Non-Legislative Business All Council Congratulate Housing Opportunities of Northern Delaware, Inc. – 36thAnniversary Oliver Sympathy Joseph A. Graham Oliver Sympathy Shylene Nicole Hope Rogers Oliver Sympathy Lydia C. (Russell) Watson Shabazz Sympathy Nathan Smith Turner Recognize Shirlee Ann Allison Williams Sympathy Thomas Gilbert Rose
VI. Legislative Business GRAY Agenda Item #4644 - Ord. 1st & 2nd Reading An Ordinance to Rezone the Parcel of Land Located at 700 Lea Boulevard from R-2 (One-Family Detached Dwellings and One-Family Semi-Detached Dwellings) to R-5-A-1 (Low-Medium Density Apartment Houses) Zoning Classification Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and approval. This Ordinance rezones the parcel of land located at 700 Lea Boulevard from R-2 (One-Family Detached Dwellings and One Family Semi-Detached Dwellings) to R-5-A-1 (Low-Medium Density Apartment Houses) zoning classification. OLIVER Agenda Item #4641 (Rev. 1) - Res. To Be Acted Upon A Resolution Approving a Lease of a Portion of Kirkwood Park to New Castle County Vocational Technical School District (Howard High School of Technology) for the Installation of a Turf Practice Field Synopsis: This Resolution is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and approval. This Resolution approves a lease of a portion of Kirkwood Park to New Castle County Vocational Technical School District (Howard Hight School of Technology) for the installation of a turf practice field. OLIVER Agenda Item #4645 - Ord. 1st & 2nd Reading An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 13 of the City Code Regarding Commercial Property Maintenance Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by City Council for Council’s review and approval. This Ordinance amends Chapter 13 of the City Code codifying procedures for commercial establishments requiring the maintenance of property and to prevent unsafe and unsightly conditions. Wilmington City Council declares that it is in the public interest for the preservation of property values, promotion of civic pride, and protection of the public health and safety to establish minimum standards for the maintenance of commercial establishments in improving the image of the City of Wilmington. HARLEE Agenda Item #4646 - Ord. 1st & 2nd Reading An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 44 of the City Code Regarding the Duration of the Wilmington Downtown Business Improvement District Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and approval. This Ordinance amends Chapter 44 of the City Code to extend the duration of the term of the Wilmington Downtown Business Improvement District until October 1, 2029. TURNER Agenda Item #4647 - Ord. 1st & 2nd Reading An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 34 of the City Code to Authorize Publication of a Problem Landlord List Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by City Council for Council’s review and approval. This Ordinance authorizes the Department of Licenses and Inspections to publish a list of “problem landlords” as that term is defined by the ordinance. The ordinance provides the City with an additional enforcement tool in achieving compliance with Wilmington City Code housing standards. FREEL Agenda Item #4648 - Ord. 1st & 2nd Reading An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 44 of the City Code by Amending Section 44-61 Thereof Regarding the Tax Abatement/Exemption for Off-Street Parking Facilities Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and approval. This Ordinance amends Section 44-61 of the City Code to extend the expiration date of the City’s off-street parkingfacilities tax abatement/exemption until June 30, 2030. FREEL Agenda Item #4649 - Ord. 1st & 2nd Reading An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 44 of the City Code by Amending Section 44-68 Thereof Regarding the Vacant Buildings Rehabilitation Tax Incentive Program Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and approval. This Ordinance amends Section 44-68 of the City Code regarding the eligibility requirements and scope of the City’s vacant buildings rehabilitation tax incentive program. FREEL Agenda Item #4650 - Ord. 1st & 2nd Reading An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 44 of the City Code by Amending Section 44-70 Thereof Regarding the Tax Incentive Program for City Historic District and National Register Properties Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and approval. This Ordinance amends Section 44-70 of the City Code to extend the expiration date of the City’s tax incentive program for City historic district and national register properties until June 30, 2030. FREEL Agenda Item #4651 - Ord. 1st & 2nd Reading An Ordinance to Aemnd Chapter 44 of the City Code by Amending Section 44-71 Thereof Regarding the Real Estate Tax Exemption Program Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and approval. This Ordinance amends Section 44-71 of the City Code regarding the eligibility requirements and scope of the City’s real estate tax exemption program. VIII. Adjournment
Non-Legislative Business All Council Congratulate Housing Opportunities of Northern Delaware, Inc. – 36thAnniversary Oliver Sympathy Joseph A. Graham Oliver Sympathy Shylene Nicole Hope Rogers Oliver Sympathy Lydia C. (Russell) Watson Shabazz Sympathy Nathan Smith Turner Recognize Shirlee Ann Allison Williams Sympathy Thomas Gilbert Rose
VI. Legislative Business GRAY Agenda Item #4644 - Ord. 1st & 2nd Reading An Ordinance to Rezone the Parcel of Land Located at 700 Lea Boulevard from R-2 (One-Family Detached Dwellings and One-Family Semi-Detached Dwellings) to R-5-A-1 (Low-Medium Density Apartment Houses) Zoning Classification Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and approval. This Ordinance rezones the parcel of land located at 700 Lea Boulevard from R-2 (One-Family Detached Dwellings and One Family Semi-Detached Dwellings) to R-5-A-1 (Low-Medium Density Apartment Houses) zoning classification. OLIVER Agenda Item #4641 (Rev. 1) - Res. To Be Acted Upon A Resolution Approving a Lease of a Portion of Kirkwood Park to New Castle County Vocational Technical School District (Howard High School of Technology) for the Installation of a Turf Practice Field Synopsis: This Resolution is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and approval. This Resolution approves a lease of a portion of Kirkwood Park to New Castle County Vocational Technical School District (Howard Hight School of Technology) for the installation of a turf practice field. OLIVER Agenda Item #4645 - Ord. 1st & 2nd Reading An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 13 of the City Code Regarding Commercial Property Maintenance Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by City Council for Council’s review and approval. This Ordinance amends Chapter 13 of the City Code codifying procedures for commercial establishments requiring the maintenance of property and to prevent unsafe and unsightly conditions. Wilmington City Council declares that it is in the public interest for the preservation of property values, promotion of civic pride, and protection of the public health and safety to establish minimum standards for the maintenance of commercial establishments in improving the image of the City of Wilmington. HARLEE Agenda Item #4646 - Ord. 1st & 2nd Reading An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 44 of the City Code Regarding the Duration of the Wilmington Downtown Business Improvement District Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and approval. This Ordinance amends Chapter 44 of the City Code to extend the duration of the term of the Wilmington Downtown Business Improvement District until October 1, 2029. TURNER Agenda Item #4647 - Ord. 1st & 2nd Reading An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 34 of the City Code to Authorize Publication of a Problem Landlord List Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by City Council for Council’s review and approval. This Ordinance authorizes the Department of Licenses and Inspections to publish a list of “problem landlords” as that term is defined by the ordinance. The ordinance provides the City with an additional enforcement tool in achieving compliance with Wilmington City Code housing standards. FREEL Agenda Item #4648 - Ord. 1st & 2nd Reading An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 44 of the City Code by Amending Section 44-61 Thereof Regarding the Tax Abatement/Exemption for Off-Street Parking Facilities Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and approval. This Ordinance amends Section 44-61 of the City Code to extend the expiration date of the City’s off-street parkingfacilities tax abatement/exemption until June 30, 2030. FREEL Agenda Item #4649 - Ord. 1st & 2nd Reading An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 44 of the City Code by Amending Section 44-68 Thereof Regarding the Vacant Buildings Rehabilitation Tax Incentive Program Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and approval. This Ordinance amends Section 44-68 of the City Code regarding the eligibility requirements and scope of the City’s vacant buildings rehabilitation tax incentive program. FREEL Agenda Item #4650 - Ord. 1st & 2nd Reading An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 44 of the City Code by Amending Section 44-70 Thereof Regarding the Tax Incentive Program for City Historic District and National Register Properties Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and approval. This Ordinance amends Section 44-70 of the City Code to extend the expiration date of the City’s tax incentive program for City historic district and national register properties until June 30, 2030. FREEL Agenda Item #4651 - Ord. 1st & 2nd Reading An Ordinance to Aemnd Chapter 44 of the City Code by Amending Section 44-71 Thereof Regarding the Real Estate Tax Exemption Program Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and approval. This Ordinance amends Section 44-71 of the City Code regarding the eligibility requirements and scope of the City’s real estate tax exemption program. VIII. Adjournment