Wilmington City Council

Wilmington Community Police Accountability Board
2026-04-20 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual Meeting with Anchor Location in 3rd Floor Conference Room and Remote Participation via ZOOM, 800 N. French Street, Wilmington, DE, 19801, United States
AGENDA NOTICE

F&ED Committee - Budget Hearing (Parks & Recreation/Office of Economic Development/Office of Information Technology)
2026-04-20 16:30 - 19:00 | Virtual Meeting with Anchor Location in Council Chambers and Remote Participation via ZOOM
AGENDA NOTICE

Parks & Recreation Department
Mayor’s Office of Economic Development
Office of Information Technology

F&ED Committee - Budget Hearing (*City Treasurer's Office/WPD/WFD)
2026-04-22 16:30 - 19:00 | Virtual Meeting with Anchor Location in Council Chambers and Remote Participation via ZOOM
AGENDA NOTICE

*City Treasurer’s Office
Police Department
Fire Department

Rev. 1 (4/21/2026)

2nd District Participatory Budget Subcommittee Meeting
2026-04-23 17:00 - 18:30 | Virtual Meeting with Anchor Location in 1st Floor Committee Room and Remote Participation via ZOOM

Cable, Video & Telecommunication Commission Meeting
2026-04-24 12:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Meeting with Anchor Location in 1st Floor Committee Room and Remote Participation via ZOOM
AGENDA NOTICE
I. Introductions
a) Roll Call of Committee Members
II. Adopt Minutes from December 5, 2025 Meeting
III. New Business:
a) Update Report from WITN Ch.22 Regarding Station’s Programming and Operations – Presented by Wendell Raulston, WITN Station Manager

WITN FY27 PROPOSED BUDGET

b) Update Report from Red Clay Consolidated School District Regarding the Operations of the Educational Access Channel – EDtv
c) Update Regarding TPO
d) Update Regarding Verizon Cable Franchising
IV. Public Comments
V. Adjournment

F&ED Committee - Budget Hearing (Real Estate & Housing/Human Resources/Law Department)
2026-04-27 16:30 - 19:00 | Virtual Meeting with Anchor Location in Council Chambers and Remote Participation via ZOOM
AGENDA NOTICE

Real Estate & Housing
Human Resources Department
Law Department

F&ED Committee - Budget Hearing (Law Dept./Public Works (WSF) & Presentation Water Sewer Fund 6-Year Financial Plan/Public Works (WSF))
2026-04-29 16:30 - 19:00 | Virtual Meeting with Anchor Location in Council Chambers and Remote Participation via ZOOM
REVISED AGENDA NOTICE

Law Department
Public Works Department (WSF)
Presentation Water Sewer Fund 6 – Year Financial Plan/ Public Works (WSF)

Homelessness Subcommittee Meeting
2026-04-30 17:30 - 19:30 | Virtual Meeting with Anchor Location in 1st Floor Committee Room, 800 N. French Street, Wilmington, DE, 19801, United States
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Finance & Economic Development Committee Meeting
2026-05-04 17:00 - 19:00 | Virtual Meeting with Anchor Location in 1st Floor Committee Room and Remote Participation via ZOOM
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A Resolution Authorizing Grant Funds to Roberto Clemente Little League (cw)
A Resolution Authorizing Grant Funds to Delaware Center for Horticulture (Sponsor: Field)
Ord. 26-021 – An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 40 of the City Code to Allow Employees to Donated an Unequal Amount of Sick-Vacation leave (W0131395x920B6)
Human Resources Budget Hearing

Committee of the Whole Meeting
2026-05-05 18:00 - 19:30 | Virtual Meeting with Anchor Location in Council Chambers and Remote Participation via ZOOM
AGENDA NOTICE

Discussion on FY27 Proposed Budget for $20M Transfer from Tax Stabilization Reserve Fund to the Neighborhood Stabilization Fund for Affordable Housing

Wilmington Proposed Budget Amendment
Affordable Housing Presentation

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Intergovernmental Committee Meeting
2026-05-06 17:00 - 19:00 | Virtual Meeting with Anchor Location in 1st Floor Committee Room and Remote Participation via ZOOM
AGENDA NOTICE

A Resolution Accepting Grant Funds from the Greater Wilmington Convention and Visitors Bureau to the City of Wilmington for the Creation of a Historic African American Sites Brochure (Sponsor: Darby)
A Resolution Establishing a Permanent Reparations Implementation and Oversight Committee of City Council (Sponsor: Darby)
A Resolution Recommending that the Administration Coordinate an Alternative, Community-Driven Audit Wilmington Police Department (WPD) (Sponsor: Darby)
A Resolution Encouraging the Governor of the State of Delaware and the Delaware General Assembly to Expand Investments in Sustainable, Affordable Energy Strategies (Sponsor: Willauer)
Presentation on Liquor Store Outdoor Advertisements

Wilmington City Council Meeting - Youth in Government Day
2026-05-07 18:30 - 20:30 | Virtual Meeting with Anchor Location in Council Chambers and Remote Participation via ZOOM
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#0226 – A Resolution to Declare a Council Member’s Seat Vacant
#0227 – A Resolution Appointing Alexandra Coppadge Wright and DeShaun Elliott to the Wilmington Community Police Accountability Board (ec)
#0228 – A Resolution Authorizing a Grant from Greater Wilmington Convention and Visitors Bureau to the City of Wilmington (snd)
#0229 – Ordinance to Amend Ch 48 of the City Code to Provide a Mandatory Inclusionary Zoning Program
#0230 -Ordinance to Amend Ch 2 of the City Code to Create a Landlord Engagement Advisory Board (W0132261x920B6)
#0231 – Ordinance to Remove Mabel Street from the Official City Map – AATF (W0132286x920B6)
#0232 – Ordinance to Implement City Pension Commission Recommedation of One-Time Stipend for City Retirees in FY 2027 – AATF (W0132287x920B6)
#0233 – A Resolution Authorizing Grant Funds to Roberto Clemente Little League (cw)
#0235 – A Resolution Authorizing Grant Funds from Council Members Field and Owens to Delaware Center for Horticulture (DCH)(nf)
#0236 -Ordinance to Amend Chapter 8 of the City Code to Create a Security Deposit First Month’s Rental Assistance Pilot Program (W0132256x920B6)

Public Safety Committee Meeting
2026-05-11 17:00 - 19:00 | Virtual Meeting with Anchor Location in 1st Floor Committee Room and Remote Participation via ZOOM
AGENDA NOTICE
• Presentation on End Community Violence Now Delaware by Lauren Footman, Executive Director
• Discussion on Public Safety Strategic Plan Priorities
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Reintegration Subcommittee Meeting
2026-05-12 17:00 - 18:30 | Virtual Meeting with Anchor Location in Wilmington Public Library – P.S. DuPont Conference Room, 10 E. 10th Street, Wilmington, 19801, United States
AGENDA NOTICE

Welcome
Approval of Agenda
Approval of Minutes – March 10, 2026 and April 14, 2026
Public Comment
Review purpose of Reintegration Subcommittee
Suggestions for 6-month Subcommittee findings
Adjournment

Community Development & Urban Planning Committee Meeting
2026-05-14 17:00 - 19:00 | Virtual Meeting with Anchor Location in 1st Floor Committee Room and Remote Participation via ZOOM
AGENDA NOTICE

An Ordinance to Approve the Removal of Mabel Street, Located Between Vandever Avenue and the Northern Boundary of 86 Race Street, from the Official City Map (Sponsor: Oliver)

– Mabel Street street removal presentation updated CDUP

Sub # 2 to Ord. #26-019 An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 8 of the City Code to Establish a Housing Trust (Sponsor: Darby)

Sub. 1 to Ord. # 26-008 An Ordinance to Amend Chapters 5 and 34 of the City Code to Create an Online Rental Property Registry (Sponsor: Darby)

Ord. # 26-028 An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 2 of the City Code Related to the Functions of the Department of Real Estate & Housing Allowing the Department to Spend Neighborhood Stabilization Funds to Assist in Settling Eviction Proceedings (Sponsor: Willauer)

Ord. # 26-029 An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 8 of the City Code to Create a Homeowner Repair Program (Sponsor: Willauer)

Ord. # 26-030 An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 8 of the City Code to Create a Vacant Property Rehabilitation Assistance Program (Sponsor: Willauer)

An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 8 of the City Code to Create a Security Deposit and First Month’s Rental Assistance Pilot Program (Sponsor: Hackett)

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Homelessness Subcommittee Meeting
2026-05-14 17:30 - 18:30 | Virtual Meeting with Anchor Location in 3rd Floor Conference Room and Remote Participation via ZOOM, 800 N. French Street, Wilmington, DE, 19801, United States
AGENDA NOTICE

Call to Order
Roll Call
Subcommittee Member Introductions
Selection of Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary
Approval of April 30, 2026, Meeting Minutes
Develop a Process for Community Input-
Homelessness Data

Guest: Stephen Metraux, UD Center for Community Research & Service

Review Homelessness Task Force Recommendations
Next Steps and Action Items:

Meeting Schedule and Location

Public Comment
Adjournment

Wilmington Community Police Accountability Board
2026-05-18 13:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Meeting with Anchor Location in 3rd Floor Conference Room and Remote Participation via ZOOM, 800 N. French Street, Wilmington, DE, 19801, United States

Community Development & Urban Planning Committee Meeting
2026-05-20 17:00 - 19:00 | Virtual Meeting with Anchor Location in 1st Floor Committee Room and Remote Participation via ZOOM
AGENDA NOTICE

A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to File a Second Substantial Amendment to the Federal Fiscal Year 2025/City Fiscal Year 2026 Annual Action Plan with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (Sponsor: Cabrera)

A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to File with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development the Federal Fiscal Year 2026/City Fiscal Year 2027 Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant Program, the HOME Improvement Investment Partnerships Program, the Emergency Solutions Grants Program, and the Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS Program (Sponsor: Cabrera)

A Resolution Establishing a Housing Sub- Committee of the CD&UP Standing Committee (Sponsor: Oliver)

Ord. # 26-032 An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 2 of the City Code to Create a Landlord Engagement Advisory Board (Sponsor: Darby)

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Finance & Economic Development Committee Meeting
2026-05-21 16:30 - 18:00 | Virtual Meeting with Anchor Location in Council Chambers and Remote Participation via ZOOM
⇒REVISED AGENDA NOTICE

⇒Public Comments
Ord. 26-022 An Ordinance Establishing a Rate of Taxation on Real Property and the Taxable Property of Public Utilities for the Fiscal Year Beginning on July 1, 2026 and Ending on June 30, 2027 (Sponsor: Harlee)
Ord. 26-023 An Ordinance to Adopt a Capital Program for the Six Fiscal Years 2027 – 2032 Inclusive (Sponsor: Harlee)
Ord. 26-024 An Ordinance to Adopt a Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2027 (Sponsor: Harlee)
Sub. 1 to Ord. 26-025 An Ordinance Adopting the Annual Operating Budget for the Fiscal Year Beginning on July 1, 2026 and Ending on June 30, 2027 (Sponsor: Harlee)
Sub. 1 to Ord. 26-026 An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 45 of the City Code Regarding Sewer System Rates and Charges, Water Rates and Charges, and Stormwater Rates and Charges for Fiscal Year 2027 (Sponsor: Harlee)
Ord. 26-034 An Ordinance to Implement the City of Wilmington Pension Commission’s Recommendation Regarding a One-Time Stipend for City Retirees for Fiscal Year 2027 Pursuant to Chapter 39 of the City Code (Sponsor: Harlee)

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Rev. 1 (5/18/2026) – item and note added

Wilmington City Council Meeting
2026-05-21 18:30 - 20:30 | Virtual Meeting with Anchor Location in Council Chambers and Remote Participation via ZOOM
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#0237 – A Resolution Establishing a Permanent Reparations Implementation and Oversight Committee of City Council (snd)
#0238 – A Resolution Recommending that the Administration Coordinate an Alternative Community-Driven Audit Wilmington Police Department (snd)
#0231 – Ordinance to Remove Mabel Street from the Official City Map – AATF (W0132286x920B6)
#0201 – An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 40 of the City Code to Allow Employees to Donated an Unequal Amount of Sick-Vacation leave (W0131395x920B6
#0203 – Ordinance Establishing Fiscal Year 2027 Property Tax Rate – AATF (W0131590x920B6)
#0204 – Ordinance to Adopt a Capital Program for Six Fiscal Years 2027 -2032 Inclusive – AATF (W0131591x920B6)
#0205 – Ordinance to Adopt a Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2027 – AATF (W0131592x920B6)
Rev. 1 #0206 – Substitute No. 1 to Ordinance No. 26-025 – Fiscal Year 2027 Annual Operating Budget Ordinance – AATF (W0132437x920B6)
Rev. 1 #0207 – Substitute No. 1 to Ordinance No. 26-026 – Fiscal Year 2027 Water, Sewer, Stormwater Rates and Charges – AATF (W0132440x920B6)
#0232 – Ordinance to Implement City Pension Commission Recommedation of One-Time Stipend for City Retirees in FY 2027 – AATF (W0132287x920B6)
#0239 – An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 2 of the City Code to Create a Charter Advisory Board (W0132449x920B6)

CITY OFFICES CLOSED
2026-05-25

Intergovernmental Committee Meeting
2026-06-03 17:00 - 19:00 | Virtual Meeting with Anchor Location in 1st Floor Committee Room and Remote Participation via ZOOM
⇒REVISED AGENDA NOTICE

Ord. # 26-036 An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 2 of the City Code to Create a Charter Advisory Board (Sponsor: Hackett)

A Resolution Encouraging the Governor and DGA to Develop a Long-Term Affordable Energy Strategy (Sponsor: Willauer)

A Resolution Calling for a Transition Plan for Individuals Residing at Christiana Park and Long-Term Homelessness Coordination Within the City of Wilmington (Sponsor: Darby)

⇒Discussion Regarding Intergovernmental Strategic Plan Priorities

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Rev. 1 (5/27/2026) – item added

Homelessness Subcommittee Meeting
2026-06-04 17:30 - 18:30 | Virtual Meeting with Anchor Location in 3rd Floor Conference Room and Remote Participation via ZOOM, 800 N. French Street, Wilmington, DE, 19801, United States
AGENDA NOTICE

Roll Call
Approval of May 14th, 2026, Meeting Minutes
Updates on:

Letter sent to the Mayor’s Office and City Council
Communication with CM Owens
Adding Christina Park Members to the Subcommittee
Visits to Christina Park

Meetings with the Mayor’s Office and Friendship House
Review and Discuss Committee Report Recommendations and the Friendship House Contract
Review of Next Steps and Action Items:
Meeting Schedule and Location
Public Comment
Adjournment

Wilmington City Council Meeting
2026-06-04 18:30 - 20:30 | Virtual Meeting with Anchor Location in Council Chambers and Remote Participation via ZOOM
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#0240 – A Resolution Calling for a Transition Plan for Individuals Residing at Christiana Park and Long-Term Homelessness Coordination (snd) v2
Sub. 2 to Ord. 20-019 (0199) – An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 8 of the City Code to Establish an Affordable Housing Trust and Community Advisory Board (W0131393x920B6)
Sub.1 to Ord. 26-008 (0173) Ordinance to Amend Chapters 5 and 34 of the City Code to Create An Online Rental Property Registry (W0132564x920B6)
#0241 – An Ordinance to Amend Ch 8 of the City Code to Create a Rental Dwelling Improvement Program
#0242 – A Resolution Establishing a Housing Subcommittee as Part of the Wilmington City Council Community Development and Urban Planning Standing Committee (zo)
#0243 – Ordinance to Authorize Contract 26037HRPS for Physician-Medical Practitioner Services – AATF (W0132561x920B6)
#0244 – Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of General Obligation Bonds for PFAS Phase IV Project – Series B of 2026-DSWSRF – AATF (W0132559x920B6)
#0245 – Ordinance to Amend Chapter 44 to Extend Duration of Wilmington Downtown Business Improvement District – AATF (W0132562x920B6)
#0246 – Ordinance to Amend Chapter 40 of the City Code Regarding Parental Leave (W0132502x920B6)
Ord. 26-029 (0222) – An Ordinance to Create Homeowner Repair Program
Ord. 26-030 (0223) – Ordinance to Amend Chapter 8 of the City Code to Create a Vacant Property Rehabilitation Assistance Program
#0247 – Resolution Approving Mayor Carney’s Appointment of 3 Members to Ethics Commission – AATF (W0132558x920B6)
#0248 – Resolution Authorizing Filing of Second Substantial Amendment to Federal FY 25-City FY 26 Annual Action Plan – AATF (W0132557x920B6)
#0249 – Resolution Authorizing Filing of Federal Fiscal Year 2026-City Fiscal Year 2027 Annual Action Plan with HUD – AATF (W0132556x920B6)

Finance & Economic Development Committee Meeting
2026-06-08 17:00 - 19:00 | Virtual Meeting with Anchor Location in 1st Floor Committee Room and Remote Participation via ZOOM
⇒REVISED AGENDA NOTICE

⇒Public Comment
A Resolution Naming Three Facilities Located in Eden Park (Sponsor: Harlee)
⇒Ord. # 26-016 An Ordinance to Authorize and Approve an Agreement between the City of Wilmington and USI Insurance Services LLC for Property and Casualty Insurance Brokerage Service (Sponsor: Harlee)
An Ordinance to Authorize and Approve an Agreement for Physician/Medical Practitioner Services (Contract 26037HRPS) Between the City of Wilmington and Innovative Work Health Solutions LLC (Sponsor: Harlee)
An Ordinance Authorizing the Issuance of the City’s General Obligation Bond (PFAS Phase IV Project), Series B OF 2026-DWSRF, in Order to Provide the Funds Necessary for the Installation and Construction of PFAS Equipment at the City’s Porter Plant; Providing for the Sale of the 2026B Bond to the Delaware Drinking Water State Revolving Fund; and Authorizing Other Necessary Action (Sponsor: Harlee)
An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 44 of the City Code to Extend the Duration of the Wilmington Downtown Business District (Sponsor: Harlee)
An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 40 of the City Code Regarding Paid Parental Leave (Sponsor: Harlee)
Sub. # 2 to Ord. # 25-017 An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 45 of the City Code to Exempt Elderly and Disabled Residents and Residences with Children Under the Age of Five from Water Service Disconnection for Nonpayment of Utility Charges (Sponsor: Darby)

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Rev. 2 (6/08/2026) – Public Commend added; item removed

Reintegration Subcommittee Meeting
2026-06-09 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual Meeting with Anchor Location in Wilmington Public Library – P.S. DuPont Conference Room, 10 E. 10th Street, Wilmington, 19801, United States
A. Welcome
B. Approval of May 12, 2026, Meeting Minutes
C. Public Comment
D. Report Development
E. Adjournment

Education, Youth & Family Services Committee Meeting
2026-06-10 17:00 - 19:00 | Virtual Meeting with Anchor Location in 1st Floor Committee Room and Remote Participation via ZOOM
AGENDA NOTICE

Discussion Regarding Education, Youth & Family Services Strategic Plan Priorities
Presentation by Grad Village Corporation
A Resolution Approving the Department of Parks and Recreation’s Grant Application to the State of Delaware Department of Education to Support the City’s Summer 2026 Food Service Program (Sponsor: Hackett)
A Resolution Approving the Department of Parks and Recreation’s Grant Application to the State of Delaware Department of Labor to Support the City’s Youth Career Development Program for Summer 2026 and the 2026-2027 School Year (Sponsor: Hackett)
A Resolution Approving the Department of Parks and Recreation’s Grant Application to Bank of America Support the Next Level Internship Portion of the Youth Career Development Program for Summer 2026 (Sponsor: Hackett)
A Resolution Approving the Department of Parks and Recreation’s Grant Application to the State of Delaware Department of Services for Children, Youth & Their Families to Support the City’s Out-of-School Time Program for the 2026-2027 School Year (Sponsor: Hackett)

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Homelessness Subcommittee Meeting
2026-06-16 17:30 - 18:30 | Virtual Meeting with Anchor Location in 1st Floor Committee Room and Remote Participation via ZOOM
AGENDA NOTICE

Call to Order
Roll Call
Subcommittee Member Introductions
Approval of June 4, 2026, Meeting Minutes
Updates on:

City council vote re: Christina Park
New developments re: Christina Park

Review And Discuss Committee Report Recommendations and the Friendship House Contract
Review of Next Steps and Action Items
Meeting Schedule and Location
Public Comment
Adjournment

Community Development & Urban Planning Committee Meeting
2026-06-17 17:00 - 19:00 | Virtual Meeting with Anchor Location in 1st Floor Committee Room and Remote Participation via ZOOM
*AGENDA NOTICE

Discussion Regarding Community Development & Urban Planning Strategic Plan Priorities
A Resolution Approving the Disposition of 527 East Eighth Street, 529 East Eighth Street, 531 East Eighth Street, 1007 North Pine Street, and 218 West Twenty-Third Street
Sub. # 1 to Ord. # 26-035 An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 8 of the City Code to Create a Security Deposit and First Month’s Rental Assistance Pilot Program (Sponsor: Hackett)
A Resolution for Referendum for Rent Stabilization (Sponsor: Darby)
Ord. # 26-037 An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 8 of the City Code to Create a Rental Dwelling Improvement Program (Sponsor: Darby)

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*Rev. 1 (6/11/2026) – Item removed

Wilmington City Council Meeting
2026-06-18 18:30 - 20:30 | Virtual Meeting with Anchor Location in Council Chambers and Remote Participation via ZOOM
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Agenda Items
