Agenda for Regular Meeting

Synopsis:        This Resolution is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and approval. This Resolution extends the time for the City Planning Commission to review the amendments proposed in Ordinance No. 26-031 and submit a report through the Mayor to City Council regarding its recommendation about the proposed amendments ninety (90) days through and including January 19, 2027.

Synopsis:        This Ordinance is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and approval. This Ordinance approves the “2510 Northeast Boulevard – REACH Riverside” major subdivision plan and authorizes the City to (i) accept the dedication Of a 0.062-acre portion Of 2510 Northeast Boulevard (being Tax Parcel NO. 26-030.30-006) as a public right- of-way to combine with the existing 50-foot-wide right-of-way of the 1200 block of East Twenty-Sixth Street to create a 65-foot-wide right-of-way with sidewalks, (ii) add the dedicated street to the Official City Map, and (iii) officially name the dedicated street “East Twenty-Sixth Street”.

Synopsis:        This Resolution is being presented by City Council for Council’s review and approval. This Resolution appoints nine members to the Housing Subcommittee, which was established by Resolution 26-046, A Resolution to Establish a Housing Sub-Committee of Community Development & Urban Planning Standing Committee. Within 180 days of its first meeting, the Subcommittee shall outline key areas of focus and preliminary recommendations, with a final report to be issued within one year proposing legislative, regulatory, and funding strategies to address Wilmington’s housing challenges.

Synopsis:        This Resolution is being presented by City Council for Council’s review and approval. This Resolution appoints nine (9) members to the Historic Markers Taskforce to oversee the commemoration of significant historical and cultural sites in the City of Wilmington.

Synopsis:        This Resolution is being presented by City Council for Council’s review and approval. This Resolution concludes the City of Wilmington’s 250th commemoration of the signing of the Declaration of Independence by establishing a time capsule. The time capsule will contain photographs, documents, reflections, and other memorabilia submitted by the Office of the Mayor, City Council, and City departments, preserving a record of the City during this historic milestone for future generations. The Resolution further resolves that the time capsule be sealed and placed with the Theodore Blunt Commemorative Wall, with instructions that it be opened in 2076 in observance of the 300th anniversary of American independence. The Resolution further resolves that the time capsule remains with the Commemorative Wall and be relocated intact with the Wall if the building or facility is renovated, reconstructed, repurposed, demolished, replaced, or relocated prior to its scheduled opening.

Synopsis:        This Ordinance is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and approval. This Ordinance (i) authorizes the issuance of up to $20,000,000 aggregate principal amount of General Obligation Bonds (the “Bonds”) and up to $20,000,000 aggregate principal amount of General Obligation Bond Anticipation Note (the “BAN”) in order to (a) provide temporary and permanent financing for any duly authorized capital project of the City specified in the City’s capital budgets for its Fiscal Years ending June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2026 and (b) pay the costs associated with issuance of the Bonds and the BAN. 

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 (Lead Removal Phase 5 Project), Series C of 2026-DWSRF (the “2026C Bond”), in an amount not to exceed $23,000,000, which will be sold to the Delaware Drinking Water State Revolving Fund to (A) finance the (1) replacement of (i) approximately 4 to 5 miles of old cast iron watermain in the City’s water distribution system, (ii) connected water service lines and fire hydrants, (iii) a full-width lane due to restoration of roadway surface, and (2) planning and prioritization of lead service line replacement activities, as set forth in the City’s capital budget for its Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2028; (B) pay administrative costs relating to such capital projects; and (C) pay the costs of issuing the 2026C Bond.  

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 (Emerging Contaminants PFAS Project), Series B of 2026-WPCRF, in an amount not to exceed $2,172,000 (the “2026B Bond”), which will be sold to the Delaware Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund in order to (i) finance a pilot study at the City’s wastewater treatment plant to evaluate the effectiveness of an Aerated Static Pile Biodrying System (ASP-BS), with a specific focus on understanding the fate and transformation of Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) and associated precursor compounds, including pilot planning and design, system construction and commissioning, pilot operation and monitoring, the installation of blowers, air handling and odor control systems, and process monitoring equipment, as set forth in the City’s capital budget for its Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2026, (ii) pay administrative costs relating to such capital projects, and (iii) pay the costs of issuing the 2026B Bond.  

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 (Blower Upgrades Phase 3 Project), Series C of 2026-WPCRF, in an amount not to exceed $26,468,000 (the “2026C Bond”), which will be sold to the Delaware Pollution Control Revolving Fund in order to (i) finance the rehabilitation of an aging aeration system at the City’s wastewater treatment plant, including the replacement of existing blower equipment and supporting infrastructure, as set forth in the City’s capital budget for its Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2030, (ii) pay administrative costs relating to such capital project, and (iii) pay the costs of issuing the 2026C Bond. 

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 (Small Diameter Collection System Project), Series D of 2026-WPCRF, in an  amount not to exceed $2,200,000 (the “2026D Bond”), which will be sold to the Delaware Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund in order to (i) to finance the rehabilitation of small diameter (less than 42 inches) sewer pipes throughout the City, via point repairs, replacements, and/or cured in-place pipe lining, to extend their service life, reduce the risk of failure, and improve the level of service of the sewer collection system, as specified in the City’s capital budget for its Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2026, (ii) pay administrative costs relating to such capital projects, and (iii) pay the costs of issuing the 2026D Bond. 

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 (Large Diameter Collection System Project), Series E of 2026-WPCRF, in an amount not to exceed $2,000,000 (the “2026E Bond”), which will be sold to the Delaware Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund in order to City to (i) finance the rehabilitation of large diameter (greater than 42 inches) sewer pipes along Rattlesnake Run, Shipley Run, and Interceptor E, via point repairs, replacements, and/or cured in-place pipe lining, to extend their service life, reduce the risk of failure, and improve the level of service of the sewer collection system, as set forth in the City’s capital budget for its Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2024, (ii) pay administrative costs relating to such capital projects, and (iii) pay the costs of issuing the 2026E Bond.  

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 (Supplemental 11th Street Pump Station Replacement & Upgrade Phase 2 Project), Series F of 2026-WPCRF, in an amount not to exceed $19,378,555 (the “2026F Bond”), which will be sold to the Delaware Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund in order to (i) finance the design and installation of a Dry Weather Pump Station at the 11th Street Pump Station, including a wet well, four 15 MGD submersible VFD driven pumps, 72-inch force main, piping, and valving, 2,000 kVA transformers, medium and low voltage switchgear, electrical wiring, instrumentation, and controls, demolition of the existing building, and site civil upgrades within the existing site, as set forth in the City’s capital budgets for its Fiscal Years ending June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2026, (ii) pay administrative costs relating to such capital projects, and (iii) pay the costs of issuing the 2026F Bond.  

Synopsis:        This Resolution is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and approval. This Resolution declares 1641 West Fourth Street, Wilmington, Delaware 19805 (being Tax Parcel No. 26-027.30-016) to be surplus and approves the property for disposition to Ezion Fair Community Development Corporation.

Synopsis:        This Resolution is being presented by City Council for Council’s review and approval. This Resolution respectfully requests that the honorable members of the congressional delegation of the State of Delaware take steps to evaluate and address the need for further regulation of AI development in the interests of preserving the health, safety, and quality of life of the residents of the City of Wilmington, State of Delaware, and beyond.

Synopsis:        This Ordinance is being presented by City Council for Council’s review and approval. This Ordinance amends Chapter 2 of the City Code regarding the Youth Advisory Council to expand eligibility to include students who attend a school located within Wilmington city limits, as well as to allow students who begin to participate in the Youth Advisory Council during their 8th grade year to participate through their 12th grade year.

Synopsis:        This Resolution is being presented by City Council for Council’s review and approval. This Resolution respectfully requests that the Department of Public Works, in consultation with the Delaware Department of Transportation and other relevant agencies, provide the Wilmington City Council within 90 days with a report evaluating the potential implementation and expansion of Leading Pedestrian Intervals throughout the City.