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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA December 20, 2005 - 7:30 P.M. - Council Chambers - City Hall - City of Dover OPEN FORUM - 15 MINUTES PRIOR TO OFFICIAL MEETING (7:15 P.M.) INVOCATION BY CHAPLAIN WALLACE DIXON PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS * CONSENT AGENDA Those items on the Council Agenda which are considered routine and non-controversial shall be marked with an asterisk (*) and will be acted upon by a single roll call vote of the Council. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a member of Council so requests, in which event the matter shall be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered a separate item. * 1. Adoption of Minutes - Regular Council Meeting of December 12, 2005 2. Election Results - 2005 Special Municipal Election 3. Oath of Office - Administered by The Honorable Henry DuPont Ridgely - Justice, Supreme Court - Council - Fourth District - Sophia R. Russell 4. Recess (for photographs) - Council 5. Certificate of Appreciation - Hurricane Katrina Contributors * 6. Parks, Recreation, and Community Enhancement Committee Report - December 12, 2005 A. Discussion - Senior Citizens Overdue Library Books Fine * 7. Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee Report - December 12, 2005 A. Resolution - Establishment of Special Fund for Post-Retirement Medical Benefits B. Proposed Ordinance Amendment - Section 82-2, City Planner (See Item #11) C. Review of Proposed Replacement Budget Pages * 8. Monthly Reports - November 2005 A. Chief of Police Report B. City Assessor Report C. City Manager’s Report D. Planning and Inspections Report E. Robbins Hose Company No. 1 Report

Council Agenda December 20, 2005 Page 2 * 9. Appointments Recommended by Council President Williams A. Parks, Recreation, and Community Enhancement Committee - Councilwoman Sophia R. Russell (To Fill Unexpired Term of John W. Pitts - Term to Expire May 2006) 10. First Reading - Proposed Ordinance The First Reading is offered on the following proposed ordinances. Final action by Council will take place during the Second Reading of the ordinance on January 9, 2006. Copies of all proposed ordinances are available at the entrance of the Council Chambers or can be obtained from the City Clerk's Office. A. Section 82-2, City Planner (Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee) 11. Council Members Comments /jg S:\ClerksOffice\Agendas&Minutes\Council-Agendas\2005\12-20-2005.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.

REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING The Regular Council Meeting was held on December 20, 2005 at 7:30 p.m. with Council President Williams presiding. Council members present were Mr. Carey, Mr. Sadusky, Mr. Slavin, Mr. Ritter, Mr. Hogan, Mr. Salters, and Mr. Ruane. Council staff members present were Police Chief Horvath, Ms. Russell, Mrs. Mitchell, Fire Chief Bashista, Mr. DePrima, City Solicitor Rodriguez, Mrs. Green, and Mayor Speed. OPEN FORUM The Open Forum was held at 7:15 p.m., prior to commencement of the Official Council Meeting. Council President Williams declared the Open Forum in session and reminded those present that Council is not in official session and cannot take formal action. Reverend C. V. Holmes, 236 N. Queen Street, advised members that he received correspondence from a City inspector regarding a car parked in his yard. He stated that since he was having his driveway paved he parked his car in his yard. Reverend Holmes stated that the letter had a threatening tone and suggested that correspondence between the City and its residents show a little more consideration. The invocation was given by Chaplain Dixon, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS Mr. Carey moved for approval of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Hogan and unanimously carried. Mr. Ritter requested that item #7B - Proposed Ordinance Amendment - Section 82-2, City Planner, be removed from the Consent Agenda. Mr. Carey moved for approval of the Consent Agenda, as amended, seconded by Mr. Salters and carried by a unanimous roll call vote. ADOPTION OF MINUTES - REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF DECEMBER 12, 2005 The Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of December 12, 2005 were unanimously approved by motion of Mr. Carey, seconded by Mr. Salters and bore the written approval of Mayor Speed. ELECTION RESULTS - 2005 SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION Mrs. Green, City Clerk, reported the results of the 2005 Special Municipal Election held on December 13, 2005, as follows:

CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF DECEMBER 20, 2005 PAGE 2 FOURTH DISTRICT COUNCIL David L. Anderson 76 Marion L. Lott, Sr. 47 Sophia R. Russell 89 Vivian E. Wright 53 Total District Votes Cast 265 Total Registered Voters 3,503 Mr. Salters moved for approval of the Election Results as reported by the City Clerk. The motion was seconded by Mr. Slavin and carried by a unanimous roll call vote. OATH OF OFFICE - ADMINISTERED BY THE HONORABLE HENRY DUPONT RIDGELY - JUSTICE, SUPREME COURT - COUNCIL - FOURTH DISTRICT - SOPHIA R. RUSSELL The Honorable Henry duPont Ridgely, Justice of the Supreme Court, administered the Oath of Office to as follows: Council - Fourth District (Term to expire May 2006) - Sophia R. Russell RECESS (FOR PHOTOGRAPHS) - COUNCIL Mr. Slavin moved to recess to take photographs of the members of City Council, seconded by Mr. Carey and unanimously carried. Meeting recessed at 7:40 p.m. and reconvened at 7:49 p.m. CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION - HURRICANE KATRINA CONTRIBUTORS The following Certificate of Appreciation was read into the record by Council President Williams: Certificate of Appreciation presented to the following Hurricane Katrina Contributors Ed Allison, Ed & Nancy Baker, Jeff Cosetti, Tony DePrima, Bob Duncan, Dave Failing, Victor Giangrant, John Giorgilli, Chuck Glisson, Eugene Grace, Jim Grilli, Keith Grimes, Stu Handler, Doug Hayman, Martin Heesh, Fred Hertrich, Bill Holden, Clem Horvath, James Hutchison, Vernon Ingram, Dave Kaplan, Gus Koenig, Craig McDonald, Jeff Townsend, Dave West, Tom of World Transmissions, and Cathy Wyatt. The City of Dover Extends Sincere Thanks and Gratitude for Your Generosity Mr. DePrima stated that Mayor Speed was contacted by the National League of Cities to adopt Bayou La Batray, Alabama, a City which was devastated by hurricane Katrina. During the Special Council meeting of September 8, 2005, members voted to hold the City’s vehicles slated for the auction and make them available to hurricane Katrina evacuees. Mr. DePrima noted that Bayou La Batray needed computers, library books, and police vehicles and the citizens being honored contributed to hire a carrier to take the vehicles and other items to Alabama. He advised members that four (4) vehicles were donated to victims of Katrina who relocated to Delaware from Alabama or Mississippi.

CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF DECEMBER 20, 2005 PAGE 3 PARKS, RECREATION, AND COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT - DECEMBER 12, 2005 The Parks, Recreation, and Community Enhancement Committee met on December 12, 2005 with Chairman Sadusky presiding. Discussion - Senior Citizens Overdue Library Books Fine During the Regular Council Meeting of November 28, 2005, Councilman Slavin relayed concerns regarding the senior citizens overdue library books fine that is being proposed for the Dover Public Library. Beginning in March 2006, Kentnet, the current online public access catalog, will be replaced with the Delaware Library Catalog, which will include participation from public libraries in Kent County, Sussex County, the Wilmington branch of Delaware Technical & Community College, Delaware Division of Libraries, library at Wesley College and the Harrington, Smyrna, and Milford Public Libraries. Currently the Milford Public Library, all public libraries in Sussex County, and the Kent County Public Library charge fines to seniors for overdue materials. The Harrington and Smyrna Public Libraries will be imposing those fines starting in January 2006. The policy changes are being implemented for consistency throughout Kent and Sussex counties. Ms. Sheila Anderson, Director of the Dover Public Library, stated all parties in both Counties have agreed on some policy changes, including that senior citizens should begin paying library fees for overdue materials. She stressed the importance of consistency throughout the State, explaining that some senior citizens would register for their library cards at the Dover Public Library knowing they do not have to pay fines while accumulating overdue books as they would with other libraries in the area. Other changes that have been made are extending the time DVD’s and videos can be checked out to two weeks instead of one week, allowing people under the age of 18 to check out DVD’s and videos cataloged as “juvenile”, and all fines for overdue materials other than DVD’s and videos will change to $.10 per day. Materials checked out of the library can also be extended up to three (3) times, which would be eight (8) weeks before it would be considered overdue. Ms. Anderson noted that library usage circulation statistics determines how much State Aid a library receives each year and is also used when applying for funding from local, State, and national agencies. The Dover Public Library has been giving out a notice to all library patrons since mid- November regarding the various policy changes and only a few complaints have been received by staff members. Ms. Anderson stated if the amount owed is over $5.00, then that person will no longer be permitted to check materials out of the library or use the library computer until the fine is paid. Mr. Ruane introduced the email statement made by Councilman Slavin opposing the library fines for senior citizens and questioned whether the fine was the result of the new statewide software system. Ms. Anderson stated the State library employees managed the meetings, hired a consultant to head the meetings, and representatives from all libraries attended these meetings. The proposed library fines for senior citizens was agreed upon as a result of these meetings. Ms. Anderson also stated that it is difficult for staff to judge the age of a person. The committee recommended support of the change in policy, as recommended by staff. By consent agenda, Mr. Carey moved for approval of the committee’s recommendation, seconded by Mr. Salters and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.

CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF DECEMBER 20, 2005 PAGE 4 Discussion - Agenda Items for the January 10, 2006 Parks, Recreation, and Community Enhancement Committee Meeting Noting that Mr. Paul Lakeman, Chairman of Main Street, will be giving a presentation to the Downtown Dover Development Corporation on a Needs Assessment Study, including how to improve the downtown area, Mr. Ruane stated the Parks, Recreation, and Community Enhancement Committee would benefit from the observations and recommendations made during this presentation. The committee recommended that Mr. Lakeman give the Needs Assessment Study presentation during the next Parks, Recreation, and Community Enhancement meeting on January 10, 2006. By consent agenda, Mr. Carey moved for approval of the committee’s recommendation, seconded by Mr. Salters and carried by a unanimous roll call vote. Update on John W. Pitts Recreation Center During the Parks, Recreation, and Community Enhancement meeting of August 23, 2005, it was noted what organizations were donating funds to the development of the John W. Pitts Recreation Center. Mr. Zach Carter, Parks and Recreation Director, gave an update and stated that a check has been received and deposited from the Longwood Foundation for $250,000.00. Also, the Request for Proposals is still in draft form and will be received from Becker Morgan Group, Inc. shortly and should be presented during the Regular Council Meeting on December 20, 2005. The committee took no action. By consent agenda, Mr. Carey moved for acceptance of the Parks, Recreation, and Community Enhancement Committee Report, seconded by Mr. Salters and unanimously carried. LEGISLATIVE, FINANCE, AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE REPORT - DECEMBER 12, 2005 The Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee met on December 12, 2005, with Chairman Salters presiding. Resolution - Establishment of Special Fund for Post-Retirement Medical Benefits The General Accounting Standards Board (GASB) has issued a new pronouncement that will require the City to recognize its post-retirement medical benefits liability since medical benefits are guaranteed to retirees. The accounting treatment is very similar to the City’s pension accounting. The City is not required to implement the standard until FY08. As a result of this change, Council has approved certain appropriations to be invested to start funding the obligation. They also recently approved the transfer of these funds, in the amount of $2.3 million, to the State’s Retirement Investment Plan (DELRIP). An actuary is calculating the liability and will be ready to present the results to Council by the beginning of December or the end of this month. Members were provided a proposed resolution which would establish a special fund to provide for the post-retirement medical benefits liability to retirees.

CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF DECEMBER 20, 2005 PAGE 5 Mrs. Mitchell, Finance Director, estimated that the liability would be between $40 and $60 million and the amount to be funded would be between $4 and $6 million per year, including the amount currently being funded. Mrs. Mitchell also advised members that the resolution should be amended to read fiscal year 2009. The committee recommended adoption of the resolution, as amended by changing the fiscal year from 2008 to 2009. By consent agenda, Mr. Carey moved for approval of the committee’s recommendation. The motion was seconded by Mr. Salters and, by a unanimous roll call vote, Council adopted the following Resolution: WHEREAS, commencing with fiscal year 2009, the City of Dover will be required to recognize its post-retirement medical benefits liability since the City guarantees medical benefits to retirees; and WHEREAS, Council has approved certain appropriations to be invested to start funding for this obligation; and WHEREAS, it is necessary to set up a special fund to receive these appropriations, to invest the same, and to anticipate the obligations in the future. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER IN COUNCIL MET: 1. A separate fund is hereby established to provide for the post-retirement medical benefits liability to retirees required to be implemented in fiscal year 2009, to which fund appropriations from Council shall be made with authority to the fund to accept appropriations and contributions, with authority to the Finance Director of the City of Dover or her designee or assignee to manage the fund to accept appropriations, make investments and reinvestments in the fund, and to pay out fees, expenses, and benefits. ADOPTED: DECEMBER 20, 2005 Proposed Ordinance Amendment - Section 82-2, City Planner Members were provided a proposed ordinance amending Section 82-2, City Planner, which would provide the day-to-day operations of the Director of Planning and Inspections to be the responsibility of the City Manager rather than the Mayor and Council. During the committee meeting, Mr. Hogan advised members that there are a significant number of department heads who report to the Mayor and Council, which is not always the ideal situation for a well-run city. He noted that the Planner would still be selected by the Mayor and Council, the only difference is that they would report to the City Manager on the day-to-day operations. Responding to Mr. Slavin, Mr. DePrima stated that, since he was requested to work with the City Planner, this situation has been in place informally for the past year. He noted that Council would retain authority over annexations, rezonings, street width waivers, and other planning matters.

CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF DECEMBER 20, 2005 PAGE 6 Mr. Slavin proposed that the wording be changed to “The City Planner shall be directly responsible to the Mayor and Council and shall report to the City Manager. This amendment will be in place for a period of six (6) months from the date of passage.” The committee recommended approval of the proposed amendment, with the amendment of the last sentence to read as follows: “The City Planner shall be directly responsible to the Mayor and Council and shall report to the City Manager. This amendment will be in place for a period of six (6) months from the date of passage.” Mr. Salters moved for approval of the committee’s recommendation, seconded by Mr. Carey. Mr. Ritter reiterated that the Planning Commission, the Delaware Association of Realtors, and the Chamber of Commerce, who deal with the Planner on a regular basis, should be given the opportunity to provide their input prior to final adoption of the ordinance. Mr. Ruane stated that he is opposed to the amendment and that it should be recognized that the current arrangement has been in place for 35 years. He noted that none of the City Planner’s requested that such a change be made and some Planner’s have expressed reservations regarding the potential for interference in decision making and or reporting processes by having the Planner report to the City Manager. Mr. Ruane stated that he would not wish to have the City Manager in any way inhibiting or subordinating the objectivity of the City Planner. Several members stated that it was difficult for a part-time legislative body to be a full-time supervisor and that this change would be a good management decision for the City. The motion for approval of the proposed amendment, with the amendment of the last sentence to read as follows: “The City Planner shall be directly responsible to the Mayor and Council and shall report to the City Manager. This amendment will be in place for a period of six (6) months from the date of passage.”, as recommended by the committee, was carried by a roll call vote of six (6) yes, and three (3) no (Mr. Ritter, Mr. Ruane, and Mrs. Williams). (The First Reading of the ordinance will take place during the latter part of the meeting). Review of Proposed Replacement Budget Pages During their Regular Meeting of November 28, 2005, Council directed staff to prepare a trial run of the replacement pages depicting all of the budget revisions for review prior to adopting it as the consistent format. Members were provided proposed replacement budget pages for Fiscal Year 2005-06 reflecting the December 12, 2005, budget amendments for their review. Mr. DePrima noted the following items on each sheet: (1) the actual page number from the Fiscal Year 2005-06 Final Budget is referenced in the top left corner; (2) the effective date of December 12, 2005, is shown in the top right corner; (3) Additions/(Reductions) are reflected in the 5th column; and (4) Adjusted Budget amounts are shown in the last column. He stated that, if approved, these pages would be provided as a part of the packet for future proposed budget amendments.

CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF DECEMBER 20, 2005 PAGE 7 The committee recommended approval of the proposed replacement budget pages, as recommended by staff. By consent agenda, Mr. Carey moved for approval of the committee’s recommendation, seconded by Mr. Salters and carried by a unanimous roll call vote. By consent agenda, Mr. Carey moved for acceptance of the Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee Report, seconded by Mr. Salters and carried by a unanimous roll call vote. MONTHLY REPORTS - NOVEMBER 2005 By motion of Mr. Carey, seconded by Mr. Salters, the following monthly reports were accepted by consent agenda: Chief of Police Report City Assessor Report City Manager's Report Planning and Inspections Report Robbins Hose Company No. 1 Report APPOINTMENT (COUNCIL PRESIDENT WILLIAMS) - PARKS, RECREATION, AND COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT COMMITTEE - UNEXPIRED TERM TO EXPIRE MAY 2006 Council President Williams requested the appointment of Councilwoman Sophia R. Russell to the Parks, Recreation, and Community Enhancement Committee (To Fill Unexpired Term of John W. Pitts - Term to Expire May 2006). By consent agenda, Mr. Carey moved for approval of the appointment of Councilwoman Sophia R. Russell to the Parks, Recreation, and Community Enhancement Committee, as recommended by Council President Williams, seconded by Mr. Salters and carried by a unanimous roll call vote. FIRST READING - PROPOSED ORDINANCE Council President Williams 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 ordinances will take place during the Council Meeting of January 9, 2006. 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: A. Chapter 82, Planning - Section 82-2, City Planner (Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee)

CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF DECEMBER 20, 2005 PAGE 8 COUNCIL MEMBERS COMMENTS Mr. Hogan stated that he would be providing members with Legal Developments in 2005 and Federalism in the Supreme Court; materials he obtained from the National League of Cities Conference he attended in December. Mr. Ritter, Mr. Carey, and Mr. Salters wished everyone a happy holiday. Council President Williams welcomed Councilwoman Sophia Russell. Mr. Slavin moved for adjournment, seconded by Mr. Carey and unanimously carried. Meeting Adjourned at 8:21 P.M. JANICE C. GREEN CITY CLERK All orders, ordinances, and resolutions adopted by City Council during their Regular Meeting of December 20, 2005, are hereby approved. STEPHEN R. SPEED MAYOR /JG/tm S:\ClerksOffice\Agendas&Minutes\Council-Minutes\2005\08-22-2005 Council.wpd

MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor and Members of City Council FROM: Janice C. Green, City Clerk DATE: December 20, 2005 SUBJECT: December 13, 2005 Agenda Item #2 - Election Results - 2005 Special Municipal Election Following are the results of the 2005 Special Municipal Election, as certified by the Election Judges: FOURTH DISTRICT COUNCIL David L. Anderson 76 Marion L. Lott, Sr. 47 Sophia R. Russell 89 Vivian E. Wright 53 Total District Votes Cast 265 Total Registered Voters 3,503 /jg S:\ClerksOffice\Packets\2005\Council Packets\12-20-2005\12-20-2005 Special Election Results - Council.wpd

Certificate of Appreciation presented to the following Hurricane Katrina Contributors Ed Allison, Ed & Nancy Baker, Jeff Cosetti, Tony DePrima, Bob Duncan, Dave Failing, Victor Giangrant, John Giorgilli, Chuck Glisson, Eugene Grace, Jim Grilli, Keith Grimes, Stu Handler, Doug Hayman, Martin Heesh, Fred Hertrich, Bill Holden, Clem Horvath, James Hutchison, Vernon Ingram, Dave Kaplan, Gus Koenig, Craig McDonald, Jeff Townsend, Dave West, Tom of World Transmissions, and Cathy Wyatt. The City of Dover extends sincere thanks and gratitude for your generosity. Tuesday, December 20, 2005 STEPHEN R. SPEED Mayor

PARKS, RECREATION, AND COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT The Parks, Recreation, and Community Enhancement Committee Meeting was held on December 12, 2005 at 12:00 p.m. with Chairman Sadusky presiding. Members present were Mr. Ruane and Mr. Long. Mr. Truitt was absent. AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS Mr. Ruane requested the addition of item #2 Discussion of Agenda Items for the January 10th Parks, Recreation, and Community Enhancement Committee Meeting. Mr. Carter requested the addition of item #3 Update on John W. Pitts Recreation Center. Mr. Long moved for approval of the agenda, as amended, seconded by Mr. Ruane and unanimously carried. Discussion - Senior Citizens Overdue Library Books Fine During the Regular Council Meeting of November 28, 2005, Councilman Slavin relayed concerns regarding the senior citizens overdue library books fine that is being proposed for the Dover Public Library. Beginning in March 2006, Kentnet, the current online public access catalog, will be replaced with the Delaware Library Catalog, which will include participation from public libraries in Kent County, Sussex County, the Wilmington branch of Delaware Technical & Community College, Delaware Division of Libraries, library at Wesley College and the Harrington, Smyrna, and Milford Public Libraries. Currently the Milford Public Library, all public libraries in Sussex County, and the Kent County Public Library charge fines to seniors for overdue materials. The Harrington and Smyrna Public Libraries will be imposing those fines starting in January 2006. The policy changes are being implemented for consistency throughout Kent and Sussex counties. Ms. Sheila Anderson, Library Director of the Dover Public Library, stated all parties in both Counties have agreed on some policy changes, including that senior citizens should begin paying library fees for overdue materials. She stressed the importance of consistency throughout the State, explaining that some senior citizens would register for their library cards at the Dover Public Library knowing they do not have to pay fines while accumulating overdue books as they would with other libraries in the area. Other changes that have been made are extending the time DVD’s and videos can be checked out to two weeks instead of one week, allowing people under the age of 18 to check out DVD’s and videos cataloged as “juvenile”, and all fines for overdue materials other than DVD’s and videos will change to $.10 per day. Materials checked out of the library can also be extended up to three (3) times, which would be eight (8) weeks before it would be considered overdue. Ms. Anderson noted that library usage circulation statistics determines how much State Aid a library receives each year and is also used when applying for funding from local, State, and national agencies. The Dover Public Library has been giving out a notice to all library patrons since mid- November regarding the various policy changes and only a few complaints have been received by staff members. Responding to Mr. Long, Ms. Anderson stated if the amount owed is over $5.00, then that person will no longer be permitted to check materials out of the library or use the library computer until the fine is paid.

PARKS, RECREATION, AND COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT COMMITTEE MEETING OF DECEMBER 12, 2005 PAGE 2 Mr. Ruane introduced the email statement made by Councilman Slavin opposing the library fines for senior citizens and questioned whether the fine was the result of the new statewide software system (Attachment #1). Ms. Anderson stated the State library employees managed the meetings, hired a consultant to head the meetings, and representatives from all libraries attended these meetings. The proposed library fines for senior citizens was agreed upon as a result of these meetings. Ms. Anderson also stated that it is difficult for staff to judge the age of a person. Mr. Ruane moved to recommend support of the change in policy, as recommended by staff. The motion was seconded by Mr. Long and unanimously carried. Discussion - Agenda Items for the January 10th Parks, Recreation, and Community Enhancement Committee Meeting Mr. Paul Lakeman, Chairman of Main Street, will be giving a presentation on a Needs Assessment Study, including how to improve the downtown area, to the Downtown Dover Development Corporation. Mr. Ruane stated the Parks, Recreation, and Community Enhancement Committee would benefit from the observations and recommendations made during this presentation. Mr. Ruane moved to recommend that Mr. Lakeman give the Needs Assessment Study presentation during the next Parks, Recreation, and Community Enhancement meeting on January 10, 2006. The motion was seconded by Mr. Long and unanimously carried. Update on John W. Pitts Recreation Center During the Parks, Recreation, and Community Enhancement meeting of August 23, 2005, it was noted what organizations were donating funds to the development of the John W. Pitts Recreation Center. Mr. Zach Carter, Parks and Recreation Director, gave an update and stated that a check has been received and deposited from the Longwood Foundation for $250,000.00. Also, the Request for Proposals is still in draft form and will be received from Becker Morgan Group, Inc. shortly and should be presented during the Regular Council Meeting on December 20, 2005. Mr. Ruane moved for adjournment, seconded by Mr. Long and unanimously carried. Meeting Adjourned at 12:22 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Robert M. Sadusky Chairman RMS/jcr S:\ClerksOffice\Agendas&Minutes\Committee-Minutes\2005\12-12-2005-PR&CE.wpd Attachments to Original File Copy Attachment #1 - Councilman Slavin’s email dated December 11, 2005

LEGISLATIVE, FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE The Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee meeting was held on December 12, 2005, at 5:30 p.m. with Chairman Salters presiding. Members present were Mr. Hogan, Mr. Slavin, Mr. Shevock, and Mr. Shelton. Members of Council present were Mr. Carey, Mr. Sadusky, Mr. Ritter, Mr. Ruane, and Council President Williams (Arrived at 6:10 p.m.). Mayor Speed was also present. AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS Mr. Slavin moved for approval of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Shelton and unanimously carried. Resolution - Establishment of Special Fund for Post-Retirement Medical Benefits The General Accounting Standards Board (GASB) has issued a new pronouncement that will require the City to recognize its post-retirement medical benefits liability since medical benefits are guaranteed to retirees. The accounting treatment is very similar to the City’s pension accounting. The City is not required to implement the standard until FY08. As a result of this change, Council has approved certain appropriations to be invested to start funding the obligation. They also recently approved the transfer of these funds, in the amount of $2.3 million, to the State’s Retirement Investment Plan (DELRIP). An actuary is calculating the liability and will be ready to present the results to Council by the beginning of December or the end of this month. Members were provided a proposed resolution which would establish a special fund to provide for the post-retirement medical benefits liability to retirees. Responding to Mr. Ritter, Mrs. Mitchell, Finance Director, estimated that the liability would be between $40 and $60 million and the amount to be funded would be between $4 and $6 million per year, including the amount currently being funded. Mrs. Mitchell advised members that the resolution should be amended to read fiscal year 2009. Mr. Hogan moved to recommend adoption of the resolution , as amended by changing the fiscal year from 2008 to 2009 (Attachment #1). The motion was seconded by Mr. Shevock and unanimously carried. Proposed Ordinance Amendment - Section 82-2, City Planner Members were provided a proposed ordinance amending Section 82-2, City Planner, which would provide the day-to-day operations of the Director of Planning and Inspections to be the responsibility of the City Manager rather than the Mayor and Council. Mr. Hogan advised members that there are a significant number of department heads who report to the Mayor and Council, which is not always the ideal situation for a well-run city. He noted that the Planner would still be selected by the Mayor and Council, the only difference is that they would report to the City Manager on the day-to-day operations.

LEGISLATIVE, FINANCE, AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MEETING OF DECEMBER 12, 2005 PAGE 2 Responding to Mr. Slavin, Mr. DePrima stated that, since he was requested to work with the City Planner, this situation has been in place informally for the past year. He noted that Council would retain authority over annexations, rezonings, street width waivers, and other planning matters. Mr. Slavin proposed that the wording be changed to “The City Planner shall be directly responsible to the Mayor and Council and shall report to the City Manager. This amendment will be in place for a period of six (6) months from the date of passage.” Mr. Hogan stated that Council members do not spend enough time with the Department Heads to do proper annual and mid-year evaluations, which is a difficult, inefficient process. He felt that the City Manager, who would work with the Planner on the day-to-day operations, could improve their performance and prepare a more accurate evaluation. Mr. Hogan also noted that it would be beneficial to have the review conducted by one (1) person rather than nine (9). He stated that this would be the ideal time to make the change, since they are in the process of hiring a new City Planner. Mr. Ruane stated that he did not feel that being responsible to nine (9) members of Council should be an issue for a professional City Planner. He noted that the Planner may be concerned that the City Manager would interject their point of view on planning issues. Mr. Ritter stated that he would like to have the opinions of the Delaware Association of Realtors, the business community, and the Planning Commission on this issue since they work with the Planning Department on a regular basis. He also thought it would be beneficial to know the history of why the Planner was originally placed under the Mayor and Council. Mr. Slavin moved to recommend approval of the proposed amendment, with the amendment of the last sentence to read as follows: “The City Planner shall be directly responsible to the Mayor and Council and shall report to the City Manager. This amendment will be in place for a period of six (6) months from the date of passage.” (Attachment #2). The motion was seconded by Mr. Hogan and unanimously carried. Review of Proposed Replacement Budget Pages During their Regular Meeting of November 28, 2005, Council directed staff to prepare a trial run of the replacement pages depicting all of the budget revisions for review prior to adopting it as the consistent format. Members were provided proposed replacement budget pages for Fiscal Year 2005-06 reflecting the December 12, 2005, budget amendments for their review. Mr. DePrima noted that Mrs. Tieman worked 2 hours and Mrs. Adams worked 8.75 hours on the preparation of these sheets. The total packet is 33 sheets that would be inserted by Council members. These sheets will be replaced again in February 2006 when mid-year review is completed. He noted the following items on each sheet: (1) the actual page number from the Fiscal Year 2005-06 Final Budget is referenced in the top left corner; (2) the effective date of

LEGISLATIVE, FINANCE, AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MEETING OF DECEMBER 12, 2005 PAGE 3 December 12, 2005, is shown in the top right corner; (3) Additions/(Reductions) are reflected in the 5th column; and (4) Adjusted Budget amounts are shown in the last column. Mr. DePrima noted that, if approved, these pages would be provided as a part of the packet for future proposed budget amendments. Mr. Hogan moved to recommend approval of the proposed replacement budget pages, as recommended by staff (Attachment #3). The motion was seconded by Mr. Slavin and unanimously carried. Mr. Hogan moved for adjournment, seconded by Mr. Slavin and unanimously carried. Meeting Adjourned at 6:25 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Reuben Salters Chairman RS/tm S:\ClerksOffice\Agendas&Minutes\Committee-Minutes\2005\12-12-2005 LF&A.wpd Attachments Attachment #1 - Resolution - Establishment of Special Fund for Post-Retirement Medical Benefits Attachment #2 - Proposed Ordinance Amendment - Section 82-2, City Planner (Attached to original minutes) Attachment #3 - Review of Proposed Replacement Budget Pages (Attached to original minutes)

ATTACHMENT #1 LF&A Minutes of 12/12/2005 WHEREAS, commencing with fiscal year 2009, the City of Dover will be required to recognize its post-retirement medical benefits liability since the City guarantees medical benefits to retirees; and WHEREAS, Council has approved certain appropriations to be invested to start funding for this obligation; and WHEREAS, it is necessary to set up a special fund to receive these appropriations, to invest the same, and to anticipate the obligations in the future. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER IN COUNCIL MET: 1. A separate fund is hereby established to provide for the post-retirement medical benefits liability to retirees required to be implemented in fiscal year 2009, to which fund appropriations from Council shall be made with authority to the fund to accept appropriations and contributions, with authority to the Finance Director of the City of Dover or her designee or assignee to manage the fund to accept appropriations, make investments and reinvestments in the fund, and to pay out fees, expenses, and benefits. ADOPTED: * S:\ClerksOffice\Resolutions&Proclamations\2005\Post-Retirement Medical Benefits.wpd

ATTACHMENT #1 LF&A Minutes of 12/12/2005 WHEREAS, commencing with fiscal year 2009, the City of Dover will be required to recognize its post-retirement medical benefits liability since the City guarantees medical benefits to retirees; and WHEREAS, Council has approved certain appropriations to be invested to start funding for this obligation; and WHEREAS, it is necessary to set up a special fund to receive these appropriations, to invest the same, and to anticipate the obligations in the future. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER IN COUNCIL MET: 1. A separate fund is hereby established to provide for the post-retirement medical benefits liability to retirees required to be implemented in fiscal year 2009, to which fund appropriations from Council shall be made with authority to the fund to accept appropriations and contributions, with authority to the Finance Director of the City of Dover or her designee or assignee to manage the fund to accept appropriations, make investments and reinvestments in the fund, and to pay out fees, expenses, and benefits. ADOPTED: * S:\ClerksOffice\Resolutions&Proclamations\2005\Post-Retirement Medical Benefits.wpd

Dover Police Department Monthly Report To Mayor & City Council “To Protect and Serve” November 2005

December 14, 2005 The Honorable Stephen R. Speed, Mayor Members of Dover City Council City Hall Dover, DE 19901 Mayor Speed and Council Members: The following is the report on Police Department activities for the month of November 2005: COMPLAINTS 36,000 28,087 28,361 27,753 Total complaints received through November 30,000 25,607 26,753 30th, numbered 27,753. This is a decrease of 24,000 608 complaints over the same time period for last year. 18,000 12,000 6,000 0 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 16 Cases Reported 12 in Novem ber CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS 12 8 8 Cases Cleared in 8 Novem ber 3 3 4 1 0 1 Cases Cleared 0 from Previous 0 Burglary Robbery Rape Months

Report to Mayor and Council November 2005 Page 2 TRAFFIC ARRESTS 25,000 18,871 17,397 20,000 16,326 The department issued 17,397 traffic citations 15,752 14,535 through this reporting period. This is a decrease of 15,000 1,474 citations over the number issued during the 10,000 same period last year. 5,000 0 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 3,200 TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS 2,224 2,400 2,030 2,111 2,060 2,052 Through November 30th, Dover Police investigated 2,052 traffic accidents. This is a decrease of 8 1,600 accidents investigated during the same period last year. 800 0 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 17% 911 CENTER 911 Calls During the month of November, our 911 Center handled a total of 12,293 calls averaging 410 calls Administrative per day. Dispatchers handled 2,091 calls on the Calls 911 lines, an average of 70 calls per day. 83% EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS & BASIC LIFE SUPPORT DIVISION: Prime Care Medical Transport, Inc. responded to 353 emergency calls in November, resulting 20% in 272 patient transports. The average response Transports time from dispatch by 911 to arrival on scene was 7 minutes and 52 seconds. Additional 14% Additional Units units responded to 59 of the 353 calls. 66% No Transport

Report to Mayor and Council November 2005 Page 3 16,000 CITY ORDINANCE SUMMONS 11,850 10,245 10,048 9,760 th 12,000 Through November 30 , we issued 9,760 city 8,474 8,708 6,929 7,193 6,868 ordinance summons a decrease of 288 8,000 6,150 summons over November of last year. *Note: of those summonses issued in November, 33 4,000 were issued for handicapped parking violations, 28 for fire lane parking violations, 0 91 for false alarms (51 for 3-5 alarms, 22 for 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 6-9 alarms, 13 for 10-15 alarms, and 5 for 16 or more alarms) and 12 for noise violations (7 ISSUED PAID for vehicle violations and 5 for residence violations). Listed below are the major crimes and activities that occurred during the month of November: • On November 6, 2005, Dover Officers responded to the area of River Road and East Water Street for a report of a shooting. Investigators found that a victim had been shot in the back after being approached by a male subject with a handgun. This incident is still under investigation. • On November 8, 2005, Dover Officers responded to the area of Stevenson Dr for a loud music complaint. The officers contacted two subjects in a vehicle and found that they possessed 2 grams of cocaine. Both subjects were arrested. • On November 9, 2005, members of the Drugs, Vice, & Organized Crime Section executed a search warrant at a residence on Bacon Avenue. As a result of the search warrant two people were arrested and 111 grams of cocaine was seized. • On November 12, 2005, Detectives arrested a subject for Burglary 1st, after he forced open a window on his ex-girlfriends residence and then entered unlawfully. The subject then confronted the victim and began to assault her. The victim was able to contact police who responded and arrested the subject near the residence. • On November 18, 2005, Dover Officers responded to the area of Cold Spring Place for a report of a shooting. Officers found that a victim had been shot and was in serious condition. The victim was transported to Bay Health Center and was later transported to Christiana Hospital were he died from a gunshot wound. Investigators obtained a warrant for Murder 1st for a subject and are currently attempting to locate him. • On November 22, 2005, the Dover Police Department held a graduation ceremony for the 16th session of the Citizens Police Academy. There were 18 graduates of this session. • On November 24, 2005, officers arrested a subject for Attempted Robbery 1st after he confronted his roommate with a knife and demanded money. The subject was arrested a short distance away from the residence. • On November 27, 2005 construction started on the Department’s 911 Dispatch Center. The purpose of the construction was to up grade the current center. Dispatchers dispatched complaints out of Kent Com for several days without problems. The new 911 Center was up and running on December 1, 2005. Respectfully Submitted, Jeffrey Horvath Chief of Police

Monthly Report November 2005 City Assessor’s Office

City of Dover Assessor's Monthly Report Fiscal Year 2006 Property Tax Assessments and Collections Assessed Value Senior State Assessment Taxable Taxes Billing Adjusted Total Tax Taxes Month Before Exemptions Exemptions Exemptions Adjustments Value Levied Adjustments Billing Collections Outstanding July $ 2,382,783,000 $ (20,047,500) $ (598,387,800) $ 708,017,500 $ 2,472,365,200 $ 8,158,805 $ (66,802) $ 8,092,003 $ 403,639 $ 7,817,608 August 3,090,800,500 (20,047,500) (598,387,800) (2,515,800) $ 2,469,849,400 - (5,463) $ 8,086,540 6,812,540 999,605 September 3,088,284,700 (20,047,500) (598,387,800) 7,047,000 2,476,896,400 - (401) $ 8,086,139 256,155 743,049 October 3,095,331,700 (20,047,500) (598,387,800) 11,922,200 2,488,818,600 - 52,455 $ 8,138,594 89,472 706,031 November 3,107,253,900 (20,047,500) (598,387,800) 1,316,900 2,490,135,500 - 25,905 $ 8,164,499 111,856 620,080 Tax Adjustments $ 58,864 Year to Date (excludes BID tax) $ 725,787,800 8,223,363 $ 7,673,662 Other Tax Related Cash Receipts Current Month YTD Penalties (recorded when received; not billed) $ 3,970 $ 21,289 Pay In Lieu Of Dover Housing $ 1,500 $ 22,686 Farmland Rollback Lafferty Lane $ - $ 5,043 Eden Hill $ - 61,679 $ 66,722 Total Property Tax Receipts $ 8,334,060 Transfer Taxes $ 196,548 $ 1,491,844 .

CITY OF DOVER PROPERTY TRANSFERS -EXISTING FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER 2005 RESIDENTIAL SALES TRANSFER TYPE BUYER/SELLER PROPERTY LOCATION APPRAISAL SALE PRICE RATIO TAX # SALES S HEATHER R. JUMP 627 PEAR ST. $123,000.00 $160,000.00 77% $1,200.00 RESIDENTIAL B RICARDO FONTICIELLA FIRST TIME BUYER 1 S SANDULA H. GREENBERG 511 N BRADFORD ST. $111,800.00 $151,500.00 74% $1,136.25 RESIDENTIAL B MARGRET R. GFOEFFLER FIRST TIME BUYER 1 S RONALD R. & WENDY J. TAYLOR 785 OAK DR. $181,900.00 $197,000.00 92% $1,477.50 RESIDENTIAL B MICHELLE E. PAULISH & NATHAN A. CRYDER FIRST TIME BUYER 1 S ROBERT W. III & JANET KIDD 45 STONEY DR. $144,500.00 $185,000.00 78% $2,775.00 RESIDENTIAL B MAUREEN S. IRONS 1 S BUDD VOSHELL & OTHERS 27 PRIMROSE CT. $73,400.00 $78,000.00 94% $1,170.00 RESIDENTIAL B JEFFREY D. LIBERTO 1 S SABRA C. AUTMAN 39 HEATHERFIELD WAY $136,700.00 $152,000.00 90% $1,140.00 RESIDENTIAL B ADMON S. ALEXANDER FIRST TIME BUYER 1 S WILLIAM P. & CHARITY L. KACZYNSKI 803 SUNSET TER $148,400.00 $175,500.00 85% $1,316.25 RESIDENTIAL B ERNESTO & MARIA ACEVEDO FIRST TIME BUYER 1 S EDWARD E. JR & CAROLE A. BURKE 215 GRINDING WHEEL DR $158,700.00 $150,000.00 106% $2,250.00 RESIDENTIAL B CLEON A. & SHANI A. MURRAY 1 S ROBERTO F. MARTINEZ & IVY C. ARMAMENTO 54 SHINNECOCK RD. $330,100.00 $324,900.00 102% $4,873.50 RESIDENTIAL B ARTHUR M. & SUSAN M. KELLY 1 S JAMES J. JOHANN JR. 14 FAIRWAY CT. $195,800.00 $215,000.00 91% $1,612.50 RESIDENTIAL B DEBORAH L. FINNEY FIRST TIME BUYER 1

S MADDALENA RENTALS LLC 55 VILLAGE DR. $90,800.00 $106,000.00 86% $795.00 RESIDENTIAL B JULIA D. SIMPSON FIRST TIME BUYER 1 S RONALD G. & LAURA M. HETTINGER 207 SHADYBROOK DR. $136,400.00 $150,000.00 91% $2,250.00 RESIDENTIAL B ARTHUR L. & SUZANNE E. WILGUS 1 S JOHN O'HARA 1019 E DIVISION ST. $109,300.00 $100,000.00 109% $1,500.00 RESIDENTIAL B P & H REALTY LLC 1 S CHARLES R. BROOKS 641 FULTON ST. $80,600.00 $100,000.00 81% $1,500.00 RESIDENTIAL B BENNIE L. SMITH 1 S KLINE G KEMP JR & KATHERINE K. SEACORD 960 S. GOVERNOR'S AVE. $125,400.00 $147,000.00 85% $2,205.00 RESIDENTIAL B HALPERN FAMILY INVESTMENT LP 1 S BASARAN OZDEN 107 GRISTMILL PL. $137,400.00 $155,000.00 89% $2,325.00 RESIDENTIAL B FRANK R. & CHERYL WILLIAMS 1 S JAMES OLSON & OTHERS 202 PERSIMMON CIR. $84,100.00 $90,000.00 93% $1,350.00 RESIDENTIAL B NORRIS KERSEY FIRST TIME BUYER 1 S KATHY A. DEE 842 WOODCREST TRN $105,500.00 $131,500.00 80% $1,972.50 RESIDENTIAL B KENNETH P. PENNINGTON & ROBERT BOSCO 1 S MICHELINE M. BURKE 118 LINDEN CT. $128,700.00 $149,900.00 86% $1,124.25 RESIDENTIAL B ROMINA SHALIZA MOHAMED FIRST TIME BUYER 1 S CLINTON G. & RENATA PASSLEY 224 N GOVERNORS AVE. $177,400.00 $220,000.00 81% $3,300.00 RESIDENTIAL B ELOISE KIMBALL 1 S SEMELIA K. CROWL 931 MONROE TER. $185,300.00 $209,000.00 89% $3,135.00 RESIDENTIAL B JAMES & GERALDINE S. WORTHINGTON 1 S JULUE B. BURNS 48 N. PRESTWICK CT. $259,500.00 $299,900.00 87% $4,498.50 RESIDENTIAL B RALPH G. KENT & DONNA M. ADAMS 1

S NICHOLAS L. MCCULLEY & OTHERS 5780 W DENNY'S RD. $94,100.00 $95,000.00 99% $1,425.00 RESIDENTIAL B VIKRANT DESAI 1 S KH PROPERTIES LLC 9 PAR HAVEN DR C-33 $48,000.00 $55,000.00 87% $825.00 RESIDENTIAL B IKF PROPERTIES LLC 1 S EDWARD T. MOLLER 18 PATRIOT DR. $208,800.00 $229,900.00 91% $1,724.25 RESIDENTIAL B SHARIF & JEMSHI AHMED FIRST TIME BUYER 1 TOTAL NOVEMBER $3,575,600.00 $4,027,100.00 89% 25

CITY OF DOVER PROPERTY TRANSFERS -EXISTING FOR THE MONTH OFNOVEMBER 2005 COMMERCIAL SALES TRANSFER TYPE BUYER/SELLER PROPERTY LOCATION APPRAISAL SALE PRICE RATIO TAX # SALES NO COMMERCIAL SALES

CITY OF DOVER PROPERTY TRANSFERS -EXISTING FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER 2005 LAND SALES TRANSFER TYPE BUYER/SELLER PROPERTY LOCATION APPRAISAL SALE PRICE RATIO TAX # SALES NO LAND SALES

CITY MANAGER’S REPORT November 2005 “ROAD TO RESULTS”

MONTHLY HIGHLIGHTS Customer Services Continued to meet with Human Resources, Central Services, and I/T regarding development of internal customer service survey. Presented Voluntary Curbside Recycling information to Whiteoak/Towne Point Civic Association. Budget and Program Development Distributed Budget instruction packets at Budget Kickoff meeting. Conducted VOIP Pre-Bid Conference and Tour with other City staff for vendors. Conducted performance management training with Public Works personnel and performance measurement meetings with other departments; participated in University of Delaware’s training session called “Performance Requirements and Conducting Periodic Monitoring.” Electric Participated in the holiday fire safety show at the Dover Mall on November 4 – 5, 2005. Human Resources Flu shots were given to approximately 130 employees. Assisted with the creation of the pay-for-performance evaluation on the Intranet. Provided training to individual supervisors regarding the importance of the interview process and required paperwork. Information Technology Installed new voice recorder system for the Fire Department. Presented GIS accomplishments to City Council. A new library Web site has been developed for self-management. Scheduled for review and release in December. Parks, Recreation & Library 911 people attended 24 children’s programs. Annual Festival of Lights kicked off the holiday season on November 28. An estimated crowd of over 1,500 was on hand for the evening’s activities. Main Street Dover was a partner in this program. Public Works Received 12 brown water complaints. 1

CUSTOMER SERVICES Work Orders Processed Extensions of Credit 2,420 2,500 700 615 593 578 1,895 498 500 600 479 2,250 463 465 1,824 1,864 395 434 442 384 500 1,677 2,000 1,563 1,551 1,557 1,585 1,601 400 285 1,491 1,750 1,346 1,316 300 1,500 200 1,250 100 1,000 0 Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov No v Dec Jan Feb M ar A pr M ay Jun Jul A ug Sep Oct No v 04 04 05 05 05 05 05 05 05 05 05 05 05 04 04 05 05 05 05 05 05 05 05 05 05 05 CUSTOMER PAYMENT USAGE CUSTOMER PAYMENT USAGE Fiscal Year 2006 Fiscal Year 2005 B ank Drafts, Drive-Thru Bank Drafts, Drive-Thru 8,347 , 8% Windo w, 16,362 , 7,372 , 6% Window, Credit Cards, 15% Credit Cards, 14,398 , 12% 9,279 , 9% 7,900 , 6% Over the Over the M ail, Dro p B o x, Counter, Co unter, 27,356 , Mail, Drop 10,338 , 29% 27,855 , 22% 25% Box, 29,608 , 54% R E P O R T O F O P E R A T IO N S FY 2006 FY 2005 N ov 2005 N ov 2004 D iffe re n c e Y e a r -to -D a te Y e a r -to -D a te F in a l B ills 557 580 (2 3 ) 3 ,2 3 0 3 ,0 8 6 E s tim a te d B ills 192 168 24 921 969 C u ts fo r N o n -P a ym e n t $ 1 3 ,5 3 7 .1 4 $ 4 1 1 .0 0 $ 1 3 ,1 2 6 .1 4 $ 3 2 ,5 6 2 .6 1 $ 2 ,5 2 6 .0 0 E x te n s io n s o f C re d it - A m o u n t E x te n d e d $ 8 8 ,3 0 1 .0 4 $ 6 3 ,8 2 5 .8 9 $ 2 4 ,4 7 5 .1 5 $ 5 0 8 ,8 3 2 .5 1 $ 4 0 6 ,8 1 2 .7 2 B a la n c e T ra n s fe rs $ 1 0 ,2 3 5 .0 1 $ 4 ,5 3 9 .8 2 $ 5 ,6 9 5 .1 9 $ 3 1 ,0 1 8 .3 4 $ 1 9 ,8 9 2 .4 2 U tility C o lle c tio n s $ 4 5 ,8 2 6 .8 5 $ 4 5 ,5 9 4 .5 3 $ 2 3 2 .3 2 $ 1 5 6 ,9 1 7 .1 9 $ 2 3 7 ,5 1 9 .7 2 S p e c ia l A s s e s s m e n ts $ 3 3 9 .8 9 $ 1 8 9 .7 9 $ 1 5 0 .1 0 $ 1 ,2 1 7 .0 0 $ 1 ,1 6 9 .7 9 M is c e lla n e o u s B illin g s $ 8 3 ,9 8 9 .4 6 $ 1 3 ,6 2 8 .2 9 $ 7 0 ,3 6 1 .1 7 $ 2 6 3 ,0 5 8 .6 6 $ 2 9 4 ,0 6 3 .7 7 R e tu rn s - C h e c k s $ 4 3 ,0 1 8 .5 7 $ 1 0 ,7 4 0 .1 6 $ 3 2 ,2 7 8 .4 1 $ 7 4 ,1 7 8 .4 0 $ 8 1 ,5 7 2 .7 4 R e tu rn C h e c k C h a rg e s $ 9 2 5 .0 0 $ 8 5 0 .0 0 $ 7 5 .0 0 $ 4 ,4 8 5 .8 4 $ 7 ,6 5 7 .3 7 P e n a ltie s P o s te d 686 1 1 ,0 5 0 (1 0 ,3 6 4 ) 3 4 ,4 3 5 5 1 ,2 8 1 C u ts fo r N o n -P a ym e n t - A m o u n t $ 1 4 5 ,2 0 2 .9 1 $ 9 5 ,8 5 6 .4 6 $ 4 9 ,3 4 6 .4 5 $ 7 2 1 ,0 5 6 .7 6 $ 4 5 4 ,4 0 6 .0 8 R e c o n n e c ts - S e rv ic e C h a rg e s $ 1 7 ,2 7 0 .0 0 $ 1 1 ,0 5 0 .0 0 $ 6 ,2 2 0 .0 0 $ 8 1 ,2 7 0 .0 0 $ 6 1 ,5 5 0 .0 0 C o u rt C a s e s $ 0 .0 0 $ 0 .0 0 $ 0 .0 0 $ 0 .0 0 $ 0 .0 0 T a m p e rin g s 1 0 1 11 5 N O T E : W e h a v e d e te rm in e d th a t th e lo w y e a r-to -d a te "M a il, D ro p B o x " c o u n t is d u e to a n e rro r in c o u n tin g m a il p ro c e s s e d b y th e R e m itta n c e P ro c e s s in g S y s te m th a t a ffe c te d th e J u n e , J u ly , a n d A u g u s t c o u n ts . I/T h a s c o rre c te d th e p ro b le m . T h e c o u n t fo r N o v . 2 0 0 5 w a s 1 2 ,6 5 6 c o m p a re d to 1 2 ,7 6 6 in N o v . 2 0 0 4 . SOP / CIP Updates Allow new customers to sign up for utility service on the City’s Web site. Project has been reassigned to the new Web Programmer in I/T. Re-sequence and re-route meter routes. To date, approximately 10,486 electric and 9,621 water meters have been changed out. With the assistance of the Central Services, Information Technology and Human Resources directors, develop an internal customer satisfaction survey and survey internal users. Survey development is continuing. Work with the City Manager’s Office to restructure Administrative Services to Customer Services. Restructuring complete. 2

CENTRAL SERVICES Fleet Operations & Maintenance Costs Item s on Hand With No Usage Over 36 Months 80,000 200 70,000 $800,000 60,000 $700,000 50,000 150 $600,000 40,000 $500,000 30,000 100 $400,000 20,000 $300,000 10,000 $200,000 0 50 $100,000 No v Dec Jan Feb M ar A pr M ay Jun Jul A ug Sep Oct No v No v Dec Jan Feb M ar A pr M ay Jun Jul A ug Sep Oct No v 04 04 05 05 05 05 05 05 05 05 05 05 05 04 04 05 05 05 05 05 05 05 05 05 05 05 Series2 Series1 Electric Water General Work Orders 88 Electric $624,970.01 Fleet Maintenance $13,758.77 (Excludes Melvin’s Sunoco) Water $ 41,638.84 Fuel $34,579.50 General $ 41,104.71 Stock Purchases by Fund Warehouse Stock $2,420,000.00 2,760 $300,000 2,740 $2,400,000.00 $250,000 2,720 $2,380,000.00 2,700 $200,000 $2,360,000.00 2,680 2,660 $150,000 $2,340,000.00 2,640 $100,000 $2,320,000.00 2,620 2,600 $50,000 $2,300,000.00 2,580 $0 $2,280,000.00 2,560 Nov Dec Jan Feb M ar Apr M ay Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov No v Dec Jan Feb M ar A pr M ay Jun Jul A ug Sep Oct No v 04 04 05 05 05 05 05 05 05 05 05 05 05 04 04 05 05 05 05 05 05 05 05 05 05 05 Electric Water General Total Dollar Value Total Line Items Electric $31,845.79 Water $24,083.89 General $11,902.03 Total Dollar Value $2,333,363.39 Total Line Items 2,635 SOP / CIP Updates (percentages below represent percent completed) Purchase a two-post truck lift for Fleet Maintenance. The lift was ordered on July 7, 2005 and received on August 4, 2005 from Kunkel Service Company. (100%) Implement Fiscal Year 2006 ADA Compliance Program. (25%) Assist the Senior City Administrator in conducting a survey to determine internal customer satisfaction. (45%) Renovation of Pear Street Warehouse – Project #SP001. Ongoing – three-year project. (45%) Handicap Accessibility to City Council Chambers. Study in progress. (35%) Pole Barn for William Street Yard – Project #FM0405. Relocation of materials from the yard to the Pear Street Warehouse has been completed. (100%) Council approved purchase of materials for construction of pole barn on November 22, 2004. Materials received from Delmarva Pole Building Supply, Inc. on December 15, 2004. Electrical work and ceiling in the main truck bay need to be completed. Construction continues as weather permits. (97%) Citywide Fiber Optic Network with support from I/T. (0%) Fuel Management System. Draft sent by Pete Gregg to I/T and Finance departments for review. (5%) 3

ELECTRIC System Peak Total System Load 175.0 159.8 167.0 153.4 83,284 85,314 200 100,000 72,829 71,877 114.3 116.7 119 106.7 101.8 104.0 61,535 64,279 61,130 60,690 57,350 57,072 150 56,392 56,686 80,000 112 55,149 106 102 MW MWH 100 60,000 50 40,000 0 No v Dec Jan Feb M ar A pr M ay Jun Jul A ug Sep Oct No v 20,000 Nov Dec Jan Feb M ar Apr M ay Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov 04 04 05 05 05 05 05 05 05 05 05 05 05 04 04 05 05 05 05 05 05 05 05 05 05 05 Outages 30 4000 No. of Customers Gained/Lost 25 60 53 53 48 Customers 20 45 Outages 50 15 2000 37 34 36 40 10 30 23 21 24 19 19 5 20 0 0 10 3 No v Dec Jan Feb M ar A pr M ay Jun Jul A ug Sep Oct No v 0 04 04 05 05 05 05 05 05 05 05 05 05 05 Nov Dec Jan Feb M ar Apr M ay Jun Jul Aug Sept Oct Nov Outages Customers 04 04 05 05 05 05 05 05 05 05 05 05 05 Outages 13 Customers 456 ELECTRIC OUTAGE REPORT tIME TIME # OF URD OUTAGE # DATE OUT IN CIRCUIT LOCATION DEVICE CUST. CAUSE ACTION OVH 05-0113 11-04 06:30 07:48 12103 Orchard Ave. Fuse 44 Q Replaced Fuse OVH 05-0114 11-04 15:40 16:26 12401 Meadow Glen Fuse 28 Q Replaced Fuse OVH 05-0115 11-08 08:23 09:26 12401 Crown Circle Fuse 12 E Replaced Fuse OVH 05-0116 11-10 10:25 11:45 12303 Presidents Dr. Fuse 70 C Replaced Trans, Fuse OVH 05-0117 11-10 07:47 08:49 12403 Brady’s Lane Fuse 16 H Re-tightened Primary, OVH Replaced Fuse 05-0118 11-11 07:33 07:48 12403 Kent Acres Fuse 33 Q Repaired Fuse OVH 05-0119 11-11 13:18 13:56 12502 Morning Dove Lane Fuse 4 J Repaired Cable URD 05-0120 11-16 11:20 12:10 1292 215 Winterberry Dr. Fuse 38 H Replaced Fuse OVH 05-0121 11-16 16:27 18:25 1292 215 Winterberry Dr.. Fuse 38 C Replaced Fuse OVH 05-0122 11-17 16:03 17:17 12401 Tidewater Rt. 10 Fuse 1 A Replaced Aged Fuse OVH 05-0123 11-21 13:15 13:50 12601 Kent Co AeroPark Fuse 45 J Repaired Cable URD Starlifter Ave. 05-0124 11-21 17:33 19:50 12401 Fairfield Dr. Fuse 49 C Repaired Fuse, OVH Cleared Limb 05-0125 11-27 08:49 12:58 12301 Roosevelt Ave. Fuse, 78 E Replaced Fuse OVH Breaker CAUSE A – Equipment Failure F – Overload K – Substation Equip. Q – Unknown B – Lighting G – Overload (Trans) L – Switching Error X – Transformer C – Tree Condition H – Weather Factor M – Bad URD D – Auto Accident I – Primary Tap N – Contractor/Line Crew E – Animal J – Dig In P – Homeowner 4

Transmission and Distribution Completed Projects Active Projects / % Completed Projects in Design / % Completed Cell Towers Wild Meadows – Phase II – 99% Mayfair Bus Work – 80% Domino’s Pizza Slaughter Street – Duncan – 90% 4KV to 12KV Conversion – 90% Grandview Mobile Home Park – 80% Mayfair Lighting - 100% Cannon Mill – 30% Crossgates Lighting – 100% 69KV Line to VanSant – 50% Kent Acres Rehab. – 100% Robbins Hose Company #1 – 70% Governors Avenue Rehab. – State Contract Dover Post Office – 90% – 100% Rodney Village Lighting – 75% Riverwalk Hotel – 0% Independence Square – 50% Chick-Fil-A – 0% Creekstone Center – 20% Fiber Map – 0% Lexington Farms – 10% 69KV Line Relocated to Garrison Tract Fairfield Farm Addition – 80% (Changed to Whiteoak Road) - 90% Cartanza Chicken – 80% SR1/SR9 Rebuild – 100% Hamlet Lighting – 5% New Burton Road Office Building – 50% Luther Village – 50% First Tenth – 100% Cardiology 2 – 99% ADA Improvements – 100% Stone Ridge Phase II – 0% Clearview – 100% 69KV to Mayfair Substation – 0% Dover Air Force Base – 25% Buffalo Wild Wings – 10% DE Federal Credit Union – 5% Feeders 3 & 4 – 50% Dover Police Tower – 0% Emerald Pointe Phase II – 100% Governor’s Lighting Wesley – 100% Wolf Creek Office Park – 10% Cahane Medical Building – 0% Seskinore Townhouses – 10% North Street Improvements – 0% Secure Storage Phase II – 10% Cannon Mill Phase II – 100% Cannon Mill Phase III – 100% Whiteoak Phase III – 100% % % Underground Work Completed Overhead Work Completed Extend primary electric - Wild Meadows 99% Pole replacements for poles tagged 84% Upgrade electric system - Grand View Mobile through the Pole Testing Program Home Park 95% Overhead maintenance Ongoing Post Office Upgrade – 4KV to 12KV 60% Maintenance of City lighting Ongoing Wild Meadows Ongoing Infrared electric system & repairs 92% Emerald Point Ongoing Pole rreplacements (11 poles) 90% Stone Ridge Ongoing Replaced street lights – The Hamlet 100% Wolf Creek Ongoing Kesselring Feeder 750 MCM 100% George & Lynch 100% Modern Maturity Medical Center 99% New three phase 750 circuit – Park Drive 95% New three phase electric – Cartanza Chicken 95% houses Fairfield Farms addition 100% New Pump Station – Scarborough Rd. 100% 5

FY 05 Meter Stats Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov 04 04 05 05 05 05 05 05 05 05 05 05 05 Meter Installations w/electronic registers 181 176 290 179 229 340 247 260 309 361 273 253 357 RX/A1R CT (Current 3 2 0 0 0 0 2 1 - - - - - Transformer) Radio read 179 138 287 176 229 340 247 255 309 361 273 253 357 Meters Tested 661 614 670 342 278 Single phase 358 248 580 426 361 625 382 312 - - - - - Three phase 33 10 46 0 5 41 4 32 - - - - - Customer requests 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 - - - - - Meters Junked 134 116 308 184 168 226 177 183 277 383 283 222 271 Meters Removed 12 15 3 22 15 22 24 24 20 21 15 20 8 Meter Changes 146 138 261 136 185 261 175 198 251 301 220 213 293 New Services 31 24 17 30 33 53 51 46 40 35 37 26 48 Services Retired 4 4 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 2 System Operations Center Switching schedules 8 4 3 8 3 3 2 12 0 8 14 9 8 Work orders 648 792 726 621 861 972 844 1020 891 639 764 957 1143 Miss Utility tickets called 1132 1344 1449 1530 1545 2082 1756 2007 1824 1334 2049 2093 2484 back Tickets located 558 341 484 457 536 1950 1929 2049 1938 2001 2037 1893 1629 Only the total number of meters tested will be provided beginning July 2005. There are no customer requests, so this line will be eliminated. Substation Relay Substation Status General Scott Fall maintenance All Substations In-house relay training Mid City Fall maintenance SOP / CIP Updates (percentages below represent percent completed) Change all mechanical electric meters to radio read electric meters. Meters have been ordered; waiting for delivery. Prepare and design Feeders 3 and 4 from Cartanza Substation to Downtown Dover. Preliminary design complete; waiting for comments from DelDOT. Develop an Electric Department mapping system to assist crews with power restoration. Delivered first section of map. Hire two junior engineers to replace senior system engineer and senior SCADA technician. Investigate the purchasing of land adjoining the Electric Administration property on Buttner Place. Talks have begun. Detail analysis of Fiscal Year 2050 Preliminary Generation Capacity Plan. Preliminary design of “Blue Light” Safety Program system for downtown and City parks. % Work % Work CIP Project Completed CIP Project Completed Mayfair 69/12KV Transformer and Breaker * (Carry 30% SCADA Remote Terminal Units 90% Balance) – Project #ES0105 4KV to 12KV Upgrade * (Carry Balance) – Project 35% Governors Avenue Rebuild – Project 0% #ED0501 #EE0603 69KV Feeders 3 and 4 – Project #EE0601 30% College Road Capacitor – Project #EE0604 0% Outage Reporting System – Project #EE0504 80% System OPS Radio Replacement 10% Pole Inventory System – Project #EE0503 80% Lighting Project and Rehab. – Project 80% #EE0605 Replacement of 69 KV Breakers 15% Conectiv 230 Line Rehab. – Project #ES0103 0% Mayfair to Mid City – Project #ET0502 2% Heart Start ADS 5% Distribution Upgrades – Project #EV0601 5% Meter Testing Bench 0% Kesselring Feeder – Project #EE0602 70% * Project carried over from FY 05 6

HUMAN RESOURCES Custom er Service Contacts Payroll Hours 700 8000 600 7000 500 6000 400 5000 300 4000 200 3000 100 2000 0 1000 Nov Dec Jan Feb M ar Apr M ay Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov 0 04 04 05 05 05 05 05 05 05 05 05 05 05 Nov Dec Jan Feb M ar Apr M ay Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov 04 04 05 05 05 05 05 05 05 05 05 05 05 Applications Processed 10 51 98 8 110 72 149 103 97 117 159 62 66 84 56 62 78 83 93 101 54 46 67 76 71 63 Overtime 1525 1587 1665 2048 2724 960 938 1241 1426 3697 1257 1832 1932 Employees Assisted Sick 2005 2258 2104 3800 4767 2352 1888 2244 855 1713 2866 1387 1667 Citizens Assisted 72 68 83 75 91 68 84 167 98 151 106 24 45 Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Category 04 04 05 05 05 05 05 05 05 05 05 05 05 Total Caucasian 326 326 323 323 323 323 324 324 326 328 302* 304 304 N/A Minorities 64 64 64 64 65 64 64 63 65 65 66* 66 66 N/A Hired 1 0 1 1 5 1 1 1 6 3 8 4 1 33 Terminated / 2 1 4 1 4 2 0 2 2 1 3 2 1 25 Resigned / Retired Promoted 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 2 3 0 0 2 2 13 Jobs Posted 5 1 5 5 6 9 1 6 1 5 6 2 3 55 Workers’ Comp. 2 3 7 0 1 7 4 0 1 7 6 5 5 48 Injuries Workers’ Comp. Hours 0 1 0 238 240 82 120 0 0 12 161 2 104 960 *An internal audit was conducted by the Human Resources Department on the number of employees. Taking into account the new hires, terminations, resignations and retirements for September, the number of Caucasian was decreased by 26 and the minorities increased by 1. Workers’ Comp. hours may not be the result of injuries that occurred during the current month. Jobs Posted – Electric Groundsworker and Utility Maintenance Mechanic I and II Employee(s) hired: Lead Laborer Workers' Comp Injuries Workers' Comp. Hours 250 225 8 200 175 6 150 125 4 100 75 2 50 25 0 0 No v Dec Jan Feb M ar A pr M ay Jun Jul A ug Sep Oct No v Nov Dec Jan Feb M ar Apr M ay Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov 04 04 05 05 05 05 05 05 05 05 05 05 05 04 04 05 05 05 05 05 05 05 05 05 05 05 Electric Public Works Police Others Electric Public Works Police Others Electric – 0 Public Works - 0 Police – 4 Others - 1 Electric – 0 Public Works –104 Police - 0 Others – 0 SOP / CIP Updates Establish a CDL program which includes random drug testing. Drug testing is scheduled to begin in January 2006. Effectively negotiate a labor agreement with the FOP. Negotiations will begin in January 2006. Work with Finance, Administrative Services, and the local Union leadership to investigate medical benefit alternatives for employees and retirees. Work is ongoing. New employee identification cards and organizational identification system. Advantech will begin installation in January 2006 with a tentative completion date of January 31, 2006. Partner with Kent County to participate in the 2006 Compensation Study. Results will be received the middle of January. Customer Satisfaction Survey. Meeting held with other participating departments; survey will be conducted in January 2006. Address one weakness identified by the employee satisfaction survey. The results are being reviewed. Establish and communicate the Five Star Recognition Program demonstrating support of the men and women now serving in America’s National Guard and Armed Services Reserve. 7

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY www.DoverDE.net Service Requests Received 150 $800 800 $600 600 100 $400 400 570 596 643 610 639 648 661 657 588 50 $200 438 353 322 200 276 0 $0 0 Oct No v Dec Jan Feb M ar A pr M ay Jun Jul A ug Sep Oct No v Dec Jan Feb M ar A pr M ay Jun Jul A ug Sep Oct No v 04 04 04 05 05 05 05 05 05 05 05 05 05 04 04 05 05 05 05 05 05 05 05 05 05 05 Active Customers Net Income Active Customers - 75 Net Income - $562 www.Dover.DE.US Supported PCs 250 600,000 200 Pages Viewed 500,000 150 400,000 100 529,255 473,236 504,608 414,820 417,307 300,000 356,035 382,056 395,767 399,062 356,260 387,261 342,793 50 322,780 200,000 0 100,000 Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug. Sep Oct Nov 04 04 05 05 05 05 05 05 05 05 05 05 05 0 Nov Dec Jan Feb M ar Apr M ay Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov 04 04 05 05 05 05 05 05 05 05 05 05 05 PCs Supported Windows 2000 or XP PCs Supported – 218 Windows 2000 or XP – 211 Performance Indicators Current Month Last Month Same Month Last Year iSeries Availability 100% 100% 100% Server Availability 100% 100% 100% Programming Requests Completed 0 0 1 AS/400 Connections (concurrent/authorized users) 38% 37% 38 PCs Supported 218 217 215 Servers Supported 7 6 6 (Availability statistics based on 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. M-F) Other Items of Interest The electronic version of the Pay for Performance Intranet System is being built by consultant and tested by Human Resources. It is targeted for completion in time for supervisor training in December. SOP / CIP Updates Implement an Information Technology Emergency Preparedness Plan that will provide a platform for business restoration within 48 hours of a major disaster. We received the Business Analysis and Recovery Strategies Reports and are reviewing draft RFPs. Develop and implement GIS (Graphical Information System) for the City. GIS software was installed on four new PCs. Two-day training was conducted for eight City employees. Implement the NaviLine version of HTE, Inc. software to bring City employees from a text based terminal emulation mode to a graphical interface that includes enhanced features. Naviline was installed in test environment. Navigational training is in progress and scheduled to be completed in December. 8

PARKS, RECREATION & LIBRARY Library Children Services Adult Services 2800 4000 2400 3500 2000 3000 2500 1600 2000 1200 1500 800 1000 400 500 0 0 Nov Dec Jan Feb M ar Apr M ay Jun Jul Aug Sept Oct Nov No v Dec Jan Feb M ar Apr M ay Jun Jul Aug Sept Oct Nov 04 04 05 05 05 05 05 05 05 05 05 05 05 04 04 05 05 05 05 05 05 05 05 05 05 05 Reference Reader's A dviso ry Outreach Electro nic A ssistance Reference Reader's Advisory Outreach Electronic Assistance Reference – 902 Reader’s Advisory – 428 Reference – 97 Reader’s Advisory - 128 Outreach – 160 Electronic Assistance – 927 Outreach – 120 Electronic Assistance - 21 Circulation November 05 FYTD 06 November 04 FYTD 05 Dover residents 14,923 77,628 15,746 76,418 Kent residents 16,842 88,207 15,593 78,899 Non-county residents 1,039 4,907 971 5,258 Registrations Dover residents 164 1,031 161 782 Kent residents 179 1,119 159 843 Non-county residents 17 80 9 59 Other Visiting patrons - Upstairs 31,796 141,207 17,322 88,266 Visiting patrons - Downstairs 200 820 80 400 Meeting room usage 2,560 11,362 1,480 8,684 Photocopier usage 1,193 6,209 1,011 5,428 Holds placed 285 5,981 1,051 8,681 Dial-a-Story 4,443 25,422 3,224 19,075 Internet usage 14,923 77,628 15,746 76,418 Other Points of Interest Interlibrary: 2,207 items loaned out Technical services: Added 1,321 items 1,078 items borrowed Deleted 457 items Volunteers completed 52.5 hours of service. SOP / CIP Updates Enhance the library’s Web page at www.doverpubliclibrary.org by adding 15 more links, five feedback forms and surveying online users to determine the Web site’s functionality. Met with I/T staff to discuss Web site. Develop potential locations, funding sources, and preliminary operating concepts for regional library in Dover. Held a Site Selection Committee meeting. 9

Parks and Recreation Recreation Revenue Recreation Revenue Breakdow n $24,145 $25,000.00 $30,000 $18,231 $20,000.00 $25,000 14,229 $15,000.00 $11,460 $20,000 $4,330.74 $10,000.00 $6,293 $15,000 $5,731 $3,336 $4,029 $4,354 $2,812 $2,486 $5,000.00 $1,387 $10,000 $5,000 $0.00 Nov Dec Jan Feb M ar Apr M ay Jun Jul Aug Sept Oct Nov $0 04 04 05 05 05 05 05 05 05 05 05 05 05 Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sept Oct Nov General Rental P ayments Spo rts 04 04 05 05 05 05 05 05 05 05 05 05 05 Leagues P A L & Spec. Events Trips General - $ 73 Rental Payments - $435 Sports -$0 Leagues - $1,960 PAL & Special Events -$ 18 Trips - $0 Rentals November 05 FYTD 06 November 04 FYTD 05 Baseball/Softball Field Rentals* 6 175 1 142 Dover Park Pavilions (2) 0 29 0 4 Multipurpose/Field Hockey Field Rentals* 1 31 0 38 Recreation Center 19 126 35 114 Silver Lake Pavilions (2) 1 22 0 14 Soccer Field Rentals* 2 15 3 25 Stage 1 18 1 22 *These number reflect groups that rent fields for practice, season play, and our programs. Program Attendance Cub Scout "Sportsman" Workshop 17 35 25 55 Girl Scout "Puzzler” Workshop 13 31 10 26 New York City Bus Trip (11/05) 43 88 45 45 Learn-N-Play “Soccer” 8 55 9 9 Delaware Prevention Network Weed and Seed Creating Lasting Family Connections continues Monthly Steering Committee was held November 8. collaboration of program efforts with local agencies. Plans for Playstation II Program are underway. Working with the Youth Connections program on a Planning has begun for the Martin Luther King, Jr., “parenting” component. Anti-Violence Symposium. SOP / CIP Updates Initiate Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance in City parks and recreational facilities. Implement a maintenance plan for each park and playground. Implement Construction Plan for indoor recreation facility. John W. Pitts Recreation Center (two-year project) – Met with Becker Morgan and John W. Pitts Recreation Center Working Group to discuss the administration of the contract and other pertinent construction plans. Playground Equipment Replacement Program – Project #PR0601 (two-year project) Dover Park Enhancement – Project #PR0504 (State Match) – Received approval from DNREC Division of Parks & Recreation. Mayfair Park Playground Enhancement – Project #PR0505 (State Match) - Received approval from DNREC Division of Parks & Recreation. Mirror Lake Dredging – Project #PR0402 – Working with DNREC to determine the cost and the method for dredging. 10

PUBLIC WORKS Administration and Engineering Administrative review and inspection services continued on all residential and commercial developments. The following residential subdivisions are in various phases of construction: Baytree (Phase III) Oak Shadows Emerald Pointe Village of Westover (Phases III, IV & V) Four Seasons Lexington Glenn Fox Hall West Addition (Phases II & III) Stoney Creek (Phase II) Fox Hall West (Phase IV) Wild Meadows Maple Glen Village of Cannon Mill Acorn Farms (Phases II & III) Hidden Creek Construction Inspection continued on 20 subdivisions under construction and 40 individual sites. Utility crew: 1. Sackarackin Avenue – Removed and lowered storm pipes and built two new catch basins. 2. Delaware State University – Cleaned up pump station site, topsoiled and seeded. Reinstalled fence and poured concrete support under sewer bypass connection. 3. William Henry School – Topsoiled and seeded where water main was abandoned. 4. Electric Department – Cartanza Substation - Repaired wash out, topsoiled, seeded and matted. 5. Brandywine Court Apts. – Installed 4” bypass water service and replaced all pipe and meter in pit. FY-05 Street Program – Concrete work completed on Sackarackin Avenue. Work started on Virginia Avenue. Hidden Creek – Contractor installing final wearing course of asphalt on streets. Village of Westover Phase IV – Replacement of damaged drainage pipes on Trafalgar Drive completed and roadway opened to traffic. Emerald Pointe – Pump station in operation, City of Dover personnel making checks until station is complete and ready to be turned over. Developer working on getting street signs, bonds, and agreement so first certificate of occupancy can be issued in early December. Division Street Water Main Upgrade –16-inch water main installed from State Street to west side of St. Jones River. 16-inch water main bored under Division Street at Pennsylvania Avenue. Once bacterial samples have been received, outages will be scheduled for tie-ins. FY-06 Street Program – Woodcrest development pedestrian walk completed with minor punch list items. Concrete work continues on Wilson Drive. Second subcontractor brought in and sent to begin concrete work on Woodburn Circle. 11

Sanitation Monthly Total Refuse Collection (Tons) Sanitation Hours 946.59 1099.69 1112.92 1114.02 540.28 1400 987.5 992.86 864.26 433.55 843.86 1250 1200 1050.19 1047.66 1000 843 739.95 634 698.45 679.39 1000 827.66 581 1110.44 565.02 750 545 501.31 571 800 397.98 416.57 770.27 1168.78 1136.46 500 600 729.87 250 34 Electronic 9 400 36 0 Bulk Collection Hand Trash 200 0 Mechanized Container Goods Pickup 16 No v Dec Jan Feb M ar A pr M ay Jun Jul A ug Sep Oct No v Nov 05 04 04 05 05 05 05 05 05 05 05 05 05 05 Collection Collection B ulk A uto mated Repair/Delivery Nov 04 NOVEMBER 05 FYTD 06 NOVEMBER 04 FYTD 05 Tons Dry Waste Collected 217.93 1,803.30 182.10 1,491.11 Tipping Fee Savings Realized $4,249.64 $35,164.36 $3,368.67 $27,595.54 Trips to DSWA Sandtown Landfill 330 1,780 308 1,668 Total Tonnage to DSWA 1,701.48 9,188.63 1,614.23 8,855.03 90-Gallon Containers Delivered 36 268 45 133 300-Gallon Containers Delivered 4 18 2 45 Streets NOVEMBER 05 FYTD 06 NOVEMBER 04 FYTD 05 Signs Installed 4 164 7 205 Signs Repaired 4 71 3 59 New Posts Installed 2 43 0 34 Storm Catch Basins Cleaned 0 150 0 162 Storm Catch Basin Cleaning (Hrs.) 0 38 0 126 Hot Mix Patching (Tons) 3 137 0 108.5 Cold Mix Patching (Hrs.) 48 243 0 126 Concrete Work (Hrs.) 32 478 0 1,030 Street and Alley Maintenance (Hrs.) 161 796 172.5 1,174.50 Street Sweeping (Miles) 0 5,130 0 4,400 Street Sweeping (Cubic Yards) 0 780 0 682 Leaves Collected (Cubic Yards) 5,737 6,112 5,198 5,735 Leaf Collection (Miles) 2,522 3,397 2,415 3,234 12

Grounds Arborist Crew NOVEMBER 05 NOVEMBER 04 Trees Pruned 42 17 Trees Removed 3 0 Trees Planted 8 0 Continued Christmas light installation on Loockerman Street and on The Plaza. Most of the trees pruned were trees with Christmas lights in them. Beautification Crew Began planting 64,000 tulips, daffodils, and hyacinth bulbs in all beds and containers. This work included pulling the last of the beds, tilling and raking before planting. Landscape Repair/Special Projects Crew Opened valve in the spillway at Silver Lake to lower the lake for residents to work on boat docks. Assisted the Beautification Crew with tilling and raking beds and planting spring flower bulbs. Planted 15 trees including mulching and staking at 188 Mifflin Road for resident as part of yard restoration. Hauled old books to the recycling bin for the Friends of the Dover Public Library. Grounds Maintenance/Mowing Crews Mowed some of the turf areas including Schutte Park, The Plaza, City Hall, Weyandt Hall and others a couple times this month. Continued leaf collection around City buildings and parks. Assisted with Christmas lights by loaning two men to the Arborist Crew for the entire month. Assisted the Beautification Crew by loaning one man for the entire month. Park Maintenance Crew Hired Wayne Lefort for the Lead Laborer for the Park Maintenance Crew. Wayne worked with Steve Pickering on the ball fields and did some playground equipment inspections. Wayne also worked assisting with planting spring flowering bulbs with the Beautification Crew. 13

Water/Wastewater Water Production/Billed Consumption/Flow to Kent County 250000000 200000000 Gallons 150000000 100000000 50000000 0 Nov 04 Dec 04 Jan 05 Feb 05 Mar 05 Apr 05 May 05 Jun 05 Jul 05 Aug 05 Sept 05 Oct 05 Nov 05 Total Water Production Billed Consumption Total Flow to Kent County Total Water Production – 139,849,000 Billed Consumption – 124,381,000 Total Flow to Kent County – 162,050,796 NOVEMBER 05 NOVEMBER 04 Water Production – Daily Average 4,661,633 4,737,017 Fire Hydrants – Flushed 0 1,305 Fire Hydrants – Tested 4 4 Final Readings 235 135 Cutoffs 12 19 Turn-ons 13 6 New Inspections 34 18 Curb Boxes Located 73 52 Curb Boxes Adjusted 8 11 Water Service Lines Repaired 13 6 Water Meters Repaired 14 26 Radio Technology Installations 79 57 New Meters Added 50 39 Total Water Meters in City Distribution System 12,800 12,360 NOVEMBER 05 NOVEMBER 04 L.F. Sewer Lines Flushed 46,195 34,452 Sewer Lines Inspected 49,495 35,672 Feet Sewer Mains Videotaped 0 100 Manholes Inspected 194 162 Manholes Cleaned 172 154 14

SOP/CIP Updates Fully implement the City’s NPDES permit compliance measures and begin developing an overall strategy for the creation of a stormwater utility for the City. Implement the park maintenance plan created by the Parks & Recreation Department by hiring one lead laborer to perform all of the work outlined in the plan. Mr. Wayne LeFort began work as the Lead Laborer in November. Objective has now been met. Reduce number of brown water complaints through the replacement of the old cast iron pipe system and the improvement of system hydraulics. Continued replacement of the Division Street Water Main and began material list for the Greenhill Road main upgrades as well as other miscellaneous pipe improvements. Overall, complaints were low and associated with specific incidents related to water main breaks and/or work. Reduce cost to the City arising from inflow/infiltration. Final specifications for the Smoke Testing and Television Evaluation of specific parts of the collection system are being completed by CABE Associates, and the maps associated with the specifications are nearing completion for a December 2005 bid advertisement. Integrate the new pump station mechanic crew into the maintenance operations. Recruitment was expanded to four vacant positions due to promotion, resignation and authorization for Utility Maintenance Mechanic positions. Applications have been received and the interviews are being scheduled. Investigate the feasibility of turning over appropriate sewer pump stations to Kent County Levy Court. % of Work % of Work CIP Project Completed CIP Project Completed Streets & Grounds Division Water Supply FY-2005 Street Program (ST0501) 95% Water System Master Plan Update * 98% (WD0401) FY-2006 Street Program (ST0601) 15% Elevated Storage Tank 25% Painting/Maintenance Contract (WS0604) FY-2006 Concrete Program (ST0602) 71% Meter Reading Technology Upgrade 63% (WS0603) Generic Subdivision Signs (ST0505) 20% Well Head Redevelopment Program 5% (WS0606) Silver Lake Dam Improvements * 0% Silver Lake Footbridge Replacement * (PR0506) 100% Water Division ¾ Sanitary Sewer Miscellaneous Distribution System Improvements 0% Puncheon Run Motor Control & Pump 8% (WS0602) Replacement (Construction) * (WW0505) Southeast Water Loop (Design Phase) (WD0701) 33% Garrison Oak Pumping Station 2% (Construction) (WW0304) Scarborough Road Interconnection (Tidewater) 0% Puncheon Run Interceptor Sewer 65% (WD0601) Extension (Design) (WW0302) Cast Iron Main Replacement / Relining Project 0% U.S. 13 East Sanitary Sewer 2% Interceptor * (WW0101) Water Quality Study * (WD0504) 35% Inflow/Infiltration Removal (WS0501) 7% Division Street Water Main Upgrade * (WD0304) 38% * Project carried over from FY 05 15

MONTHLY REPORT Department of Planning & Inspections P.O. Box 475 Dover, DE 19903 Phone: (302) 736-7010 Fax (302) 736-4217 Department of Planning and Inspections NOVEMBER 2005 PERSONNEL: A Holiday Fire Safety and Alternative Heating Method show was presented at the Dover Mall on November 4th and 5th. In attendance for the show was the City of Dover Fire Marshal’s Office, the Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office, the Delaware State Fire School, and the City of Dover Electric Department. There were 2,920 people who stopped by the display. Mr. Wayne Hutchison and Sam Gonzalez attended a Weapons of Mass Destruction course held at the Delaware State Fire School from November 14th – 18th. Janelle Cornwell, Planner 1 and Randy Speicher, Engineering Associate attended a two day training entitled “Intro to ArcGIS 1.” Ron Coburn attended the Northeast HUG conference held in Stanford, CT from November 1st – 4th . This conference reviews all modules, their use, and how other Cities utilize the program. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS Progress is being made to achieve certification of the Comprehensive Plan Update with the Amendments of May 2005. The consulting firm of Davis, Bowen & Friedel has met with Staff to address the issues identified by the Office of State Planning Coordination. The same firm is working on updating the Cost-Revenue Study Module for annexations and to provide Staff training on the program. EDEN HILL TND REZONING: The property known as Eden Hill Farm is now zoned Traditional Neighborhood Design Zone (TND). The property consists of five (5) large tracts: a preservation area (historic house area), an office district area, a commercial district area, a residential area, and an open space area. The next step in the process will be the submittal of Implementation Plans outlining more detailed development activities in accordance with the Conceptual Master Plan for review by the Planning Commission. DEMOLITIONS Currently, there are three properties on the dangerous building list as follows: 299 College Road, 45 S. New Street (House of Pride), and 35 N. New Street (House of Pride). Contact of the property owner is in progress to determine their intent. The Petition to Declare the Structure at 29 South Governors Avenue Dangerous and order its repair or demolition was approved by City Council on Monday, September 26, 2005. Since Repairs were not attempted in the time frame specified for the property at 29 S. Governors Avenue, the City took action and the building was demolished. Two properties have been demolished by Dover Community Partnership, Inc. using CDBG funds: 42 South Queen Street and 13 South New Street. The houses will be replaced with affordable homes for first-time homebuyers through the initiatives and funding brought to bear in the Dover target neighborhood. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Community Policing: 1 Officer on foot patrol, Total hours of coverage 12, Citizen Contacts 73, Total number of arrests 0. NCALL: Down payment and Settlement Assistance: Clients who plan to use the Dover First Start Program breakout as follows: ten families are shopping for a home; one family has a sales contract and has applied for a mortgage loan and one family purchased a home using the Dover First Start Program. A total of twenty-five families have closed using the Dover First Start Program. Micro Enterprise Program: During the month of November, intakes were conducted for three (3) new clients to set up a business in the Downtown area of which one (1) was low to moderate income status and two (2) females. In addition, two (2) referrals were made to the Small Business Development Center for technical assistance. For the month of November, the breakdown of statistics for clients served is: 3 new clients, 1 low moderate income, 2 Minorities, 2 referrals, 6 walk-ins, 0 jobs gained and 0 businesses closed. Community Development Staff attended the Governors Conference on Housing at the Sheraton on November 14th. Panel discussions included affordable communities, financing affordable housing, the cost of development, and strategies to end chronic homelessness in Delaware. The Philadelphia HUD office held an open house for all its grantees to discuss upcoming program changes for fiscal year 2006. MEETING REPORTS Board of Adjustment: At its meeting of November 16, 2005 the Board of Adjustment took the following actions: 1. Applicant # V-05-18:1351 West North Street: MINI-MI III: Moved to Deny. Dover Parking Authority: At its meeting of November 3, 2005 reports were given on the budget, permit sales, Police Department activities, and update on the North Street Parking Lot. Historic District Commission: The Historic District Commission did not meet during the month of November. The next scheduled meeting will be held on December 15, 2005. Planning Commission At its meeting of November 21, 2005, the Planning Commission took the following actions: SB-04-09C Lands of Shirley L. Bush and William G. Bush IV (Bush Farm): Conceptual Subdivision Plan: Moved to approve a one year extension. C-05-08 DayCare Facility at 951 Forrest Street: Remained tabled from October meeting. Z-05-06 Lands of Investment Properties Associates, LLC on Silver Lake Boulevard: Rezoning from CPO to RM-1: Moved to recommend approval. C-05-07 Whatcoat DayCare Building: Moved to approve with conditions. C-05-09 Kenton Child Care Center II at 1298 McKee Road: Moved to approve with conditions. SB-05-08 Lands of Enterprise Business Park: Minor Subdivision: Moved to approve with conditions. SB-05-05P Stover Homes Professional Campus: Preliminary Subdivision Plan: Moved to approve with conditions. S-05-32 Stover Homes Corporate Office: Moved to approve with conditions. INSPECTIONS ACTIVITY

Permits and Licenses Rental Dwelling, Public Occupancy & Lodging House Permits: Year to Date ___ 1,808___ Number of New Occupancies – November 2005 20___ Permit Fees Collected for Rental, Public Occupancy & Lodging Permits, Nov 2005 $2,348.75__ Number of Business Licenses & Mobile Homes Issued – Nov 2005 549___ Total Number of Business Licenses & Mobile Homes for Year 7/1/05 to 6/30/06 ___ 3,602___ Total Fee Collected for Business Licenses & Mobile Homes for Nov 2005 $ 23,084.82__ Total all Construction Permits* and Certificate of Occupancies Issued for Nov 2005 ____ 230____ Value of Construction & Fire Prevention projects permitted in Nov 2005 $4,546,065.00 Fees Collected for Construction Permits and CO’s for Nov 2005 _$ 64,440.50 *Construction permits include Building, Fire Prevention, Plumbing, and HVAC Permits Property Inspections: November 2005: Fire Marshal - Inspections - Property Maintenance Office of the Fire Marshal Building and Property Fire and Safety Inspections 45 Maintenance Inspections Fire Code Inspections 65 Building 193 Sprinkler and Fire Alarm 12 Plumbing/Mechanical 257 Certificate of Occupancy 2 Certificate of Occupancy 35 Alarm Activation Follow-ups 6 Total New Construction 485 Fire Investigations 11 Complaints 78 Total Inspections 141 Observed by Inspectors 193 Non-Inspection Hours Fire/Life Safety 68 Office 145 Total Inspections 824 Training 86 Non-Inspection Hours Office 287 Plan Review 10 Training 22 Plan Review 122 As always, please contact me regarding any questions you may have. Signature on behalf of Planning and Inspections Department

FIRST READING BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: That Chapter 82 - Planning, of the Dover Code be amended by deleting Section 82-2 - City Planner in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof the following: Sec. 82-2. City Planner. There is hereby established the office of City Planner. The Director of Planning and Inspections shall serve as the City Planner who shall be selected by the City Council at its annual meeting, and employed at the pleasure of Mayor and Council. The City Planner shall be directly responsible to the Mayor and Council and shall report to the City Manager. This amendment shall be effective for six (6) months from the date of passage. ADOPTED: * FOR REFERENCE PURPOSES, THE AMENDMENTS TO SECTION 82-2, AS INDICATED ABOVE, IS REFLECTED BY THE FOLLOWING DELETIONS (NOTED BY RED STRIKE-OUTS) AND INSERTIONS (NOTED BY BOLD BLUE ITALICS): Sec. 82-2. City Planner. There is hereby established the office of City Planner. The Director of Planning and Inspections shall serve as the City Planner who shall be selected by the City Council at its annual meeting, and employed at the pleasure of Mayor and Council. The City Planner shall be directly responsible to the Mayor and Council and shall report to the City Manager. This amendment shall be effective for six (6) months from the date of passage. SYNOPSIS The proposed amendment would provide the day-to-day operations of the Director of Planning and Inspections to be the responsibility of the City Manager rather than the Mayor and Council. (SPONSORS: COUNCILMEN HOGAN , SADUSKY , AND SLAVIN ) S:\C lerksO ffice\O rdinances\2005\D raft O rdinances\Section 82-2 - C ity Planner - FIR ST R EA D IN G .w pd