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ANNUAL COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA
MAY 14, 2012 - 7:30 P.M.
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
15 LOOCKERMAN PLAZA
DOVER , DELAWARE
INVOCATION BY FATHER JOSEPH MCQUAIDE
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE LED BY DOVER YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE
STAR-SPANGLED BANNER SUNG BY XAVIER FAGANS
AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
1. Adoption of Minutes - Regular Council Meeting of April 23, 2012
2. Presentation/Proposed Resolution No. 2012-09 - William P. McGlumphy
3. Oaths of Office Administered by The Honorable Henry duPont Ridgely, Justice, Supreme Court
and The Honorable Charles W. Welch, III, Judge, Court of Common Pleas
Mayor - Carleton E. Carey, Sr.
Council - First District - Beverly C. Williams
Council - Second District - Adam M. Perza
Council - Third District - David L. Bonar
Council - Fourth District - Sophia R. Russell
4. Election of Council President/Vice-Mayor
5. Recess for Photographs (Mayor and Council) and Light Refreshments
* 6. CONSENT AGENDA
Those items on the Council Agenda which are considered routine and non-controversial shall be
marked with an asterisk (*) and will be acted upon by a single roll call vote of the Council. There
will be no separate discussion of these items unless a member of Council so requests, in which event
the matter shall be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered a separate item.
7. Proclamations
A. National Public Works Week
B. National Women's Health Week
C. Community Action Month
8. State of the City Message - Mayor Carleton E. Carey, Sr.
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* 9. Utility Committee Report - April 23, 2012
A. Update - Garrison Oak Technical Park Project
(Committee Action Not Required)
B. Proposed Ordinance #2012-12 - Amending Chapter 110 - Utilities, Article III - Water
Service, Division 1 - Generally, Section 110-61 - Definitions and Section 110-67 Private Wells
(Committee Recommended Adoption of Proposed Ordinance #2012-12) (See Item #18)
C. Presentation by The Energy Authority (TEA) - Capital Improvement Projects (CIPs) Related
to Units 1 and 2
(Committee Took No Action)
D. Annual Engineering Consultant's Report on the Operation and Maintenance of the Electric
System - Fiscal Year 2011
(Due to Time Constraints, This Item Was Deferred Until the Next Meeting)
E. FY 2013 Five-Year Capital Investment Plan (CIP)
(Due to Time Constraints, This Item Was Deferred Until the Next Meeting)
10. Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee Report - April 23, 2012
* A. Authorization to Proceed with Reading Garden - Library
(Committee Recommended Reinstating the Reading Garden to the Library Building Project)
* B. Proposed Land Lease Agreement - Boys and Girls Club
(Committee Recommended That the City Manager Be Authorized to Negotiate and Execute a
Lease Agreement with the Boys and Girls Club for Land at the Corner of Hazlettville Road and
Wyoming Mill Road on Which the Boys and Girls Club Will Construct a New Boys and Girls
Club Facility)
* C. FY 2013 Five-Year Capital Investment Plan (CIP)
(Committee Recommended Acceptance of the Draft Five-Year Capital Investment Plan (CIP)
as Presented)
* D. Presentation - Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) - Fiscal Year Ended
June 30, 2011
(Committee Recommended Acceptance of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
(CAFR) - Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2011 as Presented)
E. Assignment of Emergency Management Coordinator Responsibilities
(Committee Forwarded the Matter of the Assignment of Emergency Management Coordinator
Responsibilities to City Council for Consideration Without a Recommendation)
* F. Minority Recruitment Committee Recommendations
(Committee Recommended Acceptance of the Implementation Plan for the Minority
Recruitment Committee Recommendations)
* G. Filling of Critical Positions
g-1. Mailroom Clerk - Central Services
(Committee Recommended Approval of the Request to Fill the Mailroom Clerk Position)
g-2. Motor Equipment Operator (MEO) I - Water (Downgrade from Water Serviceperson)
and Motor Equipment Operator (MEO) II - Wastewater (Downgrade from Heavy
Equipment Operator (HEO) II)
(Committee Recommended Approval of the Request to Fill the Motor Equipment
Operator (MEO) I - Water and Motor Equipment Operator (MEO) II - Wastewater
Positions)
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10. Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee Report - April 23, 2012 (Continued)
* G. Filling of Critical Positions (Continued)
g-3. Motor Equipment Operator (MEO) II - Sanitation
g-4. Utility Maintenance Mechanic (UMM) I - Wastewater
g-5. Water Plant Operator I - Water Treatment Plant
(Due to Time Constraints, Items g-3 through g-5 Were Deferred Until the Next Meeting)
* H. Public Comment Period
(Due to Time Constraints, There Was No Opportunity for Public Comment)
* 11. Safety Advisory and Transportation Committee Report - April 25, 2012
A. FY 2013 Five-Year Capital Investment Plan (CIP)
(Committee Recommended Acceptance of the Report)
B. Update - Dover High School Construction
(Committee Action Not Required)
C. Briefing on Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) Projects
(Committee Action Not Required)
D. Briefing on Dover/Kent County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Projects
(Committee Action Not Required)
* 12. Monthly Reports - March 2012
A. Budget E. City Planner
B. Chief of Police F. Dover Fire Department
C. City Assessor G. Capital Investment Plan (CIP)
D. City Manager
* 13. Proposed Resolutions
A. No. 2012-07 - Approval of 2013 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Action Plan
B. No. 2012-08 - Authorizing Signatures for Banking Services on Behalf of the City of Dover,
Delaware
* 14. Council Appointments - 2012/2013 Staff
A. City Assessor F. Assistant Treasurers
B. Building Inspector G. Fire Marshal
C. City Clerk H. City Planner
D. Assistant City Clerk I. City Solicitor
E. Controller/Treasurer J. Deputy City Solicitor
15. Committee Appointments - Council President
A. Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee
B. Parks, Recreation, and Community Enhancement Committee
C. Safety Advisory and Transportation Committee
D. Utility Committee
E. Civilian Pension Board
F. Construction Code Board of Appeals
G. Other Post Employment Benefits (OPEB) Committee
H. Police Pension Board
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16. Miscellaneous Appointments - Council President
A. Chamber of Commerce & Greater Dover Committee Liaison Members
B. City/County Liaison Committee
C. Kent County Tourism
D. Central Delaware Economic Development Council (CDEDC) Liaison Member
* 17. Committee Appointments - Mayor
A. Dover 4th of July Celebration Committee
B. Dover Public Library Advisory Commission
C. Downtown Dover Partnership
D. Election Board
E. Property Maintenance Board of Appeals
F. Silver Lake Commission
18. First Reading - Proposed Ordinance #2012-12
The First Reading is offered on the following proposed ordinance. Final action by Council will
take place during the Second Reading of the ordinance on May 29, 2012. Copies of all proposed
ordinances are available at the entrance of the Council Chambers or can be obtained from the
City Clerk's Office.
A. Ordinance #2012-12 - Amending Chapter 110 - Utilities, Article III - Water Service,
Division 1 - Generally, Section 110-61 - Definitions and Section 110-67 - Private Wells
(Utility Committee)
19. Final Reading - Proposed Ordinance #2012-10
The First Reading of the following proposed ordinance was accomplished during the Council
Meeting of April 23, 2012. Copies of the proposed ordinance are available at the entrance of the
Council Chambers.
A. Ordinance #2012-10 - Amending Chapter 1 - General Provisions, Section 1-13 - Denial of
Permits or Approvals for Failure to Comply with Requirements for Payment, Actions, or
Filings (Clean Hands)
20. Council Members Announcements
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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
The Regular Council Meeting was held on April 23, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. with Council President Leary
presiding. Council members present were Mrs. Russell, Dr. McGlumphy, Mr. Lynn, Mr. Bonar,
Mrs. Williams, Mr. Hare, and Mr. Hutchison. Mr. Anderson was absent.
Council staff members present were Police Chief Hosfelt, Ms. Russell, Mrs. Mitchell,
Mrs. Townshend, Fire Chief Fortney, Mr. Koenig, City Solicitor Rodriguez, and Mrs. McDowell.
Mayor Carey was also present.
OPEN FORUM
The Open Forum was held at 7:15 p.m., prior to commencement of the Official Council Meeting.
Council President Leary declared the Open Forum in session and reminded those present that
Council was not in official session and could not take formal action.
Councilwoman Sophia R. Russell, 208 N. New Street, speaking as a resident and taxpayer, stated
that she was at the Dover Public Library on Saturday for a meeting with her youth council. She
stated that she was offended by the filthy condition of the bathrooms. The floor was sticky and the
toilets and sinks were dirty. Mrs. Russell stated that whatever staffing time has been cut should be
reinstated to take care of the building.
Fire Chief Jack Fortney, 103 S. Governors Avenue, stated that they were in the process of hiring a
Fire Dispatcher for Station 2 and have received 47 applications. He noted that the applications were
sent to the Dover Police Department and he has been advised that, through the criminal background
process, the number of eligible applicants has been reduced to 32 and could be further reduced to
10 or 12 applicants. Chief Fortney stated that when the position was advertised, the requirements
included a high school diploma/GED and two (2) years fire service experience. He noted that
applications were pulled because they did not meet those requirements; however, the Human
Resources Department has subsequently waived the fire service experience requirement. Chief
Fortney felt that the fire service experience should be required. He also felt that they were taking
too long to hire someone and it was costing the department in overtime.
The invocation was given by Chaplain Dixon, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
Mr. Hutchison moved for approval of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Bonar and unanimously
carried.
Mr. Bonar moved for approval of the Consent Agenda, seconded by Mrs. Russell and carried
by a unanimous roll call vote (Mr. Anderson absent).
ADOPTION OF MINUTES - REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF APRIL 9, 2012
The Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of April 9, 2012 were unanimously approved by
motion of Mr. Bonar, seconded by Mr. Russell and bore the written approval of Mayor Carey.
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PROCLAMATION - ARBOR DAY
The City Clerk read the following Proclamation into the record:
WHEREAS, J. Sterling Morton, a Nebraska pioneer, understood that trees were needed for fuel and
building materials, for shade from the hot sun, and as windbreaks to keep soil in place; and
WHEREAS, J. Sterling Morton advocated tree planting by individuals and civic organizations and,
on January 4, 1872, proposed a tree-planting holiday to be called "Arbor Day"; and
WHEREAS, the first holiday was set for April 10, 1872, with prizes being offered to counties and
individuals for properly planting the largest number of trees and it was estimated that more than one
million trees were planted in Nebraska that day; and
WHEREAS, in 1885, Arbor Day was named a legal holiday in Nebraska and April 22, Morton's
birthday, was selected as the date for its permanent observance. Today, it is most common for Arbor
Day to coincide with the best tree planting weather for the region; and
WHEREAS, the City of Dover was named a Tree City USA in 2011 for the twenty-second
consecutive year by the National Arbor Day Foundation, recognizing Dover for its outstanding
urban forestry program; and
WHEREAS, the City of Dover Planning and Inspections Department's Tree Planting and
Preservation Ordinance has caused the planting of thousands of trees in all subdivisions and
commercial sites since 1992 and the City has been aggressively planting street trees, which are trees
planted between the curb and the sidewalk, in almost every available site in the City; and
WHEREAS, the Delaware State champion American Elm on The Green may be the only living
witness to the United States Constitution Ratification enacted at the Golden Fleece Tavern 234 years
ago, underscoring that the planting and caring for trees is a special gift that one generation passes
down to the next.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, CARLETON E. CAREY, SR., MAYOR OF THE CITY OF DOVER,
DELAWARE, do hereby proclaim April 28th, 2012 as ARBOR DAY in the City of Dover, and urge
all citizens to support the efforts to care for our trees along our streets, in our parks, and in our yards.
As the City of Dover plants trees on public property, I urge all citizens to plant trees on their
property to enhance the environment and promote the well-being of present and future generations.
Mayor Carey presented the Proclamation to Bill Cooper, City of Dover Superintendent of Grounds.
Mr. Cooper advised members that they are partnering with the Department of Natural Resources to
observe Arbor Day by planting 29 native trees and 48 native shrubs on Park Drive along the St.
Jones River on Saturday.
PROCLAMATION - NATIONAL CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH
The City Clerk read the following Proclamation into the record:
WHEREAS, every child is entitled to be loved, cared for, secure, and protected from verbal, sexual,
emotional, and physical abuse and neglect; and
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WHEREAS, it is estimated that only one in ten child victims disclose abuse. A large percentage of
children do not disclose abuse until adulthood, if at all; and
WHEREAS, one in three girls and one in five boys will be sexually assaulted before they reach the
age of 18. Consequences of this abuse include fear, loneliness, blaming themselves, poor
self-esteem, anger, and mental health issues; and
WHEREAS, 95% of all victims know their perpetrators, which often consist of family members,
friends, and acquaintances; and
WHEREAS, children are the embodiment of innocence and hope for the future. Every child
deserves to grow up in a nurturing environment, free from harm and fear.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, CARLETON E. CAREY, SR., MAYOR OF THE CITY OF DOVER,
DELAWARE, do hereby proclaim the month of April 2012 as National Child Abuse Prevention
Month in the City of Dover and encourage all citizens to emphasize the importance of understanding
the devastating problem of child abuse and neglect, and commit to learning more about the
behavioral and physical signs of possible abuse.
Mayor Carey presented the Proclamation to Ms. Tania Culley of the Office of the Child Advocate
and Mr. Kenneth Haltom of the Attorney Generals Office.
APPEAL OF DENIAL - THE HOUSE OF PRIDE - 38 SOUTH NEW STREET - BUILDING
PERMIT
In accordance with Chapter 1 - General Provisions, Section 1-13 - Denial of permits or approvals
for failure to comply with requirements for payment, actions, or filings, of the Dover Code, an
appeal hearing has been scheduled for this time and place to consider the denial of permit #12-232
related to 38 South New Street.
Mrs. Ann Marie Townshend, Director of Planning and Community Development, reminded
members that the property located at 38 South New Street was considered for a violation of the
Dangerous Building Ordinance on February 27, 2012. She noted that the property was severely
damaged by fire on January 8, 2012 and was subsequently condemned on January 9, 2012. On
February 27, 2012, The House of Pride was denied a building permit to begin renovations at
38 South New Street due to outstanding fees for the demolition of properties located at 106 South
New Street and 35 North New Street. During the February Violation of the Dangerous Building
Ordinance hearing, City Council tabled the matter to allow staff the opportunity to review the
possibility of amending the Clean Hands ordinance to allow exceptions. On February 28, 2012, The
House of Pride requested an Appeal of the Denial of the Building Permit. At their request, the
appeal hearing was delayed to afford them time to obtain the funds to pay the outstanding fees.
Responding to Mr. Bonar, Mrs. Townshend stated that the outstanding fees had not been paid.
Noting that the First Reading of the “Clean Hands” ordinance was scheduled for the latter part of
the meeting, Mr. Lynn asked what the practical effect would be in this situation if the ordinance
were in place. Mrs. Townshend indicated that the “Clean Hands” ordinance would enable her to
issue the requested permit.
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Ms. Sandra Dean, representing The House of Pride, noted that they own 13 properties on North and
South New Street. She stated that they have researched the ordinance and similar ordinances in
other cities and, as a result, they requested withdrawal of the appeal of denial, while reserving the
right to reapply for the building permit for 38 South New Street once The House of Pride meets the
qualifications. Ms. Dean stated that she was hopeful that the “Clean Hands” ordinance would be
adopted to allow them to obtain the permit. She also advised members that, at the same time, they
are restructuring debt and some other financial planning to pay the demolition fees.
Ms. Dean requested that Council take no further action on the demolition of 38 South New Street
for a period of time to allow them to resolve the issues.
Responding to Mr. Hutchison, Ms. Dean stated that it would cost approximately $50,000 to repair
the building. She noted that the insurance company has paid them and the funds are in an escrow
account.
Ms. Dean indicated that they plan to apply for a variance in order to rebuild a two-family unit.
Mrs. Russell indicated that she would prefer a single-family home.
Mr. Bonar moved for acceptance of the request to withdraw the Appeal of Denial of
Permit #12-232 related to 38 South New Street. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hare and
carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Mr. Anderson absent).
PUBLIC HEARING - PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO. 2012-05 AMENDING
RESOLUTION NO. 2010-07 - WESLEY COLLEGE STREET AND ALLEY
ABANDONMENTS
On August 9, 2010, at the request of Wesley College, Resolution No. 2012-05 was adopted
approving the alley and street abandonment of the 100 block of North Governors Avenue Alley
West, the southern portion of the 200 block of North Governors Avenue Alley East, a portion of the
unit block of North Bradford Street, the unit block of Fulton Street, a portion of the unit block of
Cecil Street, a portion of the 200 block of North Bradford Street, and the northern portion of the unit
block of North State Street Alley West. Included in the resolution was the stipulation that the
abandonment be timed such that the City maintain ownership and maintenance of the subject streets
and alleys until such time that they are physically altered by construction in accordance with a site
plan approved by the Planning Commission.
Mrs. Ann Marie Townshend, Director of Planning and Community Development, advised members
that the delayed timing of the abandonment has proven to be problematic for Wesley College in
moving forward with the financing and construction for the streetscape project and they have,
therefore, has requested that the street and alley abandonment and transfer of ownership occur
immediately to allow the consolidation of the parcels and filing of the revised plot plan. She noted
that both the Utility Committee and the Planning Commission have given a favorable
recommendation regarding the request.
Council President Leary declared the public hearing open and, with no one present wishing to speak,
the public hearing was closed.
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By motion of Mr. Hare, seconded by Mrs. Williams, Council adopted Resolution No. 2012-05
by a unanimous roll call vote (Mr. Anderson absent), as follows:
A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2010-07 WHICH VACATED AND
ABANDONED CERTAIN ALLEYS AND STREETS SITUATED IN THE CITY OF DOVER.
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 2010-07, adopted by City Council on August 9, 2010 vacated
and abandoned the following streets and alleys: and
Area #1 The 100 block of North Governors Avenue Alley West
Area #2 The southern portion of the 200 block of North Governors Avenue Alley East
Area #3 A portion of the unit block of North Bradford Street
Area #4 The unit block of Fulton Street
Area #5 A portion of the unit block of Cecil Street
Area #6 A portion of the 200 block of North Bradford Street
Area #7 The northern portion of the unit block of North State Street Alley West
WHEREAS, the timing of the abandonment was such that the City would maintain
ownership and maintenance of the subject streets and alleys until such time that they are physically
altered by construction in accordance with a site plan approved by the Planning Commission; and
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 2010-07 was to be effective upon the filing of a revised plot
plan of the aforesaid streets and alleys; and
WHEREAS, the applicant for the alley and street abandonment has requested that the street
and alley abandonment and transfer of ownership occur immediately to allow the consolidation of
the parcels and filing of the revised plot plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
THAT Resolution No. 2010-07 be amended by deleting Section 4, Paragraph 1 - Timing of
Abandonment and deleting duplicate Section 4 - Effective upon the filing of a revised plot.
ADOPTED: APRIL 23, 2012
PUBLIC HEARING - PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO. 2012-06 APPROVING ALLEY
ABANDONMENT - EAST SIDE OF NORTH BRADFORD STREET (WESLEY COLLEGE)
On August 9, 2010, at the request of Wesley College, Resolution No. 2012-05 was adopted
approving the alley and street abandonment of the 100 block of North Governors Avenue Alley
West, the southern portion of the 200 block of North Governors Avenue Alley East, a portion of the
unit block of North Bradford Street, the unit block of Fulton Street, a portion of the unit block of
Cecil Street, a portion of the 200 block of North Bradford Street, and the northern portion of the unit
block of North State Street Alley West.
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Mrs. Ann Marie Townshend, Director of Planning and Community Development, advised members
that a recent survey revealed that an eighth section of alley was omitted from the original request
for abandonment and Wesley College has requested that it also be abandoned. She noted that this
segment of alley is located within a Wesley College parking lot. Mrs. Townshend stated that both
the Utility Committee and the Planning Commission have given a favorable recommendation
regarding the request.
Council President Leary declared the public hearing open and, with no one present wishing to speak,
the public hearing was closed.
By motion of Mr. Bonar, seconded by Mrs. Williams, Council adopted Resolution No. 2012-06
by a unanimous roll call vote (Mr. Anderson absent), as follows:
A RESOLUTION VACATING AND ABANDONING A CERTAIN ALLEY SITUATED IN THE
CITY OF DOVER.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN
COUNCIL MET:
Section 1. The Council of the City of Dover hereby vacates and abandons the following alley:
All that certain piece, parcel, or tract of land situated in the City of Dover, Kent County,
State of Delaware, lying on the east side of North Bradford Street, being bounded on the north by
lands of Wesley College, on the east by North State Street Alley West, on the south by other lands
of Wesley College, and on the west by North Bradford Street, and being more particularly described
as follows:
Beginning at a point in the easterly right of way line of North Bradford Street at the
northwest corner of a 10-foot-wide public alley and lands now or formerly of Wesley College, said
point of beginning being South 16°13'11" West 92.67 feet, as measured from the southeast
intersection of North Bradford Street and Fulton Street right of way lines, thence from said point of
beginning and running with said lands of Wesley College; 1) North 73°46'49" East 125.35 feet to
a point in the westerly right of way of North State Street Alley West, thence turning and running
with said right of way of North State Street Alley West; 2) South 16°13'11" West 10.00 feet to a
point at a corner of said public alley and other lands now or formerly of Wesley College, thence
turning and running with said lands of Wesley College; 3) South 73°46'49" West 125.35 feet to a
point at a corner of said public alley and in line of the easterly right of way line of North Bradford
Street, thence turning and running with said easterly right of way line of North Bradford Street; 4)
North 16°13'11" West 10.00 feet to the point and place of beginning and containing 1,254 square
feet of land be the same, more or less.
Section 2. Since no person has been deprived of property by the vacating and abandoning of the
aforesaid alley, no compensation is awarded.
Section 3. The City shall retain a utility easement for the entire length and width of the aforesaid
alley and all costs of conveyance shall be borne by the property owners.
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Section 4. This resolution shall be effective upon the filing of a revised plot plan of the aforesaid
alley.
ADOPTED: APRIL 23, 2012
PUBLIC HEARING - VIOLATION OF DANGEROUS BUILDING ORDINANCE - 123
BLUE BEACH DRIVE - POOL AND PUMP HOUSE (OWNER DEBORAH D. STATLER)
In accordance with Chapter 22 - Buildings and Building Regulations, Article XI – Dangerous
Buildings, Section 22-385 - Hearing before Council, of the Dover Code, in cases where it reasonably
appears that there is an immediate danger to the life or safety of any person, unless a dangerous
building is immediately repaired, vacated and closed, or demolished, the building inspector shall
report such facts to the council, which may cause the immediate repair, vacation, or demolition of
such dangerous building.
Mr. Lynn indicated that he had a conflict of interest; therefore, he excused himself from the
presentation and deliberations regarding this matter.
Mrs. Ann Marie Townshend, Director of Planning and Community Development, provided a
presentation including a chronological history and photos on the condition of the pool and associated
pump house located at 123 Blue Beach Drive, owned by Deborah D. Statler (Exhibit #1). She noted
that there have been numerous code violation cases related to the pool since 2002. On
September 25, 2006, City Council declared the pool dangerous and ordered it repaired or
demolished. In the months and years that followed, the demolition of the pool was delayed due to
a court filing. In September 2010, the pool was found to be in compliance with Code requirements
and the case was closed. Since that time, violations have re-emerged and a number of complaints
from neighbors have been received about the pool in particular and the property in general.
On February 13, 2012, City Council declared the residence and accessory structures at 123 Blue
Beach Drive dangerous and ordered them repaired or demolished. This action was challenged in
Chancery Court and the demolition was enjoined for perceived procedural deficiencies. Subsequent
inspections have shown no improvements to the pool or pump house. The pump and filtration
system do not appear to be operational and must be repaired. If the pool is to remain covered, it
must be covered in a manner that prevents the collection of stagnant water, attracting insects and
acting as a breeding area for mosquitoes. The pump house must be repaired or removed. The metal
structure is leaning and must be stabilized; it must be painted to prevent further deterioration due
to
rust; and the doors must be repaired and made operational. Due to the continual code violations
related to the pool and pump house, these structures are being presented to City Council for action
under the Dangerous Building Ordinance.
Staff recommended that City Council: 1) declare the pool and the pump house dangerous; 2) order
the pool and the pump house repaired or demolished by the owner or equity owner at their own risk;
3) order the Building Inspector to cause the repair or demolition of the pool and the pump house if
not completed by the owner by May 23, 2012; and 4) order the City Manager, with the assistance
of the City Solicitor, to cause the cost of repairs or demolition to be charged against the land on
which the structures exist as a municipal lien or cause such cost to be added to the tax duplicate as
an assessment, or to be levied as a special tax, or to be recovered in a suit at law against the owner.
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Responding to Mr. Hare, Mrs. Townshend stated that she believed the property taxes were paid;
however, there were outstanding fines associated with the property.
Council President Leary declared the public hearing open.
Mr. Eugene Ruane, 122 Shadow Court, (former City Council Member) advised members that his
residence is located right around the corner from the subject property. He noted that the City has
been trying to resolve this issue for 14 years. Mr. Ruane stated that there are properties very close
to this property that are for sale. He felt that this property would deter the sale of those properties
and that it was causing the property values in the neighborhood to deteriorate. Mr. Ruane stated that
he supported the recommended action.
Ms. Sandra Kinkus, 365 Fiddler’s Green, stated that this situation was not only affecting
Blue Beach Drive, it was affecting the whole area of Crossgates as a poor example of what the City
cannot do. She noted that there are six (6) properties that are directly affected and she hoped that
the City could correct the situation.
Ms. Deborah Statler, 123 Blue Beach Drive, stated that the shed was not part of this hearing based
on the paragraph of the first page of the Notice of Hearing, which states that “the City Council will
order the pool to be repaired or demolished”. Because the shed was not mentioned, she indicated
that she was not prepared to argue against its demolition.
Ms. Statler stated that the shed has been reinforced inside and out around the bottom and around one
full end. She noted that the shed does not move, although it has been tilted since they purchased the
property 19 years ago. Ms. Statler stated that the shed has been painted in the accessible area in the
back that was rusted and there are plans to spray paint the area behind the fence when money, time,
and weather permit. She indicated that it was built as an “open air” shed, which was open on one
end and the doors were not present or functioning on the other end. Ms. Statler stated that the shed
was built in accordance with the Code in force at that time. She advised members that the shed has
a dirt floor to allow the hoses to pass through from the pump, the filter, and the pool. Ms. Statler
noted that the shed has a rock and brick foundation.
Ms. Statler stated that the pool was inspected by Atlantis Pools, who provided a letter (Exhibit #2)
indicating that the pool is in a fully operational status but is in a closed, winterized condition due
to the time of year.
Ms. Statler stated that the pool is constructed of gunite, which must have water in it in the winter
to prevent cracking. She stated that the pool is covered appropriately to keep the leaves and debris
out and the water was treated with chlorine and algaecide at the time of winterizing. Ms. Statler
advised members that the water level in the pool has been raised, as recommended by the pool
company, to prevent the tarp from sagging and collecting additional water. The water on the tarp
is being pumped off and the remaining water has had Clorox (bleach) added to it.
Ms. Statler noted that the pool has been vandalized two (2) more times throughout this winterized
season, as it was in 2009 and 2010 by a neighbor’s son and his friends. She stated that a police
report was made.
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Ms. Statler attributed the mosquito issue to the fact that there is a creek running in and through the
area, which is a heavily wooded and vined subdivision. She noted that the mosquitos are just as bad
when her pool is fully functional, which she admitted has not always been the case. Ms. Statler felt
that the smell was also coming from the leaves, undergrowth, and vines around the property and not
from her pool.
Ms. Statler noted that the arrest for failure to pay the fines, Code violations, fees, and fines imposed
prior to 2010 were dismissed by Court #7 based on illegal and inappropriate actions taken by the
City.
Responding to Mr. Bonar, Ms. Statler stated that the photograph taken at 10:04 a.m. on
April 23, 2012, was not an accurate representation of the pool’s current condition. She stated that
she began working on the pool at noon and the water level was and continues to be raised, the
standing water on the tarp was drained, and chlorox was added to the water that could not be
drained. Ms. Statler stated that a temporary door was also placed on the shed.
Mrs. Statler stated that the water level was not raised to the point that the tarp was taut and that she
did not believe this was possible with an in-ground pool without the water spilling over the edge of
the pool. Mr. Bonar stated that it was possible to have a cover that was taut and level with the
ground. He suggested that it would take a day or two to increase the water level to this extent using
a garden hose.
There being no one else wishing to speak, Council President Leary declared the public hearing
closed.
Mrs. Townshend clarified that the fines being referenced were imposed in March and November of
2011, not the fines that were dismissed in 2010.
Mr. Bonar moved to declare the pool and pump house located at 123 Blue Beach Drive
dangerous and subject to demolition, as recommended by staff. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Hutchison and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Mr. Anderson and Mr. Lynn
absent).
PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO. 2012-04 - AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE
OF UP TO $4,700,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND OF THE CITY OF DOVER FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW LIBRARY, STREET REPAVING PROGRAM AND
IMPROVEMENTS TO CITY HALL AND AUTHORIZING ALL NECESSARY ACTION IN
CONNECTION THEREWITH
Mrs. Donna Mitchell, Controller/Treasurer, briefly reviewed Proposed Resolution No. 2012-04,
authorizing the issuance and sale of up to $4,700,000 General Obligation Bond of the City of Dover
for the construction of a new Library, Street Repaving Program and fire suppression improvements
to City Hall and authorizing all necessary action in connection therewith.
By motion of Dr. McGlumphy, seconded by Mr. Lynn, Council, by a unanimous roll call vote
(Mr. Anderson absent) adopted Resolution No. 2012-04, as follows:
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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF UP TO $4,700,000
GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND OF THE CITY OF DOVER FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
A NEW LIBRARY, STREET REPAVING PROGRAM AND IMPROVEMENTS TO CITY HALL
AND AUTHORIZING ALL NECESSARY ACTION IN CONNECTION THEREWITH
WHEREAS, the City of Dover (the "City") is authorized pursuant to Section 50, Volume 77,
Chapter 130, as amended ("the City Charter") to issue general obligation bonds for the municipal
purposes of the City as set forth in a resolution authorizing such issuance; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the City Charter, the City desires to issue a general obligation bond
for the municipal purposes set forth herein (the "Bond");
WHEREAS, the City has approved certain capital construction projects and improvements
and desires to issue the Bond to finance the costs of said improvements, including, but not limited
to the following:
1. Construction of new Dover Library
2. Street Repaving Program
3. Improvements to City Hall, including installation of sprinkler system
4. Costs of Issuance of the Bond
(the "Projects").
NOW THEREFORE THE CITY OF DOVER HEREBY ORDAINS (AT LEAST THREE
FOURTHS OF THE MEMBERS OF COUNCIL CONCURRING HEREIN):
Section 1. Amount and Purpose of the Bond. Acting pursuant to the City Charter, the City
shall issue its general obligations in the maximum aggregate principal amount not to exceed
$4,700,000 to finance or refinance a portion of the cost of the construction and equipping of the
Projects, an estimate of which is appended hereto as Exhibit A.
The monies raised from the sale of the Bond (including the investment earnings thereon) after the
payment of the costs of issuance, shall be expended only for the purposes authorized herein or as
may otherwise be authorized by subsequent action by City Council. Authorized purposes include
the costs of planning, constructing, acquiring and equipping the Projects or any portion thereof;
interest on the Bond and any interim financing during the construction period and for a period of up
to one year following the estimated date of completion; the costs of issuance of the Bond and any
interim financing; the repayment of temporary loans incurred with respect to the Projects; and the
reimbursement of authorized costs previously expended by the City from other funds.
Section 2. Terms of the Bond The Bond shall be sold to PNC Bank, National Association
(the "Lender") pursuant to a proposal dated October 21, 2011 (the "Commitment"), a copy of which
is appended hereto as Exhibit B, and the other terms and conditions to be contained in a Loan
Agreement between the City and the Lender (the "Loan Agreement").
Section 3. Security for the Bond. The full faith and credit of the City shall be pledged to pay
principal and interest on the Bond.
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Section 4. Qualified Tax-Exempt Obligation. The Bond is hereby designated as a qualified
tax-exempt obligation within the meaning of § 265(b)(3)(B) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986,
as amended (the "Code"). For purposes of § 265(b)(3) of the Code, the Issuer and all entities that
issue on behalf of the issuer do not reasonably anticipate issuing more than $10,000,000, inclusive
of the Bond, of tax-exempt obligations in calendar year 2012.
Section 5. Details of the Bond. The Mayor and City Treasurer are authorized to determine
the details of the Bond including the following: the date or dates of the Bond; provisions for either
serial or term bond; sinking fund or other reserve fund requirements; due dates of the interest
thereon; the form of the Bond; the denominations and designations of the Bond; registration,
conversion and transfer provisions; provisions for the receipt, deposit and investment of the proceeds
of the Bond; provisions for the replacement of a lost, stolen, mutilated or destroyed Bond; and
provisions for issuing uncertificated obligations and all procedures appropriate for the establishment
of a system of issuing uncertificated debt. The Bond shall be executed by the manual or facsimile
signature of the Mayor and City Treasurer, shall contain an impression of the City Seal of a
facsimile thereof and shall be attested by the manual signature of the City Clerk.
Section 6. Further Action. Each of the Mayor, the President of the City Council, the City
Treasurer, the City Manager and the City Clerk are authorized and directed to take such other action
on behalf of the City, as may be necessary or desirable to effect the adoption of this Resolution and
the issuance and sale of the Bond and to provide for their security and to carry out the intent of this
Resolution, including the publication of notices and advertisements and the execution and delivery
of customary closing certificates.
Section 7. Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its
passage. The City Clerk is hereby directed to publish once in a newspaper published in the City a
notice in substantially the following form:
"NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of The City of Dover,
Delaware on April 23, 2012 pursuant to Chapter 130, Volume 77, Delaware Laws,
as amended, adopted a resolution entitled as follows:
"RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF UP TO
$4,700,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND OF THE CITY OF DOVER FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW LIBRARY, STREET REPAVING PROGRAM
AND IMPROVEMENTS TO CITY HALL AND AUTHORIZING ALL
NECESSARY ACTION IN CONNECTION THEREWITH"
"The purpose of the issuance and sale of said bond is to provide funds
(approximately $4,700,000) to pay a portion of the costs of certain projects
including, but not limited to: (1) construction of a new library; (2) street repaving
program, (3) improvements to City Hall including installation of sprinkler system,
and (4) pay costs of issuance of said bond.”
"Any action or proceeding to contest the validity of said resolution or any of its
provisions must be commenced within thirty (30) days after publication of this
notice. After expiration of such period of limitation, no right of action or defense
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founded upon the invalidity of said resolution or any of its provisions shall be
asserted, nor shall the validity of said resolution or any of its provisions be open to
question in any court upon any ground whatsoever, except in an action or proceeding
commenced within such period."
By order of the City Council of the City of Dover.
ADOPTED: APRIL 23, 2012
LEGISLATIVE, FINANCE, AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE REPORT -
APRIL 9, 2012
The Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee met on April 9, 2012 with Chairman
McGlumphy presiding.
Recommendation of Civilian Pension Board - Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA)
During their meeting of February 9, 2012, the Civilian Pension Board considered a Cost of Living
Adjustment (COLA) for current retirees and surviving spouses, with the following motion being
made by Mr. Lester Blakeman:
That all members of the Civilian Pension Plan who retired on or before June 30,
2007 receive a 4% cost of living adjustment effective January 1, 2013, that the
retirement income of a retired member of the Civilian Pension Plan shall be
increased by 2% per annum every January 1, and that this increase in retirement pay
shall be cumulative and the previous year’s increase shall be included in the retired
member’s retirement income for the purposes of calculating the annual 2% increase,
and that the first 2% increase would be effective on January 1, 2014.
During the Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee Meeting of March 12, 2012,
members recommended tabling consideration of a Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for retirees
and that staff include this item to be discussed during the Council Retreat to consider possible
funding to provide a one-time COLA.
Dr. McGlumphy advised members that the City Clerk had received a request from Mr. Blakeman
to withdraw his motion in favor of a COLA.
The Committee recommended acceptance of the Civilian Pension Board members' request to
withdraw their recommendation in favor of consideration of a Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA).
By consent agenda, Mr. Bonar moved for approval of the Committee’s recommendation,
seconded by Mrs. Russell and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Mr. Anderson absent).
Assignment of Emergency Management Coordinator Responsibilities
During the Special Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee Meeting held on March 27,
2012, members considered staff’s request for authorization to permanently assign the duties of the
Emergency Management Coordinator position to Ms. Kay Dietz-Sass. At that time, members
recommended postponing action regarding the assignment of Emergency Management Coordinator
responsibilities until the Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee Meeting scheduled
for April 9, 2012.
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Dr. McGlumphy advised members that Mr. Scott Koenig, City Manager, was unable to attend the
meeting and had requested that consideration of this matter be deferred until the Committee’s next
meeting, scheduled for April 23, 2012.
The Committee deferred consideration of this matter until the Committee’s meeting scheduled for
April 23, 2012.
By consent agenda, Mr. Bonar moved for approval of the Committee’s recommendation,
seconded by Mrs. Russell and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Mr. Anderson absent).
Proposed Ordinance #2012-10 - Chapter 1 - General Provisions, Section 1-13 - Denial of
Permits or Approvals for Failure to Comply with Requirements for Payment, Actions, or
Filings (Clean Hands)
Mrs. Ann Marie Townshend, Director of Planning and Community Development, advised members
that the purpose of the proposed ordinance was to amend the section of the code that is known as
the “Clean Hands” ordinance. It denies approvals, permits, or other approvals to property owners
who have delinquent obligations due to the city or outstanding code violations on properties. The
denial is not specific to the property with the delinquency, but to all properties owned by that owner.
Mrs. Townshend noted that several City departments have been working together in recent months
to update and clarify the clean hands ordinance. She explained that the proposed amendments
address a number of problems identified in the current language, as follows:
1) The proposal clarifies that the denial of approvals or permits is applicable to the owner or
any corporation in which such owner is an owner or member. This makes it clear that an
owner of corporations is subject to the denial if the corporations are not current.
2) The proposal lists the obligations that must be current. The proposed ordinance prohibits
people from being appointed to a City committee, commission or board if that person has
delinquent payments or uncorrected, documented code violations.
3) The proposed ordinance clarifies the language relating to violations of the Dover Code of
Ordinances.
4) It changes the amount of time that staff has to notify the property owner of the denial from
five (5) working days to ten working days.
5) It allows an exception if the property owner is requesting a permit to correct violations
associated with the Dangerous Building Ordinance.
6) It changes the appeal from an appeal to City Council to an appeal to the City Manager.
Mrs. Townshend noted that the proposed ordinance had been reviewed internally by the affected
departments and by the Deputy City Solicitor.
In response to Mr. Shevock, Mrs. Townshend verified that under the proposed ordinance, an
individual who owes fines or levies on any property in the City would be unable to obtain a permit;
however, she stated that the ordinance includes provisions for an appeal process and the Director
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of Planning and Community Development and the City Solicitor or Deputy City Solicitor would be
involved in that process.
In response to Mr. Hare, Mrs. Townshend explained that a previous draft of the Clean Hands
ordinance included a provision for utility disconnection due to non-payment of taxes; however, this
was removed at the suggestion of the Deputy City Solicitor because another section of code allows
for this. She indicated that the City has the authority to disconnect service due to non-payment of
taxes; however, a policy has not been put in place to do so.
Responding to Dr. Jones, Mrs. Townshend stated her understanding that the City would not establish
new utility service for a property (even if the applicant is a renter) if the owner has delinquencies;
however, service would not be terminated for an existing tenant for this reason. She stated that the
only delinquency that would cause a tenant to be displaced would be non-payment of utilities for
the occupied property.
In response to Mr. Lynn, Mrs. Townshend advised members that staff planned to revise the current
application form to require disclosure of the names of members or owners of businesses.
Mr. Hutchison stated that a defined policy was needed to enforce the provisions of the ordinance and
that the policy should be approved by the City Solicitor.
Responding to Mr. Hare, Mrs. Townshend stated that ordinances provide the City authority to take
action; however, policy guidelines often set forth provisions that dictate how ordinances are
enforced.
Mr. Leary conveyed his feeling that staff was seeking guidance from Council regarding how
aggressively the ordinance should be enforced.
Dr. McGlumphy suggested that staff ensure that all language included in the ordinance was clear
and understandable.
Mrs. Russell felt that businesses should be held accountable to the same standards as individuals and
that ordinances should be written to last for an extended period of time and be applied consistently.
Responding to Dr. Jones, Mrs. Townshend said that she was comfortable that the ordinance would
be enforced uniformly for businesses and individuals. She stated that enforcement would be the
responsibility of multiple departments and emphasized the need to communicate and share
information between departments regarding delinquencies. Mrs. Townshend noted that the
development of this ordinance was part of an effort to create uniformity and institute consistent
policies.
The Committee recommended adoption of Ordinance #2012-10 and to request staff to institute a
consistent policy for implementing the provisions of the ordinance.
By consent agenda, Mr. Bonar moved for approval of the Committee’s recommendation,
seconded by Mrs. Russell and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Mr. Anderson absent).
(The First Reading of the ordinance will take place during the latter part of the meeting).
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Council Laptop Replacement Associated with Mandatory Paperless Packets
Mrs. Traci McDowell, City Clerk, explained that in 2003, the City began providing laptops to
Council members. At that time, paperless packets were made available on the City's website and
to members of City Council for use during the meetings in lieu of paper packets. Over time, due to
the weight and bulkiness of the laptops, members reverted back to using paper packets rather than
the electronic versions for the meetings. At the suggestion of Councilman Hutchison, staff obtained
pricing for tablet computers, which are much smaller than the standard laptop.
Staff recommended purchasing 12 tablet computers, nine (9) for City Council members, one (1) for
the Council Chamber recording secretary, and two (2) for civilian committee members' use during
meetings, and that, if tablets were purchased and distributed, production of paper packets be
discontinued.
Mrs. McDowell noted that Council’s budget included all but $1,200 of the funds needed to purchase
the laptops and that Mrs. Donna Mitchell, Controller/Treasurer, had advised her that the remaining
funds were available in the budget due to savings from a vehicle purchase.
In response to Mr. Hare, Mrs. McDowell stated that if the purchase were approved, Council
members would be issued individual tablets and those used by committee members would be held
by the Clerk’s Office.
Responding to Mr. Leary, Mrs. McDowell affirmed that purchase of the tablet computers would
create a monetary savings and conserve staff time.
In response to Dr. Jones, Mrs. McDowell stated that many of the laptops currently used by Council
had passed their life cycles and that they would likely be kept by the IT Department and used as
“loaners” during elections and for other purposes.
The Committee recommended authorizing staff to purchase 12 tablet computers and, once the tablets
have been purchased and distributed, that production of paper packets be discontinued.
By consent agenda, Mr. Bonar moved for approval of the Committee’s recommendation,
seconded by Mrs. Russell and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Mr. Anderson absent).
Public Comment Period
There was no one present wishing to address members.
By consent agenda, Mr. Bonar moved for acceptance of the Legislative, Finance, and
Administration Committee Report, seconded by Mrs. Russell and carried by a unanimous roll
call vote (Mr. Anderson absent).
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QUARTERLY REVENUE REPORT
Mrs. Mitchell, Controller/Treasurer, reviewed the Revenue Report as of March 31, 2012. She noted
that the report included updated FY2012 and, when possible, FY2013 projections and briefed
members on those changes.
Mr. Bonar stated that he did not feel that the Red Light Camera revenue projection should be
budgeted because it is not possible to accurately predict how many traffic violations will occur at
a given intersection in one year. He suggested that it be removed from the budgetary process.
Mrs. Williams concurred because of the diminishing returns related to compliance.
Responding to Mrs. Williams, Mrs. Mitchell stated that there was currently a $1.9M deficit. She
stated that the method of transferring from the Electric Fund has been changed from a percentage
transfer to a fixed dollar amount transfer. Mrs. Mitchell noted that costs, benefits, OPEB, and
pension are still increasing and they are trying to fund the Capital Improvement Projects (CIP).
Dr. McGlumphy moved for acceptance of the Quarterly Revenue Report as of March 31, 2012,
seconded by Mrs. Williams and unanimously carried.
SEMI-ANNUAL INSPECTION BY CITY MANAGER - ROBBINS HOSE COMPANY
In accordance with Chapter 46 - Fire Prevention and Protection, Article II - Fire Department,
Division I - Generally, Section 46-43 of the City Code, the City Manager, Mr. Scott D. Koenig, met
with the Fire Chief to discuss fire company issues. He discovered that the equipment and facilities
were being maintained in excellent condition and that the Robbins Hose Company continues to
provide an outstanding level of service to the City of Dover.
By consent agenda, Mr. Bonar moved for acceptance of the report of the Semi-Annual Robbins
Hose Company Inspection, as submitted by the City Manager, seconded by Mrs. Russell and
carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Mr. Anderson absent).
2012 MUNICIPAL ELECTION RESULTS
Mrs. Traci McDowell, City Clerk, reported the results of the 2012 Municipal Election held on
April 17, 2012, as follows:
FIRST DISTRICT COUNCIL THIRD DISTRICT COUNCIL
Holly L. Malone 268 David L. Bonar 240
Beverly C. Williams 343 Howard Q. Earle 147
Total Votes Cast 611 Total Votes Cast 387
Total Registered Voters 6,651 Total Registered Voters 6,059
In accordance with Title 15 Del.C. §7555 (j), where the number of qualified candidates for an office
is equal to or less than the number of seats up for election, the Board of Elections shall declare the
candidate or candidates elected. Therefore, since the Mayoral, Second District and Fourth District
positions were unopposed, the following will be sworn into office for three (3) year terms:
Mayor - Carleton E. Carey, Sr.
Second District - Adam M. Perza
Fourth District - Sophia R. Russell
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Dr. McGlumphy moved for approval of the Election Results, as reported by the City Clerk.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Hare and unanimously carried.
FIRST READING - PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2012-10
Council President Leary reminded the public that copies of the proposed ordinance are available at
the entrance of the Council Chambers or can be obtained from the City Clerk's Office. Final action
by Council on the proposed ordinance will take place during the Council Meeting of May 14, 2012.
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:
PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2012-10 - CHAPTER 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS, SECTION 1-13
- DENIAL OF PERMITS OR APPROVALS FOR FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS
FOR PAYMENT, ACTIONS, OR FILINGS (CLEAN HANDS)
FINAL READING - PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2012-09
The First Reading of the Proposed Ordinance was accomplished during the Council Meeting of
April 9, 2012.
Mr. Bonar moved that the Final Reading of the proposed ordinance be acknowledged by title
only, seconded by Mr. Hare and unanimously carried.
ORDINANCE #2012-09 - BUDGET AMENDMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012
Mr. Hare moved for adoption of Ordinance #2012-09 (Exhibit #3), seconded by Mr. Bonar and
carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Mr. Anderson absent).
COUNCIL MEMBERS ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Carey wished Council President Leary a happy birthday on Thursday.
Dr. McGlumphy thanked Council members for the privilege of serving with them, the residents of
the Second District for supporting him and giving him the opportunity to serve them, and the
Council staff, the Mayor, the City Solicitor, and the City Manager for their efforts.
Mrs. Williams thanked Dr. McGlumphy for his good advice and stated that he would be missed.
Mr. Bonar stated that he deeply appreciated Dr. McGlumphy’s knowledge and the detailed work that
he has done, especially related to the budget.
Mr. Hutchison thanked Dr. McGlumphy for a job well done.
Mayor Carey reminded members that Old Dover Days would be held on May 4, 5, and 6th.
Mr. Bonar moved for adjournment, seconded by Mrs. William and unanimously carried.
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Meeting Adjourned at 8:36 P.M.
TRACI A. McDOWELL
CITY CLERK
All orders, ordinances, and resolutions adopted by City Council during their Regular Meeting of
April 23, 2012 are hereby approved.
CARLETON E. CAREY, SR.
MAYOR
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Exhibits
Exhibit #1 - Presentation - Violation of Dangerous Building Ordinance - 123 Blue Beach Drive (Attached to Original
Minutes)
Exhibit #2 - Correspondence from Atlantis Pools Related to 123 Blue Beach Drive
Exhibit #3 - Ordinance #2012-09 - Budget Amendments for Fiscal Year 2012 (Attached to Original Minutes)
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EXHIBIT #2
Regular Council Meeting of 04/23/2012
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UTILITY COMMITTEE
The Utility Committee Meeting was held on April 23, 2012, at 5:00 p.m. with Chairman Bonar
presiding. Members present were Mr. Lynn, Mr. Snaman, and Mr. Blakeman. Mrs. Williams was
absent. Members of Council present were Mr. Leary, Mr. Hutchison, and Mr. Hare. Mayor Carey
was also present.
AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
Mr. Bonar requested that Item #5, Update - Garrison Oak Technical Park Project, be considered first.
By unanimous consent, the agenda was approved as amended.
Update - Garrison Oak Technical Park Project
Mr. Scott Koenig, City Manager, advised members that he signed the record plat last week and the
subdivision can be recorded and the lots can be created.
The master plan for the Garrison Energy Center received conditional approval by the Planning
Commission on April 16, 2012, which lays the path forward for Calpine to obtain the necessary
permitting associated with the facility, as well as continuing review of the site plan and addressing
the comments and conditions resulting from the Development Advisory Committee (DAC) review.
Mr. Koenig stated that Calpine’s presentation for the New Jobs and Infrastructure Fund grant
application for approximately $2.5M is scheduled for review on April 26, 2012.
Proposed Ordinance #2012-12 - Amending Chapter 110 - Utilities, Article III - Water Service,
Division 1 - Generally, Section 110-61 - Definitions and Section 110-67 Private Wells
Mrs. Sharon Duca, Interim Public Works Director, reminded members that Ordinance #2011-20,
which was adopted on September 12, 2011, was intended to clarify the uses of wells within the City
limits. She noted that, in recent months, situations have arisen which indicate the need for further
clarification. Mrs. Duca advised members that Proposed Ordinance #2012-12 adds definitions
pertaining to wells, provides clarification to the installation of shallow and agriculture wells, and
provides for an administrative variance for shallow wells.
Responding to Mr. Bonar, Mrs. Duca stated that the ordinance addresses the recent constituent
concerns by defining “farm” as a tract of land for agricultural use and shall include farm residences,
buildings, and other structures located on the farm, and being accessories to a farm operation.
Referring to (d)(1) Geothermal heat exchange wells, Mr. Lynn noted that there was very specific
language related to these wells. He referenced an issue related to alternative energy encountered by
a homeowners association that he represents and he requested that the City Solicitor review this
section to ensure that it is consistent with State law.
Mr. Lynn moved to recommend adoption of Proposed Ordinance #2012-12, as presented,
seconded by Mr. Snaman and unanimously carried.
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Presentation by The Energy Authority (TEA) - Capital Improvement Projects (CIPs) Related
to Units 1 and 2
Mr. Jamie Mahne, Vice President of Client Services and Chief Client Officer of The Energy
Authority, advised members that they had been requested to prepare an analysis of the benefits of
offering McKee Run Units 1&2 into the next capacity auction for PJM given some concerns
regarding the capital improvements required to keep the units active and available. He stated that
offering the units for the auction would obligate the utility to maintain the units through the next
auction timeframe, which runs from June 2015 to May 2016.
Mr. Mahne reviewed the PowerPoint Presentation entitled Cost/Benefit Analysis for City of Dover
McKee Run Units 1&2, dated April 23, 2012.
Responding to Mr. Bonar regarding locational pricing, Mr. Mahne stated that the premium is
sometimes $100 per megawatt-day (MWd). He noted that Dover has paid an average of $180 per
Mwd since the 2007/08 planning year and the market has peaked at $245 per MWd. Mr. Bonar
requested information on the five (5) year average premium paid and the penalties incurred.
Mr. Mahne stated that they recommend the following:
# In the short term, offer Units 1 & 2 into the 2015/16 capacity auction in May 2012, noting
that the risks are that operational failure will expose Dover to incremental capacity auctions
and penalties and if additional significant capital improvements are required in the next three
(3) years (i.e., Alternative Scenario), Dover’s cash flows will be at risk. At that point, Dover
may decide to replace the capacity in the incremental auction and not incur the capital
expense.
# In the long term, create an Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) for the City of Dover’s electric
utility; survey all supply options, including new generation projects in and around Dover, and
weigh against the cost of future capital improvements to Units 1&2; and take a holistic
approach, to include future resource needs (i.e., wind); complete by April 2013.
Mr. Bonar noted that an IRP can be very expensive. Responding, Mr. Mahne stated that an IRP
based on known data would be less expensive.
Mr. Blakeman expressed concern with the effect that the Calpine Energy Center would have on the
capacity market once its 300 to 600 Mw is online. Mr. Mahne indicated that it would reduce the
price; however, he noted that the effect of coal plant retirements and the increase in natural gas
capacity that is being built is being taken into consideration for planning purposes.
Responding to Mr. Hare, Mr. Mahne stated that if there was no plant, the City’s net deficit would
be $3.5M.
The Committee took no action on this item.
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Annual Engineering Consultant's Report on the Operation and Maintenance of the Electric
System - Fiscal Year 2011
Due to time constraints, this item was deferred until the next meeting.
FY 2013 Five-Year Capital Investment Plan (CIP)
Due to time constraints, this item was deferred until the next meeting.
By unanimous consent, the meeting adjourned at 5:53 P.M.
David L. Bonar
Chairman
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LEGISLATIVE, FINANCE, AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
The Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee meeting was held on April 23, 2012 at
5:57 p.m. with Chairman McGlumphy presiding. Members present were Mr. Hare and Mr. Shevock.
Mr. Anderson and Dr. Jones were absent. Members of Council present were Council President
Leary, Mr. Bonar (departed at 6:53 p.m.), Mr. Hutchison, and Mr. Lynn. Mayor Carey was also present.
AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
Mr. Hare moved that items on the agenda be considered in reverse order, beginning with
Item #7, seconded by Mr. Shevock and unanimously carried.
Authorization to Proceed with Reading Garden - Library
Ms. Margery Cyr, Library Director, advised members that on February 28, 2011, Council approved
the EDiS contract for the construction of the new Dover Public Library with the following language:
“If there are apparent savings during the construction, the City Manager may reinstate
options to construct some features that have been removed from the project through
value engineering and present them to City Council for approval.”
Ms. Cyr explained that during the value engineering process, the Reading Garden was removed from
the project; however, economies were found in the Moveable Equipment, Fixed Equipment, and
Housekeeping Equipment budget line items that, with the addition of funds from the building
contingency budget, would provide adequate funding to reinstate the Reading Garden into the
building project at a cost of $123,000. (Clerk’s Office Note: Following the meeting, Ms. Cyr
provided a Memorandum dated April 24, 2012 (Attachment #1) indicating that $69,000 in savings
was available in the Moveable Equipment budget line item and $55,000 in Fixed Equipment,
creating a total savings of $124,000; therefore, no funds would be needed for the Reading Garden
from the building project contingency funds.) She noted that there would be no increase in the total
project cost. Ms. Cyr noted that, because the Reading Garden would be a long-term aspect of the
Library that would last for the life of the building, staff believed it made fiscal sense to build it into
the project at this time rather than attempting to incorporate it at a later date. She indicated that
landscaping of the site began recently and it would be necessary to decide on this matter very soon.
Staff recommended that the Reading Garden be reinstated in the new Library building project.
In response to Mr. Shevock, Mr. Scott Koenig, City Manager, explained that change orders for the
project have been within 0.5% and contingencies for change orders were built into the authorized
project budget. He noted that staff has been working toward the goal of reincorporating the Reading
Garden since construction began.
Mr. Hare moved to recommend reinstatement of the Reading Garden to the new Library
building project, seconded by Mr. Shevock and unanimously carried.
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Proposed Land Lease Agreement - Boys and Girls Club
Mr. Scott Koenig, City Manager, reminded members that the Greater Dover Boys and Girls Club
approached the City of Dover several years ago about the potential of locating a new magnet facility
at Schutte Park. The area under discussion was a triangle-shaped piece of land that was donated to
the City of Dover by Stover Homes with the subdivision of Nottingham Meadows, bounded by the
rights-of-way for the new Wyoming Mill Road alignment and the former Wyoming Mill Road
alignment. On January 14, 2008, City Council approved Schutte Park as the location for the magnet
site for the Boys and Girls Club, without being specific as to its location at Schutte Park and with
the stipulation that its use would not cause any loss in current field space for the Central Delaware
Soccer Association (CDSA).
Mr. Koenig advised members that since that time, the Boys and Girls Club has been working on
fundraising and planning for the development of this site. They have provided periodic updates to
the Parks, Recreation and Community Enhancement Committee. With the construction and opening
of the new alignment of Wyoming Mill Road, the Boys and Girls Club is preparing for submission
of a Site Development Plan application to the City of Dover Planning Commission. In order for this
application to move forward, the City Manager’s signature as the property owner is required. In
addition, the City of Dover must be prepared to enter into a long-term land lease agreement with the
Boys and Girls Club.
Mr. Koenig stated that the Boys and Girls Club is developing a site layout, which will largely be
driven by the requirements of the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) with regard to
the entrance location. He reviewed one potential layout that showed the facility facing Wyoming
Mill Road; however, he noted that other renderings have depicted it facing Hazlettville Road. Staff
requested that City Council authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a land lease that will
take into account the various site constraints, including the entrance location and impact of the
Source Water Protection Overlay Zone on the site. It was anticipated that once the right-of-way of
the former alignment of Wyoming Mill Road is vacated, lot lines would be adjusted so that the Boys
and Girls Club facility would be on a separate lot from the remainder of Schutte Park.
Mr. Hare moved to recommend that the City Manager be authorized to negotiate and execute
a lease agreement with the Boys and Girls Club for land at the corner of Hazlettville Road and
Wyoming Mill Road on which the Boys and Girls Club will construct a new Boys and Girls
Club facility, seconded by Mr. Shevock and unanimously carried.
FY 2013 Five-Year Capital Investment Plan (CIP)
Mr. Scott Koenig, City Manager, reviewed the proposed draft Capital Investment Plan (CIP) for the
General Fund. He explained that staff was currently utilizing this draft in the development of the
proposed FY 2013 budget and in reviewing and implementing financial models. Mr. Koenig noted
that since the City is facing a deficit next year, a number of the projects included were being
reviewed and various changes are being discussed with staff; therefore it was likely that the CIP
would have fewer projects when examined by Council during the budget review process.
Mr. Hare moved to recommend acceptance of the draft Five-Year Capital Investment Plan
(CIP) as presented, seconded by Mr. Shevock and unanimously carried.
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Presentation - Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) - Fiscal Year Ended
June 30, 2011
Mrs. Donna Mitchell, Controller/Treasurer, stated that completion of the Comprehensive Annual
Financial Report (CAFR) for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2011 was delayed for two (2) months
and was accomplished in February 2012. She advised members that Faw Casson, the City’s auditor,
indicated no significant audit findings for the fiscal year. Mrs. Mitchell reviewed a presentation
entitled the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) - Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2011.
Responding to Dr. McGlumphy, Mrs. Mitchell confirmed that the General Employee Pension Fund
was funded at 38.1% as of July 1, 2010 and the Police Pension Fund was funded at 52.3%.
In response to Dr. McGlumphy, Mrs. Mitchell explained that the Long-Term Liabilities for
Compensated Absences and Debt represents the dollar amount of accrued sick and vacation leave
for those employees who are eligible to retire.
Mr. Shevock moved to recommend acceptance of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
(CAFR) - Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2011 as presented, seconded by Mr. Hare and
unanimously carried.
Assignment of Emergency Management Coordinator Responsibilities
During the Special Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee Meeting held on
March 27, 2012, members considered staff’s request for authorization to permanently assign the
duties of the Emergency Management Coordinator (EMC) position to Mrs. Kay Dietz-Sass, Public
Affairs Coordinator. At that time, members recommended postponing action regarding the
assignment of EMC responsibilities until the Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee
Meeting scheduled for April 9, 2012. During the regular meeting of the Legislative, Finance, and
Administration Committee held on April 9, 2012, Dr. McGlumphy advised members that
Mr. Scott Koenig, City Manager, was unable to attend the meeting and had requested that
consideration of this matter be deferred until the meeting scheduled for April 23, 2012.
Mr. Koenig reviewed a request to assign the duties of the EMC to Mrs. Kay Dietz-Sass. He advised
members that over the past ten (10) years, emergency management duties have been executed by
various positions and departments throughout City government, including the former Community
Services Department, the Police Department and, most recently, the Public Services Department.
After September 11, 2001, federal and state emergency management requirements became more
complex, requiring and tracking National Incident Management System (NIMS) training and
mandated a NIMS-compliant Emergency Management Plan. These complexities supported the need
for a full-time Emergency Management Coordinator (Grade 120). The City’s first full-time EMC,
Mr. Wayne Hutchison, was hired (promoted from the position of Inspector in the Fire Marshal’s
Office) on June 2, 2008. Mr. Hutchison retired on December 23, 2010 with a final salary of $53,216.
During his tenure, Mr. Hutchison developed notification protocols, equipped an EMC trailer, and
secured various Homeland Security grants. In addition, Mr. Hutchison was assigned safety-related
duties, such as the routine inspection of the Silver Lake Dam (due to engineering staff constraints)
and providing general safety training for various employee groups. Due to the economic
environment at the time of Mr. Hutchison’s announced retirement, the former City Manager elected
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not to fill the vacated position. The duties of the position were divided among various staff
members, including the Public Services Manager, the Public Affairs Coordinator, and the City
Manager.
Mr. Koenig explained that Mrs. Kay Dietz-Sass, Public Affairs Coordinator (Grade 116) has been
a key member of the City’s emergency management team since her employment began. He indicated
that, after considerable thought, he concluded that the best option to continue the City’s emergency
management efforts was to request permission from City Council to assign the EMC responsibilities
to Mrs. Dietz-Sass. He advised members that Mrs. Dietz-Sass has degrees in Business Management,
General Business, and Marketing, has completed the entire Professional Development Series for
Emergency Management, as well as successfully completing Advanced Public Information Officer
training. Mrs. Dietz-Sass also completed a number of courses through the U.S. Department of
Homeland Security, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Delaware
Emergency Management Agency (DEMA).
Mr. Koenig recommended that the EMC duties be assigned to Mrs. Dietz-Sass on a six (6) month
trial basis. These additional duties would be in addition to her current duties as the Public Affairs
Coordinator; thus she would be serving as both the Public Affairs Coordinator and the Emergency
Management Coordinator. During this six (6) month trial basis, her salary of $40,830 would remain
the same and a bonus of $1,100 per month would be paid to compensate her for the added
responsibilities. This would increase her annualized compensation from $40,830 to $54,030. If her
performance in both roles is acceptable to the City Manager at the end of the six (6) month trial, the
bonus would be converted to base salary and her grade adjusted from 116 to 120. If the City
Manager determines that one person cannot adequately perform the functions of both positions, then
Mrs. Dietz-Sass’ responsibilities and compensation would be returned to the former level and other
alternatives would be proposed. Mr. Koenig reviewed Wage and Benefit Information outlined in the
proposal.
Mr. Koenig reminded members that Mayor Carey had submitted a recommendation that the Public
Information Officer and Emergency Management Coordinator positions remain separate in a
memorandum dated April 17, 2012. Mr. Koenig provided members a memorandum dated
April 23, 2012 responding to Mayor Carey’s recommendation (Attachment #2) and read this
memorandum into the record.
Mr. Koenig requested that members support assigning the Emergency Management Coordinator
duties to Mrs. Dietz-Sass on a six (6) month trial basis.
Mr. Hare suggested that the duties of the EMC be distributed among various departments as follows:
• Silver Lake Dam Inspection - Public Works Department
• Oversight of Ambulance Service - Fire Department Administrative Assistant
or Fire Marshal’s Office
• Coordination of Shelters - Fire Marshal’s Office
• Inspection of Departments for Safety Needs - Human Resources Department
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Responding, Mr. Koenig noted that the Human Resources Department is currently staffed by only
two (2) individuals.
Mr. Bonar stated that the City’s need for an EMC was a significant concern. He noted that the
savings realized by the City by combining the two (2) positions was significant and expressed his
hope that the Committee would release the proposal for consideration by Council.
Mr. Hutchison noted that designation of an EMC was required in order for the City to receive
funding in the event of a major storm or crisis and felt that this was a critical position for the City.
Concurring, Mr. Koenig explained the importance of identifying this position within the organization
because it enables the City to apply for emergency funds. He noted that the coordination of
responsibilities, collection of data, and completion and submission of paperwork to DEMA and
FEMA resulting from a recent hurricane was nearly a full-time job.
Mrs. Mitchell advised members that the EMC position had been removed from the budget, so the
funds requested would represent an increase in the budget.
Mayor Carey stated that the previous EMC had certified training, was able to provide training to City
employees in first aid and Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) use, and could perform safety
inspections; however, if the positions were merged, the City would have the extra expense of
obtaining some of these services from outside the organization. He felt that the accuracy of the
information he had been receiving over the past year and four (4) months (while responsibilities were
divided among three (3) positions) was not up to the previous level (with the exception of the Silver
Lake Dam inspection information), and indicated that he had prepared the recommendation because
he thought that it was important to have separate employees performing public information and
emergency management duties.
Responding to Mr. Hare, Mr. Koenig stated that the Public Affairs Coordinator is currently a
full-time position and that the EMC duties would be additional responsibilities assumed by
Mrs. Dietz-Sass based on current conditions in the City. He noted that this would require prioritizing
the many tasks that are directed to Mrs. Dietz-Sass.
Mr. Bonar advised members of the Committee that training for AED use, first aid, and other related
topics is available for City employees through the Delaware State Fire School at a nominal cost. He
felt that the proposal was logical and that the employee assuming dual roles should be compensated
for additional responsibilities.
Dr. McGlumphy requested that the proposed job class evaluation be completed appropriately to
coincide with the job description. He stated that, although he felt the position was necessary, he did
not support the proposed salary increase, noting recent salary increases in the range of 21% to 33%
for four (4) positions in the City; however, he felt that if the proposal were “honed,” more favorable
figures could be achieved. Dr. McGlumphy stated that he did not believe that this was an
appropriate time to bring forth these types of salary increases and that, due to the anticipated budget
deficit, these matters should not be discussed prior to the receipt of the Salary and Compensation
Committee’s report and the budget review.
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Mr. Shevock stated that he concurred with the combining of the two (2) positions; however, he
questioned if Mrs. Dietz-Sass would accept these responsibilities without additional compensation
until the budget is presented. Responding, Mr. Koenig stated that he would not consider it fair to
request Mrs. Dietz-Sass to assume the additional responsibilities without additional compensation.
He indicated that, if approved, his recommendation regarding the combining of the two (2) positions
would be part of the draft budget presented for Council’s consideration.
Mr. Shevock moved to forward the matter of the assignment of Emergency Management
Coordinator responsibilities to City Council for consideration, seconded by Mr. Hare and
carried by a vote of two (2) yes and one (1) no (Dr. McGlumphy).
Minority Recruitment Committee Recommendations
The Minority Recruitment Committee (MRC) was commissioned by the former City Manager to
develop recommendations to improve minority hiring for the City of Dover. The Committee held
a series of meetings in 2011 and concluded their work in August 2011. During the City Council
Meeting of February 13, 2012, members approved the Committee’s recommendation that the MRC
Report be referred to staff for a report to the Committee within 60 days.
Mr. Scott Koenig, City Manager, provided an overview of the proposed Implementation Plan for the
Minority Recruitment Committee Recommendations.
Responding to Mr. Shevock, Mr. Koenig indicated that he did not foresee any costs associated with
implementing the Plan, with the exception of the possible employment of paid interns. He stated that
programs that offered college credit for service could potentially be investigated.
In response to Mr. Hare, Mr. Koenig stated that he was not aware of any harassment problems within
the City; however, the City’s insurance carrier requires mandatory harassment training which is
conducted by the Human Resources Department. He stated that the Police Department also offers
harassment training for police officers.
Responding to Mr. Hare, Mr. Koenig stated that it was the feeling of Dr. Bobby Jones, Minority
Recruitment Committee Chair, that it would be necessary to repair the morale problems that
currently exist within the workplace prior to addressing minority recruitment issues within the City.
This would allow new employees to join the workforce with a sense that they are welcome and that
the organization is thriving. He stated that staff was making an effort to post jobs in areas where the
minority community would have access and were reaching out to predominantly black colleges.
Responding to Dr. McGlumphy, Mr. Koenig stated that factors other than race, including gender,
were considered by the Committee in the development of their recommendations. He indicated that
concerns were expressed about the numbers of employees in various categories; however, the
Committee focused on other points related to employee morale, upward mobility and career ladders,
enhanced technology to promote the City’s image, and recruitment and internships for high school
and college students.
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In response to Dr. McGlumphy, Mr. Koenig stated that the City’s workforce does not currently
represent the local community demographically by racial composition and that the Committee’s
feeling was that the City should adopt the recommendations in the report in order to move in that
direction.
Responding to Mr. Hare, Mr. Koenig stated that the City does not grant hiring preference to those
who reside within City limits; however, all open positions are being advertised within the local
community, citizens are aware that the City is hiring, and applications are currently being received.
Mr. Hare moved to recommend acceptance of the Implementation Plan for the Minority
Recruitment Committee Recommendations, seconded by Mr. Shevock and unanimously
carried.
Mr. Shevock requested that the City Manager return to the Committee within one (1) year of the
implementation of the Minority Recruitment Committee recommendations with a status report.
Filling of Critical Positions
During their Regular Meeting of January 23, 2012, City Council approved an amendment to the
process for filling critical positions, which was approved by City Council on August 22, 2011, to
specify that if a position becomes vacant that will affect public or employee safety or cause financial
harm to the City, Permission to Recruit, Hiring Justification Outline, and Wage and Benefit
Information for Employee Hiring and Transfers forms shall be submitted to the Legislative, Finance,
and Administrative Committee, and that such requests would be forwarded to the City Manager and
Controller/Treasurer for their review and recommendation prior to the Committee’s consideration.
Due to time constraints, Mr. Shevock moved to defer consideration of filling the positions until a
subsequent meeting.
By unanimous consent, members agreed to consider filling the Mailroom Clerk, Motor
Equipment Operator (MEO) I - Water, and Motor Equipment Operator (MEO) II -
Wastewater positions and to defer consideration of filling the Motor Equipment Operator
(MEO) II - Sanitation, Utility Maintenance Mechanic (UMM) I - Wastewater, and Water Plant
Operator I - Water Treatment Plant positions until a subsequent meeting, due to time
constraints.
Mailroom Clerk
Mr. Koenig explained that the function of the Mailroom Clerk is to distribute mail and perform other
warehouse responsibilities. Based on staff review, an in-house posting was recommended for this
position. The total impact of this position on the FY 2013 budget was projected at approximately
$42,000.
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Responding to Mr. Hare, Mr. Koenig stated that the duties of this position have been shared by a
number of storekeepers in the warehouse during previous months, one of whom has since retired.
It was staff’s opinion that the position should be filled and that the vacant storekeeper position would
be eliminated in FY 2013. He noted that it was expected that this position would be filled within
the City and that an internal review would then be performed to determine whether the vacated
position should be filled.
Staff recommended approval of the request to fill the Mailroom Clerk position.
Responding to Dr. McGlumphy, Mr. Koenig confirmed that the position would be filled at a Pay
Grade of 13, Step 1, at the bottom of the classification.
Mr. Schevock moved to recommend approval of the request to fill the Mailroom Clerk
position, as recommended by staff, seconded by Mr. Hare and unanimously carried.
Motor Equipment Operator (MEO) I - Water (Downgrade from Water Serviceperson) and Motor
Equipment Operator (MEO) II - Wastewater (Downgrade from Heavy Equipment
Operator (HEO) II)
Mr. Scott Koenig, City Manager, reviewed a request to fill the position of one (1) Motor Equipment
Operator (MEO) I - Water (downgrade from Water Serviceperson) and one (1) Motor Equipment
Operator (MEO) II - Wastewater (downgrade from Heavy Equipment Operator (HEO) II).
Mr. Koenig explained the intent that these positions would be to focus on the maintenance of the
sewer system and allow the jet truck to operate on a more detailed and defined schedule due to a
growing backlog of maintenance needs in the wastewater utility. He noted that the annual wages and
benefits of the two (2) current staff persons equated to $126,501 and the revised proposal, which
includes the MEO I and MEO II, has a total value of $92,089, which is a reduction of $34,412.
Mr. Koenig indicated that staff has deemed these two (2) positions as critical to the long-term
maintenance needs of the utility and anticipated that the projected hire date of these employees
would be July 1, 2012.
Responding to Mr. Shevock, Mr. Koenig indicated that employees in the Water/Wastewater Division
are typically hired from outside the City organization, typically from the construction industry.
In response to Dr. McGlumphy, Mr. Koenig noted that the positions were downgraded to meet the
current needs of the utility to run the jet truck rather than performing the metering and construction
crew functions performed by previous staff members and the position classifications were adjusted
accordingly. He explained that the utility has had some changing needs and this proposal addresses
them by putting two (2) employees on maintenance.
Mr. Hare moved to recommend approval of the request to fill the Motor Equipment Operator
(MEO) I - Water and Motor Equipment Operator (MEO) II - Wastewater positions, as
recommended by staff, seconded by Mr. Shevock and unanimously carried.
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Public Comment
Due to time constraints, there was no opportunity for public comment.
Meeting Adjourned at 7:12 P.M.
William P. McGlumphy
Chairman
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Attachments
Attachment #1 - Memorandum from Ms. Margie Cyr, Library Director, dated April 24, 2012 Regarding Funding of
the Reading Garden at the new Dover Public Library
Attachment #2- Memorandum from Scott Koenig dated April 23, 2012 Responding to Mayor Carey’s Memorandum
Regarding City Manager’s Proposal for Assignment of Emergency Management Responsibilities
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ATTACHMENT #1
LF&A Meeting of April 23, 2012
D01t:ER
PUBLIC LIBRARY
April 24, 2012
To: Councilman McGlumphey, Chairman, Legislative and Finance Committee
Members of the Legislative and Finance Committee
Fr: Margie Cyr, Library Director
Re: Library project: Reading Garden
Thank you for your support of the Reading Garden at last night's committee meeting.
Mr. Shevock asked me for the value of savings that we had found in the two equipment line items of the
project's budget. My answer was incomplete and I apologize for that. The savings that was found is:
Moveable Equipment: $ 69,000
Fixed Equipment: $ 55,000
$ 124,000
This savings allows us to not make use of the Contingency in the budget for the Reading Garden. We share Mr.
Shevock's concern; and want to make sure that the Contingency is available through the end of the project.
Please do not hesitate to call with any questions.
cc: Scott Koenig, City Manager
Donna Mitchell, City Controller
Zachery Carter, Director, Parks Recreation and Library
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ATTACHMENT #2
LF&A Meeting of April 23, 2012
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SAFETY ADVISORY AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
The Safety Advisory and Transportation Committee meeting was held on April 25, 2012 at 5:03 p.m.
with Chairman Hutchison presiding. Members present were Mrs. Russell (arrived at 5:09 p.m), and
Mr. Davis. Mr. Lynn was absent.
AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
Due to the lack of a quorum at the commencement of the meeting, Mr. Hutchison requested that
consideration of Agenda Item #1, FY 2013 Capital Investment Plan (CIP), be deferred until later in
the meeting, noting that no official action could be taken until a quorum was attained.
Update - Dover High Construction
Mrs. Ann Marie Townshend, Director of Planning and Community Development, explained that
progress was continuing on the construction of the new Dover High School and that steel was
currently being set. She advised members that staff recently discussed the signalization of the
intersection at the east entrance of the school with the Delaware Department of Transportation
(DelDOT) and the Capital School District’s design team and that a signal could not be placed at the
intersection until a traffic study is performed. She explained that if the study concludes that a signal
is not warranted, an alternate plan must be developed to allow pedestrian access to the school.
In response to Mr. Hutchison, Mr. Gary Laing, Community Relations Officer and Public Relations
Liaison, DelDOT, explained that the study would measure the speed and amount of traffic during
normal conditions and should be done before summer to accurately reflect traffic flow.
Mrs. Townshend stated that the monthly construction coordination meeting scheduled during the
previous week was canceled and staff was awaiting information regarding rescheduling. She noted
that another significant topic to be discussed was pedestrian circulation at the school and that the
Capital School District would be coordinating with DelDOT on this issue.
Responding to Mr. Hutchison, Mrs. Townshend stated that construction of the high school was on
schedule.
Briefing on Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) Projects - Gary Laing
Mr. Gary Laing, Community Relations Officer and Public Relations Liaison, Delaware Department
of Transportation (DelDOT), provided members a briefing on DelDOT Projects, as follows:
DelDOT Repaving Project
The repaving project, which involves milling, patching, and paving of streets, as well as construction
of ramps and new crosswalks in pedestrian crossings in seven (7) locations in the City, is underway.
Mr. Laing noted that DelDOT was awaiting receipt of a waiver of the noise ordinance from the City
for the project and Mrs. Ann Marie Townshend, Director of Planning and Community Development,
stated that she would provide this. Mr. Laing explained that most of the work was being performed
at night; however, some construction in residential areas (such as curb cutting) was being done
during the day. He indicated that DelDOT staff met with members of the Historic District
Commission and informed them that new pavement striping at the intersections of State and
Loockerman and State and Water Streets would be thermoplastic, as required by the Manual on
Uniform Traffic Control Devices, which has no allowance for variation in historic areas.
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West Dover Connector
A public workshop was held two (2) weeks ago to provide information on the engineering and
alignment of the roadway. The workshop was well attended and positively received. Real estate
acquisition for the project is scheduled for 2012, followed by final design and construction.
In response to Mr. Hutchison, Mr. Laing explained that the connector’s interface with the railroad
tracks would be a “flyover.”
Wyoming Mill Road Project
This project is complete.
Route 8/Hazlettville Road Connector
Mr. Laing did not anticipate that this project would be addressed in the near future due to budget
constraints. He indicated that the project was not included when the Community Transportation Plan
(CTP) was developed during the previous year and that DelDOT would be seeking input from the
City of Dover, the Dover/Kent County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), and the Central
Delaware Chamber of Commerce (CDCC) regarding their views on the priority of this project
compared to other proposed transportation projects in the area.
Mr. Laing advised members that he would be leaving DelDOT on May 4, 2012 and expressed his
appreciation for the opportunity to work with the Committee. He noted that no successor had been
named to his position and was unsure if another staff member would have direct responsibility for
public relations within the agency in the future; however, he indicated that DelDOT personnel were
well versed regarding City projects.
Briefing on Dover/Kent Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Projects - Rich Vetter
During the Safety Advisory and Transportation Committee Meeting held on February 29, 2012,
Mrs. Ann Marie Townshend, Director of Planning and Community Development, advised members
that the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) and Department of Natural Resources
and Environmental Control (DNREC) had proposed bicycle/pedestrian improvements in the
downtown Dover area. Mr. Rich Vetter, Executive Director of the Dover/Kent County Metropolitan
Planning Organization (MPO), provided members with a concept plan and artist’s rendering
depicting proposed traffic calming solutions for the portion of the bike path that would interface with
the area of Loockerman Street just east of Fraizer’s Restaurant (Attachment #1). He noted that this
section of the street is scheduled for repaving in the near future and it is proposed that striping be
added at that time to create 4-foot-wide bike lanes. Mr. Vetter explained that traffic calming islands
were proposed for the area of Loockerman Street east of Park Drive in an effort to reduce speeds and
form a gateway to the downtown area. He stated that a workshop was scheduled to discuss the
proposed bicycle/pedestrian improvements on May 10, 2012 in the Council Chambers at City Hall.
In response to Mr. Hutchison, Mr. Vetter stated that, if approved, design of the project would take
place in FY 13, with construction the following year.
Noting the presence of a quorum, Mr. Hutchison requested a motion for the approval of the agenda.
Mrs. Russell moved for approval of the agenda as amended, seconded by Mr. Davis and
unanimously carried.
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FY 2013 Five-Year Capital Investment Plan (CIP)
Mr. Scott Koenig, City Manager, reviewed the projects in the Draft FY 2013 Capital Investment Plan
(CIP) that were related to safety and financed through the General Fund, as follows
1) The annual contribution to Robbins Hose Company to pay the debt on fire trucks.
Mr. Koenig indicated that this is a fixed contribution that would amount to $238,524 for
FY 2013.
2) Replacement of the main electric breaker at the police station. Mr. Koenig noted that
problems had been experienced with the power supply unit to the police station and the
estimated cost of replacing the breaker would be $33,800.
3) The repair and microsealing of the Police Department parking lot. Mr. Koenig noted that this
item was previously planned for financing through the General Fund; however, it is now
planned for payment through funds that Council has appropriated through a loan and bond
for a street paving project; consequently, this project is a General Fund item but will be paid
from bond proceeds rather than general tax dollars.
4) The replacement of vehicles. Mr. Koenig explained that the Police Department was the only
department proposing the purchase of vehicles related to safety. He advised members that
the draft CIP proposed nine (9) vehicles for purchase; however, he requested that the Police
Chief reduce the number of vehicles since a “gap” was anticipated in the budget. Mr. Koenig
stated that the CIP includes nine (9) vehicles per year for the out years. He noted that Police
Department vehicles incur heavy use, long hours, and “rough” conditions.
Mr. Hutchison requested that staff provide information on the nature of each vehicle’s use and the
mileage breakdown when this matter is discussed during the budget process.
By unanimous consent, members recommended acceptance of the report as presented.
Mr. Davis moved for adjournment, seconded by Mrs. Russell and unanimously carried.
Meeting adjourned at 5:30 P.M.
James L. Hutchison, Sr.
Chairman
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CITY OF DOVER
FINANCE & CENTRAL SERVICES DEPARTMENTS
MONTHLY BUDGET REPORT
MARCH 2012
PREPARED BY: FINANCE DEPARTMENT
PLEASE NOTE – THIS REPORT PROVIDES TOP LINE INFORMATION ON THE THREE MAJOR
OPERATING FUNDS. IF YOU WOULD LIKE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, PLEASE FEEL
FREE TO CONTACT THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT.
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City of Dover
Finance Department
Monthly Budget Report
March 2012
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Strategic Objectives for Fiscal Year 2011 – 2012
1. Coordinate audit program with the Legislative, Finance & Administrative Committee.
2. Fortis training and implementation for Payroll and Accounts Payable.
3. Each Staff Member will take three in-house Sungard training sessions.
ACTIVITY LEVELS
FY11 YTD FY12 YTD
BANK TRENDS
Number of Deposits Made 2,642 3,821
Total Amount of All Deposits $ 112,326,354 $ 114,560,933
PAYROLL
Hours % Amount Hours % Amount
Gross wages per registers 698,621 100.3% $ 15,755,946 694,126 100.0% $ 16,155,534
Wages and Hours Worked
Regular 594,327 85.1% $ 12,756,246 589,825 85.0% $ 12,645,270
All over time 26,420 3.8% $ 1,090,715 27,212 3.9% $ 1,142,752
Other Paid or Unpaid Wages and Hours
Vacation 40,595 5.8% $ 1,026,188 39,069 5.6% $ 1,233,090
Sick 16,221 2.3% $ 377,462 18,030 2.6% $ 438,406
Furlough (July 2010) 1,482 0.2% $ - - 0.0% $ -
Terminal Leave - Retiree Vacation/Sick Payout 3,220 0.5% $ 91,298 8,940 1.3% $ 288,164
Comp Time (Police) 5,373 0.8% $ 170,443 7,687 1.1% $ 217,237
Personal 1,458 0.2% $ 41,420 1,414 0.2% $ 38,739
Leave Without Pay 2,440 0.3% $ - - 0.0% $ -
Other (description below) 9,089 1.3% $ 200,960 1,950 0.3% $ 151,876
Other includes: pay adjustments, military differential pay, committee meetings, worker compensation tracking/adjustments, etc.
Other Activity
Number of Pay Periods 20 20
Number of Payroll Checks & Direct Deposits Issued 8,164 7,635
Number of Pension Checks Issued 2,141 2,156
Total Pension Benefits Paid - Defined Benefit Plan $ 3,404,256 $ 3,511,032
Payroll Checks & Direct Deposits issued: number of payroll checks issued for FY 2010 includes separate checks for shoe allowance & clothing allowance.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
Number of Check Vouchers 4,960 4,736
Number of EFT Vouchers 1,645 1,716
Vouchers Dollar Amount Disbursed $ 76,284,515 $ 70,968,490
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CENTRAL SERVICES
MARCH 2012 REPORT
Items on Hand w ith no Usage ov er 36 Months S t o c k P urc ha s e s by F und
$ 2 5 0 ,0 0 0
$705,000
$605,000 $ 2 0 0 ,0 0 0
$505,000
$ 15 0 ,0 0 0
$405,000
$305,000 $ 10 0 ,0 0 0
$205,000
$105,000 $ 5 0 ,0 0 0
$5,000
M ar- A pr-11 M ay- Jun-11 Jul-11 A ug- Sep- Oct-11 No v- Dec- Jan- Feb- M ar- $0
11 11 11 11 11 11 12 12 12 M a r A pr M a y J un J ul A ug S e p O c t N o v D e c J a n F e b M a r
11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 12 12 12
Electric Water General E le c t ric Wa t e r G e ne ra l
Electric: $448,007 Water: $25,578 General: $37,873 Electric: $44,619 Water: $35 General: $11,324
Warehouse Stock
$3,000,000 2,700
2,600
Fuel Use
$2,500,000
2,500
2,400
Unleaded: 10,267.5 gallons
2,300
2,200
Diesel: 6,688.1 gallons
$2,000,000 2,100
2,000 Total: $ 54,262
1,900
$1,500,000
1,800
1,700
$1,000,000 1,600
1,500
1,400
$500,000 1,300
Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar
11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 12 12 12
Total Dollar Value Total Line Items
Total Dollar Value: $2,488,678 Total Line Items: 1,486
Major Program Updates
Measure March 12 FY End 2011 Difference
Issue Effectiveness – How often the
warehouse has what the customer FY to date
99.23% +0.05%
needs when it is needed. 99.73%
Turn Over Rate (4-5 per year) –
Indicates that the material stocked is FY to date
1 every 9.45 years +11.58 years
the material being used. 1 every 21.03 years
Bids for non-inventory items converted
to purchase orders within timeframe.
FY to date
(Quantity and Percentage) 11 out of 12 – 91.67% +8.33%
3 out of 3 – 100%
Sealed bids prepared, received &
distributed within 7 working days of FY to date
receipt. (Quantity and Percentage) 36 out of 38 – 94.7% -0.6%
16 out of 17 – 94.1%
Mail receiving lowest discounted rate.
FY to date
(Quantity and Percentage)
205,726 pieces – 399,185 pieces – 95.96% +0.88%
96.84%
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City of Dover
Finance Department
Monthly Report – March 2012
General Fund Summary
Revised 75% of
Budget Budget YTD Balance Budget
Beginning Balance $ 3,322,305 $ 3,322,305 $ 3,561,837 $ (239,532) 107.2%
Revenues
Court of Chancery Fees 690,000 690,000 563,800 126,200 81.7%
Fines & Police Revenues 939,000 939,000 797,500 141,500 84.9%
Franchise Fees 520,000 520,000 276,104 243,896 53.1%
Grants 753,500 833,373 508,790 324,583 61.1%
Intrafund Services 4,359,171 4,359,171 2,976,341 1,382,830 68.3%
Library & Recreation Revenues 587,000 587,000 448,494 138,506 76.4%
Licenses & Permits 2,457,675 2,457,675 2,635,852 (178,177) 107.2%
Property Taxes (Includes BID Revenue) (1) 11,185,188 11,185,188 10,963,659 221,529 98.0%
Sanitation Revenues 2,050,000 2,050,000 1,440,570 609,430 70.3%
Other Miscellaneous Revenues 381,650 381,650 164,889 216,761 43.2%
Garrison Farm Rent Revenue 87,000 87,000 75,984 11,016 87.3%
Transfers-In from Special Funds & Utilities
Civil Traffic Penalties 1,000,000 1,000,000 388,438 611,562 38.8%
Municipal Street Aid Fund 526,814 526,814 527,412 (598) 100.1%
Transfer Taxes 900,000 900,000 1,100,673 (200,673) 122.3%
Water/Wastewater Fund 424,508 424,508 318,381 106,127 75.0%
Electric Fund 7,876,288 7,876,288 6,000,000 1,876,288 76.2%
Total Revenues 34,737,794 34,817,667 29,186,887 5,630,780 83.8%
Total Beginning Balance & Revenues $ 38,060,099 $ 38,139,972 $ 32,748,724 $ 5,391,248 85.9%
Expenditures
City Clerk & Council $ 417,092 $ 417,092 $ 248,529 $ 168,563 59.6%
Mayor, City Manager & Human Resources 1,088,039 1,088,039 705,964 382,075 64.9%
Police & Police Extra Duty 13,386,407 13,386,407 9,570,430 3,815,977 71.5%
Public Services 4,566,400 4,646,273 3,145,591 1,500,682 67.7%
Central Services 2,341,454 2,341,454 1,665,321 676,133 71.1%
Planning & Inspections 1,934,120 1,934,120 1,395,971 538,149 72.2%
Finance, Info Tech & Customer Services 2,466,266 2,466,266 1,839,329 626,937 74.6%
Library & Recreation 1,948,788 1,948,788 1,366,516 582,272 70.1%
Fire Department 684,725 684,725 478,486 206,239 69.9%
Assessor 213,175 213,175 135,283 77,892 63.5%
Insurance 550,000 550,000 387,803 162,197 70.5%
OPEB - Retiree’s Health Care Contribution 1,374,709 1,374,709 1,031,030 343,679 75.0%
Police Pension Trust Contribution - State Grant 620,000 620,000 249,805 370,195 40.3%
Appropriation to Pension Fund 1,545,000 1,545,000 1,045,000 500,000 67.6%
Street Lights 960,000 960,000 740,222 219,778 77.1%
Debt Service 327,270 327,270 327,263 7 100.0%
Provision for Uncollectible 10,000 10,000 10,025 (25) 100.3%
Transfers Out
Capital Asset Reserve 200,000 200,000 200,000 - 100.0%
Capital Projects Fund 623,847 623,847 623,847 - 100.0%
Total Expenditures 35,257,292 35,337,165 25,166,415 10,170,750 71.2%
Budget Balance - Working Capital 2,802,807 2,802,807 - 2,802,807 0.0%
Total Budget Balance & Expenditures $ 38,060,099 $ 38,139,972 $ 25,166,415 $ 12,973,557 66.0%
Reserve Balances
Contingency $ 725,554 $ 711,747 $ 721,487
(1) Property Taxes are the taxes billed and not cash received. The outstanding receivable balance as of 03/31/12 is $498,817.62
as compared to $485,366.82 in March 2011.
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City of Dover
Finance Department
Monthly Report – March 2012
Water/Wastewater Fund Summary
Revised 75% of
Budget Budget YTD Balance Budget
Beginning Balance - Water $ 2,385,027 $ 2,385,027 $ 2,567,172 $ (182,145) 107.6%
Beginning Balance - Wastewater $ 1,741,242 $ 1,741,242 $ 1,929,346 $ (188,104) 110.8%
Beginning Balance - Kent County Treatment $ (1,757,484) $ (1,757,484) $ (1,243,243) $ (514,241) 70.7%
2,368,785 2,368,785 3,253,275 (884,490) 137.3%
Revenues
Water Fees 4,603,400 4,603,400 3,559,576 1,043,824 77.3%
Wastewater Fees 3,756,700 3,756,700 2,791,929 964,771 74.3%
Kent County Treatment Fees 3,090,900 3,090,900 2,300,474 790,426 74.4%
Ground Water Adjustment Fees 1,386,900 1,386,900 928,330 458,570 66.9%
Water Tank Leases 307,600 307,600 197,326 110,274 64.2%
Miscellaneous 85,800 85,800 84,737 1,063 98.8%
Impact Fees - Water 323,000 323,000 237,500 85,500 73.5%
Impact Fees - Wastewater 357,000 357,000 264,600 92,400 74.1%
Total Revenues 13,911,300 13,911,300 10,364,472 3,546,828 74.5%
Total Beginning Balance & Revenues $ 16,280,085 $ 16,280,085 $ 13,617,747 $ 2,662,338 83.6%
Expenses
Water/Wastewater Operating Divisions
Engineering & Inspection $ 622,230 $ 622,230 $ 362,590 $ 259,640 58.3%
Water 382,655 382,655 287,225 95,430 75.1%
Water Treatment Plant 1,543,114 1,543,114 1,051,500 491,614 68.1%
Wastewater 959,735 959,735 666,726 293,009 69.5%
Construction & Inspection 440,088 440,088 255,406 184,682 58.0%
Kent County Treatment Fees 4,235,400 4,235,400 2,863,173 1,372,227 67.6%
Intrafund Services 1,228,596 1,228,596 785,820 442,776 64.0%
OPEB - Retiree’s Health Care Contribution 190,830 190,830 95,416 95,414 50.0%
Pension Unfunded Liability 228,400 228,400 114,200 114,200 50.0%
Debt Service 736,936 736,936 414,007 322,929 56.2%
Inventory/Fixed Asset Write-offs 10,000 10,000 10,000 - 100.0%
Transfers Out
General Fund 424,508 424,508 318,382 106,126 75.0%
Uncollectible Reserve 5,000 5,000 5,000 - 100.0%
Contingency Reserve 8,000 8,000 8,000 - 100.0%
Water I & E Fund 750,000 750,000 750,000 - 100.0%
Wastewater I & E Fund 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 - 100.0%
Capital Asset Reserve - Water 100,000 100,000 100,000 - 100.0%
Capital Asset Reserve - Wastewater 300,000 300,000 300,000 - 100.0%
Impact Fee Reserve - Water 36,147 36,147 - 36,147 0.0%
Total Expenses 13,201,639 13,201,639 9,387,445 3,814,194 71.1%
Budget Balances
Budget Balance - Working Capital - Water 2,738,400 2,738,400 - 2,738,400 0.0%
Budget Balance - Working Capital - WW 1,855,130 1,855,130 - 1,855,130 0.0%
Budget Balance-Working Capital - KSA (1,515,084) (1,515,084) - (1,515,084) 0.0%
Total Budget Balances 3,078,446 3,078,446 - 3,078,446 0.0%
Total Budget Balances & Expenses $ 16,280,085 $ 16,280,085 $ 9,387,445 $ 6,892,640 57.7%
Reserve Balances
Contingency-Water $ 130,696 $ 136,680 $ 102,174
Contingency-Wastewater $ 146,149 $ 152,839 $ 185,216
Impact Fee Reserve - Sewer NO BUDGET NO BUDGET $ 3,367,371
Impact Fee Reserve - Water NO BUDGET NO BUDGET $ 380,193
Bond Coverage Ratio (Covenant 1.20) 5.39 4.47 7.08
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City of Dover
Finance Department
Monthly Report – March 2012
Electric Revenue Fund Summary
Revised 75% of
Budget Budget YTD Balance Budget
Beginning Balance $ 11,867,003 $ 11,867,003 $ 12,292,573 $ (425,570) 103.6%
Revenues
Sales to Customers 95,675,500 95,675,500 74,042,073 21,633,427 77.4%
Purchased Power Adjustment - Credit (6,012,000) (6,012,000) (4,675,759) (1,336,241) 77.8%
Utility Tax 1,966,100 1,966,100 1,175,002 791,098 59.8%
Weyandt Hall Rents 225,000 225,000 109,924 115,076 48.9%
Miscellaneous Revenues 1,048,000 1,048,000 976,001 71,999 93.1%
Interest Earned 264,900 264,900 130,309 134,591 49.2%
Transfer from Rate Stabilization 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 - 100.0%
Intrafund Service Receipts Water/Wastewater 240,203 240,203 122,494 117,709 51.0%
Total Revenues 94,407,703 94,407,703 72,880,044 21,527,659 77.2%
Total Beginning Balance & Revenues $ 106,274,706 $ 106,274,706 $ 85,172,617 $ 21,102,089 80.1%
Expenses
Power Supply & Generation
Power Supply $ 42,047,430 $ 42,047,430 $ 32,709,857 $ 9,337,573 77.8%
Power Supply Management/Incentive 1,170,000 1,170,000 747,000 423,000 63.8%
Capacity Charges 8,506,512 8,506,512 6,349,826 2,156,686 74.6%
PJM Charges - Load 15,043,396 15,043,396 8,115,222 6,928,174 53.9%
Total Power Supply 66,767,338 66,767,338 47,921,905 18,845,433 71.8%
Plant Operations 5,964,817 5,964,817 3,600,000 2,364,817 60.4%
Generation Fuels 664,641 664,641 1,356,199 (691,558) 204.0%
Capacity Credits (7,388,283) (7,388,283) (5,040,641) (2,347,642) 68.2%
PJM Credits (1,285,675) (1,285,675) (3,439,208) 2,153,533 267.5%
Total Generation (2,044,500) (2,044,500) (3,523,650) 1,479,150 172.3%
Total Power Supply & Plant 64,722,838 64,722,838 44,398,255 20,324,583 68.6%
Electric Operating Divisions:
Transmission/Distribution 3,162,026 3,142,026 2,043,416 1,098,610 65.0%
Electrical Engineering 1,177,060 1,152,060 689,801 462,259 59.9%
Administration 602,715 647,715 473,764 173,951 73.1%
Meter Reading 215,208 215,208 146,997 68,211 68.3%
Systems Operations 473,895 473,895 360,767 113,128 76.1%
Intrafund Services 3,370,778 3,370,778 2,313,015 1,057,763 68.6%
Utility Tax 1,966,100 1,966,100 1,175,002 791,098 59.8%
OPEB Trust Contribution - Unfunded Liability 1,115,300 1,115,300 1,115,300 - 100.0%
OPEB - Retirees Health Care Contribution 646,510 646,510 323,256 323,254 50.0%
Pension Trust Contribution - Unfunded liability 1,110,500 1,110,500 555,250 555,250 50.0%
Interest on Deposits 54,500 54,500 16,803 37,697 30.8%
Green Energy Payment to DEMEC 129,000 129,000 97,984 31,016 76.0%
Accounts Receivable Write-Offs 150,000 150,000 150,000 - 100.0%
Inventory Write-Offs 175,000 175,000 175,000 - 100.0%
Contractual Services Power Supply 115,000 115,000 - 115,000 0.0%
Debt Service 3,336,800 3,336,800 2,528,551 808,249 75.8%
Transfers Out:
General Fund 7,876,288 7,876,288 6,000,000 1,876,288 76.2%
Electric Improvement & Extension Fund 3,500,000 3,500,000 2,500,000 1,000,000 71.4%
Total Expenses 93,899,518 93,899,518 65,063,161 28,836,357 69.3%
Budget Balance - Working Capital 12,375,188 12,375,188 - 12,375,188 0.0%
Total Budget Balance & Expenses $ 106,274,706 $ 106,274,706 $ 65,063,161 $ 41,211,545 61.2%
Reserve Balances
Contingency Reserve $ 1,110,496 $ 1,056,789 $ 1,071,250
Insurance Reserve $ 350,000 $ 344,905 $ 337,402
Rate Stabilization Reserve $ 5,406,419 $ 5,346,768 $ 5,232,554
Bond Coverage Ratio (Covenant 1.25) 2.07 2.07 5.15
Megawatt Hours Sold & Purchased
Sales to Customers MWh (excluding Street Light MWh) 707,536 707,536 545,563
Sales per MWh $ 129.688 $ 129.688 $ 129.480
Purchased/Generated MWh 738,215 738,215 550,174
All In MWh Supply & Generation $ 87.675 $ 87.675 $ 80.699
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City of Dover
Finance Department
Monthly Report – March 2012
General Capital Project Fund Summary
Revised 75% of
Budget Budget YTD Balance Budget
Beginning Balance - Projects $ 195,191 $ 195,191 $ 256,392 $ (61,201) 131.4%
Beginning Balance - Library $ - $ 100,962 $ 100,962 $ - 100.0%
Revenues
Transfer from General Fund for Projects 623,847 623,847 623,847 - 100.0%
State Grant - Library 5,597,505 7,422,183 2,717,988 4,704,195 36.6%
Miscellaneous Receipts - - 91,870 (91,870) 0.0%
Library Bond Issue/Contributions 2,334,889 4,184,961 500,000 3,684,961 11.9%
Loan Proceeds - Street Projects & City Hall (1) 2,000,000 2,000,000 - 2,000,000 0.0%
Transfer from Library Reserve 3,262,615 2,590,784 2,594,860 (4,076) 100.2%
Interest Earnings 10,900 10,900 10,891 9 99.9%
Income from Sale of Assets - - 41,881 (41,881) 0.0%
Total Revenues 13,829,756 16,832,675 6,581,337 10,251,338 39.1%
Total Beginning Balance & Revenue $ 14,024,947 $ 17,128,828 $ 6,938,691 $ 10,190,137 40.5%
Expenditures
Fire $ 244,820 $ 244,820 $ 245,556 $ (736) 100.3%
Library 11,195,009 14,298,890 6,659,916 7,638,974 46.6%
Recreation 30,000 30,000 - 30,000 0.0%
Police 65,000 65,000 62,338 2,662 95.9%
Streets (1) 1,230,027 230,027 167,803 62,224 72.9%
Sanitation 136,500 136,500 - 136,500 0.0%
Information Technology 6,400 6,400 5,204 1,196 81.3%
Facilities Management - 220,000 - 220,000 0.0%
Loan Issuance Costs - 30,000 1,539 28,461 5.1%
Transfer to Capital Asset Reserve - - 27,638 (27,638) 0.0%
Transfer Out to CT Fund-Streets - 1,750,000 - 1,750,000 0.0%
Total Expenditures 12,907,756 17,011,637 7,169,994 9,841,643 42.1%
Budget Balance - Bond Proceeds 1,000,000 - - - 0.0%
Budget Balance - Projects 117,191 117,191 - 117,191 0.0%
Total Budget Balance & Expenditures $ 14,024,947 $ 17,128,828 $ 7,169,994 $ 9,958,834 41.9%
Reserve Balances
Capital Asset Replacement Reserve $ 464,145 $ 460,920 $ 487,192
Library Reserve $ - $ - $ -
Parkland/Recreation $ 197,272 $ 201,422 $ 199,363
(1) Street program - Budget includes $2 million for street repaving and City Hall improvements to be completed over two years (FY12 & FY13).
Will be funded by bond issue or commercial bank loan.
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City of Dover
Finance Department
Monthly Report – March 2012
Water/Wastewater Improvement & Extension Fund Summary
Revised 75% of
Budget Budget YTD Balance Budget
Beginning Balance - Water $ 1,139,872 $ 1,139,872 $ 1,537,774 $ (397,902) 134.9%
Beginning Balance - Wastewater $ 303,476 $ 303,476 $ 339,673 $ (36,197) 111.9%
Revenues
Interest Earned - - 28,555 (28,555) 0.0%
State Loan-Water - 1,923,489 1,923,489 - 100.0%
State Loan-Wastewater 2009 1,800,000 1,621,272 1,259,850 361,422 77.7%
State Loan-Wastewater 2011 - 765,060 - 765,060 0.0%
Transfer from Water Operating Fund for Water 750,000 750,000 750,000 - 100.0%
Transfer from Wastewater Operating Fund for Wastewater 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 - 100.0%
Transfer from Impact Fee Reserve - Wastewater 262,840 867,032 760,270 106,762 87.7%
Total Revenues 3,812,840 6,926,853 5,724,274 1,202,579 82.6%
Total Beginning Balance & Revenues $ 5,256,188 $ 8,370,201 $ 7,601,721 $ 768,480 90.8%
Expenses
Water $ 766,240 $ 3,086,468 $ 2,020,622 $ 1,065,846 65.5%
Wastewater 3,404,900 4,217,976 1,434,518 2,783,458 34.0%
Water Treatment Plant 22,900 22,900 22,898 2 100.0%
Water Construction 30,100 30,100 29,985 115 99.6%
Total Expenses 4,224,140 7,357,444 3,508,023 3,849,421 83.0%
Budget Balance - Working Capital - Water 1,070,632 673,893 - 673,893 0.0%
Budget Balance - Working Capital - Wastewater (38,584) 338,864 - 338,864 0.0%
Total Budget Balances 1,032,048 1,012,757 - 1,012,757 0.0%
Total Budget Balances & Expenses $ 5,256,188 $ 8,370,201 $ 3,508,023 $ 4,862,178 41.9%
Reserve Balances
Capital Asset Replacement - Water $ 452,146 $ 431,777 $ 427,278
Capital Asset Replacement - Wastewater $ 473,524 $ 473,020 $ 473,838
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City of Dover
Finance Department
Monthly Report – March 2012
Electric Improvement & Extension Fund Summary
Revised 75% of
Budget Budget YTD Balance Budget
Beginning Balance $ 2,561,096 $ 2,648,141 $ 3,175,375 $ (527,234) 119.9%
Revenues
Interest Earnings 38,400 38,400 25,183 13,217 65.6%
Transfer from Electric Revenue Fund 3,500,000 3,500,000 2,500,000 1,000,000 71.4%
Transfer from Insurance Stabilization 70,730 70,730 70,730 - 100.0%
Transfer from Depreciation Reserve 300,000 300,000 300,000 - 100.0%
Total Revenues 3,909,130 3,909,130 2,906,655 1,002,475 74.4%
Total Beginning Balance & Revenues $ 6,470,226 $ 6,557,271 $ 6,082,030 $ 475,241 92.8%
Expenses
Power Plant $ 1,810,410 $ 1,897,455 $ 531,281 $ 1,366,174 28.0%
Transmission/Distribution 648,337 648,337 366,501 281,836 56.5%
Electrical Engineering 1,790,716 1,790,716 1,196,317 594,399 66.8%
Meter Reading 20,000 20,000 10,280 9,720 51.4%
Total Expenses 4,269,463 4,356,508 2,104,379 2,252,129 48.3%
Budget Balance - Working Capital 2,200,763 2,200,763 - 2,200,763 0.0%
Total Budget Balance & Expenses $ 6,470,226 $ 6,557,271 $ 2,104,379 $ 4,452,892 32.1%
Reserve Balances
Depreciation Reserve $ 10,018,155 $ 9,918,621 $ 9,746,032
Future Capacity Reserve $ 10,073,428 $ 9,957,571 $ 9,809,482
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City of Dover
Finance Department
Monthly Report – March 2012
Community Transportation Improvement Fund
Revised 75% of
Budget Budget YTD Balance Budget
Beginning Balance $ 312,651 $ 312,651 $ 435,160 $ (122,509) 139.2%
Revenues
Grants Revenue 1,900,000 1,900,000 221,861 1,678,139 11.7%
Transfer In Loan Proceeds - 1,750,000 - 1,750,000 0.0%
MSA Receipts - - 132,130 (132,130) 0.0%
Interest Earned 2,800 2,800 209 2,591 7.5%
Total Revenues 1,902,800 3,652,800 354,200 3,298,600 9.7%
Total Beginning Balance & Revenues $ 2,215,451 $ 3,965,451 $ 789,360 $ 3,176,091 19.9%
Expenses
Program Expenses $ 2,200,000 $ 2,200,000 $ 79,790 $ 2,120,210 3.6%
Program Expenses - City appropriated - 875,000 24,546 850,454 2.8%
Transfer to Capital Project Fund - - 68,000 (68,000) 0.0%
Total Expenses 2,200,000 3,075,000 172,336 2,902,664 5.6%
Budget Balance - Working Capital 15,451 890,451 - 890,451 0.0%
Total Budget Balances & Expenses $ 2,215,451 $ 3,965,451 $ 172,336 $ 3,793,115 4.3%
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CITY OF DOVER
SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
COMBINING STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES
AND CHANGES IN UNRESERVED FUND
PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2012
CDBG/NSP SUBSTANCE
POLICE LIBRARY HOUSING ABUSE PREV.
GRANTS GRANTS (2) GRANTS GRANT (1) TOTALS
REVENUES:
State Grants received $ 112,691 $ 280,467 $ - $ 24,830 $ 417,988
Federal Grants received 149,623 1,280 202,169 - 353,072
Recreation revenue - - - 8,027 8,027
Investment income (loss) 149 - - - 149
TOTAL REVENUES $ 262,463 $ 281,747 $ 202,169 $ 32,857 $ 779,236
EXPENDITURES:
Program expenditures $ 340,772 $ 156,602 $ - $ 60,235 $ 557,609
Program expenditures - NSP - - 64,215 - 64,215
Program expenditures - CDBG - - 158,412 - 158,412
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $ 340,772 $ 156,602 $ 222,627 $ 60,235 $ 780,236
Excess (deficiency) of revenues over
expenditures $ (78,309) $ 125,145 $ (20,458) $ (27,378) $ (1,000)
Other financing sources (uses):
Operating transfers-out (29,325) - - - (29,325)
Excess (deficiency) of revenues and
other financing sources over
expenditures & other uses $ (107,634) $ 125,145 $ (20,458) $ (27,378) $ (30,325)
FUND BALANCE
AT BEGINNING OF YEAR $ 415,403 $ 47,472 $ 73,368 $ 16,326 $ 552,569
FUND BALANCE
AT END OF PERIOD $ 307,769 $ 172,617 $ 52,910 $ (11,052) $ 522,244
Notes:
(1) Substance Abuse Prev. Grant: This grant is on a reimbursement basis.
(2) Library Grants Library personnel were not able to expend all of the grant in FY 2011. A
letter was written by the Department Head requesting permission to
spend the grant out in FY 2012.
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Dover Police Department
Monthly Report
To
Mayor and City Council
“To Protect and Serve”
March 2012
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April 12, 2012
Honorable Carleton E. Carey, Sr., Mayor
Members of Dover City Council
City Hall
Dover, DE 19901
Mayor Carey and Council Members:
The following is the monthly report for Dover Police Department activities for the month of March 2012:
COMPLAINTS
Total complaints received through March 31st, numbered 8,601. This is an increase of 1,191 complaints over the
same time period for last year.
10,000
8,601
7,410
8,000 7,085 6,785
6,264
6,000
4,000
2,000
0
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS
Cases Reported in
16 March
16 13
Cases Cleared in
6 March
8
5
3 2 3 3 Cases Cleared
from Previous
0 Months
0
Burglary Robbery Rape
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COMMUNITY POLICE SECTION
ENFORCEMENT ACTION ARRESTS
ABANDONED VEHICLES 0
ALCOHOL VIOLATIONS/DUI’S 0
ASSIST OTHER 0
WARRANTS ON FILE 0
BIKE ON SIDEWALK 0
CITY PARK VIOLATIONS 0
CRIMINAL ARRESTS 26
DRUG RELATED ARRESTS 11
LOUD MUSIC 2
MISCELLANEOUS VIOLATIONS 0
PARKING VIOLATIONS 2
PEDDLER 0
MEETINGS 4
PROSTITUTION 0
COLLECTION OF DELINQUENT 0
DCO’S
WANTED CHECKS/CPC’S 14
TRAFFIC ARRESTS 27
WARNINGS 8
FUGITIVE 4
TOTAL ARRESTS 98
TRAFFIC ARRESTS
6,067
The department issued 6,067 traffic citations 5,421
through this reporting period. This is an increase 6,000 5,087
4,690 4,674
of 980 citations over the number issued during the
same period last year.
4,000
2,000
0
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
TRAFFIC CRASHES
Through March 31st, Dover Police investigated 482 traffic crashes. This is an increase of 35 accidents investigated
during the same period last year.
800
600 451 447 482
452 426
400
200
0
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
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2%
911 CENTER
During the month of March, our 911 Center
7% handled a total of 10,500 calls averaging 339 calls
per day. Dispatchers handled 2,715 calls on the
VoIP
26% 911 wireless lines, an average of 88 calls per day,
911 Landline
699 calls on the 911 landlines, an average of 23
911 Wireless calls per day, and 158 calls on the Voice Over
Administrative Internet Protocol lines an average of 6 calls per
65% day.
CITY ORDINANCE SUMMONS
Through March 31st, we issued 1,976 city
ordinance summons, a decrease of 214
summons over March of last year. *Note: of 2,321 2,190
those summonses issued in March, 26 were 2,400
1,976
issued for handicapped parking violations, 4 1,857 1,859 1,875
for fire lane parking violations, 58 for false 1,792
1,459 1,476 1,465
alarms (40 for 3-5 alarms, 15 for 6-9 alarms,
1,600
3 for 10-15 alarms, and 0 for 16 or more
alarms) and 30 for noise violations (15 for
vehicle violations and 15 for residence
violations). 800
0
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
Listed below are the major crimes and
activities that occurred during the month ISSUED PAID
of March:
On Friday, March 2, 2012, at 2327 hours, Dover Officers responded to the 300 block of N. Bradford Street
for a report of a gunshot being fired into a residence. Upon arrival, officers learned that there was a verbal
confrontation in front of the residence between the victim residents and a group of black male subjects
approximately thirty minutes prior to the shooting. At the time of the shooting, a 14 year old victim advised
he was standing in a second story window and saw a laser light illuminated on his clothing from outside the
residence. The 14 year old moved out of the window and then heard the gunshot. The bullet penetrated the
window and several walls in the residence. None of the seven residents in the home were injured. The
investigation was turned over to the Dover Police Criminal Investigations Unit.
On Thursday, March 8, 2012, the Criminal Investigations Unit began investigating a complaint of child abuse
that occurred in the 100 block of Haman Drive in Dover. The investigation revealed that a five year old child
was sexually assaulted by a 29 year old relative. These assaults occurred in June of 2010 at the subject
and victim’s residences. On March 9, 2012, the perpetrator was arrested without incident.
On Friday, March 9, 2012, at approximately 0115 hours, Dover Officers responded to a reported shooting in
the parking lot of a home supplies store which is adjacent to a night club. A 29 year old male victim and a 31
year old male victim were shot by an unknown black male while walking with a group of subjects to their car.
Both victims were treated and released from Bay Health for minor gunshot wounds to the lower left leg and
the other to the right thigh. The victims and witnesses stated that a group of subjects were walking to their
vehicles from the night club when a black male, who was standing in the home supplies store parking lot,
removed a firearm from a dark colored SUV and fired at the group, firing 5-6 rounds. The two victims were
the only ones struck by the gunfire. The dark SUV then fled the scene. The suspect is described as a light
skinned black male, approximately 22 years of age, thin build, wearing a denim jacket, blue jeans and a
green and white Seattle Supersonics hat. Officers from the Criminal Investigations Unit are continuing their
investigation.
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On Saturday, March 17, 2012, at 1849 hours, a black male entered a local cigar shop located on S. State
Street and produced a handgun. The subject then pointed the gun at a customer and removed money from
him. He then demanded money from the clerk and after obtaining same, fled on foot. The first arriving
Dover Officer observed the subject running and hiding behind bushes in the area of S. Governors Avenue.
The officer approached the subject who then fired several shots at the officer. The officer returned fire, and
as other Dover Officers were arriving on scene, the subject dropped his gun and surrendered. He was taken
into custody and the weapon was recovered as well as the stolen money. Neither the officer nor the subject
was injured. Two of the subject’s rounds struck two occupied residences in the 800 block of S. Governors
Avenue. The subject was later identified.
On Wednesday, March 21, 2012, at approximately 1045 hours, members of the Dover Police Drugs, Vice,
and Organized Crime Unit conducted a search warrant at a convenience store on Walker Road in reference
to the sale and distribution of bath salts. Dover Detectives seized 471 doses of bath salts, 450 doses of
synthetic marijuana, thousands of items of drug paraphernalia and over $4,500.00 USC. Three subjects, two
of which were the shop owners and an employee, all of Middletown, Delaware, were arrested in connection
with the search warrant.
On Monday, March 26, 2012 at approximately 0225 hours, Dover Officers responded to the 100 block of
Willis Road for a report of shots fired. Upon arrival, officers contacted a resident of an apartment who
advised that an unknown black male knocked on her door. When she opened the door, she noticed that the
suspect was carrying a shotgun. She slammed the door closed and the suspect fired into the front door.
The suspect then walked across the street and fired another shot into a residence on Willis Road. One
person from each residence was transported to Bay Health and treated for minor injuries resulting from
debris caused by the shots. The suspect is described as a short black male wearing a black Du-rag, heavy
black coat, and black pants.
On Sunday, March 27, 2012, at approximately 0653 hours, Dover Officers responded to the east side of
Silver Lake for a report of a car in the water with the driver still inside. Upon arrival the officers observed that
the vehicle, a 2008 Lincoln MKX SUV, was in the stream side of the spillway and the driver was
unresponsive. One of the officers entered the water, forced entry, and removed the driver from the vehicle
pulling him to shore. The driver was then turned over to EMS who administered aid and transported the 62
year old subject to Bay Health Medical, where he was treated for hypothermia. He was later released from
the hospital and arrested for DUI and Careless Driving.
On Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at 1545 hours, Dover Officers responded to a reported shooting in an
apartment complex. The 21 year old male victim was located inside the Kent County Family Court building
with a gunshot wound to the lower right leg. The victim advised he was shot in the area of River Road and
East Water Street. The victim further advised that he ran to Family Court for help. The victim was
transported to Bay Health for treatment and was admitted in stable condition. The Criminal Investigations
Unit began their investigation into the incident and discovered numerous inconsistencies in the victim’s
account of the incident. When interviewed, the victim refused to cooperate in the identification of the
suspect. Detectives obtained a warrant for the victim for felony Hindering Prosecution.
It is a privilege to announce that the Dover Police Department has met and exceeded the requirements of a
highly regarded and broadly recognized body of law enforcement standards, and was accredited for the fifth
time by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies Inc. (CALEA) on March 25, 2012. A
team of CALEA assessors arrived in December, 2011 to examine all aspects of the Dover Police
Department’s policies, procedures, management, operations and support services. The assessors reviewed
written materials, interviewed individuals and visited offices and other places where compliance could be
witnessed and verified. Their report was then sent to the CALEA commission for review by a team of
independent assessors in order to determine if the Dover Police Department had met this very high level of
excellence. There are 480 standards of compliance that are reviewed. It is with great pride that the Dover
Police reports that none of the 480 standards are in non-compliance. In addition to being re-accredited, the
Dover Police Department also received the “Accreditation with Excellence Award” which has only been
issued to 34 police agencies nationwide, as well as international departments from Mexico and Canada.
On Saturday, March 24, 2012, members of the Dover Police Department as well as Mayor Carleton E.
Carey were presented with this prestigious award while attending the conference in Mobile, Alabama.
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On Thursday, March 29, 2012, at approximately 1600 hours, a white male and white female entered a local
restaurant located on N. DuPont Highway and produced a knife and demanded money from the register.
After obtaining approximately $250.00, they both fled on foot and were chased by employees, who managed
to apprehend the female and detained her until police arrived. The male suspect escaped in a red Trans Am
or Camaro. The subject, 42 years of age, from Newark, Delaware was arrested and charged with Robbery
1st, and other related charges. She was committed to the Delores Baylor Women’s Correctional Facility.
The Criminal Investigations Unit is currently investigating a burglary of a residence on Meadow Garden
Lane. The burglary occurred on Friday, March 30, 2012 between 1400 and 1915 hours. The unknown
suspect entered the residence after damaging the rear door. Once inside, the suspect removed a “bb” gun
before fleeing.
The Criminal Investigations Unit is currently investigating a burglary of a residence in the 800 block of
Woodcrest Drive. The burglary occurred on Friday, March 30, 2012 between 1145 and 1300 hours. The
unknown suspect entered the residence by kicking out a panel on the rear door. Once inside, the suspect
removed electronics and related items before fleeing.
Respectfully Submitted,
James E. Hosfelt, Jr.
Chief of Police
JEH:sbf
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Monthly Report
March 2012
Office of City Assessor
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Assessor’s Report
Number of Deeds Stamped for the Transfer Tax Dollar Amount for the
Month of March 2011/2012 Month of March
2011/2012
37
40 34
$42
Thousands
30 19 $50 $31
15 $26
20 7 6 $9$7 $0
10 1 1 0 2 2011 $6 $2
$0 2011
0 2012
2012
First Time Buyer for Month of March 2011/2012 Realty
March 2011/2012 Property Sales in Dollars
19 Received Prior to Recording
20 15 $3
Res. Non‐First $2
15 Time Buyers $3 $2
Millions
$2 $1$1
7 $0 $0 $0
10 6 Res. First Time 2011 $1
Buyers $0
5 2012
0
2011 2012
Major Updates
Jan ‐ 12 Feb ‐ 12 Mar ‐ 12
Assessment Change $333,500 $779,500 $ 2,207,400
Residential Sales Ratio Report
Sales in Study Total Assessed Value Total Sale Pric e Ratio PRD
10 $1,905,800 $2,040,510 0.93 1.09
Ratio – Assessed Value divided by Sale Price.
PRD – Mean – A PRD above 1.03 tends to indicate assessment regressivity – high valued properties are under
appraised relative to low valued properties. A PRD below .98 tends to indicate assessment progressivity – high
valued properties are relatively over appraised.
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Assessor’s Report
Points of Interest
Scanning & Filing
‐ All new deeds are being scanned and attached to the CAMA software for easy retrieval.
‐ All appeal documents and correspondence are being scanned and attached to the CAMA software for easy
retrieval.
‐All old property record cards are scanned and indexed into Fortis.
Assessor’s Office
‐ Correction of Assessment for 520 Sunset Road in Assessment Register to match the H‐T‐E system.
‐ Changed 838 Walker Road 2B1 from tax exempt to taxable property.
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City of Dover Sales Ratio Report for March 2012
Total Assessed
PARID Address Value Sales DT Sales Price ASR
ED05‐067.20‐03‐37.00 322 N GOVERNORS AVE $146,800 9‐Mar‐12 $127,500 1.15
ED05‐068.17‐01‐14.00 535 N AMERICAN AVE EXT $210,300 27‐Mar‐12 $255,000 0.82
ED05‐076.04‐01‐71.00 413 RIDGELY BLVD $174,400 9‐Mar‐12 $167,285 1.04
ED05‐076.04‐01‐71.01 415 RIDGELY BLVD $166,100 23‐Mar‐12 $164,360 1.01
ED05‐076.04‐01‐74.00 421 RIDGELY BLVD $173,000 12‐Mar‐12 $158,245 1.09
ED05‐076.04‐01‐75.00 423 RIDGELY BLVD $150,600 14‐Mar‐12 $184,385 0.82
ED05‐076.04‐01‐73.00 419 RIDGELY BLVD $173,000 8‐Mar‐12 $168,835 1.02
ED05‐076.06‐03‐48.00 480 INDEPENDENCE BLVD $171,500 8‐Mar‐12 $189,900 0.90
ED05‐077.14‐01‐09.00 41 LAUREL DR $444,000 23‐Mar‐12 $565,000 0.79
LC05‐058.17‐04‐41.00 108 GORDON PL $95,800 26‐Mar‐12 $60,000 1.60
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CITY MANAGER’S
MONTHLY REPORT
MARCH 2012
City Manager’s Monthly Report, March 2012
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Customer Services
In the month of February we processed 1,662 payments as of March 31, 2012.
City of Dover property taxes were due July 31, 2011 (July 31 in 2011 was a Sunday). As of March 31, 2012 the
delinquent property taxes total 504,723.36 for all tax years. Our collection efforts include sending a delinquent
statement, making phone calls, and enforcing the Clean Hands Act. The Inspection and Planning Departments
have been providing assistance in collecting these outstanding debts. In November the properties over one
year delinquent will be selected to process for the monition sale. Currently, there are approx 70 properties se-
lected for processing.
Human Resources
Continued contract negotiations with FOP & IBEW.
Parks, Recreation & Library
Library
647 children attended 27 children’s programs & 40 teens attended 7 teen programs.
Job Center noted 219 participants this month.
175 attended the “In Harmony” concert.
Parks & Recreation
Silver Lake/St. Jones Restoration project is nearing completion. Many positive comments have been
received from park users.
Public Works
Working on CIP and additional funding for future street program and other projects.
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PUBLIC AFFAIRS
AVERAGE TIME TO CLOSE COMPLAINTS RECEIVED - MARCH 2012
Department Total # Complaints # Of Days
Planning/Code Enforcement
21 3.9 days
(property code violations)
Police (community policing) 1 2.1 days
Public Services
- Grounds 1
- Sanitation
1.6 days
2
- Streets 0
Public Utilities 3 1.2 days
Site Admin/Other Departments 7 .75 days
SOCIAL MEDIA
MAR APR MAY JUNE JULY AUG SEPT OCT NOV DEC Jan FEB MAR
OTHER ACTIVITIES 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 12 12 12
Facebook - New Posts 42 37 34 29 17 29 22 21 17 9 11 12 19
Facebook - Page Views 2,114 2,206 2,217 2,276 2,196 2,776 2,796 2,777 2,198 2,966 3,112 3,341 3,276
Facebook - Replies to
19 11 12 16 13 26 14 11 17 9 11 7 14
questions
Press Releases 5 4 6 16 11 19 11 13 11 3 5 7 6
Ceremonial Documents 17 20 19 18 17 11 24 22 19 16 19 17 17
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CUSTOMER SERVICES
WORK ORDERS PROCESSED EXTENSIONS OF CREDIT
3,000
1,000 908
2,500
1,985 2,042 800 708
1,892 682 683
2,000 1,804
1,659 1,668 1,683 1,623 1,583 1,658 1,658 1,730 593
1,447 600 547
1,500
1,000 400
303
223
500 200
Mar- Apr- May- Jun- Jul- Aug- Sep- Oct- Nov- Dec- Jan- Feb- Mar-
Mar- Apr- May- Jun- Jul- Aug- Sep- Oct- Nov- Dec- Jan- Feb- Mar-
11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 12 12 12
11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 12 12 12
Write-Offs / Electric & Trash Bills
The electric write-off for outstanding electric bills with dates ranging mainly from October2009 until December 2009 . The pro-
posed write-off of $39,113.87 includes $5,440.98 from accounts that filed for bankruptcy. The $39,113.87 is the first write-off for
Fiscal 2012 and is .16 percent of the revenue ($24,039,698.) for the write-off period. In other words, the City collected 99.84% of
all bills for the write-off period. For every $100 dollars of revenue the City billed in the write-off period, $0.16 was not collected.
The trash write-off for outstanding trash bills with dates ranging mainly from October 2009 until December 2009. The proposed
write-off of $1,054.08 includes $21.85 from accounts that filed bankruptcy. The $1,054.08 is the first write-off for Fiscal 2012 and
is $0.35 percent of the revenue ($298,462) for the write-off period. In other words, the City collected 99.65% of all bills for the
write-off period. For every $100 of revenue the City billed in the write-off period, $0.35 was not collected.
According to the APPA, the industry standard for collections among publicly held utilities of similar size is 99.74% of total electric
revenue. The accounts are currently assigned to our collection agency and will remain there even when they have been written
off. A complete list of accounts is available upon request.
FY 2012 FY 2011
Major Program Updates Mar 2012 Mar 2011 Difference
Year-to-Date Year-to-Date
Number of Customers Served 21,653 23,794 (2,141) 209,934 222,342
Final Bills 637 629 8 5,956 5,808
Estimated Bills 137 129 8 1,379 1,284
Penalties Posted $ 19,353 $ 22,738 $ (3,385) $ 168,561 $ 194,605
Extensions of Credit - Amount Extended $ 62,781 $ 240,630 $ (177,849) $ 1,429,614 $ 1,834,914
Balance Transfers $ 328 $ 2,572 $ (2,244) $ 12,453 $ 21,460
Utility Collections $ 22,838 $ 27,623 $ (4,785) $ 249,409 $ 212,132
Special Assessments $ 110 $ 1,050 $ (940) $ 330 $ 8,609
Miscellaneous Billings $ 93,634 $ 112,886 $ (19,252) $ 1,216,719 $ 1,056,925
CNP through Disconnect Collars $ 28 11 17 149 75
Court Cases - - - - -
Tamperings 5 4 1 44 35
Taxes Levied (includes carry forward) $ 629,131 $ 563,635 $ 65,496 $ 5,508,774 $ 4,750,642
Billing Adjustments $ 4,008 $ 20,005 $ (15,997) $ 28,084 $ (202,219)
Total Taxes Collected $ 128,415 $ 82,046 $ 46,369 $ 10,549,011 $ 9,829,297
Taxes Outstanding $ 504,723 $ 501,594 $ 3,130 $ 9,958,125 $ 7,047,740
Payments in Lieu $ - $ 1,500 $ (1,500) $ - $ 13,500
Billing Accuracy (on schedule billings) 99.0% 99.0% - 99.0% 99.0%
Bills Published on Schedule 99.0% 99.9% - 99.9% 99.9%
Meters Read on Schedule 99.9% 99.9% - 99.9% 99.9%
Customer Satisfaction Rating 99.9% 99.9% - 99.7% 99.7%
Delinquent Accounts Collected 99.7% 99.7% - 99.8% 99.8%
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HUMAN RESOURCES
Customer Service Contacts
700
600
500
400
300
200
100
0
M ar Apr M ay Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb M ar
11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 12 12 12
Citizens Assisted 52 305 38 47 63 57 35 51 41 37 59 42 71
Employees Assisted 58 65 210 37 51 46 41 43 38 49 56 61 59
Applications Processed 39 273 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 47
Mar Apr May June July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar
Category Total
11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 12 12 12
*
Caucasian 315 316 316 313 310 306 302 299 299 299 295 294* 291 N/A
*
Minorities 61 63 63 63 63 63 63 62 61 59 59 59* 57 N/A
Hired 1 5 1 - - - 1 - 1 - - 2 - 11
Terminated/Resigned/
- 2 1 2 3 4 5 4 2 2 4 3 5 37
Retired/Other
Transferred/Promoted - - - - - - - - 2 - - - - 2
Jobs Posted 1 3 - - - 1 - - - - - - 3 8
Workers Comp. Injuries 2 5 5 5 4 7 4 2 9 4 3 3 6 59
Workers Comp. Hours 336 438 50 46 63 135 263 565 369 418 315 222 55 3,275
Insurance Claims 6 8 2 5 3 10 1 2 1 2 1 2 4 47
Full-time Employees: 339 Part-time Employees: 9 (4 Pitts Center, 1 Recreation, 4 Library)
-Numbers do not reflect, temporary, seasonal, relief fire dispatchers, committee or council members.
* Correction to February 2012
Resigned: 2 Library Clerk I (PT), Utility Maintenance Mechanic I, Wastewater
Retired: Mechanic I, Vehicle Maintenance
Other: Secretary II, Police (Civilian)
Jobs Posted: Fire Dispatcher, Electrical Engineer, Substation Technician I
Recruitment Information
Asian/ American Indi- In
Blac Hispan- Out
Position Total Female Male White Pacific an/Alaskan Unknown Do-
k ic Dover
Islander Native ver
Fire Dispatcher 47 9 38 4 41 - 1 1 - 19 28
Unfilled/Open Positions by Department*
Unfilled/Open Positions Mar Apr May Jun July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar
By Department 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 12** 12 12
Electric 3 3 2 2 2 3 4 4 5 5 5 5 5
Public Works 1 1 2 3 1 1 3 3 5 5 9 11 13
Police 2 - - - 4 4 4 5 3 3 3 1 2
All Other Departments 3 4.5 4.5 7.5 5 6.5 8.5 12 10.5 12.5 11.5 12 13
Totals 9 8.5 8.5 12.5 12 14.5 19.5 22.5 23.5 25.5 28.5 29 33
*Not used for Budgeting Purposes **Organization Change
Human Resources Clerk on terminal leave (included in totals).
Electric: Substation Technician, Journeyman – 1st Class Lineman, Substation Relay Foreman, Public Utilities Director, Dept. Budget & Support Supervisor
Public Works: Utility Maintenance Mechanic I/ Wastewater, Water Service Person, Motor Equipment Operator II/Water, Heavy Equipment Operator II, Field
Supervisor I - Streets, and (2) MEO I & (1) MEO II – Sanitation, Public Services Manager, Custodian I (1), Custodian II, Facilities Management - Craftsperson II, Vehicle
Maintenance -Mechanic I
Police: Police Officer, Secretary II (Civilian)
All Other Departments: Sr. LAN Analyst (due to A. Siegel currently acting as IT Director), LAN Analyst, Human Resources Clerk, Human Resources and Safety
Coordinator, Senior City Administrator, (4) Library Clerk (PT), (2)Library Page (PT), Administrative Assistant - Clerk’s Office, Planner II, Fire Dispatcher, Central
Services Director, Central Mailroom Clerk
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HUMAN RESOURCES
continued
Bonus Programs by Month
Mar Apr May Jun July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar
Bonus Program Category 11 11 11 11 11 11 12 Total
11 11 11 11 12 12
Stop Program-Sensibly Tak- -
ing Off Pounds(weigh-ins)
17 6 21 - 15 4 5 22 5 8 13 4 120
Caught Doing it Right-
Promotes employees
productivity & creativity
- -
-
- - 1 1 1 - - - 2 - 5
(submissions)
Breathe Program-Rewards
for ending tobacco use - -
-
- - 1 1 - 1 - 1 - - 4
(submissions)
Ducs in a Row-Doing Useful
Community Service - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
(submissions)
Workers Comp Injuries
20
15
10
5
*
0
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Electric: 5 Public Works: 50 Police: 0 All Other Depts.: 0
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Service Requests Resolved Citizen Action Center - Customers w/ New Issues
250 233
216 221 150 129
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200 179 186 180 186 168 114
159 162 165 110 88
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150 70 63 60
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Current
Performance Indicators Last Month Same Month
Month
Last Year
iSeries Availability 100% 100% 100%
Server Availability 100% 100% 100%
AS/400 Connections
(concurrent/authorized users)
N/A N/A N/A
PCs Supported 342 343 337
Scheduled PCs Replaced - - -
Servers Supported 16 16 15
People Trained 20 16 18
Availability Statistics based on 7:00 AM until 5:00 PM Monday—Friday
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PARKS, RECREATION & LIBRARY
Library
Adult Services
Childrens Services
1000 1000
500 500
0
Mar 11 Apr 1 1 May 11 June 11 July 11 Aug 11 Sept 11 Oct 1 1 Nov 11 Dec 11 Jan 12 Fe b 12 Mar 12
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Reference – 544 Reader’s Advisory – 120 Reference - 157; Reader’s Advisory – 62
Electronic Assistance – 256; Electronic Assistance – 41; Outreach – 0
****We have amended our Electronic Assistance, Reader's Advisory & Reference
transactions to more accurately represent the actual statistics.***
Circulation March12 FYTD 12 March11 FYTD 11
Dover residents 17,536 147,275 17,480 153,168
Ebooks (began 12/2011) 704 2,438 Not recorded.
Kent residents* 14,737 128,802 15,378 136,254
Non-county residents 2,175 16,551 1,870 13,705
Registrations
Dover residents 211 1,761 226 2,059
Kent residents* 62 694 98 865
Non-county residents 9 87 3 84
Other
Visiting Patrons 31,364 275,473 30,320 275,229
Meeting Room Usage** 120 620 240 2,260
Photocopier Usage 2,071 13,029 1,834 14,386
Dial-A-Story 670 7,766 1,126 10,454
Computer Usage 3,949 36,647 4,675 39,987
Holds (Total) 7,442 63,334 7,340 61,496
*Breakout of Kent County Residential Statistics
Circulation Registrations
Harrington: 216 Harrington: 1
Smyrna: 721 Smyrna: 7
Milford: 148 Milford: 1
Outside City Limits: 13,652 Outside City Limits: 53
Total Registered Users: (Card Holders)
City: 18,183 Kent County: 13,425 Outside Kent County: 1,125
Other Points of Interest:
Inter/Interlibrary***: 0 items loaned out Technical services: 1,790 items added
31 items borrowed 2,644 items deleted
Volunteers: 552 hours of service completed
** Meeting Room Usage
The meeting room is no longer available for rental as it has become the designated location of the Job Center.
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Parks and Recreation
Recreation Revenue Recreation Revenue Breakdown
25,000 $30,000.00
20,160
18,761
17,726 $25,000.00
15,867
20,000
15,552
$20,000.00
9,670.50
15,000
9,022 9,606
8,372
$15,000.00
10,000 7,269 7,890 7,548
$10,000.00
5,000 3,242
$5,000.00
0
Mar Apr 11 May June July Aug Sept Oc t 11 Nov Dec Jan 12 Feb Mar $0.00
11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 12 12 Mar 11 Apr 11 May 11 June July 11 Aug 11 Sept Oc t 11 Nov 11 Dec 11 Jan 12 Feb 12 Mar 12
11 11
Year To Date Revenue Comparison
General – $1,457 Rental Payments – $1,615
FY11 $77,936 vs FY12: $87,121 Sports – $400 Leagues – $12,440 Trips – $660
Rentals FYTD 12 MARCH11 MARCH12 FYTD 11
Baseball/Softball Field Rentals* 22 121 21 132
Dover Park Pavilions (2) 2 50 0 18
Multipurpose/Field Hockey Field Rentals* 0 22 0 54
Recreation Center – Dover Park 13 110 17 145
Silver Lake Pavilions (2) / Schutte (1) 4 25 1 35
Soccer Field Rentals* 3 9 4 13
Stage – Mobile Platform 0 15 0 19
*These numbers reflect groups that utilized our facilities during July.
Dover Park Program Attendance* MARCH12 FYTD 12 MARCH11 FYTD 11
Philadelphia Flower Shower 45 45 45 45
*This number reflects activities that took place in March. (Not included on the JWP report.)
Total Program Attendance
14,000
12,000 FREE Open Gym Registration Cards
Total Cards Issued: 4,859
10,000
City Residents: 2,157 - (44%)
8,000 Non-City Residents: 2,702- (56%)
- Kent County: 2,228 - (46%)
6,000 - Sussex County: 152 - (3%)
4,000 - New Castle County: 106 - (2%)
- Out of State: 216 - (4%)
2,000
*The cards permit entrance to the facility during
0 Mar 11
Apr 11
May 11 scheduled Public Open Gym Periods at no charge.
June 11
July 11
Aug 11
Sept 11
Oct 11
Nov 11
Dec 11
Jan 12
Feb 12
Mar 12
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PUBLIC WORKS
Administration
Administrative review and inspection services continued on all residential and commercial developments.
The following residential subdivisions are in various phases of construction:
Oak Shadows Emerald Pointe Lexington Glenn
Village of Westover (Phase VI) Farthing Woods Eden Hill (Residential)
Patriot Village Clearview Meadows Village of Cannon Mill
Sanitation
Monthly Total Refuse (Tons) Sanitation Hours
1,500
1200 1,022
924
998 1000
1,000 829 845 887
826
795 812 804
706
762
710 800 646 636 658
576
473 600
441 412
500 390
240 400 286
169 202 157 162
129 144 148
99
75 200 64 80
-
0
Bulk Collection Mechanized Hand Trash Container
Collection Collection Repair/Delivery
Bulk
Mar 12 Mar 11
MARCH 12 FYTD 12 MARCH 11 FYTD 11
Trips to DSWA Sandtown Landfill 187 1624 229 20569
Total Tonnage to DSWA 973.82 8,037.96 1,219.87 10,623.59
90-Gallon Containers Delivered 25 178 41 202
300-Gallon Containers Delivered 0 29 3 40
Total Man Hours-containers Delivered 64 423 80 506
CURBSIDE RECYCLING TOTAL # OF
TOTAL # OF AC-
STATS HOUSEHOLDS WEIGHT/LBS. AVE. LBS.
COUNTS
COLLECTED
March 2012 18,754 8,561 256,260 13.66
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Streets MARCH 12 FYTD 12 MARCH 11 FYTD 11
Signed Installed 26 241 50 221
Signs Repaired 16 153 27 202
Curbs Painted Yellow (feet) 0 942 0 948
New Post Installed 2 51 9 73
Storm Catch Basins Repaired 1 48 5 35
Storm Catch Basin Repairing (Hrs.) 16 254 20 216
Storm Catch Basins Cleaned 0 2,063 0 253
Storm Catch Basins Cleaning (Hrs.) 0 877 0 355
Hot Mix Patching (Tons) 0 63 4 99
Hot Mix Patching (Hrs.) 0 420 0 355
Cold Mix Patching Hrs.) 53 484 131 393
Concrete Work (Hrs) 57 601 140 361
Concrete Patching (Cubic Yards) 0 1 10 47
Street and Alley Maintenance (Hrs) 176 1,520 167 1,403
Ditch Work (Hrs). 0 64 0 65
Street Sweeping (Miles) 1,047 7,952 1,481 8,072
Street Sweeping (Cubic Yards) 144 1,520 288 1,647
Grounds
Arborist Crew MARCH 2012 MARCH 2011
Trees Trimmed 38 280
Trees Removed 13* 18
Trees Planted 4 0
Stumps Removed 4 1
*Including 6 trees removed for c construction in the Four Seasons subdivision.
Assisted streets with installation of two radar speed signs on Webbs Lane.
Removed a large fallen tree on Park Drive along the St. Jones River.
Beautification Crew
Greenhouse work including: potting up plugs, watering and fertilizing.
Finished mulching around trees on The Green and around trees n Loockerman Street between Kirkwood Street and South
State Street.
Annual bed maintenance including weeding and edging around tulips, daffodils and hyacinths.
Hosted an outreach group of 5 Dover High students in the greenhouse to discuss jobs in the greenhouse production field.
Mowing Crew
Began mowing of all areas the last week of March.
All Grounds personnel attended an asbestos training session.
Application of 42 gallons of Roundup herbicide at the following locations: City Hall/The Plaza, Loockerman Street Downtown, Li-
brary/Weyandt Hall.
Hauled 6 dump truck loads of mulch and stone assisting contractor at Silver Lake for DNREC.
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Athletic Field Crew
Maintenance of all softball fields including:
Installing all new base foundations
Application of 9 gallons of roundup herbicide to warning tracks and under fence lines.
Dragging the infields
Hauling and spreading Diamond Tex for infields.
Small Engine Mechanic
Repaired/serviced for the Grounds Division: Stick Saws (2), hedge trimmers (2) line trimmers (2), chain saws (4), power
stick saws (2)
Repaired/serviced for other departments: chop saw (1) line trimmer (1) small tractor (1), small riding mower (1), line
trimmers (2), hand held blowers (1), push mowers (2)
Large equipment repaired/serviced for Grounds: ball field tractor, mowers, major repair of 90 hp stump grinder.
Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Miss Utilities template maps.
Creation of mowing area map.
Creation of trash collection guidelines poster.
Created and printed several posters for Downtown Dover Development Office.
Printed design plan for the new Dover Public Library.
Created street sweeping map.
Fleet and Facilities Management
Fleet Maintenance
Work Orders: 45
Major Program Updates
Measure March 12 March 11 DIFFERENCE
Fleet Maintenance
Scheduled Preventative Maintenance appoint- 17 out of 25 22 out of 31
- 2.97%
ments being kept (Quantity and Percentage) 68.0% 70.96%
Facilities Management
Routine work orders completed within 5 days 22 out of 22 32 out of 34
+ 5.88%
(Quantity and Percentage) 100% 94.12%
Emergency work orders completed within 2 7 out of 7 4 out of 4
0%
days (Quantity and Percentage) 100% 100%
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Water/Wastewater
Water Production/Billed Consumption/Flow to
Kent County
255,000,000
205,000,000
155,000,000
105,000,000
55,000,000
5,000,000
Mar 11 Apr 11 May 11 Jun 11 Jul 11 Aug 11 Sep 11 Oct 11 Nov 11 Dec 11 Jan 12 Feb 12 Mar 12
Total Water Prod. Billed Consumpt.
ENGINEERING SUMMARY
Major Program Updates MARCH 12 MARCH 11 DIFF FY12 YTD FY11
State and Federal Violations 0 violations 0 violations - - -
Water Quality Complaints 5 16 -11 77 96
Plan Review Completed Within 30 days of Sub- 7 plans 20
-13 100% 95%
mission 100% 100%
plans
Field Inspection Response within 48 hours of
16 20 -4 100% 100%
Request
OPERATIONAL SUMMARY
MARCH 12 MARCH 11 Current FY
Task
Water Production – Daily Average 3,768,581 3,873,000 1,625,002,000
Average Field Response Time (goal is < 30 minutes) 21.37 19.4 23.06
Water Mains Repaired 0 0 19
Water Service Lines Repaired 3 1 13
Wastewater Mains Repaired 1 0 3
Wastewater Service Lines Repaired 1 2 9
Sewer Lines Flushed – Linear Feet 59,763 82,475 520,101
Total Water Meters in City Distribution System 14,0023 13,899 83
Lost Time Accidents – All Water/Wastewater Divisions 0 0 1
SOP/CIP Updates (percentages below represent percent completed)
FY-2011 Spring Street Program – 34.5%
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PUBLIC UTILITIES
Electric
System Peak Total System Load
172.6
100,000
81,797
200
165.5
153.8 153.8 71,888 74,068
139.3 65,231
80,000
61,675 60,425
57,409 56,161 57,142
150
54,078 53,525 55,238 54,951
106.9 101.8 106.13 60,000
98.6 98.5 97.3 99.6 94.5
100
40,000
50 20,000
Mar 11 Apr 11 May 11 Jun 11 Jul 11 Aug 11 Sep 11 Oct 11 Nov 11 Dec 11 Jan 12 Feb 12 Mar 12 Mar 11 Apr 11 May 11 Jun 11 Jul 11 Aug 11 Sep 11 Oct 11 Nov 11 Dec 11 Jan 12 Feb 12 Mar 12
Outages Customers of Gained/Lost
35 8,000 40
34
30 35
25 6,000 30
Customers
23 23
Outages
20 25
4,000 20 18
16
15
15
9 10
10 2,000 10 8
5 6 6
4
5 5 2
0 0 0
Mar 11 Apr 11 May 11 Jun 11 Jul 11 Aug 11 Sep 11 Oct 11 Nov 11 Dec 11 Jan 12 Feb 12 Mar 12
Mar May Jul 11 Sep Nov Jan Mar
11 11 11 Outages
11 12 12
Outages: 2 Customers: 218
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 12 YTD FY 11 FY 10
45.27 63.78 160.14
Controllable Outages Average Response Time
Annual goal is less than 40 Goal is less than 30 minutes
Month Year-to-date Month Year-to-date
1 40 25 Minutes 29.84 Minutes
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Electric Engineering Design
Major Program Updates MAR 12 MAR 11 DIFF FY12 YTD FY11
Extensions Design Completed Within 30 days
0 0 - 4 0
of complete Submission
New Underground Installation % Completed New Underground Installation % Completed
N/A
MAR 12 MAR 11 FY12 YTD
PROGRAM UPDATES
Tree Trimming 130 206 1184
Number of Oil Releases 0 0 1
Lost Time Accidents – All Electric Utility Divisions 0 0 8
New Services 2 23 98
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CITY PLANNER’S
MONTHLY REPORT
Public Services Group
P.O. Box 475
Dover, DE 19903
Phone: (302) 736-7196 Fax (302) 736-4217
March 2012
PERSONNEL
During the month of March the Code Enforcement Staff continued a series of training presentations to the
Dover Police Department, as a part of the Police Department’s in-service training. The Code Enforcement staff
presented information on what the Code Enforcement Program does and how the Code Enforcement Program
and Police Department can work together to address common problems.
On March 5th, Dawn Melson-Williams attended a Public Forum Workshop held by the State Historic
Preservation Office to develop goals and strategies for the next State Historic Preservation Plan.
Dawn Melson-Williams and Janelle Cornwell attended the audio-webconference entitled “Urban Agriculture
and Food Systems Planning” on March 14th held at the Kent County Administration Building. It was co-
sponsored by the Delaware Chapter of APA (American Planning Association).
Dawn Melson-Williams attended an all-day workshop entitled “Preservation Law Workshop” on March 28th.
The Workshop was offered by Preservation Delaware Inc., Widener University School of Law, Delaware City,
and Delaware State University.
On March 29, 2012 Diane Metsch, Janelle Cornwell and Dave Truax attended a Fire Marshal training session
held in the City Hall Conference Room. The training will provide additional personnel to help assist in large
fires with taking families back into fire damaged dwellings to gather personal belongings and/or assist in any
other additional duties that may be needed.
On March 30th, Dawn Melson-Williams and Janelle Cornwell served as tour guides for a group of visitors from
the State of Wyoming Main Street program to show them projects and activities in Downtown Dover.
On March 30, 2012 Tracey Harvey attended a Planning Training Conference “Planning 102 for Local
Government Officials – Land Use Law” held at the Paradee Center.
PLANNING OFFICE
The Planning Office is part of the review process for certain types of construction activity permits (Building
Permits, Sign Permits, etc.) and Certificate of Occupancy permits. Planning Staff also reviews new applications
for Business Licenses and Rental Dwelling Permits. More detailed information on these permits and licenses is
reported later in this document. For March 2012, Planning Staff was involved with review of 61 Permits and 7
Certificate of Occupancy (2012 Year to Date total of 196 Permits and COs compared to 179 year-to-date in
2011).
EDEN HILL FARM TND
On March 20th, Building Permits were issued for a set of six townhouse dwelling units located at 501-
511 Ann Moore Street within Phase 1 of the Residential District. The construction continued on a series
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of six townhouse units (401-411 Ridgely Boulevard). For the Residential District of Eden Hill Farm
Traditional Neighborhood Design, the totals are now 65 dwelling units complete of the 77 permits
approved for dwelling units.
With the project anticipated to seek commencement of development in Phase 2, City Staff will be
working with the site developer in regards to addressing delays in street lighting installation, tree
planting requirements, and other infrastructure items.
A Revised Record Plan for adjustments to the widths of townhouse lots in the northern portion of Phase
2 was recorded on March 1, 2012 (MI-10-20).
There was no specific activity associated with the Professional Office, Medical & Financial District.
There was no activity associated with the Neighborhood Commercial District.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN IMPLEMENTATION
Planning Staff continues to focus efforts on the implementation items identified in the 2008 Comprehensive
Plan as amended.
Planning Staff continues to work on the developing revisions to the sign regulations.
On March 12, 2012, as part of the annual opportunity for consideration of applications to amend the
Comprehensive Plan, the City Council conducted a Public Hearing, considered, and then adopted
amendments to the 2008 Comprehensive Plan for Map 12-1: Land Development Plan Map and Map 13-
1 Annexation Areas and Map 13-2 Potential Land Use for Annexation Areas (Ordinance #2012-02).
New Dover High School Project (C-10-05/S-11-18) – Construction activities related to utilities, stormwater
management facilities, site prep, and building foundation construction activities continue at the site. The Final
Site Plan set associated with the overall site development plan (Bid Pack C) is awaiting confirmation of agency
approvals. The monthly progress meeting on the Dover High School project was held on March 15th with
Planning Staff and Public Work/Utilities Staff meeting with the district’s design professionals and DelDOT
staff. Review of the plans for transportation elements (the west entrance, east entrance, Dover High Drive)
associated with the school project continues. The Building Permit #12-155 (Structure) application for the high
school building was issued on March 16, 2012.
NPDES – MUNICIPAL SEPARATE STORM SEWER SYSTEM PERMIT
Working under the partnership between Wesley College’s, Environmental Sciences Department and the City of
Dover Planning Office, two public workshops were held to provide the public with information on composting.
Compost bins were given to two participants in each workshop through a drawing.
Melissa Savin, the Wesley College intern who has been working with the Planning Office, continued to manage
the required documentation and develop materials associated with the permit.
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS REPORTS
Board of Adjustment:
The Board of Adjustment held a meeting on March 21, 2012 and took the following actions. The next regular
scheduled meeting of the Board of Adjustment is scheduled for April 18, 2012.
1. Applicant #V-11-08 - 508 S. State St., Yozima, LLC – Moved to approve with conditions.
Historic District Commission:
The Historic District Commission did not meet in March. The next Historic District Commission meeting is
scheduled for April 19, 2012.
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission met on March 19, 2012 and took the actions summarized listed below. The next
Planning Commission meeting is scheduled for April 16, 2012.
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1. S-09-10 Fordham Brewery at 1284 McD Drive - moved to approve the request for a second one year
extension.
2. MI-12-05 State Street Assisted Living: Waiver Request for Loading Berth – Moved to approve with
conditions.
3. Z-12-01 Lands of Reidy, Lucas and Klewans at southwest corner of Route 8 and Mifflin Road -
Moved to forward to City Council a recommendation to approve to CPO (Commercial Professional
Office) and to retain the COZ-1 (Corridor Overlay Zone) with the general reason for approval is the
Staff recommendation and the fact that City Council amended the Comprehensive Plan as the land use
classification of commercial combined with the public testimony
4. C-12-01 Lands of Cornelia Jones Building Partnership at 223 South State Street – Moved to
approve.
5. C-12-02 Lands of Paula Kinsey at 224 North State Street – Moved to approve.
6. S-12-02 DelTech Science and Engineering Technology Building Addition – Moved to approve.
CODE ENFORCEMENT
Case Type # cases current # cases % staff initiated % staff initiated
month YTD current month YTD
No valid rental permit 4 19 100% 100%
No valid building permit 5 13 80% 85%
Tall grass and weeds 3 3 67% 67%
Unregistered vehicle 2 14 100% 71%
Abandoned vehicle 12 42 33% 52%
Annual Housing Inspection 104 315 96% 98%
Property Maintenance – 40 110 65% 70%
Exterior
Electric Termination 37 86 95% 92%
Dover Code of Ordinances 31 71 71% 77%
Zoning 7 27 71% 56%
Total Cases 245 700
Total # of Inspections 321
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
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CDBG FY11 PROJECTS
Homeownership Assistance Program
Seven (7) families have purchased homes using the Dover First Start Program.
Homeowner Rehabilitation Program
Three (3) homes have been completed.
Dover Interfaith Mission to the Homeless
CDBG funds have been utilized to cover the operations cost for the shelter.
Emergency Home Repair Project
Emergency repairs have been completed on nine properties in the City of Dover.
Connections Community Support Program
Motel vouchers have been provided to 17 homeless persons in the City of Dover.
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Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP)
The City was awarded $1,426,740 for the acquisition and rehab of foreclosed properties to be sold to qualifying
families. A total of $1,249,467 has been expended on the acquisition and renovations for eight (8) properties. One
(1) property has been purchased with program income and is for sale. The remaining balance of $177,272 will be
utilized for renovations and acquisition. Four (4) properties have been sold, three (3) are for sale, one (1) is a lease
purchase and one (1) is a rental that serves persons with disabilities. The City has partnered with Central Delaware
Habitat for Humanity as an NSP partner.
218 Ann Avenue (sold) 337 N. Governors Avenue (pending sale)
343 Mimosa Avenue (sold) 254 Green Blade Drive (sold)
907 Woodcrest Avenue (lease purchase) 302 Stonebrook Place (for sale)
1430 S. Hancock (group home rental) 11 Westover Drive (sold)
1415 S. Hancock (for sale)
LIFE SAFETY
Inspections MARCH 12 FYTD 12 MARCH 11 FYTD 11
Fire Protection Inspections (new & existing) 82 466 128 573
Fire Code Inspections 23 336 85 843
Inspection Deficiencies 9 381 107 889
Certificate of Occupancy 3 26 5 45
Office 65 819 160 1029
Meetings 13 263 84 425
Plan Review 47 379 52 394
Training 160 710 28 407
Fire Investigations 6 72 27 165
Accidental $800.00 $227,910.00 $0.00 $140,850.00
Incendiary $0.00 $262,000.00 $65,000.00 $259,550.00
Undetermined $1,800.00 $21,800.00 $0.00 $22,600.00
PERMITTING AND
LICENSING
Permits Issued MARCH 12 FYTD 12 MARCH 11 FYTD 11
Administrative Permit 0 14 1 16
Building Addition/Renovation Permits 27 271 28 399
Building Permits 19 122 23 104
Demolition Permits 1 16 2 24
Fence Permits 13 85 14 62
Fire Prevention Permits 7 57 14 63
Mechanical Permits 15 210 36 236
Plumbing Permits 19 303 34 363
Sign Permits 23 205 23 185
Swimming Pool Permits 1 7 1 3
Business Licenses 30 1,384 34 1,576
Merchant Licenses 1 275 3 279
Contractor Licenses 30 762 30 849
Lodging House Licenses 0 15 8 48
Mobile Homes 5 305 7 240
Public Occupancy 0 124 44 363
Rental Dwelling 0 1,303 197 2,664
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BUILDING INSPECTIONS
MARCH 12 FYTD 12 MARCH 11 FYTD 11
Building 230 2,626 422 3,347
Plumbing/Mechanical 343 3,139 454 3,392
Certificate of Occupancy 7 96 78 218
DANGEROUS BUILDINGS/DEMOLITION STATUS
The following buildings were demolished during March, after prior dangerous building declaration by City
Council:
Asbestos abatement was begun on the following building, after prior dangerous building declaration by City
Council:
41 South Queen Street – This building and accessory structure were demolished.
The following buildings were declared dangerous by City Council on January 27, 2012:
123 Blue Beach Drive – Owner is actively cleaning the home and re-inspections with the Code Officers
have occurred.
22 Fair Wind Place – Compliance Environmental is working to obtain bids from contractors for the
cleaning of the interior of the townhome.
26 N. Kirkwood Street – Went before City Council on March 12, 2012. City Council gave the property
owner 60 days to obtain necessary permits and to bring the property into compliance. The owner did
obtain the permits and has been working on the structure.
14 S. Queen Street – Went before City Council on March 12, 2012. City Council gave the property
owner 90 days to obtain the necessary permits and to bring the property into compliance. The owner did
obtain the permits and a follow-up inspection did occur with the Building Inspector.
DOWNTOWN DOVER PARTNERSHIP
The St. Patrick’s Day Parade was held on March 17th and was the largest ever for Dover with more than
80 units participating.
Renovations to 22-24 W. Loockerman Street are on-going with brick work in progress on the front
facade.
A purchase offer was received for the old Acme site.
Ed Perez worked with staff from the Division of Historical & Cultural Affairs to complete a marketing
brochure for Historically Happenings Downtown Dover which highlights Dover’s History and provides
contact information on more than 90 businesses in the Downtown Business District.
The DDP and City of Dover hosted 75 visitors from the Wyoming Main Street program on March 30th.
Visitors were given a tour of the Legislative Mall area and an overview of redevelopment projects
underway in the downtown which included a walking tour; an opportunity to shop and meet local
business owners; dinner at The Outlook at The Duncan Center; and a Lantern Tour of The Green.
Ed Perez worked with the Organization Committee to implement the first phase of the DDP’s
fundraising campaign.
One new business opened in the downtown district – Madison’s Essentials.
Bill and Mayor Carey met with representatives from Dover Interfaith Mission for further discussion of
the proposed plan to place a trailer on DDP property to serve as a temporary drop-in center for the
homeless.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Bill Neaton met with Dave Hugg, Smyrna Town Manager.
He continues to meet with Jeff Stone of DEDO and Jim Waddington, Kent Economic Partnership to
follow-up on the Mezzetta project. Discussions continue between Mezzetta and the realtor for the
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potential location they have identified. Bill did a walk-about of the property with a consultant to assess
the wetlands for potential issues.
Bill continues to work with Calpine to facilitate their application process for state funding.
Bill met with Alan Levin and other DEDO staff to discuss progress on downtown projects.
Bill attended the Central Delaware Chamber’s Legislative Luncheon and the Kent Economic
Partnership’s Annual Dinner.
Measures:
1. Maintain an unemployment rate for the City of Dover that is lower than national and state averages.
2009-2010 Actual 2010-2011 Actual 2011-2012 Projected
Results <10% rate in July 2010 <10% unemployment rate in <10% unemployment rate in
9.5% - U.S. Rate July 2011 July 2012
8.5% - DE Rate 9.2 % - U.S. Rate 8.3% - U.S. Rate
9.9% - City of Dover Rate 8.0 % - DE Rate 7.0 % - DE Rate
July 2010 – Actual 9.9% - City of Dover Rate 8.5% - City of Dover Rate
June 2011 – Actual February 2012 – Actual
2. Monitor number of contacts with small businesses and with out-of-town companies interested in
locating in Dover.
2009-2010 Actual 2010-2011 Actual 2011-2012 Projected
Results ≥20 contacts with potential ≥20 contacts with potential >20 contacts with potential
small businesses; small businesses; small businesses;
11 contacts YTD 12 contacts YTD 10 Contacts YTD
≥15 contacts with out-of- ≥15 contacts with out-of- 11 contacts with out-of-
town companies interested town companies interested town companies interested
in locating in Dover. in locating in Dover. in locating in Dover
8 contacts YTD 10 contacts YTD 8 Contacts YTD
Submitted by:
Ann Marie Townshend, AICP
Planning & Community Development Director
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Incident Type Report (Summary)
Dover Fire Department
Count Pct of Total Est Total Est
Incident Type Incidents Loss Loss
1 Fire
111 Building fire 1 1.28% $0 0.00%
112 Fires in structure other than in a building 1 1.28% $0 0.00%
113 Cooking fire, confined to container 9 11.54% $0 0.00%
131 Passenger vehicle fire 3 3.85% $0 0.00%
150 Outside rubbish fire, other 1 1.28% $0 0.00%
151 Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire 1 1.28% $0 0.00%
154 Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire 1 1.28% $0 0.00%
162 Outside equipment fire 1 1.28% $0 0.00%
Totals 18 23.08% $0 0.00%
2 Overpressure Rupture, Explosion, Overheat(no fire)
Totals 0 0.00% $0 0.00%
3 Rescue & Emergency Medical Service Incident
300 Rescue, EMS incident, other 1 1.28% $0 0.00%
311 Medical assist, assist EMS crew 1 1.28% $0 0.00%
350 Extrication, rescue, other 1 1.28% $0 0.00%
352 Extrication of victim(s) from vehicle 1 1.28% $0 0.00%
353 Removal of victim(s) from stalled elevator 1 1.28% $0 0.00%
360 Water & ice-related rescue, other 1 1.28% $0 0.00%
Totals 6 7.69% $0 0.00%
4 Hazardous Condition (No Fire)
400 Hazardous condition, other 2 2.56% $0 0.00%
411 Gasoline or other flammable liquid spill 1 1.28% $0 0.00%
412 Gas leak (natural gas or LPG) 3 3.85% $0 0.00%
424 Carbon monoxide incident 1 1.28% $0 0.00%
440 Electrical wiring/equipment problem, other 2 2.56% $0 0.00%
442 Overheated motor 1 1.28% $0 0.00%
Totals 10 12.82% $0 0.00%
5 Service Call
500 Service Call, other 2 2.56% $0 0.00%
520 Water problem, other 1 1.28% $0 0.00%
531 Smoke or odor removal 2 2.56% $0 0.00%
Totals 5 6.41% $0 0.00%
6 Good Intent Call
600 Good intent call, other 8 10.26% $0 0.00%
611 Dispatched & canceled en route 1 1.28% $0 0.00%
Totals 9 11.54% $0 0.00%
7 False Alarm & False Call
700 False alarm or false call, other 11 14.10% $0 0.00%
710 Malicious, mischievous false call, other 1 1.28% $0 0.00%
714 Central station, malicious false alarm 1 1.28% $0 0.00%
715 Local alarm system, malicious false alarm 1 1.28% $0 0.00%
730 System malfunction, other 1 1.28% $0 0.00%
733 Smoke detector activation due to malfunction 3 3.85% $0 0.00%
735 Alarm system sounded due to malfunction 4 5.13% $0 0.00%
736 CO detector activation due to malfunction 1 1.28% $0 0.00%
741 Sprinkler activation, no fire - unintentional 1 1.28% $0 0.00%
Date: 04/23/2012 Page: 1
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Incident Type Report (Summary)
Dover Fire Department
Count Pct of Total Est Total Est
Incident Type Incidents Loss Loss
743 Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 3 3.85% $0 0.00%
744 Detector activation, no fire - unintentional 2 2.56% $0 0.00%
745 Alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional 1 1.28% $0 0.00%
Totals 30 38.46% $0 0.00%
8 Severe Weather & Natural Disaster
Totals 0 0.00% $0 0.00%
9 Special Incident Type
Totals 0 0.00% $0 0.00%
Totals 78 $0
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Manpower Hours by Sitation Found
Dover Fire Department
Num ber of Hours by Situation Found
Sum of # Attending X Incident Length
Rescue & Emergency Medica 81 Fire
Overpressure Rupture, Exp 0 Overpressure Rupture, Exp
Hazardous Condition (No F
12 Rescue & Emergency Medica
84 Hazardous Condition (No F
69 Service Call
47 Good Intent Call
Fire 129 False Alarm & False Call
0 Severe Weather & Natural
0 Special Incident Type
Severe Weather & Natural
Service Call Special Incident Type
Good Intent Call
False Alarm & False Call
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Alarms by Month of Year
Dover Fire Department
85 80
78
80
72
75
70
65
60
55
50
45
40
35
30
25
20
15
10
5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
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Incident Run Log Company: All Companies
Dover Fire Department Sorted by: Incident Number
Date FDID Incident# Alarm ### Address Suite Type
03/01/2012 30046 2012-000153 14:17 652 N. DUPONT HWY Rescue, EMS incident, other
DFD WAS ALERTED FOR A ELEVATOR RESCUE AT THE ABOVE ADDRESS. PRIOR TO RESPONDING THE SUBJECT CALLED BACK TO
REPORT HE WAS OUT. CAPTAIN CAREY CANCELED THE ALARM.
03/02/2012 30046 2012-000154 10:16 901 FOREST ST Electrical wiring/equipment problem, other
E4 and Ladder 2 responded for report of alarm sounding in above location. Upon arrival the school had been evacuated as per the principal
of the facilitiy. Ladder 2 arrived with writer and writer assumed command. Crews from both E4 and L2 checked the school and found the
problem to be in room 115. Crews found an electrical hazard causing a light smoke condition. The problem was isolated and the scene was
turned over to maintenance for further .
03/02/2012 30046 2012-000155 13:58 1200 N DUPONT HWY Sprinkler activation, no fire - unintentional
Sprinkler activation due to hanging clothes from sprinkler head. FM notified, 3 salvage cover off of Ladder 1 used on 1st floor
03/02/2012 30046 2012-000156 17:59 1156 FORREST AVE Cooking fire, confined to container
Writer responed for report of an alarm activation with the homeowner wishing to cancel. Writer arrived and found unattended cooking was
the reason it was set off. It was placed under control.
03/03/2012 30046 2012-000157 19:49 1706 N DUPONT HWY Smoke detector activation due to malfunction
Dispatched to the above location for a AFA. Upon arrival, crews investigated an activated detector above the food grill. No hazardous
conditions noted. Under control.
User: O'Connor, Jr., Michael 03/03/2012 20:30:49
03/03/2012 30046 2012-000158 19:49 231 N QUEEN ST Service Call, other
The DFD was requested to obtain possible CO readings at a single family residence. Earlier today, Dover PD was sent to check on the
welfare of a subject. Upon entering the house, they found two deceased victims within. The bodies were turned over to the Delaware State
ME Office. The ME then requested a CO reading from the residence due to the unexplained and sudden death of the individuals. Det Gott
(Dover PD) requested our presence on scene. It had been several hours since anyone had been in the house. I questioned Det. Gott prior to
entering the residence and asked if any officers had displayed any signs or symptoms of CO poisoning. He related none had. Crews walked
the entire interior of the house and picked up no readings of CO or any other deadly combination detectable by our multi-gas meter. Crews
noted two space heaters and a gas heater (not working at the time) but had no findings on the meter. The residence had no electricity or
gas. Both had been disconnected by the utility companies. Informed Det. Gott of our findings. He then secured the residence and we
cleared.
User: O'Connor, Jr., Michael 03/03/2012 20:39:48
03/04/2012 30046 2012-000159 08:50 30 S NEW ST Cooking fire, confined to container
E4, Ladder 2, and Ladder 1 responded for report of an automatic fire alarm sounding . Crews arrived on scene and found unattended
cooking in apartment 206 to be the cause. Units cleared.
03/05/2012 30046 2012-000160 18:12 CHESTNUT GROVE RD Good intent call, other
Single call reporting a large fire in the area of the above intersection. R.P. stated the sky was full of fire. Due to a single call, utility 1
responded to check the area. Utility 1 confirmed it was the sun setting.
03/06/2012 30046 2012-000161 04:50 905 WESTVIEW TERR Fires in structure other than in a building
DFD responded to the above address in reference to a dryer fire. On arrival, Engine 4's crew located a small fire on the floor in the
basement and encountered heavy smoke conditions. An 1 3/4" preconnect line was placed in service and the fire was quickly
extinguished. L2 and L1 arrived and assisted Engine 4's crew. Posistive pressure was placed at the front door to remove the smoke from
the residence. No further action taken. The City Fire Marshal's office was contacted and made a response.
03/06/2012 30046 2012-000162 15:22 162 N DUPONT HWY Good intent call, other
Dispatched to above address for a outside fire. FM1 on scene and advised that it was the smoker at the rear of the bldg, No response
needed, Cancelled by Dover 19.
03/06/2012 30046 2012-000163 19:41 931 MCDOWELL DR Cooking fire, confined to container
Dispatched to the above location for an AFA. While en route, dispatched advised the home owner had called the alarm company and
attempted to cancel the alarm although they did have a smoke condition in the house. The engine remained in service and continued to the
scene. Upon arrival, the home owner met the crew in the front yard and related everything was fine. The crews explained we would still
like to check the residence. After a short conversation, the home owner agreed to let us in. Crews investigated a light smoke condition in the
residence and found it to be unattended cooking on the stove. The crew encountered deplorable conditions inside the residence. There was
waste high trash and clutter throughout the inside. There were only narrow paths to the kitchen and back of the house. In those isles were
numerous items on the floor that made walking difficult. I observed a electrical power strip that had eight extension cords plugged into it. Off
of that were other numerous cords powering various electrical equipment. We advised the home owner of the dangers of overloading the
electrical circuits and the condition of the interior of the residence. They agreed that they needed to do something. No fire conditions or
extension were noted. Mechanical ventilation was used to clear the smoke from the residence. Units cleared. Upon returning to the station,
the writer of this report contacted FM-5 Graves and advised him of the conditions.
User: O'Connor, Jr., Michael 03/06/2012 21:22:43
03/06/2012 30046 2012-000164 21:28 S QUEEN ST Extrication, rescue, other
Requested by Dover PD to rescue a subject in a tree next to a residence. Upon arrival, found a subject up a tree approximately 20' in the air
in a tree next to a house. Crews placed a 24' extension ladder into service and the writer of this report climbed same and assisted the
subject down out of the tree. The subject was laid on the ground once on the ladder. Subject admitted to consuming several beers this
evening. Subject also c/o difficulty breathing due to his asthmas. A BLS unit was requested by Cpl Hermance of Dover PD. Upon BLS arrival,
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explained the situation and assisted in placing the subject on the cot for transport to KGH-ED. Cleared the scene upon BLS departure.
Subject Robert Berry
DOB: 03/06/1975
User: O'Connor, Jr., Michael 03/06/2012 22:02:04
03/06/2012 30046 2012-000165 22:05 148 JOHN HUNN BROWN RD Outside equipment fire
Dispatched to a small outside fire in the parking lot of Target. Upon arrival, found a small burning mass in the open parking lot. A bystander
related that she was attempting to jump start her vehicle with a portable charger when it began to smoke and catch fire. Extinguished same.
No damage to the vehicle.
User: O'Connor, Jr., Michael 03/06/2012 23:46:28
03/06/2012 30046 2012-000166 22:40 N DUPONT HWY Electrical wiring/equipment problem, other
E2 WENT ON SCENE OF A LARGE CONSTRUCTION ACCIDENT. ONE LARGE PIECE OF CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT WAS IN THE MIDDLE OF
THE ROADWAY WITH LIVE ELECTRICAL LINES DRAPED ACROSS IT IN THE NORTH BOUND LANE OF RT.13. A VAN WAS IN THE SOUTH
BOUND LANE WITH LIVE ELECTRIC LINES ACROSS IT AS WELL. CREWS ON SCENE WAITED FOR CITY OF DOVER ELECTRIC TO SECURE
THE POWER TO THE AREA AND THEN REMOVED 2 FEMALES FROM THE VAN AND 1 MALE FROM THE CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT. 1
FEMALE WAS GIVEN OXYGEN BY THE CREW FROM A 63. UNITS CLEARED AND TURNED THE SCENE OVER TO DOVER POLICE AND CITY
OF DOVER ELECTRIC.
03/07/2012 30046 2012-000167 23:14 2030 GENERALS WAY B Good intent call, other
Dispatched to above address for a AFA pull station. Upon arrival found that a resident had pulled the alarm due to the fact that he was
trapped in the bldg due to the front bldg door was broken and would not open. Called for bldg maint., had E4 crew remove the lock from the
door and remove the subject. Successful. Cleared.
03/08/2012 30046 2012-000168 12:19 878 ARTIS DR Smoke or odor removal
Provided water for a stump that had smoke coming from the roots after cuttung the tree down. Flooded the roots with 200 gallons and
returned
03/08/2012 30046 2012-000169 20:35 32 Harmony lane Good intent call, other
Responded to the above address for smoke detectors sounding in the home. Crew from Ladder1 investigated with negative results advising
the RP the batteries needed to be replaced. Scene was placed under control all units returned.
03/09/2012 30046 2012-000170 15:12 215 WALKER RD Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional
Painting in the residence set off detector
03/09/2012 30046 2012-000171 18:37 1480 MCKEE RD Cooking fire, confined to container
03/10/2012 30046 2012-000172 03:00 152 SPRUANCE RD Medical assist, assist EMS crew
ASSIST A43 WITH REMOVING AN OBESE PATIENT.
03/10/2012 30046 2012-000173 11:39 65 DENNIS AVE Hazardous condition, other
dispatched to above address for a trailer fire. Car 2 with 19 was in the area and responded in and found that a dishwasher had been
smoking when it was turned on. The resident had turned the power off to the dishwasher. Cancelled all units. No fire. Told the resident to
not use the diswasher again til it was repaired. Cleared.
03/11/2012 30046 2012-000174 08:56 SR1 SR1 AND THE PUNCHEON RUN Passenger vehicle fire
Call for a car fire on SR1 on the Puncheon Run, Eastbound, West of the bridge. Upon arrival, crews found a maroon Dodge Stratus which
had a break lock up and set the tire on fire. Crews extinguished the same. DSP on scene.
03/12/2012 30046 2012-000175 11:21 1200 N DUPONT HWY Detector activation, no fire - unintentional
Sanding in the basement
03/12/2012 30046 2012-000176 17:09 Heritage Dr Outside rubbish fire, other
Tree and grass on fire. Used approx 100 gallons
03/12/2012 30046 2012-000177 17:20 148 THAMES DR Smoke or odor removal
Resident called in for a smell of smoke, nothing found after investigation
03/12/2012 30046 2012-000178 17:59 1402 S HANCOCK AVE Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional
On arrival occupants advised they had burnt food on the stove. Crew checked the residence with negetive results and all units cleared.
03/12/2012 30046 2012-000179 20:38 430 COUNTRY DR Detector activation, no fire - unintentional
Resident of apartment I over filled washer and flooded several apartments
03/13/2012 30046 2012-000180 12:30 814 S BRADFORD ST False alarm or false call, other
DFD were notified of an alarm activation at the above location. Prior to responding, the call was cancelled by the owner.
03/13/2012 30046 2012-000181 19:06 309 PEBBLE VALLEY PL Cooking fire, confined to container
Crews found food left on the stove. L1's crew provided positive pressure and cleared.
03/13/2012 30046 2012-000182 19:13 1080 SILVER LAKE BLVD False alarm or false call, other
L1's crew completed a walk through of the building and found Detector M121 malfunctioning.
03/14/2012 30046 2012-000183 03:08 110 S NEW ST False alarm or false call, other
Captain Carey found a stove on the second floor that was left on.
03/14/2012 30046 2012-000184 13:09 1365 N DUPONT HWY DOVER MALL Good intent call, other
DFD responded to the parking lot in front of Dover Mall in reference to a vehicle fire. On arrival, a small engine compartment fire had been
extinguished by Dover PD personnel. No action taken by DFD personnel.
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03/14/2012 30046 2012-000185 16:40 700 WALKER RD Smoke detector activation due to malfunction
Dispatched to aboev address for a AFA. Upon arival E4 crew went inside to investigate and found that a detector in the main hallway had
activated for unknown reason. Crews did a walk thru and found nothing. Maintenace on scene and reset the alarm. Under control and
cleared.
03/14/2012 30046 2012-000186 20:41 104 KATRINA WAY False alarm or false call, other
Responded to the above address for an alarm sounding in Apt 203. Crews investigated to find that the CO detectors were going off. Crews
had negative results with gas meter and determined it was faulty batteries. Scene was placed under control and all units returned.
03/14/2012 30046 2012-000187 23:38 1588 N LITTLE CREEK RD Good intent call, other
On arrival Occupant stated she smelled an odor of gas outside her residence. Crews checked the area with negetive results. Units cleared.
03/16/2012 30046 2012-000188 02:00 430 COLLEGE RD 400 Local alarm system, malicious false alarm
Responded to the above address for a AFA. Crews from Ladder1 and Engine investigated to find a pull station had been pulled with the
glass broken in front of Apt 436. Scene was placed under control and the Bldg was placed on fire watch.
03/16/2012 30046 2012-000189 22:01 1200 N DUPONT HWY False alarm or false call, other
Dover 22 responded to Warren Franklin Hall for an alarm activation. The building was chack and placed under control. No further action
taken.
03/17/2012 30046 2012-000190 19:41 103 PAR HAVEN DR K System malfunction, other
Dispatched to the above location for an AFA. Upon arrival, found the alarm panel indicating "system trouble" but no visual or audible
warnings. Investigated and found no activated detectors. Crews were walking outside when they noticed a resident attempting to reset the
alarm. She was on the phone with the maintenance man who was telling her what to do. I informed the resident (lived in K-23) to stop. She
became annoyed at me and walked away. We were met by two members of the complexes BOD. I advised them of the situation and related
it was unacceptable to have residents silence or reset the alarms. They agreed and related they would talk to their maintenance person
(Elliot Wynnfield). Also advised the BOD members that the building was on fire watch until the system was repaired. They understood,
cleared the scene.
User: O'Connor, Jr., Michael 03/18/2012 13:50:56
03/17/2012 30046 2012-000191 21:00 168 LEXINGTON PL Cooking fire, confined to container
Dispatched to the above location for a stove fire. Upon arrival, crews investigated and found there had been a small fire on the stove. The
home owner (see above) was frying chicken and dropped a piece of frozen chicken into hot oil. The oil then flashed and caught a roll of
paper towels on fire. The home owner called 911 and the call taker told him to throw water onto the fire. This made things worse! The fire
was extinguished prior to our arrival. There was some slight singing and discoloration of the range hood and cabinet but no fire extension.
Cleared the scene.
User: O'Connor, Jar., Michael 03/18/2012 13:39:30
03/17/2012 30046 2012-000192 22:29 400 COUNTRY DR Malicious, mischievous false call, other
Dispatched tot he above location for a fire alarm activate in building 400. Upon arrival, building 400 was clear with no alarms sounding and
negative findings on a walk through. However, building 468 was activated. Crews investigated and found an activated pull station on
division 2. Scene was placed under control and turned over to maintenance. Maintenance was advised of location issue.
User: O'Connor, Jr., Michael 03/18/2012 13:27:44
03/18/2012 30046 2012-000193 19:01 199 E SHELLDRAKE CIRCLE Good intent call, other
GAS GRILL WAS ON FIRE PRIOR AND EXTINGUSHED PRIOR TO OUR ARRIVAL .E3'S CREW REMOVED THE PROPANE TANK AND CLEARED.
03/19/2012 30046 2012-000194 00:10 561 N DUPONT HWY Smoke detector activation due to malfunction
Dispatched to above address for a smoke detector activation. Upon arrival the bldg had been evacuated and the alarm had been silenced,
but not reset. The alarm was for a third floor smoke detector. Went to the third floor and found a detector by the elevator that had gone off,
for unknown reason. Had the manager try to reset the panel and it did. Cleared and under control.
03/19/2012 30046 2012-000195 08:52 631 S STATE ST Alarm system sounded due to malfunction
Responded to the above address for AFA. Crew from investigated to find alarm panel showing a pull station activation on division 2. Crew
did a walk through to find no pull station was pulled on division 2. Scene was placed under control and the Bldg was placed on fire watch
until they were able to get the system fixed.
03/19/2012 30046 2012-000196 14:50 1200 N DUPONT HWY Alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional
Responded to Del State University at the Warren Granklin hall. Investigated to find burnt hair in the west wing of Apt22c had set the smoke
detector off. Scene was placed under control and turned over Del State Police.
03/19/2012 30046 2012-000197 20:22 300 WATER ST Overheated motor
On arrival security officers advised they had a smoke odor in the building. Crews checked the building and found a belt burnt up on an
HVAC unit. Maintenance shut down the unit and units cleared.
03/19/2012 30046 2012-000198 21:02 200 BEECHWOOD AVE Carbon monoxide incident
On arrival occupant advised his CO detector had activated in his residence. Crews checked same with negetive results. Units cleared.
03/20/2012 30046 2012-000199 06:04 125 N GOVERNORS BLVD Passenger vehicle fire
Dispatched to a motorcycle on fire, in a carport, across from the dispatched residence. While en route, dispatched advised that Dover PD
was on scene and the fire had been extinguished. Upon arrival (125 N. Gov's Blvd) crews found a motorcycle that had been on fire.
Salvage was performed and the residence was checked for extension. Negative findings, cleared the scene.
03/21/2012 30046 2012-000200 06:36 15 S Dupont Hwy Dispatched & canceled en route
Call for a general fire alarm, key pad activation. Second call from alarm company advised that it was accidental. Per 15, call was canceled.
03/21/2012 30046 2012-000201 09:24 400 COURT ST Extrication of victim(s) from vehicle
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Dispatched to above address for a MVC subject trapped. Upon arrival A63 and Dover PD on scene, needing a door pop for a trapped driver.
Crew from E4 stablized vehicle and took off driver's door to extracat the driver. Assisted A63 crew with pt care and put pt into amb.
Cleared. Extrication complete at 09:32hrs.
03/21/2012 30046 2012-000202 12:14 710 BUCKSON DR Alarm system sounded due to malfunction
Pull station fell off the wall
03/21/2012 30046 2012-000203 18:47 257 N DUPONT HWY Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Juveniles lit some trash and leaves on fire at the rear of the building. Small fire, extinguished prior to FD arrival
03/22/2012 30046 2012-000204 17:05 631 S STATE ST Central station, malicious false alarm
Dispatched to above address for a AFA. Upon arrival found a pull station in the south stair well that had been hit and broken, setting off the
alarm. Turned over to FM1, Cleared.
03/22/2012 30046 2012-000205 17:14 129 S GOVERNORS BLVD Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional
On arrival occuapant stated she was cooking and activated the fire alarm. Crew checked the residence with negetive results. All units
cleared.
03/23/2012 30046 2012-000206 00:38 30 CATHY AVE Gas leak (natural gas or LPG)
Dispatched to above address for a possible gas leak. Upon arrival DFD19 was advised that the leak was coming from behind the above
address. Crew from E4 investigated and found no leak. They also checked the structure that was behind the above address too, nothing
found. Good intent, Cleared.
03/23/2012 30046 2012-000207 16:24 209 S STATE ST Removal of victim(s) from stalled elevator
1 SUBJECT STUCK IN THE ELEVATOR. SUBJECT WAS REMOVED BY THE CREW OF RESCUE 1. MAINTENANCE PERSON FROM THE
CHURCH WAS ADVISED BY CAPTAIN CAREY TO CONTACT HIS ELEVATOR COMPANY ASAP. HE WAS ALSO TOLD TO KEEP THE
ELEVATOR OUT OF SERVICE UNTIL THE REPAIR COMPANY CAME TO THE CHURCH.
03/23/2012 30046 2012-000208 18:02 605 BAY RD False alarm or false call, other
MALFUNCTION ALARM. CAPTAIN CAREY ADVISED THE MANAGER TO CONTACT THERE ALARM COMPANY AND HAVE THEM COME OUT
TO CHECK THE SYSTEM. EMPOLYEES ON SCENE ADVISED D.E.S HAD JUST LEFT FROM WORKING ON THE SYSTEM.
03/24/2012 30046 2012-000209 02:05 1324 FORREST AVE Gas leak (natural gas or LPG)
Crews located a gas meter, actively leaking that was sawed off at the above address. Chesapeake Utilities responded and secured the gas
line under ground, due to the damage done to the meter. The meter was also missing other parts of steel that were sawed off due to an
apparent theft.
03/24/2012 30046 2012-000210 08:43 1324 FORREST AVE Water problem, other
Assisted The Fire Marshall's office with pumping out the basement of the above address. FM 1 needed the basement pumped out so the City
of Dover could secure all the utilities to the home and mark it abandoned.
03/24/2012 30046 2012-000211 17:34 255 WEBBS LN G Alarm system sounded due to malfunction
E4, L2, and L1 responded to above for report of an automatic fire alarm. Upon arrival writer assumed command. E4s crew investigated and
found it to be a faulty detector on the first floor hallway . Scene was turned over to maintenance and all units returned.
03/25/2012 30046 2012-000212 02:10 1788 N DUPONT HWY Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
E3 arrived to find a commercial dumpster fully involved with possible extension to a storage shed. E3's crew extinguished the dumpster with
200 gallons of water. The shed was checked for extension with negative results.The scene was turned over to Dover Police and the on call
Fm was made aware.
03/25/2012 30046 2012-000213 07:02 201 STOVER BLVD Passenger vehicle fire
Responded to the above location for a van fire. I arrived on location with a van involved. Engine 7 arrived on location and placed 1 3/4 trash
line in service. Engine 4 arrived on location and assisted with extinguishment of the van. While extinguishing the fire crews encountered
magnesium at the front of the van. Crews attempted the use of a ABC extinguisher for the magnesium however found that dirt worked much
better. Scene was placed under control and units remained on scene for several minutes.
03/25/2012 30046 2012-000214 10:22 1294 FORREST AVE False alarm or false call, other
Crews completed a walk through of the building and found dust from turning on the heater set off the alarm. The Alarm was reset prior to
our arrival
03/25/2012 30046 2012-000215 21:22 1401 S FARMVIEW DR Service Call, other
DFD responded to the above address in reference to a chimney fire. On arrival crews determined there was no fire and the home owner
had thrown a handful of limbs gather from the yard into the fireplace. This caused sparked and embers to travel up the chimney. No further
action taken. Asst Chief Troubetaris fractured his right hand while lowering an extension ladder on this incident.
03/26/2012 30046 2012-000216 06:08 644 S QUEEN ST 105 False alarm or false call, other
DFD responded to the above location in reference to an alarm activation. Crews checked the building which resulted negative results. No
further action taken.
03/26/2012 30046 2012-000217 12:58 1121 FORREST AVE Alarm system sounded due to malfunction
Dispatched to the above location for an AFA. Upon arrival, crews investigated and found an activated pull station in the pool area. The alarm
was corroded and opened due to same. Maintenance was made aware and the building was placed on fire watch until the system could be
repaired.
User: O'Connor, Jr., Michael 03/26/2012 13:26:30
03/26/2012 30046 2012-000218 20:29 2030 PINE CABIN RD BLDG G Hazardous condition, other
Dispatched to above address for a bldg fire. Upon arrival crew from E4 went into apt 106 and found an unattendent cooking. There was
something in the the broiler area of the oven that started to smoke, no fire. Put PPF at front door to remove smoke. Cleared.
03/26/2012 30046 2012-000219 22:13 1200 N DUPONT HWY False alarm or false call, other
Writer responded and investigated a smoke detector activation in the South Wing of the first floor. No detectors were activated and it was
determined to possibly be from the barber shop area in the basement division. Scene was turned over to DSU PD
Date: 04/23/2012 Page: 4 Time:09:13
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Date FDID Incident# Alarm ### Address Suite Type
03/26/2012 30046 2012-000220 23:09 6 FAIR WIND PL Cooking fire, confined to container
Writer and Brush 9 responded for report of an oven fire that had already been extinguished by the homeowner. Upon arrival B9 s crew
investigated and found that the oven burner was not functioning properly giving the appearance of fire, however the oven was a gas fed
oven and something was wrong with the burner itself. Homeowner was advised to contact Lowes or gas company whichever was her
preference.
03/27/2012 30046 2012-000221 07:10 LEWIS MILL DR Water & ice-related rescue, other
On arrival found a Lincoln MKX in the water just below the spill way at Silver Lake. The patient had been extricated prior to FD arrival and
was transported by A63 and all of KM 9 to Kent General. Scene turned over to Dover PD. All units cleared.
03/27/2012 30046 2012-000222 13:25 11 S NEW ST Gas leak (natural gas or LPG)
Chesapeke on scene with a residential gas leak/odor. FD arrival found extremely high levels of natural gas throughout the structure. COD
electric notified to disconnect at the pole. 2nd floor ventilated along with the back door of residence. CU isolated leak in kitchen where the
pipes had been cut by vandals. Scene turned over to City FMO and Inspections.
03/27/2012 30046 2012-000223 21:51 276 BEECHWOOD AVE Building fire
Dispatched to the above location for a possible working house fire. Upon arrival, crews entered the residence through the garage and
encountered a small space heater in the "Florida" room, that had caught fire. The homeowner had taken the heater out of the house. Small
amount of extension to the carpet and window treatments and moderate smoke damage were noted. Crews wet down the entire area and
found no more evidence of fire or damage. Mechanical ventilation was utilized to clear the residence of smoke. Situation was placed under
control and all units returned. Scene was turned over to State FM-13.
03/28/2012 30046 2012-000224 12:18 350 PEAR ST False alarm or false call, other
DFD responded to the above address in reference to an alarm activation. On arrival, school officials advised they were conducting a fire
drill and forgot to advise the alarm company. No action taken.
03/29/2012 30046 2012-000225 01:46 1450 N DUPONT HWY 0587 Gasoline or other flammable liquid spill
E2 provided stay dry for approx. 3 gallons of diesal fuel spilled in the parking lot of lowes.
03/29/2012 30046 2012-000226 11:54 350 PEAR ST Cooking fire, confined to container
BURNT FOOD IN MICROWAVE.
03/29/2012 30046 2012-000227 16:52 1289 WALKER RD BUILD K CO detector activation due to malfunction
Call for a CO detector activation. Dover 21 responded to investigate and found a faulty detector.
03/29/2012 30046 2012-000228 21:43 COLLEGE RD Good intent call, other
Units were Dispatched to a MVC roll over with a car in the woods. Dover PD along with Dover Fire Units searched the woods and field in
the surrounding areas with negative results. Captain Carey also requested a Trooper Medic to check the area from above and the
surrounding water areas for any signs of the vehicle in which they had negative results. City electric was requested for a downed light
pole. Units cleared and the scene was turned over to Dover Police.
03/30/2012 30046 2012-000229 03:40 315 BILLY MITCHELL LA E False alarm or false call, other
DFD responded to the above location in reference to an alarm acitvation. On arrival, crews located unattended cooking in apartment 102.
No damage. No further actin taken.
03/31/2012 30046 2012-000230 19:45 51 WEBBS LN H Cooking fire, confined to container
DFD responded to the above address in reference to an alarm activation. On arrival, crews located unattended cooking which caused a
very light smoke conditioin. No action taken.
Total Incidents: 78
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FY 11-12 City Funded Account Balance Sheet
ACCOUNT BUDGET SPENT BALANCE
Apparatus Repairs & Maintenance $ 62,000.00 $ 55,352.32 $ 6,647.68
Gasoline $ 19,050.00 $ 14,576.95 $ 4,473.05
Medical Supplies $ 700.00 $ 700.00
Other Equipment Repairs $ 3,000.00 $ 333.56 $ 2,666.44
Program Expenses $ 36,630.00 $ 29,675.30 $ 6,954.70
Radio Repairs $ 2,000.00 $ 652.27 $ 1,347.73
Safety & Security $ 2,150.00 $ 2,013.72 $ 136.28
Small Tools $ 4,800.00 $ 4,816.73 $ (16.73)
Uniforms & Firefighting Gear $ 26,100.00 $ 19,700.49 $ 6,399.51
Building Expenses- Electricity $ 51,820.00 $ 37,597.59 $ 14,222.41
Building Maintenance Supplies $ 1,650.00 $ 62.31 $ 1,587.69
Heating Expenses- Gas $ 20,000.00 $ 9,163.78 $ 10,836.22
Telephone $ 20,340.00 $ 4,816.06 $ 15,523.94
Water & Sewer $ 3,150.00 $ 922.66 $ 2,227.34
Contractual Services $ 16,587.00 $ 16,587.00
Training & Travel $ 8,815.00 $ 5,250.00 $ 3,565.00
Pension $ 3,500.00 $ 3,500.00
Office Supplies $ 2,500.00 $1,617.37 $ 882.63
Balance as of: 03/31/12
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04/22/12
Accrual Basis Profit & Loss Detail
March 2012
Type Date Num Name Memo Clr Split Amount Balance
Ordinary Income/Expense
Expense
Apparatus Repairs & Maintenance
Check 03/17/2012 616 Dover Automotive Ref 484219 City Fund Account 1.99 1.99
Check 03/17/2012 619 Witmer Public Safety Invoice # 1141288 City Fund Account 110.16 112.15
Check 03/17/2012 620 Townsend Bros. Chevrolet Re-135779- Car 16 Service City Fund Account 428.51 540.66
Check 03/24/2012 622 Atlantic Emergency Solutions MOR1681MOP City Fund Account 130.45 671.11
Check 03/24/2012 622 Atlantic Emergency Solutions MOR2188MOP City Fund Account 856.56 1,527.67
Check 03/24/2012 622 Atlantic Emergency Solutions MOR2129-AMO City Fund Account 321.99 1,849.66
Check 03/24/2012 623 Kunkel Auto Supply Invoice # 056478164 City Fund Account 9.16 1,858.82
Total Apparatus Repairs & Maintenance 1,858.82 1,858.82
Electricity
Check 03/17/2012 613 City of Dover Utility Acct # 44255-31966 City Fund Account 562.58 562.58
Check 03/17/2012 614 City of Dover Utility Acct # 44343-32052 City Fund Account 2,970.77 3,533.35
Total Electricity 3,533.35 3,533.35
Gasoline
Check 03/17/2012 615 City of Dover Unleaded- Dec and Jan charges City Fund Account 630.05 630.05
Check 03/17/2012 615 City of Dover Bio-Diesel- Dec and Jan charges City Fund Account 2,218.53 2,848.58
Total Gasoline 2,848.58 2,848.58
Heating Expenses- Gas
Check 03/03/2012 611 Chesapeake Utilities Sta 2 from 01/26 to 02/24 City Fund Account 564.61 564.61
Check 03/17/2012 612 Chesapeake Utilities Sta 1 from 2/3 to 3/5 City Fund Account 1,628.10 2,192.71
Total Heating Expenses- Gas 2,192.71 2,192.71
Office Supplies
Check 03/17/2012 615 City of Dover Postage- Dec and Jan charges City Fund Account 121.56 121.56
Check 03/24/2012 625 Staples Invoice # 2778525001 City Fund Account 152.46 274.02
Total Office Supplies 274.02 274.02
Other Equipment Repairs
Check 03/24/2012 621 Airpower International Invoice # 27998- Yearly Service Contract City Fund Account 289.57 289.57
Total Other Equipment Repairs 289.57 289.57
Telephone
Check 03/17/2012 615 City of Dover Verizon- Dec and Jan charges City Fund Account 522.74 522.74
Check 03/17/2012 615 City of Dover Cavalier- Dec and Jan charges City Fund Account 30.24 552.98
Check 03/24/2012 624 Verizon Wireless Wireless from 02/21 to 03/20 City Fund Account 83.87 636.85
Check 03/31/2012 627 Verizon Wireless Verizon Wireless from 03/21 to 04/20 City Fund Account 83.80 720.65
Total Telephone 720.65 720.65
Training & Travel Expenses
Check 03/17/2012 617 Delaware State Fire School Invoice # 12-2192 City Fund Account 66.00 66.00
Check 03/17/2012 618 National Academy of Emergency Dispatch Recerts for EFD City Fund Account 250.00 316.00
Check 03/31/2012 626 Twenty10 Emergency Educators Invoice- 113 City Fund Account 375.00 691.00
Total Training & Travel Expenses 691.00 691.00
Water/Sewer
Check 03/17/2012 613 City of Dover Utility Acct # 44253-31964 City Fund Account 20.58 20.58
Check 03/17/2012 614 City of Dover Utility Acct # 44345-32054 City Fund Account 49.25 69.83
Check 03/17/2012 614 City of Dover Utility Acct # 44341-32050 City Fund Account 11.54 81.37
Total Water/Sewer 81.37 81.37
Total Expense 12,490.07 12,490.07
Net Ordinary Income -12,490.07 -12,490.07
Net Income -12,490.07 -12,490.07
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City of Dover
Capital Investment Plan
Project Tracking Report
March 31, 2012
Points to Remember -
* Original Project Budget = Original Total Project Budget initially included in approved annual budget.
* Latest Project Budget = Revised Total Project Budget included in most recent approved annual budget or one of the following:
bond resolution, revolving fund loan agreement, Council approved budget amendment, or City Manager approved amendment as per
the Budget Amendment Procedure.
* Current Fiscal Year - Revised Fiscal Year Budget = Current Year approved project budgets plus carry forward balances of unspent
budgets in the prior fiscal year. Project Carry Forward balances will be submitted to City Council for amendment in January 2010.
Can also be amended with City Manager approval per the Budget Amendment Procedure.
* Water Quality, Inflow/Infiltration, Distribution Upgrades and New Development projects are budgeted as a blanket project and once
individual projects are identified and estimated they are created using an allocation of the overall budgeted amount.
* Status and Comments provided by City Manager.
* For Finance purposes projects are considered completed when placed in service and all charges have been processed.
Community Water & Total
Current Year Budget Funding Sources General Transportation Wastewater Electric CIP
Budget Balance $ 78,000 $ 118,588 $ 430,591 $ 360,333 $ 987,512
Library Funding - FY11 Budget Balance 100,962 - - 87,045 188,007
Federal and/or State Grants 7,422,183 1,400,000 - - 8,822,183
Library Green Energy/Bridge Loan 2,700,000 - - - 2,700,000
Friends of the Library Donation 210,000 - - - 210,000
Kent County Library Contribution 1,000,000 - - - 1,000,000
Library Reserve 2,590,784 - - - 2,590,784
Construction Loan 274,961 - - - 274,961
Community Transportation Fund - FY11 Balances - 678,612 - - 678,612
Revolving Fund Loans - - 4,309,821 - 4,309,821
Transfer from Capital Reserves - - - 370,730 370,730
Impact Fees - - 867,032 - 867,032
Loan Proceeds - Streets & City Hall 1,970,000 - - - 1,970,000
Transfer Loan Proceeds to CT Fund - Streets - 875,000 - - 875,000
Transfer from Operating Funds 623,847 - 1,750,000 3,500,000 5,873,847
Interest Earned 10,900 2,800 - 38,400 52,100
Total Funding Sources (Unaudited) $ 16,981,637 $ 3,075,000 $ 7,357,444 $ 4,356,508 $ 31,770,589
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City of Dover
General Fund - Major CIP Projects
March, 2012
Hide TOTAL PROJECT - PAST, CURRENT & FUTURE BUDGETS CURRENT FISCAL YEAR
Original Latest Project Project Current Revised Fiscal
Project Project Project To Date Budget % Budget Fiscal Yr. Fiscal Yr. YTD % Budget
Code Type Description Budget Budget Expenses Balance Spent Budget Budget Expenses Spent Status Comments
1 FY2009
Bid Pack A - Done.
2 LB0901 M/G New Library Project $ 18,200,000 $ 20,469,080 $ 10,830,106 $ 9,638,974 52.9% $ 11,195,009 $ 14,298,890 $ 6,659,916 46.6% Started Bid Pack B - 40% Complete/Construction
3 Totals - FY09 $ 18,200,000 $ 20,469,080 $ 10,830,106 $ 9,638,974 52.9% $ 11,195,009 $ 14,298,890 $ 6,659,916 46.6%
4
5 FY2012
6 --- Ann FD Truck Payment $ 244,820 $ 244,820 $ 217,556 $ 27,264 88.9% $ 244,820 $ 244,820 $ 217,556 88.9%
Sweeper received February 2012;
7 --- Vehicles & Equipment 377,927 377,927 260,927 117,000 69.0% 377,927 377,927 260,927 69.0% 99% Sanitation Bulk Truck due in April 2012
Roof Replacement @
8 PR1201 Dover Park 30,000 30,000 - 30,000 0.0% 30,000 30,000 - 0.0%
Concrete work complete on
Independence Boulevard and Hazel
Road. Site work initiated on North Street
Roudabout. Wesley State Street entrance
9 CT Fund B/L Streets & Alleys Program 1,000,000 1,750,000 - 1,750,000 0.0% 1,000,000 1,750,000 - 0.0% 35% complete.
10 ST1202 Concrete Program 30,000 30,000 - 30,000 0.0% 30,000 30,000 - 0.0% 0% Bids distributed and returned in March
Streets Dump Truck
11 ST1203 Refurbishment 30,000 30,000 2,418 27,582 8.1% 30,000 30,000 2,418 8.1% 33% One Dump Truck refurbished out of three.
12 City Hall Sprinkler System - - - - 0.0% - 220,000 - 0.0%
13 Totals - FY12 $ 1,712,747 $ 2,462,747 $ 480,901 $ 1,981,846 19.5% $ 1,712,747 $ 2,682,747 $ 480,901 17.9%
14
15 Grand Totals $ 19,912,747 $ 22,931,827 $ 11,311,007 $ 11,620,820 49.3% $ 12,907,756 $ 16,981,637 $ 7,140,817 42.1%
Legend
M = Multi-year project - a project with a specific schedule to occur over multiple years.
R = Recurring project - a project that begins and ends each fiscal year and is re-budgeted to start over each fiscal year.
G = Grant funded project
B/L = To be financed through bonds or commercial loan; Projects will be completed through CT Fund, therefore the loan proceeds will be transferred from Capital Fund into the Community Transportation Fund
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City of Dover
Community Transportation & General Fund Street Funds - Major CIP Projects
March, 2012
Hide TOTAL PROJECT - PAST, CURRENT & FUTURE BUDGETS CURRENT FISCAL YEAR
Original Latest Project Project Current Revised Fiscal
Project Project Project To Date Budget % Budget Fiscal Yr. Fiscal Yr. YTD % Budget
Code Type Description Budget Budget Expenses Balance Spent Budget Budget Expenses Spent Status Comments
1 FY 2007
2 CT0708 M E. Water Street Brick $ 65,000 $ 65,000 $ - $ 65,000 0.0% $ - $ 65,000 $ - 0.0% Specialty contract needed.
3 Totals $ 65,000 $ 65,000 $ - $ 65,000 0.0% $ - $ 65,000 $ - 0.0%
4
5 FY 2009
6 CT0977 M Schutte Parking Lot $ 21,950 $ 21,950 $ - $ 21,950 0.0% $ - $ 21,950 $ - 0.0% Deferred
7 CT1165 M Rte. 13,N. State -Kings Hwy 591,662 591,662 - 591,662 0.0% - 591,662 - 0.0%
CT1162 M Library Access Road - 68,000 68,000 - 0.0% - 68,000 68,000 100.0% State paid for whole paving proj
8 Totals $ 613,612 $ 681,612 $ 68,000 $ 613,612 10.0% $ - $ 681,612 $ 68,000 10.0%
9
10 FY2012
Concrete work on Independence
11 CT M Street Projects - State Funds $ 950,000 $ 800,000 $ 9,135 $ 790,865 1.1% $ 950,000 $ 53,388 $ 9,135 17.1% 35% Boulevard complete.
Concrete work on Hazel
12 Various B/L Street Projects - General Fund 350,000 1,750,000 88,990 1,661,010 5.1% 350,000 875,000 88,990 35% complete.
13 CT1201 M North Street Roundabout - 500,000 - 500,000 0.0% - 500,000 - 0.0% 35% Site work initiated.
14 TE1201 M Lincoln Park Center 900,000 900,000 6,211 893,789 0.0% 900,000 900,000 6,211 0.7% Started
15 Totals $ 2,200,000 $ 3,950,000 $ 104,336 $ 3,845,664 2.6% $ 2,200,000 $ 2,328,388 $ 104,336 4.7%
16
17 Grand Totals $ 2,878,612 $ 4,696,612 $ 172,336 $ 4,524,276 3.7% $ 2,200,000 $ 3,075,000 $ 172,336 7.8%
Legend
M = Multi-year project - a project with a specific schedule to occur over multiple years.
R = Recurring project - a project that begins and ends each fiscal year and is re-budgeted to start over each fiscal year.
C = Project funded by combination of CT Funds and General Fund
B/L = To be financed through bonds or commercial loan; Projects will be completed through CT Fund, therefore the loan proceeds will be transferred from Capital Fund into the Community Transportation Fund;
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City of Dover
Water/Wastewater Improvement & Extension Fund - Major CIP Projects
March, 2012
TOTAL PROJECT - PAST, CURRENT & FUTURE BUDGETS CURRENT FISCAL YEAR
Original Latest Project Project % Approved Revised Fiscal % Status /
Project Project Project To Date Budget Budget Fiscal Yr. Fiscal Yr. YTD Budget %
Code Type Description Budget Budget Expenses Balance Spent Budget Budget Expenses Spent Complete Comments
1 FY 2008
Option to purchase land agreement
2 WD0804 M
1.0 MG Elevated Water Storage $ 4,196,600 $ 2,590,000 $ 31,861 $ 2,558,139 1.2% $ - $ 178,916 $ 10,777 6.0% Started under review
3 WD0805 M
Piney Point Well 398,800 665,000 71,053 593,947 10.7% - 62,319 3,371 5.4% Started DNREC permitting ongoing
US 13 East Sanitary Sewer
4 WW0810 M/SL Interceptor 2,376,800 3,022,562 3,232,228 (209,666) 106.9% - 295,722 286,629 96.9% 100.0% Complete
5 Totals - FY08 $ 6,972,200 $ 6,277,562 $ 3,335,143 $ 2,942,419 53.1% $ - $ 536,957 $ 300,777 56.0%
6
7 FY2009
8 WQ0905 M/SL Bayard Avenue $ 590,910 $ 490,910 $ 534,713 $ (43,803) 108.9% $ - $ 259,121 $ 247,923 95.7% 98.0% Final connection scheduled for May.
Constr complete; retainage/change
9 WQ0907 M/SL Route 13 Water Main 1,058,700 2,282,682 1,959,074 323,608 85.8% - 1,899,872 1,546,264 81.4% 99.0% orders pending.
10 Totals - FY09 $ 1,649,610 $ 2,773,592 $ 2,493,787 $ 279,805 89.9% $ - $ 2,158,993 $ 1,794,186 83.1%
11
12 FY2010
13 WW1001 M/SL Inflow/Infiltration Removal $ 1,800,000 $ 2,122,536 $ 1,761,684 $ 360,852 83.0% $ 1,800,000 $ 766,201 $ 404,128 52.7% 100.0% Complete
Pump station delivered; instatllation
14 WW1007 M/SL Fox Hall Pump Station 427,900 392,044 116,292 275,752 29.7% - 360,687 66,079 18.3% 70.0% underway.
Construction complete; closeout
15 WW1008 M/SL Heatherfield F/M Rerouting 220,400 324,916 207,402 117,514 63.8% - 237,506 158,707 66.8% 99.0% documents pending.
16 WW1010 I Tar Ditch Interceptor Upgrade 518,230 518,230 28,014 490,216 5.4% - 495,359 5,143 1.0% Started Easement request sent to residents
17 Totals - FY10 $ 2,966,530 $ 3,357,726 $ 2,113,392 $ 1,244,334 62.9% $ 1,800,000 $ 1,859,753 $ 634,058 34.1%
18
19 FY2011
20 WQ1103 WQI - Ross Street - 71,840 - 71,840 0.0% 71,840 - - 0.0% --- Canceled
Design and construction work
21 WW1101 M/SL Inflow/Infiltration Removal 500,000 500,000 419,904 80,096 84.0% - 457,601 377,505 82.5% 100.0% complete; final bills pending.
22 WW1104 SL Lepore Road P/S Replacement 52,000 402,000 72,620 329,380 18.1% 350,000 350,000 17,084 4.9% Started Out to bid, due May 22
23 Totals - FY11 $ 552,000 $ 973,840 $ 492,524 $ 481,316 50.6% $ 421,840 $ 807,601 $ 394,588 48.9%
24
25 FY2012
All four vehicles received and
26 --- Vehicles & Equipment $ 115,000 $ 115,000 $ 110,514 $ 4,486 96.1% $ 115,000 $ 115,000 $ 110,514 96.1% 100.0% processed by the end of January.
27 WD1201 Pay-As-You-Go Water Station 30,240 30,240 - 30,240 0.0% 30,240 30,240 - 0.0% Started Specs being developed
28 WD1202 R Misc. Distribution Upgrades 60,000 60,000 5,706 54,294 9.5% 60,000 60,000 5,706 9.5% 25.0% Misc. repairs or emergencies
Deep Well #1 and #9 complete; Well
29 WD1203 R Wellhead Redevelopment Program 65,000 65,000 44,371 20,629 68.3% 65,000 65,000 44,371 68.3% 50.0% #10 rehab.
30 WD1204 R Emergency Generators 80,000 80,000 - 80,000 0.0% 80,000 - - 0.0% Grant dependent
31 WQ1201 WQI - Wesley Campus 51,200 51,200 250.00 50,950 0.5% 51,200 106,200 250 0.2% Started Project to start April 9, 2012.
Initial design complete; under staff
32 WQ1202 WQI - New Street 97,120 97,120 9,600.00 87,520 9.9% 97,120 113,960 9,600 8.4% Started review.
Rodney Road complete. Pennsylvania
Avenue started. Madison and
American Avenues pending.
33 WQ1203 WQI - Silver Lake 279,840 279,840 123,544.06 156,296 44.1% 279,840 279,840 123,544 44.1% 40.0%
Design somplete. Bid package ready
34 WW1201 M/SL Inflow/Infiltration Removal 1,000,000 1,000,000 27,166 972,834 2.7% 1,000,000 1,000,000 27,166 2.7% Started for April bid.
35 WW1202 R SCADA Equipment Replacement 84,900 84,900 76,384 8,516 90.0% 84,900 84,900 76,384 90.0% 100.0% Complete
36 WW1203 R Misc. Sewer System Improve 37,000 37,000 9,935 27,065 26.9% 37,000 37,000 9,935 26.9% 50.0% Misc. repairs or emergencies
BALTRAY PS not WIL. UNIV. Initial
37 WW1204 M Wilmington College Pump Station 25,000 25,000 13,131 11,869 52.5% 25,000 25,000 13,131 52.5% 60.0% design complete; staff reviewing.
38 WW1205 M Dover Brook Gardens P/S Replace 15,000 15,000 7,044.54 7,955 47.0% 15,000 15,000 7,045 47.0% 60.0% Initial design complete; staff review.
39 WW1206 M Brandywine Pump Station Replace 52,000 52,000 12,778.84 39,221 24.6% 52,000 52,000 12,779 24.6% 60.0% Initial design complete; staff review.
McKee Rd Pump Station Initial design complete; staff review
40 WW1207 M Communator Replacement 10,000 10,000 5,120.60 4,879 51.2% 10,000 10,000 5,121 51.2% 60.0%
41 $ 2,002,300 $ 2,002,300 $ 445,545.37 $ 1,556,755 0.0% $ 2,002,300 $ 1,994,140 $ 445,545 22.3%
42
43 Grand Totals $ 14,142,640 $ 15,385,020 $ 8,880,391 $ 6,504,629 57.7% $ 4,224,140 $ 7,357,444 $ 3,569,155 48.5%
Legend
M = Multi-year project - a project with a specific schedule to occur over multiple years.
R = Recurring project - a project that begins and ends each fiscal year and is re-budgeted to start over each fiscal year.
SL = State Loan Project - construction phase is financed
I = Impact Fee (partially) financed project
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City of Dover
Electric Improvement & Extension Fund - Major CIP Projects
March, 2012
TOTAL PROJECT - PAST, CURRENT & FUTURE BUDGETS CURRENT FISCAL YEAR
Original Latest Project Project % Current Revised Fiscal %
Project Project Project To Date Budget Budget Fiscal Yr. Fiscal Yr. YTD Budget
Code Type Description Budget Budget Expenses Balance Spent Budget Budget Expenses Spent Status Comments
1 FY2011
2 EG1102 M Units 1 & 2 Cooling Tower 372,400 199,140 134,538 64,602 67.6% 25,410 25,410 400 1.6% Work deferred to 2012
Work suspended, awaiting
3 EG1107 M Units 1 & 2 Life Extension 802,000 409,000 308,968 100,032 75.5% 184,000 196,331 96,299 49.0% In process decision on units 1&2 operation
4 EG1112 M Unit 3 Heat Expansion Joint - 150,000 143,508 6,492 95.7% 70,000 82,807 76,315 92.2% Complete
5 EG1113 Units 1 & 2 Control Modifications - 150,000 138,733 11,267 92.5% - 25,700 14,432 56.2% In process Complete w/Spring outage
6 EG1114 Unit 3 Gas Line Modification - 60,000 39,516 20,484 65.9% - 36,207 15,723 43.4% Complete
7 $ 1,174,400 $ 968,140 $ 765,263 $ 202,877 79.0% $ 279,410 $ 366,455 $ 203,170 55.4%
8
9 FY2012
10 --- Vehicles & Equipment $ 168,828 $ 168,828 $ 81,521 $ 87,307 48.3% $ 168,778 $ 168,778 $ 81,521 48.3% All vehicles received
11 EE1201 Substation PT & CT Replacement 267,715 267,715 215,371 52,344 80.4% 267,715 267,715 215,371 80.4% In process 75% materials received
12 EE1202 R Lighting Project & Rehabilitation 50,000 50,000 49,832 168 99.7% 50,000 50,000 49,832 99.7% Complete
13 EE1203 R Equipment Replacement 40,000 40,000 10,525 29,475 26.3% 40,000 40,000 10,525 26.3% In process Equipment ordered
14 EE1204 Generator Replacement 50,000 50,000 30,961 19,039 61.9% 50,000 50,000 30,961 61.9% Complete
15 EE1205 M Frazier Substation Upgrade 765,247 155,000 124,285 30,715 80.2% 155,000 155,000 124,285 80.2% In process Materials ordered
16 EE1206 R Disb. Feeder Replacement 377,510 377,510 254,588 122,922 67.4% 377,510 353,060 254,588 72.1% In process On-going
17 EE1207 R Disb. Capacitors & Controls 100,000 100,000 27,064 72,936 27.1% 100,000 100,000 27,064 27.1% In process Materials ordered
18 EE1208 R Transmission Line Maintenance 75,000 75,000 75,002 (2) 100.0% 75,000 75,000 75,002 100.0% Started Materials ordered
Scada Master Hardware
19 EE1209 Replacement 75,000 75,000 73,845 1,155 98.5% 75,000 75,000 73,845 98.5% Started Materials ordered
20 EE1210 Substation Battery - 24,500 24,686 (186) 100.8% 24,500 24,500 24,686 100.8% In process 60% materials received
21 EE1212 R UG Transformers 70,536 70,536 49,651 20,885 70.4% 70,536 70,536 49,651 70.4% In process On-going
22 EE1212 R UG Conductors 479,464 479,464 250,960 228,504 52.3% 479,464 479,464 250,960 52.3% In process On-going
23 EE1212 R Meters 50,000 50,000 17,652 32,348 35.3% 50,000 50,000 17,652 35.3% In process On-going
24 EG1201 Unit 3 Boiler Air Heater 440,000 440,000 96,750 343,250 22.0% 440,000 440,000 96,750 22.0% In process Will complete Spring outage;
25 EG1202 M Unit 3 Boiler Systems 390,000 130,000 - 130,000 0.0% 130,000 130,000 - 0.0% In process Will complete Spring outage;
Unit 3 FD & ID Fan Control Damper
26 EG1203 Upgrade 92,000 92,000 4,795 87,205 5.2% 92,000 92,000 4,795 5.2% In process Will complete Spring outage;
Unit 3 DCS Computers & Software
27 EG1204 Upgrades 85,000 85,000 - 85,000 0.0% 85,000 85,000 - 0.0% In process To be completed by 6/3012;
28 EG1205 R Misc. Equipment Replacement 70,000 70,000 21,280 48,720 30.4% 70,000 70,000 21,280 30.4% In process On-going; 50% complete
Demineralizer Control Replace @
29 EG1206 McKee Run 65,000 65,000 114 64,886 0.2% 65,000 65,000 114 0.2% In process Bids in Feb; Complete by June
Unit 11 Component Replacement @
30 EG1207 M Van Sant 50,000 50,000 44,915 5,085 89.8% 50,000 50,000 44,915 89.8% In process To be completed by 6/3012;
Switchyard Blast Walls @ McKee
31 EG1208 Run 50,000 50,000 5,442 44,558 10.9% 50,000 50,000 5,442 10.9% In process To be completed by 6/3012;
32 EG1209 M Building Preservation @ McKee Run 38,000 38,000 5,650 32,350 14.9% 38,000 38,000 5,650 14.9% In process Completion 6/12
Unit 3 Cooling Water Line Life
33 EG1210 M Extension 25,000 25,000 - 25,000 0.0% 25,000 25,000 - 0.0% Defer to FY13
34 EG1211 M Unit 3 Stack Repairs 25,000 25,000 - 25,000 0.0% 25,000 25,000 - 0.0% In process Completion 6/12
35 EG1212 M Unit 3 Turbine Inspection 1,021,000 348,000 101,485 246,515 29.2% 348,000 348,000 101,485 29.2% In process Will complete Spring outage;
Work complete, transferred
36 EG1213 M Unit 3 Aux System Components 542,000 113,000 47,682 65,318 42.2% 113,000 113,000 47,682 42.2% In process funding to EG1212
37 EU1201 R Distribution Upgrades 500,000 500,000 287,156 212,844 57.4% 500,000 500,000 287,156 57.4% In process On-going
38 $ 5,962,300 $ 4,014,553 $ 1,901,211 $ 2,113,342 0.0% $ 4,014,503 $ 3,990,053 $ 1,901,211 47.6%
39
40 Grand Totals $ 7,136,700 $ 4,982,693 $ 2,666,474 $ 2,316,219 21.1% $ 4,293,913 $ 4,356,508 $ 2,104,380 48.3%
Legend
M = Multi-year project - a project with a specific schedule to occur over multiple years.
R = Recurring project - a project that begins and ends each fiscal year and is re-budgeted to start over each fiscal year.
B = Bonded Project
S = State fully or partially reimbursed project
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Table of Contents
INTRODUCTON .............................................................................................................................................................................. iii
Application for Federal Assistance ..................................................................................................................................................... iv
I ACTION PLAN ................................................................................................................................................................... I-5
I.1 BACKGROUND ........................................................................................................................................................ I-5
I.2 ADMINISTRATION RESPONSIBILITY AND CERTIFICATION ......................................................................... I-5
I.3 AMOUNT OF AVAILABLE FUNDS ....................................................................................................................... I-5
I.4 PROGRAM DESIGN ................................................................................................................................................. I-5
I.5 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ………………………………………………………………………………………… I-6
I.6 CONSULTATION WITH LOCAL HOUSING PROVIDERS AND CITIZEN PARTICIPANTS ........................... I-6
I.7 MARKET ANALYSIS……………………………………………………………………………………………… I-7
I.8 RESOURCES ............................................................................................................................................................ I-10
(A) FEDERAL PROGRAMS ........................................................................................................................................... I-10
(B) NON-FEDERAL PUBLIC PROGRAMS ................................................................................................................. I-10
1. STATE PROGRAMS ......................................................................................................................................... I-10
2. LOCAL PROGRAMS ......................................................................................................................................... I-11
(C) PRIVATE RESOURCES ............................................................................................................................................ I-13
1. For-Profit Resources ................................................................................................................................................. I-13
2. Non-Profi Resourcest ................................................................................................................................................ I-13
2012 ACTION PLAN GOALS .............................................................................................................................................. I-14
I.9 Activities to be Undertaken ...................................................................................................................................... I-15
Project 1: Homeownership Assistance Program .................................................................................................... I-15
Project 2: CDBG Program Administration ............................................................................................................ I-15
Project 3: Dover Interfaith Mission to the Homeless ............................................................................................. I-15
Project 4: NCALL Research Inc. ........................................................................................................................... I-15
Project 5: Milford Housing Home Repair Project .................................................................................................. I-15
Project 6: Serenity Place ....................................................................................................................................... I-16
Project 7: Milford Housing Homeowner Rehabilitation Program ……………………………………………… .I-16
Project 8: Elizabeth W. Murphey School…………………………………………………………………………I-16
I.10 Maps of Dover ......................................................................................................................................................... I-17
Map II- 1 City of Dover Census Tracts and Block Groups ………………………………………………………….I-18
Map II - 2 City of Dover Areas of Minority Concentration…………………………………………………………..I-19
Map II - 3 City of Dover Low to Moderate Income Areas………………………………………………………… I-20
II GEOGRAPHIC DISTRIBUTION ....................................................................................................................................II-21
SERVICE DELIVERY AND MANAGEMENT ..................................................................................................................II-21
II.1 HOMELESS AND OTHER SPECIAL NEEDS ACTIVITIES ..............................................................................II-22
II.2 LEAD BASED PAINT HAZARD REDUCTION ..................................................................................................II-22
II.3 ANTI-POVERTY STRATEGY ..............................................................................................................................II-23
II.4 FAIR HOUSING………………………………………………………………………………………………… II-24
II.5 MAP II-4 LOCATION OF CDBG AND NSP AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROPERTIES…………………… II-26
II.6 HOUSING, HOMELESS AND SPECIAL NEEDS ASSESSMENT……………………………………………. II-27
II.7 PROPOSED OUTCOMES AND PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS……………………………………… II-30
III CERTIFICATIONS ............................................................................................................................................. … III-31
III.1 General Certification ............................................................................................................................................. III-31
III.2 Specific CDBG Certifications ............................................................................................................................... III-35
III.3 City Council Resolution…………………………………………………………………………………………...III-37
IV SUMMARY OF CITIZENS COMMENTS……………………………………………………………………………….IV-38
V APPENDIX TO CERTIFICATIONS....................................................................................................................................V-39
VI DEFINITIONS……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..VI-41
VII MONITORING ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………VII-44
VII General Procedures………………………………………………………………………………………………………..VII-44
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INTRODUCTION
The 2012 Action Plan is submitted to continue the goals and objectives determined in the
five-year Consolidated Plan (2010-2014). The Goals and Objectives focusing on developing
and sustaining viable communities and improving low and moderate income persons are
addressed in the Consolidated Plan as part of the strategy for addressing the needs of low and
moderate income people. The specific goals and objectives are presented in this Action Plan.
Each year the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development upon congressional
approval allocates to the City of Dover Delaware Community Development Block Grant
Program.
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Application for Federal Assistance
The following section contains the Application for Federal Assistance from the City of
Dover Delaware for the 2012 fiscal year.
CITY OF DOVER FISCAL YEAR 2012 CDBG FEDERAL RESOURCES
City of Dover
Federal Resources
CDBG Action Plan
7/01/12 – 6/30/13
Dover, DE 19901
CDBG FEDERAL RESOURCES AVAILABLE FOR USE:
CDBG Funds Allocation: $ 226,803
Anticipated Program Income 8,554
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Total: $ 235,357
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OMB Number: 4040-0004
Expiration Date: 01/31/2009
Application for Federal Assistance SF-424 Version 02
*1. Type of Submission: *2. Type of Application * If Revision, select appropriate letter(s)
Preapplication New
Application Continuation *Other (Specify)
Changed/Corrected Application Revision
3. Date Received : 4. Applicant Identifier:
B-12-MC-10-0002
5a. Federal Entity Identifier: *5b. Federal Award Identifier:
State Use Only:
6. Date Received by State: 7. State Application Identifier:
8. APPLICANT INFORMATION:
*a. Legal Name: City of Dover
*b. Employer/Taxpayer Identification Number (EIN/TIN): *c. Organizational DUNS:
51-6000092 171065167
d. Address:
*Street 1: 15 The Plaza
Street 2:
*City: Dover
County: Kent
*State: DE
Province:
*Country: USA
*Zip / Postal Code 19901
e. Organizational Unit:
Department Name: Division Name:
Planning Department Planning and Inspections
f. Name and contact information of person to be contacted on matters involving this application:
Prefix: Mrs. *First Name: Tracey
Middle Name: N.
*Last Name: Harvey
Suffix:
Title: Planner I
Organizational Affiliation:
*Telephone Number: (302) 736-7175 Fax Number: (302) 736-4217
*Email: tharvey@dover.de.us
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Expiration Date: 01/31/2009
Application for Federal Assistance SF-424 Version 02
*9. Type of Applicant 1: Select Applicant Type:
C. City or Township Government
Type of Applicant 2: Select Applicant Type:
Type of Applicant 3: Select Applicant Type:
*Other (Specify)
*10 Name of Federal Agency:
U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
11. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number:
14.218
CFDA Title:
Community Development Block Grant
*12 Funding Opportunity Number:
*Title:
Community Development Block Grant
13. Competition Identification Number:
Title:
14. Areas Affected by Project (Cities, Counties, States, etc.):
cities
*15. Descriptive Title of Applicant’s Project:
2012 Action Plan for the City of Dover
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16. Congressional Districts Of:
*a. Applicant: DE-001 *b. Program/Project: At-Large
17. Proposed Project:
*a. Start Date: 07/01/2012 *b. End Date: 6/30/2013
18. Estimated Funding ($):
*a. Federal $226,803
*b. Applicant
*c. State
*d. Local
*e. Other
*f. Program Income $8,554
*g. TOTAL $235,357
*19. Is Application Subject to Review By State Under Executive Order 12372 Process?
a. This application was made available to the State under the Executive Order 12372 Process for review on
b. Program is subject to E.O. 12372 but has not been selected by the State for review.
c. Program is not covered by E. O. 12372
*20. Is the Applicant Delinquent On Any Federal Debt? (If “Yes”, provide explanation.)
Yes No
21. *By signing this application, I certify (1) to the statements contained in the list of certifications** and (2) that the statements
herein are true, complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I also provide the required assurances** and agree to comply
with any resulting terms if I accept an award. I am aware that any false, fictitious, or fraudulent statements or claims may subject
me to criminal, civil, or administrative penalties. (U. S. Code, Title 218, Section 1001)
** I AGREE
** The list of certifications and assurances, or an internet site where you may obtain this list, is contained in the announcement or
agency specific instructions
Authorized Representative:
Prefix: Mr. *First Name: Carleton
Middle Name: E.
*Last Name: Carey
Suffix: Sr.
*Title: Mayor
*Telephone Number: (302) 736-7005 Fax Number: (302) 736-7002
* Email: ccarey@dover.de.us
*Signature of Authorized Representative: *Date Signed:
Authorized for Local Reproduction Standard Form 424 (Revised 10/2005)
Prescribed by OMB Circular A-102
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*Applicant Federal Debt Delinquency Explanation
The following should contain an explanation if the Applicant organization is delinquent of any Federal Debt.
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I ACTION PLAN
I.1 BACKGROUND
The Congress of the United States, through the enactment of the “Housing and Community
Development Act of 1992, has authorized that Federal funds be allocated to the entitlement
community, the City of Dover, Delaware, to support Community Development activities
within the boundaries of the City.
I.2 ADMINISTRATION RESPONSIBILITY AND CERTIFICATION
The Mayor and Council has duly adopted as an official act a resolution authorizing Tracey
N. Harvey as the official representative of the City of Dover to submit certifications to the
Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development that are required by Section
106(d) (2) (c) (iv) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended
by the Housing and Community Development Act of 1992. A copy of the certifications
can be found in section III titled “Certifications” found on page III-31 in this document.
I.3 AMOUNT OF AVAILABLE FUNDS
The City of Dover is in receipt of fiscal year 2012 CDBG fund assignment. The total fiscal
year 2012 fund assignment for Dover has been allocated at $226,803.
I.4 PROGRAM DESIGN
The City of Dover CDBG Program has been designed so as:
To give maximum feasible priority to activities which will benefit low and moderate
income persons; or
To aid in the prevention of slums or neighborhood blight; and to meet other
Community Development needs having a particular urgency because existing
conditions pose a serious and immediate threat to the health and welfare of the
community where other financial resources are not available to meet such needs.
The funds shall principally benefit persons of low and moderate income in a manner
that ensures that not less than 70 percent of such funds are used for activities that
benefit low and moderate income persons.
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I.5 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY (91.200 (c))
The Consolidated Annual Action Plan (FY 2012) is a one year plan mandated by the
United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The new local
regulatory provisions for the five year Consolidated Plan Amendments have been included
in this plan. This plan identifies the specific needs concerning affordable housing,
homeownership, housing rehabilitation and economic development needs. The 2012 goals
in order of priority are: 1. Provide aid to special needs persons. 2. Preserve the existing
housing stock in the City of Dover. 3. Encourage owner occupied housing in low to
moderate income areas. 4. Provide safe and livable neighborhoods.
During the 2011 program year, the following activities were accomplished.
Three (3) low to moderate income owner occupied homes were brought up to code
through the housing rehabilitation program.
Seven (7) low to moderate income families purchased homes through the City’s
homeownership program.
Motel Vouchers have been provided to seventeen (17) homeless persons year to
date by Connections Community Support Program.
CDBG funding was utilized to cover the operations cost for Dover Interfaith
Mission to the Homeless.
I.6 CONSULTATION WITH LOCAL HOUSING PROVIDERS AND CITIZEN PARTICIPANTS
The National Council on Agricultural Life and labor Research Fund, Inc. (NCALL)
provides comprehensive homeownership counseling services and technical assistance to
non-profits involved with the HOME program, Central Delaware Habitat for Humanity and
the City of Dover Homeownership Assistance Program.
There is a network of service providers presently operating in Dover that serve the City’s
poor. These providers include the State of Delaware Division of Health and Social
Services, the State Service Centers, People’s Place II and the Dover Interfaith Mission for
the Homeless that shelter up to 150 homeless men annually.
Connections Community Support Program is the only permanent supportive housing
program for chronically homeless adults located in the City of Dover. This program
provides permanent housing and supportive services to ten chronically homeless persons
with substance use disorders, offering them immediate access to housing and wrap around
services. It is the City’s intention to support programs to eliminate significant barriers to
affordable housing.
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The Elizabeth W. Murphey School services children that are considered homeless under the
protection of the McKinney – Vento Act. This agency services 38 teens and young adults
for housing and long term care, and services 90 teens and young adults in their day
programming.
I.7 MARKET ANALYSIS
Vacant, Abandoned Buildings (91.210 (a))
Currently, there are 253 vacant buildings located in the City of Dover, where 226 are
suitable for rehabilitation and 27 are beyond repairs and need to be demolished as reported
from the City of Dover Inspections Department.
Chronic Homelessness (91.210 (c))
Connections Community Support Program is the only agency in the City of Dover that
exclusively services the chronically homeless. Their facility has ten (10) beds in addition
to supportive services programs for their clients.
Strategic Plan
Allocation of Investments (91.215(a)(1)
In preparation of the Five-Year Consolidated Plan (2010-2014), two workshops were
conducted for the citizens to determine the needs of the community. The top priorities that
were determined in the workshops were homelessness and housing needs which the City
will continue to support activities city-wide that will service this need.
Specific Objectives (91.215 (a)(4))
Increase the availability of affordable housing
The City will continue to support the Homeownership Assistance Program by providing
down payment or settlement assistance to at least eight first time homebuyers within the
program year to increase affordable housing opportunities for low to moderate income
persons on an annual basis. Through the City’s Neighborhood Stabilization Program
initiative, affordable housing will be available citywide to qualifying families.
Improve the quality of owner housing
The City will continue to support the Housing Rehabilitation Program by rehabilitating
housing found in violation of the City’s code and support the emergency home repair
projects to decrease the number of substandard houses in the City of Dover on an annual
basis.
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End Chronic Homelessness
The City will support agencies that provide facilities and supportive services for the
chronically homeless to assist in eliminating barriers to affordable housing during the
program year and will continue to the support these agencies when possible.
Improve quality of affordable rental housing
The City will support affordable rental housing projects when possible that will provide
affordable housing to low to moderate income persons to assist in increasing affordable
housing opportunities for low to moderate income persons. The City will also continue to
conduct code enforcement inspections on rental units throughout the City to bring the units
up to the City’s housing code.
Public housing (91.215(c))
The City has partnered with Dover Housing Authority as part Senator Carper’s
Homeownership Initiative to provide affordable housing to low to moderate income
persons by purchasing substandard property in the Target Area and rehabbing the
properties to be sold to low to moderate income persons. The City has assisted in this
project by providing grants to Dover Housing Authority in 2005 and 2006 to renovate two
properties in the target area to be sold to low to moderate income persons. The City has
also provided settlement assistance to families in this program to purchase affordable
housing that has been renovated in the target area.
Homeless (91.215(d) (4)
The City of Dover is involved in several efforts to promote homeownership throughout the
City particularly in the Downtown Target Area. The City will review alternatives for
zoning amendments that promote the construction or general availability of affordable
homeownership opportunities. The City will also support those agencies that provide
housing and supportive services for the chronically homeless that will help with the
transition to permanent and independent living when possible.
Special Needs (91.215(g))
Handicapped Disabled – Kent Crest Inc. offers residential services for persons with
disabilities throughout Delaware. There are three housing options available depending on
the needs of the client. Community homes that services up to five people with 24 hour
support staff, supported living if the client chooses to live independently, and supportive
services available through Kent Crest such as transportation needs and apartment living is
also available if the client wants fewer roommates than a group home which also has 24
hour support staff available depending on the needs of the client.
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Connections Community Support Program also has affordable rental housing that services
up to five persons in Dover with 24 hour support staff that was funded through the City’s
Neighborhood Stabilization Program.
Persons with AIDS – Since 1997, Delaware State Housing Authority has awarded
HOPWA funding to the HIV consortium to provide tenant based rental assistance to people
with HIV/AIDS. The program is currently providing rental assistance to 34 families with
40 percent living in Kent County. Presently, the waiting time for rental assistance is
approximately four years.
Substance Abuse – Connections Community Support Program has a facility in the City
that services adults that have substance use disorders that receive treatment through their
Alcohol and Drug Day Treatment Program. Serenity Place also has a facility that offers a
structured alcohol and drug free treatment setting for persons recovering from addiction.
Serenity Place offers several individualized treatment plans depending on the needs of the
client.
Neighborhood Revitalization (91.215(g))
Currently underway are various projects to continue with the efforts of the revitalization of
the Downtown Target Area and surrounding areas around the City. Specific objectives the
City has for carrying out these projects include providing a suitable living environment and
decent housing. The City was awarded $1.5 million in Neighborhood Stabilization funding
to purchase foreclosed and abandoned properties in the highest concentration areas,
renovating these properties and selling them at discount to qualified homebuyers. The City
through its NSP partners has purchased nine properties; has sold four, one is a lease
purchase, one is a group home that provides affordable rental housing for persons with
disabilities and three homes are currently for sale.
Recently, several owner occupied homes have been rehabilitated through the City of Dover
Housing Repair Program and through Milford Housing’s Emergency Home Repair
Program who completes emergency repairs on owner occupied homes to eliminate severe
safety hazards. With the completion of these projects, the number of substandard housing
has been decreased, and the neighborhood has become more desirable to live in.
Coordination (91.215(l))
Community Development staff has been identified as a stakeholder and serves as a member
of the Interagency Homeless Council to oversee the implementation of the Ten Year Plan
to end Chronic Homelessness and educate the community about the need and for
advantages of ending chronic homelessness.
The City has developed the following goals to end chronic homelessness over the next
seven years:
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Revise zoning and subdivision ordinances and procedures to encourage low-cost
quality projects.
Continue to utilize programs to eliminate significant barriers to affordable housing.
Continue working with the two housing authorities and other housing providers to
provide assistance to very low and extremely low income residents.
Continue working with the Delaware Fair Housing Task Force to ensure fair
treatment and fair housing practices are being administered to the City of Dover
residents.
I.8 RESOURCES
(A) FEDERAL PROGRAMS
The City of Dover anticipates that it will be pursuing funding opportunities in conjunction
with the following federal programs to support the activities specified in this Consolidated
Plan:
Affordable Housing Program: Provides subsidy funds for low-income and moderate-
income households through number of institutions of the Federal Home Loan Bank Board
(FHLBB) for the purchase, construction or rehabilitation of affordable rental or owner
occupied housing. Responsible agency: FHLBB.
Community Investment Program: Provides funds through a number of institutions of the
Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLBB) for community – oriented mortgage lending, including
home purchase and rehabilitation for both renter and owner occupants, and to finance
commercial and economic development activities. Responsible agency: FHLBB.
Lead Based Paint Abatement Program: Provides grants to abate lead-based paint and lead
dust in low and moderate-income owner occupied units, and in low-income privately
owned rental units. Responsible agency: Department of Housing and Urban
Development.
(B) NON-FEDERAL PUBLIC PROGRAMS
1. STATE PROGRAMS
Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program (HRLP): Provides home improvement loans to
owner-occupants or landlords interested in moderately rehabilitating existing properties.
These loans, up to a maximum amount of $15,000 per unit, are made at 3% interest rate for
a term up to ten years. Program is available statewide.
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2. LOCAL PROGRAMS
City of Dover Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program: This program has
been designed to expand housing opportunities and housing choices for low and moderate
income persons living in targeted areas of Dover, to protect the public health and welfare of
Dover citizens, especially low and moderate income persons by:
1) Preventing or eliminating slums or neighborhood blight.
2) Rehabilitation of substandard owner occupied housing.
3) Funding special needs facilities.
The following is a brief list of the projects funded through the City of Dover’s CDBG
program demonstrating the range of activities covered by the program:
ADA improvements have been made to several city-owned buildings making
them handicap accessible.
Connections Community Support Program provided motel vouchers to ten
homeless persons (year to date).
Down payment and settlement assistance was provided to 7 first time homebuyers
who are low to moderate income persons during the program year.
In 2011, there were three owner occupied houses rehabilitated to meet the
standards of the City Housing Code under the Homeowner Rehabilitation
Assistance Program.
Target Block Program The purpose of the target block approach is to concentrate resources
available to the public, private, and non-profit sector’s for housing programs in a specific
area (known as the Target Block). The Target Block consists of one of Dover’s oldest
working class neighborhoods located in west central Downtown. This concentrated
approach is to insure the likelihood of an immediate visual impact and long-term stabilizing
effect of each area.
The major element of the Target Block Program will be concentrated home-to-home
internal inspections to determine deficiencies which need to be corrected. Substandard
housing requiring plumbing and electrical updates to meet Dover’s building code, but
which is basically sound and suitable for rehabilitation have been targeted. A sufficient
number of low and moderate income families must reside in the area.
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Inclusionary Zoning: Unlike many communities, Dover has not practiced “exclusionary
zoning” were most of the undeveloped land is designated for large lot single family
detached homes. To the contrary, The Dover Plan (Dover’s Comprehensive Plan)
designates a large portion of undeveloped lands for medium density housing, and a smaller
but significant portion for high density housing. The land is subsequently zoned
accordingly, permitting a range of residential densities and housing types. The most recent
2008 Comprehensive Plan Update was adopted in February 2009 with amendments in
November 2009, March 2011, April 2011 and March 2012. The Land Development Plan
specifically identifies a range of residential land uses from low density to high density
throughout the City. The plan continues to recommend a range of residential densities and
focuses specifically on housing in one chapter.
Traditional Neighborhood Design Zone: The ordinance establishing the Traditional
Neighborhood Design (TND) was adopted in 2004 allows for the creation of a walkable
pedestrian friendly mixed-use neighborhood with residential, commercial, and professional
office areas. As the first TND project in the City, the residential area of Eden Hill Farm
TND began construction in 2008 and continues today. By the end of 2011 Phase I of the
residential district included a total of 53 townhouses and six duplexes with construction of
additional townhouse units continuing into 2012. In 2008, the first office building in the
office district was completed housing a variety of medical offices, a pharmacy, café and
walk in care center. The general overall master plan for the Eden Hill Farm TND
development incorporates a mix of residential types from single family homes to
townhouses and the potential for apartments over commercial uses.
Planned Neighborhood Design Option: The Planned Neighborhood Design (PND)
encourages superior site design by relaxing bulk standards, requiring more open space and
recreational areas, permitting various housing styles in all zones, and providing incentives to
mix housing types to encourage less homogeneous development patterns. Accessory
apartment associated with single family residences are permitted if certain design criteria are
met. Density bonuses for community features (such as neighborhood commercial uses for
day care centers) are offered. Although there are no direct requirements for affordable
housing or subsidized units, clearly these types of units could easily be accommodated within
these style developments. Four PND developments are currently under construction
(Lexington Glen, Clearview Meadows, Village of Cannon Mills and Patriot Village) which
propose to offer over 800 new housing units including single family detached, townhouses,
duplexes, and apartment units. Stonebrook West and Stonebrook East are PND projects with
a mix of unit types yet to start construction. Completed under the provisions of the Senior
Citizen Housing Option of the PND, the Luther Village PND (Phase I and Phase II) provides
100 style units for low & very low income persons. The Village of Maple Dale PND Senior
Citizen Housing Option is a townhouse and apartment style condo project adjacent to the golf
course.
Other Housing Projects: Several housing projects are also under review including Leander
Lakes Apartments (240 units), The Arbors (48 units), and Dove View apartments (144 units).
They will provide housing adjacent to other residential types and near commercial areas. The
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Blue Hen Apartments Complex recently completed construction of 162 apartments.
Currently under construction, the Bayard Plaza project located in Downtown Dover is a
mixed use project with commercial /retail tenant space on the first floor with 48 apartments
above.
Proactive Code Enforcement: The City of Dover has adopted the 2009 ICC International
Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) as its Housing Code and has four full time Code
Enforcement Officers dedicated to enforcing the provisions of the IPMC and other provisions
of the Dover Code. The Officers work throughout the City, but has concentrated efforts on
the older neighborhoods in west central Dover. Code Enforcement Staff routinely inspect
rental dwelling units to ensure that they meet the requirements of the IPMC. Inspections
typically include all exterior and interior structural members, heating, plumbing, and venting
systems, space requirements, sanitary facilities and exterior property maintenance.
(C) PRIVATE RESOURCES
For-profit Resources
In the for-profit area the major resources for housing will be local lending institutions that
are looking for quality housing projects (ownership and rental) to support in conjunction
with their requirement to comply with the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA). Several
local banking institutions in response to CRA requirements have joined together to form
the Delaware Community Investment Council. The Council will provide low-interest loans
to non-profits for developing affordable housing. Favorable mortgage lending terms for
projects not typically financed that are in areas under-served by local financial institutions
will be the primary resource expected.
Non-Profit Resources
There are several non-profit foundations that serve the Dover area and have established
housing and housing related services as priorities for their annual or semi-annual grants.
Among them are the following:
Delaware Community Foundation
Crystal Trust
Milton and Hattie Kutz Foundation
Gannett Communities Funds
In addition to non-profit foundations there are several non-profit organizations that provide
housing or housing related services. For example the National Council on Agricultural
Life and Labor Research Fund, Inc. (NCALL) provides comprehensive home ownership
counseling services and technical assistance to non-profits involved with the HOME
program, Central Delaware Habitat for Humanity and Dover’s First Start Home Ownership
Down Payment and Settlement Program.
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2012 ACTION PLAN GOALS
1. Provide aid to special needs persons
2. Preserve the existing housing stock in the City of Dover
3. Encourage owner occupied housing in low to moderate income areas
4. Provide safe and livable neighborhoods
The following projects provide a recommended funding strategy for the
achievement of these goals and objectives in accordance with the purpose and
intent of the City of Dover 2010 -2014 Consolidated Plan.
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I.8 Proposed Activities to be Undertaken
The total grant allotment for Fiscal Year 2012 is $235,357 including program income.
Twenty Percent (20%) of the grant will be used for Program Administration to manage the
Community Development Block Grant Program.
The following activities are projects that are proposed to be funded by the City of Dover’s
Community Development Office Community Development Block Grant
Project 12-1: Homeownership Assistance Program
The City will provide settlement assistance to assist low to moderate income
persons that are first time homebuyers purchase homes in the City of Dover.
Total Funding …………………………………………………. $30,000.00
Project 12-2: CDBG Program Administration
CDBG Funds will be used to oversee management, monitoring and coordination of
the CDBG program in the City of Dover.
Total Funding …………………………………………………. $47,071.00
Project 12-3: Dover Interfaith Mission to the Homeless
CDBG funds will be used for operations costs for the building that will include
utility, maintenance, and lease cost.
Total Funding ………………………………………………….. $27,500.00
Project 12-4: NCALL Research Inc.
CDBG Funds will be used for foreclosure prevention and pre-purchase
homeownership counseling services relevant to Dover residents.
Total Funding …………………………………………………… $7,803.00
Project 12-5: Milford Housing Home Repair Project
CDBG funds will be used to assist very low income homeowners with emergency
repairs to eliminate severe housing conditions that constitute health and safety
hazards in the City of Dover.
Total Funding ………………………………………………… $35,000.00
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Project 12-6: Serenity Place
CDBG funds will be used to address rebuilding a permanent treatment facility for
persons who suffer from substance abuse that was destroyed in a fire.
Total Funding ……………………………………………………... $27,983.00
Project 12-7: Milford Housing Homeowner Rehabilitation Program
CDBG funds will be used to rehabilitate owner occupied homes in the City of
Dover found in violation of the City’s Housing Code.
Total Funding ……………………………………………………… $40,000.00
Project 12-8: Elizabeth W. Murphey School
CDBG funds will be used to install a geothermal heating system in one of the
facilities that services children that are at risk for homelessness.
Total Funding ..................................................................................... $20,000.00
Total Funding ……………………………………………………….......… $235,357.00
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Map II-1
City of Dover, DE
041801
040502
Census Tracts
043202
040501
Legend
043300 Streets
040700
Water Bodies
Dover Boundary
2010 US Census Tracts
040900
041000
041300
041400
041802
041200
041500
041600
041100
Ü 041701
Map Created By: Planning Office
Date Map Printed: 3-12-12
File Path: Inspect/PDF Maps/ 041702
042100 Map II-1 Census Tracts
Data Source: US Census Bureau
042201
Feet
0 1,500 3,000 6,000 9,000 12,000
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Map II-2
City of Dover, DE
041801 Areas of Minority Concentration
040502 043202
040501
Legend
043300 Streets
Dover Boundary
040700 Water Bodies
2010 US Census Tracts
040900 Percent Minority
0.0 - 20.5
20.6 - 34.1
041000 34.2 - 53.2
53.3 - 63.7
041300
041400
041802
041200
041500
041600
041100
Ü 041701
Map Created By: Planning Office
Date Map Printed: 3-12-12
File Path: Inspect/PDF Maps/ 041702
042100
Map II-2 Minority Concentration Areas
Data Source: 2010 US Census 042201
Feet
0 1,600 3,200 6,400 9,600 12,800
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Map II-3
City of Dover, DE
Areas of Low and Moderate Income
Legend
Streets
Dover Boundary
Low and Moderate Income
Water Bodies
Map Created By: Planning Office
Ü
Date Map Printed: 4-16-12
File Path: Inspect/PDF Maps/
Areas of Low and Moderate Income
Map was derived from 2000 HUD Data.
Feet
0 1,500 3,000 6,000 9,000 12,000
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II GEOGRAPHIC DISTRIBUTION:
The proposed 2012 projects will service all its clients citywide including
public facilities that service special needs clients.
Project 12-1 – Homeownership Assistance Program City Wide
Project 12-2 – CDBG Program Administration City Wide
Project 12-3 – Dover Interfaith Mission to the Homeless City Wide
Project 12-4 – NCALL Research Inc. City Wide
Project 12-5– Milford Housing Development Corp (MHDC) home repair project
City of Dover residents City Wide
Project 12-6 – Serenity Place 327 Martin Street, Dover, DE City Wide residents
Project 12-7 Milford Housing Development Corp (MHDC) Homeowner Rehabilitation
Program City of Dover residents City Wide
Project 12-8 Elizabeth W. Murphey School 42 Kings Highway, Dover, DE
City of Dover residents City Wide
SERVICE DELIVERY AND MANAGEMENT:
The City of Dover Planning Office will assume overall responsibility for the
implementation of the Action Plan. In addition, the Planning Office will directly manage
and administer the City of Dover Home Ownership Assistance Program.
.
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II.1 HOMELESS AND OTHER SPECIAL NEEDS ACTIVITIES:
At the present time, there are six scattered site neighborhood homes in the City of Dover
that have been developed by the Alliance for the Mentally Ill in Delaware. These homes
provide housing for persons who are chronically mentally ill. The homes have been funded
through the HUD Section 202 Program so that the residents pay 30% of their adjusted gross
income for rent and utilities. The homes have project based rent subsidies.
The Delaware HIV Consortium’s HOPWA (Housing Opportunities for People with AIDS)
program is a Consortium that entered into a contract with the Delaware State Housing
Authority to provide tenant based rental assistance to people with HIV/AIDS in the State of
Delaware. This program is now fully operational statewide. Clients are referred to the
program by staff from agencies that provide HIV case management services such as Kent
County Counseling Services and the Division of Public Health located in the City of Dover.
In Kent County, the program currently provides rental assistance to 40% of families within
the State and a four year waiting list of families needing rental housing. Because the
demand for the program is greater than can be met, staff encourages all program
participants and potential program participants to apply for alternate forms of subsidized
housing through such avenues as Dover Housing Authority and the Delaware State
Housing Authority.
II.2 LEAD BASED PAINT HAZARD REDUCTION (91.215 (i))
Currently, the State of Delaware Department of Public Health enforces lead based paint
abatement within the City of Dover. Under the State's program, families with children who
have been diagnosed by the Public Health centers with lead poisoning are referred to a
State Lead Based Paint Inspector. The inspector then performs the relevant technical
analysis of the family’s residence. If lead based paint is discovered, abatement is required.
The City of Dover Department of Planning and Inspections acts in partnership with the
State in assuring that lead paint hazards are reduced or eliminated, and that affected
housing units are brought up to code.
The City currently requires lead-based paint testing and interim controls in conjunction
with its CDBG rehabilitation program. The City of Dover Department of Planning and
Inspections does not have the equipment necessary to accurately identify lead-based paint
during housing inspections.
In addition to the activities of the City of Dover and the State of Delaware Department of
Public Health, the Dover Housing Authority has been active in lead based paint abatement
in the city. The Dover Housing Authority has tested and abated lead-based paint in all its
public housing units. The Dover Housing Authority also deals with the lead paint hazards
in private rental units through the enforcement of the Housing Quality Standards in
conjunction with its Section 8 Rental Certificate/ Rental Voucher Program.
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II.3 ANTI-POVERTY STRATEGY (24 CFR 91.215 (f))
From 2006 to 2010, the U.S. Census found that approximately 17.2% of Dover's population
lived below the poverty level based on 2010 Census data. This percentage was somewhat
higher than surrounding areas in Kent County (which had12.5% of the population below
poverty level) and higher than the average for the State of Delaware (11%). Clearly, there
is a concentration of persons living below the poverty level in Dover.
To address poverty within the City of Dover, a multi-faceted anti-poverty strategy will be
described below. This strategy stresses partnership with and the support of other agencies
and organizations. Within the City of Dover there are two full service housing authorities,
and various social service agencies which need and deserve the city's support. In addition
to these service providers, the City of Dover will direct revitalization economic
development, and code enforcement efforts at low to moderate income neighborhoods.
This will provide quality places for people in these neighborhoods to live and work, and
provide them with new and better opportunities to earn a living.
The following are the three main elements of the City of Dover's Anti-Poverty Strategy:
Highest Priority Given to Funding Proposals which Address or Fight Poverty: The
City of Dover Parks, Recreation and Community Enhancement Committee will give
the highest priority in the Five Year Plan to proposals which are targeted towards
those living in poverty. These proposals must be consistent with one or more of the
following Priorities identified in this plan:
-Economic Development
-Improve Quality of Housing Stock and Infrastructure
-Aid to Special Needs Persons
Support Family Self-Sufficiency Programs and other Resident
Initiatives/Counseling Programs at Dover's Housing Authorities: Both the
Delaware State Housing Authority and the Dover Housing Authority provide their
residents with support and assistance in job training, parenting, counseling,
financial management, and other skills. These programs are integrated in the
housing programs through the Family Self-Sufficiency Program and/or other
Resident Initiatives. It is the position of the City of Dover that these programs
provide excellent opportunities for those in public housing to become economically
and socially self-sufficient. The City of Dover will provide assistance and support
as requested to encourage the continuance of these programs.
Economic Development: The only way to solve the problem of poverty is to help
families earn more money. To do so, there must be an abundant supply of jobs
available to low and moderate income persons. It is the strategy of the City to use
multiple approaches to job creation.
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The Dover Downtown Dover Partnership encourages the development and expansion of
businesses in the Downtown area. A special focus should be firms which provide jobs for
low to moderate-income persons. Job creation in the Downtown area will serve the dual
goals of maintaining and enhancing the older buildings in this historic area, and providing
employment in close proximity to a low to moderate income neighborhood.
The Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce encourages the development of new
businesses elsewhere in the Dover area. The attraction and retention of new corporations
and manufacturing firms to Dover will provide additional jobs for low to moderate-income
persons. One opportunity for new business is the Garrison Oak Technology Park.
II.4 FAIR HOUSING
As a condition to receiving federal funds from the Department of Housing and Urban
Development, entitlement jurisdictions such as the City of Dover are required to
affirmatively further fair housing. As a result, the City collaborated with Delaware State
Housing Authority, New Castle County and the City of Wilmington to complete an
“Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice in Delaware”. Included in the study is a
Fair Housing Action Plan for the City of Dover which identifies impediments to fair
housing choice and recommended strategies for the City to undertake to affirmatively
further fair housing. The following is a summary of the progress that the City has achieved
during FY 2011.
City of Dover Fair Housing Action Plan Strategies
Enforce the City’s Section 3 policy to ensure that employment opportunities
generated by HUD assistance are directed towards public housing residents
and low to moderate income residents – During the program year, the contractor
selected complied with the Section 3 policy requirements by providing employment
to low income persons.
Strengthen partnerships with local lenders that will offer homebuyer education
and other incentives to purchase a home in the City – The City partnered with
three new lenders that participated in the City’s Homeownership Assistance
Program which provided affordable housing for low to moderate income persons.
The City also continues its working relationship with NCALL who continues to
provide housing counseling to first time homebuyers who receive settlement
assistance through the City’s Homeownership Assistance Program.
Increase homeownership among minorities and low to moderate income
persons The City has partnered with Central Delaware Habitat for Humanity as an
NSP partner who recently purchased a foreclosed property and will renovate it to
provide affordable housing to a family that is 50% below the area median income.
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During the program year, through the Homeownership Assistance Program, seven
low to moderate incomes families have purchase affordable housing, where six
applicants were minorities.
Members of protected classes could be more fully represented on City boards
and commissions dealing with housing issues – The Planning Office met with the
Mayor to discuss the appointment of members of protected classes to boards and
commissions related to housing. For future appointments, the Mayor was in
agreement. A survey form has also been developed for appointed board and
commission members that identify members of protected classes that will reflect the
City’s diversity.
Encourage landlords that are registered through the City’s Rental Dwelling
Housing Inspections Program to attend fair housing training – The City
collaborated with the other jurisdictions involved with the development of the
Analysis of Impediments to facilitate fair housing training statewide at no cost
through the Division of Human Relations. The Division of Human Relations has
developed a schedule of trainings that will be offered throughout the year statewide
for fair housing that will also be available for elected officials and elected boards
and commissions. The planning office is presently working on facilitating a
scheduled time for registered landlords to attend training. In April of 2011, the
City’s planning staff attended the Fair Housing Annual Meeting sponsored by the
State of Delaware Division of Human Relations Commission which offered several
informative workshops relating to fair housing issues.
Map the location (Impacted Areas vs. Non Impacted Areas) of all new CDBG
and NSP assisted housing projects - Map II-4 provides an overview of the City’s
CDBG and NSP affordable housing properties and investments during program
year 2011. The housing provisions through the Homeownership Assistance
Program and the acquisition and resale of the NSP properties are not primarily
located in impacted areas but located throughout the City. The homeowner repair
projects completed in 2011 are primarily located in impacted areas and areas of
high minority concentration due to order of applicants on the waiting list being
served. Connections Community Support Program purchased a group home with
NSP funds that services persons with disabilities located in a non-impacted area.
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Map II-4: Location of CDBG and NSP
Affordable Housing Properties 2011 405.02
405.01
433
907 Woodcrest Dr
1430 S Hancock Ave
1016 White Oak Rd
218 N Ann Ave
407
409
97 Old Forge Dr
1415 S Hancock Ave
151 Upland Ave
410
418.01
337 N Governors Ave
254 Green Blade Dr
302 Stone Brook Pl
806 Forest St
496 Barrister Pl
25 Mifflin Rd
122 Davis Cir
839 Paul St
413
11 Westover Dr
101 Thames Dr
414
418.02
39 Riverside Rd
412
Legend
415 NSP Status Homeowner Rehab Projects 2011 Roads
Lease/Purchase Impacted Rivers & Streams
343 Mimosa Ave
Connections CSP Group Home Homeowner Assistance Program 2010 Census Tracts
416
1 inch = 2,300 feet
411
Date Printed: March 19, 2012
Sold Impacted Building Footprints
File: m:\gis_data\projects\tech_mxds
\cdbg_nsp_affordable_housing_properties_2011
Vacant Non-Impacted
Department: Public Services GIS Dover Boundary
City of Dover, Delaware
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II.6
HOUSING, HOMELESS AND SPECIAL NEEDS ASSEESSMENT
GENERAL (24 CFR 91.205 (b))
The following tables list the housing needs of families that are on the waiting list for
subsidized housing based on income, racial composition and the elderly for Dover Housing
Authority.
Dover Housing Authority Housing Needs of Families on the Section 8 Waiting List
# of Families % of total families
Waiting list total 405
Extremely low
income <=30% 267 66%
AMI
Very low income
>30% but <=50% 118 29%
AMI
Low income >50%
but <=80% 18 4%
Families with
children 278 67%
Elderly families 20 5%
Families with
Disabilities 16 4%
Race/ethnicity
White 62 15%
Race/ethnicity
Black 339 84%
Race/ethnicity
American Indian 2 <1%
Race/ethnicity
(Hispanic) 18 4%
Race/ethnicity
Asian 0 0
Race/ethnicity
Pacific Islander 1 <1%
Characteristics by
Bedroom Size N/A N/A
Public Housing only
Source: Dover Housing Authority 2012
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Dover Housing Authority Housing Needs of Families on the Public Housing
Waiting List
# of Families % of total families
Waiting list total 765
Extremely low
income <=30% 606 79%
AMI
Very low income
>30% but <=50% 133 17%
AMI
Low income >50%
but <=80% 22 3%
Families with
children 446 58%
Elderly families 38 5%
Families with
Disabilities 29 4%
Race/ethnicity
White 165 22%
Race/ethnicity
Black 585 76%
Race/ethnicity
American Indian 4 <1%
Race/ethnicity
Hispanic 47 6%
Race/ethnicity
Asian 4 <1%
Characteristics by
Bedroom Size
1BR 111 15%
2BR 189 25%
3BR 315 41%
4BR 28 4%
5BR 2 <1%
5+BR 0 0
Source: Dover Housing Authority 2012
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Homeless and Special Needs Population
Note: The Point in Time date is 1/31/2012 and year-round figures are based on calendar
year 2012. Source of Data was provided by the Homeless Planning Council of Delaware.
Emergency Families Sheltered City of Dover
Agency County # of Number Persons in Total
individuals of beds family with served
children year
round
Shepherd Kent 6 30 23 325
Place
People’s Kent 20 46 14 411
Place II
Total 29 91 43 736
Subpopulations Served in Emergency Housing for individuals on January 31, 2012
Kent
County
Capacity 60
Numbered Sheltered 43
Seriously Mentally III 0
Chronic Substance Abuser 0
Veterans 0
Persons with AIDS 0
Victims of Domestic 2
Violence
Unaccompanied Youth 0
under 18 years of age
Emergency Shelters, City of Dover (non-family)
Agency County # of Number of Total
individuals beds served
year
round
Aid in Kent 0 6 11
Dover
Dover Kent 32 28 140
Interfaith
Mission
Totals 28 34 216
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II.7 OUTCOMES AND PERFROMANCE MEASUREMENTS
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CPMP Version 2.0
Grantee Name: City of Dover
Project Name: Homeownership Assistance Program
Description: IDIS Project #: UOG Code: UOG Code
CDBG funds will be used to provide homeownership assistance to first time homebuyers that are low to moderate
income persons.
Location: City wide Priority Need Category
Enter location, address, zip codes,
census tracks, or other elements Select one:
that will help to identify the
location of the project.
Explanation:
Expected Completion Date: The City's goal is to increase homeownership opportunities in low to
(mm/dd/yyyy) 06/30/13 moderate income areas and service low to moderate income
Objective Category
persons.
Decent Housing
Suitable Living Environment
Economic Opportunity
Specific Objectives
Outcome Categories
1
Availability/Accessibility
Affordability 2
Sustainability
3
Proposed Proposed
Project-level
Underway Underway
Complete Complete
Proposed Proposed
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Accomplishments
Complete Complete
Proposed 3 Proposed
Underway Underway
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Proposed Outcome Performance Measure Actual Outcome
To increase affordable 3 low income residents will
housing opportunities purchase their own home.
Proposed Amt. Proposed Amt.
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Proposed Amt. Proposed Amt.
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Project (1) 2 CPMP
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CPMP Version 2.0
Grantee Name: City of Dover
Project Name: Program Administration
Description: IDIS Project #: UOG Code: UOG Code
CDBG funds will be used to oversee management, monitoring and coordination of the CDBG program in the City of
Dover.
Location: City of Dover Priority Need Category
Select one:
Explanation:
Expected Completion Date:
(mm/dd/yyyy) 06/30/13
Objective Category
Decent Housing
Suitable Living Environment
Economic Opportunity
Specific Objectives
Outcome Categories
1
Availability/Accessibility
Affordability 2
Sustainability
3
Proposed Proposed
Project-level
Underway Underway
Complete Complete
Proposed Proposed
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Accomplishments
Complete Complete
Proposed 1 Proposed
Underway Underway
Complete Complete
Proposed Outcome Performance Measure Actual Outcome
Proposed Amt. Proposed Amt.
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Proposed Units Proposed Units
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Proposed Amt. Proposed Amt.
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Actual Amount Actual Amount
Proposed Amt. Proposed Amt.
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Proposed Units Proposed Units
Actual Units Actual Units
Proposed Units Proposed Units
Actual Units Actual Units
Proposed Amt. $47,071 Proposed Amt.
Program Year 3
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Project (2) 2 CPMP
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CPMP Version 2.0
Grantee Name: City of Dover
Project Name: Dover Interfaith Mission to the Homeless
Description: IDIS Project #: UOG Code: UOG Code
CDBG funds will be used for operating funds for the building that will include utility and lease cost.
Location: Dover Priority Need Category
684 Forest Street, Dover, DE
Select one:
Explanation:
Expected Completion Date: The funding for this project will assist in offsetting additional cost to
(mm/dd/yyyy) 06/30/13 run the daily operations of the shelter.
Objective Category
Decent Housing
Suitable Living Environment
Economic Opportunity
Specific Objectives
Outcome Categories
1
Availability/Accessibility
Affordability 2
Sustainability
3
Proposed Proposed
Project-level
Underway Underway
Complete Complete
Proposed Proposed
Underway Underway
Accomplishments
Complete Complete
Proposed 40 Proposed
Underway Underway
Complete Complete
Proposed Outcome Performance Measure Actual Outcome
To assist in decreasing To provide shelter for up to 150
homelessness individuals within a year
Proposed Amt. Proposed Amt.
Program Year 1
Actual Amount Actual Amount
Proposed Amt. Proposed Amt.
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Proposed Units Proposed Units
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Proposed Amt. Proposed Amt.
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Actual Amount Actual Amount
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Proposed Amt. $27,500 Proposed Amt.
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Project (3) 2 CPMP
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CPMP Version 2.0
Grantee Name: City of Dover
Project Name: NCALL Research Inc.
Description: IDIS Project #: UOG Code: UOG Code
CDBG funds will be used for foreclosure prevention and pre-purchase homeownership counseling services relevant to
Dover residents.
Location: city wide Priority Need Category
Enter location, address, zip codes,
census tracks, or other elements Select one:
that will help to identify the
location of the project.
Explanation:
Expected Completion Date: This project will assist in the reduction of foreclosures and increase
(mm/dd/yyyy) 06/30/12 homeowneship opportunities in the City of Dover.
Objective Category
Decent Housing
Suitable Living Environment
Economic Opportunity
Specific Objectives
Outcome Categories
1
Availability/Accessibility
Affordability 2
Sustainability
3
Proposed Proposed
Project-level
Underway Underway
Complete Complete
Proposed Proposed
Underway Underway
Accomplishments
Complete Complete
Proposed 15 Proposed
Underway Underway
Complete Complete
Proposed Outcome Performance Measure Actual Outcome
To sustain a suitable living To decrease the number of
environment foreclosures
Proposed Amt. Proposed Amt.
Program Year 1
Actual Amount Actual Amount
Proposed Amt. Proposed Amt.
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Proposed Units Proposed Units
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Project 4 1 CPMP
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Proposed Amt. Proposed Amt.
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Actual Amount Actual Amount
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Proposed Amt. $7,803 Proposed Amt.
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Grantee Name: City of Dover
Project Name: Milford Housing Home Repair Project
Description: IDIS Project #: UOG Code: UOG Code
CDBG funds will be used to assist very low income homeowners with emergency repairs to eliminate severe housing
conditions that constitute health and safety hazards in the City of Dover.
Location: City wide Priority Need Category
Enter location, address, zip codes,
census tracks, or other elements Select one:
that will help to identify the
location of the project.
Explanation:
Expected Completion Date: Emergency home repairs will be completed on up to 10 very low
(mm/dd/yyyy) 06/30/13 income owner occupied homes to eliminate health and saftey
Objective Category
hazards.
Decent Housing
Suitable Living Environment
Economic Opportunity
Specific Objectives
Outcome Categories
1
Availability/Accessibility
Affordability 2
Sustainability
3
Proposed Proposed
Project-level
Underway Underway
Complete Complete
Proposed Proposed
Underway Underway
Accomplishments
Complete Complete
Proposed 10 Proposed
Underway Underway
Complete Complete
Proposed Outcome Performance Measure Actual Outcome
To improve the existing To repair up to 10 owner
housing stock. occupied homes
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Grantee Name: City of Dover
Project Name: Serenity Place
Description: IDIS Project #: UOG Code: UOG Code
CDBG funds will be used for the renovation of a facility that services persons that suffer from substance abuse.
Location: City of Dover Priority Need Category
Enter location, address, zip codes,
census tracks, or other elements Select one:
that will help to identify the
location of the project.
Explanation:
Expected Completion Date: This project will restore the permanent treatment facility that was
(mm/dd/yyyy) 06/30/13 destroyed in a fire that services clients that are unemployed or
Objective Category
homeless.
Decent Housing
Suitable Living Environment
Economic Opportunity
Specific Objectives
Outcome Categories
1
Availability/Accessibility
Affordability 2
Sustainability
3
Proposed Proposed
Project-level
Underway Underway
Complete Complete
Proposed Proposed
Underway Underway
Accomplishments
Complete Complete
Proposed 40 Proposed
Underway Underway
Complete Complete
Proposed Outcome Performance Measure Actual Outcome
To assist in decreasing To provide shelter for up to 40
homelessness individuals annually
Proposed Amt. Proposed Amt.
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Grantee Name: City of Dover
Project Name: Milford Housing Homeowner Rehabilitation Program
Description: IDIS Project #: UOG Code: UOG Code
CDBG funds will be used to rehabilitate owner-occupied homes found in violation of the city's housing code to properties
in the City of Dover.
Location: City wide Priority Need Category
Enter location, address, zip codes,
census tracks, or other elements Select one:
that will help to identify the
location of the project.
Explanation:
Expected Completion Date: Based on a needs assessment workshop in preparing for the
(mm/dd/yyyy) 06/30/13 Consolidated Plan, housing rehabilitation needs was ranked as a top
Objective Category
priority.
Decent Housing
Suitable Living Environment
Economic Opportunity
Specific Objectives
Outcome Categories
1
Availability/Accessibility
Affordability
Sustainability
3
proposed Proposed
Project-level
Underway Underway
Complete Complete
Proposed Proposed
Underway Underway
Accomplishments
Complete Complete
Proposed 4 Proposed
Underway Underway
Complete Complete
Proposed Outcome Performance Measure Actual Outcome
Decrease number of To Rehabilitate 4 owner
substandard housing. occupied homes
Proposed Amt. Proposed Amt.
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Actual Amount Actual Amount
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Grantee Name: City of Dover
Project Name: Elizabeth W. Murphey School
Description: IDIS Project #: UOG Code: UOG Code
CDBG funds will be used to install a geothermal heating system in one of the facilities that services children that are at
risk for homelessness.
Location: historic area Priority Need Category
Enter location, address, zip codes,
census tracks, or other elements Select one:
that will help to identify the
location of the project.
Explanation:
Expected Completion Date: This project will improve the quality of housing for low to moderate
(mm/dd/yyyy) 06/30/13 income persons.
Objective Category
Decent Housing
Suitable Living Environment
Economic Opportunity
Specific Objectives
Outcome Categories
1
Availability/Accessibility
Affordability 2
Sustainability
3
Proposed Proposed
Project-level
Underway Underway
Complete Complete
Proposed Proposed
Underway Underway
Accomplishments
Complete Complete
Proposed 1 Proposed
Underway Underway
Complete Complete
Proposed Outcome Performance Measure Actual Outcome
to sustain a suitable living To vastly improve the
environment appearance of the facility
Proposed Amt. Proposed Amt.
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III CERTIFICATIONS
III.1 General Certification
In accordance with the applicable statutes and the regulations governing the
Consolidated Plan regulations, the jurisdiction certifies that:
Affirmatively Further Fair Housing - The City of Dover collaborated with Delaware
State Housing Authority, New Castle County and the City of Wilmington to complete a
statewide” Analysis of Impediments (AI) to Fair Housing Choice in Delaware”. This study
was finalized in the summer of July 2011 and includes a breakdown of the impediments
specifically for Dover in which the city will take measures to eliminate on an annual basis.
Anti-Discrimination - The grants will be conducted and administered in compliance with
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000d), the Fair Housing Act (42
U.S.C. 3601-3620), the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Executive Orders 11063, 11625,
12138, 12432 and 12892, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794),
the Americans with Disabilities Act (Title II) and implementing regulations.
Anti-displacement and Relocation Plan - It will comply with the acquisition and
relocation requirements of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property
Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as amended, as required under §570.606(b) and Federal
implementing regulations; and that it has in effect and is following a residential and
displacement and relocation assistance plan required under section 104(d) of the Housing
and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, and the relocation requirements of
§570.606(c) governing optional relocation assistance under section 105(a)(11) of the
Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended;
Drug Free Workplace -- It will or will continue to provide a drug-free workplace by:
1. Publishing a statement notifying employees that the unlawful manufacture,
distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is
prohibited in the grantee's workplace and specifying the actions that will be
taken against employees for violation of such prohibition;
2. Establishing an ongoing drug-free awareness program to inform employees
about
(a) The dangers of drug abuse in the workplace;
(b) The grantee's policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace;
(c) Any available drug counseling, rehabilitation, and employee
assistance programs; and
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(d) The penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse
violations occurring in the workplace.
3. Making it a requirement that each employee to be engaged in the
performance of the grant be given a copy of the statement required by
paragraph 1.
4. Notifying the employee in the statement required by paragraph 1 that, as a
condition of employment under the grant, the employee will -
(a) Abide by the terms of the statement; and
(b) Notify the employer in writing of his or her conviction for a
violation of a criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace no
later than five calendar days after such conviction.
5. Notifying the agency in writing, within ten calendar days after receiving
notice under subparagraph 4(b) from an employee or otherwise receiving
actual notice of such conviction. Employers of convicted employees must
provide notice, including position title, to every grant officer or other
designee on whose grant activity the convicted employee was working,
unless the Federal agency has designated a central point for the receipt of
such notices. Notice shall include the identification number(s) of each
affected grant.
6. Taking one of the following actions, within 30 calendar days of receiving
notice under subparagraph 4(b), with respect to any employee who is so
convicted -
(a) Taking appropriate personnel action against such an employee, up to
and including termination, consistent with the requirements of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; or
(b) Requiring such employee to participate satisfactorily in a drug abuse
assistance or rehabilitation program approved for such purposes by
Federal, State, or local health, law enforcement, or other appropriate
agency.
7. Making a good faith effort to continue to maintain a drug-free workplace
through implementation of paragraphs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.
8. The grantee may insert in the space provided below the site(s) for the
performance of work done in connection with the specific grant:
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Place of Performance (Street address, city, county, state, zip code)
Dover City Hall
15 Loockerman Plaza
Dover, DE 19901
Check if there are workplaces on file that are not identified here; the certification with regard to
the drug-free workplace required by 24 CFR part 24, subpart F.
Anti-Lobbying -- To the best of the jurisdiction's knowledge and belief:
1. No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on
behalf of it, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an
officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or
employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in
connection with the awarding of any Federal contract, the making of any
Federal grant, the making of any Federal loan, the entering into of any
cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal,
amendment, or modification of any Federal contract, grant, loan, or
cooperative agreement;
2. If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be
paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or
employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of
Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this
Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement, it will complete and
submit Standard Form-LLL, "Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying," in
accordance with its instructions; and
3. It will require that the language of paragraph (n) of this certification be
included in the award documents for all sub-awards at all tiers (including
subcontracts, sub-grants, and contracts under grants, loans, and cooperative
agreements) and that all sub-recipients shall certify and disclose
accordingly. The jurisdiction is in compliance with restrictions on lobbying
required by 24 CFR part 87, together with disclosure forms, if required by
that part.
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Legal Authority -- It possesses legal authority under State and local law to make grant
submissions and to execute a community development and housing programs and the
jurisdiction's governing body has duly adopted or passed as an official act a resolution,
motion or similar action authorizing the person identified as the official representative of
the grantee to submit the housing and community development plan and amendments
thereto and all understandings and assurances contained therein, and directing and
authorizing the person identified as the official representative of the grantee to act in
connection with the submission of the housing and community development plan and to
provide such additional information as may be required.
Applicable Laws -- The jurisdiction will comply with the other provisions of the Acts
covering programs covered by the HCD plan and with other applicable laws.
Section 3 - The jurisdiction will comply with section 3 of the Housing and Urban
Development Act of 1968 (12 U.S.C. 1701u), and implementing regulations at 24 CFR
part 135.
Signature Date
Title
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III.2 Specific CDBG Certifications
The Entitlement Community certifies that:
Use of Funds -- It has developed its HCD plan one-year projected use of funds so as to
give maximum feasible priority to activities which benefit low and moderate income
families or aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight; (the projected use of
funds may also include activities which the grantee certifies are designed to meet other
community development needs having a particular urgency because existing conditions
pose a serious and immediate threat to the health or welfare of the community, and other
financial resources are not available); except that the aggregate use of CDBG funds
received under section 106 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as
amended, and if applicable, under section 108 of the same Act, during program year(s)
2010-2014 (a period specified by the grantee consisting of one, two, or three specific
consecutive program years), shall principally benefit persons of low and moderate
income in a manner that ensures that not less than 70 percent of such funds are used for
activities that benefit such persons during such period;
Community Development Plan -- It has developed a community development plan, for
the period specified in the paragraph above, that identifies community development and
housing needs and specifies both short and long-term community development objectives
that have been developed in accordance with the primary objective and requirements of
the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended;
Special Assessments -- It will not attempt to recover any capital costs of public
improvements assisted in whole or in part with funds provided under section 106 of the
Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, or with amounts
resulting from a guarantee under section 108 of the same Act by assessing any amount
against properties owned and occupied by persons of low and moderate income,
including any fee charged or assessment made as a condition of obtaining access to such
public improvements, unless:
1. Funds received under section 106 of the Housing and Community
Development Act of 1974, as amended, are used to pay the proportion of
such fee or assessment that relates to the capital costs of such public
improvements that are financed from revenue sources other than under
Title I of that Act; or
2. For purposes of assessing any amount against properties owned and
occupied by persons of moderate income, the grantee certifies to the
Secretary that it lacks sufficient funds received under section 106 of the
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Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, to
comply with the requirements of subparagraph (1) above;
Lead-Based Paint -- Its notification, inspection, testing and abatement procedures
concerning lead-based paint will comply with §570.608;
Excessive Force -- It has adopted and is enforcing:
1. A policy prohibiting the use of excessive force by law enforcement
agencies within its jurisdiction against any individuals engaged in non-
violent civil rights demonstrations; and
2. A policy of enforcing applicable State and local laws against physically
barring entrance to or exit from a facility or location which is the subject
of such non-violent civil rights demonstrations within its jurisdiction;
Signature Date
Title
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City of Dover
MAYOR AND COUNCIL
DRAFT PROPOSED COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2012-07
1 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2012 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
2 GRANT ACTION PLAN.
3
4 WHEREAS, the City of Dover is entitled to $226,803 through the United States Department of
5 Housing and Urban Development Community Development Block Grant program; and
6
7 WHEREAS, the City of Dover has prepared the 2012 Action Plan, in accordance with the United
8 States Department of Housing and Urban Development guidelines, that serve as the primary
9 planning document for identifying and meeting the housing and community development needs
10 for the low and moderate-income residents of Dover; and
11
12 WHEREAS, the City of Dover is in favor of utilizing the Community Development Block Grant
13 funds for the community development purposes in accordance with the National Community
14 Development objectives of benefiting low and moderate income families, eliminating slums and
15 blight, and meeting other community development objectives; and
16
17 WHEREAS, the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development requires the City
18 of Dover to submit a Consolidated Plan and an Action Plan for Application for Federal
19 Assistance including the proposed use of funds and including certain certifications and policies to
20 obtain its $226,803 entitlement; and use of $8,554 in program income for eligible activities; and
21
22 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE
23 CITY OF DOVER APPROVE THE 2011 Community Development Block Grant Action Plan
24 and application for Federal Assistance included in the Action Plan, along with certifications and
25 policies attached and authorize its forwarding to the United States Department of Housing and
26 Urban Development for consideration.
27
28 ADOPTED: May 14, 2012
________________________________ ______________________________
MAYOR COUNCIL PRESIDENT
P.O. Box 475 Dover, Delaware 19903
Community Excellence Through Quality Service
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SUMMARY OF CITIZEN COMMENTS
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
In accordance with Federal Regulations governing the City of Dover Community
Development Block Grant Program, the City of Dover will hold a public hearing
Tuesday, April 17, 2012 at 5:00 PM in the City Hall Conference Room, 15 Loockerman
Plaza, Dover, to afford citizens an opportunity to comment on the proposed 2012 Action
Plan and projected use of funds. The City will consider any comments or views of
citizens received in writing or orally at the public hearing. A summary of these
comments or views and summary of any comments or views not accepted and reasons
therefore, shall be attached to the plan. Receipt of written comments will close at 5:00
PM on May 2, 2012. This Federally funded program will provide funds to support
Community Development activities in eligible communities within the City of Dover. If
you have a vision, hearing or physical impairment that requires accommodation either in
the reading of this notice or at the public hearing, the City of Dover will provide
appropriate assistance, please call the Planning Office at 736-7175 between the hours of
8:00 AM and 4:30 PM. If you have a hearing impairment, the State TDD Relay Center
number is 1-800-855-1155 same hours.
EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY
City of Dover
Planning Office
P.O. Box 475
Dover, DE 19903
There was no one in attendance at the public hearing.
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V APPENDIX TO CERTIFICATIONS
INSTRUCTIONS CONCERNING LOBBYING AND DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE
REQUIREMENTS:
A. Lobbying Certification
This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was
placed when this transaction was made or entered into. Submission of this
certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into this transaction imposed
by section 1352, title 31, U.S. Code. Any person who fails to file the required
certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not
more than $100,000 for each such failure.
B. Drug-Free Workplace Certification
1. By signing and/or submitting this application or grant agreement, the
grantee is providing the certification set out in paragraph (o).
2. The certification set out in paragraph (o) is a material representation of
fact upon which reliance is placed when the agency awards the grant. If it
is later determined that the grantee knowingly rendered a false
certification, or otherwise violates the requirements of the Drug-Free
Workplace Act, HUD, in addition to any other remedies available to the
Federal Government, may take action authorized under the Drug-Free
Workplace Act.
3. For grantees other than individuals, Alternate I applies. (This is the
information to which entitlement grantees certify).
4. For grantees who are individuals, Alternate II applies. (Not applicable to
CDBG Entitlement grantees.)
5. Workplaces under grants, for grantees other than individuals, need not be
identified on the certification. If known, they may be identified in the
grant application. If the grantee does not identify the workplaces at the
time of application, or upon award, if there is no application, the grantee
must keep the identity of the workplace(s) on file in its office and make
the information available for Federal inspection. Failure to identify all
known workplaces constitutes a violation of the grantee's drug-free
workplace requirements.
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6. Workplace identifications must include the actual address of buildings (or
parts of buildings) or other sites where work under the grant takes place.
Categorical descriptions may be used (e.g., all vehicles of a mass transit
authority or State highway department while in operation, State employees
in each local unemployment office, performers in concert halls or radio
stations).
7. If the workplace identified to the agency changes during the performance
of the grant, the grantee shall inform the agency of the change(s), if it
previously identified the workplaces in question (see paragraph five).
8. Definitions of terms in the No Procurement Suspension and Debarment
common rule and Drug-Free Workplace common rule apply to this
certification. Grantees' attention is called, in particular, to the following
definitions from these rules:
"Controlled substance" means a controlled substance in Schedules I
through V of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C.812) and as further
defined by regulation (21 CFR 1308.11 through 1308.15);
"Conviction" means a finding of guilt (including a plea of nolo
contendere) or imposition of sentence, or both, by any judicial body
charged with the responsibility to determine violations of the Federal or
State criminal drug statutes;
"Criminal drug statute" means a Federal or non-Federal criminal statute
involving the manufacture, distribution, dispensing, use, or possession of
any controlled substance;
"Employee" means the employee of a grantee directly engaged in the
performance of work under a grant, including: (i) All "direct charge"
employees; (ii) all "indirect charge" employees unless their impact or
involvement is insignificant to the performance of the grant; and (iii)
temporary personnel and consultants who are directly engaged in the
performance of work under the grant and who are not on the grantee's
payroll. This definition does not include workers not on the payroll of the
grantee (e.g., volunteers, even if used to meet a matching requirement;
consultants or independent contractors not on the grantee's payroll; or
employees of subrecipients or subcontractors in covered workplace.
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VI DEFINITIONS
Certification. A written assertion, based on supporting evidence, that must be kept available for
inspection by HUD, by the Inspector General of HUD, and by the public. The assertion
shall be deemed to be accurate unless HUD determines otherwise, after inspecting the
evidence and providing due notice and opportunity for comment.
Consolidated plan (or "the plan"). The document that is submitted to HUD that serves as the
planning document (comprehensive housing affordability strategy and community
development plan) of the jurisdiction and an application for funding under any of the
Community Planning and Development formula grant programs (CDBG, ESG, HOME,
or HOPWA), which is prepared in accordance with the process prescribed in this part.
Consortium. An organization of geographically contiguous units of general local government
that are acting as a single unit of general local government for purposes of the HOME
program (see 24 CFR part 92).
Cost burden. The extent to which gross housing costs, including utility costs, exceed 30 percent
of gross income, based on data available from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Emergency shelter. Any facility with overnight sleeping accommodations, the primary purpose
of which is to provide temporary shelter for the homeless in general or for specific
populations of the homeless.
Extremely low-income family. Family whose income is between 0 and 30 percent of the median
income for the area, as determined by HUD with adjustments for smaller and larger
families, except that HUD may establish income ceilings higher or lower than 30 percent
of the median for the area on the basis of HUD's findings that such variations are
necessary because of prevailing levels of construction costs or fair market rents, or
unusually high or low family incomes.
Homeless family with children. A family composed of the following types of homeless persons:
at least one parent or guardian and one child under the age of 18; a pregnant woman; or a
person in the process of securing legal custody of a person under the age of 18.
Homeless person. A youth (17 years or younger) not accompanied by an adult (18 years or
older) or an adult without children, who is homeless (not imprisoned or otherwise
detained pursuant to an Act of Congress or a State law), including the following:
(1) An individual who lacks a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime
residence; and
(2) An individual who has a primary nighttime residence that is:
(i) A supervised publicly or privately operated shelter designed to provide
temporary living accommodations (including welfare hotels,
congregate shelters, and transitional housing for the mentally ill);
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(ii) An institution that provides a temporary residence for individuals
intended to be institutionalized; or
(iii) A public or private place not designed for, or ordinarily used as, a
regular sleeping accommodation for human beings.
Homeless subpopulations. Include but are not limited to the following categories of homeless
persons: severely mentally ill only, alcohol/drug addicted only, severely mentally ill and
alcohol/drug addicted, fleeing domestic violence, youth, and persons with HIV/AIDS.
Jurisdiction. A State or unit of general local government.
Large family. Family of five or more persons.
Lead-based paint hazards. Any condition that causes exposure to lead from lead-contaminated
dust, lead-contaminated soil, lead-contaminated paint that is deteriorated or present in
accessible surfaces, friction surfaces, or impact surfaces that would result in adverse
human health effects as established by the appropriate Federal agency.
Low-income families. Low-income families whose incomes do not exceed 50 percent of the
median family income for the area, as determined by HUD with adjustments for smaller
and larger families, except that HUD may establish income ceilings higher or lower than
50 percent of the median for the area on the basis of HUD's findings that such variations
are necessary because of prevailing levels of construction costs or fair market rents, or
unusually high or low family incomes.
Middle-income family. Family whose income is between 80 percent and 95 percent of the
median income for the area, as determined by HUD, with adjustments for smaller and
larger families, except that HUD may establish income ceilings higher or lower than 95
percent of the median for the area on the basis of HUD's findings that such variations are
necessary because of prevailing levels of construction costs or fair market rents, or
unusually high or low family incomes. (This corresponds to the term "moderate income
family" under the CHAS statute, 42 U.S.C. 12705.)
Moderate-income family. Family whose income does not exceed 80 percent of the median
income for the area, as determined by HUD with adjustments for smaller and larger
families, except that HUD may establish income ceilings higher or lower than 80 percent
of the median for the area on the basis of HUD's findings that such variations are
necessary because of prevailing levels of construction costs or fair market rents, or
unusually high or low family incomes.
Overcrowding. For purposes of describing relative housing needs, a housing unit containing
more than one person per room, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau, for which data are
made available by the Census Bureau. (See 24 CFR 791.402(b).)
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Person with a disability. A person who is determined to:
(1) Have a physical, mental or emotional impairment that:
(i) Is expected to be of long-continued and indefinite duration;
(ii) Substantially impedes his or her ability to live independently; and
(iii) Is of such a nature that the ability could be improved by more suitable
housing conditions; or
(2) Have a developmental disability, as defined in section 102(7) of the Developmental
Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act (42 U.S.C. 6001-6007); or
(3) Be the surviving member or members of any family that had been living in an
assisted unit with the deceased member of the family who had a disability at the time
of his or her death.
Poverty level family. Family with an income below the poverty line, as defined by the Office of
Management and Budget and revised annually.
Severe cost burden. The extent to which gross housing costs, including utility costs, exceed 50
percent of gross income, based on data available from the U.S. Census Bureau.
State. Any State of the United States and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
Transitional housing. A project that is designed to provide housing and appropriate supportive
services to homeless persons to facilitate movement to independent living within 24
months, or a longer period approved by HUD. For purposes of the HOME program, there
is no HUD- approved time period for moving to independent living.
Unit of general local government. A city, town, township, county, parish, village, or other
general purpose political subdivision of a State; an urban county; and a consortium of
such political subdivisions recognized by HUD in accordance with the HOME program
(24 CFR part 92) or the CDBG program (24 CFR part 570).
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MAYOR AND COUNCIL
COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2012-08
1 WHEREAS, the City of Dover's investment policy includes the investment of funds up to $100,000 per
2 banking institution, investments in the State of Delaware Investment Pool and the purchase and sale of
3 U.S. Treasury and agency securities; and
4 WHEREAS, the banking institutions, brokerage firms, trust companies and other various financial
5 institutions require an Authorizing Resolution for the opening of accounts, and for purchasing, selling,
6 transferring, assigning and handling securities;
7 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Dover, that the
8 Controller/Treasurer and Assistant Treasurers are hereby authorized to open accounts with banking
9 institutions and purchase, sell, transfer assignment and handle securities and that they are authorized to sign
10 all related forms;
11 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the transactions in these accounts be carried out with any one signature;
12 and
13 That the following are the office holders authorized for these purposes, until further notice:
14 Donna S. Mitchell - Controller/Treasurer
15 Traci A. McDowell - Assistant Treasurer
16 Denise L. Devine - Assistant Treasurer
17 ADOPTED: *
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20 CARLETON E. CAREY, SR. THOMAS J. LEARY
21 MAYOR COUNCIL PRESIDENT
22 Actions History:
23 May 14, 2012 - Scheduled for Introduction at City Council
P.O. Box 475 Dover, Delaware 19903
Community Excellence Through Quality Service
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COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS - 2012/2013 STAFF
A. City Assessor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cheryl A. Russell
B. Building Inspector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ann Marie Townshend
C. City Clerk. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Traci A. McDowell
D. Assistant City Clerk. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Denise L. Devine
E. Controller/Treasurer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Donna S. Mitchell
F. Assistant Treasurers. . . . . . . . . . . Traci A. McDowell and Denise L. Devine
G. Fire Marshal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . David J. Truax
H. City Planner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ann Marie Townshend
I. City Solicitor.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nicholas H. Rodriguez
J. Deputy City Solicitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . William W. Pepper, Sr.
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City of Dover
MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS - 2012/2013 COMMITTEES
A. DOVER 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION COMMITTEE - Operates independently in terms of raising
and expending funds for the City of Dover 4th of July Celebration. Consists of not less than five (5)
members and not more than nine (9) members who shall be appointed annually upon the recommendation of
the Mayor and approval of City Council. The membership shall include the Mayor of Dover (Ex-Officio) as
Chairman of the Board. Other officers shall include a President/Vice Chairman, Vice President, Secretary,
and Treasurer.
a-1. Greg Patterson, President/Vice Chairman
a-2. Brad Holden, Vice President
a-3. Donna Mitchell, Treasurer/Secretary (Staff Liaison)
a-4. Mayor Carleton E. Carey, Sr., Chairman (ex-officio)
a-5. Sue Betts
a-6. Elaine Brenchley
a-7. Zach Carter (Staff Liaison)
a-8. Andrea Maucher
a-9. Karen Nickerson
B. DOVER PUBLIC LIBRARY ADVISORY COMMISSION - To assist the City in the administration
and supervision of its public library facility; consider major policies proposed by staff and provide
Council with advice on such policies prior to implementation, all grant requests, long range planning,
etc. One (1) member of Council shall be appointed during the Annual Meeting to serve as a liaison member.
b-1. Sean M. Lynn (Council Liaison Member)
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C. DOWNTOWN DOVER PARTNERSHIP BOARD OF DIRECTORS - To promote the public welfare
of the residents of the City of Dover by promoting and furthering the development of the economic,
cultural and historic resources in the downtown area, and to improve the opportunities for job creation,
broaden the tax base through the development of the commercial and residential potential of the
Central Dover area, and to maintain and restore the historic architectural and community qualities of
the downtown area consistent with the goals of the National Main Street Program. Consists of
twenty-one (21) directors appointed from two (2) categories: governmental agency appointees and appointees
from the private sector. Individuals in the first category include five (5) individuals, either elected or
appointed from within the government of the City of Dover including the City Manager, the City Planner, and
three (3) members of City Council (these individuals shall be nominated by the Mayor and confirmed by City
Council and will serve on the Board at the pleasure of the Mayor and Council); and five (5) representatives
from State government, including one (1) appointed by the Mayor; two (2) appointed by the Governor (one
(1) from the Office of Economic Development, and one (1) from the Office of the Secretary of State); the
elected State Senator from the 17th Senatorial District; and the elected Representative from the 31st
Representative District. Individuals in the second category shall consist of eleven (11) representatives from
the private sector including a resident of the downtown Dover area or an adjoining neighborhood, a downtown
cultural arts representative, a downtown business owner, a downtown retailer, a real estate professional whose
practice includes the downtown Dover area, a financial services professional whose practice includes the
downtown Dover area, the chief executive officer of Bayhealth or his/her designee, the president of Wesley
College or his/her designee, and three (3) undesignated representatives.
c-1. Gary Patterson - Resident of the Downtown Dover Area
c-2. Cindy Small - Downtown Cultural Arts Representative
c-3. Gregory V. Moore, President - Downtown Business Owner
c-4. Laura Simmons, State of Delaware Representative
c-5. Councilman David L. Anderson - Council Representative
c-6. Councilman David L. Bonar - Council Representative
c-7. Councilwoman Sophia R. Russell - Council Representative
c-8. Scott D. Koenig - City Manager
c-9. Ann Marie Townshend - Director of Planning and Community Development
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D. ELECTION BOARD - To assist Mayor and Council in matters relating to voter registration and
municipal elections. Consists of five (5) members, with staggered three (3) year terms, to be appointed by
the Mayor and confirmed by Council during the Annual Meeting. One (1) member appointed from each of
the four (4) council districts and one (1) appointed at-large. The Board shall consist of a non-elected body (or
relative of), must be a citizen of U.S., a registered voter of the City, and have resided in the City for one (1)
year prior to the appointment.
d-1. Anita L. McDowell Boyer - First District
d-2. Cherrita L. Matthews - Second District
E. PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE BOARD OF APPEALS - To review appeals of the building
inspectors’ decisions with regards to property maintenance issues, including vacant buildings. Consists
of three (3) members, one (1) being a resident generally selected as a representative of homeowners, one (1)
representative of the local real estate industry association, and one (1) member shall be the City Manager.
e-1. Heather Ennis (Representative of Homeowners)
e-2. Charles Martin (Representative of Local Real Estate)
F. SILVER LAKE COMMISSION - To consider matters related to Silver Lake and the St. Jones River
Watershed, including the Fork, Mudstone, Penrose, & Cahoon Branches, and Puncheon Run; open
spaces and park lands; and water activities, to include swimming, boating, skiing, and fishing. Consists
of seven (7) members to be appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by Council at the Annual Meeting.
f-1. James Burcham
f-2. Cheryl A. Biddle
f-3. Zachery Carter
f-4. David L. Edgell
f-5. Melanie Tymes
f-6. Dean Holden
f-7. Nancy Wagner
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CITY OF DOVER PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2012-12
1 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL
2 MET:
3 That Chapter 110 - Utilities, Article III - Water Service, Division I - Generally, Section 110-61 - Definitions,
4 and Section 110-67 Private Wells, be amended by inserting the text indicated in blue font and deleting the text
5 indicated in red strikeout as follows:
6 Sec. 110-61. - Definitions.
7 The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in
8 this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
9 Agricultural use means the use of water for the commercial production of crops including ornamentals
10 or the growing of farm products, including, but not limited to, vegetables, citrus, and other fruits, pasture, sod
11 or animals.
12 Agricultural well means any well used solely to supply water for irrigation or other agricultural purposes.
13 Aquifer means an underground formation from which groundwater can be usefully extracted using a
14 water well.
15 Aquifer-Confined means an aquifer that is isolated from the atmosphere at the point of discharge by an
16 impermeable geological formation.
17 Aquifer-Unconfined means an aquifer in which the water table is exposed to the atmosphere through
18 openings in the overlying geological formation.
19 Customer means any person supplied with water by the city.
20 Farm. Where farms are exempt from the provisions of this article, they shall be defined as a tract of land
21 for agricultural use and shall include farm residences, buildings, and other structures located on the farm, and
22 being accessories to a farm operation. It shall be a farm in fact and not in name only.
23 Geothermal heat exchange well (including ground source heat pump wells) means any artificial
24 excavation by any method, that uses the heat exchange capacity of the earth for heating and cooling (such as for
25 air conditioning units) in which excavation the ambient ground temperature is eighty-six degrees Fahrenheit
26 (thirty degrees Celsius) or less and which uses a closed-loop fluid system to prevent the discharge or escape of
27 its fluid into surrounding aquifers or geologic formations.
28 Potable water means water which is in compliance with all the primary health related drinking water
29 standards specified in the Delaware Regulations Governing Public Drinking Water Systems and the US EPA
30 Safe Drinking Water Act, and is suitable acceptable for human consumption.
31 Service line means a water line connected to the water main for the purposes of serving a customer.
32 Shallow well means any well which obtains its groundwater from an unconfined aquifer.
33 Water main means any public water line, other than a service line.
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34 Water service fees means water use fees.
35 Water tap means the connection of a service line to a water main.
36 Sec. 110-67. - Private wells.
37 (a) When authorized. It shall be unlawful and a nuisance for any person to dig, to drill or otherwise
38 excavate any a well more than 150 feet below the surface of the ground within a confined aquifer
39 within the city, or one mile thereof, without the permission of the city council given by
40 resolution. No permission shall be given for such a well on any property where a potable water
41 supply is available.
42 (b) Shallow wells. Shallow wells may not be drilled from the unconfined aquifers within the limits
43 of the city, except for the following:
44 (1) Agriculture wells. Wells may be drilled in the unconfined aquifer for the sole purpose
45 of supplying a farm with water to irrigate their respective crop. Subject to potable water
46 for properties preservation easement in accordance with 3 Del. C. c. 9.
47 (c) Administrative variance, shallow wells. Subject to approval by the Delaware Department of
48 Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC), the City Manager may grant an
49 administrative variance for a shallow well where documentary evidence establishes that a
50 modification of the shallow well standards as provided in this chapter will not endanger the
51 general public health and safety, and strict compliance would be unreasonable in view of all the
52 circumstances.
53 (b)(d) Geothermal heat exchange wells. Wells may be drilled for the purpose of the installation of a
54 geothermal heating and cooling system within the limits of the city, subject to the following:
55 (1) These wells shall be a closed-loop system and shall not be authorized for withdrawal or
56 injection. They will function as borings, filled with a bentonite grout, with a piping
57 system that acts as a heat exchanger to dissipate/absorb heat from the system to the
58 ground.
59 (2) There shall be no interconnection with any public water supply, nor shall the geothermal
60 well be used as a potable water supply for human consumption.
61 (3) No well shall be located within any city right-of-way or utility easement without written
62 authorization from the city manager.
63 ADOPTED: *
64 SYNOPSIS
65 This ordinances adds definitions pertaining to wells, provides clarification to the installation of
66 shallow wells, and provides for an Administrative Variance for shallow wells.
67 (SPONSORS: STAFF)
68 Actions History
69 May 14, 2012 - Scheduled for First Reading by City Council
70 April 23, 2012 - Considered by Utility Committee
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CITY OF DOVER PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2012-10
1 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL
2 MET:
3 That Chapter 1 - General Provisions, Section 1-13 - Denial of permits or approvals for failure to comply with
4 requirements for payment, actions, or filings be amended by inserting the text indicated in bold, blue,
5 underlined font and deleting the text indicated in bold, red, strikeout as follows:
6 Sec. 1-13. - Denial of permits or approvals for failure to comply with requirements for payment,
7 actions, or filings. Clean hands.
8 (a) Noncomplying actions or filings. Prior to any administrative agency or official of the city
9 charged with evaluation and approval of any permit required so that a legal or equitable
10 owner of real property located in the city may utilize city services or otherwise involve the city
11 officers, agents, or employees to permit any use of such real property, approving or issuing any
12 permit or other indication of approval, that administrative agency or official shall make
13 reasonable effort to determine that no payments, actions, or filings related to obligations due
14 to or requirements by the city for the use of that parcel or any other parcel of real property
15 remain incomplete or in violation of the city requirements. If any such noncomplying or
16 incomplete payments, actions, or filings are determined to exist, then the administrative agency
17 or official shall, in writing, deny the permit or other form of approval until such existing
18 requirement for payment, action, or filing has been fully complied with or completed as to that
19 parcel, identifying in that written denial the payment, action, or filing to be completed or
20 complied with. Failure by the appropriate administrative agency or official to issue such
21 written denial within five working days from receipt of application shall enable the applicant
22 to have the application reviewed without consideration of the requirements of this section.
23 Eligibility to receive city utilities or services. No person, corporation, or other entity shall be
24 eligible to receive any city services, utilities, permits, licenses, or approvals if that person,
25 corporation, or other entity, or any owner or member of that corporation or other entity, owes
26 outstanding payments to the city; or if that person, corporation, or other entity, or any owner
27 or member of that corporation or entity, is responsible for uncorrected, documented violations
28 of the Dover Code of Ordinances that have been unresolved for more than 45 days. If the
29 party requesting city approval is current on some but not all obligations owed to the city, the
30 request shall be denied until such time as all city obligations are current and fully complied
31 with.
32 (b) Obligations which must be current. Applicants for city services, utilities, permits, licenses, or
33 approvals shall be current on all of the following obligations to the city, including interest,
34 penalties, court costs, and/or attorney’s fees if applicable, prior to receiving such approvals:
35 (1) Property taxes.
36 (2) Applicable Delaware realty transfer taxes.
37 (3) Water, sewer, and electric connection/disconnection, front footage and/or usage charges.
38 (4) Trash fees.
39 (5) Application fees.
40 (6) Permit fees, including building permits, building code and inspection/reinspection fees.
41 (7) Vacant building fees.
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42 (8) Inspection fees.
43 (9) Charges for the costs of razing or demolition of buildings done through public
44 expenditure.
45 (10) Charges for duly authorized improvements or maintenance to the exteriors of buildings
46 or property done through public expenditure.
47 (11) Assessments for the installation of sewer lines, water mains, sidewalks, and curbing.
48 (12) Charges for the costs of removing weeds, grasses, refuse, rubbish, trash, or other waste
49 material done through public expenditure.
50 (13) Miscellaneous charges.
51 (c) Appointment to committee, commission, or board. No person shall be appointed to any city
52 committee, commission, or board if there are outstanding payments due to the city in their
53 name or the name of any corporation of which they are principal; or if they are responsible
54 for outstanding documented violations of the Dover Code of Ordinances that have been
55 unresolved for more than 45 days. Any sitting committee, commission, or board member not
56 in compliance with this ordinance shall be current and fully compliant with all city obligations
57 within 30 days or shall be required to relinquish their appointment.
58 (d) Responsibility of city personnel.
59 (1) The administrative agency to which a request has been submitted shall have the
60 responsibility to make a reasonable effort to determine whether there are outstanding
61 payments or outstanding documented violations of the Dover Code of Ordinances.
62 (2) The appropriate administrative agency shall notify an applicant that the request cannot
63 be processed because of an outstanding payment or an outstanding documented violation.
64 Said notice shall be in writing and shall be sent within ten working days of receipt of the
65 request.
66 (e) Exception. Notwithstanding the provisions of this section, the building inspector, with the
67 concurrence of the city manager, may issue permits and approvals for work that is necessary
68 to correct violations associated with Chapter 22 - Buildings and Building Regulations,
69 Article XI - Dangerous Buildings.
70 (b) Appeal; hearing. Any applicant for a permit or other form of approval who receives the
71 aforesaid written denial of a permit or other form of approval by an administrative agency or
72 official of the city may appeal that denial to the city council within 20 calendar days of such
73 denial. The city council or its designee shall thereafter hold a hearing wherein said applicant
74 shall be permitted to give evidence that such payment, action or filing has been properly
75 carried out, or otherwise show that such denial is not lawful as to that applicant.
76 (f) Appeal; hearing. Any applicant, person, corporation, or other entity or any owner or member
77 of that corporation or other entity requesting such city services, utilities, permits, licenses, or
78 approvals who receives the aforesaid written denial may appeal that denial to the city manager
79 within 20 calendar days of such denial. The city manager, or his/her designee, shall thereafter
80 hold a hearing at which said applicant shall be permitted to give evidence that such payment
81 has been made or that a required action has been properly carried out, or otherwise show that
82 such denial is based on incorrect information or is not lawful as to that applicant.
83 ADOPTED: *
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84 SYNOPSIS
85 The proposed ordinance clarifies the denial of services, permits, and approvals for
86 non-payment of charges due to the City or for documented and uncorrected code violations.
87 It specifies the financial obligations that must be current to receive services, permits, or
88 approvals. It authorizes the building inspector, with the concurrence of the city manager, to
89 issue permits to remedy violations associated with dangerous buildings. The proposal
90 prohibits the appointment of any person to a city committee, commission or board if that
91 person has outstanding charges due to the city or outstanding, documented, code violations.
92 The proposed ordinance would direct appeals of the denial of services, permits, or approvals
93 to the city manager, rather than City Council, as is the case under the current ordinance.
94 (SPONSORS: STAFF)
95 Actions History
96 May 14, 2012 - Scheduled for Final Reading by City Council
97 April 23, 2012 - First Reading by City Council
98 April 9, 2012 - Considered by the Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee
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