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CITY OF DOVER, DELAWARE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, April 11, 2022 at 6:30 PM City Hall Council Chambers, 15 Loockerman Plaza, Dover, Delaware THIS PACKET HAS BEEN REVISED TO INCLUDE AN EXCERPT OF THE MARCH 24, 2022, HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION MINUTES FOR SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION OF ITEM #4 PUBLIC HEARING/FINAL READING - PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2022-02 AGENDA VIRTUAL MEETING NOTICE This meeting will be held in the City Hall Council Chambers with electronic access via WebEx. Public participation information is as follows: Dial: 1-408-418-9388 Link: https://rb.gy/nrf5dr Event number: 2336 265 1716 Event password: DOVER (if needed) If you are new to WebEx, get the app now at www.webex.com/ to be ready when the meeting starts. The meeting can also be viewed on Comcast Channel 14, Verizon Channel 20, and on the City's Streaming Player located at www.cityofdover.com under "Quick Links". OPEN FORUM - 15 Minutes Prior to Official Meeting (6:15 p.m.) The “Open Forum” segment is provided to extend the opportunity to the general public to share their questions, thoughts, comments, concerns, and complaints. Discussion of any item appearing on the agenda as a public hearing is prohibited during the Open Forum as an opportunity will be provided during consideration of that item. Citizen comments are limited to three (3) minutes. Council is prohibited from taking action since they are not in official session; however, they may schedule such items as regular agenda items and act upon them in the future. INVOCATION - Elder Ellis B. Louden PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Dr. Pillsbury ADOPTION OF AGENDA Page 1

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - April 11, 2022 PAGE 2 ADOPTION OF CONSENT AGENDA All Consent Agenda items are considered routine and non-controversial and will be acted upon by a single roll call vote of the Council. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a member of Council so requests, in which event the matter shall be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered a separate item. PRESENTATIONS 1. Certificate of Congratulations - Dover High School - 2022 Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association (DIAA) Unified Basketball Team - State Champions PROCLAMATIONS 2. National Lineman Appreciation Day RESOLUTIONS 3. Resolution No. 2022-03 - Matthew J. Lindell PUBLIC HEARING 4. FINAL READING - PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2022-02 The First Reading of the Proposed Ordinance was accomplished during the Council meeting of February 28, 2022. The ordinance is available at the entrance of the Council Chambers and on the City's website at www.cityofdover.com under "Government." Ordinance #2022-02 - Rezoning request for properties located at 411 South Governors Avenue, 429 South Governors Avenue, 435 South Governors Avenue, 439 South Governors Avenue/117 West Water Street, 441 South Governors Avenue, and 447 South Governors Avenue, consisting of 1.74 +/- acres, owned by the State of Delaware and an alley. The properties are currently zoned IO (Institutional and Office Zone) and subject to the SWPOZ (Source Water Protection Overlay Zone), and the proposed zoning is IO (Institutional and Office Zone) subject to SWPOZ (Source Water Protection Overlay Zone) and H (Historic District Zone). (Tax Parcels: ED-05-077.09-03-37.00-000, ED-05-077.09-03-48.00-000, ED-05-077.09-03-50.00-000, ED-05-077.09-03-51.00-000, ED-05-077.09-03-52.00-000, ED-05-077.09-03-61.00-000, and an alley; Planning Reference: Z-22-01 and HI-22-02; Fourth Council District) ANNUAL REPORTS 5. Police Department 2021 CONSENT AGENDA ADOPTION OF MINUTES 6. Regular City Council Meeting of March 28, 2022 Page 2

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - April 11, 2022 PAGE 3 COMMITTEE REPORTS 7. Council Committee of the Whole Report of March 29, 2022 8. Parliamentary Procedures Training (Dr. Reba Hollingsworth) MONTHLY REPORTS - February 2022 9. City Assessor's Report 10. City Council’s Community Enhancement Fund Report 11. City Manager’s Report 12. City Planner's Report 13. Controller/Treasurer's Budget Report 14. Fire Chief's Report 15. Police Chief's Report APPOINTMENTS 16. City Clerk - Andria L. Bennett (Effective April 16, 2022) Assistant Treasurer - Andria L. Bennett (Effective April 16, 2022) CITY MANAGER’S ANNOUNCEMENTS COUNCIL MEMBERS’ ANNOUNCEMENTS ADJOURNMENT THE AGENDA ITEMS AS LISTED MAY NOT BE CONSIDERED IN SEQUENCE. PURSUANT TO 29 DEL. C. §10004(e)(2), THIS AGENDA IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE TO INCLUDE THE ADDITION OR THE DELETION OF ITEMS, INCLUDING EXECUTIVE SESSIONS, WHICH ARISE AT THE TIME OF THE MEETING Page 3

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Item #4. PETITION TO AMEND ZONING DISTRICT Public Hearing Before the Dover City Council April 11, 2022 Recommendation from Planning Commission Meeting of March 21, 2022 Recommendation from Historic District Commission Meeting of March 24, 2022 With Staff and Development Advisory Committee Review Historic District Commission Recommendation Report With ADDENDUM for Historic District Consideration Application: Lands of the State of Delaware at South Governors Avenue and West Water Street: Rezoning to H Zone Owner: State of Delaware Location: East side of South Governors Avenue between Bank Lane and W. Water Street Addresses & 411 S. Governors Avenue ED-05-077.09-03-37.00-000 Tax Parcels: 429 S. Governors Avenue ED-05-077.09-03-48.00-000 435 S. Governors Avenue ED-05-077.09-03-50.00-000 439 S. Governors Avenue/117 West Water Street ED-05-077.09-03-51.00-000 441 S. Governors Avenue ED-05-077.09-03-52.00-000 447 S. Governors Avenue ED-05-077.09-03-61.00-000 and an alley Size: 1.74 +/- acres Present Uses: Vacant lots, Vacant Residential and Commercial Buildings (proposed for demolition), and a Parking Lot Proposed Use: Future site of Family Court (Courthouse) 2019 Comprehensive Plan Designation –Land Use Category: Mixed Use Present Zoning: IO (Institutional and Office Zone SWPOZ (Source Water Protection Overlay Zone) Proposed Zoning: IO (Institutional and Office Zone SWPOZ (Source Water Protection Overlay Zone) H (Historic District Zone) Reason for Request: A Rezoning Application to adjust the boundary of the H (Historic District Zone) to include a series of six (6) parcels consisting of a total of 1.74 +/- acres and an alley as the balance of the lands for the new Kent County Family Courthouse project site. Page 6

Item #4. HI-22-02 Lands of State of Delaware at South Governors Avenue and West Water Street: Rezoning to H zone Historic District Commission Recommendation Report of March 24, 2022 Page 2 File Numbers: Z-22-01 and HI-22-02 Ordinance Number: 2022-02 Historic District Commission Recommendation: The Application (HI-22-02/Z-22-01) for Rezoning of Lands of the State of Delaware as a series of six (6) parcels on S. Governors Avenue and W. Water Street was represented by Elio Battista Jr. Attorney; Chief Judge Michael Newell of Delaware Family Court; Bill Lenihan, Tevebaugh Architecture; and James Taylor, Verdantas. A Public Hearing was conducted on March 24, 2022 where no members of the public spoke regarding the Rezoning application. The Historic District Commission’s motion to recommend approval of the proposed Rezoning to allow entry of the subject area into the Historic District resulted in an 3-0 vote in favor. (Draft Meeting Minutes attached.) This Rezoning Application (Z-22-01 and HI-22-02) has been referred to the Historic District Commission as per Zoning Ordinance, Article 3 §21.4 and Article 10 §3.3 and to referred to the Planning Commission as per Zoning Ordinance, Article 10 §5. Each Commission is required to provide a Review Report to City Council. This Report provides additional information related to the historic resources in the area. It serves as an Addendum to the DAC Review Report of March 9, 2022. I. APPLICATION SUMMARY The Rezoning Application proposes to adjust the boundary of the H (Historic District Zone) to include a series of six (6) parcels consisting of a total of 1.74 +/- acres and an alley as the balance of the lands for the new Kent County Family Courthouse project site. The properties are zoned IO (Institutional and Office Zone) and subject to the SWPOZ (Source Water Protection Overlay Zone). The proposed zoning is IO (Institutional and Office Zone), subject to the SWPOZ (Source Water Protection Overlay Zone), and subject to the H (Historic District Zone). The properties are located on the east side of South Governors Avenue between West Water Street and Bank Lane. The owner of record is the State of Delaware. Property Addresses: 411 S. Governors Avenue, 429 S. Governors Avenue, 435 S. Governors Avenue, 439 S. Governors Avenue/117 West Water Street, 441 S. Governors Avenue, and 447 S. Governors Avenue. Tax Parcels: ED-05-077.09-03- 37.00-000, ED-05-077.09-03-48.00-000, ED-05-077.09-03-50.00-000, ED-05-077.09-03-51.00- 000, ED-05-077.09-03-52.00-000, ED-05-077.09-03-61.00-000, and an alley. Existing Properties: The subject properties (six parcels) have frontage along South Governors Avenue on the east side of the block between West Water Street and Bank Lane. Several of the properties also have frontage on West Water Street. There is also an alley running north from West Water Street a distance of approximately 288 feet. This subject area is the remaining southwestern portion of the block bounded by South Governors Avenue, Bank Lane, The Green, South State Street, and West Water Street. There are three (3) buildings (two residential and one office building) and an accessory structure within the subject area that are proposed for demolition. These Demolition Permits were Page 7

Item #4. HI-22-02 Lands of State of Delaware at South Governors Avenue and West Water Street: Rezoning to H zone Historic District Commission Recommendation Report of March 24, 2022 Page 3 filed February 7, 2022 and are under review. The six parcels and alley are proposed for future lot consolidation with other land holdings of the State of Delaware to create the project site for the proposed Kent County Family Courthouse. Surrounding Land Uses The subject area lies within the urban street grid of Downtown Dover to the southwest of the historic Green. To its west across South Governors Avenue is a series of residential and commercial buildings zoned C-2A (Limited Central Commercial Zone); this area is not located within the H (Historic District Zone). Adjoining the area to the north in this block consists of several parking lot areas serving properties at 30 and 34 The Green along with a small one story commercial building at 401 S. Governors Avenue that is approved for demolition (under Demolition Permit #21-1036 and HI-21-05). This area is zoned IO (Institutional and Office Zone) and subject to the H (Historic District Zone). To the east of the subject area, are a series of properties fronting on The Green and others fronting on South State Street where the zoning is RGO (General Residence and Office Zone) and subject to the H (Historic District Zone). The buildings in that area include several residences and previous residential buildings now converted to office use. Directly adjacent is the Water Street parking lot which serves as public parking for the Kent County Courthouse (located one block to the east at 414 Federal Street/38 The Green) and other nearby State buildings. To the south across West Water Street, the block includes a commercial retail building zoned C-2 and a series of office buildings zoned either IO (Institutional and Office Zone) or RGO (General Residential and Office Zone). Only the property at the corner of West Water Street and South State Street is within the H (Historic District Zone) along this street frontage. II. HISTORIC PROPERTY INFORMATION National Register of Historic Places – Dover Green Historic District The subject area is located within the boundaries of a National Register Historic District, specifically the Dover Green Historic District. The National Register of Historic Places nomination for the Dover Green Historic District was completed 1973-76 and amended in 1979 and 1984. This federal designation focuses on the area immediately around The Green and extends for several blocks to its south. The nomination recognizes “the significance of the evolution of Dover during the eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries.” The following are resources listed in the inventory for the National Register nomination that were located on properties in the subject area. C is for contributing and NC is non-contributing resources. A more detailed architectural description is given in the nomination. K-394.63 411 S. Governors Avenue Dover Laundry & Dry Cleaners NC K-394.62 427 S. Governors Avenue Dwelling – 19th century (demolished) C th K-394.61 429 S. Governors Avenue Dwelling - 19 century (demolished) C K-394.60 435 S. Governors Avenue Dwelling – 19th century C K-394.59 439 S. Governors Avenue Dwelling/Office – 19 century (demolished) C th K-394.58 441 S. Governors Avenue Dwelling – c. 1900 NC K-394.57 447 S. Governors Avenue Dwelling – 20 century th NC K-394.54 115 W. Water Street Dwelling – mid-19th century C K-394.55 117-119 W. Water Street Dwelling – 19 century th C K-394.56 121 W. Water Street Dwelling – 19th century C Page 8

Item #4. HI-22-02 Lands of State of Delaware at South Governors Avenue and West Water Street: Rezoning to H zone Historic District Commission Recommendation Report of March 24, 2022 Page 4 It is noted that only three buildings remain today in the subject area on the properties addressed as 429, 435, and 447 S. Governors Avenue. The building at 429 S. Governors appears to be of twentieth century construction or remodeling having served as office space. The building at 435 S. Governors Avenue may be the oldest surviving building dating to a nineteenth century initial construction with later additions. The building at 447 S. Governors Avenue is a dwelling of twentieth century construction. Review of Historic Maps A series of historic maps were reviewed by Planning Staff for preliminary information on this east side of South Governors Avenue between Bank Lane and West Water Street. The 1859 A.D. Byles Map of Kent County (Dover insert) shows the beginnings of development in this area with several buildings along each street frontage as an edge of the urbanized for Dover at the time. Development continues as more buildings fronting S. Governors Avenue (then known as High Street) and several buildings fronting on Water Street are shown on the 1868 Beers Map published by Pomeroy & Beers. The 1885 Bird’s Eye View of Dover appears to indicate that the structures are a collection of two story buildings with rear additions (residential in appearance) and other detached accessory structures. The 1887 Map of the Town of Dover by W.R. Roe continues to show a series of buildings fronting Governors Avenue and Water Street. Also, shown on this map is the alley leading north from Water Street which serves other properties which front on State Street. The ownership names listed on these maps seem to indicate that a lot the properties were held by owners with multiple properties in the general area. The series of Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps would also be a reference source for information on the buildings which occupied the subject area over time. For Dover, the Sanborn Maps date from 1897-1944. The 1919 and 1929 Sanborn Maps show about a dozen of dwelling and duplex dwellings lining the street frontage at this corner of the block. Other Studies and Applications The parcel now addressed as 117 W. Water Street (now a parking lot to the west of the alley) was the location of a series of three dwellings (detached dwelling and duplex units) which were demolished (by controlled burn) in 1999. See Photo 24 in the Design Standards and Guidelines. This series of houses on West Water Street was documented by the University of Delaware’s Center for Historic Architecture and Design as part of the Threatened Buildings Survey program. A portion of the subject area (parcel at 439 S. Governors Avenue/117 West Water Street) was redeveloped as a parking lot with the adjacent property at 101 West Water Street. The project was previously reviewed for Architectural Review Certification as Application HI-10-11 Kent County Courthouse Parking Lot Addition and Conditional Use/Site Development Plan S-11-03. III. ZONING REVIEW This Addendum Report focuses on the H (Historic District Zone). The subject area is zoned IO (Institutional and Office Zone) and located within the SWPOZ (Source Water Protection Overlay Zone – Tier 3: Excellent Recharge Area). See the DAC Review Report for information on these zones and the compliance with the 2019 Comprehensive Plan. Page 9

Item #4. HI-22-02 Lands of State of Delaware at South Governors Avenue and West Water Street: Rezoning to H zone Historic District Commission Recommendation Report of March 24, 2022 Page 5 H (Historic District Zone) The H (Historic District Zone) is described in Zoning Ordinance, Article 3 Section 21 with the following purpose statement: Article 3, Section 21. - Historic district (H). 21.1 Purpose. The purpose of this historic district regulation is to preserve and enhance that unique character and value of the old portion of Dover as an area of special charm and interest. It is particularly intended that the regulations prevent, in the historic district, any change of conditions that would be deemed to be a disfigurement or degradation of the present unique visual and architectural qualities of the district. The process to amend the boundaries of the historic district is referenced in Zoning Ordinance, Article 3 Section 21.4 and requires a report from the Historic District Commission to City Council. In addition, Zoning Ordinance, Article 10 Section 3.3 outlines more detailed review criteria for such amendment. Article 10, Section 3.3 Historic district amendments. 3.31 Historic district commission review required. Any motion or petition to amend, supplement, or repeal a historic district by the city council in accordance with section 5, Amendments, shall require a report by the historic district commission as set forth in article 3, subsection 21.4. 3.32 Review criteria for placing individual structures in a historic district. The historic district commission may recommend that an individual structure or property be placed in an existing contiguous historic district or be placed in a historic district specifically created for the property or structure upon considering the following criteria and factors: (A) Significant value as part of the historical, cultural, artistic, social, ethnic or other heritage of the nation, state or community; (B) Association with an important person or event in national, state, or local history. (C) Representative of the distinguishing characteristics of an architectural type inherently valuable for the study of a period, style, craftsmanship, method of construction or use of indigenous material; (D) Notable work of a master builder, designer, architect, or artist whose individual genius has influenced an era; (E) The desire of the owner to have the property designated; (F) Increased potential of economic or community development. 3.33 Review criteria for amendments or creation of new historic districts. The historic district commission may recommend amendments to an existing historic district, recommend repeal of an existing historic district or recommend the creation of a new historic district upon considering the following criteria: (A) Any criteria listed in subsection 3.32. (B) Distinctive character or homogeneity of architectural design or dates of construction throughout the area. (C) Identifiable by clear and distinctive boundaries. (D) Repetition of distinguishing architectural or land use characteristics throughout the area. Page 10

Item #4. HI-22-02 Lands of State of Delaware at South Governors Avenue and West Water Street: Rezoning to H zone Historic District Commission Recommendation Report of March 24, 2022 Page 6 Also, since the request for rezoning is considered a “zoning map amendment,” the provisions of Zoning Ordinance, Article 10 Section 5 – Amendment also apply thus requiring a recommendation (Report) of the Planning Commission. Review of DESIGN STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES The subject area is part of the area described as The Green Historic Context in the Design Standards & Guidelines for the City of Dover Historic District Zone; see Figure 3 and pages 2-3 through 2-5. Should the subject area be so designated, location within the H (Historic District Zone) requires proposals for demolition, new construction, additions, and certain renovation or rehabilitation activities to receive an Architectural Review Certificate. As stated in the Design Standards and Guidelines for the City of Dover Historic District Zone, an Architectural Review Certificate will be granted “if it is found that the architectural style, general design, height, bulk and setbacks, arrangement location and materials affecting the exterior appearance are generally in harmony with neighboring structures and complementary to the traditional architectural standards of the historic district.” Zoning Ordinance, Article 10 §3.2 outlines the review process for Architectural Review Certification and related building height, bulk, and setback standards. IV. RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING STAFF (As also provided in DAC Review Report of 3-9-2022.) This Request is to amend the boundaries of the existing H (Historic District Zone) to include this series of six parcels and the adjacent alley area at the northeast corner South Governors Avenue and West Water Street. The properties will remain in the IO (Institutional and Office Zone) zone and subject to the SWPOZ (Source Water Protection Overlay Zone). The H (Historic District Zone) looks to preserve and enhance the historic core of Dover and includes regulatory provisions to retain the area’s character and architectural qualities. The IO zone is a zoning district offering a mix of uses focused on the public, institutional and office related realms. In the IO zone, the permitted uses include business, professional and governmental offices and also banks and laboratories. Also permitted are a variety of public and institutional uses serving the public in the medical, governmental, and educational fields and places of public assembly related to civic, social, and religious functions. The other group of uses in IO focuses specifically on the care of people ranging from child day care and adult day care facilities to facilities/shelters for temporary housing and social services of other populations. The SWPOZ has provisions to protect underground water resources. Staff recommends that the Rezoning be granted to H (Historic District Zone) as requested, as the proposed zoning is consistent with the 2019 Comprehensive Plan (as amended) for the goals for Historic Preservation allowing designation of historic districts to maintain community character. In addition, the Comprehensive Plan’s goals for the Mixed Use Land Use Classification in Dover’s historic core focus on recognition of its historic development patterns and the opportunities for redevelopment and revitalization with a variety of residential, commercial, office, cultural and institutional uses typically found in Downtown areas. In reviewing the criteria for designation in the H (Historic District Zone), this request was filed by the property owner to seek designation and the location has development potential as the identified Page 11

Item #4. HI-22-02 Lands of State of Delaware at South Governors Avenue and West Water Street: Rezoning to H zone Historic District Commission Recommendation Report of March 24, 2022 Page 7 project site for a new courthouse facility that will bring associated economic activities to the area and improvements as a community facility. The expansion of the H (Historic District Zone) to include the subject area (of six parcels and alley) will create a clearer, more distinctive boundary to the Historic District. With such zoning map amendment, the entire block would be in the Historic District with the streets of South Governors Avenue and West Water Street serving as the boundary rather than a meandering boundary line through the middle of the block. Given the subject area’s proximity to The Green, the Historic District designation offers increased protection to those historic resources on The Green and along South State Street and can regulate any new development in the area to be more compatible and complementary to existing historic buildings. It is noted that the S. Governors Avenue corridor is one of the main north-south roadways though the core of Downtown Dover where commercial and institutional type activities could be expected to serve the community. It is also in close proximity of the Capital Complex where courthouses and State office buildings are located within the H (Historic District Zone). The Design Standards and Guidelines of the Historic District Zone offer a design review process to balance the compatibility of new construction with surviving historic structures. The streetscape presence of any proposed building will be important as the area includes a range of transportation modes and opportunities (vehicle, transit, pedestrian, and bicycle). To support large scale development, there is existing infrastructure for water, sanitary sewer, and electric services and the police, fire, and emergency medical services service the area. Planning Staff notes that this area of Downtown Dover was part of a 2011 charette study documented in the Dover Transit Center Neighborhood Plan and Design Book. The Study had a goal of providing a design and planning strategy to guide development of the neighborhood area surrounding the transit center (located two blocks to west of this subject area). The Study identified the corner of S. Governors Avenue and West Water Street as an opportunity for a gateway element such as a pocket park, streetscape improvements to enhance the pedestrian experience, and an infill/redevelopment project. This Rezoning Request for H (Historic District Zone) designation does not grant approval of a specific use for the property but makes its development subject to Architectural Review Certification for the entire project site. (Currently, only portions of the project site are within the Historic District Zone). The land uses of the properties remain subject to the listing of uses permitted and potential conditional uses as allowed in the IO zoning district. Any potential development for the site would have to comply with the zoning classifications and follow all development design requirements of the Zoning Ordinance. Were the Application for Rezoning to be recommended by the Planning Commission and the Historic District Commission and subsequently approved by the City Council, the applicant would still have to submit Site Development Plans and/or Permits for review for any new use of the site or the buildings to be established. This recommendation is being made without that benefit of hearing the comments of surrounding landowners and residents. A public hearing is required on this matter and those comments given consideration. Page 12

Item #4. HI-22-02 Lands of State of Delaware at South Governors Avenue and West Water Street: Rezoning to H zone Historic District Commission Recommendation Report of March 24, 2022 Page 8 V. RECOMMENDATION ACTION ON REZONING REQUEST Historic District Commission Action Required The Historic District Commission shall consider the rezoning request and provide a recommendation to City Council in regard to the adjustment of the boundary of the H (Historic District Zone) to include the subject area of six parcels and an alley at the corner of South Governors Avenue and West Water Street. The recommendation should reflect consideration of the criteria for Historic District amendments found in Zoning Ordinance, Article 10 Section 3.3 and the Design Standards and Guidelines for the City of Dover Historic District Zone. RECOMMENDATION OF THE HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION: At the Hybrid (In-Person and Virtual) Historic District Commission Meeting of March 24, 2022, the Application (Z-22-01/HI-22-02) was represented by the members of the project team including Mr. Elio Battista Jr. Attorney with Parkowski Guerke and Swayze PA; Chief Judge Michael Newell of the Delaware Family Court; Mr. Bill Lenihan Architect with Tevebaugh Architecture; and James Taylor (attending virtually) Project Engineer with Verdantas (f/k/a Duffield Associates). The project team presented their request for expansion of the Historic District and information on the background and history and design concept for the Kent County Family Court. During the Public Hearing, no members of the public spoke regarding the Rezoning application and no written comments were received. The Historic District Commission’s motion to recommend approval of Rezoning application HI-22-02/Z-22-01 Lands of the State of Delaware at South Governors Avenue and West Water Street is to approve entry of the area into the Historic District (adjust the boundary of the H (Historic District Zone). This action is to include a series of six parcels and an alley as the balance of the lands of the Kent County Family Court in the Historic District. The motion was approved by a vote of 3-0 in favor with one member abstaining due to conflict of interest1. See also the included excerpt of the DRAFT Meeting Minutes of the March 24, 2022 Historic District Commission meeting. The comments received from the other member agencies of the Development Advisory Committee (D.A.C.) are also provided. ATTACHMENTS: • Excerpt from DRAFT Historic District Commission Meeting Minutes of March 24, 2022 • See also the Planning Commission Recommendation Report for content of Development Advisory Committee Report of March 9, 2022 and the Attachments as they were also distributed and presented to the Historic District Commission 1 The By-Laws of the Historic District Commission of City of Dover identify that a member cannot vote on projects being reviewed where they have a conflict of interest. A conflict of interest includes ownership of a property that is within 200 feet of the project being reviewed. Historic District Commission Member Mary Mason is the owner of an adjacent property to the subject site of this Rezoning Application. Page 13

Item #4. PETITION TO AMEND ZONING DISTRICT Public Hearing Before the Dover City Council April 11, 2022 Recommendation from Planning Commission Meeting of March 21, 2022 Recommendation from Historic District Commission Meeting of March 24, 2022 With Staff and Development Advisory Committee Review Application: Lands of the State of Delaware at South Governors Avenue and West Water Street: Rezoning to H Zone Owner: State of Delaware Location: East side of South Governors Avenue between Bank Lane and W. Water Street Addresses & 411 S. Governors Avenue ED-05-077.09-03-37.00-000 Tax Parcels: 429 S. Governors Avenue ED-05-077.09-03-48.00-000 435 S. Governors Avenue ED-05-077.09-03-50.00-000 439 S. Governors Avenue/117 West Water Street ED-05-077.09-03-51.00-000 441 S. Governors Avenue ED-05-077.09-03-52.00-000 447 S. Governors Avenue ED-05-077.09-03-61.00-000 and an alley Size: 1.74 +/- acres Present Uses: Vacant lots, Vacant Residential and Commercial Buildings (proposed for demolition), and a Parking Lot Proposed Use: Future site of Family Court (Courthouse) 2019 Comprehensive Plan Designation – Land Use Category: Mixed Use Present Zoning: IO (Institutional and Office Zone SWPOZ (Source Water Protection Overlay Zone) Proposed Zoning: IO (Institutional and Office Zone SWPOZ (Source Water Protection Overlay Zone) H (Historic District Zone) Reason for Request: A Rezoning Application to adjust the boundary of the H (Historic District Zone) to include a series of six (6) parcels consisting of a total of 1.74 +/- acres and an alley as the balance of the lands for the new Kent County Family Courthouse project site. File Numbers: Z-22-01 and HI-22-02 Ordinance Number: 2022-02 Page 14

Item #4. Z-22-01/HI-22-02 Lands of State of Delaware at South Governors Avenue and West Water Street Planning Commission Recommendation Report of March 21, 2022 Page 2 Planning Commission Recommendation: The Application (Z-22-01/HI-22-02) for Rezoning of Lands of the State of Delaware as a series of six (6) parcels on S. Governors Avenue and W. Water Street was represented by Elio Battista Jr. Attorney; Chief Judge Michael Newell of Delaware Family Court; Bill Lenihan, Tevebaugh Architecture; and James Taylor, Verdantas. A Public Hearing was conducted on March 21, 2022 where no members of the public spoke regarding the Rezoning application. The Planning Commission’s motion to recommend approval of the proposed Rezoning resulted in an 8-0 vote in favor. (Draft Meeting Minutes attached.) APPLICATION: Z-22-01/HI-22-02 Lands of the State of Delaware at South Governors Avenue and West Water Street This Rezoning Application has been referred to the Historic District Commission as per Zoning Ordinance, Article 3 §21.4 and Article 10 §3.3 and to referred to the Planning Commission as per Zoning Ordinance, Article 10 §5. Each Commission is required to provide a Review Report to City Council. I. APPLICATION SUMMARY The Rezoning Application proposes to adjust the boundary of the H (Historic District Zone) to include a series of six (6) parcels consisting of a total of 1.74 +/- acres and an alley as the balance of the lands for the new Kent County Family Courthouse project site. The properties are zoned IO (Institutional and Office Zone) and subject to the SWPOZ (Source Water Protection Overlay Zone). The proposed zoning is IO (Institutional and Office Zone), subject to the SWPOZ (Source Water Protection Overlay Zone), and subject to the H (Historic District Zone). The properties are located on the east side of South Governors Avenue between West Water Street and Bank Lane. The owner of record is the State of Delaware. Property Addresses: 411 S. Governors Avenue, 429 S. Governors Avenue, 435 S. Governors Avenue, 439 S. Governors Avenue/117 West Water Street, 441 S. Governors Avenue, and 447 S. Governors Avenue. Tax Parcels: ED-05-077.09-03- 37.00-000, ED-05-077.09-03-48.00-000, ED-05-077.09-03-50.00-000, ED-05-077.09-03-51.00- 000, ED-05-077.09-03-52.00-000, ED-05-077.09-03-61.00-000, and an alley. Existing Properties: The subject properties (six parcels) have frontage along South Governors Avenue on the east side of the block between West Water Street and Bank Lane. Several of the properties also have frontage on West Water Street. There is also an alley running north from West Water Street a distance of approximately 288 feet. This subject area is the remaining southwestern portion of the block bounded by South Governors Avenue, Bank Lane, The Green, South State Street, and West Water Street. There are three (3) buildings (two residential and one office building) and an accessory structure within the subject area that are proposed for demolition. These Demolition Permits were filed February 7, 2022 and are under review. The six parcels and alley are proposed for future lot consolidation with other land holdings of the State of Delaware to create the project site for the proposed Kent County Family Courthouse. Page 15

Item #4. Z-22-01/HI-22-02 Lands of State of Delaware at South Governors Avenue and West Water Street Planning Commission Recommendation Report of March 21, 2022 Page 3 The subject area is located within the boundaries of a National Register Historic District, specifically the Dover Green Historic District. The National Register of Historic Places nomination for the Dover Green Historic District was completed 1973-76 and amended in 1979 and 1984. This federal designation focuses on the area immediately around The Green and extends for several blocks to its south. The nomination recognizes “the significance of the evolution of Dover during the eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries.” Surrounding Land Uses The subject area lies within the urban street grid of Downtown Dover to the southwest of the historic Green. To its west across South Governors Avenue is a series of residential and commercial buildings zoned C-2A (Limited Central Commercial Zone); this area is not located within the H (Historic District Zone). Adjoining the area to the north in this block consists of several parking lot areas serving properties at 30 and 34 The Green along with a small one story commercial building at 401 S. Governors Avenue that is approved for demolition (under Demolition Permit #21-1036 and HI-21-05). This area is zoned IO (Institutional and Office Zone) and subject to the H (Historic District Zone). To the east of the subject area, are a series of properties fronting on The Green and others fronting on South State Street where the zoning is RGO (General Residence and Office Zone) and subject to the H (Historic District Zone). The buildings in that area include several residences and previous residential buildings now converted to office use. Directly adjacent is the Water Street parking lot which serves as public parking for the Kent County Courthouse (located one block to the east at 414 Federal Street/38 The Green) and other nearby State buildings. To the south across West Water Street, the block includes a commercial retail building zoned C-2 and a series of office buildings zoned either IO (Institutional and Office Zone) or RGO (General Residential and Office Zone). Only the property at the corner of West Water Street and South State Street is within the H (Historic District Zone) along this street frontage. II. COMPRENSIVE PLAN COMPLIANCE REVIEW In the 2019 Comprehensive Plan, Chapter 6 – Historic Preservation discusses the balancing of reservation efforts, historic resources, and development activity. The focus is on the character of an area in terms of architectural style, building form and placement, presentation of the streetscape and landscape features. See Chapter 6 and Maps 6-1A and 6-1B. The Plan presents goals fand recommendations or Historic Preservation; see excerpt below: Goal 1: Preserve and Protect Historic Resources Preserve and provide better protection for historic resources and landscapes including individual properties and historic districts to maintain community character, quality of life, and their continued use. Recommendation 1: Identification and Designation of the Dover Histori c District Zone • Identify and study properties and areas for potential future local Historic District designation either as individual structures or as Historic District areas. • Evaluate properties of interest and concentrated areas of historic resources for local Historic District designation. • Evaluate for local Historic District designation those areas currently listed in and/or eligible for the National Register of Historic Places. Page 16

Item #4. Z-22-01/HI-22-02 Lands of State of Delaware at South Governors Avenue and West Water Street Planning Commission Recommendation Report of March 21, 2022 Page 4 • Evaluate proposed annexation areas for historic resources to address needs for preservation and protection. In the 2019 Comprehensive Plan, the Land Development Plan (Map 12-1) recommends that this property be used for Mixed Use. Regarding Mixed Use Areas and the Land Use Classification of Mixed Use, this is discussed in Chapter 12 – Land Development Plan beginning on page 12-7. The goals for Mixed Use Areas Land Use are listed in the 2019 Comprehensive Plan excerpts presented below: Goals: Mixed Land Use The overall goals for Mixed Use areas are: 1. Encourage creation of neighborhood centers. 2. Within the close-knit neighborhood fabric there are opportunities for the creation of urban centers. These centers should be established along major roadways and feature mixed use development, pedestrian-friendly public environments, and opportunities for connection to future transit. 3. In order to encourage non-automobile access to the center, the activities should be clustered within a one-half mile radius (or 10-minute walk) and be located so as to draw upon residents from a number of surrounding neighborhoods. 4. Develop strategies that will encourage the creation of well-defined public street spaces and pedestrian-friendly village areas that encourage walking and bicycle use. This may include on-street and behind building parking, and the creation of build-to lines for new development. 5. Improve access that limits public access to open spaces areas such as pedestrian, bicycle, and transit networks to parks and natural areas. 6. Encourage the Mixed Use of residential and commercial uses in the Downtown area. The following is an excerpt from the 2019 Comprehensive Plan regarding the Mixed Use Area in Downtown Dover (page 12-8): Recommendation for Downtown Dover – Historic Core and Center City: Mixed Use Area: Downtown Dover is the City’s primary Mixed Use area. The historic City center clustered around The Green dates back as early as the 1700s. It expands to also include the traditional City pattern of grid streets which developed during the 19th and early 20th centuries. As a result of its earlier development, Downtown Dover, like many other historic cities, includes a variety of intermingled land uses. The Downtown area, which includes the traditional Loockerman Street business district, is broadly bounded by Wesley College on the north, the railroad tracks on the west, Bayhealth-Kent General Hospital on the south, and Street Jones River on the east. It includes a street level mix of residential, commercial, office, cultural, and institutional uses. Downtown Dover is the traditional and symbolic center of the community and is vitally important to the overall image and identity of the City. As the State’s office complex and other businesses and services make Downtown the largest area of employment in the City, Downtown Dover is vital to the economy. It is important to preserve the area as a safe, convenient, and aesthetically pleasing business environment. Downtown provides a unique and affordable commercial environment where locally owned businesses reflect the small-town nature of the community. Page 17

Item #4. Z-22-01/HI-22-02 Lands of State of Delaware at South Governors Avenue and West Water Street Planning Commission Recommendation Report of March 21, 2022 Page 5 Downtown also provides a residential environment with a wide variety of housing types near commercial, cultural, education, and employment resources. The age of the buildings and infrastructure in the Downtown area requires special attention and incentives to assist in continual use and revitalization activities. Downtown lacks the vibrancy of years gone by and its revitalization will hinge on mixed land uses and developing a commercial niche. Removal of blighted conditions, rehabilitation and redevelopment of traditional residential areas, and reestablishment of neighborhood identity will be important components of the City’s strategies and initiatives. The goal of the Land Development Plan is to enhance the role of Downtown Dover as a major employment, residential and commercial center as well as the symbolic and cultural heart of the community. Efforts should strive to recognize its unique heritage and historic resources and to provide for mixed use development allowing greatest variation of uses, Activities to reestablish the economic and social vitality of Downtown neighborhoods are encouraged. The subject area is already zoned IO (Institutional and Office Zone) and is consistent with the Land Use Classification of Mixed Use. Table 12-1: Land Use and Zoning Matrix (from the 2019 Comprehensive Plan) specifies the zones that are compatible with the Mixed Use Land Use Category by identifying a number of zoning districts that allow for a mix of commercial, institutional, and residential uses. III. ZONING REVIEW IO (Institutional and Office Zone) The subject property is already zoned IO (Institutional and Office Zone); this zoning designation will remain in place. The description of the IO (Institutional and Office Zone) zoning district is provided in Article 3 §10 of the Zoning Ordinance. The provisions identify the allowable (permitted) uses and the related bulk standards for the IO zone. SWPOZ (Source Water Protection Overlay Zone) The property is located within the SWPOZ (Tier 3: Excellent Recharge Area) found in Article 3 Section 29.7 of the Zoning Ordinance. However, this project site is within the downtown redevelopment target area which is exempted from the SWPOZ requirements and restrictions as per Zoning Ordinance, Article 3 §29.79. H (Historic District Zone) The H (Historic District Zone) is described in Zoning Ordinance, Article 3 Section 21 with the following purpose statement: Article 3, Section 21. - Historic district (H). 21.1 Purpose. The purpose of this historic district regulation is to preserve and enhance that unique character and value of the old portion of Dover as an area of special charm and interest. It is particularly intended that the regulations prevent, in the historic district, any change of conditions that would be deemed to be a disfigurement or degradation of the present unique visual and architectural qualities of the district. The process to amend the boundaries of the historic district is referenced in Zoning Ordinance, Article 3 Section 21.4 and requires a report from the Historic District Commission to City Council. In addition, Zoning Ordinance, Article 10 Section 3.3 outlines more detailed review criteria for such amendment. Page 18

Item #4. Z-22-01/HI-22-02 Lands of State of Delaware at South Governors Avenue and West Water Street Planning Commission Recommendation Report of March 21, 2022 Page 6 Article 10, Section 3.3 Historic district amendments. 3.31 Historic district commission review required. Any motion or petition to amend, supplement, or repeal a historic district by the city council in accordance with section 5, Amendments, shall require a report by the historic district commission as set forth in article 3, subsection 21.4. 3.32 Review criteria for placing individual structures in a historic district. The historic district commission may recommend that an individual structure or property be placed in an existing contiguous historic district or be placed in a historic district specifically created for the property or structure upon considering the following criteria and factors: (A) Significant value as part of the historical, cultural, artistic, social, ethnic or other heritage of the nation, state or community; (B) Association with an important person or event in national, state, or local history. (C) Representative of the distinguishing characteristics of an architectural type inherently valuable for the study of a period, style, craftsmanship, method of construction or use of indigenous material; (D) Notable work of a master builder, designer, architect, or artist whose individual genius has influenced an era; (E) The desire of the owner to have the property designated; (F) Increased potential of economic or community development. 3.33 Review criteria for amendments or creation of new historic districts. The historic district commission may recommend amendments to an existing historic district, recommend repeal of an existing historic district or recommend the creation of a new historic district upon considering the following criteria: (A) Any criteria listed in subsection 3.32. (B) Distinctive character or homogeneity of architectural design or dates of construction throughout the area. (C) Identifiable by clear and distinctive boundaries. (D) Repetition of distinguishing architectural or land use characteristics throughout the area. Also, since the request for rezoning is considered a “zoning map amendment,” the provisions of Zoning Ordinance, Article 10 Section 5 – Amendment also apply thus requiring a recommendation (Report) of the Planning Commission. Review of DESIGN STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES Should the subject area be so designated, location within the H (Historic District Zone) requires proposals for demolition, new construction, additions, and certain renovation or rehabilitation activities to receive an Architectural Review Certificate. As stated in the Design Standards and Guidelines for the City of Dover Historic District Zone, an Architectural Review Certificate will be granted “if it is found that the architectural style, general design, height, bulk and setbacks, arrangement location and materials affecting the exterior appearance are generally in harmony with neighboring structures and complementary to the traditional architectural standards of the historic district.” Zoning Ordinance, Article 10 §3.2 outlines the review process for Architectural Review Certification and related building height, bulk, and setback standards. Page 19

Item #4. Z-22-01/HI-22-02 Lands of State of Delaware at South Governors Avenue and West Water Street Planning Commission Recommendation Report of March 21, 2022 Page 7 IV. RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING STAFF: This Request is to amend the boundaries of the existing H (Historic District Zone) to include this series of six parcels and the adjacent alley area at the northeast corner South Governors Avenue and West Water Street. The properties will remain in the IO (Institutional and Office Zone) zone and subject to the SWPOZ (Source Water Protection Overlay Zone). The H (Historic District Zone) looks to preserve and enhance the historic core of Dover and includes regulatory provisions to retain the area’s character and architectural qualities. The IO zone is a zoning district offering a mix of uses focused on the public, institutional and office related realms. In the IO zone, the permitted uses include business, professional and governmental offices and also banks and laboratories. Also permitted are a variety of public and institutional uses serving the public in the medical, governmental, and educational fields and places of public assembly related to civic, social, and religious functions. The other group of uses in IO focuses specifically on the care of people ranging from child day care and adult day care facilities to facilities/shelters for temporary housing and social services of other populations. The SWPOZ has provisions to protect underground water resources. Staff recommends that the Rezoning be granted to H (Historic District Zone) as requested, as the proposed zoning is consistent with the 2019 Comprehensive Plan (as amended) for the goals for Historic Preservation allowing designation of historic districts to maintain community character. In addition, the Comprehensive Plan’s goals for the Mixed Use Land Use Classification in Dover’s historic core focus on recognition of its historic development patterns and the opportunities for redevelopment and revitalization with a variety of residential, commercial, office, cultural and institutional uses typically found in Downtown areas. In reviewing the criteria for designation in the H (Historic District Zone), this request was filed by the property owner to seek designation and the location has development potential as the identified project site for a new courthouse facility that will bring associated economic activities to the area and improvements as a community facility. The expansion of the H (Historic District Zone) to include the subject area (of six parcels and alley) will create a clearer, more distinctive boundary to the Historic District. With such zoning map amendment, the entire block would be in the Historic District with the streets of South Governors Avenue and West Water Street serving as the boundary rather than a meandering boundary line through the middle of the block. Given the subject area’s proximity to The Green, the Historic District designation offers increased protection to those historic resources on The Green and along South State Street and can regulate any new development in the area to be more compatible and complementary to existing historic buildings. It is noted that the S. Governors Avenue corridor is one of the main north-south roadways though the core of Downtown Dover where commercial and institutional type activities could be expected to serve the community. It is also in close proximity of the Capital Complex where courthouses and State office buildings are located within the H (Historic District Zone). The Design Standards and Guidelines of the Historic District Zone offer a design review process to balance the compatibility of new construction with surviving historic structures. The streetscape presence of any proposed building will be important as the area includes a range of transportation modes and opportunities (vehicle, transit, pedestrian, and bicycle). To support large scale development, there is existing infrastructure for water, sanitary sewer, and electric services and the police, fire, and emergency medical services service the area. Page 20

Item #4. Z-22-01/HI-22-02 Lands of State of Delaware at South Governors Avenue and West Water Street Planning Commission Recommendation Report of March 21, 2022 Page 8 Planning Staff notes that this area of Downtown Dover was part of a 2011 charette study documented in the Dover Transit Center Neighborhood Plan and Design Book. The Study had a goal of providing a design and planning strategy to guide development of the neighborhood area surrounding the transit center (located two blocks to west of this subject area). The Study identified the corner of S. Governors Avenue and West Water Street as an opportunity for a gateway element such as a pocket park, streetscape improvements to enhance the pedestrian experience, and an infill/redevelopment project. This Rezoning Request for H (Historic District Zone) designation does not grant approval of a specific use for the property but makes its development subject to Architectural Review Certification for the entire project site. (Currently, only portions of the project site are within the Historic District Zone). The land uses of the properties remain subject to the listing of uses permitted and potential conditional uses as allowed in the IO zoning district. Any potential development for the site would have to comply with the zoning classifications and follow all development design requirements of the Zoning Ordinance. Were the Application for Rezoning to be recommended by the Planning Commission and the Historic District Commission and subsequently approved by the City Council, the applicant would still have to submit Site Development Plans and/or Permits for review for any new use of the site or the buildings to be established. This recommendation is being made without that benefit of hearing the comments of surrounding landowners and residents. A public hearing is required on this matter and those comments given consideration. V. ADVISORY COMMENTS TO THE APPLICANT: 1) The applicant shall be aware that approval of any Rezoning application does not represent Site Development Plan approval. Following any decision made by City Council in regard to this rezoning, then an application for a Site Plan, Subdivision Plan, and/or appropriate Building Permits must be submitted to the Planning Department and required Boards and Commissions review prior to the establishment of a use, development activity, or any construction activity on the site. The applicant should contact the Planning Staff to determine the appropriate review process for any proposed projects. 2) The applicant should be aware of the potential for historic archaeological resources which may include previous building locations, wells, privies, etc. on the property. The State Division of Historical & Cultural Affairs can provide technical assistance when dealing with archaeological resources including previous studies at the subject location. 3) Additional specialized evaluation and review of this area may be necessary due to the environment contamination in this area and/or the site’s participation in any environmental remediation program. 4) The applicant shall be aware that approval of any Rezoning application does not represent a Building Permit, Demolition Permit, Sign Permit, or other construction activity permit approval. A separate application submission is required before issuance of permits by the City of Dover. 5) The applicant shall be aware that any future use may be subject to a separate permitting or Page 21

Item #4. Z-22-01/HI-22-02 Lands of State of Delaware at South Governors Avenue and West Water Street Planning Commission Recommendation Report of March 21, 2022 Page 9 licensing process through the City of Dover Licensing and Permitting Division. All businesses operating in the City of Dover are required to obtain a City of Dover Business License. Certain types of uses also require a Public Occupancy Permit or Rental Dwelling Permits. RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION: At the Hybrid (In-Person and Virtual) Planning Commission Meeting of March 21, 2022, the Application (Z-22-01/HI-22-02) was represented by the members of the project team including Mr. Elio Battista Jr. Attorney with Parkowski Guerke and Swayze PA; Chief Judge Michael Newell of the Delaware Family Court; Mr. Bill Lenihan Architect with Tevebaugh Architecture; and James Taylor (attending virtually) Project Engineer with Verdantas (f/k/a Duffield Associates). The project team presented their request for expansion of the Historic District and information on the background and history and design concept for the Kent County Family Court. During the Public Hearing, no members of the public spoke regarding the Rezoning application and no written comments were received. The Planning Commission’s motion to recommend approval for Rezoning application Z-22-01 Lands State of Delaware at South Governors Avenue and West Water Street to adjust the boundary of the H (Historic District Zone) to includes a series of six parcels and an alley as the balance of the lands of the Kent County Family Court resulted in vote of 8-0 in favor (one member absent). The reasons cited for the approval include consistency with the Comprehensive Plan, the property owner’s request, the recommendations of Planning Staff, and the applicant’s presentation and testimony. See also the included excerpt of the DRAFT Meeting Minutes of the March 21, 2022 Planning Commission meeting. The comments received from the other member agencies of the Development Advisory Committee (D.A.C.) are also provided. ATTACHMENTS: • Zoning Map Exhibit • Application Z-2-01/HI-22-02 Submission: o Rezoning Exhibit Plan Sheet o Letter dated February 3, 2022 on Request for Historic District Boundary Expansion • Presentation Items from Meeting (Display Boards): o Existing Site Plan (color graphic) o Kent County Family Court - New Site Plan Concept (color graphic) • Development Advisory Committee Comments from City of Dover Departments of Public Works and Water & Wastewater, Electric Department, City Office of the Fire Marshal, DelDOT, Kent Conservation District, and Dover/Kent County MPO • Excerpt from DRAFT Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of March 21, 2022 • Proposed Ordinance #2022-02 Page 22

City of Dover Application No.: Z-22-01, HI-22-02 Item #4. Department of Planning & Inspections C-2 RGO IO h St W N o rt C-2 IO RGO ROS e en ROS The Gr IO C-2A k Ln Ban RGO RGO t ate S S St IO ve rs A verno S Go C-2A gu Shot IO ter St E Wa C-2A n Aly St ater WW w St RGO S Ne C-2A C-2A IO IO IO Tile: Lands of State of Delaware Ordinance #: 2022-02 Legend Addresses: Corner of S. Governors Ave. and W. Water St. Parcel IDs: ED-05-077.09-03-37.00-000, 48.00, 50.00, 51.00, Historic District Expansion 52.00, 61.00, and alley. Dover Boundary Existing Zoning: IO Institutional and Office Zone SWPOZ Source Water Protection Overlay Zone Zoning Proposed Zoning: IO and subject to H Historic District Zone Dover Parcels SWPOZ Source Water Protection Overlay Zone Owner: State of Delaware Historic District Date: 0 100 2/22/2022 200 400 Feet « SWPOZ Tier 3 Page 23

Item #4. OFFICES IN DELAWARE, MARYLAND, WEB: HTTP://DUFFNET.COM ASSOCIATES Soil, Water & the Environment SITE DATA: DUFFIELD 5400 LIMESTONE ROAD 1. LEGAL OWNER/ THE STATE OF DELAWARE DEVELOPER: ATTN: JENNIFER COVERDALE 540 S DUPONT HIGHWAY STE 1 DOVER, DE 19901 x PHONE (302) 739-6148 FAX (302) 739-3037 WILMINGTON, DE 19808-1232 EMAIL: JENNIFER.COVERDALE@DELAWARE.GOV 2. TAX PARCEL NOS: ED05-077.09-03-37.00 ED05-077.09-03-48.00 ED05-077.09-03-50.00 ED05-077.09-03-51.00 ED05-077.09-03-52.00 ED05-077.09-03-61.00 PENNSYLVANIA AND NEW JERSEY E-MAIL: DUFFIELD@DUFFNET.COM 3. SITE ADDRESS: 411 GOVERNORS AVE 429 GOVERNORS AVE 435 S GOVERNORS AVE 439 S GOVERNORS AVE 441 S GOVERNORS AVE 447 S GOVERNORS AVE TEL. 302.239.6634 4. EXISTING ZONING: IO IO IO IO IO IO 5. PROPOSED ZONING: IO, H IO, H IO, H IO, H IO, H IO, H FAX 302.239.8485 LEGEND RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE PROPERTY LINE ADJACENT PROPERTY LINE EX-Rezoning-12598CE GOVERNMENTAL BOUNDARY LINE BENCHMARK CHECKED BY: CONCRETE MONUMENT FOUND FILE NAME: CAPPED REBAR FOUND IRON PIPE FOUND BUILDINGS x x FENCES KJT SIGNS BOLLARDS DESIGNED BY: CURB DRAWN BY: ON-SITE STRIPING OFF-SITE SOLID STRIPING OFF-SITE BROKEN STRIPING OFF-SITE DASHED STRIPING ELECTRIC POLE PARCELS TO BE REZONED AR AR TO HISTORIC DISTRICT CHK'D BY DATE x x x x x x x x x REVISION PARCELS TO BE REZONED TO H (HISTORIC DISTRICT) No. - - x 540 S DUPONT HIGHWAY OWNER: STATE OF DELAWARE DOVER, DE 19901 x x x x x PLAN TO ACCOMPANY REZONING APPLICATION x x x x x 101 WEST WATER STREET x x CITY OF DOVER ~ KENT COUNTY ~ DELAWARE x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x ∆=41°41'33"' L=21.10' R=29.00' DATE: FEBRUARY 4, 2022 SCALE: 1" = 30' 30' 0 30' 60' PROJECT NO. 12598.CE DRAWING SCALE 1" = 30' SHEET: 1 OF 1 Page 24

Item #4. Architecture Planning Interiors Two Mill Road, Suite 210 Wilmington, DE 19806 302.984.1400 20004.1 February 3, 2022 Dawn Melson-Williams, AICP Interim City Planner/Building Inspector Principal Planner City of Dover Department of Planning & Inspections 15 Loockerman Plaza Dover, DE 19901 Subject: New Kent County Family Court City of Dover Historic District Boundary Expansion Dear Ms. Melson-Williams, The State of Delaware is requesting to adjust the boundary of the Historic District to include the balance of the parcels for the new Kent County Family Courthouse site. Project History Since 2006 numerous studies have identified the need for a Family Court expansion in Kent County. The Tevebaugh Architecture team was engaged in an expansion feasibility study in 2014 with the State of Delaware and Family Court. The study included a space program, visioning session, site selection, concept plans and a conceptual estimate. The study determined that keeping the Family Court downtown on a site that was consistent with the comprehensive plan would be most beneficial for the City of Dover and Family Court. After the plan was published, the State of Delaware began acquiring individual parcels to create this combined site at the NE corner of Governors Avenue and Water Street. In 2021 the City of Dover rezoned parcels within this combined site to Institutional Use I-O. The rezoning aligned the courthouse occupancy to be consistent with the comprehensive plan. This combined site is currently split zoned with the boundary of the Historic District. The State of Delaware is requesting to adjust the boundary of the Historic District to include the balance of the parcels of the new Kent County Family Courthouse site. Ownership of the site The State of Delaware has been purchasing each of the parcels that they did not previously own to assemble this site. The last of the ownership transactions is currently taking place with the owners of #30 The Green and #34 The Green for the western portion of their parcels. The sales agreements have been signed by all parties and settlement for the parcels is expected to be scheduled within weeks. These privately owned parcels which are being acquired by the State are currently within the Historic District. The State of Delaware is requesting the following parcels which they own, to be entered into the Historic District. Page 25

Item #4. Parcels requested to be included in the Historic District. 2-05-077.0-03-37.00-00001 2-05-077.0-03-48.00-00001 2-05-077.0-03-50.00-00001 2-05-077.0-03-51.00-00001 2-05-077.0-03-52.00-00001 2-05-077.0-03-61.00-00001 The Council of the City of Dover previously agreed to the transfer the ownership of the alley that enters the new Kent County Family Court site from Water Street to the State of Delaware. The State of Delaware’s legal counsel is currently working with the City Solicitor to finalize the transaction agreement. The existing alley will become part of the consolidated parcel once the real estate transactions noted above are complete. The State of Delaware is requesting that the current alley also be included in the Historic District with this boundary adjustment. City Code Criteria for adjusting the boundary of the Historic District 3.32 C. This new consolidated parcel contains portions of parcels #30 The Green and #34 The Green which are currently in the Historic District and have significant historic structures fronting The Green. The courthouse project will be subdividing these two parcels to create the new combined courthouse parcel yet the relationship and proximity to these historic structures and The Green remains the same. 3.33 A. / 3.32 E. The State of Delaware is requesting to have the entire combined site within one zoning area. 3.33 A. / 3.32 F. Relocating the Kent County Family Court to this site will increase the economic development and civic infrastructure in this area of the City of Dover and the Historic District. 3.33 C. The courthouse project will adjoin the multiple parcels of the site including the ones that are currently in the Historic District. The current Historic District boundary subdivides the combined parcel. Adjusting the Historic District boundary will create a clear identifiable and distinctive boundary around the perimeter of the consolidated Kent County Family Court parcel and have the Historic District boundary align with the I-O zoning boundary. Summary of Rezoning Request The State of Delaware is requesting to adjust the boundary of the Historic District to include the balance of the parcels for the new Kent County Family Courthouse site. Very Truly Yours, William J. Lenihan, AIA Owner, Principal Page 26

Item #4. CITY OF DOVER DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPLICATION REVIEW COMMENTARY STAFF D.A.C. MEETING DATE: MARCH 2, 2022 APPLICATION: Lands of State of Delaware at South Governors Avenue and West Water Street FILE #: Z-22-01 REVIEWING AGENCY: City of Dover Department of Public Works and Water & Wastewater CONTACT PERSON: Jason A. Lyon, P.E., Director of Water & Wastewater CONTACT PHONE #: 302-736-7025 CONTACT PHONE #: jlyon@dover.de.us T HE S UBJECT P ROPOSAL HAS BEEN R EVIEWED FOR C ODE C OMPLIANCE , P LAN C ONFORMITY AND C OMPLETENESS IN A CCORDANCE WITH THIS A GENCY ’ S A UTHORITY AND A REA OF E XPERTISE . T HE F OLLOWING I TEMS HAVE BEEN I DENTIFIED AS E LEMENTS W HICH N EED TO BE A DDRESSED BY THE A PPLICANT : CITY AND STATE CODE REQUIREMENTS SANITATION / STREETS / STORMWATER / WATER / WASTEWATER / GENERAL 1. Our office has no objections to the proposed rezoning of tax parcel ED-05-077.09-03-37.00, ED-05-077.09-03-48.00-000, ED-05- 077.09-03-50.00-000, ED05-077.09-03-51.00-000, ED-05-077.09-03-52.00-000, ED05-077.09-03-61.00-000 and alley. Any redevelopment shall adhere to the City of Dover Water/Wastewater Handbook and the Specifications, Standards & Procedures for Public Works Construction. Impact fees will be applied to this property. RECOMMENDATIONS SUGGESTED AS CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL TO MEET CODE OBJECTIVES SANITATION / STREETS / STORMWATER / WATER / WASTEWATER / GENERAL 1. None ADVISORY COMMENTS TO THE APPLICANT SANITATION / STREETS / STORMWATER / WATER / WASTEWATER / GENERAL 1. None I F Y OU H AVE A NY Q UESTIONS OR N EED TO D ISCUSS ANY OF THE A BOVE C OMMENTS , P LEASE C ALL THE A BOVE C ONTACT P ERSON AND THE P LANNING D EPARTMENT AS S OON AS P OSSIBLE . Page 27

Item #4. CITY OF DOVER DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPLICATION REVIEW COMMENTARY STAFF D.A.C. MEETING DATE: MARCH 2, 2022 APPLICATION: Lands of the State of Delaware at South Governors Ave and West Water Street FILE #: Z-22-01 REVIEWING AGENCY: City of Dover Electric Department CONTACT PERSON: Shawn Burgett, Engineering Services & System Ops Superintendent CONTACT PHONE #: 302-674-7568 CONTACT EMAIL #: sburgett@dover.de.us T HE S UBJECT P ROPOSAL HAS BEEN R EVIEWED FOR C ODE C OMPLIANCE , P LAN C ONFORMITY AND C OMPLETENESS IN A CCORDANCE WITH THIS A GENCY ’ S A UTHORITY AND A REA OF E XPERTISE . T HE F OLLOWING I TEMS HAVE BEEN I DENTIFIED AS E LEMENTS W HICH N EED TO BE A DDRESSED BY THE A PPLICANT : CITY AND STATE CODE REQUIREMENTS ELECTRIC Our office has no objection to the rezoning of: ED-05-077.09-03-37.00-000, ED-05-077.09-03-48.00-000, ED-05-077.09- 03-50.00-000, ED-05-077.09-03-51.00-000, ED-05-077.09-03-52.00-000, ED-05-077.09-03-61.00-000, and an alley. RECOMMENDATIONS SUGGESTED AS CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL TO MEET CODE OBJECTIVES ELECTRIC 1. Should this site be redeveloped, which includes modifications to the use, the applicant / developer will be responsible for all costs associated with providing the appropriate meter / service to this site based upon the use including any necessary system upgrades or extensions. The appropriateness and adequacy of electric and meters will be assessed at that time. 2. Any redevelopment shall adhere to the City of Dover’s Electric Service Handbook. https://evogov.s3.amazonaws.com/media/27/media/13108.pdf. ADVISORY COMMENTS TO THE APPLICANT ELECTRIC 1. None. I F Y OU H AVE A NY Q UESTIONS OR N EED TO D ISCUSS ANY OF THE A BOVE C OMMENTS , P LEASE C ALL THE A BOVE C ONTACT P ERSON AND THE P LANNING D EPARTMENT AS S OON AS P OSSIBLE . Page 28

C F #4. Z-22-01 Item I I T R CITY OF DOVER Y E DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE O M F A APPLICATION REVIEW COMMENTARY R D.A.C. MEETING DATE: 03/02/22 D S O H V A E L R APPLICATION: Lands of the State of Delaware at South Governors Ave and West Water St FILE #: Z-22-01 REVIEWING AGENCY: City of Dover, Office of the Fire Marshal CONTACT PERSON: Jason Osika, Fire Marshal PHONE #: (302) 736-4457 THE SUBJECT PROPOSAL HAS BEEN REVIEWED FOR CODE COMPLIANCE, PLAN CONFORMITY, AND COMPLETENESS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS AGENCY’S AUTHORITY AND AREA OF EXPERTISE. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AS ELEMENTS WHICH NEED TO BE ADDRESS BY THE APPLICANT: CITY AND STATE CODE REQUIREMENTS: 1. Proposal is a rezoning request. This office has no objections. 2. Project to be completed per approved Site Plan. 3. Construction or renovations cannot be started until building plans are approved. ADDITIONAL / SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS TO OBTAIN APPROVAL: N/A APPLICABLE CODES LISTED BELOW (NOT LIMITED TO): 2021 NFPA 1 Fire Code (NFPA; National Fire Protection Association) 2021 NFPA 101 Life Safety Code (NFPA; National Fire Protection Association) 2019 NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code (NFPA; National Fire Protection Association) 2019 NFPA 13 Installation of Sprinkler Systems (NFPA; National Fire Protection Association) 2009 IBC (International Building Code) Latest editions of all other NFPA Codes as defined by the Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations 2021 Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations City of Dover Code of Ordinances *If you have any questions or need to discuss any of the above comments, please call the above contact person listed. Page 29

Item #4. CITY OF DOVER D E DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE L APPLICATION REVIEW COMMENTARY D O T =============================================================== APPLICATION: Lands of the State of Delaware at South Governors Avenue and West Water Street FILE#: Z-22-01 REVIEWING AGENCY: DelDOT CONTACT PERSON: Ryan Schroder PHONE#: (302) 760-2674 =============================================================== THE SUBJECT PROPOSAL HAS BEEN REVIEWED FOR CODE COMPLIANCE, PLAN CONFORMITY AND COMPLETENESS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS AGENCY'S AUTHORITY AND AREA OF EXPERTISE. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AS ELEMENTS WHICH NEED TO BE ADDRESSED BY THE APPLICANT: CITY & STATE CODE REQUIREMENTS: No person, firm, corporation or the like shall construct, open, reconstruct, maintain, modify or use any crossing or entrance onto a state-maintained highway, street or road, including any drainage modifications leading into or carried by the highway drainage system, without first having complied with standards and regulations adopted by the Department and having obtained a permit issued by the Department. Please contact the Delaware Department of Transportation - Development Coordination section to begin permit process. RECOMMENDATIONS SUGGESTED AS CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL TO MEET CODE OBJECTIVES: ADVISORY COMMENTS TO THE APPLICANT: 1. No comment on rezoning of the parcel(s). Page 30

KENT CONSERVATION DISTRICT Item #4. 1679 SOUTH DUPONT HIGHWAY • DOVER, DELAWARE 19901• (302) 608-5370 • WWW.KENTCD.ORG CITY OF DOVER DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPLICATION REVIEW COMMENTARY MARCH 2022 APPLICATION: Lands of the State of Delaware at South Governors Avenue and West Water Street FILE #: Z-22-01 REVIEWING AGENCY: Kent Conservation District CONTACT PERSON: Kate Owens PHONE: (302) 608 – 5370 EMAIL: stormwater@kentcd.org THE SUBJECT PROPOSAL HAS BEEN REVIEWED FOR CODE COMPLIANCE, PLAN CONFORMITY AND COMPLETENESS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS AGENCY’S AUTHORITY AND AREA OF EXPERTISE. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AS ELEMENTS WHICH NEED TO BE ADDRESSED BY THE APPLICANT: Source: 2019 Delaware Sediment and Stormwater Regulations CITY AND STATE CODE REQUIREMENTS: Kent Conservation District has no objection to the proposed rezoning of the above referenced site. ADVISORY COMMENTS TO THE APPLICANT: Soil disturbance (e.g. clearing, grading, excavations, tree clearing, or stoning) equal to or greater than 5,000 square feet requires a Sediment and Stormwater Management Plan to be submitted and approved by the Kent Conversation District prior to the commencement of disturbance. Page 31

Item #4. B CITY OF DOVER Dover/Kent DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE County Metropolitan APPLICATION REVIEW COMMENTARY Planning D.A.C. MEETING DATE: Organization APPLICATION: Lands of the State of Delaware at South Governors Avenue and West Water Street FILE #: Z-22-01 REVIEWING AGENCY: Dover/Kent County MPO CONTACT PERSON: James Galvin, AICP PHONE #: (302) 387-6030 The Dover/Kent County MPO has participated in the State’s Preliminary Land Use Services (PLUS) process for several months. The MPO requested the opportunity to bring the recommendations on issues of our concern to the City as well. The MPO will limit comments to projects to development proposals and applications that may lead to new development. Issues of concern to the MPO are effective transit, reducing the amount of vehicle emissions by shortening or eliminating trips, and facilities for alternative modes of transportation, including bicycle and pedestrian access. The MPO considers the bicycle facilities required by the City of Dover to be the standard for all applications, not to be waived. City of Dover Planning Commission 3/22/2022 Project Review Z-22-01 Lands of the State of Delaware at South Governors Avenue and West Water Street The Dover/Kent County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) typically does not comment on rezoning applications and there are no comments on the advisability of the application presented here. We wanted to take the opportunity to let the State of Delaware, as the applicant, know about the planning efforts that have been undertaken by the MPO in this neighborhood. In 2010, the MPO requested the assistance of two consultants to envision and document a future redevelopment of this neighborhood after the investment in the Dover Transit Center on Water Street. The Plan built on the best elements of the built environment of the existing neighborhood (BayHealth, the Prison, the Subsidized housing, Becker Morgan Group’s investment, etc.) and projected how a complementary future might look, including new buildings and uses. The intersection of Governor’s Ave and Water Street is the center of the neighborhood and was projected to have a small, landscaped island and a significant building (a hotel in the plan) located there. The proposal to build a new Family Court building/complex on this site meets that preferred future creating a showcase to anchor a redeveloped neighborhood. The plan is on the MPO’s website at https://doverkentmpo.delaware.gov/projects/ as a 2010 project entitled “Dover Transit Center Neighborhood Plan”. If you have any questions or need to discuss any of the above comments, please call the above contact person and the Planning Department as soon as possible. Page 32

Item #4. CITY OF DOVER HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION Draft Meeting Minutes of March 24, 2022 The Meeting of the City of Dover Historic District Commission was held in person on Thursday, March 24, 2022, at 3:30 PM and virtually using the videoconferencing system WebEx with Chairman Czerwinski presiding. Members present were Mr. Street (virtual), Ms. Horsey, and Mrs. Mason. (Note: The fifth Historic District Commission member has not been appointed following the completion of the term of Mr. McDaniel in 2020). Planning Office Staff members present were Mrs. Melson-Williams, Mrs. Savage-Purnell, Mrs. Bulkilvish and Mr. Swierczek. HI-22-02/Z-22-01 Lands of the State of Delaware at South Governors Avenue and West Water Street - Public Hearing and Review for Recommendation to City Council of a Rezoning Application to adjust the boundary of the H (Historic District Zone) to include a series of six (6) parcels consisting of a total of 1.74 +/- acres and an alley as the balance of the lands for the new Kent County Family Courthouse project site. The properties are zoned IO (Institutional and Office Zone) and subject to the SWPOZ (Source Water Protection Overlay Zone). The proposed zoning is IO (Institutional and Office Zone), subject to the SWPOZ (Source Water Protection Overlay Zone), and subject to the H (Historic District Zone). The properties are located on the east side of South Governors Avenue between West Water Street and Bank Lane. The owner of record is the State of Delaware. Property Addresses: 411 S. Governors Avenue, 429 S. Governors Avenue, 435 S. Governors Avenue, 439 S. Governors Avenue/117 West Water Street, 441 S. Governors Avenue, and 447 S. Governors Avenue. Tax Parcels: ED-05-077.09-03-37.00-000, ED-05-077.09- 03-48.00-000, ED-05-077.09-03-50.00-000, ED-05-077.09-03-51.00-000, ED-05-077.09-03- 52.00-000, ED-05-077.09-03-61.00-000, and an alley. Ordinance #2022-02. Council District 4. (Planning References: Z-22-01 and HI-22-02) First Reading was held by City Council on February 28, 2022, where the Public Hearing dates were set for Planning Commission on March 21, 2022, Historic District Commission on March 24, 2022, and City Council on April 11, 2022. Mrs. Melson-Williams gave a summary of Application HI-22-02/Z-22-01. The applicant is requesting a Rezoning Application to adjust the boundary of the H (Historic District Zone) to include a series of six (6) parcels consisting of a total of 1.74 +/- acres and an alley as the balance of the lands for the new Kent County Family Courthouse project site. Ms. Mason member of the Historic District Commission will be unable to participate in the Commission deliberation on this Application as she is a property owner within 200-feet of this Application. As part of the By-laws of the Historic District Commission that is deemed a conflict of interest. The information that was provided to the Planning Commission started with a DAC (Development Advisory Committee) Report that was also provided to the Historic District Commission. In addition, there is an Addendum to that Report that focuses more on historic property information for the subject area. These properties do include three (3) buildings that currently exist on the property. From historic property history, there were other buildings previously on the site. The review of historic maps show that they were predominantly residential in nature. Over time perhaps Excerpt of Historic District Commission Meeting Minutes of March 24, 2022 Page 1 of 6 Page 33

Item #4. a dozen or more buildings were in this area at one point dating from the 1800’s through the 20th century. The area is a part of the National Register of Historic Places listing for the Dover Green Historic District. The nomination was written in the 1970’s and amended in 1979 and 1984. Its inventory included a number of buildings in this subject area. Some of them were deemed non- contributing meaning they were much more modern features on the landscape such as what was the location of the Dover Laundry and Dry Cleansers location and other more modern residential buildings in that area. Three buildings remain today as previously mentioned and perhaps only one of them of the surviving dates to the 19th century. It has some integrity issues due to renovations and expansions over the years. This is a little unique for the Historic District Commission, but the Zoning Ordinance includes the provisions for how you expand the boundaries of the historic district or add additional areas to the Historic District. The Historic District Zone has a very specific purpose statement that was read into the record. It is found in Zoning Ordinance, Article 3 Section 21. “The purpose of this historic district regulation is to preserve and enhance that unique character and value of the old portion of Dover as an area of special charm and interest. It is particularly intended that the regulations prevent, in the historic district, any change of conditions that would be deemed to be a disfigurement or degradation of the present uniqu e visual and architectural qualities of the district.” The provisions of the Zoning Ordinance go on to detail the process for the Historic District amendments and the review criteria for adding things to the Historic District. This project request specifically focuses on the following review criteria: the desire of the owner to have the property designated; the potential increase in economic and/or community development in the area; and specific to the Historic District that identifiable and clear distinctive boundaries are established. Once a property is within the Historic District it becomes the subject of Design Standards and Guidelines for any development activities and/or renovations to existing structures or demolition of existing structures. Staff provided a recommendation regarding the request for Rezoning. Staff is recommending that the Rezoning be granted to include the property in the Historic District Zone making reference to the City’s 2019 Comprehensive Plan for the goals for Historic Preservation allowing designation of historic districts to maintain community character. In addition, the Comprehensive Plan’s goals for the Mixed-Use Land Use Classification in Dover’s historic core focus on recognition of its historic development patterns and the opportunities for redevelopment and revitalization with a variety of residential, commercial, office, cultural and institutional uses typically found in Downtown areas. The property owner is indeed seeking the designation and it has been identified as the project site for a new Family Court (Courthouse). By changing the boundaries of the Historic District, it will provide a clear and more distinctive boundary as it will follow the street lines of Governors and Water Street in that area. Planning Staff has recommended approval. The Planning Commission did consider the Rezoning on Monday, March 21, 2022. They put forth a Recommendation of approval for the Rezoning. Their Recommendation will also go to City Council and the action of the Historic District Commission will also go to City Council. Ms. Horsey asked if the creation of the expansion of this project into the Historic District Commission would put more of a burden of approval for the demolition of the three (3) buildings there today. Mrs. Melson-Williams replied that the Planning Office has already received the Demolition Permit for these three buildings that are in the review process. It is anticipated that the Excerpt of Historic District Commission Meeting Minutes of March 24, 2022 Page 2 of 6 Page 34

Item #4. review will be complete prior to the Rezoning being fully actioned. The applicant has a vested right already under the current zoning to demolish the properties without having to appear before the Historic District Commission to do so. The demolition may actually end up occurring after the designation due to the bid process and the mobilization to do so. It has been clear from the beginning that they anticipated demolition of these buildings prior to any kind of commencement of activities for construction. New construction on the property would be subject to it being in the Historic District Zone. Ms. Horsey asked for clarification if the demolition is allowed before the designation of the zoning, would that come back before the Historic District Commission for the demolition? Mrs. Melson- Williams replied that the demolition would not. Mr. Czerwinski asked what the difference was between expanding the Historic District Commission to accommodate a new building versus removing that same block out of the Historic District Commission altogether because of a new building? Mrs. Melson-Williams replied the removal of something from the Historic District would also have to follow the same process. Staff advised the applicant that including this area into the Historic District provides greater protection for the other adjacent areas of the Historic District which includes The Green and the properties fronting on South State Street. If you look in the Design Standards and Guidelines this area is The Green Context that envisions there might be larger scales of redevelopment in the area. Larger scale redevelopment carries with it some increased scrutiny if it is within the Historic District. With only part of the site being in and part of the site being out, it makes it complicated to say the least. Where half of the building is in the District, it would be subject to the Guidelines and half out it is not. It meets the philosophy of the intent of the Code that even though it is bringing the land mass into the District, there is still the ability of dealing with questions of the character and impact to the broader district even in practice of new construction. Representatives: Elio Battista, Parkowski Guerke and Swayze PA; Michael Newell, Chief Judge of Family Court of the State of Delaware; William J. Lenihan, Tevebaugh Architecture Mr. Battista mentioned that the City gave an explanation of the Historic District as mentioned by Mrs. Melson-Williams. Simply put from a legal perspective when we were looking at the project, half of the project is located in the Historic District and the other half is not; and it eliminates a lot of headaches. His perspective is if it is one governing agency, we all know the rules that we will be dealing with and the requirements. He introduced the project team. Mr. Newell introduced four (4) of the six Judicial Officers (Commissioner David Jones, Givens, Lanbury, Judge Mardi Pyott, who served Kent County in the Dover Family Court). He also introduced Eleanor Torres who serves on the Administrative Staff and has been critical to this project. We are here regarding the Kent County Family Courthouse. This dates back as far as 2006 to the present time. The “Southern Court Facilities Space Study” that was commissioned to look at both facilities in Sussex and Kent County. The Kent County Family Courthouse received the second to the lowest rating (court facilities in the southern part of Delaware) and was rendered 16 years ago back in 2006 as inadequate. We have had subsequent studies about the site concerns about security and signs of the building. In 2012, U.S. Marshals served the federal judiciary but were retained to do a report and sited significant security issues in the current building. There are four or five areas of this project elements of this project that you should be aware of (size, security, dignity, collaboration and inclusion and parking) that will be brought to that area of the city. The Excerpt of Historic District Commission Meeting Minutes of March 24, 2022 Page 3 of 6 Page 35

Item #4. current building was built in 1989. It was built when the second Chief Judge of Family Court Robert Thompson was in that position. I worked with him for five (5) years. The current building is only 35,000 square feet of space. We are utilizing every inch of that space as we exist today. The projection for the new building is 105,000 square feet of space. The average court room size in the current building is 600 square feet which is way below the current standards for a court room in today’s age. The security issue that exists today is the court room size. It does not provide adequate space for the litigants in the court room. We hear cases that such as domestic violence and perpetrator and we are only 10-feet away from each other. That is clearly not adequate for modern courthouse. The building was constructed prior to September 11, 2001 and we know what to our country; standards for municipal and courtroom construction have changed. The current Courthouse at 400 Court Street does not provide separate waiting rooms for confidential areas or for clients to complete paperwork. It’s called mixed circulation; you have the public, the people that were detained, and the judges, commissioners, and staff. The detainees take the same elevators as judges, commissioners, and staff so we had to retrofit them with video cameras. We did have an unfortunate incident where one of our judges was spat on by a prisoner in an elevator. The new building will fix that circulation pattern. Currently, there is a sally port for the transfer of prisoners/ detainees; however, the modern Department of Corrections vans do not fit in the sally port and the doors do not close. The vans have to park in the same parking lot as the Judges and Staff; and they or you will wait to get into the building. That presents a number of the security issues. Boxes line the floor as we don’t have the space. Mentioning ‘inclusion”, the new building will be sufficient to allow for offices for the Department of Justice – the Office of Defense Services, the Office of Child Advocate. Kids Department of Services for Youth and Families. They will have places to confidential, respectful places to meet with litigants who we serve in daily court activities. The other thing that came up with the Planning Commissioners was parking. We do plan to have parking on-site for employees, litigants, and we hope to work out an agreement related to use of the parking facility in the off hours when court business is not taking place. And finally, the issue is of “dignity,” as our Court handles some of the most tumultuous cases and the most intimate, heart-wrenching cases heard by our Judges and Commissioners. A dignified and safe courthouse is not a luxury today; it is a necessity. We want this Courthouse to have a civic presence in this part of Dover and want to be a good neighbor. The current projected cost of this building is $122 million dollars. Mr. Bill Lenihan of Tevebaugh Architecture as the State’s Architect on the project will now present the more technical matters. Mr. Lenihan noted that he has seen a number of those present as they have advanced other components of this project as the State’s acquired them, and some present at meeting to the Downtown Dover Partnership, and presentation to the Friends of Old Dover. First, they are in agreement with the comments and recommendations of the Development Advisory Committee and Planning Department. They were just here on Monday evening for a similar presentation to the Planning Commission. This is step one of a two-step public process as we are here for a boundary adjustment to the Historic District. And we have filed an application to return here (to the Historic District Commission) in April to review the Site Plan for the details of building construction for development process in the Historic District and then the Planning Commission. Mr. Lenihan notes on the main topics for the requirements to adjust the boundary and for including more property into the Historic District that we agreement with the Planning Department. Referring to the display boards, he showed the L-Shaped site pointed out the street with Bank Lane (at the top), Governors Avenue, and Water Street on the south. The full site of combined parcel Excerpt of Historic District Commission Meeting Minutes of March 24, 2022 Page 4 of 6 Page 36

Item #4. includes the entire areas along Governors Avenue from Bank Lane to West Water Street to rear of the properties that front on South State Street. The project site also cross Governors Avenue to include the Box Outlet site that will become a parking lot. Referring display screen, shows the crosshatched area with the alley on the east side and up to the Capital Dry Cleaners site and shows that about half of the site is in the Historic District (section on Water Street and section to the north at Bank Lane). They looking to adjust the boundary instead of it being split-zoned; instead, they would have the full site in the Historic District. The City placed the full combined site into the IO (Institutional and Office Zone) which allows the project to move forward the proper zoning for the height and areas of the buildings. Mr. Lenihan continued with describing the proposed new plan (on a second display board), the L- shaped building (in light blue) is the new Family Court building with the main entranceway on Governors Avenue at the intersection of Governors Avenue and Water Street. Then the parking structure is on Governors Avenue towards the Bank Lane end of the property. An existing alleyway from Water Street goes into the site and gives access to properties at their rear. With the development of the Courthouse, it will be placed over the south end of the alley, but the State is creating a new vehicular accessway for the properties fronting on South State Street and The Green by giving them a permanent easement for two-way traffic out to Bank Lane. Bank Lane is currently very narrow street so it will be widened to street standards for the full depth of the site. There will also be from the easement a two way traffic way out to Governors Avenue from the middle of the site. The intersections have been reviewed with DelDOT and the comments have been favorable with the traffic movements and traffic counts for the project. Along Water Street, the existing access point will remain with access to the neighboring properties and also a new access point for the sally port for Department of Corrections vans along the middle of Water Street. At the rear of the building, there will be a service lane with gates at either side. Mr. Lenihan noted the economic development for the site as it will have over 130 full-time employees in the building from the Court and various agencies and then thousands of visitors on an annual year. Having all those people, will help make this portion of Downtown as a vibrant place. We noted the IO zoning, and this plan is consistent with the City of Comprehensive Plan. The boundary with also be consistent with the National Register for The Green Historic District. Also, the Dover/Kent County Metropolitan Planning Organization Dover Transit Neighborhood Plan recommended a gateway type development for this intersection. The Dover Historic District Commission Guidelines also recognized large developments. We feel that this benefits the Historic District as this creates a buffer zone with new government structure and to help protect The Green. Mr. Street thanked Tevebaugh Architecture for giving the presentation again and thank you to the Justices for taking time out of their schedules to be here today as well. He has no questions. Mrs. Horsey also thanked them for presenting the project to the Friends of Old Dover and answering their questions on the project. Mr. Czerwinski asked about the function of the parking lot on the east side of the lot. Responding Mr. Lenihan stated that the Parking Lot serves as overflow parking for the Kent County Courthouse (on the other side of State Street) and also for the offices on the south side of Water Street such a DNREC and other Departments. With the parking structure, the State commissioned a Parking Study where they evaluated over a year of dockets from Family Court on time of day and day of week when hearings were happening. They looked at displaced parking. They also met with the City of Dover and other area groups to talk about needs for parking. Resulting in a parking demand Excerpt of Historic District Commission Meeting Minutes of March 24, 2022 Page 5 of 6 Page 37

Item #4. number and that parking demand number is greater than the amount required by City’s zoning. They will provide total parking to meet the parking demand number. Mr. Czerwinski notes that they are extending the Historic District to accommodate a new building that has no tie to the past of Dover or Kent County. His wish with the structure and the parking structure is that the architectural details have sensitivity to the area and that the Courthouse compliments the rest of historic Dover. It’s very easy to do something post-modern. How do you create a parking structure to fit in with the historic architecture? These are big structures for the area when considering State Street and the surrounding areas. He hopes that as we move forward that we continue to practice good architectural decision-making that ties structure in with the area whether is the Courthouse on the other side of The Green and that it fits in. It’s the first multi- story parking structure in Downtown Dover that’s in the Historic District. The elements of the parking structure are done with the good taste. Responding Mr. Lenihan noted that the justice consultant is the same that worked on the Kent County Courthouse and the building is of the same scale as a 3-story 100,000 SF building. The detailing will be very important to ensure it fits into the context of the area. The Historic District has very good set of Guidelines that talk about new structures and how they are to be contemporary and how they are to meet the intent to fit into the Historic District. They are not to be a copy but to look at the scale and massing and materials and make the buildings belong. They have done articulation on the buildings, so they aren’t just one large mass especially on the Bank Lane end of the parking structure where it is in the view corridor of The Green so that it looks like a building and not a parking structure. They look forward to coming back to present those details. Mr. Czerwinski opened the public hearing to those in the room and also those in the virtual meeting. It was noted that a number of individuals in the audience were part of the project team including James Taylor (virtual) that is involved with the civil engineering for the project. Also, in the virtual audience earlier in the meeting was John Van Gorp of Bayhealth. With no one wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed. There were no additional questions from the Historic District Commission members. Mrs. Horsey moved approval of HI-22-02/Z-22-01 Lands of the State of Delaware at South Governors Avenue and West Water Street for entry into the Historic District. The motion was seconded by Mr. Street and approved 3-0 with one member abstaining due to conflict of interest. Roll Call Vote Ms. Horsey – Yes Mr. Street – Yes Ms. Mason – Abstaining due to conflict of interest Mr. Czerwinski – Yes The Historic District Commission’s recommendation to include a series of 6 parcels and an alley area owned by the State into the Historic District Zone will be forwarded to City Council. The Final Action and Public Hearing is scheduled for the April 11, 2022 meeting of City Council. Excerpt of Historic District Commission Meeting Minutes of March 24, 2022 Page 6 of 6 Page 38

Item #4. CITY OF DOVER PLANNING COMMISSION March 21, 2022 Excerpt from Meeting Minutes – Draft The Meeting of the City of Dover Planning Commission was held on Monday, March 21, 2022 at 7:00 PM as an In-Person Meeting and also using the phone/videoconferencing system WebEx. The Meeting Session was conducted with Chair Mrs. Maucher presiding. Members present were Mr. Cooper, Mrs. Denney, Mr. Hartman, Mr. Baldwin, Dr. Jones, Mrs. Welsh (virtual), Mrs. Malone (virtual), and Mrs. Maucher. Mr. Roach was absent. Staff members present were Mrs. Dawn Melson-Williams, Mr. Julian Swierczek, Ms. Samantha Bulkilvish, Mr. Jason Lyon (virtual) and Mrs. Kristen Mullaney. Also present were Elio Battista; Chief Judge Michael Newell and other Judges, Commissioners, and Staff of the Family Court; Bill Lenihan, and James Taylor (virtual). No one spoke from the public on this application. NEW APPLICATIONS Z-22-01 Lands of the State of Delaware at South Governors Avenue and West Water Street - Public Hearing and Review for Recommendation to City Council of a Rezoning Application to adjust the boundary of the H (Historic District Zone) to include a series of six (6) parcels consisting of a total of 1.74 +/- acres and an alley as the balance of the lands for the new Kent County Family Courthouse project site. The properties are zoned IO (Institutional and Office Zone) and subject to the SWPOZ (Source Water Protection Overlay Zone). The proposed zoning is IO (Institutional and Office Zone), subject to the SWPOZ (Source Water Protection Overlay Zone), and subject to the H (Historic District Zone). The properties are located on the east side of South Governors Avenue between West Water Street and Bank Lane. The owner of record is the State of Delaware. Property Addresses: 411 S. Governors Avenue, 429 S. Governors Avenue, 435 S. Governors Avenue, 439 S. Governors Avenue/117 West Water Street, 441 S. Governors Avenue, and 447 S. Governors Avenue. Tax Parcels: ED-05-077.09-03-37.00-000, ED-05-077.09-03-48.00-000, ED- 05-077.09-03-50.00-000, ED-05-077.09-03-51.00-000, ED-05-077.09-03-52.00-000, ED-05- 077.09-03-61.00-000, and an alley. Ordinance #2022-02. Council District 4. First Reading was held by City Council on February 28, 2022 where the Public Hearing dates were set for Planning Commission on March 21, 2022, Historic District Commission on March 24, 2022 and City Council on April 11, 2022. Representatives: Mr. Elio Battista Jr., Parkowski Guerke and Swayze PA; Chief Judge Michael Newell, Delaware Family Court; Mr. Bill Lenihan, Tevebaugh Architecture; and James Taylor (Virtual), Verdantas Mrs. Melson-Williams stated that this is a Rezoning Application that has an associated File Number of HI-22-02 which the Historic District Commission will deal with later this week. It is a series of parcels as you can see from the Exhibit Map that are shown in the hashed area located to the northeast of Governors Avenue and West Water Street. It is a series of properties owned by the State of Delaware and also a segment of an alley which is a city alley that is in the process of being transferred to the State. In total, this is about 1.74 acres of land. It is currently zoned IO (Institutional and Office Zone) and subject to the SWPOZ (Source Water Protection Overlay Zone). This request is to extend the boundaries of the H (Historic District Zone) which is depicted on the Exhibit Map in the orange color. This request would expand those boundaries to the balance Excerpt of Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of March 21, 2022 Page 1 of 5 Page 39

Item #4. of this block in Downtown Dover. The properties that we are dealing with have frontage on South Governors Avenue and two of them also have frontage on West Water Street. This area of the city has a mix of zoning classifications. Across the street to the west are areas zoned C-2A (Limited Central Commercial Zone). There are areas adjacent to it that are zoned IO (Institutional and Office Zone) and then a series of properties that area zoned RGO (General Residence and Office Zone) and those are primarily properties in that are fronting on The Green or on South State Street. A number of them, as noted, are already within the Historic District Zone. With the Comprehensive Plan for the City of Dover, in their Report, they call out two items of note. Chapter 6 of the Comprehensive Plan offers a series of goals related to historic resources and one of the recommendations is to look at areas for potential expansion of the Historic District designation which this application does. Also, there are goals in the Comprehensive Plan related to Mixed Use which is a land use category in the Downtown. The focus of the Downtown Area is as a traditional and symbolic center of the community and the Comprehensive Plan notes that efforts should recognize its unique heritage and historic resources while also providing opportunities for Mixed Use development that you would find in such Downtown areas. From a zoning review perspective, the City’s Zoning Ordinance has established a Historic District and the purpose of that District is “to preserve and enhance the unique character and value of the old portion of Dover as an area of special charm and interest. It is particularly intended that the regulations prevent in the Historic District, any change of conditions that would be deemed to be a disfigurement or degradation of the present unique visual and architectural qualities of the District” and that is from Article 3, Section 21 of the Zoning Ordinance. To amend the boundaries of the District, the Zoning Ordinance has a series of criteria for consideration. The ones of most interest in this request are that by expanding the boundaries it gives a more clear and distinctive boundary to the Historic District; basically, along streets rather than zig-zagging through a series of property lines. This is also a request that the property owner has made which is one of the criteria. Then there are a series of other criteria including increased potential for economic and community development as a result of the designation. It is the recommendation of Staff that the Rezoning to the Historic District Zone be granted citing the consistency with the Comprehensive Plan. We find that it does make a clearer more distinctive boundary so that the entire block is located in the Historic District Zone. The Historic District Zone has a series of Design Standards and Guidelines that guide development activities in those areas and that would be utilized for any future development at the project site. Tonight, we are dealing with a Recommendation regarding the Rezoning; it is not a review of the potential development. She will note that the potential development area is much larger. As it stands at the moment, part of it is in the Historic District and part of it is not; hence part of the reason for the request to bring the entire land area under the Historic District Zone. Displayed as a graphic is the submission plan from the applicant. The shaded area shows the properties and alley that are the request this evening for a Rezoning. Mr. Battista stated that they are seeking to Rezone this location which has been identified by the State of Delaware for a proposed future site of the Family Court in Delaware. From his perspective, this makes sense because if you look at the diagram now, part of the proposed location is in the Historic District and part of it is not. So, it makes sense to bring it all under the umbrella of one overviewing agency with respect to the approvals that are necessary. It doesn’t eliminate all of the future approvals that you would need to get with respect to any construction, demolition or easements that have to occur. With respect to the recommendation that you provide to the city, he would ask Judge Newell to give the Commission some background as to why we are here, how we got here and how they believe that this is a benefit to the city and why it should be within the Historic District. After which Mr. Lenihan can kind of get into the actual details and facts with Excerpt of Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of March 21, 2022 Page 2 of 5 Page 40

Item #4. respect to what it’s going to look like, what they are going to do, and where do we go from here. Judge Newell stated that what he has been asked to do is give the Commission a little bit of the background as to how we got here for this project. In 2006, a number of years before his time as Chief Judge, there was a southern court facilities study that rendered the current Family Court Building that is located at 400 Court Street as inadequate. Since that time, there have been other studies conducted for the feasibility of the current building to be refurbished and expanded and none of those have proven to be acceptable to the needs of our current Court. In 2012, the United States Marshals, they serve as Federal Judiciary, but they were retained to do a security study and also cited significant issues with the current building with respect to size and security. So, the issues tonight that he wants to focus on are size of the building, security of the building, dignity of our building and what he calls collaboration. The new building will allow us to have the Department of Justice, the Office of Defense Services, the Office of Child Advocate, the Division of Child Support Services, and the Department of Services of Children, Youth and their Families to have adequate space to be able to operate within the confines of our building. That is extremely important so that litigants have the ability to have confidential conversations and dignity which he will get to, to have that conducted in the privacy of a conference room, not standing out in a hall. He mentioned size. The current Family Court Building is 35,000 SF of space. The new building will be approximately 105,000 SF of space. We are utilizing and living in every inch of the space in the current building. That is one of the reasons why he mentioned earlier about the collaboration and the inclusion of the other agencies and their ability to conduct their business in a private and dignified and confidential manner. The average courtroom size in the Family Court Building in Dover is approximately 600 SF which is significantly lower than any courtroom standards that exist today. Next, are the security issues that we have in the building. This building was built in 1989 prior to September 11, 2001 which we all know what happened to our Country at that time. Security standards have significantly been revised and modified. He worked with the Second Chief Judge while he was in law school who built the building at the time, and he has a great deal of respect for him. Fortunately, over the years with the complexities of population growth, judicial officers going to the court, filings have increased, and our jurisdiction has expanded, the current building just no longer serves as a functional courthouse. There are no separate waiting areas for victims which we are required to have. He has already mentioned a couple of times now, no confidential areas for attorney and client participation. When litigants want to come in and fill out petitions, they will do so in an open area. It is not necessarily private enough for the types of petitions that are filed in our court. Significantly, with the building currently does not accommodate what is called mixed circulation for the public, the people who are detained or incarcerated who come before us and our Staff in our judicial offices. The people who are incarcerated park in the same parking garage as our judicial officers and have to come through the parking lot where our employees park. There is a sally port in this current building but unfortunately given the size of our vans, the sally port doors aren’t able to be closed allowing open access to the outside judicial officers’ vehicles. The prisoners and detainees take the same elevators as the judicial officers do from the parking garage to the courtroom floors. If you have ever visited the building, you would see this from the public’s view, but the detainees are escorted to the courtroom through the interior hallway where our Judges and employees’ offices are. That creates a significant risk, but it is also an issue of dignity also regardless of where you stand on the criminal justice spectrum. Prisoners should not be paraded down hallways in their jumpsuits and shackles when they can actually access a courtroom from an access right off of a courtroom. Finally, the dignity. As you can imagine if you have had any experience with our Court, we deal with some of the most personal, intimate and heart wrenching issues that involve families and children. A Excerpt of Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of March 21, 2022 Page 3 of 5 Page 41

Item #4. dignified, safe and an appropriately sized courthouse is not a luxury; it really is a necessity. We want this Courthouse to be a civic presence in Dover and he thinks it will do that once we get to showing the design of the building later this Spring. Just so you know, it is estimated at this point, that this project will cost approximately $122,000,000. He thinks that it is appropriate that he is standing before you on the first full day of Spring because we are hopeful that Spring brings freshness and revitalization. We are hoping that this project will do the same to the area of Dover. Mr. Lenihan stated that to reply back to Mrs. Melson-Williams’ comments, they do agree with all of the comments from the Development Advisory Committee and the Planning Department in their summary of the project. One of the things that you see on the screen right now is the hashed area for the parcels that we are asking to be included into the Historic District by adjusting the Historic District boundary. As you can see, this is the full area of the State of Delaware parcels of the combined site. They go along the full block of Governors Avenue, from Water Street all the way to Bank Lane and then most of the block of Water Street all the way up to properties that front South State Street. So that will become the full continuous site as they have adjoined all of the parcels there. With this, that hashed area that is on the monitor (plan sheet being presented) is only approximately half of the total site area. The main reason why they are requesting this adjustment with the boundary here is to really make this site consistent with the IO (Institutional and Office Zone) boundary for this full site that you see on the screen. They are very appreciative that the City of Dover went through the process in 2021 to rezone this whole site for IO (Institutional and Office Zone) that would allow for this Family Court Complex to be constructed. This is a great project for the State of Delaware for all of the reasons that Judge Newell mentioned but also it really creates a Courthouse Campus. With the Kent County Courthouse just across the other side of State Street and the other offices and departments and attorneys who practice in these courthouses to all be down in this one area. It has been mentioned that he refers to this as a two- step public process. The first step is what we are going through now to adjust the boundary of the Historic District and the second step would be the normal development process where we would have review of the site and the buildings. So, we have an application into the Planning Department now to appear before this board again in May for that part of the process. He will show the Commission an exhibit that they will see in May that has the footprint of the proposed buildings so that you can see how the site is proposed to layout. At the corner of South Governors Avenue and West Water Street would be the front entrance of the L shaped Courthouse that is shown in the baby blue color on the board here. Then there would be the existing Water Street parking lot that would be a smaller footprint and then there would be a parking structure on Governors Avenue towards Bank Lane. You can see the boundary of the Historic District where it is right now, subdivides the Courthouse and the parking structure. It will keep this project consistent with the new IO (Institutional and Office Zone) Zoning Map and also the Comprehensive Plan and the boarder of the National Register of (Historic Places) The Green Historic District Area which includes this full block. Also, with the Dover/Kent County Metropolitan Planning Organization in 2010 Dover Transit Center Neighborhood Plan, this is consistent with all of their recommendations. So, we are asking for approval to adjust the Historic District boundary for all of these reasons. Mr. Hartman stated that it appears that we will be losing some parking on that site, but he knows that this is just the first step. Does Planning Staff have any concerns about the loss of parking with this project? Responding to Mr. Hartman, Mrs. Melson-Williams stated that this is a Rezoning Application, so we are just dealing with a Rezoning request. The applicant has been working with Planning Staff regarding the site development elements of it. She believes that they will be Excerpt of Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of March 21, 2022 Page 4 of 5 Page 42

Item #4. addressing parking to his satisfaction but that is not what we are here to talk about tonight. What the applicant has shown is indicating that there is a parking structure to come and there are some other plans for parking related to displacement of what’s currently there on part of the overall site. But tonight, is just about rezoning. Mr. Hartman stated that he understands that this is just the first step but one of the problems with the original Courthouse was inadequate parking. The Judge didn’t mention anything about the inadequacies of the current Family Court, and he just wanted to understand that without the benefit of a parking garage, he was concerned that it would detrimentally impact either the Kent County Courthouse parking or the law firms or Attorney General’s parking. Responding to Mr. Hartman, Mr. Lenihan stated that the State of Delaware commissioned a parking study for this project because we wanted to make sure that they are not only meeting the zoning requirements, but they also wanted to make sure that they had an adequate parking for the project. With that, the Parking Study looked at over one year’s worth of cases and hearings at the existing Courthouse. They talked about what time of day the hearings occurred and also days of the week; so, that they could come up with a solid number for what the real demand for the parking for visitors and employees for the Courthouse are. Then they looked at how many spaces would be displaced by the new structures. They also talked to other neighborhood organizations and the City of Dover to get their input as well. The new full site between the onsite parking and the parking garage will have more parking than is required by Code and will meet the Demand Study listed in the Parking Study. Mrs. Maucher opened a public hearing and after seeing no one wishing to speak, closed the public hearing. Mr. Hartman moved to recommend approval to City Council for application Z-22-01 Lands of the State of Delaware at South Governors Avenue and West Water Street in the matter of the rezoning application to adjust the boundary of the Historic District to include a series of six parcels and an alley as the balance of the lands of the Kent County Family Court. He bases the approval on the consistency with the Comprehensive Plan, the request from the State of Delaware as the owner and the recommendations of Planning Staff, seconded by Dr. Jones and the motion was carried 8- 0 with Mr. Roach absent. Mr. Hartman voting yes; based on the motion. Mr. Baldwin voting yes; based on previous statements and Staff recommendation. Dr. Jones voting yes; for reasons previously stated and for the presentation that she could understand. Mrs. Welsh voting yes; for the reasons stated in the motion itself. Mrs. Malone voting yes; based on reasons stated. Mr. Cooper voting yes; based on all of the reasons listed in the motion. Mrs. Denney voting yes; based on testimony before us tonight and just review of the plan. Obviously, this is sorely needed to rezone this area so that we can have some continuity with our new Family Court. Mrs. Maucher voting yes; for reasons provided in the motion. Excerpt of Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of March 21, 2022 Page 5 of 5 Page 43

Item #4. KENT COUNTY FAMILY COURTHOUSE GOALS REVITALIZE DOWNTOWN DOVER & ACTIVATE LEGISLATIVE HALL CORNER OF GOVERNORS AVE AND WATER ST EXISTING FAMILY CENTRALIZE COURT SERVICES AND RESOURCES LEGISLATIVE CENTRAL COURT EASY ACCESS TO JUSTICE GREEN PARK PROVIDE FULL SERVICES FOR THE COMMUNITY SAFE AND SECURE COURTHOUSE THE GREEN KENT COUNTY COURT HOUSE S. G OV ERN ST. JONES RIVER OR SA VEN RS TR E E T PROJECT E GATE T SITE UE A W RAMP GATE View North at intersection of S. Governors Ave and Water Street View East at intersection of S. Governors Ave and Water Street View East at intersection of S. Governors Ave and Bank Lane EXISTING SITE PLAN Page 44

Item #4. KENT COUNTY FAMILY COURTHOUSE GOALS REVITALIZE DOWNTOWN DOVER & ACTIVATE LEGISLATIVE HALL CORNER OF GOVERNORS AVE AND WATER ST EXISTING FAMILY CENTRALIZE COURT SERVICES AND RESOURCES LEGISLATIVE CENTRAL COURT EASY ACCESS TO JUSTICE GREEN PARK PROVIDE FULL SERVICES FOR THE COMMUNITY SAFE AND SECURE COURTHOUSE THE GREEN KENT COUNTY COURT HOUSE S. G OV ERN ST. JONES RIVER OR SA VEN RS TR E E T PROJECT TE SITE UE A W View North at intersection of S. Governors Ave and Water Street View East at intersection of S. Governors Ave and Water Street View East at intersection of S. Governors Ave and Bank Lane NEW SITE PLAN MARCH 2022 KENT COUNTY FAMILY COURT Page 45

Item #4. FINAL READING PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2022-02 1 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND ZONING MAP OF THE CITY 2 OF DOVER BY CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 3 411 SOUTH GOVERNORS AVENUE, 429 SOUTH GOVERNORS AVENUE, 435 SOUTH 4 GOVERNORS AVENUE, 439 SOUTH GOVERNORS AVENUE/117 WEST WATER STREET, 5 441 SOUTH GOVERNORS AVENUE, 447 SOUTH GOVERNORS AVENUE AND AN ALLEY. 6 7 WHEREAS, the City of Dover has enacted a zoning ordinance regulating the use of property within the 8 limits of the City of Dover; and 9 WHEREAS, the City of Dover has enacted provisions within the zoning ordinance for the designation and 10 regulation of historic districts to preserve and enhance the unique character and value of specific areas of 11 the City; and 12 WHEREAS, it is deemed in the best interest of zoning and planning to change the zoning designation of 13 properties described below from IO (Institutional and Office Zone) and subject to the SWPOZ (Source 14 Water Protection Overlay Zone) to IO (Institutional and Office Zone) and subject to the SWPOZ (Source 15 Water Protection Overlay Zone) and H (Historic District Zone). 16 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF 17 DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: 18 1. That from and after the passage and approval of this ordinance the Zoning Map and Zoning 19 Ordinance of the City of Dover have been amended by changing the zoning designation from IO 20 (Institutional and Office Zone) and subject to the SWPOZ (Source Water Protection Overlay Zone) 21 to IO (Institutional and Office Zone), and subject to the SWPOZ (Source Water Protection Overlay 22 Zone) and H (Historic District Zone) on the properties located at 411 South Governors Avenue, 23 429 South Governors Avenue, 435 South Governors Avenue, 439 South Governors 24 Avenue/117 West Water Street, 441 South Governors Avenue, and 447 South Governors Avenue, 25 consisting of 1.74 +/- acres and an alley, owned by the State of Delaware. 26 (Tax Parcels: ED-05-077.09-03-37.00-000, ED-05-077.09-03-48.00-000, ED-05-077.09-03-50.00-000, 27 ED-05-077.09-03-51.00-000, ED-05-077.09-03-52.00-000, ED-05-077.09-03-61.00-000, and an alley; Planning 28 Reference: Z-22-01 and HI-22-02; Fourth Council District) 29 30 ADOPTED: * 31 S:\ORDINANCES\2022\DRAFT\ORDINANCE #2022-02 - REZONING S. GOVERNORS AVE AND 117 W. WATER ST\ORDINANCE #2022-02 - 32 REZONING S GOVERNORS AVE AND W WATER ST-FINAL READING.wpd 33 Actions History 34 04/11/2022 - Scheduled for Public Hearing/Final Reading - City Council 35 03/21/2022 - Planning Commission Review 36 02/28/2022 - First Reading for Referral - City Council Page 46

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Item #5. 2021 DOVER POLICE DEPARRMENT TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE NUMBER DESCRIPTION 3 Letter from Chief Thomas A. Johnson, Jr. 4 Organizational Chart 5- 6 Sworn & Civilian Staff 7 - 23 Individual Unit Overviews 24 - 25 Body Worn Camera Initiative 26 Initiative to Integrate Social Services Support 27 Group Violence Intervention (GVI) Program 28 Police Chief’s Advisory Committee 29 - 39 Major Awards of 2021 40 - 42 New Hires, Promotions & Retirees 43 - 49 2021 Statistics 50 Grant Funding Summary 51 - 52 Extra Duty Billings Page 48 53 Parking Enforcement

Item #5. DEPARTMENT OF POLICE Thomas A. Johnson, Jr. 400 South Queen Street Chief of Police Dover, Delaware 19904 302-736-7111 Fax: 302-672-1842 April 13, 2022 Honorable Robin Christiansen, Mayor Members of Dover City Council City Hall Dover, DE 19901 Mayor Christiansen and Council Members: It is my pleasure to submit to you the 2021 Annual Report of the City of Dover Police Department. The year began with the continued challenges related to the COVID-19 pandemic and a significant number of vacant officer positions. As the year progressed, both situations had notable improvement and allowed us to begin the journey back to something that resembled normal operations. By years end, we took note of some very encouraging trend data. Our violent crime numbers were going down. Productivity and accomplishments were trending up with our clearance rates leading the way with numbers we have not seen in quite some time. As you are aware, Dover Policing made some major commitments in 2021 that would require a significant amount of research and development. I can report that despite some barriers outside of our control, all of the major projects were transitioning from preparation to implementation buy the end of the year. At the time of this report, Body Worn Camera equipment is now on site and being prepped for service, our new Clinical Field Partners from DBH are being on-boarded by our Community Policing Unit, and Group Violence Intervention (GVI) is now live and functioning with our State of Delaware partners. In the pages of this report, the energy, passion and devotion of our team will be self-evident. The success of our agency is theirs and I am proud to represent them in this communication. Yours in Service, Thomas A. Johnson, Jr. Page 49 Chief of Police

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City of Dover Police Department Item #5. Sworn Staff Thomas A. Johnson, Jr. Major David Spicer Chief of Police Deputy Chief of Police Captain Randy Robbins Captain Kevin Kober Captain Christopher Hermance Operations Division Commander Office of Professional Standards Administrative Division Commander Commander Lieutenant Aaron Dickinson Lieutenant Jordan Miller Criminal Investigations Commander Patrol Unit Commander Lieutenant Paul Kuntzi Lieutenant Robert Roswell Special Enforcement Unit Internal Affairs Page 51 Commander Commander

City of Dover Police Department Item #5. Civilian Administrative Staff Police Resource Manager 911 Manager Robin Adkins Matthew Carey Evidence Manager Frank Grosso Records Unit Supervisor Senior LAN Analyst Jessica Hand Christopher Menge Page 52

PATROL UNIT Item #5. Although 2021 brought with it a fresh set of twelve months, it also carried over the restraints of a Pandemic that wasn’t close to ending. The men and women of the Patrol Unit continued their goal of providing the most professional law enforcement services available even as COVID remained a daily threat to their health. During the past year, pandemic-related staffing shortages were a constant operational challenge. There always seemed to be multiple officers either COVID positive or in quarantine. However, that did not stop them from delivering critical services and providing several training opportunities vital to the professional growth of the agency and the officers. Canine During 2021, the Dover Police Department successfully secured grant funding for the procurement of an explosives-detecting canine. Canine “Jits” attended training in the Wilmington Police Canine Academy with his partner PFC Craig Mitchell. Jits was injured during his training session but thanks to the wonderful team of veterinarian specialists at the University of Pennsylvania, he has made a complete recovery. This also offers us another chance to say thank you to Dr. Joel Halpern for his kind donation in August of $10,000 to the Canine Unit. Those dollars helped to ensure that Jits had the best care available. The Dover PD also utilized the Delaware State Police Canine Academy and sent one of our existing canines, who was already patrol certified, to become certified in explosives detection as well. Canine “Reeko” successfully completed his training and is now serving as an asset to the Patrol Unit with his partner, Corporal Cliff Figueroa. The groundwork was also laid out in 2021 for our Canine Unit to return to full strength. Thanks to the efforts of State Representative Sean Lynn, State-level transportation funds were allocated to obtain specialty Police K9 vehicles that were not otherwise available in the City’s pandemic- impacted budget. Look for the 2 new vehicles and 2 new dogs in 2022!! Craig with Jits Cliff with Reeko Page7 53

PATROL UNIT Item #5. Shift Investigators With assistance of the Criminal Investigations Unit, the Patrol Unit was also able to train Officers from each of its four working shifts to be Shift Investigators. This role is vital to the organization as detectives are not always available for every crime requiring follow up and special skills of evidence or interviewing. The shift investigator allows the Dover Police Department to maintain its high level of full service to the community even when a member of the Criminal Investigations Unit is committed to another case. Several of our new shift investigators are shown below. Heather Braun John Brennan Emily Gurian Field Training Officers The Patrol Unit also field-trained fourteen (14) new officers throughout 2021. Thirteen were graduates from the City of Dover Municipal Police Academy and one was a certified Officer who transferred in from the Roswell, New Mexico Police Department. New officers were being trained on almost every shift of the year. The fact that it was accomplished on-schedule, while short staffed, and within the constraints of the continuing COVID-19 pandemic is a testament to the resiliency of our FTO corps and the proficiency of our Academy staff. Siobhan Burton Nate Garey Page8 54

PATROL UNIT Item #5. It is often said that the Patrol Unit is the backbone of any Police Department and Dover is no exception to that rule. They answer the vast majority of the calls for service, have the most citizen contacts, face the widest variety of challenges and are the most visible part of the organization. They are literally the 24/7 blanket of protection for the community. The Unit can never take a holiday and that was never more true than this past Christmas Day. At 10:12 in the morning on December 25th, Officers David Spence and Jacob Miller made a quick response to an alarm at the Lowes store. They located an unsecured access point, and once inside, a subject burglarizing the business. Not content to just settle for the sight arrest, the Officers kept digging and were able to determine that the suspect had entered the business multiple times without tripping the alarm. Before the shift was over, another $7,300 worth of merchandise was recovered from a secondary location. PFC David Spence Page9 55

PATROL UNIT Item #5. Just before the end of the year, plans were finalized to extend our Community-Based policing philosophy throughout the entirety of the Patrol Unit. Each of our four platoons was provided certain areas within each of the four patrol districts in Dover where they can focus on community engagement. This was done to increase our one-on-one outreach with the citizens we serve and also focuses on neighborhoods that do not have a Community Policing Unit liaison officer. The patrol officers will still have to answer 911 calls and perform their daily administrative duties. But when time allows, neighbors can start to expect an officer to initiate a community conversation in public spaces. Our hope is to discover more neighborhood issues in need of a solution and answer any questions that our residents might have about law enforcement or the Dover PD. Finally, recapping the success of 2021 would not be complete without recognizing the hard work of Alexander Hassman (Dover Police Department IT Division) and Casey Wallace (City of Dover Mechanic). Without these two gentlemen, the Dover Police Department Patrol Unit would not be able to function. Casey keeps the vehicles in motion and Alex keeps the information flowing so that our Officers can provide uninterrupted services to everyone who lives, works or plays in Dover. Alex Hassman Casey Wallace Page 10 56

Item #5. CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS UNIT The Dover Police Department Criminal Investigation Section is tasked with the responsibility to investigate the most serious crimes that occur within the City of Dover. This section also conducts financial and identity theft investigations. In addition to these duties, they are called upon to perform background investigations on all civilian and police applicants who are being considered for employment. In 2021, the Criminal Investigation Unit saw a decrease in shootings, robberies, burglaries, and homicides. 2020: 60 Shootings 2021: 47 Shootings (77% clearance rate) 2020: 26 Robberies 2021: 20 Robberies (75% clearance rate) 2020: 62 Burglaries 2021: 44 Burglaries (80% clearance rate) 2020: 9 Homicides 2021: 4 Homicides (75% clearance rate) As an organization, we are very happy to see the decrease in major crimes. While there are certainly other factors involved, the superior skill and effort of our investigative team is the one constant in an ever changing landscape of crime. Countless hours are logged by the Detectives assigned to the Criminal Investigation Unit and Crime Scene Investigations Unit as they work to solve complex cases and apprehend those responsible. The clearance rates show what can be accomplished with hard work and cooperation, both with our public safety peers and the community. It should also be noted that the successful efforts of other Dover Police Department Units will always enhance investigative outcomes. As an example, the Patrol, DVOC, and Street Crimes Units combined to seize a total of 198 illegal firearms in 2021. The intelligence from those cases helped to solve bigger cases. Page 11 57

Item #5. CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS UNIT During the months of August – October of 2021, Detectives began investigating a spike in commercial burglaries occurring at businesses in the City of Dover. The burglar was breaking into the businesses and removing safes and money. Detectives were able to identify a suspect and suspect vehicle through many hours of investigative techniques. Detectives obtained a search warrant for the suspect’s residence where evidence was located inside that linked the suspect to the burglaries. These investigative measures led to the successful arrest of the suspect who was ultimately charged for committing a total of 10 commercial burglaries. String of Dover burglaries brings arrest Posted Wednesday, October 6, 2021 12:28 pm DOVER — A 33-year-old man was arrested Wednesday after a string of burglaries along the U.S. 13 corridor, Dover police spokesman Sgt. Mark Hoffman said….. _________________________________________________________________________ In 2021, Detective Nolan Matthews attended the National Forensic Academy (NFA) in Tennessee. The Academy is a ten week training program, designed to meet the needs of law enforcement agencies in evidence identification, collection, and preservation. The Criminal Investigation Section now has two full-time detectives assigned to the Unit, both having received the NFA training. Page 12 58

DRUGS, VICE AND ORGANIZED CRIME (DVOC) UNIT Item #5. STREET CRIMES UNIT The Drugs, Vice, and Organized Crime (DVOC) Unit and Street Crimes Unit has a combined total of 11 Officers assigned to their Units. Three of the officers are also assigned to the U.S. Marshals Task Force, Drug Enforcement Administration Task Force, and Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms Task Force. While the respective units are technically labeled as separate units, they are successful in achieving their overall goals and objectives by working together as one cohesive Unit. In 2021, the Dover Police Department (DVOC) Unit and the Street Crimes Unit continued focusing their efforts on gang investigations and arresting violent offenders. Many of their investigations led to the arrests of gang members and individuals illegally possessing firearms. Through a collaborative effort, both of the Units were responsible for the seizure of 154 illegal firearms. This was a 63% increase from 2020. Due to these efforts, the Dover Police saw a 22% decrease in shootings in 2021. The Units also continued to make significant illegal drug seizures involving marijuana, cocaine, ecstasy, prescription pills, heroin, & methamphetamine. Methamphetamine seizures were up 413% as compared to 2020. The Units also seized a total of $201,760 from illegal drug proceeds. Page 13 59

Item #5. SPECIAL ENFORCEMENT UNIT Community Policing Unit In 2021, as promised, the Dover Police Department doubled the manpower of the Community Policing Unit (CPU) by adding an additional five officers to make a total of ten. With the increased staffing, the Unit was able to re-establish or improve its relationship with most all of our stakeholder groups that includes our many neighborhood watch organizations, civic associations, and property managers, to better engage community issues. These issues are wide-ranging and might involve homelessness, public alcohol consumption, persistent loitering, public urination or perhaps proactive traffic enforcement in Dover’s residential areas. With the power of the additional officers, the CPU has been able to increase enforcement, and their deterrent presence, in the downtown area on Loockerman Street near businesses and the adjacent neighborhoods. In 2021, the CPU resumed its working relationship with the City of Dover Inspections office. They were able to assist city inspections in addressing homeless camps located on city property along with hazardous trespass in multiple vacant residences throughout the community. Page 14 60

SPECIAL ENFORCEMENT UNIT Item #5. Community Policing Unit In July, the CPU acquired K-9 “Roy” who serves as the Dover Police Facility Dog. Roy has been utilized in a multitude of ways ranging from community relations activity to emotional relief after tragic incidents. The following is a list of highlights involving K-9 Roy:  Compassion visit to a widow and her 3 year old daughter after fatal motorcycle accident.  Supporting a return to in-person learning by attended arrivals for the 1st week of elementary school  Compassion visit to the Baltimore County Police Dept. after an officer murder/suspect suicide event  Downtown First Friday – Touch a Truck – Dover Library “story time” events  Compassion care visit with a child who’s sister had terminal cancer  Compassion care for multiple children that were victims of abuse  Multiple school visits during recess times to play fetch with children Page 15 61

SPECIAL ENFORCEMENT UNIT Item #5. Community Policing Unit Throughout 2021, the Unit has participated in a multitude of community events in support of Tracy Palmer Ministries, Dover Housing Authority, the Police Athletic League, Operation Gobble, and the Green Beret Project Christmas giveaway, just to name a few. The Community Policing Unit has assisted with multiple Downtown Dover Partnership events, such as “First Friday” and of course, the Delaware State University Freshman “Downtown clean-up.” The CPU has also been involved with other events such as Dover High School and Delaware State University homecoming parades, National Night Out, and the Dover Little League “trick or treat” night. In 2021, the Community Policing Unit began utilizing the newly modified Community Response Vehicle (CRV) to begin the process of connecting neighborhoods to the resources that support a healthy and safe community. Becoming operational in the late spring, Officers would stage the vehicle in areas such as Simon Circle, Capital Green, and South New Street / West Reed Street area in an attempt to provide access to these much needed resources where they are needed the most. Officers attempted to connect citizens who needed help finding suitable housing, job opportunities or perhaps help with substance abuse to organizations like the Bridge Clinic who specialize in those challenges. Page 16 62

Item #5. SPECIAL ENFORCEMENT UNIT Youth Unit The 2021 Youth Unit was staffed by five full-time officers. Each Officer is specially trained in school resource methods and assigned to a specific school. They include Dover High School, Central Middle School, William Henry Middle School, Kent County Secondary ILC, and the Parkway Academy. In the fall of 2021, students and staff returned to full-time in-person instruction. Returning to full-time learning brought with it many challenges associated with the pandemic. Many students had not attended school in person since March of 2020 and socialization suffered because of it. As has been the custom, the School Resource Officers worked closely with their respective school administrations and academic staff to provide any support where needed. This aligns with the efforts officers have been making to build relationships with students entering a new school or re-establish them with all students returning from the remote/hybrid learning model. The School Resource Officers provide informal counseling / mentorship, work to educate students on the law to prevent juvenile delinquency and to help provide a safe and successful learning environment. Page 63

Item #5. SPECIAL ENFORCEMENT UNIT Youth Unit During the course of 2021, the Youth Unit also participated in various community outreach events and made visits to the local elementary schools. The Youth Unit works very closely with our Community Policing Officers who participate in many of these events. On August 3, 2021, the Youth Unit hosted the annual National Night Out at Dover High School. The event was very well attended and participants engaged a large contingent of Dover Police Department Officers and their specialized police units. The event was supported by other local law enforcement agencies and local community organizations. Rounding out the year, the Youth Unit participated in the National Walk to School Day, Million Father March, several Trunk or Treat events, safety patrol and student council ceremonies, P.A.L. events, Operation Gobble, and the Holiday Drive-thru Cultural Festival. The Youth Unit also supported City events such as the various parades, 5K’s, bike races, and holiday events. Page 64

Item #5. SPECIAL ENFORCEMENT UNIT Police Athletic League We did a little better with PAL activities in 2021. The pandemic still had its effect on the range of services that could be provided, but much was accomplished. In partnership with the Capital School District, PAL staff continued to deliver after-school and summer programs to provide educational and recreational opportunities for young people. PAL is more than just athletics. Leadership principles were embedded into all activities. Programs were delivered on site at both Central and William Henry Middle Schools. The Central Middle School Outdoor Classroom was renovated by volunteers. PAL held its 1st annual “Outrunning Childhood Cancer” 5K run / 1 mile walk and delivered two sessions of Dover Police Youth Academy at our headquarters. Looking ahead, with improving conditions, PAL expects to bring back the “Day in their Boots” event at the Delaware State Fire School as well as the annual Football Combine, which were both casualties of the COVID restrictions. The driving force behind the Dover PD PAL program is Cpl. Anthony Smith. He has an unmatched passion for mentoring our children and that is one of the big reasons that area businesses, like our Home Depot, continue to provide resources for our success. We sincerely thank them for their continued support as well as all of the member of the PAL Board of Directors. Page 65

Item #5. SPECIAL ENFORCEMENT UNIT Motor Unit In 2021, the Dover Police Department was able to fill three of the vacant positions in the Motorcycle Unit. With the additional staffing, we were able to address traffic complaints much more effectively and made a significant impact on the traffic violations found on our city streets. We completed an upgrade to our radar traffic counter software, which produced improved data from the many traffic surveys conducted throughout the city each year. The Motors work hand in hand with the Community-Policing Unit to conduct the surveys and then direct the enforcement on problem areas that are reported by our neighbors. Page 66

Item #5. SPECIAL ENFORCEMENT UNIT Motor Unit The Motorcycle Unit took part in many community outreach events throughout 2021. The Motor Unit escorted countless funeral processions, assisted with escorting Operation Gobble, and assisted the Green Beret Project by escorting them throughout the city during the holiday season. The Dover Unit became part of the rotation of Delaware Motor Units handling the movements of President Biden when he has business in Delaware. The have assisted with bike races and 5K runs as well as city parades, holiday events, National Night Out, various Touch A Truck events, along with ceremonial events in other jurisdictions. The Motorcycle Unit plays a key role each year in the Dover High School commencement activities coordinating vehicle and pedestrian traffic. Page 67

Planning & Training Unit Item #5. The Planning and Training Unit is responsible for all aspects of training, recruitment, and applicant testing. Planning and Training ensures that all sworn and civilian members of the Department receive training in compliance with the standards established by the Delaware Council on Police Training (COPT), Departmental Policies, the Commission on Accreditation of Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) standards, and all Federal mandates. The Planning and Training Unit also provides training to outside agencies that request assistance with their training needs. The Unit is also responsible for all newly hired police officers until their completion of the Field Training Program. Throughout the year, Planning and Training participates in various job fairs and regional events in an effort to recruit qualified and diverse applicants. Major Training Accomplishments for 2021:  6 new police officers hired  5 new civilians hired  405.5 civilian training hours  9489.75 sworn officer training hours  20 out-of-state training schools attended  24 ride-along hours (Limited by COVID Restrictions)  Citizen Police Academy (33rd class, 9-week program)  3 Recruiting Events (Limited by COVID Restrictions)  6 “How To Succeed in the Hiring Process” Seminars Page 22 68

Victim Services Unit Item #5. Ms. Diane Glenn serves as the Department’s Victim Services Coordinator and provides crime victims with professional assistance and support. Each crime victim and their family are provided with a supportive environment to assist them through some very difficult times and decisions in their lives. Our goal is to help lessen the trauma suffered and provide support throughout the criminal justice process. Services provided to crime victims and their families vary in each case depending upon the needs of the individual. Services include: death notifications, crisis intervention, referrals to community based services, criminal justice updates, court accompaniments, assistance with filing for violent crime compensation through the state, as well as a host of other services as needed in each particular case. The Dover Police Department is committed to the fair, compassionate, and dignified treatment of all crime victims. We continue to strive to improve and enhance all services related to helping victims and survivors through such traumatic events. Below is a statistical breakdown for services provided in 2021: Age/Gender/Ethnicity 200 174 138 71 83 98 100 66 30 33 27 7 12 7 3 14 2 1 0 Client Services Next of Kin Death Notifications 545 Total Victims Served 339 Existing Victims Served 82 New Victims Served 257 Call Outs 45 Victims Compensation Claim 20 Crisis Intervention 135 Personal Contact 135 Social Service Referrels 114 Criminal Justice Info 563 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 Page 69

Item #5. BODY WORN CAMERA INITIATIVE In January, Council gave its endorsement to the selection of Axon, Inc. as our Body Worn Camera vendor. The best value for the City was found in the “Officer Safety” package that brought us updated Taser technology and Virtual Reality Training to go along with the cameras themselves. The single source vendor allowed for interoperability between technologies and an unlimited capacity for storage of all digital media from any source point. The Dover PD would like to express continued thanks to the Mayor and Council for supporting this giant stride into the future and provide an update on the progress of the program. Considering the significant cost associated with obtaining hardware and software to support more than 100 Officers, Dover PD took care to time the program with the 2021 State and Federal grant cycles. There was an unanticipated delay at the Federal level associated with a new Presidential administration. While working with the Criminal Justice Council to secure approximately $140,000.00 in Federal dollars, we continued to monitor the legislative movements related to Body Worn Cameras in Delaware. With the new law requiring cameras came new regulations and benchmarks for the program. By mid-year, it became clear that Delaware would require cameras to be worn by more law enforcement job descriptions than previously anticipated. As such, the cost of the program increased. Page 24 70

Item #5. BODY WORN CAMERA INITIATIVE City Administration was routinely updated as we attempted to secure grant funding, obtain extensions to the original price quote from the fall of 2020, and stay one step ahead of the legal issues impacting the acquisition of such technology. The unfortunate part of this summation is that it took the entire year to get all of the pieces of the puzzle put together. The fortunate ending is that we were successful in keeping the original price parameters, learning the total number of devices we would be required to own, and obtaining all of the grant funding we applied for at each level. State level dollars totaled $50,000.00 and have been received. The 140,000.00 in Federal dollars came through between Christmas and New Years and will be available for draw down before the end of FY 22. The last twist moving into 2022 was the impact of international supply chain crisis as a consequence of the global pandemic. The Axon related equipment is officially ordered but delivery times will be a constant question as a shortage of components coincided with an increasing national demand. These delays do not diminish our enthusiasm about the potential of the program. While much is known about the Axon Taser and Axon Camera technologies, the more we hear about the virtual reality training (VRT) equipment, the happier we are that we secured it in our contract. This emerging technology is able to put our staff in real-world scenarios, by way of a virtual environment, to reinforce our training in critical decision-making within stressful and complex circumstances. Page 25 71

INITIATIVE TO INTEGRATE SOCIAL SERVICES SUPPORT Item #5. Over the course of 2021, with the endorsement of the Mayor and Council, the Dover Police Department has continued its efforts to locate funding, and research the best model, for embedding mental health and substance abuse professionals into our array of services. The initiative has been led by Lt. Jordan Miller and has involved hundreds of hours of research and planning. City Council has been updated on this project in the past so, at this time, we would like to offer this brief summary. At its most basic level, our behavioral health team will include two (2) clinical practitioners working inside of our Community Policing Unit. They will perform ongoing assessments of the “real-time” situation in Dover and balance prevention, response, and follow-up activities to best serve our “at-risk” population. The City Manager’s office requested that we utilize contracted staff supplied by our strategic partner for the necessary human resources. As such, and with the help of the Criminal Justice Council, we conducted a successful search that brought us into a collaborative relationship with the Dover Behavioral Health System. Funding was formally secured from a grant application approved by the Criminal Justice Council and a line-item supplemental added to the State of Delaware budget. Dover PD would like to thank CJC Director Christian Kervick and Grant Specialist Valerie Tickle as well as Representative Valarie Longhurst for their critical assistance. We would also like to thank all of the professionals inside Dover, and across the State of Delaware, who are providing the collaboration needed to help us develop our operational model. Operations will begin in 2022. Page 26 72

Item #5. 2021 was also the developmental year for the adoption of the nationally recognized Group Violence Intervention (GVI) program for the greater Dover area. GVI is a program that combines the power of Academic Research, State-level Human Services Resources, and local Law Enforcement expertise. Mayor Robin Christiansen suggested Dover PD consider GVI after a meeting with Governor Carney. Since late 2020, we have been working with the National Network for Safe Communities based out of John Jay College and the Governor’s Family Services Cabinet Council to construct the right program for use in Dover. Most of 2021 was spent doing problem analysis, training, and identifying key members of what would become the City of Dover Team. “GVI University” was held in October and oriented dozens of Dover stakeholders to the program’s history, process, and helped set reasonable expectations. As the below figure (L) illustrates, we discovered that 0.71% of Dover residents were part of a violent group. Those individuals account for up to 75% of the violent acts that occur in the city. A very specific process, shown below (R), is used to identify offenders associated with violent groups. GVI aggressively solicits offenders to accept support services in order to move away from their violent lifestyle. Those that refuse become a top-tier law enforcement focus. Both resolutions work to reduce felony violence. Page 27 73

POLICE CHIEFS ADVISORY COMMITTEE Item #5. The Advisory Committee observed its First Anniversary on September 30 th. It continues to thrive and engage issues identified by both police leadership and members of the community as we strive to fulfill our public safety mission. Over the course of the year, the committee tackled several challenges. The entire Body Worn Camera program was vetted by the group before it was presented to Council in January. The approach to the recruitment of new Officers was reviewed and helped shape our decision to embrace the expanded use of targeted digital media. The Police Academy curriculum was reviewed and committee suggestions were incorporated to the first revision. Recognizing the constraints the pandemic placed on the PAL program, the Committee chose to become operational and sponsor an anti-gang/drug/violence video contest. The bad news is that the contest did not resonate with our young people. The good news is that out of the failure of that initiative, the Youth Sub-Committee of the Police Chief’s Advisory Committee was born. Harnessing the energy of our youngest member, the Youth Sub-Committee was fully functional by the beginning of the 2021-22 academic year. Jordan Demby is a Dover High School Senior and he works with SRO Cpl. Demetrius Stevenson to facilitate monthly meetings of interested students. They provide a young person’s perspective on modern policing concerns and Jordan routinely reports to the full committee about what is on the minds of our future leaders. Other highlights from the year include the June meeting which served as a quick and lawful way to connect the community with City Council to discuss the mission of the Community Response Vehicle. A PowerPoint presentation served as a catalyst for a discussion regarding the best use of resources. Information received on that evening, and comments obtained from a survey conducted during National Night Out five weeks later, provided the Committee a lengthy list of topics for the remainder of the year. It should also be noted that the Advisory Committee was very engaged with the team that put together the Dover-specific plan for Group Violence Intervention (GVI). Page 74 28

Item #5. MAJOR AWARDS FOR 2021 LIFESAVING AWARD Ptlm. Brandyn Clancy, Ptlw. Alicia Corrado & Ptlm. Daniel Godwin In recognition of their dedication and devotion to the Citizens of Dover; and, in recognition of their exceptional performance on March 14, 2021. After receiving a call of a child choking, and information that the victim being transported to the hospital by private vehicle, Dover Officers were able to locate the car in transit and make contact with the occupants. After discovering the child was struggling to breathe, Ptlw. Corrado took the child into Ptlm. Godwin’s vehicle. She began life-saving measures, including finger sweeps and back blows, as Godwin drove to the hospital. While Ptlm. Clancy assisted with clearing intersections, Corrado began to observe improvement in the child's condition. Upon arriving at the hospital, the child’s airway was open enough for her to begin to cry. After a follow up with the hospital staff, it was determined that the combination of rapid transport to the hospital and rendering first aid along the way were critical in saving the life of the child. Page 29 75

LIFESAVING AWARD Item #5. PFC Jonathan Haith, PFC Bryce Jackson, Ptlm. Ryan Bevan, Ptlm. Joshua Hebert & Ptlm. Jordan Marucci In recognition of their dedication and devotion to the Citizens of Dover; and, in recognition of their exceptional performance on April 14, 2021. After receiving a call of a man on the ground at a local eating establishment, Officers arrived and found a male subject not breathing and without a pulse. Officers immediately began chest compressions and assisted ventilations with the bag valve mask device. An Automatic Defibrillator was also attached but proved unnecessary. Kent County Paramedics arrived on scene and were soon able to resuscitate the patient. According to the Paramedics, the quick thinking and lifesaving measures by the Officers preserved the life of the victim who was expected to recover. Page 30 76

LIFESAVING AWARD Item #5. MCpl. Jacob Rankin, MCpl. Carlton Turner, Cpl. James Piazza, PFC Nathaniel Weir & Ptlm. Connor Pellegrini-Foley In recognition of their dedication and devotion to the Citizens of Dover; and, in recognition of their exceptional performance on June 21, 2021. After receiving a call of shots fired, and finding a victim on the ground, the Officers quickly performed a medical assessment and found that the individual had been shot multiple times in critical locations. Life-saving efforts were started immediately with a tourniquet placed above one extremity wound, a chest seal placed on two torso wounds, while the other 10 entrance wounds were packed in medical gauze. The quick response of these Officers slowed the bleeding and prolonged the victim’s life until medical personnel arrived on scene. This victim ultimately survived and is cooperating with the investigation. Page31 77

LIFESAVING AWARD Item #5. Cpl. Leonard Nester, Ptlm. Jordan Marucci & Ptlm. David Spence In recognition of their dedication and devotion to the Citizens of Dover; and, in recognition of their exceptional performance on June 16, 2021. After responding to a shots fired complaint, Officers arrived at the scene and located a victim shot multiple times. The Officers immediately provided first aid by applying a tourniquet above an extremity wound and placing chest seals on additional wounds found on the victim’s torso. Not only did these Officers provide life-saving measures to the wounded individual until medical personnel arrived, they were able to preserve the crime scene which aided in the investigation of the shooting. Page 32 78

LIFESAVING AWARD Item #5. MCpl. Carlton Turner & PFC Lee Killen In recognition of their dedication and devotion to the Citizens of Dover; and, in recognition of their exceptional performance on December 7, 2021. After responding to a complaint of a possible stroke involving 1-year-old child at a daycare, Officers arrived at the scene and discovered the child was actively seizing. Realizing that time was of the essence, a decision was made to provide medical assistance and immediately transport the child to the hospital in a police vehicle, in lieu of waiting on medical personnel. Upon arrival at the hospital, the child was no longer breathing on her own and was quickly airlifted to AI DuPont Hospital. Subsequent review of the incident confirmed that the quick actions taken by these Officers saved precious time. Not only did the child survive, she did so with no brain damage. Page 33 79

Police Chief’s Award Item #5. Sgt. Peter Martinek, MCpl. Robert Barrett, MCpl. Jacob Rankin, MCpl. J. Michael Willson, Cpl. James Johnson, Cpl. Matthew Krogh, PFC Nicholas Bufalini, PFC Robert Cunningham, PFC Logan Spicer and Probation & Parole Officer Daniel Stagg (Due to the nature of some of the Officer’s positions within the department, photos will not be published for this award) in recognition of their service and dedication to the community; After learning that the victim and suspect in a recent homicide were both members of rival gangs, and based on social media threats indicating there was a strong possibility of retaliatory shootings, these Officers began investigating and conducting surveillance on the threatening individuals. Due to their hard work and coordination, 7 guns were taken off the streets in less than 24 hours which certainly prevented a countless number of future shootings. Also, a 2020 homicide investigation was closed and a drive-by shooting was solved. Page 34 80

OFFICERS OF THE QUARTER FOR 2021 Item #5. OFFICER OF THE QUARTER – 1ST QUARTER During the 1st quarter of 2021, Patrolman Brandyn Clancy, was involved in a vehicle and foot pursuit and was able to recover three 9mm magazines, one containing 12 live rounds, 50 grams of marijuana, drug paraphernalia and 2 handguns. During the same time period, Ptlm. Clancy was involved in an investigation for a string of catalytic converter thefts and through his diligence was able to identify a suspect that was arrested for 13 cases of theft valued at $25,831 along with criminal mischief in the amount of $28,148. Finally, Ptlm. Clancy was involved in the apprehension of a fleeing suspect from a motor vehicle collision where 1,454 grams of marijuana was found in the crashed vehicle. OFFICER OF THE QUARTER – 2ND QUARTER During the 2nd quarter of 2021, Patrolman First Class Dale Starke was assigned to the Patrol Unit before being transferred to the Street Crimes Unit and made huge impacts in both assignments. During his time on Patrol, PFC Starke was the shift investigator as well as a Field Training Officer where he tried to expose new officers to a variety of situations to expand their knowledge. During this quarter, PFC Starke responded to approximately 314 service calls, recovered significant amounts of illegal drugs, multiple firearms, and was involved in an investigation that led to an arrest in a child abuse case. Page 81

OFFICERS OF THE QUARTER FOR 2021 Item #5. OFFICER OF THE QUARTER – 3RD QUARTER During the 3rd quarter of 2021, Detective Timothy Mullaney handled 67 investigations with a clearance rate of 95%. Through Detective Mullaney’s great interviews and case work, the Detective Unit obtained a confession to a string of ten commercial burglaries. He was also able to arrest three of the four suspects and recovered three handguns used during two separate “shots fired” incidents where multiple vehicles were struck and local residents were put in danger. OFFICER OF THE QUARTER – 4th QUARTER During the 4th quarter of 2021, Patrolman First Class Brandyn Clancy was assigned to 499 calls for service, handled 59 written reports from these complaints, issued 68 traffic citations as well as 88 local code violations, made 56 criminal arrests on top of 5 DUI arrests. PFC Clancy was able to recover significant quantities of marijuana, crack cocaine, MDMA and Oxycodone, as well as two loaded handguns and almost $1,000 in suspected drug proceeds. Page 82

CIVILIANS OF THE QUARTER FOR 2021 Item #5. CIVILIAN OF THE QUARTER – 1ST QUARTER During the 1st Quarter of 2021, Communications Operator Mark Hall was involved in two significant events that led to him receiving this award. On March 10, 2021, while working another major incident, Mark took a call regarding a subject overturned in a kayak and was possibly drowning. Mark was able to maintain composure while getting the necessary information from the frantic caller to direct medical personnel to the subject who was pulled to safety by a passing boat. Later in the same month, Mark received a call from a police department in Tennessee reporting a veteran making suicidal statements via social media. He was viewed online holding a gun and was possibly in our jurisdiction. Through tireless efforts and relentless commitment to a person in crisis, Mark was able to locate his address and Officers safely took him into protective custody so he could receive the help he needed. CIVILIAN OF THE QUARTER – 2nd QUARTER During the 2nd Quarter of 2021, LAN Analyst Alexander Hassman was recognized for his increasing effort and ability to execute his duty supporting the work of the Dover Police Department. Alex is a pleasure to work with and his dedication to excellent customer service has him in high demand for the technology needs of this Department. Page 83

CIVILIANS OF THE QUARTER FOR 2021 Item #5. CIVILIAN OF THE QUARTER –3RD QUARTER During the 3rd Quarter of 2021, Communications Operator Denae Jackson answered 2,694 calls, the highest call total for the entire unit. She also completed 38 warrant entries which placed her in the top three for the quarter. One 911 call in particular stood out this quarter when Denae answered a frantic caller whose husband was chasing two suspects he found under his vehicle with a gun. Denae remained calm, and because of her diligence, was able to obtain the information needed to locate the discarded weapon and the suspect vehicle. Denae is always first in line to cover shifts or adjust her schedule to accommodate the unit. CIVILIAN OF THE QUARTER – 4TH QUARTER During the 4th Quarter of 2021, Records Unit Clerk Emily Waldridge demonstrated a strong willingness to learn. In addition to orienting to her payroll duties, she also played an active role in the parallel phase of the ADP/Kronos project. Her input on the new phase of the project was noticed by employees outside of our Department. Emily shows a strong interest in learning new things and is successful in juggling many time sensitive tasks. Page 84

Officer and Civilian of the Year 2021 Item #5. Dover’s Finest OFFICER OF THE YEAR Patrolman First Class Dale Starke CIVILIAN OF THE YEAR Records Unit Clerk Emily Waldridge Page 85

Item #5. Patrolman Max Alderson Patrolman Andrew Devine Patrolwoman Brittney Finnegan Patrolman Gunnar Goad Patrolman Joshua Hebert Patrolwoman Erin Marshall Patrolman Jordan Marucci Patrolman Jacob Miller Patrolman Connor Pellegrini-Foley Patrolman Jake Shepherd Patrolman Connor Schell Patrolman Anthony Slaughter Patrolman Travis Smith Patrolman Diego Zamora Page 86

PROMOTIONS Item #5. Each year the Officers of the Dover Police Department take part in a highly competitive promotion process, the following Officers were promoted during 2021: SERGEANT Peter Martinek MASTER CORPORAL Jacob Rankin Brian Wood CORPORAL Dale Boney Robert Cunningham Willie Johnson, Jr. PATROLMAN FIRST CLASS Brandyn Clancy Bryce Jackson Strovenscolv Larochelle Michael Simpkiss Dale Starke Steven Vieira Page 87

2021 OFFICER RETIREMENTS Item #5. Sergeant Anthony Digirolomo 28 Years of Service Master Corporal Michael Wisniewski 22 Years of Service Page 88

CRIMINAL SUMMARY Item #5. PAGE 1 Page 43 89

CRIMINAL SUMMARY Item #5. PAGE 2 Page 90

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Item #5. Traffic Arrest Summary Page 46 92

TIME DISTRIBUTION HOURS Item #5. Page 47 93

MISCELLANEOUS CALLS FOR SERVICE Item #5. Page 48 94

Item #5. City Ordinance Summons Issued/Paid Page 49 95

Item #5. Grant Funding Summary Page 50 96

Item #5. Extra Duty Hours Billed Page 1 Page 51 97

Item #5. Extra Duty Hours Billed Page 2 Page 52 98

Parking Enforcement Section Item #5. The Dover Police Department has two full time civilians assigned to Parking Enforcement. They enforce parking regulations throughout the city. They are responsible for booting vehicles when the owner has failed to pay fines that have accrued over a period of time. Parking enforcement also patrols shopping centers and neighborhoods for parking violations. Page 53 99

Item #5. 2021 DOVER POLICE ANNUAL REPORT Special Thanks to Captain Christopher Hermance & PFC Nolan Matthews for the pictures included in this report. Page 100

Item #6. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING The Regular City Council Meeting was held on March 28, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. with Council President Sudler presiding. Council members present were Mr. Anderson, Mr. Boggerty, Mr. Neil, Dr. Pillsbury, Mrs. Arndt, Mr. Rocha, Mr. Taylor, and Mr. Hare. Staff members present were Police Chief Johnson, Ms. Peddicord, Mr. Hugg, Mrs. Melson-Williams, Mr. Rodriguez, and Ms. Bennett. Mayor Christiansen was also present. OPEN FORUM The Open Forum was held at 6:15 p.m., prior to commencement of the Official Council Meeting. Council President Sudler declared the Open Forum in session and reminded those present that Council was not in official session and could not take formal action. There were no members of the public that wished to speak during the Open Forum INVOCATION The invocation was given by Elder Ellis Louden. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Neil. ADOPTION OF AGENDA Mr. Neil moved for adoption of the agenda, seconded by Dr. Pillsbury and unanimously carried. ADOPTION OF CONSENT AGENDA All Consent Agenda items are considered routine and non-controversial and will be acted upon by a single roll call vote of the Council. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a member of Council so requests, in which event the matter shall be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered a separate item. Mr. Neil moved for adoption of the consent agenda, seconded by Dr. Pillsbury and carried by a unanimous roll call vote. PROCLAMATION - NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK 2022 The City Clerk read the following Proclamation into the record: WHEREAS, libraries everywhere play a vital role in supporting the quality of life in their communities. Our nation's school, academic, public, and special libraries make a difference in the lives of millions of Americans, today, more than ever. Librarians are trained professionals, helping people of all ages and backgrounds find and interpret the information they need to live, learn, and work in a challenging economy; and Page 101

Item #6. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF MARCH 28, 2022 PAGE 2 WHEREAS, for 120 years in Dover, Delaware, the Dover Public Library has been a pillar in downtown Dover, providing generations of families and more than a million individuals with literary services, humanities programming, and social outreach. The Dover Public Library, an anchor library, is a leader in establishing collaboration among Delaware libraries, piloting new library technologies and services to help all Delawareans achieve their full potential. It connects people to a variety of resources and services that inform, educate, and entertain through a plethora of programming and services for children, youth, and adults through reference transactions, computer use, and job training; and WHEREAS, during the last ten years in the new facility on 35 Loockerman Plaza, the Dover Public Library has included programming such as the ever-popular Comicon, and current event discussions for adults led by local university professors, employment workshops and genealogical research services. The Dover Public Library hosts a Job Center, and a U.S. Passport Office, and a nationally acclaimed family literacy program, PrimeTime Family Literacy; and WHEREAS, in 2022, the Dover Public Library celebrates its 120th anniversary as a public library in Delaware's capital city, and its 10th anniversary in its facility on Loockerman Plaza. NOW, THEREFORE, I, ROBIN R. CHRISTIANSEN, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF DOVER, DELAWARE, do hereby proclaim April 3 - 9, 2022 as National Library Week in the City of Dover and encourage all residents to visit the Dover Public Library this week to take advantage of the wonderful library resources. On behalf of the Mayor and Council, Mayor Christiansen presented the proclamation to Mr. Brian Sylvester, Dover Public Library Director. CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION - ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE - CODI CANASA CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION Presented to Ms. Codi Canasa It is with heartfelt gratitude and appreciation that we recognize the incredible undertaking of putting together the St. Patrick's Day Parade as a means for the community to all come together for a large event for the first time since the pandemic in the City of Dover. Ms. Canasa's dedication and commitment to the betterment of the community was evident by her willingness to go above and beyond. We thank you for your ability to inspire others and your overall commitment to making the City of Dover a place where people want to live, work and play. Page 102

Item #6. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF MARCH 28, 2022 PAGE 3 On behalf of the Mayor and Council, Mayor Christiansen presented the Certificate to Ms. Codi Canasa. CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION - ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE - TABBY PROUD CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION Presented to Ms. Tabby Proud It is with heartfelt gratitude and appreciation that we recognize the incredible undertaking of putting together the St. Patrick's Day Parade as a means for the community to all come together for a large event for the first time since the pandemic in the City of Dover. Ms. Proud’s dedication and commitment to the betterment of the community was evident by her willingness to go above and beyond. We thank you for your ability to inspire others and your overall commitment to making the City of Dover a place where people want to live, work and play. On behalf of the Mayor and Council, Mayor Christiansen presented the Certificate to Ms. Tabby Proud. CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION - ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE - KAY SASS CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION Presented to Ms. Kay Sass It is with heartfelt gratitude and appreciation that we recognize the incredible undertaking of putting together the St. Patrick's Day Parade as a means for the community to all come together for a large event for the first time since the pandemic in the City of Dover. Ms. Sass's dedication and commitment to the betterment of the community was evident by her willingness to go above and beyond. We thank you for your ability to inspire others and your overall commitment to making the City of Dover a place where people want to live, work and play. On behalf of the Mayor and Council, Mayor Christiansen presented the Certificate to Mrs. Kay Sass. Page 103

Item #6. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF MARCH 28, 2022 PAGE 4 CERTIFICATE OF CONGRATULATIONS - DOVER HIGH SCHOOL - 2022 DELAWARE INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION (DIAA) UNIFIED BASKETBALL TEAM CHAMPIONS Due to the unavailability of the Dover High Unified Basketball Team, Mr. Hare moved to have this item placed on the April 11, 2022 agenda. The motion was seconded by Mr. Neil and unanimously carried. CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION - DR. KEVIN FITZGERALD, CAESAR RODNEY SCHOOL DISTRICT, SUPERINTENDENT, RETIREMENT The City Clerk read the following Certification of Recognition into the record: CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION This Certificate of Recognition is presented to Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald on his retirement as Superintendent of Caesar Rodney School District We thank you for your outstanding commitment in education for over 30 years. It has been a pleasure to have you lead Caesar Rodney School District, as the Superintendent, for the last 15 years. We applaud your amazing efforts and countless achievements. We are truly grateful to have you as part of our Dover community. We wish you the best with your future endeavors. On behalf of the Mayor, Council, and the citizens of Dover that Dr. Fitzgerald served so well, Mayor Christiansen presented the Certificate to Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald and wished him well on his future endeavors at the University of Delaware. Mayor Christiansen expressed his regret of Dr. Fitzgerald’s departure and stated what an outstanding job he has done. Mayor Christiansen stated part of Caesar Rodney School District is in the City of Dover including W. Reily Brown Elementary. ADOPTION OF MINUTES - REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF MARCH 14, 2022 The Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of March 14, 2021 were unanimously approved by motion of Mr. Neil, seconded by Dr. Pillsbury and bore the written approval of Mayor Christiansen. ADOPTION OF MINUTES - SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING OF MARCH 21, 2022 The Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of March 21, 2021 were unanimously approved by motion of Mr. Neil, seconded by Dr. Pillsbury and bore the written approval of Mayor Christiansen. COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE REPORT - MARCH 15, 2022 The Council Committee of the Whole Meeting was held on March 15, 2022 at 6:00 Page 104

Item #6. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF MARCH 28, 2022 PAGE 5 p.m. with Councilwoman Arndt presiding in the absence of Council President Sudler. Members of Council present were Mr. Anderson, Mr. Boggerty, Mr. Neil, Dr. Pillsbury, Mr. Rocha, Mr. Taylor and Mr. Hare. Mayor Christiansen was also present. Civilian members present for their Committee meetings were Mr. Contant (via video) and Mr. Shevock (via video) (Legislative, Finance, and Administration). LEGISLATIVE, FINANCE, AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE The Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee met with Chairman Anderson presiding. Adoption of Agenda Mr. Neil moved for adoption of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Hare and unanimously carried. Evaluation of Bids - Vac Truck - Bid Number 22-0021PW (Mark Nowak, Public Works Director) Mr. Mark Nowak, Public Works Director, reviewed the background and analysis regarding the Evaluation of Bids for the Vac Truck, Bid Number 22-0021PW. Staff recommended awarding the contract to THC Enterprises, Inc. t/a Mid-Atlantic Waste Systems, for the City of Dover Truck Mounted Single Engine Jet/Vacuum Combination Sewer Cleaner, Bid #22-0021PW, for the amount of $399,040). Responding to Mr. Boggerty, Mr. Nowak explained the 2006 Vac Truck is being sold on www.GovDeals.com. Responding to Mr. Contant, Mr. Nowak stated the money being used to cover the overage cost of the Vac Truck is coming from money not being used for the Silver Lake Dam repair. Responding to Mr. Taylor, Mr. Nowak explained the Vac Truck does come with a warranty, and the city will use the warranty coverage when necessary. Mr. Hare moved to recommend awarding the contract to THC Enterprises, Inc. t/a Mid-Atlantic Waste Systems, for the City of Dover Truck Mounted Single Engine Jet/Vacuum Combination Sewer Cleaner, Bid #22-0021PW, for the amount of $399,040, as recommended by staff. The motion was seconded by Mr. Rocha and unanimously carried. By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for approval of the Committee’s recommendation, seconded by Dr. Pillsbury and carried by a unanimous roll call vote. Page 105

Item #6. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF MARCH 28, 2022 PAGE 6 Sale and Disposition of Excess Real Property - 710 and 715 Slaughter Street (David Hugg, III, City Manager) Mr. David S. Hugg, III, City Manager, reviewed the background and analysis regarding the sale and disposition of excess real property located at 710 and 715 Slaughter Street. Staff recommended to: 1. Determine that the property is excess property; 2. Authorize the City Manager to convey the excess property in accordance with Chapter 2, Section 2-422 D - Standard Method of Disposition and 2-422 (c) relating to recovery of costs unless requested by the City Council to dispose in accordance with Chapter 2, Section E - Exception to Standard Method of Disposition; and 3. Authorize the City Manager's Office to negotiate a final sale price. Responding to Mr. Neil, Mr. Hugg stated 710 and 715 Slaughter Street are both empty lots. 710 Slaughter street is a fair sized lot and easy to build on, however, 715 is much more narrow. Mr. Hugg explained there has been interest from an adjacent property owner in acquiring 715 Slaughter Street. Responding to Mayor Christiansen, Mr. Hugg stated the properties were acquired in a monition sale and the title of each property is in the name of the City of Dover. When the property is purchased, the purchaser will receive the title free and clear. Mr. Hugg also explained the city's obligation on the property of 710 Slaughter Street is $14,397.11 and on 715 Slaughter Street it is $9,372.59. Mr. Hugg stated due to the city's obligation and legal fees at the time of sale the minimum sealed bid for 710 Slaughter Street will be $15,300 and the minimum sealed bid for 715 Slaughter Street will be $10,400. Mr. Neil moved to recommend approval of the following: 1. Determine that the property is excess property; 2. Authorize the City Manager to convey the excess property in accordance with Chapter 2, Section 2-422 D - Standard Method of Disposition and 2-422 © relating to recovery of costs unless requested by the City Council to dispose in accordance with Chapter 2, Section E - Exception to Standard Method of Disposition; and 3. Authorize the City Manager's Office to negotiate a final sale price., as recommended by staff. The motion was seconded by Mr. Boggerty and unanimously carried. By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for approval of the Committee's recommendation, seconded by Dr. Pillsbury and carried by a unanimous roll call vote. Proposed Charter Amendments to the City of Dover Charter, (David Hugg, III, City Manager) Mr. David S. Hugg, III, City Manager, reviewed the proposed amendments to the City of Dover Charter. Page 106

Item #6. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF MARCH 28, 2022 PAGE 7 Staff recommended approval of the proposed amendments to the City of Dover Charter; adoption by City Council of the subsequent Resolution requesting the General Assembly to amend the Charter and adoption of the subsequent Ordinance amendments. Mr. Hugg shared Attachment #1 - Conduit Bonds. Mr. Hugg explained conduit bonds are bonds issued by a jurisdiction on behalf of a private party for the purposes of building or doing things that have a public benefit. For example, hospitals, industrial parks, and airports are all uses for conduit bonds. Mr. Hugg stated, Attachment #1 is proposed language that would allow Council to move forward and for staff to discuss with the City Solicitor, Mr. Rodriguez and bond counsel. The proposed language would be enabling legislation only, it would set parameters for the city's ability to issue conduit bonds in the future. Responding to Mr. Anderson, Mr. Hugg stated conduit bonds are a type of revenue bond and would need to used for a project that would generate revenue. Mr. Hugg further explained that conduit bonds could be used for affordable housing, charter schools, and colleges. Mr. Hugg stated an advantage of conduit bonds is they are considered tax exempt. Conduit bonds sell at a slight increase over municipal revenue bonds because they are not tied to the faith and credit of the municipality, but they sell at a cheaper rate than commercial financing. Mr. Neil stated, he would encourage looking into conduit bonds and enabling legislation to permit the use in the City of Dover. Mr. Contant stated, he is in favor of finding unique ways to finance the city. Mr. Contant explained he is in full support of exploring what the city needs to do and what enabling language will be needed. Responding to Mr. Boggerty, Mr. Hugg stated conduit bonds would be available to investors and could be purchased through a bond broker. Responding to Mr. Boggerty, Mr. Anderson stated members of Council would not be prohibited in investing in conduit bonds because Council would be informed at the same time as the public. Responding to Mayor Christiansen, Mr. Hugg stated the principle and interest obligation of a conduit bond is on the borrower. He further explained that conduit bonds provide a lower cost financing for a project that is a benefit to the public. Mayor Christiansen stated conduit bonds would be a great economic development tool. Responding to Mr. Rocha, Lori Peddicord, Controller/Treasurer, stated any bonding Page 107

Item #6. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF MARCH 28, 2022 PAGE 8 project and future bonds will need Council's approval. Mayor Christiansen requested bond counsel to be present at a future Council Meeting to answer questions regarding conduit bonds. Mr. Taylor moved to amend City of Dover Charter, Section 9 - Meetings of mayor and council - Generally, Paragraph 4, line 382 to read as follows: In the event of the absence of council president, then the member of council selected by the council president shall assume the duties of the council president and shall be designated council president acting. Council president acting shall fulfill all of the duties and responsibilities of council president during their period of unavailability or absence. The motion was seconded by Mr. Anderson. Responding to Mr. Boggerty, Mr. Taylor recommended amending the motion to state: In the event of absence of the council president, then the senior member of council in terms of length of service as a council member or the council president's designee shall assume the duties of the council president and shall be designated council president acting. In the event that two (2) or more members of council have the same seniority in terms of length of service as a council member, then the members of council shall vote and elect one of those as council president acting. Council president acting shall fulfill all of the duties and responsibilities of council president during their period of unavailability or absence. Mr. Neil stated he is in support of the motion, however after a period of time an election should be held to fill the vacancy left by the absence of the council president after a period of time. Mrs. Arndt stated the purpose of having it in the charter and to have a specific designated person is for those unforeseen circumstances, to have that continuity. She also agreed that it is a valuable opportunity for new members of council to get experience. Mr. Anderson stated the amended motion would allow a seamless transition in an incapacity situation. He further explained if the council president was out for only one meeting it would allow younger members of council experience. Mayor Christiansen stated during his 11 year term as Council President if he was unavailable to chair the meeting the Chair of Legislative, Finance, and Administration would chair. Mayor Christiansen agreed with Mr. Neil that after a time period of 30 days, if the council president is going to come back, that council put into place the opportunity for the members of council to elect a council president pro tempore, who will fill in until the return of the council president. Mr. Rocha and Mr. Taylor agreed with Mayor Christiansen and Mr. Neil, a provision Page 108

Item #6. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF MARCH 28, 2022 PAGE 9 should be added for an election of a council president pro tempore. Mr. Anderson moved to recommend staff to draft an amendment of Section 9 - Meetings of mayor and council - Generally, Paragraph 4, line 382 to read as follows: In the event of absence of the council president, then the senior member of council in terms of length of service as a council member or the council president's designee shall assume the duties of the council president and shall be designated council president acting. In the event that two (2) or more members of council have the same seniority in terms of length of service as a council member, then the members of council shall vote and elect one of those as council president acting. Council president acting shall fulfill all of the duties and responsibilities of council president during their period of unavailability or absence. After a period of 30 days council will hold an election for a council president pro tempore, who will fill the vacancy until the council president returns. The motion was seconded by Mr. Rocha and unanimously carried. By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for approval of the recommendation for staff to draft an amendment of Section 9, seconded by Dr. Pillsbury and carried by a unanimous roll call vote. Mr. Hare moved to accept Section 12. Compensation; expenses - Mayor, council members, and other elected or appointed officials as amended. The motion was seconded by Mr. Anderson. Mr. Neil stated suggested pay increases should be tied to non-bargaining employees raises. Mr. Neil explained Section 12. Compensation; expenses - Mayor, council members, and other elected or appointed officials, line 441should include - but no ordinance increasing the salary of the mayor or city council members shall become effective until the date of commencement of the terms of the mayor or council members elected at the next regular election. Mr. Hare stated he did not agree with Mr. Neil. Mr. Hare explained legislators and other municipalities tie their pay increases into the Fiscal Year Budget ordinance that is adopted annually. Mr. Rocha and Mr. Taylor agreed with Mr. Hare. Mr. Anderson stated the city is currently raising the salary of city employees to a minimum wage of fifteen dollars an hour. Mr. Anderson explained if the city is currently raising the salary of all low wage employees, council should be included, council is currently below minimum wage. Responding to Mr. Anderson, Mayor Christiansen stated the public has a safety valve in its mayor with a veto. Mayor Christiansen agreed that the council needs compensation and the mayor's office also needs to be evaluated as well. He further Page 109

Item #6. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF MARCH 28, 2022 PAGE 10 explained that the employees that make the city shine on a daily basis are the ones who are not being paid what they should be paid. Mayor Christiansen further explained this is evident by the number of vacancies and the number of people that go elsewhere to work for the benefits and pay. Mr. Hare moved to amend the motion Section 12. Compensation; expenses - Mayor, council members, and other elected or appointed officials to include once council pay is established in the FY 23 budget all future council pay raises will be tied to non-bargaining employees. The motion was seconded by Mr. Boggerty. Mr. Contant noted he is opposed to striking Section 12. Compensation; expenses - Mayor, council members, and other elected or appointed officials, line 441 from the Charter. Responding to Mr. Contant, Mr. Hare explained the base pay is going to be discussed in the upcoming budget discussions. Responding to Mrs. Arndt, Mr. Hugg stated there would be a separate ordinance to set the compensation of the City Council and that ordinance will become part of the adoption of the Fiscal Year Budget. Mr. Hare moved to amend the motion Section 12. Compensation; expenses - Mayor, council members, and other elected or appointed officials to include once council pay is established in the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget all future council pay raises will be tied to non-bargaining employees. The motion was seconded by Mr. Boggerty. Motion carried 8 yes and 2 opposed (Mr. Neil and Mr.Contant) (Mr. Sudler was absent). By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for approval of the Committee's recommendation, seconded by Dr. Pillsbury and carried by a unanimous roll call vote. Mr. Boggerty moved to amend Article III. City Manager, Section 33. The city manager generally, line 735 - the city manager must be a resident of Kent County within 180 days of the time of hire. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hare and unanimously carried. By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for approval of the Committee's recommendation, seconded by Dr. Pillsbury and carried by a unanimous roll call vote. Mr. Anderson moved to amend City of Dover Charter, Section 5 Miscellaneous Provisions, Section 53. Police; mayor to be conservator of peace, line 1168 - to a majority vote. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hare. Mayor Christiansen stated he was opposed and it's imperative of the city to keep the Page 110

Item #6. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF MARCH 28, 2022 PAGE 11 two-thirds vote for the removal of the Police Chief. He stated the city put in place a selection process for the hiring of the Police Chief. Council should have continuity and a maintenance of standards in the two-thirds majority required to remove a Police Chief. Responding to Mr. Rocha, Mr. Anderson stated a two-thirds majority would be 6 council members. Mr. Taylor agreed with Mayor Christiansen and supports the two-thirds majority. Mr. Anderson moved to amend City of Dover Charter, Section 5 Miscellaneous Provisions, Section 53. Police; mayor to be conservator of peace, line 1168 - to a majority vote. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hare and the motion failed with a vote of 1 yes and 9 opposed (Mrs. Arndt, Mr. Boggerty, Mr. Neil, Dr. Pillsbury, Mr. Rocha, Mr. Taylor, Mr. Hare, Mr. Contant and Mr. Shevock)(Mr. Sudler was absent). By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for approval of the Committee's recommendation, seconded by Dr. Pillsbury and carried by a unanimous roll call vote. Mr. Anderson moved to amend City of Dover Charter, Section 5 Miscellaneous Provisions Section 54. City Solicitor, line 1201 strike three-fourths and add majority. The motion failed due to lack of second. Mr. Neil moved to deny the recommended amendment of the City of Dover Charter Section 54. City Solicitor and to keep the city solicitor and Deputy City Solicitor appointed annually. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hare and unanimously carried. By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for approval of the Committee's recommendation, seconded by Dr. Pillsbury and carried by a unanimous roll call vote. Mr. Hare moved to send the City of Dover Charter amendments to Council for a first reading as discussed. Mr. Shevock seconded the motion and unanimously carried. By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for approval of the Committee's recommendation, seconded by Dr. Pillsbury and carried by a unanimous roll call vote. Mr. Hare moved for adjournment of the Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee meeting, seconded by Mr. Contant and unanimously carried. Page 111

Item #6. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF MARCH 28, 2022 PAGE 12 Mr. Hare moved for adjournment of the Council Committee of the Whole meeting. The motion was seconded by Mr. Neil and unanimously carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:02 p.m. By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for acceptance of the Council Committee of the Whole Report, seconded by Dr. Pillsbury and carried by a unanimous roll call vote. APPOINTMENT RECOMMENDED BY COUNCIL - BOARD OF ASSESSMENT APPEALS - DOUGLAS M. DOYLE FOUR-YEAR TERM EXPIRING MARCH 2026 (TO FILL THE EXPIRING TERM OF TODD STONESIFER, REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE OF SALE) By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for approval of the appointment of Mr. Douglas M. Doyle, Real Estate Brokerage of Sales, as recommended by City Council. The motion was seconded by Dr. Pillsbury and carried by a unanimous roll call vote. PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO. 2022-02-AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY OF DOVER CHARTER Mr. Hugg, City Manager, reviewed proposed Resolution No. 2022-02, amendments to the City of Dover Charter. Mr. Hugg commended the City Clerk’s office, specifically Ms. Traci McDowell, who worked tirelessly to complete the edits to include all of the members of Council’s notes and comments. Mr. Hugg addressed three sections of the proposal to make sure members of Dover City Council were comfortable with the proposal and discussed the next steps. Responding to Councilman Hare, Mr. Hugg explained that he was correct, the City of Dover Charter, Section 12 Compensation; expenses-Mayor, council members, and other elected or appointed officials, line number 417-419 if adopted as amended would require Council to adopt pay increases annually with the adoption of the fiscal year budget ordinance. Increases are not to exceed increases given to non-bargaining employees. Mr. Hugg further stated that it is his recommendation to use the same language to make sure there is no future confusion on whether the Mayor and other elected officials are included. Mr. Hugg went on to explain that if Council agrees with the proposed resolution, the next step is to reach out to a legislative attorney and ask them to draft the legislation. Mr. Hugg stated that with Council’s permission, he would reach out to the Dover area legislators to be sponsors of the legislation. He stated he is hopeful this can be completed in the month of April and after the bill is drafted it can get through the General Assembly prior to the end of the Legislative session. Mr. Anderson thanked Mr. Hugg and Mrs. McDowell for the hard work on this proposal. Mr. Anderson then stated that although he is in agreement with the idea of Mayor and Council, because of being elected officials and having the power to change salaries, he believes that appointed officials Page 112

Item #6. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF MARCH 28, 2022 PAGE 13 should not be included due to not having any power or influence in changing salaries. Mr. Anderson moved to amend proposed Resolution No. 2022-02- Section 12 Compensation; expenses-Mayor, council members, and other elected or appointed officials by striking out appointed officials in line 415 and 417. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hare and unanimously carried. Mr. Hare moved to adopt Proposed Resolution No. 2022-02 (Exhibit #1), as amended. The motion was seconded by Mr. Boggerty and unanimously carried (Mr. Neil abstained). CITY MANAGER'S ANNOUNCEMENTS Mr. Hugg, City Manager, stated that he had a verbal acceptance of an offer for a new Human Resources Director and will be bringing that individual forward to City Council. Mr. Hugg also announced that part of the Congressional appropriation process that the Dover team worked very hard on last year has been awarded five million dollars for the Garrison Oak Substation. COUNCIL MEMBERS' ANNOUNCEMENTS Mr. Taylor, Second District Councilman, stated that he met with Mosaic for a dream building or brainstorming session. He further explained that Mosaic came in the way that they needed to come in, listening first and then acting accordingly. He stated it was an honor to work with them. Mr. Taylor thanked Ms. McDowell, Ms. Bennett, Ms. Engle and Ms. Rivera in the Clerk’s Office. Mr. Anderson, Fourth District Councilman, thanked everyone for the support of his wife Mrs. Jeannie Anderson during the loss of her mother, Barbara Jones. Mr. Anderson thanked Ms. Traci McDowell for everything she has done for the City of Dover in coming out of retirement to help set up the Clerk’s Office again. Mr. Anderson also thanked the Dover Fire Department and Emergency Management and extended prayers for the fire in the City of Dover that afternoon. He further thanked the other council members for allowing the adjustment in the policy language, to allow aid to be given to members of the community in need. Mr. Anderson also thanked the entire community for being engaged in assisting those that have been most in need. Mr. Rocha, First District Councilman, thanked Councilman Anderson for bringing to light all of the things that he discussed this evening. Mr. Rocha stated that he really appreciated the way Mr. Anderson is representing the council in a heartfelt way. Mr. Rocha thanked Councilman Anderson, Council Boggerty and Council President Sudler for stepping up for the students of Fairview Elementary School. He further explained that there was going to be a celebration for the students and the entire school for the United Way Program, My Very Own Library and Get Delaware Reading, a reading event for those students that have read as many books as they could. The program will be celebrating the champions on Thursday, March 31, 2022 at 1:30 p.m. City Council is providing all the students pizza and he thanked Council for stepping up to help encourage the students at Fairview Elementary. Mr. Boggerty, At-Large Councilman, explained that he ran for City Council because he wanted to make sure Dover City Council was a conduit of information. He explained that he did confirm that Page 113

Item #6. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF MARCH 28, 2022 PAGE 14 we will be doing more and utilizing our two TV stations Channel 20 and Channel 14 to disseminate more City of Dover information. Mr. Boggerty stated that he spoke to the Code Enforcement Officers to figure out ways we can share the top code enforcement violations that we see with the community. The first discussion will be surrounding Code Enforcement violations and it will continue to play on Dover TV. This will get the message out to the Dover Community. Mr. Boggerty asked if constituents have other ideas, concepts or topics of discussion please contact him or Kay Sass. Mr. Boggerty explained that should the City get a second round of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding the committee noticed minor issues and misunderstandings about the application process. He further explained that the City could use Dover TV to communicate how the application should work, what they are looking for, and make sure that all our constituents who would like to apply for it should have the correct information and will have a better opportunity. Mr. Boggerty suggested that Councilman Neil could use Dover TV to tell the community about the robust library programs. Mr. Boggerty explained that the goal is to educate the constituents, keep them informed, and hopefully solve some of the issues at lower levels by just teaching and being informative. Mr. Taylor stated that for years Dover on Patrol ran on Comcast. He further explained that he had talked to Chief Johnson briefly about bringing it back. Mr. Taylor had also mentioned it to the other members of City Council as well about bringing it back. Having the Dover on Patrol on Dover TV was informative and it was another tool that allowed our community to know Dover’s Police Officers, as well as others throughout the community. Council President Sudler thanked Mr. Taylor and Mr. Boggerty. He explained that Dover TV was instrumental in sharing information about COVID-19, including what does COVID-19 entail and what can we expect. He further stated that there was a training with the Code Enforcement at a Regular City council Meeting to educate our constituents. Mr. Sudler expressed that you can not get enough education on any topic that the City deals with on a daily basis. Dover Fire Chief David Carey updated Council about the recent fire on Loockerman Street. He explained that it was unfortunate that someone lost their life and all the occupants lost their property in the Loockerman Street fire a week and a half ago. It was a complex fire in downtown Dover due to the age and construction of the adjoining buildings, their common attics, the common basements between several buildings and has always been a concern to the fire department. This construction gives a fire a means to travel very rapidly through a building and causing the damage that it did. The fire department has been pre-planning for a fire of this magnitude in downtown Dover for several years. The fire department has always been afraid that we were going to lose an entire block if there was ever had a fire like this. Chief Carey explained that he could not be more proud of the men and women of the Dover Fire Department and the surrounding fire companies that assisted, how they responded, and that they kept the fire contained to the single building. Chief Carey explained that he was in Wisconsin when the fire took place and that he listened to the radio all night long. He stated he was very proud and that Page 114

Item #6. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF MARCH 28, 2022 PAGE 15 everyone did a great a job. He stated that they appreciate the assistance from Dover PD, St. Francis EMS, City Electric, the Water Department, the Public Works Department, the City Fire Marshal's Office, and the Emergency Manager for their help that night. Chief Carey also thanked the Mayor, City Council and the City Manager's Office for providing the Fire Department with continued support, state-of-the-art equipment to do our job well, and allowing the volunteers who are city employees to assist with fire suppression needs that day. Chief Carey again thanked Council and the Mayor for what they do for them. He stated that it was great to see all the different departments of the city and the county come together and work hand in hand for the best outcome that they could for the occupants that lived in that building. Mr. Neil moved for adjournment, seconded by Mrs. Arndt and unanimously carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m. ANDRIA L. BENNETT CITY CLERK-SELECT All ordinances, resolutions, motions, and orders adopted by City Council during their Regular Meeting of March 28, 2022 are hereby approved. ROBIN R. CHRISTIANSEN MAYOR /AB S:\AGENDAS-MINUTES-PACKETS\Council-Minutes\2022\03-28-2022 REGULAR.wpd Exhibits Exhibit #1 - Resolution No. 2022-02 - Request to the General Assembly to Amend the City of Dover Charter Page 115

EXHIBIT #1 Regular City Council Meeting ofItem 03/28/2022 #6. City of Dover MAYOR AND COUNCIL COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2022-02 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: That the City of Dover Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee has conducted a thorough review of the City of Dover Charter and has recommended amendments; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the recommendations have been considered by City Council, which has determined that the City of Dover Charter should be amended; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the General Assembly of the State of Delaware is hereby respectfully requested to amend the Charter of the City of Dover, which amendments, if adopted by the General Assembly, would be as follows: PART I - CHARTER AND RELATED LAWS[1] Subpart A - CHARTER[2] PREAMBLE [3] We the people of the City of Dover, under the constitution and laws of the state of Delaware, in order to secure the benefits of local self-government and to provide for an honest and accountable council manager government do hereby adopt this charter and confer upon the city the following powers, subject to the following restrictions, and prescribed by the following procedures and governmental structure. By this action, we secure the benefits of home rule and affirm the values of representative democracy, professional management, strong political leadership, citizen participation, and regional cooperation. 77 Del. Laws, c. 130, § 1 ARTICLE I. POWERS OF THE CITY Sec. 1.01. Powers of the City. In addition to the powers specifically enumerated by statutes in Title 22 of the Delaware Code and elsewhere, the City of Dover shall assume and have all powers which under the Constitution of the State it would be competent for the General Assembly to grant by specific enumeration, and which are not denied by statute. 77 Del. Laws, c. 130, § 2 (Amd. of 7-8-2009 (S.B. 165, § 2)) P.O. Box 475 ˜ Dover, Delaware ˜19903 Page 116 Community Excellence Through Quality Service

Item #6. COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2022-02 - REQUEST TO THE GA FOR CHARTER AMENDMENTS PAGE 2 Sec. 1.02. Construction. The powers of the city under this charter shall be construed liberally in favor of the city, and the specific mention of particular powers in the charter shall not be construed as limiting in any way the general power granted in this article. 77 Del. Laws, c. 130, § 2 (Amd. of 7-8-2009 (S.B. 165, § 2)) Sec. 1.03. Intergovernmental Relations. The city may participate by contract or otherwise with any governmental entity of this state or of the United States in the performance of any activity which one or more of such entities has the authority to undertake. 77 Del. Laws, c. 130, § 2 (Amd. of 7-8-2009 (S.B. 165, § 2)) Sec. 1.04. Municipal corporation continued; boundaries. The municipal corporation of the State of Delaware, known as "the City of Dover" shall continue to be a body politic and corporate. The boundaries of the City of Dover are hereby established and declared as recorded on the official map of record in the Recorder of Deeds Office in and for Kent County and State of Delaware as presently existing and as hereinafter amended. 77 Del. Laws, c. 130, § 2 (Amd. of 7-8-2009 (S.B. 165, § 2)) Sec. 1.05. Procedure to extend boundaries. The city may, from time to time, extend its boundaries in accordance with Title 22, Chapter 1, Section 101 (22 Del. C. §101) through the following annexation processes: (1) In the case where annexation is petitioned by all owners of all property considered for annexation, no election shall be required. For an annexation petition not requiring an election, such petition shall be processed in accordance with procedures established for amendments to the zoning map, specified in Dover Code, Appendix B - Zoning. All annexation petitions shall be processed concurrently with the rezoning of the property considered for annexation and shall be subject to public hearing before City Council. Public notice shall be completed in accordance with the provisions of the Dover Code relating to amendment of the zoning map. (2) In the case where annexation is not petitioned by all owners of all property considered for annexation, such annexation shall be subject to an election, as follows: (a) In order to extend the boundaries of the City of Dover the council shall adopt a resolution proposing the inclusion of all property considered for annexation within the limits of the City of Dover and calling for a special election to be held not less than thirty (30) nor more than sixty (60) days after the adoption of the resolution, in accordance with Title 22, Chapter 1, Section 101, Delaware Code. The resolution Page 117

Item #6. COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2022-02 - REQUEST TO THE GA FOR CHARTER AMENDMENTS PAGE 3 shall contain a description of all property considered for annexation, the date of the election, and the place or places of said election. The resolution shall be published in at least two (2) issues of a newspaper of general circulation within the City of Dover at least two (2) weeks prior to the day of said election. (b) The annexation election shall be held by the city's election officers. Each owner of the property considered for annexation shall be entitled to one (1) vote. Owners of real estate in common shall be entitled to one (1) vote each. Life tenants shall be entitled to one (1) vote each but the holders of the remainder interest or similar interest subject to the life estate shall not be entitled to vote. Corporations, firms or associations shall be entitled to one (1) vote, the same as private persons. More than one (1) annexation election may be held on the same day; however, the elections shall be separate. The council of the City of Dover shall provide the ballots and shall bear the cost of holding such annexation elections. The ballots shall briefly indicate the property proposed for annexation and shall provide two (2) boxes on the ballot beside which shall appear the words "FOR inclusion within the City of Dover," and "AGAINST inclusion within the City of Dover." Each voter shall indicate their preference by making a mark within the box beside the words expressing their preference. For the annexation election, the polls shall open at 11:00 a.m. and remain open until each eligible voter has cast their vote or until 8:00 p.m., whichever occurs first. When the polls are closed the election officers shall publicly count the votes and forthwith certify to the clerk of the council the number of votes cast for and against inclusion within the city limits. At the next regular or special meeting of the council the mayor and council shall receive the results of the election and make the same a part of the minutes of said meeting. If a majority of the votes cast in an annexation election are in favor of the inclusion of that property, the council may thereupon adopt a resolution annexing said property and including same within the limits of the City of Dover. Upon the adoption of a resolution of annexation a copy thereof certified by the city clerk and a plot of the area annexed shall be forthwith filed for record with the Recorder of Deeds of Kent County, and the area so annexed shall for all purposes thenceforth be part of the City of Dover. If a majority of the votes cast in an annexation election shall be against the inclusion of that property within the limits of the City of Dover, the proposed annexation of said property shall be declared to have failed. Nothing in this Charter shall prohibit the council from resubmitting a proposal for annexation to the eligible voters for said property, or any portion thereof, under the authority of this section and in accordance with the provisions thereof. 77 Del. Laws, c. 130, § 2; 79 Del. Laws, c. 106, § 1 (Amd. of 7-8-2009 (S.B. 165, § 2); Res. No. 2013-10 (S.B. 71), 3-11-2013 ) Page 118

Item #6. COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2022-02 - REQUEST TO THE GA FOR CHARTER AMENDMENTS PAGE 4 Sec. 2. Status, general corporate powers, specific provisions for condemnation of property. The inhabitants of the City of Dover within the boundaries defined in Section 1.04 of this Charter, or within the boundaries hereafter established, shall continue to be a body politic and corporate, by the name of "the City of Dover," and under that name shall have perpetual succession; may have and use a corporate seal; may sue and be sued; may hold and acquire by purchase, gift, devise, lease or condemnation, real property and personal property within or without its boundaries for any municipal purpose, in fee simple or lesser estate or interest, and may sell, lease, hold, manage, and control such property as its interest may require; and shall have all other powers and functions requisite or appropriate for the government of the city, its peace and order, its sanitation, appearance and beauty, the health, safety, convenience, comfort and well-being of its population, and the protection and preservation of property, public and private. Whenever it shall be necessary for any municipal purpose to condemn any real property or personal property under this Charter, except as is herein otherwise specifically provided, the council must follow applicable State Law. 77 Del. Laws, c. 130, § 3 (Amd. of 7-12-2005 (S.B. 126); Amd. of 7-8-2009 (S.B. 165, § 3)) Sec. 3. Employee pension, benefit and retirement systems authorized. The City of Dover is hereby authorized, empowered and permitted to establish a system of pensions or benefits through group insurance or otherwise as may be found proper and necessary, providing for life, accident, health, hospitalization and death benefits, or any or either of them, for the regular employees of the said "The City of Dover." The said "The City of Dover" is hereby authorized, empowered and permitted to enter into an agreement or agreements with one or more insurance companies to provide a group insurance plan or plans, as may be required or proper to carry out such system of pensions or benefits. The election to exercise such authority on the part of the city shall be evidenced by an ordinance or resolution duly adopted by the council of the City of Dover as other ordinances or resolutions are adopted, and the same shall be recorded in the official minutes of the said council. Such ordinance or resolution shall provide for and establish a fund for the payment of the costs of such pension system or benefits by making appropriations out of the treasury of the said "The City of Dover," or by requiring contributions payable from time to time by the employees included in such plan or plans, or by a combination of both, or by any other method not prohibited by law. The participation in any plan adopted shall be deemed to be mandatory by the City of Dover and made a condition of employment and continuing employment. The city council shall have power to enact ordinances for a pension or retirement system for the police of the City of Dover, and to set aside a special fund for that purpose which fund shall be administered in accordance with ordinances made and provided in that behalf and the laws of the State of Delaware. ARTICLE II. MAYOR AND COUNCIL Sec. 4. General powers and duties. All powers of the city shall be vested in the city council, except as otherwise provided by law or this Charter, and the council shall provide for the exercise thereof and for the performance of all duties and obligations imposed on the city by law. 77 Del. Laws, c. 130, § 5 (Amd. of 7-12-2005 (S.B. 126); Amd. of 7-8-2009 (S.B. 165, § 5)) Page 119

Item #6. COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2022-02 - REQUEST TO THE GA FOR CHARTER AMENDMENTS PAGE 5 Sec. 5. Council to be legislative body; size; districts; terms of mayor and councilmembers; qualifications. The council shall be the legislative body of the city and composed of nine (9) members nominated and elected as herein provided. The city shall be divided into four (4) election districts, the boundaries of which shall be established by council so that they are nearly equal in population based on the latest federal decennial census information. The district boundaries established for municipal elections shall be used for the next regular municipal election and shall continue in effect until the next succeeding federal decennial census is made available for use by municipalities in the State of Delaware. The term of mayor shall be for a period of four years commencing on the second Monday in May following their election and continuing for a term of four years until the second Monday in May, or until their successor has been duly elected and qualified. The terms of the councilmembers shall be for a period of four years, commencing on the second Monday in May following their election and continuing for a term of four years until the second Monday in May, or until their successors have been duly elected and qualified. The mayor and at-large councilmember shall be elected at alternating biennial regular municipal elections. In order to be eligible to be elected as mayor or as a member of council, the person must as of the date of the election be: (1) A citizen of the United States and of the State of Delaware; (2) A resident of the city and having continuously resided therein or in an area annexed to the city during the two (2) years immediately preceding the day of the election; (3) A resident of the election district from which they are seeking election, unless they are seeking election as an at-large councilmember or mayor; (4) Eighteen (18) years of age or older; (5) Nominated therefore, as hereinafter provided; and. (6) A registered voter of the City of Dover. Holding Other Office. Except where authorized by law, no councilmembers shall hold any other elected public office, city office, or city employment during the term for which the member was elected to the council. No former councilmembers shall hold any compensated appointive office or employment with the city until one year after the expiration of the term for which the member was elected to the council, unless granted a waiver by the board of ethics (ethics commission). 77 Del. Laws, c. 130, § 6; 78 Del. Laws, c. 2, § 1; 78 Del. Laws, c. 213, § 1; 79 Del. Laws, c. 105, § 1. (Amd. of 7-12-2005 (S.B. 126); Amd. of 7-8-2009 (S.B. 165, § 6); Ord. No. 2010-23, 8-23-2010 (S.B. 8); Res. No. 2011-11 (S.B. 165), 10-10-2011; Res. No. 2013-09 (S.B. 69), 3-25-2013) Sec. 6. Municipal election; dates, time, and place of elections. Regular municipal elections shall be held biennially on the third Tuesday in April. All other municipal elections that may be held shall be known as special municipal elections. At each such municipal election, the polls shall be opened at 7:00 a.m. and closed at 8:00 p.m. The council may designate the places of Page 120

Item #6. COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2022-02 - REQUEST TO THE GA FOR CHARTER AMENDMENTS PAGE 6 election and make all necessary rules and regulations not inconsistent with this Charter or with other laws of the State of Delaware for the conduct of elections, for the prevention of fraud in elections, and for the recount of ballots in case of doubt or fraud. At alternating biennial regular municipal elections held on the third Tuesday in April, five councilmembers shall be elected for a term of four years, four of whom shall be elected by district voting from each of the districts as designated by council and one of whom shall be elected by at-large voting by all voters of the city, as provided in section 5 of this Charter. At the next biennial regular municipal election held on the third Tuesday in April, four councilmembers shall be elected by district voting from each of the districts as designated by council for a term of four years, and a mayor shall be elected by at-large voting by all voters of the city for a term of four years, as provided in section 5 of this Charter. 77 Del. Laws, c. 130, § 7; 78 Del. Laws, c. 213, § 2. (Amd. of 7-12-2005 (S.B. 126); Amd. of 7-8-2009 (S.B. 165, § 7); Res. No. 2011-11 (S.B. 165), 10-10-2011) Sec. 7. Nominating petitions for candidates for council and mayor. The mode of nomination of candidates for the council and for mayor shall be by petition, signed by not less than ten (10) nor more than twenty-five (25) registered voters of the city, filed with the city clerk. In the years when a mayor is to be elected, nominating petitions for candidates for mayor shall be accepted no sooner than the first working day of January and not later than the last working day of January at or before 4:30 p.m. Nominating petitions for candidates for council shall be accepted no sooner than the first working day of January and not later than the last working day of January biennially at or before 4:30 p.m. Whenever a petition nominating a person for the office of mayor or councilmember shall have been filed as above prescribed, the name of such person shall be printed on the ballot for the regular biennial municipal election as a candidate for the office for which they were nominated, provided they possess the qualifications prescribed by this Charter for a candidate for such office. No nominating petition shall designate more than one person to be voted for as a member of council or as mayor. The signers of a nominating petition for a member of the council must be registered voters of the city residing in the city election district in which the nominee resides; but the signers of a nominating petition for the mayor and for the at-large councilmember may be registered voters of the city residing in the city at-large. There must be attached to each nominating petition an affidavit of the circulator thereof, stating the number of signers and that each signature appended thereto was made in their presence, and is the genuine signature of the person whose name it purports to be, and that all of said signers are entitled to vote at the regular municipal election referred to; and, in the case of a petition nominating a candidate for councilmember running from a particular district and to be elected by district voting, that the circulator of the petition verily believes that each signer of said petition is a resident of the same city election district in which the nominee resides. With each signature shall be stated the place of residence of the signer, giving the street address or other description sufficient to identify the same. The form of the nominating petition shall be substantially as follows: Page 121

Item #6. COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2022-02 - REQUEST TO THE GA FOR CHARTER AMENDMENTS PAGE 7 We, the undersigned, registered voters of the City of Dover, hereby nominate ___________, who resides in the ___________ City District of the said City of Dover, for the office of councilmember (or for the office of mayor as the case may be) to be voted for at the regular municipal election to be held in the said City, on the ________ day of ________ in the year ________; and we individually certify that we are qualified to vote for a candidate for the office named, and that we have not signed any other nominating petition for that office, and that our places of residences are truly stated after our signatures. Name Street address (Space for Signatures) STATE OF DELAWARE KENT COUNTY SS. ________ being duly sworn (or affirmed) deposes and says that they were the circulator of the foregoing petition paper containing ___ signatures, and that the signatures appended thereto were made in their presence, and are the signatures of the persons whose names they purport to be, and that they verily believes the residence of each signer thereof to be truly stated, and that all of said signers are entitled to vote at the regular municipal election referred to in said paper; and, in case the petition is nominating a candidate for councilmember to be elected from a specific district by district voting, that each signer of said petition is a resident of the same city election district in which the nominee resides. (Signed) Subscribed and sworn to (or affirmed) before me this ________ day of ________ ___________ Justice of the Peace (or Notary Public) 77 Del. Laws, c. 130, § 8; 78 Del. Laws, c. 213, § 3. (Amd. of 7-12-2005 (S.B. 126); Amd. of 7-8-2009 (S.B. 165, § 8); Res. No. 2011-11 (S.B. 165), 10-10-2011) Sec. 8. Election board; counting of votes; determination of winners; tie votes; persons eligible to vote; voter registration; official ballots and voting machines; absentee ballots. There is hereby created the election board which shall be a non-elected body to oversee the municipal elections, as well as to serve as an advisory board to council on such matters as voter registration, municipal elections, election rules and regulations, and polling locations for City elections. The board shall be composed of five (5) members, serving three (3) years terms, to be appointed by the mayor and confirmed by council at the Annual Meeting, or as necessary to fill vacancies as they occur. One member shall be appointed from each district into which the city has been divided for election purposes, and one member shall be appointed on an at-large basis. The city clerk shall serve as a liaison member of the board. Upon expiration of the term of appointment, a member shall serve until their successor has been duly appointed. If a vacancy occurs during the term of any member of the election board, a person residing in the same numbered district shall be appointed to fill the remainder of said term. Members serve without salary, but shall be paid a per diem allowance as specified by city ordinances. Page 122

Item #6. COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2022-02 - REQUEST TO THE GA FOR CHARTER AMENDMENTS PAGE 8 To be eligible for appointment to the election board, each prospective member shall be a citizen of the United States, a registered voter within the city, and have resided within the geographical boundaries of the city for one year preceding the appointment. The mayor and members of council, their parents, spouse, or children, shall not be eligible for appointment to the election board. Election board members will voluntarily remove themselves from the election board prior to participating in any campaign to elect a candidate. Upon certification of the election results, the election board member shall resume their duties on the board. If a majority of councilmembers determine that a conflict of interest or a potential conflict of interest exists regarding an election board member and a candidate, then the election board member shall be temporarily removed from the election board. All elections shall be held by an election board. The city clerk may designate such other persons as they shall deem necessary to assist the members of the election board in the conduct of the election and counting of the ballots. Should any or all of the members of the election board be absent from the place of election at 7:00 a.m. on the day of the election or fail or neglect to act in the conduct of such election during the time the polls are open and until the ballots are counted and the results of the election certified, the voters of the city present at such time may choose from the qualified voters of the city such person or persons as shall be necessary to fill places made vacant by the absence or neglect aforesaid. When the polls are closed, the election board shall publicly count the votes and shall certify the results of the election to each of the persons elected and to the council. The candidate for the office of mayor who receives the highest number of votes cast for that office shall be declared to be elected mayor; the candidate for the office of at-large councilmember who receives the highest number of votes cast for that office shall be declared to be elected at-large councilmember; and the candidates for the offices of councilmember from each district who receive the highest number of votes cast by voters who reside in that district and cast votes for councilmember of that district shall be declared to be elected to that office. In the event of a tie vote for any office, a special election for said office(s) only shall be held within thirty (30) days and the registration books shall remain closed until the outcome of the special election is determined. Every resident of the City of Dover who shall have reached the age of eighteen (18) years by the time of the election and who is properly registered to vote shall be entitled to vote at all regular or special municipal elections. A voter will be considered properly registered to vote if they are properly registered to vote for state elections in accordance with Title 15 of the Delaware Code as amended. The council shall provide for the use of voting machines in all regular and special municipal elections in conformity with Title 15 of the Delaware Code. The names of the candidates for each office shall be listed in alphabetical order on the voting machines under the name of the office to which they seek election. The voters shall designate their choice of candidates in accordance with the regular method of operation of voting machines. The council may provide sample ballots plainly marked as such and printed on paper of any color except white to be distributed to any voter or candidate who requests them prior to or during the election. Any qualified voter, duly registered, who shall be unable to appear to cast their ballot at any election either because of being in the public service of the United States or of this state, or because they will be unavoidably absent from the city on the day of the election, or because of their sickness or physical disability may cast a ballot at such election by absentee ballot to be counted in the total of such election. The council may provide the rules and regulations for such absentee voting by ordinance for all elections. 77 Del. Laws, c. 130, § 9,10 (Amd. of 7-12-2005 (S.B. 126); Amd. of 7-8-2009 (S.B. 165, §§ 9, 10)) Page 123

Item #6. COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2022-02 - REQUEST TO THE GA FOR CHARTER AMENDMENTS PAGE 9 Sec. 9. Meetings of mayor and council-Generally. On the second Monday in May, the mayor and council shall meet at the usual place for holding council meetings and newly elected officers shall assume the duties of office, being first duly sworn or affirmed to perform their duties with fidelity. Such meeting shall be called or known as the annual meeting. Thereafter, the council shall hold regular meetings at such times as may be prescribed by ordinance, but not less frequently than once each month. Special meetings may be called and held as prescribed by ordinance. All meetings of the council shall be open to the public except executive sessions. At the annual meeting held on the second Monday in May, the members of council shall elect one of their members to serve as council president, such term to be in effect until the next regularly scheduled annual meeting or until a successor is elected. The council president shall serve as vice-mayor. The council president shall preside over regular and special council meetings. The mayor shall preside over the annual meeting and quarterly town meetings, and at the annual meeting present a state of the city message and offer mayoral appointments for council confirmation. In the event of absence of the council president, then the senior member of council in terms of length of service as a councilmember or the council president’s designee shall assume the duties of the council president and shall be designated council president acting. In the event that two (2) or more members of council have the same seniority in terms of length of service as a councilmember, then the members of council shall vote and elect one of those as council president acting. Council president acting shall fulfill all of the duties and responsibilities of council president during their period of unavailability or absence. After a period of 30 days council will hold an election for a council president pro tempore who will fill the vacancy until the council president returns. (Amd. of 7-12-2005 (S.B. 126)) Sec. 10. Meetings of mayor and council-Procedure. Five (5) of the members elected to the council shall constitute a quorum to do business, but a less number may adjourn from time to time and may compel the attendance of absent members in such manner and under such penalties as may be prescribed by ordinance. No ordinance, resolution, motion or order shall be valid unless it shall have (1) the affirmative vote of a majority of the members elected to the council, and (2) the written approval of the mayor, or the vice-mayor in those cases where the vice-mayor is authorized to act as mayor as provided in section 15 hereof, provided that in the absence of such approval by the mayor, or the vice-mayor as the case may be, the council may, after not less than seven (7) days nor more than thirty-five (35) days after the prior vote, pass or adopt the said ordinance, resolution, motion or order which did not receive the approval of the mayor, or the vice-mayor, by the affirmative vote of two-thirds of the members elected to council. Whenever the council shall adopt an ordinance, resolution, motion or order, it shall be the duty of the mayor, or the vice-mayor, to signify their approval or disapproval thereof in writing to the city clerk within seven (7) days thereafter. The city clerk shall forthwith notify the members of the council of such approval or disapproval. Motions to adjourn meetings of council and orders to compel the attendance of absent members shall not require the approval of the mayor or vice-mayor. Page 124

Item #6. COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2022-02 - REQUEST TO THE GA FOR CHARTER AMENDMENTS PAGE 10 A councilmember shall abstain from voting on a matter that they feel would involve the consideration of their own official conduct, on a matter in which they have a financial interest, in a matter in which they have a conflict of interest or in accordance with a policy adopted by council. The yeas and nays shall be taken upon the passage of every ordinance and resolution and entered together with the text of the ordinance or resolution upon the journal of the proceedings of the council. The journal shall be deemed conclusive evidence of the facts stated therein except in the case of fraud. The city council may adopt any standard code of technical regulations by reference thereto in an adopting ordinance. The procedure and requirements governing such an adopting ordinance shall be as prescribed for ordinances generally except that: (1) The requirements for distribution and filing of copies of the ordinance shall be construed to include copies of the code of technical regulations as well as of the adopting ordinance, and (2) A copy of each adopted code of technical regulations as well as of the adopting ordinance shall be authenticated and recorded by the city clerk. Copies of any adopted code of technical regulations shall be made available by the city clerk for distribution or for purchase at a reasonable price. 77 Del. Laws, c. 130, § 11 (Amd. of 7-12-2005 (S.B. 126); Amd. of 7-8-2009 (S.B. 165, § 11)) Sec. 11. Council to be judge of election results and qualification of members; power to fix procedure. The council shall be the judge of the election results and qualification of its members and, in such cases, shall have power to subpoena witnesses and compel the production of all pertinent books, records and papers; but the decision of the council in any such case shall be subject to review by the courts. The holding over members shall constitute the council for the purpose of determining election contests. The council shall determine its own rules and order of business and keep a journal of its proceedings. It shall have power to compel the attendance of absent members, and may punish its members for disorderly behavior. (Amd. of 7-12-2005 (S.B. 126)) Sec. 12. Compensation; expenses-Mayor, councilmembers, and other elected or appointed officials. The city council shall determine the annual salary and emoluments of the mayor, councilmembers, and other elected or appointed officials by ordinance to be adopted annually with the adoption of the Fiscal Year Budget ordinance. Once the mayor and council’s annual salaries are established in Fiscal Year 2023, all future mayor and council pay raises will be tied to increases for non-bargaining employees. The mayor and councilmembers shall receive their actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties of office. 77 Del. Laws, c. 130, § 12 (Amd. of 7-12-2005 (S.B. 126); Amd. of 7-8-2009 (S.B. 165, § 12)) Sec. 13. Vacancies; forfeiture of office; filling of vacancies. (a) Vacancies. The office of mayor or a councilmember shall become vacant upon their death, resignation, or removal from office or forfeiture of office in any manner authorized by law. Page 125

Item #6. COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2022-02 - REQUEST TO THE GA FOR CHARTER AMENDMENTS PAGE 11 (b) Forfeiture of Office. The mayor or councilmember shall forfeit that office if they: (1) Fail to meet the residency requirements, (2) Violate any express prohibition of this charter, (3) Are convicted of a crime involving moral turpitude, or (4) Fail to attend three consecutive regular meetings of the council without being excused by the council. In the case of any such vacancy or of any vacancy created by death, resignation or otherwise for which said vacancy shall be six months or less in duration from the next regular or special election, the vacancy shall be filled at the next regular or special election if there is sufficient time to meet the requirements of the Dover Code of Ordinances, the City of Dover Charter, and Title 15 of the Delaware Code. If such vacancy should be in excess of six months in duration, a special election shall be held to fill such vacancy, this special election to be held no sooner than 60 days from the date of the vacancy, but said special election to be held no later than 90 days after the date of the vacancy. If council fails to call for a special election, the special election shall be called by the election board. 77 Del. Laws, c. 130, § 13 (Amd. of 7-12-2005 (S.B. 126); Amd. of 7-8-2009 (S.B. 165, § 13)) Sec. 14. Duties of mayor. The mayor shall be the executive and chief official of the city. The mayor shall have the powers and perform the duties conferred and imposed by this Charter and ordinances of the city. The mayor shall preside at the annual meeting of the council and at all quarterly town meetings. The council president shall preside at all other meetings of the council. The mayor shall have no vote on council matters of any nature whatsoever. The mayor is an ex officio member of all committees, but shall have no vote. (Amd. of 7-12-2005 (S.B. 126)) Sec. 15. Council president/vice-mayor, duties of. At each annual meeting, the council shall elect one of their number as council president who shall also serve as vice-mayor. During a vacancy in the office of mayor or during the absence or disability of the mayor, the vice-mayor shall have all the powers and duties of the mayor, except as hereinafter provided. The council president and vice-mayor shall retain their right to vote as councilmember at all times although they may be acting as the mayor, unless the mayor's absence appears to be indefinite or extended, in which case council shall pass a resolution appointing the vice-mayor as mayor until the mayor's position is either filled in accordance with section 13 hereof or the mayor returns to their duties, which resolution shall provide that the vice-mayor shall have the right to approve or disapprove council action in accordance with section 10 hereof, in which case the vice-mayor shall lose their vote as councilmember until further action is taken by council. (Amd. of 7-12-2005 (S.B. 126)) Page 126

Item #6. COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2022-02 - REQUEST TO THE GA FOR CHARTER AMENDMENTS PAGE 12 Sec. 16. City clerk. The city clerk shall be appointed by a majority vote of the city council to hold office until their successor has been duly chosen and qualified, but subject to removal at any time by the council. The city clerk shall give notice of council meetings to its members and the public, keep the journal of its proceedings and perform such other duties as are assigned by this charter or ordinance or by the council or by state law. 77 Del. Laws, c. 130, § 14 (Amd. of 7-12-2005 (S.B. 126); Amd. of 7-8-2009 (S.B. 165, § 14)) Sec. 17. Controller/treasurer. The controller/treasurer shall be appointed by a majority vote of the city council to hold office until their successor has been duly chosen and qualified, but subject to removal at any time by the council. The controller/treasurer shall be the custodian of all the city funds and shall deposit them in a banking institution designated by the council. 77 Del. Laws, c. 130, § 15 (Amd. of 7-12-2005 (S.B. 126); Amd. of 7-8-2009 (S.B. 165, § 15)) Sec. 18. Ordinances authorized; maximum penalty for violation. The council is hereby vested with the authority to adopt ordinances of every kind relating to any subject coming within the powers and functions of the city, or relating to the government of the city, its peace and order, its sanitation, appearance and beauty, the health, safety, convenience and comfort of its population, and the protection and preservation of property to include regulation of rental properties, safe communities, and land rentals, and to fix and impose and enforce the payment of fines and penalties for the violation of any such ordinance; such penalties will be provided by the Dover Code of Ordinances and no provision in this Charter as to ordinances on any particular subject shall be deemed or held to be restrictive of the power to adopt ordinances on any subject not specifically enumerated. 77 Del. Laws, c. 130, § 16 (Amd. of 7-12-2005 (S.B. 126); Amd. of 7-8-2009 (S.B. 165, § 16)) Sec. 19. Power of council to define and abate nuisances. The council shall have power to define nuisances and cause their abatement. (Amd. of 7-12-2005 (S.B. 126)) Sec. 20. Power of council to provide for fire protection measures. The council shall have power to adopt all measures requisite or appropriate for protection against fire. To this end the council may adopt ordinances prohibiting the use of building materials that the council deem would create a fire hazard, and may zone or district the city and make particular provisions for particular zones or districts with regard to buildings and building materials. This power shall be deemed to embrace new buildings or additions to or alterations of existing structures of every kind. The council shall have the power to condemn any building or structure or portion thereof that it deems to be a health hazard or constitutes a fire menace or to require or cause the same to be torn down, removed, or so altered as to Page 127

Item #6. COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2022-02 - REQUEST TO THE GA FOR CHARTER AMENDMENTS PAGE 13 eliminate the health hazard or menace of fire. (Amd. of 7-12-2005 (S.B. 126)) Sec. 21. Power of council to adopt zoning ordinances. The council may adopt zoning ordinances limiting and restricting to specified districts, and regulating therein, buildings and structures according to their construction and the nature and extent of their use. (Amd. of 7-12-2005 (S.B. 126)) Sec. 22. Power of council to regulate construction of buildings and require permits; building inspector authorized. The power of the council to adopt ordinances for the safety of the city and its population shall be deemed to embrace the right to prescribe the height and thickness of the walls of any building and the kind and grade of materials used in the construction thereof. The council may provide for the issuance of building permits and forbid the construction of a new building or the addition to or alteration and repair of an existing building except when a building permit has been obtained therefore. The council may appoint a building inspector and prescribe their powers and duties. (Amd. of 7-12-2005 (S.B. 126)) Sec. 23. Power of council to create city planning commission; members generally. The council may create a city planning commission for the development, improvement, and beautification of the city, and prescribe its powers and duties. No member of the planning commission may hold at the same time, any elected city office. Members of any planning commission created by the city shall consist of two (2) members from each council district and one member serving at-large. All members of the planning commission must be residents of the City of Dover. Each appointed member of the commission shall receive per diem reimbursement for expenses to be paid monthly for preparation and attendance at each meeting of the planning commission attended in an amount to be set by council. (Amd. of 7-12-2005 (S.B. 126)) Sec. 24. Power of council to franchise or license public utilities and common carriers. The council shall have the right to grant or refuse franchises or licenses to public utilities and common carriers and fix the terms and conditions thereof and to regulate their use of the streets, lanes, alleys, rights-of-way, and air space or airways of the city. (Amd. of 7-12-2005 (S.B. 126)) Page 128

Item #6. COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2022-02 - REQUEST TO THE GA FOR CHARTER AMENDMENTS PAGE 14 Sec. 25. Power of council to operate light, power or water plant. The council shall have power to operate a light, power and water plant for the city, and to do all things necessary for its maintenance and operation. The council may at their option transmit electric current and/or water from its said plant to places or properties outside of the city limits upon such terms, charges and conditions as they shall determine. The council shall have power to adopt ordinances, rules and regulations in regard to the use for public or private purposes of electric current distributed and or water furnished by the city and the amount to be paid by the users thereof, and fix fines and penalties for any willful or negligent injury or damage to its water and light plant, and to any objectionable use in connection with its light and water system, and to any interference with or obstruction of the said system. (Amd. of 7-12-2005 (S.B. 126)) Sec. 26. Power of council with reference to sewers. The council shall have superintendence and supervision of the sewers and the sewer system of the city. They shall have power to install any or additional sewers in the city. The council may by condemnation proceedings take for sewer purposes, private land, or the right to use private land under the surface thereof, for the laying of sewer mains. The proceedings by condemnation under this section shall be the same as prescribed by Section 27 of this Charter with regard to the laying out of new streets, and the resolutions referred to in said section shall be modified to cover the case contemplated by this present section. The council shall have power to make all ordinances, rules and regulations regarding the sewers and sewer system of the city and the use thereof, and may fix fines and penalties for the violation of the provisions of such ordinances. The council may require any property in the city to be connected with the water and sewer mains and to compel the owner of such property to pay the cost of such connection and the tapping fee or charge therefore. The connecting with the water or sewer mains and the tapping thereof shall be under the regulation and control of the council. The council may extend the sewer system of the city to places outside of the city limits upon such terms, charges and conditions as it shall determine. The council is hereby authorized to impose a charge or rent for the use of the sewer system of the city, both within and without the limits of the city, and in addition to the connection or tapping charges. (Amd. of 7-12-2005 (S.B. 126)) Sec. 27. Power of council to lay out, locate, abandon, etc., streets, sidewalks, etc. The council shall have power and authority to lay out, locate, accept, and open new streets and to widen and to alter existing streets or parts thereof, and to vacate or abandon streets or parts thereof, whenever they shall deem it for the best interest of the city. Whenever, the land comprehended or included in any street, or part thereof, vacated or abandoned under this section is owned by the city, the council may, in their discretion, sell such land either at private or public sale and for such consideration as the council shall deem proper, and shall have the right and power to convey to the purchaser or purchasers thereof a good and sufficient title thereto. Page 129

Item #6. COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2022-02 - REQUEST TO THE GA FOR CHARTER AMENDMENTS PAGE 15 The word 'street' shall be deemed and held to comprehend and include sidewalks, lanes and alleys. (Amd. of 7-12-2005 (S.B. 126)) Sec. 28. Power of council to pave streets, sidewalks, etc. and levy assessment for public improvements; municipal lien docket. The council shall have power to pave or repave, or to cause to be paved, or repaved, the streets and sidewalks of the city, or any part or portion thereof, with such material or materials as it shall determine. The power hereby conferred shall be exercised in the following manner, pursuant to Chapter 98 - Streets, Sidewalks, Storm Sewers and Other Public Places of the Dover Code, to wit: SIDEWALKS A. It shall be the duty of the city manager to cause said sidewalks to be laid or altered or improved, as the case may be. STREETS B. It shall be the duty of the city manager to cause said streets to be laid or altered or improved, as the case may be. The provisions of this subsection, relating to the paving or repaving of streets, shall be deemed to apply to and include curbs and gutters. SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS C. The city shall have the authority to levy and collect special assessments upon property in a limited and determinable area for special benefits accruing to such property as a consequence of any municipal public work or improvement, and to provide for the payment of all, or any part of, the cost of the work, service or improvement out of the proceeds of such special assessments. When the term "owner" or "owners" is used with respect to special assessments, it shall be deemed to mean the person or persons who owned the property in question at the time of the enactment of the assessment ordinance, and, any change in ownership thereafter shall not be deemed to affect any of the steps or proceedings described in this Charter with respect to special assessments. The council shall also have the authority to enact ordinances which provide for the levy and collection of assessments against property owners for the cost of installation of sanitary sewers, storm sewers, water mains, streets, sidewalks, street lights, curbs, gutters and other public improvements. Such ordinances shall prescribe: (1) The basis to determine the amount which shall be assessed upon the properties abutting the public work or improvement; (2) What portion of corner properties shall be considered frontage and what portion side frontage and whether there shall be any exemption on side frontage; Page 130

Item #6. COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2022-02 - REQUEST TO THE GA FOR CHARTER AMENDMENTS PAGE 16 (3) Payment provisions providing for payment in installments, except that assessments for current services or service connections shall be payable within one year; and (4) Rules under which individual appeals shall be heard. All special assessments and all water and sewer service charges shall be liens and shall be entered in the municipal lien docket as liens. The council may provide for the payment of special assessments for whatever purpose levied by installments, but assessments for permanent improvements shall be paid in annual or more frequent installments, and, assessments for current services shall be payable within one year. MUNICIPAL LIEN DOCKET D. A docket known as the "City of Dover Municipal Lien Docket" shall be prepared and maintained by the city manager. The docket shall be substantially the same in form as the judgment docket for Kent County and shall contain an index according to the name of the owner against whom such lien has been assessed. All taxes and all charges for water service, sewer service, garbage service, electric service, grass cutting services and debris removal, dangerous building ordinance costs and assessments, special assessments for municipal improvements of any nature, and all other charges or assessments made by the city against property owners may be recorded in the municipal lien docket and shall be and constitute a lien upon all of the real estate of the taxable against or upon whom such taxes and/or charges are laid or imposed, of which such taxable was seized at any time after such taxes and/or charges have been levied and imposed, situate in the City of Dover. All liens so recorded shall continue in full force and effect until the same plus accrued costs have been paid in full. Upon payment in full of the lien and all costs, it shall be the duty of the city manager to enter forthwith upon the docket the date of final payment and the words "satisfied in full." Failure to record liens in the municipal lien docket shall not affect liens otherwise provided for in 25 Del.C. section 2901, et seq. (Amd. of 7-12-2005 (S.B. 126)) Sec. 29. Streets, sidewalks, etc. to be under control of council; power of council to prescribe grades thereon and regulate traffic. The streets, sidewalks, lanes and alleys in the city shall be under the supervision, management and control of the council, and the council may prescribe the grades thereof and adopt ordinances regulating the use thereof and the traffic thereon. (Amd. of 7-12-2005 (S.B. 126)) Sec. 30. Power of council to provide for disposal of garbage and sewage. The council shall have power to provide for the incineration or other sanitary disposal of litter, debris, refuse, garbage and sewage. (Amd. of 7-12-2005 (S.B. 126)) Page 131

Item #6. COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2022-02 - REQUEST TO THE GA FOR CHARTER AMENDMENTS PAGE 17 Sec. 31. Power of council to regulate parking and provide parking lots. The council shall have power to adopt ordinances regulating the parking of automobiles and motor vehicles within the city, and may lease or purchase land to be used for parking purposes. (Amd. of 7-12-2005 (S.B. 126)) Sec. 32. Council to determine salaries of city appointees and employees. The salaries or emoluments of all city appointees and city employees shall be determined by the council through the pay system and Collective Bargaining Agreements as amended. (Amd. of 7-12-2005 (S.B. 126)) ARTICLE III. CITY MANAGER Sec. 33. The city manager generally. The council shall appoint a city manager who shall be the chief administrative officer of the city. The city manager must be a resident of Kent County within 180 days of the time of hire. No member of the council shall, during the time for which elected, be chosen as city manager. The city manager shall be appointed for an indefinite term but shall be removable at the pleasure of the council. Before the city manager may be removed they shall, if they so demand, be given a written statement of the reasons alleged for their removal and the right to be heard publicly thereon at a meeting of the council prior to the final vote on the question of their removal, but pending and during such hearing the council may suspend the city manager from office. The action of the council in suspending or removing the city manager shall be final, it being the intention of this Charter to vest all authority and fix all responsibility for such suspension or removal in the council. In case of the absence or disability of the city manager the council may designate some qualified person to perform the duties of the office during such absence or disability. (Amd. of 7-12-2005 (S.B. 126)) Sec. 34. Responsibility of manager; powers of appointment and removal. The city manager shall be responsible to the council for the proper administration of all affairs of the city placed in their charge, and to that end, except as otherwise provided herein, the city manager shall have the power to appoint and remove all employees in the administrative service of the affairs of the city under their charge. All such appointments shall be without definite term. (Amd. of 7-12-2005 (S.B. 126)) Sec. 35. Appointments and removals. Neither the city council nor any of its members shall in any manner control or demand the appointment or removal of any city administrative officer or employee whom the city manager or any subordinate of the city manager is empowered to appoint, but the council may express its views and fully and freely discuss with the city manager anything pertaining to appointment and removal of such officers and employees. The city administrative officers and employees can be assured of due process in accordance with Title 19 of the Page 132

Item #6. COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2022-02 - REQUEST TO THE GA FOR CHARTER AMENDMENTS PAGE 18 Delaware Code. 77 Del. Laws, c. 130, § 17 (Amd. of 7-12-2005 (S.B. 126); Amd. of 7-8-2009 (S.B. 165, § 17)) Sec. 36. Interference with administration. Except for the purpose of inquiries, and investigations by council under Sec. 39, the council or its members shall deal with city officers and employees who are subject to the direction and supervision of the city manager solely through the city manager, and neither the council nor its members shall give orders to any such officer or employee, either publicly or privately. 77 Del. Laws, c. 130, § 18 (Amd. of 7-12-2005 (S.B. 126); Amd. of 7-8-2009 (S.B. 165, § 18)) Sec. 37. Duties of the manager. It shall be the duty of the city manager to supervise the administration of the affairs of the city under their charge; to make such recommendations to the council concerning the affairs of the city as may seem desirable to the city manager; to keep the council advised of the financial conditions and future needs of the city; to prepare and submit to the council the annual budget estimate; to prepare and submit to the council such reports as may be required by that body; and to perform such other duties as may be prescribed by this Charter or required of them by ordinance or resolution of the council. (Amd. of 7-12-2005 (S.B. 126)) Sec. 38. Right of manager to sit in council meetings. The city manager and such other officers of the city as may be designated by vote of the council, shall be entitled to seats in the council, but shall have no vote therein. (Amd. of 7-12-2005 (S.B. 126)) Sec. 39. Investigations. The city council may make investigations into the affairs of the city and the conduct of any city department, office, officer, employee, or agency and for this purpose may subpoena witnesses, administer oaths, take testimony, and require the production of evidence. Failure or refusal to obey a lawful order issued in the exercise of these powers by the council shall be a Class A misdemeanor punishable by existing State Law. 77 Del. Laws, c. 130, § 19 (Amd. of 7-12-2005 (S.B. 126); Amd. of 7-8-2009 (S.B. 165, § 19)) Sec. 40. Other functions of city manager. The city manager shall have charge of the light and water plant operated by the city, and of the light and water and sewer systems of the city. The city manager shall have charge of the supervision of the streets, gutters, curbs and sidewalks of the city and of all work relating thereto. The city manager shall have charge of the administration of all provisions of this Charter and ordinances and regulations of the council relating to affairs of the city, when not otherwise provided for by this Charter or by any ordinance or resolution of Page 133

Item #6. COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2022-02 - REQUEST TO THE GA FOR CHARTER AMENDMENTS PAGE 19 the council. The city manager shall ex officio be the collector of taxes for the city. It shall be the city manager's duty to collect all water rents and fees for the tapping of water mains and sewers, all charges for electric current and all city revenue from any source whatsoever. The city manager shall pay over to the controller/treasurer at least monthly, and oftener if required by council, all moneys received or collected by them and by any employee under the city manager. The city manager shall keep a full and strict account of all moneys received and all transfers made by them to the controller/treasurer and such accounts shall be at all times open to inspection by the council. The city manager shall make such reports and at such times as the council shall direct. 77 Del. Laws, c. 130, § 20 (Amd. of 7-12-2005 (S.B. 126); Amd. of 7-8-2009 (S.B. 165, § 20)) Sec. 41. This section has been intentionally left blank. ARTICLE IV. FINANCIAL AFFAIRS Sec. 42. Payments, Receipts, Accounting, Reporting, and Bonding. The controller/treasurer shall pay out no money except pursuant to appropriations, contracted awards for services or products, or resolutions theretofore made by the council. The controller/treasurer shall keep a true and detailed account of all moneys received and of all moneys paid out by them. The controller/treasurer shall preserve all vouchers for moneys paid by them. The controller/treasurer's books and accounts shall at all times be open to inspection by the council or the mayor or the city manager. The controller/treasurer shall make such reports and at such times as the council may direct. The controller/treasurer shall be required to give bond in such amount and in such form and with such surety as the council shall determine or approve. 77 Del. Laws, c. 130, § 20 (Amd. of 7-12-2005 (S.B. 126); Amd. of 7-8-2009 (S.B. 165, § 20)) Sec. 43. Fiscal year. The fiscal year of the city shall begin the first day of July and shall end with the next succeeding thirtieth day of June. (Amd. of 7-12-2005 (S.B. 126)) Sec. 44. Annual budget. On or before the second Tuesday of May of each year, the city manager shall prepare and submit to the council a draft budget presenting a financial plan for conducting the affairs of the city for the ensuing fiscal year. The total of proposed expenditures shall not exceed the total of anticipated income. Page 134

Item #6. COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2022-02 - REQUEST TO THE GA FOR CHARTER AMENDMENTS PAGE 20 The budget shall include the following information: 1. A detailed statement showing the expenses of conducting each department and office of the city for the current year and last preceding fiscal year. 2. A detailed estimate of the expenses of conducting each department and office of the city for the ensuing fiscal year with reasons for the increases and decreases recommended. 3. The amount of the debt of the city together with a schedule of maturities of bond issues. 4. A statement showing the amount required for interest on the city debt and for paying off any bonds maturing during the year and the amount required for the sinking fund. 5. An itemized statement of all anticipated income of the city with a comparative statement of the amounts received by the city from each of the same or similar sources for the last preceding and current fiscal years. 6. An estimate of the amount of money to be received from taxes. 7. Such other information as the city manager may think desirable or as may be required by the council. The council shall on or before the fourth Monday in the month of June in each year adopt a budget for the succeeding fiscal year. The council shall, so far as possible, adhere to the budget so adopted in the making of appropriations. Sec. 45. Payment of claims; issuance of warrants after approval of city manager; reports by manager thereon to council. No claim against the city shall be paid except on an order on the controller/treasurer, signed by the city manager, and approved and countersigned by the mayor. The city manager shall examine all payrolls, bills and other claims and demands against the city and shall issue no payment unless the city manager finds that the claim is proper and in proper form and correctly computed. 77 Del. Laws, c. 130, § 20 (Amd. of 7-12-2005 (S.B. 126); Amd. of 7-8-2009 (S.B. 165, § 20)) Sec. 46. Annual audit. Annually in the month of July the council shall have the finances of the city and the books and accounts of the city manager and the controller/treasurer audited by a certified accountant. As soon as practicable after such audit has been completed, the council shall cause to be made and published a report of the city's finances for the preceding fiscal year. 77 Del. Laws, c. 130, § 20 (Amd. of 7-12-2005 (S.B. 126); Amd. of 7-8-2009 (S.B. 165, § 20)) Page 135

Item #6. COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2022-02 - REQUEST TO THE GA FOR CHARTER AMENDMENTS PAGE 21 Sec. 47. General assessment; levy on utility property; lodging tax. The city shall cause to be made a true, just, and impartial valuation and assessment of all real property within the city, locating each parcel of real property by street and number or other description. The assessor or assessors shall be appointed by a majority vote of the council to hold office until their successor has been duly chosen and qualified, but subject to removal at any time by the council. Before entering upon the duties of office, an assessor shall be sworn or affirmed by the mayor to perform the duties of the assessor's office with fidelity and without favor or partiality. Whenever council shall direct, as set forth in Chapter 102 - taxation, article I - in general, Section 102-1 - valuation and assessment, of the Dover Code of Ordinances, all real property in the City of Dover shall be reassessed by an outside mass appraisal company or a consortium of appraisers chosen by council. The mass appraisal company or consortium of appraisers shall be licensed to conduct business in the State of Delaware and the City of Dover and shall employ appraisers who are licensed by the Delaware Division of Professional Regulation. This assessment shall be in lieu of the valuation and assessment made by the assessor or assessors appointed by council as described herein above and in lieu of the assessor's duties described herein above. The assessor or assessors shall include supplemental assessments made annually for the purposes of (1) adding property not included in the last assessment or (2) increasing or decreasing the assessment value of property which was included in the last annual assessment. The annual assessment date for all real property shall be January 1st of each year. The assessment of all property shall be at its true value in money as of the assessment date. True value in money shall be the fair market value. The general assessment shall be set down by the assessor or assessors in two (2) or more copies, as the council shall direct, and shall be delivered to the council as soon as made. The council shall, on the first day of April of each year, cause a copy of the general assessment to be posted in two (2) public places in the city for ten (10) days. The assessor shall notify the public of an appeal deadline of thirty (30) days from the date of general assessment posting. The council may direct that appeals from any assessment be heard by a committee, known as the board of assessment appeals, of not less than three (3) members appointed by the council. The board of assessment appeals shall sit at a stated place and time to hear the appeals of all taxpayers dissatisfied with the assessment of their properties, shall collect such information as they consider proper and necessary, and shall report their findings. Notice of the place and time that the board of assessment appeals will sit to hear appeals shall be posted with the general assessment in two (2) public places for a period of ten (10) days. Notice of the posting of the copies of the general assessment and of the place and time of the meetings of the board of assessment appeals shall be published in at least one issue of a newspaper published in the city. The assessment as revised and adjusted by the board of assessment appeals or superior court shall be the basis for the levy and collection of taxes for the city. The council shall have the right to levy and collect taxes on gas mains, telephone, telegraph, communications systems, or other erection of like character within the limits of the city, together with the wires thereon Page 136

Item #6. COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2022-02 - REQUEST TO THE GA FOR CHARTER AMENDMENTS PAGE 22 strung; and to this end the council may at any time direct the same to be included in or added to the general assessment. The council may impose and collect a lodging tax of no more than 3% of the rent, in addition to the amount imposed by the State, for the occupancy of any room in a hotel, motel, or tourist home, as defined under § 6101 of Title 30 of the Delaware Code, which is located within the boundaries of the City of Dover. Nothing contained in this section shall be deemed or held to invalidate or otherwise effect any assessment made prior to the approval of this section or any tax levied thereunder. 77 Del. Laws, c. 130, § 21; 78 Del. Laws, c. 217, § 1 (Amd. of 7-12-2005 (S.B. 126); Amd. of 7-8-2009 (S.B. 165, § 21); Res. No. 2011-12 (S.B. 166), 11-28-2011; H.B. 255 , 7-17-2019) Sec. 48. Maximum budget. The council shall in the month of June of each year determine the amount of money to be raised for the city for general purposes for the next fiscal year not exceeding two (2) percent of the total taxable assessment for a general tax, and shall also determine the amount of money required to be raised in such year by the city for interest, sinking fund and redemption of the bonds of the city. A reasonable sum for delinquencies, discounts and costs of collection may be added by the council to the amounts aforesaid. The amounts determined as aforesaid together with any additional sum or sums authorized to be levied and collected, as in this section hereinafter provided, shall be levied and collected by the council on the property and persons assessed as aforesaid and in accordance with such assessment and according to a rate established by the council. The amounts to be levied and collected by the council shall include all special ad valorem taxes, special taxes, and ad valorem taxes levied in connection with or pursuant to Chapter 17 or Chapter 18 of Title 22 of the Delaware Code. (Amd. of 7-12-2005 (S.B. 126); Amd. of 5-16-2017 ( H.B. 116 ), § 1) Sec. 49. Payment and collection of taxes; errors and delinquents in assessments. All taxes shall be paid to the collector of taxes. For all taxes not paid on or before July 31st in the calendar year that they are assessed, there shall be added and collected one and one-half percent (1.5% (18% per annum)) for every month or fraction of a month after the 31st day of July that said taxes remain unpaid. It shall be the duty of the collector of taxes to proceed forthwith to collect all taxes unpaid by the first day of October in the calendar year that they were assessed and in the collection of said taxes they shall have all the powers conferred upon or vested in the Receiver of Taxes and County Treasurer for Kent County. The council shall have the authority to allow errors and delinquents in the assessment. The provisions of §8705, Title 9 of the Delaware Code shall be deemed and held to apply to all taxes laid and imposed under the provisions of this Charter. Page 137

Item #6. COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2022-02 - REQUEST TO THE GA FOR CHARTER AMENDMENTS PAGE 23 The provisions of this Section 49 shall apply to all special ad valorem taxes, special taxes, and ad valorem taxes levied by the council in connection with or pursuant to Chapter 17 or Chapter 18 of Title 22 of the Delaware Code. (Amd. of 5-16-2017; ( H.B. 116 ), § 2) Sec. 49A. Assessment, payment, and collection of taxes for new construction. In the event that the mayor and council of the City of Dover desire to collect and levy taxes on newly constructed property not taxed by virtue of the city's annual assessment, the city may enact an ordinance to do so provided that: At the beginning of each quarter of each year, there shall be an increase in the valuation and assessment of all newly constructed real property within the city, locating each parcel of real property by street and number or other description. Property shall be deemed to be newly constructed when the city permits occupancy and use (Certificate of Occupancy) or when new construction is being used or occupied for its intended purpose. The said valuation and assessment shall be made by an assessor or assessors who shall be appointed by council in accordance with the provisions set forth in Section 47 of this Charter. The aforementioned assessment shall be during the months of January, April, July, and October of each year. Any new construction with an added value of $25,000 or less shall not be realized until the next annual assessment roll. The property owner may appeal any assessment for new construction in accordance with Section 47 of this Charter. The aforementioned assessment shall be deemed a general assessment for all property with new construction. The council may direct appeals from any general assessment for new construction in accordance with Section 47 of this Charter. Nothing in this section contained shall be deemed or held to invalidate or otherwise affect any assessment made prior to the approval of this section or any tax levied thereunder. All taxes shall be paid to the collector of taxes. Said taxes shall be paid within thirty (30) days of billing and those taxes not paid shall accrue a penalty in the amount of one and one-half (1½) percent per month. For every tax that is not paid as prescribed herein, the tax collector shall have all the powers conferred upon or vested in the Receiver of Taxes and County Treasurer for Kent County. The council shall have the authority to allow errors and delinquents in the assessment. The provisions of 9 Del. C. § 8705 and 25 Del. C. §§ 2901 through 2905, as they may from time to time be amended, shall be deemed and held to apply to all taxes laid and imposed upon the provisions of this Charter. 77 Del. Laws, c. 130, §22 (Amd. of 7-12-2005 (S.B. 126)) Sec. 49B. Realty transfer tax. Notwithstanding any statute to the contrary, the City of Dover shall have the power by ordinance to impose and collect a tax, to be paid by the transferor or transferee as determined by council, upon the transfer of real property within the city not to exceed one and a half percent (1.5%) or as amended by State law of the value Page 138

Item #6. COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2022-02 - REQUEST TO THE GA FOR CHARTER AMENDMENTS PAGE 24 of the real property as represented by the document transferring the property. The provisions of Section 5401 and Section 5403 of Chapter 54, Title 30 of the Delaware Code shall apply with respect to any realty transfer tax imposed by the City of Dover pursuant to the authority granted herein. The council of the City of Dover may adopt an ordinance or ordinances to provide for the effective administration and regulation of any tax adopted pursuant to the authority conferred herein. If the taxing power and authority granted herein shall be exercised by way of a stamp affixed to a document, the recorder of deeds in and for Kent County shall not receive for record documents subject to said tax unless stamps provided by the City of Dover are affixed thereto showing payment of the tax. 77 Del. Laws, c. 130, § 4 (Amd. of 7-12-2005 (S.B. 126); Amd. of 7-8-2009 (S.B. 165, § 4)) (Moved from Sec. 3. Employee pension benefit) Sec. 50. Debt limit. (a) Whenever the needs of the city shall require more money than is at the time in the city treasury from current receipts, the council shall be authorized and empowered to anticipate current revenue by borrowing such sums as shall be needed not in excess of one (1) percent of the total taxable assessment for a general tax. The amount so borrowed shall be paid back out of current revenue received thereafter. To exercise the power aforesaid the council shall adopt a resolution to that effect, which resolution shall require the affirmative vote of at least three-fourths of all the members of the council, and the approval of the mayor. The indebtedness created under this section shall be evidenced by the bond, or note, of the city, and the faith and credit of the city shall be deemed to be pledged thereby. (b) The mayor and council is hereby authorized and empowered to borrow from time to time on the faith and credit of the City of Dover sums of money for such purposes as may be deemed necessary and proper by the mayor and council of the said city which purpose shall be consistent with the powers conferred upon the mayor and council of the City of Dover by the Charter thereof, as amended, for the management and maintenance of the said city and for these purposes the mayor and council shall have full power and authority to issue bonds of the said "the City of Dover." The aggregate of the amounts so borrowed together with all other bonded indebtedness for which the full faith and credit of the City of Dover has been pledged shall not at any time exceed a sum equal to 5 percent of the total assessed value of real property situate within the bounds of the City of Dover as such boundaries shall from time to time appear. The said bonds shall be issued in one or more series, shall bear such date or dates, shall mature at such time or times, shall bear interest at such rate or rates, shall be payable at such time or times, and at such place or places, shall be in such denominations, and shall contain such other provisions as the mayor and council may provide and shall be set forth in the said bonds. Said bonds may or may not be coupon bonds and may be registered or otherwise as the mayor and council deem advisable. The mayor and council shall direct and effect the preparation and sale of said bonds at such time or times, at such price or prices, and upon such terms as the said mayor and council deem advisable, and all the Page 139

Item #6. COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2022-02 - REQUEST TO THE GA FOR CHARTER AMENDMENTS PAGE 25 monies arising from the sale of said bonds shall be used for the municipal purposes of the City of Dover specified in the resolution authorizing their issue. The form of said bonds and of any coupons which may be thereunto attached shall be as prescribed by the mayor and council, and all such bonds shall be signed by the mayor and the treasurer of the City of Dover and sealed with the corporate seal thereof. Facsimile signatures of the mayor and treasurer and a facsimile of the corporate seal may be imprinted upon such bonds and any coupons attached to said bonds in lieu of the signatures of the said mayor and treasurer in their own handwriting and of the affixing of the corporate seal itself. Said bonds of the City of Dover shall be exempt from all state, county and municipal taxes. The mayor and council of the City of Dover are hereby authorized and required to levy and raise by taxation in each and every year such sums of money as may be required to pay the interest accrued on said bonds while all or any of said bonds remain unpaid, and the said mayor and the city council are further authorized and required to levy and raise by taxation, from time to time such sum or sums of money as shall be needed to establish such sinking funds as the said mayor and the city council may at their discretion authorize for the redemption of said bonds, or any of them, at or before their maturity and such sum or sums of money as shall be required to otherwise redeem any or all of said bonds at or before their maturity. Taxes for interest and for redemption of said bonds shall be levied and raised as taxes for general municipal purposes in the said city are levied and raised and shall be in addition to those levied and raised for any and all other municipal purposes. A statement appearing in the bonds issued under the provisions of this section to the effect that the bonds have been duly authorized shall be deemed and held to be conclusive evidence in favor of the lawful holder of any such bonds that the terms and conditions of this section have been fully met and complied with. (c) Bonds may be authorized and issued pursuant to subsection (b), without a referendum vote, by a resolution of the council which shall have the affirmative vote of three-fourths of the members thereof and the approval of the mayor, for the following purposes: (i) To finance capital projects, including, but not limited to, public storm sewers, water mains, sewer mains, streets and public buildings provided that no more than one percent (1%) of taxable assessed value of real property of aggregate principal amount of general obligation bonds may be issued at any one time pursuant to this clause and any new bonds issued pursuant to this clause may not cause the total aggregate principal amount of general obligation bonds outstanding at any one time to exceed one percent of the total taxable assessment for a general tax at the time such new bonds are issued; and (ii) to refund bonds secured by the city's full faith and credit, prior to their stated maturity, provided that (A) the present value of the aggregate principal and interest payments of the refunding bonds are not greater than the present value of the aggregate principal and interest payments on the bonds to be refunded determined by discounting at the effective interest rate on the refunding bonds, calculated based on the internal rate of return: and (B) at the time of issuance of the refunding bonds there are deposited in escrow, pledged to secure the refunded bonds, sufficient monies and/or direct obligations of, or obligations the principal of and interest on which are guaranteed by, the United States government, which, without regard to any Page 140

Item #6. COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2022-02 - REQUEST TO THE GA FOR CHARTER AMENDMENTS PAGE 26 reinvestment earnings, will be sufficient to pay when due all interest, principal and redemption price on the refunded bonds at maturity or upon earlier call for redemption. (iii) to issue tax exempt or taxable municipal conduit bonds to make proceeds available to a private entity in furtherance of projects that benefit the general public. Such bonds may be issued for but limited to industrial and housing projects, economic development and redevelopment projects, public facilities, schools, hospitals and other large scale projects. The conduit borrower shall, unless otherwise determined by the city in the bond document, be responsible for interest and principal payments on the bonds and for the obligation in event of default. Such bonds shall not be backed by the full faith and credit of the city, by taxation, or by municipal assets. (d) Except for bonds issued pursuant to subsection (c) hereof, all bonds issued under the provisions of subsection (b) shall first be approved by a referendum vote of the qualified voters (as herein defined) of the City of Dover. Notice of the holding of such referendum election shall be authorized by resolution of the mayor and council, published once a week, for at least three (3) consecutive weeks in at least one newspaper circulated in the City of Dover, Delaware. Such notice shall be set out in summary form the amount and purposes of such bond issue, the date and place of holding the referendum election and the hours the polls will be open. At said referendum election "qualified voter" shall mean every natural person who is a resident or a nonresident taxable of the city, of the age of eighteen (18) years or upwards. Each qualified voter shall be eligible to vote and shall have one vote. The city assessor or their designee shall attend the election with the last city assessment and tax payment records for the inspection of the election officers. The referendum election shall be held at such date as the mayor and council shall designate. The referendum election shall be held at such suitable place in said city as the mayor and council shall designate in said published notice. The polls shall be open from 7:00 a.m. (local time), and shall close at 8:00 p.m. (local time). The judge of the election shall, in the case of a tie vote on the bond issue cast the deciding vote, otherwise judge of the election shall refrain from voting, but the election clerks may vote. The total votes cast for and the total votes cast against the bond issue shall be certified as correct by at least two (2) of the election officers and delivered to the mayor, or to the city clerk immediately after the total vote count has been certified. The mayor and council shall at the next regular meeting after the election, or at a special meeting, receive the results of the referendum election and make the same a part of the minutes of said meeting, whereupon if a majority of the votes cast were for the bond issue bonds herein provided for may be issued and sold as provided in subsection (b), but if at such referendum election the majority of the votes cast were against the bond issue, then no bonds shall be issued nor shall any money be borrowed pursuant to the resolution submitted to the referendum. (e) In addition to the power otherwise granted in this section, the mayor and council may issue special assessment revenue bonds to finance those public projects for which the city may levy and collect special assessments pursuant to Section 28 of this Charter. Such bonds shall not Page 141

Item #6. COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2022-02 - REQUEST TO THE GA FOR CHARTER AMENDMENTS PAGE 27 obligate the faith and credit of the city, but shall be payable solely from the proceeds of the special assessments which are pledged to the payment thereof. Such bonds shall be authorized without a referendum vote by a resolution of the council which shall have the affirmative vote of three-fourths of the members thereof and the approval of the mayor. (f) After authorization of the sale of bonds as provided in this section and in anticipation of the sale and issuance of said bonds, the mayor and council may borrow money and issue notes of the city for the purpose and to the extent of the amount of bonds authorized to be sold, less the amount of any bonds theretofore issued under such authority. The said borrowing shall be authorized by a resolution of the council which shall have the affirmative vote of three-fourths of the members thereof and the approval of the mayor, and the note or notes thereby authorized shall be signed by the mayor and treasurer of the city. When issued and signed in accordance with this subsection (f), the faith and credit of the city shall be deemed to be pledged for the repayment of all said notes, except those issued pursuant to subsection (e) hereof. The note or notes issued in anticipation of a bond issue may be renewed from time to time, but the proceeds of the sale of such bonds shall, to the extent necessary, be first used to pay and retire such notes. Said notes may be redeemed at par and accrued interest at any time prior to their maturity if the right so to do shall have been reserved. (g) For the purposes of the debt limitations prescribed in this section, (i) any bonds which have been refunded pursuant to subsection (c)(ii) shall be treated as no longer outstanding; and (ii) bonded indebtedness, principal amount of bonds and bonds outstanding shall be determined without regard to original issue discount. 77 Del. Laws, c. 130, § 23; 78 Del. Laws, c. 225, § 1 (h) Any and all provisions of this Section 50 and any other section of this Charter limiting the amounts of indebtedness to be incurred or taxes to be levied or collected by the council shall not apply to any indebtedness incurred or any special ad valorem taxes, special taxes, or ad valorem taxes levied or collected pursuant to or in connection with Chapter 17 or Chapter 18 of Title 22 of the Delaware Code. (Amend. of 7-12-2005 (S.B. 126); Amend. of 7-12-2007 (S.B. 146), §§ 1, 2, Amd. of 7-8-2009 (S.B. 165, § 23); Res. No. 2012-02 (S.B. 173), 1-23-2012; Amd. of 5-16-2017 ( H.B. 116 ), § 3) Editor's note(s)-It should be noted that Charter Resolution No. 2012-02 (Senate Bill No. 173) was approved by the Delaware General Assembly and was signed by said Assembly on April 19, 2012. ARTICLE V. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS Sec. 51. Trees. Trees being among the chief beauties of the city, and their preservation requiring that they be treated with special care and intelligence, the city manager is empowered to appropriate annually an amount of money adequate for their care and preservation. The city manager may be given authority to take necessary or appropriate action to prevent injuries to trees from electric wires or from any other source or cause whatsoever, and to combat the pests and diseases to which they are subject, and when necessary to employ Page 142

Item #6. COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2022-02 - REQUEST TO THE GA FOR CHARTER AMENDMENTS PAGE 28 tree experts provided that they do not exceed the appropriation made by the council. (Amd. of 7-12-2005 (S.B. 126)) Sec. 52. This section intentionally left blank. Sec. 53. Police; mayor to be conservator of peace. There shall be a city police force, the number thereof and their salaries shall be determined by the council, but they shall be chosen and appointed by the mayor. The mayor is hereby vested with all the powers of a conservator of the peace within the city limits. The mayor shall appoint a chief of police, subject to confirmation by city council and removal at any time by the mayor, with the affirmative vote of two-thirds of the members elected to city council, and in accordance with applicable laws. The members of the police force shall be subject to his/her direction and orders delivered through the proper chain of command and in accordance with applicable laws and ordinances. They shall preserve peace and order, and compel obedience within the city limits to the ordinances of the city and the laws of the state. They shall have such other duties as the council and the mayor shall prescribe by ordinance. Each member of the police force shall be vested with all the power and authority within the city limits and within one mile outside of said limits, (and, in the case of the pursuit of an offender, without limit) of a constable of Kent County. (Amd. of 7-12-2005 (S.B. 126)) Sec. 54. City solicitor. At the annual meeting the council shall elect a city solicitor for the term of one year or until their successor has been duly chosen and qualified. The city solicitor may be removed during their term by a vote of three-fourths of the members elected to the council. The city solicitor shall be an attorney at law who shall have practiced in the State of Delaware for at least five (5) years. The city solicitor shall be the chief legal adviser of and attorney for the city. It shall be the city solicitor's duty, either personally or by such assistants as they may designate, to attend meetings of the council; to give advice in writing, when so requested, to the council or the city manager; to prosecute or defend, as the case may be, all suits or cases to which the city may be a party; to prosecute for all offenses against the ordinances of the city and for such offenses against the laws of the state as may be required of them by law; to prepare all contracts, bonds and other instruments in writing in which the city is concerned, and to endorse on each their approval of the form and correctness thereof; and to perform such other duties of a legal nature as the council may by ordinance require. In addition to the duties imposed upon the solicitor by this Charter or required of the solicitor by ordinance or resolution of the council they shall perform any duties imposed upon the chief legal officers of municipalities by law. At the annual meeting the council shall elect a deputy city solicitor for the term of one year or until their successor has been duly chosen and qualified. The deputy city solicitor shall be an attorney-at-law entitled to practice law in the State of Delaware, and shall serve in such manner as shall be determined by the city Page 143

Item #6. COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2022-02 - REQUEST TO THE GA FOR CHARTER AMENDMENTS PAGE 29 solicitor to be necessary and proper. (Amd. of 7-12-2005 (S.B. 126)) Sec. 55. Printed copies of ordinances and resolutions to be proper evidence. Printed copies of the ordinances and resolutions of the City Council of Dover, published by authority of the council, shall be admitted as evidence thereof in all courts, and in pleading it shall not be necessary to recite or draw them out at-large. (Amd. of 7-12-2005 (S.B. 126)) Sec. 56. Repeal of prior acts. All acts or parts of acts inconsistent with or in conflict with the provisions of this Charter are hereby repealed. (Amd. of 7-12-2005 (S.B. 126)) Sec. 57. Severability. If any part of this Charter, as it may from time to time be amended, are held to be unconstitutional, such holding shall not be deemed to invalidate the remaining portions of this Charter or amendments thereto. (Amd. of 7-12-2005 (S.B. 126)) Approved March 23,1931. State law reference(s)-36 Del. Laws, c. 158; 37 Del. Laws, c. 150; 37 Del. Laws, c. 151; 37 Del. Laws, c. 152; 38 Del. Laws, c. 99; 40 Del. Laws, c. 159; 46 Del. Laws, c. 1; 46 Del. Laws, c. 275; 46 Del. Laws, c. 283; 47 Del. Laws, c. 219; 47 Del. Laws, c. 313; 47 Del. Laws, c. 314; 47 Del. Laws, c. 330; 48 Del. Laws, c. 323; 48 Del. Laws, c. 334; 48 Del. Laws, c. 336; 49 Del. Laws, c. 314; 49 Del. Laws, c. 318; 51 Del. Laws, c. 92; 51 Del. Laws, c. 93; 52 Del. Laws, c. 112; 52 Del. Laws, c. 136; 54 Del. Laws, c. 96; 54 Del. Laws, c. 165; 56 Del. Laws, c. 49; 59 Del. Laws, c. 98; 59 Del. Laws, c. 165; 60 Del. Laws, c. 301; 60 Del. Laws, c. 311; 60 Del. Laws, c. 456; 61 Del. Laws, c. 147; 62 Del. Laws, c. 100; 64 Del. Laws, c. 5; 64 Del. Laws, c. 143; 65 Del. Laws, c. 28; 65 Del. Laws, c. 479; 66 Del. Laws, c. 63; 66 Del. Laws, c. 180; 66 Del. Laws, c. 361; 66 Del. Laws, c. 365; 67 Del. Laws, c. 7; 68 Del. Laws, c. 16; 68 Del. Laws, c. 18; 68 Del. Laws, c. 20; 68 Del. Laws, c. 339; 69 Del. Laws, c. 09; 69 Del. Laws, c. 31; 71 Del. Laws, c. 64; 72 Del. Laws, c. 277; 73 Del. Laws, c. 114; 73 Del. Laws, c. 284; 75 Del. Laws, c. 175; 76 Del. Laws, c. 119; 77 Del. Laws, c. 130; 78 Del. Laws, c. 213; 78 Del. Laws, c. 217; 78 Del. Laws, c. 225, § 1; 79 Del. Laws, c. 105, § 1; 79 Del. Laws, c. 106, § 1 ADOPTED: MARCH 28, 2022 S:\RESOLUTIONS-PROCLAMATIONS-TRIBUTES\2022\ADOPTED\RESOLUTION NO 2022-02 Request to the General Assembly - Charter Amendments - ADOPTED 03-28-2022.wpd ROBIN R. CHRISTIANSEN ROY SUDLER, JR. MAYOR COUNCIL PRESIDENT Page 144

Item #6. COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2022-02 - REQUEST TO THE GA FOR CHARTER AMENDMENTS PAGE 30 Actions History: March 28, 2021 - Considered by City Council Page 145

Item #7. COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE The Council Committee of the Whole Meeting was held on March 29, 2022 at 6:11 p.m., with Council President Sudler presiding. Members of Council present were Mr. Anderson, Mr. Boggerty, Mr. Hare (via video), Mrs. Arndt, Mr. Rocha (left at 6:57p.m. and returned at 7:02 p.m.), Mr. Taylor, and Dr. Pillsbury. Mr. Neil was absent. Mayor Christiansen was also absent. Civilian members present for parliamentary procedure training were Mr. Lewis and Mr. Jones, (Parks, Recreation, and Community Enhancement), Mr. Shelton (via video) (Safety Advisory and Transportation), and Mr. Contant and Mr. Shevock (via video) (Legislative, Finance, and Administration). Mr. McCutcheon (Utility) and Ms. Jackson (Safety Advisory and Transportation) were absent. COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Adoption of Agenda Mr. Rocha moved for adoption of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Boggerty and unanimously carried. Parlimentary Procedures Training Dr. Reba R. Hollingsworth, Member of the National Association of Parliamentarians (NAP), reviewed a presentation entitled "Parliamentary Procedure Presentation." Mr. Sudler confirmed Council follows the Dover Code of Ordinances and Roberts Rules of Order to facilitate Council Meetings. Responding to Mr. Taylor, Dr. Hollingsworth explained to ratify a motion means that a motion was made at a previous meeting without a quorum present and the committee acted, to make sure the action that was taken is acceptable to the rest of the committee it must be ratified at the next meeting with a quorum. Responding to Mr. Taylor, Dr. Hollingsworth stated recess is a privileged motion which means that you had an emergency that you need to stop. If you the committee wishes to discuss something else that is not related to the issue you may lay the other issue on the table. Responding to Mr. Anderson, Dr. Hollingsworth stated the 12th Edition of Robert’s Rules of Order is a different format than the other editions. Dr. Hollingsworth explained that receiving the agenda beforehand and you have questions a person may look at Robert’s Rules of Order and if they still have questions then call the Chair of the committee. Responding to Mr. Boggerty, Dr. Hollingsworth explained once a special committee has served its purpose and submitted its final report to Council a vote to disband the committee is not necessary. Mr. Sudler moved for adjournment of the Council Committee of the Whole meeting, hearing no objection the meeting adjourned at 7:21 p.m. Roy Sudler Jr. Council President RS/re S:\AGENDAS-MINUTES-PACKETS-PRESENTATIONS-ATT&EXH\Committee-Minutes\TEMPLATES\CCW Minutes TEMPLATE.wpd Page 146

Item #8. Monthly Report February 2022 Office of City Assessor Page 147

Item #8. ASSESSOR’S REPORT Number of Deeds Stamped for Transfer Tax Dollar Amount for the Month of Feb. 2021/2022 the Month of Feb. 2021/2022 39 $91 $88 40 33 32 $100 $76 Thousands 26 30 22 19 $41 20 $50 $34 $1$0 10 2 2 1 0 2021 $4 2021 0 $0 2022 2022 First Time Buyer for the Month Feb. 2021/2022 Realty Property of Feb. 2021/2022 Sales in Dollars Received Prior to Recording 40 33 26 $6 $6 30 $8 $5 $5 $5 Millions 22 19 Res. Non‐First $6 $4 $0 $0 $0 2021 20 Time Buyers $2 Res. First Time $0 2022 10 Buyers 0 2021 2022 Major Updates Dec ‐ 21 Jan ‐ 22 Feb ‐ 22 Assessment Change $3,819,700 $0 $0 Residential Sales Ratio Report Sales in Study Total Assessed Total Sale Price Ratio PRD Value 36 $5,886,200 $8,587,660 0.69 1.02 Ratio – Assessed Value divided by Sale Price. PRD – Mean – A PRD above 1.03 tends to indicate assessment regressivity – high valued properties are under appraised relative to low valued properties. A PRD below .98 tends to indicate assessment progressivity – high valued properties are relatively over appraised. 1 Page 148

Item #8. ASSESSOR’S REPORT Points of Interest Scanning & Filing ‐ All new deeds are being scanned and attached to the CAMA software for easy retrieval. ‐ All appeal documents and correspondence are being scanned and attached to the CAMA software for easy retrieval. ‐ All old property record cards are being scanned and indexed into DocuWare. 2 Page 149

Item #8. MAR 23, 2022 CITY OF DOVER PAGE: 1 11:39 AM SALES RATIO REPORT CA324 PARID NBHD LUC ADDRESS UNITS STYLE YRBLT STORIES SFLA GRADE CDU TOTAL APPR SALE DT PRICE ASR ED05-067.01-02-09.00 18 R10 15 GEMSTONE BLVD 1 1 2013 2 1941 B AV 228,200 23-FEB-22 326,000 .7 ED05-067.09-01-56.00 18 R10 148 MERION RD 1 3 1977 1 1926 C+ GD 195,000 07-FEB-22 261,560 .75 ED05-067.11-01-38.00 10 R10 897 WOODCREST TRN 1 5 1971 2 1939 C AV 187,200 28-FEB-22 278,400 .67 ED05-067.14-02-44.00 2 R10 43 FOREST CREEK DR 1 13 1974 2 1273 C- AV 115,500 25-FEB-22 126,000 .92 ED05-067.14-03-42.00 2 R10 82 HITCHING POST DR 1 5 1974 2 1694 C AV 172,200 18-FEB-22 270,000 .64 ED05-067.14-04-05.00 18 R10 114 RED OAK DR 1 5 1992 2 2634 B- AV 227,300 04-FEB-22 390,000 .58 ED05-067.15-04-07.00 10 R10 885 WOODCREST DR 1 16 1967 1 1724 C AV 167,800 15-FEB-22 302,500 .55 ED05-067.16-01-51.00 10 R10 611 CAROL ST 1 5 1983 2 1612 C+ AV 178,400 28-FEB-22 266,000 .67 ED05-067.17-03-14.00 3 R10 107 SHINNECOCK RD 1 5 1993 2 2327 B+ AV 233,000 28-FEB-22 350,000 .67 ED05-067.19-01-06.00 17 R10 19 HERITAGE DR 1 13 1977 2 1228 C AV 116,200 07-FEB-22 122,000 .95 ED05-068.10-04-16.00 13 R10 8 ANCHOR LN 1 5 2002 2 1624 C+ GD 197,200 10-FEB-22 262,000 .75 ED05-068.13-01-04.040 100 R50 79 CHATHAM CT 1 13 1987 2 2061 B- AV 128,700 18-FEB-22 138,000 .93 ED05-068.17-03-40.00 8 R10 30 HAZEL RD 1 5 1938 2 3064 B+ GD 252,000 18-FEB-22 380,000 .66 ED05-068.18-03-69.00 7 R10 1016 E DIVISION ST 1 14 1956 1 1776 C AV 207,200 23-FEB-22 235,000 .88 ED05-068.19-01-11.07 7 R10 19 SPRUANCE RD 1 8 1980 2 1404 C- FR 96,100 10-FEB-22 175,000 .55 ED05-068.19-02-40.00 6 R10 222 SHADYBROOK DR 1 8 1997 2 1640 C AV 157,500 02-FEB-22 204,000 .77 ED05-068.20-01-27.00 14 R10 46 NICHOLAS DR 1 13 2006 2 2030 C+ GD 182,300 04-FEB-22 270,000 .68 ED05-076.03-02-72.00 14 R10 319 TRIBBITT ST 1 13 2009 2 1772 C+ AV 150,900 11-FEB-22 220,000 .69 ED05-076.06-02-64.00 2 R10 313 COLD SPRING PL 1 13 1986 2 1040 C- AV 111,400 15-FEB-22 160,000 .70 ED05-076.09-02-35.00 14 R10 269 TRAFALGAR DR 1 8 2004 2 1863 C+ AV 185,500 04-FEB-22 267,500 .69 ED05-076.09-02-52.00 14 R10 402 WORCHESTER DR 1 8 2003 2 1863 C+ AV 178,400 11-FEB-22 255,000 .70 ED05-076.10-03-48.00 16 R10 1423 WOODMILL DR 1 8 1991 2 1445 C AV 141,000 09-FEB-22 230,000 .61 ED05-076.12-03-55.00 2 R20 803 W NORTH ST 2 1 1920 2 1979 C PR 101,300 16-FEB-22 239,000 .42 ED05-077.05-01-46.00 10 R10 138 N AMERICAN AVE 1 3 1955 1 1349 C AV 145,200 28-FEB-22 195,000 .74 ED05-077.06-02-62.00 7 R10 761 E LOOCKERMAN ST 1 3 1955 1.5 2253 C GD 202,300 14-FEB-22 295,000 .69 ED05-077.10-02-20.00 2 R10 625 RIVER RD 1 14 1956 1 966 C- FR 95,400 09-FEB-22 95,000 1.00 ED05-077.11-02-27.00 6 R10 629 CRAWFORD AVE 1 14 1967 1 1210 C AV 151,700 04-FEB-22 255,000 .59 ED05-077.11-04-68.00 2 R10 449 BARRISTER PL 1 13 1972 2 1224 D+ PR 56,000 18-FEB-22 105,000 .53 ED05-077.11-04-70.00 2 R10 453 BARRISTER PL 1 13 1972 2 1272 D+ PR 57,900 04-FEB-22 115,000 .50 ED05-077.11-05-15.00 6 R10 59 MER WAY 1 8 2007 2 2242 B- AV 201,700 15-FEB-22 290,000 .70 ED05-077.17-02-11.00 5 R10 911 WESTVIEW TER 1 16 1960 1 1908 C+ AV 183,500 18-FEB-22 274,900 .67 ED05-077.17-02-35.00 5 R10 907 SUNSET TER 1 14 1956 1 2025 C+ AV 202,200 28-FEB-22 285,000 .71 ED05-085.08-01-41.00 12 R10 16 STEWART CT 1 16 1962 1 1704 C+ AV 174,100 16-FEB-22 264,900 .66 Page 150

Item #8. MAR 23, 2022 CITY OF DOVER PAGE: 2 11:39 AM SALES RATIO REPORT CA324 PARID NBHD LUC ADDRESS UNITS STYLE YRBLT STORIES SFLA GRADE CDU TOTAL APPR SALE DT PRICE ASR ED05-085.11-01-38.00 12 R10 171 HAMAN DR 1 5 1968 2 1526 C+ GD 189,400 11-FEB-22 274,900 .69 ED05-085.11-01-59.00 12 R10 155 TURNER DR 1 14 1968 1 1103 C GD 146,100 24-FEB-22 165,000 .89 ED05-085.12-04-29.00 12 R10 372 NOTTINGHAM CT 1 16 1979 1 1602 C+ AV 170,400 01-FEB-22 245,000 .70 Page 151

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CITY COUNCIL FY 21/22 Page 1 Item #9. CITY COUNCIL COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT FUND JULY 1, 2021 - NOVEMBER 1, 2021 100-10-12-99-000-53037 Current Balance - $18,950.00 COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT FUND - $2,500 FOR EACH COUNCIL MEMBER PER DISTRICT AND $5,000 FOR THE AT-LARGE COUNCIL MEMBER. THE BUDGETED AMOUNT $25,000.00 PURPOSE OF THE FUND IS TO ALLOW MEMBERS TO CONTRIBUTE FUNDS TO A SMALL PROJECT OR COMMUNITY NEEDS IN EACH DISTRICT. TOTAL $25,000.00 COUNCIL P.O. #/ TOTAL YEAR TO DATE SPONSOR VENDOR DESCRIPTION INVOICE # CHARGES DATE BALANCE 07/09/21 Anderson Code Purple Kent Councilman Anderson Email from David $250.00 $250.00 $24,750.00 County authorized the designation of Anderson dated $250.00 of his community 07/01/2021 and enhancement funds to Code letter from Ennio Purple Kent County for Emmanuel assisting 6 students to receive CPKC dated free lessons for three months 06/30/2021 at the Dog Pound Training Center 07/28/21 Anderson Westside Family Councilman Anderson Email from David $350.00 $600.00 $24,400.00 Healthcare authorized the designation of Anderson dated $350.00 of his community 07/22/2021 and enhancement funds to the letter from Ms. Westside Family Healthcare Maggie Norris for 275 backpacks, children Bent dated dental hygiene kits for the 07/22/2021 Greater Dover Healthcare Blitz (IRT) from 08/01 - 09/2021 04/01/22 Page 153 S:\BUDGETS\Coun-22.qpw

CITY COUNCIL FY 21/22 Page 2 Item #9. 07/28/21 Arndt Westside Family Councilperson Email from Tricia $350.00 $950.00 $24,050.00 Healthcare Arndt authorized the Arndt dated designation of $350.00 of her 07/23/2021 and community enhancement letter from Ms. funds to the Westside Family Maggie Norris Healthcare for 275 backpacks, Bent dated children dental hygiene kits for 07/22/2021 the Greater Dover Healthcare Blitz (IRT) from 08/01 - 09/2021 07/28/21 Rocha Westside Family Councilman Rocha authorized Email from $500.00 $1,450.00 $23,550.00 Healthcare the designation of Gerald Rocha $500.00 of his community dated 07/22/2021 enhancement funds to the and letter from Westside Family Healthcare Ms. Maggie for 275 backpacks, children Norris Bent dated dental hygiene kits for the 07/22/2021 Greater Dover Healthcare Blitz (IRT) from 08/01 - 09/2021 08/18/21 Neil Persimmon Park Councilman Neil authorized Email from Fred $100.00 $1,550.00 $23,450.00 Place the designation of $100.00 of Neil dated his community enhancement 08/16/2021 and funds to Persimmon Park email from Ms. Place to provide school Karen M. supplies to families in need Reilly-Morton dated 08/16/2021 09/08/21 Rocha Councilman Rocha authorized Email from $150.00 $1,700.00 $23,300.00 the designation of $150.00 of Gerald Rocha his community enhancement dated 09/03/2021 funds to Main Street Dover for and Invoice from the Paint Dover! Event Ms. Diane Laird #08-16-21-DDP- PD-CounRocha 10/04/21 Anderson Central Delaware Councilman Anderson Email from David $500.00 $2,200.00 $22,800.00 Housing authorized the designation of Anderson dated Collaborative - $500.00 of his community 09/29/2021 and House for Hope enhancement funds to Central letter from Mr. Delaware Housing Larry W. Collaborative - House for Merchant dated Hope to assit with filing their 09/28/2021 IRS Tax Form 990 for nonprofits 04/01/22 Page 154 S:\BUDGETS\Coun-22.qpw

CITY COUNCIL FY 21/22 Page 3 Item #9. 10/04/21 Boggerty Central Delaware Councilman Boggerty Email from $500.00 $2,700.00 $22,300.00 Housing authorized the designation of Andre Boggerty Collaborative - $500.00 of his community dated 09/30/2021 House for Hope enhancement funds to Central and letter from Delaware Housing Mr. Larry W. Collaborative - House for Merchant dated Hope to assit with filing their 09/28/2021 IRS Tax Form 990 for nonprofits Councilman Taylor Email from Ralph 10/04/21 Taylor Main Street Dover $150.00 $2,850.00 $22,150.00 authorized the designation of Taylor, Jr. dated $500.00 of his community 10/06/2021 and enhancement funds Main invoice from Street Dover to sponsor their Diane Laird Paint Dover Event dated 09/14/2021 11/17/21 Taylor DEMCO Councilman Taylor authorized Email from Ralph $300.00 $3,150.00 $21,850.00 the designation of $300.00 of Taylor, Jr. dated his community enhancement 11/17/2021 and funds to DEMCO for invoice from Christmas Gifts DEMCO dated 11/17/2021 11/17/21 Boggerty DEMCO Councilman Boggerty Email from Andre $200.00 $3,350.00 $21,650.00 authorized the designation of Boggerty dated $200.00 of his community 11/16/2021 and enhancement funds to invoice from DEMCO for Christmas Gifts DEMCO dated 11/17/2021 11/18/21 TAYLOR OPERATION Councilman Taylor Email from Ralph $500.00 $3,850.00 $21,150.00 GOBBLE FOOD authorized the designation of Taylor dated BANK OF DE $500.00 of his community 11/17/2021 and enhancement funds to Food invoice from bank of DE Food Bank of DE dated 11/17/2021 11/30/21 ANDERSON TRACY PALMER Councilman Anderson Email from David $300.00 $4,150.00 $20,850.00 MINISTRIES authorized the designation of Anderson dated $300.00 of his community 11/30/2021 and enhancement fund to TRACY TRACY PALMER PALMER MINISTRIES for MINISTRIES for Christmas Giveaway Christmas Giveaway 04/01/22 Page 155 S:\BUDGETS\Coun-22.qpw

CITY COUNCIL FY 21/22 Page 4 Item #9. 12/09/21 Boggerty TRACY PALMER Councilman Boggerty $250.00 $4,400.00 $20,600.00 MINISTRIES authorized the designation of $250.00 of his community enhancement fund to TRACY PALMER MINISTRIES for 12/16/21 Rocha TRACY PALMER Councilman Rocha authorized Email from $500.00 $4,900.00 $20,100.00 MINISTRIES the designation of $150.00 of Gerald Rocha his community enhancement dated 12/16/2021 funds to TRACY PALMER and letter from MINISTRIES for the food TRACY PALMER panty MINISTRIES dated 11/24/2021 12/16/21 Rocha DEMCO Councilman Rocha Email from $300.00 $5,200.00 $19,800.00 authorized the designation of Gerald Rocha $300.00 of his community dated 12/16/2021 enhancement funds to and invoice from DEMCO for Christmas Gifts DEMCO dated 11/10/2021 01/18/22 Taylor Inner City Cultural Councilman Taylor authorized Email from Ralph $250.00 $5,450.00 $19,550.00 League the designation of $250.00 of Taylor dated his community enhancement 1/18/2022 funds to Inner City Cultural League 03/22/22 Anderson Choose Joy Councilman Anderson Email from David $500.00 $5,950.00 $19,050.00 authorized the designation of Anderson dated $500.00 of his community 3/17/2022, email enhancement fund to Choose from Choose Joy Joy for Fire Victims dated 3/17/2022 03/28/22 Anderson United Way of Councilman Anderson Email from David $100.00 $6,050.00 $18,950.00 Delaware authorized the designation of Anderson dated $100.00 of his community 3/24/2022, email enhancement fund to United from United Way Way of Delaware for My Very of Delaware Own Library Celebration at dated 3/24/2022 Fairview Elementary School. 04/01/22 Page 156 S:\BUDGETS\Coun-22.qpw

CITY COUNCIL FY 21/22 Page 5 Item #9. 03/28/22 Boggerty United Way of Councilman Boggerty Email from Andre $100.00 $6,150.00 $18,850.00 Delaware authorized the designation of Boggerty dated $100.00 of his community 3/25/2022, email enhancement fund to United from United Way Way of Delaware for My Very of Delaware Own Library Celebration at dated 3/24/2022 Fairview Elementary School. 03/28/22 Anderson Still Dover Stong Councilman Anderson Email from $500.00 $6,650.00 $18,350.00 (CenDel authorized the designation of David Anderson Foundation) $500.00 of his community dated 3/17/2022, enhancement fund to Still email from Tina Dover Strong (CenDel) for the Bradbury dated fire victims of March 17, 2022 3/17/2022 03/29/22 Boggerty Still Dover Stong Councilman Boggerty Email from Andre $250.00 $6,900.00 $18,100.00 (CenDel authorized the designation of Boggerty dated Foundation) $250.00 of his community 3/17/2022, email enhancement fund to Still from Tina Dover Strong (CenDel) for the Bradbury dated fire victims of March 17, 2022 3/17/2022 04/01/22 Boggerty The Vines Councilman Boggerty Email from Andre $1,000.00 $7,900.00 $17,100.00 Community authorized the designation of Boggerty dated Project $1000.00 of his community 3/31/2022, email enhancement fund to The from Rev. Carol Vines Community Project to Harris dated aid the City of Dover's battle 3/30/2022 against opiod and substance addiction 04/01/22 Neil The Vines Councilman Neil authorized Email from $200.00 $8,100.00 $16,900.00 Community the designation of $200.00 of Fred Neil dated Project his community enhancement 04/1/2022, email fund to The Vines Community from Rev. Carol Project to aid the City of Harris dated Dover's battle against opiod 3/30/2022 and substance addiction $6,050.00 $18,950.00 Budgeted District Council Sponsor YTD Expenditures Balance Amount $5,000.00 At-Large Boggerty $2,300.00 $2,700.00 $2,500.00 1st District Pillsbury $0.00 $2,500.00 $2,500.00 1st District Rocha $1,450.00 $1,050.00 $2,500.00 2nd District Hare $0.00 $2,500.00 $2,500.00 2nd District Taylor $1,200.00 $1,300.00 04/01/22 Page 157 S:\BUDGETS\Coun-22.qpw

CITY COUNCIL FY 21/22 Page 6 Item #9. $2,500.00 3rd District Arndt $350.00 $2,150.00 $2,500.00 3rd District Neil $300.00 $2,200.00 $2,500.00 4th District Anderson $2,500.00 $0.00 $2,500.00 4th District Sudler $0.00 $2,500.00 TOTAL $8,100.00 $16,900.00 04/01/22 Page 158 S:\BUDGETS\Coun-22.qpw

Item #10. CITY MANAGER’S MONTHLY REPORT February 2022 Page 159

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Item #10. February 2022 Activities • Fiscal year 2023 – Budget Preparation • Utility Billing, Phase 4, ERP Implementation • Meter Reading Equipment Replacement Review • Call Center Que Replacement Review • Stormwater Utility Preparation • Utility Rates Review • Tax Collections, Agreements, Sales *291 outstanding bills * 7 active sheriff sales *9 agreements DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION ACTIVITIES Utility Disconnections Due to temperature and weather delays utility FEBRUARY 2022 disconnections were limited. There were 15 days where the temperature was above 32 degrees. The City of Dover Customer Service Department values Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We strive to provide quality services to external and Total All Delinquent Utility Accounts as of internal customers through our daily activities. This segment will February 28, 2022 = 1,727 - $560,917.81 highlight activities provided to internal department staff. Total Collected Through Disconnections For • Participation in monthly D, E & I team meetings. February 28, 2022 = $197,845.20 • Availability of training activities for all staff. Total Accounts Disconnected 572 • Signage to encourage inclusion of all. • Breakfast Club – Coffee and Donuts • Goodwill Committee – Birthday / Life Events recognition Customer Service Mission Continually provide quality public service to our diverse group of customers with professionalism, respect, & integrity. ~ City of Dover Customer Service Department Page 162

ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT Item #10. Electric Divisions System Peak Total System Load Number of New Month outages customers May 20 52,403 Services May 20 114.40 Jun 20 66,905 Jan 20 4 78 Jan 20 15 Jun 20 143.64 Feb 20 4 2,120 Feb 20 16 Jul 20 155.89 Jul 20 82,800 Mar 20 3 1,518 Mar 20 24 Aug 20 153.38 Aug 20 76,230 Apr 20 3 76 Apr 20 6 Sep 20 61,833 May 20 3 181 May 20 2 Sep 20 142.05 Jun 20 11 2,828 Jun 20 19 Oct 20 102.70 Oct 20 55,494 Jul 20 19 536 Jul 20 10 Nov 20 95.03 Nov 20 52,898 Aug 20 16 13,167 Aug 20 17 Dec 20 103.07 Dec 20 60,904 Sep 20 5 3551 Sep 20 16 Jan 21 62,356 Oct 20 5 738 Oct 20 8 Jan 21 103.85 Nov 20 7 3,230 Nov 20 12 Feb 21 103.54 Feb 21 58,116 Dec 20 0 0 Dec 20 15 Mar 21 96.05 Mar 21 56,803 Jan 21 1 2 Jan 21 9 Apr 21 106.06 Apr 21 52,494 Feb 21 3 1518 Feb 21 7 May 21 56,801 Mar 21 4 568 Mar 21 20 May 21 135.17 Apr 21 4 1,287 Apr 21 14 Jun 21 156.90 Jun 21 69,150 May 21 9 733 May 21 6 Jul 21 156.16 Jul 21 79,792 Jun 21 10 736 Jun 21 40 Aug 21 77,971 Jul 21 13 3,730 Jul 21 9 Aug 21 164.90 Aug 21 11 728 Aug 21 11 Sep 21 140.78 Sep 21 65,002 Sep 21 7 1,037 Sep 21 20 Oct 21 117.77 Oct 21 58,157 Oct 21 9 4,693 Oct 21 16 Nov 21 95.71 Nov 21 55,279 Nov 21 6 347 Nov 21 23 Dec 21 58,299 Dec 21 13 1540 Dec 21 22 Dec 21 96.13 Jan 22 11 1599 Jan 22 17 Jan 22 107.95 Jan 22 65,916 Feb 22 6 1005 Feb 22 8 Feb 22 103.87 Feb 22 55,827 Electric Monthly Outage Report The annual outage goal will be less than 295 minutes per customer, which is a Delaware Standard. This will be measured by calculating the System Average Interruption Duration Index. FY 22 YTD FY 21 FY 20 112.87 318.63 27.47 Outages Average Response Time Goal is less than 30 minutes Month Year-to-date Month Year-to-date 6 76 29.8 Minutes 24.3 Minutes PROGRAM UPDATES FEB 22 FEB 21 FY22 YTD Tree Trimming 159 228 1728 Number of Oil Releases 1 0 1 Lost Time Accidents – All Electric Utility Divisions 0 0 0 New Services 8 7 126 Page 163

Item #10. Fleet & Facilities Management Monthly Report FEBRUARY 2022 Fleet Maintenance PM Work Orders Completed: 40 Number of Tire Repairs: 12 Number of Road Repairs: 4 Other Work Orders: 73 Repair Hours: 270.5 Road Repair Hours: 5.5 Total Work Orders: 113 Fabrication Hours: 5.5 Misc. Hours: 9 PM Hours: 95.5 # of Scheduled PM’s: 30 # of PM’s Completed: 40 Major Program Updates FEBRUARY FEBRUARY MEASURE 2022 2021 DIFFERENCE Fleet Maintenance - Completed PM 40 out of 30 40 out of 30 appointments vs scheduled PM’s 0.00 % 133.33 % 133.33 % (Quantity and Percentage) Facilities Maintenance Facilities - Routine work orders 74 out of 79 16 out of 21 completed within 5 days 17.48 % 93.67 % 76.19 % (Quantity and Percentage) Facilities - Emergency work orders 7 out of 8 2 out of 2 completed within 2 days -12.50 % 87.50 % 100.00 % (Quantity and Percentage) Facilities: Total Work Orders Written in February: 87 Total Work Orders Completed in February: 95 (includes previous months’ W/O’s that were incomplete) Page 164

Item #10. Grant Writer’s Report February 2022 The following work was completed in February 2022 • Researched funding opportunities for all city departments • Researched Environmental Justice Grants • Worked on preliminary branding ideas and mission statement for Dover Strong Fund • Attended February’s DEI meeting and took minutes • Attended funding-related webinars Review of Grants Submitted and Won from July 2020-February 2022 Number of Grants and Total Financial Amount Total Financial Amount Notes LOIs Submitted of Grants Submitted* of Grants Won 42 $1,222,711 $279,684 *Does not include appropriations amounts Grant applications Awarded in February 2022 Name Type of Department Program Status Ask Notes Request Area Amount WSFS CARES Grant Parks and Recreation Accessible Awarded $5,000 Playground Foundation Playground planned for FY2024 Grant applications Submitted in February 2022 Name Type of Department Program Status Ask Notes Request Area Amount Fire Safety and Grant Fire Marshal’s Knox Boxes, Submitted $45,000 City will Prevention AEDs, etc. hear by July Grant 2022 hopefully. Grant Applications in Process/being developed – February 2022 Name Type of Request Department Program Area Status Ask Amount Delaware Urban Grant Parks and Grounds In progress Up to $5,000 Tree Grant Recreation Program AARP Grant Bicycle Stations In progress $5,000 Community Challenge Grant Page 165

Item #10. HUMAN RESOURCES February 2022 Open enrollment for Flexible Spending was held November 8 – 20, 2021. Feb Mar April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Total Category 21 21 21 21 21 21 21 21 21 21 21 22 22 Caucasian* 310 312 316 316 309 311 312 311 313 313 313 317 316 n/a Minorities* 84 82 81 82 83 86 85 85 85 85 87 90 90 n/a Hired 3 3 9 2 5 5 3 5 3 4 5 8 2 57 Terminated/ 4 3 7 3 5 1 3 5 1 4 2 1 3 42 Resigned/ Retired/Other Transferred/ 1 3 1 2 7 5 3 3 2 2 0 0 0 29 Promoted Jobs Posted 14 5 5 3 6 7 7 6 3 4 6 2 5 73 Workers Comp. 3 6 3 0 1 4 6 7 6 2 6 8 7 59 Injuries Workers Comp. 7 31 17 90 298 194 31 55 29 67 190 189 181 1379 Hours *376 Full-time Employees: Part-time Employees: 30 (4 Pitts Center, 1 Recreation, 21 Library, 3 Police Department, 1 Central Services) -Numbers do not reflect, temporary, seasonal, relief fire dispatchers, committee or council members. Position Hired: Communications Operator, Police Cadet (PT) Transferred/Promoted: Position Terminated/Resigned/Retired/Other: Records Unit Supervisor, Motor Equipment Operator I, Police Officer Positions on Terminal Leave: City Assessor – February Recruitment Information (February) *Resumes come from Indeed do not always list address. Open or Currently Recruiting* Open or Currently Feb Mar April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Recruiting by Dept. 21 21 21 21 21 21 21 21 21 21 21 22 22 Electric 1 2 2 2 2 6 6 6 3 2 2 3 3 Public Works 2 5 5 4 2 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 3 Police 3.5 5 5 5.5 7 6 5.5 7.5 7.5 6.5 6.5 6.5 6.5 Water Wastewater 1 1 1 3 3 1 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 Page 166

Item #10. HUMAN RESOURCES (Continued) All Other Departments 12 12 12 14 10.5 10 8.5 8 7 8 8 6 6 Totals 19.5 25 25 28.5 24.5 24 23 23.5 20.5 17.5 17.5 16.5 18.5 *Not used for Budgeting Purposes Electric: Geographic Information System Specialist, Electrical Engineer I, Substation Crew Leader Public Works: Motor Equipment Operator I – Streets, Motor Equipment Operator I – Sanitation, Motor Equipment Operator II - Streets Police: (4) Police Officer, (3) Cadet (PT), Records Unit Supervisor Water/Wastewater: All Other Departments: Administrative Assistant – Finance, Human Resources Director, LAN Analyst, Administrative Assistant – Mayor’s Office, Lead Laborer, Planning and Community Development Director Turnover Statistics 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Total Turnover % 5.57 6.75 11.00 10.91 6.02 12.05 8.68 15.36 10.33 9.66 13.96 7.98 Termination Turnover % 0.27 1.08 0.29 1.47 0.57 0.28 0.54 1.92 1.36 0.54 1.42 .28 Resignation Turnover % 2.12 4.05 5.21 5.01 2.29 7.56 6.24 7.41 5.98 6.17 7.98 5.13 Retirement Turnover % 3.18 1.62 5.50 4.42 3.15 4.20 1.90 4.39 2.45 2.68 4.27 2.28 Other - - - - - - - 1.65 0.54 0.27 0.28 .28 2012 Healthcare cost sharing implemented; 2013 Healthcare cost sharing implemented for DOE 2016 RIF in Economic Development; 2018 RIF in Electric Workers Compensation Cost FY2022 $2 $3 Department $4 $2 $29 $122 Total Cost (In thousands) Total: $162,000 *8/2021 graph changed to FY Page 167

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Item #10. Information Technology Department February 2022 Report Larry Josefowski, Director Metrics: The four charts this month indicate the number of incidents handled by staff which was a little low, perhaps due to other projects and additional days off. We continue to see attempts to penetrate the network rise geometrically, although our multi-layer approach to security continues to work well. The System Security scores are a way to measure compliance with policies vendors believes should be implemented in the environment. While a good measure, most require additional licensing for additional features. All servers are patched monthly; workstations are patched weekly; devices may not get a patch, and we remediate them. Network Security (External): Working across the departments, we worked on remediating the findings of the CyberSecurity Resource Review (CRR) that had been done in October. The initial focus was on Training and Awareness. Greater use of training resources, and increased scope of training puts us in good shape in this area. Staff also worked with Homeland Security on a cybersecurity-focused tabletop exercise that went through response scenarios that involved Electric, Water, Customer Care, and IT. Network Security (Internal): IT implemented multi-factor authentication for use of elevated privilege accounts. This was a mandate from our insurance company, if we wanted to continue the same level and cost for cybersecurity insurance. We also continue to monitor and develop the use of our multi-layer protection, which has included meeting with vendors and working with some of the more in-depth features. We also remediated several security issues related to a major exploit (Log4J) on our ERP and Storage Area Network. The team was also involved in vendor discussions regarding the new SCADA system for the Electric Department. Training: User training completion dipped under 75%, as new workers joined the team. We now have monthly training set up for any new employees who joined during that month, instead of waiting for the yearly training. We also added Executive Training for directors and elected officials – a series of 7 very short videos on their role in helping raise awareness in Cybersecurity. Hardware Vulnerability: New “core” switches, a key part of our network upgrade for security and performance, arrived earlier than expected. However, vendor availability may push the installation out a bit beyond our February plan. Other: The team continues to work closely on the Tyler/Munis deployment and worked with the Tyler Teams on a major upgrade, as well as working with stakeholders on a regular patching cycle for the systems. IT continues to work with DocuWare and the Water/Wastewater department to implement an automated process for work and service orders. We had filled a position, but the person left after finding a job in a different field. The position has been reposted. Page 169

Item #10. # of Incidents # of "High Level" attacks 120 500 100 400 80 300 60 200 40 20 100 0 0 % of Computers patched System Security Scores 90% 100% 100% 70% 99.50% 50% 99.00% 99% 30% 98.50% 10% 98% 97% Microsoft Compliance Score https://compliance.microsoft.com/homepage 59% 62% Microsoft Secure Store https://security.microsoft.com/securescore?viewid=overvi Page 170

Reference Transactions February 2022 Item #10. Adults 459 Teens 156 Children 191 0 250 500 750 1000 1250 1500 1750 2000 Circulation Feb. '22 FYTD '22 Feb. '21 FYTD '21 Dover Residents 10,030 89,061 4,302 36,376 E-Books 3,347 28,626 3,434 29,615 Kent Residents Total - 6,070 48,225 2,024 19,694 ~Harrington 79 20 ~Milford 53 4 ~Smyrna 430 187 ~Unincorporated Kent Co. 5,508 1,813 Non-County Residents 1,012 8,144 453 3,102 New Registrations Dover Residents 163 1,567 75 745 Kent Residents Total - 80 519 3 17 ~Harrington 1 0 ~Milford 0 0 ~Smyrna 4 0 ~Unincorporated Kent Co. 75 3 Non-County Residents 0 26 0 0 Registered Library Users as of 2/28/22 Registered Library Users as of 2/28/21 City of Dover Residents 18,712 City of Dover Residents 21,005 Kent County Residents 6,255 Kent Co. Residents 6,627 Sussex County Residents 258 Sussex Co. Residents 310 New Castle Co. Residents 356 New Castle Co. Residents 397 Out of State 19 Other 25 TOTAL 25,600 28,364 Other Visitors 11,139 90,332 0 0 *Visitors - Curbside Pick-up 0 0 6,269 27,314 Meeting Room Usage 955 12,824 0 0 Photocopier Usage 282 2,364 0 75 Computer Printing Usage 2,488 16,554 0 317 Computer Users 1,125 9,652 0 474 Wireless Computer Users 1,171 6,824 111 1,211 Inter/Intralibrary - Loaned 47 38 Inter/Intralibrary - Borrowed 70 69 Holds Sent 2,784 5,128 Holds Received 1,721 5,106 TOTAL 4,622 37,740 10,341 71,915 Tech Services/Items Added 1,344 1,075 Tech Services/Items Deleted 1,085 426 310 Passport Services/Customers 262 1,286 76 291 Passport Services/Revenue $12,009 $53,238 $2,768 $11,324 Monthly Highlights ►455 attended / viewed 32 programs for adults. Job Center Statistics ►121 attended / viewed 18 program for teens. February 2022 February 2021 ►926 attended / viewed 52 programs for children. Number of Walk-in Hours Open 25 0 ► 0 volunteers. Number of Walk-in Participants 24 0 Number of Volunteer Hours 0 0 * Estimated Figure 0 attended 0 programs/classes coordinated through the Job Center. Page 171

Parks & Recreation Item #10. Monthly Report - February 2022 Parks & RecreaƟon Highlights  CIP Projects are moving forward. Staff is looking forward to closing PR1900 Maintenance/Administra on Office by then end of the March. The final building project is to install a ceiling for HVAC efficiency in the garage area.  Annual Egg Hunt was announced for Saturday, April 2. The SchuƩe Park Bunnies will be leaving eggs on the soŌball fields for kids to gather. Event starts promptly at Noon and it only last a few minutes! Be sure to share the date!! SPRING EVENTS ….  Spring & Summer Performing Arts Series is being planned now! Concerts to start on Thursdays in June. Staff is seeking sponsorships to help offset the costs of the series. Bally’s has expresses interested. Mr. Eaton will be mee ng with them in March to review details of a park clean and sponsorship poten als.  Our Spring Youth Soccer League is open for registra on! Recreation Revenue Breakdown February Sports & Leagues ParƟcipant & Spectator Count AcƟvity ParƟcipants Spectators LocaƟon February 2021 Youth Soccer 136 244 JWP Gym No Revenue Youth Basketball 2,237 3,288 JWP Gym Received High School FH 378 491 JWP Gym Adult Co‐Ed FH 153 48 JWP Gym March it gets MS FH 286 429 JWP Gym Feb‐22 beƩer!! Adult Women FH 101 43 JWP Gym General Recrea on $ 850.00 Sports $ 110.00 Leagues $ 1,870.00 Permits/Rentals $ 50.00 Annual Egg Hunt Program FYTD FYTD Feb 22 Feb 21 ParƟcipants 22 21 SchuƩe Park General Recrea on 88 462 COVID 99 April 2, 2022 at 12 PM Open Gym 249 1441 105 760 Sports 136 204 COVID COVID Leagues 8,712 23,895 COVID COVID Page 172

Item #10. Grounds Monthly Report Feb-22 Arborist Crew: Arborist Crew - Began trimming alleys. Tree Work Completed - Changed lights stands across Loockerman St Tree's Trimmed 8 - Removed wreaths and garland from Loockerman St. Tree's Removed 26 Root Pruning 1 Beautification Crew: Stumps Removed 231 - Assisted with trimming alley's Trees Planted 0 - Started General clean up of flower beds - Removed wreaths from buildings - Removed wreaths and garland from Loockerman St. Mowing Crew: - Assisted with trimming alley's - General clean up in mowing areas. - Removed wreaths and garland from Loockerman St. Litter Removal: - Assist with snow removal. - Litter is being picked up on city property as per the weekly schedule. - Litter person has been diligent in the reporting of destruction in City parks. - 151 Total 90 gallon cans collected Parks Crew: - Assisted with trimming alleys - Assisted with litter collection - Mulched Silver Lake playground Miscellaneous: - Assisted street division with installation of street sign. - Removed Christmas trees from Silver Lake and Mirror Lake - Removed 6 shopping carts from City parks. - Completed 10 yard repairs (plow damage from snow events) Page 173

Item #10. Trees Trimmed 150 100 50 0 Jan Feb Mar April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec 2021 2022 Trees Removed 40 30 20 10 0 Jan Feb Mar April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec 2021 2022 90 Gallon Litter Cans Collected 500 400 300 200 100 0 Jan Feb Mar April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec 2021 2022 Page 174

Item #10. February 2022 Procurement & Inventory Report Measure FY 2022 FY 2021 DIFFERENCE Issue Effectiveness – How often the FY 2022 (To date) FY 2021 (Total) warehouse has what the departments [1119/ (1119+149)] *100 [1907/ (1907+291)] *100 1.49% need when it’s needed. 88.25% 86.76% [issues / (issues + back orders)] * 100 Turn Over Rate – Indicates that the material stocked is the material being -0.05 Turnovers per 0.89 Turnovers per year 0.94 Turnovers per year used. (2020-2021 Goal 1 per year) year WITHOUT TRANSFORMERS FUEL USE FY 2022 TO DATE FY 2021 TO DATE STOCK WITH OVER 60 MONTH SUPPLY (5 YEARS) Unleaded: 93,883 gallons 85,324 gallons Electric: $ 372,645.27 212 Line Items Diesel: 55,300 gallons 51,848 gallons Water: $ 13,593.43 34 Line Items Dollars Spent: $373,617.44 $197,540.97 General: $ 21,539.91 79 Line Items Total: $ 407,778.61 325 Line Items Purchase Orders for Stock by Fund Issues from Stock by Fund FY 2022 TO DATE FY 2021 TO DATE FY 2022 TO DATE FY 2021 TO DATE Electric: $2,216,496.63 $776,611.23 Electric: $1,000,387.03 $760,964.09 Water: $41,638.79 $36,791.52 Water: $42,763.45 $75,933.91 Wastewater: $0.00 $1090.86 Wastewater: $3,179,21 $1,583.27 General: $110,418.03 $71,523.30 General: $80,110.05 $73,433.87 Total: $2,368,553.45 $886,016.91 *Total: $1,128,634.50 $913,906.47 Warehouse Stock Money Spent for Postage/Postal Services FY2022 FY2021 FY 2022 TO DATE FY2021 TO DATE Total Dollar Value: $2,058,435.53 $1,760,030.77 $104,338.35 $102,105.86 Total Line Items: 1,023 1,080 * Total of Issues from Stock by Fund includes Issues from Sale from Stock (SS) and Electric Returns (ER). Current Bid/RFP Status BID REQUESTING COMMODITY TERM STATUS AS OF MARCH 1, 2022 NUMBER DEPARTMENT SCADA System Master Station Electric 22-0019EL One Time Forwarded to Electric on 12/16/2021 Upgrade Department Replacement Vac Truck #350 22-0021PW One Time Public Works Forwarded to Public Works on 01/05/2022 Trailer Mounted Generator 22-0022WW One Time Water/Wastewater Forwarded to Water/Wastewater on 01/19/2022 Silver Lake Production Well 22-0027WW One Time Water/Wastewater RFP opening on March 23, 2022 @ 2:00 PM Transformers for Stock 22-0028WH One Time Warehouse Bid opening scheduled for March 10, 2022 Three Auditing Services 22-0029FN Finance RFP opening on March 22, 2022 @ 2:00 PM Years Page 175

Item #10. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS February 2022 MONTHLY REPORT GIS GIS PROJECT HOURS Create Data Requests Printing Technical Support Updates Configure Training 24% 51% 4% 2% 19% GIS PROJECT HOURS Other City-Wide DWW DPW Tax Mayor IT Cust. Service Dover PD City Manager City Clerk Planning & Insp. Library Parks & Rec Electric 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 GIS Project Hours Page 176

Item #10. SANITATION MONTHLY REFUSE (TONS) Bulk Rear Automated 1015.92 954.82 969.03 977.24 959.76 916.61 889.91 848.32 840.53 846.68 792.94 727.65 720.09 210.54 139.96 155.85 135.73 141.86 151.04 143.96 126.37 208.54 136.88 185.43 83.01 72.46 49.52 147.16 181.91 164.33 155.54 168.5 150.58 138.41 71.85 118.57 106.41 81.45 77.23 FEB 21 MAR 21 APR 21 MAY 21 JUN 21 JUL 21 AUG 21 SEP 21 OCT 21 NOV 21 DEC 21 JAN 22 FEB 22 SANITATION HOURS 600 517 500 464.5 429.5 400 334 300 266 217 200 100 0 0 0 Bulk Automated Hand Trash Yard Waste February 2021 February 2022 SANITATION FEB 22 FYTD 22 FEB 21 FYTD 21 Trips to DSWA Sandtown Landfill 182 1,246 161 1,665 Total Tonnage to DSWA 873.39 9,016.46 857.57 9455.57 90-gallon Containers Delivered 26 237 32 434 300-gallon Containers Delivered 0 2 2 12 Total Man Hours Containers Delivered 22 138 18 260 CURBSIDE RECYCLING TOTAL CANS COLLECTED TOTAL ACCOUNTS WEIGHT (LBS) AVE. WEIGHT (LBS) February 2022 20,286 7,193 180,440 8.89 Page 177

Item #10. STREETS / STORMWATER MONTHLY STREET SWEEPING & LEAF COLLECTION Sweeper Waste (cu.yd.) Street Sweeping (miles) Leaf Collection (miles) Leaf Debris (cu.yd.) 5579 5552 0 117 560 1079 1738 0 3451 1604 20 0 413 76 0 122 0 0 1337 13.5 1340 0 126 0 0 6 1726 127 0 1499 112 410 0 0 76 140 FEB MAR 88 1370 331 1170 Leaf Debris (cu.yd.) 0 0 1125 21 APR MAY 6 757 0 Leaf Collection (miles) 21 21 JUN JUL 43 0 21 21 AUG 3605 0 Street Sweeping (miles) 93.5 21 SEP 0 21 OCT Sweeper Waste (cu.yd.) 21 NOV 21 DEC 21 JAN 21 FEB 22 22 STREETS / STORMWATER February 22 FYTD 22 February 21 FYTD 21 Signs Installed 4 53 0 29 Signs Repaired 32 160 7 78 Curbs Painted Yellow (ft) 1151 5,466 0 129 New Posts Installed 14 52 7 58 Storm Catch Basins Repaired 3 8 1 33 Storm Catch Basin Repairs (hrs) 12 27.75 5.5 101 Storm Catch Basins Cleaned (l.f.) 4 19 0 31 Storm Catch Basin Cleaning (hrs) .5 12 0 31 Hot Mix Patching (tons) 0 31.37 0 3.07 Hot Mix Patching (hrs) 0 42.5 0 6 Cold Mix Patching (hrs) 13 46.0 32.5 68.75 Concrete Work (hrs) 8 305.5 17 132 Concrete Patching (cu.yd.) 0 66.40 3.9 17.91 Ditch Work (hrs) 45 49 0 20 Street and Alley Maintenance (hrs) 1.75 15.25 0 35.5 Street Sweeping (miles) 1170 6,498 117 7,131 Street Sweeping (cu.yd.) 93.5 529.5 6 534 Leaf Collection (miles) 0 8,591 0 6,873 Leaves Collected (cu.yd.) 0 12,219.5 0 11,312 Page 178

Item #10. CITY OF DOVER DEPARTMENT OF WATER & WASTEWATER MONTHLY REPORT Feb-22 Inflow & Infiltration Costs $350,000.00 This chart indicates the amount of money the City is spending on treating ground and / or rain water through Kent County. This cost is $300,000.00 being offset by the Ground Water Inflow Adjustment rate passed on to the customers. February 2022 preciptation is lower than February 2021. $250,000.00 $200,000.00 $150,000.00 $100,000.00 $50,000.00 $- Feb-21 Mar-21 Apr-21 May-21 Jun-21 Jul-21 Aug-21 Sep-21 Oct-21 Nov-21 Dec-21 Jan-22 Feb-22 I & I Cost Water & Wastewater Repairs 7 Water mains and services are typically repaired at a higher rate when drastic change in temperature occurs. This freeze and thaw cycle expands and contracts the soil, causing cracks in the water line. This 6 was evident in the month of January 2022, 6 water main breaks. The weather was more consistent in Febraury 2022. 5 4 3 2 1 0 Feb-21 Mar-21 Apr-21 May-21 Jun-21 Jul-21 Aug-21 Sep-21 Oct-21 Nov-21 Dec-21 Jan-22 Feb-22 Water Mains Repaired Water Services Repaired Wastewater Mains Repaired Wastewater Laterals Repaired Number of Brown Water Complaints 50 This chart indicates the number of complaints the 45 Department receives. Please note that our flushing operatinons occured in April 2021 and October 40 2021, hence the higher volume. Volume was high in January 2022 due to a private issue at Delaware 35 State University. 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 Feb-21 Mar-21 Apr-21 May-21 Jun-21 Jul-21 Aug-21 Sep-21 Oct-21 Nov-21 Dec-21 Jan-22 Feb-22 Number of Brown Water Complaints Linear (Number of Brown Water Complaints) Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Activities Sending all staff to Unconscious Bias training – this will provide some enlightenment to staff members on the pitfalls of bias. We are sending office staff out to meet with field staff to collaborate on current operational and future capital projects to gather insight from all team members Two (2) staff members have joined the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion committee. This will hopefully open up some ideas from other City team members on what they are trying to accomplish. Attended January meeting and participated with entire committee. A Department wide picnic occurred on September 30, 2021. The team was able to come together and talk about the vision of the Department and where we want to go. An emphasis was provided to the team to provide any and all ideas to grow the Department. One on one sessions with all team members and the Director to solicit any ideas and / or improvements for the Department has been initiated and conversations have been promising. Encouraged and provided all staff the ability to participate in the DEI survey to understand the needs and desires of City staff. Page 179

Item #11. City Planner’s Monthly Report Department of Planning & Inspections FEBRUARY 2022 Planning & Inspections Highlights Some Items to Call to Your Attention In February 2022, Residential Building Permits for new home construction continued to be strong with fourteen (14) Permits issued for new dwellings. New non-residential Building Per- mits for the month continue to focused on renovation projects and tenant fit-out projects. Plumbing Permits and Mechanical Permits (65% of the total number of Permits issued) were is- sued in February 2022. The month saw an overall total of 241 Permits issued with a commercial construction value of over $3.0 million bringing the total value of new commercial construction this calendar year to date to $17.8 million. Renewal applications continue to be processed for Lodging House Permits, Public Occupancy Permits and the Rental Dwelling Permits licensing programs. For the Fiscal Year to date, the Lodging House Permits have generated $10,887; the Public Occupancy Permits have generated $32,170; and the Rental Dwelling Licenses have generated over $328,000 in revenue. Second Renewal Notices in these programs will be issued on March 1st and penalties applied. The Code Enforcement Division continued their work citywide with 436 new cases were opened in February. Most cases related to exterior property maintenance issues and other Dover Code of Ordinance violations. Their Inspections also include 77 Annual Housing Inspections as part of the Rental Dwelling Permit Program. There are 40 active Dangerous Building cases open as the City continues to abate violations at some of these Dangerous Buildings. A total of 155 buildings are registered as Vacant Buildings. In the month, other two Fire Marshals participated in training funded by FEMA on “Incident Re- sponse to Terrorist Bombings.” Planning Staff attended a webinar on “National Models & Meth- ods for Achieving Equitable Development” sponsored by the Smart Growth Network. The Boards and Commissions continued in a Virtual Meeting Format for the month of February due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Planning Commission met on February 22nd and three ap- plications were considered for an Annexation at 166 Mifflin Road; a Minor Subdivision Plan at 508 Acorn Lane; and a proposed Car Wash facility at 280 Cowgill Street. Page 180

Item #11. PROGRESS IN PICTURES Dover Fire (Robbins Hose Company) Station 2 Building Addition/Commercial Renovations 231 and 233 Tea Party Trail—Patriot Village *Due to supply chain issues, garage doors are back ordered. Garage doors are not a required means of egress. Page 181

Item #11. Planning & Inspections Revenue FY2022 Actual % of Revenue Stream FY2022 Budget (YTD) February Budget Business License $1,500,000 $ 1,384,688 92% Manufactured Home License $16,000 $ 13,120 82% Building Permits $450,000 $ 308,274 69% Cert. of Occupancy $10,000 $ 5,055 51% Public Occupancy $25,000 $ 32,170 129% Lodging House $14,000 $ 10,887 78% Plumbing/Heating/Air $100,000 $ 64,475 64% Rental Inspection Fee $437,000 $ 328,236 75% Miscellaneous $20,000 $ 17,253 86% Fire Protection Fees $70,000 $ 47,794 68% Code Enforcement Fines $40,000 $ 60,405 151% Vacant Building Reg. $100,000 $ 37,375 37% Total P&I Revenue $2,782,000 $ 2,309,732 83% 28-Feb-22 Department Operations—Planning Office The City of Dover Buildings (including City Hall) continued to be open to the public in February with limita- tions on room occupancies, social distancing, and changes in the mask requirements as part of the City’s Continuity of Government response to the COVID-19 pandemic and as per the City COVID Policy amend- ments. The mask requirement was lifted on February 11, 2022 in City Buildings coinciding with the Gover- nor’s revisions to the indoor mask requirements. However, the Meetings of the Boards and Commission continued in a Virtual format for the month of February. Planning Staff continues plan and permit review responsibilities as communicating electronically and conducting Meetings virtually is now commonplace. Due to realized efficiencies other meetings, trainings, and workshops also continue in a Virtual format. PLANNING OFFICE—Permit Reviews The Planning Office is part of the review process for certain types of construction activity permits (Building Permits, Sign Permits, etc.) and Certificate of Occupancy permits in order to confirm compliance with the Zoning Ordinance provisions. For February 2022, Planning Staff was involved with the review of 53 Building Permits and 4 Certificates of Occupancy permits that were issued for a calendar year total of 117. This fol- lows a similar trend as compared to a 2021 year-to-date total of 118 Permits and COs and 2020 year-to- date total of 95 Permits and COs. Staff also reviews new applications for Business Licenses and Rental Dwelling Permits. Page 182

Item #11. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN IMPLEMENTATION 2019 Comprehensive Plan Implementation of the 2019 Comprehensive Plan continues as Departments citywide focus on the plan im- plementation items as found in Implementation Plan (Chapter 15) items such as the projects, studies, code amendments, and other activities. A copy of the Final Plan (as amended) is available on the Comprehensive Plan website: https:// www.cityofdover.com/2019-comprehensive-plan. Visit the Dover Parcel and Zoning Viewer on the City’s website to see zoning information for properties located in Dover. Use the Quick Link on the main page www.cityofdover.com. • DAFB Compatible Use Study: City Planning Staff is part of the Technical Committee for the DAFB Com- patible Use Study. As part of a Department of Defense program initiative, DelDOT is leading this study of uses in a Study Area of a 5-miles radius of the Dover Air Force Base. Consultant assistance for the Study includes the University of Delaware – Institute for Public Administration and Century Engineering. See the project website for more information on activities: https://deldot.gov/projects/Studies/dafb/ • Redistricting Project: With the release of population and other demographic information from the 2020 Census, a Staff Working Group of the City Clerk’s Office, Planning Office, and GIS Staff have begun the task of looking at the Redistricting process for City Council Districts. A Meeting discussing available population data was held in February. Staff is beginning to analyze the population data for the city us- ing GIS (Geographic Information Systems). • Downtown Dover Strategic Master Plan: The Downtown Dover Partnership has retained consult ser- vices for the development of a Strategic Master Plan. A Kick-off event was held on February 3, 2022, to introduce the Project Team lead by Mosaic Development Partners. City Staff will be providing infor- mation for the study and participating in the process. See the project webpage for more information activities: https://www.downtowndoverpartnership.com/ddp/Downtown-Dover-Strategic-Master- Plan/ CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY • In February 2022, Residential Building Permits for a total of 14 dwelling units including three (3) single- family detached houses in Patriot Village (S. Hancock Avenue extension area); and eight (8) Townhouse units (Builder: D.R. Horton) and three (3) single-family detached houses (Builder: Chatham Bay Con- struction Services) in the Eden Hill Farm TND: Residential District - Phase 2. • Temporary Certificates of Occupancy were issued for three (3) Townhouse units in Patriot Village. • Building Permits were issued for the tenant fit-out activities for a Walgreens at 20 N. DuPont Highway in Capital Station (S-17-12) and for a new Warehouse Building at Union Whole Company at 679 Horse- pond Road (S-20-09). Building Permits were also issued to several interior renovation and tenant fit-out projects including building spaces at 131 Rosemary Road, projects on the campus of Delaware State University, and a restaurant space at 201 W. Loockerman Street. • The Final Certificate of Occupancy was achieved for the Building Addition Project at Dover Fire Station #2 (S-20-15). FEB 2022 (FY22) TOTAL FOR FY22 New Home Permits Issued 14 75 Value of Commercial Projects $3,069,277.00 $17,863,710.00 Downtown Incentives (Fees Waived) $377.00 $11,507.50 Page 183

Item #11. BOARD AND COMMISSION ACTIVITY The February Meetings of the Boards and Commissions supported by the Planning Office were held as Virtu- al Meetings using the WebEx telephone/video conferencing platform. Planning Staff conducted the Planning Commission Meeting of February 22, 2022. The Historic District Commission and the Board of Adjustment did not meet in February. Board of Adjustment The Board of Adjustment did not meet on February 16, 2022. The next Board of Adjustment meeting is scheduled for March 16, 2022. Historic District Commission The Historic District Commission did not met on February 17, 2022. The next Historic District Commission meeting is scheduled for March 24, 2022. Planning Commission The Planning Commission met in-person/virtually on February 22, 2022. The next regular Planning Commis- sion meeting is scheduled for March 21, 2022. The Applications listed below were considered. • AX-22-01 Lands of Ernestine F. Huff at 166 Mifflin Road – The Planning Commission recommended approval to City Council of an Annexation Request and Rezoning Request for a parcel of land totaling 25,000 SF located at 166 Mifflin Road, Dover. The property is currently zoned RS-1 (Residential Single Family Zone) in Kent County. The proposed zoning is R-8 (One Family Residence Zone) and SWPOZ (Source Water Protection Overlay Zone). The property is located on the west side of Mifflin Road ap- proximately 300 ft south of Woodmill Drive. The annexation category according to Dover’s 2019 Com- prehensive Plan is Category 1: High Priority Annexation Areas and the land use designation is Residen- tial Low Density. The First Reading of this Annexation Request was completed on January 10, 2022. Public Hearing before the Planning Commission was held February 22, 2022 and a Public Hearing is scheduled at City Council on March 14, 2022. • SB-22-02 Lands of Juarez at 508 Acorn Lane: Minor Subdivision Plan - The Planning Commission grant- ed conditional approval of a Minor Subdivision Plan to subdivide one (1) property (on two (2) tracts of land) consisting of 2.455 acres +/- into three (3) parcels (Lots 1, 2 and 3). Lot 1 (Residual) is to be 0.67 acres+/- and encompasses the bulk of the primary tract of land east of Acorn Lane and containing the one- family detached dwelling unit (single-family home). Lot 2 is to be 0.47 acres+/- and is the smaller portion of the tract of land east of Acorn Lane and contains no development. Lot 3 is the western portion of the existing tract of land west of Acorn Lane and is proposed to be 1.315 acres+/- and is currently undevel- oped. The subject property is located on the east side of Acorn Lane with a tract of land on the west side of Acorn Lane. The property is zoned R-8 (One-Family Residence Zone). This address was most recently the subject to Annexation Application AX-13-02 which was approved by the City Council in December 2013. • S-22-01 Caliber Car Wash at 280 Cowgill Street – The Planning Commission moved to defer action on the Site Development Application until the Commission had more defined traffic agreement between the City and State and information related to adjacent rights-of-ways (streets). The project proposes construc- tion of a 3,500 SF Self-Service Car Wash facility and associated site improvements including two (2) pay stations and nineteen (19) vacuum spaces. This redevelopment includes demolition of the existing auto repair shop building. The property is zoned C-4 (Highway Commercial Zone). The property consists of 0.78 acres (33,976.8 SF) and is located on the south side of Cowgill Street and Court Street near the cor- ner of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and S. DuPont Highway. The owner of record is Neaton’s Tire Service of Delaware. Waiver Request - Elimination of Sidewalk on Street Frontages for Alternative. Page 184

Item #11. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM CDBG FY21 Projects • Homeownership Assistance Program CDBG funds will be used to provide homeownership assistance to first-time homebuyers who purchase affordable housing in the City of Dover. Four (4) families have purchased affordable housing in the City of Dover and one (1) family will purchase affordable housing in March. • Dover Interfaith Mission for Housing (DIMH) CDBG funds will be used to provide operations cost for the shelter. DIMH is al- so in the process of purchasing a building for its new shelter location that will be renovated with CDBG funds. The project is underway. • Central Delaware Housing Collaborative CDBG funds will be used to provide operations cost for a women’s shelter. This project is underway. • Milford Housing Homeowner Rehabilitation/Emergency Home Repair Pro- grams CDBG funds will be used to rehabilitate existing owner-occupied housing in the City that is in violation of the City’s Housing Code and complete emergen- cy home repairs to eliminate housing conditions that threaten the health and safety of low-income homeowners. Emergency Home Repairs have been completed on two (2) owner occupied homes. American Rescue Act (ARPA) Funding The City issued a Request for Proposals for Housing and Community Service Projects with estimated grant funding available for up to $2.5 million. All activities for this grant must service Dover residents. Application filing deadline was February 21, 2022. Staff is preparing the Grant Applications for review by the Joint Subcommittee to Evaluate ARPA Funding Request from Non-Profits at a meeting to be scheduled in March. The Subcom- mittee will interview applicants and score Grant Applications in order to make a recom- mendation to City Council. Page 185

Item #11. Code Enforcement Activity— FEBRUARY 2022 Case Type Total # for Total # % staff % staff initiated Month YTD (July initiated YTD 2021 to current month June 2022) No valid Rental Permit 5 32 100% 84% No valid Building Permit 17 76 94% 92% Tall grass and weeds 0 351 0% 88% Abandoned/Unregistered 12 223 91% 77% Vehicle Annual Housing Inspection 77 717 93% 93% Property Maintenance 109 554 87% 75% Exterior Electric Termination 4 79 100% 97% Dover Code of Ordinances 64 624 94% 89% Dangerous Buildings 2 43 50% 62% Zoning 2 24 50% 87% Admin Inspections 23 173 100% 100% Total Cases Opened 436 3280 Total # of Inspections 1128 7381 Total # of Violations 582 5011 Dangerous Buildings, Vacant Buildings & Demolitions  209-211 N Kirkwood St – Dwelling was demolished by owner.  209 N New Street – Bid Awarded to Sunnyfield Contracting, asbestos abatement com- pleted.  Vacant Buildings currently registered - 155  Dangerous Buildings – 40  State of Delaware has applied for Demolition Permits for 429, 435, 447 and 446 S Gover- nors Avenue. Page 186

Building Inspections & Licensing Summary Item #11. July 2020— July 2021– Current June 2022 January 2021 June 2021 PERMITTING AND LICENSING Permits Issued FEB (2022) FEB (2021) FY 22 FYTD 22 FY21 FYTD 21 Administrative Permit 2 32 1 28 Building Addition/Renovation Permits 35 250 35 244 Building Permits 21 171 23 321 Demolition Permits 2 14 1 13 Fence Permits 9 99 7 100 Fire Prevention Permits 9 41 3 45 Mechanical Permits 84 345 15 174 Plumbing Permits 74 230 18 158 Sign Permits 3 109 3 64 Swimming Pool Permits 2 4 1 4 Subtotal 1295 1151 Business Licenses 18 1723 23 1750 Merchant Licenses 1 333 5 340 Contractor Licenses 25 1148 25 1152 Subtotal 3204 3242 Lodging House Licenses 8 46 13 50 Public Occupancy 136 378 161 345 Rental Dwelling 823 2482 1503 2595 Subtotal 2906 2990 Manufactured Homes 2 278 3 317 BUILDING INSPECTIONS Inspections FEB (2022) FEB (2021) FY 22 FYTD 22 FY21 FYTD 21 Building (Inspections/CBI/Site Meetings) 583 2229 180 1747 Plumbing/Mechanical 423 2425 106 1498 Certificate of Occupancy 4 52 6 56 Page 187

Item #11. Fire Marshal’s Office—At a Glance The Fire Marshal’s Office investigated three inci- dents during the month of February. Staff is conducting Annual Fire and Life Safety In- spections at churches and mercantile. The other two staff members went to New Mexi- co Tech for a 40 hour course on Incident Response to Terrorist Bombings. This was completely paid for by the FEMA. Month Year to Date Previous Year to Date Annual Fire & Life Safety Inspections 35 254 203 Deficiencies From the Above Inspections 136 370 872 Fire Code Violations/Deficiencies/Complaints 55 276 291 C/O & Fire Equipment Acceptance Tests 17 80 55 Meetings & Walk Through 22 147 113 Fire Plan Review & DAC 17 69 76 Month Year to Date Previous Year to Date Accidental 1 totaling $1,500 18 totaling $290,501 13 totaling $230,001 Undetermined 1 totaling $1 5 totaling $131,001 5 totaling $560,000 Incendiary 1 totaling $1,000 2 totaling $2,500 1 totaling $20,000 Arrest Made with DPD 0 0 1 Investigation Time 6 hours 55 hours 69 hours Injuries 0 3 4 Deaths 0 0 0 Please feel free to contact our office at any time with any questions or concerns. Thank you! Page 188

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Item #12. Finance Department Monthly Report February 2022 CITY OF DOVER ACTIVITY REPORTS February 2022 FINANCE DEPARTMENT ACTIVITY LEVELS FY21 YTD FY22 YTD BANK TRENDS Number of Deposits Made (Hand, ACH & Wire, Lockbox) 4,043 4,220 Total Amount of All Deposits $ 117,623,178 $ 129,605,233 Other Activity Number of Pay Periods 18 18 Number of Payroll Checks & Direct Deposits Issued 6,829 7,435 Number of Pension Checks Issued 2,125 2,140 Total Pension Benefits Paid - Defined Benefit Plan $ 3,847,795 $ 4,075,961 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE Number of Check Vouchers 3,904 3,809 Number of EFT Vouchers 1,848 1,914 Vouchers Dollar Amount Disbursed $ 45,105,150 $ 54,183,438 $304,7 FY21 YTD Wages FY22 YTD Wages 74 $48,686 $549,003 $311,745 $72,417 $45,031 $40,084 $903,179 $230,277 $960,352 $608,400 $1,342,769 $1,176,880 $1,327,763 $13,044,360 $12,607,757 Regular Regular All over time All over time Vacation Vacation Sick Sick Terminal Leave - Retiree Vacation/Sick Payout Terminal Leave - Retiree Vacation/Sick Payout Personal Personal Other Comp Time Other Comp Time Page 3 Page 191

Item #12. Finance Department Monthly Report February 2022 City of Dover General Fund Summary Fiscal Year to Date (February 2022) Revenues Original Budget Revised Budget Actual % Property & Transfer Taxes 1 $ 16,667,700 $ 16,667,700 $ 17,636,588 106% Program Revenues 10,373,400 10,373,400 7,288,714 70% Utility Transfers 12,000,000 12,000,000 8,000,000 67% Grants 2 1,632,400 1,697,400 582,407 34% Interfund Services 5,351,000 5,351,000 3,750,672 70% All Other 3 805,000 929,000 491,287 53% $ 46,829,500 $ 47,018,500 $ 37,749,667 80% Expenditures Original Budget Revised Budget Actual % Program Expenses $ 29,774,100 $ 29,854,900 $ 18,360,114 61% Interfund Services 10,795,400 10,799,600 6,793,105 63% Debt Service 632,000 632,000 422,653 67% Post Retirement Benefits 2,156,000 2,156,000 1,437,336 67% Pension Fund Contributions 935,100 935,100 591,692 63% Capital Project Transfers 3,025,900 3,099,600 2,275,275 73% All Other 4 1,005,000 1,005,000 717,910 71% $ 48,323,500 $ 48,482,200 $ 30,598,083 63% 1 Property tax is favorable; FY22 $14,639,678 and FY21 is $14,273,914. Additionally, Property Tax Receivable is $151,109 in FY22; FY21 was $285,654 due to COVID. Transfer Tax is $2,416,148 in FY22; $1,885,607 in FY21, and $913,208 in FY20. 2 Grant Revenue is favorable due to receipts of DEMA Grant $15,600, Clinician Mental Health Grant $75K and Green Energy Grant $98.5K. Fire Marshal Equip Grant $10K from WalMart,$109,354 in Police X-Duty Grants and $3,400 in Public Education Grants. Reduction from prior year report due to the movement of ARPA Funds to report separately. Next months report to include ARPA schedule. 3 Includes Cable Franchise Revenue, Miscellaneous Receipts, Garrison Farm Rent, Sale of Assets, Fund Interest Income, and Investment Manager Cost. 4 Includes Bank and CC Fees, Street Lights Expense, DDP Contribution, Trf to Cable Franchise Reserve, Trf to Electric I & E, and Trf to Electric Revenue Fund. Page 4 Page 192

Item #12. Finance Department Monthly Report February 2022 General Fund Revenues $20,000,000 $18,000,000 $16,000,000 $14,000,000 $12,000,000 $10,000,000 $8,000,000 $6,000,000 $4,000,000 $2,000,000 $- Property & Transfer Taxes 1 Program Revenues Utility Transfers Grants 2 Interfund Services All Other 3 Original Budget Revised Budget Actual General Fund Expenditures $35,000,000 $30,000,000 $25,000,000 $20,000,000 $15,000,000 $10,000,000 $5,000,000 $- Program Expenses Interfund Services Debt Service Post Retirement Benefits Pension Fund Contributions Capital Project Transfers All Other 4 Original Budget Revised Budget Actual Page 5 Page 193

Item #12. Finance Department Monthly Report February 2022 City of Dover Water Fund Summary Fiscal Year to Date (February 2022) Revenues Original Budget Revised Budget Actual % Customer Sales $ 6,353,800 $ 6,353,800 $ 4,193,473 66% Impact Fees 420,000 420,000 114,979 27% Rents 436,700 436,700 417,107 96% Miscellaneous 1 138,600 138,600 63,464 46% $ 7,349,100 $ 7,349,100 $ 4,789,024 65% Expenditures Original Budget Revised Budget Actual % Program Expenses $ 3,341,300 $ 3,341,300 $ 1,950,126 58% Interfund Services 967,600 967,600 652,480 67% Debt Service 762,800 762,800 448,097 59% Post Retirement Benefits 192,000 192,000 128,000 67% Capital Project Transfers 1,148,600 1,148,600 861,450 75% Electric Rev Fund Transfer 25,000 25,000 25,000 100% General Fund Transfer 500,000 500,000 333,328 67% All Other 2 27,000 27,000 14,674 54% $ 6,964,300 $ 6,964,300 $ 4,413,154 63% 1 Includes Penalties, Income from Sale of Assets, Miscellaneous Income, and Reconnect Fees. 2 Includes Bank & CC Fees. Page 6 Page 194

Item #12. Finance Department Monthly Report February 2022 Water Revenues $7,000,000 $6,000,000 $5,000,000 $4,000,000 $3,000,000 $2,000,000 $1,000,000 $- Customer Sales Impact Fees Rents Miscellaneous 1 Original Budget Revised Budget Actual Water Expenditures $4,000,000 $3,500,000 $3,000,000 $2,500,000 $2,000,000 $1,500,000 $1,000,000 $500,000 $- Program Expenses Interfund Services Debt Service Post Retirement Benefits Capital Project Transfers Electric Rev Fund General Fund Transfer All Other 2 Transfer Original Budget Revised Budget Actual Page 7 Page 195

Item #12. Finance Department Monthly Report February 2022 City of Dover Wastewater Fund Summary Fiscal Year to Date (February 2022) Revenues Original Budget Revised Budget Actual % Customer Sales $ 10,007,700 $ 10,007,700 $ 6,244,550 62% Impact Fees 380,000 380,000 119,252 31% Miscellaneous 1 82,900 82,900 12,850 16% $ 10,470,600 $ 10,470,600 $ 6,376,651 61% Expenditures Original Budget Revised Budget Actual % Program Expenses $ 1,506,200 $ 1,506,200 $ 828,846 55% Kent County Treatment Fee 4,302,900 4,302,900 2,542,583 59% Interfund Services 738,600 738,600 481,894 65% Debt Service 659,900 659,900 337,897 51% Post Retirement Benefits 93,000 93,000 62,000 67% Capital Project Transfers 799,200 799,200 599,400 75% Electric I&E Transfer 25,000 25,000 25,000 100% General Fund Transfer 500,000 500,000 333,336 67% All Other 2 12,000 12,000 5,074 42% $ 8,636,800 $ 8,636,800 $ 5,216,030 60% 1 Includes Interest Income, Penalties, Loss on Disposal, and Miscellaneous Income. 2 Includes Bank & CC Fees. Page 8 Page 196

Item #12. Finance Department Monthly Report February 2022 Wastewater Revenues $12,000,000 $10,000,000 $8,000,000 $6,000,000 $4,000,000 $2,000,000 $- Customer Sales Impact Fees Miscellaneous 1 Original Budget Revised Budget Actual Wastewater Expenditures $5,000,000 $4,500,000 $4,000,000 $3,500,000 $3,000,000 $2,500,000 $2,000,000 $1,500,000 $1,000,000 $500,000 $- Program Expenses Kent County Interfund Services Debt Service Post Retirement Capital Project Electric I&E Transfer General Fund Transfer All Other 2 Treatment Fee Benefits Transfers Original Budget Revised Budget Actual Page 9 Page 197

Item #12. Finance Department Monthly Report February 2022 City of Dover Electric Fund Summary Fiscal Year to Date (February 2022) Revenues Original Budget Revised Budget Actual % Customer Sales $ 83,232,400 $ 83,232,400 $ 54,673,804 66% Distribution of Earnings (5,196,000) (5,196,000) (3,527,460) 68% All Other 1 3,825,000 3,825,000 2,245,567 59% $ 81,861,400 $ 81,861,400 $ 53,391,910 65% Expenditures Original Budget Revised Budget Actual % Power Supply & Generation $ 47,757,300 $ 47,757,300 $ 34,514,901 72% Electric Operating Div. Exp. 7,788,700 7,788,700 4,654,752 60% Interfund Services 3,647,400 3,647,400 2,616,298 72% Debt Service 1,800,000 1,800,000 932,631 52% Post Retirement Benefits 843,500 843,500 562,336 67% Capital Project Transfers 3,711,100 3,711,100 2,783,325 75% General Fund Transfer 11,000,000 11,000,000 7,333,336 67% Rate Stabilization Reserve 2,000,000 2,000,000 1,500,000 75% All Other 2 2,259,500 2,259,500 1,535,215 68% $ 80,807,500 $ 80,807,500 $ 56,432,794 70% 1 Includes Rental Revenue, Miscellaneous Service Revenue, Interest Earnings, Investment Management Fees, New Service Fees, Sale of Assets, Trf from Uncollectible Reserves, General Service Billing, Revenue from Rate Stabilization, Penalties, and Green Energy Charges. 2 Includes Utility Tax, Interest on Deposits, Bank & CC Fees, Bond Issuance Costs, Transfer to Uncollectible Reserve, and Green Energy. Megawatt Hours Sold & Purchased Budget Rev. Budget Actual Sales to Customers MWh (excl. Street Light MWh) 760,877 760,877 505,726 Sales per MWh $100.89 $100.89 $99.58 Purchased/Generated MWh 778,465- 778,465- 520,366- All In MWh Supply & Generation $61.28 $61.28 $66.29 Page 10 Page 198

Item #12. Finance Department Monthly Report February 2022 Electric Fund - Revenues Mil lions $(10) $- $10 $20 $30 $40 $50 $60 $70 $80 $90 $100 Original Budget Revised Budget Actual Customer Sales Distribution of Earnings All Other 1 Electric Fund - Expenditures $55,000,000 $50,000,000 $45,000,000 $40,000,000 $35,000,000 $30,000,000 $25,000,000 $20,000,000 $15,000,000 $10,000,000 $5,000,000 $- Power Supply & Electric Operating Post Retirement Capital Project General Fund Rate Stabilization Interfund Services Debt Service All Other 2 Generation Div. Exp. Benefits Transfers Transfer Reserve Original Budget $47,757,300 7,788,700 3,647,400 1,800,000 843,500 3,711,100 11,000,000 2,000,000 2,259,500 Revised Budget $47,757,300 7,788,700 3,647,400 1,800,000 843,500 3,711,100 11,000,000 2,000,000 2,259,500 Actual $34,514,901 4,654,752 2,616,298 932,631 562,336 2,783,325 7,333,336 1,500,000 1,535,215 Original Budget Revised Budget Actual Page 11 Page 199

Item #12. Finance Department Monthly Report February 2022 City of Dover Division Expense Summary (General Fund) Fiscal Year to Date (February 2022) Original Budget Revised Budget Actual % General Fund Divisions % of Budget City Clerk $ 535,800 $ 535,800 $ 329,865 62% Council 190,800 190,800 95,950 50% Mayor Tax Assessor 263,800 263,800 144,790 55% Human Resources Fire 797,200 797,200 532,616 67% Customer Services Grounds 1,487,500 1,487,500 956,766 64% Fleet Maintenance Library 1,859,900 1,859,900 1,124,051 60% Procurement & Inventory Recreation 1,191,500 1,191,500 664,573 56% Life Safety 472,300 482,300 297,105 62% Engineering 2 Code Enforcement 654,100 654,100 359,923 55% Facilities Management Planning 642,000 614,000 342,227 56% Pub. Services Administration Public Inspections 651,200 651,200 418,718 64% Finance Police 18,544,700 18,619,700 11,685,599 63% 1 Information Technology Police Extra Duty 541,400 541,400 378,575 70% City Manager Streets 636,000 689,400 408,120 59% Sanitation 2,564,800 2,564,800 1,530,432 60% Stormwater Stormwater 774,100 744,300 381,194 51% Sanitation City Manager 920,100 920,100 562,152 61% Streets Information Technology 738,500 738,500 432,184 59% Police Extra Duty 1 Finance 932,100 932,100 593,035 64% Police Pub. Services Administration 587,200 591,400 344,933 58% Facilities Management 837,000 837,000 539,433 64% Public Inspections Engineering 2 181,100 181,300 92,191 51% Planning Procurement & Inventory 738,600 738,600 489,786 66% Code Enforcement Fleet Maintenance 906,500 906,500 613,833 68% Life Safety Customer Services 1,048,300 1,048,300 687,155 66% Recreation Human Resources 600,200 600,200 351,727 59% Library Mayor 222,800 222,800 125,061 56% $ 39,519,500 $ 39,604,500 $ 24,481,994 62% Grounds Fire Tax Assessor Council 1 Police Extra Duty is at 70% due to the Firefly event. City Clerk 2 Contractual Services significantly under budget due to timing of work to be completed. 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% Page 12 Page 200

Finance Department Monthly Report February 2022 Item #12. City of Dover Utilities Expenditure Summary Fiscal Year to Date (February 2022) Water Divison Original Budget Revised Budget Actual % Engineering & Inspection $ 294,400 $ 294,400 $ 197,226 67% Water Department 676,300 676,300 461,965 68% Water Treatment Plant 2,370,600 2,370,600 1,290,935 54% $ 3,341,300 $ 3,341,300 $ 1,950,126 58% Wastewater Divison Original Budget Revised Budget Actual % Engineering & Inspection * $ 393,700 $ 393,700 $ 196,662 50% Wastewater Department 1,112,500 1,112,500 632,184 57% $ 1,506,200 $ 1,506,200 $ 828,846 55% Electric Division Original Budget Revised Budget Actual % Transmission/Distribution $ 4,127,400 $ 4,127,400 $ 2,568,845 62% Electrical Engineering 1,419,600 1,419,600 818,522 58% Administration 910,100 910,100 537,558 59% Meter Reading 389,400 389,400 226,204 58% Systems Operations 942,200 942,200 503,623 53% $ 7,788,700 $ 7,788,700 $ 4,654,752 60% * Contractual services under budget due to timing of award of contract, work hasn't begun. Page 201 Page 13

Finance Department Monthly Report February 2022 Item #12. Water Division % of Budget Water Treatment Plant Water Department Engineering & Inspection 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% Wastewater Division % of Budget Wastewater Department Engineering & Inspection * 46% 48% 50% 52% 54% 56% 58% Electric Division % of Budget Systems Operations Meter Reading Administration Electrical Engineering Transmission/Distribution 48% 50% 52% 54% 56% 58% 60% 62% 64% Page 202 Page 14

Finance Department Monthly Report February 2022 Item #12. City of Dover Division Expense Summary (Electric Fund) Fiscal Year to Date (February 2022) Budget YTD (Over)/Under Original Budget Actual February Budget YTD 3rd Party Hedge Purchases $ 19,773,200 $ 12,968,202 $ 13,513,700 $ 545,498 Capacity Charges 13,322,900 8,307,728 8,648,400 340,672 Solar Power Supply 3,237,300 1,525,925 1,717,900 191,975 Solar Renewal Energy Crdt 409,600 221,944 239,400 17,456 1 Renewable Energy Credits 1,300,000 1,440,000 800,000 (640,000) Regional Greenhouse Gas 33,700 - 16,800 16,800 2 PJM Charges Trans & Fees 6,772,100 6,113,624 4,510,000 (1,603,624) 2 PJM Charges 5,508,400 5,307,708 4,243,600 (1,064,108) 1 The cost of PJM RECs has soared during the past year on strong consumer buying interest. The combination of voluntary and compliance related buying programs pushed the price of the PJM Tri-Qualified RECs up over $22/REC in January 2022; this is more than double the REC price seen at the end of 2020. 2 Dover is experiencing unfavorable variances for PJM Transmission, Energy and Congestion & Losses from the Actual Budget YTD thru February. We saw a slight variance beginning in December but January continued along this same trend. This presentation gives the reader a better view of the Actual Expense vs the Budget Actual YTD thru February. When viewing the overall Annual Budget vs Actual Expense the reader does not easily see this budgeted deficit. These overages are due to unprecedented increases in energy costs. During the preparation of the FY22 Budget (in May/June 2021) and in reviewing the trends for the prior 10 years; while energy costs had been low to moderate, estimates did not anticipate such a significant increase in energy supply costs as to what we are currently seeing in the market. Page 203 Page 15

Finance Department Monthly Report February 2022 Item #12. City of Dover Capital Outlay Summary (All Funds) Fiscal Year to Date (February 2022) General Fund Original Budget Revised Budget Actual % Fire $ 250,300 $ 250,300 $ 107,346 43% Code Enforcement 50,300 - - 0% Inspections 25,100 47,700 22,578 47% Planning - 500 458 92% Police 526,000 711,300 86,290 12% Streets 506,000 3,153,600 612,567 19% Sanitation 166,200 635,000 - 0% Stormwater 2,546,200 3,012,600 314,394 10% Grounds 125,000 125,000 8,925 7% Library County Grant 25,000 25,000 - 0% Recreation 756,000 1,118,700 65,740 6% Purchasing - 293,500 266,812 91% Information Technology 36,600 84,100 64,222 76% Facilities Management - 700,000 - 0% Public Works Engineering - 25,300 25,149 99% General Fund Capital Projects $ 5,012,700 $ 10,182,600 $ 1,574,480 15% Water Fund Water $ 1,729,000 $ 1,729,000 $ 293,379 17% Water Engineering - 200 114 0% Water Treatment Plant 177,300 383,300 - 0% Water Fund Capital Projects $ 1,906,300 $ 2,112,500 $ 293,493 14% Wastewater Fund Wastewater Engineering $ - $ 200 $ 114 57% Wastewater 831,200 1,513,800 366,714 24% Wastewater Fund Capital Projects $ 831,200 $ 1,514,000 $ 366,828 24% Electric Fund Electric Generation $ 9,070,000 $ 10,198,800 $ 1,116,749 11% Transmission/Distribution 1,320,800 1,745,900 664,061 38% Electrical Engineering 8,952,300 10,057,000 980,380 10% ERP System 500,000 1,556,700 34,479 2% Electric Administration 1,843,200 2,446,100 499,703 20% Electric Fund Capital Projects $ 21,686,300 $ 26,004,500 $ 3,295,372 13% TOTAL CAPITAL PROJECTS $ 29,436,500 $ 39,813,600 $ 5,530,173 14% Page 204 Page 16

Finance Department Monthly Report February 2022 Item #12. Capital Outlay - All Divisions $12,000,000 $10,000,000 $8,000,000 $6,000,000 $4,000,000 $2,000,000 $- Original Budget Revised Budget Actual Capital Outlay - By Fund $30,000,000 $26,004,500 $25,000,000 $21,686,300 $20,000,000 $15,000,000 $10,182,600 $10,000,000 $5,012,700 $5,000,000 $3,295,372 $1,906,300 $2,112,500 $1,574,480 $1,514,000 $831,200 $293,493 $366,828 $- Original Budget Revised Budget Actual General Fund Capital Projects Water Fund Capital Projects Wastewater Fund Electric Fund Capital Projects Page 205 Page 17

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Item #13. MONTHLY REPORT FEBRUARY 2022 Page 207

Date Range: From 02/01/2022 to 02/28/2022 Incident Run Log Company: All Companies Item #13. Dover Fire Department Equipment Type(s): All Equipment Types Sorted by: Not selected Date FDID Incident# Alarm ### Address Suite Type Lgth 02/01/2022 30046 2022-000110 08:36 103 E DIVISION ST Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.5 02/01/2022 30046 2022-000111 14:25 32 MEADOW GARDEN LN Smoke or odor removal 1.2 02/01/2022 30046 2022-000112 17:58 1200 N DUPONT HWY Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.1 02/01/2022 30046 2022-000113 18:23 150 SAULSBURY RD Sprinkler activation due to malfunction 0.4 02/01/2022 30046 2022-000114 21:33 5 CHASE HALL Smoke scare, odor of smoke 0.7 02/02/2022 30046 2022-000115 01:43 1200 N DUPONT HWY Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.1 02/02/2022 30046 2022-000116 12:02 874 WILSON DR Hazardous condition, other 0.9 02/02/2022 30046 2022-000117 18:16 155 HOLMES ST False alarm or false call, other 0.3 02/02/2022 30046 2022-000118 18:33 419 Orchard Grove Way Building fire 0.5 02/03/2022 30046 2022-000119 08:31 44 FOREST CREEK DR Service Call, other 0.2 02/03/2022 30046 2022-000120 10:06 1700 N DUPONT HWY Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.5 02/03/2022 30046 2022-000121 20:31 255 WEBBS LN A No incident found on arrival at dispatch address 0.2 02/04/2022 30046 2022-000122 01:26 1200 N DUPONT HWY Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.1 02/04/2022 30046 2022-000123 02:06 1200 N DUPONT HWY Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.1 02/04/2022 30046 2022-000124 05:28 116 SHINNECOCK RD Gas leak (natural gas or LPG) 0.6 02/04/2022 30046 2022-000125 16:18 1200 N DUPONT HWY Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.3 02/04/2022 30046 2022-000126 21:47 1200 N DUPONT HWY 56 Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.2 02/05/2022 30046 2022-000127 09:32 1300 S FARMVIEW DR A False alarm or false call, other 0.5 02/05/2022 30046 2022-000128 19:18 1200 N DUPONT HWY Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.0 02/05/2022 30046 2022-000129 21:11 51 WEBBS LN N Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.3 02/06/2022 30046 2022-000130 08:59 53 MCDANIEL DR Public service assistance, other 0.8 02/06/2022 30046 2022-000131 12:15 326 N MAIN ST Assist invalid 3.3 02/06/2022 30046 2022-000132 12:53 1453 N DUPONT HWY No incident found on arrival at dispatch address 0.7 02/06/2022 30046 2022-000133 17:27 25 GREENTREE DR Malicious, mischievous false call, other 0.3 02/06/2022 30046 2022-000134 22:07 1200 N DUPONT HWY Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.1 02/07/2022 30046 2022-000135 08:48 1 DOVER HIGH DRIVE Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.5 02/07/2022 30046 2022-000136 10:48 430 COLLEGE RD 300 Alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional 0.7 02/07/2022 30046 2022-000137 16:35 51 WEBBS LN L Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.4 02/07/2022 30046 2022-000138 17:27 114 MILLCREEK DR Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.4 02/07/2022 30046 2022-000139 18:39 500 PERSIMMON TREE LA 7 Detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.4 02/08/2022 30046 2022-000140 05:01 621 CAROL ST Hazardous condition, other 0.4 02/08/2022 30046 2022-000141 10:39 RISING SUN RD Dispatched & canceled en route 0.3 02/08/2022 30046 2022-000142 18:07 1572 N DUPONT HWY Alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional 0.5 02/09/2022 30046 2022-000143 01:25 1200 N DUPONT HWY 56 Alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional 0.2 02/09/2022 30046 2022-000144 16:10 50 LIVINGSTON LN Chemical spill or leak 0.7 02/10/2022 30046 2022-000145 11:58 51 WEBBS LN CC Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.4 02/10/2022 30046 2022-000146 16:21 1700 N DUPONT HWY F Detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.5 02/10/2022 30046 2022-000147 18:45 201 N STATE ST Public service assistance, other 0.3 02/10/2022 30046 2022-000148 20:10 1200 N DUPONT HWY 56 Removal of victim(s) from stalled elevator 0.6 02/10/2022 30046 2022-000149 21:52 992 WHATCOAT DR Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.3 02/10/2022 30046 2022-000150 22:50 1679 S STATE ST LT N- Fires in structure other than in a building 1.6 02/11/2022 30046 2022-000151 14:11 211 DELAWARE AVE Dispatched & canceled en route 0.1 02/11/2022 30046 2022-000152 16:19 N STATE ST Outside rubbish fire, other 0.7 02/11/2022 30046 2022-000153 20:45 1200 N DUPONT HWY Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.1 02/11/2022 30046 2022-000154 20:54 3000 LEMAY LA C Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.5 02/12/2022 30046 2022-000155 12:56 27 S BRADFORD ST False alarm or false call, other 0.1 02/12/2022 30046 2022-000156 16:29 427 PHOENIX DR Good intent call, other 0.5 02/12/2022 30046 2022-000157 21:02 1030 FORREST AVE 107 Alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional 1.1 02/13/2022 30046 2022-000158 10:12 312 NORTHDOWN DR Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.3 02/13/2022 30046 2022-000159 20:49 2934 JUDITH RD Assist invalid 2.0 02/14/2022 30046 2022-000160 00:20 600 BAY RD Hazardous condition, other 0.9 02/14/2022 30046 2022-000161 02:28 640 S STATE ST Service Call, other 0.4 02/14/2022 30046 2022-000162 06:30 39 FOREST CREEK DR Assist police or other governmental agency 0.3 02/14/2022 30046 2022-000163 09:55 209 S STATE ST Unintentional transmission of alarm, other 0.6 02/14/2022 30046 2022-000164 11:20 21 S LITTLE CREEK RD Unintentional transmission of alarm, other 0.3 02/14/2022 30046 2022-000165 14:24 150 SAULSBURY RD Malicious, mischievous false call, other 0.3 02/15/2022 30046 2022-000166 05:29 5687 N DUPONT HWY Dispatched & canceled en route 0.1 02/15/2022 30046 2022-000167 11:36 746 BICENTENNIAL BLVD Dispatched & canceled en route 0.0 02/15/2022 30046 2022-000168 13:02 114 LADY BUG DR Good intent call, other 0.3 Page 208 Date: 03/07/2022 Page: 1 Time:10:00

Date FDID Incident# Alarm ### Address Suite Type Lgth 02/15/2022 30046 2022-000169 17:29 10 N DUPONT HWY Good intent call, other Item #13. 0.3 02/15/2022 30046 2022-000170 18:42 1574 N DUPONT HWY 300 Extrication, rescue, other 0.3 02/16/2022 30046 2022-000171 19:17 1307 N LITTLE CREEK RD Arcing, shorted electrical equipment 0.7 02/17/2022 30046 2022-000172 01:35 1700 N DUPONT HWY C Excessive heat, scorch burns with no ignition 0.2 02/17/2022 30046 2022-000173 01:37 105 KATRINA WAY System malfunction, other 0.6 02/17/2022 30046 2022-000174 09:37 327 W DIVISION ST Good intent call, other 0.2 02/17/2022 30046 2022-000175 17:47 1091 N DUPONT HWY False alarm or false call, other 0.3 02/17/2022 30046 2022-000176 19:33 310 BILLY MITCHELL LA F Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.3 02/17/2022 30046 2022-000177 21:46 1200 N DUPONT HWY Malicious, mischievous false call, other 0.2 02/18/2022 30046 2022-000178 04:18 423 COLUMBIA AVE Electrical wiring/equipment problem, other 0.8 02/18/2022 30046 2022-000179 06:57 STATE ROUTE 1 Motor vehicle accident with no injuries. 0.6 02/18/2022 30046 2022-000180 08:36 1200 N DUPONT HWY False alarm or false call, other 0.1 02/18/2022 30046 2022-000181 12:14 40 BEECHWOOD AVE Electrical wiring/equipment problem, other 0.9 02/18/2022 30046 2022-000182 14:56 64 SPRUANCE RD Dispatched & canceled en route 0.0 02/18/2022 30046 2022-000183 15:38 631 RIDGELY ST 19 Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.1 02/18/2022 30046 2022-000184 15:39 3303 HOURGLASS RD Assist invalid 1.3 02/18/2022 30046 2022-000185 15:52 315 MOCKINGBIRD AVE Chemical spill or leak 0.6 02/18/2022 30046 2022-000186 20:15 1200 N DUPONT HWY Malicious, mischievous false call, other 0.7 02/19/2022 30046 2022-000187 05:14 211 DELAWARE AVE System malfunction, other 0.6 02/19/2022 30046 2022-000188 08:33 46 S BRADFORD ST Unintentional transmission of alarm, other 0.3 02/19/2022 30046 2022-000189 16:37 CHESTNUT GROVE RD Service Call, other 0.2 02/19/2022 30046 2022-000190 18:05 S PRESTWICK CT Grass fire 0.6 02/20/2022 30046 2022-000191 03:13 1200 N DUPONT HWY Detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.3 02/20/2022 30046 2022-000192 11:52 304 Main st Dispatched & canceled en route 0.1 02/20/2022 30046 2022-000193 20:50 911 KENTON RD Good intent call, other 24.0 02/20/2022 30046 2022-000194 22:14 231 TOPAZ CIR False alarm or false call, other 0.3 02/21/2022 30046 2022-000195 11:33 5886 Underwoods Corner Rd Assist invalid 0.2 02/21/2022 30046 2022-000196 11:43 1155 WALKER RD System malfunction, other 0.4 02/21/2022 30046 2022-000197 12:52 2256 JEBBS RD Extrication, rescue, other 0.9 02/21/2022 30046 2022-000198 13:06 1200 N DUPONT HWY Removal of victim(s) from stalled elevator 0.4 02/21/2022 30046 2022-000199 15:46 9052 WILLOW GROVE RD Assist invalid 0.9 02/21/2022 30046 2022-000200 17:06 547 PENNSYLVANIA AVE Water & ice-related rescue, other 0.3 02/21/2022 30046 2022-000201 17:11 742 SLAUGHTER ST Outside rubbish fire, other 0.4 02/22/2022 30046 2022-000202 02:36 371 MAIN ST Cover assignment, standby, moveup 1.0 02/22/2022 30046 2022-000203 03:38 800 S BAY RD No incident found on arrival at dispatch address 0.6 02/22/2022 30046 2022-000204 04:27 371 W NORTH ST Trapped by power lines 1.3 02/22/2022 30046 2022-000205 13:29 898 WOODCREST DR Unintentional transmission of alarm, other 0.5 02/22/2022 30046 2022-000206 18:28 898 WOODCREST DR Heat from short circuit (wiring), defective/worn 0.5 02/23/2022 30046 2022-000207 10:41 1155 WALKER RD Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.4 02/23/2022 30046 2022-000208 16:48 1200 N DUPONT HWY System malfunction, other 0.1 02/23/2022 30046 2022-000209 22:42 1200 N DUPONT HWY Municipal alarm system, malicious false alarm 0.3 02/24/2022 30046 2022-000210 07:44 591 S DUPONT HWY Passenger vehicle fire 0.7 02/24/2022 30046 2022-000211 10:45 622 W DIVISION ST Passenger vehicle fire 0.6 02/25/2022 30046 2022-000212 00:42 92 EXIT Motor vehicle accident with injuries 0.4 02/25/2022 30046 2022-000213 01:28 28 N QUEEN ST Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.3 02/25/2022 30046 2022-000214 02:51 1200 N DUPONT HWY No incident found on arrival at dispatch address 0.2 02/25/2022 30046 2022-000215 12:41 1004 S STATE ST Sprinkler activation, no fire - unintentional 0.2 02/25/2022 30046 2022-000216 12:48 277 N DUPONT HWY Sprinkler activation, no fire - unintentional 0.7 02/26/2022 30046 2022-000217 02:31 1200 N DUPONT HWY Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.2 02/26/2022 30046 2022-000218 06:14 1200 N DUPONT HWY Malicious, mischievous false call, other 0.1 02/26/2022 30046 2022-000219 07:17 1200 N DUPONT HWY 56 Malicious, mischievous false call, other 0.6 02/26/2022 30046 2022-000220 16:50 132 BURNING TREE RD False alarm or false call, other 0.2 02/26/2022 30046 2022-000221 21:38 1200 N DUPONT HWY Malicious, mischievous false call, other 0.1 02/27/2022 30046 2022-000222 05:05 1570 N DUPONT HWY Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.5 02/27/2022 30046 2022-000223 21:16 1200 N DUPONT HWY Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.1 02/27/2022 30046 2022-000224 23:45 132 GREENHILL AVE Good intent call, other 0.3 02/28/2022 30046 2022-000225 08:30 652 N DUPONT HWY Extinguishing system activation 0.8 02/28/2022 30046 2022-000226 09:49 236 MONARCH DR Trapped by power lines 0.6 02/28/2022 30046 2022-000227 12:21 293 S SAULSBURY RD Gasoline or other flammable liquid spill 0.3 02/28/2022 30046 2022-000228 14:10 49 SHERWOOD CT Chemical spill or leak 0.8 Total Number of Incidents: 119 Total Length of Incidents: 80.0 Hours Page 209

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Item #14. DEPARTMENT OF POLICE Thomas A. Johnson, Jr. 400 South Queen Street Chief of Police Dover, Delaware 19904 302-736-7111 April 11, 2022 Honorable Robin Christiansen, Mayor Members of Dover City Council City Hall Dover, DE 19901 Mayor Christiansen and Council Members: The following is the monthly report of Dover Police Department activities for February 2022: COMPLAINTS/EVENTS YTD Totals compiled through February 2022 numbered 6,359. This represents an increase of 764 from the 5,595 reported over the same period in 2021. 8,000 6,893 7,065 6,023 6,359 5,595 6,000 4,000 2,000 0 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS Burglary: 4 cases reported, 1 of which was cleared. Robbery: 1 case reported and was not cleared. Sex Assault: 0 cases reported. Homicide: 0 cases reported. There were 3 Non-Criminal Death Investigations. 1|Page Page 212

Item #14. DRUG, VICE, & ORGANIZED CRIME / STREET CRIMES UNIT ENFORCEMENT Marijuana: 1,019.4 grams seized Cocaine: 55.1 grams seized Ecstasy: 0 doses seized Prescription Pills: 161 doses seized Heroin: 2.897 grams seized Methamphetamine: 3.8 grams seized Fentanyl: 7.6 grams seized Other Rx Drugs: 0 grams/doses seized Drug Proceeds: $350 seized FIREARM SEIZURES/INSIDE CITY LIMITS 15 10 7 5 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 CI DVOC/STREET CRIMES PATROL SEU HANDGUN RIFLE SHOTGUN Firearms: 9 Handguns TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT YTD Citation Totals compiled through February 28, 2022 numbered 1,427. This represents an increase of 578 from the 849 reported over the same period in 2021. 2,000 1,833 1,745 1,800 1,536 1,600 1,427 1,400 1,200 1,000 849 800 600 400 200 0 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 TRAFFIC CRASHES: YTD = 357 2|Page Page 213

Item #14. 911 CENTER ACTIVITY Total compiled during February numbered 5,824 calls. This represents a decrease of 56 from the 5,880 reported during the same period in 2021. 8,000 7,188 7,000 6,515 6,401 5,880 5,824 6,000 5,000 4,000 3,000 2,000 1,000 0 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 CITY ORDINANCE SUMMONS YTD Totals compiled through February 28th numbered 375. This represents a decrease of 328 from the 703 reported over the same period in 2021. 1,400 1,195 1,200 939 1,000 800 703 516 431 600 385 375 400 283 223 200 79 0 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 ISSUED 939 516 1,195 703 375 PAID 385 283 431 223 79 3|Page Page 214

Item #14. COMMUNITY POLICING This proactive unit takes the lead on community engagement and supporting our community organizations. They have administrative responsibilities and also support other departmental units, such as patrol, during times of high work volumes or special operations with enforcement activities. In addition to those duties, the unit accomplished the following in February:  Worked with Lowes Management & Code Enforcement in reference to a Homeless Camp  Property Check of Towne Point Apartments reference homeless individuals  Property Check of Capitol Green reference Loitering issue  Property Check along Northdown Dr. reference ongoing neighborhood dispute  K-9 Roy visited customers at Lowes, residents at Wild Meadows, students at DSU  The role of K-9 Roy was presented to the current Academy class.  Community Outreach event in the Whatcoat community  Escorts for staff at City Hall on various dates  Supported Police Academy instruction on various dates  Attended the DDP Mosaic Development meeting  Follow up with Persimmon Tree Apts. in reference to illegal dumping  Follow up with New Hope Housing 1 in reference to drug activity  Library, Local Business and Property checks on various dates  Traffic enforcement in the Cannon Mills housing development  Foot Patrol and towed an abandoned bus out of Cannon Mills  Community outreach in Capital Green for potential Nature Park  Supported Victim Services during aftermath of the Little Creek fire  Addressed a neighborhood dispute on Stoney Drive  Addressed an alarm issue at Country Village apartments  Multiple abandoned vehicles were towed from City streets.  Property Check at Tall Pines 55+ community in reference to a homelessness issue  Assisted resident on Queen St who was walking her dog & being attacked by a stray dog  Onboarding of a new Police Cadet  Follow up with ongoing issues in Persimmon Tree  Addressed a neighborhood issue on Fair Wind Place  Addressed a Community issue with inspections on Stonebrook Place  Addressed a Community issue in Village of West Dover  Assist management with lock change at Country Village  Property Checks on Tribbitt Street reference ongoing issue  Attended Kent County Crime Watch meeting  Addressed a Community issue on Reed Street by contacting owner of a residence  K-9 Roy was a special guest during “Story time” at the Dover Library Members of the CPU attend numerous meetings with community associations and organizations as a part of our ongoing liaison relationships. 4|Page Page 215

Item #14. CHIEF’S ADVISORY COMMITTEE The Police Chief’s Advisory Committee (PCAC) is comprised of nine (9) diverse stakeholders living/working in the City of Dover. It meets regularly to provide input/feedback to the Chief on the various operations of the agency. January activity is as follows: At our regular meeting on the 17th, we continued our discussion regarding our “Co-responder” Behavioral Health Unit which will now have the working designation of “Clinical Field Partners.” We discussed the amount of time the clinician will spend on each task once hired, and their access to protected and confidential information within the department. It was noted that the University of Delaware software will house all clinical documentation and reports. The main topic of the meeting was the Dover PD Victim Services Unit coordinated by Ms. Diane Glenn. Ms. Glenn provided a detailed overview of the Unit, which she helped establish in 1993, and discussed services, resources, and support that the unit provides to those effected by all types of criminal activity. A long time victim advocate, Ms. Glenn noted the importance of the Delaware Victims’ Bill of Rights – a statute she helped to write when it was passed into Delaware law. PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES  The GVI program structure is now finalized and preliminary operations have begun. Captain Randy Robbins is the coordinating supervisor and is supported by all three of his Lieutenants in their areas of responsibility. Intelligence sharing is now live and a few preliminary events of outreach have already occurred. Our State-level partner agencies are getting settled in. A coordinated public announcement will occur later in the year.  The Dover Municipal Police Academy continues to move along on schedule and on budget. The Dover recruits continue to do well both physically and academically. We continue to receive complimentary feedback and instructor support from the outside agencies, and encouragement to continue with the program.  The 2022 hiring cycle now has 2 known vacancies due to announced retirements. We are continuing to advertise and make various recruiting visits now that restrictions are no longer in place. I made three trips myself to other Academies that were training unaffiliated recruit officers. “How to succeed” seminars are ongoing. We received multiple bids for the planned video project and are evaluating them. Please visit our website at www.doverpolice.org for up to date information on crimes and activities in the City of Dover. Respectfully Submitted, Thomas A. Johnson, Jr. Chief of Police 5|Page Page 216