Michelle Harlee

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 $13 million in bonded debt via the drinking water revolving fund.

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

A granted rate increase would raise household electric and gas bills; the resolution seeks to block it.

Permanent COLA for City Pension Retirees

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

Adams Street Green Infrastructure Bond

$808,242 in bonded debt via the state revolving fund.

Police State Grant Applications for Crime Reduction

About $36,900 in state grant funds with no city match.

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.

Cursive Handwriting Instruction

External Auditor Contract and Diversity

About $198,000 per year for the audit contract — now unresolved.

FY2027 Budget Staffing: Grant Writer and Navigator

$60,000 and $80,000 requests were rejected; the city is separately spending about $125,000 upgrading 311.

Police accountability after the shooting of Khadir Skinner

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

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

Res. 26-077 — Pension COLA for City Retirees

Long-time advocate for the COLA on the Pension Commission; asked to be added as a co-sponsor.

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

Also gave personally to the church's GoFundMe the day of the fire.

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

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. 26-060 — DEMA Cybersecurity Grant Application

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

Revenue and support from Fourth District residents

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

Says no shutoffs occurred in 2026, assistance funds exist, and fiscal pressures require caution

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 26-038 — Physician Services Contract (Agenda 0243)

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)

Ord. 26-041 — Paid Parental Leave Clarification

Ord. 26-016 — USI Insurance Services Brokerage Agreement

Res. 26-050 — Naming Eden Park Facilities

Res. 26-051 — Summer Food Service Program Grant ($463,553.20)

Res. 26-053 — Bank of America Next Level Internship Grant ($75,000)

Res. 26-054 — Out-of-School Time Program Grant ($328,987.59)

Res. 26-043 — Reparations Implementation & Oversight Subcommittee

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

Ord. 26-022 — FY2027 Property Tax Rate

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

Ord. 26-021 — Donated Leave Amendment

Ord. 26-023 — Capital Program FY2027–2032

Ord. 26-024 — Capital Budget FY2027

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

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

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

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

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

Sub. 1 to Ord. 25-045 — Corner Store Moratorium (0098 Rev. 1)

Ord. 26-007 — African American History and Cultural Preservation Commission (0172)