ERMA L. HENDERSON AUDITORIUM

CITY COUNCIL FORMAL SESSION


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1340 Coleman A. Young Municipal Center (313) 224-3443 Detroit, MI 48226

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COUNCIL PRESIDENT MARY SHEFFIELD TO PRESENT A SPIRIT OF DETROIT AWARD  TO UMOJA DEBATE LEAGUE

  


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

OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK/CITY PLANNING COMMISSION

Neighborhood Enterprise Zone Certificate Application for the construction of a new single-family house at 926 West Willis in the Midtown Neighborhood Enterprise Zone area. (RECOMMEND APPROVAL) (The office of the City Clerk forwarded to the City Planning Commission (CPC) an application requesting a 15-year Neighborhood Enterprise Zone (NEZ) certificate for the construction of a single-family house at 926 W. Willis. The property is located just east of the Lodge Freeway.)

LEGISLATIVE POLICY DIVISION

Review of Contracts and Purchasing Files. (On September 17, 2024, Council Member Whitfield-Calloway requested LPD to compile the following data regarding amendments to contracts with unforeseen conditions in order to understand the financial impact on the city’s budgets and operations.)

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

LAW DEPARTMENT

Settlement in lawsuit of Michelle Pitchford-Bey vs City of Detroit; File 15074, W21-00151, PSB, A34000, and in the amount of $24,500.00 in full payment for any and all claims which Michelle Pitchford-Bey may have against the City of Detroit.

Settlement in lawsuit of Wade Garbie v City of Detroit; Case No. 21-cv-12794; W21-00207 (LCJ) A37000 (Police Department) in the amount of ($375,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Wade Garbie may have against the City of Detroit and any other agent or employee of the City of Detroit by reason of allegations set forth in Case No. 21-12794.

Settlement in lawsuit of Yarlen Henry v City of Detroit; Case No. 21-cv-12794; W21-00207 (LCJ) A37000 (Police Department) in the amount of ($450,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Yarlen Henry may have against the City of Detroit and any other agent or employee of the City of Detroit by reason of allegations set forth in Case No. 21-12794.

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

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

Contract No. 3078270 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Procurement of (1) Computerized Autobody Frame Machine. – Contractor: EDI Finance, Inc (dba Equipment Distributors) – Location: 10099 Radiance Drive, Fair Haven, MI 48023 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through February 1, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $157,285.00. GENERAL SERVICES

Contract No. 3078402 - 100% IPA Funding – To Provide Multi-Purpose Mini (Compact) Sweepers. – Contractor: BEC Enterprises LLC (dba Brown Equipment) – Location: 2501 South Kentucky Avenue, Evansville, IN 47714 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through March 1, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $601,500.00. GENERAL SERVICES

Contract No. 6006653 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Pest Control Services within the City of Detroit. – Contractor: Pronto Pest Management, Inc. – Location: 10130 Capital Street, Oak Park, MI 48237 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through October 21, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $1,628,576.00. GENERAL SERVICES

Contract No. 6006668 - 100% City Funds –– To Provide Freeway Trash Pick Up Rubbish Removal and Disposal Services. – Contractor: Motor City Preservation, LLC– Location: 18035 Cherrylawn Street, Detroit, MI 48221 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through October 14, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $ 1,500,000.00. GENERAL SERVICES

Contract No. 6006669 - 100% City Funds – To Provide Freeway Trash Pick Up Rubbish Removal and Disposal Services – Contractor: Fontenot Services, LLC – Location: 8881 Central Avenue, Detroit, MI 48204 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through October 14, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $ 1,500,000.00 GENERAL SERVICES

Contract No. 6006684 - 40% ARPA & 60% Neighborhood Grant Funding – To Provide Restoration and Improvements to Rogell Park. – Contractor: Major Contracting Group, Inc. – Location: 12222 Greenfield Road, Detroit, MI 48227 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through October 20, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $3,478,876.51. GENERAL SERVICES

LEGISLATIVE POLICY DIVISION

Smart Cities. (Council Member Coleman A. Young II requested the Legislative Policy Division (LPD) provide a report on the city of Detroit’s journey to become a smart city. Please accept the following as our response.)

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

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

Contract No. 6006537 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Temporary Emergency Shelter Services for Homeless City Residents. – Contractor: Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries – Location: 150 Stimson Street, Detroit, MI 48201 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through April 6, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $100,000.00. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION

 CITY PLANNING COMMISSION

To amend Chapter 50 of the 2019 Detroit City Code, Zoning, by amending Article XVII, Zoning District Maps, Section 50-17-8, District Map No. 7, to revise the zoning classification for certain properties, commonly known as 1498, 1506, 1510, 1516, 1524, 1528, 1534, 1540, 1546, and 1556 Ferry Park and also 2648, 2650, and 2658 West Grand Boulevard, from the existing R2 Two-Family Residential District and B4 General Business District zoning classifications to the SD2 Special Development District, Mixed Use zoning classification to allow for the expansion of the Motown Museum. (FOR THE INTRODUCTION AND THE SETTING OF A PUBLIC HEARING?)

LEGISLATIVE POLICY DIVISION

Community Land Trust Policy & Agreement. (The Legislative Policy Division (LPD) has been requested by Council Member Latisha Johnson to provide a draft policy and/or agreement between the City of Detroit (City) and the Detroit Land Bank Authority (DLBA) regarding the development of community land trust in the city of Detroit.)

Effects of living in a Floodplain. (Council Member Johnson directed Legislative Policy Division (LPD) to provide a policy-oriented report regarding the impacts of living in a floodplain for Detroit residents and the City as a whole. The focus of inquiry is the Jefferson Chalmers area on the lower east side, where low-lying infrastructure and immediate adjacency to the Detroit River and Lake St. Clair make these problems of flooding, financial viability and quality of life especially acute. Psychological, health, and financial impacts on residents, as well as financial impacts on the City.)

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

Property Sale of 4841 and 4833 E. Seven Mile. (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department (“P&DD”) has received an offer from Tee’s Inc., a Michigan Corporation (the “Purchaser), to purchase certain City-owned real property at 4833 and 4841 E. Seven Mile Rd (the “Property”) for the purchase price of Nine Thousand Four Hundred Fifty and 00/100 Dollars ($9,450.00). The Property is zoned B4 (General Business District). It consists of approximately 6,300 square feet of vacant land. The Purchaser proposes to renovate the Property into use as a parking lot for licensed vehicles, in support of their adjacent beauty and barber shop located at 4827 E Seven Mile. The proposed use of the Property shall be consistent with the allowable uses for which the Property is zoned.)

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

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

Contract No. 3077209 – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 12711 Racine. – 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: $34,777.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

Contract No. 3077944 – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Commercial Property, 4232 Joy Road with Basement Backfill. – 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: $88,497.07. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

Contract No. 3078302 – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 14918 Dolphin. – 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: $13,350.56. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

Contract No. 3078303 – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 9341 E Warren. – 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: $14,000.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

Contract No. 3078304 – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 12434 Waltham with Basement Backfill. – 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: $14,109.67. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

Contract No. 6005787-A1 - 100% ARPA Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Increase of Funds for additional Basements that were not shown on the Survey. Services include additional Concrete Removal and Disposal and Additional Stone to Complete the Backfill for Commercial Structures Group 217. – Contractor: Adamo Demolition Company – Location: 320 East Seven Mile Road, Detroit, MI 48203 – Contract Period: November 21, 2023 through June 30, 2025 – Contract Increase Amount: $120,975.93 – Total Contract Amount: $1,632,710.33. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

Contract No. 6005067-A1 - 100% Grant Funding - AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time for the Byrne Criminal Justice Program to Increase Neighborhood Stability. – Contractor: Michigan State University – Location: 430 B-Law Building, East Lansing, MI 48824 – Previous Contract Period: May 9, 2023, through September 30, 2024 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through September 30, 2025 - Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 - Total Contract Amount: $99,000.00. POLICE

Contract No. 6006583 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Ammunition for the Detroit Police Department . – Contractor: Vance Outdoors, Inc. – Location: 3723 Cleveland Avenue, Columbus, OH 43224 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of Two (2) Years – Total Contract Amount: $1,682,978.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

Contract No. 6006586 - 100% City Funding – To Conduct all Environmental Due Diligence Activities necessary to Perform Safe and Compliant Demolitions and Renovations across the City of Detroit. – Contractor: DLZ – Location: 607 Shelby Street, Suite 650, Detroit, Michigan 48226 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through September 23, 2027 – Total Contract Amount: $1,000,000.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

Contract No. 6006587 - 100% City Funding – To Conduct all Environmental Due Diligence Activities necessary to Perform Safe and Compliant Demolitions and Renovations across the City of Detroit. – Contractor: Environmental Testing & Consulting, Inc. – Location: 422 W. Congress Street, Suite 402, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through September 23, 2027 – Total Contract Amount: $1,000,000.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

Contract No. 6006588 - 100% City Funding – To Conduct all Environmental Due Diligence Activities necessary to Perform Safe and Compliant Demolitions and Renovations across the City of Detroit. – Contractor: Egis BLN USA, Inc. – Location: 51151 W. Pontiac Trail, Wixom, MI 48393 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through September 23, 2027 – Total Contract Amount: $1,000,000.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

Contract No. 6006589 - 100% City Funding – To Conduct all Environmental Due Diligence Activities necessary to Perform Safe and Compliant Demolitions and Renovations across the City of Detroit. – Contractor: The Mannik & Smith Group, Inc – Location: 607 Shelby Street, Suite 300, Detroit, Michigan 48226 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through September 23, 2027 – Total Contract Amount: $1,000,000.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

Contract No. 6006592 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Ammunition for the Detroit Police Department . – Contractor: Vance Outdoors, Inc. – Location: 3723 Cleveland Avenue, Columbus, OH 43224 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of Two (2) Years – Total Contract Amount: $1,682,978.00. POLICE

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEERING DIVISION

Petition of Lynch Road Land LLC (x2024-333), request for a vacation, with reserve of a utility easement 111 ft. of Carrie St. bounded by Lynch Ave. and Arcola Ave.  (The request was approved by the Solid Waste Division - DPW, and Traffic Engineering Division - DPW, and City Engineering - DPW. Detroit Water and Sewerage Department (DWSD) has no objection provided certain provisions are met. The DWSD provisions are a part of the attached resolution. All other involved City Departments, and privately owned utility companies have reported no objections. Provisions protecting utility installations are part of the attached resolution.)

Petition of 2445 Cass, LLC (x2024-334), request to dedicate land, described as a 483 square foot section in the southwest corner of lot 4, bounded by Cass Avenue, Fisher Freeway N. Service Drive, Second Blvd. and Henry Street, for the purposes of public Right-of-Way. (All other city departments and utilities have reported no objections to the proposed right-of-way dedication.) (All other city departments and utilities have reported no objections to the proposed right-of-way dedication.)

Petition of Hubbard Farms Apartments LDHA LP (x2024-335), request for encroachment within the East/West public alley, bounded by W. Grand Blvd., Bagley Ave., Vinewood Ave., and W. Vernor Highway for the installation of a new vapor interceptor trench and sub-slab venting vapor mitigation system with three rooftop wind turbines. (All other involved City Departments, including the Public Lighting Authority and Public Lighting Department; also privately owned utility companies have reported no objections to the encroachment. Provisions protecting all utility installations are part of the attached resolution.)

MISCELLANEOUS

Submitting memorandum regarding Bagley Street Alley Closure.

Submitting memorandum relative to Police Authorized Towing.

Submitting memorandum relative to 611 W. Philadelphia Complaints.

Submitting memorandum relative to Rosa Parks Transit Center Restroom Conditions.

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

Contract No. 6006573 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Equipment Rental utilizing the Sourcewell Agreement 040924-URI. – Contractor: United Rentals (North America) – Location: 3575 East Palmer Avenue, Detroit, MI 48211– Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of Three (3) Years – Total Contract Amount: $1,050,000.00. CITYWIDE 

Contract No. 6006411-A1 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Increase of Funds for the Rental of Heavy Duty Vehicles and Supporting Services. – Contractor: Herc Rentals, Inc. – Location: 29125 Smith Road, Romulus, MI 48174 – Contract Period: June 30, 2024 for a Period of Five (5) Years – Contract Increase Amount: $1,400,000.00 – Total Contract Amount: $4,802,540.00. CITYWIDE 

MAYOR'S OFFICE

Appointing Hassan Beydoun to the Downtown Detroit Improvement Business Improvement Zone, effective immediately and expiring on April 14, 2034.  

LAW DEPARTMENT

Legal Representation and Indemnification for PO Marsalis Turner in lawsuit of Antonio Shelby et al v Robert Moss et al; Case No. 23-11554; L23-00471 (CBO) A37000 (Police Department) for PO Marsalis Turner.

Legal Representation and Indemnification for PO Robert Moss in lawsuit of Antonio Shelby et al v Robert Moss et al; Case No. 23-11554; L23-00471 (CBO) A37000 (Police Department) for PO Robert Moss.  

Settlement in lawsuit of Tommy Watkins v City of Detroit; Case Number: 22-013126-NF File Number: L22-01271 (RJB) (A20000) in the amount of ($50,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Tommy Watkins may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about May 18, 2022. 

Recission and Correction of Settlement in lawsuit of Sheritha Gary v City of Detroit, et al   Case Number: 22-011276-NI File Number: L22-01238 (CB) (A20000) in the amount of ($42,500.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Sheritha Gary may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about September 30, 2021. 

Settlement in lawsuit Betty Allen v City of Detroit; Case No. 24-141618-GC, File No. L24-00762 (CMG), Department of Transportation, in the amount of ($7,500.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Betty Allen may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained. 

Legal Representation and Indemnification for PO Raekwon Edwards in lawsuit of Teaira Sherrill et al v Raekwon Edwards et al.; Case No. 24-004360-NI; L24-00868 (RJB) A37000 (Police Department) for PO Raekwon Edwards. 

Legal Representation and Indemnification for TEO Karen Farmer in lawsuit of Paul Hudson v City of Detroit et al. Case No. 24-000538-NI; L24-00746 (PH) A20000 (Transportation Department) for TEO Karen Farmer. 

Legal Representation and Indemnification for Sgt. Allen Williams in lawsuit of Daquan P. James v City of Detroit, et al. Case No. 23-cv-10321; L23-00222 (CAB) A37000 (Police Department) for Sgt. Allen Williams. 

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

Request to Accept a Donation of 28 Conference Room Chairs. (The Third Judicial Circuit of Michigan has awarded a donation of 28 cloth conference chairs, to the City of Detroit Mayor’s Office, valued at $2,800.00. There is no match requirement for this donation.) 

HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT/LABOR RELATIONS DIVISION

Implementation of the 2023 - 2027 Labor Agreement between the City of Detroit and the employees represented by SEID Local 517M - Professional & Technical Unit (BU 7800). (The Labor Relations Division is recommending your Honorable Body's official approval of the 2023 - 2027 Master Agreement between the City of Detroit and SEIU Local 517M - Professional & Technical Unit.) 

RESOLUTIONS

Appointing Donielle January to the Property Assessment Board of Review to represent City Council District 3 position for the term beginning January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2026.

Resolution Calling on the United States Congress to Reauthorize and Improve the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. 

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

Contract No. 6004032-A2 - 100% ARPA Funding – AMEND 2 – To Provide an Extension of Time and an Increase of Funds for Housing Resource Website. – Contractor: Exygy, Inc. – Location: 548 Market Street, #59930, San Francisco, CA 94104 – Previous Contract Period: November 23, 2021 through December 31, 2024 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2025 – Contract Increase Amount: $448,100.00 – Total Contract Amount: $2,262,400.00. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION 

Contract No. 6003722-A3 - 100% ERAP Funding – AMEND 3 – To Provide an Increase of Funds for Emergency Rental Assistance Program. – Contractor: United Community Housing Coalition – Location: 2727 Second Avenue, Suite 313, Detroit, MI 48201 – Contract Period: July 16, 2021 through September 30, 2025 – Contract Increase Amount: $615,000.00 – Total Contract Amount: $6,899,789.91. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION 

CITY PLANNING COMMISSION

To amend Chapter 50 of the 2019 Detroit City Code, Zoning, by amending Article XVII, Zoning District Maps, Section 50-17-67, District Map No. 65, to modify and existing PD Planned Development District created by Ordinance No. 29-06, last amended by Ordinance No. 15-16, for the multi-block area generally bounded by Santa Maria Street to the north, the rear lot lines of parcels along Biltmore Street to the east, the alley first north of West McNichols Road to the south, and the alley first west of Lindsay Street to the west. INTRODUCE

Setting a Public Hearing on the foregoing ordinance amendment.

To amend Chapter 50 of the 2019 Detroit City Code, Zoning, to establish "animal husbandry and beekeeping" as a new agricultural land use category for certain establishments licensed under Chapter 6, Article VIII of this Code, Animal Husbandry, by:  Adding Article XII, Use Regulations, Division 3, Specific Use Standards, Subdivision H, Other Uses-Urban Agriculture, Section 50-12-402, Animal husbandry and beekeeping, and Division 5, Accessory Uses and Structures, Subdivision C, Specific Accessory Use Standards, Section 50-12-524, Animal husbandry and beekeeping; and Amending Article IV, Review and Approval Procedures (Part 2), Division 6, Variances and Administrative Adjustments, Section 5-4-122, Administrative adjustments; applicability; Article VIII, Residential Zoning Districts, Division 2, RI Single-Family Residential District, Section 50-8-24, Conditional other uses, Division 3, R2 Two-Family Residential District, Section 50-8-54, Conditional other uses, Division 4, R3 Low Density Residential District, Section 50-8- 84, Conditional other uses, Division 5, R4 Thoroughfare Residential District, Section 50-8-114, Conditional other uses, Division 6, R5 Medium Density Residential District, Section 50-8-144, Conditional other uses, and Division 7, R6 High Density Residential District, Section 50-8-174, Conditional other uses; Article IX, Business Zoning Districts, Division 2, Bl Restricted Business District, Section 50-9-24, Conditional other uses, Division 3, B2 Local Business and Residential District, Section 50-9-54, Conditional other uses, Division 4, B3 Shopping District, Section 50-9- 84, Conditional other uses, Division 5, B4 General Business District, Section 50-9-114, Conditional other uses, Division 6, B5 Major Business District, Section 50-9-144, Conditional other uses, and Division 7, B6 General Services District, Section 50-9-174, Conditional other uses; Article X, Industrial Zoning Districts, Division 2, Ml Limited Industrial District, Section 50-10-24, Conditional other uses, Division 3, M2 Restricted Industrial District, Section 50-10-54, Conditional other uses, Division 4, M3 General Industrial District, Section 50-10-84, Conditional other uses, Division 5, M4 Intensive Industrial District, Section 50-10-114, Conditional other uses, and Division 6, M5 Special Industrial District, Section 50-10-144, Conditional other uses; Article XI, Special Purpose Zoning Districts and Overlay Areas, Division 4, PC Public Center District, Section 50-11-64, Conditional other uses, Division 5, PCA Public Center Adjacent District (Restricted Central Business District), Section 50-11-94, Conditional other uses, Division 6, TM Transitional-Industrial District, Section 50-11-124, Conditional other uses, Division 7, PR Parks and Recreation, Section 50-11-154, Conditional other uses, Division 9, MKT Market and Distribution District, Section 50-11-214, Conditional other uses, Division 10, SDI-Special Development District, Small-Scale, Mixed-Use, Section 50-11-244, Conditional other uses, Division 11, SD2-Special Development District, Mixed-Use, Section 50-11-274, Conditional other uses, and Division 12, SD4-Special Development District, Riverfront Mixed Use, Section 50-11-300, Conditional other uses; Article XII, Use Regulations, Division 1, Use Tables, Subdivision F, Other Uses, Section 50-12-109, Agricultural uses, Division 3, Specific Use Standards, Subdivision H, Other Uses-Urban Agriculture, Section 50-12-397, Farm products and uses; prohibited, Division 4, Principal Uses and Structures, Section 50-12-433, Second principal use of the land, and Division 5, Accessory Uses and Structures, Subdivision A, In General, Section 50-12-451, Allowed uses, and Subdivision C, Specific Accessory Use Standards, Section 50-12-521, Farmers markets, Section 50-12 522, Urban garden, and Section 50-12-523, Urban farm; Article XIII, Intensity and Dimensional Standards, Division 2, Measurements, Requirements, and Exceptions, Section 50-13-233, Exceptions to height regulations; and Article i  XVI, Rules of Construction and Definitions, Division 2, Words and Terms Defined, Subdivision B, Letter"A ", Section 50-16-113, Words and terms (An-As).  INTRODUCE

Setting a Public Hearing on the foregoing ordinance amendment.

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

Authorization to submit a grant application to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for the FY 2024 Inflation Reduction Act Community Change Grants Program. (The Housing and Revitalization Department, in partnership with the Office of Sustainability, is hereby requesting authorization from Detroit City Council to submit a grant application to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for the FY 2024 Inflation Reduction Act Community Change Grants Program. The amount being sought is $20,000,000.00. There is no City match requirement. The total project cost is $20,000,000.00.)  

HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION DEPARTMENT

Approving a Commercial Rehabilitation Certificate on behalf of 825 Palmer, LLC, in the area of 5700 Woodward, Detroit, Michigan, in accordance with Public Act 210 of 2005 (Petition #2024-032). (The Housing and Revitalization Department, Planning & Development Department and Finance Department have reviewed the application of 825 Palmer, LLC, and find that it satisfies the criteria set forth by P.A. 210 of 2005 and would be consistent with development and economic goals of the Master Plan.)

Approving an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Certificate on behalf of Ultreia, LLC in the area of 16131 E. Warren Street, Detroit, Michigan 48224, in accordance with Public Act 146 of 2000 (Petition #2024-154). (The Housing and Revitalization Department and Finance Departments have reviewed the application of Ultreia, LLC, and find that it satisfies the criteria set forth by P.A. 146 of 2000 and would be consistent with development and economic goals of the Master Plan.)

Awarding new ARPA Award for Fisher 21 Lofts.  (The City of Detroit (“City”), through the Housing and Revitalization Department ("HRD"), makes funding available for "ready-to-proceed projects" from ARPA funds allocated to the City through the U.S Department of Treasury.  In support of affordable housing opportunities, HRD is hereby requesting approval to award funding to the following new project: Fisher 21 Lofts ($6,900,000 ARPA) - $6,900,000 in ARPA will be spent on this historic adaptive reuse project to construct 433 housing units at 6051 Hastings that will include 63 affordable housing units.)  

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

Contract No. 6003852-A2 - 100% Blight Funding – AMEND 2 – To Provide an Extension of Time Only for Environmental Supportive Services. – Contractor: ATC Group Services – Location: 1735 E McNichols, Detroit, MI 48120 – Previous Contract Period: November 16, 2021 through September 30, 2024 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through March 30, 2025 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $1,375,000.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 9/30/24)

Contract No. 6003854-A2 - 100% Blight Funding – AMEND 2 – To Provide an Extension of Time Only for Environmental Supportive Services. – Contractor: Environmental Testing & Consulting, Inc. – Location: 422 W Congress, Suite 402, Detroit, MI 48226 – Previous Contract Period: October 26, 2021 through September 30, 2024 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through March 30, 2025 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $1,150,000.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 9/30/24)

Contract No. 6003855-A2 - 100% Blight Funding – AMEND 2 – To Provide an Extension of Time Only for Environmental Supportive Services. – Contractor: The Mannik & Smith Group, Inc – Location: 607 Shelby Street, Suite 300, Detroit, Michigan 48226 – Previous Contract Period: October 19, 2021 through September 30, 2024 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council through March 30, 2025 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $1,375,000.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 9/30/24)

Contract No. 3073044 – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Commercial Property, 7010 W Warren. – Contractor: Homrich Wrecking, Inc dba Homrich – Location: 3033 Bourke Street, Detroit, MI 48238 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $63,400.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 9/30/24)

Contract No. 3076398 – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 7692 Concord. – 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: $21,823.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 9/30/24)

Contract No. 3077963 – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Commercial Property, 4244 Joy Road. – 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: $62,531.33. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 9/30/24)

Contract No. 6006577 - 100% CIP Funding – To Provide Professional Engineering Services to Support the Capital Improvement Planning Program. (Project CS-1987) – Contractor: AECOM Great Lakes, Inc. – Location: 4219 Woodward Ave., Suite 200, Detroit, MI 48201 – Contract Period: October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2027 – Total Contract Amount: $11,564,000.00. – DWSD (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 9/30/24)

Contract No. 6006459 - 100% ARPA Funding – To Provide Water System Improvements at Various Locations in the City of Detroit. – Contractor: LGC Global, Inc. – Location: 7310 Woodward Ave., Suite 500, Detroit, MI 48202 – Contract Period: October 1, 2024 through September 1, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $16,752,023.00 DWSD (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 9/30/24)

Contract No. 6006157 - 100% ARPA Funding – To install a Fire Incident Alerting System in Four (4) New DFD Stations located throughout the City. – Contractor: Bryx, Inc. – Location: 59 Halstead Street, Rochester, NY 14610 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $175,800.00. FIRE (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 9/30/24)

Contract No. 6006276 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Warranty and Maintenance for the Fire Station Incident Alerting System. – Contractor: Bryx, Inc. – Location: 59 Halstead Street, Rochester, NY 14610 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through August 13, 2027 – Total Contract Amount: $431,800.00. FIRE (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 9/30/24)

Contract No. 6004598-A1 - 100% Special Revenue Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Increase of Funds for Towing & Recovery Services for Police Authorized Tows. – Contractor: Bobby’s T.C.B. Towing Service, Inc. – Location: 10401 Lyndon Street, Detroit, MI 48238 – Contract Period: December 12, 2022 through July 31, 2027 – Contract Increase Amount: $301,945.00 – Total Contract Amount: $489,445.00. POLICE (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 9/30/24)

Contract No. 6004594-A1 - 100% Special Revenue Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Increase of Funds for Towing & Recovery Services for Police Authorized Tows. – Contractor: Troy’s Towing, Inc. – Location: 9615 Grinnell Street, Detroit, MI 48213 – Contract Period: December 12, 2022 through July 31, 2027 – Contract Increase Amount: $303,495.00 – Total Contract Amount: $490,995.00. POLICE (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 9/30/24)

Contract No. 6004592-A1 - 100% Special Revenue Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Increase of Funds for Towing & Recovery Services for Police Authorized Tows. – Contractor: 7 D’S Towing & Storage, Inc – Location: 5700 E. Nevada, Detroit, MI 48234 – Contract Period: December 12, 2022 through July 31, 2027 – Contract Increase Amount: $161,685.00 – Total Contract Amount: $349,185.00. POLICE (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 9/30/24)

Contract No. 6006661 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Class B Uniforms for the Detroit Police Department. – Contractor: Nye Uniform Co. – Location: 1067 E. Long Lake Road, Troy MI 48085 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of 2 Years – Total Contract Amount: $400,000.00. POLICE (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 9/30/24)

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS/ADMINISTRATION

Petition of Detroit Metro Sports Commission (Petition #2024-326) to install approximately 72 banners on the Ford Field perimeter, Jefferson Ave., Washington Blvd., Michigan Ave., Gratiot, and Brush St. from December 9, 2024 to January 9, 2025 in order to raise awareness of a Special City of Detroit Sporting Event known as the “Detroit Bowl Game.” (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 9/30/24)

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEERING DIVISION

Petition of West Adams LLC 18-24 (#2022-33), request for encroachment of multiple awnings on the north side of West Adams Avenue, adjacent to 18-24 West Adams Avenue. (All other involved City Departments, including the Public Lighting Authority and Public Lighting Department; also privately owned utility companies have reported no objections to the encroachment. Provisions protecting all utility installations are part of the attached resolution.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 9/30/24)

Petition of The General Services Department (x2024-310), request for a vacation, with reserve of a utility easement of various roads and alleys within Rouge Valley Area-District 1 bounded by McNichols Road, Fenkell Ave., West Parkway, and Telegraph Road. (The request was approved by the Solid Waste Division- DPW, and Traffic Engineering Division - DPW, and City Engineering - DPW. Detroit Water and Sewerage Department (DWSD) has no objection provided certain provisions are met. The DWSD provisions are a part of the attached resolution. All other involved City Departments, and privately owned utility companies have reported no objections. Provisions protecting utility installations are part of the attached resolution.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 9/30/24)

Petition of The Office of the Assessor (x2024-314), request to dedicate land and vacate with an easement surplus right-of-way that is surrounded by E. Vernor Highway and bounded by Crane St., Lorman Ave., 50 ft. wide, and Holcomb St. (Detroit Water and Sewerage Department (DWSD) has no objection provided certain provisions are met. The DWSD provisions are a part of the attached resolution. All other involved City Departments, and privately owned utility companies have reported no objections. Provisions protecting utility installations are part of the attached resolution. All other city departments and utilities have reported no objections to the proposed rightof-way dedication.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 9/30/24)

Petition of Music Hall LLC, (#2024-027), request for encroachment within the southerly part of Madison St., the westerly part of Brush St., the easterly part of the north-south alley, and adjacent to the parcel commonly known as 350 Madison St., for 24 existing below-grade foundation column footings. (Detroit Water and Sewerage Department (DWSD) reports being involved, but they have no objection provided the DWSD encroachment provisions are followed. The DWSD provisions have been made a part of the resolution. All other involved City Departments, including the Public Lighting Authority and Public Lighting Department; also privately owned utility companies have reported no objections to the encroachment. Provisions protecting all utility installations are part of the attached resolution.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 9/30/24)

Petition of West Adams, LLC (x2024-300), request for encroachment within the northerly part of W. Adams Ave, adjacent to the parcel commonly known as 18 W Adams, for the installation of three on-site advertising signs. (Detroit Water and Sewerage Department (DWSD) reports being involved, but they have no objection provided the DWSD encroachment provisions are followed. The DWSD provisions have been made a part of the resolution. All other involved City Departments, including the Public Lighting Authority and Public Lighting Department; also privately owned utility companies have reported no objections to the encroachment. Provisions protecting all utility installations are part of the attached resolution.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 9/30/24)

MAYOR'S OFFICE

Petition of Grace Community Church (#2024-329), request to hold "Grace Community Church Trunk-or-Treat" at 21001 Moross Rd. on October 27th from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM.  Set-up to begin on October 27th at 1:00 PM and completed by 3:00 PM the same day.  Tear down will begin on October 27th at 7:00 PM and 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 10/3/24)

Petition of North Corktown Neighborhood Association (#2024-327), request to hold "Tomorrow's Housing Innovation Showcase" at 2801 16th Street on October 25th through October 28th from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Set-up to begin October 23rd at 7:00 AM and completed by October 24th at 8:00 PM with tear-down to begin on October 28th at 6:00 PM and completed by October 29th at 8:00 PM. (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 10/3/24)

Petition of NAACP Detroit Branch (#2024-318), request to hold "Party at the Polls" at NAACP Detroit Branch on November 2nd, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Set-up to begin on November 2nd at 8:00 AM and completed by 10:00 AM with tear down to begin on November 2nd at 4:00 PM and completed by 6:00PM. (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 10/3/24)

Petition of Downtown Detroit Partnership/Detroit 300 Conservancy/Jon Witz (#2024-338), request to hold "Downtown Detroit Winter Parks" at Cadillac Square Park on November 7th through January 5th, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Set-up to begin on October 21st at 8:00 AM and completed on November 6th at 9:00 PM, with tear-down to begin on January 6th at 8:00 PM and completed by January 31st at 6:00PM. (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 10/3/24)

Petition of Bedrock Detroit (#2024-339), request to hold "Decked Out Detroit Winter Streetscapes and Activations" at Parker's Alley, Monroe and Randolph, Library and Gratiot, One Camps Martius Patio, Woodward and John Ron on November 7th through January 5th, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 9:00 AM. Set-up to begin on October 16th at 9:00 AM and completed by November 7th at 5:00 PM with tear-down to begin on January 6th, at 9:00 AM and completed by January 31st at 5:00 PM. (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 10/3/24)

Petition of Redrock Entertainment and City of Detroit Department of Elections (#2024-336), request to hold "Get Out The Vote Block Party" on W. Grand Blvd from 2nd Ave. to 3rd Ave., 2nd Ave. from W. Grand to Milwaukee and W. Grand Blvd from 2nd Ave to Cass Ave. on October 19th, from 8:30 AM to 8:00 PM. Set-up to begin on October 18th 6:00 AM and completed by October 19th at 2:00 AM with tear-down to begin on October 19th, at 8:00 PM and completed by October 20th at 2:00 AM. (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 10/3/24)

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

Contract No. 6002430-A1 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time for Rental and Purchase of Agricultural and Construction Equipment. – Contractor: Southeastern Equipment Co., Inc – Location: 108074 E Pike Road, Cambridge, OH 43725 – Previous Contract Period: November 1, 2019 through November 1, 2024 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through November 1, 2025 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $350,000.00. GENERAL SERVICES (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 10/3/24)

Contract No. 6006527 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Forklift Maintenance and Repair Services. – Contractor: Bell Fork Lift, Inc. – Location: 34660 Centaur Drive, Clinton Township, MI 48035 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of Three (3) Years – Total Contract Amount: $240,000.00. GENERAL SERVICES (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 10/3/24)

Contract No. 6006700 - 100% ARPA Funding – To Provide Beneficiary Agreement for Historical Sites and Facilities Support – Contractor: Gamma Lambda Community Development Corporation (GLCD) aka Gamma Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Inc. – Location: 293 Eliot, Detroit, MI 48201- Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $200,000.00. GENERAL SERVICES (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 10/3/24)

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

Request to Accept and Appropriate the FY 2022 and FY 2023 Section 5307 and Section 5339 Formula Funds Grant. (The Federal Transit Administration has awarded the City of Detroit Department of Transportation (DDOT) with the FY 2022 and FY 2023 Section 5307 and Section 5339 Formula Funds Grant, in the amount of $49,417,322.00. There is a required State match for the award, from the Michigan Department of Transportation, in the amount of $12,354,331.00. The total Federal and State award amount is $61,771,653.00. There is no local match requirement. The total project cost is $61,771,653.00.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 10/07/24)

 

Request to Accept and Appropriate the FY 2023 Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Grant. (The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has awarded the City of Detroit General Services Department with the FY 2023 Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Grant for a total of $1,300,000.00. The Federal share is 50 percent or $1,300,000.00 of the approved amount, and there is a required cash match of 50 percent or $1,300,000.00. The total project cost is $2,600,000.00.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 10/3/24)

RESOLUTIONS

To set the Administrative, Towing, Service, and Storage Fees in accordance with the recommendation of the Tow Rate Commission. (POSTPONED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION ON 10-1-24 AND BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 10-8-24)  

Resolution in Support of Purchasing Low-Emission Wheelchair-Accessible Vehicles to Enhance Paratransit Services. (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 10/07/24)

Resolution In Support of House Bill 4491, as Introduced In The Michigan Legislature on May 14, 2024. (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 10/07/24)

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

MISCELLANEOUS

Submitting memorandum relative to Response regarding Proposed Disparity Study.

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

MAYOR'S OFFICE

Reappointment of Sonya Mays to the Detroit Brownfield Redevelopment Authority effective immediately and will expire June 30, 2027 upon your approval.

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

Contract No. 6006737 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Election Voting Booths for the Elections Department. – Contractor: Miller Consultations and Elections/Election Source – Location: 4615 Danvers Dr. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49512 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through October 2, 2026– Total Contract Amount: $169,200.00. - ELECTIONS

LAW DEPARTMENT

Rescission and Correction of Offer of Judgment in lawsuit of Pipkins, Davion v. City of Detroit, et al., Case No. 23-cv-10614, File No. L23-00162 (PH) 37000 (Police Department), in the amount of ($80,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Davion Pipkins may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about, May 29, 2020.

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

MAYOR'S OFFICE

Petition of The Parade Company (#2024-344), request to request to hold "America's Thanksgiving Parade Gardner White" on November 28th, from 5:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Set-up to begin on November 27th at 8:00 AM and completed by 8:00 PM with tear down to begin on November 28th, at 1:00 PM and completed by 6:00 PM. (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.)

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

Contract No. 6004575-A2 - 100% ARPA Funding – AMEND 2 – To Provide an Increase of Funds for Tree Removal and Tree Trimming. – Contractor: Detroit Grounds Crew, LLC – Location: 4101 Barham, Detroit, MI 48224 – Contract Period: July 8, 2022 through June 30, 2025 – Contract Increase Amount: $195,000.00 – Total Contract Amount: $2,219,000.00. GENERAL SERVICES

Contract No. 6005842-A1 - 100% ARPA Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Increase of Funds for New Scoreboards for the Williams and Coleman Young Recreation Centers. – Contractor: BSN Sports, LLC – Location: 14460 Varsity Brands Way, Dallas, TX 75244 – Contract Period: January 16, 2024 through June 30, 2025 – Contract Increase Amount: $60,000.00 – Total Contract Amount: $392,000.00. GENERAL SERVICES

Contract No. 6006671 - 100% Grant Funding – Emergency Contract To Provide Meals for the Child and Adult Food Care Program for the General Services Department – Contractor: Edibles Rex, Inc. – Location: 5555 Conner, Suite 1058, Detroit, MI 48213 – Contract Period: October 1, 2024 - November 27, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $115,600.00. GENERAL SERVICES

Contract No. 6006679 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Program Supplies for the General Services Department. – Contractor: Fun Express, LLC – Location: 5455 S 90th Street, Omaha, NE 68127 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval - October 14, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $242,000.00. GENERAL SERVICES

Contract No. 6006691 - 100% City Funds – To Provide Private Tree Removal and Tree Trimming Services. – Contractor: Detroit Grounds Crew, LLC – Location: 4101 Barham, Detroit, MI 48224 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through October 14, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $2,000,000.00. GENERAL SERVICES

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

Request to Accept and Appropriate the FY 2024 Sustainable Cities Challenge Grant. (The Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) has awarded the City of Detroit Office of Mobility Innovation with the FY 2024 Sustainable Cities Challenge Grant for a total of $400,000.00. There is no match requirement. The total project cost is $400,000.00.)

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

CITY PLANNING COMMISSION

To amend Chapter 50 of the 2019 Detroit City Code, Zoning, by amending Article XVII, Zoning District Maps, Section 50-17-43, District Map No. 41, to revise the zoning: classification for five parcels generally located on the west side of Junction Avenue between Eldred and Christiancy Streets, commonly known as 1503, 1509, 1517, 1521, and 1545 Junction! Avenue from the R2 Two-Family Residential District zoning classification to the B1 Restricted Business District zoning classification. (RECOMMEND APPROVAL) (FOR THE INTRODUCTION AND THE SETTING OF A PUBLIC HEARING?)

HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION DEPARTMENT

Request for a Public Hearing to Approve a Commercial Facilities Exemption Certificate, in the Area of 9602 E. Jefferson and 9636 E. Jefferson, Detroit, Michigan, in Accordance with Public Act 255 of 1978 on behalf of Little Village Marina, LLC, (Petition #2024-320) (The Housing and Revitalization Department has reviewed the application of Little Village Marina, LLC, and find that it satisfies the criteria set forth by P.A. 255 of 1978 and would consistent with development and economic goals of the Master Plan.)

Request for Public Hearing to Approve a Commercial Rehabilitation Certificate on behalf of Eastern Market Development Corporation in the area of 3445 Russell St, Detroit, Michigan, in accordance with Public Act 210 of 2005. (Petition #2024-287).  (The Housing and Revitalization Department, Planning & Development Department and Finance Department have reviewed the application of Eastern Market Development Corporation and find that it satisfies the criteria set forth by P.A. 210 of 2005 and would be consistent with development and economic goals of the Master Plan.)

Request for a Public Hearing to Establish an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation District on behalf of Eskay Holdings, LLC, in the area of 3641/3651 Oakman Blvd, Detroit, Michigan, in accordance with Public Act 146 of 2000 (Petition # 2024-324). (The Housing and Revitalization Department has reviewed the application of Eskay Holdings, LLC, and find that it satisfies the criteria set forth by P.A. 146 of 2000 and would be consistent with development and economic goals of the Master Plan.)

Request for Public Hearing to Establish a Commercial Redevelopment District for Little Village Marina, LLC, around 9602 E. Jefferson and 9636 E. Jefferson, Detroit, Michigan, in accordance with Public Act 255 of 1978. (Petition #2024-320).  (The Housing and Revitalization Department has reviewed the request of Little Village Marina, 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.)

Request for a Public Hearing to Approve a Commercial Facilities Exemption Certificate, in the Area of 1435 Randolph, Detroit, Michigan, in Accordance with Public Act 255 of 1978 on behalf of Randolph Centre 2020 LLC  (Petition #1325).  (The Housing and Revitalization Department has reviewed the application of Randolph Centre 2020 LLC and find that it satisfies the criteria set forth by P.A. 255 of 1978 and would consistent with development and economic goals of the Master Plan.)

Request for Public Hearing to Establish a Plant Rehabilitation District on behalf of Old St. Jean Properties, LLC in the general area of 521 Old Saint Jean, Detroit, Michigan, in accordance with Public Act 198 of 1974. (Petition # 2024-226).  (The Housing and Revitalization Department has reviewed the application of Properties, LLC Old Saint Jean and find that it satisfies the criteria set forth by P.A. 198 of 1974 and would be consistent with development and economic goals of the Master Plan.)

Public Hearing on the Establishment of a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone as requested by Stafford House Inc. in the area of 9301 Oakland, Detroit, MI in accordance with Public Act 147 of 1992 (Petition# 2024-321) (The Housing and Revitalization Department, Planning and Development Department and the Finance Department have reviewed the Master Plan and the neighborhood preservation and development goals of the City and find that establishment of the Stafford House Inc. Neighborhood Enterprise Zone would be consistent with all of the aforementioned.)

Request for Public Hearing to Establish a Commercial Redevelopment District for Stafford House Inc., around 9301 Oakland Ave, Detroit, Michigan, 48211 in accordance with Public Act 255 of 1978. (Petition # 2024-321).  (The Housing and Revitalization Department has reviewed the request of Stafford House Inc. 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.) 

MISCELLANEOUS

Submitting memorandum relative to Requesting Historic Study for 2200 Michigan Avenue – CPA Building.

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

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

Contract No. 6005405-A1 - 100% ARPA – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Increase of Funds for additional Abatement of Asbestos Material for Structure in Group 204. – Contractor: Homrich Wrecking, Inc dba Homrich – Location: 3033 Bourke Street, Detroit MI 48238 – Contract Period: July 5, 2023 through June 30, 2025 – Contract Increase Amount: $1,633,111.82 - Total Contract Amount: $3,442,369.82. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

Contract No. 6006046 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Medical Grade Oxygen. – Contractor: Linde Gas and Equipment, Inc. – Location: 10 Riverview Drive, Danbury, CT 06810 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of Two (2) Years – Total Contract Amount: $68,882.80. - FIRE

Contract No. 6005655-A1 - 100% ARPA – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Increase of Funds for additional Abatement of Asbestos Material for Structure in Group 213. – Contractor: Homrich Wrecking, Inc dba Homrich – Location: 3033 Bourke Street, Detroit MI 48238 – Contract Period: August 25, 2023 through June 30, 2025 – Contract Increase Amount: $1,113,190.62 - Total Contract Amount: $4,298,570.62. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

Contract No 6006714 - 100% Opioid Settlement Proceeds Funding – To Provide Medical Vending Machines for the Health Department. – Contractor: Mullan Pharmaceutical, Inc.– Location: 800 E. Colorado Blvd., Suite 888, Pasadena, CA 91101 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through October 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $200,000.00 - HEALTH

Contract No. 6006046 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Medical Grade Oxygen. – Contractor: Linde Gas and Equipment, Inc. – Location: 10 Riverview Drive, Danbury, CT 06810 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of Two (2) Years – Total Contract Amount: $68,882.80. FIRE

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

Request to Accept and Appropriate the FY 2025 Auto Theft Prevention Authority Grant.  (The Michigan State Police has awarded the City of Detroit Fire Department with the FY 2025 Auto Theft Prevention Authority Grant for a total of $156,026.40. The State share is $156,026.40 of the approved amount, and there is a required cash match of $104,017.60. The total project cost is $260,044.00.)

Request to Accept and Appropriate the FY 2025 Crime Victim Sustainability Fund Grant.  (The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has awarded the City of Detroit Police Department with the FY 2025 Crime Victim Sustainability Fund Grant for a total of $180,812.00. There is no match requirement. The total project cost is $180,812.00.)

Authorization to submit a grant application to the U.S. Department of Transportation for the FY 2024 Railroad Crossing Elimination Grant Program. (The Department of Public Works is hereby requesting authorization from Detroit City Council to submit a grant application to the U.S. Department of Transportation for the FY 2024 Railroad Crossing Elimination Grant Program. The amount being sought is $5,200,000.00. The Federal share is $5,200,000.00 of the requested amount and there is a required cash match of $1,300,000.00. The total project cost is $6,500,000.00.)

Request to Accept a Donation of In-kind Forensics Services. (Othram, Inc. has awarded a donation of in-kind forensics services, to the City of Detroit Police Department (DPD), valued at $200,000.00. There is no match requirement for this donation.)

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEERING DIVISION

Petition No. x2024-332 – 220 W Congress Detroit, LLC, request for encroachment within the northerly part of Congress Street Avenue, adjacent to the parcel commonly known as 220 W Congress, for the installation of an on-site adverting.  The purpose of this request is to install an on-site advertising sign for the tenants, Marko Law, Lewis & Munday, and Nuevo Sol. The sign will encroach into the northerly part of W. Congress St.  (All other involved City Departments, including the Public Lighting Authority and Public Lighting Department; also privately owned utility companies have reported no objections to the encroachment. Provisions protecting all utility installations are part of the attached resolution.)

Petition No. x2024-331 -W-F LLC request for the Outright Vacation and a Vacation with a reservation of a Utility Easement of various segments of streets and alleys bounded by Farnsworth Ave., 60 ft. wide, Grand Trunk R.R., Dequindre St., 90 ft. wide, Warren Ave., 60 ft. wide, and St. Aubin Ave., 50 ft. wide.  (Detroit Water and Sewerage Department (DWSD) reports being involved, but they have no objection provided the DWSD encroachment provisions are followed. The DWSD provisions have been made a part of the resolution.  All other involved City Departments, and privately owned utility companies have reported no objections. Provisions protecting utility installations are part of the attached resolution.)

Petition of Downtown Detroit Partnership (#2024-341), request to install 260 (two hundred and sixty) banners on Woodward Avenue Comerica Park poles, Woodward Avenue medians near Entertainment District and outside Little Caesars Arena, and Grand Circus Park from October 14, 2024 to March 18, 2025 for holiday/ seasonal lighting.  (Pursuant to the 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.)

MISCELLANEOUS

Submitting memorandum relative to Halting the Demolition of 17203 and 17205 Lahser Rd.

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