REGULAR MEETING
June 10, 1974
The Regular Meeting of City Council was held on Monday, June 10, 1974 at 7:30 P.M. with Mayor Carroll presiding. Members present were Messrs. Biggs, Legates, Walls, Holpp, Hardcastle, Muir, Harris and Cullen.
The invocation was given by the Reverend Thorpe in the absence of the Council Chaplain, Reverend J. H. Williams.
MINUTES
The minutes of the regular meeting of City Council held on May 13, 1974, were accepted and bore the written approval of Mayor Carroll.
MAYOR GEORGE BRYSON RESOLUTION
On motion by Mr. Hardcastle, seconded by Mr. Biggs, Council adopted the following resolution.
WHEREAS, George E. Bryson, Mayor of the Town of Smyrna was recently incapacitated by unexpected illness; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the City of Dover wish to extend to Mayor Bryson their best wishes for a speedy recovery and return to his active duty.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
1. The Mayor and Council express their sympathy to Mayor Bryson and his family for Mayor Bryson’s recent illness.
2. The Mayor and Council of the City of Dover wish to extend to Mayor Bryson their best wishes for a speedy recovery from his illness and quick return to his duties.
ADOPTED JUNE 10, 1974
REPORTS
Chief of Police Report for month of May was accepted.
Building Inspector and Fire Marshal Report for month of May was accepted.
Mr. Roe addressed Council at this point and according to a request on page 8 of his report, asked that Council allow Mr. John Yockum, Tri-State Underwriters, Inc., to become an authorized inspection agency for the City of Dover. The State of Delaware has approved this agency, said agency being properly bonded. Tri-State will have an office based within the City of Dover. On motion of Mr. Holpp, seconded by Mr. Legates, Council unanimously approved Tri-State Underwriters as an authorized inspection agency in the City of Dover.
City Planner Report for the month of May was accepted.
City Alderman Report for the month of May was accepted with fines in the amount of $1,113.00 remitted.
Cash Receipts, General Fund, for month of May was accepted.
Budget Report, General Fund, for month of April was accepted.
Cash Receipts, Electric Revenue Fund, for month of May was accepted.
Cash Receipts, Electric Improvement Fund, for month of May was accepted.
City Manager’s Report for month of May was accepted.
BAYARD AVENUE - ELEVATED WATER STORAGE - PAINTING BIDS
Mr. James informed Council that bids to paint the Bayard Avenue water tank had been received and the painting will consist of a four (4) coat vinyl system both inside and out. Bids were received on June 3, 1974, with Corrosion Control Corporation bidding $14,980.00 and I. K. Stolfus $21,700.00. The tank will be out of service for approximately four weeks. Mr. James recommended that Corrosion Control Corp. be awarded the bid. There have been several requests to have “City of Dover” lettered on the tank and since this wasn’t included in the specifications Mr. James will secure a price for Council’s approval. On motion of Mr. Hardcastle, seconded by Mr. Walls, Council awarded the bid to Corrosion Control Corp. for $14,980.00. Motion carried.
J. P. COURT #7 MAY REPORT
The monthly report for the month of May from J. P. Court #7 was received with a check in the amount of $9,865.00. Deferred payments due the City of Dover as of May 31, 1974, amounted to $32,690.11. On motion of Mr. Holpp, seconded by Mr. Cullen, Council accepted the report as presented.
COMMITTEE OF COMMITTEES
A written report of the Committee of Committees meeting of June 6, 1974, was presented by Chairman Legates. Mr. Maurice Carter of the Division of Transportation and Mr. John McKenna of the Kent County Levy Court were present to discuss the various transportation systems. Mr. Carter presented a chart showing the advantages and disadvantages of three (3) of these systems (DART, KART AND Kent County Office of Public Transportation). Mayor Carroll requested that Mr. Carter put in writing the actual cost factors and how much the County, State and City would have to contribute and what rights the City would have to give up in going into a joint venture with the County. Mr. McKenna stated that the Levy Court would be interested in combining the County transportation system with the existing City system for the elderly.
REVENUE SHARING FUNDS REQUEST - GERIATRIC SERVICES OF DOVER
The Geriatric Services of Dover requested funds amounting to $5,000.00. It is the recommendation of the Committee of Committees that the request be granted with the stipulation that they submit a report as to who they serve in the City of Dover. On motion of Mr. Muir, seconded by Mr. Biggs, Council by unanimous roll call vote approved the request as recommended.
REVENUE SHARING FUNDS REQUEST - MODERN MATURITY CENTER
A request for revenue sharing funds in the amount of $45,000 was received from the Modern Maturity Center for the purpose of purchasing a property located on Kings Highway. The Committee tabled any action on this request pending a decision from the Planning Commission as to the “conditional use” of the property and the final decision of the Committee of Committees. On motion of Mr. Hardcastle, seconded by Mr. Muir, Council by unanimous roll call vote approved the Committee’s decision.
REVENUE SHARING FUNDS REQUEST - UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY, INC.
A request was received from the United Cerebral Palsy organization in the amount of $18,350.00 for such purposes as a day camp for the handicapped. The Committee of Committees had recommended denial of this request stating that there was no breakdown of how the funds were to be used and that the letter seemed to be directed to the County. On motion of Mr. Muir, seconded by Mr. Walls, Council by unanimous roll call vote approved the recommendation of the Committee.
REVENUE SHARING FUNDS REQUEST - GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY CENTER
A request for $18,700 was received from the Golden Opportunity Center and it was the recommendation of the Committee of Committees that this allocation be granted. On motion of Mr. Walls, seconded by Mr. Cullen, Council by unanimous roll call vote granted the above.
REVENUE SHARING FUNDS REQUEST - AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
A request for $1,500 was received from the American Cancer Society and it was the recommendation of the Committee that the allocation be granted. On motion of Mr. Walls, seconded by Mr. Cullen, Council by unanimous roll call vote granted the above.
REVENUE SHARING FUNDS REQUEST - FAMILY SERVICE OF NORTHEN DELAWARE
The Committee of Committees considered a request for funds by the Family Service of Northern Delaware. Since there was no specific amount mentioned, it was the recommendation of the Committee that the request be denied. On motion of Mr. Muir, seconded by Mr. Hardcastle, Council by unanimous roll call vote denied the request.
REVENUE SHARING FUNDS REQUEST - GENERAL FUND ALLOCATION
A request from Mr. James that $600,000 of Revenue Sharing Funds be approved for the General Fund and that the remaining $105,421 be put in the General Fund for allowable categories was approved by the Committee. On motion of Mr. Hardcastle, seconded by Mr. Biggs, Council by unanimous roll call vote approved the above allocation.
On motion of Mr. Muir, seconded by Mr. Cullen, Council accepted the report of the Committee of Committees as presented. Motion carried.
Mayor Carroll recognized the “position paper” of the Delaware Opportunities Industrialization Center, Inc. which was received and copies distributed to each councilman.
McGINNIS DELICATESSEN REZONING
A request has been received from McGinnis Delicatessen Inc. to rezone land on the southeast corner of Bank Lane and South New Street. A public hearing is required prior to amending the zoning ordinance and zoning map. On motion of Mr. Legates, seconded by Mr. Harris, Council adopted the following resolution and referred the request to the Planning Commission.
A RESOLUTION SETTING FORTH TIME AND PLACE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF DOVER AND DIRECTING THAT NOTICE OF SAID HEARING BE PUBLISHED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE DELAWARE CODE.
WHEREAS, certain property located on the southeast corner of Bank Lane and South New Street is presently zoned for RG-1 use, and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to hold a public hearing prior to amending the zoning map and zoning ordinance of the City of Dover.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
1. That a public hearing be held in City Hall on July 8, 1974, at 8:00 P.M. on a proposed amendment to the zoning map that would rezone from RG-1 to C-2A that property located on the southeast corner of Bank Lane and South New Street, owned by McGinnis Delicatessen, Inc.
2. That notice of the public hearing be given in accordance with the provisions of the Delaware Code.
ADOPTED JUNE 10, 1974
REX REZONING
A request has been received from Milton H. and Hilda D. Rex to rezone land he owns at 117 Reed Street. A public hearing is required prior to amending the zoning ordinance and zoning map. On motion of Mr. Walls, seconded by Mr. Legates, Council adopted the following resolution and referred the request to the Planning Commission.
A RESOLUTION SETTING FORTH TIME AND PLACE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF DOVER AND DIRECTING THAT NOTICE OF SAID HEARING BE PUBLISHED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE DELAWARE CODE.
WHEREAS, certain property located at 117 Reed Street is presented zoned for RG-1 use, and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to hold a public hearing prior to amending the zoning map and zoning ordinance of the City of Dover.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
1. That a public hearing be held in City Hall on July 8, 1974, at 8:00 P.M. on a proposed amendment to the zoning map that would rezone from RG-1 to C-2 that property located at 117 Reed Street, owned by Milton H. and Hilda D. Rex.
2. That notice of the public hearing be given in accordance with the provisions of the Delaware Code.
ADOPTED JUNE 10, 1974
RICHARDSON TRACT REZONING
A request was received and read at the Council meeting of May 13, 1974, for rezoning at the request of Amstel Corporation and referred to the Planning Commission with a set hearing date due to a request of Mr. Roe, was again brought before Council. The request is for land on Silver Lake and Walker Road known as the Richardson Tract consisting of 61.6 acres, equitable owner being Amstel Corporation. Prior to amending the zoning ordinance and zoning map a public hearing is required. On motion of Mr. Walls, seconded by Mr. Biggs, Council adopted the following resolution.
A RESOLUTION SETTING FORTH TIME AND PLACE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF DOVER AND DIRECTING THAT NOTICE OF SAID HEARING BE PUBLISHED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE DELAWARE CODE.
WHEREAS, certain property located between the City of Dover Park and the property of Capitol School District, north side of Walker Road is presently zoned for R-20 use, and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to hold a public hearing prior to amending the zoning map and zoning ordinance of the City of Dover.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
1. That a public hearing be held in City Hall on July 8, 1974, at 8:00 P.M. on a proposed amendment to the zoning map that would rezone from R-20 to RG-3 that property located between the City of Dover Park and the property of Capitol School District, north side of Walker Road, equitable owner being Amstel Corporation.
2. That notice of the public hearing be given in accordance with the provisions of the Delaware Code.
ADOPTED JUNE 10, 1974
LORE -ELLIS REZONING
A public hearing was duly advertised for this time and place to consider the rezoning of land located on US 13 and Garden Lane, owned by Lore-Ellis Realty. Mayor Carroll declared the hearing open. Mr. Walter Ellis of Lore-Ellis Realty was present to speak for the rezoning. There was no one present to speak against the rezoning and no correspondence. Planning Commission has recommended approval of this rezoning. Mayor Carroll declared the hearing closed. On motion of Mr. Legates, seconded by Mr. Muir, Council by unanimous roll call vote approved the rezoning and adopted the following ordinance.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF DOVER BY CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF THE LAND LOCATED ON US 13 AND GARDEN LANE FROM C-1A TO C-2A.
WHEREAS, the City of Dover has enacted a zoning ordinance regulating the use of property within the limits of the City of Dover, and
WHEREAS, it is deemed in the best interest of zoning and planning to change the permitted use of the property described below from C-1A to C-2A.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
1. That from and after the passage and approval of this ordinance the Zoning Map and Zoning Ordinance of the City of Dover has been amended by changing the zoning designation from C-1A to C-2A on that property on US 13 and Garden Lane, owned by Lore-Ellis Realty.
ADOPTED JUNE 10, 1974
ELECTRIC RATE INCREASE
A public hearing for the purpose of increasing the City of Dover Electric Rates was duly advertised for this time and place. Mayor Carroll declared the hearing open and turned the meeting over to Mr. James who explained the various reasons for the necessity of a new electric rate structure. Mr. James elaborated on the present bond covenant and why the covenant necessitates a rate increase. He then introduced Mr. Perrine and Mr. Stravel of Middle West Service Company to present their report to Council based on a comprehensive study previously prepared. Mr. Perrine addressed Council on the portion of the report which relates to the bond requirements and the basis that was used to arrive at the new rate structure. Mr. Stravel then related the changes in the various rate classifications and the increase in each category to meet the increase income requirement of 2.3 million dollars of the present bonds.
Mr. William Osborne, Mrs. Henseler, Mr. William Hurley, Mr. Leonard Covell and Mr. Jack Costello and other interested citizens were present to ask questions directed to the representatives of Middle West Service Company and Mr. James.
Mayor Carroll declared the hearing closed. On motion of Mr. Legates, seconded by Mr. Harris, Council accepted the report of Middled West Service Company as presented. Motion carried.
On motion of Mr. Harris, seconded by Mr. Muir, Council by unanimous roll call vote adopted the revised electric rate schedule, effective July 1, 1974, as recommended by Middle West Service Company, as follows.
RESIDENTIAL SERVICE CLASSIFICATION
AVAILABILITY - This rate is available throughout the City of Dover electric service area for household and related services in a single private dwelling and incidental service outside of the home through the same meter, provided such incidental service does not exceed 20 kW of connected load.
CHARACTER OF SERVICE - Secondary voltage, 60 cycle, alternating current, single phase service.
Summer Billing Month Winter Billing Months
Monthly Rates June through October November through May
First 15 kWh, per kWh $ 0.1333 $ 0.1333
Next 30 kWh, per kWh 0.0700 0.0700
Next 105 kWh, per kWh 0.0442 0.0442
Next 350 kWh, per kWh 0.0280 0.0280
Next 500 kWh, per kWh 0.0270 0.0186
Over 1,000 kWh, per kWh 0.0270 0.0160
MINIMUM MONTHLY BILL - The minimum monthly bill shall be $2.00.
SEASONAL SERVICE - Where a Customer takes service regularly for less than twelve months of the year, the monthly bill as calculated in accordance with the standard rate table will be increased by twenty-five percent (25%) before the application of the Fuel Adjustment Clause and any utility tax imposed by governmental authority. Bills will not be prorated for periods of less than one month.
FUEL ADJUSTMENT CLAUSE - All kilowatt-hours billed under this rate shall be subject to the Fuel Adjustment Clause included in this schedule.
PUBLIC UTILITY TAX - In addition to the charges provided for in this service classification a surcharge will apply in accordance with any tax imposed by governmental authority upon sales of electricity.
RULES AND REGULATIONS - The General Rules and Regulations of the City of Dover for electric service shall apply to service rendered under this service classification.
COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL SERVICE CLASSIFICATION
AVAILABILITY - This rate is available throughout the City of Dover electric service area for commercial and industrial purposes through a single meter.
CHARACTER OF SERVICE - Secondary voltage, 60 cycle, alternating current, single or three phase service. Other voltages may be applicable where available and at the option of the City.
MONTHLY RATES
Demand Charge
First 20 kW no charge
All over 20 kW, per kW $2.50
Energy Charge
First 15 kWh, per kWh $0.1333
Next 30 kWh, per kWh $0.0700
Next 4,954 kWh, per kWh $0.0442
Next 5,000 kWh, per kWh $0.0280
Next 5,000 kWh, per kWh $0.0186
Over 15,000 kWh, per kWh $0.0160
DETERMINATION OF DEMAND - When the Customer’s usage has exceeded 5,000 kWh for two consecutive months or when the City has reason to believe the Customer’s demand is in excess of 20 kW a demand meter will be installed.
The billing demand will be the maximum fifteen minute demand during the month, determined either by an integrating demand meter, or a lagged thermal demand meter.
In case of fluctuating loads, such as welders, X-ray machines, elevators, etc. - - the demand of which cannot readily be measured - - the billing demand may be established from manufacturer’s rating or determined by other suitable methods.
Where the power factor is found to be less than 90%, Dover reserves the right to base the billing demand on 90% of the kilowatt amperes instead of on the kilowatts.
MINIMUM MONTHLY BILL - The minimum monthly bill shall be 42.00 for single phase service and $7.30 for three phase service. The minimum demand charge shall be based on 60% of the greatest billing demand established during any month of the 12 month period ending with the current billing month.
SEASONAL SERVICE - Where a Customer takes service regularly for less than twelve months of the year, the monthly bill as calculated in accordance with the standard rate table will be increased by twenty-five (25%) before the application of the Fuel Adjustment Clause and any utility tax imposed by governmental authority. Bills will not be prorated for periods of less than one month.
FUEL ADJUSTMENT CLAUSE - All kilowatt-hours billed under this rate shall be subject to the Fuel Adjustment Clause included in this schedule.
PUBLIC UTILITY TAX - In addition to the charges provided for in this service classification, a surcharge will apply in accordance with any tax imposed by governmental authority upon sales of electricity.
RULES AND REGULATIONS - The General Rules and Regulations of the City of Dover for electric service shall apply to service rendered under this service classification.
COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL
SPACE HEATING SERVICE CLASSIFICATION
AVAILABILITY - This rate is available throughout the City of Dover electric service area for commercial space hearing service where:
(i) Such service is separately metered
(ii) Space heating equipment must total 5kW or more
(iii) Such equipment must be permanently installed and exclusively supply space heating requirements
(iv) Air conditioning and water heating requirements may be served under this rate providing requirements (i) through (iii) are met
CHARACTER OF SERVICE - Secondary voltage, 60 cycle, alternating current, single or three phase service. Other voltages may be applicable where available and at the option of the City.
MONTHLY RATES - Winter Billing Months - - November through May
All kWh, per kWh $0.017
Summer Billing Months - - June through October
Billing will be on the Standard General Service rate, except that no kWh will be billed for less than $0.0442 unless a demand meter is installed.
MINIMUM MONTHLY BILL - Winter Billing Months - $2.00. Summer Billing Months in accordance with the General Service Rate. If a demand meter is installed, the minimum summer demand charge shall be based on 60% of the greatest billing demand established during any summer month of the 12 month period ending with the current billing month.
FUEL ADJUSTMENT CLAUSE - All kilowatt-hours billed under this rate shall be subject to the Fuel Adjustment Clause included in this schedule.
PUBLIC UTILITY TAX - In addition to the charges provided for in this service classification a surcharge will apply in accordance with any tax imposed by governmental authority upon sales of electricity.
RULES AND REGULATIONS - The General Rules and Regulations of the City of Dover for electric service shall apply to service rendered under this service classification.
PRIMARY SERVICE CLASSIFICATION
AVAILABILITY - This rate is available to commercial and industrial Customers taking delivery at the primary voltage available, and where the transforming and protective apparatus is furnished, owned and maintained by the Customer.
CHARACTER OF SERVICE - Primary voltage, 60 cycle, alternating current, three phase service.
MONTHLY RATES -
Demand Charge
First 30 kW, or less $700.00
All over 300 kW, per kW $2.00
Energy Charge
First 100 hours use of the billing demand
or 30,000 kWh, whichever is greater, per kWh $0.016
Next 200 hours use of the billing demand
or 60,000 kWh, whichever is greater, per kWh $0.011
Balance of kWh, per kWh $0.009
DETERMINATION OF DEMAND - The billing demand will be the maximum fifteen minute demand during the month, determined either by an integrating demand meter, or a lagged thermal demand meter. In case of fluctuating loads, such as welders, X-ray machines, elevators, etc. - - the demand of which cannot readily be measured - - the billing demand may be established from manufacturer’s rating or determined by other suitable methods. There the power factor is found to be less than 90%, Dover reserves the right to base the billing demand on 90% of the kilowatt amperes instead of on the kilowatts.
MINIMUM MONTHLY BILL - The minimum monthly bill shall be $700. The minimum demand charge shall be based on 60% of the greatest billing demand established during any of the 12 month period ending with the current billing month.
FUEL ADJUSTMENT CLAUSE - All kilowatt-hours billed under this rate shall be subject to the Fuel Adjustment Clause approved by the Council of the City of Dover.
PUBLIC UTILITY TAX - In addition to the charges provided for in this service classification a surcharge will apply in accordance with any tax imposed by governmental authority upon sales of electricity.
RULES AND REGULATIONS - The General Rules and Regulations of the City of Dover for electric service shall apply to service rendered under this service classification.
TRANSMISSION VOLTAGE SERVICE CLASSIFICATION - There is no change proposed in the Large Industrial rate (Transmission Service) since this is a contract rate which was just revised in May 1973.
PRIVATE OUTDOOR LIGHTING SERVICE CLASSIFICATION
AVAILABILITY - This is available throughout the City of Dover electric service area for all-night outdoor lighting service for lighting of outdoor areas on private property, where such service can be supplied by the installation of lighting fixtures supplied directly from existing secondary circuits.
MONTHLY RATES - 175 Watt Mercury, per lamp - $4.00
400 Watt Mercury, per lamp - $7.50
The equipment supplied will be the types of fixtures currently being furnished by the City at the time of installation. Lighting units will be billed at the above rate on 4 to 6-foot metal brackets, additional monthly charges for lighting units will be added for the following forms of mounting.
8 to 14 foot brackets - $0.20 15 to 18 foot brackets - $0.30
POLE CHARGE PER MONTH - For each 35-foot wood pole required exclusively for the support of lighting fixtures or lighting circuits under this service classification, $1.00
PUBLIC UTILITY TAX - In addition to the charges provided for in this service classification a surcharge will apply in accordance with any tax imposed by governmental authority upon sales of electricity.
RULES AND REGULATIONS - 1. The City will furnish, install, own and maintain the complete lighting system installed under this classification.
2. Lamps shall be lighted from dusk to dawn each and every night.
3. The City shall have the privilege at any time during the term of any contract to use either series or multiple lamps having the appropriate luminating as designated by the lamp manufacturer or to change the style and type of the lighting fixture to a more improved pattern provided that said change is approved by the Customer.
4. In no case shall the City be required to make an investment in excess of that required for lamps and fixtures spaced 300 feet apart and connected by overhead wire. The City may require that the Customer pay any cost in excess of this specification.
5. The City will require payment by the Customer of requested changes in pole or fixture location.
6. The General Rules and Regulations of the City of Dover for electric service shall apply to service rendered under this service classification.
MUNICIPAL SERVICE CLASSIFICATION
AVAILABILITY - This rate is available throughout the City of Dover for Municipal usages.
CHARACTER OF SERVICE - 60 cycle, alternating current, single or three phase service. Voltage will be that which is available at the location.
MONTHLY RATES - Unmetered Street Lighting Service:
400 Watt Sodium vapor lamps, per lamp $6.00
175 Watt Mercury lamps, per lamp $2.00
All incandescent lamps, per lamp $2.00
Metered Street Lighting Service
All Kwh, per Kwh $0.030 plus fuel adjustment
All other Municipal usage:
All Kwh, per Kwh $0.025 plus fuel adjustment
FUEL ADJUSTMENT CLAUSE - All kilowatt-hours for metered municipal service shall be subject to the Fuel Adjustment Clause included in this schedule.
FUEL ADJUSTMENT CLAUSE
For each one-half cent ($.005) per million BTU increase or decrease in the weighted average cost of all fossil fuel consumed in the Company’s electric generating stations above or below a base cost of thirty-five cents ($0.35) per million BTU, the energy charges included in the applicable rate will be increased or decreased seventy-four hundredths of a cent ($.0074) per kilowatt-hour.
The weighted average cost as stated above shall be the latest monthly cost available at the start of the monthly billing cycle.
ADOPTED JUNE 10, 1974
ELECTRIC BUDGET 1974 - 1975
A public hearing was duly advertised for this time and place to consider the budget of the Electric Department for the fiscal year 1974-1975. Mayor Carroll declared the hearing open. No one was present to speak for or against the adoption of the budget. Mayor Carroll declared the hearing closed. On motion of Mr. Hardcastle, seconded by Mr. Biggs, Council adopted the following ordinance.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
1. The amount hereinafter named aggregating Thirteen Million Four Hundred Seventy Nine Thousand Dollars ($13,479,000.00) or so much thereof as may be necessary, are hereby appropriated from current revenues of the Electric Department, estimated for Fourteen Million Nine Hundred Eighty One Thousand Dollars ($14,981,000.00) for the use of the several divisions of the Electric Department and for the purposed hereinafter mentioned for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1974 and ending June 30, 1975, as follows:
PRODUCTION
Labor
Purchased Power and Pool Cost
Fuel
Materials and Supplies
Training
DISTRIBUTION
Labor
Materials and Supplies
Training
ADMINISTRATION
Salaries
Materials and Supplies
Social Security and Group Insurance
Meter Deposit Refunds
State Utility Tax
TOTAL OPERATING BUDGET
OTHER APPROPRIATIONS
1973 Improvement Bonds
Interest on 1965 Revenue Bonds
Principal 1965 Revenue Bonds
Electric Improvement Fund
Dover General Fund
Principal and Interest on G. O. Bonds
Principal on 1973 Refunding Bonds
Interest on 1973 Electric Revenue Bonds
Principal on 1973 Electric Revenue Bonds
Bonds Reserve Account - 1973
TOTAL APPROPRIATION
$ 475,000.00
2,028,000.00
5,400,000.00
300,000.00
20,000.00
155,000.00
150,000.00
2,000.00
175,000.00
150,000.00
100,000.00
50,000.00
700,000.00
64,000.00
205,000.00
375,000.00
1,350,000.00
500,000.00
50,000.00
732,000.00
55,000.00
130,000.00
300,000.00
$ 8,223,000.00
320,000.00
1,175,000.00
9,718,000.00
3,761,000.00
$ 13,479,000.00
2. The City Manager is hereby authorized without further approval of City Council, to make inter-divisional transfers of up to 10% of the amount herein appropriated to any division, except the amount herein appropriated for interest, principal and debt reserve on 1965, 1970 and 1973 Revenue Bonds and for the Electric Improvement Fund may not be decreased.
ADOPTED JUNE 10, 1974
GENERAL FUND BUDGET
On motion of Mr. Harris, seconded by Mr. Muir, Council by unanimous roll call vote adopted the following ordinance pertaining to the General Fund Budget for the fiscal year 1974 - 1975.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
1. The amounts hereinafter named, aggregating Four Million Twenty One Thousand Dollars ($4,021,000.00) or so much as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other funds for the use of the several departments of the Municipal Government and for the purposes hereinafter mentioned, for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1974 and ending June 30, 1975, as follows:
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
Personnel Services
Materials and Supplies
Fire Marshal and Building Inspector
Donations
Debt Service
Social Security and Group Insurance
Pensions
Electricity
Parking Authority
Mayor and Council
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Personnel Services
Materials and Supplies
Gasoline, Oil and Grease
Pensions
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Personnel Services
Material and Supplies
Gasoline, Oil and Grease
Donations
STREET AND TRASH DEPARTMENT
Personnel Services
Materials and Supplies
Contractual Services
SEWER AND SEWER PLANT
Personnel Services
Materials and Supplies
Electricity
County Sewer Fees
WATER DEPARTMENT
Personnel Services
Materials and Supplies
Electricity
STORES DEPARTMENT
Personnel Services
Materials and Supplies
Gasoline, Oil and Grease
$ 235,000.00
125,000.00
68,400.00
5,000.00
701,614.00
175,000.00
50,000.00
20,000.00
15,000.00
7,500.00
633,947.00
103,775.00
19,500.00
20,000.00
26,000.00
13,000.00
1,500.00
2,000.00
295,232.00
100,000.00
6,000.00
72,000.00
5,000.00
15,000.00
325,000.00
92,600.00
75,000.00
75,000.00
15,500.00
20,000.00
30,000.00
$ 1,402,514.00
777,222.00
42,500.00
401,232.00
417,000.00
242,600.00
65,500.00
PARKS AND RECREATION
Personnel Services
Materials and Supplies
Donations
Travel
School Rental
AMBULANCE
Personnel Services
Materials and Supplies
PLANNING COMMISSION
MUNICIPAL STREET AID
BUILDING AND GROUNDS
Personnel Services
Materials and Supplies
Contractural Services
MAINTENANCE SHOP
Personnel Services
Materials and Supplies
DIAL - A - RIDE
Personnel Services
Materials and Supplies
TOTALS
$ - - -
- - -
10,000.00
- - -
46,500.00
70,000.00
5,000.00
125,000.00
20,000.00
2,500.00
35,000.00
10,000.00
75,000.00
- - -
$ 56,500.00
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