Non-Legislative Business All Council Sympathy New Castle County Councilman Joseph M. Reda All Council Recognize Scott AME Zion Church 141st Anniversary All Council Sympathy Reverend Willie Forace Smith Tymes All Council Recognize Paul Calistro 25th Anniversary at West End Neighborhood House All Council Commend Veronica Oliver All Council Recognize Rev. Dr. Gloria M. Snipes, Pastor, Scott AME Zion Church D. Brown Sympathy Apostle Dr. Richard Milton Avant, Jr. D. Brown Sympathy Nathaniel “Mase” Mangrum Cabrera Recognize Brother Chris Posch of the Catholic Diocese Chukwuocha Recognize Paul Fedorkowicz Gregory Recognize Donn Devine Gregory/M. Brown Sympathy Olivia P. Shaw Gregory/Shabazz Commend Veronica F. Oliver Williams Recognize Dr. Jack P. Varsalona Williams Commemorate Wilmington Police Department’s 125th Anniversary Wright Commend The Peace Drums Steel Band Wright Congratulate Johnnie B. Wilson, Kenneth Brown and Thomas James Ford
VI. Legislative Business SHABAZZ #4198 A Resolution Encouraging All Cities to Stand United in Support of Local Authority and Inclusiveness in the Face of Actions by Some States that Preempt Local Authority Synopsis: This Resolution is being presented by City Council for Council’s review and approval. If approved, Council would be supporting the position of the National League of Cities (NLC) which has asked all cities to stand united in support of local authority in the face of actions bysome states that preempt local authority. The NLC’s position followed passage of North Carolina House Bill 2 that was intended to counter the decision of the City of Charlotte (North Carolina) to expand its anti-discriminatory laws affecting the LBGT community and others. This resolution reasons that if states can usurp local authority, then efforts by local officials to legislate subjects such as wage equality and immigration reform will be stifled. #4166 Ord. 16-010 Authorize an Extension to City Contract 14045WDPS, Fire Hydrant Testing and Rehabilitation Services with Utility Service Co., Inc. (3rd & Final Reading) Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by the Administration for City Council’s review and approval. If approved, Council would be authorizing the Administration, through the Department of Public Works, to extend, for one additional year, the contract with Utility Service Company, Inc. (USC), for the inspection, water flow testing and rehabilitation of the City’s approximately 2,500 fire hydrants. The original contract with USC became effective last March and contained two, one-year contract extension periods. The City will pay USC $386,920 (the same amount as the first year of the agreement) for the second year of the agreement which is scheduled to begin on or about March 12, 2016. #4167 Ord. 16-011 Authorize an Extension to City Contract 14046WDPS, Valve Inspection, Exercising and Rehabilitation Services with Utility Service Co., Inc. (3rd & Final Reading) Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by the Administration for City Council’s review and approval. If approved, Council would be authorizing the Administration, through the Department of Public Works, to extend, for one additional year, the contract with Utility Service Company, Inc. (USC), for valve inspection, exercising and rehabilitation services. The original contract with USC became effective last March and contained two, one-year contract extension periods. The City will pay USC $386,920 (the same amount as the first year of the agreement) for the second year of the agreement which is scheduled to begin on or about March 12, 2016. GREGORY (Dorsey Walker on behalf of Gregory) #4192 Ord. 16-021 Close a Portion of Liberty Street (Proposed Site of the Wilmington Skate Plaza) (3rd & Final Reading) Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by the Administration for City Council’s review and approval. If approved, Council would be authorizing a portion of Liberty Street to be closed based on the recommendation of the Departments of Public Works and Planning to assist with the development of the proposed Wilmington Skate Plaza. The City Planning Commission approved the recommendation at its March 15, 2016 meeting. FREEL #4199 A Resolution to Authorize the Department of Parks and Recreation to Accept Grant Funding from Various Entities to Assist with the Renovations of Conaty ParkSynopsis: This Resolution is being presented by the Administration for City Council’s review and approval. If approved, Council would be supporting the renovation of Conaty Park which is located on Gilpin Avenue near DuPont Street. Specifically, this Resolution authorizes the Administration to accept grants that will be used for the project. The grants include $20,000 from the Wilmington Housing Authority, $20,000 from the Delaware Center for Horticulture and $67,000 from the State of Delaware’s Community Transportation Fund. There are no matching funds required for any of these grants. #4200 An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 2 of the City Code Regarding the Term of the City’s Active Depository, M&T Bank (1st & 2nd Reading) Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by the Administration for City Council’s review and approval. If approved, Council would be authorizing an extension of the current agreement between the City and M&T Bank for the bank to serve as the City’s active depository for banking services. Based on a recommendation of the City’s bank Selection Committee, the agreement, set to expire on June 30, 2016 would be extended to June 30, 2020. #4201 An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 2 of the City Code in Order to Authorize the City’s Treasurer Access to the Budget Reserve Account Funds at the End of a Fiscal Year and Replenishment of the Budget Reserve Account Funds in the Ensuing Fiscal Year for Fiscal Year 2016 (1st & 2nd Reading) Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by the Administration for City Council’s review and approval. If approved, Council would be extending the authorizing of the City Treasurer through Fiscal Year 2016 to access funds from the City’s Reserve Account needed for City expenditures and to then to replenish the Account on or before October 1, 2016. VII.Petitions and Communications VIII.Adjournment
Non-Legislative Business All Council Sympathy New Castle County Councilman Joseph M. Reda All Council Recognize Scott AME Zion Church 141st Anniversary All Council Sympathy Reverend Willie Forace Smith Tymes All Council Recognize Paul Calistro 25th Anniversary at West End Neighborhood House All Council Commend Veronica Oliver All Council Recognize Rev. Dr. Gloria M. Snipes, Pastor, Scott AME Zion Church D. Brown Sympathy Apostle Dr. Richard Milton Avant, Jr. D. Brown Sympathy Nathaniel “Mase” Mangrum Cabrera Recognize Brother Chris Posch of the Catholic Diocese Chukwuocha Recognize Paul Fedorkowicz Gregory Recognize Donn Devine Gregory/M. Brown Sympathy Olivia P. Shaw Gregory/Shabazz Commend Veronica F. Oliver Williams Recognize Dr. Jack P. Varsalona Williams Commemorate Wilmington Police Department’s 125th Anniversary Wright Commend The Peace Drums Steel Band Wright Congratulate Johnnie B. Wilson, Kenneth Brown and Thomas James Ford
VI. Legislative Business SHABAZZ #4198 A Resolution Encouraging All Cities to Stand United in Support of Local Authority and Inclusiveness in the Face of Actions by Some States that Preempt Local Authority Synopsis: This Resolution is being presented by City Council for Council’s review and approval. If approved, Council would be supporting the position of the National League of Cities (NLC) which has asked all cities to stand united in support of local authority in the face of actions bysome states that preempt local authority. The NLC’s position followed passage of North Carolina House Bill 2 that was intended to counter the decision of the City of Charlotte (North Carolina) to expand its anti-discriminatory laws affecting the LBGT community and others. This resolution reasons that if states can usurp local authority, then efforts by local officials to legislate subjects such as wage equality and immigration reform will be stifled. #4166 Ord. 16-010 Authorize an Extension to City Contract 14045WDPS, Fire Hydrant Testing and Rehabilitation Services with Utility Service Co., Inc. (3rd & Final Reading) Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by the Administration for City Council’s review and approval. If approved, Council would be authorizing the Administration, through the Department of Public Works, to extend, for one additional year, the contract with Utility Service Company, Inc. (USC), for the inspection, water flow testing and rehabilitation of the City’s approximately 2,500 fire hydrants. The original contract with USC became effective last March and contained two, one-year contract extension periods. The City will pay USC $386,920 (the same amount as the first year of the agreement) for the second year of the agreement which is scheduled to begin on or about March 12, 2016. #4167 Ord. 16-011 Authorize an Extension to City Contract 14046WDPS, Valve Inspection, Exercising and Rehabilitation Services with Utility Service Co., Inc. (3rd & Final Reading) Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by the Administration for City Council’s review and approval. If approved, Council would be authorizing the Administration, through the Department of Public Works, to extend, for one additional year, the contract with Utility Service Company, Inc. (USC), for valve inspection, exercising and rehabilitation services. The original contract with USC became effective last March and contained two, one-year contract extension periods. The City will pay USC $386,920 (the same amount as the first year of the agreement) for the second year of the agreement which is scheduled to begin on or about March 12, 2016. GREGORY (Dorsey Walker on behalf of Gregory) #4192 Ord. 16-021 Close a Portion of Liberty Street (Proposed Site of the Wilmington Skate Plaza) (3rd & Final Reading) Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by the Administration for City Council’s review and approval. If approved, Council would be authorizing a portion of Liberty Street to be closed based on the recommendation of the Departments of Public Works and Planning to assist with the development of the proposed Wilmington Skate Plaza. The City Planning Commission approved the recommendation at its March 15, 2016 meeting. FREEL #4199 A Resolution to Authorize the Department of Parks and Recreation to Accept Grant Funding from Various Entities to Assist with the Renovations of Conaty ParkSynopsis: This Resolution is being presented by the Administration for City Council’s review and approval. If approved, Council would be supporting the renovation of Conaty Park which is located on Gilpin Avenue near DuPont Street. Specifically, this Resolution authorizes the Administration to accept grants that will be used for the project. The grants include $20,000 from the Wilmington Housing Authority, $20,000 from the Delaware Center for Horticulture and $67,000 from the State of Delaware’s Community Transportation Fund. There are no matching funds required for any of these grants. #4200 An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 2 of the City Code Regarding the Term of the City’s Active Depository, M&T Bank (1st & 2nd Reading) Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by the Administration for City Council’s review and approval. If approved, Council would be authorizing an extension of the current agreement between the City and M&T Bank for the bank to serve as the City’s active depository for banking services. Based on a recommendation of the City’s bank Selection Committee, the agreement, set to expire on June 30, 2016 would be extended to June 30, 2020. #4201 An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 2 of the City Code in Order to Authorize the City’s Treasurer Access to the Budget Reserve Account Funds at the End of a Fiscal Year and Replenishment of the Budget Reserve Account Funds in the Ensuing Fiscal Year for Fiscal Year 2016 (1st & 2nd Reading) Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by the Administration for City Council’s review and approval. If approved, Council would be extending the authorizing of the City Treasurer through Fiscal Year 2016 to access funds from the City’s Reserve Account needed for City expenditures and to then to replenish the Account on or before October 1, 2016. VII.Petitions and Communications VIII.Adjournment