a. Recognition Resolutions
Cabrera Recognize August Muzzi (Angelo’s Luncheonette)
Congo Recognize Emeri Cotton (Record-Breaking National and AAU (Amateur Athletic Union) Junior Olympics Champion
Congo Recognize Domingo Velez (100th Birthday)
Hackett Recognize Juxtamod (Grand Opening)
Oliver Recognize Parks and recreation (Christina Park Service)
b. Sympathy Resolutions
All Council Sympathy Stephanie Jo Stallings Collins
All Council Sympathy Edythe Pridgen
Congo Sympathy Dr. Mark Rainey, Sr.
Oliver Sympathy Carolyn Kent Dollard
The meeting will be open to the public starting at 6pm, so members of the public can sign up to speak. To sign up for Public Comment, members of the public must go to the following website https://tinyurl.com/wccpubliccomment082726 to fill out the information requested. Public Comment will take place after non-legislative business. The President of City Council will recognize speakers in the order listed on the website.
If there are any issues with accessing the sign up form, please contact: wilmcc109@gmail.com.
Note: Per Council Rules (CC Rule 2), the public shall register to speak by 6:45.
OLIVER
Agenda Item #0263 - Ord.
1st & 2nd Reading
An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 37 to Increase the Minimum Fine for a First Offense for Blocking Parking Spaces
Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by the City Council for Council’s review and approval. This Ordinance amends Chapter 37, § 37-249 entitled “Prohibited blocking of parking spaces” to increase the minimum fine for a violation of this section from a Level 7 ($60) to a Level 8 ($75).
Agenda Item #0264 - Ord.
1st & 2nd Reading
An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 36 to Increase the Minimum Fine for Consuming Alcohol in Certain Public Spaces
Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by the City Council for Council’s review and approval. This Ordinance amends Chapter 36, § 36-66 entitled “Consumption of alcohol on streets prohibited” to increase the minimum fine for a violation of this section from $100 to $200 when such violation occurs in a public place that is located within 300 feet of a school, place of worship, community center, or package store.
HARLEE
Agenda Item #0265 - Res.
To Be Acted Upon
A Resolution Approving the Department of Information Technology’s Grant Application to the Delaware Emergency Management Agency for a Funds Allocated Pursuant to the State Local Cybersecurity Grant Program
Synopsis: This Resolution is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and approval. This Resolution authorizes the Department of Information Technology’s (the “Department”) grant application to the Delaware Emergency Management Agency (“DEMA”) for a pass-through grant from the federal government pursuant to the State Local Cybersecurity Grant Program in the amount of $196,000, or such other amount that DEMA awards. The funds will be used to reimburse the City for the Department’s initiative to strengthen the City’s cybersecurity capabilities by purchasing new hardware and outsourcing Security Operations Center services, which are necessary to provide enhanced, continuous monitoring, threat detection, and response across the City’s technology environment. No local matching funds are required.
JOHNSON
Agenda Item #0266 - Ord.
1st & 2nd Reading
An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 2 of the City Code to Establish a Code of Conduct Within Council Chambers
Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by the City Council for Council’s review and approval. This Ordinance clearly defines the decorum expected during Council sessions to preserve the legislative process of City Council and establishes a code of conduct for Council Chambers to ensure the safety of Councilmembers, City Officials, and members of the public.
Note: This meeting will be conducted both in-person and via Zoom. All are welcome to attend.
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Agenda prepared August 20, 2026 and posted on Council’s website, www.wilmingtoncitycouncil.com
