Downtown Dover Partnership Board Packet - Revised
Downtown Dover Partnership Board. Oct 23, 2024.
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Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at 7:30 a.m.
City of Dover Conference Room
AGENDA
Rev. 10-17-24
Welcome
Agenda
Minutes (September meeting)
Police Report — Mstr. Crpl. Killen
Executive Committee/Staff Updates
i. ARPA bank account has been established to support grant activity
ii. Other
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6. Executive Session (Property)
7. Property Updates
8. Downtown Dover Master Plan Priorities
i. New 501(c)(3) Entity Creation
ii. 120. Governors Ave. demolition
ii. | Mobility Center property updates (October 23, 5-7 p.m. Open House, The Hive at 28 W. Loockerman)
iv. Other
9. Critical Improvements
i. Second round overview
ii. Recommendations for second round
10. Marketing & Promotions
i. OktDoverFest
ii. Paint Dover!
Capital City Holiday and Small Business Saturday
Fire & Ice Event (January 2025)
11. Legislative Updates
12. Other Business
13. Board member updates
14. Public Comment
15. Adjourn
Upcoming DDP board meeting:
December 4, 2024
There will be no meeting in November.
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.
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BOARD MEETING MINUTES
ATTENDANCE: Councilman Fred Neil, Sarah Keifer, Dina Vendetti, Mayor Robin Christiansen, Todd Stonesifer,
Sharon Duca, Jessica Jackson, Linda Parkowski, John Van Gorp, Kim Adams, Codi Canasa, Dave Hugg, Trey
Paradee, Javier Santana, Camille Wilmer
STAFF: Ken Anderson, Diane Laird
CALL TO ORDER
Stonesifer opened the meeting at 7:32 a.m.
AGENDA
Councilman Neil motioned to approve the agenda. Keifer seconded the motion. Mayor requested to move
Item 7 (Executive Session) from the agenda. Unanimous approval.
MINUTES (9-7-24 meeting)
Councilman Neil motioned to approve the previous meeting minutes. Mayor Christiansen seconded the
motion. Unanimous approval.
BOARD NOMINATIONS FY 2025 (Dina Vendetti, Nominations Committee Chair)
A five-member committee was appointed to deliberate the information on candidates for 2 positions. The
members of the committee included:
e Dina Vendetti (President, DE Central Chamber of Commerce and DDP board advisory)
e Pete Bradley (President, Kent County Tourism and DDP Board Member)
e = Zach Prebula (Kent Economic Partnership, Leadership Central Delaware/ Dover Young Leaders)
¢ Dennis Spence, Jr. (Century Engineering, Leadership Central Delaware/Dover Young Leaders)
e Sueduka Gibbs (DDP volunteer, Owner: Americare Home Health Care)
e Diane Laird, DDP Executive Director
Dina Vendetti led the nominations committee and indicated that the seats/positions to be filled and the
nominees that were recommended were:
1. DDP Secretary-Executive Committee — Sara Kiefer
2. DDP Board Member At Large-Jessica Jackson
Vote: Motion duly made by Mayor Christiansen, seconded by Codi Canasa. Unanimous approval.
POLICE REPORT
None provided this month.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE/STAFF UPDATES
e Diane reported on ARPA Account (for $15.1M grant) to be setup by end of day (need signatures)
« Similarly an EPA account will need to be set up in near future.
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DE Bond Bill & State Funds area currently in a money market account and an investment account is
being explored to accrue greater interest.
Diane has been invited and accepted to the Catalysts Together leadership program of the Longwood
Foundation. This is a one-year leadership development course to advance non-profit executives.
Todd approved her participation and congratulated her for acceptance to the competitive program.
The program will require Diane’s investment of 7-10 hours per month and $5,000 fee toward a
$50,000 value of program (per Longwood Foundation) and will provide a $10,000 stipend for DDP
organizational development, topic to be determined.
EXECUTIVE SESSION Removed from the Agenda
PROPERTY UPDATES
39 West St. — Title of property transferred from DDP to Sankofa - inner City Cultural League (ICCL)
(c/o) Reuben Salters. Senator Paradee was highly instrumental in ensuring no leins on property to
prepare for transfer.
Transcore (EZ Pass) Requested an additional 6-9 month holdover. DDP apaproved request in addition
to seeking a 120-day advance notice of intent to vacate. A large majority of operational funding
comes to DDP as a result of rental of the DDP-owned building.
DOWNTOWN DOVER MASTER PLAN PRIORITIES
Ken reported on active demo completion of 120 S. Governor's Ave. by tomorrow (Sept. 26)
148-150 S. Bradford St.: Asbestos remediation final bids are due on Friday with demo anticipated by
the end of the year on both buildings. A board member questioned as to whether there would be
road closures as a result? Yes, and there will be forthcoming direction from the City on road closure.
A Forest Street property (+/- #600) is for sale. DDP will explore opportunity.
Dave Hugg reported a 7 to 1 approval of council members for transfer of six properties between S.
Bradford and S. Governors Ave. from the City to the DDP, which will be required for the multimodal
parking facility.
New entity: Per Ken, we are finalizing new 501 c entity with the IRS, an EIN has been secured. The
name is the Capital City Transformation Alliance, Inc.
MARKETING & PROMOTIONS
Dina provided Marketing & Promotions Committee update:
There will be a “Brand Audit and Visual Refresh” — Complete rebranding is not necessary for DDP,
however, refreshing the graphics and website to make it more inviting and user-friendly is very
important -and very necessary. Refreshed graphics, refreshed design. There’s a 6-month agreement
in place with Higher Ground Solutions (HGS), which includes coaching/self help. Javier Santana,
Owner of HGS, was introduced. Board member, Codi Canasa will also participate significantly with
Javier, particularly in the realm of Facebook social media posting. Diane indicated that this coincides
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nicely with Mosaic Development Partner’s plan to begin recruitment of tenants using a consistently
messaged program to align with the DDP’s refresh.
e Paint Dover! arts event. Diane reported 30 artists have signed from probably four states and will
come to paint on Oct. 8-10, with the wet paint exhibit on the 10", Demo and Exhibition Sept. 12-13 at
the Biggs Museum, in shop windows shortly after, and virtually thru early November. Admission is
free at these activities, with over $2000 in prizes to winning artists, sales of art in stores and virtually.
OktDoverFest will be held on Oct. 12 and will feature Jr. Marvin & the Original Walers. Visit
destinationdowntowndover.com to sponsor, become a vendor, or volunteer.
LEGISLATIVE UPDATES
Senator Paradee offered:
¢ Legalization of marijuana ordinance was passed to be sold in the Route 13 district, not in
central Dover. Two ordinances to be considered upcoming:
1. Creating/manufacturing
2. Retail Sale
* Recent elections updates:
o Senate Majority Valerie Longhurst lost election, leaving uncertainty/significant change.
Councilman Neil indicated that the amended marijuana version allows retail and medicinal sales in the
City (such as on Rt. 13) but not in center city (i.e.; downtown).
OTHER BUSINESS
¢ Bayhealth: John Van Gorp reported that Blue Hen Corp. Ctr’s Occupational Health building is
expanding to include walk-ins & outpatient, six new medical doctors have been hired in the areas of
Oncology & Cardiology, specifically Chief of Cardiology. It was expressed that there continues to be a
severe shortage in Obstetrics, especially due to high premium medical malpractice insurance.
© West End/Side: Critical improvements funding continues to be instrumental in their ongoing
inspection of various spaces.
e Dina announced the CDCC’s Annual Amazing Chase around downtown Dover taking place this
evening, beginning at 5pm at The Hive. Teams will be in costume! Fun for all!
« DSU: Terrell Holmes indicated that homecoming festivities will begin earlier this year on 9/9-10/5,
culminating with their annual parade & football game at the main campus. Community day will follow
the parade. Many vendors will be present, in addition to voter registration booths located at both
campuses.
ADJOURNMENT: Motion was duly made by Councilman Neil, seconded by Codi Canasa, and unanimously
approved to adjourn. Next DDP Board Meeting is scheduled for October 23, 2024.
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CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY
OF
CAPITAL CITY TRANSFORMATION ALLIANCE, INC,
ARTICLE J - PURPOSE
The purpose of the conflict-of-interest policy is to protect the Capital City
Transformation Alliance, Inc. tax-exempt entity (“Charity”) interest when it is contemplating
entering into a transaction or arrangement that might benefit the private interest of the Charity,
its members, Directors, Officers, or employees, or might result in a possible excess benefit
transaction. This policy is intended to supplement but not replace any applicable state and
federal laws governing conflict of interest applicable to nonprofit and charitable organizations
and companies.
ARTICLE I - DEFINITIONS
1. Interested Person.
Any officer, member of a committee of the Charity, or a Director who has a direct or
indirect financial interest, as defined below, is an interested person.
2. Financial Interest.
A person has a financial interest if the person has, directly or indirectly, through business,
investment, or family:
a. An ownership or investment interest in any entity with which the Charity
has a transaction or arrangements;
b. A compensation arrangement with the Charity or with any entity or
individual with which the Charity has a transaction or arrangement; or
c. A potential ownership or investment interest in, or compensation
arrangement with, any entity or individual with which the Charity is negotiating a transaction or
arrangement.
Compensation includes direct and indirect remuneration as well as gifts or favors that are
not insubstantial.
A financial interest is not necessarily a conflict of interest. Under Article III, Section 2, a
person who has a financial interest may have a conflict of interest only if the appropriate Board
of Directors or committee decides that a conflict of interest exists.
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ARTICLE UI - PROCEDURES
1. Duty to Disclose.
In connection with any actual or possible conflict of interest, an interested person must
disclose the existence of the financial interest and be given the opportunity to disclose all
material facts to the Board of Directors (governing Board) and members of committees with
governing board delegated powers considering the proposed transaction or arrangement.
2. Determining Whether a Conflict of Interest Exists.
After disclosure of the financial interest and all material facts, and after any discussion
with the interested person, he/she shall leave the governing board or committee meeting while
the determination of a conflict of interest is discussed and voted upon. The remaining board or
committee members shall decide if a conflict of interest exists.
3. Procedures for Addressing the Conflict of Interest.
a. An interested person may make a presentation at the governing board or
committee meeting, but after the presentation, he/she shall leave the meeting during the
discussion of, and the vote on, the transaction or arrangement involving the possible conflict of
interest.
b. The chairperson of the governing board or committee shall, if appropriate,
appoint a disinterested person or committee to investigate alternatives to the proposed transaction
or arrangement,
c. After exercising due diligence, the governing board or committee shall
determine whether the Charity can obtain with reasonable efforts a more advantageous
transaction or arrangement from a person or entity that would not give rise to a conflict of
interest.
d. If a more advantageous transaction or arrangement is not reasonably
possible under circumstances not producing a conflict of interest, the governing board or
committee shall determine by a majority vote of the disinterested Directors whether the
transaction or arrangement is in the Charity’s best interest, for its own benefit, and whether it is
fair and reasonable. In conformity with the above determination, it shall make its decision as to
whether to enter into the transaction or arrangement.
4. Violations of the Conflicts of Interest Policy.
a. If the governing board or committee has reasonable cause to believe a
Director has failed to disclose actual or possible conflicts of interest, it shall inform the Director
of the basis for such belief and afford the Director an opportunity to explain the alleged failure to
disclose.
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b. If, after hearing the Director’s response and after making further
investigation as warranted by the circumstances, the governing board or committee determines
the Director has failed to disclose an actual or possible conflict of interest, it shall take
appropriate disciplinary and corrective action.
ARTICLE IV - RECORDS OF PROCEEDINGS
The minutes of the governing board and all committees with board delegated powers
shall contain:
a. The names of the persons who disclosed or otherwise were found to have
a financial interest in connection with an actual or possible conflict of interest, the nature of the
financial interest, any action taken to determine whether a conflict of interest was present, and
the governing board’s or committee’s decision as to whether a conflict of interest in fact existed.
b. The names of the person who were present for discussions and votes
relating to the transaction or arrangement, the content of the discussion, including any
alternatives to the proposed transaction or arrangement, and a record of any votes taken in
connection with the proceedings.
ARTICLE V - COMPENSATION
a. A Director of the governing board who receives compensation, directly or
indirectly, from the Charity for services is precluded from voting on matters pertaining to that
Trustee’s compensation.
b. A Director of any committee whose jurisdiction includes compensation
matters and who receives compensation, directly or indirectly, from the Charity for services is
precluded from voting on matters pertaining to that Director’s compensation.
c. No Director of the governing board or any committee whose jurisdiction
includes compensation matters and who receives compensation, directly or indirectly, from the
Charity, either individually or collectively, is prohibited from providing information to any
committee regarding compensation.
ARTICLE VI- ANNUAL STATEMENTS
Each Director and member of a committee with governing board delegated powers shall
annually sign a statement which affirms such person:
a. Has received a copy of the conflicts of interest policy;
b. Has read and understands the policy;
c. Has agreed to comply with the policy; and
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d. Understands the Director is charitable and in order to maintain its federal
tax exemption it must engage primarily in activities which accomplish one or more of its tax-
exempt purposes.
ARTICLE VII - PERIODIC REVIEWS
To ensure the Charity operates in a manner consistent with charitable purposes and does
not engage in activities that could jeopardize its tax-exempt status, periodic reviews shall be
conducted. The periodic reviews shall, at a minimum, include the following subjects:
a Whether compensation arrangements and benefits are reasonable, based
on competent survey information, and the result of arm’s length bargaining.
b. Whether partnerships, joint ventures, and arrangements with management
conform to the Charity’s written policies, are properly recorded, reflect reasonable investment or
payments for goods and services, further charitable purposes and do not result in inurement,
impermissible private benefit or in an excess benefit transaction.
ARTICLE VIII - USE OF OUTSIDE EXPERTS
When conducting the periodic reviews as provided for in Article VII, the Charity may,
but need not, use outside advisors. If outside experts are used, their use shall not relieve the
governing board of its responsibility for ensuring periodic reviews are conducted.
ADOPTED EFFECTIVE: . 2024
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GIFT AND DONATION ACCEPTANCE POLICY
OF
CAPITAL CITY TRANSFORMATION ALLIANCE, INC,
ARTICLE I - PURPOSE
The purpose of this Gift and Donation Acceptance Policy is to protect the Capital City
Transformation Alliance, Inc. tax-exempt entity (“Charity”) interest when it is offered for
acceptance any gift or donation of a nonstandard nature. This policy is intended to guide the
Charity with respect to its responsibilities concerning gifts and donations to the Charity, and
supplement but not replace any applicable state and federal laws governing acceptance of gifts or
donations applicable to nonprofit and charitable organizations and companies.
ARTICLE II - PROCEDURES
1. Accepting Gifts or Donations.
The Charity urges all prospective donors to seek the assistance of personal legal and
financial advisors in matters relating to their gifts, including the resulting tax and estate planning
consequences. The following policies and guidelines govern acceptance of gifts made to the
Charity for the benefit of any of its operations, programs or services.
2. Standard Gifts and Donations.
The Charity may accept standard gifts and donations without further review or approval
from the board, or a board designated Gift and Donation Acceptance Committee (“Committee”).
Standard gifts and donations include cash, marketable securities, bequests and beneficiary
designations through accounts, trusts, life insurance policies, or retirement plans.
3. Nonstandard Gifts and Donations.
Before the Charity accepts a nonstandard gift or donation, it must be reviewed and
approved by the board, or the designated Committee. The board or designated Committee shall
review the details of any proposed gift or donation, including seeking the assistance, where
applicable, of legal counsel or accounting, tax, or any other necessary professionals prior to
accepting a nonstandard gift or donation.
A nonstandard gift or donation include one that is not reasonably expected to be used to
satisfy or further the organization's exempt purpose and for which (a) there is no ready market to
liquidate the donation to convert it to cash and (b) the value of the item is difficult to ascertain or
speculative.
The following is considered a non-exhaustive list of gifts or donations that are
nonstandard requiring review and approval prior to acceptance:
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e Gifts or donations that are subject to restrictions or buy-sell agreements;
e Gifts or donations that require the Charity to serve in a fiduciary capacity;
e Gifts or donations requiring the Charity to assume financial or other obligations
including debts;
¢ Gifts or donations that require review under the Charity’s Conflict of Interest Policy;
and,
e Gifts or donations of property that may be subject to environmental or other
regulatory restrictions.
The board or designated Committee will review the nature and terms of the nonstandard
gift or donation and determine whether the Charity will accept it, and shall document the
determination through minutes as described herein, in conjunction with any separate reviews to
be performed under any other policies, including the Conflict of Interest Policy, where
applicable.
4. Prohibited Gifts and Donations.
The Charity will not accept gifts that (a) would result in the Charity violating its
Certificate of Incorporation or bylaws, (b) would result in losing its status as an IRC § 501(c)(3)
not-for-profit organization, (c) are too difficult or too expensive to administer in relation to their
value, (d) would result in any unacceptable consequences for the Charity, or (e) are for purposes
outside the Charity’s mission. Decisions on the restrictive nature of a gift, and its acceptance or
refusal, shall be made by the board or designated Committee.
ARTICLE II - RECORDS OF PROCEEDINGS
The minutes of the board and the designated Committee with board delegated powers
shall contain:
a. The names of the persons who are the donors of the proposed gift or
donation, the details of the gift or donation including the nature of it and whether it is standard or
nonstandard, the name of the professional and details of any outside opinions sought in
connection with a gift or donation review, the members of the board or designated Committee
present, and the decision of the board or designated Committee.
b. Any such additional information and records as would be required to
report on the IRS Form 990 and its applicable schedules, including Schedule M for noncash
contributions.
ADOPTED EFFECTIVE: 2024
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CAPITAL CITY TRANSFORMATION ALLIANCE, INC.
NON-PROFIT CORPORATE BYLAWS
ARTICLE I:
NAME
1.01. Name. The name of this corporation shall be Capital City Transformation
Alliance, Inc. The business of the corporation shall be conducted as Capital City Transformation
Alliance, Inc.
ARTICLE 2:
PURPOSES AND POWERS
2.01 Purpose. Capital City Transformation Alliance, Inc. is a non-profit corporation
and shall be operated exclusively for charitable, scientific, literary, and educational purposes
within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, or the
corresponding section of any future Federal tax code.
Capital City Transformation Alliance, Inc.’s.primary purpose is to combat community
deterioration, lessen neighborhood tensions, erect and maintain buildings open to the public,
monuments, or works, lessen the burdens of government, and promote social welfare.
Its programs include the creation and management of a parking facility open to the public
in Dover, Delaware to serve as a mobile transportation hub for the support of local housing, local
health organizations, and community development.
2.02 Powers. The corporation shall have the power, directly or indirectly, alone or in
conjunction or cooperation with others, to do any and all lawful acts which may be necessary or
convenient to affect the charitable purposes, for which the corporation is organized, and to aid or
assist other organizations or persons whose activities further accomplish, foster, or attain such
purposes. The powers of the corporation may include, but not be limited to, the acceptance of
contributions from the public and private sectors, whether financial or in-kind contributions,
2.03 Nonprofit Status and Exempt Activities Limitation.
(a) Nonprofit Legal Status. Capital City Transformation Alliance, Inc. is a
Delaware non-profit exempt corporation, and is applying to be recognized as tax exempt under
Section 501(c)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Code.
(b) Exempt Activities Limitation. Notwithstanding any other provision of
these Bylaws, no director, officer, employee, member, or representative of this corporation shall
take any action or carry on any activity by or on behalf of the corporation not permitted to be
taken or carried on by an organization exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue
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Code as it now exists or may be amended, or by any organization contributions to which are
deductible under Section 170(c)(2) of such Code and Regulations as it now exists or may be
amended. No part of the net earnings of the corporation shall inure to the benefit or be
distributable to any director, officer, member, or other private person, except that the corporation
shall be authorized and empowered to pay reasonable compensation for services rendered and to
make payments and distributions in furtherance of the purposes set forth in the Certificate of
Incorporation and these Bylaws.
(c) Distribution Upon Dissolution. Upon termination or dissolution of the
Capital City Transformation Alliance, Inc., any assets lawfully. available for distribution shall be
distributed to one (1) or more qualifying organizations described in Section 501(c)(3) of the 1986
Internal Revenue Code (or described in any corresponding provision of any successor statute)
which organization or organizations have a charitable purpose which, at least generally, includes
a purpose similar to the terminating or dissolving corporation.
The organization to receive the assets of the Capital City Transformation Alliance, Inc.
hereunder shall be selected in the discretion of a majority of the managing body of the
corporation, and if its members cannot so agree, then the recipient organization shall be selected
pursuant to a verified petition in equity filed in a court of proper jurisdiction against the Capital
City Transformation Alliance, Inc., by one (1) or more of its managing body which verified
petition shall contain such statements as reasonably indicate the applicability of this section. The
court upon a finding that this section is applicable shall select the qualifying organization or
organizations to receive the assets to be distributed, giving.preference if practicable to
organizations located within the State of Delaware.
In the event that: the court shall find that this section is applicable but that there is no
qualifying organization known to it. which has a charitable purpose, which, at least generally,
includes a purpose similar to the Capital City Transformation Alliance, Inc., then the court shall
direct the distribution of its assets lawfully available for distribution to the Treasurer of the State
of Delaware to be added. to the general fund.
ARTICLE 3:
MEMBERSHIP
3.01 No Membership Classes. The corporation shall have no members who have any
right to vote or title or interest in or to the corporation, its properties and franchises.
3.02 Non-Voting Affiliates. The board of directors may approve classes of non-voting
affiliates with rights, privileges, and obligations established by the board. Affiliates may be
individuals, businesses, and other organizations that seek to support the mission of the
corporation. The board, a designated committee of the board, or any duly elected officer in
accordance with board policy, shall have authority to admit any individual or organization as an
affiliate, to recognize representatives of affiliates, and to make determinations as to affiliates’
rights, privileges, and obligations. At no time shall affiliate information be shared with or sold to
other organizations or groups without the affiliate’s consent. At the discretion of the board of
directors, affiliates may be given endorsement, recognition and media coverage at fundraising
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activities, clinics, other events or at the corporation website. Affiliates have no voting rights and
are not members of the corporation.
3.03 Dues. Any dues for affiliates shall be determined by the board of directors.
ARTICLE 4:
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
4.01 Number of Directors. Capital City Transformation Alliance, Inc. shall have a
board of directors consisting of at least 5 and no more than 9 directors. Within these limits, the
board may increase or decrease the number of directors serving on the board, including for the
purpose of staggering the terms of directors and the formation of committees of the board.
4.02 Powers. All corporate powers shall.be exercised by or under the authority of the
board and the affairs of the Capital City Transformation Alliance, Inc. shall be managed under
the direction of the board, except as otherwise provided by law.
4.03 Terms.
(a) All directors shall be.elected to serve a three-year term; however, the term
may be extended until a successor has been elected.
(b) Director terms shall be.staggered so that approximately half the number of
directors will end their terms in any given year.
(c) Directors may serye terms in succession, without limitation.
(d).. The term of office shall .be considered to begin January 1 and end December
31 of the second year in office, unless the term is extended until such time as a successor has
been elected.
4.04 Qualifications and Election of Directors. In order to be eligible to serve as a
director on the board of directors, the individual must be 18 years of age and an affiliate within
affiliate classifications created by the board of directors. Directors may be elected at any board
meeting by the majority vote of the existing board of directors. The election of directors to
replace those who have fulfilled their term of office shall take place in January of each year.
(a) Downtown Dover Partnership — Each member of the board of directors of the
Downtown Dover Partnership shall have one seat on the board of directors of
the Capital City Transformation Alliance, Inc.
(b) Each additional member of the board shall be elected by a majority vote of the
seated and appointed board of directors then serving.
4.05 Vacancies. The board of directors may fill vacancies due to the expiration of a
director’s term of office, resignation, death, or removal of a director or may appoint new
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directors to fill a previously unfilled board position, subject to the maximum number of directors
under these Bylaws. Vacancies in the board of directors due to resignation, death, or removal
shall be filled by the board for the balance of the term of the director being replaced.
(a) When a member of the board pursuant to Article 4.04(a) ceases to serve on the
board of directors of the Downtown Dover Partnership, such seat of Capital
City Transformation Alliance, Inc. shall be vacated, and that member will
cease to serve pursuant to Article 4.04(a). The board member shall be replaced
by the members of this board who are also the remaining members of the
board of directors of Downtown Dover Partnership who shall appoint a new
member by unanimous vote and which. person shall be such person who
replaces the person serving on the board of directors of Downtown Dover
Partnership unless the board of directors: of Downtown Dover Partnership
unanimously votes otherwise to.replace the board member of Capital City
Transformation Alliance, Inc..with a different person. Further, by majority
vote of the remaining board of directors of the Downtown Dover Partnership,
the vacating member of the board of directors of Capital City Transformation
Alliance, Inc. may continue to serve on the board of. the Capital City
Transformation Alliance, Inc. and. such appointment shall be pursuant to
Article 4.04(b).
4.06 Removal of Directors. A director may be removed by two-thirds of the board of
directors, or by unanimous vote of the members of the board of directors serving on the board
pursuant to Article 4.04(a) then in office, if:
(a) the director is absent and unexcused from two or more meetings of the board
of directors in a twelve-month period. The board president is empowered to excuse directors
from attendance. for a reason deemed adequate by the board president. The president shall not
have the. power to excuse him/herself from the board meeting attendance and in that case, the
board vice president shall excuse the president; or,
(b) for cause or no cause, if before any meeting of the board at which a vote on
removal will be made the director in question is given electronic or written notification of the
board’s intention to. discuss her/his case and is given the opportunity to be heard at a meeting of
the board.
(c) All directors serving pursuant to Article 4.04(b), may be removed, without
cause or hearing, by a unanimous vote of the members of the board of directors serving on the
board pursuant to Article 4.04(a) then in office.
4.07 Board of Directors Meetings.
(a) Regular Meetings. The board of directors shall have a minimum of four (4)
regular meetings each calendar year at times and places fixed by the board. Board meetings shall
be held upon four (4) days’ notice by first-class mail, electronic mail, or facsimile transmission
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or forty-eight (48) hours’ notice delivered personally or by telephone. If sent by mail, facsimile
transmission, or electronic mail, the notice shall be deemed to be delivered upon its deposit in the
mail or transmission system. Notice of meetings shall specify the place, day, and hour of
meeting. The purpose of the meeting need not be specified.
(b) Special Meetings. Special meetings of the board may be called by the
president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, or any two (2) other directors of the board of
directors. A special meeting must be preceded by at least 2 days’ notice to each director of the
date, time, and place, but not the purpose, of the meeting.
(c) Waiver of Notice. Any director may: waive notice of any meeting, in
accordance with Delaware law.
4.08 Manner of Acting.
(a) Quorum. A majority of the directors in office immediately before a meeting
shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business at that meeting of the board. No business
shall be considered by the board at any meeting at which a quorum is not present,.In the event of
any matter being considered subject to the Conflict-of-Interest Policy, the majority of
“4ndependent,” or non-conflicted members being present shall constitute a quorum.
(b) Majority Vote. Except.as otherwise required by law or by the Certificate of
Incorporation, the act of the majority of the directors present at a meeting at which a quorum is
present shall be the act of the board. An act of the majority of the “independent” or non-
conflicted members shall constitute an act of the board on matters subject to the Conflict-of-
Interest policy.
(c) Hung Board Decisions. “On the occasion that directors of the board are
unable to make a decision based on a tied number of votes, the president or treasurer in the order
of presence.shall have the power to swing the vote based on his/her discretion.
(d)_ Participation. Except as required otherwise by law, the Certificate of
Incorporation, or these Bylaws, directors may participate in a regular or special meeting through
the use of any means of communication by which all directors participating may simultaneously
hear each other during the. meeting, including in person, internet video meeting or by telephonic
conference call.
(e) Review of Actions. Any actions taken by the board of directors, committee,
or officer of the Capital City Transformation Alliance, Inc. may be reviewed by the members of
the board of directors then serving pursuant to Article 4.04(a), and within 30 days, may reverse
such action on behalf by a unanimous vote of such members and further those members serving
on the board of directors of Capital City Transformation Alliance, Inc who also serve on the
board of directors of Downtown Dover Partnership may, by unanimous action veto any action
taken by any board of Capital City Transformation Alliance, Inc or its officers. There shall be no
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power of review over matters in which more than one of the members is unable to participate
pursuant to the Conflict of Interest Policy.
4.09 Compensation for Board Service. Directors shall receive no compensation for
carrying out their duties as directors. The board may adopt policies providing for reasonable
reimbursement of directors for expenses incurred in conjunction with carrying out board
responsibilities, such as travel expenses to attend board meetings.
4.10 Compensation for Professional Services by Directors. Directors are not
restricted from being remunerated for professional services provided to the corporation. Such
remuneration shall be reasonable and fair to the corporation and must be reviewed and approved
in accordance with the board Conflict of Interest policy and state law.
ARTICLE 5:
COMMITTEES
5.01 Committees. The board of directors may, by the resolution adopted by a majority
of the directors then in office, designate one or more committees, each consisting of two or more
directors, to serve at the pleasure of the board. Any committee, to the extent provided in the
resolution of the board, shall have all the authority of the board, except that no committee,
regardless of board resolution, may:
(a) take any final action on matters which also requires board members’ approval
or approval of a majority of all: members;
(b) fill vacancies on the board of directors of in any committee which has the
authority of the board;
(c) amend or repeal Bylaws or. adopt new Bylaws;
(d) amend or repeal any resolution of the board of directors which by its express
terms is not so amendable or repealable;
(ec) appoint any other committees of the board of directors or the members of
these committees;
(f) expend corporate funds to support a nominee for director; or
(g) approve any transaction;
(i) to which the corporation is a party and one or more directors have a
material financial interest; or
(ii) between the corporation and one or more of its directors or between
the corporation or any person in which one or more of its directors have a material financial
interest.
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5.2 Meetings and Action of Committees. Meetings and action of the committees
shall be governed by and held and taken in accordance with, the provisions of Article 4 of these
Bylaws concerning meetings of the directors, with such changes in the context of those Bylaws
as are necessary to substitute the committee and its members for the board of directors and its
members, except that the time for regular meetings of committees may be determined either by
resolution of the board of directors or by resolution of the committee. Special meetings of the
comunittee may also be called by resolution of the board of directors. Notice of special meetings
of committees shall also be given to any and all alternate members, who shall have the right to
attend all meetings of the committee. Minutes shall be kept of each meeting of any committee
and shall be filed with the corporate records. The board of directors may adopt rules for the
governing of the committee not inconsistent with the provision of these Bylaws.
5.3. Informal Action By The Board of Directors. Any action required or permitted
to be taken by the board of directors at a meeting may be taken without a meeting if consent in
writing, setting forth the action so taken, shall be agreed by the consensus of a quorum. For
purposes of this section an e-mail transmission from an e-mail address on.record constitutes a
valid writing. The intent of this provision is to allow the board of directors to use email to
approve actions, as long as a quorum of board members. gives consent.
ARTICLE 6:
OFFICERS
6.01 Board Officers. The officers of the corporation shall be a board president, vice-
president, secretary, and treasurer, all of whom. shall be chosen: by, and serve at the pleasure of,
the board of directors. Each board officer shall have the authority and shall perform the duties
set forth in these Bylaws or by resolution of the board or by direction of an officer authorized by
the board to.prescribe the duties and authority of other officers. The board may also appoint
additional vice-presidents and such other officers as it deems expedient for the proper conduct of
the business of the corporation, each of whom shall have such authority and shall perform such
duties as the board of directors may determine. One person may hold two or more board offices,
but no board officer may act in. more than one capacity where action of two or more officers is
required.
6.02 Term of Office. Each officer shall serve a one-year term of office and may not
serve more than five (5) consecutive terms of office. Unless unanimously elected by the board at
the end of his/her five (5) year terms or to fill a vacancy in an officer position, each board
officer’s term of office shall begin upon the adjournment of the board meeting at which elected
and shall end upon the adjournment of the board meeting during which a successor is elected.
6.03 Removal and Resignation. The board of directors may remove an officer at any
time, with or without cause. Any officer may resign at any time by giving written notice to the
corporation without prejudice to the rights, if any, of the corporation under any contract to which
the officer is a party. Any resignation shall take effect at the date of the receipt of the notice or at
any later time specified in the notice, unless otherwise specified in the notice. The acceptance of
the resignation shall not be necessary to make it effective.
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6.04 Board President. The board president shall be the chief volunteer officer of the
corporation. The board president shall lead the board of directors in performing its duties and
responsibilities, including, if present, presiding at all meetings of the board of directors, and shall
perform all other duties incident to the office or properly required by the board of directors.
6.05 Vice President. In the absence or disability of the board president, the ranking
vice-president or vice-president designated by the board of directors shall perform the duties of
the board president. When so acting, the vice-president shall have all the powers of and be
subject to all the restrictions upon the board president. The vice-president shall have such other
powers and perform such other duties prescribed for them by the board of directors or the board
president. The vice-president shall normally accede to the office of board president upon the
completion of the board president’s term of office.
6.06 Secretary. The secretary shall keep or cause to be kept a book of minutes of all
meetings and actions of directors and committees of directors. The minutes of each meeting
shall state the time and place that it was held and such other information as shall be necessary to
determine the actions taken and whether the meeting was held in accordance with the law and
these Bylaws. The secretary shall cause notice to:be given of all meetings of directors and
committees as required by the Bylaws. The secretary shall have such other powers and perform
such other duties as may be prescribed by the board of directors or the board president. The
secretary may appoint, with approval of the board, a director to assist in performance of all or
part of the duties of the secretary.
6.07 Treasurer. The treasurer shall. be the lead director for oversight of the financial
condition and affairs of the corporation. The treasurer shall oversee and keep the board informed
of the financial condition..of the corporation ‘and of audit or financial review results. In
conjunction. with other directors or officers, the treasurer shall oversee budget preparation and
shall ensure that appropriate financial reports, including an account of major transactions and the
financial. condition of the corporation, are made available to the board of directors on a timely
basis or as. may be required. by the board of directors. The treasurer shall perform all duties
properly required by the board. of directors or the board president. The treasurer may appoint,
with approval of the board a qualified fiscal agent or member of the staff to assist in performance
of all or part of the duties of the treasurer.
6.08 Non-Director Officers. The board of directors may designate additional officer
positions of the corporation and may appoint and assign duties to other non-director officers of
the corporation.
ARTICLE 7:
CONTRACTS, CHECKS, LOANS, INDEMNIFICATION AND RELATED MATTERS
7.01 Contracts and other Writings. Except as otherwise provided by resolution of
the board or board policy, all contracts, deeds, leases, mortgages, grants, and other agreements of
the corporation shall be executed on its behalf by the treasurer or other persons to whom the
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corporation has delegated authority to execute such documents in accordance with policies
approved by the board.
7.02 Checks, Drafts. All checks, drafts, or other orders for payment of money, notes,
or other evidence of indebtedness issued in the name of the corporation, shall be signed by such
officer or officers, agent or agents, of the corporation and in such manner as shall from time to
time be determined by resolution of the board.
7.03 Deposits. All funds of the corporation not otherwise employed shall be deposited
from time to time to the credit of the corporation in such banks, trust companies, or other
depository as the board or a designated committee of the board may select.
7.04 Loans. No loans shall be contracted on behalf ofthe corporation and no evidence
of indebtedness shall be issued in its name unless.authorized by resolution of the board. Such
authority may be general or confined to specific instances.
7.05 Indemnification.
(a) Mandatory Indemnification. The corporation shall indemnify a director or
former director, who was wholly successful, on the merits or otherwise, in the defense of any
proceeding to which he or she was a party. because he or she is or was a director of the
corporation against reasonable expenses incurred by him or her in connection with the
proceedings.
(b) Permissible Indemnification, The corporation shall indemnify a director or
former director made a party to a proceeding because he or she is or was a director of the
corporation, against liability.incurred in the proceeding, if the determination to indemnify him or
her has been made.in the manner prescribed by the law and payment has been authorized in the
manner prescribed by law.
(c) Advance for Expenses. Expenses incurred in defending a civil or criminal
action, suit or-proceeding may be paid by the corporation in advance of the final disposition of
such action, suitor proceeding, as authorized by the board of directors in the specific case, upon
receipt of (I) a written affirmation from the director, officer, employee or agent of his or her
good faith belief that he or she is entitled to indemnification as authorized in this article, and (II)
an undertaking by or on behalf of the director, officer, employee or agent to repay such amount,
unless it shall ultimately be determined that he or she is entitled to be indemnified by the
corporation in these Bylaws.
(d) Indemnification of Officers, Agents and Employees. An officer of the
corporation who is not a director is entitled to mandatory indemnification under this article to the
same extent as a director. The corporation may also indemnify and advance expenses to an
employee or agent of the corporation who is not a director, consistent with Delaware Law and
public policy, provided that such indemnification, and the scope of such indemnification, is set
forth by the general or specific action of the board or by contract.
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ARTICLE 8:
MISCELLANEOUS
8.01 Books and Records. The corporation shall keep correct and complete books and
records of account and shall keep minutes of the proceedings of all meetings of its board of
directors, a record of all actions taken by board of directors without a meeting, and a record of all
actions taken by committees of the board. In addition, the corporation shall keep a copy of the
corporation’s Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws as amended to date.
8.02 Fiscal Year. The fiscal year of the corporation shall be from January | to
December 31 of each year.
8.03 Conflict of Interest. The board shall adopt and. periodically review a conflict of
interest policy to protect the corporation’s interest. when it is contemplating any transaction or
arrangement which may benefit any director, officer, employee, affiliate, or member of a
committee with board-delegated powers.
8.04 Gift and Donation Policy. The board shall adopt and periodically review a gift
and donation policy to protect the corporation’s interest and exempt status when contemplating
receiving gifts or donations of a non-traditional nature.
8.05 Nondiscrimination Policy. The officers, ‘directors, committee members,
employees, and persons served by this corporation shall’ be selected entirely on a
nondiscriminatory basis. with respect to age, sex, race, religion, national origin, and sexual
orientation. It is the:policy of Capital City Transformation Alliance, Inc. not to discriminate on
the basis of race, creed, ancestry, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, age, physical
disability, veteran’s status, political service or affiliation, color, religion, or national origin.
8.06 Bylaw.Amendment. These Bylaws may be amended, altered, repealed, or
restated by a vote of the majority of the board of directors then in office, or by a unanimous vote
of the board of directors then serving pursuant to Article 4.04(a), at a meeting of the Board,
provided, however,
(a): that no amendment shall be made to these Bylaws which would cause the
corporation to cease to qualify as an exempt corporation under Section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal
Revenue Code of 1986, or the corresponding section of any future Federal tax code; and,
(b) that an amendment does not affect the voting rights of directors. An
amendment that does affect the voting rights of directors further requires ratification by a two-
thirds vote of a quorum of directors at a Board meeting.
(c) that all amendments be consistent with the Certificate of Incorporation.
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ARTICLE 9:
COUNTERTERRORISM AND DUE DILIGENCE POLICY
It is the policy of Capital City Transformation Alliance, Inc. to comply with all laws and
regulations of the United States regarding counterterrorist financing, money laundering, and
sanctions and export controls. In furtherance of its exemption, contributions to other
organizations, domestic or foreign, Capital City Transformation Alliance, Inc. shall stipulate how
the funds will be used and shall require the recipient to provide the corporation with detailed
records and financial proof of how the funds were utilized; such documentation shall be retained
in accordance with the Document Retention Policy.
Although adherence and compliance with the. U.S. Department of the Treasury’s
publication the “Voluntary Best Practice for US. Based Charities” is not mandatory, Capital City
Transformation Alliance, Inc. willfully and voluntarily recognizes and puts to practice these
guidelines and suggestions to reduce, develop, re-evaluate and strengthen a risk-based approach
to guard against the threat of diversion of charitable funds or exploitation of charitable activity
by terrorist organizations and their support networks.
Capital City Transformation Alliance, Inc. shall also comply with, and put into practice a
risk-based approach to implementing, the federal guidelines, recommendations, laws, executive
orders, administrative directives, and limitation set forth by.U.S. legal requirements related to
combating terrorist financing and sanctions evasion, which include, but are not limited to,
various sanctions programs administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) in
regard to its activities. Where the activities involve_non-U.S, donors or funds recipients, Capital
City Transformation Alliance, Inc. will perform a risk-based vetting of the entities and
individuals involved, including potentially performing a search of OFAC’s screening list for
designated persons,
ARTICLE 10:
DOCUMENT RETENTION POLICY
10.01 Purpose. The purpose of this document retention policy is establishing standards
for document integrity,.retention, and destruction and to promote the proper treatment of Capital
City Transformation Alliance, Inc. records.
10.02 Policy.
Section 1. General Guidelines. Records should not be kept if they are no longer needed
for the operation of the business or required by law. Unnecessary records should be eliminated
from the files. The cost of maintaining records is an expense which can grow unreasonably if
good housekeeping is not performed. A mass of records also makes it more difficult to find
pertinent records.
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From time to time, Capital City Transformation Alliance, Inc. may establish retention or
destruction policies or schedules for specific categories of records in order to ensure legal
compliance, and also to accomplish other objectives, such as preserving intellectual property and
cost management. Several categories of documents that warrant special consideration are
identified below. While minimum retention periods are established, the retention of the
documents identified below and of documents not included in the identified categories should be
determined primarily by the application of the general guidelines affecting document retention,
as well as the exception for litigation relevant documents and any other pertinent factors.
Section 2. Exception for Litigation Relevant. Documents. Capital City
Transformation Alliance, Inc. expects all officers, directors, and employees to comply fully
with any published records retention or destruction policies and schedules, provided that all
officers, directors, and employees should note the following general exception to any stated
destruction schedule: If you believe, or the Capital City Transformation Alliance, Inc. informs
you, that corporate records are relevant to litigation, or potential litigation (i.e. a dispute that
could result in litigation), then you must preserve those records until it is determined that the
records are no longer needed. That exception supersedes any previously or subsequently
established destruction schedule for those records.
Section 3. Minimum Retention Periods for Specific Categories.
(a) Corporate Documents. Corporate records include the corporation’s Certificate
of Incorporation, By-Laws. and IRS Form 1023 and. Application for Exemption. Corporate
records should be retained permanently. IRS regulations require that the Form 1023 be available
for public inspection upon request.
(b) Tax Records. Tax records include, but may not be limited to, documents
concerning payroll, expenses, proof of contributions made by donors, accounting procedures,
and other. documents concerning the corporation’s revenues. Tax records should be retained for
at least seven years from’the date of filing the applicable return.
(c) Employment Records/Personnel Records. State and federal statutes require the
corporation to keep certain recruitment, employment and personnel information. The corporation
should also keep personnel files that reflect performance reviews and any complaints brought
against the corporation. or individual employees under applicable state and federal statutes. The
corporation should also. keepin the employee’s personnel file all final memoranda and
correspondence reflecting performance reviews and actions taken by or against personnel.
Employment applications should be retained for three years. Retirement and pension records
should be kept permanently. Other employment and personnel records should be retained for
seven years.
(d) Board and Board Committee Materials. Meeting minutes should be retained in
perpetuity in the corporation’s minute book. A clean copy of all other Board and Board
Committee materials should be kept for no less than three years by the corporation.
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(e) Press Releases/Public Filings. The corporation should retain permanent copies
of all press releases and publicly filed documents under the theory that the corporation should
have its own copy to test the accuracy of any document a member of the public can theoretically
produce against the corporation.
(f) Legal Files. Legal counsel should be consulted to determine the retention
period of particular documents, but legal documents should generally be maintained for a period
of ten years.
(g) Marketing and Sales Documents. The corporation should keep final copies of
marketing and sales documents for the same period of time it keeps other corporate files,
generally three years. An exception to the three-year policy may be sales invoices, contracts,
leases, licenses, and other legal documentation. These documents should be kept for at least three
years beyond the life of the agreement.
(h) Development/Intellectual.. Property and Trade Secrets. Development
documents are often subject to intellectual property protection in their final form (e.g., patents
and copyrights). The documents detailing the development process are often also of value to the
corporation and are protected as a trade secret where the. corporation:
(i) derives independent economic value from the secrecy of the
information; and
(ii) has taken affirmative steps to keep the information confidential. The
corporation should keep all documents designated as containing trade secret information for at
least the life of the trade secret.
G). Contracts, Final, execution copies of all contracts entered into by the
corporation should be retained. The corporation should retain copies of the final contracts for at
least three years beyond the life of the agreement, and longer in the case of publicly filed
contracts.
(j). Correspondence. Unless correspondence falls under another category listed
elsewhere in this policy, correspondence should generally be saved for two years.
(k) Banking and Accounting. Accounts payable ledgers and schedules should be
kept for seven years. Bank reconciliations, bank statements, deposit slips and checks (unless for
important payments and purchases) should be kept for three years. Any inventories of products,
materials, and supplies and any invoices should be kept for seven years.
(J) Insurance. Expired insurance policies, insurance records, accident reports,
claims, etc. should be kept permanently.
(m) Audit Records. External audit reports should be kept permanently. Internal
audit reports should be kept for three years.
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Section 4. Electronic Mail. E-mail that needs to be saved should be either:
(i) printed in hard copy and kept in the appropriate file; or
(ii) downloaded to a computer file and kept electronically or on disk as a
separate file. The retention period depends upon the subject matter of the e-mail, as covered
elsewhere in this policy.
ARTICLE 11:
TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY DISCLOSURE OF FINANCIAL
INFORMATION WITH THE GENERAL PUBLIC
11.01 Purpose. By making full and accurate information about its mission, activities,
finances, and governance publicly available, Capital City Transformation Alliance, Inc. practices
and encourages transparency and accountability to the general public. This policy will:
(a) indicate which documents. and materials produced by the corporation are
presumptively open to staff and/or the public;
(b) indicate which documents and materials produced by the corporation are
presumptively closed to staff and/or the public;
(c) specify the procedures whereby. the open/closed status of documents and
materials can be altered.
The details of this policy are as follow:
11.02. Financial and IRS documents (The form 1023 and the form 990). Capital City
Transformation Alliance, Inc. shall provide its Internal Revenue forms 990, 990-T, 1023 and
5227, bylaws, conflict: of interest’ policy, and financial statements to the general public for
inspection free of charge.
11.03 Means and Conditions of Disclosure. Capital City Transformation Alliance, Inc.
shall make “Widely Available” the aforementioned documents on its internet website:
www.motorcyclememoir.com to.be viewed and inspected by the general public.
(a) The documents shall be posted in a format that allows an individual using the
Internet to access, download, view and print them in a manner that exactly reproduces the image
of the original document filed with the IRS (except information exempt from public disclosure
requirements, such as contributor lists).
(b) The website shall clearly inform readers that the document is available and
provide instructions for downloading it.
(c) Capital City Transformation Alliance, Inc. shall not charge a fee for
downloading the information. Documents shall not be posted in a format that would require
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special computer hardware or software (other than software readily available to the public free of
charge).
(d) Capital City Transformation Alliance, Inc. shall inform anyone requesting the
information where this information can be found, including the web address. This information
must be provided immediately for in-person requests and within 7 days for mailed requests.
11.04 IRS Annual Information Returns (Form 990). Capital City Transformation
Alliance, Inc. shall submit the Form 990 to its board of directors prior to the filing of the Form
990. While neither the approval of the Form 990 or a review of the 990 is required under Federal
law, the corporation’s Form 990 shall be submitted to each member of the board of director’s via
(hard copy or email) at least 10 days before the Form 990.is filed with the IRS.
11.05 Board.
(a) All board deliberations shall be open to the public except where the board
passes a motion to make any specific portion confidential.
(b) All board minutes shall be open to. the public once accepted by the board,
except where the board passes a motion to. make any specific portion confidential.
(c) All papers and materials considered by the board shall be open to the public
following the meeting at which they are considered, except where.the board passes a motion to
make any specific paper or material confidential.
11.06 Staff Records.
(a)..All staff records shall. be available for consultation by the staff member
concerned or by their legal representatives.
(b) No staff records shall be made available to any person outside the corporation
except the authorized governmental agencies.
(c) Within the corporation, staff records shall be made available only to those
persons with managerial or personnel responsibilities for that staff member, except that;
(d) Staff records shall be made available to the board when requested.
11.07 Donor Records.
(a) All donor records shall be available for consultation by the members and
donors concerned or by their legal representatives.
(b) No donor records shall be made available to any other person outside the
corporation except the authorized governmental agencies.
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(c) Within the corporation, donor records shal! be made available only to those
persons with managerial or personnel responsibilities for dealing with those donors, except that;
(d) donor records shall be made available to the board when requested.
ARTICLE 12:
CODES OF ETHICS AND WHISTLEBLOWER POLICY
12.01 Purpose. Capital City Transformation Alliance, Inc. requires and encourages
directors, officers and employees to observe and practice high standards of business and personal
ethics in the conduct of their duties and responsibilities. The employees and representatives of
the corporation must practice honesty and integrity in fulfilling their responsibilities and comply
with all applicable laws and regulations. It is the intent of Capital City Transformation Alliance,
Inc. to adhere to all laws and regulations that apply to the corporation and the underlying purpose
of this policy is to support the corporation’s goal of legal compliance. The support of all
corporate staff is necessary to achieving compliance with various laws and regulations.
12.02 Reporting Violations. If any director, officer, staff or employee reasonably
believes that some policy, practice, or activity of Capital City Transformation Alliance, Inc. is in
violation of law, a written complaint must be filed by that person with the vice president or the
board president.
12.03 Acting in Good Faith. Anyone filing a complaint concerning a violation or
suspected violation of the Code must be acting in.good faith and have reasonable grounds for
believing the information disclosed. indicates a.violation of the Code. Any allegations that prove
not to be substantiated and which prove to have been made maliciously or knowingly to be false
shall be viewed as a serious disciplinary offense.
12.04 Retaliation. Said person is protected from retaliation only if she/he brings the
alleged: unlawful activity, policy, or practice to the attention of Capital City Transformation
Alliance, Inc. and provides the Capital City Transformation Alliance, Inc. with a reasonable
opportunity..to investigate and.correct the alleged unlawful activity. The protection described
below is only available to individuals that comply with this requirement.
Capital City Transformation Alliance, Inc. shail not retaliate against any director, officer,
staff or employee who in good faith, has made a protest or raised a complaint against some
practice of Capital City Transformation Alliance, Inc. or of another individual or entity with
whom Capital City Transformation Alliance, Inc. has a business relationship, on the basis of a
reasonable belief that the practice is in violation of law, or a clear mandate of public policy.
Capital City Transformation Alliance, Inc. shall not retaliate against any director, officer, staff or
employee who disclose or threaten to disclose to a supervisor or a public body, any activity,
policy, or practice of Capital City Transformation Alliance, Inc. that the individual reasonably
believes is in violation of a law, or a rule, or regulation mandated pursuant to law or is in
violation of a clear mandate of public policy concerning the health, safety, welfare, or protection
of the environment.
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12.05 Confidentiality. Violations or suspected violations may be submitted on a
confidential basis by the complainant or may be submitted anonymously. Reports of violations or
suspected violations shall be kept confidential to the extent possible, consistent with the need to
conduct an adequate investigation.
12.06 Handling of Reported Violations. The board president or vice president shall
notify the sender and acknowledge receipt of the reported violation or suspected violation within
five business days. All reports shall be promptly investigated by the board and its appointed
committee and appropriate corrective action shall be taken if warranted by the investigation.
This policy shall be made available to all directors, officers, staffs or employees and they shall
have the opportunity to ask questions about the policy.
ARTICLE 13:
AMENDMENT OF CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION
13.01 Amendment. Any amendment to the Certificate of Incorporation may be adopted
by approval of two-thirds (2/3) of the board of directors, or by the unanimous approval of the
members of the board of directors then serving pursuant to Article 4.04(a).
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CERTIFICATE OF ADOPTION OF BYLAWS
I do hereby certify that the above stated Bylaws of Capital City Transformation Alliance,
Inc. were approved by the Capital City Transformation Alliance, Inc.’s board of directors on
, 2024 and constitute a complete copy of the Bylaws of the corporation.
Secretary
Print Name:
Date:
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Program #3
Downtown Lover Partnership Corporation GG25-0402
Program Name
Create and Host a New Signature Downtown Event (Jan/Feb. 2025)
Target Population
Downtown Dover "Fire and Ice" Event (Jan/Feb. 2025) (SEE PAGES 10-13 OF ATTACHED DOCUMENTS)
The entire diverse community will enjoy this "free and open to the public" event, including downtown
audiences of merchants, restaurateurs, residents, shoppers, as well as a local and regional audience of
visitors.
Program Description
Create and launch a new “signature” event in January/February 2025 to celebrate the early, yet very
visible signs of downtown Dover's transformation toward a vibrant, tech-savvy downtown with exciting
things to do and experience, while offering a glimpse of what it may look like to be a resident in
downtown in a very near future. This is an economic development strategy to both boost business and
increase tourism, including overnight stays.
This new event will benefit the community as well as be a regional draw, target 10,000 attendees, will
take place in the cold winter when there are no existing downtown outdoor events, and will bring the
community partners together for a weekend “Fire and Ice" event. Celebrating the visible start of Dover's
transformation, the event will promote the message “It’s chilly outside, but the transformation of
downtown Dover is heating up!” (See this engaging annual event in Lititz, PA
https://lititzpa.com/event/fire-ice-festival/)
This family-oriented, dog-friendly event would take place within several blocks of a Loockerman Street
road closure as well as engage "non-Loockerman'" business locations to ensure that the entire
downtown business community has opportunity to benefit from this new attraction. The event will
feature multiple ice sculptors, event-themed restaurant promotions, safe “fire features,” outdoor food
trucks and beverages, multiple musicians and several lighted outdoor parklets for additional seating
and “play” space.
Projected partners in the event: City of Dover, Destination Downtown Dover, NeighborGood Partners,
Central DE Chamber of Commerce, Kent County Tourism and commercial sponsors. Total projected
cost of event: $60,000. Corporate sponsorships/grants projected to cover $30,000 would be sought, as
would a DDOA grant for ice sculptors and musicians, but GIA funds to support the initial launch of this
new signature event is critical.
GIA General Application for Fiscal Year 2025 Page 19 of 31
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Downtown Dover Partnership Corporation GG25-0402
Similar Community Agencies
We are not aware of a similar outdoor event in a downtown in Kent County, DE (also known as Central
Delaware.)
Program Objective Measure
Number of attendees.
Number of businesses that actively open and/or engage in the themed event.
Number of musicians and ice sculptors engaged.
Number of out of state visitors that register and/or attend. (It may be hard to track this at an unticketed
event.)
Number of overnight stays in Kent County.
Is this a New Program for the Proposed Year?
@Yes ONo
Proposed Year
Number of People Served 10,000
GIA General Application for Fiscal Year 2025 Page 20 of 31
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Fire ice Event 10/17/2024
Proposed January 2025
35,000
35,000
5,000
35,000
500
15,000
1,500
Grant in Aid
Grant in Aid (marketing/graphics)
Sponsorships
DE Division of Art
Other
Sponsor (Fireworks)
Sponsor (EDiS - forklift/driver donated)
Sponsor (EDiS / Votech donated)
EXPENSES 92,000
Ice& dry ice/vendor/carvers/(2)overnigths for (4) personnel 42,000
Fork lift/operator (EDiS)
Permits & similar 100
Road closures
P|
Policing overtime 5,000
Event Coordinator: Contract
Event Coordinator: Misc. materials
Musicians, entertainment 1,000
nsurance DDP 400
Strat. Comm: Marketing/graphics/web
Strat. Comm: Advertising
Other event supplies
[Cone stt (if making food outside of truck?)
i
Code related
Pedestal for ice sculptures
Stage/Stage Sound
Misc.
Fireworks
EMS services
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Downtown Dover Partnership Corporation
Service Measure
Amount of Service
GG25-0402
Proposed Year
Number of
attendees.
Number of
businesses that
actively open and/or
engage in the
themed event.
Number of
musicians and ice
sculptors engaged.
Number of out of
state visitors that
register and/or
attend. (It may be
hard to track this at
an unticketed event.)
Number of
overnight stays in
Kent County.
This is a new event
targeted for
February 2025.
Nevertheless,
projected partners
in the event: City of
Dover, Destination
Downtown Dover,
NeighborGood
Partners, Central DE
Chamber of
Commerce, Kent
County Tourism and
commercial
sponsors.
This
program/activity is
proposed for FY
2025, and DDP is
committed to
providing a
monetary match.
GIA General Application for Fiscal Year 2025
Page 21 of 31
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Downtown Dover Partnership Corporation
Proposed Year
Program Revenue $30,000.00
Program Disbursements $60,000.00
Surplus / Deficit ($30,000.00)
Amount of Grant In Aid Request for this Program $30,000.00
Program Objective Progress
GG25-0402
This is a new event targeted for February 2025. Nevertheless, projected partners in the event: City of
Dover, Destination Downtown Dover, NeighborGood Partners, Central DE Chamber of Commerce, Kent
County Tourism and commercial sponsors.
Amount Requested for this Program
$30,000.00
. Variance in Service Measure or People Served
N/A
Circumstances of Deficit/Surplus of Funds
N/A
Additional Funding Justification
N/A
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DDP 1-23-24 Board Meeting
Item 9 on the Agenda
Critical Improvements Program - Update and Recommendations
FY 23 Funds: Round One Update: ($1,076,894 expended/allocated) ($1.2M target)
Completed projects, funds dispersed: ($430,400)
e 108 W. Loockerman St., Doher Ferris (Coney Island Grille), $50,000 (Legacy Project)
e 92N. West St., Donny Legans (Rail Haus) $300,000
e 140S. State St., Event Horizons (Grey Fox) $42,900 (plus $5,000 DDP Fagade Improvement
Grant)
e 25W.Loockerman, Little Plan B (Theresa Owens) (Stonerail Market), $37,500 (Legacy Project)
Projects Underway/Funds Allocated: ($672,425)
e 1W.Loockerman St., J & G Holdings (Joe Petrosky) $300,000 (Working closely with prospect.)
e Loockerman Suites, LLC (Kim Adams) (Total three project $300,000) Outlined below:
Oo 221W. Loockerman St., 184,124 (project underway)
© 225 W. Loockerman St. $59,522 (project underway)
© 215 W. Loockerman St. $56,354 (funds set aside, project underway)
e 321 W. Loockerman St., Otis Brooks (snack shop/apts.) $72,425 (project pending, exploring
new proposal and loan)
Projects withdrawn: (-$25,931)
e 123 &125 W. Loockerman St., (Chris Raubaucher) $17,996
e 132 &134w. Loockerman St. Diana Welch and Ryan Weber (Golden Fleece) $7,935
FY 24 Funds: Second round recommendations: ($654,062 to date) ($675,000 target, anticipate
will exceed target number by +/- $500k, yet to be determined)
Recommending the following projects for allocation of CIP funds (for critical improvements only)
pending documents and/or targeted completion metrics for allocations and/or dispersement):
e 8W. Loockerman St., Shahzeb Uppal, Former Citizen’s Bank, (multiple commercial entities as
tenants) $146,900
e 211 W.Loockerman St., Janaid Kareem (second floor apt.), $15,000
e 55 E. Loockerman St., Mike Glick and partners, The Old Post (former post office) $300,000
e 9E.Loockerman St. Central Dover Offices, Inc. Nine East Taphouse (Former Frazier’s) $49,700
e 8The Green, Downtown Red Carpet Holdings, LLC, (corporate entity with goal of adding new
employees/residents to downtown Dover/Dover location), not to exceed $92,462
e 145 S. New St., Dover Holdings, LLC (Derrick Scott), four new apartments, critical
improvements; recommend $50,000 as “legacy project.”
At least three additional projects are presently under consideration. (+/- $350k-500k projected
allocation)