DDP Economic Vitality Commiteee Meeting November 15, 2023

Economic Vitality Committee Meeting November 15, 2023 7:30 a.m. Cendel Building AGENDA Welcome Agenda Minutes Public comments Economic Vitality working groups to support Master Plan • Revised workplan (attachment) Updates from working groups 1. Critical Improvements 2. Site Readiness • Update of 11-14 meeting 3. Unlock the Block (REAP, Revolving Loan Fund) • REAP Application (Chevonne Boyd – The Hive) 4. Marketing Downtown Dover Other business Adjournment Next scheduled meeting - January 17, 2024 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 deletion of items, including executive sessions, which arise at the time of the meeting.

Economic Vitality 10-18-23 Cendel Building Meeting Minutes Attendance: Jonathan Street, Mitch May, Dave Hugg, John Van Gorp, Mike Glick, Kim Adams, Mike Harrington Staff: Tina Bradbury, Diane Laird, Ken Anderson Agenda Dave Hugg motioned, Mitch May seconded, unanimously approved. Minutes Minutes were acknowledged but not approved since the two that attended the previous meeting were not present at today’s meeting. Public Comment N/A Welcome and Introductions: Ken Anderson was hired to DDP as consultant overseeing site-readiness and redevelopment efforts on three DDP-owned parcels. Ken introduced himself and gave a brief overview of his job responsibilities, and explained briefly about his first month on the job, including the selection by panel review of Mosaic as developer, now under MOU with DDP, for 120 S. Governors Ave., and anticipated to be in PPP under agreement within 45 days. All welcomed Ken and introduced themselves. Master Plan updates - See Attachment. • Kim Adams provided updates regarding her 221, 225, and 231 W. Loockerman grab ‘n go, eaterie and apartments; as well as Mountain Consulting’s new offices at 215, under construction. • Mike Glick provided update on former post office and new construction planned, as his development team was selected by the City for the site redevelopment. • Dave Hugg provided update on proposed DDD (Downtown Development District) expansion request to include former post office and several other sites for proposed redevelopment, as well as an update on downtown infrastructure planning to support redevelopment. • Discussion also included plans for multi-modal transportation hub at site of current parking lot (between S. Bradford and S. Governors). • Working groups to support Master Plan Diane explained that as a result of the several more recent initiatives that were established as a result of both recommendations in the master plan and grant funding received, such as the Critical Improvements Program and site acquisition considerations (Community Reinvestment Fund grant) and the Dover Revolving Loan fund (USDA grant), staff recognized a need to continue these working groups and house them under DDP committee structure. This structure and membership in the committee will also ensure transparency as well as reducing/eliminating conflict of interest concerns. Four working groups were explained and recommended by Diane: 1. Critical Improvements review for the grant funds requires panel review. Membership has included Dave Hugg, Mary Ellen Gray, Rick Ferrell, Ken Anderson.

Economic Vitality 10-18-23 Cendel Building 2. Site Readiness to include property acquisition, brownfield and building assessment and remediation; preparing properties for marketing to developers. Membership has included Dave Hugg, Mitch May, Bill Winters. 3. “Unlock the Block” (Business Retention) – Small business assistance programs that oversees and vets qualified candidates for DDP business retention incentive opportunities including REAP (Business Retention Expansion Assistance Program), DRLF (Dover Revolving Loan Fund); and similar initiatives as they may arise. Membership has included a representative of the following business resource partners and entities: • City of Dover • Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce • NCALL/Restoring Central Dover Initiative • Private small business consultant • Small Business Development Center • State of Delaware Division of Small Business • True Access Capital • Wilmington University (or other local college) 4. Marketing Downtown Dover (Business and Resident Recruitment). Aggressive Recruitment of prospective business owners and residents will be an ever-increasing need as current properties are upgraded/renovated and new development takes place. Real estate brokers, current resident, property and business owners, will be particularly needed for this effort membership in this working group as the master plan is increasingly implemented. Prospective membership to include all members of working groups as well as those identified in the FY 2024 Economic Vitality workplan and approved at the DDP annual meeting in June 2023, including Mayor Christiansen, Doug Ferris, Mike Glick, Mike Harrington, Dave Hugg, Mitch May, Charlie Rodriguez, Kim Adams, John Van Gorp. Motion was made by John Van Gorp, seconded by Dave Hugg and unanimously approved, as follows: Adopt the recommended model of four working groups to be housed under the Economic Vitality Committee “umbrella”, whereby each working group would appoint a representative to report back to the Economic Vitality committee. This recommendation will move to the Executive Committee and Board of Directors as it is a substantive change to the FY 2024 committee workplan. Other business N/A Adjournment approximately 8:35 a.m. Motion duly made and unanimously approved. Next Meeting: November 15, 2023

Economic Vitality 10-18-23 Cendel Building ATTACHMENT – MASTER PLAN UPDATES STATE FUNDING OUTCOMES: • Critical improvements Program (CIP): o Allocated $1.2 M (FY 23 investment) Each $1 of CR funds leveraged $5 from private/other sources = $5.7M total investment in projects to date. o Program is preparing to relaunch application for additional improvements (with $675K FY 24 State funds awarded) for additional $1.6M investment value. ▪ Completed CIP project ($350,000 has been paid/to be paid out imminently): ✓ Coney Island Grille $50,000 (REHABILITATION: commercial kitchen & ADA restrooms; 2 market rate apartments) ✓ Rail Haus year ‘round beer garden: $300,000 Commercial kitchen, sprinklers, ADA restrooms ✓ 8 other projects are underway • Loockerman Street underground infrastructure planning/design is underway; required for redevelopment projects • Site-readiness underway: of (2) S Governor’s Ave, and (multiple) West-end gateway properties(including assessment, remediation, demolition, acquisition preparing for marketing.) ($2,325 M of overall FY 24 request) OTHER MASTER PLAN PROJECTS UNDERWAY: • “Developer friendly”C-2 zoning now under City revision process (target January completion) • Transportation “Downtown Dover Pathways” planning process underway to connect anchors and make more pedestrian-, bike- and scooter-friendly. Dover Kent MPO/Kittelson Assoc. • City-selected developer for post office reuse in due diligence for mixed-use, including 30 apts. • St. Jones Riverwalk: Conceptual design developed for proposed (including remediation) • 120 S. Governors Ave. is under MOU with Mosaic Development/Colonial partners/Letter of Agreement for Public/Private Partnership is anticipated within 45 days • Pre-planning of multi-modal transit center is underway, required to support preferred plan for 120 S. Governors Ave. redevelopment and public transportation requirements. • Creative Placemaking: o Crosswalks project underway, with 1 of 2 pilots crosswalk completed; o Banner project completed o Fifth annual Paint Dover! event completed. PEOPLE/ORGANIZATIONS INTERESTED IN DOWNTOWN HOUSING: Need for 381 units projected immediately. • Dover Fire Department – 6 studio apts. for “live-in” program • Dove Air Force Base – +/- 75 anticipated for officers and others • Bayhealth – residents, doctors and senior staff +/- 50 projected immediately • Delaware State University – targeting +/-250 DSU Graduate Students living in downtown “proper.”

ECONOMIC VITALITY COMMITTEE July 2023 – June 2024 Rev. 10-23 Committee Chair: Committee Co-Chair: Jonathan Street (302)734-7950 x218 jstreetbeckermorgan.com TBD The Economic Vitality Committee rebuilds and diversifies the downtown Dover area's economy by implementing business retention, recruitment and expansion strategies; makes strategic property/building purchases and sales of DDP-owned properties. Committee Objectives 1. Implement Master Plan 2. Business Recruitment 3. Business Retention 4. Assess and Maintain DDP-owned Property Inventory Committee Members: Kim Adams (302) 744-9875 kadams@mountainconsultinginc.com Dave Hugg (302) 736-7005 dhugg@dover.de.us Mayor Christiansen (302) 736-7005 rchristiansen@dover.de.us Mitch May (302) 736-1776 mmay@thedelawarelawyers.com Doug Ferris dferris01@aol.com Charlie Rodriguez (302)674-3400 ccrod1@aol.com Mike Glick mglick@lhconstruction.com John Van Gorp Mike Harrington (302) 222-8702 mharringtonsr@harringtonera.com FY 2022 BUDGET: # COST IF PROJECT COST REVENUE REVENUE SOUGHT Comments RECEIVED 1 Implement Downtown Dover Master Plan $4,475,000 State of Delaware $3M received FY 2024 Plus $1.475 received FY 2023 2 Recruitment* (See note far right column, line 4) $7,500 Could be used within REAP 3 Retention/Expansion Assistance Program (REAP) $7,500 Up to $2,000 grants to qualified businesses 4 Dover Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) - USDA $30,000 $30,000 USDA received/program *$5,000 matching funds approved FY 2021. established; anticipate actual grant Fund up to 6 loans: USDA funds ($1,000 by June 30, 2023. DDP match for each of five loans) TOTAL COST/REVENUE $15,000 30,000 Resource Partners: 1|ECONOMIC VITALITY | 2023-24

ECONOMIC VITALITY COMMITTEE July 2023 – June 2024 Rev. 10-23 #1 Working Group Members: Critical Improvements Panel Rick Ferrell Small Business Consultant/DDD Advisor Retail Market Answers, LLC/DSHA rep. Dave Hugg City Manager City of Dover Sarah Keiffer Planning Director Kent Levy Court Tina Bradbury DDP Staff Diane Laird DDP Staff Ken Anderson DDP Property Development Director #2 Working Group Members: Site Readiness/Property Acquisition Mitch May Attorney May & Perza Bill Winters Accounting Mitten & Winters Dave Hugg City Manager City of Dover Tina Bradbury DDP Staff Diane Laird DDP Staff Ken Anderson DDP Property Development Director #3 Working Group Members: Unlock the Block (AKA: “Economic Development Funding Review Committee” Revolving Loan Fund Reviews) Rick Ferrell Retail Market Answers LLC Van Hampton President & CEO True Access Capital Rona Harris Community Development Manager Restoring Central Dover (Neighborgood Partners) Anastasia Jackson Kent Co. Regional Bus. Mgr., Main Street Coordinator DE Division of Small Business Kathy Ratajack Dean, College of Business Wilmington University Dina Vendetti President Central DE Chamber of Commerce Tina Bradbury DDP Staff Diane Laird DDP Staff Ken Anderson DDP Property Development Director On October 25, 2023, the DDP Board of Directors adopted the recommended (above) model of four working groups to be housed under the Economic Vitality Committee “umbrella”, whereby each working group would appoint a representative to report back to the Economic Vitality committee. Committee Objective 2|ECONOMIC VITALITY | 2023-24

ECONOMIC VITALITY COMMITTEE July 2023 – June 2024 Rev. 10-23 Project #1. Implement Downtown Dover Master Plan Description: Capital City 2030: Transforming Downtown Dover (Master Plan to proactively guide investment in and development of Downtown Dover) NOTES: Review recommendations as outcome of plan. Review grants, if awarded, from Community Reinvestment Funds and determine process, timelines, and needs of grants • Develop timeline and process to administer services/purchases, etc. required for projects funded through grants. Potential grants: 1. Site Acquisition 2. Infrastructure readiness 3. Site readiness (assessments, remediation where necessary, demolition, preparing for marketing) 4. Critical Improvements to Downtown Properties 5. Utilize activities where possible to alleviate crime and nuisance behavior • Working groups needed to undertake work • Professional consultants and staff required to administer grants • Priority of projects • Other 3|ECONOMIC VITALITY | 2023-24

ECONOMIC VITALITY COMMITTEE July 2023 – June 2024 Rev. 10-23 Committee Objective #2 – Business Recruitment Project #2: Create and implement various business recruitment strategies Project Lead: Budget: $7,500 Volunteer Needs: Tasks: • DDP staff work in concert with City personnel to maintain Building/Business inventory. • Maintain accurate visual map of vacancy/building status based on building/business inventory as a tool to review opportunities. • Identify available properties and stages of readiness of building • Consider Pop Up opportunities, such as “three months/free rent” and “Last Minute Shoppers” • Create proactive strategies for business recruitment o Promote “Top Ten” prioritized business categories for recruitment. o Video tours of available buildings o Utilize revolving loan fund for recruitment tool using USDA funds awarded in FY 22. o Utilize the $7,500 available funds toward recruitment strategies/project o Publicize wins! Notes: 4|ECONOMIC VITALITY | 2023-24

ECONOMIC VITALITY COMMITTEE July 2023 – June 2024 Rev. 10-23 Committee Objective #3: Business Retention/Expansion Project #3: Create and implement various business retention and expansion strategies Project Lead: Budget: $7,500 Timeframes: Volunteer Needs: Tasks: • Promote Retention/Expansion Assistance Program (REAP) and other incentives to existing merchants to help them stabilize/expand. • Utilize #3 Working Group Members: Unlock the Block for REAP grants (AKA: “Economic Development Funding Review Committee” Revolving Loan Fund Reviews) • Develop and implement Small Business Saturday (SBS) in November • Offer vending opportunities at downtown “Marketplace” to existing merchants for additional revenue. • Support Merchant committee in developing proactive strategies for business retention o Work with Merchant Committee to ensure coordination of efforts via committee liaison and DDP staff: o Small business and merchant training and technical assistance opportunities ▪ NOTE: Required for REAP recipients o Implement revolving loan fund for retention/expansion of downtown Dover merchants, with FY 22 USDA funded program established June 2022. 5|ECONOMIC VITALITY | 2023-24

ECONOMIC VITALITY COMMITTEE July 2023 – June 2024 Rev. 10-23 Committee Objective #4: Assess and Maintain DDP-owned Property Inventory Project #5: Assess and Maintain DDP-owned Property Inventory Project Lead: DDP Staff Budget: Separate from Economic Vitality budget Timeframes: Ongoing Volunteer Needs: TBD Tasks: Update Excel file and vacancy parcel map to understand each parcel state of readiness, need and opportunity. 6|ECONOMIC VITALITY | 2023-24