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EXHIBIT #1 Regular Council Meeting of 01/22/2007 Spring & Summer Performing Arts Series City of Dover Parks & Recreation

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Survey Demographics By Age Group By Sex Under 18 No Reply 4 18-22 3 4% 3 Male 3% 3% 32 surveys 33% 76 & Over 23-35 11 6 11% 6% Female 36-55 66 surveys 22 67% 22% 56-75 49 51% By Zip Code 40 36 Zip Codes 35 19901 Dover 30 19904 Dover 52722 Bettendorf, IA 25 10310 Staten Island, NY 18 19938 Clayton 20 19934 Camden Wyoming 15 13 19936 Cheswold 19946 Bowers Beach 10 8 19953 Hartly 4 19943 Felton 5 2 2 3 2 19971 Rehoboth Beach 1 1 1 1 1 1 19977 Smyrna 0 19962 Magnolia 19963 Milford 90 1 904 2 72 31 0 938 93 4 93 6 94 6 953 94 3 97 1 977 96 2 96 3 973 19973 Seaford 19 19 52 10 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 19

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Poor Overall 0 Fair 0% Very Poor 3 0 4% 0% Quality Good Excellent 36 42 44% 52% Excellent Good Fair Poor Very Poor Age Group Excellent Good Fair Poor Very Poor No Reply SR 18 & Under 1 3 0 0 0 0 100% 18-22 1 0 0 0 0 2 100% 23-35 3 0 0 0 0 3 100% 36-55 8 7 0 0 0 7 100% 56-75 24 17 3 0 0 2 93% 76 & Over 4 7 0 0 0 0 100% No Age 1 2 0 0 0 0 100% Totals 42 36 3 0 0 14 96%

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Number of Years Attending 9 or More Years 14 responses 17% 1-2 Years 26 responses 32% 7-8 Years 9 responses 11% 5-6 Years 3-4 Years 14 responses 19 responses 17% 23% Age Group 1-2 3-4 5-6 7-8 9 or More No Reply 18 & Under 1 2 0 0 0 1 18-22 0 0 1 0 0 2 23-35 2 1 0 0 1 2 36-55 8 7 2 0 0 5 56-75 14 8 6 9 7 5 76 & Over 1 1 3 0 5 1 No Age 0 0 2 0 1 0 Totals 26 19 14 9 14 16

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Other 5 responses 4% How did you hear Word of Mouth 36 responses 29% Newspaper 56 responses 46% about the series? Parks & Rec Brochure 17 responses 14% Web Site Series Brochure 3 responses 6 responses 2% 5% Series Parks & Rec Word of Age Group Newspaper Web Site Other No Reply Brochure Brochure Mouth 18 & Under 0 0 0 1 2 1 0 18-22 1 0 0 0 3 0 0 23-35 2 0 0 1 2 1 0 36-55 9 1 0 2 6 2 0 56-75 35 2 5 7 20 1 1 76 & Over 7 0 1 6 2 0 0 No Age 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 Totals 56 3 6 17 36 5 1

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Music Acoustic, 25, 4% Other, 1, 0% Alternative, 15, Favorites Show Tunes, 49, 2% 7% Barbershop, 39, Rock & Roll, 55, 6% 8% Bluegrass, 53, R & B, 34, 5% 8% Blues, 33, 5% Pop, 51, 8% Celtic, 34, 5% Motown, 31, 5% Classical, 44, 7% Jazz, 51, 8% Concert Bands, 49, 7% Folk, 35, 5% Country, 68, 10% Music Type, Number of Responses, Percentage of Responses Acoustic Alternative Barbershop Bluegrass Blues Celtic Classical Concert Bands Country Folk Jazz Motown Pop R&B Rock & Roll Show Tunes Other

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Performance Evaluation Ratings E - Excellent G - Good F - Fair

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Additional Comments •Wonderful "Date" Night. Have enjoyed Tangled Roots & Waterbillies in the past. •Think it is a very nice affair that the City of Dover does for its citizens, not too many things are free. •Have attended all the above in the last 5 or 6 years. Program is excellent. Will continue to come. Restful after work. •Enjoy it all! •Keep up the "Great" work. This is truly a small town attribute. •I'm pretty satisfied with the overall conduct & setup of the concert series. •Wonderful!! Please continue to provide the series!!! •Continue the program, its just great. •Just moved here - first time attending

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Softball Leagues Men and Co-Ed City of Dover Parks & Recreation

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Survey Background & Data Collection

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Satisfaction Ratings Satisfaction Satisfaction Rating Rating FIELDS COMMUNICATIONS Overall Fields 72% League Communications 89% Infields 76% Make-Up Reschedules 81% Outfields 56% Weather Line 87% Field Lighting 61% Website 85% PARKS & FACILITIES SCHEDULE Cleanliness 96% Schedule 85% Bleacher Seating 51% Number of Games 87% Parking 71% Starting Times 82% UMPIRES LEAGUE STRUCTURE / FORMAT Overall Umpiring 53% League Structure 91% Rules Knowledge 56% Competitiveness 81% Consistency 40% League Fees 67% Game Management 52% On Time 41%

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Survey Comments & Suggestions •Field # 4 – Outfield needs seeding •Infields hard as rock! •Lights terrible, field needs water, should grade infield during off season •Grass needs to be cut more often •Need dugouts and concession •Infields & warning tracks have gotten better. Grass cut more often. •Outfields need to be redone. •A concession stand would be a good idea.

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Comments & Suggestions on Park Facilities • Need more seating for fans and completion of sidewalk throughout the facility. • Pave the parking lot, fill in holes. • Need blacktop in parking areas. • We need a concession stand, it is a money maker & it would help the park to hold major tournaments and make a lot more money for the city. • Paved parking. • There should be more shade and a playground since there are a lot of kids during the summer & fall leagues. • Parking lot very poor (pavement). Playground for kids. • Need at least one set of bleachers on each side of each field. • Sidewalks, trees, and concession stands would make this a top notch facility. • Paved parking areas and concession stands.

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Comments & Suggestions for Umpiring • Umpires need to enforce the rules, they shouldn’t allow people the players to run off at the mouth, throw them out early & take a stance, umpires also need thicker skin. • They need to be consistent. • Get new umps. • Always late, not very professional. • Not all umpires know the rules.

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Suggestions & Comments on Communications • Slow with website info. 2 weeks out would be good. • Needs to be updated in a timely manner. • League administration good.

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Constituent Response The Softball Surveys will be used as a guidance tool for our department giving us direction for the softball program and the athletic fields. Next steps include reporting to the softball players in the Spring Summer season of 2007 on the results. Our will include a short term needs follow up and a long term needs follow up. Our CIP and Goals have been geared towards improving the program over all.

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EXHIBIT #2 Regular Council Meeting of 01/22/2007

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EXHIBIT #3 Regular Council Meeting of 01/22/2007 DRAFT ~ For Discussion Purposes Only MUNICIPAL UTILITIES’ Green Energy Fund Program Effective: January 1, 2007 Encouraging and Promoting Renewable Energy Technologies & Energy Efficiencies

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DRAFT for Discussion Purposes Only Table of Contents 1.0 Purpose........................................................................................................................3 2.0 Definitions...................................................................................................................3 3.0 Municipal Green Energy Fund....................................................................................5 4.0 Municipal Green Energy Program ..............................................................................6 4.1 General Provisions ......................................................................................................6 4.2 Eligibility ....................................................................................................................6 4.3 Grant Reservation Request .........................................................................................6 4.4 Evaluation of Grant Reservation Request...................................................................7 4.5 Claim for and Distribution of Green Energy Program Grants....................................7 4.6 Green Energy Program Participating Contractor Guidelines......................................8 4.7 Warranty .....................................................................................................................9 4.8 Code Compliance........................................................................................................9 5.0 Green Energy Program Renewable Energy Technologies........................................10 5.1 Photovoltaic Systems ................................................................................................10 5.2 Solar Water Heating..................................................................................................11 5.3 Small Wind Turbines ................................................................................................12 5.4 Geothermal Heat Pump Systems ..............................................................................13 5.5 Fuel Cells ..................................................................................................................14 6.0 Efficiency Program ...................................................................................................15 6.1 General Provisions ....................................................................................................15 6.2 Eligibility ..................................................................................................................15 7.0 Voluntary Green Energy Subscription Program ........................................................15 7.1 General Provision......................................................................................................15 7.2 Eligibility ..................................................................................................................15 7.3 Subscription Request ................................................................................................15 8.0 Administration of Green Energy Funds....................................................................16 9.0 Proprietary Application Information.........................................................................16 10.0 Severability ...............................................................................................................16 2

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DRAFT for Discussion Purposes Only 1.0 Purpose Delaware’s Renewable Energy Portfolio Standards encourages and promotes the use of electricity from renewable energy resources, the use of energy efficiency technologies, and renewable energy technologies. The purpose of this policy is to prescribe procedures relating to the Municipal’s Green Energy Fund, which is an independent, self-administered fund separate from the state’s Green Energy Fund, pursuant to 26 Del. C. Chapter 1, Subchapter III-A, §363 the Delaware Renewable Energy Portfolio Standards. It is the goal in establishing this policy to provide a streamlined procedure for distributing the municipal’s Green Energy Funds. This policy provides rules of practice and procedure for application and disbursement of Municipal Green Energy Fund grants for renewable energy projects in Delaware. 2.0 Definitions For purposes of this regulation, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings set forth below. “DEMEC” means the Delaware Municipal Electric Corporation, Incorporated. “Department” means the Department of Natural Resources & Environmental Control, the Delaware Energy Office, or such other agents as the department or Secretary may designate. DEMEC Members include the towns and cities of Clayton, Middletown, Smyrna, Newark, New Castle, Seaford, Milford, Dover and Lewes. “DEMEC Member Service Territory” means the service territory of DEMEC members, as such territory is reflected in the electric service territory maps maintained by the Delaware Public Service Commission under the authority of 26 Del. C. § 203B. Energy Efficiency refers to products or systems aimed at using less energy to do the same or better job than conventional products or systems. “Freeze Tolerance Limit” means the temperature below which a Qualifying System for Solar Water Heating might suffer damage attributable to freezing. “Fuel Cell” is an electrochemical energy conversion device which converts the chemical energy from a fuel directly into electricity and heat. "Geothermal Heat Pump" means either an open or closed loop system or direct expansion system that uses the thermal energy of the ground or groundwater as the heat source and heat sink for residential or non-residential space heating and/or cooling. It may provide both space heating and cooling, cooling only or heating only functions. A closed loop system consists of a ground heat exchanger in which the heat transfer fluid is permanently contained in a closed system. An open loop system consists of a ground heat exchanger in which the heat transfer fluid is part of a 3

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DRAFT for Discussion Purposes Only larger environment. A direct expansion system consists of a geothermal heat pump system in which the refrigerant is circulated in pipes buried in the ground, rather than using a heat transfer fluid, such as water or antifreeze solution in a separate closed loop, and fluid to refrigerant heat exchanger. “Grid-connected”, “Grid-tied” or “Interconnected” means a condition in which a Qualifying System that is an electrical generating system serves and is electrically connected to an electrical load that is also connected to and served by the local utility electrical grid. The delivery or ability to deliver, any portion of the generating capacity into the utility electrical grid is not required, nor must the loads served be only alternating current loads. The Photovoltaic or Wind Turbine systems need only to be capable of serving electrical loads that would otherwise be served by the local utility. “Kilowatt” means 1,000 Watts. “Kilowatt-hour” means the basic unit of electric energy equal to one Kilowatt of power supplied to or taken from an electric circuit steadily for one hour. One-Kilowatt hour equals 1,000 Watt- hours. Electric energy is commonly sold by the Kilowatt-hour. “Municipals” mean the nine DEMEC members including the towns and cities of Clayton, Middletown, Smyrna, Newark, New Castle, Seaford, Milford, Dover and Lewes. “Municipal Green Energy Fund” means the fund established by 26 Del. C. 1, Subchapter 3A § 363 and administered by DEMEC. “Nonresidential” means all classes of customer purchasing electric power for uses other than for individual households. These groups of customers generally purchase electric power for commercial and industrial purposes. When used as an adjective with respect to Qualified Systems or Green Energy Program Grants, such term refers to systems owned by, or leased to, or grants awarded to Nonresidential persons. “Participating Contractor” An appropriately Delaware and local jurisdictional licensed contractor who has submitted to the Department an application designated by the Department with all required attachments and maintains in full force all required insurance and warranties as described in Section 5.6. “Passive Solar Design” A residential or non-residential building design that uses no external mechanical power, such as pumps or blowers, to collect and move solar heat. “Photovoltaic” means a non-mechanical semiconductor device, most commonly made of silicon that produces direct current (dc) electricity from sunlight. “Placed in Service” means installed, operational, and producing output. “Professional Engineer” means "engineer”, as defined in Title 24 Del. C., Chapter 28, Professional Engineers, namely, a person who by reason of his or her advanced knowledge of mathematics and the physical sciences, acquired by professional education and practical 4

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DRAFT for Discussion Purposes Only experience, is technically and legally qualified to practice Professional Engineering, and who is licensed by the Delaware Association of Professional Engineers. “Purchaser” means the purchaser or lessee of a Qualifying System. “Qualifying System” has the meaning as set forth in Section 4.0. “Renewable Energy Technology” shall have the meaning as prescribed in 29 Del. C. Chapter 80. “Renewable Fuel” means a non-nuclear fuel that can be derived from non-fossil energy sources that are naturally replenishing and virtually inexhaustible. “Residential” means the class or classes of customers purchasing electric power for household uses. When used as an adjective with respect to Qualified Systems or Green Energy Program Grants, such term refers to systems owned by, or leased to, or grants awarded to Residential persons. “Retailer” means the vendor or lessor of a Qualifying System. “Secretary” means the Secretary of the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control. “Solar Pathfinder™” is a non-electronic instrument that measures the annual solar potential for a given site. “Solar Shade Analysis” means an on site evaluation using a Solar Pathfinder™ or functionally equivalent device that measures the annual solar potential for the given site. “Solar Water Heating” means the heating of water by use of the sun’s energy rather than electricity or gas or some other means. “State” means the State of Delaware. “Ton of Capacity” means 12,000 British Thermal Units (BTU) per hour of capacity. “Watt” means the basic unit of measure of real electric power, or rate of doing work. “Watt-hour” means the basic unit of measure of electric energy consumption. The total amount of energy used in one hour by a device that requires one Watt of power for continuous operation. "Wind Turbine" means a mechanical/electrical system that converts the kinetic energy of blowing wind into mechanical or electric power. 3.0 Municipal Green Energy Fund The Delaware 143rd General Assembly enacted and Governor Minner signed into law Senate Bill 5

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DRAFT for Discussion Purposes Only 74, which amended Title 26 of the Delaware Code to include a new subchapter creating Renewable Energy Portfolio Standards. The law includes provisions for municipal electric utilities to establish an independent, self-administered fund to support renewable energy technologies, energy efficiency technologies, or demand side management programs. Programs may receive preference due to system benefits. The programs are described in full in this regulation and include the following: Municipal Green Energy Program Energy Efficiency Program Voluntary Green Energy Purchase Program 4.0 Municipal Green Energy Program 4.1 General Provisions Funding is limited; all grants made under the Municipal Green Energy Program are on a first-come first-served basis and may receive preference due to system benefits. Under no circumstances will DEMEC or the Department issue grants for land acquisition in association with any project proposed in the Municipal Green Energy Program. 4.2 Eligibility The Municipal Green Energy Program is available to electric customers which are contributing to the Municipal Green Energy Fund. All eligible equipment and products must be installed in Delaware and used solely for the energy requirements of the municipal utility customers. 4.3 Grant Reservation Request Customers and contractors applying for any grant must provide the following information to the Department prior to installing the system: 4.3.1 Completed Grant Reservation Form signed by both customer and contractor 4.3.2 The type of qualifying system 4.3.3 Copy of project estimate, purchase order, or letter of intent 4.3.4 Copy of the customer’s recent municipal electric bill which is contributing to the Municipal Green Energy Fund 4.3.5 System schematic or line drawing 4.3.6 Plot plan illustrating well, turbine, or module location (wind and geothermal only, photovoltaic when system is ground mounted) 4.3.7 Manual J calculation (geothermal only) 4.3.8 Detailed system design and a predicted performance calculation verified by a Professional Engineer. (Non-residential solar water heating systems only.) 4.3.9 Roof diagram illustrating the following: 4.3.9.1 Roof dimensions (angle, length and width) 4.3.9.2 Location of collectors or modules on roof 4.3.9.3 Location of any roof-mounted or building-mounted equipment 6

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DRAFT for Discussion Purposes Only 4.3.9.4 Orientation & Tilt of array or collectors 4.3.9.5 Areas of shading (Provide Solar Pathfinder results for all cases where shading occurs between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Results of the solar shade analysis must determine that 70% of the annual solar path’s area is shade free to be considered for a grant.) 4.4 Evaluation of Grant Reservation Request Upon receipt of the Grant Reservation Request and supporting documents, the Department will perform an evaluation to check the proposal package for its compliance with the requirements noted above. If the proposal package is complete, the Department will process the Grant Reservation and issue a Confirmation and Claim Form to the applicant and provide a copy to DEMEC. All requirements as outlined in Section 4.3 must be provided to the Department prior to processing the grant reservation. The Department will notify DEMEC which will reserve the funds for the project described in the Grant Reservation Request for six (6) months from the date of the reservation for residential applicants and twelve (12) months from the date of reservation for non-residential applicants. Since all grants are reserved on a first come-first served basis, viable projects that are not completed within the required time will be placed at the end of the queue and issued an extension of six (6) months from the date of the expired reservation for residential applicants and twelve (12) months from the date of expired reservation for non-residential applicants. To be considered for a reservation extension, the Department and DEMEC will require a project status and summary in writing fourteen (14) business days prior to the expiration of the original reservation. 4.5 Claim for and Distribution of Green Energy Program Grants After installation, the customer and contractor must provide the following to the Department: 4.5.1 Completed Confirmation and Claim form signed by customer and contractor 4.5.2 Copy of electrical, plumbing or building inspection 4.5.3 Copy of completed and approved municipal member Interconnection Agreement (photovoltaic, wind, fuel cell) or similar document from a non-regulated electric supplier which is contributing to the Municipal Green Energy Fund 4.5.4 Copy of product specification sheets 4.5.5 Copy of final sales invoice (invoice must include actual price paid, itemized list of components, labor, permit fees, method of payment) 4.5.6 Copy of warranty agreement 4.5.7 Copy of verification of completion of installation signed by customer and contractor. Upon receipt of the completed Reservation Claim Form and all final documentation pertaining to the project as noted in Section 4.5.1-4.5.6, the Department will evaluate the Reservation and Claim Form and the required accompanying documents for consideration of grant approval and render recommendation of approval to DEMEC. The contractor and customer are fully responsible for insuring that all forms and documentation have been supplied and the system meets all program requirements. The Department and/or DEMEC representatives may make an inspection of the systems prior to final grant approval. 7

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DRAFT for Discussion Purposes Only The Department will process the grant within a reasonable time; usually within 30 days of receipt of the Reservation and Claim Form and all supporting documentation. The Department will provide DEMEC with a determination that all grant requirements have been met. DEMEC will ordinarily process the payment to the purchaser, however, if the purchaser so requests in writing and documentation reflects the grant value was reduced directly from the purchase price, DEMEC will process the payment to the retailer or installing contractor. Upon written request to the Department, and subject to DEMEC approval, DEMEC will pay the grant in two installments. Twenty-five percent 25% of the grant paid after the equipment is delivered to the installation site and all required permits, approvals, certifications from all jurisdictions having authority are secured. The remaining twenty-five percent is paid when the system is operational and approved by the utility and/or appropriate inspection agent. Both the Department and DEMEC reserve the right to review any installation prior to any partial or final grant payment. 4.6 Green Energy Program Participating Contractor Guidelines 4.6.1 Participating Contractor Application Contractors installing qualifying photovoltaic, solar water heating, geothermal heat pumps, small wind turbines, or fuel cells must complete the Participating Contractor Application prior to installing systems within the Municipal Green Energy Program. The application will consist of the following: 4.6.1.1 Name of company and key contact information 4.6.1.2 Brief history and organizational structure of company 4.6.1.3 Education, experience and licensure 4.6.1.4 General liability and statutory worker’s compensation 4.6.1.5 Statement of reliability and good standing 4.6.2 Education and Licensure Participating Contractors shall maintain appropriate education and licenses to insure that only professionally designed systems are installed within the Program. The Participating Contractor must be licensed in the State of Delaware and in local jurisdictions as required. Where industry certification programs have been promulgated, grant recipients are encouraged to use industry certified contractors. 4.6.3 Insurance Requirements The Participating Contractor and anyone acting under its direction or control or on its behalf shall at its own expense procure and maintain in full force at all times Commercial General Liability Insurance with a bodily injury and property damage combined single limit of liability of at least ONE MILLION DOLLARS ($1,000,000) for any occurrence. 4.6.4 Statement of Reliability and Good Standing Contractor must be reliable and in good standing with a “Satisfactory Record” (or no negative reports) with the Better Business Bureau. The Contractor shall provide a copy of their Better 8

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DRAFT for Discussion Purposes Only Business Bureau report to the Department upon request. Reports may be obtained at the following address. BBB of Delaware 1415 Foulk Road, Suite 202 Foulkstone Plaza Wilmington, DE 19803 Phone: (302)230-0108 Fax: (302)230-0116 Web Site: www.delaware.bbb.org Email: info@delaware.bbb.org 4.6.5 Limitation of Funds The Program funds are limited. The Participating Contractor shall follow program guidelines to insure reservation of funds prior to installing a qualifying system. 4.6.6 Owner’s Manual Minimum Requirements Contractors are required to provide each Program participant with an owner’s manual. At a minimum, the owner’s manual shall include the following: 4.6.6.1 Name and address of the seller 4.6.6.2 System model name or number 4.6.6.3 Identification and explanation of system components 4.6.6.4 Description of system operation 4.6.6.5 Description of system maintenance 4.6.6.6 Description of emergency procedures 4.6.6.7 Vacation procedures 4.6.6.8 Systems warranty 4.7 Warranty All qualifying systems receiving a Green Energy Program grant must have a full 5-year warranty against component failure, malfunction and premature output degradation. The warranty must cover all components for which the program incentive is granted and cover the full cost of repair and replacement of all components of the system. For professionally installed systems, the warranty must cover the labor to remove and replace defective components and systems. 4.8 Code Compliance All qualifying systems must be installed in accordance with the standards and specifications of the manufacturers of the components in the system, in compliance with all applicable local electric and building codes, local ordinances and these guidelines. Where discrepancies, if any, exist with these guidelines and local codes, local codes shall govern. 9

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DRAFT for Discussion Purposes Only 5.0 Green Energy Program Renewable Energy Technologies 5.1 Photovoltaic Systems 5.1.1 Grant Limits Subject to availability of funds, the Municipal Green Energy Program offers grants for grid-connected photovoltaic systems installed by qualified contractors and customers up to 50% of the total installed costs. Grants will not exceed $_____________ (see attached table) per residential dwelling for residential systems and $____________ (see attached tabled) per non-residential facility for non-residential systems. A photovoltaic system may not have eligible qualifying photovoltaic system costs in excess of $12 per Watt. 5.1.2 Accepted Products and Equipment 5.1.2.1 Grid Interconnected All photovoltaic modules must be certified by a nationally recognized testing laboratory as meeting the requirements of the most recent version of Underwriters Laboratory Standard 1703. All qualifying grid-connected systems must comply with the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers Standards Board (IEEE) 929, Recommended Practice for Utility Interface of Photovoltaic (PV) Systems, IEEE 1547, Standard for Interconnecting Distributed Resources with the Electric Power Systems and the appropriate generation interconnection requirements of the participating municipal member’s, Technical Considerations Covering Parallel Operations. All inverters must be certified by a nationally recognized testing laboratory for safe operation and be certified as meeting the requirements of Underwriters Laboratory Standards 1741, Standard for Static Inverters and Charge Controllers for Use in Photovoltaic Power Systems. All grid interconnected systems must be designed and installed to comply with the National Electric Code (NEC). 5.1.2.2 Non-Grid Interconnected or Stand-Alone All photovoltaic modules must be certified by a nationally recognized testing laboratory as meeting the requirements of the most recent version of Underwriters Laboratory Standard 1703. All non-grid interconnected or stand-alone systems shall be designed and installed to comply with the National Electric Code (NEC)]. 5.1.3 Array Orientation and Tilt Optimum array orientation is a 180° true bearing. However, the program accepts solar arrays oriented between South of due East and South of due West or between 80° and 260° magnetic. Systems installed between 260° and 80° magnetic or North of due East and North of due West are not eligible for a Green Energy Program Grant. 10

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DRAFT for Discussion Purposes Only Optimum array tilt is equal to the latitude at the installation site. However, the program accepts array tilt parameters as specified by the module manufacturer which may allow for tilts greater than and less than latitude. 5.1.4 Array Shading Photovoltaic arrays shall be installed such that the array has a minimum of six (6) hours of unobstructed sunshine daily inclusive of solar noon. A "solar window" of eight (8) hours of unobstructed sunshine is preferred. The installing contractor is responsible for insuring that the system is free from shading. The installing contractor shall perform a “Solar Shade Analysis” to ensure the array meets the minimum daily sunshine requirements. Results of the solar shade analysis must determine that 70% of the annual solar path’s area is shade free to be considered for a grant. 5.1.5 Aesthetics Aesthetics must be considered in the design and mounting of the photovoltaic array. The designing contractor must provide a roof schematic complete with roof dimensions, array placement, orientation and areas of shading to the Department prior to installation. The designing contractor must make every attempt to configure the modules in an aesthetically pleasing manner free from shading. 5.2 Solar Water Heating 5.2.1 Grant Limits Subject to availability of funds, the Municipal Green Energy Program offers grants for solar water heating systems installed by qualified contractors and customers up to 50% of the total installed cost. Grants will not exceed $______(see attached table) per residential dwelling for residential systems and $______(see attached table) per non-residential facility for non-residential systems. Solar water heating systems integrated into a radiant heating application are eligible for a grant up to 50% of the installed cost of the solar energy portion of the system. Grants will not exceed $________(see attached table) per residential dwelling for residential systems and $_________(see attached table) per non-residential dwelling for non-residential systems. 5.2.2 Accepted Products and Equipment A solar water heating system must be designed to reduce or eliminate the need for electric or gas heated water. All qualifying residential solar water heating systems must be certified to meet the Solar Rating and Certification Corporation's (SRCC) OG- 300, Operating Guidelines and Minimum Standards for Certifying Solar Water Heating Systems: An Optional Solar Water Heating System Certification and Rating Program and have a Freeze Tolerance Limit of minus 21 degrees Fahrenheit without electrical power. 11

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DRAFT for Discussion Purposes Only All qualifying non-residential solar water heating systems and solar energy systems integrated into a radiant heating application must utilize collectors certified to meet the Solar Rating and Certification Corporation's (SRCC) OG-100, Operating Guidelines for Certifying Solar Collectors. Non-residential solar water heating systems will be required to submit a detailed system design and a predicted performance calculation verified by a Professional Engineer (P.E.) 5.2.3 Collector Orientation and Tilt Optimum collector array orientation is a 180° true bearing. However, the program accepts solar collectors oriented between South of due East and South of due West or between 80° and 260° magnetic. Systems installed between 260° and 80° magnetic or North of due East and North of due West are not eligible for a Green Energy Program Grant. Optimum collector tilt is equal to the latitude at the installation site. However, the program accepts collector tilt parameters as specified by the collector manufacturer which may allow for tilts greater than and less than latitude. 5.2.4 Collector Shading All collectors shall be installed such that the collector array has a minimum of six (6) hours of unobstructed sunshine daily inclusive of solar noon. A "solar window" of eight (8) hours of unobstructed sunshine is preferred. The installing contractor is responsible for insuring that the system is free from shading. The installing contractor shall perform a “Solar Shade Analysis” to ensure the array meets the minimum daily sunshine requirements. Results of the solar shade analysis must determine that 70% of the annual solar path’s area is shade free to be considered for a grant. 5.2.5 Aesthetics Aesthetics must be considered in the design and mounting of the solar water heating collectors. The designing contractor must complete a roof schematic complete with roof dimensions, collector placement, orientation and areas of shading to the Department prior to installation. The designing contractor must make every attempt to configure the collectors in an aesthetically pleasing manner. 5.3 Small Wind Turbines 5.3.1 Grant Limits Subject to availability of funds, the Municipal Green Energy Program offers incentives up to 50% of the total installed cost for small grid-connected wind turbines installed by a qualified contractor for a qualified customer. Small wind turbines shall be at least 500 Watts. Grants will not exceed $_______(see attached table) per residential dwelling for residential systems and $________(see attached table) per non-residential facility for non- residential systems. A qualifying wind turbine system shall not exceed $5.00 per Watt installed. 12

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DRAFT for Discussion Purposes Only 5.3.2 Capacity Limits Qualifying wind turbine systems shall be at least 500 Watts. The Department may reject applications if the location of the proposed wind turbine system has an inadequate wind resource for reasonable utilization of the equipment as recommended by the turbine manufacturer. Wind resources can vary significantly; therefore, the contractor and customer must take care that the location has adequate wind for the turbine selected. It is strongly recommended that a professional evaluation of your specific site be completed. The Department may require additional evidence of feasibility prior to approving the grant reservation. 5.3.3 Accepted Products and Equipment 5.3.3.1 Grid Interconnected All qualifying grid-connected small wind systems must use Underwriters Laboratory listed equipment and comply with the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers Standards Board (IEEE) 929, Recommended Practice for Utility Interface of Photovoltaic (PV) Systems, IEEE 1547, Standard for Interconnecting Distributed Resources with the Electric Power Systems and the appropriate generation interconnection requirements of the municipal power delivery's, Technical Considerations Covering Parallel Operations of Customer Owned Generation. All inverters or other systems used in interconnection must be certified by a nationally recognized testing laboratory for safe operation and be certified as meeting the requirements of Underwriters Laboratory Standards 1741, Standard for Static Inverters and Charge Controllers for Use in Photovoltaic Power Systems. All grid interconnected systems must be designed and installed to comply with the National Electric Code (NEC). 5.3.3.2 Non-Grid Interconnected or Stand-Alone All qualifying non-grid interconnected wind systems must use Underwriters Laboratory certified listed equipment and systems shall be designed and installed to comply with the National Electric Code (NEC). 5.4 Geothermal Heat Pump Systems 5.4.1 Grant Limits Subject to availability of funds, the Municipal’s Green Energy Program offers grants for geothermal heat pump systems installed by qualified contractors and customers at the following rates: Residential: $600 per ton not exceeding $________(see attached table) per residential dwelling for residential systems installed with an Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER) of 15.0 and Coefficient of Performance (COP) of 3.4 or greater or 50% of the installed cost whichever is lower, or $500 per ton not exceeding $_______(see attached table) per residential 13

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DRAFT for Discussion Purposes Only dwelling for residential systems with an Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER) of 14.0 and Coefficient of Performance (COP) of 3.0 or greater or 50% of the installed cost whichever is lower. Non-residential: $600 per ton not exceeding $________(see attached table) per non-residential facility for non-residential systems with an Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER) of 15.0 and Coefficient of Performance (COP) of 3.4 or greater or 50% of the installed cost whichever is lower, or $500 per ton not exceeding $_______(see attached table) per non-residential facility for non-residential systems with an Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER) of 14.0 and Coefficient of Performance (COP) of 3.0 or greater or 50% of the installed cost whichever is lower. 5.4.2 Accepted Products and Equipment Qualifying geothermal heat pump systems must be sized in accordance with good heating, ventilation and air conditioning design practices for the occupancy, location and structure. Contractor shall provide a Manual J calculation, or other equivalent calculation, to determine proper size of equipment. All qualifying systems must have a warranty for protection of the integrity and performance of the system for at least five years. All units installed under this program must have a minimum EER of 14.0 and COP of 3.0. Qualifying systems must meet the following: Closed loop systems shall qualify under rating conditions in accordance with ISO 13256-1. Open loop systems shall qualify under rating conditions in accordance with ISO 13256-1. DX systems shall qualify under rating conditions in accordance with ARI 870. 5.5 Fuel Cells 5.5.1 Grant Limits Subject to availability of funds, the Municipal Green Energy Program offers grants for grid-connected fuel cells installed by qualified contractors and customers up to 50% of the total installed cost for fuel cell systems operating on a renewable fuel source. Grants will not exceed $________(see attached table) for residential systems and $________(see attached table) for non-residential systems. 5.5.2 Accepted Products and Equipment 5.5.2.1 Grid Interconnected All Qualifying fuel cells systems must utilize a renewable fuel source and meet the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 853 for Stationary Fuel Cell Power Plants, the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers Standards Board (IEEE) 519- Recommended Practices and Requirements for Harmonic Control in Electric Power Systems, the most current version of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) 14

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DRAFT for Discussion Purposes Only Z21.83 for Fuel Cell Power Plants, and input and output protection functions should be in compliance with ANSI C37.2 Device Function Number Specifications. All grid interconnected systems must be designed and installed to comply with the National Electric Code (NEC). 5.5.2.2 Non-Grid Interconnected or Stand-Alone All non-grid interconnected or stand-alone systems shall be designed and installed to comply with the National Electric Code (NEC). 6.0 Efficiency Program 6.1 General Provisions The Energy Efficiency Program promotes projects aimed at using less energy to do the same or better job than conventional products or systems. Programs will be announced as they are introduced and implemented and may receive preference due to system benefit. 6.2 Eligibility The Energy Efficiency Program is available to DEMEC’s member electric customers which are contributing to the Municipal Green Energy Fund. All eligible equipment and products must be installed in Delaware. 7.0 Voluntary Green Energy Subscription Program 7.1 General Provision The purpose of the Voluntary Green Energy Purchase Program is to allow customers the opportunity to purchase blocks of green energy at competitive market rates. The green energy blocks are generated from non-carbon based, qualifying renewable energy sources. By subscribing to this program, customers will be helping to improve the environment by reducing pollution and consumption of non-renewable resources. 7.2 Eligibility The Voluntary Green Energy Purchase Program is available to municipal electric customers which are contributing to the Municipal Green Energy Fund. 7.3 Subscription Request Municipal customers have the option to voluntarily purchase of blocks of green energy from their local utility company. Blocks of 100 kwh will be offered for one year terms and will be renewable yearly at the then current market rate. The amount of green energy blocks may be limited and will 15

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DRAFT for Discussion Purposes Only be awarded on a first-come first-serve basis. Quantity may be limited to a customer’s lowest monthly consumption in the preceding twelve months, i.e., 1,000 kwh usage would be limited to 10 blocks. If subscriptions exceed available green energy, customers will be placed on a priority list for the following year. 8.0 Administration of Green Energy Funds Up to 7.5% of the moneys deposited in the Municipal Green Energy Fund may be used for administration of the fund. 9.0 Proprietary Application Information Applicants are hereby notified that the Department intends to make all applications submitted available to non-State personnel for the sole purpose of assisting in its evaluation of the applications. These individuals will be required to protect the confidentiality of any specifically identified proprietary information obtained as a result of their participation in the evaluation. Proposals submitted may contain trade secrets and/or privileged or confidential commercial or financial information which the applicant does not want to be used or disclosed for any purpose other than evaluation of the application. The use and disclosure of such data may be restricted, provided the applicant follows the Department’s “Request for Confidentiality” procedure contained in the Department’s “Freedom of Information Act” or “FOIA” regulation. It is important to understand that this FOIA regulation’s confidentiality procedure is a necessary part of this regulation in that any information submitted to the Department is subject to public review unless deemed to be confidential by the Secretary in accordance with the criteria and procedures established in the FOIA regulation. The burden lies with the applicant asserting the claim of confidentiality to meet the criteria established in the FOIA regulation. 10.0 Severability If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, phrase or word of these regulations is declared unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of these regulations shall remain unimpaired and shall continue in full force and effect, and proceedings there under shall not be affected. 16

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Photovoltaic Systems Photovoltaic Systems Not to Exceed Not to Exceed Grant Funding for Residential for Non-Residential DP&L up to 50% of total installation costs $22,500 $250,000 DEC up to 50% of total installation costs $15,000 $30,000 Clayton up to 50% of total installation costs $15,000 $30,000 Smyrna up to 50% of total installation costs $15,000 $30,000 New Castle (1) Funding only available to schools. Contact City of New Castle for details. Middletown up to 50% of total installation costs $15,000 $30,000 Seaford up to 50% of total installation costs $15,000 $30,000 Milford up to 50% of total installation costs $15,000 $30,000 Newark (2) up to 50% of total installation costs $22,500 $250,000 Dover up to 50% of total installation costs $15,000 $30,000 Lewes (3) up to 50% of total installation costs $15,000 $30,000 Solar Water Heating Solar Water Heating Not to Exceed Not to Exceed Grant Funding for Residential for Non-Residential DP&L up to 50% of total installation costs $3,000 $250,000 DEC up to 50% of total installed costs $3,000 $10,000 Clayton up to 50% of total installed costs $3,000 $10,000 Smyrna up to 50% of total installed costs $3,000 $10,000 New Castle (1) Funding only available to schools. Contact City of New Castle for details. Middletown up to 50% of total installed costs $3,000 $10,000 Seaford up to 50% of total installed costs $3,000 $10,000 Milford up to 50% of total installed costs $3,000 $10,000 Newark (2) up to 50% of total installation costs $3,000 $250,000 Dover up to 50% of total installed costs $3,000 $10,000 Lewes (3) up to 50% of total installed costs $3,000 $10,000 Solar Water Heating Integrated into a Radiant Heating Application Solar Water Heating w/ Radiant Not to Exceed Not to Exceed Grant Funding for Residential for Non-Residential DP&L up to 50% of total installation costs $5,000 $250,000 DEC up to 50% of total installed costs $5,000 $10,000 Clayton up to 50% of total installed costs $5,000 $10,000 Smyrna up to 50% of total installed costs $5,000 $10,000 New Castle (1) Funding only available to schools. Contact City of New Castle for details. Middletown up to 50% of total installed costs $5,000 $10,000 Seaford up to 50% of total installed costs $5,000 $10,000 Milford up to 50% of total installed costs $5,000 $10,000 Newark (2) up to 50% of total installation costs $5,000 $250,000 Dover up to 50% of total installed costs $5,000 $10,000 Lewes (3) up to 50% of total installed costs $5,000 $10,000 Small Wind Turbines Small Wind Turbines Not to Exceed Not to Exceed Grant Funding for Residential for Non-Residential DP&L up to 50% of total installation costs $22,500 $100,000 DEC up to 50% of total installed costs $5,000 $10,000 Clayton up to 50% of total installed costs $5,000 $10,000 Smyrna up to 50% of total installed costs $5,000 $10,000 New Castle (1) Funding only available to schools. Contact City of New Castle for details. Middletown up to 50% of total installed costs $5,000 $10,000 Seaford up to 50% of total installed costs $5,000 $10,000 Milford up to 50% of total installed costs $5,000 $10,000 Newark (2) up to 50% of total installation costs $22,500 $100,000 Dover up to 50% of total installed costs $5,000 $10,000 Lewes (3) None Available - -

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Fuel Cells Fuel Cells Not to Exceed Not to Exceed Grant Funding for Residential for Non-Residential DP&L up to 50% of total installation costs $22,500 $250,000 DEC up to 50% of total installed costs $15,000 $30,000 Clayton up to 50% of total installed costs $15,000 $30,000 Smyrna up to 50% of total installed costs $15,000 $30,000 New Castle (1) Funding only available to schools. Contact City of New Castle for details. Middletown up to 50% of total installed costs $15,000 $30,000 Seaford up to 50% of total installed costs $15,000 $30,000 Milford up to 50% of total installed costs $15,000 $30,000 Newark (2) up to 50% of total installation costs $22,500 $250,000 Dover up to 50% of total installed costs $15,000 $30,000 Lewes (3) up to 50% of total installed costs $15,000 $30,000 Geothermal Heat Pumps System - w/ Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER) of 15.0 and Coefficient of Performance (COP) of 3.4 or greater Geothermal Heat Pumps System Not to Exceed Not to Exceed Grant Funding for Residential for Non-Residential DP&L $600 per ton or 50% of total installed costs; whichever is lower $3,000 $25,000 DEC $600 per ton or 50% of total installed costs; whichever is lower $3,000 $20,000 Clayton $600 per ton or 50% of total installed costs; whichever is lower $3,000 $20,000 Smyrna $600 per ton or 50% of total installed costs; whichever is lower $3,000 $20,000 New Castle (1) Funding only available to schools. Contact City of New Castle for details. Middletown $600 per ton or 50% of total installed costs; whichever is lower $3,000 $20,000 Seaford $600 per ton or 50% of total installed costs; whichever is lower $3,000 $20,000 Milford $600 per ton or 50% of total installed costs; whichever is lower $3,000 $20,000 Newark (2) $600 per ton or 50% of total installed costs; whichever is lower $3,000 $25,000 Dover $600 per ton or 50% of total installed costs; whichever is lower $3,000 $20,000 Lewes (3) $600 per ton or 50% of total installed costs; whichever is lower $3,000 $20,000 Geothermal Heat Pumps System - w/ Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER) of 14.0 and Coefficient of Performance (COP) of 3.0 or greater Geothermal Heat Pumps System Not to Exceed Not to Exceed Grant Funding for Residential for Non-Residential DP&L $500 per ton or 50% of total installed costs; whichever is lower $2,500 $25,000 DEC $500 per ton or 50% of total installed costs; whichever is lower $2,500 $20,000 Clayton $500 per ton or 50% of total installed costs; whichever is lower $2,500 $20,000 Smyrna $500 per ton or 50% of total installed costs; whichever is lower $2,500 $20,000 New Castle (1) Funding only available to schools. Contact City of New Castle for details. Middletown $500 per ton or 50% of total installed costs; whichever is lower $2,500 $20,000 Seaford $500 per ton or 50% of total installed costs; whichever is lower $2,500 $20,000 Milford $500 per ton or 50% of total installed costs; whichever is lower $2,500 $20,000 Newark (2) $500 per ton or 50% of total installed costs; whichever is lower $2,500 $25,000 Dover $500 per ton or 50% of total installed costs; whichever is lower $2,500 $20,000 Lewes (3) $500 per ton or 50% of total installed costs; whichever is lower $2,500 $20,000 Notes: (1) The City of New Castle is providing funding for community school projects only. Please contact the City of New Castle for further information. (2) The City of Newark is contributing to the State's Green Energy Fund. Please contact the City of Newark or the State Energy Office for further information. (3) The City of Lewes is making available 1/3 of their total Green Energy Funds for renewable grants.

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EXHIBIT #4 Regular Council Meeting of 01/22/2007 1 of 2 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: The amounts hereinafter named in various City funds are changed from the currently approved revenues/receipts and appropriations to the revised revenues/receipts and revised appropriations for use by the various departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2006 and ending June 30, 2007: A. GENERAL FUND Current Additions Revised RECEIPTS Budgets (Reductions) Budgets Beginning Balance $ 4,232,792 $ 941,533 $ 5,174,325 Transfer from Capital Asset Reserve - 324,824 324,824 Transfer from Electric Fund 5,700,000 (1,000,000) 4,700,000 Intrafund Service Receipts Water/Wastewater 1,176,357 (22,653) 1,153,704 Intrafund Service Receipts Electric 3,869,378 (63,898) 3,805,480 Net Adjustments $ 179,806 Current Additions Revised EXPENDITURES Budgets (Reductions) Budgets City Clerk $ 308,362 $ (2,032) $ 306,330 Fire 1,299,787 (150,000) 1,149,787 Grounds 1,168,150 (40,788) 1,127,362 Library 1,087,627 (7,000) 1,080,627 Recreation 1,728,179 (10,933) 1,717,246 Planning 338,564 (1,425) 337,139 Inspections 1,191,003 (5,936) 1,185,067 Police 12,064,643 (42,988) 12,021,655 Sanitation 2,453,231 (177,000) 2,276,231 Finance 715,733 (38,900) 676,833 Public Works - Admin. 317,485 (9,000) 308,485 Central Services 759,832 (7,740) 752,092 Facilities Management 1,402,610 (1,300) 1,401,310 Customer Service 1,036,712 (30,000) 1,006,712 Human Resources 399,475 (15,000) 384,475 Mayor 114,661 (15,000) 99,661 Street Lights 746,200 (84,000) 662,200 Contingency Reserve 8,007 (8,007) - Transfer to Library Reserve 583,500 941,533 1,525,033 Budget Balance 2,708,438 (114,678) 2,593,760 Net Adjustments $ 179,806 B. WATER/WASTEWATER FUND Current Additions Revised EXPENSES Budgets (Reductions) Budgets Intrafund Service Fees $ 1,176,357 $ (22,653) $ 1,153,704 Budget Balance - Water 1,976,441 11,326 1,987,767 Budget Balance- Wastewater 1,254,937 11,327 1,266,264 Budget Balance- Kent County Fees (1,734,103) - (1,734,103) Net Adjustments $ - S:\ClerksOffice\Packets\2007\Council\01-22-2007\012207 FINAL Council Reading Budget Electric

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2 of 2 C. ELECTRIC FUND Current Additions Revised REVENUES Budgets (Reductions) Budgets Direct Sales to Customers $ 81,578,240 $ 2,358,200 $ 83,936,440 Duke Contract Revenue - 800,000 800,000 Utility Tax 1,937,446 (510,646) 1,426,800 Transfer from Rate Stabilization Reserve 5,000,000 758,000 5,758,000 Miscellaneous Revenue (Emission Credits) 584,900 1,000,000 1,584,900 Net Adjustments $ 4,405,554 Current Additions Revised EXPENSES Budgets (Reductions) Budgets Power Supply $ 61,202,616 $ 5,698,984 $ 66,901,600 Electric Power Plant & Capacity 6,126,384 (2,163,384) 3,963,000 Electric T & D 3,282,637 (55,252) 3,227,385 Electric Engineering 2,001,295 (21,953) 1,979,342 Electric Admin. 562,322 (9,442) 552,880 Utility Tax 1,937,446 (510,646) 1,426,800 Transfer to Uncollectibles 125,000 (125,000) - Intrafund Service Fees 3,869,378 (63,898) 3,805,480 Transfer to General Fund 5,700,000 (1,000,000) 4,700,000 Transfer to Rate Stabilization Reserve 500,000 (500,000) - Budget Balance 6,018,598 3,156,145 9,174,743 Net Adjustments $ 4,405,554 D. GENERAL FUND CONTINGENCY RESERVE Current Additions Revised REVENUES Budgets (Reductions) Budgets Transfer from General Fund $ 8,007 $ (8,007) $ - Net Adjustments $ (8,007) Current Additions Revised EXPENSES Budgets (Reductions) Budgets Current Year Balance - Unaudited $ 665,125 $ (8,007) $ 657,118 Net Adjustments $ (8,007) E. GENERAL FUND LIBRARY RESERVE Current Additions Revised REVENUES Budgets (Reductions) Budgets General Fund Appropriation $ 583,500 $ 941,533 $ 1,525,033 Net Adjustments $ 941,533 Current Additions Revised EXPENSES Budgets (Reductions) Budgets Current Year Balance - Unaudited $ 683,500 $ 941,533 $ 1,625,033 Net Adjustments $ 941,533 S:\ClerksOffice\Packets\2007\Council\01-22-2007\012207 FINAL Council Reading Budget Electric

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