CITY COUNCIL FORMAL SESSION


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Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 10:00 A.m. - 12:00 P.m.

1340 Coleman A. Young Municipal Center [phone] Detroit, MI 48226

With advance notice of seven calendar days, the City of Detroit will provide interpreter services at public meetings, including American Sign Language, language translation and reasonable ADA accommodations. Please contact the Civil Rights, Inclusion and Opportunity Department at [phone], through the TTY number 711, or email  to schedule these services.

 

DOWNTOWN DETROIT PARTNERSHIP PRESENTATION 

 

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1.

ROLL CALL

2.

INVOCATION

3.

APPROVAL OF JOURNAL OF LAST SESSION

4.

RECONSIDERATIONS

5.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

6.

PRESIDENT'S REPORT ON STANDING COMMITTEE REFERRALS AND OTHER MATTERS

7.

BUDGET, FINANCE AND AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE

THE FOLLOWING ITEM(S) ARE TO BE REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE AND AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE:

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

7.1

Submitting responses relative to

Responses to questions sent on 03/26/2025, regarding the proposed Fiscal Year2026 Proposed Budget for Non-Departmental/Capital Budget/Debt Service/Pensions. (Council President Mary Sheffield)

7.2

Submitting responses relative to

Responses to questions sent on 3/26/2025, regarding the Fiscal Year 2026 Proposed Budget for the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (Council Member Coleman A. Young II)

7.3

Submitting responses relative to

Responses to your questions sent on 3/26/2025, regarding the proposed Fiscal Year 2026 Proposed Budget for Non-Departmental/Capital Budget/Debt Service/Pensions. (Council Member Mary Waters)

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER/OFFICE OF BUDGET

7.4

Submitting report relative to

Fiscal Impact of Proportional Funding Resolution. (Please see attached Fiscal Impact Statement prepared by the Office of Budget for the above referenced item, pursuant to CFO Directive 2018-101-029: Fiscal Impact Statements.)

CIVIL RIGHTS, INCLUSION & OPPORTUNITY

7.5

Submitting responses relative to

Responses to your questions sent on 3/12/2025, regarding the Fiscal Year 2026 Proposed Budget for the Department of Civil Rights, Inclusion & Opportunity (Council Member Angela Whitfield-Calloway)

7.6

Submitting responses relative to

Responses to your questions sent on 3/18/25, regarding the Fiscal Year 2026 Proposed Budget for the Civil Rights, Inclusion & Opportunity Department. (Council Member Mary Waters)

DETROIT FIRE DEPARTMENT

7.7

Submitting responses relative to

Responses to your questions sent on 3/7/2025, regarding the Fiscal Year 2026 Proposed Budget for the Detroit Fire Department (Legislative Policy Division)

MUNICIPAL PARKING DEPARTMENT

7.8

Submitting responses relative to

Responses to questions sent on 3/18/2025 regarding the Fiscal Year 2026 Proposed Budget for the Municipal Parking Department. (Council Member Angela Whitfield-Calloway)

7.9

Submitting responses relative to

Responses to questions sent on 3/19/2025, regarding the Fiscal Year 2026 Proposed Budget for the Municipal Parking Department. (Legislative Policy Division)

MISCELLANEOUS

7.10

Council Member Mary Waters

Submitting memorandum relative to Establishing Pamphlet On Detroit Property Tax Rates for Real Estate Sales.

8.

INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE

THE FOLLOWING ITEM(S) ARE TO BE REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE:

MAYOR'S OFFICE

8.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Appointment of Crystal Gilbert Rogers to the Detroit Brownfield Redevelopment Authority with a term commencing upon City Council approval. 

9.

PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE

THE FOLLOWING ITEM(S) ARE TO BE REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE:

CITY PLANNING COMMISSION

9.1

Submitting reso. autho.

2025-26 Homeless Solutions Funding review schedule and list of applicants to identify any potential conflict of interest. (RESOLUTION FOR CONSIDERATION) (The City Planning Commission (CPC) staff in cooperation with the Housing and Revitalization Department (HRD) are requesting Your Honorable Body approve a schedule of public hearings and deliberative sessions for the 2025-26 Homeless Solutions Funding recommendations.)

LEGISLATIVE POLICY DIVISION

9.2

Submitting report relative to

Report regarding DLBA land transfer to Resurrection Citizen District Council (CDC). (The Legislative policy Division (LPD) has been requested by Council Member Waters to provide a report regarding the Detroit Land Bank Authority (DLBA) land transfer to Resurrection Citizen District Council (CDC). LPD notes that it does not have any information regarding this request and therefore has obtained assistance from the DLBA and the Housing and Revitalization Department (HRD) for information regarding this matter.)

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

9.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Amendment to Quit Claim DeedTrumbull Properties LLC.  (Pursuant to the Resolution adopted by your Honorable Body on June 25, 2019, the City of Detroit (“City”) executed a quit claim deed (the “Deed”) to Trumbull Properties LLC, a Michigan limited liability company (“Purchaser”), for real property commonly known as 4503 Trumbull and 1520 Lysander (the “Property”). The Deed includes a condition subsequent requiring the Purchaser to obtain a Certificate of Occupancy for mixed-use or residential development with a minimum of ten residential units within thirty-six months of August 21, 2019.)

9.4

Submitting reso. autho.

Property Sale of 12400 Kelly Road. (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department (“P&DD”) has received an offer from Buildings That Build Community Development, LLC, a domestic limited liability company (the “Purchaser”), to purchase certain City-owned real property 12400 Kelly Road, Detroit, MI 48224 (the “Property”) for the purchase price of Fifty Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($50,000.00).)

9.5

Submitting reso. autho.

Property Sale of 13033 Puritan Avenue. (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department (“P&DD”) has received an offer from Melinda Crawford (the “Purchaser”), to purchase certain City-owned real property 13033 Puritan Avenue, Detroit, MI 48227 (the “Property”) for the purchase price of Four Thousand Three Hundred and 00/100 Dollars ($4,300.00).)

9.6

Submitting reso. autho.

Property Sale of 7619 & 7639 Mack. (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department (“P&DD”) has received an offer from Detroit Hurley LLC (the “Purchaser”), to purchase certain City-owned real property 7619 & 7639 Mack, Detroit, MI 48214 (the “Property”) for the purchase price of Sixteen Thousand Five Hundred and 00/100 Dollars ($16,500.00).)

10.

PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE

THE FOLLOWING ITEM(S) ARE TO BE REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE:

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

10.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3078931 Notification to Council – 100% Blight Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Properties, 1116 & 1126 Waterman. – Contractor: Detroit Next, Inc. – Location: 1001 Woodward Avenue, Suite 500, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $52,000.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

10.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3082015 - Notification to Council – 100% Blight Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 14768 Woodmont. – Contractor: Salenbien Trucking and Excavating, Inc. – Location: 985 East Jefferson Avenue, Suite 300, Detroit, MI 48207 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $21,260.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

10.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3082230 - Notification to Council – 100% Blight Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Properties, 3935 & 3941 Fairview. – Contractor: Inner City Contracting, LLC – Location: 18715 Grand River Avenue, Detroit, MI 48223 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $41,650.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

10.4

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3082972 - Notification to Council – 100% Blight Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 14185 Chapel. – Contractor: DMC Consultants, Inc. – Location: 13500 Foley Street, Detroit, MI 48227 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $17,920.00. Construction and Demolition

10.5

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3082973 - Notification to Council – 100% Blight Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 13652 Steel. – Contractor: Detroit Next, Inc. – Location: 1001 Woodward Avenue, Suite 500, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $16,000.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

10.6

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3082975 - Notification to Council – 100% Blight Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 2506 Algonquin. – Contractor: Gayanga Co – Location: 1120 W Baltimore, Suite 200, Detroit, MI 48202 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $18,680.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

10.7

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3082977 - Notification to Council – 100% Blight Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 13652 Steel. – Contractor: Detroit Next, Inc. – Location: 1001 Woodward Avenue, Suite 500, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $16,000.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

10.8

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3082978 - Notification to Council – 100% Blight Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 9903 Mendota. – Contractor: DMC Consultants, Inc. – Location: 13500 Foley Street, Detroit, MI 48227 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $32,400.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

10.9

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006904 - 100% Major Street Funding – To Provide Bridge Inspection Services. – Contractor: Orchard Hiltz & McCliment, Inc. (dba OHM Advisors) – Location: 1145 Griswold, 2nd Floor, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of Three (3) Years – Total Contract Amount: $1,500,000.00. PUBLIC WORKS

10.10

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006905 - 100% Major Street Funding – To Provide Road Design Services. – Contractor: Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr & Huber, Inc. dba, Fishbeck – Location: 1001 Woodward, Suite 860, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of Three (3) Years – Total Contract Amount: $1,000,000.00. PUBLIC WORKS

10.11

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6007075 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Cardiac Medic Supplies For Emergency Medical Services. – Contractor: Stryker Sales, LLC – Location: 3800 E Centre Avenue, Portage, MI 49002 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of Two (2) Years – Total Contract Amount: $400,000.00. FIRE

10.12

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6007105 - 100% Blight Funding – To Provide Fence Installation, Maintenance and Removal at Commercial Demolition Sites. – Contractor: Detroit Grounds Crew, LLC – Location: 4101 Barham, Detroit, MI 48224 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of Three (3) Years – Total Contract Amount: $400,000.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

10.13

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6007108 - 100% Blight Funding – To Provide Fence Installation, Maintenance and Removal at Commercial Demolition Sites. – Contractor: RMD Holdings, Ltd d/b/a Nationwide Construction Group – Location: 69951 Lowe Plank Road, Richmond, MI 48062 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of Three (3) Years – Total Contract Amount: $400,000.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

10.14

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6007114 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Vault Toilet Cleaning Services. – Contractor: Benkari Mechanical, LLC – Location: 18427 W McNichols, Detroit, MI 48219 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of Three (3) Years – Total Contract Amount: $270,000.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

DEPARTMENT OF APPEALS AND HEARINGS

10.15

Submitting report related to:

Dangerous Buildings Findings and Orders for March 28th, 2025. (The Department of Appeals and Hearings (DAH) has filed the findings and demolition orders of the Hearing Officer for the Dangerous Buildings hearings held on March 28th, 2025 in accordance with Section 8-17-24(d) of the 2019 Detroit City Code. These matters are to be scheduled for a show cause hearing before City Council not less than 30 days after the date of hearing. See City Code Section 8-l 7-25(a).)

BUILDINGS, SAFETY, ENGINEERING AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEPARTMENT

10.16

Submitting report relative to

Recommendation for Deferral on property at 8627 Heritage. (A special inspection conducted on March 13, 2025, revealed that the building is secured and appears to be sound and repairable. The owner has paid all taxes and is current. The proposed use of the property is owner's use and occupancy. This is the 1st deferral request for this property. We therefore, we respectfully recommended that the demolition order be deferred for a period of six months.)

11.

VOTING ACTION MATTERS

12.

OTHER MATTERS

13.

COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAYOR AND OTHER GOVERNMENTAL OFFICIALS AND AGENCIES

14.

PUBLIC COMMENT

15.

STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS

16.

BUDGET, FINANCE AND AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE

RESOLUTIONS

16.1

Sheffield, reso. autho.

Resolution Establishing a Proportional Funding Formula for Oversight Agencies. 

 

16.2

Whitfield-Calloway, reso. autho.

Resolution In Support Of Proposed Legislation Taxing Vaping Products In The State of Michigan.  

17.

INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

17.1

Johnson, amended reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006291-A1 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 1 – To Exercise One (1) Year Renewal for Federal Lobbyist Services. – Contractor: Boundary Stone Partners, LLC – Location: 718 7th Street NW, #200, Washington, D.C. 20001 – Previous Contract Period: July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2026 – Contract Increase Amount: $210,000.00 – Total Contract Amount: $420,000.00. LAW 

 

17.2

Johnson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006726-A1 - 100% Grant Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time Only for Women's History in Detroit Study. – Contractor: Quinn Evans Architects, Inc. – Location: 4219 Woodward Avenue, Suite 301, Detroit, MI 48201 – Previous Contract Period: January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2026 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $69,000.00. CITY COUNCIL  

LAW DEPARTMENT

17.3

Johnson, reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Kencaid, Kenneth v City of Detroit, Terrion T. Johnson, and Andre S. Thompson  Case No. 23-014633-NF, File No. L24-00775 (PMC) in the amount of ($12,500.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Kenneth Kencaid may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about November 12, 2022. 

17.4

Johnson, reso. autho.

Settlement of Claim in matter of Rene Grant and City of Detroit. (On March 26, 2025, the parties agreed to settle the above-captioned Claim in the amount of EIGHTY THOUSAND DOLLARS and NO/Cents ($80,000.00) in favor of the Claimant.  RENE GRANT and her attorney FAGAN MCMANUS, P.C. in the amount of EIGHTY THOUSAND DOLLARS AND ^NO/CENTS ($80,000.00) in full payment of any and all claims which Rene Grant may have against the City of Detroit, and any other City of Detroit employee, in connection with potential claims asserted in her attorney’s February 20, 2025.) 

17.5

Johnson, reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Bucknor-Collins, Roshawna Laterrie v City of Detroit and Andre Smith, Case No. 23-012693-NI, File No. L23-00572 (MBC), Department of Transportation, in the amount of ($21,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Roshawna Laterrie Bucknor-Collins may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained. 

17.6

Johnson, reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Step by Step Physical Therapy LLC (M. Barnett) v City of Detroit, Case No. 24-003815-NF, File No. L24-00840 (MBC), in the amount of ($125,965.43) in full payment for any and all claims which Step by Step Physical Therapy may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained. 

18.

PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

18.1

Tate, reso. autho.

To amend Chapter 21 of the 2019 Detroit City Code, History; by amending Article II, Historic Districts and Landmarks; Division 5, Designated Districts; Section 21-2-229 Brewster-Wheeler Recreation Center Historic District, by providing the corrected boundary provision. (SIX (6) VOTES REQUIRED AND SHALL BE GIVEN IMMEDIATE EFFECT AND SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE UPON PUBLICATION) ROLL CALL

CITY PLANNING COMMISSION

18.2

Tate, reso. autho.

Resolution Authorizing Alterations in a PCA Zoning District at 660 Woodward Ave. (Request of 660 Woodward Associates LLC on behalf of Chick-Fil-A for PCA (Public Center Adjacent) Special District Review of proposed exterior alterations at 660 Woodward Avenue – First National Building.) 

HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION DEPARTMENT

18.3

Tate, reso. autho.

Approval to Appropriate and Expend Revenue from Developer Loan Repayments HOME Investment Partnership Program. (The Housing and Revitalization Department (“HRD”) coordinates funds received by the City of Detroit (“City”) from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”) under the HOME Investment Partnership Program (“HOME Program”). Under the HOME program, the City receives formula grants from HUD to fund a wide range of activities including building, buying and/or rehabilitating affordable housing for rent or homeownership (“HOME Funds”). The City uses the HOME Funds to provide loans to developers in need of financial assistance to complete certain qualified affordable housing development projects in the City (“City HOME Loans”). The HOME Program regulations in 24 CFR Part 92 allow for up to 10% of these funds to be used in administration of the program (24 CFR 92.207). This includes staffing overseeing administration of the program, and developing and managing systems for overseeing compliance with program requirements, such as loan servicing and conducting physical inspections.) 

18.4

Tate, reso. autho.

Approving a Commercial Redevelopment District for The New Whitney Real Estate, LLC in the area of 60 W. Canfield, Detroit, Michigan, in accordance with Public Act 255 of 1978. (Petition #2025-016) (The Housing and Revitalization Department has reviewed the request of The New Whitney Real Estate, LLC to establish a Commercial Redevelopment District and find that it satisfies the criteria set forth by Public Act 255 of 1978 and that it would be consistent with the development and economic goals of the Master Plan.)

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

18.5

Tate, reso. autho.

Property Sale 18338 Joy Road.  (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department (“P&DD”) has received an offer from Zappy Estates and Logistics, LLC (the “Purchaser”), a domestic limited liability company, to purchase certain City-owned real property 18338 Joy Road, Detroit, MI 48228 (the “Property”) for the purchase price of Thirty-Two Thousand Five Hundred and 00/100 Dollars ($32,500.00).) 

19.

PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

19.1

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6007011 - 100% Blight Funding – To Provide Demolition for Residential Group 2.7.2025 A – Contractor: Inner City Contracting, LLC – Location: 18715 Grand River Avenue, Detroit, MI 48223 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of 18 Months. – Total Contract Amount: $2,205,527.10. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (POSTPONED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION ON 4-8-25 AND BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 4-15-25)

 

19.2

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 3079478 -  Notification to Council – 100% Blight Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 6030 Northfield. – Contractor: Inner City Contracting, LLC – Location: 18715 Grand River Avenue, Detroit, MI 48223 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $27,000.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 04/07/25)

19.3

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 3079972 -  Notification to Council – 100% Blight Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 14131 Blackstone. – Contractor: DMC Consultants, Inc. – Location: 13500 Foley Street, Detroit, MI 48227 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $14,608.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 04/07/25)

19.4

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 3079974 - Notification to Council – 100% Blight Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 13925 Mayfield. – Contractor: DMC Consultants, Inc. – Location: 13500 Foley Street, Detroit, MI 48227 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $16,187.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 04/07/25)

19.5

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006862 - 100% Blight/Prop N Funding – To Provide a Joint Venture with Giorgi Concrete for Sidewalk Replacement Services. – Contractor: Major Contracting Group, Inc. – Location: 12222 Greenfield Road, Detroit, MI 48227 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Term of Three (3) Years – Total Contract Amount: $2,875,000.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 04/07/25)

19.6

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 3079961 - Notification to Council – 100% Blight Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 8030 Manila. – Contractor: DMC Consultants, Inc. – Location: 13500 Foley Street, Detroit, MI 48227 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $27,688.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 04/07/25)

19.7

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 3082242 - Notification to Council – 100% Blight Funding – To Provide an Emergency Backfill for the Commercial Property, 3615 Arndt. – Contractor: Salenbien Trucking and Excavating, Inc. – Location: 985 East Jefferson Avenue, Suite 300, Detroit, MI 48207 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $18,768.49. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 04/07/25)

19.8

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 3082013 - Notification to Council – 100% Blight Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 4111 Lillibridge. – Contractor: Salenbien Trucking and Excavating, Inc. – Location: 985 East Jefferson Avenue, Suite 300, Detroit, MI 48207 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $21,910.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 04/07/25)

19.9

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 3082245 - Notification to Council – 100% Blight Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 7545 Giese. – Contractor: DMC Consultants, Inc. – Location: 13500 Foley Street, Detroit, MI 48227 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $17,226.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 04/07/25)

19.10

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 3079973 - Notification to Council – 100% Blight Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property,14117 Blackstone. – Contractor: Inner City Contracting, LLC – Location: 18715 Grand River Avenue, Detroit, MI 48223 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $17,254.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 04/07/25)

19.11

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006953 - 100% CDBG-DR Funding – To Provide Preliminary Engineering Analysis for Fischer and Meldrum Sewer Drainage Area for DWSD. – Contractor: Applied Science, Inc. – Location: 300 River Place, Suite 5400, Detroit, MI 48207 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of Two (2) Years – Total Contract Amount: $380,000.00. DWSD (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 04/07/25)

19.12

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 3081504 - 100% Grant Funding – To Provide Historical and Cultural Markers (Medallions and Sign) on Dexter Ave as part of the Dexter Streetscape Contract (4 Medallions; 1 Sign). – Contractor: Angelo Iafrate Construction Company – Location: 26300 Sherwood Avenue, Warren MI 48091 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $75,000.00. PUBLIC WORKS (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 04/07/25)

GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT

19.13

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Request for Authorization of New Gas Easement along Antietam Street in District 5. (The General Services Department ("GSD") on behalf of DTE Gas Company ("DTE") is requesting authorization from your Honorable Body to grant a new underground gas easement and temporary workspace at a greenbelt on Antietam Street located in District 5 at 1585 Antietam Detroit, MI 48207, Parcel ID 07000720-27.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 04/07/25)

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS/ADMINISTRATION

19.14

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Application for Local Bridge Program - for Preventative Maintenance. (The State of Michigan, Department of Transportation (MDOT) is currently soliciting applications to the Local Bridge Program. Selected projects will be funded during the 2028 fiscal year. This program awards funds to local government agencies for bridge structures that the local agencies consider in critical need of replacement, rehabilitation, or preventative maintenance.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 04/07/25)

RESOLUTIONS

19.15

Whitfield-Calloway, reso. autho.

Resolution Declaring March 18 as Dawn Ison Day.   (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 04/07/25)

 

19.16

Waters, reso. autho.

Resolution Recognizing April As Mathematics And Statistics Awareness Month In The City of Detroit. (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 04/07/25)

20.

NEW BUSINESS

MAYOR'S OFFICE

20.1

Young, reso. autho.

Petition of Downtown Detroit Partnership (#2025-060), request to hold the "Summit Series" on June 5, 2025 from 8:00 AM through June 8, 2025 11:00 PM at 1545 Broadway & 1526 Broadway. Set-up will begin at 6:00 AM on June 4, 2025 and be completed by 7:00 AM June 5, 2025. Tear down will begin at 11:00 PM on June 8, 2025 and be completed by 11:00 PM on June 9, 2025. (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 04/10/25)

20.2

Young, reso. autho.

Petition of Bedrock Detroit (#2025-064), request to hold the "Decked Out Detroit Summer Activations" on May 22, 2025 from 12:00 PM until 5:00 PM October 31, 2025 on Woodward A venue, Monroe Street. Set-up will begin at 8:00 AM on May 19, 2025 and be completed by 5:00 PM May 21, 2025. Tear down will begin at 9:00 AM on November 1, 2025 and be completed by 5:00 PM on the same day. (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMENND APPROVAL of this petition.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 04/10/25)

20.3

Young, reso. autho.

Petition of Detroit Recordings Program (#2025-065), request to hold "2nd Annual Memoryal Sunday @ The Garage!" on May 25, 2025 from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM the same day at 7637 Oakland Ave. Set-up will begin on May 25, 2025 at 11 :00 AM and be completed by 2:00 PM the same day. Tear down will begin on May 25, 2025 at 7:00 PM and be completed by 8:00 PM the same day. (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 04/10/25)

20.4

Young, reso. autho.

Petition of Motor City Pride (#2025-061), request to hold the "Motor City Pride Festival and Parade" on June 7, 2025 from 12:00 PM through June 8, 2025 8:00 PM at Hart Plaza. Set-up will begin at 9:00 AM on June 5, 2025 and be completed by 9:00 PM June 6, 2025. Tear down will begin at 8:00 PM on June 8, 2025 and be completed by 3:00 PM on June 9, 2025.  (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 04/10/25)

20.5

Young, reso. autho.

Petition of Whip Game Inc. (#2025-062), request to hold the "East vs West Car Show" on June 21, 2025 from 1:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Hart Plaza. Set-up will begin at 7:00 AM on June 21, 2025 and be completed by 12:00 PM the same day. Tear down will begin at 8:00 PM on June 21, 2025 and be completed by 11 :00 PM on the same day. (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 04/10/25)

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCURMENT

20.6

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6007051 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Third Party Rental Inspections for Single Family and Two Family Homes. – Contractor: Prospections, LLC – Location: 16739 Plainview Avenue, Detroit, Michigan 48219 – Contract Period: Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Term of Three (3) Years – Total Contract Amount: $2,119,275.00. BSEED (POSTPONED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION ON 4-8-25 AND BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 4-15-25)

20.7

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6007052 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Third Party Rental Inspections for Single Family and Two Family Homes. – Contractor: The Inspection Group dba Detroit Inspection Group – Location: 124 County Line Road W, Suite B, Westerville, OH 43082 – Contract Period: Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Term of Three (3) Years – Total Contract Amount: $3,656,205.00. BSEED (POSTPONED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION ON 4-8-25 AND BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 4-15-25)

20.8

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6007047 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Third Party Rental Inspections for Single Family and Two Family Homes. – Contractor: Custom Built Construction, LLC – Location: 17344 W 12 Mile, Suite 201, Southfield, MI 48076 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Term of Three (3) Years – Total Contract Amount: $2,119,275.00. BSEED (POSTPONED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION ON 4-8-25 AND BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 4-15-25)

20.9

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6007048 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Third Party Rental Inspections for Single Family and Two Family Homes. – Contractor: SAFEbuilt Michigan, LLC – Location: 107 S. Capital Avenue, Athens MI 49011-5102 – Contract Period: Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Term of Three (3) Years – Total Contract Amount: $4,235,625.00. BSEED (POSTPONED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION ON 4-8-25 AND BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 4-15-25)

20.10

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 3082563 - Notification of Emergency- DPD/Municipal Parking Department: Towing Management., To provide a Towing Management/Dispatching Software System, Contractor: Professional Account Management LLC, Total Contract Amount $213,191.50 MUNICIPAL PARKING  (Pursuant to Section 17-5-91 c, The Purchasing Director, without prior approval of the City Council, may make, or authorize others to make, an emergency procurement when public exigencies require the immediate delivery of articles or performance of services or when there exists a threat to public health, welfare or safety under emergency conditions where prior approval of the City Council would be impossible or impracticable under the circumstances.) (POSTPONED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION ON 4-8-25 AND BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 4-15-25)

20.11

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006992 - 100% Special Revenue Funding – To Provide Tow Management/Dispatching Software System. – Contractor: Professional Account Management, LLC – Location: 633 W. Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 1600, Milwaukee, WI 53203 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of One (1) Year – Total Contract Amount: $455,000.00. MUNICIPAL PARKING/POLICE (POSTPONED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION ON 4-8-25 AND BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 4-15-25)

20.12

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6007030 - 100% Construction Code Funding – To Provide Construction Services at the Russell Ferry Yard located at 5800 Russell St., Detroit, MI 48211. – Contractor: W-3 Construction Company – Location: 7601 Second Avenue, Detroit, MI 48202 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $411,221.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 04/14/25)

20.13

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 3082503 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Traffic Delineators. – Contractor: Lightle Enterprises of Ohio, LLC – Location: 22 East Springfield Street, Frankfort, OH 45628 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $179,205.42. TRANSPORTATION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 04/14/25)

20.14

Young, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6007050 - 100% Blight Funding – To Provide Paint Supplies and Equipment Only to GSD. – Contractor: The Pittsburgh Paints Company – Location: 23361 Telegraph Road, Southfield MI 48034 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Term of Three (3) Years – Total Contract Amount: $300,000.00. GENERAL SERVICES (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 04/10/25)

20.15

Young, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6007089 - 100% Major Street Funding – To Provide Construction Equipment Maintenance and Repair Services. – Contractor: Macallister Machinery Co., Inc. – Location: 24800 Novi Road, Novi MI 48375 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Term of Three (3) Years – Total Contract Amount: $450,000.00. GENERAL SERVICES (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 04/10/25)

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER/OFFICE OF DEVELOPMENT AND GRANTS

20.16

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Authorization to submit a grant application to the Michigan Department of Transportation for the FY 2025 Transportation Alternatives Program Grant.  (The Department of Public Works (DPW) is hereby requesting authorization from Detroit City Council to submit a grant application to the Michigan Department of Transportation for the FY 2025 Transportation Alternatives Program Grant for the Joe Louis Greenway Littlefield Community Project. The amount being sought is $1,973,119.78. The State share is $1,973,119.78 of the requested amount and there is a required cash match for construction, in the amount of $493,279.94. DPW will also be providing $628,000.00 in match for design services and $296,000.00 for construction engineering and inspection fees. The total required match is $1,417,279.94 and the total project cost is $3,390,399.72.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 04/14/25)

20.17

Young, reso. autho.

Authorization to submit a grant application to AARP for the FY 2025 Community Challenge Grant.  (The City of Detroit General Services Department is hereby requesting authorization from Detroit City Council to submit a grant application to AARP for the FY 2025 Community Challenge Grant. The amount being sought is $20,000.00. There is no City match requirement. The total project cost is $20,000.00.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 04/10/25)

GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT

20.18

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Request for Authorization of New Electricity Easement at Jayne Park, District 3. (The General Services Department ("GSD") on behalf of DTE Electric Company ("DTE") is requesting authorization from your Honorable Body to grant a new underground electricity easement within Jayne Park located in District 3 at 13280 Conant Detroit, MI 48212, Parcel ID 13024945.002.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 04/14/25)

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

20.19

Young, reso. autho.

Transfer of Jurisdiction, Surplus and Sale of Real Property with Permanent Access Easement located at Historic Fort Wayne (6311 West Jefferson, Detroit, MI 48209).  (The General Services Department/Detroit Parks and Recreation ("GSD") and the Planning and Development Department ("PDD") hereby request transfer of jurisdiction of certain real property commonly known as the Historic Fort Wayne Burial Mound, located at 6311 W Jefferson Detroit MI, 48209 (“the Burial Mound Property") from the GSD to PDD to administer as surplus real property.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 04/10/25)

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS/ADMINISTRATION

20.20

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Resolution to permit The Right Productions, Inc. to install 32 banners on E. Jefferson Ave. from May 12, 2025 to September 02, 2025 in order to promote the Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre Summer Music Series. (Pursuant to banner policy adopted by your Honorable Body on November 30, 2001, the above referenced resolution is hereby submitted to your Honorable Body for consideration and approval.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 04/14/25)

RESOLUTIONS

20.21

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Resolution in Celebration and Local Designation of Workers Memorial Day. REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 04/14/25)

20.22

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Resolution to Recognize April as Arab American Heritage Month. (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 04/14/25)

21.

PRESIDENT'S REPORT ON STANDING COMMITTEE REFERRALS AND OTHER MATTERS

22.

BUDGET, FINANCE AND AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE

THE FOLLOWING ITEM(S) ARE TO BE REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE AND AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE:

OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR GENERAL

22.1

Submitting report relative to

City of Detroit Sales Verification Analysis and 2024 Sales Ratio Study.  (This analysis compares the assessor’s assessed values for tax year 2024 to sales that occurred between April 1, 2021, and March 31, 2023 (the time frame leading up to 2024 residential valuation). The assessed values and corresponding sales utilized for the 2024 valuation cycle were provided by the Office of the Assessor for the City of Detroit to PCSIAAO’s project team to complete the technical analysis. In addition to the sales information, the Assessor’s Office provided standard operating procedures and documents regarding sales validation (including in-house sales validation and verification training materials, Michigan’s 2024 Assessor Manuals, data entry protocols, and other documents.)

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

22.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Explanation of user utility tax second supplemental trust agreement notice and resolution. (This memorandum provides an explanation of the corresponding resolution requesting approval of the user utility tax second supplemental trust agreement and notice.  The City of Detroit Public Lighting Authority is a public municipal corporation under Act 392, Public Acts of Michigan, 2012. When the Public Lighting Authority was initially established and revenue bonds (Series 2013A) issued, the Authority entered an Amended and Restated Trust Agreement. Under this agreement, Wilmington Trust, N.A., serves as the trustee to receive and distribute revenues received from the City utility users tax act, Act 100, Michigan Public Acts of 1990.) 

OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK/CITY PLANNING COMMISSION

22.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Neighborhood Enterprise Zone Certificate Application for the rehabilitation of a single-family house at 3677 Lincoln in the Woodbridge Estates Neighborhood Enterprise Zone area. (RECOMMEND APPROVAL) (The office of the City Planning Commission (CPC) has received an application requesting a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone (NEZ) certificate for the rehabilitation of a house at 3677 Lincoln.)

LEGISLATIVE POLICY DIVISION

22.4

Submitting reso. autho.

Resolution for the Legislative Policy Division to Complete a Local-Option Sales Tax Study.  (City Council Member Latisha Johnson and Council President Mary Sheffield have requested that the Legislative Policy Division (LPD) produce a resolution authorizing LPD to contract with the Citizen’s Research Council of Michigan (CRC) to complete a Local-Option Sales Tax study.)

23.

INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE

THE FOLLOWING ITEM(S) ARE TO BE REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE:

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

23.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6003045-A1 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Assignment, Increase and Renewal for Publication of Ordinances and Triannual Supplementation of the Detroit City Code. – Contractor: CivicPlus, LLC – Location: 302 South. 4th St., Ste. 500, Manhattan, Kansas 66502 – Previous Contract Period: October 8, 2020 through October 7, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: October 8, 2020 through October 8, 2026 – Contract Increase Amount: $97,934.48 – Total Contract Amount: $187,934.48. CITY CLERK

LAW DEPARTMENT

23.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Pioneer Lab Houston LP, (M. Barnett) v City of Detroit; Case No. 23-013543-NI, File No. L23-00604(MBC), Department of Transportation, in the amount of ($3,864.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Pioneer Lab Houston, LP may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about May 20,2023.

23.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Premier Medical Movement (Julia Cason) v The City of Detroit, Case No. 24-007337-NF, File No. L24-01160(CMG), Department of Transportation, in the amount of ($5,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Premiere Medical Movement may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about 11/08/2022.

23.4

Submitting reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Brian Walter v City of Detroit, Case No. 23-006432-NI, File No. L23-00379 (BP) Department of Transportation, , in the amount of ($20,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Brian Walter may have against the City of Detroit and any City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about May 18, 2022. 

23.5

Submitting reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of City of Detroit v Fort Iron & Metal Company and Frank J DeNardo Jr., Case No. 22-006471-CB, File No. L21-01902 (JDN) Building and Safety Engineering and Environmental Department, hereby authorized by the payment of ($220,000.00) to the City of Detroit, in consideration of the dismissal of the claims and counterclaims made in City of Detroit v Fort Iron & Metal Company and Frank J. DeNardo, Jr., Case No. 22-006471-CB, Wayne County Circuit Court, and receipt of a properly executed Settlement Agreement and stipulated Order of Dismissal in Case No. 22-006471-CB approved by the Law Department.

23.6

Submitting reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Curtis Ward and Wrendall Ward v City of Detroit, et al, Case No. 22-014027-NI, File No. L22-02280 (SVD) A37000 (Police Department) in the total amount of ($310,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Curtis Ward and Wrendall Ward may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about February 3, 2022.

23.7

Submitting reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Danielle Brazziel and Aryion Brazziel v City of Detroit, et al. Case No. 2:25-cv-10267, File No. L25-00094(GBP), Police Department, in the amount of up to ($35,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Plaintiffs may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about and otherwise set forth in Case No. 2:25-cv-10267, that said amount be paid upon receipt of properly executed Releases, Stipulation and Order of Dismissal entered in Lawsuit No. 2:25-cv-10267 and, where deemed necessary by the Law Department a properly executed Medicare/CMS Final Demand Letter.

23.8

Submitting reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Darnell Walter Jr v City of Detroit, Case No. 23-006432-NI, File No. L23-00379 (BP) Department of Transportationin the amount of ($12,500.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Darnell Walter, Jr. may have against the City of Detroit and any City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained.

23.9

Submitting reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification for Inspector Harry Green in lawsuit of Outfront Media LLC v City of Detroit et al, Case No. 24-13270; L24-01445 (BP) A13000 (Buildings Safety Engineering and Environmental Department) for Inspector Harry Green.

23.10

Submitting reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification for Inspector Micthanyo Awada in lawsuit of Outfront Media LLC v City of Detroit et al; Case No. 24-13270; L24-01445 (BP) A13000 (Buildings Safety Engineering and Environmental Department) for Inspector Micthanyo Awada.

23.11

Submitting reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification for Former TEO Jason Green in lawsuit of Andre Jones v Detroit Department of Transportation, et al; Case No. 24-016862-NI; L24-01444 (CR) A20000 (Transportation Department) for Former TEO Jason Green.

23.12

Submitting reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification for Former TEO Jason Green in lawsuit of Shenika Pentecost v Detroit Department of Transportation, et al; Case No. 25-000537-NI; L25-00036 (CBO) A20000 (Transportation Department) for Former TEO Jason Green.

23.13

Submitting reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification for TEO James Coley in lawsuit of Jean Browning v Detroit Department of Transportation, et al; Case No. 24-018316-NI; L24-01455 (VI) A20000 (Transportation Department) for TEO James Coley.

HUMAN RESOURCES/LABOR RELATIONS DIVISION

23.14

Submitting reso. autho.

ASF Recoupment Lump Sum Cash Option.  (The Labor Relations Division respectfully requests that your Honorable Body pass a resolution to amend the GRS plan to allow reopening of the lump sum cash option for retirees subject to the ASF Recoupment.)

24.

NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE

THE FOLLOWING ITEM(S) ARE TO BE REFERRED TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES  STANDING COMMITTEE:

MAYOR'S OFFICE

24.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Petition of Ford Field (#2025-068), request to hold "Post Malone Traveling Tailgate" on May 18, 2025 from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM the same day at Brush St and Adams St outside of Ford Field. Set-up will begin on May 18, 2025 at 7:00 AM and be completed by 11:00 AM the same day. Tear down will begin on May 18, 2025 at 8:00 PM and be completed by 11:00 PM the same day. (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.)

24.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Petition of Detroit 300 Conservancy/DDP (#2025-069), request to hold the "DDP Parks Summer Programming" on May 26, 2025 from 9:00 AM until 9:00 PM October 05, 2025 at Campus Martius Park & Cadillac Square, Beacon Park, Grand Circus Park East. Set-up will begin at 7:00 AM on May 26, 2025 and be completed by 9:00 AM the same day. Tear down will begin at 9:00 PM on October 5, 2025 and be completed by 11:00 PM on the same day. (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.) 

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER/OFFICE OF DEVELOPMENT AND GRANTS

24.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Authorization to submit a grant application to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources for the FY 2025 Trust Fund Grant for The Joseph Walker Williams Park & Recreation Center. (The General Services Department is hereby requesting authorization from Detroit City Council to submit a grant application to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources for the FY 2025 Trust Fund Grant for The Joseph Walker Williams Park & Recreation Center. The amount being sought is $400,000.00. The State share is 50 percent or $400,000.00 of the requested amount and there is a required cash match of 50 percent or $400,000.00. The total project cost is $800,000.00.)

25.

PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE

THE FOLLOWING ITEM(S) ARE TO BE REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE:

HISTORIC DESIGNATION ADVISORY BOARD

25.1

Submitting reso. autho.

To conduct a study to determine whether the Oak Grove African Methodist Episcopal Church located at 19801 Cherrylawn, Detroit, MI 48221, meets the criteria for historic designation and to issue appropriate reports in accordance with the Michigan Local Historic Districts Act and Chapter 25, Article II of the 1984 Detroit City Code.

25.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Appointing  William Parker and Rev. Dr. Kenneth Johnson as Ad Hoc Members of the Historic Designation Advisory Board in connection with the study of the proposed Oak Grove African Methodist Episcopal Church Historic District.

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

25.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Property Sale of 1123 E Seven Mile Road.  (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department (“P&DD”) has received an offer from Visionary Equities, LLC, a domestic limited liability company (the “Purchaser”), to purchase certain City-owned real property 1123 E Seven Mile Road, Detroit, MI 48234 (the “Property”) for the purchase price of Three Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($3,000.00).)

25.4

Submitting reso. autho.

Property Sale of 18468 & 18472 Mt. Elliott Street. (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department (“P&DD”) has received an offer from Detroit Fab Inc., a domestic profit corporation (the “Purchaser”), to purchase certain City-owned real property 18468 & 18472 Mt. Elliott Street, Detroit, MI 48234 (the “Property”) for the purchase price of Four Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($4,000.00).)

25.5

Submitting reso. autho.

Property Sale of 9413 West Grand River. (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department (“P&DD”) has received an offer from Tweety’s Poetry and More LLC, a domestic limited liability company (the “Purchaser”), to purchase certain City-owned real property 9413 West Grand River, Detroit, MI 48204 (the “Property”) for the purchase price of Three Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty and 00/100 Dollars ($3,750.00).)

25.6

Submitting reso. autho.

Property Sale of 2202 Wilkins. (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department ("P&DD") has received an offer from Carlos A. Nielbock (the "Purchaser”), to purchase certain City-owned real property at 2202 Wilkins, Detroit, Michigan 48207 (the "Property") for the purchase price of Nine Thousand Five Hundred and 00/100 Dollars ($9,500.00).)

25.7

Submitting reso. autho.

Transfer of jurisdiction of real property comprised of a previously vacated alley off Fullerton Street, adjacent to Barthwell Stewart Park; Declaration said property as surplus property; and Sale of said property to adjacent land owner Gurvenia Latimer.  (The City of Detroit’s General Services Department (“GSD”) has received a request from Gurvenia Latimer (“Purchaser”), who owns a home at 2324 Fullerton, Detroit, Michigan 48238, to purchase a strip of land comprised the east half of an alley which was previously converted to an easement further described in Exhibit A (the “Property”). The full alley was converted to an easement in 2019 (DPW Petition #428, approved by City Council on January 19, 2019) to curb illegal activity in the alley. At that time, the west half of the vacated alley accreted to Purchaser as the adjacent landowner to the west and the east half of the vacated alley accreted to the City of Detroit due to the City’s ownership of the adjacent Barthwell Stewart Park. The total area of the Property is 1,210 sq ft or .020 acres. The GSD has determined no specific need for the property.)

26.

PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE

THE FOLLOWING ITEM(S) ARE TO BE REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE:

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

26.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6003091-A1 - 100% Capital Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time Only for Signage/Displays for the Bus Bays at the Jason Hargrove Transit Center. – Contractor: Detroit Building Authority – Location: 1301 Third Street, Suite 328, Detroit, MI 48226 – Previous Contract Period: October 1, 2020 through April 30, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: October 1, 2020 through April 30, 2026 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $31,573,632.00. TRANSPORTATION

26.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6007031 - 15% City & 85% Grant Funding – To Provide Federally Required Buy America Bus Audit Services. – Contractor: Vehicle Technical Consultants – Location: 960 E. Mountain Drive, Hurricane, UT 84737 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of Three (3) Years – Total Contract Amount: $600,000.00. TRANSPORTATION

26.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6007045 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Ballistic and Tactical Vests Necessary for the Protection of Officers. – Contractor: CMP Distributors, Inc. – Location: 16753 Industrial Parkway, Lansing, MI 48906 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through March 13, 2028 – Total Contract Amount: $2,938,250.00. POLICE

26.4

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6007118 - 100% Major Street Funding – To Provide Coarse Aggregates Material, MDOT 23A Only for DPW Street Maintenance. – Contractor: Gayanga Co – Location: 1120 W Baltimore, Suite 200, Detroit, MI 48202 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of One (1) Year – Total Contract Amount: $216,240.00. PUBLIC WORKS

26.5

Submitting reso. autho.

DSS 39 ARCHITECTURAL & ENGINEERING SUPPLY SCHEUDLE - 100% City/Major Street Funding - Services include Architectural, Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Structural, Geological and Environmental Engineering, Construction Engineering & Inspection, for Design, Construction Management and Program Management Services.  Schedule Period: Upon City Council Approval for a period of five (5) Years.  Total Maximum Order Limitation: $81,300,000.00

LAW DEPARTMENT

26.6

Submitting report relative to

Regulation of Hemp-Derived Product Sales.   (The Law Department has submitted a privileged and confidential memorandum regarding the above –referenced matter.)

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER/OFFICE OF DEVELOPMENT AND GRANTS

26.7

Submitting reso. autho.

Request to Authorize the Director of the Detroit Department of Transportation to execute and file federal grant applications and provide annual Certifications and Assurances as required by the Federal Transit Administration. (The Detroit Department of Transportation (DDOT) is requesting authorization for the filing of applications with the Federal Transit Administration, an operating administration of the U.S. Department of Transportation, for federal transportation assistance authorized by 49 U.S.C. Chapter 53; title 23, United States Code, or other federal statutes administered by the Federal Transit Administration. This resolution is required by federal regulations to authorize DDOT to accept grants and operate as a transit agency.)

26.8

Submitting reso. autho.

Request to Accept and Appropriate the FY 2025 MCOLES Hiring and Training Grant. (The Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement (MCOLES) has awarded the City of Detroit Police Department with the FY 2025 MCOLES Hiring and Training Grant for a total of $100,000.00. There is no match requirement. The total project cost is $100,000.00.

27.

CONSENT AGENDA

28.

MEMBER REPORTS

29.

ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE

30.

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CLERK

30.1

Report on approval of proceedings by the Mayor.

31.

TESTIMONIAL RESOLUTIONS AND SPECIAL PRIVILEGE