New Castle County public meetings in 2024

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee meeting scheduled for December 10, 2024, was cancelled. No decisions or discussions took place.

Finance Committee

The Administrative-Finance Committee is discussing several high-value land and housing agreements, including a $6 million land donation. The body is also reviewing multiple budget amendments for police grants, legal fees, and board member compensation.

• R24-198: Donation of 35.71 acres of land valued at $6,000,000 and $70,000 for maintenance
• R24-199: $9,640,323.00 award for the Family Housing Opportunities for Purposeful Employment project
• R24-201: $5,000,000.00 subaward for rental units on Limestone Rd.
• O24-167: Appropriation of up to $880,000 from General Fund for attorney fees and expert witnesses
• O24-178: Installation of LED street lights in the Foulkstone subdivision

County Council

The New Castle County Council will consider a series of budget and grant amendments, land donation agreements, and zoning changes. Key items include a $9,640,323 award from the U.S. Treasury for family housing, a $6 million land donation, and a $5 million subaward for new rental units. The meeting also includes several ordinance amendments and comprehensive rezoning proposals.

• R24-199: Authorize $9,640,323 award from the U.S. Treasury for Family Housing Opportunities
• R24-198: Accept 35.71 acres of land valued at $6,000,000 and a $70,000 donation for maintenance costs
• R24-201: Approve $5,000,000 subaward to Davitron, LLC for townhome‑style rental units on Limestone Rd
• R24-203: Approve Stanton Christiania industrial development plan for a 442,530‑sq‑ft warehouse (BP zoning)
• 24-033, 24-034, 24-083: Comprehensive rezoning of parcels in Brandywine, Christiana, and Appoquinimink Hundreds

Land Use Committee

The Land Use Committee will review Resolution R24‑ for the Stanton Christiana Industrial Development, a 442,530‑square‑foot warehouse project with BP zoning (Application No. 2022‑0039, Council District 1). It will also consider several comprehensive rezoning ordinances affecting parcels in Council Districts 2, 4, and 6. Additional agenda items include amendments to the Unified Development Code for marijuana facilities and for the International Energy Conservation Code.

• Resolution R24‑: Plan of Stanton Christiana Industrial Development; 442,530‑sq‑ft warehouse; BP zoning; Application No. 2022‑0039; Council District 1 (Prime Sponsor: Mr. Toole)
• Ordinance 24‑033: Comprehensive rezoning of parcels in Brandywine Hundred, Council District 2 (Prime Sponsor: Ms. Durham)
• Ordinance 24‑034: Comprehensive rezoning of parcels in Christiana Hundred, Council District 2 and 4 (Prime Sponsors: Ms. Durham, Mr. Hollins)
• Ordinance 24‑138: Amend Unified Development Code for marijuana cultivation, manufacturing, and retail facilities (Prime Sponsors: Mr. Tackett, Ms. Kilpatrick)
• Ordinance 24‑161: Amend Unified Development Code, Article 10, relating to the International Energy Conservation Code (Prime Sponsor: Ms. Durham)

Economic Development Sub-Committee

The Economic Development Sub-Committee will receive presentations on Small Business Enterprise (SBE) metrics and workshop results. The meeting includes a discussion on the SBE's role in the 2025-2027 Newark Library Project and a report from the Delaware Prosperity Partnership.

• Updated Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Metrics
• SBE's role in 2025-2027 Newark Library Project
• NCC Economic Development Results presentation by Delaware Prosperity Partnership

Executive Committee

The New Castle County Council Executive Committee meeting set for November 26, 2024 was canceled. No resolutions, ordinances, or other items were considered. The agenda listed only standard procedural items, but none were acted upon.

Community Services Committee

The Community Services Committee will consider several grant‑budget amendments, including a $18,917,337 appropriation of anticipated federal funds for the 2025 Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher grant. Other items include a $7,055 grant for the Absalom Jones Senior Center recreation program, $444,662.67 library funds, $147,509.12 and $150,000 for summer recreation camps, and $615,000 for emergency housing vouchers. The meeting also features a presentation of the 2025 Housing Choice Voucher program budget and a discussion of the Pocket Neighborhoods ordinance (Ord. 24‑137). Finally, the committee will address the hiring of a legislative aide to the Council President.

• Ordinance 24-175: appropriate $18,917,337 anticipated federal funds for 2025 Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher grant
• Ordinance 24-176: appropriate $615,000 anticipated federal funds for emergency housing choice vouchers
• Ordinance 24-163: realign $444,662.67 state library grant funds within FY2024 state aid for libraries
• Ordinance 24-174: appropriate $147,509.12 actual and $150,000 anticipated program income for summer recreation camps
• Ordinance 24-162: appropriate $7,055 program income to the Absalom Jones Senior Center recreation grant

Finance Committee

The Administrative-Finance Committee will hold a presentation by FACETS Consulting regarding a Fire Service Financial Sustainability Study. The body will also review resolutions, ordinances, and grant requests.

• Presentation on Fire Service Financial Sustainability Study by FACETS Consulting
• Resolution R24-: Appointing George Thompson to the Newcastle County Ethics Commission

County Council

The New Castle County Council will consider several grant budget amendments, including $18,917,337 for Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers, $147,509.12 for summer recreation camps, and $615,000 for emergency vouchers. It will also review an ordinance to amend pay plans and rates for 35‑hour classified employees. A comprehensive rezoning (Ordinance 24‑043) affecting multiple parcels in County Council District 11 will be discussed. Additional items include amendments to tax exemption codes and a proposal to install LED street lights on Arlington Street.

• Ordinance 24‑175: appropriate $18,917,337 federal funds for 2025 Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers
• Ordinance 24‑174: appropriate $147,509.12 for Summer Recreation Camps grant
• Ordinance 24‑176: appropriate $615,000 for Emergency Housing Choice Vouchers grant
• Ordinance 24‑043: comprehensive rezoning of parcels in Pencader Hundred and White Clay Creek Hundred
• Ordinance 24‑177: amend pay plans and rates for 35‑hour classified service employees

Executive Committee

The New Castle County Council Executive Committee meeting set for November 19, 2024 was cancelled. No agenda items were acted upon; the listed items were routine procedural matters such as call to order, approval of minutes, and discussion of resolutions. No decisions or public comments took place.

General

The New Castle County Land Use Committee will review a comprehensive rezoning ordinance that would revise zoning maps for multiple tax parcels in District 11, including areas in Glasgow Commons and Glasgow Regional Park. The meeting will be held virtually via Zoom and in person at the Louis L. Redding Building.

• Ordinance 24-043: Comprehensive rezoning for 12 tax parcels in District 11
• Review of tax parcels in Glasgow Commons and Glasgow Regional Park
• Review of tax parcels on Old Baltimore Pike and Regal Blvd
• Meeting held virtually via Zoom and in person at 800 N. French Street
• Public comment period available during the meeting

General

The Administrative-Finance Committee is meeting to review and discuss resolutions and ordinances. A primary focus is a proposed ordinance regarding pay rates for non-union classified service employees and Local 3109.

• Ordinance 24-160: Amending pay plans and rates of pay for non-union classified service employees and Local 3109
• Review of new and amended class specifications for finance related positions
• Review of the 11/19/24 Grant Matrix for county grant requests and community events

General

The New Castle County Council will consider a series of grant‑budget amendments and ordinance changes. Key items include large appropriations for attorney fees, police behavioral health, and violent‑crime grants, as well as a zoning map revision in Christiana Hundred. The council will also amend the county code to adopt the International Energy Conservation Code.

• Ordinance 24-167: appropriate up to $880,000 from the General Fund Tax Stabilization Reserve for attorney fees and litigation expert witnesses
• Ordinance 24-166: appropriate $506,644.98 from the Delaware Department of Safety and Homeland Security for the FY2025 Funds to Combat Violent Crime grant
• Ordinance 24-164: appropriate $160,000 from the FY2025 State Grant‑in‑Aid Bill to the FY2025 Police Behavioral Health Grant
• Ordinance 24-172: revise zoning map for a 1.78‑acre parcel on the north side of Buck Road, rezone to Suburban Estate (SE) and Historic Overlay Zone (H)
• Ordinance 24-161: amend County Code Chapter 6, Article 10 to adopt the International Energy Conservation Code

Executive Committee

The October 22, 2024 Executive Committee agenda is marked CANCELED. Only standard procedural items such as call to order, approval of minutes, and public comment are listed, with no specific resolutions or contracts to be considered. As a result, the committee will not discuss or decide on any substantive matters at this meeting.

Community Services Committee

The Community Services Committee will vote on funding for two housing contracts and discuss several amendments to federal grants budgets. The meeting also includes presentations on the Rockwood Park and Museum Strategic Plan and a tree removal program.

• Ordinance 24-152: $150,000 for a contract with Ezion Fair Baptist Church CDC
• Ordinance 24-153: $50,000 for a contract with Love Communities LLC
• Ordinance 24-158: $800,832 in HUD funds for Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers
• Ordinance 24-159: $40,672.54 in HUD funds for Emergency Housing Choice Vouchers
• Presentation on Rockwood Park and Museum Strategic Plan

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review three resolutions, including a tax‑exempt designation for the Skating Club of Wilmington's property at 1301 Carruthers Lane. It will also consider three ordinances covering a new street light in Collins Park, a budget transfer for rodent‑control services, and a pay‑plan amendment for public safety operators. Additional agenda items include grant requests, an expense and revenue round‑table, and public comment.

• Resolution 24-187: approve tax‑exempt status for Skating Club of Wilmington property at 1301 Carruthers Lane
• Ordinance 24-155: transfer FY2025 budget funds to Department of Land Use for rodent control in vacant properties
• Ordinance 24-154: install an additional COBRA street light in the Collins Park development
• Ordinance 24-156: amend pay plan and rates for classified public safety operators I‑III
• Resolution 24-184: amend Council Procedural Rule No. 8 regarding meeting chairs and attendance

County Council

The New Castle County Council will consider several grant‑budget amendments, including a large appropriation of $800,832 for Section 8 vouchers. It will also act on pay‑plan changes, a rezoning proposal, and a tax‑exempt status for a local skating club. Additional items include routine appointments on the consent calendar and a resolution to lift restrictions on Hubers Crossing.

• Ordinance 24-158: appropriate $800,832 of anticipated additional federal funds for the 2024 Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers grant
• Ordinance 24-157: appropriate $123,169.86 of actual program income and realign $60,910.70 within the FY2024 Community Development Block Grant
• Ordinance 24-152: appropriate $150,000 from the General Fund Tax Stabilization Reserve for a contract with EZION FAIR BAPTIST CHURCH CDC (Affordable Housing Fund)
• Resolution R24-185: terminate declaration of restrictions for Hubers Crossing, Tax Parcel No. 13-013.00-155 at US Route 13 and Pole Bridge Road, Council District 12
• Ordinance 24-042: comprehensive rezoning to revise County zoning maps for Tax Parcel 10-017.00-003 (251 Churchmans Rd, Churchmans Office Complex) in District 7

Boards & Commissions Subcommittee

The Boards & Commissions Subcommittee is meeting to review the appointment of two individuals and the reappointment of two others to various county boards and committees.

• Appointment of Mohamed Cisse to the NCC Board of Adjustment
• Appointment of Jeff Stapen to the Centreville Design and Review Committee
• Reappointment of Kayode Abegunde to the NCC Financial Advisory Council
• Reappointment of Linda Goodman to the NCC Library Advisory Board

Land Use Committee

The Land Use Committee will review a comprehensive rezoning ordinance for a property in District 7 and a resolution to terminate restrictions for Hubers Crossing. The meeting also includes presentations on GIS public service layers and a Pro Housing Grant opportunity.

• Ordinance 24-042: Comprehensive rezoning of 251 Churchmans Rd (Tax Parcel 10-017.00-003)
• Resolution R24- : Termination of restrictions for Hubers Crossing at US Route 13 and Pole Bridge Road
• Discussion of Ordinance 12-084 (adopted 5/10/2016)
• Discussion regarding Agricultural Preservation selections
• Presentation on Pro Housing Grant Opportunity

Executive Committee

The New Castle County Executive Committee will first approve the minutes from the 08/27/2024 meeting. It will then hear a presentation on proposed amendments to the County Ethics Code. The meeting also includes a public comment period before adjournment.

• Approve Executive Committee meeting minutes from 08/27/2024
• Presentation of proposed amendments to the Ethics Code
• Public comment period
• Adjournment

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will conduct its regular meeting, including approval of minutes and review of any resolutions or ordinances. A presentation on cardiac‑arrest resuscitation by EMS will be given, and a brief item on Colonel Bloch will be addressed. The committee will also accept public comment before adjourning.

• Cardiac Arrest Resuscitation – EMS presentation
• Review and discussion of resolutions
• Review and discussion of ordinances
• Other item: Colonel Bloch
• Public comment period

Finance Committee

The Administrative-Finance Committee is reviewing several ordinances regarding county pay plans, property maintenance, and land transfers. The body is also discussing significant bond authorizations for public works and a technology purchase order.

• Authorization of up to $40,000,000 in general obligation bonds for the Christina River Force Main Rehabilitation Project
• Transfer of surplus land (Tax Parcel 24-003.00-020) to Veterans Watchmakers Initiative for $267,000
• Purchase order with Document Technology Systems for $63,000
• Amendments to the Property Maintenance Code regarding rubbish and garbage containers
• Budget adjustment of $403,310 for the Electrical Vehicle Infrastructure Capital Project using a DOE grant

County Council

The New Castle County Council will vote on a $40 million general obligation bond to fund the Christina River force main rehabilitation project. It will also consider several affordable‑housing appropriations, multiple pay‑plan amendments for classified and non‑union staff, a land transfer to the Veterans Watchmakers Initiative, and a comprehensive rezoning of parcels in District 12. Additional items include a $63,000 purchase order for document technology and various contract appropriations.

• 24‑144: Authorize issuance of up to $40,000,000 bond for Christina River force main rehabilitation (Dept. of Public Works)
• 24‑143: Transfer surplus land to Veterans Watchmakers Initiative for $267,000
• 24‑152: Appropriation of $150,000 from Affordable Housing Fund for contract with EZION Fair Baptist Church CDC
• 24‑067: Comprehensive rezoning of multiple parcels in County Council District 12
• 24‑156: Amend pay plan and rates for classified service public safety operators I‑III

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee is meeting to finalize a sewer service agreement for Newark. The committee will also review travel and training requests for council members and the Police Accountability Board.

• Finalization of Newark Sewer Service Agreement
• Travel Request: Councilman Carter NACo Large Urban County Caucus (LUCC)
• Travel Request: Councilwoman Durham NACo Large Urban County Caucus (LUCC)
• Travel and Training Request: Police Accountability Board

Land Use Committee

The New Castle County Land Use Committee will discuss and vote on a comprehensive rezoning ordinance affecting 21 tax parcels across multiple hundreds. The meeting will be held virtually and in person.

• Ordinance 24-067: Comprehensive rezoning of 21 tax parcels
• Review of Resolution(s) and Ordinance(s)
• Public comment period
• Meeting held via Zoom and in Council Chambers
• Mr Bell is the prime sponsor

Economic Development Sub-Committee

The Economic Development Sub-Committee will meet to receive presentations on local business initiatives. The session focuses on small business metrics and commercial corridor programming.

• Commercial Corridor Program presentation
• Update on Small Business Enterprises (SBE) Metrics
• Upcoming Small Business Enterprises (SBE) Workshop Events
• Recognition of Helen Foster as Top 25 Supplier Diversity Leader in the Nation

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee meeting scheduled for September 24, 2024, was canceled. No decisions or discussions took place.

Community Services Committee

The Community Services Committee will discuss ordinances to expand accessory dwelling unit regulations and allocate affordable housing funds. The meeting includes a presentation on the Newark Library Project and a discussion on accessory dwelling units.

• Ordinance 24-087: Amending Unified Development Code regarding accessory dwelling unit regulations
• Ordinance 24-139: Appropriating $150,000 for a contract with Cornerstone West CDC
• Ordinance 24-140: Appropriating $98,000 for a contract with Good Neighbors
• Ordinance 24-142: Appropriating $100,000 in federal HUD funds for the COC Permanent Supportive Housing Grant
• Newark Library Project presentation by Quinn Evans Architects

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will consider two resolutions: one to authorize the County Executive to sign the collective bargaining agreement with the Delaware Public Employees Council 81, AFSCME AFL‑CIO Local 3109, and another to set aside $40,000 from the council contingency for expenses of the Police Accountability Board. The agenda also includes a review of the 9/24/24 grant matrix and an expense and revenue round‑table discussion. An executive session will address legal advice on the pending New Castle County v. Hersha Hospitality Management litigation.

• Resolution R24-168: authorize County Executive to sign collective bargaining agreement with Delaware Public Employees Council 81, AFSCME AFL‑CIO Local 3109
• Resolution R24-169: encumber $40,000 of council contingency for Police Accountability Board expenses
• Review of the 9/24/24 Grant Matrix under Grant Requests/Community Events
• Expense and Revenue Round Table discussion
• Executive session on legal advice regarding New Castle County v. Hersha Hospitality Management, Inc. litigation

County Council

The New Castle County Council will meet to approve pay plan amendments for various employee groups, consider a rezoning request for a commercial property on Pulaski Highway, and authorize $40,000 for the Police Accountability Board.

• Authorize $40,000 for Police Accountability Board
• Amend pay plans for classified and non-union employees
• Rezone 0 Pulaski Hwy for Upper Chesapeake Corporate Center
• Expand accessory dwelling unit regulations
• Appoint Barbara Ward and Richard Jester to Board of Assessment Review

Personnel Subcommittee

The Personnel Subcommittee is meeting to receive an update on a US Supreme Court opinion regarding social media usage. The body will also hold a discussion regarding legal training on personnel matters.

• Update on US Supreme Court opinion regarding social media usage
• Discussion regarding legal training on personnel matters
• Approval of April 16, 2024 minutes

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee meeting scheduled for September 17, 2024, was cancelled. No decisions or discussions took place.

Boards & Commissions Subcommittee

The Boards & Commissions Subcommittee is meeting to conduct interviews for appointments to the NCC Board of Assessment Review. The body will also address re-appointments and the approval of previous minutes.

• Interview for appointing Barbara Ward to the NCC Board of Assessment Review
• Interview for appointing Richard Jester to the NCC Board of Assessment Review

Land Use Committee

The New Castle County Land Use Committee will review several resolutions and ordinances. Items include an amendment to the notice‑of‑public‑hearings rule and two comprehensive rezoning proposals for parcels in District 5. The committee will also consider a broad amendment to the Unified Development Code covering development and redevelopment provisions. Public comment will be offered before adjournment.

• Ordinance 23-168: amend Section 40.31.340 (notice of public hearings) in the Unified Development Code
• Resolution 24-040: comprehensive rezoning of the Upper Chesapeake Corporate Center parcel (0 Pulaski Hwy Off) in Pencader Hundred, District 5
• Resolution 24-041: comprehensive rezoning of 475 Gender Rd, Breezewood Sec III in White Clay Creek Hundred, District 5
• Resolution 24-057: amend multiple articles of the Unified Development Code related to development and redevelopment

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will meet to discuss resolutions and ordinances. The meeting includes presentations on the NCCPD Missing Person Policy and a FACETS update from Ken Dunn.

• Presentation on NCCPD Missing Person Policy
• FACETS update presentation by Ken Dunn

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will consider a resolution authorizing the County Executive to enter a master loan agreement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for up to $40,000,000 to fund force‑main work on the Christina River. Other items include a resolution supporting recognition of the Battle of Cooch’s Bridge, an amendment to Council Procedural Rule 13 on grants, and several ordinances covering a tax abatement for Wilson Farm Associates, a $1,991,000 HUD grant appropriation, and a $40,000 budget realignment for the Police Accountability Board. A presentation on the county’s Green Procurement Initiative will also be heard.

• R24-165: Authorize up to $40,000,000 EPA loan for Christina River force‑main rehabilitation
• R24-166: Support official recognition of the Battle of Cooch’s Bridge
• R24-167: Amend Council Procedural Rule No. 13 (Council Grants) regarding expenditures
• Ordinance 24-132: Tax abatement for Wilson Farm Associates at 100 Dean Drive, Newark
• Ordinance 24-133: Appropriate $1,991,000 federal HUD funds for the 2024 Hope Center capital improvements and transportation grant

County Council

The New Castle County Council will consider several appropriations and ordinance amendments, including a $40 million general‑obligation bond for the Christina River Force Main Rehabilitation Project. It will also appropriate $150,000 and $98,000 from the Affordable Housing Fund for contracts with Cornerstone West CDC and Good Neighbors. Additional items include amendments to the Unified Development Code for affordable housing, marijuana facilities, and firearm retail businesses.

• Ordinance 24-144: Authorize issuance of up to $40,000,000 general‑obligation bond for the Christina River Force Main Rehabilitation Project.
• Ordinance 24-145: Increase FY2025 capital program bond authorizations up to $40,000,000 for the same force main project.
• Ordinance 24-139: Appropriate $150,000 from the Affordable Housing Fund for a contract with Cornerstone West CDC.
• Ordinance 24-140: Appropriate $98,000 from the Affordable Housing Fund for a contract with Good Neighbors.
• Ordinance 24-138: Amend the Unified Development Code to regulate marijuana cultivation, manufacturing, and retail facilities.

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee is meeting to receive updates on the Stormwater Maintenance Districts Program and general parks. No specific legislation or contracts are listed for decision on this agenda.

• Stormwater Maintenance Districts Program updates
• General Parks update

Land Use Committee

The committee will review and discuss Ordinance 24-084, which proposes amendments to the Unified Development Code concerning firearm retail businesses. The agenda also includes a call to order, approval of minutes, and a presentation segment. An executive session is scheduled to address litigation involving Vista at Red Lion and DPML Jamison Corner. Several items (24-168, 24-040, 24-041, 24-042, 24-043, 24-057) have been removed or postponed to future meetings.

• Ordinance 24-084: amendment to Unified Development Code regarding firearm retail businesses
• Removal of item 24-168, postponed to the September 17, 2024 Land Use Committee meeting
• Removal of items 24-040, 24-041, 24-042, 24-043, and 24-057 for discussion at a future meeting
• Executive session to address litigation: Vista at Red Lion, Sterling Properties Holdings, Inc. v. New Castle County, and DPML Jamison Corner, LLC v. New Castle County
• Public comment period

Executive Committee

The New Castle County Executive Committee will review any resolutions or ordinances before discussing several updates. Topics include the county checkbook status and financial projections, changes and effects of the County Fire Service Fee, the current property reassessment status and next steps, and a presentation on the Police Accountability Board by Kailyn Richards.

• County Checkbook status and projections
• Changes/effects of implementation of County Fire Service Fee
• Current Property Reassessment status and path forward
• Presentation on the Police Accountability Board – Kailyn Richards

Community Services Committee

The Community Services Committee meeting scheduled for August 27, 2024, was cancelled. No actions were taken.

Land Use Committee

The Land Use Committee will review and discuss three ordinances. This includes a revised development plan for a mixed-use project and amendments to the Unified Development Code regarding council referrals and residential fence standards.

• Ordinance 22-152: Proposed 341,500 sq ft mixed-use development at Dupont Parkway and Greylag Road with 274 apartments, 15,000 sq ft retail, and 6,480 sq ft office
• Ordinance 24-031: Amendment to Unified Development Code regarding County Council referrals
• Substitute No. 1 to Ordinance 24-059: Amendment to residential accessory use fence standards

Finance Committee

The Administrative-Finance Committee is discussing several budget amendments, grant appropriations, and land leases. The body is reviewing funding for community services, public safety revolving funds, and a change to official county holidays.

• Appropriate $3,500,000 for the Newark Library capital project
• Contract with City of Newark for a $289,911.98 pass-through grant
• Transfer $500,000 from Agricultural Preservation to Open Space Preservation
• Appropriate $853,500 to the Contracted Police Duty Revolving Fund
• Declare Juneteenth an official holiday and convert two existing holidays to floating

County Council

The New Castle County Council will consider a slate of ordinances and budget amendments, including a $1,991,000 appropriation of federal HUD funds for the 2024 Hope Center capital improvements and transportation grant. Other items include a $40,000 reallocation to the Police Accountability Board, a zoning map revision for Brandywine Hundred, and several capital‑program transfers. The council will also vote on a $289,911.98 pass‑through grant to the Department of Community Services and other resolutions.

• 24-133: Approve $1,991,000 federal HUD funds for the 2024 Hope Center capital improvements and transportation grant
• 24-134: Reallocate up to $40,000 from council contingency to the Police Accountability Board
• 24-136: Revise Brandywine Hundred zoning map, rezoning multiple parcels from Heavy Industry (HI) to Commercial Regional (CR)
• R24-159: Authorize a $289,911.98 pass‑through grant to the Department of Community Services, Division of Community Development and Housing
• 24-124: Transfer $500,000 from the Agricultural Preservation capital project to the Open Space Preservation capital project

Community Services Committee

The New Castle County Community Services Committee meeting set for July 23, 2024 was cancelled. No resolutions, ordinances, or other items were discussed or decided. The agenda listed standard items such as call to order, approval of minutes, and public comment, but none were acted upon.

• Meeting cancelled; no agenda items were considered

Economic Development Sub-Committee

The Economic Development Subcommittee will approve the minutes from its April 2, 2024 meeting and hear presentations on the Grow NCC Fund’s second awardee and Small Business Enterprise updates. Presentations include Trina Jones as the second awardee and Small Business Enterprise Coordinator Helen Foster discussing performance metrics, a quote ticket request form, and upcoming July Public Works meetings with prime contractors. The meeting also includes a public comment period before adjournment.

• Approve minutes from Economic Development Subcommittee meeting on April 2, 2024
• Presentation of Grow NCC Fund second awardee, Trina Jones
• Small Business Enterprise Coordinator Helen Foster presents SBE performance metrics
• Discussion of SBE Quote Ticket Request Form
• Announcement of July Public Works/SBE meetings with prime contractors

Finance Committee

The Administrative-Finance Committee is reviewing several budget amendments and ordinances. The body will discuss funding allocations for public safety, sewer services, and senior home repairs.

• Ordinance 24-118: Appropriate $5,000,000 from Reassessment Reserve Account for Reassessment 2024 Capital Project
• Resolution R24-157: Allocate $33,000 to New Castle County Fire Chiefs’ Association for the Collapse Team
• Ordinance 24-121: Realign $375,000 within the Sewer Fund for salaries and wages
• Ordinance 24-119: Appropriate funding for the Senior Home Repair Program Grant
• Ordinance 24-123: Amend County Code Chapter 38 regarding sewers, sewage disposal, and penalties

County Council

The New Castle County Council meeting on July 23, 2024 will consider multiple budget amendments, including transfers and appropriations for open‑space preservation, a Newark library capital project, senior‑center grants, and police and paramedic duty revolving funds, as well as a $5 million appropriation from the reassessment reserve for a capital project. Council members will also review ordinance changes to the Unified Development Code, create a zoning district for conserved land and public parks, and modify the county holiday schedule to add Juneteenth. Additional agenda items include a consent calendar honoring a retiring pastor, reappointing a board member, and resolutions for fire‑department funding and major development plans.

• Ordinance 24-118: appropriate $5,000,000 from the reassessment reserve to the Department of Administration, Reassessment 2024 Capital Project
• Ordinance 24-125: appropriate $3,500,000 state bond funding to the Newark Library capital project
• Ordinance 24-127: appropriate $853,500 to the contracted Police Duty Revolving Fund
• Ordinance 24-130: amend the Unified Development Code to establish a zoning district for publicly owned conserved land and public parks
• Comprehensive rezoning 24-032: revise zoning maps in County Council District 8 for parcels such as 2206 Miller’s Rd, Ardenton, and 1 Naamans Rd, Gilbert Subdivision