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

Chukwuocha Recognize Department of Parks and Recreation 2018 Tennis in the Streets and 2018
Senior Health & Fitness Day
Oliver Sympathy Curtis Lee Battle, Jr.
Oliver Recognize Ida Mae R. Callahan Rodgers Stallings
Turner Recognize Michelle J. Williams
Walsh Recognize Captain Gordon Davis (Kiwanis Club of Wilmington – Firefighter of the 1st Quarter)
Williams Retirement Officer John Burns

Item VI

Legislative Business
CHUKWUOCHA
Rev. 1
#4517 Sub. 1 Ord. 18-020 Amend Chapter 2 of the City Code Regarding Official Names of
Streets, Parks, Playgrounds, Plazas, Buildings, Facilities, Statues
and Monuments, Other Lands Reserved for Public Use (3rd &
Final Reading)
Synopsis: This Substitute Ordinance is being presented by the City Council for Council’s review and approval. This Ordinance further formalizes and clarifies the process by which City Council can name or rename facilities by setting forth general criteria for such recognition.

#4521 A Resolution Authorizing a Grant Application of the Department of Parks and
Recreation to Bank of America Charitable Foundation
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 through CityFest, Inc. to the Bank of America Charitable
Foundation in the amount of $65,000.00. The funds will be used to support the
City’s 2018 Summer Career Development Program formally known as the
Summer Youth Employment Program. There is no local match required.
SHABAZZ (Chukwuocha presenting on behalf of Shabazz)

#4473 Ord. 18-001 Amend Chapter 35 of the City Code Regarding Human Rights (3rd
& Final Reading)
Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by the City Council for Council’s review and
approval. This Ordinance amends Chapter 35 of the City Code to expand the
authority and enhance the structure of the Wilmington Civil Rights Commission to
help protect and fulfill the full range of universal human rights as enumerated in
the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) and to locally implement the
principles of the United Nations Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of
Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW). The Ordinance also provides more
specific guidelines to govern the Commission’s structure, composition and
procedures.

#4522 A Resolution Concerning Trauma-Informed Treatments for Children Exposed to
Violence
Synopsis: This Resolution is being presented by the City Council for Council’s review and
approval. This Resolution emphasizes the importance of public safety and the
need to strengthen and enact trauma-informed practices to better support
children exposed to violence. Further, the Resolution calls upon collaborative
efforts between the Mayor, district superintendents, school boards and community
organizations to create communities sensitive to the effects of trauma raise and
support relationships that can facilitate trauma recovery.

#4523 A Resolution Encouraging the Prohibition Against the Suspension and Expulsion
of Pre-Kindergarten Through Second Grade Students
Synopsis: This Resolution is being presented by the City Council for Council’s review and
approval. This Resolution calls for the elimination of pre-Kindergarten through
second grade out-of-school suspensions. Further, this Resolution encourages
school districts to explore and utilize restorative practices as an alternative to
traditional school disciplinary measures to ensure consequences are applied to a
child’s misbehavior in a way that supports personal growth and positive learning
opportunities for all students.

#4524 A Resolution Encouraging the Adoption of an Ethnic Studies Curriculum for
School Districts Serving Students from the City of Wilmington
Synopsis: This Resolution is being presented by the City Council for Council’s review and
approval. This Resolution calls for the adoption of a K-12 Ethnic Studies
curriculum in school districts operating in and serving students from the City of
Wilmington. Research indicating increases in student attendance, GPAs and
credits earned towards graduation, pair favorably with citywide education reform
efforts aimed at addressing racial disparities in K-12 educational achievement.
OLIVER

#4525 An Ordinance to (I) Approve the Removal of a Portion of Downing Drive from
the Official City Map and (II) Accept the Dedication of a Cul-De-Sac as Part of
the Newly Configured Downing Drive Right-Of-Way (1st & 2nd Reading)
Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and
approval. This Ordinance authorizes the removal of a portion of Downing Drive
from the Official City Map. This Ordinance also accepts the dedication of a culde-
sac at the terminus of Downing Drive to the City and authorizes its addition to
the Official City Map.
SHABAZZ (Oliver presenting on behalf of Shabazz)

#4526 An Ordinance to Authorize the Educational Access Channel Agreement between
Red Clay Consolidated School District and the City of Wilmington (1st & 2nd
Reading)
Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by the City Council for Council’s review and
approval. This Ordinance authorizes the City to enter into an Educational Access
Channel Agreement with the Red Clay Consolidated School District. The
Educational Access Channel Agreement provides that the Red Clay Consolidated
School District shall operate and manage an educational access channel under
the City’s cable franchise agreement with Comcast for a two year period
commencing on July 1, 2018 and ending on June 30, 2020. There will be no
annual cost to the City under the Educational Access Channel Agreement.

#4527 An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 2 of the City Code Regarding Storage of Tapes
of Council Meetings (1st & 2nd Reading)
Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by the City Council for Council’s review and
approval. This Ordinance amends Chapter 2 of the City Code related to storage
requirements for tapes of Council meetings. This Ordinance would ensure that
videos of standing committee meetings are included, and that language is
inclusive of electronic video footage, consistent with applicable provisions of
State law, and accounting for advancements in technology and the modernization
of the City’s television station.

#4489 Ord. 18-007 Establish a Rate of Taxation on Real Property and the Taxable
Property of Public Utilities for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2018
through June 30, 2019 (3rd & Final Reading)
Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and
approval. This Ordinance sets the property tax rate for Fiscal Year 2019 (July 1,
2018 - June 30, 2019) based on the certification by the Board of Assessment of
the assessed valuation of taxable real property in the City and the Mayor’s
estimates of revenue measures necessary to balance the City budget as required
by the City Charter. There is no change to the property tax rate.

#4490 Ord. 18-008 Amend Chapter 45 of the City Code Regarding (i) Sewer System
Rates sand Charges and Water Rates and Charges for Fiscal Year
2019 and (ii) Monthly Facilities Charges (3rd & Final Reading)
Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and
approval. This Ordinance enacts Water, Sewer, and Stormwater charges and
rates for Fiscal Year 2019. In addition, this Ordinance amends monthly facilities
charges.
Rev. 1

#4491 Sub. 1 Ord. 18-009 Adopt a Capital Program for the Six Fiscal Years 2019-2014
Inclusive (3rd & Final Reading)
Synopsis: This Substitute Ordinance is being presented by the Administration for Council’s
review and approval. This Ordinance enacts the Capital Program for the Six
Fiscal Years 2019-2024.
Rev. 1

#4492 Sub. 1 Ord. 18-010 Adopt a Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2019 (3rd & Final
Reading)
Synopsis: This Substitute Ordinance is being presented by the Administration for Council’s
review and approval. This Ordinance enacts the Fiscal Year 2019 Capital
Budget, which being an alternating year, contains zero dollars.
Rev. 1

#4493 Sub. 1 Ord. 18-011 Adopt the Annual Operating Budget for the Fiscal Year Beginning
on July 1, 2018 and Ending on June 30, 2019 (3rd & Final
Reading)
Synopsis: This Substitute Ordinance is being presented by the Administration for Council’s
review and approval. This Ordinance enacts the annual Operating Budget for
Fiscal Year 2019.

#4530 An Ordinance to Authorize a Contract between the City of Wilmington and USI
Insurance Services LLC for Life and Health Insurance Brokerage 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 a contract with USI
Insurance Services LLC for life and health insurance brokerage services for the
term of one (1) year from July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019 at an estimated
price of One Hundred Thirty-Five Thousand Dollars ($135,000.00), with the
possibility of three (3) extensions of one (1) year each thereafter upon the same
terms and conditions.

#4531 An Ordinance to Authorize a Contract between the City of Wilmington and USI
Insurance Services LLC for Property and Casualty Insurance Brokerage 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 a contract with USI
Insurance LLC for property and casualty insurance brokerage services for the
term of one (1) year from July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019 at an estimated
price of Sixty Thousand Dollars ($60,000.00), with the possibility of three (3)
extensions of one (1) year each thereafter upon the same terms and conditions.

#4532 An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 5 of the City Code Regarding the Head Tax
Abatement/Exemption Program (1st & 2nd Reading)
Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and
approval. This Ordinance amends Chapter 5 of the City Code by amending
Section 5-102A thereof to extend the expiration date of the City’s head tax
abatement/exemption program until June 30, 2023.
DIXON

#4534 A Resolution Authorizing the Submission of a Grant Application by the
Department of Planning and Development with the Delaware Division of
Historical and Cultural Affairs to Fund the City’s Historic Preservation Planning
Program for the Federal Fiscal Year 2019
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
Planning and Development to the Delaware Department of State, Division of
Historical and Cultural Affairs in the amount of $7,932 to continue the City’s
Historic Preservation Planning Program, which has been in existence for over 30
years.

#4535 A Resolution Supporting the Bipartisan Efforts of the American Civil Liberties
Union (ACLU) Campaign for Smart Justice
Synopsis: This Resolution is being presented by the City Council for Council’s review and
approval. This Resolution offers support toward the ACLU’s Campaign for Smart
Justice – a multiyear effort to reduce the U.S. jail and prison population by 50%,
combat radical disparities in the criminal justice system by challenging the
injustices that have helped make America the world’s largest incarcerator.
GUY

#4536 A Resolution Regarding the Sub-naming of the 1200 Block of North Heald Street
as “Edward L. Loper, Sr. Boulevard”
Synopsis: This Resolution is being presented by the City Council for Council’s review and
approval. This Resolution encourages the Mayor to sub-name the 1200 block of
North Heald Street as “Edward L. Loper, Sr. Boulevard”, in recognition of the
renowned artist and teacher’s significant contributions to the City of Wilmington.
WALSH

#4537 A Resolution Authorizing the Wilmington Police Department’s Application for a
Grant from the Delaware Criminal Justice Council
Synopsis: This Resolution is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and
approval. This Resolution authorizes the Wilmington Police Department’s
application for a grant from the Delaware Criminal Justice Council in amount of
$151,362.00. The funds will be used to fund a Crime Analyst and Consultant for
a Strategic Intervention Plan to combat violent crime in Wilmington. No local
matching funds are required.
#4538 An Ordinance to Authorize and Approve a Contract between the City of
Wilmington and Asset Management Alliance, LLC (1st & 2nd Reading)
Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and
approval. This Ordinance authorizes the execution of Contract 19001EMPS –
Building Management Services at the Emergency Operation Center – between the
City of Wilmington and Asset Management Alliance, LLC for the period of one (1)
year from July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019, at an estimated price of Ninety
Eight Thousand Five Hundred Eight Dollars ($98,508.00), with the possibility of
three (3) additional extensions of one (1) year thereafter at the same annual price,
at the option of the City.

Items VII & VIII

VII. Petitions and Communications
VIII. Adjournment