Public Comment

Public Comment

Item I

Call to Order
Prayer
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 Richard Lee Charles Young
All Council Sympathy Wilmington Police Captain Stephen Misetic
All Council Recognize 50th Anniversary of Assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Chukwuocha Sympathy Thelma Attrue Virginia Lyght
Freel Sympathy Charles C. Ryan
Harlee Recognize the 50th Anniversary of the National Guard Occupation of Wilmington
Harlee Celebrate Housing Opportunities of Northern Delaware – 35th Anniversary
McCoy Recognize St. Elizabeth Boy's Basketball Team - State Champions
Oliver Recognize Dalena Grayson
Oliver Sympathy David Scott
Oliver Sympathy William Edward Laws III
Oliver Sympathy Kenneth D. Brown, Jr.
Oliver Sympathy Larry Goodwyn, Sr.
Oliver Sympathy Bridgette D. Wood
Oliver Sympathy Nora Smith
Shabazz Recognize Arthur Wilson, Queen Baker and Nasai Oliver (African Brothers and Sisters Evolving Together Honorees)
Shabazz Sympathy Mort Kimmel
Shabazz Sympathy Carolyn Bailey
Shabazz Sympathy Stephanie Wilson
Shabazz Retirement Jennifer Malcolm
Shabazz Sympathy Charles Rochester, Sr.
Shabazz Recognize Grace Moriah Johnson (Phi Delta Kappa Xinos of the Year Recipient)
Shabazz Recognize Clarence Marcel Johnson (Phi Delta Kappa Kudos of the Year Recipient)
Shabazz Recognize Carl Watson (Phi Delta Kappa Male Educator of the Year Recipient)
Shabazz Recognize Leslie Diane Armor (Phi Delta Kappa Rho Hub Parent of the Year Recipient)
Shabazz Recognize Angela Ringgold (Phi Delta Kappa Rho Soror of the Year Recipient)
Shabazz Recognize Dr. Vilicia Cade (Phi Delta Kappa Female Educator of the Year Recipient)
Shabazz Recognize Phi Delta Kappa Rho Chapter, Delaware
Shabazz Recognize Heather Bordas
Walsh Sympathy Patricia Whitaker
Williams Sympathy Nicholas Vouras

Item VI

Legislative Business

CHUKWUOCHA
#4494 A Resolution Supporting the Work of Social Workers and Recognizing March as
“Social Work Month”

Synopsis: This Resolution is being presented by City Council for Council’s review and
approval. This Resolution supports the important work of social workers
throughout Wilmington and the rest of the country, and recognizes March 2018 as
Social Work Month.

#4495 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
2018 Youth Career Development Program (the “Youth Program”), formally
known as the Summer Youth Employment Program

Synopsis: This Resolution is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and
approval. This Resolution authorizes the Department of Parks and Recreation to
apply for a grant from the Delaware Department of Labor in the approximate
amount of $225, 000. The funds will be used to support approximately 170 youth
for the City’s 2018 Youth Career Development Program (the “Youth Program”),
formally known as the Summer Youth Employment Program. There is no local
match required.

#4496 A Resolution Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to Submit a
Grant Application to the National Recreation and Parks Association to Support
the City’s Nutrition Literacy Programming, Recreation Programming, and
Kitchen Equipment

Synopsis: This Resolution is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and
approval. This Resolution authorizes a grant application of the Department of
Parks and Recreation to the National Recreation and Parks Association in the
amount of $25,000.00. The funds will be used to support the City’s nutrition
literacy programming, recreation programming, and kitchen equipment. There is
no local match required.

#4497 A Resolution Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to Accept a
Conditional Gift from Cornerstone West CDC to Support City Parks on
Wilmington’s Westside

Synopsis: This Resolution is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and
approval. This Resolution authorizes the City to accept an $92,427 gift from
Cornerstone West CDC to support improvements to the following parks: 4th and
Rodney, Connell Street, and Father Tucker.

#4498 A Resolution Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to Submit a
Grant Application to the National Recreation and Parks Association to Support
the City’s Mobile Play Streets Initiative

Synopsis: This Resolution is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and
approval. This Resolution authorizes a grant application of the Department of
Parks and Recreation to the National Recreation and Parks Association in the
amount of $13,000.00. The funds will be used to support the City’s Play Streets
initiative. There is no local match required.

#4499 A Resolution Declaring May “National Foster Care Month” and Calling for
Greater Awareness of the Importance of Foster Care

Synopsis: This Resolution is being presented by City Council for Council’s review and
approval. This Resolution officially recognizes the month of May as “National
Foster Care Month”, and calls on the people of Wilmington to Support the efforts
of the Living Arms Ministry of the Resurrection Center in their pursuit to raise
awareness about the importance of foster care.
SHABAZZ (Chukwuocha presenting on behalf of Shabazz)

#4500 A Resolution Acknowledging the Importance of a Safe and Healthy Workplace and Calling Upon the Delaware General Assembly to Adopt Healthy Workplace Legislation

Synopsis: This Resolution is being presented by City Council for Council’s review and approval. This Resolution acknowledges the importance of a safe and healthy workplace for employees, and the need for employees to have the necessary support when experiencing abusive conduct in the workplace. This Resolution further calls upon the Delaware General Assembly to adopt legislation created by the Workplace Bullying Institute that would further protect employees in the workplace, and provide them with a course of legal action.

CONGO
#4501 A Resolution Designating March 6 as “Black Balloon Overdose Awareness
Day” and Promoting Awareness of Opioid-Related Overdose Deaths

Synopsis: This Resolution is being presented by City Council for Council’s review and approval. This Resolution designates March 6th as “Black Balloon Day” in remembrance of individuals who have succumbed to opioid addiction throughout the State of Delaware, and declares Council’s commitment to advocating for resources and support for Wilmingtonians suffering from drug addiction.
TURNER

#4502 An Ordinance to Authorize a Multi-Year Extension of an Agreement with Asset
Management Alliance for Building/Raceway Management and Maintenance
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 (the
“Amendment”) to the contract for building/raceway management and
maintenance services with Asset Management Alliance (the “Contract”), which
provides the option of two (2) one-year extensions of the Contract on the same
terms, to be exercised at the City’s sole discretion.

#4503 An Ordinance to Authorize a Multi-Year Extension of an Agreement with
Municipal Maintenance Co. for Pump Valve and Miscellaneous Mechanical
Equipment Maintenance 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 (the
“Amendment”) to the contract for pump valve and miscellaneous mechanical
equipment maintenance services with Municipal Maintenance Co. (the
“Contract”), which provides the option of two (2) one-year extensions of the
Contract on the same terms, to be exercised at the City’s sole discretion.

#4504 An Ordinance to Authorize a Multi-Year Extension of an Agreement with Willier
Electric Motor Repair Co., Inc. for Electrical Equipment Management and
Maintenance Services for Water Distribution (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 (the
“Amendment”) to the contract for electrical equipment management and
maintenance services for water distribution with Willier Electric Motor Repair
Co., Inc. (the “Contract”), which provides the option of two (2) one-year
extensions of the Contract on the same terms, to be exercised at the City’s sole
discretion.

FREEL
#4486 Ord. 18-004 Amend Chapter 2 of the City Code to Authorize the City Treasurer
to Access the Budget Reserve Account Funds for Fiscal Year 2018
and to Require Replenishment of the Budget Reserve Account
Funds in the Ensuing Fiscal Year (3rd & Final Reading)
Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and
approval. This Ordinance amends Section 2-379(c) of the City Code (as amended
by Ordinance No. 17-003) by authorizing the City Treasurer to access budget
reserve account funds from July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018 with the requirement to
replenish those funds no later than October 1, 2018.
Rev. 1

#4487 Sub. 1 Ord. 18-005 Authorizing the Issuance of the City’s General Obligation Bonds,
in One or More Series on a Tax-Exempt and/or Taxable Basis, in
Order to Provide the Funds to Finance Various Capital Projects of
the City Specified in the City’s Capital Budget for its Fiscal Year
Ending June 30, 2016; to Fund Certain General Obligation Bond
Anticipation Notes of the City; Providing for the Sale of the
Bonds; 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 General Obligation Bonds,
in one or more series on a tax-exempt and/or taxable basis (the “Bonds”) in
order to finance (i) certain capital projects specified in the City’s capital budget
for its Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2016, (ii) the funding of an outstanding
general obligation bond anticipation note of the City and (iii) the costs and
expenses associated with issuing the Bonds and/or prior series of bonds.
DIXON

#4488 Ord. 18-006 Authorize an Agreement with Cintas Corporation to Provide
Rental Uniforms (3rd & Final Reading)

Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and
approval. This Ordinance authorizes the execution of a rental agreement between
the City of Wilmington and Cintas Corporation for the supply of rental uniforms
for use by the Department of Licenses and Inspections (the “Contract”) for the
period of three (3) years from March 2, 2018 through March 2021, at an annual
price of Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000.00) for a total price of Forty-Five
Thousand Dollars ($45,000.00)

#4505 A Resolution Supporting Continued Funding of Community Development Block
Grants (CDBG)

Synopsis: This Resolution is being presented by City Council for Council’s review and approval. This Resolution urges the United States Congress to reject proposed budget cuts in the U.S. Fiscal Year 2019 budget that would completely eliminate the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), a program that is essential to
providing ongoing programs and services to Wilmington’s neediest residents.
GUY

#4506 An Ordinance Authorizing the Issuance of the City's General Obligation Bonds,
in One or More Series on a Tax-Exempt and/or Taxable Basis, and a General
Obligation bond Anticipation Note in Order to Provide the Funds Necessary: (i)
To Finance Various Capital Projects of the City Specified in the City's Capital
Budget for its Fiscal Year Ending on June 30, 2016, Together with Certain Other
Additional Projects; (ii) To Fund a Note of the City, and (iii) To Refund Certain
Outstanding General Obligation Bonds of the City; Providing the Sale of the
Bonds; Authorizing Amendments to Prior Bond Ordinances and Authorizing Other Necessary Action (1st & 2nd Reading)

Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by City Council for Council’s review and
approval. This Ordinance authorizes the issuance of up to $63,000.000 aggregate
principal amount General Obligation Bonds, in one or more series on a tax-
exempt and/or taxable basis (the “Bonds”) and up to a $14,000,000 general
obligation bond anticipation note (the “BAN”) in order to finance (a) certain
capital projects specified in the City’s capital budget for its Fiscal Year ending
June 30, 2016, together with the additional capital projects described in Exhibit
“A” attached hereto, (b) the funding of an outstanding general obligation bond
anticipation note of the City, (c) the refunding of certain outstanding indebtedness
of the City, and (d) the costs and expenses associated with issuing and providing
for on-going continuing legal compliance of the Bonds and/or prior series of
bonds.
SHABAZZ (Walsh presenting on behalf of Shabazz)

#4507 A Resolution to Appoint a President Pro Tempore

Synopsis: This Resolution is being presented by City Council for Council’s review and approval. This Resolution elects Council Member Nnamdi Chukwuocha as President Pro Tempore of the Council of the City of Wilmington, following the resignation of Council Member Loretta Walsh from this leadership position.

Items VII & VIII

VII. Petitions and Communications

VIII. Adjournment