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PARKS, RECREATION, AND COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT COMMITTEE AGENDA April 11, 2011 - 6:00 P.M. - City Hall Conference Room - City Hall - City of Dover Public comments are welcomed on any item and will be permitted at appropriate times. When possible, please notify the City Clerk (736-7008 or e-mail at CityClerk@dover.de.us) should you wish to be recognized. AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS 1. Proposal by Chyenne Arsenault - Community Service Requirement for Graduation 2. Presentation of Master Plan for the Boys and Girls Club at Schutte Park 3. Updates A. Puncheon Run Watershed Action Team and Flood Plain Mapping B. Planning and Funding for New Library C. CDBG Program D. Housing and Recovery Act of 2008 Funds (Neighborhood Stabilization Fund) E. Youth Advisory Committee F. Dover SunPark /tm S:\AGENDAS & MINUTES\Committee-Agendas\2011\04-11-2011 PR&CE.wpd THE AGENDA ITEMS AS LISTED MAY NOT BE CONSIDERED IN SEQUENCE. THIS AGENDA IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE TO INCLUDE THE ADDITION OR THE DELETION OF ITEMS, INCLUDING EXECUTIVE SESSIONS.

Chyenne Arsenault’s outline for April 11, 2011 Meeting at 4:30 pm 1. Introduction a. Community service in the school place b. Requirements for Environmental Science c. My record of community service 2. Benefits a. Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has. - Margaret Mead b. My benefits i. Connections ii. Sense of Responsibility iii. Skills gained iv. Job Opportunities 1. Interiorscape project 2. Seed propagation for local farmers c. Other youth i. Troubled youth ii. Boys and Girls Club 3. Reasons for the need a. Motivate youth to do good b. Skills c. Demand for volunteers i. DNREC ii. Dover Downs races iii. Salvation Army iv. Adopt-A-Highway d. Can profit school programs i. FFA or other School Groups 1. Accounts 2. Supplies ii. Good Reputation 4. Conclusion a. New graduation requirement b. Current graduation requirement in Environmental Science

Status of FY- 09-10 CDBG Projects U Monthly statistics for the month of March 2011. Homeowner Rehabilitation Program FY09 Four (4) homes are underway (814 River Road, 40 Bertrand Drive, 508 Walker Road (complete) and 106 Gordon Place.) CDBG FY10 Projects Habitat for Humanity The property at 101 Jefferson Court purchased by Habitat for Humanity has been fully renovated and sold to a low income family on February 23rd. First State Resource Conservation & Redevelopment Council (RC &D) Emergency repairs have been completed on 14 homes in the City of Dover. Homeownership Assistance Program Two clients have purchased properties in the City of Dover. Connections Community Support Program Twenty Three homeless individuals received motel vouchers for temporary housing year to date. Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) The city was awarded $1,426,740 for the acquisition and rehab of foreclosed properties to be sold to qualifying families. A total of $1,249,467 has been expended on the acquisition and renovations for 8 properties. The remaining balance of $177,272 will be utilized for renovations and acquisition. Three properties have been sold, three are for sale, one is a lease purchase and one is a rental that serves persons with disabilities. Dover Housing Authority purchased 1415 S. Hancock Avenue with program income and renovations are underway. The following list the status of each NSP property: 218 Ann Avenue (sold) 337 N. Governors Avenue (for sale) (DSCLT property) 343 Mimosa Avenue (sold) 254 Green Blade Drive (sold) (DSCLT property) 907 Woodcrest Avenue (lease purchase) 302 Stonebrook Place (for sale) (DSCLT property) 1430 S. Hancock (group home) 11 Westover Drive (for sale) (DSCLT property) 1415 S. Hancock (new home purchase)

Parks, Recreation, and Community Enhancement Committee 4/11/11 Status of FY-09-10 Program Funds Spent - Fiscal Year 7/1/10-6/30/11 2010 Grant Projects Project Details Total Grant Funds Expended Unencumbered Balance Two families have Homeownership Assistance Program purchased homes in the $40,000 $20,000 $20,000 City of Dover Homeowner interviews Housing Rehabilitation Program $48,000 $0 $48,000 scheduled for early April Property was sold Habitat for Humanity $40,000 $40,000 $0 February 23rd. 23 motel vouchers Connections Comm. Support $15,000 $12,101 $2,899 provided to homeless individuals 14 homes have been RC & D $40,000 $37,247 $2,753 completed. Streets Project Project completed $63,434 $63,434 $0 *Housing Rehabilitation Program FY- 1 home completed and 3 $56,196 $35,089 $21,107 09 are 80% completed Total $302,630 $207,871 $94,759 * rehab projects - please note that $56,196 has been rolled over to program year FY-10 106 Gordon Place 508 Walker Road 814 River Road 40 Bertrand Drive