Kent County Levy Court Business Meeting - February 10, 2026

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at 555 Bay Road, Dover, Delaware, in Levy Court Chambers, Room 203. The meeting was conducted in person and via WebEx. Six of seven commissioners were present (Commissioner Sweeney absent). The agenda was adopted unanimously.

Public Comments & Testimony

• No public comments were offered on agenda items not covered by public hearing, nor during the general public comment period at the end of the meeting.

Discussion Items

• Resolution 4144 – Extension of Kent County Sewage District No. 1 (Twin Maples, Kenton Area): The public works director presented a proposal to extend the sewage district to serve the Twin Maples Mobile Home Park, consisting of 44 mobile homes and one single-family home, located east of Shaw's Corner Road. The project would connect via gravity mains, a new pump station, and force main, with adequate downstream capacity. No opposition was voiced. The motion to approve passed unanimously (6-0).
• Resolution 4142 – Extension of Kent County Sewage Disposal District No. 1 (Barrett Chapel Road Subdivision, Double Run Area): A proposal to extend the district for a subdivision of 52 duplexes and one existing home, located on the northeast side of Barrett's Chapel Road and McGuiness Pond Road. The developer would design, permit, and construct the sewer system and pay impact fees. No opposition was voiced. The motion to approve passed unanimously (6-0).
• New Business – Contract Award: Biosolids Capacity Expansion Phase 3: The public works director reported that only one bid was received for the equipment installation and related work (phase three) from M2 Construction, for $24,496,700. The engineer's estimate was $14 million; the higher cost was attributed to inflation on specialized equipment and lack of competitive bids. The project is a DENREC requirement and critical to plant operations. The recommended funding strategy includes approximately $8 million from main system capital improvement fees, up to $8 million from an obligation bond, and the remainder from existing project funds. The motion to award the contract, establish the funding strategy, and authorize the finance director to pursue the bond passed unanimously (6-0).
• New Business – Contract Amendment for Tariffs: Due to U.S. tariffs on goods made outside the country (the dryers were manufactured in Germany), a 10% tariff was imposed, adding $602,864.17 to the Andritz equipment contract. The county attorney validated the request. The motion to amend the agreement and fund the tariff from capital reserves and impact fees passed unanimously (6-0).
• New Business – Contract Amendment with RK&K (Engineering Services): A contract amendment for $1,120,816 was approved to cover additional engineering services for the biosolids capacity expansion project, including design, submittal review, bidding services, inspections, and permitting. The motion passed unanimously (6-0).
• New Business – Worship Christian Center Contract User Agreement: The Worship Christian Center, located near Locust Grove Road and South State Street, had previously been approved as a contract user in 2013. A new agreement using updated legal language was prepared; the church has installed a grinder pump and force main. The agreement outlines ownership and maintenance responsibilities. The motion to approve the user agreement and authorize execution passed unanimously (6-0).

Key Outcomes

• All six votes were unanimous (6-0, with Commissioner Sweeney absent).
• The sewer district extensions for Twin Maples and Barrett Chapel Road were approved.
• The biosolids phase three contract was awarded to M2 Construction, with a funding strategy involving impact fees and an obligation bond.
• Tariff costs and engineering contract amendments for the biosolids project were approved.
• The Worship Christian Center sewer user agreement was approved.
• No executive session was held. The meeting adjourned with no further business.