Tuesday, January 13, 2026, City Hall, City of Dover, Delaware
AI summary
The Dover Council Committee of the Whole reviewed presentations from community organizations (Booted and Suited, Big Brothers Big Sisters, and Network Connect) addressing youth programming, workforce development, and public safety. In the Parks, Recreation, and Community Enhancement Committee, members approved the revised active recreation plan for The Enclave Apartments on Walker Road. In the Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee, members approved a $50,000 Economic Development Fund grant for Rail Haus improvements and awarded a $128,282.64 contract to Mar-Allen Concrete Products for Silver Lake Dam repairs. The committee also voted to recommend Council approval of Proposed Ordinance #2025-14 (Lemon Housing Protection) to establish disclosure and inspection acknowledgment protections for home buyers.
Approve the Economic Development Fund grant application for Donny Legans (Rail Haus) in the amount of $50,000.
Passed. 7 yes, 1 abstain, 1 absent
Play from 2:04:43Award the contract for the Silver Lake Dam Repairs, Bid #26-0009WW, to Mar-Allen Concrete Products, Inc. in the amount of $128,282.64.
Passed. 7 yes, 1 no, 1 absent
Play from 2:15:31Recommend adoption and forward Proposed Ordinance #2025-14 (Lemon Housing Protection) to Council for approval.
Passed. 5 yes, 2 abstain, 2 absent
Play from 2:50:40Adopt the agenda for the Council Committee of the Whole meeting.
Passed 9 yes.
Play from 00:24Adopt the agenda for the Parks, Recreation, and Community Enhancement Committee meeting.
Passed 9 yes.
Play from 1:21:27Accept staff recommendations to approve the Active Recreation Plan for The Enclave Apartments: Revised Walker Road Apartments with comments and conditions.
Passed 9 yes.
Play from 1:29:26Adopt the agenda for the Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee as amended, deferring Item #1 to the next meeting.
Passed 9 yes.
Play from 1:32:101. Presentation: Booted and Suited
Presentation by Bobby Wilson and DeNiera Gibson regarding a workforce development and street cleanup initiative in Downtown Dover employing justice-involved individuals and veterans.
Play from 00:542. Presentation: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Delaware, Inc.
Presentation on youth mentorship programming and plans for the new Youth Enrichment Center located at 3156 Forest Avenue.
Play from 32:273. Presentation: Network Connect
Presentation by Cierra Hall-Hipkins and Nathan McAllister detailing community programs, trauma response, behavioral health support, and community violence intervention.
Play from 52:474. Council Reports - December 2025
District and at-large reports by Council members covering community events, sewer infrastructure concerns, code enforcement, and transportation updates.
Play from 1:14:39PRCE-1. Review of Active Recreation Plan – The Enclave Apartments: Revised Walker Road Apartments
Review of active recreation area amenities for a 48-unit apartment complex on 6.08 acres on Walker Road west of Independence Boulevard (Planning Reference: Site Plan S-26-03).
Play from 1:21:39LF&A-1. Review of The People's Community Center Economic Development Fund Application
Application for $47,363 from the Economic Development Fund, requested to be deferred to the next meeting.
Play from 1:31:07LF&A-2. Review of Donny Legans Economic Development Fund Application
Application by Donny Legans for a $50,000 grant from the Economic Development Fund for outdoor turf and mini-split HVAC improvements at Rail Haus Beer Garden.
Play from 1:32:53LF&A-3. Evaluation of Bids – Silver Lake Dam Repairs
Recommendation to award the contract for Silver Lake Dam repairs (Bid #26-0009WW) to Mar-Allen Concrete Products, Inc. in the amount of $128,282.64.
Play from 2:05:51LF&A-4. Street and Alley Rating Overview
Informational briefing by Director of Water and Wastewater Jason Lyon on the Road System Management Software (RSMS) street rating process and pavement evaluation methods.
Play from 2:15:48LF&A-5. Proposed Ordinance #2025-14 – Amending Chapter 22 - Buildings and Building Regulations (Lemon Housing Protection)
Proposed ordinance adding Sec. 22-66 to provide protections for home buyers by requiring explicit sign-off on inspection reports and disclosures of defects.
Play from 2:30:408 in person, 2 remote.