May 28, 2020 Wilmington City Council
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Item I - Call to Order
Prayer
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Item I

Prayer
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
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Item II - Approval of Minutes
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Item III - Committee Reports
Item III

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Item IV - Acceptance of Treasurer’s Report
Item IV

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Item V - Non-Legislative Business
Gray Sympathy Stephen Williams
Harlee Sympathy Lynette Shorts Kornegay
Oliver Recognize Michele Fidance
Oliver Sympathy Sue Cunningham
Oliver Sympathy Michael Walker
Shabazz Sympathy Kirk Douglas Bolden
Shabazz Sympathy Charles Douglas McArthur Bolden
Shabazz Sympathy Jeremiah Redding
Shabazz Sympathy Valerie Sherwin Waters
Shabazz Sympathy Thelma Brown
Shabazz Recognize Kristin Barnekov-Short
Shabazz Sympathy Felicia Callahan
Shabazz Recognize LaDaye Johnson
Item V

Gray Sympathy Stephen Williams
Harlee Sympathy Lynette Shorts Kornegay
Oliver Recognize Michele Fidance
Oliver Sympathy Sue Cunningham
Oliver Sympathy Michael Walker
Shabazz Sympathy Kirk Douglas Bolden
Shabazz Sympathy Charles Douglas McArthur Bolden
Shabazz Sympathy Jeremiah Redding
Shabazz Sympathy Valerie Sherwin Waters
Shabazz Sympathy Thelma Brown
Shabazz Recognize Kristin Barnekov-Short
Shabazz Sympathy Felicia Callahan
Shabazz Recognize LaDaye Johnson
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Item VI - Legislative Business
OLIVER
#4802 An Ordinance to Authorize and Approve a One-Year Extension of Contract
20015WD Between the City of Wilmington and Greer Lime Company for the
Provision of Hydrated Lime (1st & 2nd Reading)
Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by Administration for Council’s review and
approval. This Ordinance authorizes the City to enter into an amendment to
Contract 20015WD – Hydrated Lime (the “Contract”) -- between the City and
Greer Lime Company which provides for a one-year extension of the Contract
from July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021 on the same terms and at the same cost.
#4803 An Ordinance to Authorize and Approve a One-Year Extension of Contract
20014PW Between the City of Wilmington and Kemira Water Solutions, Inc. for
the Provision of Ferric Chloride (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 to
Contract 20014PW – Ferric Chloride (the “Contract”) -- between the City and
Kemira Water Solutions, Inc. which provides for a one-year extension of the
Contract from July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021 on the same terms and at the same
cost.
#4804 An Ordinance to Authorize and Approve a One-Year Extension of Contract
20024PW Between the City of Wilmington and Diamond Materials LLC for the
Provision of Bituminous Concrete (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 to
Contract 20024PW – Bituminous Concrete (the “Contract”) -- between the City
and Diamond Materials LLC which provides for a one-year extension of the
Contract from July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021 on the same terms and at the same
cost.
#4805 An Ordinance to Authorize and Approve a One-Year Extension of Contract
20013WD Between the City of Wilmington and Buckman’s Inc. for the Provision
of Sodium Hypochlorite (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 to
Contract 20013WD – Sodium Hypochlorite (the “Contract”) -- between the City
and Buckman’s Inc. which provides for a one-year extension of the Contract from
July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021 on the same terms and at the same cost.
#4806 An Ordinance to Authorize and Approve a One-Year Extension of Contract
20017PW Between the City of Wilmington and Judge Mobile Wash for the
Provision of Mobile Truck Washing 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 to
Contract 20017PW – Mobile Truck Washing (the “Contract”) -- between the City
and Judge Mobile Wash which provides for a one-year extension of the Contract
from July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021 on the same terms and at the same cost.
#4807 An Ordinance to Authorize and Approve a Five-Year Extension of an Agreement
Between the City of Wilmington and Itron, Inc. for the Provision of Operation
and Maintenance Services for Mobile Automated Meter Reading (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 to the
contract between the City and Itron, Inc. (the “Contract”) which provides for a
five-year extension of the Contract from July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2025 on the
same terms.
SHABAZZ (Freel presenting on behalf of Shabazz)
Rev. 1
#4785 An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 44 of the City Code to Provide a Property Tax
Abatement for Low-to-Moderate Income, Long-Term Homeowners Following a
Fifty Percent or More Property Tax Increase on Their Primary Residence (1st &
2nd Reading)
Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by City Council for Council’s review and
approval. This Ordinance provides a partial property tax abatement for low-tomoderate,
long-term City homeowners who meet certain eligibility requirements.
Eligible homeowners who have their property tax obligation increased by 50% or
more following a property assessment may apply for a partial abatement of their
tax obligation. The partial abatement would “freeze” their tax obligation at the
pre-assessment amount as long as the property homeowner meets the eligibility
requirements.
FREEL
#4808 A Resolution to Grant a Walkway Easement to GFM Enterprises, LLC Over Cityowned
Property in Connection with GFM's Declaration to Construct and Maintain
the Walkway
Synopsis: This Resolution is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review
and approval. This Resolution authorizes the Department of Public Works to
accept a declaration from GFM Enterprises, L.L.C. to provide ongoing
maintenance and repair for the Walkway located over and across the City’s
parkland between Kentmere Parkway and the northeast side of the GFM
Parcel.
#4787 Ord. 20-012 Establishing a Rate of Taxation on Real Property and the Taxable
Property of Public Utilities for Fiscal Year July 1, 2020 through
June 30, 2021 (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 2021 (July 1,
2020 – June 30, 2021) 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.
#4788 Ord. 20-013 Adopt a Capital Program for the Six Fiscal Years 2021 - 2026
Inclusive (3rd& Final Reading)
Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and
approval. This Ordinance enacts the capital program for the six Fiscal Years
2021-2026.
#4789 Ord. 20-014 Adopt a Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2021 (3rd& Final
Reading)
Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and
approval. This Ordinance enacts the Fiscal Year 2021 capital budget, which
being an alternating year, contains zero dollars.
Rev. 1
#4790 Sub. 1 Ord. 20-016 Adopting the Annual Operating Budget for the Fiscal Year
Beginning on July 1, 2020 and Ending on June 30, 2021 (3rd&
Final Reading)
Synopsis: This Substitute Ordinance is being presented by the Administration for Council’s
review and approval. This Substitute Ordinance enacts the annual operating
budget for Fiscal Year 2021.
#4800 Ord. 20-020 Authorizing the Issuance of the City's General Obligation Bond
(LED Street Lighting Project), Series of 2020B-SEPRLF in Order
to Provide the Funds Necessary for Capital Projects of the City of
Wilmington Relating to the LED Street Lighting Project; Providing
for the Sale of the Bond to the Delaware State Energy Program
Revolving Loan Fund; 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 a General Obligation Bond
(LED Street Lighting Project), Series of 2020B-SEPRLF, in an amount not to
exceed $2,120,708, which will be sold to the Delaware State Energy Program
Revolving Loan Fund in order to (i) finance capital projects of the City,
specifically, the replacement of 1,732 lighting fixtures owned and maintained by
the City with LED lamps to provide energy savings to the City as set forth in the City’s capital budget for its Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2020; (ii) pay
administrative costs relating to such capital project; and (iii) pay the costs of
issuing the Bond.
ADAMS
#4809 An Ordinance to Ratify and Authorize an Agreement with Belfint, Lyons &
Shuman, P.A., for the Conduct of the CAFR and Federal Funds Audits for Fiscal
Year 2021, 2022 and 2023 (1st & 2nd Reading)
Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by the Administration for City Council’s
review and approval. If approved, Council would be authorizing the
Administration to enter into an agreement with the auditing firm of Belfint, Lyons
& Shuman, P.A., to provide an annual audit of all City government departments,
as required by the City Charter, for Fiscal Years 2021, 2022, and 2023. The
estimated cost of each annual City government audit is estimated to be $189,000.
The agreement also allows for the possibility to two, one-year extensions of the
contract by mutual agreement of the City and auditing firm. Belfint, Lyons &
Shuman, P.A. was awarded the audit contract as the result of a public request for
proposals.
DIXON
#4810 A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to File a Substantial Amendment to the
Fiscal Year 2020 Annual Action Plan to Outline the Proposed Use of
Supplemental CDBG-CV Grants, ESG-CV and HOPWA-CV Funds to Prevent,
Prepare for, and Respond to the Ongoing COVID-19 Crisis
Synopsis: This Resolution is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and
approval. This Resolution approves the Substantial Amendment to the Fiscal Year
2020 Annual Action Plan for the CDBG-CV, ESG-CV, and HOPWA-CV
Programs, and authorizes the Mayor to file an application for financial assistance
with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for CARES Act
Funds to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the COVID-19 crisis.
#4811 A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to File the Consolidated Strategy for
Housing and Community Development Plan for Fiscal Years 2020-2024 and
the Fiscal Year 2021 Annual Action Plan with the U.S. Department of Housing
and Urban Development Including Funds for the Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG), Home Improvement Program (HOME), Emergency Solutions
Grants (ESG), and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA)
Synopsis: This Resolution is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and
approval. This Resolution authorizes the Mayor or his designee to file the Fiscal
Year 2021 Annual Action Plan with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, including funding for the Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG), HOME Improvement Program (HOME), Emergency Solutions Grants
(ESG), and Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS (HOPWA), and the
Consolidated Strategy for Housing and Community Development Plan for Fiscal
Years 2020-2024.
#4812 A Resolution Approving the Citizen Participation Plan that Outlines the City’s
Responsibilities for Engaging the Public During Preparation of the Consolidated
Plan, Annual Action Plans, and the Comprehensive Annual Performance and
Evaluation Report (CAPER) and Any Future HUD Applications
Synopsis: This Resolution is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and
approval. This Resolution approves the Citizen Participation Plan that outlines
the City’s responsibilities for engaging the public during preparation of the
Consolidated Plan, Annual Action Plans, and the Comprehensive Annual
Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) and any future HUD applications.
WALSH
#4813 A Resolution Authorizing the Wilmington Police’s Grant Application to the State
of Delaware, Department of Justice to Purchase MorpholDent Fingerprint
Scanners and a Multi-Purpose Platform Trailer for Training
Synopsis: This Resolution is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and
approval. This Resolution authorizes the Wilmington Police Department’s grant
applications to the State of Delaware, Department of Justice in the total amount
of $37,800. The proposed grant funds would be used to purchase MorpholDent
fingerprint scanners and a multi-purpose platform trailer for training. No local
matching funds are required.
#4814 A Resolution Authorizing the Wilmington Police Department’s Grant Application
to the United States Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance to
Support Implementation of a Body-worn Camera Program
Synopsis: This Resolution is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and
approval. This Resolution authorizes the Wilmington Police Department’s grant
application to the United States Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice
Assistance, for funding to support implementation of a body-worn camera
program. The grant requires a 50% local match.
Item VI

OLIVER
#4802 An Ordinance to Authorize and Approve a One-Year Extension of Contract
20015WD Between the City of Wilmington and Greer Lime Company for the
Provision of Hydrated Lime (1st & 2nd Reading)
Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by Administration for Council’s review and
approval. This Ordinance authorizes the City to enter into an amendment to
Contract 20015WD – Hydrated Lime (the “Contract”) -- between the City and
Greer Lime Company which provides for a one-year extension of the Contract
from July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021 on the same terms and at the same cost.
#4803 An Ordinance to Authorize and Approve a One-Year Extension of Contract
20014PW Between the City of Wilmington and Kemira Water Solutions, Inc. for
the Provision of Ferric Chloride (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 to
Contract 20014PW – Ferric Chloride (the “Contract”) -- between the City and
Kemira Water Solutions, Inc. which provides for a one-year extension of the
Contract from July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021 on the same terms and at the same
cost.
#4804 An Ordinance to Authorize and Approve a One-Year Extension of Contract
20024PW Between the City of Wilmington and Diamond Materials LLC for the
Provision of Bituminous Concrete (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 to
Contract 20024PW – Bituminous Concrete (the “Contract”) -- between the City
and Diamond Materials LLC which provides for a one-year extension of the
Contract from July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021 on the same terms and at the same
cost.
#4805 An Ordinance to Authorize and Approve a One-Year Extension of Contract
20013WD Between the City of Wilmington and Buckman’s Inc. for the Provision
of Sodium Hypochlorite (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 to
Contract 20013WD – Sodium Hypochlorite (the “Contract”) -- between the City
and Buckman’s Inc. which provides for a one-year extension of the Contract from
July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021 on the same terms and at the same cost.
#4806 An Ordinance to Authorize and Approve a One-Year Extension of Contract
20017PW Between the City of Wilmington and Judge Mobile Wash for the
Provision of Mobile Truck Washing 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 to
Contract 20017PW – Mobile Truck Washing (the “Contract”) -- between the City
and Judge Mobile Wash which provides for a one-year extension of the Contract
from July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021 on the same terms and at the same cost.
#4807 An Ordinance to Authorize and Approve a Five-Year Extension of an Agreement
Between the City of Wilmington and Itron, Inc. for the Provision of Operation
and Maintenance Services for Mobile Automated Meter Reading (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 to the
contract between the City and Itron, Inc. (the “Contract”) which provides for a
five-year extension of the Contract from July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2025 on the
same terms.
SHABAZZ (Freel presenting on behalf of Shabazz)
Rev. 1
#4785 An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 44 of the City Code to Provide a Property Tax
Abatement for Low-to-Moderate Income, Long-Term Homeowners Following a
Fifty Percent or More Property Tax Increase on Their Primary Residence (1st &
2nd Reading)
Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by City Council for Council’s review and
approval. This Ordinance provides a partial property tax abatement for low-tomoderate,
long-term City homeowners who meet certain eligibility requirements.
Eligible homeowners who have their property tax obligation increased by 50% or
more following a property assessment may apply for a partial abatement of their
tax obligation. The partial abatement would “freeze” their tax obligation at the
pre-assessment amount as long as the property homeowner meets the eligibility
requirements.
FREEL
#4808 A Resolution to Grant a Walkway Easement to GFM Enterprises, LLC Over Cityowned
Property in Connection with GFM's Declaration to Construct and Maintain
the Walkway
Synopsis: This Resolution is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review
and approval. This Resolution authorizes the Department of Public Works to
accept a declaration from GFM Enterprises, L.L.C. to provide ongoing
maintenance and repair for the Walkway located over and across the City’s
parkland between Kentmere Parkway and the northeast side of the GFM
Parcel.
#4787 Ord. 20-012 Establishing a Rate of Taxation on Real Property and the Taxable
Property of Public Utilities for Fiscal Year July 1, 2020 through
June 30, 2021 (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 2021 (July 1,
2020 – June 30, 2021) 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.
#4788 Ord. 20-013 Adopt a Capital Program for the Six Fiscal Years 2021 - 2026
Inclusive (3rd& Final Reading)
Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and
approval. This Ordinance enacts the capital program for the six Fiscal Years
2021-2026.
#4789 Ord. 20-014 Adopt a Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2021 (3rd& Final
Reading)
Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and
approval. This Ordinance enacts the Fiscal Year 2021 capital budget, which
being an alternating year, contains zero dollars.
Rev. 1
#4790 Sub. 1 Ord. 20-016 Adopting the Annual Operating Budget for the Fiscal Year
Beginning on July 1, 2020 and Ending on June 30, 2021 (3rd&
Final Reading)
Synopsis: This Substitute Ordinance is being presented by the Administration for Council’s
review and approval. This Substitute Ordinance enacts the annual operating
budget for Fiscal Year 2021.
#4800 Ord. 20-020 Authorizing the Issuance of the City's General Obligation Bond
(LED Street Lighting Project), Series of 2020B-SEPRLF in Order
to Provide the Funds Necessary for Capital Projects of the City of
Wilmington Relating to the LED Street Lighting Project; Providing
for the Sale of the Bond to the Delaware State Energy Program
Revolving Loan Fund; 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 a General Obligation Bond
(LED Street Lighting Project), Series of 2020B-SEPRLF, in an amount not to
exceed $2,120,708, which will be sold to the Delaware State Energy Program
Revolving Loan Fund in order to (i) finance capital projects of the City,
specifically, the replacement of 1,732 lighting fixtures owned and maintained by
the City with LED lamps to provide energy savings to the City as set forth in the City’s capital budget for its Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2020; (ii) pay
administrative costs relating to such capital project; and (iii) pay the costs of
issuing the Bond.
ADAMS
#4809 An Ordinance to Ratify and Authorize an Agreement with Belfint, Lyons &
Shuman, P.A., for the Conduct of the CAFR and Federal Funds Audits for Fiscal
Year 2021, 2022 and 2023 (1st & 2nd Reading)
Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by the Administration for City Council’s
review and approval. If approved, Council would be authorizing the
Administration to enter into an agreement with the auditing firm of Belfint, Lyons
& Shuman, P.A., to provide an annual audit of all City government departments,
as required by the City Charter, for Fiscal Years 2021, 2022, and 2023. The
estimated cost of each annual City government audit is estimated to be $189,000.
The agreement also allows for the possibility to two, one-year extensions of the
contract by mutual agreement of the City and auditing firm. Belfint, Lyons &
Shuman, P.A. was awarded the audit contract as the result of a public request for
proposals.
DIXON
#4810 A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to File a Substantial Amendment to the
Fiscal Year 2020 Annual Action Plan to Outline the Proposed Use of
Supplemental CDBG-CV Grants, ESG-CV and HOPWA-CV Funds to Prevent,
Prepare for, and Respond to the Ongoing COVID-19 Crisis
Synopsis: This Resolution is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and
approval. This Resolution approves the Substantial Amendment to the Fiscal Year
2020 Annual Action Plan for the CDBG-CV, ESG-CV, and HOPWA-CV
Programs, and authorizes the Mayor to file an application for financial assistance
with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for CARES Act
Funds to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the COVID-19 crisis.
#4811 A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to File the Consolidated Strategy for
Housing and Community Development Plan for Fiscal Years 2020-2024 and
the Fiscal Year 2021 Annual Action Plan with the U.S. Department of Housing
and Urban Development Including Funds for the Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG), Home Improvement Program (HOME), Emergency Solutions
Grants (ESG), and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA)
Synopsis: This Resolution is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and
approval. This Resolution authorizes the Mayor or his designee to file the Fiscal
Year 2021 Annual Action Plan with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, including funding for the Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG), HOME Improvement Program (HOME), Emergency Solutions Grants
(ESG), and Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS (HOPWA), and the
Consolidated Strategy for Housing and Community Development Plan for Fiscal
Years 2020-2024.
#4812 A Resolution Approving the Citizen Participation Plan that Outlines the City’s
Responsibilities for Engaging the Public During Preparation of the Consolidated
Plan, Annual Action Plans, and the Comprehensive Annual Performance and
Evaluation Report (CAPER) and Any Future HUD Applications
Synopsis: This Resolution is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and
approval. This Resolution approves the Citizen Participation Plan that outlines
the City’s responsibilities for engaging the public during preparation of the
Consolidated Plan, Annual Action Plans, and the Comprehensive Annual
Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) and any future HUD applications.
WALSH
#4813 A Resolution Authorizing the Wilmington Police’s Grant Application to the State
of Delaware, Department of Justice to Purchase MorpholDent Fingerprint
Scanners and a Multi-Purpose Platform Trailer for Training
Synopsis: This Resolution is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and
approval. This Resolution authorizes the Wilmington Police Department’s grant
applications to the State of Delaware, Department of Justice in the total amount
of $37,800. The proposed grant funds would be used to purchase MorpholDent
fingerprint scanners and a multi-purpose platform trailer for training. No local
matching funds are required.
#4814 A Resolution Authorizing the Wilmington Police Department’s Grant Application
to the United States Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance to
Support Implementation of a Body-worn Camera Program
Synopsis: This Resolution is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and
approval. This Resolution authorizes the Wilmington Police Department’s grant
application to the United States Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice
Assistance, for funding to support implementation of a body-worn camera
program. The grant requires a 50% local match.
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Items VII & VIII - VII. Petitions and Communications
VIII. Adjournment
Items VII & VIII

VIII. Adjournment
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