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 Chayce Patton
Guy Recognize Wilbert "Wilby" B. Fletcher
Oliver Recognize Lee Bunting (YMCA of Delaware)
Oliver Sympathy Morgan Dixon-Hudson
Shabazz Sympathy Cynthia Clark-Short
Shabazz Sympathy Anna Elizabeth "Chink" Leatherberry
Shabazz Sympathy Charles C. Tate
Shabazz Recognize Sanitation Team in the Department of Public Works (in recognition of “Global Garbage Man Day”)
Shabazz Recognize Michael Spinks
Williams Celebrate 100th Anniversary - Union Park Gardens

Item VI

Legislative Business

SHABAZZ (Chukwuocha presenting on behalf of Shabazz)
#4539 Ord. 18-028 Amend Chapter 38 of the City Code Regarding Inclusive Parks
and Playgrounds (3rd & Final Reading)
Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by City Council for Council’s review and
approval. This Ordinance amends Chapter 38 of the City Code to add a new
section specifying that all City parks and playgrounds that are either new or are
undergoing renovations shall be designed to be inclusive of and accessible to all
persons of differing abilities and allow for the active participation and
engagement of all persons, including those with physical, cognitive,
communicative, social, and/or emotional special needs. The intent of this
Ordinance is to ensure an inclusive, accessible and positive environment in which
our residents can experience the substantial benefits offered by public parks and
playgrounds.

#4552 A Resolution Supporting Wilmington Joining the Cities of Service Coalition and
Encouraging the Mayor to Sign a Declaration of Service
Synopsis: This Resolution is being presented by City Council for Council’s review and
approval. This Resolution expresses City Council’s interest in Wilmington joining
the Cities of Service coalition, and respectfully encourages the Mayor to sign a
Declaration of Service so that the City can have access to a network of resources,
and can work alongside other cities around the country that are developing an
strengthening their cities and communities.

#4555* An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 40 of the City Code Regarding Direct Deposit
(1st & 2nd Reading)
Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by City Council for Council’s review and
approval. This Ordinance codifies a limited exception to the requirement that all
youth employed with the City through the Summer Youth Employment Program
receive pay through direct deposit. This Ordinance seeks to prevent an
unintended consequence of this legislation that has left some youth ineligible to
participate in this program resulting from a hardship or extenuating circumstance
that has prevented them from securing a checking account.

HARLEE
#4543 Ord. 18-029 Amend Chapter 37 of the City Code Regarding the Boundaries
of Special Residential Parking Areas/Districts “X”, “Y”, and “W”
(3rd & Final Reading)
Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and
approval. This Ordinance amends Chapter 37 of the City Code by amending
Section 37-226 thereof regarding the boundaries of special residential parking
areas/districts “X”, “Y”, and “W”.

#4544* Ord. 18-030 To Enact Certain Parking Regulations (3rd & Final Reading)
Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and
approval. This Ordinance approves various parking regulations in the City.

TURNER
#4545 Ord. 18-031 Authorize and Approve a Contract between the City of
Wilmington and Mid-Atlantic Services, A-Team Corp. for
Janitorial Services at the Municipal Complex (3rd & Final
Reading)
Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and
approval. This Ordinance authorizes the execution of Contract 19006PW –
Janitorial Services at the Municipal Complex – between the City of Wilmington
and Mid-Atlantic Services, A-Team Corp. for the period of one (1) year from July
1, 2018 through June 30, 2019, at an estimated price of One Hundred Thousand
Eight Hundred Seventy-Seven Dollars and Fifty-Two Cents ($100,877.52), with
the possibility of two (2) additional extensions of one (1) year thereafter at the
same annual price, at the option of the City.

#4546 Ord. 18-032 Authorize and Approve a Contract between the City of
Wilmington and Riggins, Inc. for Gasoline, Heating Oil, and
Diesel Fuel (3rd & Final Reading)
Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and
approval. This Ordinance authorizes the execution of Contract 19017PW –
Gasoline/Heating Oil/Diesel Fuel – between the City of Wilmington and Riggins,
Inc. for the period of one (1) year from July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019, at an
estimated price of One Million One Hundred Sixty-Nine Thousand Six Hundred
Sixty Dollars ($1,169,660.00), with the possibility of two (2) additional
extensions of one (1) year thereafter at the same annual price, at the option of the
City.

SHABAZZ (Williams presenting on behalf of Shabazz)
#4547 An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 42 of The City Code Relating to
the Installation of Wireless Telecommunications Facilities in the Public Rights of
Way (1st & 2nd Reading)
Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and
approval. This Ordinance amends Chapter 42 of the City Code by establishing procedures relating to the authorization, permitting and regulation of wireless telecommunications facilities in the public rights of way.

FREEL
#4553 An Ordinance to Authorize the Issuance of the City's General Obligation Bonds
or a General Obligation Anticipation Note, in Order to Provide the Funds
Necessary to Finance Various Streets and Roadways Located within the
City Limits; Providing for the Sale of the Bonds or the Note; and Authorizing
Other Necessary Action (1st & 2nd Reading)
Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by Administration for Council’s review and
approval. This Ordinance authorizes the issuance of up to $5,000,000 aggregate
principal amount of General Obligation Bonds (the "Bonds") and up to
$5,000,000 aggregate principal amount of a General Obligation Bond
Anticipation Note (Street Repairs Project), Series 2018 in order to provide
permanent and temporary financing, respectively, for street repairs and improvements of various streets and roadways located within the city limits and to
pay the costs associated with issuance of the Bonds or the Note. The estimated
issuance costs from the issuance of the Bonds or Note is expected to be
approximately $15,000.

GUY
#4556* An Ordinance Authorizing the Issuance of the City's General Obligation Bond
(Wetland Park Project), Series of 2018B-WPCRF in Order to Provide the Funds
Necessary for the City’s Wetland Park Project; Providing for the Sale of the
Bond; 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 is being presented by the City Treasurer’s Office for Council’s review and approval. This Ordinance authorizes the issuance of the City’s General Obligation Bond Series of 2018B-WPCRF, in an amount not to exceed $15,107,399 (the "2018B Bond"). The 2018B Bond which will be sold to the Delaware Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund in order to finance capital projects of the City, specifically, the Wetland Park Project.

#4557* An Ordinance Authorizing the Issuance of the City's General Obligation Bond, Series of 2018C-WPCRF in Order to Provide the Funds Necessary for the City’s Sewer Separation Projects & Flow Monitoring; Providing for the Sale of the Bond; 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 is being presented by the City Treasurer’s Office for Council’s review and approval. This Ordinance authorizes the issuance of the City’s General Obligation Bond, Series of 2018C-WPCRF, in an amount not to exceed $1,206,460 (The "2018C Bond"). The bonds which will be sold to the Delaware Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund in order to: Finance Capital Projects of the City, specifically, the Sewer Separation Projects and Flow Monitoring.

WALSH
#4538 Ord. 18-027 Authorize and Approve a Contract between the City of
Wilmington and Asset Management Alliance, LLC for Building
Management Services for the City’s Emergency Operations Center
(3rd & Final 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.

#4550 Ord. 18-034 Authorize and Approve a Contract Between the City of
Wilmington and Graves Uniforms, LLC (3rd & Final Reading)
Synopsis: This Ordinance is being introduced by the Administration for Council’s review and approval. This Ordinance authorizes the execution of Contract 19007PD - Police Clothing - between the City of Wilmington and Graves Uniforms, LLC for the period of one (1) year from July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019, at an
estimated price of One Hundred Nine Thousand Five Hundred Four Dollars ($109,504.00), with the possibility of two (2) additional extensions of one (1) year thereafter at the same annual price, at the option of the City.

#4554 A Resolution Approving a Grant Application by the Wilmington the Police to the
Special Law Enforcement Assistance Fund for Upgrades to Technology, the
Bicycle Program, and Officer Safety Equipment
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 Fund to Combat Violence Grant from the State of Delaware in
the amount of $220,320.00. The funds will be used to purchase upgrades to the
video-audio recording system, additional patrol cameras and kits, additional
ballistic shields, and upgrades to the bicycle program.

Items VII & VIII

VII. Petitions and Communications

VIII. Adjournment