Agenda for Regular Meeting

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 in Wilmington, Delaware being Tax Parcel ID No. 26-009.10-002, from a zoning classification of R-2 (One-Family Detached Dwellings and One Family Semi-Detached Dwellings) to a zoning classification of R-5-A-1 (Low-Medium Density Apartment Houses).

Synopsis:  This Resolution is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and approval. This Resolution authorizes the City to enter into a lease with New Castle County Vocational Technical School District of a portion of Kirkwood Park for the installation of a turf practice field for use by Howard high School of Technology and members of the public.

Synopsis:  This Ordinance is being presented by City Council for Council’s review and approval. Chapter 13, section 13-4 of the City Code requires all owners of properties to remove garbage, rubbish, refuse, trash and other offensive materials from sidewalks, footways, and alleys. This Ordinance amends section 13-4 by increasing the penalty from $50 to $150 for owners of properties from which a business licensed as retail edible is operated. This Ordinance also establishes requirements for trash receptacles for mobile vendors of edible commodities.

Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and approval. This Ordinance amends Chapter 44-153 of the City Code to extend the duration of the Wilmington Downtown Business Improvement District until October 1, 2029.

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.

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 parking facilities tax abatement/exemption until June 30, 2030.

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.

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.

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.