CITY COUNCIL FORMAL SESSION


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

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 ADULT LITERACY TASKFORCE PRESENTATION

 

 


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

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

Contract No. 6003575-A2 100% City Funding – AMEND 2 – To Exercise Renewal Option for Treasury Cash Management System. – Contractor: Emphasys Computer Solutions, Inc, dba, Emphasys Software – Location: 2200 Powell, Suite 370, Emeryville, CA 94608 – Previous Contract Period: November 9, 2021 through May 31, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: November 9, 2021 through May 31, 2027 – Contract Increase Amount: $113,210.00 – Total Contract Amount: $305,096.00. OCFO

MISCELLANEOUS

Submitting Resolution Requesting The Wayne County Treasurer Extend A One-Year Moratorium On Owner-Occupied Foreclosures.

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

HUMAN RESOURCES/CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION DIVISION

Request to Amend the 2024-2025 Official Compensation Schedule.  (On behalf of the Human Resources Department, Classification & Compensation Division to include the pay range of $51,204 – $63,138 for the classification of Environmental Specialist 1, $56,790 – $73,770 for the Environmental Specialist 2, and $67,971 – $88,701 for the Environmental Specialist 3.)

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

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

Contract No. 6004568-A1 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time Only for Light Duty Vehicle Repair Services (General and Body, Labor and/or Parts). – Contractor: Bob Maxey Ford, Inc. – Location: 1833 E. Jefferson Avenue, Detroit, MI. 48207 – Previous Contract Period: July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2026 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $939,000.00. GENERAL SERVICES

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

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

Contract No. 6006938 - 100% Opioid Settlement Funding – To Provide Assistance with the Operations and Expansion of Recovery Housing for Individuals Receiving Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Services. – Contractor: Second Chance 2000, Inc. – Location: 16130 Littlefield Street, Detroit, MI 48235 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through January 28, 2028 – Total Contract Amount: $806,436.40. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION

Contract No. 6006944 - 100% Opioid Settlement Funding – To Provide Assistance with the Operations and Expansion of Recovery Housing for Individuals Receiving Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Services. – Contractor: Self Help Addiction Rehabilitation-SHAR House – Location: 1852 W. Grand Blvd., Detroit, MI 48208 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through January 28, 2028 – Total Contract Amount: $1,213,391.30. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION

DETROIT BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

Resolution Calling a Public Hearing Regarding Approval of The Brownfield Plan of The City of Detroit Brownfield Redevelopment Authority for 20201 Livernois Redevelopment.  (On March 12, 2025, the DBRA adopted a resolution (Exhibit C) approving the Plan and authorizing the submission of a copy of its resolution and the Plan to the City Clerk, together with a request that the Detroit City Council call a public hearing concerning the Plan and to take all other actions to approve the Plan in accordance with Act 381.)

HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION DEPARTMENT

Request for Public Hearing to Establish an Industrial Development District on behalf of Planning and Development Department in the general area of 20400 Ralston, Detroit, Michigan, in accordance with Public Act 198 of 1974. (Petition # 2024-387) (The Housing and Revitalization Department has reviewed the application of Planning and Development Department 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.)

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

Approval and Authorization to Acquire Nine (9) Properties that are within the Prospective Solar Project Sites. (The Public Lighting Department (“PLD”) hereby requests approval and authorization from your Honorable Body to acquire and purchase nine (9) properties as more particularly described in the attached Exhibit A (collectively the “Properties”) from the individuals and entities as noted in the attached Exhibit A, which are within the Prospective Solar Project Sites as part of the Solar Neighborhood Project (“Project”). In accordance with the requirements of Chapter 2, Article 6, Section 2 of the 2019 Detroit City Code, City Council is required to approve any gift, grant, devise or bequest of real or personal property to be used for any public purpose.)

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

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

Contract No. 6005067-A2 - 100% Grant Funding – AMEND 2 – To Provide an Extension of Time Only for the Byrne Criminal Justice Program. – Contractor: Michigan State University – Location: 430 B-Law Building, East Lansing, MI 48824 – Previous Contract Period: May 9, 2023 through March 31, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: May 9, 2023 through September 30, 2025 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $99,000.00. POLICE

Contract No. 6005395-A1 - 100% Major Street Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Increase of Funds for Traffic Signal Maintenance and Repairs Citywide. – Contractor: J Ranck Electric Inc. – Location: 1993 Gover Parkway, Mt Pleasant, MI 48858 – Previous Contract Period: July 1, 2023 through July 1, 2026 – Contract Increase Amount: $2,500,000.00 – Total Contract Amount: $7,500,000.00. PUBLIC WORKS

DEPARTMENT OF APPEALS AND HEARINGS

Dangerous Buildings Findings and Orders for March 14th, 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 14th, 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 8-17-25(a). )

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEERING DIVISION

Petition of The Coleman A. Young Airport (x2025-045), request for a vacation, with reserve of a utility easement and the outright vacation for the portion of Conner St., bounded by Charlemagne Ave. and Minden St. (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 Ava Property Management LLC (x2024-216), request to vacate with a reserve of a utility easement the east-west and north-south alleys bounded by Plymouth Rd. Freeland St, and adjacent to the parcels commonly known as 14115 Plymouth Road and 11350 Freeland 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.)

BUILDINGS, SAFETY, ENGINEERING AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEPARTMENT

Proposed Resolution to Update and Amend the current Elevating Devices Fee Schedule for the Buildings, Safety Engineering and Environmental Department.  (Pursuant to Sections 6-503 and 9-507 of the 2012 Detroit City Charter, the above referenced proposed Resolution and attached updated Fee Schedule are being submitted to Your Honorable Body for consideration and approval. The proposed Resolution updates the current Elevating Devices Fee Schedule for the Buildings, Safety Engineering, and Environmental Department. We request that the new Fee Schedule becomes effective upon approval by City Council with a retroactive adjustment to January 1, 2024, for prior fees charged before the effective date.) 

GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT

Proposed Fee Schedule for Duck and Chicken Licensing Care and Control Division. (We, the General Services Department (GSD), through the Detroit Animal Care and Control Division (DACC), respectfully submit this letter requesting your approval of the proposed fee schedule for the licensing of honeybees, ducks, and chickens within the City of Detroit. This proposal is in accordance with the provisions outlined in Chapter 6, Article X, of the Detroit City Code, specifically Sections 6-10-31, 6-10-32, and 6-10-33.) 

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

Contract No. 6005283-A1 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time and an Increase of Funds for Monitoring the Performance of Annual Good Neighbor Plan Commitments by Adult-Use Marijuana Licensees. – Contractor: BCA3, LLC – Location: 309 W. 7 Mile Road, Detroit, MI 48203 – Previous Contract Period: June 14, 2023 through June 14, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 14, 2026 – Contract Increase Amount: $75,000.00 – Total Contract Amount: $180,000.00. CRIO    

Contract No. 6004656-A3 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 3 – To Provide an Increase of Funds for Pre-litigation Services in Connection with Condemnation Matters Relating to the Coleman A. Young International Airport. – Contractor: Aloia & Associates, P.C. – Location: 48 S. Main Street, Suite 3, Mt. Clemens, MI 48043 – Contract Period: July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2025 – Contract Increase Amount: $150,000.00 – Total Contract Amount: $500,000.00. LAW 

LAW DEPARTMENT

Settlement in lawsuit of Kennedy, Montic v Farmers Insurance Exchange, DDOT, Carl Saunders, Case No. 23-012033-NI, File No. L23-00613 (JSH) A20000 (Department of Transportation) in the amount of ($15,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Montic Kennedy may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about 9/17/2022. 

Settlement in lawsuit of Lamonte Jackson-Gibson and Toriel Dixon v Reginald Beasley, Case No. 20-12765, File No. L21-00038 (GBP) Police Department, in favor of Lamonte Jackson-Gibson and Toriel Dixon and their attorney, Fieger, Fieger, Kenney & Harrington, in the amount of ($235,000.00) 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. 

Settlement in lawsuit of Demetrius Williams v City of Detroit, Case No. 2:24-cv-13045-LMJ-CI; W24-00071 (JTM) A37000 (Police Department) in the amount of ($30,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Demetrius Williams may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained. 

HUMAN RESOURCES/CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION DIVISION

Request to Amend the 2024-2025 Official Compensation Schedule. (On behalf of the Human Resources Department, Classification & Compensation Division to include the pay range of $126,500 - $202,400 for the classification of First Assistant Chief Education.)  

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

Contract No. 6006998 - 100% Grant Funding – To Administer Distribution Processes for Home Based Child Care Start Up Grants. – Contractor: IFF – Location: 3011 W Grand Boulevard, Suite 1715, Detroit MI 48202 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through April 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $175,000.00. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION 

Contract No. 6007040 – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Agreement For After Hours and Weekend Helpline Response Street Outreach and Transportation Coordination for Unsheltered Individuals and Families. – Contractor: Motor City Mitten Mission – Location: 24623 Harper Avenue, Saint Clair Shores, MI 48080 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 28, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $250,000.00. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION 

LAW DEPARTMENT

Setting a Public Hearing for Business Improvement Zone Under Section 10E of Chapter 2 of Public Act 120 of 1961, MCL 125.990E. (Request for Establishment of a Rivertown Business Improvement Zone (BIZ) pursuant to Chapter 2 of Michigan Public Act 120 of 1961, as amended, MCL 125.990 et seq. (“Act 120”). The Zone Area includes all parcels located within the following geographic boundaries of the Zone Area: Beginning at East Larned Street from its Northeast intersection with Interstate 375 and continuing along East Larned Street to Mount Elliot Street; Mount Elliott Street from East Larned Street to East Congress Street; East Congress Street to its intersection of with Meldrum Street; continuing along a line beginning at the intersection of East Congress Street and Meldrum Street and continuing to the intersection of East Congress Street and East Grand Boulevard, including (but not limited to) all of parcels 15013467., 15013444.,15013427., 15013414., 15013292., 15000109-10, 15000037., 15013036., 15011805., 15010636., 15009887., 15008646., and 15008119; East Congress Street to its intersection with Sheridan Street; Sheridan Street to its intersection with East Jefferson Avenue; East Jefferson Avenue to its intersection with Baldwin Street; continuing along Baldwin Street toward the Detroit River to the end of Baldwin Street, continuing the line from the end of Baldwin Steet to the Detroit River; along the shore of the Detroit River to the intersection of the Detroit River with the Southwest corner of parcel 05000002.002L; parcels 0500000.002L and parcel 05000002.001; continuing from the Northern intersection of parcels 0500000.002L and 05000002.001 along a line from that intersection to Atwater Street; Atwater Street to its intersection with Rivard Street; Rivard Street to its intersection East Jefferson Avenue; East Jefferson Avenue to the Northeast intersection of East Jefferson Avenue and Interstate 375; and Interstate 375 from the Northeast intersection with East Jefferson Avenue, returning to point of beginning at the Northeast intersection of Interstate 375 and East Larned Street. 

HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION DEPARTMENT

Bridging Neighborhoods 2017 Resolution Amendment. (The Bridging Neighborhoods program, operating within HRD's Home Repair & Neighborhood Services Division, is requesting an amendment to the 2017 resolution that authorized its creation. This action will enable the program to extend its provision of home repair and renovation services.) 

Approving 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.) 
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

Approval and Authorization to Accept Two (2) Easement Interests in furtherance of the “Detroit Charge Ahead” Initiative. (The “Detroit Charge Ahead” Initiative is seeking to establish publicly available electrical vehicle charging stations (the “Chargers”) at privately-owned sites across the City of Detroit. In furtherance of that effort, the City has negotiated and obtained signed and notarized easement agreements (the “Easements”) from the owner of the Triangle Hardware, located at 10185 Gratiot Avenue (the “EVCS Property”).) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 3-13-25 WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION) (POSTPONED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION ON 3-18-25 AND BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 3-25-25)

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

Contract No. 6006935 - REVENUE – To Provide the Removal and Sale of Scrap Metal. – Contractor: Ferrous Processing & Trading Co. – Location: 3400 E. Lafayette, Detroit, MI 48207 – Contract Period: April 4, 2025 through April 3, 2027 – Revenue Rate: 55 to 85% of American Metal Market Commodity Prices. PUBLIC WORKS (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 03/17/25)

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS/ADMINISTRATION

Resolution to permit Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix by Lear to install 182 banners on Jefferson Ave. and Woodward Ave. from April 22, 2025 to June 12, 2025 in order to promote the 2025 Detroit Grand Prix. (Related to Petition #2025-033) (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 03/17/25)

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEERING DIVISION

Petition of Detroit International Bridge Company, LLC (x2025-026), request for an encroachment within the street commonly known as 18th St., bounded by Fort St., and Lafayette Blvd., for an intended storm pipe and multi-use communications pvc as part of a future project, the encroachment is to connect the 14th St. area properties to the Bridge's pump station. (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 03/17/25)

Petition of Henry Ford Health System (x2025-032), request for various encroachments within the median of W. Grand Blvd., in three separate locations for new directional and regulatory signs for Henry Ford Hospital located at 2799. (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 03/17/25)

MAYOR'S OFFICE

Petition of St Patrick Senior Center, Inc. (#2025-048), request to hold the "St Patrick 48th Annual Irish Festival" on May 4, 2025 from 1 :00 PM to 8:00 PM on 58 Parsons St. Set-up will begin at 9:00 AM on May 3, 2025 and be completed by 12:00 PM May 4, 2025. Tear down will begin at 08:00 PM on May 4, 2025 and be completed by 9:00 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 03/20/25)

Petition of Chapel Hill Missionary Baptist Church (#2025-049), request to hold the "Family Fun Day" on July 12, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM the same day at 5000 Joy Rd. Set-up will begin on July 12, 2025 at 7:00 AM and be completed by 9:00 AM the same day. Tear down will begin on July 12, 2025 at 4:00 PM and be completed by 5:00 PM on July 12, 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 03/20/25)

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

Contract No. 6004519-A1 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time Only for Waste Removal Services for the Fleet Operation. – Contractor: Birks Works Environmental, LLC – Location: 19719 Mt Elliott, Detroit, MI 48234 – Previous Contract Period: June 21, 2022 through June 6, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: June 21, 2022 through June 6, 2026 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $685,980.00. GENERAL SERVICES (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 03/20/25)

Contract No. 6004566-A1 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time Only for Light Duty Vehicle Repair Service. – Contractor: Jefferson Chevrolet Co. – Location: 2130 E. Jefferson Avenue, Detroit, MI 48207 – Previous Contract Period: July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2026 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $2,051,000.00. GENERAL SERVICES (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 03/20/25)

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF FINANCIALOFFICER/OFFICE OF DEVELOPMENT OF GRANTS

Authorization to submit a grant application to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) for the FY 2025 Trust Fund Grant for Clemente Park.  (The City of Detroit General Services Department is hereby requesting authorization from Detroit City Council to submit a grant application to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) for the FY 2025 Trust Fund Grant. The amount being sought is $400,000.00. The State share is $400,000.00 of the requested amount and there is a required cash match of $400,000.00. The total project cost is $800,000.00.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 03/20/25)

RESOLUTIONS

Resolution to Recognize March as Triple Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC) Awareness Month in the City of Detroit. (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 03/24/25)

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

MISCELLANEOUS

Submitting memorandum relative to Request for Status Update on International Association of Assessing Officers Study.

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

LAW DEPARTMENT

Settlement in lawsuit of Yolanda Bryant, Northland Radiology Inc., and Gilead Traumatic Brain & Back Rehab, LLC v City of Detroit, Case Number: 23-015347-NF File Number: L23-00674 (CB) (A20000) (DDOT) in the amount of ($42,500.00) to issue three drafts; the first draft in that amount of ($26,500.00), the second draft in the amount of ($13,500.00), and the third draft in the amount of ($2,500.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Yolanda Bryant may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about March 26, 2023.

Settlement in lawsuit of Baker, Aaron, Ashanta, Revin, et al. v COD, Case No. 23-003850-NI, L23-00200(MBC), Police Department, in favor of Aaron Baker and his attorney, Reifman Law Firm, PLLC, in the amount of ($25,000) and a second warrant upon the proper account in favor of Cortez Robertson and his attorney, Webster Law Office, PLLC in the amount of ($37,500)  in full payment for any and all claims which Aaron Baker and Cortez Robertson may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained.

Settlement in lawsuit of Donald Lyle v Citizens Ins Co of Midwest, COD, DDOT and Chantelle Buckner Case No, 23-015247-NI, File No. L23-00670 (CLR), Department of Transportation, in the amount of ($40,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Donald Lyle may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained.

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

MAYOR'S OFFICE

Petition of Andiamo Catering Events (#2025-051), request to hold the "Arribas! Latinos Festival" on August 2, 2025 from 11:00 AM through August 3, 2025 12:00 AM at Hart Plaza. Set-up will begin at 7:00 AM on July 31, 2025 and be completed by 11:00 AM August 2, 2025. Tear down will begin at 12:00 AM on August 3, 2025 and be completed by 10:00 PM August 4, 2025.  (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.)

Petition of Rocket Giving Fund (#2025-050), request to hold the "Rocket Classic" on June 23, 2025 from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM on June 30, 2025 at Detroit Golf Club. Set-up will begin on April 01, 2025 at 8:00 AM and be completed by 7:00 PM on June 23, 2025. Tear down will begin on June 30, 2025 at 8:00 AM and be completed by 8:00 PM on July 31, 2025.  (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.)

Petition of Eastern Market Partnership (#2025-052), request to hold the "MDFGA - Eastern Market Partnership Flower Day" on May 18, 2025 from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM the same day at 2934 Russell St.  Set-up will begin on May 18, 2025 at 4:00 AM and be completed by 7:00 AM the same day. Tear down will begin on May 18, 2025 at 5:00 PM and be completed by 6:00 PM on May 18, 2025.  (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.)

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

Contract No. 6007087 - 100% Major Street Funding – To Provide Construction Equipment Maintenance and Repair Services including Sweepers. – Contractor: Macqueen Equipment, LLC – Location: 78 Northpointe Drive, Lake Orion, MI 48359 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Term of Three (3) Years – Total Contract Amount: $600,000.00. GENERAL SERVICES

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

HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION DEPARTMENT

Reprogramming Amendment to the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plans for Multiple Fiscal Years.  (The Housing & Revitalization Department (HRD) hereby requests to amend the CDBG Annual Action Plans for the fiscal years in the attached report. The funds targeted for reprogramming consist of unused funds, balances from programs that no longer exist or are unlikely to be used in a timely manner.)

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

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

Contract No. 6006965 - 100% Grant Funding – To Provide Same Day Paratransit Services (DDOT NOW). – Contractor: SW Transport Co. LLC dba Checker Transportation – Location: 6420 E. Lafayette Street, Detroit, MI 48207 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Term of Two (2) Years – Total Contract Amount: $1,820,000.00. TRANSPORTATION

Contract No. 6006966 - 100% Grant Funding – To Provide Same Day Paratransit Services (DDOT NOW). – Contractor: Moe Transportation, LLC – Location: 17515 W. Nine Mile Road, #510, Southfield, MI 48075 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Term of Two (2) Years – Total Contract Amount: $780,000.00. TRANSPORTATION

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

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

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

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

DETROIT POLICE DEPARTMENT

Resolution Authorizing The Chief of Police to Transfer Firearm to Retired Detective Karen Williams. (I am respectfully requesting approval of the attached resolution, authorizing me to transfer DPD Firearm No. DPD3160/Serial No. NFL0992 to retired Detective Karen Williams. Sec. 4-112 of the 2012 Charter of the City of Detroit provides that "the City may not sell or in any way dispose of any property without the approval by resolution of City Council.")

LEGISLATIVE POLICY DIVISION

Resolution In Support of State Legislation on Gun Safety Training.  (City Council Member Mary Waters has requested the Legislative Policy Division (LPD) to produce a resolution in support of state legislation requiring firearm owners who have children to receive training on how to safely secure firearms so that they cannot be accessed by children.) 

MISCELLANEOUS

Submitting memorandum relative to Complete Streets Projects.

Testimonial Resolution for Eunice Stagger McArthur "The Greatest Life Experience."

Testimonial Resolution In Memoriam for David Carneen Northcross.