April 18, 2019 Wilmington City Council
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Public Comment
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Public Comment
Public Comment»
Item I - Call to Order
Prayer
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Item I
Call to OrderPrayer
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
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Item II - Approval of Minutes
Item II
Approval of Minutes»
Item IV - Acceptance of Treasurer’s Report
Item IV
Acceptance of Treasurer’s Report»
Item V - Non-Legislative Business
All Council Congratulate Housing Opportunities of Northern Delaware, Inc. – 36thAnniversary
Oliver Sympathy Joseph A. Graham
Oliver Sympathy Shylene Nicole Hope Rogers
Oliver Sympathy Lydia C. (Russell) Watson
Shabazz Sympathy Nathan Smith
Turner Recognize Shirlee Ann Allison
Williams Sympathy Thomas Gilbert Rose
Item V
Non-Legislative BusinessAll Council Congratulate Housing Opportunities of Northern Delaware, Inc. – 36thAnniversary
Oliver Sympathy Joseph A. Graham
Oliver Sympathy Shylene Nicole Hope Rogers
Oliver Sympathy Lydia C. (Russell) Watson
Shabazz Sympathy Nathan Smith
Turner Recognize Shirlee Ann Allison
Williams Sympathy Thomas Gilbert Rose
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Items VI & VIII - VI. Legislative Business
GRAY
Agenda Item #4644 - Ord.
1st & 2nd Reading
An Ordinance to Rezone the Parcel of Land Located at 700 Lea Boulevard from R-2 (One-Family Detached
Dwellings and One-Family Semi-Detached Dwellings) to R-5-A-1 (Low-Medium Density Apartment Houses)
Zoning Classification
Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and approval. This
Ordinance rezones the parcel of land located at 700 Lea Boulevard from R-2 (One-Family Detached Dwellings
and One Family Semi-Detached Dwellings) to R-5-A-1 (Low-Medium Density Apartment Houses) zoning
classification.
OLIVER
Agenda Item #4641 (Rev. 1) - Res.
To Be Acted Upon
A Resolution Approving a Lease of a Portion of Kirkwood Park to New Castle County Vocational Technical
School District (Howard High School of Technology) for the Installation of a Turf Practice Field
Synopsis: This Resolution is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and approval. This Resolution approves a lease of a portion of Kirkwood Park to New Castle County Vocational Technical School District (Howard Hight School of Technology) for the installation of a turf practice field.
OLIVER
Agenda Item #4645 - Ord.
1st & 2nd Reading
An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 13 of the City Code Regarding Commercial Property Maintenance
Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by City Council for Council’s review and approval. This
Ordinance amends Chapter 13 of the City Code codifying procedures for commercial establishments requiring
the maintenance of property and to prevent unsafe and unsightly conditions. Wilmington City Council declares that it is in the public interest for the preservation of property values, promotion of civic pride, and protection of the public health and safety to establish minimum standards for the maintenance of commercial establishments
in improving the image of the City of Wilmington.
HARLEE
Agenda Item #4646 - Ord.
1st & 2nd Reading
An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 44 of the City Code Regarding the Duration of the Wilmington Downtown
Business Improvement District
Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and approval. This
Ordinance amends Chapter 44 of the City Code to extend the duration of the term of the Wilmington Downtown Business Improvement District until October 1, 2029.
TURNER
Agenda Item #4647 - Ord.
1st & 2nd Reading
An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 34 of the City Code to Authorize Publication of a Problem Landlord List
Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by City Council for Council’s review and approval. This
Ordinance authorizes the Department of Licenses and Inspections to publish a list of “problem landlords” as that term is defined by the ordinance. The ordinance provides the City with an additional enforcement tool in achieving compliance with Wilmington City Code housing standards.
FREEL
Agenda Item #4648 - Ord.
1st & 2nd Reading
An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 44 of the City Code by Amending Section 44-61 Thereof Regarding the Tax
Abatement/Exemption for Off-Street Parking Facilities
Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and approval. This
Ordinance amends Section 44-61 of the City Code to extend the expiration date of the City’s off-street parkingfacilities tax abatement/exemption until June 30, 2030.
FREEL
Agenda Item #4649 - Ord.
1st & 2nd Reading
An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 44 of the City Code by Amending Section 44-68 Thereof Regarding the Vacant
Buildings Rehabilitation Tax Incentive Program
Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and approval. This
Ordinance amends Section 44-68 of the City Code regarding the eligibility requirements and scope of the City’s vacant buildings rehabilitation tax incentive program.
FREEL
Agenda Item #4650 - Ord.
1st & 2nd Reading
An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 44 of the City Code by Amending Section 44-70 Thereof Regarding the Tax
Incentive Program for City Historic District and National Register Properties
Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and approval. This
Ordinance amends Section 44-70 of the City Code to extend the expiration date of the City’s tax incentive
program for City historic district and national register properties until June 30, 2030.
FREEL
Agenda Item #4651 - Ord.
1st & 2nd Reading
An Ordinance to Aemnd Chapter 44 of the City Code by Amending Section 44-71 Thereof Regarding the Real
Estate Tax Exemption Program
Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and approval. This
Ordinance amends Section 44-71 of the City Code regarding the eligibility requirements and scope of the City’s real estate tax exemption program.
VIII. Adjournment
Items VI & VIII
VI. Legislative BusinessGRAY
Agenda Item #4644 - Ord.
1st & 2nd Reading
An Ordinance to Rezone the Parcel of Land Located at 700 Lea Boulevard from R-2 (One-Family Detached
Dwellings and One-Family Semi-Detached Dwellings) to R-5-A-1 (Low-Medium Density Apartment Houses)
Zoning Classification
Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and approval. This
Ordinance rezones the parcel of land located at 700 Lea Boulevard from R-2 (One-Family Detached Dwellings
and One Family Semi-Detached Dwellings) to R-5-A-1 (Low-Medium Density Apartment Houses) zoning
classification.
OLIVER
Agenda Item #4641 (Rev. 1) - Res.
To Be Acted Upon
A Resolution Approving a Lease of a Portion of Kirkwood Park to New Castle County Vocational Technical
School District (Howard High School of Technology) for the Installation of a Turf Practice Field
Synopsis: This Resolution is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and approval. This Resolution approves a lease of a portion of Kirkwood Park to New Castle County Vocational Technical School District (Howard Hight School of Technology) for the installation of a turf practice field.
OLIVER
Agenda Item #4645 - Ord.
1st & 2nd Reading
An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 13 of the City Code Regarding Commercial Property Maintenance
Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by City Council for Council’s review and approval. This
Ordinance amends Chapter 13 of the City Code codifying procedures for commercial establishments requiring
the maintenance of property and to prevent unsafe and unsightly conditions. Wilmington City Council declares that it is in the public interest for the preservation of property values, promotion of civic pride, and protection of the public health and safety to establish minimum standards for the maintenance of commercial establishments
in improving the image of the City of Wilmington.
HARLEE
Agenda Item #4646 - Ord.
1st & 2nd Reading
An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 44 of the City Code Regarding the Duration of the Wilmington Downtown
Business Improvement District
Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and approval. This
Ordinance amends Chapter 44 of the City Code to extend the duration of the term of the Wilmington Downtown Business Improvement District until October 1, 2029.
TURNER
Agenda Item #4647 - Ord.
1st & 2nd Reading
An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 34 of the City Code to Authorize Publication of a Problem Landlord List
Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by City Council for Council’s review and approval. This
Ordinance authorizes the Department of Licenses and Inspections to publish a list of “problem landlords” as that term is defined by the ordinance. The ordinance provides the City with an additional enforcement tool in achieving compliance with Wilmington City Code housing standards.
FREEL
Agenda Item #4648 - Ord.
1st & 2nd Reading
An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 44 of the City Code by Amending Section 44-61 Thereof Regarding the Tax
Abatement/Exemption for Off-Street Parking Facilities
Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and approval. This
Ordinance amends Section 44-61 of the City Code to extend the expiration date of the City’s off-street parkingfacilities tax abatement/exemption until June 30, 2030.
FREEL
Agenda Item #4649 - Ord.
1st & 2nd Reading
An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 44 of the City Code by Amending Section 44-68 Thereof Regarding the Vacant
Buildings Rehabilitation Tax Incentive Program
Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and approval. This
Ordinance amends Section 44-68 of the City Code regarding the eligibility requirements and scope of the City’s vacant buildings rehabilitation tax incentive program.
FREEL
Agenda Item #4650 - Ord.
1st & 2nd Reading
An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 44 of the City Code by Amending Section 44-70 Thereof Regarding the Tax
Incentive Program for City Historic District and National Register Properties
Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and approval. This
Ordinance amends Section 44-70 of the City Code to extend the expiration date of the City’s tax incentive
program for City historic district and national register properties until June 30, 2030.
FREEL
Agenda Item #4651 - Ord.
1st & 2nd Reading
An Ordinance to Aemnd Chapter 44 of the City Code by Amending Section 44-71 Thereof Regarding the Real
Estate Tax Exemption Program
Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and approval. This
Ordinance amends Section 44-71 of the City Code regarding the eligibility requirements and scope of the City’s real estate tax exemption program.
VIII. Adjournment