City of Dover, Delaware - Regular City Council Meeting

Regular City Council Meeting

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Jan 12, 1981 at 12:00 AM

REGULAR MEETING

The Regular Meeting of Council was held on January 12, 1981 at 7:30 p.m. with Mayor McDonough presiding. Those present were Messrs. Bewick, Weyandt, Boaman, Hardcastle, Carey, Witt, Carson and Richter.

The invocation was given by the Reverend J.H. Williams, Council Chaplain.

AGENDA ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS

Mr. Bewick requested an additional agenda item to discuss street lighting on Hazel Road.

Mayor McDonough requested an additional agenda item recognizing the birthday of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, January 15, 1981.

RESOLUTION - ROLAND R. RIDGEWAY

By motion of Mr. Witt, seconded by Mr. Carey, Council by a unanimous roll call vote adopted the following resolution.

WHEREAS, it was voted during a meeting of the City of Dover Council that the City Clerk be authorized and instructed to prepare a suitable resolution expressing commendation and appreciation for the untiring and valuable service rendered by Roland R. Ridgeway during his tenure as Rehabilitation Housing Specialist with the Delmarva Consortium and his present position as an Economic Development Specialist with the State Economic Development Department, and

WHEREAS, Mr. Ridgeway has displayed devotion and professionalism in promoting interest among officials of towns and cities, encouraging the utilization of available grants, initiating an improved environment for residents of substandard housing.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, that an expression of grateful acknowledgment for valued services Tendered in the public interest is extended to Roland Ridgeway, tendered with the sincere appreciation of his fellow citizens.

The Mayor and Council direct the City Clerk to make this -resolution a part of the official minutes of the City of Dover.

ADOPTED JANUARY 12, 1981

ADOPTION OF MINUTES - REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING 0F DECEMBER 22, 1980

By motion of Mr. Weyandt, seconded by Mr. Bewick, the Regular Council Minutes of December 22, 1980 were unanimously approved and bore the written approval of Mayor McDonough.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES - SPECIAL MEETING OF JANUARY 5, 1981

By motion of Mr. Hardcastle, seconded by Mr. Carey, Council by a unanimous vote approved the minutes of the Special Council Meeting of January 5, 1981, which bore the written approval of Mayor McDonough.

REVERT ZONING - PER SECTION 5.183 OF ZONING CODE - WALTER H. FAILING, KEITH FAILING, EXECUTOR - LEIPSIC ROAD

In accordance with Section 5.183 of the Zoning Code that provides a one year time period to show some progress of construction for which land is zoned, Council considered a parcel of land located on the Dover Leipsic Road (County Road #88), owned by the estate of Walter 11. Failing, Keith Failing - Executor.

Mr. Roe informed Council that the land is presently zoned C-4 with a previous zoning of R-8. It was the original intention of the equitable owners to construct a handball court. He added that the present zoning of C-4 does not conform with the Land Use Plan, recommending that Council set a date for a public hearing to afford the owner an opportunity for input prior to any official action by Council.

Mr. Bewick moved that a public hearing be held on February 9, 1981 to consider reverting the zoning of the land. The motion was seconded by Mr. Weyandt.

Prior to amending the zoning map and zoning ordinance of the City of Dover, a public hearing is required. By unanimous voice call vote, 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 lands located on Dover Leipsic Road (County Road #88) are presently zoned for C-4 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 February 9, 1981 at 7:45 p.m. on a proposed amendment to the zoning map that would rezone from C-4 to R-8 that property located on Dover Leipsic Road, owned by the estate of Walter H. Failing, (Keith Failing/Executor).

2. That notice of the public hearing be given in accordance with the provisions of the Delaware Code.

ADOPTED JANUARY 12, 1981

WATER SERVICE FOR COMMERCIAL OR INDUSTRIAL ESTABLISHMENTS NOT WITHIN THE CITY CORPORATE LIMITS

Mr. Weyandt cited past occasions when Council has approved water service for residential properties who are not within the corporate limits of the City of Dover, denying commercial or industrial establishments in the same category. In his opinion, it might be considered discriminatory and instigate legal proceedings.

Mr. Weyandt moved that the aforementioned be referred to the Utility Committee for review, seconded by Mr. Witt and unanimously carried.

MCKEE RUN OIL BIDS

Mr. Hodge reported that 19 oil firms were solicited for an oil bid opening, to be held on January 8, 1981, related to the oil needs of McKee Run Power Plant. A response was received from 7 oil suppliers; 4 submitting no bids. The 3 participating bidders were Exxon, Pedroni. and Swann. He informed Council that the City Manager’s Office is in the process of evaluating each bid and a report is being prepared for Council for their meeting of January 26, 1981.

Questioned by Mr. Weyandt, Mr. Hodge stated that he was not prepared to present a report on an experimental additive, utilizing 3% sulfur fuel.

Mr. Bewick suggested that results of the experiment be presented in conjunction with the fuel bids on January 26, 1981.

SECOND PUBLIC HEARING - HUD BLOCK GRANT APPLICATION

A public hearing was duly advertised for this time and place to consider an application for a HUD Block Grant by the City of Dover. Mayor McDonough declared the hearing open.

Mayor McDonough pointed out that Mr. Roland Ridgeway, of the State Economic Development, was present to answer any pertinent questions presented by the public or Council. In addition, Council held a special workshop session where many of the questions pertaining to the grant were resolved.

There was no one present to speak for or against the application of the grant and no correspondence.

Mayor McDonough declared the hearing closed.

Mr. Bewick moved to proceed with the application for a HUD Block Grant, to be filed by January 26, 1981, seconded by Mr. Hardcastle and carried by a roll call vote of six (6) yes, two (2) no (Mr. Weyandt and Mr. Carson).

Mr. Hodge stated that the City Manager's Office would be expecting and hoping for the assistance of Mr. Roland Ridgeway to proceed with the filing of the application.

CITY LIBRARY EXPANSION CONSULTANT AND ARCHITECT PRESENTATION

Mr. Gary Patterson, Chairman of the Library Commission, was present and introduced other members of the Commission in attendance: Peggy Swygert of Townpoint, Ann Cleek of Crossgates, Dr. James Hill of Woodcrest, Mr. Joseph McDaniel (former President), and Mr. Richard Scrafford of Woodcrest, who has loaned his engineering and construction expertise to the Commission during the planning stage. Mr. Patterson noted the presence of the consultant and Mr. Calvin Clendaniel, architect on the project.

During the initial presentation, Mr. Patterson pointed out some of the inadequacies of the present City of Dover Library due to its age, that encompassed circulation versus collection, an inefficient heating system and deterioration of the original accessories of the building.

Mr. Patterson displayed a chart that revealed seating that has decreased because of necessity for stocking.

Mr. Patterson introduced Mr. B. Franklin Hemphill, who carries a Masters Degree in Library Science and is presently Assistant Director of the Baltimore County Library System. In the past 20 years, Mr. Hemphill has been responsible for overseeing and the construction of 30 new library buildings.

Mr. Hemphill stated that he was contacted by the Commission for the purpose of looking at the library operation as it exists and give an opinion on the proposed expansion. In addition, his plans included the preparation of a program for the expansion, working with the library staff and the architect. After preparation of the program, the next step would be to work with the architect and interpret the program resulting in a building to suit the need based on available funds. It was Mr. Hemphill's opinion that the present facility does not function properly or give the kind of service that would warrant the expenditure necessary to run the present establishment.

Mr. Hemphill stated that his research indicates a close parallel to preliminary plans formulated by the architect, including the proposed square footage involved in the expansion.

Questioned by Mr. Weyandt, Mr. Hemphill stated that the proposed expansion would cover a period of time of 20 years before further expansion would be necessary.

Questioned by members of Council, it was stated that a 12% bonding rate for the project would result in an approximate 7 ½ cent tax raise.

Mr. Bewick referred to the resolutions, as prepared by the legal firm of Potter, Anderson and Corroon, inquiring as to the necessity and the explanation of two resolutions.

Mr. Rodriguez stated that resolution #1 merely authorizes the construction of the proposed expansion, subject to approval by referendum. Resolution #2 actually schedules the referendum.

Mr. Weyandt asked why the figure of four million dollars was included in the resolution.

Mr. Rodriguez stated that the bond council who reviewed the City of Dover Charter felt it necessary to predict capital expenditures for the next five years. The four million dollars is in no way related to the expansion of the library, but in the opinion of the bond council, complies with the provisions of the City Charter to predict future capital expenditures.

Mr. Weyandt recalled that Council had requested the City Manager to investigate the availability of local funds rather than bonds until such time as the interest rate on bonds is lower.

Mr. Rodriguez replied that he and Mr. Mogan had thoroughly reviewed this with bond council. It was their opinion that the City Charter restricts the borrowing of sums of money in that loans must be paid back within one year. The fact that the City could turn over, or renew, a loan each year would not alleviate a violation of the Charter in accordance with its provisions. Mr. Rodriguez stated that he and Mr. Mogan have discussed an amendment to the Charter that would give the City broader powers of borrowing funds. This would be beneficial to the City, paving the way for taking advantage of lower interest rates.

It was Mr. Bewick's opinion that Council, in this instance, is being sidetracked by discussions on financing when the real question before the body tonight is to afford the public an opportunity to decide by referendum if the library should be expanded. Regardless of the type of funding, he did not feel that Council would blatantly waste tax dollars on a method of funding that is not feasible.

Mr. Richter expressed concern that it will be necessary to have at least two referendums; one on the library and another on proposed capital expenditures.

Speaking to the rapid escalation of construction costs, Mr. Bewick felt it necessary to expedite the referendum on the expansion of the library.

Mr. Witt stated his intention as Chairman of the Legislative and Finance Committee, to have a meeting resolving questions on capital expenditure items.

RESOLUTION - APPROVAL OF CITY OF DOVER LIBRARY EXPANSION

By motion of Mr. Boaman, seconded by Mr. Hardcastle, Council by a unanimous roll call vote, adopted the following resolution.

WHEREAS, the City of Dover Library Commission has approved and recommended to the Council of the City the construction of an addition to the City's public library of approximately 9,000 square feet to be constructed substantially in accordance with the preliminary sketch plans of R. Calvin Clendaniel, AIA, previously submitted to the Council for review, (sometimes hereinafter the "project"), said project cost estimated to be approximately $900,000;

WHEREAS, in a non-binding referendum held April 21, 1980, the voters of the City approved an expansion of the City of Dover Library, not to exceed $900,000;

WHEREAS, the Council has reviewed and considered the extent of its present and probable future municipal improvements (other than the project) and certain estimates of the probable cost of same;

WHEREAS, the Council desires to approve the project contingent upon approval by the qualified voters of the City of a bond referendum authorizing the borrowing of up to $900,000 for the project, said debt to be evidenced by the issuance of bonds of the City secured by the faith and credit of the City.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Dover, as follows:

(1) Based on its review of the City's needs for present and probable future municipal improvements and certain estimates of the costs associated therewith, the Council hereby determines that the costs to be incurred in connection with the same (other than the costs of the aforesaid library project) is estimated to be approximately $4,000,000, which said costs will be incurred over approximately the next five years;

(2) The Council hereby approves the construction of an addition to the City of Dover Library of approximately 9,000 square feet to be constructed substantially in accordance with the preliminary sketch plans of R. Calvin Clendaniel, AIA, previously submitted to the Council for review provided that the final plans and specifications for the project may be revised by the Council and shall, in any event, be subject to approval of the Council;

(3) The cost of the project shall not exceed $900,000; and

(4) The construction of the project shall be contingent upon approval by the qualified voters of the City of a bond referendum authorizing the borrowing of up to $900,000 for the project, said debt to be evidenced by the issuance of bonds of the City secured by the faith and credit of the City.

APPROVED BY the Council of the City of Dover this 12th day of January, 1981.

BOND REFERENDUM - EXPANSION OF THE CITY OF DOVER LIBRARY

Mayor McDonough appointed Councilman Witt, as Chairman of the Legislative and Finance Committee, to serve as judge of the library expansion bond referendum. Councilmen Weyandt and Boaman were appointed as Clerks.

Mr. Boaman moved for approval of resolution #2, approving $900,000 bond financing in connection with a library expansion, authorizing the question to be placed before the qualified voters of the City of Dover by referendum. The motion was seconded by Mr. Witt. Council by a unanimous roll call vote, adopted the following resolution.

WHEREAS, the City of Dover Library Commission has approved and recommended to the Council of the City of Dover the construction of an addition to the City's public library of approximately 9,000 square feet to be constructed substantially in accordance with the preliminary sketch plans of R. Calvin Clendaniel, AIA, previously submitted to Council for review (the "proposed -library expansion"), the cost of said proposed library expansion being estimated to be approximately $900,000;

WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council have determined the extent of the present and probable future municipal improvements, having available such estimates of the probable cost of the same as they deemed advisable;

WHEREAS, the Council of the City has adopted, and the Mayor has approved, a resolution approving the construction of the proposed library expansion, subject to modification and approval of the final plans and specifications by the Council, (sometimes hereinafter the "project"), at a cost not to exceed $900,000, said resolution being contingent upon approval by the qualified voters of the City of a bond referendum authorizing the borrowing of up to $900,000 for the project, said debt to be evidenced by the issuance of bonds of the City secured by the faith and credit of the City;

WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the City are authorized by Section 50(b) of the City Charter, 36 Delaware Laws Ch. 158, as amended, (the "City Charter"), subject to approval of the qualified voters of the City as hereinafter provided, to borrow money and to give evidence of debts so incurred by the issuance of bonds of the City secured by the faith and credit of the City, for such purposes as they may deem necessary and proper, consistent with the powers conferred on them by the City Charter, for the management and maintenance of the City, such powers including all powers requisite or appropriate for the convenience, comfort and well being of the City's population;

WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the City desire to borrow, pursuant to and in accordance with Section 50(b) of the City Charter, a sum of up to $900,000, said debt to be evidenced by the issuance of bonds of the City secured by the faith and credit of the City, to provide funds for the construction of the project;

WHEREAS, Section 50(b) of the City Charter provides that the amount of the bonded indebtedness of the City, secured by the full faith and credit of the City, may not at any time exceed a sum equal to 25% of the total assessed value of real property situate within the bounds of the City, and

WHEREAS, the addition of $900,000 to the bonded indebtedness of the City, secured by the full faith and credit of the City, will not cause the aforesaid limitation on bonded indebtedness to be exceeded.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Dover as follows:

(1) The Council hereby finds that

(a) the construction of an addition to the City of Dover Library of approximately 9,000 square feet to be constructed substantially in accordance with the preliminary sketch plans of R. Calvin Clendaniel, AIA, previously submitted to Council for review (but subject to modification and approval of the final plans and specifications by the Council) would serve the convenience, comfort and well being, and would otherwise be for the general benefit, of the citizens of the City, and

(b) the cost of the construction of the project will be approximately $900,000.

(2)Subject to approval of the qualified voters of the City as hereinafter provided,

(a)the City shall borrow up to $900,000 for the costs of construction of the project, such costs to include all costs associated with the project including but not limited to all initial planning expenses, all legal, accounting, financing fees and the like associated with the project and the borrowing therefor and the costs of the issuance and sale of the bonds and any bond anticipation notes issued in connection therewith, and

(b)as required by the provisions of Section 50 of the City Charter,

(i)the aforesaid debt shall be evidenced by the issuance of bonds of the City, secured by the faith and credit of the City, in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $900,000,

(ii)the aforesaid bonds shall be issued in one or mo-re series, shall bear such date or dates, shall mature at such time or times, shall bear interest at such rate or rates, shall be payable at such time or times, and at such place or places, shall be in such denominations, and shall contain such other provisions as the Mayor and Council may provide and shall be set forth in the said bonds,

(iii)the Mayor and Council shall direct and effect the preparation and sale of said bonds at such time or times, at such price or prices, and upon such terms as the Mayor and Council shall deem advisable,

(iv)the Mayor and Council shall levy and raise by taxation in each and every year such sums of money as may be required to pay the interest accrued on said bonds while all or any of said bonds remain unpaid, and the Mayor and Council shall levy and raise by taxation, from time to time, such sum or sums of money as may be needed to establish such sinking fund as the Mayor and Council may authorize in their discretion for the redemption of said bonds, or any of them, at or before their maturity and such sum o-r sums of money as may be required to otherwise redeem any or all of said bonds at or before their maturity; taxes for interest and for redemption of said bonds shall be levied and raised as taxes for general municipal purposes in the City are levied and raised, and shall be in addition to those levied and -raised for any and all other municipal purposes.

(3) The aforesaid resolution to incur bonded indebtedness shall be placed before the qualified voters of the City for approval or disapproval at a referendum election to be held March 7, 1981, the polls to be open from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the following location: Wesley United Methodist Church Community Center, 209 South State Street, Plaza Entrance, Dover, Delaware.

(4) The City Clerk shall maintain copies of all preliminary sketch plans and all other material describing the project and shall make such plans and material available for public inspection.

(5) As provided in Section 50(c) of the City Charter, as modified by federal and state law and judicial interpretations thereof, voting at the bond referendum shall be conducted as follows:

(a)All natural persons who, at the time of the referendum are residents of the City and are age 18 or over shall have one (1) vote;

(b)All natural persons (i.e. excluding corporations, partnerships and the like) who at the time of the referendum, are nonresidents and a-re age 18 or over, and who were listed as taxables by the City according to the last City assessment and tax payment records preceding the referendum shall have one (1) vote, provided that --

(i) Each joint property owner shall be entitled to one (1) vote, and

(ii) Each life tenant shall be entitled to one (1) vote; remaindermen are not entitled to vote;

(d)Votes shall be cast either "For Bond Issue" or "Against Bond Issue" and voting shall be conducted by voting machines; voting by proxy shall not be permitted;

(e)Voting by absentee ballot shall be permitted in accordance with Section 8(g) of the City Charter and the applicable provisions of the City Code;

(f)Charles L. Witt is hereby appointed judge and Francis Weyandt and Gregory Boaman are hereby appointed clerks to pass upon the qualifications of each voter and to conduct the election; a majority of said election officers present at the opening of the polls shall fill any vacancy among said election officers; and a majority of said election officers shall decide the qualifications of the voters;

(g)The City Assessor is hereby designated to attend the election with the last City assessment and tax payment records for the inspection of the election officers;

(h)The election clerks shall each keep a separate tally sheet and their tally sheets shall be compared and must agree as to the total votes cast for and the total votes cast against the bond issue. Both tally sheets shall then be certified as correct by at least two of the aforesaid elections officers and be delivered to the Mayor, or to the Clerk of Council, immediately after the tally sheets are compared, are in agreement and have been certified; and

(i)The judge of the election shall, in the case of a tie vote on the bond issue, cast the deciding vote, otherwise he may not vote, but the election clerks, if otherwise qualified, may vote.

(6) The Mayor and Council shall, at the next regular meeting after the election, or at a special meeting, receive the results of the referendum election and make the same a part of the minutes of said meeting, whereupon if a majority of the votes cast were "For Bond Issue" bonds may be issued and sold as herein provided, but if at such referendum election, the majority of the votes cast were "Against Bond Issue", then no bonds shall be issued nor shall any money be borrowed hereunder.

(7) Notice of the holding of the bond referendum shall be published in one newspaper published in the City of Dover, such notice to be published once a week during the three consecutive weeks preceding the referendum date. Such notice shall be in substantially the following form:

NOTICE OF BOND REFERENDUM

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Mayor and Council of the City of Dover, in the State of Delaware, will hold a referendum on March 7, 1981 on the question described below, the polls to be open from 2 p.m. until 7 p.m. at the following location: Wesley United Methodist Church Community Center, 209 S. State Street, Plaza Entrance, Dover, Delaware.

The issue to be considered at the referendum is whether or not the Mayor and Council of the City of Dover should be authorized to borrow up to $900,000 for an addition to the City of Dover Library as more fully described in the resolution set out below, said debt to be evidenced by the issuance of bonds of the City of Dover secured by the faith and credit of the City of Dover. The terms of the bonds shall be determined by the said Mayor and Council as more fully described in the resolution set out below. Preliminary sketch plans and other material describing the proposed library addition are available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk.

Following is a description of those persons eligible to vote at the referendum:

(a)All natural persons who, at the time of the referendum, are residents of the City and are age 18 or over shall have one (1) vote, and

(b)All natural persons (i.e. excluding corporations, partnerships and the like) who, at the time of the referendum, are nonresidents and are age 18 or over, and who were listed as taxables by the City according to the last City assessment and tax payment records preceding the referendum shall have one (1) vote, provided that --

(i) Each joint property owner shall be entitled to one (1) vote, and

(ii)Each life tenant shall be entitled to one (1) vote; remaindermen are not entitled to vote.

Following is the complete text of the Resolution of the City Council which is the subject of the referendum:

WHEREAS the City of Dover Library Commission has approved and recommended to the Council of the City of Dover the construction of an addition to the City's public library of approximately 9,000 square feet to be constructed substantially in accordance with the preliminary sketch plans of R. Calvin Clendaniel, AIA, previously submitted to Council for review (the "proposed library expansion"), the cost of said proposed library expansion being estimated to be approximately $900,000;

WHEREAS, the Council of the City has adopted, and the Mayor had approved, a resolution approving the construction of the proposed library expansion, subject to modification and approval of the final plans and specifications by the Council, (sometimes hereinafter the "project"), at a cost not to exceed $900,000, said resolution being contingent upon approval by the qualified voters of the City of a bond referendum authorizing the borrowing of up to $900,000 for the project, said debt to be evidenced by the issuance of bonds of the City secured by the faith and credit of the City;

WHEREAS, Mayor and Council of the City desire to borrow, pursuant to and in accordance with Section 50(b) of the City Charter, a sum of up to $900,000, said debt to be evidenced by the issuance of bonds of the City secured by the faith and credit of the City, to provide funds for the construction of the project;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Dover, as follows:

(1) The Council hereby finds that

(a) the construction of an addition to the City of Dover Library of approximately 9,000 square feet to be constructed substantially in accordance with the preliminary sketch plans of R. Calvin Clendaniel, AIA, previously submitted to Council for review (but subject to modification and appr3val of the final plans and specifications by the Council) would serve the convenience, comfort and well being, and would otherwise be for the general benefit, of the citizens of the City, and

(b)the cost of the construction of the project will be approximately $900,000.

(2) Subject to approval of the qualified voters of the City as hereinafter provided,

(a) the City shall borrow up to $900,000 for the costs of construction of the project, such costs to include all costs associated with the project including but not limited to all initial planning expenses, all legal, accounting, financing fees and the like associated with the project and the borrowing therefor and the costs of the issuance and sale of the bonds and any bond anticipation notes issued in connection therewith, and

(b) as required by the provisions of Section 50 of the City Charter,

(i)the aforesaid debt shall be evidenced by the issuance of bonds of the City, secured by the faith and credit of the City, in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $900,000,

(ii)the aforesaid bonds shall be issued in one or more series, shall bear such date or dates, shall mature at such time or times, shall bear interest at such rate or rates, shall be payable at such time or times, and at such place or places, shall be in such denominations, and shall contain such other provisions as the Mayor and Council may provide and shall be set forth in the said bonds,

(iv)the Mayor and Council shall levy and raise by taxation in each and every year such sums of money as may be required to pay the interest accrued on said bonds while all or any of said bonds remain unpaid, and the Mayor and Council shall levy and raise by taxation, from time to time, such sum or sums of money as may be needed to establish such sinking fund as the Mayor and Council may authorize in their discretion for the redemption of said bonds, or any of them, at or before their maturity and such sum or sums of money as may be required to otherwise redeem any or all of said bonds at or before their maturity; taxes for interest and for redemption of said bonds shall be levied and raised as taxes for general municipal purposes in the City are levied and raised, and shall be in addition to those levied and raised for any and all other municipal purposes.

By order of the Council of the City of Dover dated January 12, 1981.

(8) The City Clerk is hereby ordered and directed to cause the aforesaid notice to be published as hereinbefore provided.

APPROVED by the Council of the City of Dover this 12th day of January, 1981.

At this point, Mr. Hardcastle requested that the public be given an opportunity to know the approximate tax increase that will be involved with the proposed library expansion.

Mr. Rodriguez replied that any tax increase "would merely be a prediction until such time that the financing is resolved - the Charter does not provide that Council quote an estimated tax increase".

Mr. Bewick suggested that the City Manager work with the bond council for the purpose of establishing an estimated tax increase to be publicized for citizen information at least two weeks prior to the referendum.

After a general discussion on resolution #2, Mr. Bewick moved to approve the contents

of the resolution, seconded by Mr. Weyandt and by a unanimous roll call vote, the motion was approved.

CORRESPONDENCE

Home Builders Association of Lower Delaware - Subdivision Regulations

A letter was received from the Home Builders Association of Lower Delaware, Inc., Leroy Klein, President, pointing out Section 4 of the Subdivision Regulations related to final acceptance of streets, suggesting a review for the purpose of updating, encompassing a language change in the bonding provisions.

Mr. Bewick moved for referral to the Utility Committee, seconded by Mr. Witt and unanimously carried.

STREET LIGHTS - HAZEL ROAD

Mr. Bewick spoke to the dissatisfaction of some of the residents residing on Hazel Road, concerning the proposed new street lighting. He moved that this matter be referred to the Utility Committee for further review, seconded by Mr. Carey and unanimously carried.

MARTIN LUTHER KING BIRTHDAY

Mayor McDonough addressed Council, recognizing January 15, 1981 as the birthday of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King.

Meeting Adjourned at 8:55 P.M.

WILLIAM H. WILLIS

CITY CLERK

All orders, ordinances and resolutions adopted by City Council in their meeting of January 12, 1981, are hereby approved.

JOSEPH M. MCDONOUGH

MAYOR

January 19, 1981