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CITY OF DOVER, DELAWARE
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday, October 03, 2023 at 6:00 PM
City Hall Council Chambers, 15 Loockerman Plaza, Dover, Delaware
AGENDA
VIRTUAL MEETING NOTICE
This meeting will be held in the City Hall Council Chambers with electronic access via WebEx.
Public participation information is as follows:
Dial: 1-650-479-3208
Link: https://rb.gy/gx451
Event number: 2537 086 9479
Event password: DOVER (if needed)
If you are new to WebEx, get the app now at www.webex.com/ to be ready when the meeting starts.
The meeting can also be viewed on Comcast Channel 14, Verizon Channel 20, and on the City's
Streaming Player located at www.cityofdover.com under "Quick Links".
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
1. Public Hearings - Violations of the Dangerous Building Ordinance
(Staff recommends: 1) Declaring these buildings and all accessory structures on these
properties dangerous; 2) Ordering the properties demolished by November 2, 2023, by the
owners or equity owners at their own risk; 3) Ordering the Building Inspector to cause the
demolition of the structures if not completed by the owners within 10 days of the date
established by City Council; and 4) Ordering the City Manager, with the assistance of the City
Solicitor, to cause the cost of demolition to be charged against the lands on which the buildings
exist as municipal liens or cause such costs to be added to the tax duplicate as assessments, or
to be levied as a special tax, or to be recovered in a suit at law against the owners.)
A. Property Located at 51 Saulsbury Road
B. Property Located at 207 North West Street
C. Property Located at 411 West Reed Street
D. Property Located at 674 Roberta Avenue
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E. Property Located at 848 Forest Street
ADJOURNMENT
THE AGENDA ITEMS AS LISTED MAY NOT BE CONSIDERED IN SEQUENCE. PURSUANT TO
29 DEL. C. §10004(e)(2), THIS AGENDA IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE TO INCLUDE THE ADDITION
OR THE DELETION OF ITEMS, INCLUDING EXECUTIVE SESSIONS, WHICH ARISE AT THE
TIME OF THE MEETING
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ACTION FORM
PROCEEDING: City Council
DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN: Planning & Inspections (Code Enforcement) DATE SUBMITTED: 09/19/2023
PREPARED BY: Eddie Kopp- Chief Code Enforcement Officer
SUBJECT: ED-05-076.07-01-420.000.00, 51 Saulsbury Rd, Delaware – Violation of Dangerous Building Ordinance
REFERENCE: Chapter 22, Article XI – Chapter 22, Article XI - Dangerous Buildings
RELATED PROJECT: N/A
APPROVALS: N/A
EXHIBITS: PowerPoint Presentation and File Photos to be presented at the Council meeting.
EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: Preliminary estimate is $10,000 - $40,000.
AMOUNT BUDGETED: $500,000.00 Budgeted for all demolitions Citywide in the FY-2024 Budget
FUNDING SOURCE (Dept./Page in CIP & Budget): 100-11-16-20-000-53033.
TIMETABLE: As soon as possible.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1. Declare this building and all accessory structures on this property dangerous.
2. Order the property demolished or repaired by November 2nd, 2023, by the owner or equity owner at their own risk.
3. Order the Building Inspector to cause the demolition of the structures if not completed by the owners within 10
days of the date established by City Council.
4. Order the City Manager with the assistance of the City Solicitor to cause the cost of demolition to be charged
against the land on which the building exists as a municipal lien or cause such cost to be added to the tax duplicate
as an assessment, or to be levied as a special tax, or to be recovered in a suit at law against the owner.
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
The property at 51 Saulsbury Rd, Dover, Delaware is owned by A&E Property Solutions LLC. The dwelling unit is a
one-story single-family dwelling with a basement. On April 06th, 2022, the structure was condemned as unfit for human
occupancy due structural concerns. Currently the structure is vacant, no permit has been applied for or issued to make the
repairs to the structure.
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Violation of Dangerous
Building Ordinance
51 Saulsbury Road
Planning & Inspections Department
Dover, Delaware
October 03, 2023
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51 Saulsbury Road
Case History
Condemned as unfit for human occupancy on
April 6th,2023.
Active Vacant Building Case since December
6th,2023
Several Tall Grass cases since May 4th, 2022
Letter of Intent sent and posted August 18th,
2023
Notice of Public Hearing sent and posted
September 18th, 2023
No Active utilities since June 5th, 2019
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Case History
No Active Permits on file
No repairs have been made to the property
since the condemnation
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51 Saulsbury Road
Outstanding Fees
Code Enforcement Fines $8725.00
Outstanding Service Fees $455.00
Outstanding Taxes $1178.06
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51 Saulsbury Road
Code Violations
HSG/BLDG Condemnation
Restore Electric Service
Obtain Building Permit
Structural Report Needed
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Dangerous Building Code –
Chapter 22 Article XI, Sec. 22-381
(2) Damaged walls, etc.
(5) Unfit for habitation
(6) Light, air, sanitation
(9) General welfare
(10) Code violations
(12) Unoccupied Buildings
(13) Incomplete Buildings
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Recommended Council Action
Declare this building and all accessory structures on this property
dangerous.
Order the property demolished before November 2nd , 2023, by
the owner or equity owner at their own risk.
Order the Building Inspector to cause the demolition of the
structures if not completed by the owner within 10 days of the
date established by City Council.
Order the City Manager with the assistance of the City Solicitor to
cause the cost of demolition to be charged against the land on
which the building exists as a municipal lien or cause such cost to
be added to the tax duplicate as an assessment, or to be levied as
a special tax, or to be recovered in a suit at law against the owner.
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From: Sunnyfield Contractors Inc
To: City Clerks Office
Cc: Lyndon Byler
Subject: EXTERNAL: 51 Saulsbury Rd
Date: Monday, October 2, 2023 12:39:28 PM
WARNING: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open
attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe.
Good Afternoon;
I am writing today regarding the above address, .Map Number: 2 05 07607 01
4200 000.
One of our customers, Mr. Lyn Byler, is trying to purchase the property which is in
bankruptcy and we have already provided him with a proposal to demolish the house
and clear the lot as soon as he is the owner of record.
It is my understanding that the City is very motivated to demolish this house;
however I am requesting a stay of demolition if you will for this property by the city
to allow my customer to purchase the property and demolish the house.
Just in case this isn't in your job description, I would greatly appreciate if you could
forward it to the correct person or reply with their contact info.
Thank you so much for your help.
Robin
Sunnyfield Contractors Inc
150 Sunnyfield Lane
Dover DE 19904
302-674-8610 M-F 8a-3p
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ACTION FORM
PROCEEDING: City Council
DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN: Planning & Inspections (Code Enforcement) DATE SUBMITTED: 09/19/2023
PREPARED BY: Eddie Kopp- Chief Code Enforcement Officer
SUBJECT: ED-05-076.08-02-010.000.000, 207 N West St Dover, Delaware – Violation of Dangerous Building
Ordinance
REFERENCE: Chapter 22, Article XI – Chapter 22, Article XI - Dangerous Buildings
RELATED PROJECT: N/A
APPROVALS: N/A
EXHIBITS: PowerPoint Presentation and File Photos to be presented at the Council meeting.
EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: Preliminary estimate is $10,000 - $40,000.
AMOUNT BUDGETED: $500,000.00 Budgeted for all demolitions Citywide in the FY-2024 Budget
FUNDING SOURCE (Dept./Page in CIP & Budget): 100-11-16-20-000-53033.
TIMETABLE: As soon as possible.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1. Declare this building and all accessory structures on this property dangerous.
2. Order the property demolished or repaired by November 2nd, 2023, by the owner or equity owner at their own risk.
3. Order the Building Inspector to cause the demolition of the structures if not completed by the owners within 10
days of the date established by City Council.
4. Order the City Manager with the assistance of the City Solicitor to cause the cost of demolition to be charged
against the land on which the building exists as a municipal lien or cause such cost to be added to the tax duplicate
as an assessment, or to be levied as a special tax, or to be recovered in a suit at law against the owner.
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
The property at 207 N West St is owned by Jalisa Goldsboro. The dwelling unit is a one-story single-family dwelling
with a basement. On April 14th, 2022, the structure was condemned as unfit for human occupancy. Currently the
structure is vacant, no permit has been applied for or issued to make the repairs to the structure.
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Violation of Dangerous
Building Ordinance
207 North West Street
Planning & Inspections Department
Dover, Delaware
October 03, 2023
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207 North West Street
Case History
Condemned as unfit for human occupancy on
April 14th,2022.
Active Vacant Building Case since September
7th, 2022
Initial Public Hearing held on August 15th,2022
Public Hearing held on October 24th, 2022
Letter of Intent sent and posted August 18th,
2023
Notice of Public Hearing sent and posted
September 18th, 2023
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207 North West Street
Case History
No active permits on file
No repairs have been made to the property
since last presented at a Public Hearing
No active utilities since June 3rd, 2023
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207 North West Street
Outstanding Fees
Code Enforcement Fines $1550.00
Outstanding Utilities $1189.10
Outstanding Taxes $2989.07
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207 North West Street
Code Violations
HSG/BLDG Condemnation
Obtain Building Permit
Paint Exterior Surfaces
Replace Roof
Replace Broken Windowpanes
Repair Exterior Stairs
Remove Junk and Debris
Repair/Remove Accessory Structure (Shed)
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Dangerous Building Code –
Chapter 22 Article XI, Sec. 22-381
(5) Unfit for habitation
(6) Light, air, sanitation
(7) Fire Escapes
(8) Loose Parts
(9) General welfare
(10) Code violations
(12) Unoccupied Buildings
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Recommended Council Action
Declare this building and all accessory structures on this property
dangerous.
Order the property demolished before November 2nd , 2023, by
the owner or equity owner at their own risk.
Order the Building Inspector to cause the demolition of the
structures if not completed by the owner within 10 days of the
date established by City Council.
Order the City Manager with the assistance of the City Solicitor to
cause the cost of demolition to be charged against the land on
which the building exists as a municipal lien or cause such cost to
be added to the tax duplicate as an assessment, or to be levied as
a special tax, or to be recovered in a suit at law against the owner.
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ACTION FORM
PROCEEDING: City Council
DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN: Planning & Inspections (Code Enforcement) DATE SUBMITTED: 09/19/2023
PREPARED BY: Eddie Kopp- Chief Code Enforcement Officer
SUBJECT: ED-05-076.08-06-540.000.000, 411 W Reed St Dover, Delaware – Violation of Dangerous Building
Ordinance
REFERENCE: Chapter 22, Article XI – Chapter 22, Article XI - Dangerous Buildings
RELATED PROJECT: N/A
APPROVALS: N/A
EXHIBITS: PowerPoint Presentation and File Photos to be presented at the Council meeting.
EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: Preliminary estimate is $10,000 - $40,000.
AMOUNT BUDGETED: $500,000.00 Budgeted for all demolitions Citywide in the FY-2024 Budget
FUNDING SOURCE (Dept./Page in CIP & Budget): 100-11-16-20-000-53033.
TIMETABLE: As soon as possible.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1. Declare this building and all accessory structures on this property dangerous.
2. Order the property demolished or repaired by November 2nd, 2023, by the owner or equity owner at their own risk.
3. Order the Building Inspector to cause the demolition of the structures if not completed by the owners within 10
days of the date established by City Council.
4. Order the City Manager with the assistance of the City Solicitor to cause the cost of demolition to be charged
against the land on which the building exists as a municipal lien or cause such cost to be added to the tax duplicate
as an assessment, or to be levied as a special tax, or to be recovered in a suit at law against the owner.
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
The property at 411 W Reed St is owned by 2GEN Investments LLC. The dwelling unit is a two-story single-family
dwelling. On April 12th, 2023, the structure was condemned as unfit for human occupancy due structural concerns.
Currently the structure is vacant, no permit has been applied for or issued to make the repairs to the structure.
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Violation of Dangerous
Building Ordinance
411 West Reed Street
Planning & Inspections Department
Dover, Delaware
October 03, 2023
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411 West Reed Street
Case History
Condemned as unfit for human occupancy on
April 12th,2023.
Active Vacant Building case since July 6th,2022
Active No Valid Permit case since November
30th, 2022
Letter of Intent sent and posted August 18th,
2023
Notice of Public Hearing sent and posted
September 18th, 2023
No Active Utilities since November 7th, 2022
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Case History
No Active Permits on file
No repairs have been made to the property
since the condemnation
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411 West Reed Street
Outstanding Fees
Code Enforcement Fines $8725.00
Outstanding Service Fees $455.00
Outstanding Taxes $1178.06
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411 West Reed Street
Code Violations
HSG/BLDG Condemnation
Restore Electric Service
Obtain Building Permit
Structural Report Needed
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Dangerous Building Code –
Chapter 22 Article XI, Sec. 22-381
(2) Damaged walls, etc.
(5) Unfit for habitation
(6) Light, air, sanitation
(9) General welfare
(10) Code violations
(12) Unoccupied Buildings
(13) Incomplete Buildings
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Recommended Council Action
Declare this building and all accessory structures on this property
dangerous.
Order the property demolished before November 2nd , 2023, by
the owner or equity owner at their own risk.
Order the Building Inspector to cause the demolition of the
structures if not completed by the owner within 10 days of the
date established by City Council.
Order the City Manager with the assistance of the City Solicitor to
cause the cost of demolition to be charged against the land on
which the building exists as a municipal lien or cause such cost to
be added to the tax duplicate as an assessment, or to be levied as
a special tax, or to be recovered in a suit at law against the owner.
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ACTION FORM
PROCEEDING: City Council
DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN: Planning & Inspections (Code Enforcement) DATE SUBMITTED: 09/19/2023
PREPARED BY: Eddie Kopp- Chief Code Enforcement Officer
SUBJECT: ED-05-077-11.02-610.000-000, 674 Roberta Ave Dover, Delaware – Violation of Dangerous Building
Ordinance
REFERENCE: Chapter 22, Article XI – Chapter 22, Article XI - Dangerous Buildings
RELATED PROJECT: N/A
APPROVALS: N/A
EXHIBITS: PowerPoint Presentation and File Photos to be presented at the Council meeting.
EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: Preliminary estimate is $10,000 - $40,000.
AMOUNT BUDGETED: $500,000.00 Budgeted for all demolitions Citywide in the FY-2024 Budget
FUNDING SOURCE (Dept./Page in CIP & Budget): 100-11-16-20-000-53033.
TIMETABLE: As soon as possible.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1. Declare this building and all accessory structures on this property dangerous.
2. Order the property demolished or repaired by November 2nd, 2023 by the owner or equity owner at their own risk.
3. Order the Building Inspector to cause the demolition of the structures if not completed by the owners within 10
days of the date established by City Council.
4. Order the City Manager with the assistance of the City Solicitor to cause the cost of demolition to be charged
against the land on which the building exists as a municipal lien or cause such cost to be added to the tax duplicate
as an assessment, or to be levied as a special tax, or to be recovered in a suit at law against the owner.
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
The property at 674 Roberta Ave is owned by Bridget Anawke. The dwelling unit is a two-story single-family home. On
June 4th, 2018, the dwelling was found vacant and us currently unfit for human occupancy due to lack of utilities and
unfinished construction. Currently the home is vacant, no permit has been applied for or issued to make the repairs to the
structure.
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Violation of Dangerous
Building Ordinance
674 Roberta Avenue
Planning & Inspections Department
Dover, Delaware
October 03, 2023
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674 Roberta Avenue
Case History
Condemned as unfit for human occupancy on
May 10th, 2018
Active Vacant Building Case since June 4th,
2018
Several Tall Grass cases
Letter of Intent sent and posted August 18th,
2023
Notice of Public Hearing sent and posted
September 18th, 2023
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Case History
No repairs have been made in the last year
No active utilities since August 26th, 2019
No active permits on file
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Case History
Code Enforcement Fines $6600.00
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Case History
HSG/BLDG Condemnation
Elec Inspection Required
Obtain Building Permit
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(5) Unfit for habitation
(6) Light, air, sanitation
(9) General welfare
(10) Code violations
(12) Unoccupied Buildings
(13) Incomplete Buildings
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Recommended Council Action
Declare this building and all accessory structures on this property
dangerous.
Order the property demolished before November 2nd , 2023, by
the owner or equity owner at their own risk.
Order the Building Inspector to cause the demolition of the
structures if not completed by the owner within 10 days of the
date established by City Council.
Order the City Manager with the assistance of the City Solicitor to
cause the cost of demolition to be charged against the land on
which the building exists as a municipal lien or cause such cost to
be added to the tax duplicate as an assessment, or to be levied as
a special tax, or to be recovered in a suit at law against the owner.
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ACTION FORM
PROCEEDING: City Council
DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN: Planning & Inspections (Code Enforcement) DATE SUBMITTED: 09/19/2023
PREPARED BY: Eddie Kopp- Chief Code Enforcement Officer
SUBJECT: ED-05-076.12-01-120.000.000, 848 Forest St Dover, Delaware – Violation of Dangerous Building
Ordinance
REFERENCE: Chapter 22, Article XI – Chapter 22, Article XI - Dangerous Buildings
RELATED PROJECT: N/A
APPROVALS: N/A
EXHIBITS: PowerPoint Presentation and File Photos to be presented at the Council meeting.
EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: Preliminary estimate is $10,000 - $40,000.
AMOUNT BUDGETED: $500,000.00 Budgeted for all demolitions Citywide in the FY-2024 Budget
FUNDING SOURCE (Dept./Page in CIP & Budget): 100-11-16-20-000-53033.
TIMETABLE: As soon as possible.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1. Declare this building and all accessory structures on this property dangerous.
2. Order the property demolished or repaired by November 2nd, 2023, by the owner or equity owner at their own risk.
3. Order the Building Inspector to cause the demolition of the structures if not completed by the owners within 10
days of the date established by City Council.
4. Order the City Manager with the assistance of the City Solicitor to cause the cost of demolition to be charged
against the land on which the building exists as a municipal lien or cause such cost to be added to the tax duplicate
as an assessment, or to be levied as a special tax, or to be recovered in a suit at law against the owner.
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
The property at 848 Forest St is owned by Nesta Felix. The dwelling unit is a two-story accessory structure. On
December 17th, 2022, the structure was condemned as unfit for human occupancy due to a fire that occurred. Currently
the structure is vacant, no permit has been applied for or issued to make the repairs to the structure.
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Violation of Dangerous
Building Ordinance
848 Forest Street
(Accessory Structure)
Planning & Inspections Department
Dover, Delaware
October 03, 2023
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848 Forest St - Accessory Structure
Case History
Condemned as unfit for human occupancy on
December 17th, 2023, due to a fire
Active No Valid Permit case
Structure was built without obtain a permit
Letter of Intent sent and posted August 18th,
2023
Notice of Public Hearing sent and posted
September 18th, 2023
No repairs have been made since the
condemnation
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848 Forest St - Accessory Structure
Case History
Code Enforcement Fines $1800.00
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848 Forest St - Accessory Structure
Case History
HSG/BLDG Condemnation
Elec System Condemnation
Elec Inspection Required
Obtain Building Permit
Structural Report Needed
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Chapter 22 Article XI, Sec. 22-381
(4) Fire Damage, etc.
(5) Unfit for habitation
(6) Light, air, sanitation
(9) General welfare
(10) Code violations
(12) Unoccupied Buildings
(13) Incomplete Buildings
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Recommended Council Action
Declare this building and all accessory structures on this property
dangerous.
Order the property demolished before November 2nd , 2023, by
the owner or equity owner at their own risk.
Order the Building Inspector to cause the demolition of the
structures if not completed by the owner within 10 days of the
date established by City Council.
Order the City Manager with the assistance of the City Solicitor to
cause the cost of demolition to be charged against the land on
which the building exists as a municipal lien or cause such cost to
be added to the tax duplicate as an assessment, or to be levied as
a special tax, or to be recovered in a suit at law against the owner.
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