AND SERVICES 1. The City will construct line extensions to supply service to customers in residential, commercial, or industrial developments in specific areas, upon payment of primary extension fees calculated by using the current cost of equipment to complete the extension. The developer (or property owner) provides, without charge to the City, right- of-way for lines and equipment which is suitable in the opinion of the City for the installation of City facilities throughout the development. Suitable right-of-way includes, but is not limited to, providing ground line clearing of trees, brush and other obstructions, rough grading, and access by mechanical construction equipment. When restoration of service to the premise is not possible due to an obstruction the customer, or the owner of the property on which the obstruction is situated is responsible for removing the obstruction. 2. The City will extend and maintain the service to a point of connection determined within the service classifications defined in the Rates and Tariffs Handbook. If your service is classified as Residential, the City will maintain the service up to the meter pan and to include the meter. If your service is classified as commercial, the City will maintain up to the nearest point of connection, i.e., transformer or pedestal. From this point up to the meter pan is the responsibility of the service owner. For extensions utilizing 500 MCM or smaller wire, the City will provide the appropriate connector. a. Residential Overhead – The City will extend its system to the service mast or service drop attachment; b. Residential Underground - The City will extend its system to the meter enclosure; c. Commercial Overhead – The customer will be responsible for the service to the nearest point of connection, generally at or near the property line; d. Commercial Underground – The customer will be responsible for the service to the nearest point of connection, generally at or near the property line. EXTENSIONS – RESIDENTIAL AND NON-RESIDENTIAL 1. Underground & overhead extensions (overhead only allowed under special circumstances with final determination and approval, solely determined by the City) will be designed by the Engineering division to the point of ownership designated in the service classification. Service point locations will be determined by the City and the City will extend the service to the designated point of connection. a. Non-residential – The owner/developer shall supply and install all conduits per City design and standards and will be responsible to pick up and install all below grade equipment, pads and pedestals per the City specifications from the City warehouse. The owner/developer will be responsible for 100% (including current warehouse 16 Page 110

D Item #6. overhead rate) of the material/equipment cost as quoted in the primary extension fee; however, the City will continue to own and maintain this equipment. The City will not accept or install any materials supplied by the contractor or customer. b. Residential developments having more than one (1) home will have a set fee that is recalculated annually based on 100% material costs (including current warehouse overhead rate) for City determined average development. Please contact the Engineering division at 302-736-7070 for the current per lot rates for developments. The developer will be responsible to supply and install all conduits per City design and standards. The developer will be responsible to pick up and install all below grade equipment, pads and pedestals per the City specifications from the City warehouse. Due to the size of some developments, the extension fees may be paid on a mutually agreeable lot phasing plan. These fees will be subject to the “per lot” fee at time of payment. c. Single residential homes not part of a group development shall supply and install all conduits per City design and standards. The owner/developer will be responsible to pick up and install all below grade equipment, pads and pedestals per the City specifications from the City warehouse. The owner/developer will be responsible for 100% of the material/equipment cost (including current warehouse overhead rate). SERVICES – RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL 1. All new services will be installed underground to the City’s designated point of connection. Any upgrades, alterations, or changes being made to an existing overhead service may require the owner, at their expense, to bury the overhead lines to underground. No service shall be tampered with in anyway without notifying the Electric Department prior to work being performed. 2. Customers may request to have the service disconnected or request to have the meter seal removed by a qualified electrician to make repairs on the customer owned facility. Any changes or repairs that require the neutral of the service to be broken will require an electrical inspection by a State of Delaware Inspection Agency. All services must be in accordance with latest version of NEC and NESC. 3. Should an existing service require a service mast, the following will apply: a. Service masts of galvanized steel conduit or other metal masts of equivalent strength may be used. b. Minimum size acceptable is 2 inch galvanized rigid conduit and shall normally be limited to a height of 3 feet above the roof without guying, for up to a 200-amp service. 4. The attachment for the overhead service shall be supplied by the customer/contractor. Service drop wires should be installed over buildings and roofs as per NEC. No service drop will be installed over a swimming pool. MANUFACTURED HOME PARKS 1. All applicable provisions of this Article shall apply to electric service in manufactured home parks. Manufactured home park operators shall comply with this handbook. Since July 1, 1982, all manufactured home parks shall not be installed under a “single meter” service classification which means they are prohibited from reselling electric power. 17 Page 111

D Item #6. All manufactured homes must also conform to the N.E.C. regulations for manufactured homes, and any changes necessary will be at the expense of the owner. 2. The manufactured home park operator is responsible for contacting the City for the design of the electrical distribution system at the manufactured home park to permit the delivery of energy through individual meters to each manufactured home tenant. 3. The City will supply all facilities as required up to the meter socket pedestals. Installation of meter socket pedestals is the sole responsibility of manufactured home park operator. The location of the meter sockets will be determined by the City Electric Engineering division. In accordance with City of Dover Ordinance #2016-16, page 3, Sec. 66-5, paragraph (a) iv, community owners are responsible to coordinate with the City regarding utility services and equipment. This is to include the notification of empty lots in a timely manner to allow the City to remove any unused equipment until the lot is occupied. The manufactured home park owner is responsible for any electrical work from the load side of the meter to the manufactured home. 4. To calculate fees, manufactured homes will be classified as primary extensions – non-residential and will be billed at 100% material costs (including current warehouse overhead rate). III. LIGHTING GENERAL 1. It is the current policy of the City to equip new developments with Light Emitting Diode (LED) lights to reduce energy usage. Please refer to the Rates and Tariffs Handbook to view the most current rates for lighting options available. The City reserves the authority to trim vegetation and/or trees in the public right-of-way to ensure that lighting is not blocked, or the area shadowed because of this growth. SECURITY LIGHTS 1. Un-metered security lighting will be installed by the City and billed at the appropriate tariff rate. Such lighting will be installed on existing City poles or lighting service poles may be installed on public or private property by the City as per the City's lighting policy. Pole and light type will comply with the current City policy. Customers who apply to have a security light installed accept a two (2) year minimum contract with the City. If at any time the contract is terminated within two (2) years of execution, the prorated installation and full removal cost of the light will be billed to the customer. 2. Decorative and roadway poles are optional for security lighting in residential areas at the appropriate tariff rate. Decorative and roadway poles require a five (5) year minimum contract. If at any time the contract is terminated within five (5) years of execution, the prorated installation and full removal cost of the light will be billed to the customer. 18 Page 112

D Item #6. 3. Lighting types and styles may be changed without notice. If the current type/style is no longer available, a suitable replacement of similar size and style will be installed by the City and the appropriate rate will apply. STREETLIGHTS 1. Existing City maintained or Annexed Streets a. City residents must submit a request for street lighting to the Electrical Engineering Division at 302-736-7070. b. A calculation of the amount of required lighting is completed, the cost of installation and operations, and a decision is made concerning the application of street lighting based on standards for roadway lighting for pedestrian or vehicular traffic. 2. New Developments (Streets) a. The Electrical Engineering Division designs and furnishes to the developer the layout plans and specifications for the lights. The City retains the sole authority to determine the lighting requirements and the installation sequence for the development. The plans will be submitted to the developer along with the electrical extension plans. b. The developer is responsible for the installation of the conduits and below grade equipment according to the plans and specifications. The developer will be responsible for the rental costs of all street or alleyway lights, as per the applicable tariff rate, until such time as the streets are dedicated to the City. c. The City will install the standard street light pole and LED head for the current market rate; this fee will be routinely re-evaluated and will recover 100% of the material cost (including current warehouse overhead rate). This fee will be billed at the same time as the “extension - lot fee” which is collected prior to the installation of any electric facilities, see Section II, page 17. Any non-standard street light installation will be based on the actual cost of the materials (including current warehouse overhead rate), for example the lights at Eden Hill. The City will not be responsible for maintaining the stock of non-standard streetlights, this will be the responsibility of the customer or developer. 3. Developments Outside of City or Private Streets a. Residents must submit a request for street lighting to the Kent County Engineering division, (302) 744-2430 or the State of Delaware Department of Transportation, (800) 652-5600. b. A determination is made of the number of lights required; and both parties shall agree to the design before construction begins. The same tariffs apply as security lighting with minimum five (5) year minimum contract based on the style of light. IV. MOTOR PROTECTIVE DEVICES 1. All motor protection devices shall be installed and maintained by the customer. 19 Page 113

D Item #6. a. All motors, single or three-phase, shall contain devices that will protect the motor and circuit against overload or short circuit. Refer to the N.E.C. for motor protection details. b. Motors equipped with reduced voltage starters that cannot be safely subjected to full voltage at starting shall contain a device to ensure that, on the failure of the supply voltage, the motor will be disconnected from the line and the starter returned to the "off" position. To prevent unnecessary shutdowns, it is recommended that this starter be equipped with time delay feature to prevent the starter from dropping out and to permit the motor to continue to operate during a momentary voltage change. c. The direction phase rotation and the continuity of all three phases of the alternating current supply are carefully maintained; however, the City cannot guarantee against accidental or temporary change or failure thereof. Therefore, motors or other apparatus requiring unchanged phase rotation or continuity of three-phase supply shall be equipped, by the customer, with suitable three-phase protection against reversal or phase failure. V. GENERATORS 1. The City must always be consulted concerning the installation of any emergency electric generating equipment. In all cases of emergency standby generation (non-cogeneration) a double throw switch shall be installed between the generator and the City's supply as per N.E.C. 2. Cogeneration and Solar equipment is subject to the rules and regulations contained in the Interconnection Agreement. Please refer to Chapter 4, Net Metering in this handbook for more details. VI. POWER FACTOR CORRECTION 1. Attention is called to the desirability and importance of maintaining the power factor of any load as near unity as possible. A high power factor will increase the capacity of conductors and equipment, increase overall efficiency, and will decrease operating costs for those customers whose rates contain a Power Factor Clause (see current Rates and Tariff Handbook). Where large motors are to be installed, consideration should be given to the use of capacitors to improve the power factor. VII. CUSTOMER-OWNED TRANSFORMER 1. Where a customer is to receive primary metered service and the transformers and protective equipment are customer owned; such transformers and protective equipment shall comply in all respects with the N.E.C., City specifications and any other applicable standard/regulation. Maintenance and operation are the responsibility of the customer. Please refer any questions to the Electric Engineering Division at (302) 736-7070. VIII. SUBSTATIONS 1. The City shall always be consulted and shall approve the facilities prior to the completion of the plans. For example, this approval may include the design, location, and construction of customer-owned substations. Any expense related to the interconnection of the substation shall be borne by the substation owner. 20 Page 114

D Item #6. IX. SENSITIVE ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT 1. Sensitive electronic equipment (computers, industrial process controller, etc.) should be protected from electrical noise, power surges, and related disturbances through the customer installed equipment. Refer to Section XIV, page 23 for more information on liability and responsibility. X. PRIMARY CUSTOMER 1. A primary customer is one who owns and maintains all primary cables, wires, transformer(s), secondary cables, and all associated equipment on the load side of the metering point. The City will provide and install all metering equipment at the customer’s expense. The exact location will be determined by the City. a. Overhead: The metering installation will be located at or near the property line (metering point). The point of attachment (demarcation point) is defined as the load side of CT; the City will make this connection. b. Underground: The metering installation will be located on a riser pole, or underground metering cabinet, at or near the customer's property line (metering point). The City shall determine the type of installation. On pole mounted metering installations, the point of attachment (demarcation point) is defined as the load side of CT and the City will make this connection. On underground, the point of attachment (demarcation point) will be the elbow inserts and the customer will install and terminate the customer owned cables. XI. TEMPORARY ELECTRIC SERVICE 1. Temporary installations, metering, and/or other services of short duration shall be made at the expense of the customer with charges based on the materials, labor, and equipment required to install and remove the City supplied electrical equipment. A deposit in advance, sufficient to cover estimated construction and removal expenses and energy used, may be required. a. A temporary service is ordinarily not recurrent in nature, and is required for temporary structures or locations for a period of normally less than one year, such as a construction trailer, event lighting, etc. b. A temporary service will be rendered only when and where the City has the necessary facilities available to render the service applied for, without detriment to the service of other customers. c. If extensions are required by the City, a credit will be issued for material returned in first class, usable condition as determined by the City. d. All temporary service locations will be determined by a City representative. e. No temporary service installation shall be moved while the City's service is attached. f. Service wire, meters and all other City equipment associated with the temporary service will not be connected or disconnected by persons other than employees of the City. 21 Page 115

D Item #6. g. A State of Delaware electrical inspection shall be required prior to the City energizing the service. h. All equipment, except the meter, shall be furnished and installed by the customer/contractor. 2. OVERHEAD TEMPORARY SERVICE a. A pole or timber to which the City attaches a temporary overhead service for supplying a service shall be supplied and erected by the customer/contractor and shall meet the City's minimum requirements as outlined below. i. If the City's service will cross a public street or highway, the support must be a treated pole of Class 6 or larger (Class 6 pole has a minimum circumference around the top of 17 inches) and meet minimum road clearances as required by the N.E.C., Article 230 and N.E.S.C, Section 23. If the service will not cross a public street or highway, the support may be either a treated pole or timber. If a timber is used it shall be structural grade fir or pine with a cross section not less than nominal 6 inches x 6 inches. Three (3) 2 x 6's are acceptable. The service shall meet the minimum height requirements as per N.E.C., Article 230. ii. The pole or timber shall have inherent strength or be adequately guyed to support the service conductor. Braces at a minimum, are to be 2-inch x 4-inch lumber well spiked to the pole or timber at least ten (10) feet above ground and two solidly driven 2-inch x 4-inch stakes. iii. Temporary services will normally be three-wire, 120/240 volts and limited to one span not more than 100 feet provided proper clearance can be maintained. 3. UNDERGROUND TEMPORARY SERVICE a. When a customer requires a temporary service from an underground distribution system, the pole or timber with service equipment, shall be installed by the customer/contractor and shall meet the requirements in Sections 1 thru 6 below. i. The support shall be a treated pole or structural timber with a cross section of not less than (nominal) 4" x 6" or 2" x 12". ii. The pole or timber must be of sufficient length to be installed in the ground far enough to make the support sturdy against accidental damage-approximately 30 inches in depth. iii. The pole or timber must be at a location specified or approved by the City and will normally be located from five (5) to ten (10) feet from an existing pad mounted transformer, secondary pedestal, or splice box. iv. The contractor will provide conduit down the pole or timber from the meter socket to a distance approximately eight (8) inches below grade and enough underground cable to reach the City's transformer or splice box. The contractor must dig the trench from the support to within three (3) feet of the City's facility at a minimum depth of 24 inches, see N.E.S.C. Figure 352-4 and/or N.E.C. Table 300.5. 22 Page 116

D Item #6. v. Underground conductors shall have sufficient length to make connections to terminals in the secondary compartment of the transformer or pedestal. Minimum cable size will be #2 Aluminum. Temporary services will normally be three-wire, 120/240 volts. vi. If 3-phase temporary service is requested and approved, the owner/developer shall supply and install all conduits per City design and standards and will be responsible to pick up and install all below grade equipment, pads, and pedestals per the City specifications from the City warehouse. The owner/developer will be responsible for 100% (including current warehouse overhead rate) of the material/equipment cost as quoted in the primary extension fee; however, the City will continue to own and maintain this equipment. The City will not accept or install any materials supplied by the contractor or customer. The cost of the 3- phase pad mounted transformer will be prorated for the duration of time temporary service is requested. Additional costs will be incurred if duration of time temporary service requested is exceeded. NO refunds will be issued is temporary service is removed prior to expiration of requested duration of time. XII. RIGHTS-OF-WAY 1. Any applicant requesting electric service agrees to furnish, without expense to the City, a satisfactory right-of-way necessary for the erection, maintenance, and operation of electric facilities, including the right to trim trees, bush or shrubs, or clear undergrowth as deemed necessary by the City. This right-of-way includes cables and equipment that may be installed for the service of contiguous or noncontiguous properties. The right-of-way shall remain in effect until the City agrees to abandon the right-of-way. XIII. ACCESS 1. City employees have the right to enter onto the property at any time to inspect or repair the electric facilities; determine electric loads, and metering equipment. No structures or items shall be placed near City equipment to hinder opening of doors and safe access to the equipment. All vegetation must be kept trimmed to allow safe access to City equipment to include meters. The clearance requirements will be 10 feet where access to the internals of the equipment is made and 3 feet on all other sides of the equipment. The property owner will be responsible to remove any obstructions at their expense or, if not available to remove the obstructions, the City will remove the obstructions at the expense of the property owner. XIV. CONTINUITY OF ELECTRIC SERVICE LIABILITY AND NOTICE 1. CITY LIABILITY. The City does not guarantee continuous and uninterrupted electric service and shall not be liable for any loss, cost, damage, or expense to any customer occasioned by any interruption, phase reversal or phase loss if due to any cause beyond the reasonable control of the City. 2. CITY LIABILITY LIMITED. The City shall not be liable for damages resulting from the presence of electric energy on the customer's premises, or from the use of the City electric service by the customer. 3. CUSTOMER LIABLE FOR ELECTRIC WIRE AND APPLIANCE DAMAGE TO PERSONS AND PROPERTY. The City assumes no responsibility for any damage done by, or resulting from, any defect in the electric wiring, apparatus, fixtures, or 23 Page 117

D Item #6. appliances of the customer. If any loss or damage to City property or any accident or injury to persons or property is caused by or results from the negligence or wrongful act of the customer, their agents or employees, the cost of the necessary repairs to, or replacement of City property shall be paid by the customer to the City and any liability otherwise resulting shall be assumed by the customer. 4. NOTICE OF TROUBLE. The customer shall promptly notify the City of any defect in electric service or of any trouble or irregularity to the electric supply. This can be done by contacting Customer Service at (302) 736-7035 or System Operations at (302) 736-7086, option 3. Contact System Operations for any interruptions in service occurring after normal customer Service business hours. 5. PRE-ARRANGED INTERRUPTION OF SERVICE. Whenever electric service is interrupted for work on lines or equipment, the work shall be done, as far as practicable, at a time that shall cause the least inconvenience to the customer. The customer to be affected by the interruption shall, if practicable, be notified in advance. If customers are unresponsive to attempts to schedule required outages, the City will proceed with the work at its convenience. 6. ELECTRIC FLUCTUATIONS; REMEDIES. Electric service shall not be used by the customer in a manner which shall cause unusual fluctuations or disturbances in the City's electric supply system. Should fluctuation or disturbance be caused by the customer, the City may discontinue the electric service and require the customer to modify the installation or install approved controlling devices, or both. 7. DUTY TO REPAIR OR REMOVE COMMUNICATION INTERFERENCE DEVICE. It shall be unlawful and a nuisance for any person to operate any motor or other electrical device which shall cause interference with communication reception more than ten (10) days after receiving notice from the City Manager, or designee, of the interference. 8. RESALE OF ELECTRICITY PROHIBITED. The customer shall not directly or indirectly sell, sublet, assign, or otherwise dispose of any electric energy without the written consent of the City Manager or designee. Purchase of electric energy in bulk for use by tenants located on the customer's property, when the energy cost is included in the normal rental charge or occupancy of the premises, shall not be considered resale. 9. ELECTRIC USE LIMITED TO CONTRACT PLACE AND PURPOSE. The City's electric service shall not be used for any purpose or in any place other than that stipulated in the customer's contract for electric service, except as written consent of the City Manager, Electric Director, or designee. XIV. CITY'S RIGHT TO DISCONTINUE ELECTRIC SERVICE AND NOTICES 1. The City reserves the right to discontinue electric service without notice for the following reasons: a. Without Notice. The City may discontinue electric service without notice for the following reasons: I. Fraud or Abuse. To protect the City from fraud or abuse. II. Canceled Electric Contracts. Upon the cancellation of electric service agreements. III. Overloading conditions of the City owned transmission/distribution network or other emergencies. 24 Page 118

D Item #6. b. With Notice for Failure to Repair, Violation of Article, or Non-payment. The City may discontinue service to a customer upon a determination by the City Manager, or designee, that the Notice of Termination is correct or that the customer has waived his right to dispute the Notice of Termination for the following reasons. i. Failure to repair conditions having a detrimental effect on the City electric system or safety of the customer or public. ii. For violation or noncompliance with this Electric service handbook, Federal, State, or Local rules and regulations, the appropriate service classification, or an electric service contract. iii. The City may discontinue service to a customer for nonpayment upon a determination by the City Manager, or designee, following the regulation as adopted by the City which may follow the guidelines as adopted by the Public Service commission of the State of Delaware. XV. SUSPENSION OF ELECTRIC SERVICE CONTRACT 1. If, by reason of any act, neglect or default of a customer, the City's electric service is suspended or the City is prevented from supplying electric service in accordance with the terms of any electric service contract it shall have entered, the minimum charge for the unexpired portion of the electric service contract term shall become due and payable immediately as liquidated damages in lieu of the anticipated returns from the electric contract. XVI. RELOCATION OF ELECTRIC FACILITIES 1. Any alterations, changes, or relocations of the City-owned electric facilities, when requested by the customer, shall be made by the City and the cost paid by the customer and their participation may be required. 2. In the event the City shall be required by any Public Authority, or at the City’s discretion, to place underground or relocate any portion of the City's facilities, the City at their expense shall make the necessary changes in the location of the point of delivery. XVII. RIGHT TO REMOVE CITY'S EQUIPMENT 1. All meters, instrument transformers or other service equipment supplied by the City shall remain its exclusive property. The City shall have the right to remove all its property from the premises of the customer at any time after the termination of service, regardless of the reason for such termination. XVIII. CITY'S RIGHT TO INSPECT 1. The City shall have the right, but shall not be obliged, to inspect any installation before electricity is provided or at any later time. The City reserves the right to reject any wiring or appliances not in accordance with the City's standard requirements; but such inspection, or failure to inspect, or to reject, shall not render the City liable or responsible for any loss or damage, resulting from defects in the installation, wiring, or appliances, or from violation of City Rules, or from accidents which may occur at the customer premises. 25 Page 119

D Item #6. XIX. DEFECTIVE INSTALLATIONS 1. If at any time the wiring, fixtures or appliances of the customer are found to be defective or dangerous by a City Representative, service may be refused or discontinued until the customer has the condition corrected. The City's undertaking extends only to the supply of service at the point of delivery. If a private electrician determines the wiring in the structure to be unsafe and they notify the Electric Department, service will be disconnected until repairs are made at the account holder’s expense until a valid electrical inspection is completed and a copy is provided to the City. XX. SERVICE DISCONNECTED DUE TO FIRE, WATER, STRUCTURAL OR SIMILAR INCIDENT 1. When a meter has been removed from a service by the fire department, first responder, or other authorized parties, the owner must provide an electrical inspection from a State of Delaware electrical inspection agency stating that the service is acceptable for use before the City will reconnect the service. For services outside the City limits, approval to reconnect must also be gained by the appropriate Fire Chief. 26 Page 120

D Item #6. SECTION 2 ELECTRIC METERS 1. All electric meters are owned, installed, and maintained by the City. Only City installed sealing/locking devices may be used to secure meter sockets, metering cabinets, transformers, or any City owned equipment. In no case, will a locking device be installed by the customer to prevent access to meter sockets or City owned equipment. The use of jumpers by the customer in the meter socket is forbidden. Unauthorized modification of metering equipment shall result in the issuance of tampering charges to the account holder. I. CITY RESPONSIBILITY 1. The City is responsible for the supply of a kilowatt hour/kvar/kw meter, all associated instrument metering equipment, and determining the location of the equipment II. CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITY 1. The customer will be responsible for all wire ways, weather heads, disconnects, entrance cable, conductors, meter sockets, enclosures, connectors, conduits, and all associated equipment. a. On overhead installations the customer is responsible up to and including the service wire attachment (City’s service) weather head, service cable, meter socket, and all associated equipment. b. On underground installations the customer is responsible for the conduit, terminal adapter, locknut, bushing, meter socket, and all associated equipment required by COD representative c. The customer must allow access to any City employee, or representative, at any and all times, refer to Section XIII, page 12. Lack of access to the meter or the metering equipment may result in the termination of service until access is granted or allowed. d. Before any meter can be set at a new or existing location, an address must be displayed at said location. e. It is the customers responsibility to ensure all the requirements in the ELECTRIC METERS section are completed before requesting the service to be energized. Multiple visits due to incomplete requirements may result in a service charge. III. ELECTRIC SERVICE CONTRACT 1. An application form must be completed and approved to engage in a contract for service. A service contract is required to receive electric service from the City. This Handbook and any Rules and Regulations adopted by the City shall be part of every contract for electric service and shall govern all classes of service unless otherwise stated by the service classification in the Rates & Tariffs Handbook. 27 Page 121

D Item #6. IV. METER LOCATION 1. ALL METER LOCATIONS MUST BE PRE-APPROVED BY THE CITY. The preferred location (the City reserves the final determination) for new meter installations will be on the outside of the building and will be at a point that is always accessible and kept free of obstructions, refer to Section 1, paragraph XIII, page 23. The meter must be located on the individual’s property and the installation must comply with the N.E.C. Older metering installations that are inside a building or enclosure must be in a clean, well lit, safe, unobstructed location accessible from the outside for meter reading, meter testing, maintenance, and inspection purposes. If the access point is kept locked then codes, combinations, or a minimum of two (2) keys to locks must be provided at the customer’s expense (one for the Metering division and one for the Meter Reading division). V. METER SOCKET REQUIREMENTS 1. All meter sockets will accept blade type meters; bolted type meter sockets are not acceptable. In all cases the meter socket and required metering equipment will be supplied by the applicant 2. Sockets must be installed so that the top of the meter will not be more than six (6) feet nor less than four (4) feet above the finished grade. It will be the responsibility of the contractor/owner to determine finished grade. A minimum horizontal clearance of three (3) feet, a vertical clearance of eight (8) feet and a minimum depth of three (3) feet will be provided in front of the meter socket/enclosure. In no case will the clearances be less than required to fully open doors/covers of meter sockets and/or instrument cabinets. 3. Group Metering, the contractor will supply multiple meter socket devices in any combination. However, they must be installed so that the height of the lowest meter centerline cannot be less than 40” and the highest meter centerline cannot be higher than six (6) feet above final grade. The multi- meter devices will be at a location and of a specified type approved by the City Metering Division. The contractor will install the meter mounting devices and underground conduits, or overhead mast if applicable. If access to the base of the metering unit is restricted because of concrete or other covering material, the conduit will be extended to a point outside the covering material at no expense to the City. Individual meters will be clearly labeled with a weatherproof permanent decal. Group metering having services greater than 400-amp self-contained sockets (Class 320) must have a means of disconnect for each individual service. If a House Meter is part of Group Metering, it must contain a lever type bypass. 4. Residential service metering sockets will be placed on the side of the house that is nearest to the City supply point. The meter socket will be placed on the front or on the side of the house within ten (10) feet of the front corner of the house. Multi-dwelling homes with individual property ownership shall have the meter installed on the customer’s property. When home structure design does not allow for electrical facilities to comply with NEC requirements, individual meter sockets on pedestals may be acceptable with prior approval from the Electric Engineering division. These meter sockets will be provided, installed, and maintained by the customer. The customer will, in all cases, furnish and completely install suitable wiring within the meter socket to permit the City to install the meter without any additional materials other than the meter. Replacement of the meter socket is required if the locking mechanism or if the meter socket is no longer functional or safe. 28 Page 122

D Item #6. 5. Small and Medium Commercial service metering sockets, service size up to 400-amp Wye - 400-amp Delta, single phase or three-phase, will be located on an outside wall agreeable to the City and the customer. These meter sockets must have a minimum Class 200 (200 amp service and below) or Class 320 (200 amp to 400 amp service) and must contain a lever type bypass and will be provided, installed, and maintained by the customer. The customer will, in all cases, furnish and completely install suitable wiring within the meter socket to permit the City to install the meter without any additional materials other than the meter. Replacement of the meter socket is required if the locking mechanism or if the meter socket is no longer functional or safe. 6. Large Commercial service metering sockets, greater than 400-amp Wye - 400-amp Delta, single phase or three phase, require a CT metering installation. The City will supply all metering equipment (CT’s, meter socket, CT cabinet, metering conductor) and the customers will be responsible for this expense. If the metering installation is mounted on the building, the customer will be responsible for the mounting of the meter socket(s), CT cabinet, and installation of any necessary meter conductor conduit will have a disconnect installed at a point before the C.T. Cabinet. An overhead installation may be mounted on a pole located at or near the property line and the City will install all the metering equipment at this point. Metering equipment for underground services will be installed either on the building, on the transformer, or other City approved locations. If C.T. Metering is installed on the transformer, a disconnect must be installed at point before entering structure. 7. On Primary Metering services, single phase or three-phase, the City will provide and install the meter socket and the customer will be responsible for this expense. 8. Meter sockets / equipment shall not have any other utilities name or contact information displayed. Decals with such information will need to be removed before a meter is set. On any existing service where any type of changes are being made to the building, such as but not limited to, renovations, building additions, or a service upgrade or downgrade and if the metering is currently located inside the building, it must be moved to a point outside the building if physically possible. If any type of construction will be erected, concreted, or paved that would enclose or somehow block access to the meter, the meter must be relocated to an accessible location. VI. 480 VOLT SPECIFICATIONS 1. Due to safety concerns, all new or existing services reassigned to the City for maintenance, will have a disconnect installed at a point before the meter socket or CT Cabinet. If the service is customer owned and there is no disconnecting means to ensure the safety of personnel, an outage must be scheduled to perform work on the meter. It is the owner/customer/ electrician’s responsibility to schedule/coordinate the outage with the customers and with the City. The City requests 24 hours’ notice when possible to assist with the outage. A disconnect must then be installed before the service is re-energized. 29 Page 123

D Item #6. VII. METER SOCKET MOUNTING 1. It is necessary that the meter socket is carefully and rigidly attached to the customer’s structure or building also ensuring that it is plumb and level. For safety reasons, this attachment must be maintained by the customer. It is the customer’s responsibility to keep the meter socket firmly attached to the mounting surface and if it is not then the customer will coordinate the repair at their expense in a proper time frame or service may be disconnect until repairs are made. 2. Refer to Drawings M1 and M2 on pages 55 & 56 for illustrations referencing meter socket placement. VIII. METER AND METER SOCKET ACCESSIBILITY 1. See Section 1, paragraph XIII, page 23 for access requirements for City equipment. IX. METER SOCKET IDENTIFICATION 1. Any building that has more than one meter or pedestal with multiple sockets, the customer/contractor must identify the individual meter sockets. If an existing meter is removed for any reason and the meter socket requires identification, the meter will not be reinstalled until the socket is properly labeled. A weatherproof decal / label type permanent marking must be made both on the inside and outside of the meter socket. A magic marker, piece of tape, sticky notes, pencil marking, etc. are not acceptable for identification. Examples of identifications are as follows: Apt. A, Apt. B, Apt. C; Unit 1, Unit 2, Unit 3; 101, 102, 103; upstairs, downstairs. Meters will not be set unless the permanent marking has been done. The City will decide if the markings on the meters are deemed acceptable. It is not the City’s obligation or responsibility to confirm this marking is what it is labeled as. Refer to drawings M1 and M2 in Appendix 1 that illustrates proper placement of meters with measurements and decal & labeling placements. X. METER TAMPERING 1. TAMPERING WITH CITY ELECTRIC EQUIPMENT; LIABILITY. a. It is unlawful for any person except a duly authorized representative of the City to make any temporary or permanent connection or disconnection between the electric service load and the City’s distribution system. Additionally, it is unlawful to set, change, remove, tamper, or interfere with or make any modifications to the City’s meter. The City is not liable for any injury or damage because of this unlawful activity. b. If the City's meters or other property are tampered or interfered with, the customer receiving service through that equipment shall pay the amount which the City estimates is due for electric service, but not registered on the City's meter, for any repairs or replacements required, and for changes in the customer's installation that the City may require. See the City of Dover website for a full list of possible monetary fines. c. The City may file Criminal or Civil charges against the responsible party and the customer may be subject to arrest for tampering and/or theft of service. Before the service can be re-energized, all repairs must be made with inspections obtained and full payment for all monies owed the City must be made, including any additional 30 Page 124

D Item #6. security deposits that may be required. In cases where it cannot be determined who was being supplied, the owner of the property may be held responsible for the tampering/theft. d. In some instances, the meter seal and customer service entrance equipment may be disconnected only by licensed electrical contractors and only with prior approval from the city by calling 302-736-7070. If approval is not previously obtained, the established service charge will be charged to the contractor for cutting the meter seal and entering the service equipment without permission. Any additional instances may result in loss of City licensing and/or arrest for tampering. XI. INACTIVE METERS/METERS REMOVED FOR CAUSE 1. Meters will be removed after being inactive for six (6) months. All services that have been de-energized for more than six months will be inspected by a State of Delaware recognized electrical inspection agency prior to re-energizing. XII. TERMINATION WITH NOTICE 1. When a condition is discovered by the City that is in violation of the articles contained in this Handbook, the customer will be notified in writing allowing him/her a reasonable amount of time to correct the condition. Some, but not all, of these conditions can include a loose meter socket, a rusted meter socket, an unattached entrance cable, nonfunctional locking mechanism, or any condition that exists whereby the customer can safely receive electric service. XIII. TERMINATION WITHOUT NOTICE 1. When a condition is discovered by the City that in its opinion is unsafe/hazardous to people or property, electric service will be terminated without prior notice until the hazard is corrected. Examples of these hazards can include: a broken or cracked lug in the meter socket, evidence of arcing, frayed wiring or damage to electrical apparatus owned by the customer. XIV. METER TESTING 1. Should a customer desire to have their meter tested and the meter is found to be correct within established tolerance as identified in this Handbook, the customer will be charged the established service fee. XV. METER ADJUSTMENTS 1. A billing adjustment will be made when any of the following condition(s) exists: a. A meter is tested and found to be more than four (4) percent fast/slow i. A meter that tests fast – the City will either credit or refund the customer any amount equal to the excess kWh usage for a period not to exceed the three (3) previous monthly billing periods unless the time at which the error first developed or occurred can be definitively identified. In this case, the estimated kWh 31 Page 125

D Item #6. overcharged will be based on that date but will in no case be retroactive beyond a twelve (12) month period. In cases of a demand meter, kW will be adjusted in the same manner. ii. For a meter that tests slow – the customer may be charged any amount equal to the under-registered kWh usage for a period not to exceed the three (3) previous monthly billing periods unless the time at which the error first developed or occurred can be definitively identified. In this case, the estimated kWh under- charged will be based on that date but will in no case be retroactive beyond a twelve (12) month period. In cases of a demand meter, kW will be adjusted in the same manner. b. Stopped/jammed meter – for stopped meters, jammed registers or non-functioning electronic meters, the customer’s consumption will be estimated based on the customer’s usage during similar periods. The estimate will cover only the period subsequent to the last recorded meter consumption. c. Meter tampering and/or theft of service – the usage will be based on the recorded registration of the meter if it is determined that all illegal usage went through the meter. If the usage was not recorded through the meter, the usage will be estimated based on the consumption during similar periods. In cases that only part of the kWh usage passed through the meter, both metered and estimated usages will be used to calculate the total kWh. d. Unauthorized overload – usages for unauthorized overloads will be for kWh/kW calculated on the equipment connected to the service. The cost of any City equipment damaged and personnel expenses to repair the installation will be billed to the customer. An additional charge may be assessed to upgrade the installation. e. Inactive phase(s) polyphase meter – when a polyphase meter has been operating with an inactive element(s), failures that could be caused from lightning, failure, tampering, unauthorized overload, or other type damage, and has not registered the full consumption for any or all kWh/kVarh/kW, the City will estimate the usage for the unregistered energy. Back billing will be for a period not to exceed the three (3) previous monthly billing cycles unless the time at which the error first developed or occurred can be definitely identified. In this case, the estimated kWh/kVarh/kW undercharge will be based on that date but will in no case be retroactive beyond a twelve (12) month period unless the point of failure outside the twelve (12) month period can be clearly identified. XVI. CHANGE OF INSTALLATION 1. The customer will give immediate written notice to the City of any proposed substantial increase or decrease in, or change of purpose or location of the customer’s installation. The service connection, transformers, meters, and equipment supplied by the City for each customer has a maximum capacity and no additions to the equipment or load connected will be permitted except with the written consent of the City. Failure to give notice to additions or changes in load or location will render the customer liable for any damage to the City’s equipment. XVII. FEES/CHARGES 1. Primary fees and charges associated with extensions and connections are due in full upon receipt unless other payment arrangements have been made. Connection to City service will not occur until payments have been made. 32 Page 126

D Item #6. XVIII. INSPECTIONS AND ENTERING PRIVATE PROPERTY 1. The City Manager, Building Inspectors, City employees, or their authorized representatives, shall have access to the customer electric facilities for the purpose of inspecting, removing, repairing or changing any City property situated therein at all times. XIX. RIGHT TO REMOVE CITY’S EQUIPMENT 1. All electrical equipment maintained by the City will remain its exclusive property. The City shall have the right to remove all its property from the premises of the customer at any time after the termination of service regardless of the reason for the termination. 33 Page 127

D Item #6. SECTION 3 TECHNICAL CONSIDERATIONS COVERING PARALLEL OPERATIONS OF CUSTOMER OWNED GENERATION OF 500 KILOWATTS OR LESS AND INTERCONNECTED WITH THE CITY OF DOVER DELIVERY SYSTEM 1. Prerequisite – The customer must be in compliance with the tariff rules and regulations and the applicable tariff classification and rates. The terms and conditions contained herein are in addition to, but do not modify nor negate, the terms of the tariff. I. PURPOSE 1. This section was developed to clearly state the terms and conditions that govern the interconnection and parallel operation of on-site distributed generation, in order to: a. Establish technical requirements which will promote the safe and reliable parallel operation of distributed generation resources; b. Enhance the reliability of electric service; c. Facilitate the implementation and use of distributed resources technologies; d. Enhance economic efficiency in the production and consumption of electricity and other energy; and e. Promote the use of distributed resources to provide electric system benefits during periods of capacity constraint. II. APPLICABILITY 1. Unless otherwise provided, these guidelines apply to all customer generation operating below 501 kilowatts which is interconnected at 12.47kV or below and operated in parallel with the City’s power delivery system. III. INTERCONNECTION APPLICATION 1. A proposed Generator Owner will make a formal application to the City for the interconnection of a generator to the City system. The application will be made on an Application Form provided by the City. 2. The steps to gain approval for an interconnection are as follows: a. Verification of consumption history of customer applying to ensure the system size does not exceed limits. i. The customer may obtain 12 months of billing on the City of Dover Customer Service website and the other 12 months of data can be obtained by contacting the appropriate point of contact on the Interconnection Application form ii. If the consumption history request is coming from a third party organization then a City of Dover Release form signed by the account owner must be provided. b. Submit the following to the appropriate point of contact for Permission to Install: i. Interconnection Application signed by applicant and to the POCs listed on page 4 of the application. 34 Page 128

D Item #6. ii. One-line diagram showing disconnect by electric meter iii. Specifications sheet for solar panels iv. Specifications sheet for inverter v. Yearly estimation of PV Watts produced based on system design/location vi. Copy of executed contract c. Once installed please provide the following for Permission to Operate: i. City of Dover Generator Interconnection Application, Single Meter Application Part II signed by applicant and Electrical Inspector (if no inspection certificate is available) and send to the POCs listed on page 9 of the application. ii. Copy of electrical inspection (unless form signed by Electrical Inspector) IV. DESIGNATION OF CITY CONTACT PERSONS FOR MATTERS RELATING TO DISTRIBUTED GENERATION INTERCONNECTION 1. The City’s Electric Engineering Division will be the designated point of contact for all matters related to interconnected generation. The City will maintain records concerning applications received for interconnection and parallel operation of distributed generation. Such records will include the date of receipt of each such application, documents generated while processing such applications, correspondence regarding such applications and the final disposition of such application. Refer to the current Interconnection Application for where to send applications. V. PRE-INTERCONNECTION STUDIES 1. In many instances the City will wish to conduct a service study, coordination study, or facilities impact study prior to interconnection of a distributed generation unit. In instances where such studies are deemed necessary the scope of such studies shall be based on the characteristics of the distributed generation unit to be interconnected and the proposed point of interconnection. a. Completion of Pre-Interconnection Study – Upon completion of the interconnection study, the City will notify the Generator Owner that his application has been approved or denied, if denied sufficient details will be provided on why the application cannot be approved. In no event shall the interconnection study take longer than 4 weeks to complete (after receipt of signed customer application and customer submittal of all required data). b. Pre-interconnection Study Fee – The City will do a pre-interconnection study without charge for the typical and customary installation. If the cost to the City is expected to exceed this typical and customary amount, or if multiple submittals by the Generator Owner are necessary, the City will advise the Generator Owner of the expected cost of such study work by the City before such work begins. The Generator Owner will be responsible for payment of all costs above the typical and customary amount. 35 Page 129

D Item #6. VI. NETWORK INTERCONNECTION OF DISTRIBUTED GENERATION 1. Where generation is to be connected to a network system and capable of exporting power to the Grid, the interconnection study may result in more stringent interconnection requirements. This would be applicable to larger systems in Farm or Commercial applications. VII. PRE-APPROVAL OF GENERATION UNITS, DEVICES AND SYSTEMS 1. Upon approval by the City that certain generating unit’s protective devices and/or system(s) meet the standards set out in these guidelines, such approval shall be made available to the appropriate manufacturer upon written request. For subsequent applications using some or all of the identical generating unit’s protective devices and/or systems, the manufacturer may submit a copy of the approval with the application as proof that its equipment has already been approved for use on the City’s system. Use of pre-approved equipment will not eliminate any applicable requirement for a pre-interconnection study to determine the suitability of the equipment for each application, given the unique arrangements and characteristics of both the Generator Owner and City systems at the point of the interconnection. VIII. CONNECTION APPROVAL 1. The Generator Owner can connect their generation to the City system only after the Interconnection Application has been approved and the Generation Owner has received approval notification. The City will provide notification within four weeks after the receipt of the Interconnection Application and all required data. Once Permission to Operate is provided, the customer may operate the system. Activation of the system prior to receiving the Permission to Operate may result in double charging of the customer for electricity due to the meter not being able to determine bi-directional flow. Any additional charges resulting from this early operation will not be reimbursable to the customer. IX. INTERCONNECTED GENERATION SITE WARNING LABEL 1. The Generator Owner will install a warning label in a conspicuous place on their electric meter or meter box to notify the City personnel that there is a generator source installed on the load side of the meter. The warning label shall not be placed in a location that would not interfere with the ability of City personnel to read the electric meter. The City will install a warning label on the Generator Owner’s equipment. The warning label must be placed before the requestor will receive the Permission to Operate. X. DISCONNECTION AND RECONNECTION 1. The City may disconnect a distributed generation unit under the following conditions: a. Upon termination of the approved Interconnection Application. b. For non-compliance with the technical guidelines specified in this document or other requirements contained in the applicable Customer Tariff, provided that the City has given notice to the Generator Owner and provided the Generator Owner reasonable time (consistent with the condition) to correct such non-compliance. The City will 36 Page 130

D Item #6. reconnect the unit only upon receipt of certification from the Generator Owner and verification by the City that the unit is in compliance. The City will provide verification within a reasonable time period. c. The Generator Owner’s generation equipment must be installed and configured so that parallel operation must automatically cease immediately and automatically during outages or loss of the City’s electric source in accordance with these guidelines. The Generation Owner must also cease parallel operation upon notification by the City of a system emergency, abnormal condition or in cases where such operation is determined to be unsafe, interferes with the supply of service to other customers or interferes with the City’s system maintenance or operation. In addition, the City may disconnect the generator from the system for system emergencies without notice. However, the City will use reasonable efforts to notify the Generation Owner prior to disconnecting. d. The City may disconnect a Customer/Generation Owner for routine maintenance and repairs on the City’s system consistent with applicable tariffs and agreements. The City will make reasonable efforts to provide advance notice to the Customer/Generation Owner of service interruptions resulting from routine maintenance. The City will reconnect the Customer/Generation Owner as quickly as possible under reasonable operations constraints following any such service interruption. XII. TERMINATION 1. The Generation Owner may terminate the approved Interconnection Application at any time upon thirty (30) days of providing written notice to the City. The City may terminate the Interconnection Application for cause after 60 days written notice to the Generator Owner of a material violation of the terms of the approved Interconnection Application and after the Generator Owner has had a reasonable opportunity to remedy the violation. The Generator Owner must give the City notice that it intends to permanently shut down his generation. XIII. PRIVILEGED COMMUNICATIONS CONCERNING PROPOSED DISTRIBUTED GENERATION PROJECTS 1. While processing applications for parallel operation and in the conduct of pre-interconnection studies, the Generation Owner shall provide the City with detailed information concerning the proposed distributed generation project. The City shall not use such knowledge of proposed distributed generator projects submitted to it for review to prepare competing proposals to the Generator Owner whereby the City, or its affiliate, offers either discounted rates in return for not installing the distributed generation, or offers competing distributed generation projects. Release of the consumption history to the solar installer will require the completion of the City of Dover Release Form that can be find on the City of Dover Website. XIV. TECHNICAL GUIDELINES FOR PARALLEL OPERATION OF ON-SITE DISTRIBUTED GENERATION UNITS 1. This subsection describes minimum requirements and procedures for safe and effective connection and operation of distributed generation. A Generator Owner may operate 60 Hertz, three phase or single phase generating equipment, whether a QF or non-QF, in parallel with the City’s system pursuant to an approved Interconnection Application provided that the equipment and Generator Owner meet or exceed the requirements of these guidelines and that the 37 Page 131

D Item #6. City has approved the Generator Owner’s application to interconnect. This subsection describes typical interconnection requirements. Certain specific interconnection locations and conditions may require the installation of additional protective hardware or special protection settings, especially when exporting power to the system. If the City excludes that an application for parallel operation requires additional protective hardware or special protection settings, the City shall make those requirements known to the Generator Owner within 14 days after all pertinent studies are completed. 2. Approval to connect to the City system indicates only that the minimum requirements for a safe proper interconnection have been satisfied. Such approval does not imply that the Generator Owner’s facility meets all federal, state and local standards or regulations. a. General Interconnection and Protection Requirements. i. The Generator Owner’s generation and interconnection installation must meet all applicable national, state, and local construction and safety codes. ii. The Generator Owner’s generator shall be equipped with protective hardware and software designed to prevent the generator from energizing one of the City’s de-energized circuits. The Generator Owner’s generator must automatically disconnect from the City’s system if the Grid source is lost, irrespectively of connect loads or other generators. iii. The generator shall be equipped with the necessary protective hardware and software designed to prevent sustained parallel operation of the generating equipment with the City’s system unless the system service voltage and frequency are within acceptable magnitudes. iv. Pre-approved equipment shall be accepted as part of an interconnection proposal without the need to re-review the equipment itself. However, the application, design and setting of pre-approved units and/or equipment must be reviewed and coordinated according to the unique needs of the specific location of the proposed installation. Where a complete unit or system has been pre-approved, only location-specific issues will typically need to be reviewed. v. The Generator Owner will be responsible for protecting its own generating and interconnection equipment in such a manner so that City system outages, short circuits, single phasing conditions or other disturbances including zero sequence currents and ferro resonant over-voltages do not damage the Generator Owner’s generating equipment. The protective equipment shall also prevent excessive or unnecessary tripping that would adversely affect the City’s service reliability to other Generator Owners and Customers. vi. The generator and interface protection schemes shall be continuously monitored and functioning, and the generator shall immediately disconnect from the City’s system for any condition that would make the protection scheme inoperable. vii. The operating power required for the protection and control schemes for the generator and the control power used to disconnect the generator from the City must not be dependent on local City grid power. 38 Page 132

D Item #6. viii. Where multiple generators are connected to the system through a single point of common coupling, the sum of the ratings of the generators will be used to determine the applicability of these guidelines. Protection scheme performance with one or more units offline will have to be considered. ix. Applicable circuit breakers or other interrupting devices at the Generator Owner’s facility must be capable of interrupting the maximum available local utility City fault current at the site, including any contribution from the Owner’s generator(s). x. The Generator Owner will furnish and install a manual disconnect device which, when opened, will have the effect of isolating the generator from the City’s system. The disconnect device shall have a visible break (a disconnect switch, a draw-out circuit breaker, fuse block, etc. as appropriate to the voltage level), will always be accessible to the City’s personnel, and shall be capable of being locked in the open position via a City padlock. The City shall use reasonable efforts to utilize padlocks of a size consistent with typical manufacture’s specifications. The Generator Owner shall follow the City’s switching, clearance and tagging procedures which the City shall provide and attach the Warning Label noted in Section X. I xi. The design, procurement, installation, and maintenance of the equipment at the Generator Owner’s site are the responsibility of the Generator Owner and at the Generator Owner’s expense. xii. Any necessary enhancements or improvements needed within the City’s system and/or at the customer’s site(s) to accommodate the parallel interconnection of the Generator Owner’s generation will be at the Generator Owner’s expense. xiii. The Generator Owner has full responsibility and liability for the safe and proper operation of their equipment and the power originating from their generator. The Generator Owner is also responsible for synchronizing their generator(s) with the City’s system and maintaining synchronous operation. xiv. The Generator Owner must immediately cease parallel operation upon notification by the City if such operation is determined to be unsafe, interferes with the supply of service to other customers, or interferes with the City’s system maintenance or operation. xv. The City reserves the right to specify the type of transformer connection (e.g. delta-delta, wye-delta, wye-wye) that will be employed for all multiphase interface transformers consistent, where reasonable, with the Generator Owner’s power system. b. Prevention of Generator Owner Generation Interference with City System. i. To eliminate undesirable interference caused by operation of the Generator Owner’s generating equipment, the Generator Owner’s generator shall meet the following criteria: a) Voltage – The generating equipment will be operated in such a manner that the voltage levels on the City’s system are in the same range as if the generating equipment were not connected to the City’s system. The Generator Owner shall provide an automatic method of initiating a disconnect sequence of his generating equipment from the City system with set points noted in the table below. 39 Page 133

D Item #6. Generating Systems with Generating Systems with Non-Inverter or Rotating Inverters Up to 50kW Inverters Greater than 50kW Machine Generating Systems • Trip in 0.1 second for V<50% • Trip in 0.1 Second for • Trip in 0.1 second for • Trip in 2 second for 50%≤V<88% V <50% V < 50% or V ≥115% • Trip in 2 seconds for • Trip within 0.1 to 30 seconds for • Trip within 0.1 to 30 seconds for 106%<V<137% 50%≤V<88% V>110% or • Trip in 0.03 second for 137%≤V • Trip within 0.1 to 30 seconds for V<90% (Above times and voltages 106%<V<137% (Specific voltage and time delay set taken directly from IEEE 929) • Trip in 0.03 second for 137%≤V points will be determined for each (Specific voltage and time delay set installation.) points will be determined for each installation.) Note: Trip time refers to the time between when the abnormal voltage condition occurs, and the generator being completely disconnected from the utility City. On three-phase generator installations, full three phase voltage sensing should be employed. Voltages must be sensed on the high side of any interface transformer if the transformer high voltage winding is ungrounded. The Generator Owner may reconnect to the grid when the system voltage returns to normal range and is stabilized as defined in Section III, Definitions. b) Flicker – The Generator Owner shall not cause excessive voltage flicker on the City’s system. This flicker shall not exceed the “Borderline of Irritation” curve, Fig. 10.3, as define in IEEE Std 519, Recommended Practices and Requirements for Harmonic Control in Electric Power Systems. Lower levels of flicker may be required in areas where equipment such as computers and instrumentation are impacted. c) Frequency – The operating frequency of the generating equipment shall not deviate more than the values noted in the table below. Generating Systems with Generating Systems with Inverters Non-Inverter or Rotating Inverters Up to 50kW Greater than 50kW Machine Generating Systems • Trip in 0.1 second for F<59.3 Hz • Trip in 0.1 second for F<59.3 Hz • Trip in 0.1 second for F<59.3 Hz • Trip in 0.1 second for F>60.5 Hz. • Trip in 0.1 second for F>60.5 Hz. • Trip in 0.1 second for F>60.5 Hz. (Set points taken from (Other frequency and time delay set (Other frequency and time delay set IEEE 929 & IEEE 1574) points may be necessary for a points may be necessary for a specific installation.) specific installation.) Note: Trip time refers to the time between when the abnormal frequency condition occurs and the generator being completely disconnected from the utility City. The Generator Owner may reconnect when the system frequency returns to normal range and is stabilized as defined in Section III, Definitions. 40 Page 134

DItem #6. d) Harmonics – Non-linear circuit elements such as inverter can produce harmonics. Per IEEE Std 519, Recommended Practices and Requirements for Harmonic Control in Electric Power Systems, Table 11.1, the total harmonic distortion (THD) voltage shall not exceed 5% of the fundamental 60 Hz frequency nor 3% of the fundamental for any individual harmonic as measured at the location where the customer interfaces with the City’s system (Point of Common Coupling). In addition, the level of harmonic current that the customer can inject into the City’s system shall not exceed that specified in Table 10.3 in IEEE Std 519. Furthermore, any communication notch should be limited as defined by Table 10.2 in IEEE Std 519. The preceding requirements apply to all types of generation systems. The Generator Owner is responsible for the installation of any necessary controls or hardware to limit the voltage and current harmonics generated by his equipment to defined levels. e) Power Factor – The generator must not adversely impact the power factor of the Generator Owner site. Most inverters are designed to operate close to unity power factor. The operating power factor of the generator shall be contained within the limits defined in the table below. However, to the extent that a Generator Owner’s power factor at the Point of Common Coupling falls below 0.95 lagging as a direct result of the installation of the generating unit(s), the Generator Owner must obtain, install and maintain, at his expense, corrective apparatus that compensates for the drop in power factor caused by the installation of the generator. Penalties will be assessed for power factors that fall below 0.95 lagging or leading. Generating Systems with Generating Systems with Inverters Non-Inverter or Rotating Inverters Up to 50kW Greater than 50kW Machine Generating Systems 0.95 Lagging or Leading when output 0.95 Lagging or Leading 0.95 Lagging or Leading exceeds 10% of inverter rating. When output exceeds 10% (From IEEE 929& IEEE 1574) of inverter rating. f) Current – In some cases, directional over-current protection may be required to limit fault current flowing onto the Grid in the event of a line fault. DC inverters that are incapable of producing fault current do not require directional over-current protection. Inverter systems should not inject DC current greater than 0.5% of rated inverter output into the AC interface point under either normal or abnormal conditions. g) Fault and Line Clearing – The Generator Owner shall automatically disconnect from the City’s system during electrical faults on the City’s electrical system and upon loss of the City’s electric source. The Generator Owner may reconnect when the system voltage and frequency return to normal range and is stabilized as defined in Section III, Definitions. Detection of the loss of the City’s primary electric system, where the Generator Owner is operating in an island with other customer load, becomes increasingly difficult as the level of distributed generation on a feeder approaches the connected load. For generating units 50kW and below, the over/under voltage and over/under frequency settings described previously along with the anti-islanding provisions of IEEE 929/UL 1746 inverters, should be sufficient to satisfy this provision. 41 Page 135

D Item #6. C. Automatic Reclosing – The Generator Owner is responsible for protecting his equipment from the effects of switching or automatic reclosing of the City’s feeder circuit. The Generator Owner may request the City to delay high speed reclosing on the City’s feeder to allow the interconnected generator sufficient time to remove itself from an islanding or de-energized feeder prior to automatic reclose. Since delaying the automatic reclose time degrades the level of service provided to other customers on the circuit, the City will limit the automatic reclose time delays to a few seconds or less. The Generator Owner may also request that a direct transfer trip scheme be added to remove the interconnected Generator from service prior to automatic reclosing by using communications equipment between the generator site and the City. Similarly, the Generation Owner may request that a synchronizing check, or reclose blocking scheme be installed on the City’s feeder to prevent out of phase reclosing. The Generation Owner is responsible for all costs associated with the installation and maintenance of these requested Control, Protection and Safety Equipment Requirements Specific to Generators of 500 kW or less. All Generator Owners 500 kW or less can be single phase. Customer owned generators greater than 10 kW must be evaluated by the City to determine if it can be single phase. The following table describes necessary control, protection, and safety equipment specific to generator of 500 kW or less connected to Secondary or Primary Voltage Systems: Generator Size 500 kW or less Over-Current Trip X Over-Voltage Trip X Under Voltage Trip X Over/Under Frequency Trip X Synchronizing Check2 Manual or Automatic Notes: 1. Exporting to the City system many require additional operational/protection devices. 2. For synchronous and other type of generators with stand-alone capability. D. Control, Protection and Safety Requirement Specific to Three Phase Synchronous Generators, Induction Generators, and Inverter Systems. Generators greater than 50 kW must be three phase generators connected to three phase circuits. 1. Three Phase Synchronous Generators. Generator circuit breakers shall be three phase devices with electronic or electromechanical control. The Generation Owner is solely responsible for properly synchronizing his generator with the City’s system. For a synchronous generator, the excitation system response ratio shall not be less than 0.5 (five-tenths). The generator’s excitation system(s) shall conform, as closely as reasonably achievable, to the field voltage vs. time criteria specified in American National Standards Institute Standard C50.13 in order to permit adequate field forcing during transient conditions. 42 Page 136

D Item #6. 2. Three Phase Induction Generators and Inverter Systems. Induction generation may be connected and brought up to synchronous speed (as an induction motor) if it can be demonstrated that the initial voltage drop measured on the City’s side at the point of common coupling is within the visible flicker limits stated in Section XIV.B.2. Otherwise, the Generator Owner may be required to install hardware use other techniques to bring voltage fluctuations to acceptable levels. Line-commutated inverters do not require synchronizing equipment. Self- commutated inverters whether of the utility-interactive type or stand-alone type shall be used in parallel with the City system only with synchronizing equipment. Requirement for the Control, Protection and Safety Equipment1 Greater than 25kW and Less than 500kW, Three Phase Connected to Primary System Generator Disconnect Device X Over-Voltage Trip X Under Voltage Trip X Over-Current Trip X Over/Under Frequency Trip X Ground Over-Voltage Trip2 OR Ground Over-Current Trip2 X Synchronizing Check3 Manual or Automatic Power Direction4 X Transfer Trip/Reclose Blocking5 X Notes: 1. Exporting to the City’s system may require additional operating/protection devices and will require coordination of operations with the City. 2. Selection depends on grounding system, if required by the City. 3. For synchronous and other types of generators with stand-alone capability. 4. Required only if generator size is greater than Generator Owner’s minimum load and thus capable of exporting. The relay will operate if the power flow from the generator into the Grid exceeds a predetermined level. A time delay will have to be incorporated into this relaying scheme to prevent it from operating during synchronous swings. 5. May be required as part of any necessary transfer tripping/reclose blocking protection scheme. E. Requirements Specific to Generators paralleling for 0.1 second or less (Closed Transition Switching) Control, Protection and Safety Equipment requirement for generators less than 500 kW which parallel with the City’s system for 0.1 second or less such as during source or load transfers. Over-Voltage Trip X 43 Page 137

DItem #6. Under Voltage Trip X Synchronizing Check1 Manual or Automatic Excessive Closed Time Trip2 X Notes: 1. For synchronous and other types of generators with stand-alone capability. 2. Scheme will trip generator if closed transition parallel mode remains in effect longer than 0.1 second. F. Inverter Type – DC Generation installations using inverters for interconnection with the City must use non-islanding type inverters as defined in IEEE 519, Recommended Practices and Requirements for Harmonic Control in Electrical Power Systems, IEEE 929, IEEE Recommended Practices for Utility Interface of Photovoltaic (PV) Systems (including Annex B, D, E & G) and UL Subject 1741, Standard for Static Inverters and Charge Controllers for use in Photovoltaic Power Systems. G. Inspection and Start-Up Testing – the Generator Owner shall provide the City with reasonable prior notice at least 2 weeks before the initial energizing and start-up testing of the Generator Owner’s generating equipment and the City, at its discretion, shall witness the testing of any equipment and protective systems associated with the interconnection. The Generator Owner shall revise and re-submit the application information for any proposed modification that may affect the safe and reliable operation of the City’s system. The generator may be reconnected to the City system only after the modified application has been reviewed, testing has been confirmed and the City has given approval to reconnect. H. Site Testing and Commissioning - Testing of protection systems shall include procedures to functionally test all protective elements of the installation up to and including tripping of the generator and interconnection point. Testing and testing intervals should be in accordance with manufacturers and industry recommendations. Testing will verify all protective set points and relay/breaker trip timing. The City may witness the testing of installed switchgear, protection systems, and generator. The Generator Owner is responsible for all maintenance of the generator, control and protective equipment. The Generator Owner will maintain records of such maintenance activities which the City may review at reasonable times. I. Metering - Metering requirements will be reviewed on each specific installation. J. Dedicated Transformer – A dedicated transformer will be required where the generating Generator Owner is served from the same transformer secondary as another City customer and inverter-based technology net meeting IEEE 929 and IEEE 519- specifications is used. In addition, a dedicated transformer or other current-limiting device is needed for any type of generator installation where the increase in available short circuit current could adversely impact other City customers on the same secondary circuit. K. Suggested References The following references can supply technical support and insight into the safe, reliable interconnection of distributed generation with the City’s systems. These references should be reviewed by those individuals or firms 44 Page 138

D Item #6. contemplating parallel operation of generation with the City. All references to IEEE, NEC & UL Standards will refer to the latest version of the standards. IEEE C37.95- - IEEE Guide for Protective Relaying of Utility-Consumer Interconnections IEEE Std 1001 - IEEE Guide for Interfacing Dispersed Storage and Generation Facilities with Electric Utility Systems IEEE Std 929 - IEEE Recommended Practices for Utility Interface of Photovoltaic (PV) Systems IEEE Std 1021 - IEEE Recommended Practices for Utility Interconnection of Small Wind Energy Conversion Systems IEEE 1574 - Standard Series for Microgrids and Distributed Resources IEEE Std 519 - IEEE Recommended Practices and Requirements for Harmonic Control In Electrical Power System NEC 690 - Solar Photovoltaic Systems UL 1703 - Standard for Safety Flat-Plate Photovoltaic Modules and Panels UL 1741 - Standards for Static Inverters and Charge Controllers for use in Photovoltaic Power Systems 45 Page 139

D Item #6. SECTION 4 NET METERING I. General Provisions – Net Metering can occur in three circumstances as follows: 1. Condition 1 – Individual Customer/Single Account/Single Premise where all Net Metering activity occurs at a single customer premise for a single customer account; 2. Condition 2 – Individual Customer/Multiple Accounts/Single or Multiple Premises where a single customer can aggregate Net Metering for crediting to multiple accounts and/or premises; or 3. Condition 3 – Host Customer/Multiple Subscribers/Multiple Premises where a Community Energy Facility, either behind the meter of a Subscriber or as a stand-alone facility, provides Net Metering for multiple Subscribers and multiple premises. A Community Energy Facility may include technologies defined under §352(6)(a-h) of Title 26 of the Delaware Code. a. Interconnection Requirements – Any requirements necessary to permit interconnected operations between the Customer-Generator Facility or Community Energy Facilities and the City, and the costs associated with such requirements, shall be consistent with the requirements contained in this City handbook. The City shall not require eligible net metering customers who meet all applicable safety and performance standards to install excessive controls, perform or pay for unnecessary tests, or purchase excessive liability insurance. 1. A complete interconnection application is required to facilitate a City- directed transmission and distribution analysis, including an evaluation of potential reliability, safety and stability impacts and determination of whether infrastructure upgrades are necessary and appropriate allocation of applicable interconnection costs as outlined in this handbook. 2. The failure by any interconnection customer to comply with these requirements and the requirements in other Sections of this handbook may result in penalties, including monetary assessments, suspension or revocation of the facilities interconnection or other sanction as determined by the City Manager. 3. Disputes – Any net metering disputes limited to the correct application of this handbook and Net Metering Tariffs shall be resolved by the City Manager or his/her designee. 4. The City shall offer customers the option of net metering if a customer generates electricity at the customer’s premises, subject to all the following requirements: 5. The customer: owns and operates; leases and operates; or contracts with a third party that owns and operates the electric generation facility with a capacity that: a. Will not exceed 25 kW per City meter for residential customers. b. Will not exceed 100 kW per City meter for farm customers (subject to rules of Delaware Code - Title 26, 46 Page 140

D Item #6. §1014(d)(1)b). c. Will not exceed 500 kW per City meter for non-residential customers; d. Is located on the customer’s premises; a. Application by a non-residential customer for the installation of any generation system more than 500 kilowatts shall be given due consideration and may require a special contract. The installation will only be accepted by the City if it complies with th requirements below and there is no detrimental impact to the electric system; the City decision will be final; e. Uses as its primary source of fuel: solar, wind, hydro, a fuel cell, or gas from the anaerobic digestion of organic material; f. Does not exceed, individually or in the aggregate as a result of other net-metering customers on the same distribution feeder or substation, a maximum renewable generating capacity greater than 1.5 megawatts on a distribution feeder and shall not exceed 15% of the substation transformer capacity rating; and g. The total generating capacity of all customer-generation using net metering systems served by the City exceeds 5% of the capacity necessary to meet the City's aggregated customer monthly peak demand for a particular year, the City may elect not to provide Net Metering services to additional customers. The City’s aggregated customer monthly peak demand shall be the average of the unadjusted five (5) system peaks for the City as determined by Delmarva Power and reported to PJM and shall be in effect from June 1 through May 31 of each year. h. Under all conditions, the installation shall be designed to produce no more than 110% of the Host customer’s expected aggregate electrical consumption, calculated on the average of the two previous 12 month periods of actual electrical usage at the time of installation of energy generating equipment and subject to the capacity limits specified in Section 4 paragraph I.1 through I.3 of this rule. For new building construction or in instances where less than two previous 12 month periods of actual usage are available, electrical consumption will be estimated at 110% of the consumption of units of similar size and characteristics or previous residents at the same address, at the time of installation of energy generating equipment and subject to the capacity limits specified in Section 4 paragraph I.1 through I.3 of this rule. II. Metering and Tariff Requirements - Net Metering shall be accomplished using a single bi-directional meter that measures net energy flow during a billing period. 1. A bi-directional meter or meters that monitor the flow of electricity in each direction will be installed at the expense of the City, and the additional metering shall be used only to provide the information necessary to accurately bill or credit the customer pursuant to Sections VII & VIII of this rule, or to collect system performance information on the eligible technology for research purposes. 2. For installations where a larger capacity meter is required to serve the customer, or a larger capacity meter is requested by the customer, the customer shall pay the City the difference in cost between the larger capacity meter and the meter normally provided under the customer's service classification. If an additional meter or meters are installed, the net energy metering calculation shall yield a result identical to that of a single meter. 47 Page 141

D Item #6. 3. If the existing electrical meter of a customer is incapable of measuring the flow of electricity in two directions through no fault of the customer, the City shall be responsible for all expenses involved in purchasing and installing such a meter. For periods of inaccurate readings, estimations of the usage and returned consumption will be used. If it is deemed the meter has been tampered with, additional fees may be applied to the customer to include materials and labor to repair damage. 4. For Condition 3 where a stand-alone Community Energy Facility is installed, the City shall install the meter necessary to provide the data to accomplish the necessary billing and shall be responsible for all expenses involved in purchasing and installing such a meter. The City shall assess the stand-alone Community Energy Facility a customer charge equivalent to the load and energy output characteristics of the generating facility which would be equivalent to the load and energy characteristics of a similarly situated customer in its tariff. 5. City shall provide net-metered customers electric service at non-discriminatory rates that are identical, with respect to rate structure and monthly charges, to the rates that a customer who is not Net Metering would be charged. City shall not charge a Net Metering customer any stand-by fees or similar charges. 6. The Subscribers participating in a Community Energy Facility shall retain ownership of all RECs associated with electric energy produced from all eligible energy resources of the Community Energy Facility unless the Subscribers participating in the Community Energy Facility have relinquished such ownership of RECs by contractual agreement with a third party. 7. If a Net Metering customer terminates its service with the City, the City shall treat the end of service period as if it were the end of the Annualized Billing Period for any excess kWh credits. III. Net Metering Condition 1 and Condition 2 - If, during any billing period, a Customer-Generator Facility produces more energy than that consumed by the Condition 1 customer, or aggregate total kWh of the Condition 2 customer, the City will credit the customer in kWh’s equal to the sum of delivery service charges and supply service charges for residential customers and the sum of the delivery service charges and supply service charges for non-residential customers for any excess energy production of their Customer-Generator Facility that exceeds the customer’s on-site, or aggregate total consumption of kWh in the applicable billing period. 1. Excess kWh credits shall be credited to subsequent billing periods to offset a customer's consumption in those billing periods until all credits are used. During any subsequent billing period prior to the end of the Annualized Billing period, the crediting of excess energy kWh will result in the reduction of cost paid by the customer for the kWh of delivery service charges, if applicable, and supply service charges. 2. At the end of the Annualized Billing Period, a customer may request a payment from the City for any excess kWh credits, subject to Section 4, paragraph II.1.g. The payment for residential customer accounts shall be equal to kWh customer’s Supply Service Charges. excluding charges, such as the transmission capacity charge and/or demand charges. The payment for non-residential customer accounts shall be equal to excess kWh customer’s Supply Service 48 Page 142

D Item #6. Charges that would otherwise be applicable at the end of the customer’s Annualized Billing Period. If such payment would be less than $25.00, the City may credit the customer’s account through monthly billing. 3. Any excess kWh credits shall not reduce any fixed monthly customer charges imposed by the City suh as Demand, Customer or Power Factor Adjustment charges. 4. The customer shall retain ownership of all RECs associated with electric energy produced from all eligible energy resources of the Customer-Generator Facility and consumed by the customer unless the customer has relinquished such ownership of the RECs by contractual agreement with a third party. 5. Where applicable, the requirements established in Section VIII of these rules shall apply to the previous Section. IV. Net Metering Condition 2 – Subject to the applicable Net Metering provisions of Section V & VI under Condition 2, one customer may have multiple meters under the same account or different accounts, regardless of the physical location and rate class. The customer may aggregate meters for the purpose of net metering regardless of which individual meter receives energy from a Customer-Generator Facility, provided that: 1. City shall only allow meter aggregation for customer accounts for which it provides electric supply service; and 2. The Customer-Generator Facility is designed to produce no more than 110% of the aggregate electrical consumption of the customer’s individual meters or accounts that the customer is entitled to aggregate under this Section VIII calculated on the average of the two previous 12 month periods of actual electrical usage. For new building construction or in instances where less than two previous 12 month periods of actual usage are available, electrical consumption will be estimated at 110% of the consumption of units of similar size and characteristics at the time of installation of energy generating equipment; and 3. A Customer-Generator Facility shall not exceed the sum total of the capacity limits among the participants of a Customer-Generator Facility as defined under Section V.1.a through V.1.c and Section V.1.g and V.1.h of this rule; and 4. At least ninety (90) days before a customer commences construction of a Customer-Generator Facility or a customer is entitled to aggregate multiple meters, the customer shall file with the City the following information: a. a list of individual meters the customer is entitled to aggregate, identified by address, rate schedule, and account number; and b. a description of the Customer-Generator Facility, including the facility’s location, capacity, and fuel type or generating technology. 5. The customer may change its list of aggregated meters specified in Section VIII.4. a no more than once annually 49 Page 143

D Item #6. by providing ninety days’ written notice; and 6. Credit shall be applied to the meter through which the Customer-Generator Facility supplies electricity; and 7. Credit in kilowatt-hours (kWh) shall be valued according to Section VII.1 - 4 of this rule and each account’s rate schedule as specified in Section VIII.4.a above; and 8. The City may require that customer’s aggregated meters specified in Section VIII.4.a above be read on the same billing cycle. V. Net Metering Condition 3, Host System – Where the Community Energy Facility is located behind the meter of a Subscriber that is also the Host customer, the following will also be subject to the requirements established in Section XI of this Rule: 1. During a monthly billing period where the energy from the Community Energy Facility exceeds the consumption of the Host customer, the Subscribers participating in a Community Energy Facility shall be credited kWh equal to Supply Service Charges – as per the Net Energy Metering Tariff –for any of the energy production more than the consumption of the Host customer of the Community Energy Facility. This credit will only be given to the Host customer monthly; it will be the responsibility of the Host customer to distribute the value of this credit to other Subscribers participating in the Community Energy Facility. Only for the purposes under this section will this not be considered “resale” of electricity but will be considered distribution of dividends for a Community Energy Facility. 2. A Community Energy Facility shall not exceed the sum total of the capacity limits as defined under Section V.1.a through V.1.c and Section V.1.g and V.1.h of this rule among the Subscribers of a Community Energy Facility. 3. Where applicable, the requirements established in Section IX of these Rules shall apply to this Section. 4. The City invoked its authority under Title 26, Chapter 10, Subchapter 1014 (e) (3) to credit the energy produced under Sections IX and X at the value of the Supply Service Charges as defined in the Net Energy Metering Tariff. This Tariff will be updated on an annual basis to reflect the annual budgeted value and will not be trued up at the end of the annual period to reflect actual costs. VI. Net Metering Condition 3, Stand Alone System – Where the Community Energy Facility is a stand-alone facility, the facility will be subject to the requirements established in Sections IX. For clarification, the payment will be made to the participant that has the electric meter of the Community Energy Facility in their name. VII. Net Metering Condition 3 Subscribers – Subscribers are eligible to participate in a Community Energy Facility, provided: 50 Page 144

D Item #6. 1. A community includes customers sharing a unique set of interests; and 2. The City shall only allow meter aggregation for customer accounts of which it provides electric service; and 3. The Community Energy Facility is designed to produce no more than 110% of the community’s aggregate electrical consumption of its individual customers, calculated on the average of the two previous 12 month periods of actual electrical usage. For new building construction or in instances where less than two previous 12 month periods of actual usage is available, electrical consumption will be estimated at 110% of the consumption of units of similar size and characteristics at the time of installation of energy generating equipment; and 4. The Community Energy Facility shall not exceed the sum total of the capacity limits among the participants of a Community Energy Facility as defined under Section V.1.a through V.1.c and Section V.1.g and V.1.h of this rule; and 5. Before Net Metering for a Community Energy Facility may be formed and served by the City, the community proposing a Community Energy Facility shall file with the City the following information: a. a list of individual meters the community is entitled to aggregate identified by name, address, rate schedule, and account number; and b. a description of the Community Energy Facility, including the facility’s physical location, the Host customer’s physical location, capacity, and fuel type or generating technology. 6. A community proposing a Community Energy Facility may change its list of aggregated meters as specified in Section XI.5.a above no more than quarterly by providing ninety days’ written notice to the City; and 7. If the community proposing a Community Energy Facility removes individual customers from the list of aggregated meters as specified in Section XI.5.a above, then that community shall either replace the removed customers, reduce the generating capacity of the Community Energy Facility to remain compliant with the provisions provided under Sections XI.3 and XI.4 above, or negotiate with the City to establish a mutually acceptable agreement for any excess kWh credit; and 8. The City may require that customers participating in a Community Energy Facility have their meters read on the same billing cycle; and 9. Neither customers nor owners of community-owned energy generating facilities shall be subject to regulation as either public utilities or an Electric Supplier. 10. The Subscribers participating in a Community Energy Facility shall retain ownership of all RECs associated with electric energy produced from all eligible energy resources of the Community Energy Facility unless the Subscribers participating in the Community Energy Facility have relinquished such ownership by contractual 51 Page 145

D Item #6. agreement with a third party. 11. The Community Energy Facility will also be subject to the requirements of Sections X & XI of this rule. VIII. Net Energy Metering 1. AVAILABILITY a. This rider is available to customers served under the following service classifications, Residential “R”, Small Commercial “C and C1”, Medium Commercial “C2 and C3", Large Commercial “C5", Primary “P”, and Transmission “T” that own and operate an electric generation facility on the customer’s premises that produces electricity from Eligible Energy Resources to offset part or all of the customer’s electricity requirements. 2. CONNECTION TO THE CITY’S SYSTEM a. The customer or Community-owned electric generation facility cannot be connected to the City’s system unless it meets all applicable safety and performance standards set forth by the following: The City Technical Considerations Covering Parallel Operations of customer Owned Generation of 500 kW or less, National Electric Code, the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, Underwriters Laboratories, and the City Electric Service Handbook (Handbook). The customer must, at his/her expense, obtain any and all necessary permits, inspections, and approvals required by any local public authorities and any other governing regulations in effect at that time. 3. DELIVERED VOLTAGE a. The delivered voltage and delivery point of the customer’s electric generation shall be at the same delivered voltage and delivery point that would be supplied by the City to the customer if the customer purchased all of its electricity from the City. 4. RATE a. The monthly billing shall be as stated in the applicable rate tariff. Under this rider, only the kWh charge for electricity delivered by the customer is affected. The customer will pay for all kWh delivered by the City. Credit for kWh under Sections VII.2 and IX of this Handbook shall be the budgeted average cost of energy as further described in Section IX.4 of this Handbook and will be valued according to the latest rates associated with the classification of service. 5. RULES AND REGULATIONS a. The General Rules and Regulations of the City for electric service shall apply to service rendered under this service classification. All minimum billings, charges for kWh, kW, Purchased Power Adjustment, Public Utility Tax, Renewal Energy Charge, etc. will be covered under the applicable rate tariff. 52 Page 146

D Item #6. IX. DEFINITIONS 1. Annualized Billing Period means a period of 12 consecutive monthly billing periods. A customer's first Annualized Billing Period begins on the first day of the first full monthly billing period after which the Customer- Generator Facility is interconnected with the City and is generating electricity. A customer may elect to change the end of the Annualized Billing Period one time in order to better utilize excess generation. 2. Community Energy Facility means a renewable energy generating facility that has Subscribers who share the energy production of the Community Energy Facility, which may be located either as a stand-alone facility or behind the meter of a Subscriber. The Community-owned energy generating facility shall be interconnected to the distribution system and operated in parallel with an electric distribution City’s transmission and distribution facilities. The Community Energy Facility shall: a. Satisfy all applicable requirements of Chapter 4, Net Metering of this Rule; b. Meet all applicable safety and performance standards established by the National Electrical Code, the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, and Underwriters Laboratories to ensure that net metering customers meet applicable safety and performance standards; and c. Comply with the City's interconnection tariffs and operating guidelines. 3. Customer-Generator Facility means equipment used by a customer to generate, manage, and monitor electricity. A Customer-Generator Facility, which typically includes an electric generator and/or an equipment package, shall: a. Satisfy all of the applicable requirements of the Net Metering Rules; b. Meet all applicable safety and performance standards established by the National Electrical Code, the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, and Underwriters Laboratories to ensure that net metering customers meet applicable safety and performance standards; and c. Comply with the City's interconnection tariffs and operating guidelines. 4. Delmarva Power refers to Delmarva Power & Light Co., and electric utility and transmission supplier, or its successor(s). 5. Eligible Energy Resources means the following energy sources located within the PJM region or imported into the PJM region and tracked through the PJM Market Settlement System: a. Solar energy technologies that employ solar radiation to produce electricity; b. Electricity derived from wind energy; c. Electricity derived from ocean energy including wave or tidal action, currents, or thermal differences; d. Geothermal energy technologies that generate electricity with a steam turbine, driven by hot water or steam extracted from geothermal reservoirs in the earth’s crust; e. Electricity generated by a fuel cell powered by Renewable Fuels; f. Electricity generated by the combustion of gas from the anaerobic digestion of organic material; g. Electricity generated by a hydroelectric facility that has a maximum design capacity of 30 megawatts or less from all generating units combined that comply with environmental standards promulgated by DNREC in its “Environmental Standards for Eligible Energy Resources” (10 DE Reg. 351 Aug. 1, 2006); h. Electricity generated from the combustion of biomass that has been cultivated and harvested in a sustainable manner as determined by DNREC in its “Environmental Standards for Eligible Energy Resources” 53 Page 147

D Item #6. (10 DE Reg. 351 Aug. 1, 2006), and is not combusted to produce energy in a waste to energy facility or in an incinerator; i. Electricity generated by the combustion of methane gas captured from a landfill gas recovery system; provided, however, that: i. Increased production of landfill gas from production facilities in operation prior to January 1, 2004 demonstrates a net reduction in total air emissions compared to flaring and leakage; ii. Increased utilization of landfill gas at electric generating facilities in operation prior to January 1, 2004 (i) is used to offset the consumption of coal, oil, or natural gas at those facilities, (ii) does not result in a reduction in the percentage of landfill gas in the facility’s average annual fuel mix when calculated using fuel mix measurements for 12 out of any continuous 15 month period during which the electricity is generated, and (iii) causes no net increase in air emissions from the facility; and iii. Facilities installed on or after January 1, 2004 meet or exceed 2004 Federal and State air emission standards, or the Federal and State air emission standards in place on the day the facilities are first put into operation, whichever is higher. 6. Host Customer” means the customer account directly connected to a Customer-Generator Facility or Community Energy Facility, or, for a stand-alone Community Energy Facility, the customer account as designated by the Subscribers who share the energy production of the Community Energy Facility. 7. Net Metering means a service to a customer whereby electric energy generated by the customer, through a Customer-Generator Facility and delivered to the local distribution facilities of the City, may be used to offset electric energy provided by the City to the customer. 8. PJM means “PJM Interconnection, LLC,” the Regional Transmission Organization (“RTO”) that is responsible for wholesale energy markets and the interstate transmission of energy throughout a multi-state area, or its successor organization. 9. Renewable Energy Credit or “REC” means a tradable instrument comprised of all the Generation Attributes equal to 1 megawatt-hour of electricity derived from Eligible Energy Resources and that is used to track and verify compliance with the provisions of Delaware Public Service Commission Regulation Docket No. 56. A REC does not include emission reduction credits and/or allowances encumbered or used by a Generation Unit for compliance with local, state, or federal operating and/or air quality permits associated with the 1 megawatt- hour of electricity. 10. Subscriber(s) means the person(s) who are otherwise customers of the City that are entitled to share in the energy production of a Community Energy Facility 54 Page 148

D Item #6. Appendix 1 Drawing M1 II II II I 11 II I II II II I I 11 II I II I I 104 0 I 101 I Address of applicable building 0 105 II II if there are multiple gang boxes; Ex. i 123 Park Place I II 8' MIN OVERHEAD 00 8 0 CLEARANCE 0I 102 I I 106 I 6' MAX (72") 0I 103 I 107 3' 4" MIN(40") II 11 II II II II FINISHED GRADE/FLOOR LEVEL 55 Page 149

DItem #6. Drawing M2 8' (96") MIN OVERHEAD WITHIN CLEARANCE 10' 3' 3' 3' ¾ ~ ~+ +~ ~+~ ~+ 6'-0" MAX 4'-6" MIN ~ -r ~+ ~ * ~+~ +~+~ -Iv ~ ~ ~ ~ 56 Page 150

EXHIBIT #3 D Item #6. Regular Council Meeting of 10/25/2021 American Rescue Plan Funding Strategic Framework A Strategic Positioning for Dover’s Post Pandemic Prosperity First Principles The Federal funds used to help position Kent County and Dover to prosper in the post-pandemic world from the American Rescue Act must be utilized with a focus on long term benefit to all of the citizens of Dover. The American Rescue Plan will jolt our economy back to life, put money into the hands of struggling Americans, get our children back to school safely, move COVID-19 vaccinations out more swiftly, and deliver nutrition assistance to millions of food insecure Americans. Mission Statement To ensure the City of Dover has a 21st century approach to a safer and more prosperous. Strategic Framework 1. Economic business growth and jobs  Support DDP initiatives for small businesses Downtown. $500,000  Develop Apps to encourage locals and tourists to shop, dine and get services all through Dover  Pay Cadet a summer premium.  City Marketing—DMM $125,000  Riverwalk, $1 million---Riverwalk plan may have to be done in DDP economic plan and funded in Water and state infrastructure and an EDA application. (See end of notes) 2. Housing and homelessness  Double the funding for housing repairs in CBDG and expand the eligibility for funds paid for by the new funding. $130,000  Ask the state/county to match and give significant funding for a new shelter.  Investigate buying a plot in an industrial park and steel building. City and county? $500,000 city.  Double each of the next two years the Downtown housing down payment program $200,000k  Provide aid DIMH, Central Delaware Housing Collaborative, Code Purple and People’s Place and consider other groups who may apply who work in the city. $350,000 to help with DIMH relocation. $650,000 for all other groups. Page 151

DItem #6. 3. Support NCALL with grant totaling $665,000 over two years for the following:  Restoring Central Dover - youth and workforce development/public health $100,000  Economic Development - $165,000  CURE - $200,000  Housing Improvements - $200,000 4. Completive grants to Workforce Development nonprofits that fit our Economic plan. 5. Support to the upcoming Innovative Readiness Training (IRT), $75,000 for providing the community free health services to include, optometry, health exams, dental, veterinary care, and public health education. 6. A Citizen based infrastructure to establish long term prosperity including broadband (DDP plan) 7. Aggressively address the brown water issue. Propose an additional $2 million dollars be spent between now and 2024 to line or replace pipes and other methods to address the brown Water issue. 8. Coordinate with the County, State and EDA to bring Smart Technology to Dover. Make Downtown smart. Charging stations and broadband. $500,000 9. The framework is approximately $5,000,030. This leaves $3,000,000. $530,000 was used in this year’s budget to replace lost revenue leaving 2.47 million if these ideas were implemented. Like the framework, these are two-year projections. Other allowable items are community policing, Spotshotter type technology, ??? Strategic cooperation  10 million to build our transit center and improve transportation. Light rail plan? Can ARP be utilized to develop plan to obtain the funding?  Invest in bettering our St. Jones River and forming a Riverwalk and improved sports and recreation attractions, water and wastewater is limited by our ability to absorb the added funds and spend them by 21 DEC 2024. Other funds to be leveraged.  Economic Development Corporation, the Riverwalk was cleared as eligible under those monies.  From MSuchodolski to Everyone: 04:37 PM o True Access Capital o Wilmington Economic Development Corporation o True Access Capital is an EDA RLF & a Treasury certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI)  From MSuchodolski to Everyone: 04:44 PM o https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text- idx?SID=cbd880a771e88dd1f41d32132f49d300&mc=true&node=se13.1.307_13&rgn=d iv8  That is a link to 13 CFR section 307.3- the generalized menu of "Use of Economic Adjustment Assistance". Page 152

EXHIBIT #4 REGULAR MINUTES 10/25/2021 Item #6. BYLAWS FOR DOVER STRONG FUND INC. EIN# 87-2024038 BYLAWS of DOVER STRONG FUND INC. Page 153

BYLAWS FOR DOVER STRONG FUND INC. DOVER, DE EIN# 87-2024038 Approved and Adopted September 22, 2021 by the board DItem #6. Approved by Dover City Council October 25, 2021 Dover Strong Fund INC. Bylaws ARTICLE I NAME AND PURPOSE Section 1.01 Name. The name of the corporation is Dover Strong Fund INC. and hereinafter referred to as the “Corporation”), incorporated under the State of Delaware Nonprofit statutes. Section 1.02 Purpose. The Corporation is formed exclusively for charitable, scientific and educational purposes, all within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as the same may be amended or modified or replaced by any future United States internal revenue law (the “Code”). The general purpose of the corporation to aid the public purposes of the City of Dover, DE through solicitation and receipt of contributions of financial, technical professional and other resources, for use of the betterment of the community of Dover, DE. In particular, the Corporation will work in partnership with the City of Dover to positively affect its civic and philanthropic community by, among other things, encouraging cross sector collaboration to achieve improved community health, quality of life and resilience, and, through improved coordination and shared purpose, provide an entry point for people to become involved and active in their communities and supporting projects. In furtherance thereof: (a) No part of the net earnings of the Corporation shall inure to the benefit of, or be distributable to, its Directors, officers, or other persons, except that the Corporation shall be authorized and empowered to pay reasonable compensation for services rendered by outside vendors or designated city employee to administer corporation, and to make payments and distributions in furtherance of the purposes set forth herein; -1- Page 154

BYLAWS FOR DOVER STRONG FUND INC. DOVER, DE EIN# 87-2024038 Approved and Adopted September 22, 2021 by the board DItem #6. Approved by Dover City Council October 25, 2021 (b) No part of the activities of the Corporation shall be the carrying on of propaganda, or otherwise attempting to influence legislation, and the Corporation shall not participate in, or intervene in (including the publishing or distribution of statements) of any political campaign on behalf of any candidate for public office. (c) Notwithstanding any other provision of these bylaws (the “Bylaws”), the Corporation shall not carry on any other activities not permitted to be carried on: (a) by a corporation exempt from Federal income tax under Section 501(c)(3) of the Code (or the corresponding provision of any future United Stated Internal Revenue Law) or (b) by a corporation exempt from Federal income tax, contributions to which are deductible under Section 170(c)(2) of the Code (or the corresponding provision of any future United States Internal Revenue Law). Section 1.03 Corporate Powers. The Corporation shall have all the powers granted by the Act, including the power to purchase, take, receive, lease as lessee, take by gift, devise or bequest, or otherwise acquire, and to own, hold, use or otherwise deal in and with any real or personal property, or any interest therein, in or out of the State of Delaware. ARTICLE II DIRECTORS Section 2.01 Number, Election, Term of Office, and Ex-Officio, Honorary and Emeritus Directors. (a) Number. The affairs of the Corporation shall be managed by a Board of Directors. The number of Directors which shall constitute the full Board of Directors -2- Page 155

BYLAWS FOR DOVER STRONG FUND INC. DOVER, DE EIN# 87-2024038 Approved and Adopted September 22, 2021 by the board DItem #6. Approved by Dover City Council October 25, 2021 shall be fixed by the Board of Directors from time to time, but in no event shall be fewer than three (3), and greater than thirteen (13). (b) Election. Directors shall be elected by the then serving Directors. Except as otherwise provided in these Bylaws, each Director shall have one vote on any matter submitted to the Board of Directors. Of the Directors described above, one Director may be appointed by the Mayor, and one Director may be appointed (recommended) by the President of the City Council. Both of these Directors appointed by the elected officials of the City of Dover shall require the consent of a majority of the Dover City Council. (c) Term of Office. Each Director shall serve for a term of three (3) years, and each Director may serve two (2) consecutive three (3) year terms. A former Director who has not been a Director for at least one (1) year may again serve as a Director for two consecutive terms. The Directors shall be classified in respect to the expiration of the respective terms for which all Directors are elected to hold office. There shall be three such classes and each class shall be as nearly equal in number as possible. The classes shall be arranged so that the term of approximately one-third of the total number of Directors will expire at the conclusion of each annual meeting of the Board. Each Director shall hold office from the time of his/her election but shall be responsible as a Director from such time only if he/she consents to his/her election; otherwise from the time he/she accepts office or attends his/her first meeting of the Board. Each Director shall serve until his/her term expires, and thereafter until his/her successor is duly elected, or until his/her earlier death or resignation. (d) Ex-Officio Directors. An ex-officio Director serves on the Board by virtue of his or her official position or designation. Notwithstanding the preceding subparagraph (c) (relating to term of office), he or she shall remain an ex-officio Director until he or she no longer holds the official position or designation which is the basis of the ex-officio membership. An Ex-officio Director shall have full voting rights on all matters before the Board -3- Page 156

BYLAWS FOR DOVER STRONG FUND INC. DOVER, DE EIN# 87-2024038 Approved and Adopted September 22, 2021 by the board DItem #6. Approved by Dover City Council October 25, 2021 or any committee thereof, except as otherwise required by law. The ex-officio member of the Board of this Corporation shall be the City Manager of the City of Dover, DE and/or his or her designee. (e) Honorary and Emeritus Directors. By the vote of a majority of the Board, the Board shall be empowered to appoint persons to the position of Honorary or Emeritus Director. Honorary Director positions may be created to recognize individuals whose strong interest, talents, or skills would be of special benefit to the Corporation. Emeritus Director positions may be created to recognize persons of long-standing service to the Corporation. Each Honorary or Emeritus Director may be invited to attend regular and special meetings of the Board, as well as community and social functions, and to serve on one or more committees of the Board, as determined by a majority of the Board. Honorary and Emeritus Directors shall have no voting rights or other rights, powers, privileges or immunities except as specified by the Board of Directors. In addition, they shall not be entitled to call special meetings of the Board and shall not be counted in determining a quorum. (f) All board members must work, reside or own property within the corporate limits of the City of Dover. Corporate limits pertains to all land, structures and open space that has been annexed into the City’s jurisdiction. Section 2.02 Regular Meetings; Notice. Regular meetings of the Board of Directors shall be held at such time and place as shall be designated by the Board of Directors from time to time. There shall be at least one (1) regular meeting of the Board per year. Notice of such regular meetings shall not be required, except as otherwise expressly required herein or by law, and except that whenever the time or place of regular meetings shall be initially fixed and then changed, notice of such action shall be given promptly by telephone, facsimile, e-mail or otherwise to each Director not participating in such action. Any business may be transacted at any regular meeting. -4- Page 157

BYLAWS FOR DOVER STRONG FUND INC. DOVER, DE EIN# 87-2024038 Approved and Adopted September 22, 2021 by the board DItem #6. Approved by Dover City Council October 25, 2021 Section 2.03 Annual Meeting of the Board. One regular meeting of the Board of Directors shall be designated the annual organization meeting at which the Board shall organize itself and elect the Executive Officers of the Corporation for the ensuing year and may transact any other business. Section 2.04 Special Meetings; Notice. Special meetings of the Board of Directors may be called at any time by the Chair or by a majority of the Directors, to be held at such place and day and hour as shall be specified by the person or persons calling the meeting. Notice of every special meeting of the Board of Directors shall be given by the Secretary to each Director at least three (3) days before the meeting. Except as otherwise provided herein or required by law, any business may be transacted at any special meeting regardless of whether the notice calling such meeting contains a reference thereto. Section 2.05 Waiver of Notice. Notice of any meeting of the Board of Directors may be waived in writing signed by the person or persons entitled to the notice either before or after the time of the meeting. Such waivers of notice are to be filed by the Secretary with the records of the meeting. Attendance of a Director at any meeting shall constitute a waiver of notice of such meeting except where the Director attends for the sole purpose of objecting to the holding of such meeting. Section 2.06 Quorum. At all meetings of the Board of Directors, the presence of at least a majority of the Directors in office shall be necessary and sufficient to constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. If a quorum is not present at any meeting, the meeting may be adjourned from time to time by a majority of the Directors present until a quorum as aforesaid shall be present, but notice of the time and place to which such meeting is adjourned shall be given to any Directors not present either by being sent by facsimile or e-mail or given personally or by telephone at least eight hours prior to the hour of reconvening. Section 2.07 Actions. Resolutions of the Board shall be adopted, and any action of the Board upon any matter shall be valid and effective, with the affirmative vote of a majority of the Directors present at a meeting duly convened and at which a quorum is present. The Chair, if one has been elected -5- Page 158

BYLAWS FOR DOVER STRONG FUND INC. DOVER, DE EIN# 87-2024038 Approved and Adopted September 22, 2021 by the board DItem #6. Approved by Dover City Council October 25, 2021 and is present, or if not, a Director designated by the Board, shall preside at each meeting of the Board. The Secretary, or in his/her absence any Director, shall be responsible for ensuring that the minutes at all meetings of the Board of Directors are recorded in some reasonable manner. In the absence of the Secretary, the presiding officer shall designate any person to take the minutes of the meeting. Section 2.08 Meetings by Electronic Communication. One or more Directors may participate in any regular or special meeting of the Board of Directors or of a committee of the Board of Directors by means of conference telephone, computer or similar communications equipment by means of which all persons participating in the meeting can hear each other. Participation in a meeting in this manner by a Director will be considered to be attendance in person for all purposes under these Bylaws. Section 2.09 Unanimous Consent. Any action required or permitted to be taken by the Board of Directors or a committee of the Board of Directors may be taken without a meeting, if all members of the Board or the committee consent in writing to the adoption of a resolution authorizing the action. The resolution and the written consents thereto by the members of the Board or such committee shall be filed with the Secretary of the Corporation along with the minutes of the proceedings of the Board or of such committee. Section 2.10 Resignations. Any Director may resign by submitting his/her resignation to the Secretary. Such resignation shall become effective upon its receipt by the Secretary or as otherwise specified therein. Section 2.11 Procedure for Removal of Directors. If there are actual or apparent failures to disclose conflict(s) of interest pending or accused breach(es) of the Code of Ethics or other Board policies and procedures of the Corporation adopted from time to time, the Chair (subject to the conflict of interest procedures set forth in Article VIII herein) will gather pertinent information about the matter, seek any necessary legal counsel, and present that information to the Board of Directors, excluding the person(s) involved in the matter. The Board will review all information provided and will, by majority -6- Page 159

BYLAWS FOR DOVER STRONG FUND INC. DOVER, DE EIN# 87-2024038 Approved and Adopted September 22, 2021 by the board DItem #6. Approved by Dover City Council October 25, 2021 vote of all disinterested Board members, choose to either 1) take no action with respect to the matter or 2) create an ad-hoc committee to further review the matter and make a recommendation as to appropriate corrective actions. The recommendations of the ad-hoc committee may range from no action to removal of the involved Board member(s). The recommendation of the ad-hoc committee must be approved by a majority of Board members; provided, however, that a recommendation to remove a Board member must be approved by a supermajority of consisting of 75% or more of the Board members, excluding the Board member upon which such action is being taken. Section 2.12 Vacancies. Any vacancy that shall occur in the Board of Directors by reason of death, resignation, increase in the number of Directors or any other cause shall be filled by a majority vote of the then members of the Board, whether or not a quorum. Each person so elected shall be a Director until the expiration of his/her term as determined at the time of his/her election or until his/her prior death or resignation. Section 2.13 Compensation. Directors shall receive no compensation as such but may be reimbursed for reasonable expenses incurred in attending meetings or otherwise on behalf of the Corporation. Directors shall comply with the Corporation’s established policies and procedures regarding reimbursement of travel and allowable business expenses. -7- Page 160

BYLAWS FOR DOVER STRONG FUND INC. DOVER, DE EIN# 87-2024038 Approved and Adopted September 22, 2021 by the board DItem #6. Approved by Dover City Council October 25, 2021 ARTICLE III COMMITTEES Section 3.01 Committees. By resolution adopted by a majority of the whole Board, standing or temporary committees consisting of at least two (2) Directors may be appointed by the Board of Directors from time to time. Committees may include members that are not Directors of the Corporation. Each such committee shall have and exercise such authority of the Board of Directors in the management of the business and affairs of the Corporation as the Board may specify from time to time, which, to the extent permitted by the Act, may include any action which the Act provides shall or may be taken by the Board of Directors. Section 3.02 Executive Committee. The Board of Directors may appoint an Executive Committee to consist of the Chair and as many other members as the Board shall determine. Except as may be otherwise provided in the resolution designating such Committee, the Executive Committee shall have and may exercise, during the intervals between meetings of the Board of Directors, all of the powers of the Board of Directors except that the Executive Committee shall not have the power to award contracts, make purchases or obligate funs in excess of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000), amend or repeal these Bylaws or to adopt new Bylaws; to fill vacancies in, change the number of, or remove members of the Board of Directors; or to dissolve, remove members or change the number of, or fill vacancies in the Executive Committee; or to amend or repeal any resolution of the Board of Directors which by its terms shall not be amendable or repealable. It shall be the duty of the Executive Committee to supervise the operations of the Corporation between meetings of the Board. Any actions of the Executive Committee shall be ratified by the Board of Directors at its meeting next following the action. The Executive Committee may, in its discretion, delegate to the Chair of the Corporation or to a subcommittee details of operation or expenditures of the Corporation. Section 3.03 Standing Committees. The Board may adopt standing committees in addition to the Executive Committee in accordance with the terms of these Bylaws. Such standing committees -8- Page 161

BYLAWS FOR DOVER STRONG FUND INC. DOVER, DE EIN# 87-2024038 Approved and Adopted September 22, 2021 by the board DItem #6. Approved by Dover City Council October 25, 2021 may, but need not, include a Nominating Committee, an Audit Committee, and an Investment Committee. Section 3.04 Nominating Committee. If a Nominating Committee is appointed, such committee shall be responsible for reviewing and recommending candidates for Directors and officers of the Corporation. Except as otherwise set forth in these Bylaws, the Nominating Committee may set its own regulations and procedures. Section 3.05 Audit Committee. If an Audit Committee is appointed, such committee shall have the responsibility of overseeing the reporting of the finances of the Corporation. The Audit Committee shall select an independent auditor for the Corporation if needed, and review and approve the periodic reports of such independent auditor. The Audit Committee shall also implement procedures to ensure adequate internal controls of the financial procedures of the Corporation. Except as otherwise set forth in these Bylaws, the Audit Committee may set its own regulations and procedures. Section 3.06 Investment Committee. If an Investment Committee is appointed, the Investment Committee, without further approval of the Directors or the Executive Committee, shall be responsible for the investment and reinvestment of funds and the purchase and sale of securities constituting the endowment or designated endowment of the Corporation, and shall prescribe and approve the investment policies for any investment agents acting for the Corporation. In carrying out its responsibility for the investment and reinvestment of funds and the purchase and sale of securities constituting the endowment or designated endowment of the Corporation, the Investment Committee shall give the Chair, Treasurer and City Manager and his/her designee, such authority as is necessary to carry out the decisions of the Committees. Except as otherwise set forth in these Bylaws, the Investment Committee may set its own regulations and procedures. Section 3.07 Environmental, Social and Governance Committee. If an Environmental, Social and Governance Committee is appointed, such committee shall be responsible for the -9- Page 162

BYLAWS FOR DOVER STRONG FUND INC. DOVER, DE EIN# 87-2024038 Approved and Adopted September 22, 2021 by the board DItem #6. Approved by Dover City Council October 25, 2021 Corporation’s ongoing commitment to environmental, health and safety, corporate social responsibility, corporate governance, sustainability, and other public policy matters relevant to the Corporation. Except as otherwise set forth in these Bylaws, the Environmental, Social and Governance Committee may set its own regulations and procedures. Section 3.08 Quorum and Actions. At all meetings of a committee, the presence of at least a majority of the members of such committee shall be necessary and sufficient to constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. Resolutions of a committee shall be adopted, and any action of the committee upon any matter shall be valid and effective, with the affirmative vote of a majority of the members of the committee present at a meeting duly convened and at which a quorum is present. Section 3.09 Authority of Board. Any action taken by any committee shall be subject to alteration or revocation by the Board of Directors; provided, however, that third parties shall not be prejudiced by such alteration or revocation. Section 3.10 Committee Rules. Unless the Board of Directors provides otherwise by resolution, each committee shall conduct its business and take action in the same manner as the Board conducts its business pursuant to these Bylaws. ARTICLE IV LIABILITY AND INDEMNIFICATION Section 4.01 Personal Liability of Directors and Officers. (a) Elimination of Liability. To the fullest extent that the laws of the State of Delaware, as now in effect or as hereafter amended, permit elimination or limitation of the liability of directors or officers, no Director or officer of the Corporation shall be personally liable for monetary damages as such for any action taken, or any failure to take any action, as a Director or officer. -10- Page 163

BYLAWS FOR DOVER STRONG FUND INC. DOVER, DE EIN# 87-2024038 Approved and Adopted September 22, 2021 by the board DItem #6. Approved by Dover City Council October 25, 2021 (b) Nature and Extent of Rights. The provisions of this Section shall be deemed to be a contract with each Director and officer of the Corporation who serves as such at any time while this Section is in effect and each such Director and officer shall be deemed to be so serving in reliance on the provisions of this Section. Any amendment or repeal of this Section or adoption of any Bylaw or provision of the Articles of the Corporation which has the effect of increasing director or officer liability shall operate prospectively only and shall not affect any action taken, or any failure to act, prior to the adoption of such amendment, repeal, Bylaw or provision. Section 4.02 Indemnification. (a) Right to Indemnification. (1) As used herein, the word “Action” shall mean any action, suit or proceeding, administrative, investigative or other, (i) to which such person is a party (other than an action by the Corporation) or (ii) in connection with which such person is not a party but is a witness, subject to investigation or otherwise involved, in either case by reason of such person being or having been a Director or officer of the Corporation. (2) Unless in a particular case indemnification would jeopardize the Corporation's tax exempt status under Section 501(a) of the Code or result in the Corporation's failure to be described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Code, and except as prohibited by law, each Director and officer of the Corporation shall be entitled as of right to be indemnified by the Corporation against expenses and any liability paid or incurred by such person (i) in the defense of any Action to which such person is a party or (ii) in connection with any other Action. (3) A person who is not a Director or officer of the Corporation may be similarly indemnified in respect of service to the Corporation to the extent the Board at any time designates such person as entitled to the benefits of this Section. -11- Page 164

BYLAWS FOR DOVER STRONG FUND INC. DOVER, DE EIN# 87-2024038 Approved and Adopted September 22, 2021 by the board DItem #6. Approved by Dover City Council October 25, 2021 (4) As used in this Section, “indemnitee” shall include each Director and each officer of the Corporation and each other person designated by the Board as entitled to the benefits of this Section; “liability” shall include amounts of judgments, excise taxes, fines, penalties and amounts paid in settlement; and “expenses” shall include fees and expenses of counsel incurred by the indemnitee only (i) if the Corporation has not at its expense assumed the defense of the Action on behalf of the indemnitee with reputable and experienced counsel selected by the Corporation, or (ii) if it shall have been determined pursuant to Section (c) hereof that the indemnitee was entitled to indemnification for expenses in respect of an Action brought under that Section. (b) Right to Reimbursement of Expenses. Unless in a particular case of reimbursement of expenses would jeopardize the Corporation's tax exempt status under Section 501(a) of the Code or result in the Corporation's failure to be described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Code, every indemnitee shall be entitled as of right to have his/her expenses in defending any Action reimbursed by the Corporation, as incurred, provided that the board members of the Corporation agree to the action beforehand, and the indemnitee presents a receipt of the expenses incurred to the City Manager and/or his or her designee. The incurred expenses must be directly tied to the work and mission of the Corporation. (c) Right of Indemnitee to Initiate Action; Defenses. (1) If a written claim under paragraph (a) or paragraph (b) of this Section is not paid in full by the Corporation within thirty days after such claim has been received by the Corporation, the indemnitee may at any time thereafter initiate an action to recover the unpaid amount of the claim and, if successful in whole or in part, the indemnitee shall also be entitled to be paid the expense of prosecuting such action. -12- Page 165

BYLAWS FOR DOVER STRONG FUND INC. DOVER, DE EIN# 87-2024038 Approved and Adopted September 22, 2021 by the board DItem #6. Approved by Dover City Council October 25, 2021 (2) The only defenses to an action to recover a claim for indemnification otherwise properly asserted under paragraph (a) shall be (i) that the indemnitee's conduct was such that under applicable law the Corporation is prohibited from indemnifying the indemnitee for the amount claimed, or (ii) that indemnification would jeopardize the Corporation's tax exempt status under Section 501(a) of the Code or result in the Corporation's failure to be described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Code, but the burden of proving any such defense shall be on the Corporation. (3) The only defense to an action to recover a claim for advancement of expenses otherwise properly asserted under paragraph (b) shall be (i) that advancement of expenses would jeopardize the Corporation’s tax exempt status under Section 501(a) of the Code or result in the Corporation’s failure to be described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Code, or (ii) that the indemnitee failed to provide the undertaking required by paragraph (b), but the burden of proving any such defense shall be on the Corporation. (d) Non-Exclusivity; Nature and Extent of Rights. The rights to indemnification and advancement of expenses provided for in this Section shall (i) not be deemed exclusive of any other rights to which any indemnitee may be entitled, (ii) be deemed to create contractual rights in favor of each indemnitee who serves the Corporation at any time while this Section is in effect (and each such indemnitee shall be deemed to be so serving in reliance on the provisions of this Section), and (iii) continue as to each indemnitee who has ceased to have the status pursuant to which he/she was entitled or was designated as entitled to indemnification under this Section and shall inure to the benefit of the heirs and legal representatives of each indemnitee. (e) Insurance. The Corporation may purchase and maintain insurance to protect itself and any such Director, officer or other person against any liability asserted against him or her and incurred by him or her in respect of such service whether or not the Corporation -13- Page 166

BYLAWS FOR DOVER STRONG FUND INC. DOVER, DE EIN# 87-2024038 Approved and Adopted September 22, 2021 by the board DItem #6. Approved by Dover City Council October 25, 2021 would have the power to indemnify him or her against such liability by law or under the provisions of this Section. The provisions of this Section shall be applicable to actions, suits or proceedings commenced after the adoption hereof, whether arising from acts or omissions occurring before or after the adoption hereof, and to directors, officers and other persons who have ceased to render such service, and shall inure to the benefit of the heirs, executors and administrators of the directors, officers and other persons referred to in this Section. ARTICLE V OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES Section 5.01 Executive Officers. The Executive Officers of the Corporation shall be the Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary/Treasurer, all of whom, shall be elected by the Board of Directors at its annual meeting from among its directors. Except for the office of the Chair and Vice Chair, any two or more offices may be held by the same person. The Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary and Treasurer shall serve for a term of one (1) year, and thereafter until his/her successor is duly elected, or until his/her death or resignation. Section 5.02 Additional Officers; Other Agents and Employees. The Board of Directors may from time to time appoint or employ such additional officers, assistant officers, agents, employees and independent contractors as the Board deems advisable; the Board or the Chair shall prescribe their duties, conditions of employment and compensation; and the Board shall have the right to dismiss them at any time, without prejudice to their contract rights, if any. The Chair and City Manager and/her designee may employ from time to time such other agents, employees and independent contractors as he/she may deem advisable for the prompt and orderly transaction of the business of the Corporation, and he/she may prescribe their duties and the conditions of their employment, fix their compensation and dismiss them at any time, without prejudice to their contract rights, if any. -14- Page 167

BYLAWS FOR DOVER STRONG FUND INC. DOVER, DE EIN# 87-2024038 Approved and Adopted September 22, 2021 by the board DItem #6. Approved by Dover City Council October 25, 2021 Section 5.03 The Chair. The Chair of the Board, if any, shall be elected from among the Directors, shall preside at all meetings of the Board as provided herein, and shall have such other powers and duties as from time to time may be prescribed by the Board. The Chair shall be an ex officio member of all standing committees, entitled to vote thereon. In the absence or disability of the Chair, the Vice Chair shall have the powers and perform the duties of the Chair. Section 5.04 The Vice Chair. The Vice Chair may be given by resolution of the Board general executive powers, subject to the control of the Chair, concerning one or more or all segments of the operations of the Corporation. The Vice Chair shall exercise such further powers and duties as from time to time may be prescribed in these Bylaws or by the Board of Directors or the Chair. At the request of the Chair or in his/her absence or disability, the Vice Chair shall exercise the powers and duties of the Chair. Section 5.05 The Secretary and Treasurer. It shall be the duty of the Secretary (a) to keep an original or duplicate record of the proceedings of the Board of Directors, and a copy of the Articles and of the Bylaws; (b) to give such notices as may be required by law or these Bylaws; (c) to be custodian of the corporate records and of the seal of the Corporation and see that the seal is affixed to such documents as may be necessary or advisable; and (d) to exercise all powers and duties incident to the office of Secretary; and such further powers and duties as from time to time may be prescribed in these Bylaws or by the Board of Directors or the Chair. The Secretary by virtue of his/her office shall also be the Treasurer. It shall be the duty of the Treasurer (a) to keep the Corporation's contracts, insurance policies, leases, deeds and other business records; (b) to see that the Corporation's lists, books, reports, statements, tax returns, certificates and other documents and records required by law are properly prepared, kept and filed; (c) to be the principal officer in charge of tax and financial matters, budgeting and accounting of the Corporation; (d) to have charge and custody of and be responsible for the Corporation's funds, securities and investments; (e) to receive and give receipts for checks, notes, obligations, funds and securities of the Corporation, and deposit monies and other valuable effects in the -15- Page 168

BYLAWS FOR DOVER STRONG FUND INC. DOVER, DE EIN# 87-2024038 Approved and Adopted September 22, 2021 by the board DItem #6. Approved by Dover City Council October 25, 2021 name and to the credit of the Corporation, in such depositories as shall be designated by the Board of Directors; (f) to cause the funds of the Corporation to be disbursed by payment in cash or by checks or drafts upon the authorized depositories of the Corporation, and to cause to be taken and preserved proper vouchers for such disbursements; (g) to render to the Chair and the Board of Directors whenever they may require it an account of all his/her transactions as Treasurer, and reports as to the financial position and operations of the Corporation; (h) to keep appropriate, complete and accurate books and records of account of all the Corporation's business and transactions; and (i) to exercise all powers and duties incident to the office of Treasurer; and such further duties from time to time as may be prescribed in these Bylaws or by the Board of Directors or the Chair. At the direction of the Treasurer or in his/her absence or disability, an Assistant Treasurer shall exercise the powers and duties of the Treasurer. Section 5.06 Removal. Any officer or agent elected or appointed by the Board may be so removed by the Board by majority vote, with or without cause, and without prejudice. Section 5.07 Vacancies. Any vacancy in any office or position by reason of death, resignation, removal, disqualification, disability or other cause shall be filled in the manner provided in this Article V for regular election or appointment to such office. Section 5.08 Delegation of Duties. The Board of Directors may in its discretion delegate for the time being the powers and duties, or any of them, of any officer to any other person whom it may select. Upon authorization by the Board of Directors, an officer may delegate performance of specific duties to employees and agents of the Corporation. ARTICLE VI MISCELLANEOUS CORPORATE TRANSACTIONS AND DOCUMENTS Section 6.01 Execution of Notes, Checks, Contracts and Other Instruments. All notes, bonds, drafts, acceptances, checks, endorsements (other than for deposit), guarantees and all evidences of indebtedness of the Corporation whatsoever, and all deeds, mortgages, contracts and other -16- Page 169

BYLAWS FOR DOVER STRONG FUND INC. DOVER, DE EIN# 87-2024038 Approved and Adopted September 22, 2021 by the board DItem #6. Approved by Dover City Council October 25, 2021 instruments requiring execution by the Corporation, shall be signed by the City Manager or his/her designee and the Chair. Facsimile signatures on checks may be used if authorized by the Board of Directors. Section 6.02 Voting Securities Owned by Corporation. Securities owned by the Corporation and having voting power in any other corporation shall be voted by the Chair or Vice Chair, unless the Board or the Investment Committee, if it is formed, confers authority to vote with respect thereto, which may be general or confined to specific investments, upon some other person. Any person authorized to vote such securities shall have the power to appoint proxies, with general power of substitution. ARTICLE VII GENERAL PROVISIONS Section 7.01 Offices. The principal business office of the Corporation shall be at City Manager’s Office, City Hall, The City of Dover, 15 Loockerman Plaza, Dover, DE 19901. Section 7.02 Fiscal Year. The fiscal year of the Corporation shall end on June 30th. ARTICLE VIII CONFLICTS OF INTEREST Section 8.01 Disclosure. In connection with any actual or possible conflict of interest, an interested person must disclose the existence and nature of his/her or her financial interest to the Directors and any relevant committee members. For this purpose, an interested person shall include any Director, officer, or member of a committee of the Corporation or an entity affiliated with the Corporation who has a direct or indirect financial interest in a proposed transaction. A financial interest shall include: (a) an ownership or investment interest in any entity with which the Corporation has a proposed transaction or arrangement; (b) a compensation arrangement with the Corporation or with any entity or individual with which the Corporation has a proposed transaction or arrangement; and (c) a -17- Page 170

BYLAWS FOR DOVER STRONG FUND INC. DOVER, DE EIN# 87-2024038 Approved and Adopted September 22, 2021 by the board DItem #6. Approved by Dover City Council October 25, 2021 potential ownership or investment interest in, or compensation arrangement with, any entity or individual with which the Corporation is negotiating a transaction or arrangement. A Director or member of a committee shall not be deemed to have a possible conflict of interest solely by reason of serving, or having served, on the Board of Directors of any corporation affiliated with the Corporation. Section 8.02 Recusal and Investigation. After disclosure of the financial interest, the interested person shall leave the Board or committee meeting while the financial interest is discussed and voted upon. The remaining Directors or committee members shall decide if a conflict of interest exists. If a conflict of interest exists, the following procedures shall be followed: (a) the Chair, if one shall, if appropriate, appoint a disinterested person or committee to investigate alternatives to the proposed transaction or arrangement; (b) after exercising due diligence, the Directors or committee shall determine whether the Corporation could obtain a more advantageous transaction or arrangement with reasonable efforts from a person or entity that would not give rise to a conflict of interest; and (c) if a more advantageous transaction or arrangement is not reasonably attainable, the Directors or committee shall determine by a majority vote of the disinterested directors whether the transaction or arrangement is in the Corporation’s best interests and for its own benefit and whether the transaction is fair and reasonable to the Corporation and shall decide as to whether to enter into the transaction or arrangement in conformity with such determination. Section 8.03 Failure to Disclose. If a Director or committee member has reasonable cause to believe that an interested person has failed to disclose actual or possible conflicts of interest, he/she shall inform the interested person of the basis of such belief and afford the interested person an opportunity to explain the alleged failure to disclose. If, after hearing the response of the member and making such further investigation as may be warranted in the circumstances, the Directors or committee determine that the interested person has in fact failed to disclose an actual or possible conflict of interest, the Directors shall take appropriate steps to protect the Corporation. -18- Page 171

BYLAWS FOR DOVER STRONG FUND INC. DOVER, DE EIN# 87-2024038 Approved and Adopted September 22, 2021 by the board DItem #6. Approved by Dover City Council October 25, 2021 Section 8.04 Record of Actions. The minutes of the Board and all relevant committees shall contain the following: (a) the names of persons who disclosed or otherwise were found to have a financial interest in connection with an actual or possible conflict of interest, the nature of the financial interest, any action taken to determine whether a conflict of interest was present, and the Directors’ or committee’s decision as to whether a conflict of interest in fact existed; and (b) the names of the persons who were present for discussions and votes relating to the transaction or arrangement, the content of the discussion, including any alternatives to the proposed transaction or arrangement, and a record of any votes taken in connection therewith. Section 8.05 Annual Statements. Each interested person shall annually sign a statement that affirms that such person (a) has received a copy of the conflicts of interest policy, (b) has read and understands the policy, (c) has agreed to comply with the policy, and (d) understands that the Corporation is a charitable organization and that in order to maintain its federal tax exemption it must engage primarily in activities that accomplish one or more of its tax-exempt purposes. This policy shall be reviewed annually for the information and guidance of members of the Board, and any new member shall be advised of the policy upon entering on the duties of his/her office. In addition, the Corporation shall conduct periodic reviews of its activities, including any transactions or arrangements with interested persons, to ensure that its activities in the aggregate promote and further the Corporation’s exempt charitable, scientific, and educational purposes. ARTICLE IX AMENDMENTS Section 9.01 Amendments. These Bylaws may be amended, altered or repealed, and new bylaws may be adopted, by the Board of Directors at any special meeting (as defined in Section 2.04) by majority vote, provided, however, that written notice of the proposed change shall have been given to the Directors in the notice of the meeting and such notice shall have been given to each Director at least -19- Page 172

BYLAWS FOR DOVER STRONG FUND INC. DOVER, DE EIN# 87-2024038 Approved and Adopted September 22, 2021 by the board DItem #6. Approved by Dover City Council October 25, 2021 2 days before the meeting. Except as specifically set forth in Article IV, no provision of these Bylaws shall vest any property or contract right in any person. ARTICLE X Dissolution Clause Section 1 In the event of dissolution of this corporation, or in the event it shall cease to carry out the objectives and purposes herein set forth, all business, property, and assets of the corporation shall go and be distributed to one or more such nonprofit corporations or municipal corporations as may be selected by the Board of Directors of the corporation, to be used for, and devoted to, the purpose of carrying on a nonprofit effort serving low-income persons or other purpose to promote the general social welfare of the community, within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code or corresponding section of any future federal tax code. In no event shall any of the assets or property, in the event of dissolution thereof, go or be distributed to individuals, either for the reimbursement of any sum subscribed, donated, or contributed by such individuals or for any other purposes, provided that nothing herein shall prohibit the corporation from paying its just debts. ARTICLE XI Pecuniary Profit Clause Section 1 The corporation is not organized for pecuniary profit and shall have no power to declare dividends. No part of its net earnings shall inure to the benefit of any director, or individual, except that the corporation shall be authorized and empowered to pay reasonable compensation for services rendered and to make payments and distributions in furtherance of the purposes set forth in this paragraph. No substantial part of the activities of the corporation shall be the -20- Page 173

BYLAWS FOR DOVER STRONG FUND INC. DOVER, DE EIN# 87-2024038 Approved and Adopted September 22, 2021 by the board DItem #6. Approved by Dover City Council October 25, 2021 carrying on of propaganda, or otherwise attempting to influence legislation, and the corporation shall not participate in, or intervene in (including the publishing or distribution of statements) any political campaign on behalf of any candidate for office. Notwithstanding any other provision of these articles, the corporation shall not carry on any other activities not permitted to be carried on (a) by a corporation exempt from Federal Income Tax under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (or the corresponding provision of any future United States Internal Revenue Law), or (b) by a corporation, contributions to which are deductible under Section 170(c)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (or the corresponding provision of any future United States Internal Revenue Law). -####- -21- Page 174

EXHIBIT #5 D Item #6. REGULAR MINUTES 10/25/2021 City of Dover, DE Investment Policy Statement Dated October 25, 2021 I Page 175 I

DItem #6. 1.0 Governing Authority It is the policy of the City of Dover to invest public funds under its control in a manner that will provide the highest investment return consistent with the maximum safety of principal, while meeting cash flow needs of the City. The investment program shall conform to all state and local statutes governing the investment of public funds. 2.0 Scope This Investment Policy Statement (the “Policy”) applies to all financial assets of the City of Dover for which the City retains direct or indirect daily control. Funds for which the City has retained outside fund manager(s) shall also be governed by this Policy or, in the case of bond proceeds, related governing bond documents. 2.1 Accounts 2.1.1 Cash and Liquidity Accounts: The majority of the City’s cash balance available for investment is maintained in the cash and liquidity accounts. These accounts will be managed and invested by investment managers, selected by the City Council through competitive bid, in order to maximize the return to the City while, at the same time, providing for safety of principal and sufficient liquidity for the City to meet its cash needs. The City will manage its short-term investments to ensure sufficient liquidity and prevent their premature sale for the purpose of covering expenditures. Short-term investments should mature at face value in sufficient amounts to meet any liquidity needs. 2.1.2 Reserve Cash (Intermediate) Account: To the extent cash is not expected to be needed on short notice, the City shall invest such funds in the Reserve Cash Account. This fund shall be managed and invested by an investment manager or managers, selected by the City Council after a competitive bid, in order to maximize the return on said money to the City while providing for the safety of principal. All of the City of Dover’s funds are accounted for in its Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. Those funds to which this Policy applies include (excluding the Deferred Compensation Plan and Pension Trusts): 2.2 Funds 2.2.1 General Fund 2.2.2 Capital Project Funds 2.2.3 Special Revenue Funds 2.2.4 Enterprise Funds 2.2.5 Internal Service Funds 2.2.6 Any new fund created by the City Council, unless specifically exempted 3.0 Objectives The primary objectives of the City of Dover’s investment activities, in order of importance shall be: Investment Policy Page 2 of 16 Page 176

DItem #6. 3.1 Safety Preservation of principal is the foremost objective of the investment program. To attain this objective, funds shall be diversified among securities of high credit quality and liquidity, so that risk of loss of principal is minimized. 3.2 Liquidity The City’s investments shall be made for such periods as to enable the City to meet all operating requirements that may be scheduled or reasonably anticipated. 3.3 Return on Investments A goal of the investment program shall be to maximize investment return within the constraints of Sections 3.1 and 3.2. 4.0 Delegation of Authority Authority to manage the City of Dover’s investment program is derived from this Policy, which is approved by City Council, and “Dover Code, PART I, Subpart A, Article II, Section 17" (attachment B) which states in part that “The Controller/Treasurer shall be the custodian of all of the City funds.” The City’s Controller/Treasurer shall: 1) Review this Policy annually and recommend changes, if any, to City Council; 2) Be charged with implementing the Policy, and may delegate authority to make investments to an investment advisor. The Controller/Treasurer shall be responsible for all investment transactions and shall establish controls to regulate the activities of the investment advisor, if any. 3) Ensure that records of the City’s investment activities are kept for ten years. 5.0 Prudence, Ethics and Conflicts of Interest Any official of the City or investment advisor/manager empowered to make investments on behalf of the City of Dover shall comply with the following: 5.1 “Prudent Person” Rule Investment decisions shall be made with the judgment and care which persons of reasonable intelligence, under circumstances prevailing at the time the investment is made, would exercise in the management of their own investments assuming that their objectives are those shown in Section 3.0 of this policy. 5.2 Ethics and Conflict of Interest The delegate authorized to make City investments shall act at all times in an ethical manner, and shall not engage in activity that could impair or be perceived to impair their ability to make impartial investment decisions. They shall disclose to the Mayor and City Council any material interests in financial institutions with which the City has financial dealings, and which may be related to the performance of the investment program. Employees and officers shall refrain from undertaking personal investment transactions with the same individual(s) with whom business is conducted on behalf of the City. Investment Policy Page 3 of 16 Page 177

DItem #6. 6.0 Authorized Institutions and Dealers All broker/dealers that desire to become qualified for investment transactions with the City shall meet the following: 1. Primary dealers and regional dealers that qualify under Securities and Exchange Commission Rule 15C3-1 (uniform net capital rule) 2. Capital of at least $25,000,000 or capital of $5,000,000 for firms incorporated in the State of Delaware 3. Registered as a dealer under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 4. Member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) 5. Registered to sell securities in the State of Delaware 6. Engaged in the business of effecting transactions in U.S. government, federal agency, and corporate securities for at least five (5) consecutive years To the extent the City utilizes the services of an outside Investment Advisor, it shall be the responsibility of the Investment Advisor to maintain an approved list of brokers. 7.0 Safekeeping and Custody To ensure that securities are deposited in an eligible financial institution prior to the release of funds, all trades of marketable securities will be executed by delivery vs. payment (“DVP”). Further, all securities will be held by an independent third-party custodian, in the name of the City, and evidenced by safekeeping receipts in the City’s name. The custodian shall provide daily confirmation of held securities as well as a monthly transactions and holdings report. 8.0 Authorized Investments and Trading of Securities The Controller/Treasurer or authorized delegate may invest only in the types of securities listed below. The maximum stated maturity of any security shall be limited to 10 years at settlement, unless otherwise stated. The maximum average maturity of the portfolio shall be seven years. For asset backed and Agency mortgage backed securities, the maximum maturity shall be defined as the weighted average life (“WAL”). WAL is a convention that estimates the expected weighted amount of time, in years, for the principal amount of an issue to be fully paid. For Agency mortgage backed securities, WAL shall be limited to 10 years, measured at the settlement date, provided by Bloomberg Financial Markets. For asset backed securities, the average life must not exceed two years, except for such securities that are subject to periodic reset of coupon or interest rate - - these may have an average life not to exceed three years. 8.1 United States Government Securities Marketable securities issued by the U.S. Government and supported by the full faith and credit of the U. S. Treasury either by statue or an opinion of the attorney general of the United States. The maximum maturity shall be limited to 10 years. Up to 100% of the portfolio may be invested in this sector. 8.2 Government Agency Securities Debt securities issued by government-sponsored enterprises (“GSE”), federal agencies, federal financing banks, and instrumentalities of the U.S. Government. Investment Policy Page 4 of 16 Page 178

DItem #6. The maximum maturity shall be limited to 10 years. Up to 50% of the portfolio may be invested in this sector, with a maximum of 20% in any one issuer. 8.3 Certificates of Deposit and Time Deposits 8.3.1 Domestic Institutions: Issued or endorsed by a domestic bank, or a savings and loan association, organized and supervised under the laws of the United States and denominated in U.S. dollars; provided, however, that deposits are fully insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”). If not insured by the FDIC:  The banking institution must have assets of not less than $5 billion; and  Issuers must have a short-term rating in the highest category by Standard & Poor’s, Moody’s, or Fitch and a long-term rating of at least the “A” category by Standard & Poor’s, Moody’s, or Fitch. The maximum maturity of any investment in this sector shall be limited to 10 years at trade settlement. This sector shall not exceed 25% of the total portfolio. No single issuer shall exceed 5% of the City’s portfolio. 8.3.2 Delaware-Domiciled Institutions: Issued by or endorsed by any bank or savings association domiciled in the State of Delaware and organized and supervised under federal or State of Delaware banking laws which does not meet the requirements of Section 8.3.1 hereto; provided, however, that:  For each of the latest two years, the bank or association has had a return on total average assets of 0.50% or greater and an average capital ratio (defined as total equity capital to total assets) of at least 1 to 20, or the instrument is secured as set forth in Section 9, “Collateralization of City Deposits,” hereto; and  Not more than the lesser of $10 million or 25% of an issuer’s total equity capital, may be invested in any one issuer. (Investments due to mature in one business day may be excluded from the computation of this percentage.)  The Board expressly affirms that, consistent with these guidelines, Delaware banks and savings associations should be considered as a source of investment.  The maximum stated maturity of any investment in this sector shall be limited to 10 years at time of purchase. This sector shall not exceed 20% of the total portfolio. No single issuer shall exceed 5% of the City’s portfolio. 8.4 Corporate Debt Instruments Such instruments include commercial paper bankers’ acceptances, and non- convertible senior debt securities (bonds and debentures). 8.4.1 Corporate securities must be denominated/issued in US dollars. Many foreign corporations issue debt/securities in the US market, in US dollars. 8.4.2 No single issuer shall exceed 5% of the City’s portfolio. Investment Policy Page 5 of 16 Page 179

DItem #6. 8.4.3 Commercial Paper shall be limited to a final maturity of 270 days. This sector shall not exceed 25% of the total portfolio. Issuers shall be rated in the highest short-term category by Standard & Poor’s, Moody’s, or Fitch. 8.4.4. Bankers’ Acceptances shall be limited to a final maturity of 365 days. This sector shall not exceed 25% of the City’s Portfolio. Issuers shall be rated in the highest short-term rating by Standard & Poor’s, Moody’s, or Fitch. 8.4.5 Corporate bonds and debentures shall be limited to a final maturity of 10 years. This sector shall not exceed 50% of the total portfolio. Issuers shall hold a long-term rating of at least the “A” category by Standard & Poor’s, Moody’s, or Fitch. 8.5 Repurchase Agreements The underlying collateral shall consist of U.S. government and/or GSE securities provided, however, that: 8.5.1 All repurchase agreements must be governed by a written master repurchase agreement; 8.5.2 Agreements will be entered into only with respect to underlying securities in which the investment manager may otherwise invest as described above, and only with a recognized U.S. Government/broker or a bank which meets the requirements set out under paragraph Section 8.3.1 or 8.3.2 above; 8.5.3 In the case of repurchase collateral held in book-entry form in the Federal Reserve System, all deliveries of securities must be made, for the transfer thereof, through the Federal Reserve book-entry system to the account designated by the investment manager for such purpose. Securities held in certificated form must be delivered to the investment manager or a custodian as directed by the investment manager. 8.5.4 Any collateral employed under this paragraph shall be counted towards the applicable maximum limits set forth within these guidelines for such type of investment, and such collateral shall be valued at market at not less than 103 percent of the maturity value of the agreement and marked-to-the-market as requested by the investment manager. 8.5.5 Repurchase agreements shall be limited to a maximum maturity of 90 days from date of purchase. This sector shall not exceed 50% of the total portfolio. No single issuer shall exceed 25% of the City’s portfolio. 8.6 Registered Investment Companies (Money Market Funds) No single fund shall exceed 25% of the City’s portfolio. Money market funds shall be rated AAA by Standard & Poor’s. A current prospectus must be obtained before investing in any money market fund, and current holdings reports must be maintained at least each month. 8.7 Mortgage-Backed Securities Mortgage-backed securities issued by the following: Government National Mortgage Association (GNMA), Federal National Mortgage Association (FNMA) or Federal Home Loan Mortgage Association (FHLMC). This sector, combined with the asset backed security sector, shall not exceed 10% of the total portfolio. Investment Policy Page 6 of 16 Page 180

DItem #6. 8.8 Asset Backed Securities These investments include auto loan receivables, credit card receivables, home equity loans, and manufactured housing loans. These can be fixed or floating rate and must be rated in the highest long-term category by Standard & Poor’s, Moody’s, or Fitch. This sector, combined with the mortgage-backed security sector, shall not exceed 10% of the City’s portfolio. No single issuer shall exceed 5% of the City’s portfolio. 8.9 Municipal Obligations Taxable and tax-exempt securities issued by state and local governments and public authorities in the United States. The maximum stated maturity of any investment in this sector shall be limited to 10 years at time of purchase. This sector shall not exceed 20% of the City’s portfolio. No single issuer shall exceed 5% of the City’s portfolio. Issuers shall be rated in at least the “A” category by Standard & Poor’s, Moody’s, or Fitch. Additionally, Issuers in the short term market (under one year) shall be rated at a minimum of “mig-1”, “f1” or “sp-1” for Moody’s, Fitch and Standard &Poor’s. 8.10 State of Delaware Investments Pool 8.10.1 Delaware Local Government Investment Pool (DELGIP) -The investment in this pool is permitted in relation to the City's cash flow and the guidelines set forth by the State of Delaware. The investment in this pool will not exceed 25% of the total funds available and will be monitored by the City's Finance Department on a monthly basis. 8.10.2 Delaware Local Government Retirement Investment Pool (DELRIP) The investment in this pool is permitted in relation to the City's Post-Retirement Benefits Fund. The investment in this pool will not exceed 25% of the total funds available and will be monitored by the City's Finance Department on a monthly basis. 8.11 Trading Securities The Controller/Treasurer is hereby authorized to sell securities prior to their stated maturity date in the following circumstances: 1. A security with declining credit may be sold prior to its maturity to minimize loss of principal; 2. A security swap may be executed if it would improve the quality, yield, or target duration of the portfolio; 3. Securities may be sold to provide needed liquidity. 8.12 Internal Control on such transactions 8.12.1 An investment report will be provided to the Council on a quarterly basis. 8.12.2 All investment reporting documents will be provided to the independent auditors. 8.12.3 Investment records will be kept by the City for ten (10) years. 8.12.4 The trading shall not involve any hedge, derivatives and/or borrowing funds for trading purposes. Investment Policy Page 7 of 16 Page 181

DItem #6. A summary of permitted investments is below: Investment Sector Issuer Maturity Credit Quality Type Limit Limit Limit Minimum United States Government 100% 100% 10 Years N/A Securities Government Agency 50% 20% 10 Years N/A Securities Mortgage-Backed Securities N/A 10 Year WAL N/A Combined 10% limit Highest long-term Asset Backed Securities 5% 2 Year WAL rating by Fitch, Moody's or S&P Long-term rating of at least “A” by S&P, Moody’s, or Fitch For issuers in short Municipal Obligations 20% 5% 10 Years term market, rating of at least “mig-1”, “f1 or “sp-1” for Moody’s, Fitch & S&P FDIC-Insured Deposits 25% 5% 10 Years N/A Highest short-term rating by Fitch, Certificates of Deposit and Moody's or S&P. Time Deposits (not insured 25% 5% 10 Years Long-term rating of at by FDIC) least “A” by S&P, Moody’s, or Fitch Delaware-Domiciled 20% 5% 10 Years N/A Institutions Highest short-term Commercial Paper 25% 5% 270 Days rating by Fitch, Moody's or S&P Highest short-term Bankers’ Acceptances 25% 5% 365 Days rating by Fitch, Moody's or S&P Long-term rating of at Corporate Bonds and 50% 5% 10 Years least “A” by S&P, Debentures Moody’s, or Fitch Repurchase Agreements 50% 25% 90 days N/A Registered Investment Companies (Money Market 100% 25% N/A AAAm by S&P Funds) Delaware Local Government 25% N/A N/A N/A Investment Pool Delaware Local Government 25% N/A N/A N/A Retirement Investment Pool Investment Policy Page 8 of 16 Page 182

DItem #6. 9.0 Collateralization of City Deposits If the City deposits funds in any financial institution, those funds will be subject to the following collateralization requirements. The financial institution shall: 9.1 Collateralize the City’s daily ledger balance(s) if, for any quarter during the most recent eight quarters the bank has not met both of the following two criteria:  Return on total average assets of 0.50 percent or greater.  Average capital ratio (total equity to total assets) of 5.00 percent or greater. 9.2 If either criterion in paragraph 9.1 is not satisfied collateral must be pledged and shall consist of one or more of the following securities:  U.S. Government securities  U.S. Government agency securities  Federal Home Loan Board letters of credit  State of Delaware securities  Mortgage backed securities as referenced in Section 8.7  Securities of a political subdivision of the State of Delaware with a Moody’s rating of “A” or better 9.3 Ensure that the securities pledged as collateral (except for Federal Home Loan Board letters of credit) have a market value equal to or greater than 102 percent of the ledger balance(s) in the account(s) marked to market each day. 9.4 Ensure that securities pledged as collateral are housed at the Federal Reserve Bank or a mutually agreed upon third party depository. (The trust department of the winning vendor will not be acceptable.) 9.5 Provide reports on a monthly basis to the City Finance Department detailing the collateral pledged. 9.6 Provide a Call Report (Consolidated Report of Condition and Income, FFIEC 031) on a quarterly basis to the City Finance Department. 10.0 Policy Considerations If securities owned by the City are downgraded by either Standard & Poor’s, Fitch or Moody’s to a level below the quality required by this Policy, it shall be the City’s policy to review the credit situation and make a determination as to whether to sell or retain such securities in the portfolio. If a security is downgraded two grades below the level required by the Policy, the security shall be sold immediately. If a security is downgraded one grade below the level required by this Policy and matures within 6 months, the security may be held to maturity. The Controller/Treasurer may determine to sell the security if it is determined that there is a probability of default prior to maturity. If a decision is made to retain a downgraded security in the portfolio, its presence in the portfolio will be monitored and reported monthly to the Controller/Treasurer. Investment Policy Page 9 of 16 Page 183

DItem #6. 11.0 Internal Controls The Controller/Treasurer is responsible for establishing and maintaining an internal control structure designed to ensure that the assets of the City are protected from loss, theft, or misuse. The Controller/Treasurer shall also establish a process for an annual independent review by an external auditor to assure compliance with policies and procedures. The internal controls shall address the following:  Control of collusion  Separation of transaction authority from accounting and recordkeeping  Custodial safekeeping  Prohibition of physical delivery securities  Clear, written delegation of authority to subordinate staff members  Written confirmation of transactions for investments and wire transfers 12.0 Performance Standards The City of Dover’s investment decisions shall be made with the objective of obtaining a rate of return commensurate with the investment risk constraints and the cash flow needs. On a quarterly basis, the Controller/Treasurer shall compare the City’s portfolio against the Merrill Lynch 0-5 Year U.S. Treasury Index, in terms of time-weighted total return and average duration for the period under review. 13.0 Reporting At the end of each calendar quarter, the Controller/Treasurer will submit a report of all quarter-ending investments to the Mayor and City Council. Reports shall include the following:  Listing of individual securities held as of last day of reporting period, sorted by sector  Par, market, and amortized cost values of each security  Coupon, current yield, and final stated maturity date of each security 14.0 Investment Policy Adoption The City of Dover’s investment policy will be adopted by the City Council after review and recommendation of the Legislative and Finance Committee. The policy will be reviewed at least once every year by the Legislative and Finance Committee, which is charged with considering the existing policy and any recommendations to modify the policy. Any modifications to the policy must be approved by the City Council. LEGEND 1. Original approval by City Council - November 14, 1988 2. Revised policy approved by City Council - March 7, 2005 3. City Council Approved with No Changes – April 14, 2008 4. Revised policy approved by City Council – July 25, 2011 5. Revised policy approved by City Council – August 12, 2013. 6. Revised policy approved by City Council – September 8, 2014 7. Revised policy approved by City Council – October 10, 2016 8. Revised policy approved by City Council – October 23, 2017 9. City Council Approved with No Changes – December 10, 2018 10. Revised policy approved by City Council – December 9, 2019 Investment Policy Page 10 of 16 Page 184

DItem #6. LEGEND (Cont.) 11. City Council Approved with No Changes – October 12, 2020 12. City Council Approved with No Changes – October 25, 2021 Investment Policy Page 11 of 16 Page 185

DItem #6. ATTACHMENT A GLOSSARY AGENCIES: Federal agency securities, otherwise known as “Government Sponsored Enterprises.” CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT (CD): A time deposit with a specific maturity evidenced by a certificate. Large denomination CD's are typically negotiable. BANKERS ACCEPTANCE: A short-term credit investment which is created by a non- financial firm and whose payment is guaranteed by a bank. COLLATERAL: Securities, evidence of deposit or other property which a borrower pledges to secure repayment of a loan. Also refers to securities pledged by a bank to secure deposits of public monies. COMMERCIAL PAPER: An unsecured obligation issued by a corporation or bank to finance its short-term credit needs. Maturities typically range from one (1) to 270 days. COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT (CAFR): The official annual report for the City of Dover. It includes five combined statements for each individual fund and account group prepared in conformity with GAAP. It also includes supporting schedules necessary to demonstrate compliance with finance-related legal and contractual provisions, extensive introductory material, and a detailed Statistical Section. CORPORATE BONDS: A debt security issued by a corporation based in the United States of America. Such bonds usually have a par value of $1,000, have a term maturity, and are traded on a major exchange. DEALER: A dealer, as opposed to a broker, acts as a principal in all transactions, buying and selling for his own account. DIVERSIFICATION: Dividing investment funds among a variety of securities offering independent returns, in an attempt to limit risk. FEDERAL CREDIT AGENCIES: Agencies of the Federal government set up to supply credit to various classes of institutions and individuals, e.g., S&L's, small business firms, students, farmers, farm cooperatives, and exporters. FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION (FDIC): A federal agency that insures bank deposits, currently up to $250,000 per deposit. FEDERAL FUNDS RATE: The rate of interest at which Fed funds are traded. This rate is currently pegged by the Federal Reserve through open-market operations. Investment Policy Page 12 of 16 Page 186

DItem #6. FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANKS (FHLB): The institutions that regulate and lend to savings and loan associations. The Federal Home Loan Banks play a role analogous to that played by the Federal Reserve Banks vis-a-vis member commercial banks. FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION (FNMA): FNMA, like GNMA was chartered under the Federal National Mortgage Association Act in 1938. FNMA is a federal corporation working under the auspices of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). It is the largest single provider of residential mortgage funds in the United States. Fannie Mae, as the corporation is called, is a private stockholder-owned corporation. The corporation's purchases include a variety of adjustable mortgages and second loans, in addition to fixed-rate mortgages. FNMA's securities are also highly liquid and are widely accepted. FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM: The central bank of the United States created by Congress and consisting of a seven member Board of Governors in Washington, D.C., 12 regional banks and about 5,700 commercial banks that are members of the system. GOVERNMENT NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION (GNMA or Ginnie Mae): Securities influencing the volume of bank credit guaranteed by GNMA and issued by mortgage bankers, commercial banks, savings and loan associations, and other institutions. Security holder is protected by full faith and credit of the U.S. Government. Ginnie Mae securities are backed by the FHA, VA or FMHM mortgages. The term "passthroughs" is often used to describe Ginnie Mae's. LIQUIDITY: A liquid asset is one that can be converted easily and rapidly into cash without a substantial loss of value. In the money market, a security is said to be liquid if the spread between bid and asked prices is narrow and reasonable size can be done at those quotes. LOCAL GOVERNMENT INVESTMENT POOL (LGIP): The aggregate of all funds from political subdivisions that are placed in the custody of the State Treasurer for investment and reinvestment. MARKET VALUE: The price at which a security is trading and could presumable be purchased or sold. MATURITY: The date upon which the principal or stated value of an investment becomes due and payable. MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (MBS): An investment instrument that represents ownership of, and is backed by, an individual interest in a pool of mortgages such as those issued by Ginnie Mae or Freddie Mac. Principal and interest from the individual mortgages is used to pay principal and interest on the MBS. MUNICIPAL NOTES AND BONDS: Securities issued by a state, city, or local government to finance operations or special projects. PRUDENT PERSON RULE: An investment standard. In some states the law requires that a fiduciary, such as a trustee, may invest money only in a list of securities selected by the custody state--the so-called legal list. In other states the trustee may invest in a security if it is one which Investment Policy Page 13 of 16 Page 187

DItem #6. would be bought by a prudent person of discretion and intelligence who is seeking a reasonable income and preservation of capital. QUALIFIED PUBLIC DEPOSITORIES: A financial institution which does not claim exemption from the payment of any sales or compensating use or ad valorem taxes under the laws of this state, which has segregated for the benefit of the commission eligible collateral having a value of not less than its maximum liability and which has been approved by the Public Deposit Protection Commission to hold public deposits. RATE OF RETURN: A measure of worth, either at security or aggregate portfolio level, over a period of time. There are many return conventions, including but not limited to yield to maturity at cost, yield to maturity at market, yield to worst, time weighted total return, dollar weighted total return. REPURCHASE AGREEMENT (RP OR REPO): A holder of securities sells these securities to an investor with an agreement to repurchase them at a fixed price on a fixed date. The security "buyer" in effect lends the "seller" money for the period of the agreement, and the terms of the agreement are structured to compensate him for this. Dealers use RP extensively to finance their positions. Exception: When the Fed is said to be doing RP, it is lending money, that is, increasing bank reserves. REVERSE REPURCHASE AGREEMENT: The purchase of a security by a dealer with the agreement to sell it back to the seller at a fixed price at a later date. Typically used by owners of securities to finance short-term needs without having to liquidate the security. SAFEKEEPING: A service to customers rendered by banks for a fee whereby securities and valuables of all types and descriptions are held in the bank's vaults for protection. TIME DEPOSITS: A savings account or CD held for a fixed term or with the understanding that the customer can withdraw only by giving advanced notice. TREASURY BILLS: A short-term (less than one year) non-interest bearing discount security issued by the U.S. Treasury department to finance the national debt. Most bills are issued to mature in three months, six months, or one year. TREASURY BOND: Long-term U.S. Treasury securities having initial maturities of more than 10 years. TREASURY NOTES: A non-interest bearing discount security issued by the U.S. Treasury to finance the national debt. Most bills are issued to mature in three months, six months or one year. UNIFORM NET CAPITAL RULE: Securities and Exchange Commission requirement that member firms as well as nonmember broker-dealers in securities maintain a maximum ratio of indebtedness to liquid capital of 15 to 1: also called net capital rule and net capital ratio. Indebtedness covers all money owed to a firm, including margin loans and commitments to purchase securities, one reason new public issues are spread among members of underwriting syndicates. Liquid capital includes cash and assets easily converted into cash. Investment Policy Page 14 of 16 Page 188

DItem #6. VARIABLE RATE MASTER DEMAND NOTES: A floating rate security with initial maturities and indexed rates chosen by the investor. The interest rate is adjusted periodically, usually off a standard such as that prevailing on a Treasury Bill or the prime interest rate. YIELD: The rate of annual income return on an investment, expressed as a percentage. INCOME YIELD is obtained by dividing the current dollar income by the current market price for the security. NET YIELD or YIELD TO MATURITY is the current income yield minus any premium above par or plus any discount from par in purchase price, with the adjustment spread over the period from the date of purchase to the date of maturity of the bond. Investment Policy Page 15 of 16 Page 189

DItem #6. ATTACHMENT B Dover, Delaware, Code of Ordinances >> PART I - CHARTER AND RELATED LAWS PART I - CHARTER AND RELATED LAWS [1] Subpart A - CHARTER PREAMBLE [3] We the people of the City of Dover, under the constitution and laws of the state of Delaware, in order to secure the benefits of local self-government and to provide for an honest and accountable council-manager government, do hereby adopt this charter and confer upon the city the following powers, subject to the following restrictions, and prescribed by the following procedures and governmental structure. By this action, we secure the benefits of home rule and affirm the values of representative democracy, professional management, strong political leadership, citizen participation, and regional cooperation. ARTICLE I. - POWERS OF THE CITY ARTICLE II. - MAYOR AND COUNCIL Sec. 17. - Controller/treasurer. At the annual meeting the council shall elect a controller/treasurer to hold office until the next annual meeting of the council, or until his/her successor has been duly chosen and qualified, but subject to removal at any time by the council. The controller/treasurer shall be the custodian of all the city funds and shall deposit them in a banking institution designated by the council. (Amd. of 7-12-2005 (S.B. 126); Amd. of 7-8-2009 (S.B. 165, § 15)) Investment Policy Page 16 of 16 Page 190

COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE D Item #7. The Council Committee of the Whole Meeting was held on October 26, 2021 at 6:00 p.m., with Council President Sudler presiding. Members of Council present were Mr. Anderson, Mr. Boggerty, Mr. Neil, Mr. Hare, Mrs. Arndt, Mr. Rocha, and Mr. Taylor. Mayor Christiansen was also present. Civilian members present for their Committee meetings were Dr. Jackson and Mr. Shelton (via WebEx) (Safety Advisory and Transportation), Mr. McCutchen (Utility), and Mr. Shevock (Legislative, Finance, and Administration). Mr. Contant (Legislative, Finance, and Administration) was absent. Mr. Anderson requested that the Committee begin with the Safety Advisory and Transportation Committee Informational Item #16 - Update on COVID-19 Vaccine (Dr. Kandis Samuels, MD, Bayhealth Family Medicine and Rev. Rita Paige, President of the Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance of Dover (IMA) and strike the Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee Item #12 - Proposed Amendments to Personnel Policy (Employee Handbook) (Matt Harline, Interim City Manager) from the agenda. Mr. Neil moved for adoption of the agenda, as amended. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Arndt and unanimously carried. SAFETY ADVISORY AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE The Safety Advisory and Transportation Committee met with Chairman Taylor presiding. Adoption of Agenda Mr. Neil moved for adoption of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Boggerty and unanimously carried. Update on COVID-19 Vaccine (Dr. Kandis Samuels, MD, Bayhealth Family Medicine and Rev. Rita Paige, President of the Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance of Dover (IMA) Dr. Kandis Samuels-Leutzinger, MD, MPH, Bayhealth Family Medicine and Dr. Cameron Golden, reviewed a presentation entitled “COVID-19 Update,” dated October 26, 2021 (Attachment #1). Responding to Mr. Taylor, Dr. Samuels stated that regarding the effectiveness of the vaccine diminishing has to do with immunity and antibodies. She stated that there have been conversations about if people should get antibody testing to see how high their antibodies were. Mr. Taylor asked if someone gets the COVID- 19 virus and they are unvaccinated, are they going to have a stronger immune system than someone who would receive the vaccination. Responding to Mr. Taylor, Dr. Samuels stated that question comes up often and there is not a definitive answer, because there are a lot more variables involved and depends on risk factors. She noted that they are still gathering more of that information with the vaccines, but it is not like it would last indefinitely. Dr. Golden noted that new data came out this August stating that for patients who have had COVID-19 infection and have not gotten the vaccine, they are actually two times more likely to be reinfected versus someone who has the COVID-19 infection in the past, but also been vaccinated. There is more evidence to suggest, even if someone has been infected, the vaccine should still be administered to patients. Dr. Samuels noted that there are some long haul COVID symptoms that people have and tend not to get after someone has been vaccinated. Page 191

COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING OF OCTOBER 26, 2021 D PAGE 2 Item #7. Responding to Mr. Taylor regarding variants, Dr. Samuels stated that the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) had a COVID variant proportion tracker on their website. She explained that when the vaccines were initially formulated it was not for the Delta variant. Dr. Samuels noted that because of this the vaccines were not as effective as the initial data which was saying 91% but they were still effective. Responding to Mr. Boggerty, Dr. Samuels stated that they encouraged everyone to get vaccinated, especially pregnant women because they already have reduced immunity. She explained that they were still learning about the virus so there was no hard answer to whether or not COVID had an effect on infants whose mothers had experienced COVID while pregnant. Responding to Mr. Rocha, Dr. Samuels stated that everyone should contact their doctor or healthcare provider to see what worked best for their needs when it came to receiving third shots or boosters, but generally anyone 65 years or older should receive a booster about six (6) months after they receive their second dose. Dr. Samuels noted that anyone 18 years or older should also receive a booster if they work in high risk settings or have underlying medical conditions such as but not limited to the following: • Cancer • Chronic kidney disease • Chronic liver disease • Chronic lung diseases • Dementia • Diabetes (type one (1) or two (2) • Down’s syndrome • HIV • Immuno compromised • Depression • Schizophrenia • Obesity • Pregnancy • Current or former smoker • Stroke • Substance abuse disorder • Opioid addiction • Tuberculosis Responding to Mr. Taylor, Dr. Samuels stated that currently they were not sure if additional shots would continue to be required because the data was evolving. She explained that flu shots were recommended yearly because viruses like the flu mutate, so it was likely COVID would be more similar to that than a shot for the chicken pox which an individual only needed to receive once but the situation was still evolving. Responding to Mr. Anderson, Dr. Samuels stated that regardless of whether it was COVID or not pregnant women fall into the category of decreased immunity. She explained that there are side effects with every vaccine but they Page 192

COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING OF OCTOBER 26, 2021 PAGE 3 D Item #7. still recommend that pregnant women be vaccinated due to the risk to the fetus and the risk of death of the mother if COVID were contracted. Responding to Mr. Taylor, Dr. Samuels stated that as of that afternoon the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) panel stated that it was safe to use the vaccine potentially in children 5 years and up. She explained that for Pfizer, a third of the adult dose would be given to children. Responding to Mr. Taylor, Dr. Samuels stated that they did not know for certain what the long term effects of the vaccine would be and whether or not it would affect children’s innate immunity, adaptive immunity, or passive immunity, they were just operating in the midst of a pandemic and trying their best to give children the best chance for immunity. Responding to Mr. Rocha, Dr. Samuels stated that they did not know at this time if boosters would be recommended for children because they were just starting with the vaccine and adults did not receive a booster until about six (6) months after the last dose of the series. Safety Advisory and Transportation Committee meeting recessed by unanimous consent. Meeting recessed at 6:31 p.m. UTILITY COMMITTEE The Utility Committee met with Chairman Rocha presiding. Adoption of Agenda Mr. Hare moved for adoption of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Neil and unanimously carried. Evaluation of Proposals - Turnberry Pump Station Upgrade Engineering Design Support (Jason Lyon, Water and Wastewater Director) Staff recommended awarding contract to Century Engineering for the Turnberry Pump Station Upgrade Engineering Design, RFP #22-0005WW, for the amount of $20,592. Mr. Hare moved to recommend approval of staff’s recommendation, seconded by Mr. Anderson. The motion failed with Mr. Neil, Mrs. Arndt and Mr. Anderson voting no. Mr. Jason Lyon, Water and Wastewater Director, reviewed the background and analysis regarding the evaluation of proposal for the Turnberry Pump Station Upgrade Engineering Design Support. Responding to Mr. Taylor, Mr. Lyon stated that it was an option to put the same amount of money into training City engineering staff to do these types of jobs in the future. Page 193

COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING OF OCTOBER 26, 2021 PAGE 4 D Item #7. Mr. Anderson moved to recommend awarding contract to Century Engineering for the Turnberry Pump Station Upgrade Engineering Design, RFP #22-0005WW, for the amount of $20,592, as recommended by Staff. The motion was seconded by Mr. Neil and unanimously carried. Annexation Request - Right-Of-Way at Raymond Street, Grove Street, and Railroad Avenue (Dawn Melson-Williams, Principal Planner/Dave Hugg, Planning and Community Development Director) Mr. Dave Hugg, Planning and Community Development Director, reviewed the background and analysis regarding the Annexation request right-of-way at Raymond Street, Grove Street, and Railroad Avenue. Staff recommended that the right-of-way known as Raymond Street (aka Jason Street), Grove Street, and Railroad Avenue be annexed into the City to close an enclave and “clean up” the City boundary by including areas of right-of-way that were intended to be included in the City upon the previous annexations of neighboring properties. Furthermore, certain utilities are already available in this area under some of the right-of-way described and can be brought up to current standards with any further development of the area. Responding to Mr. Anderson, Mr. Hugg stated that he believed the request encompassed the streets that were coexistent with properties in the City that were specifically affiliated with some of the potential development that had been suggested for the area. He explained that there were a number of private parcels that were not in City limits in the annexation exhibit but the responsibility for requesting annexation would fall on those property owners. Responding to Mr. Neil, Mr. Hugg stated that the area was a combination of a couple of zones but he did not have that information with him. He noted that he would get the explanation to the Committee. Mr. Hugg clarified that the City was initiating the zoning request. Responding to Mr. Sudler, Mr. Hugg stated that his understanding was that Conwell Street was in City limits but was not an improved City street and was not part of this annexation. He explained that his understanding was that it was a partially improved or pretty much unpaved street. Responding to Mr. Sudler, Mr. Hugg stated that Conwell Street was a separate matter from what was before the Committee in this request but City Council could direct staff to address it. Mrs. Sharon Duca, Public Works Director, stated that Conwell Street was not a recognized City street, the only streets in that area which belonged to the City were portions on Mishoe Street and Raymond Street. She explained that part of Conwell Street was adjacent to sections that were not in the City. Mrs. Duca noted that she would assume that as a part of this annexation it would be brought in for dedication to the City for the right-of-way so her personal opinion was that Conwell Street should be included. Responding to Mr. Anderson, Mrs. Duca stated that the streets would need to be dedicated to the City. She explained that the original development was from 1899 so there was not a developer to dedicate it to the City which was why she asked if part of the annexation was to accept the streets as City of Dover street in addition to being within City limits. Mrs. Duca noted that staff would want to make sure it was documented as dedicated streets so they could report it to the State. Page 194

COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING OF OCTOBER 26, 2021 D PAGE 5 Item #7. Mr. Anderson moved to add the dedication and if needed an annexation of Conwell Street to the item. The motion was seconded by Mr. Sudler. Responding to Mrs. Arndt, Mrs. Duca stated that the parcels adjacent to Conwell Street on the north were not in the City but were on the South end so the right-of-way was never dedicated to the City or annexed in as the other parcels were. Mr. Anderson moved to recommend adding the dedication of Conwell Street and, if needed, the annexation of Conwell Street to the item. The motion was seconded by Mr. Sudler and unanimously carried. Mr. Anderson moved to recommend that the right-of-way known as Raymond Street (aka Jason Street), Grove Street, and Railroad Avenue be annexed into the City to close an enclave and "clean up" the City boundary by including areas of right-of-way that were intended to be include d in the City upon the previous annexations of neighboring properties. Furthermore, certain utilities are already available in this area under some of the right-of-way described and can be brought up to current standards with any further development of the area, as recommended by Staff. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hare and unanimously carried. Mr. Hare moved for adjournment of the Utility Committee meeting. The motion was seconded by Mr. Neil and unanimously carried. Meeting adjourned at 6:53 p.m. LEGISLATIVE, FINANCE, AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE The Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee met with Chairman Anderson presiding. Adoption of Agenda Mr. Hare requested that the Committee begin with item #15 - Presentation - Downtown Dover Partnership Update on the Comprehensive Downtown Dover Parking Plan (Diane Laird, Executive Director, DDP). Mr. Sudler move d for adoption of the agenda as amended, seconded by Mr. Neil and unanimously carried. Presentation - Downtown Dover Partnership Update on the Comprehensive Downtown Dover Parking Plan (Diane Laird, Executive Director, DDP) Ms. Diane Laird, Executive Director, DDP, introduced Mr. Jed Hatfield, president of Colonial Parking, Inc. And his colleague Chris Hankins. Mr. Hatfield and Mr. Hankins reviewed a presentation from the Downtown Dover Partnership and Colonial Parking entitled “Downtown Dover Parking,” dated October 26, 2021. Page 195

COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING OF OCTOBER 26, 2021 D PAGE 6 Item #7. Responding to Mr. Boggerty, Mr. Hatfield stated that residents downtown could get a monthly permit which would cost $30 per month instead of paying daily which equaled $150 per month. He explained that the permits would be available to anybody. Mr. Hatfield noted that there were also different programs that had not been contemplated for Dover because the hours did not quite fit. Responding to Mr. Rocha, Mr. Hatfield stated that there was a cost to using a credit card at the meter but it would be absorbed by the program and would not be passed on to the consumer. He explained that he believed there was a service charge on parking applications such as Park Mobile but that would be independent of them and the application would assess that charge. Responding to Mr. Rocha, Mr. Hatfield stated that he did not know which application would be used for the Dover area, it would be a bid process. Responding to Mr. Rocha, Mr. Hatfield stated that they were currently contemplating piloting two (2) electric vehicle charging stations, it would be one (1) unit with two (2) charging cords for the Bradford Street parking lot. He explained that depending on acceptance and demand it would grow from there. Evaluation of Bids - Award of Circuit Breakers for Garrison Oak Technical and Busine s s Park Substation (Paul Waddell, Electric Director) Mr. Paul Waddell, Electric Director, reviewed the background and analysis regarding the evaluation of bids - award of circuit breakers for Garrison Oak Technical and Business Park Substation. Staff recommended awarding the bid for circuit breakers for Garrison Oak Technical and Business Park Substation #22-0007EL to Southern States via Anixter, as they were the only bidder to offer Siemen's breakers. Responding to Mr. Neil, Mr. Waddell stated that Irby was a distributor would handled different vendor line cards but Siemens was the manufacturer. Responding to Mr. Bogerty, Mr. Waddell stated that there were three (3) different levels of vendor preference, local within the City, within the State, and minority owned businesses. He clarified that Anixter was in the State, not the City. Mr. Waddell noted that there were not any bidders within the City. Responding to Mr. Rocha, Mr. Waddell stated that there was a total budget of $7 million for this project, they had not budgeted each individual line item. He explained that for the circuit breakers, the circuit switchers, the transformer, and the switch gear they were at about $2.5 million which eft upwards of $4.5 million for construction and everything else they may be needed. Responding to Mr. Taylor, Mr. Waddell stated that for Electric equipment or bids they usually did not do pre-bid meetings. He noted that he would speak to Mr. Barry Wolfgang, Contract and Procurement Manager, about possibly implementing them. Mr. Neil moved to recommend awarding the bid for circuit breakers for Garrison Oak Technical and Business Park Substation #22-0007EL to Southern States via Anixter, as they were the only bidder to Page 196

COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING OF OCTOBER 26, 2021 D PAGE 7 Item #7. offer Siemen's bre ake rs , as recommended by Staff. The motion was seconded by Mr. Rocha and unanimously carried. Evaluation of Bids - Award of Circuit Switcher for Garrison Oak Technical and Business Park Substation (Paul Waddell, Electric Director) Mr. Paul Waddell, Electric Director, reviewed the background and analysis regarding the evaluation of bids - award of circuit switcher for Garrison Oak Technical and Business Park Substation. Staff recommended awarding the bid for circuit switcher for Garrison Oak Technical and Business Park Substation #22-0006EL to Southern States via Anixter, as they were the only bidder. Mr. Sudler moved to recommend approval of Staff’s recommendation. The motion was seconded by Mr. Neil and unanimously carried. Approving Proposal of Advantech for Weyandt Hall Security Upgrade (Kay Sass, Public Affairs and Emergency Management Coordinator) Mrs. Kay Sass, Public Affairs and Emergency Management Coordinator, reviewed the background and analysis for the Weyandt Hall security upgrade. Staff recommended authorizing the City Manager to accept the reimbursement grant for all costs associated with the purchase and installation of the video surveillance and access control expansion and authorize the sole source designation for Advantech. Mr. Sudler moved to recommend approval of Staff’s recommendation. The motion was seconded by Mr. Neil and unanimously carried. Weyandt Hall Building Security Modifications (Kay Sass, Public Affairs and Emergency Management Coordinator) Mrs. Kay Sass, Public Affairs and Emergency Management Coordinator, reviewed the background and analysis for the Weyandt Hall security modifications. Staff recommended authorizing the City Manager to accept the reimbursement grant for all costs associated with modifications of security enhancements in Weyandt Hall and proceed with the project. Mr. Neil moved to recommend approval of Staff’s recommendation. The motion was seconded by Mr. Rocha and unanimously carried. City Emergency Operations Plan Update and Inclusion of Cybersecurity (Kay Sass, Public Affairs and Emergency Management Coordinator) Mrs. Kay Sass, Public Affairs and Emergency Management Coordinator, reviewed the background and analysis for the City Emergency Operations Plan Update and inclusion of cybersecurity. Page 197

COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING OF OCTOBER 26, 2021 PAGE 8 D Item #7. Staff recommended authorizing Staff to accept the reimbursement and execute a contract to rewrite the Emergency Operations Plan with the addition of including cybersecurity. Mr. Boggerty moved to recommend approval of Staff’s recommendation. The motion was seconded by Mr. Sudler and unanimously carried. American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Administration Proposal (Tracey Harve y, CDBG Program Administrator) Mr. David Anderson, Councilman Fourth (4th) District, reviewed the proposal to manage the American Rescue Plan Act funding awarded to Nonprofit Organizations for Housing and Homelessness. Staff recommended approval of the proposal as submitted. Responding to Mr. Boggerty, Mr. Anderson stated that Ms. Harvey’s role would be to administrate the funds, help the committee with the applications, hold the public meetings, and make sure the funds are administered to the different organizations in conjunction with the Finance Department. Mr. Rocha moved to recommend approval of the propsal to manage the American Rescue Plan Act funding awarded to Nonprofit Organizations for Housing and Homelessness, as recommended by Staff. The motion was seconded by Mr. Boggerty and unanimously carried. Fiscal Year 2021B Street and Alley Program - Additional Work (Sharon Duca, Public Works Director) Mrs. Sharon Duca, Public Works Director, reviewed the background and analysis regarding the Fiscal Year 2021B Street and Alley Program - Additional Work. Staff recommended awarding the additional work of regrading and repaving the American Legion, Walter L. Fox Post #2 parking lot to Grassbuster's Landscaping Company, Inc. for the City of Dover FY 2021B Street and Alley Program in the amount of $201,284 for a total project cost of $582,367. Mr. Anderson thanked the legislators who participated in this including the Senator Paradee, Representative Sean Lynn and Senator Colin Bonini. Responding to Mr. Rocha, Mrs. Duca stated that they did try to make contact with legislators annually at a minimum to go over the roads that are in poor condition or need addressing. She explained that they had a meeting with them a few months ago and provided a map of all the roads in the City that were at a reconstruct level eight (8), but they were scattered throughout the City not in a particular zone, it was based on their use. Mrs. Duca noted that they were trying to make them aware of the needs of the City and trying to get more focus on them. She stated that staff expected that the program would continually expand year after year. Responding to Mr. Rocha, Mrs. Duca stated that the City would want to keep itself aware of what funding opportunities were out there so it could continually improve its streets. Page 198

COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING OF OCTOBER 26, 2021 D PAGE 9 Item #7. Mr. Neil moved to recommend awarding the additional work of regrading and repaving the American Legion, Walter L. Fox Post #2 parking lot to Grassbuster's Landscaping Company, Inc. for the City of Dover FY 2021B Street and Alley Program in the amount of $201,284 for a total project cost of $582,367, as recommended by Staff. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Arndt and unanimously carried. Kent County Levy Court Grant (Thomas Johnson, Police Chief) Police Chief Thomas Johnson reviewed the background for the Kent County Levy Court Grant. Staff recommended approval of the new grant program and the intended purchases. Mr. Hare moved to recommend approval of Staff’s recommendation. The motion was seconded by Mr. Boggerty and unanimously carried. Proposed Ordinance #2021-24 - Project Carry-Forward Budget Balances/Proposed Budget Amendments (Lori Peddicord, Controller/Treasurer) Ms. Lori Peddicord, Controller/Treasurer, reviewed the background and analysis regarding the Proposed Ordinance #2021-24 - Project Carry-Forward Budget Balances/Proposed Budget Amendments. Staff recommended approval of the proposed Budget Amendments totaling $9,773,800 for Fiscal Year 2022 and adoption of Ordinance #2021-24.) Responding to Mr. Anderson, Ms. Peddicord stated that staff planned to bring another proposed budget amendment before Committee and that what was presented was a lot of cleanup of 2021 carrying projects into 2022. She explained that Jeff Dill, Budget Analyst had spent a lot of time preparing this proposed amendment but she thought it would cleaner if they brought back another amendment identifying the bond bill money. Ms. Peddicord noted that there was a possibility the City would get some Federal funds but it was still unknown and there would be some additional American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds that would be pulled through depending on when the second tranche of that was received. She stated that staff figured it would be cleaner to have a smaller report that identifies just those projects. Responding to Mr. Anderson, Ms. Peddicord stated that staff would bring another proposed budget amendment before Committee hopefully in the next month or two (2). Mr. Hare moved to recommend approval of s taff’s recommendation. The motion was seconded by Mr. Sudler and unanimously carried. Proposed Amendments to Personnel Policy (Employee Handbook) (Matt Harline, Interim City Manager) This item was removed from the agenda at the beginning of the meeting. Mr. Hare moved for adjournment of the Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee meeting. The motion was seconded by Mr. Rocha and unanimously carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:56 p.m. Page 199

COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING OF OCTOBER 26, 2021 PAGE 10 D Item #7. SAFETY ADVISORY AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE The Safety Advisory and Transportation Committee reconvened with Chairman Taylor presiding. Mr. Taylor requested that the Safety Advisory and Transportation Committee Item #14 - Request to Lower Speed Limit on North State Street into North Governors Boulevard and North Governors Avenue (Mayor Robin Christiansen) be considered before Item #13 - Proposed Ordinance #2021-26 - Creating a New Chapter 28 - Dawdling and Amending Chapter 62 - Law Enforcement, Article II - Police Department, Section 62-38 - Police Cadet Program and Chapter 74 - Parks and Recreation, Article - In General, Section 74-11 - Loitering (Councilman David Anderson and Councilman Ralph Taylor, Jr.). Request to Lower Speed Limit on North State Street into North Governors Boulevard and North Governors Avenue (Mayor Robin Christiansen) Mayor Robin Christiansen briefed Committee members on the request to lower speed limit on North State Street into North Governors Boulevard and North Governors Avenue. Mr. Anderson and Mr. Taylor both stated that they did not support lowering the speed limit in this area. Mr. Anderson stated that as a compromise he would proposed a petition to the State to allow the this area to be a strictly enforced zone. Mr. Boggerty stated that he supported lowering the speed limit. Mr. Neil moved to recommend a study to evaluate the use of strict speed limit enforcement and the reduction of speed limit without prohibiting the flow of traffic. The motion was seconded by Mr. Rocha and carried with Mr. Anderson voting no. Proposed Ordinance #2021-26 - Creating a New Chapter 28 - Dawdling and Amending Chapter 62 - Law Enforcement, Article II - Police Department, Section 62-38 - Police Cadet Program and Chapter 74 - Parks and Recreation, Article I - In General, Section 74-11 - Loitering (Councilman David Anderson and Councilman Ralph Taylor, Jr.) Mr. David Anderson, Councilman Fourth (4th) District, briefed Committee members on the Proposed Ordinance #2021-26 - Creating a New Chapter 28 - Dawdling and Amending Chapter 62 - Law Enforcement, Article II - Police Department, Section 62-38 - Police Cadet Program and Chapter 74 - Parks and Recreation, Article I - In General, Section 74-11 - Loitering. Mr. Anderson requested striking lines 24, 25, and 26 which read “Among the circumstances which may be considered in determining whether such alarm is warranted is the fact that the actor takes flight upon the appearance of a policeman or refuses to identify himself or herself” due to Police Chief Thomas Johnson’s concerns about the district’s constitutional interpretation. Mr. Boggerty stated that he was opposed to the proposed ordinance and wanted everything dealing with Parks and Recreation to be struck from the ordinance due to his not being consulted as the Chairman of the Parks, Recreation, and Community Enhancement Committee. Page 200

COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING OF OCTOBER 26, 2021 PAGE 11 D Item #7. Mr. Anderson stated that he would be amenable to striking the Parks and Recreation language from the proposed ordinance. He explained that it was not part of the original draft. Responding to Mr. Boggerty, Mr. Anderson stated that the proposed ordinance did not repeal disorderly premise or affect any of those types of ordinances but there was a problem in that eventually when crowds gather a lot of police are needed. He explained that if somebody reported a crowd was starting to gather, this would give a mechanism to prevent the large crowds by allowing the police officers to say, “Move on”. Mr. Anderson noted that what the proposed ordinance said was that a violation cannot occur until an individual receives a warning, a chance is given to move on. He explained that the proposed ordinance was made to affect law breakers, not law abiding citizens. Mr. Anderson noted that a person had the right to be in the City anytime and any place but there were certain activities after hours that if they could not be done on private property should not be able to be done on public property. Responding to Mr. Boggerty, Mr. Anderson stated that several factors led his reasoning for this ordinance at this time to include: • Several complaints that have come about dealing with certain areas including Minus Street. • There have been several gatherings in parking lots which have created certain problems. • There was a shooting at a popular restaurant on the highway and he had spoken to the father of a young lady who was shot and had told him he would do his best to do something about it. • He had been at the hospital with people too many times not to do something. Mr. Hare stated that he agreed that there was a need for a curfew 30 minutes after the bars closed. Responding to Mr. Taylor, Thomas Johnson, Police Chief, stated that the loitering statute was a State statute. He explained that the Attorney General’s Office had informed him that the most recent case law on loitering enforcement had shown that the courts recognize loitering enforcement. Chief Johnson noted that similar to the proposed ordinance, as long as the person affected by the enforcement was given proper notice about the pending enforcement to give them an opportunity to move on and take corrective action, passes constitutional muster. He stated that from a practical standpoint, they could effectively use the existing State statute to address similar conduct that was described in the proposed ordinance, however, there was a practical barrier he was not sure how to fix or resolve. Chief Johnson explained that the loitering statute was considered a very low level offense and once a loitering charge made it to the judiciary there was almost no scenario, absent any other circumstance, that serious accountability occurred. He noted that the mechanism currently was fines or some other kind of financial levy or a probationary type of resolution. Chief Johnson stated that even upon default of fines or violation of that probation, there was almost nonexistent decisions made to take the step of incarceration, even for a brief time. He explained that for those that would tend to violate the loitering ordinance, it became learned behavior and once it was recognized that there was no consequences, it was hard to get compliance. Chief Johnson noted that as a police administrator if you cannot get the follow through on the judicial side of the equation, you have to think about what you do with your staff time, and whether or not you need to find another strategy to address the issue that was before you, that loitering was a byproduct of. Responding to Mr. Taylor, Chief Johnson stated that without having asked his records team he did not think the number of counts of record keeping per offence would change, they would just have another category that would be getting data for them to compile. He explained that he would not view it as an additional burden if this proposed Page 201

COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING OF OCTOBER 26, 2021 PAGE 12 D Item #7. ordinance were passed, it would just be one more thing they had to add to their record management and one more data point they would have to track. Responding to Mr. Taylor, Chief Johnson stated that regarding collecting fines, the records department would attempt to follow up like they would with any other local ordinance violation through a process of repeated mailings and at some point there was a mechanism to turn it over to collections. Responding to Mr. Sudler, Chief Johnson stated that there was a mechanism that would allow the Police Department to upgrade the ordinance violation to an applicable State violation but then the collection of the fine and the disposition over the fine would be transferred to the judiciary. Responding to Mr. Sudler, Chief Johnson stated that if there was a capias, an arrest would occur briefly. He explained that they had 24 hour judge accessibility so if someone was taken before the judge at 2:00 a.m., they wouldn’t be taken to a secure facility, they would be given a new court date and the process would start over. Responding to Mr. Sudler, Chief Johnson stated that he did not believe there was a conflict with the proposed ordinance and the State because it was not being called the same thing. Responding to Mr. Taylor, Dr. Jackson stated that she did not know if the Police Chief’s Advisory Committee would be able to take on a complex study on this issue. Ms. Lachelle Paul, 55 Glen Street, stated that as a business owner she did not want her patrons to be harassed by criminal elements or police. She noted that the police department should be allowed to do their job and figure out how to implement the laws that were already in place rather than reinventing the wheel. Responding to Mr. Will (a WebEx participant), Mr. Anderson stated that the metric counts were the crime statistics and they looked over them monthly. He explained they had seen a number of reports and complaints in different areas of the City. Ms. Javonne Rich, Policy and Advocacy Director of The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Delaware, stated that they were asking that City Council to reject the proposed ordinance. She explained that Council was correct to eliminate its ordering because Federal courts, including the United States Supreme Court had generally struck down similar laws. Ms. Rich noted that re-framing the loitering Code as a dawdling ordinance did not make it any less unconstitutional. Responding to Mr. Sudler, Ms. Rich stated that she would send her public comment and an informal letter to the City Council the following day for their review. Mr. Hare moved to table the ordinance, seconded by Mr. Boggerty and unanimously carried. The Safety Advisory and Transportation Committee meeting adjourned by unanimous consent. Meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m. Page 202

COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING OF OCTOBER 26, 2021 D Item #7. PAGE 13 Mr. Hare moved for adjournment of the Council Committee of the Whole meeting. The motion was seconded by Mr. Neil and unanimously carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m. Roy Sudler Jr. Council President RS/JMTS/mr S:\AGENDAS-MINUTES-PACKETS-PRESENTATIONS-ATT&EXH\Committee-Minutes\TEMPLATES\CCW Minutes TEMPLATE.wpd Attachments Attachment #1 - COVID-19 Update Presentation Page 203

Item #23. Monthly Report September 2021 Office of City Assessor Page 204

Item #23. ASSESSOR’S REPORT r - - - r-- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ~ Number of Deeds Stamped for r--;:===========================..-----, 60 I the Month of Sep. 2020/2021 54 I Transfer Tax Dollar Amount for the Month of Sep. 2020/2021 $200 $173 Thousands 50 39 $113 40 25 31 21 30 $100 $37 $54 $0$0 20 8 $27 0 3 0 0 2020 $0 2020 10 $0 0 2021 2021 First Time Buyer for the Month Sep. 2020/2021 Realty Property of Sep. 2020/2021 Sales in Dollars Received Prior to Recording 54 60 39 $15 $12 $8 $7 Millions 40 31 • Res. Non‐First $10 $5 25 $0 $2 $0 $0 Time Buyers $5 • 2020 20 $0 • Res. First Time • 2021 Buyers 0 2020 2021 Major Updates July ‐ 21 Aug ‐ 21 Sept ‐ 21 Assessment Change $1,712,800 ‐$32,700 $20,657,900 Residential Sales Ratio Report Sales in Study Total Assessed Total Sale Price Ratio PRD Value 51 $9,516,500 $13,532,425 0.73 1.05 Ratio – Assessed Value divided by Sale Price. PRD – Mean – A PRD above 1.03 tends to indicate assessment regressivity – high valued properties are under appraised relative to low valued properties. A PRD below .98 tends to indicate assessment progressivity – high valued properties are relatively over appraised. 1 Page 205

Item #23. ASSESSOR’S REPORT Points of Interest Scanning & Filing ‐ All new deeds are being scanned and attached to the CAMA software for easy retrieval. ‐ All appeal documents and correspondence are being scanned and attached to the CAMA software for easy retrieval. ‐ All old property record cards are being scanned and indexed into DocuWare. 2 Page 206

Item #23. OCT 21, 2021 CITY OF DOVER PAGE: 1 08:53 AM SALES RATIO REPORT CA324 PARID NBHD LUC ADDRESS UNITS STYLE YRBLT STORIES SFLA GRADE CDU TOTAL APPR SALE DT PRICE ASR ED05-057.17-01-16.00 18 R10 37 GRISTMILL PL 1 8 1990 2 1408 C+ AV 146,500 29-SEP-21 187,000 .78 ED05-067.11-01-30.00 10 R10 913 WOODCREST TRN 1 16 1972 1 1960 C AV 181,300 10-SEP-21 265,000 .68 ED05-067.13-01-39.00 3 R10 21 HOYLAKE CT 1 5 1984 2 2756 B+ AV 253,800 03-SEP-21 282,500 .90 ED05-067.13-01-56.00 3 R10 249 CARNOUSTIE RD 1 14 1974 1 2669 C+ AV 238,400 28-SEP-21 370,000 .64 ED05-067.15-01-72.00 2 R10 63 QUAIL HOLLOW DR 1 16 1977 1 1600 C AV 176,000 28-SEP-21 240,000 .73 ED05-067.15-02-33.00 2 R10 205 N ANN AVE 1 16 1990 1 1708 C GD 182,400 28-SEP-21 271,000 .67 ED05-067.15-04-43.00 10 R10 865 WILSON DR 1 5 1966 2 2155 C AV 194,800 21-SEP-21 290,000 .67 ED05-067.15-04-72.00 10 R10 821 SCHOOLHOUSE LN 1 5 1964 2 1534 C GD 160,100 15-SEP-21 222,825 .72 ED05-067.16-01-16.00 10 R10 734 N WEST ST 1 5 1963 2 1464 C+ GD 168,600 10-SEP-21 240,000 .70 ED05-067.16-03-01.00 8 R10 233 WALKER RD 1 5 1936 2 4388 X VG 619,800 27-SEP-21 860,000 .72 ED05-067.17-02-29.00 3 R10 15 SHINNECOCK RD 1 5 1999 2 3274 A AV 331,800 30-SEP-21 435,000 .76 ED05-067.17-03-13.00 3 R10 111 SHINNECOCK RD 1 5 1995 2 2353 B+ AV 226,100 23-SEP-21 359,900 .63 ED05-067.19-01-18.00 17 R10 12 HERITAGE DR 1 13 1977 2 1532 C AV 150,200 01-SEP-21 185,000 .81 ED05-067.19-03-01.00 17 R10 701 BICENTENNIAL BLVD 1 5 1987 2 2450 B- AV 233,800 27-SEP-21 300,000 .78 ED05-067.20-04-04.00 8 R10 409 N BRADFORD ST 1 8 1928 2 1564 B- AV 140,800 02-SEP-21 72,000 1.96 ED05-068.10-02-20.00 13 R10 808 TOWNSEND BLVD 1 14 1964 1 960 C GD 147,300 08-SEP-21 235,000 .63 ED05-068.10-02-50.00 13 R10 958 BUCK DR 1 14 1964 1 960 C GD 139,400 13-SEP-21 224,500 .62 ED05-068.13-01-04.03- 100 R50 22 CHATHAM CT 1 13 1988 2 2248 B- AV 137,000 15-SEP-21 201,000 .68 Page 207

Item #23. OCT 21, 2021 CITY OF DOVER PAGE: 2 08:53 AM SALES RATIO REPORT CA324 PARID NBHD LUC ADDRESS UNITS STYLE YRBLT STORIES SFLA GRADE CDU TOTAL APPR SALE DT PRICE ASR 011 ED05-068.14-02-18.00 13 R10 1328 GARFIELD DR 1 5 1966 2 1524 C+ AV 159,000 27-SEP-21 234,000 .68 ED05-068.14-02-41.00 13 R10 352 NIMITZ RD 1 14 1965 1 1130 C GD 168,400 16-SEP-21 235,000 .72 ED05-068.17-01-26.00 8 R10 547 PENNSYLVANIA AVE EXT 1 14 1953 1 2210 C+ AV 214,600 17-SEP-21 475,000 .45 ED05-068.17-02-47.00 8 R10 218 N STATE ST 1 1 1900 2 2092 B+ GD 208,900 28-SEP-21 280,000 .75 ED05-068.18-02-54.00 7 R10 904 WHITE OAK RD 1 14 1951 1 1638 C AV 167,000 16-SEP-21 235,000 .71 ED05-068.18-05-32.00 7 R10 35 N EDGEHILL AVE 1 3 1951 1 1310 C AV 139,000 20-SEP-21 212,500 .65 ED05-068.19-02-57.00 6 R10 46 ACACIA PL 1 8 1998 2 1640 C AV 153,900 30-SEP-21 202,000 .76 ED05-068.19-05-79.00 14 R10 206 THORNTON ST 1 13 2006 2 2030 C+ GD 184,000 15-SEP-21 254,900 .72 ED05-068.20-01-49.00 14 R10 27 NICHOLAS DR 1 5 2006 2 2398 B- AV 234,300 29-SEP-21 330,000 .71 ED05-076.04-01-68.00 2 R10 407 RIDGELY BLVD 1 13 2012 3 2120 C+ AV 197,900 02-SEP-21 261,000 .76 ED05-076.05-02-01.00 14 R10 1 STONEY DR 1 8 1985 2 1406 C+ GD 154,000 20-SEP-21 225,000 .68 ED05-076.05-04-01.107 102 R50 87 PAR HAVEN DR 1 20 1978 1 1177 C- AV 52,200 03-SEP-21 79,400 .66 ED05-076.05-06-10.00 14 R10 106 MATTHEW CT 1 5 1993 2 1907 C+ GD 191,600 08-SEP-21 255,000 .75 ED05-076.06-06-34.00 2 R10 162 HAMPTON DR 1 13 1984 2 1200 C- AV 116,800 30-SEP-21 175,000 .67 ED05-076.09-02-11.00 14 R10 280 TRAFALGAR DR 1 13 2005 2 1848 C+ AV 148,200 07-SEP-21 224,900 .66 ED05-076.09-02-30.00 14 R10 259 TRAFALGAR DR 1 8 2005 2 1734 C+ AV 168,500 23-SEP-21 231,000 .73 ED05-076.09-03-35.00 14 R10 332 NORTHDOWN DR 1 13 2009 2 1855 C+ AV 164,800 23-SEP-21 222,000 .74 ED05-076.13-04-39.00 14 R10 119 WESTOVER DR 1 13 2002 2 1848 C+ AV 157,000 20-SEP-21 210,000 .75 ED05-076.13-04-58.00 14 R10 405 CHARRING CROSS DR 1 13 1999 2 1848 C+ AV 145,800 23-SEP-21 225,000 .65 ED05-076.20-01-29.00 5 R10 66 SHERWOOD CT 1 16 1959 1 2062 C+ AV 195,300 21-SEP-21 300,000 .65 ED05-077.06-01-36.00 8 R10 534 GREENHILL RD 1 1 1941 2 1741 B- AV 167,900 02-SEP-21 260,000 .65 ED05-077.10-02-58.00 2 R10 434 COLLINS DR 1 14 1956 1 925 C- FR 96,300 28-SEP-21 115,000 .84 ED05-077.11-02-45.00 6 R10 548 ROBERTA AVE 1 14 1967 1 1890 C AV 171,900 24-SEP-21 300,000 .57 ED05-077.11-04-44.00 2 R10 478 BARRISTER PL 1 13 1972 2 1272 D+ PR 57,800 14-SEP-21 95,000 .61 ED05-077.11-05-03.00 6 R10 11 MER WAY 1 8 2007 2 2290 B- AV 200,100 01-SEP-21 245,000 .82 ED05-077.11-05-13.00 6 R10 51 MER WAY 1 8 2007 2 2242 B- AV 199,200 03-SEP-21 260,000 .77 ED05-077.13-02-33.00 4 R20 748 S STATE ST 2 1 1923 1 1616 C- AV 167,600 29-SEP-21 285,000 .59 ED05-085.08-01-72.00 12 R10 195 LYNNHAVEN DR 1 6 1963 2 3296 B- AV 289,000 30-SEP-21 395,000 .73 ED05-085.08-01-81.00 12 R10 87 LYNNHAVEN DR 1 5 1965 2 2935 B AV 260,400 02-SEP-21 335,000 .78 ED05-085.11-01-03.00 12 R10 1427 NEW BURTON RD 1 5 1977 2 2592 C+ GD 279,200 01-SEP-21 500,000 .56 ED05-085.11-01-41.00 12 R10 183 HAMAN DR 1 14 1968 1 1103 C GD 157,100 02-SEP-21 235,000 .67 LC05-058.18-01-99.00 1A R10 107 BETH PL 1 11 1993 1 1232 D+ AV 87,700 03-SEP-21 60,000 1.46 Page 208

Item #23. OCT 21, 2021 CITY OF DOVER PAGE: 3 08:53 AM SALES RATIO REPORT CA324 PARID NBHD LUC ADDRESS UNITS STYLE YRBLT STORIES SFLA GRADE CDU TOTAL APPR SALE DT PRICE ASR LC05-068.08-01-01.00 3A R10 3 MEADOWLARK LN 1 9 2006 2 1988 B+ AV 233,000 30-SEP-21 340,000 .69 Page 209

Item #24. CITY COUNJCIL COM~UNJITY ENJHANJCEMENJT fUNJD REPORT SEPTEMBER 2021 Page 210

CITY COUNCIL FY 21/22 Page 1 Item #24. CITY COUNCIL COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT FUND JULY 1, 2021 - NOVEMBER 1, 2021 100-10-12-99-000-53037 Current Balance - $22,150.00 COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT FUND - $2,500 FOR EACH COUNCIL MEMBER PER DISTRICT AND $5,000 FOR THE AT-LARGE COUNCIL MEMBER. THE BUDGETED AMOUNT $25,000.00 PURPOSE OF THE FUND IS TO ALLOW MEMBERS TO CONTRIBUTE FUNDS TO A SMALL PROJECT OR COMMUNITY NEEDS IN EACH DISTRICT. TOTAL $25,000.00 COUNCIL P.O. #/ TOTAL YEAR TO DATE SPONSOR VENDOR DESCRIPTION INVOICE # CHARGES DATE BALANCE 07/09/21 Anderson Code Purple Kent Councilman Anderson Email from David $250.00 $250.00 $24,750.00 County authorized the designation of Anderson dated $250.00 of his community 07/01/2021 and enhancement funds to Code letter from Ennio Purple Kent County for Emmanuel assisting 6 students to receive CPKC dated free lessons for three months 06/30/2021 at the Dog Pound Training Center 07/28/21 Anderson Westside Family Councilman Anderson Email from David $350.00 $600.00 $24,400.00 Healthcare authorized the designation of Anderson dated $350.00 of his community 07/22/2021 and enhancement funds to the letter from Ms. Westside Family Healthcare Maggie Norris for 275 backpacks, children Bent dated dental hygiene kits for the 07/22/2021 Greater Dover Healthcare Blitz (IRT) from 08/01 - 09/2021 11/01/21 Page 211 S:\BUDGETS\Coun-22.qpw

CITY COUNCIL FY 21/22 IPage 2 07/28/21 Arndt Westside Family Councilperson Email from Tricia $350.00 $950.00 I Item #24. $24,050.00 I Healthcare Arndt authorized the Arndt dated designation of $350.00 of her 07/23/2021 and community enhancement letter from Ms. funds to the Westside Family Maggie Norris Healthcare for 275 backpacks, Bent dated children dental hygiene kits for 07/22/2021 the Greater Dover Healthcare Blitz (IRT) from 08/01 - 09/2021 07/28/21 Rocha Westside Family Councilman Rocha authorized Email from $500.00 $1,450.00 $23,550.00 Healthcare the designation of Gerald Rocha $500.00 of his community dated 07/22/2021 enhancement funds to the and letter from Westside Family Healthcare Ms. Maggie for 275 backpacks, children Norris Bent dated dental hygiene kits for the 07/22/2021 Greater Dover Healthcare Blitz (IRT) from 08/01 - 09/2021 08/18/21 Neil Persimmon Park Councilman Neil authorized Email from Fred $100.00 $1,550.00 $23,450.00 Place the designation of $100.00 of Neil dated his community enhancement 08/16/2021 and funds to Persimmon Park email from Ms. Place to provide school Karen M. supplies to families in need Reilly-Morton dated 08/16/2021 09/08/21 Rocha Councilman Rocha authorized Email from $150.00 $1,700.00 $23,300.00 the designation of $150.00 of Gerald Rocha his community enhancement dated 09/03/2021 funds to Main Street Dover for and Invoice from the Paint Dover! Event Ms. Diane Laird #08-16-21-DDP- PD-CounRocha 10/04/21 Anderson Central Delaware Councilman Anderson Email from David $500.00 $2,200.00 $22,800.00 Housing authorized the designation of Anderson dated Collaborative - $500.00 of his community 09/29/2021 and House for Hope enhancement funds to Central letter from Mr. Delaware Housing Larry W. Collaborative - House for Merchant dated Hope to assit with filing their 09/28/2021 IRS Tax Form 990 for nonprofits 11/01/21 Page 212 S:\BUDGETS\Coun-22.qpw

CITY COUNCIL FY 21/22 IPage 3 10/04/21 Boggerty Central Delaware Councilman Boggerty Email from $500.00 $2,700.00 I Item #24. $22,300.00 I Housing authorized the designation of Andre Boggerty Collaborative - $500.00 of his community dated 09/30/2021 House for Hope enhancement funds to Central and letter from Delaware Housing Mr. Larry W. Collaborative - House for Merchant dated Hope to assit with filing their 09/28/2021 IRS Tax Form 990 for nonprofits Councilman Boggerty Email from Ralph 10/04/21 Taylor Main Street Dover $150.00 $2,850.00 $22,150.00 authorized the designation of Taylor, Jr. dated $500.00 of his community 10/06/2021 and enhancement funds Main invoice from Street Dover to sponsor their Diane Laird Paint Dover Event dated 09/14/2021 $2,850.00 $22,150.00 Budgeted District Council Sponsor YTD Expenditures Balance Amount $5,000.00 At-Large Boggerty $500.00 $4,500.00 $2,500.00 1st District Lindell/Vacant $0.00 $2,500.00 $2,500.00 1st District Rocha $650.00 $1,850.00 $2,500.00 2nd District Hare $0.00 $2,500.00 $2,500.00 2nd District Taylor $150.00 $2,350.00 $2,500.00 3rd District Arndt $350.00 $2,150.00 $2,500.00 3rd District Neil $100.00 $2,400.00 $2,500.00 4th District Anderson $1,100.00 $1,400.00 $2,500.00 4th District Sudler $0.00 $2,500.00 TOTAL $2,850.00 $22,150.00 11/01/21 Page 213 S:\BUDGETS\Coun-22.qpw

Item #25. CITY MANAGER’S MONTHLY REPORT September 2021 Page 214

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Item #25. City of Dover 1Cust:omer Se,rvi,ces Depanment FY2022 FY 2021 Major Program Updates Sep 2021 Sep 2020 Difference Year-to-Date Year-to-Date Num ber of Cust omers Served 19,538 27,252 (7,7 14) s 62,48 1 72,575 Final Bills 473 505 (32) s 1,6 11 1,52 1 Est imat ed Bills 248 2 16 32 s 696 680 Penalt ies Post ed 12,2 15 s - 12,2 15 s 25,546 s - Extensions of Credit - Amount Extended s 22 1,102 s 177, 159 43,943 s 493, 708 s 643, 127 Balance Transfe rs s 6, 164 s 3 1,809 (25,644) s 23,468 s 56,920 Ut ility Collect ions s 73,425 s 13,879 59,546 s 115,192 s 40,958 Miscellaneous Billings s 54 2, 768 s 155,3 15 387,454 s 6,965, 103 s 4 14, 148 Taxes Levied s 14,734,273 s 8,595, 709 6,138,564 s 14,734,273 s 14,402, 752 Billing Adj ust ment s/ Credit Balances s 77,28 1 s 14, 554 62,726 s 126,649 s 30,489 Total Taxes Collect ed s 14,268, 088 s 7,071,693 7,196,395 s 28,061,547 s 12,894,670 Taxes Out st anding s 543,466 s 1,538,57 1 (995, 105) s 543,466 s 1,538,57 1 W rit e Off Request s - s - - s - s 5,305 JAN · SEPT City of Dove r JAN· SEPT 2021 TOTALS Da ily Tota ls Compa rison 2020TOTALS DIFFERENCE s 2,820,986.63 Plannin & Ins iection - Pa /Jllent Postin s s 2,508,362.34 s 312,624.29 12% $101 ,466,529.45 customer Sen1ce - Payment Postings S 92, 573,515.36 s 8,893,014 09 10% $104,287,516.08 •••Total All Pa nents S 95,081,877.70 s 9,20 5,638.38 10% Jan. – Sept. 2021 continues to show an increase in Customer use of automated payment options as compared to the same period in 2020. Overall revenue collections have increased by 10%. as compared to the same period in 2020. Revenue collections increases are attributed to returning to prepandemic work flows. 2021 TOTALS 2020 TOTALS DIFFERENCE $104,287,516.08 ~l~-~•-c-_as-~-P-~-sr_u_·s-~-g-_-_-RE_ C_£IPT __ s ___TO _-TAL - - - - - - - - - --~-~-~-~,-?8-_-~.~-~?---??~I I ~ _9.::~s.:~~~-~~ I 10% -Note- Due to COVID-19 utility account disconnections Average Disconnects were limited per the State of Emergency Orders, Staffing and Weather limitations from March 2020 – February 2021. Total All Delinquent Utility Accounts as of September 30, 2021 = 1861 $753,561.60 7180 65 68 80 4848 1 2 5 3939 4243 4041 4041 2727 2829 2729 2626 Total Collected through disconnections for September 30, 2021 = $219,570.50 • Average Accounts Cut Per Day • Average Accounts Available to Cut Per Day Page 216

ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT Item #25. Electric Divisions System Peak Total System Load Number of New Month outages customers Dec 19 60,552 Services Dec 19 104.57 Jan 20 60,649 Aug 19 9 335 Aug 19 16 Jan 20 103.57 Sep 19 5 225 Sep 19 15 Feb 20 98.58 Feb 20 54,412 Oct 19 7 386 Oct 19 15 Mar 20 92.30 Mar 20 54,764 Nov 19 7 61 Nov 19 14 Apr 20 49,236 Dec 19 2 1,325 Dec 19 4 Apr 20 82.01 Jan 20 4 78 Jan 20 15 May 20 114.40 May 20 52,403 Feb 20 4 2,120 Feb 20 16 Jun 20 143.64 Jun 20 66,905 Mar 20 3 1,518 Mar 20 24 Jul 20 155.89 Jul 20 82,800 Apr 20 3 76 Apr 20 6 Aug 20 76,230 May 20 3 181 May 20 2 Aug 20 153.38 Jun 20 11 2,828 Jun 20 19 Sep 20 142.05 Sep 20 61,833 Jul 20 19 536 Jul 20 10 Oct 20 102.70 Oct 20 55,494 Aug 20 16 13,167 Aug 20 17 Nov 20 95.03 Nov 20 52,898 Sep 20 5 3551 Sep 20 16 Dec 20 60,904 Oct 20 5 738 Oct 20 8 Dec 20 103.07 Nov 20 7 3,230 Nov 20 12 Jan 21 103.85 Jan 21 62,356 Dec 20 0 0 Dec 20 15 Feb 21 103.54 Feb 21 58,116 Jan 21 1 2 Jan 21 9 Mar 21 56,803 Feb 21 3 1518 Feb 21 7 Mar 21 96.05 Mar 21 4 568 Mar 21 20 Apr 21 106.06 Apr 21 52,494 Apr 21 4 1,287 Apr 21 14 May 21 135.17 May 21 56,801 May 21 9 733 May 21 6 Jun 21 156.90 Jun 21 69,150 Jun 21 10 736 Jun 21 40 Jul 21 79,792 Jul 21 13 3,730 Jul 21 9 Jul 21 156.16 Aug 21 11 728 Aug 21 11 Aug 21 164.90 Aug 21 77,971 Sep 21 7 1,037 Sep 21 20 Sep 21 140.78 Sep 21 65,002 Electric Monthly Outage Report The annual outage goal will be less than 295 minutes per customer, which is a Delaware Standard. This will be measured by calculating the System Average Interruption Duration Index. FY 22 YTD FY 21 FY 20 80.04 431.83 30.67 Outages Average Response Time Goal is less than 30 minutes Month Year-to-date Month Year-to-date 7 31 31 Minutes 29 Minutes PROGRAM UPDATES SEP 21 SEP 20 FY22 YTD Tree Trimming 218 278 699 Number of Oil Releases 0 0 0 Lost Time Accidents – All Electric Utility Divisions 0 0 0 New Services 20 16 I 40 L Page 217

Item #25. Fleet & Facilities Management Monthly Report SEPTEMBER 2021 Fleet Maintenance PM Work Orders Completed: 43 Number of Tire Repairs: 18 Number of Road Repairs: 5 Other Work Orders: 57 Repair Hours: 259.5 Road Repair Hours: 8 Total Work Orders: 100 Fabrication Hours: 3 Misc. Hours: 22.5 PM Hours: 118.5 # of Scheduled PM’s: 28 # of PM’s Completed: 43 Major Program Updates SEPTEMBER SEPTEMBER MEASURE 2021 2020 DIFFERENCE Fleet Maintenance - Completed PM 43 out of 28 34 out of 28 appointments vs scheduled PM’s 32.14 % 153.57 % 121.43 % (Quantity and Percentage) Facilities Maintenance Facilities - Routine work orders 46 out of 54 13 out of 17 completed within 5 days 8.72 % 85.19 % 76.47 % (Quantity and Percentage) Facilities - Emergency work orders 4 out of 4 1 out of 1 completed within 2 days 0.00 % 100.00 % 100.00 % (Quantity and Percentage) Facilities: Total Work Orders Written in July: 58 Total Work Orders Completed in July: 58 (includes previous month’s W/O that were incomplete) Page 218

Item #25. Grant Writer’s Report for City Council Meeting November 8, 2021 Respectfully submitted by Lisa Chase, MA, MBA, Grant Writer The following work was completed in September 2021 • Had fourth planning meeting with inaugural board recruited for the Dover Strong Fund INC. The board approved the bylaws. • Worked on 1023 IRS Form with attachments • Researched and wrote in-depth narrative for EDA Build Back Better Grant Application and other required pieces. (Update – we were advised not to submit an application for the Build Back Better Regional Competition.) • Drafted narrative and grant application for Leary Firefighters Foundation for fire rescue boat. • Drafted and submitted application to a private Delaware Foundation for Library anniversary projects. • Met with Officer Anthony Smith about grant funding for Police Athletic League programming. • Researched grant opportunities for City of Dover projects. • Spoke to Colonial Rotary Club about the Dover Strong Fund, Inc. 501(c)3 project. • Secured a few small contributions for PrimeTime Family Literacy Project. • Attended EDA webinars on Build Back Better Regional Challenge. • Attended an AARP Regional Challenge Grant webinar for preparation if we will apply in Spring of 2022. September 2021 Grants and Letters of Inquiry (LOI) Submitted in September 2021 Name Type of Department Program Status Amount Match Notes Request Area Allstate Pre- Dover PD - PAL Submitted $25,000 NA We’ll Foundation Application PAL know in October if we are invited to submit a full application. Private Grant Dover 10th Submitted $50,000 NA We’ll Delaware Public Anniversary know by Foundation Library December 15,2021 Walmart Grant Fire Turnout AWARDED $10,000 Foundation Marshal’s Gear Office I_I Page 219

Item #25. Grant applications in Process Name Type of Department Program Status Ask Notes Request Area Amount *Economic Grant Planning East Dover In $500,000 Deadline Development Employment Process/Possible October 19, Administration Center Redirect* 2021. Update – we were advised not to submit application. Delaware Grant Dover Public Tenth In Process $25,000 Private Applications Library Anniversary Foundations H.W. Wilson Grant Dover Public Anniversary In Process $10,000 Foundation application Library Celebrations The Leary Grant Dover Fire Rescue Boat In Process $20,000 Deadline Firefighters Application Department October 8th Foundation *We are continuing to work on a narrative for the East Dover Employment Center for possible state/federal funding. Page 220

Item #25. HUMAN RESOURCES September 2021 Human Resources continues to assist the Finance Department with the set-up of the Tyler/Munis PR/HR module thus moving us closer to the implementation of the new HRIS system. The targeted implantation date is January 1, 2022 Human Resources partnered with the Department of Labor for a job fair which took place at Blue Hen Commons. The job fair brought 76 employers and 578 job seekers to the event. While attending the event the department was able to cultivate relationships with business partners and reach many job seekers for current city openings. Resumes were gathered and distributed to hiring managers for review. The department continues to offer and execute mandatory sexual harassment training for all city employees. The Human Resources Department worked with the COVID taskforce and payroll to implement the COVID vaccinations bonuses and exception documentation. Sept Sept Category 20 21 Caucasian* 297 311 Minorities* 79 85 Hired 6 5 Terminated/Resigned/Retired/Other 4 7 Transferred/Promoted 2 3 Jobs Posted 3 7 Workers Comp. Injuries 5 7 Workers Comp. Hours 176 55 *371 Full-time Employees: Part-time Employees: 25 (4 Pitts Center, 1 Recreation, 15 Library, 3 Police Department, 1 Central Services) -Numbers do not reflect, temporary, seasonal, relief fire dispatchers, committee or council members. Recruitment Information (September) Native American Black/ Hawaiian/ Two or Not Indian/ African Hispanic/ Unknow Positon Total Apps Asian Other More White µnknowr Hispanic/ Male Female Unknown Alaskan America Latino n Pacific Races Latino Native n Islander Librarian II 4 0 0 0 0 0 3 1 0 3 1 0 4 0 MEOl · WWW 5 0 0 2 0 1 2 0 0 5 0 5 0 0 MEOI • Sanitation 5 0 0 4 0 0 1 0 0 5 0 5 0 0 Communications Operate 23 0 0 4 0 2 14 3 1 19 3 5 18 0 Library Page · PT 17 0 0 5 0 4 5 3 2 12 3 2 15 0 *Resumes come from Indeed do not always list address Page 221

Item #25. HUMAN RESOURCES (Continued) Open or Currently Recruiting* Open or Currently Recruiting by Dept. Sept Sept 20 21 Electric 7 6 Public Works 1 1 Police 11 7.5 Water Wastewater 4 1 All Other Departments 15.5 8 Totals 38.5 23.5 *Not used for Budgeting Purposes Turnover Statistics 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Total Turnover % 5.57 6.75 11.00 10.91 6.02 12.05 8.68 15.36 10.33 9.66 13.96 10.83 Termination Turnover % 0.27 1.08 0.29 1.47 0.57 0.28 0.54 1.92 1.36 0.54 1.42 .28 Resignation Turnover % 2.12 4.05 5.21 5.01 2.29 7.56 6.24 7.41 5.98 6.17 7.98 7.69 Retirement Turnover % 3.18 1.62 5.50 4.42 3.15 4.20 1.90 4.39 2.45 2.68 4.27 2.56 Other - - - - - - - 1.65 0.54 0.27 0.28 .28 2012 Healthcare cost sharing implemented;2013 Healthcare cost sharing implemented for DOE 2016 RIF in Economic Development; 2018 RIF in Electric *2019, Percentages update in January 2020 Average Employees 2010 2011 2012* 2013* 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Total Number of Employees Separating from 21 25 38 37 21 42 32 56 38 36 49 37 Service Average Number of Full-time Employees 362 356 333 325 331 333 340 337 340 346 **355 369 Average Number of Part-time Employees 16 15 12 14 18 24 28 28 28 26 25 25 * Healthcare cost sharing implemented **Updated Page 222

Item #25. HUMAN RESOURCES (Continued) Workers Compensation Cost FY2022 Electric I $2 Grounds I $2 Department PowerPlant I $2 Metering I $2 Police $25 Stormwater $113 Total Cost (In thousands) Total: $146,000 *8/2021 graph changed to FY Page 223

Item #25. Information Technology Department September 2021 Report Larry Josefowski, Director Incident tracking: We had 76 incidents in September, which is slightly below the last two month’s averages. Areas getting the most requests were Tyler/Munis issues, printer driver updates, and pass- word resets. There were no Malware/Virus incidents. Network Security (External): Planning continues for multi-department cybersecurity exercises with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) from the Department of Homeland Security. Scoping meetings were held for the Critical Resource Review (CRR) on October 5th, focused on infrastructure and support of our electrical system, and a broader table-top exercise scheduled for January 25th. Our firewall reported 5,350 “low level” attempts at finding security vulnerabilities into our network and 17 more serious attempts during the reporting period. This is an increase from last month, but in line with earlier months. Our email tools prevented 3,100 Spam and 21 malware attempts during September. Network Security (Internal): Deployment of Multi-factor authentication (MFA), a requirement of continued cybersecurity insurance coverage has continued to directors and the Mayor. We will implement for all employees on October 6th. This tool will require those accessing any Microsoft Office file on city servers (such as email or shared spreadsheets) to validate their device every 90 days or when a password is changed. We have started tracking Data Loss Prevention violations, and we had 7 in the month of September. CrowdStrike, our endpoint security solution, measures the environment on a scale of 0-100. We remain at 0, indicating a safe environment. It has been at this level since May. We conducted a phishing test of the environment, with less than 5% of the recipients clicking on the message, which is slightly above average. We will conduct these training opportunities quarterly. We continue to maintain current patching on all devices; as of the end of the month, over 99% of the devices were being monitored with no issues, with 100% of the servers being current on critical and security updates. Work was done on getting devices that were not updated due to non-use either __ updated or removed from the network. ,.. Hardware Vulnerability: Spend of capital funds over several years was postponed, which has resulted in all network equipment either now, or shortly being past support, which is the City’s greatest vulnerability. Discussions with vendors and analysis of the system indicates approximately 500K worth of equipment needing to be upgraded. As soon as 2020 funds are transferred to current budget, will execute purchase of two core switches, and a request for 1% of the ARPA funds the city has received for IT security, including a few more switches, has been submitted. Page 224

Item #25. IT’s future budget requests will attempt to remediate this over a 5 year period with 100K per year, but there is an assumption of risk in this plan by not replacing the hardware sooner. Page 225

Reference Transactions Item #25. ooj_pR September 2021 f Adults 561 Teens 144 Children 83 PUBLIC LIBRARY 11111111 0 250 500 750 1000 1250 1500 1750 2000 Circulation Sept. '21 FYTD '22 Sept. '20 FYTD '21 Dover Residents 13,680 34,837 4,790 11,085 E-Books 3,473 11,106 3,713 11,941 Kent Residents Total - 5,886 19,168 2,925 7,132 ~Harrington 37 1 ~Milford 18 1 ~Smyrna 271 176 ~Unincorporated Kent Co. 5,560 2,747 Non-County Residents 1,179 2,806 407 1,053 New Registrations Dover Residents 231 664 92 276 Kent Residents Total - 85 198 1 1 ~Harrington 0 0 ~Milford 0 0 ~Smyrna 2 0 ~Unincorporated Kent Co. 83 1 Non-County Residents 5 13 0 0 Registered Library Users as of 09/30/21 Registered Library Users as of 09/30/20 City of Dover Residents 18,987 City of Dover Residents 21,576 Kent County Residents 6,162 Kent Co. Residents 6,868 Sussex County Residents 274 Sussex Co. Residents 326 New Castle Co. Residents 362 New Castle Co. Residents 415 Out of State 21 Other 27 TOTAL 25,806 29,212 Other Visitors 12,539 37,430 0 0 *Visitors - Curbside Pick-up 0 0 1,562 4,234 Meeting Room Usage 2,350 7,290 0 Photocopier Usage 343 924 0 Computer Printing Usage 2,220 6,091 0 Computer Users 1,299 3,643 0 Wireless Computer Users 938 2,555 159 422 Inter/Intralibrary - Loaned 48 37 Inter/Intralibrary - Borrowed 59 75 Holds Sent 3,761 5,314 Holds Received 2,816 4,367 TOTAL 6,684 20,911 9,793 27,680 Tech Services/Items Added 1,248 1,396 Tech Services/Items Deleted 573 1,267 310 Passport Services/Customers 99 507 30 37 Passport Services/Revenue $4,032 $20,105 $1,120 $1,402 Monthly Highlights ►124 attended / viewed 16 programs for adults. Job Center Statistics ►64 attended / viewed 23 program for teens. September 2021 September 2020 ►551 attended / viewed 47 programs for children. Number of Walk-in Hours Open 0 0 ► 0 volunteers. Number of Walk-in Participants 0 0 Number of Volunteer Hours 0 0 * Estimated Figure 0 attended 0 programs/classes coordinated through the Job Center. Page 226

Parks & Recreation Item #25. September 2021 Monthly Report Parks & RecreaƟon Highlights  Spring & Summer Concerts concluded on September 9th. The season boasted approximately 2,800 in overall a endance. Sherwanda Speaks works to offer a line up of diverse and family friendly entertainment to fulfill the 15 week schedule. We congratulate her on another successful season.  Five Park Projects: Nothing new to report at this me. Construc on documents should be forth coming.  ORPT Grants with Delaware State Parks were submi ed for our Park and Playground Improvement project to install ADA accessible picnic tables, update playground structures in underserved areas. A revised grant for the Dover Park Spray Pad was submi ed, as new funding became available.  Delaware Senior Olympics hosted their Men’s So ball Tournament at Schu e Park. Twelve teams from Dela- ware, Maryland and Virginia competed.  Fall Youth Soccer kicked off to a great me with 193 youth enrolled. The season host prac ces one weeknight and games on Saturdays. Want to see a great group of kids having fun?? Come on over Saturday mornings to see the ac on! September (outdoor) League Programming ParƟcipant Count AcƟvity ParƟcipants Spectators LocaƟon Youth Soccer 576 864 Schu e Park JW PiƩs RecreaƟon FYTD Senior Men’s So ball 378 72 Schu e Park Sept 21 FYTD 22 Sept 20 Center ParƟcipants 21 DHS Cross Country 71 57 Schu e Park General Recrea on 147 152 19 77 Healthy Kids Running 168 252 Schu e Park Open Gym 221 418 141 326 Volleyball League 36 467 30 2,683 Recreation Revenue Breakdown FY22 FY21 • General Recreation • General Recreation • • • Leagues • Leagues • Bldg./Field/Pavilions • Bldg./Field/Pavilions • Trips September 2021 September 2020 General Recrea on 235.00 General Recrea on 181.00 Leagues 3,880.00 Leagues 3,294.00 Bldg./Field/Pavilions 700.00 Bldg./Field/Pavilions 260.00 Trips 330.00 Trips n/a Page 227

Item #25. Grounds Division Monthly Report September 2021 Arborist Crew Completed Trees Trimmed 95 Trees Removed 32 Root Prune 0 Stumps Removed 41 Trees Planted 0 Arborist Crew: ‐ Continued street tree trimming. ‐ Removed 11 bee’s nest. ‐ Installed new sign on Parks Administration Building. Beautification Crew: ‐ Continue to water and weed flower beds and hanging baskets. ‐ Assisted mowing crew with park mowing. ‐ Fall display installed at City Hall. Mowing Crew ‐ Mowing is on schedule. ‐ Mow crews have also worked on trimming back vegetation. Litter Removal: ‐ Litter is being picked up on City properties as per the weekly schedule. ‐ Litter person has been diligent in the reporting of destruction in City parks. ‐ Total trash cans collected 408. ‐ Supplied 20 trash cans for Amish Bike Tour. Parks Crew: ‐ Set up stage for Amish Bike Tour. ‐ Prepared softball fields for fall softball. (Fields also groomed everyday) ‐ Laid out 7 soccer fields. (fields also relined once a week) ‐ Fixed playground ladder at Schutte Park. ‐ Park’s route completed per the weekly schedule. ‐ Repainted back boards at Bishop Blackshear Park. ‐ Set up for Dedication of Bishop Blackshear Park ‐ Assist with mowing of athletic fields. Miscellaneous: ‐ Bush Hogged Electric admin training area. ‐ Began testing Holiday Lighting displays. I___JI Page 228

Item #25. September 2021 Procurement & Inventory Report Measure FY 2022 FY 2021 DIFFERENCE Issue Effectiveness – How often the FY 2022 (To date) FY 2021 (Total) warehouse has what the departments [469/ (469+44)] *100 [1907/ (1907+291)] *100 4.66% need when it’s needed. 91.42% 86.76% [issues / (issues + back orders)] * 100 Turn Over Rate – Indicates that the material stocked is the material being -0.02 Turnovers per 0.94 Turnovers per year 0.96 Turnovers per year used. (2020-2021 Goal 1 per year) year WITHOUT TRANSFORMERS FUEL USE FY 2022 TO DATE FY 2021 TO DATE STOCK WITH OVER 60 MONTH SUPPLY (5 YEARS) Unleaded: 37,803 gallons 35,299 gallons Electric: $ 344,608.98 227 Line Items Diesel: 20,433 gallons 21,080 gallons Water: $ 14,211.03 34 Line Items Dollars Spent: $131,799.60 $72,567.30 General: $ 22,849.76 86 Line Items Total: $ 381,669.77 347 Line Items Purchase Orders for Stock by Fund Issues from Stock by Fund FY 2022 TO DATE FY 2021 TO DATE FY 2022 TO DATE FY 2021 TO DATE Electric: $603,548.92 $451,290.45 Electric: $487,935.75 $406,888.19 Water: $28,466.60 $1,724.36 Water: $21,656.16 $41,498.98 Wastewater: $0.00 $0.00 Wastewater: $3,124.52 $1,555.76 General: $32,316.50 $33,970.01 General: $34,324.32 $33,765.32 Total: $664,332.02 $486,984.82 *Total: $547,262.51 $485,699.58 Warehouse Stock Money Spent for Postage/Postal Services FY2022 FY2021 FY 2022 TO DATE FY2021 TO DATE Total Dollar Value: $1,709,303.33 $1,760,030.77 $41,782.49 $45,704.13 Total Line Items: 1,056 1,080 * Total of Issues from Stock by Fund includes Issues from Sale from Stock (SS) and Electric Returns (ER). BID REQUESTING COMMODITY TERM STATUS as of October 1, 2021 NUMBER DEPARTMENT Inflow & Infiltration Evaluation 22-0003WW One Time Water/Wastewater Forwarded to Water/Wastewater on 8/24/2021 Turnberry Wastewater Pump Station 22-0005WW One Time Water/Wastewater Forwarded to Water/Wastewater on 9/16/2021 Upgrade Engineering Design Support Garrison Oak Technical Park Substation 22-0008EL One Time Electric Department Forwarded to Electric Department on 9/21//2021 Switchgear Garrison Oak Technical Park Substation 22-0009EL One Time Electric Department Bid opening scheduled for October 4, 2021 @ 2:00 PM Transformer Three Water Meter Term Contract 22-0010WW Water/Wastewater Forwarded to Water/Wastewater on 9/23/2021 Years Transformers for Stock 22-0011WH One Time Warehouse Bid opening scheduled for October 5, 2021 @ 2:00 PM LED Security Lights for Electric 22-0012EL One Time Electric Department Bid opening scheduled for October 20, 2021 @ 2:00 PM Department SCADA System Master Station Upgrade 22-0013EL One Time Electric Department Submissions due October 18, 2021.@ 2:00 PM Prequalification Three PD Mental Health Professionals 22-0014PD Police Department RFP opening scheduled for October 27, 2021 @ 2:00 PM Years Wire and Cable Term Contract 01-2021WH One Year Warehouse Bid opening scheduled for October 19, 2021 @ 2:00 PM Lighting Term Contract 04-2021WH One Year Warehouse Bid opening scheduled for October 21, 2021 @ 2:00 PM Galvanized Steel Pole and Galvanized 22-0015EL One Time Electric Department Bid opening scheduled for October 26, 2021 @ 2:00 PM Vibratory Caisson Foundation Page 229

Item #25. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS SEPTEMBER 2021 MONTHLY REPORT GIS GIS PROJECT HOURS • Create • Data Requests • Printing • Technical Support • Updates • Configure • Training 0% 16% 25% 3% 3% 10% 43% GIS PROJECT HOURS Other I City-Wide DWW DPW Tax Mayor IT - Cust. Service • Dover PD City Manager City Clerk Planning & Insp. Library • Parks & Rec Electric 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 • GIS Project Hours Page 230

Item #25. SANITATION MONTHLY REFUSE (TONS) • Bulk • Rear • Automated 1017.24 1015.92 952.91 954.82 969.03 977.24 959.76 930.83 916.61 858.45 848.32 781.51 727.65 210.54 139.96 155.85 135.73 132.29 159.68 101.2 126.37 208.54 141.86 151.04 122.7 185.43 177.7 156.2 78.08 147.16 181.91 164.33 155.54 168.5 113 162.45 49.52 11 II II SEP 20 OCT 20 NOV 20 11 11 DEC 20 102.2 JAN 21 77.23 •I FEB 21 II MAR 21 II II II II II II APR 21 MAY 21 JUN 21 JUL 21 AUG 21 SEP 21 SANITATION HOURS 600 557 500 424 400 362 322 300 200 100 0 0 0 0 0 Bulk Automated Hand Trash Yard Waste • September 2020 • September 2021 September 2021 Data Unavailable. SANITATION SEPTEMBER 21 FYTD 22 SEPTEMBER 20 FYTD 21 Trips to DSWA Sandtown Landfill Unavailable 442 215 672 Total Tonnage to DSWA 1,279 3,823 1,263 3,916 90-gallon Containers Delivered Unavailable 116 62 209 300-gallon Containers Delivered Unavailable 1 0 4 Total Man Hours Containers Delivered unavailable 50 29 154 CURBSIDE RECYCLING TOTAL CANS COLLECTED TOTAL ACCOUNTS WEIGHT (LBS) AVE. WEIGHT (LBS) September 2021 21,641 9,778 257,420 11.90 Page 231

Item #25. STREETS / STORMWATER MONTHLY STREET SWEEPING & LEAF COLLECTION • Sweeper Waste (cu.yd.) • Street Sweeping (miles) • Leaf Collection (miles) • Leaf Debris (cu.yd.) 6130 2749 2853 780 3950 1620 0 476 1494 0 6 437 834 117 452 122 0 98 156 0 0 1726 0 0 0 127 0 0 30 1738 1079 1337 Leaf Debris (cu.yd.) 413 SEP OCT 112 560 0 0 1499 NOV 1604 20 0 0 0 0 Leaf Collection (miles) 20 20 DEC JAN 76 13.5 20 1340 20 FEB 0 0 MAR 88 Street Sweeping (miles) 21 APR 76 21 21 MAY 126 Sweeper Waste (cu.yd.) 21 JUN 21 JUL 21 AUG 21 SEP 21 21 STREETS / STORMWATER SEPTEMBER 21 FYTD 22 SEPTEMBER 20 FYTD 21 Signs Installed 28 35 6 17 Signs Repaired 14 88 16 33 Curbs Painted Yellow (ft) 0 4,225 0 84 New Posts Installed 4 12 13 20 Storm Catch Basins Repaired 1 4 20 28 Storm Catch Basin Repairs (hrs) 4.75 19.75 62.5 81.5 Storm Catch Basins Cleaned (l.f.) 0 5 14 29 Storm Catch Basin Cleaning (hrs) 0 7 17.5 29.5 Hot Mix Patching (tons) 1.51 13.99 0 0 Hot Mix Patching (hrs) 2 14.5 0 0 Cold Mix Patching (hrs) 5.5 28.0 7 14.5 Concrete Work (hrs) 114 227.5 14 38 Concrete Patching (cu.yd.) 28.1 46.53 0.31 0.31 Ditch Work (hrs) 0 0 8 8 Street and Alley Maintenance (hrs) 2 4 5 6 Street Sweeping (miles) 1,499 3,915 1,620 5,044 Street Sweeping (cu.yd.) 126 290 98 342 Leaf Collection (miles) 0 0 0 0 Leaves Collected (cu.yd.) 0 0 0 0 Page 232

Item #25. CITY OF DOVER DEPARTMENT OF WATER & WASTEWATER MONTHLY REPORT Sep-21 Inflow & Infiltration Costs $350,000.00 This chart indicates the amount of money the City $300,000.00 is spending on treating ground and / or rain water through Kent County. This cost is being offset by $250,000.00 $200,000.00 I the Ground Water Inflow Adjustment rate passed on to the customers I $150,000.00 $100,000.00 $50,000.00 $- II I I I I I I I I Sep-20 Oct-20 Nov-20 Dec-20 Jan-21 Feb-21 Mar-21 • I & I Cost Apr-21 May-21 Jun-21 • Jul-21 Aug-21 Sep-21 Water & Wastewater Repairs 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 11 11 I Sep-20 Oct-20 Nov-20 • Water Mains Repaired Dec-20 1 ul I Ji 1 __ u L ul Jan-21 Feb-21 .. Water Services Repaired Mar-21 Apr-21 • Wastewater Mains Repaired May-21 Jun-21 Jul-21 Aug-21 • Wastewater Laterals Repaired Sep-21 Number of Brown Water Complaints 50 This chart indicates the number of complaints the 45 Department receives. Please note that our flushing operatinons occured in September 2020 40 and April 2021. 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 l- - - I -------------------------------------1 --- I - - - - ---. ----. ----=----- - -1 Sep-20 Oct-20 - Nov-20 Dec-20 Jan-21 Number of Brown Water Complaints Feb-21 Mar-21 Apr-21 May-21 Jun-21 Jul-21 Linear (Number of Brown Water Complaints) Aug-21 Sep-21 Page 233

Item #26. City Planner’s Monthly Report Department of Planning & Inspections SEPTEMBER 2021 Planning & Inspections Highlights Some Items to Call to Your Attention Construction activity during September resulted in 113 Permits being issued with a construction value of about $3,732,700 bringing the total value of new construction this calendar year to date to $6,971,000. This month last year 107 permits were issued. A total of 2834 Business Licenses issued so far this year versus 2817 in September of 2020 at the height of the COVID pandemic suggest continued but slow recov- ery across the board. Six new residential Building Permits were issued in September for five townhouses in Patriot Village and a new dwelling in the Downtown area. A Building Permit was issued for a new School Building at Academy of Dover on Saulsbury Road. Building Permits were also issued to several interior renovation projects and tenant fit-out projects including office renovations at Eden Hill Medical Center Building, tenant renova- tions at 756 S. Little Creek Road, tenant fit-out for a restaurant at 1211 N. DuPont Highway, renovations at Delaware State University, and tenant fit-out for FedEx at 60 Starlifter Avenue in the Kent County Aero- park. A Temporary Certificate of Occupancy was issued to the tenant fit-out for the Black Swamp Artisanal Market at 204 W. Loockerman Street. A Final Certificate of Occupancy was issued for the tenant renova- tions for Rise Physical Therapy in the Gateway West Shopping Center. Renovations and tenant fit-outs comprise over 32% of all Building Permits issued— this is an indicator of an underlyingly sound local econ- omy). Code Enforcement saw 461 new cases opened in September; 16% of there were property maintenance violations and 23% of these were grass and weed violations A total of 1037 Code Inspections were under- taken, including 114 Annual Housing Inspections. Staff took 4 buildings before City Council for Dangerous Building determination. There are 38 active Dangerous Building cases open. The City continues to abate violations at four Dangerous Buildings (one of which is under repair; three were ordered to be demol- ished). A total of 159 buildings were registered as vacant in September. The Planning Commission met on September 20th and three applications were considered. The Historic District Commission and the Board of Adjustment did not meet in September. The Department continues to respond to continuing updates from the National League of Cities, the US Treasury, the Economic Development Administration, the White House and others regarding the Ameri- can Rescue Program Plan and Notices of Funding Opportunity from the US EDA, and supporting /staffing initiatives of the Council and Mayor regarding allocation of these federal funds. The Department is committed to supporting the Diversity and Inclusion initiatives of the City, providing monthly birthday celebrations for ALL employees, sharing career improvement/certification successes, distributing informational materials, and discussion in staff meetings. Page 234

Item #26. PROGRESS IN PICTURES Black Swamp Artisanal Market - 204 West Loockerman Street RISE Physical Therapy—1030 Forrest Avenue, Suite 105 A Page 235

Item #26. Planning & Inspections Revenue FY2022 Budget FY2022 Actual Revenue Stream (YTD) September % of Budget Business License $1,500,000 $ 1,306,425 87% Manufactured Home License $16,000 $ 11,039 69% Building Permits $450,000 $ 129,085 29% Cert. of Occupancy $10,000 $ 1,035 10% Public Occupancy $25,000 $ 1,600 6% Lodging House $14,000 $ 28 0% Plumbing/Heating/Air $100,000 $ 15,997 16% Rental Inspection Fee $437,000 $ 2,682 1% Miscellaneous $20,000 $ 5,951 30% Fire Protection Fees $70,000 $ 19,306 28% Code Enforcement Fines $40,000 $ 17,205 43% Vacant Building Registration $100,000 $ 17,000 17% Total P&I Revenue $2,782,000 $ 1,527,353 55% 30-Sep-21 Department Operations—Planning Office The City of Dover Buildings (including City Hall) continued to be open to the public in September with limi- tations on room occupancies, social distancing, and mask requirements as part of the City’s Continuity of Government response to the COVID-19 pandemic and as per the City COVID Policy dated 7/14/2021. Effec- tive August 18, 2021 masks were required for all staff and visitors in City Buildings. Meetings of the Boards and Commission continued in a Hybrid format with in-person attendance with some limitations and also offered in Virtual format. Planning Staff continues plan and permit review responsibilities often communi- cating electronically and conducting Meetings virtually. Due to realized efficiencies other meetings, train- ings, and workshops continue in a Virtual format as well. Planning Staff members continue to participate in a variety of training sessions with most presented in vir- tual format. Topics in September included two events sponsored by the University of Delaware’s Institute for Public Administration: Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) for Local Officials and Electric Vehicle Infra- structure and the Local Government Role. PLANNING OFFICE—Permit Reviews The Planning Office is part of the review process for certain types of construction activity permits (Building Permits, Sign Permits, etc.) and Certificate of Occupancy permits. For September 2021, Planning Staff was involved with the review of 49 Building Permits and 2 Certificates of Occupancy permit that were issued. This activity results in a 2021 calendar year-to-date total of 624 Permits and Certificates of Occupancy thru September 2021 as compared to 2020 calendar year-to-date total of 579 Permits and COs and 2019 calen- dar year-to-date total of 670 Permits and COs. Staff also reviews new applications for Business Licenses and Rental Dwelling Permits. Page 236

Item #26. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN IMPLEMENTATION 2019 Comprehensive Plan Work with the 2019 Comprehensive Plan now focuses on the plan implementation items as found in Im- plementation Plan (Chapter 15) items for the projects, studies, code amendments, and other activities. A copy of the Final 2019 Comprehensive Plan is available on the Comprehensive Plan website: https://www.cityofdover.com/2019-comprehensive-plan Comprehensive Rezoning Project 2021 & Comprehensive Plan Amendments 2021 Set 2 With the adoption of the Comprehensive Rezoning Project 2021 and the Comprehensive Plan Amend- ments 2021 Set #2 completed, Planning Staff is now working on updating the various data sources. The recent amendments to the 2019 Comprehensive Plan are now incorporated into the document and map series. Visit the Dover Parcel and Zoning Viewer on the City’s website to see zoning information for prop- erties located in Dover. Use the Quick Link on the main page www.cityofdover.com or follow this link: https://doverde.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html? id=206e28119cc946a4b44aa07ae2dfce7d CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY • In September 2021, Residential Building Permits for new dwelling units were issued for five (5) town- house units in Patriot Village and one (1) one-family detached house in the Downtown Development District. • A Building Permit was issued for a new School Building at Academy of Dover on Saulsbury Road (S-21- 02). Building Permits were also issued to several interior renovation projects and tenant fit-out pro- jects including office renovations at Eden Hill Medical Center Building, tenant renovations at 756 S. Little Creek Road, tenant fit-out for a restaurant at 1211 N. DuPont Highway, renovations at Dela- ware State University, and tenant fit-out for FedEx at 60 Starlifter Avenue in the Kent County Aero- Park. • A Temporary Certificate of Occupancy was issued to the tenant fit-out for the Black Swamp Artisanal Market at 204 W. Loockerman Street. A Final Certificate of Occupancy was issued for the tenant reno- vations for Rise Physical Therapy in the Gateway West Shopping Center. SEPT 2021 (FY22) TOTAL FOR FY22 New Home Permits Issued 6 22 Value of Commercial Projects $3,723,742.00 $6,971,072.00 Downtown Incentives (Fees Waived) $5,556.50 $8,948.50 Page 237

Item #26. BOARD AND COMMISSION ACTIVITY The September Meetings of the Boards and Commissions supported by the Planning Office were held as In-Person Meetings and also conducted virtually using the WebEx telephone/ video conferencing platform. Planning Staff conducted the Planning Commission Meeting of September 20, 2021 in this Hybrid Meeting format. The Historic District Commission and the Board of Adjustment did not meet in September due to lack of agenda items. Board of Adjustment The Board of Adjustment did not meet on September 15, 2021. The next Board of Adjust- ment meeting is scheduled for October 20, 2021. Historic District Commission The Historic District Commission did not meet on September 16, 2021. The next Historic Dis- trict Commission meeting is scheduled for October 21, 2021. Planning Commission The Planning Commission met in-person/virtually on September 20, 2021. The next regular Planning Commission meeting is scheduled for October 18, 2021. The Applications listed be- low were considered. • S-19-14 Northgate Center Lot 1: Office and Retail Building at 101 Stover Boulevard – The Planning Commission granted approval for a one-year extension of the Site Development Plan to include the accompanying Waiver (for the Reduction of Arterial Street Buffer re- quirements). • AX-21-03 Lands of Dover Indoor Tennis, Inc. at 633 Persimmon Tree Lane – The Plan- ning Commission recommended approval to City Council of the Annexation Request and Rezoning Request for a parcel of land totaling 3.1707 acres +/- located at 633 Persimmon Tree Lane, Dover. The property is currently zoned AR (Agricultural Residential District) in Kent County. The proposed zoning is RC (Recreational and Commercial). The property is located on the north side of Persimmon Tree Lane and approximately 200 feet east of Kurt Drive. The annexation category according to Dover’s 2019 Comprehensive Plan is Category 2: Priority Annexation Areas and the land use designation is Residential Low Density. A Minor Variation to the Comprehensive Plan has been approved to change the land use to Commercial - Entertainment to allow for the RC (Recreational and Commer- cial) Zone at this location. • C-21-05 Destined for Greatness Learning Center at 601 Fulton Street – The Planning Commission granted approval of the Conditional Use Site Plan for a Child Day Care Cen- ter known as Destined for Greatness Learning Center to include the Waiver Request for the Elimination of Upright Curbing as recommended by Planning Staff and to deny the Waiver Request for the Partial Elimination of Sidewalks as recommended by Planning Staff. This will permit the conversion of 1,911 SF within an existing 3,610 SF one-story building into a Child Daycare Center to serve 30 children. The property is zoned C-3 (Service Commer- cial Zone) and is located on the north side of Fulton Street adjacent to railroad corridor. Page 238

Item #26. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM CDBG FY21 Projects The Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) was submitted to HUD on September 20, 2021 for review. • Homeownership Assistance Program CDBG funds will be used to provide homeownership assistance to first-time homebuyers who purchase affordable housing in the City of Dover. Two (2) families are scheduled to go to closing before the end of the year. • Dover Interfaith Mission for Housing (DIMH) CDBG funds will be used to provide operations cost for the shelter. DIMH is al- so in the process of purchasing a building for its new shelter location that will be renovated with CDBG funds. The project is underway. • Central Delaware Housing Collaborative CDBG funds will be used to provide operations cost for a women’s shelter. This project is underway. • Milford Housing Homeowner Rehabilitation/Emergency Home Repair Pro- grams CDBG funds will be used to rehabilitate existing owner-occupied housing in the City that is in violation of the City’s Housing Code and complete emergen- cy home repairs to eliminate housing conditions that threaten the health and safety of low-income homeowners. This project is underway. Page 239

Item #26. Code Enforcement Activity— SEPTEMBER 2021 Case Type Total # for Total # % staff % staff initiated Month YTD (July initiated YTD 2021 to current month June 2022) No valid Rental Permit 7 12 100% 83% No valid Building Permit 2 23 50% 82% Tall grass and weeds 104 338 83% 88% Abandoned/Unregistered 33 88 93% 90% Vehicle Annual Housing Inspection 114 321 98% 96% Property Maintenance 75 287 62% 68% Exterior Electric Termination 1 33 100% 96% Dover Code of Ordinances 70 281 81% 87% Dangerous Buildings 3 15 33% 53% Zoning 5 7 100% 100% Admin Inspections 18 87 100% 100% Total Cases Opened 461 1515 Total # of Inspections 1037 3056 Total # of Violations 767 2025 Dangerous Buildings, Vacant Buildings & Demolitions  23 & 25 S Governors Avenue – These two dwellings are scheduled for demolition by the City.  209 N New Street—This dwelling is scheduled for demolition by the City.  34 N Governors Avenue— This dwelling has been condemned by the City due to a fire. The property has permits and repairs are being made.  Vacant Buildings currently registered - 159  Dangerous Buildings – 38 Page 240

Building Inspections & Licensing Summary Item #26. July 2020— July 2021– Current June 2022 September 2020 June 2021 PERMITTING AND LICENSING Permits Issued SEPT (2021) SEPT (2020) FY 22 FYTD 22 FY21 FYTD 21 Administrative Permit 5 20 1 14 Building Addition/Renovation Permits 37 104 17 80 Building Permits 13 64 14 53 Demolition Permits 0 3 1 6 Fence Permits 6 37 15 56 Fire Prevention Permits 3 16 4 19 Mechanical Permits 29 88 26 84 Plumbing Permits 15 52 16 52 Sign Permits 5 57 13 29 Swimming Pool Permits 0 1 0 2 Subtotal 442 395 Business Licenses 126 1546 111 1577 Merchant Licenses 25 279 31 276 Contractor Licenses 108 1009 136 962 Subtotal 2834 2815 Lodging House Licenses 0 13 0 1 Public Occupancy 20 58 11 17 Rental Dwelling 26 61 19 69 Subtotal 132 87 Manufactured Homes 44 237 42 232 BUILDING INSPECTIONS Inspections Sept (2021) Sept (2020) FY 22 FYTD 22 FY21 FYTD 21 Building (Inspections/CBI/Site Meetings) 155 770 279 672 Plumbing/Mechanical 393 874 254 514 Certificate of Occupancy 2 17 8 20 Page 241

Item #26. Fire Marshal’s Office—At a Glance The Fire Marshal’s Office investigated three inci- dents during the month of September. Staff has started annual fire and life safety inspec- tions at churches and restaurants. Staff is assisting the GIS coordinator with plotting all above ground tanks in the City of Dover. Four (4) staff members works a total of 361.5 hours at the Firefly Music Festival from Tuesday- Monday morning. Staff ensured that the festival was safe for the fans and employees. Month Year to Date Previous Year to Date Annual Fire & Life Safety Inspections 8 92 121 Deficiencies From the Above Inspections 43 671 650 Fire Code Violations/Deficiencies/Complaints 25 88 154 C/O & Fire Equipment Acceptance Tests 11 29 29 Meetings & Walk Through 23 62 61 Fire Plan Review & DAC 7 24 30 Month Year to Date Previous Year to Date Accidental 2 totaling $2,000 4 totaling $17,000 5 totaling $21,001 Undetermined N/A 1 totaling $20,000 2 totaling $3,000 Incendiary 1 totaling $1,500 1 totaling $1,500 0 Arrest Made with DPD 0 0 0 Investigation Time 6 hours 16 hours 33 hours Injuries 1 1 2 Deaths 0 0 0 I Please feel free to contact our office at any time with any questions or concerns. Thank you! I Page 242 I I

Item #27. 'ASE NOTE - THIS T PR VIDES TO LINE JNFORMAT.. ON ON THE OPERATING FUNDS. IF YOU W'i ULD IJKE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, TEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT THE FINANCE ~PARTMENT. Page 243

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Item #27. Finance Department Monthly Report September 2021 CITY OF DOVER ACTIVITY REPORTS September 2021 FINANCE DEPARTMENT ACTIVITY LEVELS FY21 YTD FY22 YTD BANK TRENDS Number of Deposits Made (Hand, ACH & Wire, Lockbox) 1,703 1,779 Total Amount of All Deposits $ 56,665,678 $ 63,378,930 Other Activity Number of Pay Periods 7 7 Number of Payroll Checks & Direct Deposits Issued 2,685 2,926 Number of Pension Checks Issued 783 805 Total Pension Benefits Paid - Defined Benefit Plan $ 2,865,628 $ 3,043,767 I=---==~===== ACCOUNTS PAYABLE Number of Check Vouchers Number of EFT Vouchers Vouchers Dollar Amount Disbursed I$ 1,609 724 19,494,762 11 $ 1,919 713 19,646,562 I $22,801 FY21 YTD Wages $18,225 FY22 YTD Wages $25,093 $158,394 $74,765 $17,117 $335,646 $107,533 $115,815 $464,286 $270,960 $604,343 $490,816 $543,806 $4,931,475 $4,884,775 Regular Regular All over time All over time Vacation Vacation Sick Sick Terminal Leave - Retiree Vacation/Sick Payout Terminal Leave - Retiree Vacation/Sick Payout Personal Personal Other Comp Time Comp Time Other I_I Page 245 Page 3

Item #27. Finance Department Monthly Report September 2021 City of Dover General Fund Summary Fiscal Year to Date (September 2021) Revenues Original Budget Actual % 4 $ 16,667,700 $ 15,776,805 95% Property & Transfer Taxes Program Revenues 10,373,400 3,216,645 31% Utility Transfers 12,000,000 3,000,000 25% Grants3 1,632,400 4,483,129 275% Interfund Services 5,351,000 1,436,357 27% All Other 1 805,000 167,376 21% $ 46,829,500 $ 28,080,312 60% Expenditures Original Budget Actual % Program Expenses $ 29,774,100 $ 6,157,766 21% Interfund Services 10,795,400 2,494,733 23% Debt Service 632,000 159,770 25% Post Retirement Benefits 2,156,000 539,001 25% Pension Fund Contributions 935,100 108,774 12% Capital Project Transfers 2,975,600 756,475 25% All Other 2 1,005,000 261,220 26% $ 48,273,200 $ 10,477,739 22% 1 Includes Cable Franchise Revenue, Miscellaneous Receipts, Garrison Farm Rent, Sale of Assets, Return Check Fees, Fund Interest Income, Investment Manager Cost and Transfer in Other Reserves 2 Includes Misc. Grant Exp., Bank and CC Fees, Street Lights Expense, DDP Contribution, Bond Issue Costs, Trf to Cable Franchise Reserve and Trf to Uncollectible Reserve 3 Grant Revenue is favorable due to receipts of ARPA Grant $4.3M, Clinician Mental Health Grant $75K & Green Energy Grant $98.5K. 4 Property tax is favorable; FY22 $14,631,042 and FY21 is $14,228,861. Additionally, Property Tax Receivable is $454,256 in FY22; FY21 was $1,352,312 due to COVID. The City provided an extension of the due date until 9/30 without penalty; FY20 was $438,361. Transfer tax is $668,758 in FY22, $722,174 in FY21, and $358,091 in FY20. Page 246 Page 4

Item #27. Finance Department Monthly Report September 2021 General Fund Revenues $18,000,000 $16,000,000 $14,000,000 $12,000,000 $10,00