Water & utilities in Delaware local government
What Delaware city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about water & utilities — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
223 Delaware meetings since 2024 covered water & utilities. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Delaware with the most water & utilities activity
- Dover, DE (48)
- Dover, DE (47)
- Rehoboth Beach, DE (24)
- Lewes, DE (19)
- Kent County, DE (18)
- New Castle County, DE (12)
- Georgetown, DE (9)
- Ocean View, DE (7)
- Smyrna, DE (7)
- Millsboro, DE (7)
- Bethany Beach, DE (6)
- Clayton, DE (6)
Latest matching meetings
Dover Council discusses budget, data center laws, and utility bids
The Council Committee of the Whole will review utility bids and investment policies. Members will also discuss proposed legislation regarding data centers and priority-based budgeting.
Dover Council to discuss data center legislation and budget amendments
The Dover City Council Committee of the Whole will meet to receive a presentation on the Nurse-Family Partnership program, hear council reports, and convene several subcommittee meetings. The Utility Committee will evaluate bids for the Heatherfield Pump Station replacement and a change order for the Cartanza…
Council to vote on fiber optic broadband network with IQ Fiber
The Ocean View Town Council will consider authorizing the Town Manager to sign an intergovernmental agreement with Sussex County for property assessment data, approve a recommendation to install a fiber optic broadband network with IQ Fiber, and vote on proclamations and drainage funding requests. The meeting also…
Council to consider zoning change for James Place and capital request for SCI water storage
The Georgetown Town Council is meeting to consider several items, including a resolution authorizing a capital request for elevated water storage at SCI, a first reading of an ordinance to rezone property at 644 North Bedford Street, and other routine matters. The agenda also includes public comment and councilmember…
Council to vote on French drain ordinance and trail grant application
The Bethany Beach Town Council is meeting to consider a second reading of an ordinance amending stormwater runoff and lot requirement codes regarding French drains, and to discuss and possibly vote on a resolution supporting a grant application for extending the Baldwin Trail at the Nature Center. The council will…
Commissioners to consider street paving contract and fiber optic network agreement
The Rehoboth Beach Commissioners will consider awarding a contract to Mumford & Miller Concrete Inc. for the FY2027 street paving and water main replacement project, and an agreement with IQ Fiber to install a fiber optic broadband network. They will also review RFI submissions for a potential master planning…
Environmental committee to discuss tree health, invasive species, and lakes management
The Rehoboth Beach Environmental Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss updates on Grove Park tree health, beach vitex removal, Delmarva power tree pruning, the Tree Watering Plan, and a presentation on Lakes Management. The committee will also consider new business, hear citizen comments, and discuss future agenda…
Committee to discuss overnight parking ban on Queen, Prospect, and Lake streets
The Streets & Safety Advisory Committee will discuss several public concerns, including a request to amend the overnight parking prohibition on Queen Street and other streets. The committee will also review correspondence about traffic safety, bicycle issues, and pedestrian management. Old business includes updates on…
Fourth Street Preserve Subcommittee to review restoration update
The subcommittee will receive a restoration update on the Fourth Street Preserve, covering permitting, trail development, groundwater study, and fall planting plans. They will also consider a controlled burn as a site preparation tool. The meeting includes approval of July 8, 2026 minutes and an announcement about the…
Town Council to consider swimming pool amendments and french drain rules
The Town Council will hold a second reading for amendments to Chapter 500 regarding swimming pools and a first reading regarding french drains. The meeting also includes reviews of a May 2026 assessment list and purchase orders.
Council to vote on clean hydrogen zoning ordinance and utility rate correction
The Dover City Council is holding a regular meeting with a public hearing and final vote on a zoning ordinance adding clean hydrogen definitions, and will consider a corrected version of electric, water, and wastewater rates. The consent agenda includes a subdivision waiver denial, an annexation request, and a…
Dover City Council to consider zoning changes for Clean Hydrogen
The City Council will hold a public hearing on a proposed ordinance to amend zoning regulations for manufacturing and industrial zones regarding Clean Hydrogen. The body will also consider corrected utility rates and a subdivision waiver request.
Public Works Committee to review wastewater and parks updates
The New Castle County Public Works Committee will convene on July 7, 2026, to review updates on the West Wing Wastewater System and the Parks Department. The meeting will be held both virtually via Zoom and in-person at the Louis L. Redding City/County Building.
Council will adopt the FY 27 town budget and related utility fee resolution
The Middletown Town Council will vote on adopting the FY’27 budget and a resolution to set utility rates and fees. The meeting also includes review of several preliminary major land development plans and conditional use permit requests. Ordinance amendments for plumbing code, board procedures, and rezoning of 20 N…
Levy Court introduces resolution for Griffith Lake Estates Stormwater District
The Kent County Levy Court is meeting at the Old State House for a commemorative session. The body is introducing a resolution to extend the Stormwater Maintenance District for the Griffith Lake Estates Subdivision.
Council to vote on $188k clarifier project contract for water department
The Town Council will consider and possibly vote on a revised scope of services proposal for the Water Department's Clarifier Project from JMT in the amount of $188,150. They will also discuss a contract for EOD services through Delaware State Police for $75,014.10, and set dates for the Town Council election and…
Silver Lake Commission to review stormwater plan and water quality ideas
The Silver Lake Commission is meeting to discuss routine business including minutes, a police update, and an Earth Day report. They will also hear an explanation of the current Stormwater Management Plan under the MS4 Permit and a DNREC presentation on water quality success stories that Dover might adopt. The Silver…
Commission will discuss the current Stormwater Management Plan under the MS4 Permit
The Silver Lake Commission will hear updates from the Dover Police and an Earth Day report. Staff will explain the current Stormwater Management Plan under the MS4 Permit. DNREC will present water‑quality success stories that Dover might adopt. The commission will also review the Silver Lake Master Plan and set the…
Commissioners to set tax rate, award PFAS water treatment contract, and hold hearing on outdoor dining patio
The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on an amended permit for an outdoor dining patio with alcohol service at The Blue Hen restaurant. They will consider awarding a contract for PFAS upgrades at Wells 7 and 8 water treatment facilities and a resolution setting the real estate tax rate for the next…
Kent County Levy Court to hold public hearing on FY27 budget, tax rates
The Levy Court will conduct a public hearing on the FY27 budget ordinance and related resolutions setting property tax rates, sewer assessments, and library district taxes. Other business includes reintroducing an ethics code ordinance, introducing a data center zoning amendment, and considering a lease for Delaware…
Dover Council to set FY2027 rates, budget, and public safety fee
The Dover City Council will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing on the Electric Fund Budget, first readings of the FY2026/2027 budget ordinance and a new Public Safety Fee, and a final reading on property tax assessment changes. They will also consider setting electric, water, and wastewater rates for Fiscal…
Council to set 2027 electric, water, and wastewater rates and tariffs
The City Council will adopt the electric, water, and wastewater rates and tariffs for Fiscal Year 2027 as presented by staff. The meeting also includes first‑reading votes on several ordinances, including a traffic‑parking limit ordinance, the FY 2026/27 budget ordinance, a public‑safety fee ordinance, and a rezoning…
Town council to vote on sewer rate adjustments and donations to local fire companies.
The Clayton Town Council will discuss and vote on several items including a resolution to adjust sewer rates due to a Kent County increase, donations to the Clayton Fire Company, and the town's investment management. The meeting also includes committee reports and a public forum.
Residents seek pool in drainage easement on Mischief Lane
The Smyrna Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a request from Donte and Amber Fassett to build an 18'x36' inground swimming pool that would encroach 11 feet into a 30-foot drainage easement at 50 Mischief Lane. The board may discuss and vote on whether to grant the encroachment.
Levy Court to introduce FY27 budget, consider $5M school bond
The Kent County Levy Court will consider a $5 million bond for Providence Creek Academy, introduce the FY27 budget and tax rates for a June 9 public hearing, and vote on water supply facility amendments and a water tower conditional use. The meeting also includes an ethics code overhaul and a meeting room fee schedule…
County proposes up to $5 million bonds to refinance Providence Creek Academy charter school debt
The Levy Court will consider a resolution supporting the Greater Dover Museum and an ordinance authorizing up to $5,000,000 in economic development revenue bonds for Providence Creek Academy Charter School to refinance prior debt. It will also discuss updates to the IT Department Granicus project, amendments to…
Council approves $32.95M multifamily housing revenue bonds
At its May 19 meeting, Wilmington City Council held a public hearing on the proposed FY2027 budget and approved a consent agenda including a $32.95 million multifamily housing revenue bond, a $2 million Microsoft enterprise agreement, and a $1.86 million stormwater infrastructure contract. The council also passed an…
Minor subdivision proposed to create three new lots on Garfield Parkway
The Planning Commission will consider a minor subdivision application to eliminate an existing lot line and create three new lots on Block 15, Lots 15 and 16. They will also discuss and possibly vote on draft amendments to Chapter 500 (Swimming Pools) adding dewatering definitions and best practices. A draft white…
Kent County RPC to consider water supply ordinance and subdivision plans
The Kent County Regional Planning Commission will discuss and vote on a proposed ordinance requiring central water service for major subdivisions with 11 or more lots. The body will also review site plan and preliminary subdivision approvals for several developments.
Council to weigh utility locating contract and two ordinance changes
The Dover Council Committee of the Whole will hear a presentation on State Joint Resolution 8 land use reform, receive council reports, and consider a utility contract award and two proposed ordinances. The utility committee recommends a three-year contract with Century Engineering for underground utility locating…
Council to consider two new ordinances on street safety and parking limits
The Council Committee of the Whole will hear an overview of State Joint Resolution 8 on land‑use reform (no action required). It will evaluate a three‑year underground utility locating services contract with Century Engineering, LLC (RFP #26-0017COD). The committee will forward Proposed Ordinance #2026-05, amending…
Town Council to vote on updated utility and tax fee schedule
The Town Council will consider the second reading and adoption of Ordinance #2026-03 regarding fees. The body will also receive a progress report from the Supportive Housing Issues Committee and updates on town infrastructure projects.
Planning commission considers ordinance requiring central water for large subdivisions
The Kent County Regional Planning Commission holds a public hearing on an ordinance to require central water service with fire protection for major subdivisions of 11 or more lots. It also considers preliminary approval for two major subdivisions (Hampton Ridge, 175 single-family lots; Pintail Crossing, 52 duplex…
Council to approve interim financing for new wastewater treatment plant
The Millsboro Town Council will vote on several items, including swearing in a new councilmember, approving interim financing for a new wastewater treatment facility, and discussing a possible hotel tax. The agenda also includes police policy amendments, site‑plan revisions, a stage‑rental request for a park event…
Council to authorize $127,500 in project and budget amendments
The Committee of the Whole will consider several change order and budget amendment requests, including a $402,300 water system rehabilitation order, a $21,067 Silver Lake Dam emergency plan order, a $13,500 stairwell flooring order, and a $127,500 package of project authorizations. It will also forward Proposed…
Levy Court to consider electric substation and stormwater maintenance district
The Kent County Levy Court will discuss a conditional use request for a Delmarva Power and Light electric substation. The body will also consider a resolution regarding the Satterfield Subdivision Stormwater Maintenance District and the FY27 health insurance plan.
Dover Council to vote on police pension increase and water treatment contract
The Dover City Council is meeting to consider routine consent items, including proclamations, reports, and several planning-related fee waivers. Notable actions include a proposed 5% police pension increase for retirees in 2026 and 2027, a $449,500 contract for manganese removal systems, and a ratification of a prior…
City Council to vote on a 5% police pension increase for 2026 and another 5% for 2027.
The Dover City Council will consider a request from the Police Pension Plan Committee to raise retirees' pensions by 5% starting July 1, 2026, with an additional 5% increase effective July 1, 2027. Other agenda items include appointing William "Bill" Holmes to the Board of Adjustment, awarding a $449,500 contract for…
IRSD board to vote on school choice applications for two school years
The Indian River School District Board of Education will meet in regular session on April 27, 2026, at Millsboro Middle School. The board is scheduled to vote on school choice applications for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 school years, the 2026-2027 district calendar, and several other items. The meeting also includes…
Committee to discuss French drain building permit rules
The committee will review and discuss possible amendments to town code sections governing building permits for new and remodeling construction, specifically to include requirements for French drains. They will also review the committee's own role and function. Public comments will be taken.