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PARKS, RECREATION, AND COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT COMMITTEE AGENDA August 8, 2011 - 12:00 Noon - City Hall Conference Room - City Hall - City of Dover Public comments are welcomed on any item and will be permitted at appropriate times. When possible, please notify the City Clerk (736-7008 or e-mail at CityClerk@dover.de.us) should you wish to be recognized. AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS 1. Bus Tour of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) Projects < Dover Interfaith Mission to the Homeless (684 Forest Street) < 49 South Kirkwood Street (CDBG Rehab) < Downtown Streets Project < Habitat for Humanity (101 Jefferson Court) < 218 Ann Avenue (NSP Home) < Mitscher Road Streets Project (CDBG-R) < Dover Parks and Recreation (White Oak Road location) < 1415 S. Hancock Avenue (NSP Home) < 1430 S. Hancock Avenue (NSP Home) /tm S:\AGENDAS & MINUTES\Committee-Agendas\2011\08-08-2011 PR&CE.wpd THE AGENDA ITEMS AS LISTED MAY NOT BE CONSIDERED IN SEQUENCE. THIS AGENDA IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE TO INCLUDE THE ADDITION OR THE DELETION OF ITEMS, INCLUDING EXECUTIVE SESSIONS.

CDBG/NSP Bus Tour August 8, 2011 Dover Interfaith Mission to the Homeless (684 Forest Street) The shelter received $60,000 in CDBG funding to renovate an existing building that services up to 150 homeless men annually. Before the renovations, there were 5 separate office buildings that were utilized as separate businesses. Since the renovations, the shelter has been converted into one large facility that includes the intake office in the front of the building, the living quarters for the men, a dining room and a large kitchen. 49 South Kirkwood Street (CDBG rehab) CDBG funds were utilized to renovate a single family home to install a heating system and fully renovate the bathroom which included the installation of the bathtub, vanity and toilet. Downtown Streets Project CDBG funds were utilized to reconstruct the streets and curbs in the Downtown Target Area. The streets that were repaired include South New Street, North New Street, North Queen Street and North Kirkwood Street. Habitat for Humanity (101 Jefferson Court) Habitat for Humanity purchased 101 Jefferson Court to fully renovate in order to provide affordable housing to a low income family. Habitat received a CDBG grant for $40,000 to assist with the cost to fully renovate this home and bring it up to code. This home was sold to a family who was living in a shelter on February 23, 2011. 218 Ann Avenue (NSP Home) This home was purchased by Dover Housing Authority who is the sub-grantee of the city’s Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) to acquire foreclosed properties, renovate them and resale them to qualifying families. This property was the first home sold through the NSP program which made homeownership possible for a former subsidized housing resident. Mitscher Road Streets Project (CDBG-R) In 2009, the city received American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funding in the amount of $73,000 to be utilized for infrastructure projects in the city. ARRA funding was used for the construction of sidewalks on Mitscher Road. Dover Parks and Recreation (White Oak Road location) CDBG funds were utilized to make this facility handicap accessible. The sidewalks from White Oak Road to the pavilion were made accessible for wheelchairs to enter the park. Entrance doors to the facility were also made handicap accessible.

1415 S. Hancock Avenue (NSP Home) This home was recently purchased by Dover Housing Authority and is currently under renovation to be sold to a qualifying family. 1430 S. Hancock Avenue (NSP Home) This home was purchased by Connections Community Support Program that will be utilized as a rental property that will service persons with disabilities.