Non-Legislative Business Gray Sympathy Stephen Williams Harlee Sympathy Lynette Shorts Kornegay Oliver Recognize Michele Fidance Oliver Sympathy Sue Cunningham Oliver Sympathy Michael Walker Shabazz Sympathy Kirk Douglas Bolden Shabazz Sympathy Charles Douglas McArthur Bolden Shabazz Sympathy Jeremiah Redding Shabazz Sympathy Valerie Sherwin Waters Shabazz Sympathy Thelma Brown Shabazz Recognize Kristin Barnekov-Short Shabazz Sympathy Felicia Callahan Shabazz Recognize LaDaye Johnson
Legislative Business OLIVER #4802 An Ordinance to Authorize and Approve a One-Year Extension of Contract 20015WD Between the City of Wilmington and Greer Lime Company for the Provision of Hydrated Lime (1st & 2nd Reading) Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by Administration for Council’s review and approval. This Ordinance authorizes the City to enter into an amendment to Contract 20015WD – Hydrated Lime (the “Contract”) -- between the City and Greer Lime Company which provides for a one-year extension of the Contract from July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021 on the same terms and at the same cost. #4803 An Ordinance to Authorize and Approve a One-Year Extension of Contract 20014PW Between the City of Wilmington and Kemira Water Solutions, Inc. for the Provision of Ferric Chloride (1st & 2nd Reading) Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and approval. This Ordinance authorizes the City to enter into an amendment to Contract 20014PW – Ferric Chloride (the “Contract”) -- between the City and Kemira Water Solutions, Inc. which provides for a one-year extension of the Contract from July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021 on the same terms and at the same cost. #4804 An Ordinance to Authorize and Approve a One-Year Extension of Contract 20024PW Between the City of Wilmington and Diamond Materials LLC for the Provision of Bituminous Concrete (1st & 2nd Reading) Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and approval. This Ordinance authorizes the City to enter into an amendment to Contract 20024PW – Bituminous Concrete (the “Contract”) -- between the City and Diamond Materials LLC which provides for a one-year extension of the Contract from July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021 on the same terms and at the same cost. #4805 An Ordinance to Authorize and Approve a One-Year Extension of Contract 20013WD Between the City of Wilmington and Buckman’s Inc. for the Provision of Sodium Hypochlorite (1st & 2nd Reading) Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and approval. This Ordinance authorizes the City to enter into an amendment to Contract 20013WD – Sodium Hypochlorite (the “Contract”) -- between the City and Buckman’s Inc. which provides for a one-year extension of the Contract from July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021 on the same terms and at the same cost. #4806 An Ordinance to Authorize and Approve a One-Year Extension of Contract 20017PW Between the City of Wilmington and Judge Mobile Wash for the Provision of Mobile Truck Washing Services (1st & 2nd Reading) Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and approval. This Ordinance authorizes the City to enter into an amendment to Contract 20017PW – Mobile Truck Washing (the “Contract”) -- between the City and Judge Mobile Wash which provides for a one-year extension of the Contract from July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021 on the same terms and at the same cost. #4807 An Ordinance to Authorize and Approve a Five-Year Extension of an Agreement Between the City of Wilmington and Itron, Inc. for the Provision of Operation and Maintenance Services for Mobile Automated Meter Reading (1st & 2nd Reading) Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and approval. This Ordinance authorizes the City to enter into an amendment to the contract between the City and Itron, Inc. (the “Contract”) which provides for a five-year extension of the Contract from July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2025 on the same terms. SHABAZZ (Freel presenting on behalf of Shabazz) Rev. 1 #4785 An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 44 of the City Code to Provide a Property Tax Abatement for Low-to-Moderate Income, Long-Term Homeowners Following a Fifty Percent or More Property Tax Increase on Their Primary Residence (1st & 2nd Reading) Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by City Council for Council’s review and approval. This Ordinance provides a partial property tax abatement for low-tomoderate, long-term City homeowners who meet certain eligibility requirements. Eligible homeowners who have their property tax obligation increased by 50% or more following a property assessment may apply for a partial abatement of their tax obligation. The partial abatement would “freeze” their tax obligation at the pre-assessment amount as long as the property homeowner meets the eligibility requirements. FREEL #4808 A Resolution to Grant a Walkway Easement to GFM Enterprises, LLC Over Cityowned Property in Connection with GFM's Declaration to Construct and Maintain the Walkway Synopsis: This Resolution is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and approval. This Resolution authorizes the Department of Public Works to accept a declaration from GFM Enterprises, L.L.C. to provide ongoing maintenance and repair for the Walkway located over and across the City’s parkland between Kentmere Parkway and the northeast side of the GFM Parcel. #4787 Ord. 20-012 Establishing a Rate of Taxation on Real Property and the Taxable Property of Public Utilities for Fiscal Year July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021 (3rd& Final Reading) Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and approval. This Ordinance sets the property tax rate for Fiscal Year 2021 (July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2021) based on the certification by the Board of Assessment of the assessed valuation of taxable real property in the City and the Mayor’s estimates of revenue measures necessary to balance the City budget as required by the City Charter. There is no change to the property tax rate. #4788 Ord. 20-013 Adopt a Capital Program for the Six Fiscal Years 2021 - 2026 Inclusive (3rd& Final Reading) Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and approval. This Ordinance enacts the capital program for the six Fiscal Years 2021-2026. #4789 Ord. 20-014 Adopt a Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2021 (3rd& Final Reading) Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and approval. This Ordinance enacts the Fiscal Year 2021 capital budget, which being an alternating year, contains zero dollars. Rev. 1 #4790 Sub. 1 Ord. 20-016 Adopting the Annual Operating Budget for the Fiscal Year Beginning on July 1, 2020 and Ending on June 30, 2021 (3rd& Final Reading) Synopsis: This Substitute Ordinance is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and approval. This Substitute Ordinance enacts the annual operating budget for Fiscal Year 2021. #4800 Ord. 20-020 Authorizing the Issuance of the City's General Obligation Bond (LED Street Lighting Project), Series of 2020B-SEPRLF in Order to Provide the Funds Necessary for Capital Projects of the City of Wilmington Relating to the LED Street Lighting Project; Providing for the Sale of the Bond to the Delaware State Energy Program Revolving Loan Fund; and Authorizing Other Necessary Action (3rd & Final Reading) Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and approval. This Ordinance authorizes the issuance of a General Obligation Bond (LED Street Lighting Project), Series of 2020B-SEPRLF, in an amount not to exceed $2,120,708, which will be sold to the Delaware State Energy Program Revolving Loan Fund in order to (i) finance capital projects of the City, specifically, the replacement of 1,732 lighting fixtures owned and maintained by the City with LED lamps to provide energy savings to the City as set forth in the City’s capital budget for its Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2020; (ii) pay administrative costs relating to such capital project; and (iii) pay the costs of issuing the Bond. ADAMS #4809 An Ordinance to Ratify and Authorize an Agreement with Belfint, Lyons & Shuman, P.A., for the Conduct of the CAFR and Federal Funds Audits for Fiscal Year 2021, 2022 and 2023 (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 the Administration to enter into an agreement with the auditing firm of Belfint, Lyons & Shuman, P.A., to provide an annual audit of all City government departments, as required by the City Charter, for Fiscal Years 2021, 2022, and 2023. The estimated cost of each annual City government audit is estimated to be $189,000. The agreement also allows for the possibility to two, one-year extensions of the contract by mutual agreement of the City and auditing firm. Belfint, Lyons & Shuman, P.A. was awarded the audit contract as the result of a public request for proposals. DIXON #4810 A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to File a Substantial Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2020 Annual Action Plan to Outline the Proposed Use of Supplemental CDBG-CV Grants, ESG-CV and HOPWA-CV Funds to Prevent, Prepare for, and Respond to the Ongoing COVID-19 Crisis Synopsis: This Resolution is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and approval. This Resolution approves the Substantial Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2020 Annual Action Plan for the CDBG-CV, ESG-CV, and HOPWA-CV Programs, and authorizes the Mayor to file an application for financial assistance with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for CARES Act Funds to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the COVID-19 crisis. #4811 A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to File the Consolidated Strategy for Housing and Community Development Plan for Fiscal Years 2020-2024 and the Fiscal Year 2021 Annual Action Plan with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Including Funds for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Home Improvement Program (HOME), Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG), and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Synopsis: This Resolution is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and approval. This Resolution authorizes the Mayor or his designee to file the Fiscal Year 2021 Annual Action Plan with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, including funding for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Improvement Program (HOME), Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG), and Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS (HOPWA), and the Consolidated Strategy for Housing and Community Development Plan for Fiscal Years 2020-2024. #4812 A Resolution Approving the Citizen Participation Plan that Outlines the City’s Responsibilities for Engaging the Public During Preparation of the Consolidated Plan, Annual Action Plans, and the Comprehensive Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) and Any Future HUD Applications Synopsis: This Resolution is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and approval. This Resolution approves the Citizen Participation Plan that outlines the City’s responsibilities for engaging the public during preparation of the Consolidated Plan, Annual Action Plans, and the Comprehensive Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) and any future HUD applications. WALSH #4813 A Resolution Authorizing the Wilmington Police’s Grant Application to the State of Delaware, Department of Justice to Purchase MorpholDent Fingerprint Scanners and a Multi-Purpose Platform Trailer for Training Synopsis: This Resolution is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and approval. This Resolution authorizes the Wilmington Police Department’s grant applications to the State of Delaware, Department of Justice in the total amount of $37,800. The proposed grant funds would be used to purchase MorpholDent fingerprint scanners and a multi-purpose platform trailer for training. No local matching funds are required. #4814 A Resolution Authorizing the Wilmington Police Department’s Grant Application to the United States Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance to Support Implementation of a Body-worn Camera Program Synopsis: This Resolution is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and approval. This Resolution authorizes the Wilmington Police Department’s grant application to the United States Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, for funding to support implementation of a body-worn camera program. The grant requires a 50% local match.
Non-Legislative Business Gray Sympathy Stephen Williams Harlee Sympathy Lynette Shorts Kornegay Oliver Recognize Michele Fidance Oliver Sympathy Sue Cunningham Oliver Sympathy Michael Walker Shabazz Sympathy Kirk Douglas Bolden Shabazz Sympathy Charles Douglas McArthur Bolden Shabazz Sympathy Jeremiah Redding Shabazz Sympathy Valerie Sherwin Waters Shabazz Sympathy Thelma Brown Shabazz Recognize Kristin Barnekov-Short Shabazz Sympathy Felicia Callahan Shabazz Recognize LaDaye Johnson
Legislative Business OLIVER #4802 An Ordinance to Authorize and Approve a One-Year Extension of Contract 20015WD Between the City of Wilmington and Greer Lime Company for the Provision of Hydrated Lime (1st & 2nd Reading) Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by Administration for Council’s review and approval. This Ordinance authorizes the City to enter into an amendment to Contract 20015WD – Hydrated Lime (the “Contract”) -- between the City and Greer Lime Company which provides for a one-year extension of the Contract from July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021 on the same terms and at the same cost. #4803 An Ordinance to Authorize and Approve a One-Year Extension of Contract 20014PW Between the City of Wilmington and Kemira Water Solutions, Inc. for the Provision of Ferric Chloride (1st & 2nd Reading) Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and approval. This Ordinance authorizes the City to enter into an amendment to Contract 20014PW – Ferric Chloride (the “Contract”) -- between the City and Kemira Water Solutions, Inc. which provides for a one-year extension of the Contract from July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021 on the same terms and at the same cost. #4804 An Ordinance to Authorize and Approve a One-Year Extension of Contract 20024PW Between the City of Wilmington and Diamond Materials LLC for the Provision of Bituminous Concrete (1st & 2nd Reading) Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and approval. This Ordinance authorizes the City to enter into an amendment to Contract 20024PW – Bituminous Concrete (the “Contract”) -- between the City and Diamond Materials LLC which provides for a one-year extension of the Contract from July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021 on the same terms and at the same cost. #4805 An Ordinance to Authorize and Approve a One-Year Extension of Contract 20013WD Between the City of Wilmington and Buckman’s Inc. for the Provision of Sodium Hypochlorite (1st & 2nd Reading) Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and approval. This Ordinance authorizes the City to enter into an amendment to Contract 20013WD – Sodium Hypochlorite (the “Contract”) -- between the City and Buckman’s Inc. which provides for a one-year extension of the Contract from July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021 on the same terms and at the same cost. #4806 An Ordinance to Authorize and Approve a One-Year Extension of Contract 20017PW Between the City of Wilmington and Judge Mobile Wash for the Provision of Mobile Truck Washing Services (1st & 2nd Reading) Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and approval. This Ordinance authorizes the City to enter into an amendment to Contract 20017PW – Mobile Truck Washing (the “Contract”) -- between the City and Judge Mobile Wash which provides for a one-year extension of the Contract from July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021 on the same terms and at the same cost. #4807 An Ordinance to Authorize and Approve a Five-Year Extension of an Agreement Between the City of Wilmington and Itron, Inc. for the Provision of Operation and Maintenance Services for Mobile Automated Meter Reading (1st & 2nd Reading) Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and approval. This Ordinance authorizes the City to enter into an amendment to the contract between the City and Itron, Inc. (the “Contract”) which provides for a five-year extension of the Contract from July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2025 on the same terms. SHABAZZ (Freel presenting on behalf of Shabazz) Rev. 1 #4785 An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 44 of the City Code to Provide a Property Tax Abatement for Low-to-Moderate Income, Long-Term Homeowners Following a Fifty Percent or More Property Tax Increase on Their Primary Residence (1st & 2nd Reading) Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by City Council for Council’s review and approval. This Ordinance provides a partial property tax abatement for low-tomoderate, long-term City homeowners who meet certain eligibility requirements. Eligible homeowners who have their property tax obligation increased by 50% or more following a property assessment may apply for a partial abatement of their tax obligation. The partial abatement would “freeze” their tax obligation at the pre-assessment amount as long as the property homeowner meets the eligibility requirements. FREEL #4808 A Resolution to Grant a Walkway Easement to GFM Enterprises, LLC Over Cityowned Property in Connection with GFM's Declaration to Construct and Maintain the Walkway Synopsis: This Resolution is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and approval. This Resolution authorizes the Department of Public Works to accept a declaration from GFM Enterprises, L.L.C. to provide ongoing maintenance and repair for the Walkway located over and across the City’s parkland between Kentmere Parkway and the northeast side of the GFM Parcel. #4787 Ord. 20-012 Establishing a Rate of Taxation on Real Property and the Taxable Property of Public Utilities for Fiscal Year July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021 (3rd& Final Reading) Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and approval. This Ordinance sets the property tax rate for Fiscal Year 2021 (July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2021) based on the certification by the Board of Assessment of the assessed valuation of taxable real property in the City and the Mayor’s estimates of revenue measures necessary to balance the City budget as required by the City Charter. There is no change to the property tax rate. #4788 Ord. 20-013 Adopt a Capital Program for the Six Fiscal Years 2021 - 2026 Inclusive (3rd& Final Reading) Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and approval. This Ordinance enacts the capital program for the six Fiscal Years 2021-2026. #4789 Ord. 20-014 Adopt a Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2021 (3rd& Final Reading) Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and approval. This Ordinance enacts the Fiscal Year 2021 capital budget, which being an alternating year, contains zero dollars. Rev. 1 #4790 Sub. 1 Ord. 20-016 Adopting the Annual Operating Budget for the Fiscal Year Beginning on July 1, 2020 and Ending on June 30, 2021 (3rd& Final Reading) Synopsis: This Substitute Ordinance is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and approval. This Substitute Ordinance enacts the annual operating budget for Fiscal Year 2021. #4800 Ord. 20-020 Authorizing the Issuance of the City's General Obligation Bond (LED Street Lighting Project), Series of 2020B-SEPRLF in Order to Provide the Funds Necessary for Capital Projects of the City of Wilmington Relating to the LED Street Lighting Project; Providing for the Sale of the Bond to the Delaware State Energy Program Revolving Loan Fund; and Authorizing Other Necessary Action (3rd & Final Reading) Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and approval. This Ordinance authorizes the issuance of a General Obligation Bond (LED Street Lighting Project), Series of 2020B-SEPRLF, in an amount not to exceed $2,120,708, which will be sold to the Delaware State Energy Program Revolving Loan Fund in order to (i) finance capital projects of the City, specifically, the replacement of 1,732 lighting fixtures owned and maintained by the City with LED lamps to provide energy savings to the City as set forth in the City’s capital budget for its Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2020; (ii) pay administrative costs relating to such capital project; and (iii) pay the costs of issuing the Bond. ADAMS #4809 An Ordinance to Ratify and Authorize an Agreement with Belfint, Lyons & Shuman, P.A., for the Conduct of the CAFR and Federal Funds Audits for Fiscal Year 2021, 2022 and 2023 (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 the Administration to enter into an agreement with the auditing firm of Belfint, Lyons & Shuman, P.A., to provide an annual audit of all City government departments, as required by the City Charter, for Fiscal Years 2021, 2022, and 2023. The estimated cost of each annual City government audit is estimated to be $189,000. The agreement also allows for the possibility to two, one-year extensions of the contract by mutual agreement of the City and auditing firm. Belfint, Lyons & Shuman, P.A. was awarded the audit contract as the result of a public request for proposals. DIXON #4810 A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to File a Substantial Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2020 Annual Action Plan to Outline the Proposed Use of Supplemental CDBG-CV Grants, ESG-CV and HOPWA-CV Funds to Prevent, Prepare for, and Respond to the Ongoing COVID-19 Crisis Synopsis: This Resolution is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and approval. This Resolution approves the Substantial Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2020 Annual Action Plan for the CDBG-CV, ESG-CV, and HOPWA-CV Programs, and authorizes the Mayor to file an application for financial assistance with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for CARES Act Funds to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the COVID-19 crisis. #4811 A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to File the Consolidated Strategy for Housing and Community Development Plan for Fiscal Years 2020-2024 and the Fiscal Year 2021 Annual Action Plan with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Including Funds for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Home Improvement Program (HOME), Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG), and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Synopsis: This Resolution is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and approval. This Resolution authorizes the Mayor or his designee to file the Fiscal Year 2021 Annual Action Plan with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, including funding for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Improvement Program (HOME), Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG), and Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS (HOPWA), and the Consolidated Strategy for Housing and Community Development Plan for Fiscal Years 2020-2024. #4812 A Resolution Approving the Citizen Participation Plan that Outlines the City’s Responsibilities for Engaging the Public During Preparation of the Consolidated Plan, Annual Action Plans, and the Comprehensive Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) and Any Future HUD Applications Synopsis: This Resolution is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and approval. This Resolution approves the Citizen Participation Plan that outlines the City’s responsibilities for engaging the public during preparation of the Consolidated Plan, Annual Action Plans, and the Comprehensive Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) and any future HUD applications. WALSH #4813 A Resolution Authorizing the Wilmington Police’s Grant Application to the State of Delaware, Department of Justice to Purchase MorpholDent Fingerprint Scanners and a Multi-Purpose Platform Trailer for Training Synopsis: This Resolution is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and approval. This Resolution authorizes the Wilmington Police Department’s grant applications to the State of Delaware, Department of Justice in the total amount of $37,800. The proposed grant funds would be used to purchase MorpholDent fingerprint scanners and a multi-purpose platform trailer for training. No local matching funds are required. #4814 A Resolution Authorizing the Wilmington Police Department’s Grant Application to the United States Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance to Support Implementation of a Body-worn Camera Program Synopsis: This Resolution is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and approval. This Resolution authorizes the Wilmington Police Department’s grant application to the United States Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, for funding to support implementation of a body-worn camera program. The grant requires a 50% local match.