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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
The Regular Council Meeting was held on June 27, 2011 at 7:30 p.m. with Council President Leary
presiding. Council members present were Mr. Anderson, Mrs. Russell, Dr. McGlumphy, Mr. Lynn,
Mr. Bonar, Mrs. Williams, and Mr. Hutchison. Mr. Hare was absent.
Council staff members present were Police Chief Hosfelt, Ms. Russell, Mrs. Mitchell,
Mrs. Townshend, Fire Chief Fortney, Mr. Koenig, Deputy City Solicitor Pepper, and
Mrs. McDowell. Mayor Carey was also present.
OPEN FORUM
The Open Forum was held at 7:15 p.m., prior to commencement of the Official Council Meeting.
Council President Leary declared the Open Forum in session and reminded those present that
Council was not in official session and could not take formal action.
There was no one present wishing to speak during the Open Forum Segment.
The invocation was given by Chaplain Dixon, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
Mr. Bonar moved for approval of the agenda as presented, seconded by Dr. McGlumphy and
unanimously carried.
Dr. McGlumphy moved for approval of the consent agenda, seconded by Mrs. Russell and
carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Mr. Hare absent).
ADOPTION OF MINUTES - SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING (BUDGET REVIEW) OF
MAY 17, 18, 19, 24, AND JUNE 6, 2011
The Minutes of the Special Council Meeting (Budget Review) of May 17, 18, 19, 24 and
June 6, 2011 were unanimously approved by motion of Dr. McGlumphy, seconded by
Mrs. Russell and bore the written approval of Mayor Carey.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES - REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 13, 2011
The Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of June 13, 2011 were unanimously approved by
motion of Dr. McGlumphy, seconded by Mrs. Russell and bore the written approval of
Mayor Carey.
PRESENTATION BY FRIENDS OF THE DOVER PUBLIC LIBRARY
Ms. Ann Stewart, President of the Friends of the Dover Public Library, presented a check in the
amount of $97,639.34 to Mayor Carey and Ms. Dorothy Snyder, President of the Dover Library
Foundation, for the new Library.
Ms. Snyder relayed appreciation for the funds received and introduced members of the Friends of
the Dover Public Library, in addition to Ms. Stewart, who were present, as follows: Mr. N.C. Vasuki
(incoming President), Mr. Jim Stewart, Ms. Beth Bresnahan, and Ms. Annie Scott.
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PARKS, RECREATION, AND COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT -
JUNE 13, 2011
The Parks, Recreation, and Community Enhancement Committee met on June 13, 2011 with
Chairwoman Russell presiding.
Silver Lake Revitalization - Phase III
During their meeting of March 8, 2010, members reviewed information regarding a Silver Lake
Revitalization Project and recommended approval of a landscaping and stormwater improvement
plan for Silver Lake Park. Mr. Zachery Carter, Director of Parks and Recreation, explained that staff
from the City, the State of Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control
(DNREC), and the Kent Conservation District are continuing their efforts to reduce pollution in the
St. Jones river watershed area, particularly in the area of Silver Lake. He noted that planning for
Phase III of the project, which includes the portion of the St. Jones river that runs between Division
and Loockerman Streets, is currently underway. Mr. Carter stated that residents near the target area
were consulted regarding this phase of the project and a public meeting was held where plans for the
project were displayed. He stated that the community did not relay any concerns regarding Phase III
and that members of the Silver Lake Commission reviewed the proposed plans and were supportive.
Mr. Carter noted that the purpose of presenting information regarding the project to the Committee
was to provide members an opportunity to comment on the plans. He indicated that the State is also
considering dredging Mirror Lake and that he hoped to hear more about this possibility within the
next one (1) to two (2) months.
Ms. Brittany Benson and Ms. Jennifer Bowman, St. Jones Watershed Coordinators, Kent
Conservation District, reviewed a presentation - Silver Lake Park Revitalization Project - Phase III -
Park Drive. Ms. Benson explained that the Clean Water Act of 2006 required Delaware to develop
a list of impaired waterways and determine the associated Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL),
which is the maximum level of pollutants that a water body can receive and safely meet water quality
standards. She indicated that the St. Jones watershed has been identified as an impaired waterway
and that the Silver Lake sub-watershed of the St. Jones provides the greatest opportunity to make
significant improvements. Ms. Benson stated that the Silver Lake Park Revitalization Project was
developed by the St. Jones Tributary Action Team to reduce TMDL’s. She advised members that
the goal of the project is to create a permanent, 100-foot buffer consisting of native plantings
bordering the eastern side of the St. Jones river in the targeted area. After meeting with and
surveying residents, the team determined that problems in the region include poor water quality, poor
habitat value, Canada goose waste, sedimentation of Mirror Lake, and periodic flooding.
Ms. Benson stated that the proposed buffer would aid in improving water quality and also result in
aesthetic improvements in the area. She indicated that additional goals would be to remove invasive
plant species and restore the shoreline.
Ms. Benson explained that three (3) major plantings in Phase I have been accomplished, Phase II
design is complete and is being bid out to a contractor, and work has begun on Phases III and IV of
the project.
Ms. Bowman reviewed recommendations as to the specific species of plants, shrubs, and trees
proposed for this area. She presented two (2) landscaping designs, the original design which
contained a “denser” vegetation plan and a second, scaled-back version which contained fewer
plantings. She indicated that feedback received from residents indicated a preference for the second
option, which reduces obstruction of the view of the waterway.
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Mr. Carter indicated that the Silver Lake Commission also favored the “less dense” landscape
design, which would provide a better view of the river and would also allow for easier monitoring
of the area. He stated that the plan would reduce the amount of area currently being mowed, which
would also reduce expenses.
Mr. Dean Holden, Chair of the Silver Lake Commission, expressed gratitude to Mr. Lyle Jones,
DNREC Program Manager, Ms. Benson, and Ms. Bowman for their efforts on the project, stating
that the work already accomplished has added to the beauty of the region, helped to deter Canada
geese from utilizing the area, and aided in stream restoration. He also commended them for
working with area residents and the Silver Lake Commission to resolve their concerns.
In response to Mr. Anderson, Mr. Scott Koenig, Interim City Manager, stated that completion of the
project would demonstrate that the City is making progress toward meeting the provisions of the
City’s Municipal Separate Storm Sewer (MS4) permit. He noted that, due to the scope of the
pollution problems in Silver Lake, the project would probably not result in statistical improvement;
however, the City will receive credit for making a community improvement that shows progress
toward meeting the overall burdens of the permit. Mr. Carter stated that community education
projects that the Watershed Coordinators completed at the Agricultural Museum and Dover High
School will also be credited as activities that help to reduce Silver Lake pollution.
Mr. Jones anticipated that completion of Phase II of the Revitalization Project, which
involves construction in the Silver Lake Dam area, will bring about major water quality
improvement. In addition, he felt that restoring the shoreline, reducing the sediment, and decreasing
the Canada goose population will benefit the water quality.
In response to Mr. Anderson, Mr. Jones stated that reducing the bacterial count in Silver Lake will
be a long-range project, due to the quantity of sediment, bacteria, and direct discharge from street
drains in the City.
Responding to Mr. Anderson regarding the use of local and minority contractors to complete the
project, Mr. Jones stated that much of the work for the project will be performed by City grounds
staff and volunteers. He emphasized the importance of obtaining qualified contractors for the
project, particularly for major construction to be completed during Phase II in the area between the
Silver Lake Dam and the footbridge and indicated that qualified minority and local contractors who
submit bids for the project will receive full consideration.
In response to Mrs. Horsey, Mr. Jones stated that they are planning to spray invasive plants in the
area, including poison ivy that has accumulated at the Court Street Bridge near Legislative Hall.
Mrs. Russell, Mr. Anderson, and Mrs. Horsey commended Mr. Jones, Ms. Benson, and Ms. Bowman
for the aesthetically pleasing and well-designed plan and extended thanks for their efforts related to
the project.
The Committee recommended approval of the plan as presented.
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Mrs. Ann Marie Townshend informed members that a bus tour to visit projects completed using
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds, originally scheduled for June 13, 2011, was
canceled. She indicated that it is planned to reschedule this event in conjunction with the
Committee’s meeting in July. Mrs. Townshend advised members that the tour would allow them
the opportunity to view sites funded through the Neighborhood Stabilization Program, visit the
Interfaith Mission for Housing, and examine areas in the City that have benefitted from housing
rehabilitation and infrastructure investments.
In response to Mr. Lewis, Mrs. Townshend stated that properties that receive CDBG funds for
improvements are examined to ensure work has been completed before payment is issued, and
properties are also inspected if a building permit is issued; however, she stated that perhaps a
6-12 month follow-up survey should be performed to ensure that work has been executed in a
professional manner.
By consent agenda, Dr. McGlumphy moved for approval of the Committee’s recommendation
for approval of the plan as presented. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Russell and carried
by a unanimous roll call vote (Mr. Hare absent).
By consent agenda, Dr. McGlumphy moved for acceptance of the Parks, Recreation, and
Community Enhancement Committee Report, seconded by Mrs. Russell and carried by a
unanimous roll call vote (Mr. Hare absent).
UTILITY COMMITTEE REPORT - JUNE 13, 2011
The Utility Committee met on June 13, 2011 with Chairman Bonar presiding.
Dedication of Rights-of-Way and Public Infrastructure - Blue Hen Apartments
The developer of the Blue Hen Apartment Complex, Pettinaro Construction Co., Inc., has requested
that all public infrastructure improvements adjacent to this project be dedicated to the City of Dover
for permanent ownership and maintenance. Members were provided a list of all of the public
improvements associated with this project, as well as a map showing the general location and
configuration of the subject rights-of-way. Pettinaro Construction, Co., Inc. has constructed all of
the improvements in accordance with City standards and specifications. After construction was
completed, City staff inspected the public improvements and provided the developer with a list of
repairs to be made to meet the City of Dover Standards and Specifications for Public Works
Construction. As of this date, all work related to the public infrastructure has been completed by the
developer. A one (1) year Maintenance Agreement, Letter of Credit, and a Release of Liabilities will
be submitted by the developer as part of the dedication process. In addition, as-built drawings of the
subject improvements and rights-of-way have been submitted to the City of Dover as permanent
records.
Staff recommended acceptance of dedication of rights-of-way and public infrastructure adjacent to
the Blue Hen Apartment Complex, to include all referenced public improvements, as follows:
Street Infrastructure (0.3040 miles) (Construction Value = $ 240,750):
Blue Hen Boulevard Station 0+00 to Station 11+60 1,160 l.f.
Haslet Street Station 0+00 to Station 4+45 445 l.f.
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Mr. Scott Koenig, Public Services Manager/Director of Public Works/Interim City Manager, advised
members that the total construction value of the public improvements is $240,750.
In response to Mrs. Williams, Mr. Koenig stated that he is satisfied with the outcome of the
improvements.
Responding to Mr. Blakeman, Mr. Koenig explained that the “rough patch,” located approximately
200 feet from the stop sign was caused by a water main break during the winter. He stated that the
water main existed prior to these improvements and was already dedicated to the City of Dover.
Mr. Koenig indicated that the City will be completing a repair patch on that break, probably within
the next 30 to 60 days, pending the approval of a street contractor. Based on his assessment of the
problem, Mr. Koenig stated that the developer is not responsible for these repairs since the City’s
infrastructure failed after the developer completed his improvements.
The committee recommended acceptance of dedication of rights-of-way and public infrastructure
adjacent to the Blue Hen Apartment Complex, to include all referenced public improvements, as
detailed on the List of all Public Improvements.
By consent agenda, Dr. McGlumphy moved for approval of the Committee’s recommendation,
seconded by Mrs. Russell and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Mr. Hare absent).
Universal Recycling Grants - Recycling Services Reimbursement Agreement
In June 2010, the State of Delaware passed legislation which established Universal Recycling in
Delaware. This legislation requires the implementation of comprehensive residential and
commercial recycling programs by municipalities and private waste haulers. It also established the
Delaware Recycling Fund and the Recycling Grants and Low-Interest Program to defray the costs
of implementation, with funding derived from the conversion of the former bottle deposit to a
Recycling Fee on beverage containers.
In January 2011, the City of Dover submitted a series of grant applications related to the
implementation of a comprehensive recycling program. In April 2011, the City of Dover was
informed that Universal Recycling Grant funding will be awarded to the City, in the amount of
$101,151, as follows:
1. Public Information & Education for Customers - $ 15,000.00
2. “Schedule Change” Flyers Reimbursement - $ 3,115.00
3. Curbside Recycling Container Labels (Qty. = 15,250) - $ 2,798.00
4. Purchase of 1,782 wheeled recycling carts - $ 80,238.00
$101,151.00
Staff requested authorization to execute the reimbursement agreement and begin the work associated
with the agreement. The City of Dover expended funds in FY2011 for the purchase of wheeled
recycling containers, curbside recycling container labels and “Schedule Change” flyers. All of these
expenses are related to the implementation of the curbside program and will be eligible for
reimbursement once the agreement has been signed. These expenses are part of the funds identified
in 2, 3 and 4, listed above.
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In response to Mrs. Williams, Mr. Koenig explained that the need to purchase 1,782 wheeled
recycling carts was determined by calculating the estimated number of residential houses downtown
and small businesses that will need carts, and the cumulative number of mobile homes in the City.
Responding to Mr. Blakeman, Mr. Koenig indicated that Section 2 - Reimbursement of Appendix A
of the Recycling Services Reimbursement Agreement refers to future rounds of the grants and that
this round only includes the $101,151.00 of expenses.
In response to Mr. Blakeman, Mr. Koenig stated that the dates in the contract will be pushed back.
Mr. Snaman questioned how apartment complexes would be addressed. In response, Mr. Koenig
indicated that the Universal Recycling legislation provides a deadline by which recycling service
must be extended to apartment complexes; however, as a hauler, the City of Dover does not pick up
individual apartment complexes. He indicated that private sector haulers will have to address ways
to pick up recyclables at those facilities.
Responding to Mrs. Williams, Mr. Koenig stated that the City has not extended the curbside
recycling program to Brandywine Court Condominiums. He indicated that a method for collecting
curbside recyclables there will need to be developed.
Mrs. Williams suggested that Mr. Koenig contact Brandywine Court Condominiums to request that
a community meeting be scheduled.
In response to Mr. Bonar, Mr. Koenig stated that the City received approximately $350,000 in
donated recycling carts from the Delaware Solid Waste Authority and this reimbursable grant will
cover the expense for 1,782 recycling carts. The City will have future expenses related to repairs to
existing carts and the purchase of new carts. Mr. Koenig explained that the City will have to provide
a regular trash container and a recycling cart to each newly constructed house at a cost of
approximately $100 per house. Historically, there have been between 300 to 400 new homes
constructed each year and in the next five (5) years he anticipates that between 200 to 300 new
homes will be constructed per year.
Mr. Koenig stated that the recycling contract for the hauler that collects recyclables will cost the City
approximately $240,000 this year and will be the major cost of the recycling program over the next
five (5) years. He noted that these expenses are not reimbursable.
The committee recommended authorizing staff to execute the Recycling Services Reimbursement
Agreement with Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC).
The City of Dover will be eligible for reimbursement up to $101,151.00 for work and/or services
identified in the agreement.
By consent agenda, Dr. McGlumphy moved for approval of the Committee’s recommendation
(Exhibit #1), seconded by Mrs. Russell and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Mr. Hare
absent).
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Review of Utility Related Capital Investment Plan (CIP) (Electric and Water/Wastewater)
Members were provided a Project Tracking Report, as of April 30, 2011, for the Utility (Electric and
Water/Wastewater) Related Capital Investment Plan (CIP).
At the request of Chairman Bonar, Mr. Ronald Lunt, Director of Public Utilities, reviewed the status
of the Major Projects in the Utility (Electric and Water/Wastewater) Related Capital Investment Plan
(CIP).
Regarding the 1.0 MG Elevated Water Storage Tank, Mr. Lunt advised members that this project
has been delayed due to the new model not working properly. The Public Utilities Department has
received assistance from consultants and the new engineering firm, who have greater expertise in
this area. Mr. Lunt explained that the delay was also related to the Garrison Energy Center
requesting a water usage study, as the department focused on helping them understand the types of
water improvements that may be required for the project if it moves forward.
Mr. Lunt informed members that upon submitting application to the Delaware Department of Natural
Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) for Well 8, DNREC requested a comprehensive
review of all of the City’s well permits and allocations. He stated that there have been several
meetings between Public Utilities and DNREC, and that DNREC has been open to their ideas.
DNREC was happy to learn that the City is examining the possibility of modifying some of the
current allocations to provide better protection to the ground source water.
In regard to the US 13 East Sanitary Sewer Interceptor, Mr. Lunt stated that the project is
substantially complete with only a few punch list items remaining and he expects to close out the
contract within the next month or month and one-half.
Mr. Lunt stated that construction has begun on Bayard Avenue and work began on the alley east of
Bayard Avenue earlier in the day. The contract for the jack and bore has been issued and work
should begin underneath Loockerman Street within the next month.
Regarding Phase II of the water project on the East side of North State Street, Mr. Lunt noted that
the project was delayed in order to reallocate the funds to the Route 13 Water Main project.
Mr. Lunt reported that the Route 13 Water Main project has begun and reminded members that it
requires night work and road lane closures.
Referring to the Remote Control and Monitor Wells project, Mr. Lunt reminded members of
the master station failure at the water treatment plant and that funds were reallocated to this project.
He reported that the master station was delivered within the last month and has been functionally
installed.
Mr. Lunt stated that the FY 2010 Inflow/Infiltration Removal (I & I) project is part of the Division
Street project and that some of the mains in the area west of Governors Avenue and north of
Division Street have been completed. Division Street is scheduled to be closed with complete detour
beginning the evening of July 9, 2011 for one (1) week. He informed members that
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Mrs. Kay Dietz-Sass, Public Affairs Coordinator, is handling all public notification for this project.
Mr. Lunt reported that the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) has worked with the
City on this project and will detour truck traffic to Route 13 via Scarborough Road. Although they
do not typically detour traffic into other construction zones, such as the Route 13 Water Main
project, they will allow the City to complete this work with only a one-lane restriction shut down.
He commended DelDOT for accommodating the City in regard to this project and noted that the
relationship between the City and DelDOT has improved as a result of quarterly meetings.
Mr. Lunt informed members that bids for the Fox Hall Pump Station and Heatherfield Force Main
Rerouting projects will be considered for award by Council later in the evening.
In regard to the Tar Ditch Interceptor Upgrade, Mr. Lunt advised members that there are several
issues related to this project. It was discovered that the current sewer line, in the Tar Ditch east of
State Street, is misaligned and that both sections will need to be replaced. While researching this
problem, staff learned that there are no current easements recorded for this sewer line. Mr. Lunt
stated that staff has met with the homeowners to discuss options for this project and indicated that
they have not been receptive to the project, especially the requirement for the removal of one (1)
large tree, but have come up with options that staff is in the process of evaluating. He noted that the
City’s options for moving the line are limited because there is a storm sewer main located next to
the sanitary sewer and there is not a lot of extra elevation drop between the first and last manholes.
In response to Mr. Bonar, Mr. Lunt indicated that staff will need to meet with the homeowners again
to determine if they will grant easements and to explore different options.
Responding to Mrs. Williams, Mr. Lunt supposed that the misalignment was the result of incorrect
installation of the sewer line and stated that the engineer estimated that the line was installed in the
early 1960s or earlier.
Mr. Lunt stated that the Various Pump Motor Replacement project was part of a grant that was
received from the State within the last two (2) years. He noted that the pump motors were replaced
in one (1) well and in two (2) different pump stations and this project is now complete.
Mr. Lunt reminded members that the Miscellaneous Distribution System Upgrade project is a place
holder for possible water main breaks that may require an expensive repair.
Regarding the Wellhead Redevelopment project, Mr. Lunt noted that it is an active project that will
be completed this fiscal year and the budgeted funds will be expended.
Mr. Lunt stated that the design work related to the water quality projects for Columbia Avenue,
Ross Street, William Street, and West Street (W. Alley) is partially complete; however, due to
funding issues, these projects have been delayed until FY 2012.
Mr. Lunt reported that the FY 2012 Inflow/Infiltration (I & I) Removal will be completed in
conjunction with the Division Street project. There are two (2) different contractors for the main
relining and the I & I projects for the manholes, so staff has coordinated the contractors to complete
Division Street first and then the contractor for the I & I will seal the other remaining manholes.
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Mr. Lunt informed members that the SCADA Technical Equipment Upgrade is an annual upgrade
of all obsolete Remote Terminal Units (RTU) and lift stations and that this project has been
completed for FY 2011.
Referring to the vehicles and equipment project noted on Line 23 of Page 5 of the Project Tracking
Report, Mr. Lunt reported that all vehicles and equipment have been ordered and this project is
complete.
In response to Mr. Blakeman, Mr. Lunt stated that the Walker Road Overhead Conversion was
cancelled because the price was too high for the water part and would have required funds for too
many years. It was Mr. Lunt’s opinion that there was no need to bury the electric if the water would
not be completed simultaneously.
Mr. Lunt reported that the City’s electric line relocation for the Wyoming Mill Road Realignment
is complete.
Mr. Lunt explained that the funds from the Walker Road Overhead Conversion were reallocated to
accelerate a new project for substation switches, 69kV Substation Switch Replacement, because two
(2) or three (3) of the switches in North Street burned up. He indicated that all of the new switches
have been ordered for the North Street substation and, next year, this project is scheduled to be
completed under one (1) outage, utilizing the Potential Transformers (PT), Current Transformers
(CT) and arresters which have been ordered under separate projects.
Mr. Lunt indicated that the CIPs regarding the plant are included in the PACE/NAES Report and
would best be discussed with the next item on the agenda.
The Committee recommended acceptance of the Utility Related Capital Investment Plan (CIP)
(Electric and Water/Wastewater) Report.
By consent agenda, Dr. McGlumphy moved for approval of the Committee’s recommendation,
seconded by Mrs. Russell and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Mr. Hare absent).
PACE/NAES Report (March and April)
The PACE/NAES Monthly Reports for March and April 2011 were provided to members to enable
them to monitor electric sales and revenues received, which will provide a better understanding of
any fluctuations that occur and allow the opportunity to make improvements if deemed necessary.
Mr. Ronald Lunt, Director of Public Utilities, reviewed the PACE/NAES monthly report for
April 2011. He reported that the City’s cost-of-service continued to remain below budget and that
sales were a couple thousand megawatt hours over projection, which is based on weather normalized
loads.
For the benefit of the new members, Mr. Lunt called attention to the charts contained throughout the
PACE/NAES monthly report for April 2011. He informed members that the budget and actual
amounts depicted on these charts for July through December 2010 are identical because, during the
semiannual adjustment, in January 2011, the projections in the budget were reset to reflect the actual
amounts.
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In response to Mr. Bonar, Mr. Lunt indicated that Units 1, 2, and 3 ran during the last two (2) weeks
for an approximate total of seven (7) hours. He also explained that a scheduled run for Unit 3 was
cancelled and staff is working with PJM to receive compensation for fuel expenses for the near run
time.
Responding to Mrs. Williams’ questions regarding the shelf life of Units 1 and 2, Mr. Lunt stated
that these units have exceeded the shelf life. He explained that the veins where the steam enters into
the turbine are showing heavy wear and the only way to repair or fix them is to pull the units apart.
It will now need to be determined whether it would be more economically advantageous to pull the
units apart or continue to operate safely until they fail.
In response to Mr. Bonar, Mr. Lunt requested the opportunity for The Energy Authority (TEA) to
provide guidance regarding this matter before it comes before the committee again.
Mr. Lunt reported that although Units 1 and 2 have exceeded the shelf life, they are 17 megawatt
units so it does not take a lot of time to make a return on the investment.
Referring to Page 5, Wholesale Cost-of-Service Summary (Projected), Mr. Blakeman requested
clarification regarding the solar plant. Mr. Lunt explained that in this monthly report, the solar plant
was rolled into the cost-of-service instead of listed as with solar and without solar because staff had
a firm idea of when it was going to come online.
Mr. Lunt informed members that the cost-of-service summary also includes the total Solar
Renewable Energy Credits (SREC) and decisions will need to be made as to whether the City holds
them, banks them, etc. He stated that, theoretically, the City could sell them, at least for the first year
or two, until City Renewable Portfolio Supply Standards (RPS Standards) are developed which is
required by January 2014.
Responding to Mrs. Williams, Mr. Lunt stated that Delmarva Power also has excess credits. He
explained that there is a market for selling the SRECs, although the price has decreased.
Referring to the Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) for the Plant, beginning on Page 36, Mr. Lunt
reported that the power plant conducted the Spring Outage and he is not aware of any related
problems.
The Committee recommended acceptance of the PACE/NAES Reports for March and April 2011.
By consent agenda, Dr. McGlumphy moved for approval of the Committee’s recommendation,
seconded by Mrs. Russell and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Mr. Hare absent).
Updates - National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate
Storm Sewer Systems (MS4) Permit
Mrs. Ann Marie Townshend, Director of Planning and Community Development, updated members
on the status of the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate
Storm Sewer Systems (MS4) Permit.
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Mrs. Townshend explained that the City of Dover Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4)
is the system of pipes that conveys water from the streets to surface water, stormwater ponds, and
other infrastructure. The City’s MS4 is regulated under a permit through the Delaware Department
of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) as part of the Clean Water Act and
DNREC’s authority to hold the permit is delegated from the US Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA). She stated that the City’s permit began in 2003, expired in 2008, and has been
administratively extended through DNREC. Mrs. Townshend reported that there are a number of
issues with the permit, and the program in general, throughout the State of Delaware. Several
municipal and county governments in New Castle County have experienced difficulty renewing
their be under a new permit by now; however, DNREC has made it clear that it may take a year or
more. She stated that DNREC has continued to provide the City with actions to take, in order to
maintain the administrative extension. Previously, the City received a notice of violation for not
completing several conditions of the permit and Mrs. Townshend reported that the violation was
cleared in November 2010. She informed members that a report was submitted to
DNREC listing the items that were not on the previous notice of violation and had not been
completed. DNREC has indicated that the City should expect to receive another notice of violation,
which is intended to allow the City to maintain the administrative extension until the beginning of
2012. Mrs. Townshend hoped that by that time the City will complete all actions for the permit that
was initiated in 2003 and those items that have been added during the administrative extension.
In response to Mrs. Williams, Mrs. Townshend stated that the City did not deliberately provide
DNREC with the information in order to foster an administrative extension. She explained that the
City has been working with DNREC for the past two (2) years but that there were a number of
reasons for the City becoming non-compliant. Mrs. Townshend stated that there was a period of
time, under previous managers at DNREC, that DNREC was not focused on the program or
interacting proactively with the municipal governments that are regulated under the program.
Additionally, the City was not adequately staffed and problems related to brown water diverted staff
from spending a lot of time on the program. She stated that DNREC has kept the City under a notice
of violation to prevent the EPA from taking over the permit.
Responding to Mrs. Williams, Mrs. Townshend informed members that, at this time, the City is in
sync with DNREC and staff is working to complete all actions associated with the permit. She stated
that staff has been actively working to develop a number of brochures, a few of which have been
completed during the past few months and several that should be completed later this summer and
early fall. She also indicated that the City is required to develop and utilize a survey to measure the
effectiveness of the City’s stormwater program and that staff will be working with students in the
Wesley College Environmental Studies Program to develop a survey to be administered every
two (2) years to monitor changes.
Furthermore, Mrs. Townshend stated that, through the permit, staff has placed medallions on storm
drains throughout the City and is expected under DNREC to install at least 50 medallions per year.
She noted that undergraduate students in the Wesley College Environmental Studies Program are
also being utilized to organize volunteer efforts to complete this.
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Mrs. Townshend informed members that Mr. Mark Nowak, GIS Coordinator, and Mr. Scott Koenig,
Public Services Manager/Director of Public Works, have been working diligently on the GIS
mapping of the storm sewer system and this will probably continue to be an ongoing project in
perpetuity.
Mrs. Townshend stated that through meeting with DNREC it is understood that the City will be
required to complete yearly dry weather inspections of 33 stormwater pipe outlets to determine if
water is coming out during dry weather, which would indicated some type of input into the system
that is not stormwater.
In response to Mr. Bonar, Mrs. Townshend stated that DNREC has not yet provided the criteria for
performing these inspections; therefore, the definition of dry weather is not known at this time.
Mr. Koenig clarified that although it depends on the system, he believed that DNREC will want the
City to perform summer inspections of all outfalls to determine if there are additional inputs into the
system during the driest conditions available. He also informed members that this requirement is
not prescriptive in the legislation.
Responding to Mr. Bonar, Mrs. Townshend stated that DNREC will be satisfied by the City’s annual
report stating that the inspection of 33 outlets has been completed.
In response to Mrs. Williams, Mrs. Townshend explained that if illicit discharges are found during
the inspections, staff will have to discover where they are entering the system and address the
problem.
Responding to Mrs. Williams, Mrs. Townshend stated that having a sanitary sewer system or a
greywater system connected to the stormwater system, residents not properly disposing of waste
when working on their cars, and vendors pouring grease down storm drains during events held on
The Green would be examples of illicit discharge.
Mrs. Townshend informed members that employees are expected to attend training as part of the
MS4 permit. She stated that, last September, 47 employees from the Public Works, Planning,
Inspections, and Public Utilities departments attended a BlueCard Training Class, which provided
a general overview of stormwater management. In addition, Mrs. Townshend indicated that
Mr. Michael Albert, Planner II, and she attended the Certified Construction Reviewer class in
March 2011 and both are now certified. She stated that, in conjunction with DNREC, she will
develop additional training for City staff and noted that training for identifying an illicit discharge
could be incorporated into safety training.
Mrs. Townshend explained that while the City is responsible for the permit, stormwater management
review authority is held by the Kent Conservation District; therefore, the City is required to enter into
an administrative memorandum of understanding with the Kent Conservation District. She stated
that staff presented a draft memorandum of understanding to the Kent Conservation District, has not
received a response, and will follow up.
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Mrs. Townshend informed members that the City is required to submit an annual report to DNREC,
and in the next annual report DNREC will want a budgetary report of funds spent to comply with
the requirements of the permit.
Additionally, Mrs. Townshend stated that an internal, staff-level stormwater committee will be
developed and meet on a routine basis.
In response to Mrs. Williams’ question regarding the City’s costs for this program, Mrs. Townshend
stated that there are no costs to the City associated with this program, at this time, because it was a
strategic item that was cut from the budget. She explained that staff is working to incorporate the
program into other department functions in order to track the expenses.
Mrs. Townshend reviewed the resources that are being utilized to accomplish the tasks associated
with the MS4 permit. She emphasized the importance of Dr. Bruce Allison, Chair of the
Environmental Studies program at Wesley College, who has provided student volunteers and offered
limited funds for the program. Mrs. Townshend stated that, as a result of the assistance provided by
Dr. Allison as well as that of the watershed coordinators that are shared by the City and DNREC,
there has been no need to hire a consultant. She also explained that staff has researched possible
grant applications; unfortunately, several applicable grants were discovered too late for the City to
apply. Additionally, Mrs. Townshend mentioned that it may be possible to obtain funds through
DNREC as long as the City provides staff, as is being done for the Silver Lake Revitalization
Project.
Mrs. Townshend reiterated that staff is working diligently on completing the tasks associated with
the permit because she does not want the City to receive administrative penalties (fines) from
DNREC or be turned over to the EPA for enforcement.
Mr. Bonar requested that Mr. Koenig ensure that members are advised, well in advance, of any
foreseen requests regarding infrastructure replacements that will be required, particularly if it appears
that the City is in peril.
Mr. Bonar also requested that staff be more proactive in finding available grants, as it is still early
in the City and State fiscal year.
Committee action not required.
By consent agenda, Dr. McGlumphy moved for acceptance of the Utility Committee Report,
seconded by Mrs. Russell and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Mr. Hare absent).
LEGISLATIVE, FINANCE, AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE REPORT - JUNE 13,
2011
The Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee met on June 13, 2011 with Chairman
McGlumphy presiding.
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Discussion - Soliciting Health Insurance Proposals
Mr. Hare explained that City Council has not reviewed alternative health care proposals since 1999
and suggested that the City solicit health insurance proposals from health care providers. He stated
that he had conducted research which indicated that some jurisdictions offer plans similar to the
City’s current plan at a lesser cost.
In response to Mr. Shevock, Mrs. Kim Hawkins, Human Resources Director, explained that the City
“piggybacks” on the State of Delaware’s health care plan and that there may be a requirement to
provide notice to the State (perhaps 30 or 60 days) if the City decides to pursue a different option.
In addition, she noted that the City’s union contracts stipulate participation in the State’s health care
plan. Mrs. Hawkins indicated that if Council opts to proceed with the study and it is determined that
the best choice is to depart from the State plan, the City would be required to go through the union
negotiation process.
Mrs. Williams advised members that, during their meeting of January 25, 2010, Council approved
the establishment of an ad hoc Health Benefits Committee, which was charged with considering
alternative health care options to assist the City in reducing its health care liability and annual cost.
She stated that, to this point, the Health Benefits Committee has not found any plan that is
competitive with the State plan.
The Committee recommended that staff be directed to solicit requests for proposals for alternative
health insurance plans for City employees.
By consent agenda, Dr. McGlumphy moved for approval of the Committee’s recommendation,
seconded by Mrs. Russell and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Mr. Hare absent).
Discussion - Elimination of Medicare Part B Reimbursements for Current Non-Bargaining
Employees
Mr. Hare requested that consideration be given to the elimination of Medicare Part B
reimbursements for current non-bargaining employees as a cost-saving measure.
Dr. McGlumphy stated that an opportunity would be provided for employees to comment regarding
this agenda item.
Mr. James Hosfelt, Chief of Police, read a prepared statement urging members to vote against any
changes in the City’s Medicare Part B reimbursement policy.
Ms. Donna Mills, Police Department Administrative Assistant, advised members that she is planning
to retire at the end of 2011. She stated that she appeared before the Committee in December 2009
to request that Medicare Part B reimbursement be maintained, and she reiterated that request.
Mrs. Mills stated that she felt that Council was misinformed by those who indicate that
non-bargaining employees should “take a hit like the union people have done.” She noted that, even
though she does an excellent job, she has received minimal pay raises because she is a non-
bargaining employee in a pay grade considered to be above-market under the Pay for Performance
Plan. She also noted that she was required to take furlough days during FY 2010 due to budget
constraints. Ms. Mills stated that she wrote a memorandum to City Council to explain her concerns
and requested members to consider this information.
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Ms. Christina Kober, 911 Manager, Police Department, read a prepared statement asking that
members retain the Medicare Part B reimbursement benefit.
Mr. Stephen Enss, Engineering Services and System Operations Superintendent, Public Utilities
Department, spoke in favor of retaining Medicare Part B reimbursement, stating that he joined the
City’s workforce 22 years ago. He noted that, at that time, he promised to serve the City for a
minimum of 25 years and, in return, the City committed to provide him benefits. Mr. Enss stated
that he has planned his future based on the assumption that he would receive the benefits promised.
Mr. Chappy Lucas stated that he is a retired City of Dover employee currently receiving Medicare
Part B reimbursement. He noted that when he began working for the City in 1972, the City offered
a benefit package which included health care. When he retired 28 years later, this package was in
effect. Mr. Lucas explained that when he turned 65, he was contacted by the City and told that he
must enroll in Medicare Part B, and at that point Medicare became his primary insurance and the
City’s plan became his secondary insurance. Mr. Lucas stated that he felt the City has fulfilled its
obligation to provide medical insurance to him; however, reducing this benefit would amount to
reducing his pension. He indicated that retired individuals would have no way to recover these
funds, since they are unable to increase earnings and have not been receiving cost of living increases.
He requested that members not take any action that would affect those who are currently receiving
this benefit.
Mr. Ronald Lunt, Public Utilities Director, stated he understands the concerns of the Committee and
Council regarding the cost of employee benefit packages which must be borne by taxpayers and
ratepayers. He explained, however, that the Utilities Department has a number of key positions that
require highly skilled, technical professionals, such as engineers and relay engineers, and noted that
if the City continues to degrade the employee benefit package, it will be difficult to attract and retain
these employees. Mr. Lunt stated he feared for future City operations if benefits are reduced.
Mr. Hare stated his opinion that employee benefits have not been degraded and that the City
currently pays 100% of employee health care and 75% of family health care costs. He noted that
retaining the Medicare Part B reimbursement benefit would obligate future Councils to an expense
that has increased 8% per year. Mr. Hare indicated that one (1) option would be to inform employees
that they are not required to enroll in Medicare Part B but can remain on their current health plan.
He proposed that, rather than eliminating this benefit, reimbursement be reduced as follows:
1) Employees who are eligible to retire as of September 15, 2011 would have
no change to this benefit.
2) Employees who have more than 15 years of service and retire after September
15, 2011 would receive Medicare Part B reimbursement capped at $140.
3) Employees with more than ten (10) years of service would receive
reimbursement capped at $110.
4) Employees with less than ten (10) years of service are not vested and would
not receive this benefit.
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Mr. Hare noted that under this proposal, retired employees would not be affected.
Mr. Anderson felt that Medicare Part B reimbursement is unsustainable and stated he did not support
continuing it to those who are retiring. He indicated that he was unable to find any other
organization in the State, including counties or other municipalities, that provide this benefit.
Mr. Anderson noted that the cost of the benefit in 2002 was $50 per month, currently it is $100 per
month, and that cost projections are “astounding.” He indicated he planned to vote against retaining
this benefit.
Mr. Shevock explained that Medicare Part B reimbursement was considered by members in 2009
with much discussion involving many of the points currently being brought forth. During the City
Council meeting of July 27, 2009, Council eliminated this benefit for employees hired after that date.
Mr. Shevock noted that prior to July 27, 2009, the City Employee Handbook stated that the City
would provide reimbursement. He suggested that the City Solicitor be consulted to determine if the
City could be subject to legal ramifications, should members opt to eliminate this benefit for current
employees. Mr. Shevock noted that the number of plan participants will reduce by attrition and at
some point there will be no remaining participants.
Mr. Hutchison stated he was aware of the serious financial concerns faced by the City but felt that
employees should be treated fairly. He noted that the three (3) union groups who gave up
Medicare Part B did so because they received something in return and that employees
who participate in the general pension plan have no ability to bargain regarding this benefit.
Mr. Hutchison felt that all employees who are vested by July 1, 2011 should be protected. He stated
he would be open to considering an alternative for those employees who are not vested.
Dr. Jones stated that she was not in favor of removing benefits from employees who are vested and
felt that the City has an obligation toward these individuals. She suggested considering an
alternative program that might involve shared financial responsibility between the City and
employees.
Mrs. Williams indicated that she felt the City had an obligation to honor the promise made to
employees who have served ten (10) years. She stated this would involve 42 employees at a cost of
$62,000 per year and that this was a price that the City could afford.
Concurring with Mrs. Williams, Mr. Bonar stated he would not vote in favor of eliminating this
benefit to vested employees. He suggested pursuing Dr. Jones’ suggestion to develop a sliding scale
for payment, with the City’s contribution based on the employee’s years of service, perhaps
including employees with five (5) years of service.
Responding to Mr. Bonar, Councilman Hare declined to amend the motion by adopting Dr. Jones’
suggestion to implement a sliding payment scale.
Dr. McGlumphy requested the City Clerk to obtain a legal opinion from the City Solicitor to ensure
the legality of the motion.
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The Committee tabled the matter and requested that a legal opinion be sought from the City Solicitor
to determine the legality of eliminating Medicare Part B reimbursement for non-vested,
non-bargaining employees in light of Council’s action related to this matter on July 27, 2009 and that
the matter be scheduled for reconsideration at a subsequent meeting.
By consent agenda, Dr. McGlumphy moved for approval of the Committee’s recommendation,
seconded by Mrs. Russell and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Mr. Hare absent).
Proposed Ordinance - #2011-11 - Chapter 102 - Taxation, Article IV - Abatement of Real
Estate Taxes, Section 102-113 - Qualifications
Mr. William Neaton, Economic Development Manager, advised members that, over the past several
years, a number of large, commercial buildings in the City have become vacant and remained
unoccupied. These buildings include a variety of prior uses, such as retail stores, warehouse space,
manufacturing, and office buildings. Mr. Neaton noted that bringing these buildings back into the
active economy would help increase jobs and boost the local economy. He indicated that Mayor
Carey requested staff to research a tax abatement program for large, unoccupied facilities in the City,
resulting in the development of Proposed Ordinance #2011-11. This ordinance would act as an
incentive for potential buyers and lessees who propose reoccupying or replacing vacant buildings.
In order to qualify, the building would have to lease 35,000 S.F. and must have been vacant for
18 months or more. The new occupant would be required to commit to occupying the building for
at least ten years and bring at least 15 full-time jobs to the building. Mr. Neaton explained that he
discussed this matter with a number of area developers and realtors and that a similar approach was
adopted in Frederick, Maryland, with very positive results.
Members were provided an email from Ms. Cheryl Russell, Tax Assessor, dated June 9, 2011,
containing information regarding specific properties that would qualify for tax abatement under this
proposal.
Mr. Phil McGinnis, McGinnis Real Estate Company, 555 E. Loockerman Street, expressed his
appreciation for Council’s consideration of the ordinance. He advised members that when
developers and realtors met with City staff regarding the matter, discussion was raised about
providing this benefit to businesses leasing 25,000 S.F.; however, he noted that the
Proposed Ordinance includes a threshold of 35,000 S.F. Mr. McGinnis encouraged members to
consider stipulating 20,000 or 25,000 S.F., since most “big box” establishments fall within that
range. He explained that a number of the establishments that would qualify for the abatement could
be subdivided into smaller units to take advantage of this incentive. He thanked members for their
consideration of this “great” ordinance.
In response to Dr. Jones, Mr. Neaton explained that the 35,000 S.F. threshold was modeled after the
ordinance adopted by the Town of Frederick, Maryland; however, he stated that staff supported a
smaller size.
Mr. Scott Kidner, speaking on behalf of the Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce, stated that
the Proposed Ordinance presented an outstanding opportunity to send a positive message to the
business community. He advocated a 20,000 or 25,000 S.F. threshold and offered full support for
the Proposed Ordinance.
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Mr. Bonar urged members to give favorable consideration to amending the size stipulation to
20,000 S.F., which would provide greater incentive to establish businesses in the City.
Staff recommended adoption of the proposed amendments to Chapter 102 - Taxation, Article IV -
Abatement of Real Estate Taxes, Section 102-113 - Qualifications.
The Committee recommended amending Proposed Ordinance #2011-11 by reducing the threshold
for the amount of space required to be leased in order to qualify for tax abatement to 20,000 S.F.
By consent agenda, Dr. McGlumphy moved for approval of the Committee’s recommendation,
seconded by Mrs. Russell and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Mr. Hare absent).
The Committee recommended adoption of Proposed Ordinance #2011-11, as amended.
By consent agenda, Dr. McGlumphy moved for approval of the Committee’s recommendation,
seconded by Mrs. Russell and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Mr. Hare absent). (The
First Reading of Proposed Ordinance #2011-11 will take place during the latter part of the meeting.)
Proposed Ordinance #2011-14 - Appendix B - Zoning, Article 10 - Planning Commission
Mrs. Ann Marie Townsend, Director of Planning and Community Development, explained that
during the previous year, Council assigned the Planning Office the goals of streamlining application
processes and expanding public notice requirements. To meet this goal, the Planning Office began
a thorough review of Article 10 of the Zoning Ordinance. Mrs. Townshend advised members that
Article 10 specifies the requirements for all applications that appear before the Planning Commission
and Historic District Commission, as well as administrative plan review and amendments to the
Zoning Ordinance. She noted that, in reviewing the Ordinance, staff worked to improve consistency
throughout sections of the Article, standardize processes where possible, and streamline zoning
review for small projects and changes of occupancy that do not include site disturbance.
Mrs. Townshend stated that the Planning Office released a draft ordinance in late April 2011 and
held subsequent meetings with the real estate, development, and engineering communities. The draft
ordinance was also shared with the Historic District Commission. She indicated that overall
feedback has been positive. Many of the questions asked at the outreach meetings related to the
increase in public notice distance requirements from 200 feet to 300 feet and the addition of a
physical posting requirement.
Mrs. Townshend provided members an Updated Summary Sheet of Comments Received regarding
the proposed changes to the Zoning Ordinance, as well as related correspondence received from
Mr. Gregory Moore, Vice President, Becker Morgan Group, Inc. In addition, she provided members
a revised version of Proposed Ordinance #2011-14 which was updated in response to input received
during a meeting held with municipal land use attorneys on June 9, 2011. She explained that
changes from the draft ordinance previously provided to members were noted on this version in blue
ink.
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Mrs. Townshend outlined some of the major changes proposed to the Zoning Ordinance as follows:
1) Expiration of Plans - Site plans or conditional use permits are currently
approved by the Planning Commission for a one (1) year period. If
construction has not begun within that time, a one (1) year extension may be
granted. Due to the current economy and increases in the regulatory
framework outside the City’s jurisdiction, two (2) years does not allow
applicants enough time. Under the new Ordinance, the Planning Commission
would grant a 24-month approval and the applicant would be eligible for a
one (1) year extension.
2) Public Notice - During the meetings held on September 14, 2010, and
September 28, 2010, staff received direction from the Committee and
Council, respectively, to incorporate an increase in the required mailing
distance for public notice from 200 feet to 300 feet. The revised ordinance
includes this change and also increases the timeline for public notice from 10
days to 15 days, primarily for consistency with Title 22 of the Delaware
Code. A physical posting of the change in land use would also be required
by the proposed ordinance, which is included in the codes of many Delaware
municipalities.
3) Addition of a Zoning Review Process Within the Site Plan Development
Section - Currently in nearly all cases a change from one use to another (e.g.,
retail to restaurant or store to insurance office) requires an administrative site
plan which involves a $125 fee, drawing and submission of a plan,
distribution to various agencies, and collection of comments. This process
may be unnecessary if site modifications are not being proposed and zoning
requirements are met. In addition, staff recommended requiring Planning
Commission review of non-residential site plans with more than 1,500 S.F.
of disturbance, rather than in excess of 500 S.F. as stated in the current
Zoning Ordinance.
4) Conditional Use Permits - The current Zoning Ordinance does not afford due
process for revocation of conditional use. The Proposed Ordinance includes
a process that ensures that conditional use cannot be revoked without an
advertised public hearing through the Planning Commission.
In response to Dr. McGlumphy, Mrs. Townshend stated that the Proposed Ordinance has been in
progress since August 2010. Meetings have been held with developers, realtors, the civil engineering
community, and municipal and land use lawyers. She advised members that staff has does their best
to make sure that the community is aware of the proposal.
In response to Mr. Hare, Mrs. Townshend indicated that Planning Staff recommendations listed on
the Updated Summary of Comments have not been incorporated in the revised Ordinance provided
to members, but would be included when the Ordinance is presented to Council for a First Reading.
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Mr. Anderson stated he supported extending the required mailing distance for public notification to
300 feet, noting he felt it was not unreasonable to inform residents in this range regarding activity
near their properties.
Mr. Lynn stated that this matter was discussed at a meeting he hosted on June 9, 2011 which was
attended by Mrs. Townshend and several land use and municipal law attorneys, and the consensus
was that a 300-foot notification requirement would be expensive, onerous, and cumbersome.
Mr. Lynn noted that the overall feeling of the group was that Mrs. Townshend did an excellent job
with the Ordinance and that few other concerns were raised.
The Committee recommended amending Proposed Ordinance #2011-14, by incorporating the
Planning Staff recommendations reviewed by the Committee.
By consent agenda, Dr. McGlumphy moved for approval of the Committee’s recommendation,
seconded by Mrs. Russell and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Mr. Hare absent).
The Committee recommended adoption of Proposed Ordinance #2011-14, as amended.
By consent agenda, Dr. McGlumphy moved for approval of the Committee’s recommendation,
seconded by Mrs. Russell and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Mr. Hare absent). (The
First Reading of Proposed Ordinance #2011-14 will take place during the latter part of the meeting.)
Proposed Ordinance #2011-15 - Appendix A - Subdivisions - Regarding Homeowners’
Association Responsibilities
Due to time constraints, Dr. McGlumphy requested that this item be deferred until the next meeting.
Public Comment Period
There was no one wishing to speak during the public comment period.
By consent agenda, Dr. McGlumphy moved for acceptance of the Legislative, Finance, and
Administration Committee Report, seconded by Mrs. Russell and carried by a unanimous roll
call vote (Mr. Hare absent).
PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO FINANCIAL POLICIES - GENERAL FUND TRANSFERS
Mrs. Donna Mitchell, Controller/Treasurer, reminded members that during the Budget Review (on
June 6, 2011), staff recommended increasing the transfer from the Electric Utility from 6.5% to 8%,
and that it be accomplished through an amendment to the Financial Policy. As a result, staff
recommended amending the Financial Policy, as follows:
Revenue Policy – Section 11
Upon satisfying all rate covenants the City will provide operating transfers to the General
Fund. From the Water/Wastewater Utility no greater than 4.5% of operating revenues or
$750,000 and from the Electric Utility no greater than 6.5% 8.0% of operating revenues.
or $7,250,000 of the utility operating revenues. Both transfer calculations will exclude the
carry forward budget balance, County Sewer Fees, and State Utility Tax. The Utility
transfers will not exceed 25% of the General Fund Revenues.
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Dr. McGlumphy moved for approval of staff’s recommendation to amend Section 11 - Revenue
Policy of the Financial Policy, seconded by Mrs. Williams and carried by a unanimous roll call
vote (Mr. Hare absent).
REQUESTS FOR EXTENSION OF REZONING APPROVALS
In accordance with Article 10, Section 5.183 of the Zoning Code, if construction has not started or
a satisfactory explanation for the failure to commence construction has not been received within one
year from the effective date of the amendment to the zoning map, an amendment to rezone the land
to its prior classification shall be automatically placed on the agenda to be reconsidered by City
Council.
Members considered requests for extension of rezoning approvals, as follows:
Property Located on the South Side of White Oak Road, Owned by TLFD Management, LLC
Members were reminded that during their Regular Meeting of May 24, 2010, City Council approved
the rezoning of property located on the south side of White Oak Road, south of Mourning Dove
Lane, consisting of 12.78+/- acres, owned by TLFD Management, LLC, from R-20 (One Family
Residence) and subject o the SWPOZ (Source Water Protection Overlay Zone) to R-8 (One Family
Residence) and subject to the SWPOZ (Adoption of Ordinance #2010-04). (TAX PARCEL: LC05-
068.00-01-18.00-000; PLANNING REFERENCE: Z-10-01)
Mrs. Ann Marie Townshend, Director of Planning and Community Development, advised members
that the applicant has submitted a request for extension of the current zoning classification
and indicated that the proposed construction is under review by the appropriate regulatory agencies.
She stated that the applicant submitted a Conceptual Subdivision Plan that was approved by the
Planning Commission on September 20, 2010 and that the next step in the City’s process will be to
submit the Preliminary Subdivision Plan. The correspondence from the applicant indicates that they
are working with the Kent Conservation District on their stormwater design.
Mrs. Townshend stated that staff confirmed that the applicant submitted a development application,
and that the conceptual approval granted by the Planning Commission remains active. As the
property is actively in the development process, staff recommended that City Council extend the
approval of the R-8 (One Family Residence Zone) zoning on this property, noting that the applicant
has given a satisfactory explanation for failure to commence construction and has given reasonable
assurances that construction will commence in a timely manner.
Dr. McGlumphy moved for approval of the extension of the rezoning approval for property
located on the south side of White Oak Road, south of Mourning Dove Lane, consisting of
12.78+/- acres, owned by TLFD Management, LLC, to R-8 and subject to the SWPOZ for an
additional year. The motion was seconded by Mr. Bonar and carried by a unanimous roll call
vote (Mr. Hare absent).
Property Located at 1169 South State Street, Owned by Young Men’s Christian Association of
Delaware, Inc.
Members were reminded that during their Regular Meeting of May 24, 2010, City Council approved
the rezoning of property located at 1169 South State Street, consisting of 0.6899+/- acres (30,052+/-
s.f.) from RG-O (General Residence and Office) to IO (Institutional and Office) (Adoption of
Ordinance #2010-10). (TAX PARCEL: ED05-077.17-05-58.00-000; PLANNING REFERENCE: Z-10-04)
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Mrs. Ann Marie Townshend, Director of Planning and Community Development, advised members
that the applicant submitted a request for extension of the current zoning classification, stating that
the proposed construction is under review by the appropriate regulatory agencies. The Planning
Commission issued conditional approval for a Site Development Plan (File #S-10-13) in June 2010.
The applicant has submitted a request for a one-year extension to the Planning Commission which
was approved during their meeting on June 20, 2011. They are actively working toward completion
of the final site plan and progressing with agency reviews and approvals, including City departments,
the Kent Conservation District and the Delaware Department of Transportation.
Mrs. Townshend stated that the Planning Staff confirmed that the applicant submitted a development
application, and that the conditional approval granted by the Planning Commission remains active.
As the property is actively in the development process, staff recommended that City Council extend
the approval of the IO (Institutional and Office Zone) zoning on this property, noting that the
applicant has given a satisfactory explanation for failure to commence construction and has given
reasonable assurances that construction will commence in a timely manner.
Mrs. Russell moved for approval of the extension of the rezoning approval for property located
at 1169 South State Street, consisting of 0.6899+/- acres (30,052+/- s.f.), owned by Young Men’s
Christian Association of Delaware, Inc. (YMCA), to IO for an additional year. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Bonar and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Mr. Hare absent).
Property Located at 1051 College Road, Owned by JNK, LLC
Members were reminded that during their Regular Meeting of April 12, 1010, City Council approved
the rezoning of property located at 1051 College Road, consisting of 4.32+/- acres, less a street
right-of-way area consisting of 0.55+/- acres from R-8 (Single Family Residence) to RG-2 (General
Residence). (Adoption of Ordinance #2009-09). (TAX PARCEL: ED05-067.00-01-35.03-000; PLANNING
REFERENCE: Z-09-05).
Mrs. Ann Marie Townshend, Director of Planning and Community Development, advised members
that the applicant submitted a request for extension of the current zoning classification, stating that
the proposed construction is under review by the appropriate regulatory agencies. The Planning
Commission issued conditional approval for a Conditional Use Site Development Plan
(File #C-10-02) in August 2010. The applicant submitted a request for a one-year extension to the
Planning Commission for consideration on July 18, 2011.
Mrs. Townshend stated that the Planning Staff confirmed that the applicant submitted a development
application, and that the conditional approval granted by the Planning Commission remains active.
As the property is the subject of an active development application, staff recommended that City
Council extend the approval of the RG-2 (General Residence Zone) zoning on this property, since
the applicant has given a satisfactory explanation for failure to commence construction and has given
reasonable assurances that construction will commence in a timely manner.
Mr. Bonar moved for approval of the extension of the rezoning approval for property located
at 1051 College Road, consisting of 4.32+/- acres, less a street right-of-way area consisting of
0.55+/- acres that divides the original tract into two (2) pieces, owned by JNK, LLC, to RG-2
for an additional year. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hutchison and carried by a
unanimous roll call vote (Mr. Hare absent).
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FIRST READING - PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2011-11
Council President Leary reminded the public that copies of the proposed ordinance are available at
the entrance of the Council Chambers or can be obtained from the City Clerk's Office. Final action
by Council on the proposed ordinance will take place during the Council Meeting of July 11, 2011.
In accordance with Section 1-9 of the Dover Code, Council acknowledged the First Reading of the
Ordinance Amendment as read by the City Clerk, by title only, as follows:
CHAPTER 102 - TAXATION, ARTICLE IV - ABATEMENT OF REAL ESTATE TAXES,
SECTION 102-113 - QUALIFICATIONS
FIRST READING - PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2011-14
Council President Leary reminded the public that copies of the proposed ordinances are available
at the entrance of the Council Chambers or can be obtained from the City Clerk's Office. Since the
ordinances are amendments to the Zoning Code, a public hearing is required. Staff recommended
referral of the amendments to the Planning Commission on July 18, 2011, and that a public hearing
take place during the Council Meeting of August 8, 2011, at 7:30 p.m., at which time final action
by Council will take place.
Mrs. Williams moved to refer the amendments to the Planning Commission on July 18, 2011
and that a public hearing be set before City Council for August 8, 2011 at 7:30 p.m., as
suggested by staff. The motion was seconded by Mr. Bonar and unanimously carried.
In accordance with Section 1-9 of the Dover Code, Council acknowledged the First Reading of the
Zoning Ordinance Amendments as read by the City Clerk, by title only, as follows:
APPENDIX B - ZONING, ARTICLE 10 - PLANNING COMMISSION
FINAL READING - ORDINANCE #2011-16 - BUDGET ORDINANCES - 2011/2012 CITY
OF DOVER BUDGET
Mr. Hutchison moved that the Final Reading of Proposed Ordinance #2011-16 - Budget
Ordinances, be acknowledged by title only, seconded by Mrs. Williams and unanimously
carried.
Dr. McGlumphy thanked members of City Council, and City staff for their work on this year’s
budget and read the following statement into the record:
What does this budget do for the citizens of Dover.
This budget does not increase rates or taxes over the prior year. It provides the citizens
with a decrease on their electric bills through a power cost adjustment credit of
approximately $.0085. We want to make sure our citizens know we are listening to their
concerns and challenges they face during a time when many aren't getting raises and are
losing jobs and their homes. We believe this budget maintains the quality of service to our
residents.
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While the budget includes increases due to contractual requirements, both for a couple of
our Unions and some vendor contracts, it counters the affect of these with reductions in
other areas.
This budget also provides us with an operating plan for Fiscal Year 2012 and buys us time
to take a closer look at the City organization and develop strategies to close the gap
between our revenues and expenses before Fiscal Year 2013. When I speak of strategies,
I'm not referring only to increased fees and taxes, but operational efficiencies and cost
reductions.
We know there are many reductions in capital projects that if not addressed will have more
costly implications. However, we will be addressing our future obligations and a long-term
planning strategy during the next few months.
We as Council Members hope everyone in the organization also gets what our constituents
are telling us. We heard you speak to us during the budget hearings about cutting positions
and some with their spouses being out of work. So you should have first hand knowledge of
what this is like and hopefully have the support of your co-workers to help keep employed
our current employee's at this time.
This budget makes way for the next step.
Mr. Anderson relayed his appreciation to City staff, as well as members of Council, for their
diligence, efforts made, and seriousness in working on the budget during the past few weeks. It was
his hope that if more funds were made available, the City would place a high priority on dedicating
such funds to the wastewater treatment area.
Mrs. Williams moved for adoption of Ordinance #2011-16 - 2011/12 City of Dover Budget
(Exhibit #2). The motion was seconded by Mrs. Russell and carried by a unanimous roll call
vote (Mr. Hare absent).
COUNCIL MEMBERS ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council President Leary relayed a special “thank you” to Sam’s Club and Lowe’s of Dover, noting
that through their generosity, the City was able to donate 100 cooling fans to the elderly and disabled
in the City of Dover.
In addition, Council President Leary stated that the new City of Dover website is up and running and
if problems are discovered, City staff should be contacted.
Mr. Bonar announced that there are 363 days before the next African American Festival. In addition,
he stated that on Monday, a 4th of July celebration will be held at the Legislative Mall and that there
will be activities for all to enjoy (www.Doverfourthofjuly.com - for program information). He noted
that the 4th of July Committee is still accepting donations for sponsorship and that individuals can
“adopt a firework” for $17.76.
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Mrs. Russell advised members that the Dover Youth Advisory Committee will be holding “Dover
Fun Day” at Schutte Park on July 30, 2011 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. More information will be
made available soon on the City’s website and Facebook. She noted that sponsors and volunteers
are needed.
Mr. Bonar moved for adjournment, seconded by Dr. McGlumphy and unanimously carried.
Meeting Adjourned at 7:57 P.M.
TRACI A. McDOWELL
CITY CLERK
All orders, ordinances, and resolutions adopted by City Council during their Regular Meeting of June
27, 2011, are hereby approved.
CARLETON E. CAREY, SR.
MAYOR
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Exhibits Attached to Original Minutes and File Copy
Exhibit #1 - Recycling Services Reimbursement Agreement (Contract #11-URG025) between the Delaware Department
of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) and the City of Dover
Exhibit #2 - Ordinance #2011-16 - 2011/12 City of Dover Budget
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EXHIBIT #1
Regular Council Meeting of 06/27/2011
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EXHIBIT #2
Regular Council Meeting of 06/27/2011
CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE #2011-16
1 2011-2012 BUDGET ORDINANCES
2 GENERAL FUND - CASH RECEIPTS AND BUDGET FOR 2011-2012
3
4 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
5 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Thirty Eight Million Sixty Thousand Ninety Nine dollars ($38,060,099)
6 or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other funds
7 for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2011
8 and ending June 30, 2012:
9 2010/11 2011/12
10 REVISED BUDGET
11 RECEIPTS
12 PRIOR YEAR BALANCE $ 2,655,562 $ 3,322,305
13 FINES AND POLICE REVENUE 578,889 579,000
14 911 FEE 60,000 60,000
15 INVESTMENT INCOME 116,000 215,900
16 LIBRARY REVENUES 44,100 44,100
17 KENT COUNTY BOOK REIMBURSEMENT 390,900 390,900
18 BUSINESS LICENSES 1,470,000 1,523,675
19 PERMITS AND OTHER LICENSES 892,000 934,000
21 MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES 65,750 165,750
22 POLICE EXTRA DUTY 300,000 300,000
23 PROPERTY TAXES 10,982,634 11,133,367
24 BID REVENUE 52,692 51,821
25 RECREATION REVENUE 141,500 152,000
26 FRANCHISE FEE 520,000 520,000
27 TRASH FEES 2,050,000 2,050,000
28 DSWA TRASH FEE REBATE 141,635 -
29 RENT REVENUE - GARRISON FARM 87,000 87,000
30 COURT OF CHANCERY FEES 715,000 690,000
31 RECEIPTS SUBTOTAL 21,263,662 22,219,818
32
33 INTERFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS
34 INTRAFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS WATER/WASTEWATER 944,580 988,393
35 INTRAFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS ELECTRIC 3,293,025 3,370,778
36 INTERFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS SUBTOTAL 4,237,605 4,359,171
37
38 GRANTS
39 POLICE RELATED 80,000 60,000
40 CAPITAL SCHOOL DISTRICT REVENUE 73,500 73,500
41 POLICE PENSION GRANT 620,000 620,000
43 RECREATION GRANTS 51,000 -
45 HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT 188,061 -
47 GRANTS SUBTOTAL 1,012,561 753,500
48
49 TRANSFERS FROM
50 TRANSFER TAX 1,400,000 900,000
51 MUNICIPAL STREET AID 526,814 526,814
52 CIVIL TRAFFIC PENALTIES 1,000,000 1,000,000
53 WATER/WASTEWATER - 424,508
54 ELECTRIC 8,856,000 7,876,288
60 TRANSFERS FROM SUBTOTAL 11,782,814 10,727,610
61
62 TOTALS $ 38,296,642 $ 38,060,099
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63
64 2010/11 2011/12
65 DEPARTMENT EXPENSES REVISED BUDGET
66 CITY CLERK $ 278,868 $ 296,393
67 COUNCIL 128,944 120,699
68 TAX ASSESSOR 269,721 213,175
69 FIRE 665,732 684,725
70 GROUNDS MAINTENANCE 1,029,824 979,922
71 LIBRARY 1,064,547 1,159,087
72 RECREATION 811,261 789,701
73 LIFE SAFETY 512,792 449,226
74 CODE INFORCEMENT 293,540 284,489
75 PLANNING 409,937 422,781
76 INSPECTIONS 561,668 553,907
77 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 229,938 223,717
78 POLICE 12,245,023 12,955,807
79 POLICE EXTRA DUTY 449,516 430,600
80 STREETS 837,040 782,810
81 SANITATION 2,253,529 2,330,976
82 CITY MANAGER 576,782 622,127
83 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 688,969 685,871
84 FINANCE 802,269 852,283
85 PUBLIC SERVICES - ADMINISTRATION 367,646 472,692
86 FACILITIES MANAGEMENT 926,252 952,693
87 CENTRAL SERVICES 648,859 693,339
88 FLEET MAINTENANCE 730,432 695,422
89 CUSTOMER SERVICES 866,691 928,112
90 HUMAN RESOURCES 336,035 384,758
91 MAYOR 88,335 81,154
93 DEPARTMENT SUBTOTALS 28,074,150 29,046,466
94
95 OTHER EXPENSES
96 DEBT SERVICE 331,800 327,270
97 TRANSFER TO CONTINGENCY 172,061 -
99 INSURANCE 550,000 550,000
100 RETIREES HEALTH CARE 1,297,509 1,374,709
102 PENSION UNFUNDED LIABILITY 1,449,978 1,450,000
103 POLICE PENSION FUND 620,000 620,000
104 POLICE PENSION UNFUNDED LIABILITY 95,000 95,000
105 UNCOLLECTIBLES - TRASH AND OTHER 110,000 10,000
109 STREET LIGHTS 960,000 960,000
110 OTHER EXPENSE SUBTOTAL 5,586,348 5,386,979
111
116 TRANSFERS
119 TRANSFER TO CAPITAL FUND - PROJECTS 1,307,839 623,847
120 TRANSFER TO CAPITAL FUND - RESERVE - 200,000
124 TRANSFER TO CDBG FUND 6,000 -
129 TRANSFERS SUBTOTAL 1,313,839 823,847
130
131 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 3,322,305 2,802,807
136
137 TOTALS $ 38,296,642 $ 38,060,099
138
139 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
140 inter-departmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
141 department except that the City Manager shall not make any transfers prohibited by City
142 Procedure #F306 and/or #F306ADD.
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143 2011-2012 BUDGET ORDINANCES - CONTINUED
144
145 GOVERNMENTAL CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND
146 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2011-2012
147
148 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
149 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Fourteen Million Twenty Four Thousand Nine
150 Hundred Forty Seven dollars ($14,024,947) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby
151 appropriated from current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the
152 Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2011 and ending June 30, 2012:
153
154 CASH RECEIPTS
155 2010/11 2011/12
156 REVISED BUDGET
157 BEGINNING BALANCE - PROJECTS $ 227,592 $ 195,191
158 STATE GRANTS 4,232,348 5,597,505
159 INTEREST EARNINGS 10,900 10,900
160 RECREATION GRANTS 34,583 -
161 POLICE GRANTS 38,000 -
162 LIBRARY BOND ISSUE/CONTRIBUTIONS 1,000,000 2,334,889
163 TRANSFER FROM GENERAL FUND FOR PROJECTS 1,307,839 623,847
164 TRANSFER FROM LIBRARY RESERVE 2,363,732 3,262,615
165 PARKLAND RESERVE RECEIPT 36,872 -
166 BOND PROCEEDS - 2,000,000
167
168 TOTALS $ 9,251,866 $ 14,024,947
169
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170 GOVERNMENTAL CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND - CONTINUED
171 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2011-2012
172
173 EXPENSE SUMMARY
174
175 2010/11 2011/12
176 DEPARTMENT EXPENSES REVISED BUDGET
177 FIRE 223,700 244,820
178 GROUNDS MAINTENANCE 46,517 -
179 LIBRARY 7,630,663 11,195,009
180 RECREATION 81,872 30,000
181 POLICE 322,830 65,000
182 STREETS 454,476 1,230,027
183 SANITATION 212,419 136,500
184 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 7,000 6,400
185 MAYOR 52,198 -
186 DEPARTMENT SUBTOTAL 9,031,675 12,907,756
187
188 TRANSFERS
189 TRANSFER TO COMMUNITY TRANS FUND 318 25,000 -
190 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - BOND PROCEEDS - 1,000,000
191 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 195,191 117,191
192
193 TOTALS $ 9,251,866 $ 14,024,947
194
199 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
200 inter-departmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
201 department except that the City Manager shall not make any transfers prohibited by City
202 Procedure #F306 and/or #F306ADD.
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203 2011-2012 BUDGET ORDINANCES - CONTINUED
204
205 GENERAL FUND CONTINGENCY
206 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2011-2012
207
208 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
209 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Seven Hundred Twenty Five Thousand Five Hundred Fifty
210 Four dollars ($725,554) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current
211 revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the
212 fiscal year beginning July 1, 2011 and ending June 30, 2012:
213
214 CASH RECEIPTS
215 2010/11 2011/12
216 REVISED BUDGET
217 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 530,393 $ 725,554
218 INTEREST EARNINGS 23,100 -
219 TRANSFER FROM GENERAL FUND 172,061 -
220
221 TOTALS $ 725,554 $ 725,554
222
223 EXPENSE SUMMARY
224 2010/11 2011/12
225 REVISED BUDGET
226 CARRY FORWARD TO NEXT YEAR $ 725,554 $ 725,554
227
228 TOTALS $ 725,554 $ 725,554
229
230 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
231 inter-departmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
232 department except that the City Manager shall not make any transfers prohibited by City
233 Procedure #F306 and/or #F306ADD.
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234 2011-2012 BUDGET ORDINANCES - CONTINUED
235
236 GENERAL CAPITAL ASSET REPLACEMENT FUND
237 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2011-2012
238
239 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
240
241 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Four Hundred Sixty Four Thousand One Hundred Forty Five
242 dollars ($464,145) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current
243 revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the
244 fiscal year beginning July 1, 2011 and ending June 30, 2012:
245
246 CASH RECEIPTS
247 2010/11 2011/12
248 REVISED BUDGET
249 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 249,145 $ 256,645
250 INTEREST EARNINGS 7,500 7,500
251 TRANSFER FROM GENERAL FUND - 200,000
252
253 TOTALS $ 256,645 $ 464,145
254
255 EXPENSE SUMMARY
256 2010/11 2011/12
257 REVISED BUDGET
258 TRANSFER TO GOVERNMENTAL CAPITAL FUND $ 256,645 $ 464,145
259 TOTALS $ 256,645 $ 464,145
260
261 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
262 inter-departmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
263 department except that the City Manager shall not make any transfers prohibited by City
264 Procedure #F306 and/or #F306ADD.
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265 2011-2012 BUDGET ORDINANCES - CONTINUED
266
267 MUNICIPAL STREET AID FUND
268 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2011-2012
269
270 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
271 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Five Hundred Twenty Seven Thousand Fourteen
272 dollars ($527,014) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current
273 revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the
274 fiscal year beginning July 1, 2011 and ending June 30, 2012:
275
276 CASH RECEIPTS
277 2010/11 2011/12
278 REVISED BUDGET
279 BEGINNING BALANCE $ - $ 100
280 STATE GRANT 526,814 526,814
281 INTEREST EARNED 100 100
282
283 TOTALS $ 526,914 $ 527,014
284
285
286 BUDGET SUMMARY
287 2010/11 2011/12
288 REVISED BUDGET
289 TRANSFER TO GENERAL FUND $ 526,814 $ 526,814
290 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 100 200
291
292 TOTALS $ 526,914 $ 527,014
293
294 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
295 inter-departmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
296 department except that the City Manager shall not make any transfers prohibited by City
297 Procedure #F306 and/or #F306ADD.
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298 2011-2012 BUDGET ORDINANCES - CONTINUED
299
300 WATER/WASTEWATER FUND
301 REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2011-2012
302
303 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
304 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Sixteen Million Two Hundred Eighty Thousand Eighty Five
305 dollars ($16,280,085) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current
306 revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the
307 fiscal year beginning July 1, 2011 and ending June 30, 2012:
308
309 2010/11 2011/12
310 BASE REVENUE REVISED BUDGET
311 PRIOR YEAR BALANCE - WATER $ 1,236,546 $ 2,385,027
312 PRIOR YEAR BALANCE - WASTEWATER 902,366 1,741,242
313 PRIOR YEAR BALANCE - KCSA (1,872,081) (1,757,484)
314 WATER FEES 4,800,000 4,603,400
315 WASTEWATER FEES 3,500,000 3,756,700
316 WASTEWATER ADJUSTMENT FEES 3,000,000 3,090,900
317 GROUNDWATER INFLOW ADJUSTMENT 1,350,000 1,386,900
318 WATER TANK SPACE LEASING 299,400 307,600
319 SEWER IMPACT FEES 323,000 323,000
320 WATER IMPACT FEES 357,000 357,000
321 INTEREST - WATER 8,886 10,600
322 INTEREST - WASTEWATER 10,914 17,200
323 MISCELLANEOUS SERVICE FEE 58,000 58,000
324
325 TOTALS $ 13,974,031 $ 16,280,085
326
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327 2010/11 2011/12
328 DIRECT EXPENSES REVISED BUDGET
329 ENGINEERING & INSPECTION $ 540,099 $ 622,230
330 WATER CONSTRUCTION 400,439 440,088
331 WATER DEPARTMENT 374,920 382,655
332 WATER TREATMENT PLANT 1,475,704 1,543,114
333 WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT 945,296 959,735
334 KENT COUNTY TREATMENT CHARGE 4,235,403 4,235,400
335 DIRECT EXPENDITURE SUBTOTAL 7,971,861 8,183,222
336
337 OTHER EXPENSES
338 DEBT SERVICE - WATER 244,000 320,853
339 DEBT SERVICE - WASTEWATER 216,000 416,083
340 RETIREES HEALTH CARE 177,427 190,830
341 UNCOLLECTIBLES 71,000 5,000
342 PENSION UNFUNDED LIABILITY 372,000 228,400
343 INTRAFUND SERVICE FEES 1,117,897 1,228,596
344 INVENTORY/FIXED ASSET WRITEOFFS - 10,000
345 OTHER EXPENSES SUBTOTAL 2,198,324 2,399,762
346
347 TRANSFER TO
348 GENERAL FUND FROM WATER - 238,842
349 GENERAL FUND FROM WASTEWATER - 185,666
350 WATER IMP AND EXT 500,000 750,000
351 WASTEWATER IMP AND EXT 500,000 1,000,000
352 SEWER IMPACT FEE RESERVE 107,000 -
353 WATER IMPACT FEE RESERVE 113,000 36,147
354 TRANSFER TO CONTINGENCY WASTEWATER 18,000 8,000
355 CAPITAL ASSET RESERVE WATER 100,000 100,000
356 CAPITAL ASSET RESERVE WASTEWATER 100,000 300,000
357 TRANSFER TO SUBTOTAL 1,438,000 2,618,655
358
359 CURRENT YEAR BALANCES
360 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE WATER 2,383,557 2,738,400
361 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE WASTEWATER 1,739,773 1,855,130
362 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE KCSA (1,757,484) (1,515,084)
363 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 2,365,846 3,078,446
364
365 TOTALS $ 13,974,031 $ 16,280,085
366
367 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
368 inter-departmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
369 department except that the City Manager shall not make any transfers prohibited by City
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370 2011-2012 BUDGET ORDINANCES - CONTINUED
371
372 WATER/WASTEWATER IMPROVEMENT & EXTENSION FUND
373 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2011-2012
374
375 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
376 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Five Million Two Hundred Fifty Six Thousand One Hundred Eighty Eight
377 dollars ($5,256,188) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
378 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning
379 July 1, 2011 and ending June 30, 2012:
380
381 CASH RECEIPTS
382 2010/11 2011/12
383 REVISED BUDGET
384 PRIOR YEAR BALANCE - WATER $ 1,840,910 $ 1,139,872
385 PRIOR YEAR BALANCE - WASTEWATER (45,575) 303,476
386 PRIOR YEAR BOND PROCEEDS WATER 2,404,017 -
387 PRIOR YEAR BOND PROCEEDS - WASTEWATER 3,797,956 -
388 STATE LOAN FUND - WASTEWATER 765,060 1,800,000
389 TRANS FR WATER/WASTEWATER FOR WATER 500,000 750,000
390 TRANS FR WATER/WASTEWATER FOR WASTEWATER 500,000 1,000,000
391 TRANSFER FROM IMPACT FEE RESERVE 516,781 262,840
392 FEDERAL/STATE GRANTS 28,877 -
393
394 TOTALS $ 10,308,026 $ 5,256,188
395
396 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2011-2012
397 EXPENSE SUMMARY
398 2010/11 2011/12
399 REVISED BUDGET
400 WATER $ 3,605,055 $ 766,240
401 WASTEWATER 5,259,623 3,404,900
402 WATER TREATMENT PLANT - 22,900
403 WATER CONSTRUCTION - 30,100
404 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - WATER 1,139,872 1,070,632
405 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - WASTEWATER 303,476 (38,584)
406
407 TOTALS $ 10,308,026 $ 5,256,188
408
409 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
410 inter-departmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
411 department except that the City Manager shall not make any transfers prohibited by City
412 Procedure #F306 and/or #F306ADD.
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413 2011-2012 BUDGET ORDINANCES - CONTINUED
414
415 WATER/WASTEWATER CAPITAL ASSET RESERVE
416 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2011-2012
417
418 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
419 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Nine Hundred Twenty Five Thousand Six Hundred Seventy
420 dollars ($925,670) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
421 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
422 beginning July 1, 2011 and ending June 30, 2012:
423
424 CASH RECEIPTS
425 2010/11 2011/12
426 REVISED BUDGET
427 BEGINNING BALANCE - WATER $ 211,713 $ 336,064
428 BEGINNING BALANCE - WASTEWATER 66,476 168,470
429 INTEREST EARNINGS - WATER 6,351 10,082
430 INTEREST EARNINGS - WASTEWATER 1,994 5,054
431 TRANSFER FROM WATER 100,000 100,000
432 TRANSFER FROM WASTEWATER 100,000 300,000
433 TRANSFER FROM WATER/WASTEWATER CONTINGENCY 18,000 6,000
434
435 TOTALS $ 504,534 $ 925,670
436 EXPENSE SUMMARY
437 2010/11 2011/12
438 REVISED BUDGET
439 CARRY FORWARD TO NEXT YEAR WATER $ 336,064 $ 452,146
440 CARRY FORWARD TO NEXT YEAR WASTEWATER 168,470 473,524
441
442 TOTALS $ 504,534 $ 925,670
443
444 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
445 inter-departmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
446 department except that the City Manager shall not make any transfers prohibited by City
447 Procedure #F306 and/or #F306ADD.
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448 2011-2012 BUDGET ORDINANCES - CONTINUED
449
450 WATER/WASTEWATER CONTINGENCY RESERVE
451 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2011-2012
452
453 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
454 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Two Hundred Eighty Two Thousand Eight Hundred Forty Five
455 dollars ($282,845) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
456 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
457 beginning July 1, 2011 and ending June 30, 2012:
458
459 CASH RECEIPTS
460 2010/11 2011/12
461 REVISED BUDGET
462 PRIOR YEAR BALANCE $ 259,067 $ 266,839
463 INTEREST EARNINGS 7,772 8,006
464 TRANSFER FROM WATER/WASTEWATER 18,000 8,000
465
466 TOTALS $ 284,839 $ 282,845
467
468 BUDGET SUMMARY
469 2010/11 2011/12
470 REVISED BUDGET
471 TRANSFER TO CAPITAL ASSET RESERVE $ 18,000 $ 6,000
472 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 266,839 276,845
473
474 TOTALS $ 284,839 $ 282,845
475
476 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
477 inter-departmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
478 department except that the City Manager shall not make any transfers prohibited by City
479 Procedure #F306 and/or #F306ADD.
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481
482 ELECTRIC REVENUE FUND
483 REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2011-2012
484
485 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
486 The amount hereinafter named aggregating One Hundred Six Million Two Hundred Seventy Four Thousand
487 Seven Hundred Six dollars ($106,274,706) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby
488 appropriated from current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the
489 Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2011 and ending June 30, 2012:
490
491 2010/11 2011/12
492 BASE REVENUE REVISED BUDGET
493 BUSINESS LICENSES $ 13,537,864 $ 11,867,003
494 DIRECT SALES TO CUSTOMER 97,917,206 95,675,500
495 PURCHASE POWER ADJUSTMENT (2,293,603) (6,012,000)
496 UTILITY TAX 1,965,000 1,966,100
497 GREEN ENERGY 128,600 129,000
498 MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 891,200 919,000
499 RENT REVENUE 186,816 225,000
500 TRANSFER FROM RATE STABILIZATION - 1,000,000
501 INTRAFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS WATER/WASTEWATER 173,317 240,203
502 INTEREST EARNINGS 965,500 264,900
503
504 TOTALS $ 113,471,900 $ 106,274,706
505
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506 ELECTRIC REVENUE FUND - CONTINUED
507 REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2011-2012
508
509 2010/11 2011/12
510 EXPENSES REVISED BUDGET
511 POWER SUPPLY $ 47,634,363 $ 42,047,430
512 POWER SUPPLY MANAGEMENT 2,321,562 1,170,000
513 PJM CHARGES - LOAD 13,363,432 15,043,396
514 CAPACITY CHARGES 12,302,392 8,506,512
515 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES - 115,000
516 SUB-TOTAL POWER SUPPLY 75,621,749 66,882,338
517 PLANT OPERATIONS 6,155,046 5,964,817
518 GENERATIONS FUELS 3,244,977 664,641
519 PJM CREDITS (5,553,404) (1,285,675)
520 CAPACITY CREDITS (11,419,723) (7,388,283)
521 GENERATION SUBTOTAL (7,573,104) (2,044,500)
522 POWER SUPPLY & GENERATION SUBTOTAL 68,048,645 64,837,838
523
524 DIRECT EXPENDITURES
525 TRANSMISSION/DISTRIBUTION 3,035,144 3,162,026
526 ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING 1,745,105 1,177,060
527 ADMINISTRATION 974,959 602,715
528 METER READING 205,915 215,208
529 SYSTEMS OPERATIONS 492,493 473,895
530 UTILITY TAX 1,965,000 1,966,100
531 DIRECT EXPENDITURE SUBTOTALS 8,418,616 7,597,004
532
533 OTHER EXPENSES:
534 ALLOW FOR UNCOLLECTIBLES 310,000 150,000
535 RETIREES HEALTH CARE 639,110 646,510
536 TRANSFER TO PENSION UNFUNDED LIABILITY 833,000 1,110,500
537 OPEB 1,200,000 1,115,300
538 GREEN ENERGY PAYMENT TO DEMEC 128,600 129,000
539 INTRAFUND SERVICE FEES 3,293,025 3,370,778
540 INTEREST ON DEPOSITS 54,500 54,500
541 INVENTORY WRITE OFFS 175,000 175,000
542 DEBT SERVICE 3,589,904 3,336,800
543 OTHER EXPENSES SUBTOTAL 10,223,139 10,088,388
544
545 TRANSFER TO
546 IMPROVEMENT & EXTENSION 3,500,000 3,500,000
547 GENERAL FUND 8,856,000 7,876,288
548 TRANSFER TO DEPRECIATION RESERVE 1,250,000 -
549 RATE STABILIZATION RESERVE 1,300,000 -
550 TRANSFER TO SUBTOTAL 14,906,000 11,376,288
551
552 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 11,875,500 12,375,188
553
554 TOTALS $ 113,471,900 $ 106,274,706
555
556 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
557 inter-departmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
558 department except that the City Manager shall not make any transfers prohibited by City
559 Procedure #F306 and/or #F306ADD.
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561
562 ELECTRIC UTILITY IMPROVEMENT AND EXTENSION FUND
563 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2011-2012
564
565 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
566 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Six Million Four Hundred Seventy Thousand Two Hundred Twenty
567 Six dollars ($6,470,226) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current
568 revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal
569 year beginning July 1, 2011 and ending June 30, 2012:
570
571 CASH RECEIPTS
572 2010/11 2011/12
573 REVISED BUDGET
574 PRIOR YEAR BALANCE BOND $ 3,429,624 $ 2,561,096
575 INTEREST EARNINGS 415,585 -
576 INTEREST TRUSTEE 40,700 38,400
577 RECEIPT FROM DEPRECIATION RESERVE - 300,000
578 STATE REIMBURSEMENT FOR GOVS AVE 254,757 -
579 STATE REIMBURSEMENT FOR WYOMING MILL RD 91,000 -
580 FEDERAL GRANTS 151,523 -
581 INSURANCE CLAIM PROCEEDS 280,000 -
582 TRANSFER FROM INSURANCE STABILIZATION - 70,730
583 TRANSFER FROM ELECTRIC 3,500,000 3,500,000
584
585 TOTALS $ 8,163,189 $ 6,470,226
586
587 EXPENSE SUMMARY
588 2010/11 2011/12
589 REVISED BUDGET
590 ELECTRIC GENERATION $ 2,106,427 $ 1,810,410
591 TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION 739,000 648,337
592 ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING 1,756,666 1,790,716
593 METER READING - 20,000
594 TRANSFER TO DEPRECIATION RESERVE 1,000,000
595 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 2,561,096 2,200,763
596
597 TOTALS $ 8,163,189 $ 6,470,226
598
599 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make inter-departmental
600 transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any department except that the City
601 Manager shall not make any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306 and/or #F306ADD.
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603
604 ELECTRIC UTILITY CONTINGENCY RESERVE
605 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2011-2012
606
607 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
608 The amount hereinafter named aggregating One Million One Hundred Ten Thousand Four Hundred Ninety Six
609 ($1,110,496) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
610 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
611 beginning July 1, 2011 and ending June 30, 2012:
612
613 CASH RECEIPTS
614 2010/11 2011/12
615 REVISED BUDGET
616 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 1,039,766 $ 1,039,766
617 TRANSFER FROM INSURANCE STABILIZATION - 70,730
618
619 TOTALS $ 1,039,766 $ 1,110,496
620
621 EXPENSE SUMMARY
622 2010/11 2011/12
623 REVISED BUDGET
624 CARRY FORWARD TO NEXT YEAR $ 1,039,766 $ 1,110,496
625
626 TOTALS $ 1,039,766 $ 1,110,496
627
628 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make inter-
629 departmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any department
630 except that the City Manager shall not make any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306 and/or #F306ADD.
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632
633 ELECTRIC UTILITY DEPRECIATION RESERVE
634 SOURCES AND USE OF FUNDS FOR 2011-2012
635
636 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
637 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Ten Million Eight Hundred Eighteen Thousand
638 One Hundred Fifty Five dollars ($10,818,155) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby
639 appropriated from current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the
640 Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2011 and ending June 30, 2012:
641
642 CASH RECEIPTS
643 2010/11 2011/12
644 REVISED BUDGET
645 PRIOR YEAR BALANCE $ 8,021,155 $ 10,511,755
646 RECEIPT FROM ELECTRIC REVENUE FUND 1,250,000 -
647 RECEIPT FROM ELECTRIC I&E FUND 1,000,000 -
648 INTEREST EARNINGS 240,600 306,400
649
650 TOTALS $ 10,511,755 $ 10,818,155
651 BUDGET SUMMARY
652 2010/11 2011/12
653 REVISED BUDGET
654 TRANSFER TO IMPROVEMENT AND EXTENSION $ - $ 300,000
655 TRANSFER TO FUTURE CAPACITY - 500,000
656 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 10,511,755 10,018,155
657
658 TOTALS $ 10,511,755 $ 10,818,155
659
660 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make inter-
661 departmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any department
662 except that the City Manager shall not make any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306 and/or #F306ADD.
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664
665 ELECTRIC UTILITY FUTURE CAPACITY RESERVE
666 SOURCES AND USE OF FUNDS FOR 2011-2012
667
668 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
669 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Ten Million Seventy Three Thousand Four Hundred Twenty Eight
670 dollars ($10,073,428) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
671 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
672 beginning July 1, 2011 and ending June 30, 2012:
673
674 CASH RECEIPTS
675 2010/11 2011/12
676 REVISED BUDGET
677 PRIOR YEAR BALANCE $ 9,023,928 $ 9,294,628
678 RECEIPT FROM DEPRECIATION RESERVE - 500,000
679 INTEREST EARNINGS 270,700 278,800
680
681 TOTALS $ 9,294,628 $ 10,073,428
682 BUDGET SUMMARY
683 2010/11 2011/12
684 REVISED BUDGET
685 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE $ 9,294,628 $ 10,073,428
686
687 TOTALS $ 9,294,628 $ 10,073,428
688
689 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make inter-
690 departmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any department
691 except that the City Manager shall not make any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306 and/or #F306ADD.
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693
694 ELECTRIC UTILITY INSURANCE STABLIZATION RESERVE
695 SOURCES AND USE OF FUNDS FOR 2011-2012
696
697 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
698 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Four Hundred Twenty Thousand Seven Hundred Thirty dollars
699 ($420,730) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
700 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
701 beginning July 1, 2011 and ending June 30, 2012:
702
703 CASH RECEIPTS
704 2010/11 2011/12
705 REVISED BUDGET
706 PRIOR YEAR BALANCE $ 396,530 $ 408,430
707 INTEREST EARNINGS 11,900 12,300
708
709 TOTALS $ 408,430 $ 420,730
710
711 BUDGET SUMMARY
712 2010/11 2011/12
713 REVISED BUDGET
714 TRANSFER TO ELECTRIC IMPROVEMENT & EXTENSION $ - $ 70,730
715 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 408,430 350,000
716
717 TOTALS $ 408,430 $ 420,730
718
719 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make inter-
720 departmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any department
721 except that the City Manager shall not make any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306 and/or #F306ADD.
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723
724 ELECTRIC UTILITY RATE STABLIZATION RESERVE
725 SOURCES AND USE OF FUNDS FOR 2011-2012
726
727 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
728 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Six Million Four Hundred Six Thousand Four Hundred Nineteen
729 dollars ($6,406,419) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
730 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
731 beginning July 1, 2011 and ending June 30, 2012:
732
733 CASH RECEIPTS
734 2010/11 2011/12
735 REVISED BUDGET
736 PRIOR YEAR BALANCE $ 4,776,519 $ 6,219,819
737 RECEIPT FROM ELECTRIC REVENUE FUND 1,300,000 -
738 INTEREST EARNINGS 143,300 186,600
739
740 TOTALS $ 6,219,819 $ 6,406,419
741
742 BUDGET SUMMARY
743 2010/11 2011/12
744 REVISED BUDGET
745 TRANSFER TO ELECTRIC FUND $ - $ 1,000,000
746
747 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 6,219,819 5,406,419
748
749 TOTALS $ 6,219,819 $ 6,406,419
750
751 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make inter-
752 departmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any department
753 except that the City Manager shall not make any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306 and/or #F306ADD.
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755
756 WORKERS COMPENSATION FUND
757 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2011-2012
758
759 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
760 The amount hereinafter named aggregating One Million Seven Hundred Thirteen Thousand Five Hundred Five
761 dollars ($1,713,505) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
762 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
763 beginning July 1, 2011 and ending June 30, 2012:
764
765 OPERATING REVENUES
766 2010/11 2011/12
767 REVISED BUDGET
768 PRIOR YEAR BALANCE $ 1,566,938 $ 1,663,168
769 INTEREST INCOME 35,000 45,737
770 PREMIUM FROM CITY 670,530 -
771 MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 4,600 4,600
772
773 TOTALS $ 2,277,068 $ 1,713,505
774 OPERATING EXPENSES
775 2010/11 2011/12
776 REVISED BUDGET
777 PROGRAM EXPENSES/SUPPLIES - CLAIMS $ 450,000 $ 450,000
778 INSURANCE 93,400 82,150
779 BANK FEES 1,500 1,500
780 STATE OF DEL - SELF INSURANCE TAX 37,000 37,000
781 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 32,000 32,000
782
783 TOTAL EXPENSES 613,900 602,650
784
785 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 1,663,168 1,110,855
786
787 TOTALS $ 2,277,068 $ 1,713,505
788
789 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make inter-
790 departmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any department
791 except that the City Manager shall not make any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306 and/or #F306ADD.
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793
794 COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT FUND
795 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2011-2012
796
797 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
798 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Two Million Five Hundred Sixty Five Thousand Four Hundred Fifty
799 One dollars ($2,565,451) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
800 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
801 beginning July 1, 2011 and ending June 30, 2012:
802
803 OPERATING REVENUES
804 2010/11 2011/12
805 REVISED BUDGET
806 PRIOR YEAR BALANCE $ 309,851 $ 312,651
807 GRANTS REVENUE (Lincoln Park/Clarence St) 1,000,000 1,900,000
808 TRANSFER FROM GENERAL 300,000 350,000
809 INTEREST INCOME 2,800 2,800
810
811 TOTALS $ 1,612,651 $ 2,565,451
812
813 OPERATING EXPENSES
814 2010/11 2011/12
815 REVISED BUDGET
816 PROGRAM EXPENSES $ 1,300,000 $ 1,300,000
817 LINCOLN PARK/CLARENCE STREET GRANT EXP. - 900,000
818
819 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 312,651 365,451
820
821 TOTALS $ 1,612,651 $ 2,565,451
822
823 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make inter-
824 departmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any department
825 except that the City Manager shall not make any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306 and/or #F306ADD.
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827
828 PARKLAND/RECREATION RESERVE
829 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2011-2012
830
831 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
832 The amount hereinafter named aggregating One Hundred Ninety Seven Thousand Two Hundred Seventy Two
833 dollars ($197,272) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
834 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal
835 year beginning July 1, 2011 and ending June 30, 2012:
836
837 OPERATING REVENUES
838 2010/11 2011/12
839 REVISED BUDGET
840 PRIOR YEAR BALANCE $ 221,594 $ 191,522
841 INTEREST INCOME 6,800 5,750
842
843 TOTALS $ 228,394 $ 197,272
844
845 OPERATING EXPENSES
846 2010/11 2011/12
847 REVISED BUDGET
848 TRANSFER TO GENERAL CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND $ 36,872 $ -
849
850 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 191,522 197,272
851
852 TOTALS $ 228,394 $ 197,272
853
854 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make inter-
855 departmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any department
856 except that the City Manager shall not make any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306 and/or #F306ADD.
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858
859 LIBRARY RESERVE
860 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2011-2012
861
862 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
863 The amount hereinafter named aggregating One Million Three Hundred Twenty Seven Thousand Four Hundred Sevent
864 Nine dollars ($1,327,479) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
865 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
866 beginning July 1, 2011 and ending June 30, 2012:
867
868 OPERATING REVENUES
869 2010/11 2011/12
870 REVISED BUDGET
871 PRIOR YEAR BALANCE $ 3,471,411 $ 1,217,579
872 INTEREST INCOME 109,900 109,900
873
874 TOTALS $ 3,581,311 $ 1,327,479
875
876 OPERATING EXPENSES
877 2010/11 2011/12
878 REVISED BUDGET
879 TRANSFER TO CAPITAL PROJECT FUND $ 2,363,732 $ 1,200,938
880
881 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 1,217,579 126,541
882
883 TOTALS $ 3,581,311 $ 1,327,479
884
885 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make inter-
886 departmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any department
887 except that the City Manager shall not make any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306 and/or #F306ADD.
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889
890 LIBRARY GRANT FUND
891 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2011-2012
892
893 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
894 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Two Hundred Seventy Eight Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty Seven
895 dollars ($278,887) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
896 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
897 beginning July 1, 2011 and ending June 30, 2012:
898
899 OPERATING REVENUES
900 2010/11 2011/12
901 REVISED BUDGET
902 PRIOR YEAR BALANCE $ 16,336 $ 16,336
903 STATE GRANT 247,801 259,801
904 FEDERAL GRANT - 2,750
905
906 TOTALS $ 264,137 $ 278,887
907
908 OPERATING EXPENSES
909 2010/11 2011/12
910 REVISED BUDGET
911 PROGRAM EXPENSES/SUPPLIES $ 41,935 $ 41,935
912 BOOKS 107,216 119,216
913 AUDIO VISUAL SUPPLIES 55,000 55,000
914 TRAINING/CONF/FOOD/TRAV 5,000 5,000
915 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 18,650 18,650
916 COMPUTER HARDWARE 20,000 20,000
917 SUBTOTAL EXPENSES STATE GRANTS 247,801 259,801
918
919 FEDERAL GRANTS
920 PROGRAM EXPENSES/SUPPLIES - 2,750
921 SUBTOTAL EXPENSES FEDERAL GRANTS - 2,750
922
923 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 16,336 16,336
924
925 TOTALS $ 264,137 $ 278,887
926
927 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make inter-
928 departmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any department
929 except that the City Manager shall not make any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306 and/or #F306ADD.
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931
932 BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
933 ASSESSMENT (TAX) RATES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011-2012
934
935 BID TAX REVENUE AND EXPENSES CHARGED AGAINST THIS REVENUE
936 ADMINISTERED THROUGH CITY OF DOVER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
937
938 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
939 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Fifty One Thousand Eight Hundred Twenty One dollars
940 ($51,821) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
941 and other funds for the use by the City of Dover Economic Development for the fiscal year beginning
942 July 1, 2011 and ending June 30, 2012:
943
944
945 REVENUE PROPOSED
946 TAX REVENUE $ 51,821
947
948 EXPENSES
949 PERSONNEL & ADMINISTRATION $ 51,821
950
951 BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT - TAX CALCULATION SPREADSHEET
952 JULY 1, 2011 to JUNE 30, 2012
953
954 ZONE 1 ZONE 2 ZONE 3 TOTAL
955 AGGREGATE ASSESEMENTS $ 41,494,900 $ 58,427,900 $ 32,830,900 $ 132,753,700
956 ASSESSMENT TAX RATE PER $100 0.0634 0.0349 0.0156 -
957 REVENUE RAISED $ 26,308 $ 20,391 $ 5,122 $ 51,821
958 % REVENUE RAISED 51% 39% 10% 100%
959 NUMBER OF PARCELS 117 105 42 264
960 AVERAGE ASSESSMENT $ 225 $ 194 $ 122 $ 541
961
962 NOTE: This figures were estimated per the 2010 reassessed values. The revenue percentages by Zone
963 are per the City of Dover Code Appendix D-Article III, Section 9 (e).
964
965 JULY 1, 2010 to JUNE 30, 2011
966
967 ZONE 1 ZONE 2 ZONE 3 TOTAL
968 AGGREGATE ASSESEMENTS $ 40,130,000 $ 61,079,800 $ 34,517,500 $ 135,727,300
969 ASSESSMENT TAX RATE PER $100 0.0634 0.0349 0.0156 -
970 REVENUE RAISED $ 25,442 $ 21,317 $ 5,385 $ 52,144
971 % REVENUE RAISED 49% 41% 10% 100%
972 NUMBER OF PARCELS 116 105 43 264
973 AVERAGE ASSESSMENT $ 219 $ 203 $ 125 $ 547
974
975 NOTE: This figures were estimated per the 2010 reassessed values. The revenue percentages by Zone
976 are per the City of Dover Code Appendix D-Article III, Section 9 (e).
977
978 ADOPTED: JUNE 27, 2011
979
980 Actions History:
981 June 27, 2011 - Final Reading - Council
982 June 13, 2011 - First Reading - Council