DDP Board Meeting packet 3-25-29

<A k DOWNTOWN Board Meeting » ER 3/9/2026 AN! PARTNERSHIP ZOOM BOARD MEETING MINUTES ATTENDANCE: Todd Stonesifer, John Van Gorp, Pete Bradley, Dina Vendetti, Codi Canasa, Sueduka Gibbs, Sharon, Duca, Will Grimes, Terrell Holmes, Zach Prebolis, Roy Sudler, Tricia Arndt, Sarah Keifer, Jessica Jackson GUESTS: Chuck Speigieman, Jed Hatfield, John Rice, LK Paden, Maggie Reynolds STAFF: Diane Laird, Ken Anderson, Morgan Russum ABSENT: Robin Christiansen, Dave Hugg CALL TO ORDER: Todd Stonesifer opened the meeting at 8:35 am. AGENDA: Todd requested that the agenda be revised to include a discussion of a proposed resolution for Low Income Tax Credits (LIHTC) for the 120 S. Governor's Ave. project. Tricia Arndt moved to accept the updated agenda. Will Grimes seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously approved to accept the updated agenda. MINUTES (12/3/25 meeting): John Van Gorp motioned to accept the minutes from the last meeting. Codi Canasa seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously approved to accept the minutes. EXECUTIVE SESSION (Move into session): Tricia Arndt motioned to move the meeting into Executive Session. Codi Canasa seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously approved to move the meeting into Executive Session. EXECUTIVE SESSION (Move out of session): Jessica Jackson motioned to move the meeting out of Executive Session. Tricia Arndt seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously approved to move the meeting out of Executive Session. Executive Session ended at 9:10 am. In light of the vote taken by the DDP board of directors in June 2025 and supported by updates and recommendations made by the working group after intensive and thoughtful negotiations with proposed tenant regarding the lease for the first floor tenancy of the Downtown Dover Mobility Center, it is recommended that the DDP Executive Committee be empowered to sign the lease with the tenant for the first floor of the mobility center. Pete Bradley motioned to approve the recommendation to sign the lease with the tenant for the first floor of the Mobility Center. Will Grimes and Sueduka Gibbs seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously approved to approve the recommendation to sign the lease with the tenant for the first floor of the Mobility Center. MASTER PLAN UPDATES: Todd discussed a proposed resolution to commit the use of $8.2 million toward building low-income apartments at the 120 S. Governor’s Ave. project. The planned project already includes 50 low-income units. John Van Gorp motioned to commit an amount not to exceed $8.2M in FY 2025 funds be committed to the mixed-use project at 120 S. Governors Ave., per the Bond Bill FY 2025 directive, and specifically that these funds be committed to the LIHTC application in concert with the associated resolution dated 3-10-26. Said funds will be used to support development, pre-development, and site work as outlined in the resolution for Board Meeting 3-9-26 Downtown Dover Partnership 1

J \ DOWNTOWN Board Meeting » eO2OVER 3/9/2026 “—@nil PARTNERSHIP ZOOM the resolution. Pete Bradley seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously approved to commit an amount not to exceed $8.2M in FY 2025 funds to the mixed-use project at 120 S. Governors Ave., per the Bond Bill FY 2025 directive, and specifically that these funds be committed to the LIHTC application in concert with the associated resolution dated 3-10-26. Said funds will be used to support development, pre-development, and site work as outlined in the resolution for the resolution. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE/STAFF UPDATES: Diane reported: * DDP has been awarded $500,00 in Congressionally Directed spending. This funding has been awarded to use toward housing at the 120 S. Governor’s Ave. project. = CCTA board meeting will be held immediately following this DDP board meeting. * Diane will present DDP’s Annual Report to Dover City Council at tonight's City Council meeting. OTHER BUSINESS: Dina - CDCC Legislative Luncheon will be this Thursday, March 12" at 11:00 am at Bally’s in Dover. Terrell — The Schwartz Center tech upgrades are finally completed. Also, there will be a DSU Community Day on April 25", MEETING ADJOURNED: Codi Canasa motioned to adjourn the meeting. John Van Gorp seconded the Motion. Motion was unanimously approved to adjourn the meeting at 9:45 am. MR Board Meeting 3-9-26 Downtown Dover Partnership 2

DRAFT Annual Report 2025 Downtown Dover Partnership Not yet approved by DDP Board of Directors. Presenting to City of Dover Mayor & Council Monday, March 16, 2026

PARTNERSHIP This year, the Downtown Dover Partnership focused on redevelopment projects and initiatives within the Capital City 2030: Transforming Downtown Dover! master plan - the community’s road map to transform downtown Dover into a thriving, sustainable business district/residential community, ready for a new generation of leaders, investors, residents, and workers. /, \ DOWNTOWN 2025 SDOVER Annual Report An October groundbreaking was held for Downtown Dover Mobility Center after completing additional remediation and demo of properties at 148 & 150 S. Bradford St.; Phase Il Site assessments for parcels transferred from the City of Dover, thereby amassing all parcels required for the project; and a waterline relocation in conjunction with the City of Dover. Negotiations are nearly complete to locate a sizeable first floor commercial tenant; prospecting for additional micro-retail tenants alongside planned bike repair/storage is underway. The public parking facility will house 320 parking spaces. Recommendations delivered by Dover Kent MPO in late 2024 and subsequent approvals received for Downtown Dover Pathways & Loockerman St. Traffic Calming & Street Activation Improvements resulted in DDP partnering in 2025 with the City’s Water/Wastewater Improvements project in order to contract for construction plan development. Soon-to-follow implementation will create a more pedestrian-friendly Loockerman Street and a utility-sound business district. In December, the DDP design/build team led by developer Mosaic Development Partners successfully received Historic District Review and Dover Planning Commission approval to proceed with the design concept for The Governor, a four story mixed- use, mixed-income project at 120 S. Governors Ave., formerly the “old Acme site.” Private investment is being spurred by the DDP-led master plan and implementation, including: The First Capital Center (formerly The Duncan Center) has been purchased and is undergoing $2.5M renovations for additional tenants. The Old Post, formerly the downtown post office, was purchased and owners’ plans for 42 market-rate apts. and restaurant/commercial space is nearing groundbreaking later this year. And owners of the Loockerman Way Plaza are in final planning stages to build a mixed- use project to include a restaurant. The transformation continues! Di Laird Execulive Director ane, , Community partners celebrated the re and Repe Our vision for Downtown Dover... An increasingly vibrant and thriving downtown. A regional destination. People of all ages will fill downtown to visit museums and cultural attractions, have a nice meal, shop at unique retail stores, and enjoy numerous, varied and playful things to do, both inside and outdoors. | It's happening downtown! The Delaware Way by Ed Lewandowksy —— | 2025 Paint Dover! First Prize & People’s Choice Our Mission The Downtown Dover Partnership is committed to driving an improved quality of life for the residents and visitors of Dover, Delaware, through collective collaboration, economic development and promotion of downtown Dover's unique historic landscape. cf SS) MAIN STREET ~~ AMERICA 2025 Accredited

ECONOMIC VITALITY 186 DOWNTOWN Cards sold DOVER DOLLARS BUSINESSES ASSISTED—2025 Ethnicity: African American 24 Caucasian 8 $4,875 eee BOGO match provided by DDP ee ty) ther 2 Gender: $9,755 $5,027 Female 15 4 Value of cards sold i Value of 127 cards redeemed Male 19 owntown Dover purchases benefitting 11 s downtown Dover shops! Disadvantaged Small Beyer : D) E S I (e} iN Woman-Owned 8 Minority 23 Focus of Assistance: * This metal arts fence has beautifully served = the CPTED (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design) purpose for which it was Created and installed. New business exploration 11 seeking downtown location 3 Critical Improvements Program 16 +/- 60 local contractors attended Contractor Orientations & Pre-Bid Meetings led by EDiS Company to learn about downtown contracting opportunities. The area is clean, beautiful, free of nuisance behavior and crime, and is artfully intriguing to vehicular and pedestrian traffic, restaurant patrons, and bus riders. Metalwork project by DDP Design Committee Artwork by Brian Bachman of Graydie Welding New in 2025, the Fire and Ice Festival highlighted Dover's transformational revitalization efforts while creating a memorable experience for attendees, combining art, culture, and community spirit, and positioning Dover as an exciting regional destination. 7th Annual! { 500 etre “ls 27 artists! \ NAL Open House Attendees ia i 4 reviewed downtown plans! x re u DOVER 1000 first-year event attendees! Hye Bat oO MARKETING & PROMOTIONS PROMOTED, IMPLEMENTED, PARTICIPATED IN AND/OR PARTNERED ON EVENTS: Fire & Ice Downtown Dover - Small Business Saturday - Dover Days - Paint Dover! - Capital Holiday Tree Lighting STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS The Biggs Museum of American Art, Bayhealth, The Cendel Foundation, Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce, City of Dover (Mayor, Council & City Manager’s Office, Finance, Planning & Inspections, Police, Department, Public Works, Parks & Recreation), Delaware Arts Alliance, Delaware Division of Arts, Delaware Division of Small Business, Delaware State Housing Authority, DSU Downtown, Dover Air Force Base, Dover Art League, Dover Interfaith Mission for Housing, NeighborGood Partners, Kent-Sussex Competition, live and virtual exhibitions! In partnership with The Biggs Museum of American Art! Newcomers Orientation KENT COUAT Leadership Alliance, Office of State Planning Coordination, DE Small Business Development Center, True NY y Access Capital and Visit Central Delaware. YF BOARD MEMBERSHIPS OR COMMITTEE POSITIONS HELD BY DDP STAFF/VOLUNTEER: 3 | City of Dover Economic Development Committee, Dover Days and Capital Holiday Celebration DOVER AIR FORCE BASE | | Committees, The HELP Initiative, The People’s Church, Visit Central Delaware

MERCHANTS ue 4 | Increase camaraderie & communications among business owners. Host merchant window decorating contests to beautify 4} downtown, light up windows, and uniquely display merchandise. Unlock value shopping! | | 359 REGISTERED USERS "| Promote news, grants, training and resources to assist merchants. ¥ Maintain Downtown Dover Business Directory. at +) ) 14 s}/ Mitten & Winters CPAs - 40" Anniversary in Downtown! PARTICIPATING MERCHANTS h|| December 2025 First Place Window Contest Winner! PARKING DDP launched electronic sales for daily use parking & permits 185 REGISTERED CUSTOMERS customers began to manage their own accounts, purchase monthly parking permits for 2025 online via Colonial’s portal, and in return, receive a parking tag to display on the windshield. Parkmobile revenue increased Under DDP’s new management protocol with Colonial Parking, Inc., p fay by 30% in 2024 ORGANIZATION The Capital City Transformation Alliance, Inc., DDP’s subsidiary 501(c)(3) entity CC Capital City established in late 2024, led its initial board training and two meetings this year. Transformation | The CCTA was established to receive charitable donations and to prepare for the TA Alliance, Inc operations, ongoing management and maintenance of the Mobility Center, , wherein revenue generated will support ongoing revitalization of downtown Dover. ) ra GRANTS, SPONSORSHIPS AWARDED / RECEIVED (2025) ra} ie ah $150,000 City of Dover am $20,300 Corporate Sponsorships * 1,693+ $5M State of DE Bond Bill HOURS BY DDP VOLUNTEERS $5,500 DE Division of Arts * nh $88,899 $100,000 Grant-In-Aid Ez] , $6,400 Special Project Donations * VALUE OF HOURS $5,282,200 * Donations to DDP’s 501(c)(3)Main Street Dover https://independentsector.org Downtown Dover Mobility Center la ee SS pS View from S. Bradford St.