Agenda for Regular Meeting

This Resolution is being presented by the Council for Council’s review and approval. If approved, Council would be supporting House Bill No. 17 which aims to reduce truancy and dropout rates by increasing the compulsory education age from 16 years to 17 years.

This Resolution is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and approval. If approved, Council would authorize the Department of Parks and Recreation to accept and use a $10,000 grant from Laffey McHugh Foundation for the City’s 2017 Summer Youth Employment Program.

This Resolution is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and approval. If approved, Council would authorize the Department of Parks and Recreation to apply for a grant in the amount of $399,699.64 from the Department of Labor. The funds will be used to support the City’s 2017 Summer Youth Program.

This Resolution is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and approval. If approved, Council would declare 924 ½ Bennett Street to be surplus and approve the property for disposition to the Wilmington Housing Partnership. The Resolution would also authorize the Mayor or his designee to execute any and all documents necessary to effectuate disposition proceedings for the property.

This Resolution is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and approval. If approved, Council would be authorizing the Department of Planning to accept a $197,500 grant from the EPA’s Brownfield Area-wide Planning Program for the purpose of developing an area-wide plan for brownfield redevelopment in the Brandywine Riverfront Northeast Community.

This Resolution is being presented by the Council for Council’s review and approval. If approved, Council would be amending Rule 2 of the Rules of the Council of the City of Wilmington (Resolution 17-001) by changing “Silent Reflection” to “Universal Prayer” under Order of Business.

This Ordinance is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and approval. If approved, Council would be authorizing City Contract 17006HRPS – Limited Services Employment – between the City and Integrity Staffing Solutions, Inc., for a period of approximately five (5) months beginning on or about February 1, 2017 and ending June 30, 2017. The City would have an option for three (3) one-year extensions provided the terms and conditions (including price) remain the same. The annual estimated cost is $1,137,000.00.

This Ordinance is being presented by the Treasurer for Council’s review and approval. If approved, Council would be amending Chapter 2 §2-379(c) of the City Code to update and codify provisions related to the budget reserve account funds. The Ordinance would authorize the City Treasurer to access budget reserve account funds, extend the period from July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017, and require that funds be replenish no later than October 1, 2017.

This Ordinance is being presented by the Administration for City Council’s review and approval. If approved, the Council would be authorizing reconciliation of budget accounts for the previous fiscal year ending June 30, 2016.

This Ordinance is being presented by the Council for Council’s review and approval. If approved, Council would be amending Chapter 2 of the Wilmington City Code, updating and formalizing Code provisions related to the Audit Review Committee to allow greater flexibility in permitting the City Council Finance Chair to send a designee in his or her place, and in adding the City Council Chief Financial Officer as a non-voting member.

This Resolution is being presented by the Council for Council’s review and approval. If approved, Council would be encouraging the State of Delaware to consider the absence of local control afforded to Wilmington residents, the impact of the drawing of boundary lines for school districts, and school board election voting processes when seeking solutions to education issues negatively impacting Wilmington residents and students.

This Resolution is being presented by the Council for Council’s review and approval. If approved, Council would be amending Rule 10 of the Rules of the Council of the City of Wilmington (Resolution 17-001) by adding Judiciary as a Standing Committee.

This Resolution is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and approval. If approved, Council would be authorizing Wilmington Fire Department to accept a $22,000.00 grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to purchase water survival suits, water rescue and air monitoring equipment.

This Resolution is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and approval. If approved, Council would be authorizing the submission of a grant application to the U.S. Department of Justice in the amount of $999,216.91. The funds will be used to plan and implement Revitalization Agenda for West Center City (RAWCC) which is a multi-sector partnership to reduce crime and violence; reduce physical blight and enhance the opportunities for quality housing; and increase quality programming to lead to stable and rewarding employment in West Center City.

This Resolution is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and approval. If approved, Council would be authorizing the submission of a grant application to the Delaware Department of Justice in the amount of $20,100.00. If successful, the funds would be used to purchase technology upgrades for the Hostage Negotiation Team Mobile Operations Center and Officer Down Individual First Aid Kits.