Agenda for Regular Meeting

Synopsis: This Resolution is being presented by City Council for Council’s review and approval. This Resolution supports the important work of social workers throughout Wilmington and the rest of the country, and recognizes March 2018 as Social Work Month.

Synopsis: This Resolution is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and approval. This Resolution authorizes the Department of Parks and Recreation to apply for a grant from the Delaware Department of Labor in the approximate amount of $225, 000. The funds will be used to support approximately 170 youth for the City’s 2018 Youth Career Development Program (the “Youth Program”), formally known as the Summer Youth Employment Program. There is no local match required.

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 to the National Recreation and Parks Association in the amount of $25,000.00. The funds will be used to support the City’s nutrition literacy programming, recreation programming, and kitchen equipment. There is no local match required.

Synopsis: This Resolution is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and approval. This Resolution authorizes the City to accept an $92,427 gift from Cornerstone West CDC to support improvements to the following parks: 4th and Rodney, Connell Street, and Father Tucker.

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 to the National Recreation and Parks Association in the amount of $13,000.00. The funds will be used to support the City’s Play Streets initiative. There is no local match required.

Synopsis: This Resolution is being presented by City Council for Council’s review and approval. This Resolution officially recognizes the month of May as “National Foster Care Month”, and calls on the people of Wilmington to Support the efforts of the Living Arms Ministry of the Resurrection Center in their pursuit to raise awareness about the importance of foster care.

Synopsis: This Resolution is being presented by City Council for Council’s review and approval. This Resolution acknowledges the importance of a safe and healthy workplace for employees, and the need for employees to have the necessary support when experiencing abusive conduct in the workplace. This Resolution further calls upon the Delaware General Assembly to adopt legislation created by the Workplace Bullying Institute that would further protect employees in the workplace, and provide them with a course of legal action.

Synopsis: This Resolution is being presented by City Council for Council’s review and approval. This Resolution designates March 6th as “Black Balloon Day” in remembrance of individuals who have succumbed to opioid addiction throughout the State of Delaware, and declares Council’s commitment to advocating for resources and support for Wilmingtonians suffering from drug addiction.

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 (the “Amendment”) to the contract for building/raceway management and maintenance services with Asset Management Alliance (the “Contract”), which provides the option of two (2) one-year extensions of the Contract on the same terms, to be exercised at the City’s sole discretion.

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 (the “Amendment”) to the contract for pump valve and miscellaneous mechanical equipment maintenance services with Municipal Maintenance Co. (the “Contract”), which provides the option of two (2) one-year extensions of the Contract on the same terms, to be exercised at the City’s sole discretion.

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 (the “Amendment”) to the contract for electrical equipment management and maintenance services for water distribution with Willier Electric Motor Repair Co., Inc. (the “Contract”), which provides the option of two (2) one-year extensions of the Contract on the same terms, to be exercised at the City’s sole discretion.

Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and approval. This Ordinance amends Section 2-379(c) of the City Code (as amended by Ordinance No. 17-003) by authorizing the City Treasurer to access budget reserve account funds from July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018 with the requirement to replenish those funds no later than October 1, 2018.

Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and approval. This Ordinance authorizes the issuance of General Obligation Bonds, in one or more series on a tax-exempt and/or taxable basis (the “Bonds”) in order to finance (i) certain capital projects specified in the City’s capital budget for its Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2016, (ii) the funding of an outstanding general obligation bond anticipation note of the City and (iii) the costs and expenses associated with issuing the Bonds and/or prior series of bonds.

Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and approval. This Ordinance authorizes the execution of a rental agreement between the City of Wilmington and Cintas Corporation for the supply of rental uniforms for use by the Department of Licenses and Inspections (the “Contract”) for the period of three (3) years from March 2, 2018 through March 2021, at an annual price of Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000.00) for a total price of Forty-Five Thousand Dollars ($45,000.00)

Synopsis: This Resolution is being presented by City Council for Council’s review and approval. This Resolution urges the United States Congress to reject proposed budget cuts in the U.S. Fiscal Year 2019 budget that would completely eliminate the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), a program that is essential to providing ongoing programs and services to Wilmington’s neediest residents.

Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by City Council for Council’s review and approval. This Ordinance authorizes the issuance of up to $63,000.000 aggregate principal amount General Obligation Bonds, in one or more series on a tax- exempt and/or taxable basis (the “Bonds”) and up to a $14,000,000 general obligation bond anticipation note (the “BAN”) in order to finance (a) certain capital projects specified in the City’s capital budget for its Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2016, together with the additional capital projects described in Exhibit “A” attached hereto, (b) the funding of an outstanding general obligation bond anticipation note of the City, (c) the refunding of certain outstanding indebtedness of the City, and (d) the costs and expenses associated with issuing and providing for on-going continuing legal compliance of the Bonds and/or prior series of bonds.

Synopsis: This Resolution is being presented by City Council for Council’s review and approval. This Resolution elects Council Member Nnamdi Chukwuocha as President Pro Tempore of the Council of the City of Wilmington, following the resignation of Council Member Loretta Walsh from this leadership position.