Ernest 'Trippi' Congo II

Leading pedestrian intervals citywide

Supported by a federal Safe Streets grant.

Five City Properties Redeveloped for Affordable Housing

No immediate appropriation; future funding could come from the general budget, tax stabilization reserves, grants, and developer fees under inclusionary zoning.

Lead service line and water main replacement funding

Up to $30 million in general obligation debt, repaid through a state revolving fund loan.

Water shutoff protections and Mayor's veto

A fiscal note estimated potential revenue loss of $500,000 to $1.86 million, which supporters called speculative since affected households largely aren't paying anyway.

Community Response Team Program (held)

Vacant property fee relief for small developers (held)

The city would forgo delinquent registration fee revenue on qualifying properties.

Delmarva Power Rate Increase Hearings

Indirect; aims to relieve rising household utility bills statewide.

Permanent COLA for City Pension Retirees

No property tax increase; $969,000 budgeted for the retiree stipend.

Sewer and wastewater infrastructure bonds

Multiple bond issues totaling tens of millions, sold to the Delaware Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund.

Rebuilding Mother African Union Church

$11,650 from council discretionary and special funds toward rebuilding.

Child and Adult Care Food Program Funding

$525,000 in federal/state reimbursement; no local match.

AI as a public health concern

Housing Subcommittee formation

Youth Advisory Council membership and term limits

Plummer Center Demolition Correspondence

$760,000 in state funding for the demolition.

Police State Grant Applications for Crime Reduction

$576,172.47 in state funds requested; no local matching funds required.

Police accountability after the shooting of Khadir Skinner

An independent audit would cost roughly $100,000 in the FY2027 budget.

Bancroft Parkway / W. 11th Street Rezoning

No direct city cost; the future use of the parcels shapes neighborhood development.

Homeowner Repair Program

Builds on repair funding already included in recent city budgets.

Community response to recent gun violence

Firearm deaths and injuries cost Delaware an estimated $1.714 billion annually.

Res. 26-076 — Council Community Support Grant Funds to I Am My Sister's Keeper

Res. 26-077 — Pension COLA for City Retirees

Res. 26-078 — Grant Funds to Peter Spencer Life Foundation for Mother African Union Building Fund

Res. 26-079 — Police EIDE Drug Enforcement Grant Application

Res. 26-080 — Police Fund to Combat Violent Crimes Grant Application

Res. 26-081 — Police SALLE Training Grant Application

Res. 26-082 — Police SLEAF Equipment Grant Application

Res. 26-083 — Parks & Recreation Child and Adult Care Food Program Grant Application

Approval of Minutes — October 1, 2026 Regular Session

Acceptance of Treasurer's Report

Non-Legislative Business (Recognition and Sympathy Resolutions)

Approval of September 17, 2026 Meeting Minutes

Treasurer's Report acceptance

Resolution 26-067 — $90,000 opioid grant for overdose response equipment (Agenda #0277)

Resolution 26-068 — $83,200 opioid grant for Partners in Care peer support (Agenda #0278)

Resolution 26-069 — $61,160 opioid grant for EMS peer response program (Agenda #0279)

Resolution 26-070 — $63,000 opioid grant for grant compliance (Agenda #0280)

Resolution 26-071 — $41,983 opioid grant for Victim Services Specialist (Agenda #0281)

Ordinance 26-044 — parking-space blocking fine increase from $60 to $75 (Agenda #0263)

Ordinance 26-045 (Sub. 1) — public alcohol consumption fine increase, HELD (Agenda #0264)

Res. 26-077 — Pension COLA for City Retirees

Res. 26-078 — Grant Funds to Peter Spencer Life Foundation for Mother African Union Building Fund

Res. 26-079 — Police EIDE Drug Enforcement Grant Application

Res. 26-081 — Police SALLE Training Grant Application

Res. 26-082 — Police SLEAF Equipment Grant Application

Res. 26-083 — Parks & Recreation Child and Adult Care Food Program Grant Application

Resolution 26-067 — $90,000 opioid grant for overdose response equipment (Agenda #0277)

Resolution 26-068 — $83,200 opioid grant for Partners in Care peer support (Agenda #0278)

Ordinance 26-044 — parking-space blocking fine increase from $60 to $75 (Agenda #0263)

Ordinance 26-035 (Sub. 1) — security deposit and first month's rent assistance pilot (Agenda #0236)

Resolution 26-075 — confirming Norman Oliver, Sr. to Wilmington Parking Authority (Agenda #0286)

Res. 26-066 — Donation of Portion of 3505 Governor Printz Boulevard for Eastlawn Playground (Agenda Item #0275)

Res. 26-063 — Dunleith Water System Grant Application ($2.525M)

Res. 26-064 — Roberto Clemente Little League ($3,500)

Res. 26-060 — DEMA Cybersecurity Grant Application

Ordinance 25-048 — Commercial Recreation and Public Assembly in M-1 Districts (3rd & Final Reading)

Sub. 2 to Ord. 25-017 — Water shutoff exemptions

Res. 26-058 — Affordable energy strategies resolution

Ord. 26-028 — Eviction settlement funds

Ord. 26-029 — Homeowner Repair Program

Ord. 26-030 — Vacant Property Rehabilitation Assistance Program

Res. 26-059 — Emergency Management Performance Grant

Override of Mayoral Veto — Housing Trust (Sub. 2 to Ord. 26-019)

Resolution 26-055 — Planning Commission Extension for Bancroft Parkway Rezoning (Agenda 0258)

Resolution 26-056 — Concern re Wilmington Head Start Transition (Agenda 0257)

Ordinance 26-042 — Christina Crossing Subdivision / Howard Street (Agenda 0251)

Ordinance 26-043 — Mullin and Lonergan Agreement Amendment (Agenda 0252)

Resolution 26-057 — Disposition of Five City Properties (Agenda 0259)

Ord. 26-039 — $30M General Obligation Bond, PFAS Phase IV (Porter Plant)

Res. 26-045 — Christina Park Transition Plan and Homelessness Coordination

Sub. 2 to Ord. 26-019 — Housing Trust and Community Advisory Board

Res. 26-047 — Ethics Commission Appointments

Res. 26-048 — Second Substantial Amendment to FFY2025/City FY2026 HUD Action Plan

Res. 26-049 — FFY2026/City FY2027 Annual Action Plan Filing

Res. 26-043 — Reparations Implementation & Oversight Subcommittee

Res. 26-044 — Independent Audit of Wilmington Police Department

Ord. 26-033 — Remove Mabel Street from Official City Map

Ord. 26-021 — Donated Leave Amendment

Willauer Floor Amendment — $7.5M Housing Trust and Direct Assistance

Argued council should send a message and act differently rather than go along.

Owens Floor Amendment — Increase Housing Support Block Grant to $1.5M

Sub. 1 to Ord. 26-025 — FY2027 Annual Operating Budget (as amended)

Felt the budget did not do enough to help those most in need.

Sub. 1 to Ord. 26-026 — Water, Sewer and Stormwater Rates

Ord. 26-034 — $1,000 One-Time Retiree Stipend