Public Comment

Item I

-Call to Order

-Silent Reflection

-Pledge of Allegiance

-Roll Call

Item II

Approval of Minutes

Item III

Committee Reports

Item IV

Acceptance of Treasurer’s Report

Item V

Non-Legislative Business

All Council Sympathy Lieutenant Steven Floyd, Sr.

Shabazz Commend Honorable H. Sills, Jr. and Imam W. Deen Mohammed

Guy Recognize Dr. Carter G. Woodson and the month of February 2017 as “African
American History Month”

Oliver Sympathy Christine “Chrissy” Henry

Shabazz Sympathy David S. Johnson

Shabazz Congratulate Bishop Aretha Morton

Shabazz Congratulate Margaret G. Scrivens

Turner Congratulate William Tail Davis

Turner Commend Derrick D. Reed

Item VI

Legislative Business

CHUKWUOCHA

#4324 A Resolution Supporting House Bill 17 in the Delaware General Assembly,
Related to Extending the Compulsory Age for Education from 16 to 17

Synopsis: This Resolution is being presented by the Council for Council’s review and
approval. If approved, Council would be supporting House Bill No. 17 which
aims to reduce truancy and dropout rates by increasing the compulsory education
age from 16 years to 17 years.

#4325 A Resolution Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to Accept a
Grant from the Laffey McHugh Foundation to Support the City’s 2017 Summer
Youth Employment Program

Synopsis: This Resolution is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review
and approval. If approved, Council would authorize the Department of Parks
and Recreation to accept and use a $10,000 grant from Laffey McHugh
Foundation for the City’s 2017 Summer Youth Employment Program.

#4326 A Resolution Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to Submit a
Grant Application to the Delaware Department of Labor to Support the City’s
2017 Summer Youth Employment Program

Synopsis: This Resolution is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review
and approval. If approved, Council would authorize the Department of
Recreation to apply for a grant in the amount of $399,699.64 from the
Department of Labor. The funds will be used to support the City’s 2017 Summer
Youth Program.

OLIVER

#4327 A Resolution Declaring as Surplus Property and Authorizing the Disposition of
924 ½ Bennett Street to the Wilmington Housing Partnership

Synopsis: This Resolution is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review
and approval. If approved, Council would declare 924 ½ Bennett Street to be
surplus and approve the property for disposition to the Wilmington Housing
Partnership. The Resolution would also authorize the Mayor or his designee to
execute any and all documents necessary to effectuate disposition proceedings for
the property.

#4328 A Resolution Authorizing the Department of Planning and Development to
Accept a Brownfield Area-wide Planning Grant from the United States
Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Brownfields and Land Revitalization
(EPA) for Funding a Brownfield Area-wide Action Plan and Implementation Plan
for the Brandywine Riverfront Northeast Community

Synopsis: This Resolution is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review
and approval. If approved, Council would be authorizing the Department of
Planning to accept a $197,500 grant from the EPA’s Brownfield Area-wide
Planning Program for the purpose of developing an area-wide plan for
brownfield redevelopment in the Brandywine Riverfront Northeast Community.

SHABAZZ (Oliver presenting on behalf of Shabazz)

#4329 A Resolution to Amend the Rules of the Council of the City of Wilmington
Regarding the Order of Business

Synopsis: This Resolution is being presented by the Council for Council’s review and
approval. If approved, Council would be amending Rule 2 of the Rules of the
Council of the City of Wilmington (Resolution 17-001) by changing “Silent
Reflection” to “Universal Prayer” under Order of Business.


FREEL

#4318 Ord. 17-002 Authorize City Contract 17006HRPS – Limited Services
Employment with Integrity Staffing Solutions, Inc. (3rd & Final
Reading)

Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review
and approval. If approved, Council would be authorizing City Contract
17006HRPS – Limited Services Employment – between the City and Integrity
Staffing Solutions, Inc., for a period of approximately five (5) months beginning
on or about February 1, 2017 and ending June 30, 2017. The City would have an
option for three (3) one-year extensions provided the terms and conditions
(including price) remain the same. The annual estimated cost is $1,137,000.00.

#4322 Ord. 17-003 Amend Chapter 2 of the City Code in Order to Authorize the City
Treasurer Access to the Budget Reserve Account Funds at the End
of a Fiscal Year and Replenishment of the Budget Reserve
Account Funds in the Ensuing Fiscal Year for Fiscal Year 2017
(3rd & Final Reading)

Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by the Treasurer for Council’s review and
approval. If approved, Council would be amending Chapter 2 §2-379(c) of the
City Code to update and codify provisions related to the budget reserve account
funds. The Ordinance would authorize the City Treasurer to access budget
reserve account funds, extend the period from July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017, and
require that funds be replenish no later than October 1, 2017.

#4323 Ord. 17-004 Authorize the Annual Reconciliation of Accounts by Transferring
Funds to Various Offices and Departments in the City of
Wilmington to Fulfill Obligations for the Remainder of Fiscal Year
2016 (3rd & Final Reading)

Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by the Administration for City Council’s
review and approval. If approved, the Council would be authorizing
reconciliation of budget accounts for the previous fiscal year ending June 30,
2016.

ADAMS

#4330 An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 2 of the City Code Regarding the Audit Review
Committee (1st & 2nd Reading)

Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by the Council for Council’s review and
approval. If approved, Council would be amending Chapter 2 of the Wilmington
City Code, updating and formalizing Code provisions related to the Audit Review
Committee to allow greater flexibility in permitting the City Council Finance
Chair to send a designee in his or her place, and in adding the City Council Chief
Financial Officer as a non-voting member.

GUY

#4331 A Resolution Encouraging the State of Delaware to Recognize the Effects of the
Absence of Local Control of Public Education Afforded to Wilmington Residents,
as well as the Impact of the Drawing of Boundary Lines for School Districts and
School Board Election Voting Processes

Synopsis: This Resolution is being presented by the Council for Council’s review and
approval. If approved, Council would be encouraging the State of Delaware to
consider the absence of local control afforded to Wilmington residents, the
impact of the drawing of boundary lines for school districts, and school board
election voting processes when seeking solutions to education issues negatively
impacting Wilmington residents and students.

#4332 A Resolution to Amend the Rules of Council of the City of Wilmington
Regarding Standing Committees

Synopsis: This Resolution is being presented by the Council for Council’s review and
approval. If approved, Council would be amending Rule 10 of the Rules of the
Council of the City of Wilmington (Resolution 17-001) by adding Judiciary as a
Standing Committee.

WALSH

#4333 A Resolution Authorizing the Acceptance of a Grant Application by the
Wilmington Fire Department through the Department of Homeland Security for a
Port Security Grant

Synopsis: This Resolution is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review
and approval. If approved, Council would be authorizing Wilmington Fire
Department to accept a $22,000.00 grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland
Security to purchase water survival suits, water rescue and air monitoring
equipment.

#4334 A Resolution Authorizing the Office of the Mayor to Apply for a Byrne Criminal
Justice Innovation Program Competitive Grant

Synopsis: This Resolution is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review
and approval. If approved, Council would be authorizing the submission of a
grant application to the U.S. Department of Justice in the amount of $999,216.91.
The funds will be used to plan and implement Revitalization Agenda for West
Center City (RAWCC) which is a multi-sector partnership to reduce crime and
violence; reduce physical blight and enhance the opportunities for quality
housing; and increase quality programming to lead to stable and rewarding employment in
West Center City.

#4335 A Resolution Authorizing the Acceptance of a Grant Application by the
Wilmington Police Department to the Department of Justice for Funding through
the Special Law Enforcement Assistance Fund (S.L.E.A.F.) to be used for
Upgrades to the Hostage Negotiation Team and Mobile Operations Center and
Officer Down Individual First Aid Kits (IFAK)

Synopsis: This Resolution is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review
and approval. If approved, Council would be authorizing the submission of a
grant application to the Delaware Department of Justice in the amount of
$20,100.00. If successful, the funds would be used to purchase technology
upgrades for the Hostage Negotiation Team Mobile Operations Center and
Officer Down Individual First Aid Kits.

Items VII & VIII

VII. Petitions and Communications

VIII. Adjournment