City of Wilmington

The key topics scheduled for discussion during the meeting include the Call to Order, the Approval of Minutes from the Previous Pension Board Meeting, a presentation from Marquette, and updates regarding the Cheiron OPEB Plan, concluding with Adjournment. The meeting is designated as a public meeting and will be held at an anchor location in the City County Building or via Zoom.

The primary focus of the meeting was a presentation by Black & Veatch regarding Preliminary Revenue Projections for the water and sewer enterprise fund covering FY 2026 through FY 2032 under existing rates. The presentation detailed the six-year financial planning process, assumptions for retail and wholesale revenue projections, and consumption trends which showed a system-wide decline in FY 2024 and FY 2025 compared to FY 2023. Following this, Public Works presented the six-year (FY 2027-FY 2032) water and wastewater Capital Improvement Program (CIP), which emphasizes water projects due to regulations like LCRR and PFAS. The total six-year CIP is projected to be $412.2 million, covering treatment plant upgrades, distribution improvements including lead service line replacements, and wastewater treatment plant upgrades. The session concluded with an executive session.

The Board's New Business agenda included several zoning appeal requests requiring variances. These applications covered requests to reestablish a restaurant/grocery at 800 North Church Street, permission to operate a child day care center at 2618 North Van Buren Street, permission to reactivate a nonconforming restaurant use at 308 East 11th Street, and permission to convert a building at 738 East 11th Street into a coffee shop and six apartments, which also involved requesting a variance for the rear yard requirement to allow a third-story addition. The hearing was scheduled to be conducted both in person and virtually.

This strategic plan, 'Resilient Wilmington,' outlines the City of Wilmington's comprehensive approach to prepare for and mitigate the impacts of climate change on its infrastructure and residents. It focuses on four key areas: waterfront development, sewer and stormwater infrastructure, transportation, and public health and safety. The plan aims to foster resilient economic growth, ensure reliable infrastructure, develop a sustainable transportation system, and connect residents with resources for climate safety, ultimately working towards a resilient, prosperous, and equitable future for the city.

The City of Wilmington's Resilient Wilmington initiative outlines a strategic direction for addressing climate risks and enhancing community resilience. This document, released in Summer 2025, summarizes the significant progress made since the plan's 2022 launch across areas like capital improvements, energy efficiency, funding, and community engagement. It further defines near-term (1-3 years) and mid-term (3-5 years) priorities focused on education and outreach, greenhouse gas reduction, integrating resilience into city codes, and improving flood and heat resilience, aiming for a sustainable future.