Share Your Big Idea (or Comment)

Idea

Many visitors and new residents are not aware of Rehoboth's rich history. We stand on the shoulders of many who made it what it is today and that needs to be honored and we can learn from their experiences.

Staff feedback

Thank you for your suggestion. It will be shared with the Board of Commissioners.

Idea

Besides looking great year round, less demand for water, less noise from lawnmowers, less yard waste (grass clippings) to dispose of, and no chemicals that can be washed into the ocean. The new turf brands drain fine and look beautiful.

Staff feedback

Thank you for your suggestion. It will be shared with the Board of Commissioners.

Idea

I’d love to see the sidewalks power washed. To me Rehoboth Beach looks filthy. The flowers are amazing! Sidewalks need a good cleaning. Thx

Staff feedback

Thank you for your suggestion. Please know that the city does power wash the sidewalks in the spring.

Idea/Comment

I am tired of seeing the disturbing truck parked at the corner of Rehoboth Ave and 2nd Street. Is it freedom of speech to park there day after day? The signs are offensive.

Staff feedback

We are aware that several people have expressed concerns about this vehicle and its messaging. Both are protected under the constitution's freedom of speech amendment. The vehicle itself is not in violation of city ordinances.

Idea
My husband and I are frequent walkers in Rehoboth and Dewey. We have witnessed countless near miss collisions between bikers and pedestrians due to pedestrians walking the incorrect direction on the shoulder. The only indicators we have seen are on route one near Tower Rd. and by the sailboat marina. We feel that the town should look into more signage particularly on the stretch from Silver Lake to downtown Dewey. Thanks so much for listening to our concerns.

Staff response
Thank you for this suggestion. It has been shared with our public works department but as this area is outside of city limits, I'm not sure there is anything that we can do. I will check to see if there is a contact at DelDOT that we can share this suggestion with.

Idea

It's not easy to find the intersecting street signs when walking the Boardwalk. Street signs are on gazebos, building sides, on the beach signs, etc. Consistent signage such as street signs on the lampposts along the Boardwalk will allow children and visitors to know quickly where they are located.

Staff response

Thank you for the suggestion. We've shared it with our public works department and city management. We'll also be sure to share with commissioners via a monthly report on Reach Out Rehoboth activity.

Idea:

I know the City has a thorough annual budget. Could some of the budget background be on this site? For example, if I wanted to know how much debt is still outstanding on our city hall construction and how much we pay on it each year, how would I find that out? But mostly thanks for this site. It is very useful. Happy 4th of July!

Staff feedback:

Many communities utilize their engagement pages for the budgeting process and to provide related documents. This may be a good opportunity for the City of Rehoboth Beach to explore during the budget season. Thank you for the suggestion.

Related to your specific questions, JP Morgan Chase holds the loan on City Hall construction at a fixed rate of 1.61%. The current balance is $14,402,312.71. The loan is being reduced by more than $315,000 with each quarterly payment, and the amount of reduction increases with each payment. The loan matures in January 2037.

Idea:

More moped parking. Balt & Wilm are full by early afternoon. Mostly restaurant employees. There is NO parking on Reho Ave.

Staff response:

Thank you for sharing your suggestion. We have passed along your comment to our parking department for review. Also, please be aware that all permitted scooters may also parking in all permit areas.

Idea:

Put signs up indicating dead end streets to eliminate unnecessary turn arounds. Prevent use of fire lane as an unloading zone. Additionally, disincentive day trippers by preventing daily permits in residential areas. They have no stake in the community and threaten residents with their belligerence.

Staff feedback:

Thank you for your suggestion. We've shared it with the parking department and will share with commissioners as well.

Comment:

Please don't be bought off by U.S. Wind's offer of $100,000 for our silence. This will never cover the expected revenue loss.

Staff Feedback:

Thank you for your comment. It has been shared with the Board of Commissioners.