CITY COUNCIL FORMAL SESSION


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Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 10:00 A.m. - 11:00 A.m.

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

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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 report relative to

Financial Report for the One Month ended July 31, 2025. (The Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) respectfully submits its City of Detroit Financial Report for the One Month ended July 31, 2025. The OCFO also publishes this report on the City’s website.)

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER/OFFICE OF BUDGET

7.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Establishing FY 2025-2026 Corporate Income Tax Reserve Fund (The Administration is requesting Council authorization to assign $42 million of the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 unassigned fund balance, currently estimated at approximately $60.2 million, to establish the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Corporate Income Tax Reserve Fund.) 

OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK/CITY PLANNING COMMISSION

7.3

Submitting reso. autho. 

Neighborhood Enterprise Zone Certificate Applications for the construction of  eleven new single-family houses at 1457, 1478, 1482, 1716, 1723, 1724, 1731, and 1737 Fischer and 1564, 1591, and 1595 Belvidere in the East Village Amended Neighborhood Enterprise Zone area. (The office of the City Clerk forwarded to the City Planning Commission (CPC) eleven applications requesting a 15-year Neighborhood Enterprise Zone (NEZ) certificate for the construction of eleven single-family houses located at 1457, 1478, 1482, 1716, 1723, 1724, 1731, and 1737 Fischer and 1564, 1591, and 1595 Belvidere.)

DETROIT HEALTH DEPARTMENT

7.4

Submitting reso. autho.

Proposed 10% Fee Schedule Increase for the Detroit Health Department. (The Detroit Health Department respectfully submits this memorandum and attached documentation to request approval for a proposed 10% increase to the current fee schedule for the Detroit Health Department Food Sanitation and Environmental Health and Safety Division. This adjustment is a necessary step to ensure the continued quality, sustainability, and responsiveness of our team as well to align with industry best practices.)

7.5

Submitting reso. autho.

Proposed Resolution to Approve Fees for Issuance of Disinterment Permits.  (In accordance with the applicable provisions of the 2012 Detroit City Charter, the 2019 Detroit City Code, and the Michigan Public Health Code, attached is the above-referenced resolution.)

8.

INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE

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

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

8.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6007408 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Temporary Staffing Services for the Department of Elections. – Contractor: Entech Staffing Solutions – Location: 1800 Crooks Road, Troy MI 48084 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of Two (2) Years – Total Contract Amount: $265,512.00. ELECTIONS

8.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006876 - 100% City Funding – To Provide HR with Talent Analytics Software-As-A-Service. – Contractor: Zeroed-In Technologies, LLC – Location: 8595 College Parkway, Suite 350, Fort Myers, FL 33919 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of Three (3) Years – Total Contract Amount: $510,000.00. HUMAN RESOURCES

8.3

Submitting reso. autho. 

Contract No. 6005962-A2 -- 100% Grant Funding – AMEND 2 – To Provide an Extension of Time and an Increase of Funds for Pre-Arraignment Legal Defense Services for Indigent People. – Contractor: Misdemeanor and Felony Defenders, P.C. – Location: 440 Burroughs Street Suite 618, Detroit, MI. 48202 – Previous Contract Period: January 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: January 1, 2024 through September 30, 2026 – Contract Increase Amount: $975,000.00 – Total Contract Amount: $2,512,500.00. LAW

8.4

Submitting reso. autho. 

Contract No. 6005963-A2 --100% Grant Funding – AMEND 2 – To Provide an Extension of Time and an Increase of Funds for Post-Arraignment Legal Defense Services for Indigent People. – Contractor: Misdemeanor and Felony Defenders, P.C. – Location: 440 Burroughs Street Suite 618, Detroit, MI. 48202 – Previous Contract Period: January 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: January 1, 2024 through September 30, 2026 – Contract Increase Amount: $1,509,490.00 – Total Contract Amount: $4,001,060.00. LAW

LAW DEPARTMENT

8.5

Submitting reso. autho.

Settlement lawsuit of Anton Burke v. City of Detroit Case No. 23-015267-NI, File No. L23-00698 (BP) Fire Department, in the amount of ($175,000.00) in full payment for any and all PIP No-Fault claims which Anton Burke may have against the City of Detroit and any City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about May 25, 2023. 

8.6

Submitting reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Yehuda Miller v. City of Detroit, Case No. 23-013808-CZ; L23-00634 (TYC) A71000 (Elections Department) In the amount of ($15,000) in full payment for any and all claims which Yehuda Miller may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees.

OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK

8.7

Submitting reso. autho.

Petition of East Side Youth Sports Foundation (#2025-233), a nonprofit organization, requests a resolution from your Honorable Body in support of a Charitable Gaming License. (The petitioner wishes to be recognized as a nonprofit organization operating in the community for purposes of obtaining a gaming license from the Bureau of State Lottery.  Be advised that the organization meets the criteria for such recognition as established by the City Council on May 15, 2012.)

OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL

8.8

Submitting report relative to

City of Detroit Office of Inspector General Notice of Interim Suspension of Gayanga Co LLC and Brian McKinney, and Any Companies in which They Have Ownership or Financial Interest OIG File No. 25-0014-INV.  (Pursuant to Section 17-5-360 of the City of Detroit Debarment Ordinance (“Debarment Ordinance”) and for the reasons stated below, the City of Detroit Office of Inspector General (OIG) is issuing interim suspensions for Gayanga Co LLC (Gayanga) and Brian McKinney, as well as any companies in which he/the entity have ownership, control, or a financial interest.)

MISCELLANEOUS 

8.9

Council Member Latisha Johnson

Submitting memorandum relative to questions regarding City Council’s ability to revoke delegated authority for contracts subject to administrative approval.

9.

NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE

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

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

9.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6007385 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Service, Labor and/or Parts for Light Duty Transmission and Components Repairs. – Contractor: Ferndale-F LLC DBA Suburban Ford of Ferndale – Location: 21600 Woodward Avenue, Ferndale MI 48220 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval For A Period of Two (2) Years – Total Contract Amount: $100,000.00. GENERAL SERVICES

9.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6007428 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Service, Labor and/or Parts for Log Loader and Bucket Trucks and Units With Hydraulic Boom Lifts. – Contractor: Southern Truck Equipment DBA STE – Location: 4310 Van Dyke Road, Almont, MI 48003 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval For A Period of Two (2) Years – Total Contract Amount: $150,000.00. GENERAL SERVICES

9.3

Submitting reso. autho. 

Contract No. 6006666-A1 --100% IPA Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Increase of Funds Only for New Ambulance Body Replacement. – Contractor: Macqueen Equipment LLC dba Macqueen – Location: 10120 West Grand River Highway, Grand Ledge, MI 48837 – Contract Period: October 29, 2024 through January 31, 2027 – Contract Increase Amount: $1,359,218.50 – Total Contract Amount: $7,366,699.59. GENERAL SERVICES

10.

PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE

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

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

10.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005583-A1 -- 70% ARPA & 30% CDBG Funding – AMEND 1 – To Amend Contract Terms and Conditions for a Data Management & Incentive Solution Portal. – Contractor: Benevate, Inc., dba Neighborly Software – Location: 3423 Piedmont Road, NE, Suite 420, Atlanta, GA 30305 – Contract Period: April 9, 2024 through June 30, 2029 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $2,180,000.00. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

10.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Property Sale - Part of 501 Third Street (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department ("P&DD") has received an offer from GRR Associates, LLC, a Michigan limited liability company (the "Purchaser"), to purchase a portion of certain City-owned real property at 501 Third Street, Detroit, Michigan 48226 (the "Property") for the purchase price of forty-seven thousand eight hundred sixteen and 00/100 Dollars ($47,816.00).)

11.

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

11.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6004865-A2 - 100% Grant Funding – AMEND 2 – To Provide an Extension of Time Only for Environmental Remediation Assessment, Due Care and Environmental Response Activities to the Piety Hill Neighborhood. – Contractor: Central Detroit Christian CDC – Location: 8801 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI 48202 – Previous Contract Period: November 4, 2022 through November 21, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: November 4, 2022 through August 26, 2026 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $450,000.00. BSEED

11.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3086342 - Notification to Council – 100% Blight Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Commercial Property, 5101 Tireman. – Contractor: SC Environmental Services, LLC – Location: 1234 Washington Boulevard, 5th Floor, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $82,538.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

11.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3086343 - Notification to Council – 100% Bond Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 8950 Thaddeus. – Contractor: DMC Consultants, Inc. – Location: 13500 Foley Street, Detroit, MI 48227 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $24,024.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

11.4

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3086344 - Notification to Council – 100% Blight Funding – To Provide an Emergency Backfill & Site Restoration for the Commercial Property, 7459 E Seven Mile. – Contractor: Inner City Contracting, LLC – Location: 18715 Grand River Avenue, Detroit, MI 48223 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $38,100.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

11.5

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3086345 - Notification to Council – 100% Blight Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Commercial Property, 2405 E McNichols. – Contractor: Inner City Contracting, LLC – Location: 18715 Grand River Avenue, Detroit, MI 48223 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $86,500.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

11.6

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3086346 - Notification to Council – 100% Blight Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Commercial Property, 10545 E Canfield. – Contractor: Inner City Contracting, LLC – Location: 18715 Grand River Avenue, Detroit, MI 48223 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $50,000.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

11.7

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3086347 - Notification to Council – 100% Bond Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Commercial Properties, 4709 Joy Rd. – Contractor: Salenbien Trucking and Excavating, Inc. – Location: 985 East Jefferson Avenue, Suite 300, Detroit, MI 48207 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $24,931.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

11.8

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3086665 - Notification to Council – 100% Bond Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 3115 Chalmers. – Contractor: SC Environmental Services, LLC – Location: 1234 Washington Boulevard, 5th Floor, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $16,000.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

11.9

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3086667 - Notification to Council – 100% Bond Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 19447 Albany St. – Contractor: SC Environmental Services, LLC – Location: 1234 Washington Boulevard, 5th Floor, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $16,088.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

11.10

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3086691 - Notification to Council – 100% Bond Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 19700 Winthrop. – Contractor: SC Environmental Services, LLC – Location: 1234 Washington Boulevard, 5th Floor, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $16,999.000. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

11.11

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3086702 - Notification to Council – 100% Bond Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 8257 Dobel. – Contractor: SC Environmental Services, LLC – Location: 1234 Washington Boulevard, 5th Floor, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $16,604.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

11.12

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3086707 - Notification to Council – 100% Bond Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 19434 McCormick. – Contractor: SC Environmental Services, LLC – Location: 1234 Washington Boulevard, 5th Floor, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $17,443.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

11.13

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3086710 - Notification to Council – 100% Bond Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 13939 Manor. – Contractor: SC Environmental Services, LLC – Location: 1234 Washington Boulevard, 5th Floor, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $17,361.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

11.14

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3086714 -- 100% Bond Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 20204 Cardoni. – Contractor: DMC Consultants, Inc. – Location: 13500 Foley Street, Detroit, MI 48227 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $16,200.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

11.15

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3087016  – 100% Blight Funding – To Provide an Emergency Backfill for the Commercial Property, 5706 Chene. – Contractor: Inner City Contracting, LLC – Location: 18715 Grand River Avenue, Detroit, MI 48223 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $41,890.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

11.16

Submitting, reso. autho.

Contract No. 3087034  – 100% Bond Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 19367 Ashton. – Contractor: DMC Consultants, Inc. – Location: 13500 Foley Street, Detroit, MI 48227 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $16,300.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

11.17

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3087035 – 100% Bond Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 3181 Liddesdale. – Contractor: DMC Consultants, Inc. – Location: 13500 Foley Street, Detroit, MI 48227 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $17,100.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

11.18

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3087036 – 100% Blight Funding – To Provide an Emergency Backfill & Site Restoration for the Commercial Properties, 727 Conner. – Contractor: Salenbien Trucking and Excavating, Inc. – Location: 985 East Jefferson Avenue, Suite 300, Detroit, MI 48207 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $24,900.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

11.19

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3087044 - Notification to Council – 100% Bond Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 12077 Racine. – Contractor: SC Environmental Services, LLC – Location: 1234 Washington Boulevard, 5th Floor, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $18,875.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

11.20

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3087155 - Notification to Council – 100% Blight Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 247 Fortune. – Contractor: Inner City Contracting, LLC – Location: 18715 Grand River Avenue, Detroit, MI 48223 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $18,400.000. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

11.21

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3087156 - Notification to Council – 100% Blight Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 1553 Military aka Garage. – Contractor: Inner City Contracting, LLC – Location: 18715 Grand River Avenue, Detroit, MI 48223 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $11,900.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

11.22

Submitting reso. autho

Contract No. 3087044 – 100% Bond Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 12077 Racine. – Contractor: SC Environmental Services, LLC – Location: 1234 Washington Boulevard, 5th Floor, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $18,875.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

11.23

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3087158 - Notification to Council – 100% Bond Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 14027 Bringard Dr. – Contractor: DMC Consultants, Inc. – Location: 13500 Foley Street, Detroit, MI 48227 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $17,820.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

LAW DEPARTMENT

11.24

Submitting reso. autho.

Ordinance to amend Chapter 26 of the 2019 Detroit City Code, Law Enforcement, by renaming Article III to Citizen Patrols, and dividing the article into two divisions, Division 1 being Citizen Radio Patrol Assistance Program, containing Section 26-3-1, Established; Section 26-3-2, Administration; Section 26-3-3, Form of assistance; Section 26-3-4, Eligible expenditures; Section 26-3-5, Allocation of assistance; new citizen radio patrols; Section 26-3-6, Conditions of assistance; Section 26-3-7, Violations of conditions of assistance; and Section 26-3-8, No City supervision; and Division 2 being Citizen Neighborhood Blight Patrol, containing Section 26-3-21, Established; purpose; Section 26-3-22, Administration; Section 26-6-23, Eligible expenditures and form of assistance; Section 26-3-24, Allocation of assistance; new blight patrols; Section 26-3-25, Condition of assistance; Section 26-3-26, Patrol membership qualifications; Section 26-3-27, Patrol and reporting; Section 26-3-28, Patrol Conduct Rules; and Section 26-3-29, No City supervision; to provide for Citizen Neighborhood Blight Patrol. (FOR THE INTRODUCTION AND THE SETTING OF A PUBLIC HEARING?)

BUILDINGS, SAFETY, ENGINEERING AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEPARTMENT

11.25

Submitting report relative to

Recommendation for Deferral for property at 3204 Gladstone.  (A special inspection conducted on September 4, 2025, revealed that the building is secure 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. Therefore, we respectfully recommend that the demolition order be deferred for a period of six months.)

LEGISLATIVE POLICY DIVISION

11.26

Submitting report relative to

Fix Our Flooded Basement Act (Council Member Angela Whitfield-Calloway has asked the Legislative Policy Division (LPD) to provide a memorandum the Fix Our Flooded Basements Act, H.R. 4774 explaining the extent of the problem it is meant to address and how the bill may assist Detroit residents address basement flooding.) 

11.27

Submitting report relative to

A Resolution in Support of SB 479 and HB 4742, The Protecting Overburdened Communities Act (Council Member Latisha Johnson requested the Legislative Policy Division (LPD) provide a resolution in support of SB 479 and HB 4742, The Protecting Overburdened Communities Act.)

11.28

Submitting report relative to

Resolution Supporting the Establishment of a Vulnerable Adult Medical Alert System Plan (City Council Member Angela Whitfield Calloway has requested the Legislative Policy Division (LPD) produce a resolution is support of HB 4362 which would amend the Mozelle Senior or Vulnerable Adult Medical Alert Act to require Michigan State Police (MSP) to establish and maintain a missing senior and vulnerable adult medical alert system plan. The requested resolution is attached.)

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEERING DIVISION

11.29

Submitting reso. autho.

Resolution to permit, the Detroit Parks Coalition to install 45 banners on Spinoza Dr., Plymouth Rd., Joy Rd., Rouge Park Dr., Tireman Ave., Warren Ave., and Berg Rd. from the date of City Council Approval to October 22, 2025 for the purpose of Commemorating the Centennial Year of Rouge Park. (The Detroit Parks Coaltion to install 45 banners on Spinoza Dr., Plymouth Rd., Joy Rd., Rouge Park Dr., Tireman Ave., Warren Ave., and Berg Rd. from the date of City Council Approval to October 22, 2025 for the purpose of Commemorat To install 45 banners on Spinoza Dr., Plymouth Rd., Joy Rd., Rouge Park Dr., Tireman Ave., Warren Ave., and Berg Rd. from the date of City Council Approval to October 22, 2025 for the purpose of Commemorating the Centennial Year of Rouge Park.)

11.30

Submitting reso. autho.

Petition of  Kevin and Carmen Dahlberg (x2025-202), request to vacate with the reservation of a utility easement a portion of the north/south public alley bounded by Sturtevant St., Broadstreet Ave., and Fullerton St. (All other involved City Departments, and privately owned utility companies have reported no objections. Provisions protecting utility installations are part of the attached resolution.)

MISCELLANEOUS

11.31

Council Member Latisha Johnson

Submitting memorandum relative to Questions regarding stormwater management policy.

11.32

Council Member Latisha Johnson

Submitting memorandum relative to Questions regarding Code Red emergency alerts system.

11.33

Council Member Latisha Johnson

Submitting memorandum relative to Trash and Waste Collection.

11.34

Council Member Latisha Johnson

Submitting memorandum relative to Request to Draft Resolution in Support of the Protecting Overburdened Communities Act.

12.

VOTING ACTION MATTERS

13.

OTHER MATTERS

14.

COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAYOR AND OTHER GOVERNMENTAL OFFICIALS AND AGENCIES

15.

PUBLIC COMMENT

16.

STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS

17.

BUDGET, FINANCE AND AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE

17.1

Durhal, reso. autho.

FY 2025-2026 Allocation of Elected Officials’ Budgets. (The Administration is respectfully requesting approval of the attached resolution authorizing appropriation transfers to ensure that at least 50% of the budgets for each of the elected officials’ offices remain unspent by December 31, 2025. Appropriation balances transferred to the temporary appropriations will be returned to the originally adopted appropriation on or after December 31, 2025. This will guarantee that members of the newly elected council and the newly elected Mayor and City Clerk have access to the resources needed to operate their offices from January 1 to June 30, 2026.) 

LEGISLATIVE POLICY DIVISION

17.2

Johnson, A Proposed Ordinance

To amend Chapter 17 of the 2019 Detroit City Code, Finance; by amending Article II, Budget, Division 1, Allocation; by adding Section 17-2-30 Budget Allocation to Elected Offices of City Council, Mayor and City Clerk; to provide for financial stability of elected offices during election years. INTRODUCE

17.3

Johnson, reso. autho.

Setting of a Public Hearing on the foregoing ordinance amendment.

18.

INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE

MAYOR'S OFFICE

18.1

Johnson, reso. autho.

Appointing Kristin Lusn to the Elected Officials Compensation Commission effective immediately  and ending on September 1, 2028 upon City Council approval. 

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

18.2

Johnson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006065-A3 - 100% ARPA Funding – AMEND 3 – To Provide an Extension of Time and to Amend Contract Terms for the Right to Counsel Information and Portal. – Contractor: Lakeshore Legal Aid – Location: 2727 2nd Avenue, Suite 300, Detroit, MI 48201 – Previous Contract Period: April 16, 2024 through June 30, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: April 16, 2024 through June 30, 2026 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $252,060.00. LAW 

LAW DEPARTMENT

18.3

Johnson, reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit Philip Leonard vs City of Detroit Police Department, File No. 15077, CM, A37000, and in the amount of ($250,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Philip Leonard may have against the City of Detroit. 

18.4

Johnson, reso. autho

Settlement in lawsuit of Alwayz on Time Transportation (George Craft) v City of Detroit.Case No. 25-144216-GC, File No. L25-00105 (YRB) A20000 (Department of Transportation) in the amount of ($4,566.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Always on Time Transportation may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of services provided to George Craft for alleged injuries sustained on or about 06/03/2024. 

18.5

Johnson, reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Atia Hunt v City of Detroit Case No. 24-010035-NI, File No. L25-01140 (PH) A24000 (Fire Department) in the amount of ($14,500.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Atia Hunt may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about May 12, 2022. 

18.6

Johnson, reso. autho.

Settlement lawsuit of Cornell Jackson V City of Detroit and Darrell RussellCase No. 24-000256-NI, File No. L24-00789 (MBC), Department of Transportation, in the amount of ($310,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Cornell Jackson may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about January 13, 2023. 

18.7

Johnson, reso. autho.

Settlement lawsuit of Jill Babcock, Marguerite Maddox and Ashley Jacobson v. State of Michigan, County of Wayne, City of Detroit and Detroit-Wayne Joint Bldg Auth Case No. 22-12951, File No. L22-02265 (JDN) CIRO, in the amount of ($75,000.00) in full payment for all claims which were or may have been brought against City of Detroit. 

RESOLUTIONS

18.8

The following persons have been recommended for

The Detroit Brownfield Redevelopment CAC: Jon Barth, David Bonner, George Etheridge, Marlowshawn Franklin and Josh Mack.  (PAPER BALLOTS WILL BE DISTRIBUTED)

18.9

Johnson, reso. autho.

Appointing _________________________, ________________________, _____________________________, and _________________________ to the Detroit Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Community Advisory Committee (CAC).

19.

PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

19.1

Tate, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005217-A2 - 100% ARPA Funding – AMEND 2 – To Provide an Extension of Time Only for Housing Counseling Services for Pre-Purchase, Mortgage/Tax Foreclosure, Home Repair, and Utility Assistance. – Contractor: Jefferson East, Inc. – Location: 300 River Place Drive, Suite 5250, Detroit, MI 48207 – Previous Contract Period: March 1, 2023 through September 28, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: March 1, 2023 through December 31, 2025 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $350,000.00. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION 

19.2

Tate, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6007315 - 100% City Funds – To Provide Income Tax Preparation Services Filing Returns for Eligible Individuals including Earned Income Tax Credit. – Contractor: Accounting Aid Society – Location: 303 West Grand Boulevard, Suite 621, Detroit, MI 48202 – Contract Period: August 26, 2025 through September 26, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $213,716.00. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION 

19.3

Tate, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006557-A1 - 100% ARPA Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time and an Increase of Funds for Development of Public Facility Rehabilitation Accessibility Upgrades. – Contractor: St. Patrick Senior Center, Inc. – Location: 58 Parsons Avenue, Detroit, MI 48201 – Previous Contract Period: September 24, 2024 through September 30, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: September 24, 2024 through June 30, 2026 – Contract Increase Amount: $526,184.00 – Total Contract Amount: $889,435.00. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION 

19.4

Tate, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006553-A1 - 100% ARPA Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time and Update Terms for Development of Public Facility Rehabilitation Accessibility Upgrades. – Contractor: Freedom House – Location: 1777 N. Rademacher, Detroit, MI 48209 – Previous Contract Period: September 24, 2024 through September 30, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: September 24, 2024 through March 31, 2026 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $723,624.00. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION 

19.5

Tate, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006555-A1 - 100% ARPA Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time Only for Development of Public Facility Rehabilitation Accessibility Upgrades. – Contractor: National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence – Location: 16647 Wyoming, Detroit, MI 48221 – Previous Contract Period: September 24, 2024 through September 30, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: September 24, 2024 through March 31, 2026 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $165,000.00. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION 

19.6

Tate, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006559-A1 - 100% ARPA Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time Only for Pre-Development of Public Facility Rehabilitation Accessibility Upgrades. – Contractor: National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence – Location: 16647 Wyoming, Detroit, MI 48221 – Previous Contract Period: September 24, 2024 through September 30, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: September 24, 2024 through March 31, 2026 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $77,000.00. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION 

19.7

Tate, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006957-A2 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 2 – To Provide an Extension Only for to Operate a Toolbank to Support the Serve Detroit Volunteer Program. – Contractor: Bailey Park Neighborhood Development – Location: 2200 Hunt Street, #411, Detroit, MI 48207 – Previous Contract Period: February 18, 2025 through September 28, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: February 18, 2025 through December 31, 2025 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $90,000.00. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION 

19.8

Tate, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006958-A2 100% City Funding – AMEND 2 – To Provide an Extension Only for to Operate a Toolbank to Support the Serve Detroit Volunteer Program. – Contractor: Motor City Grounds Crew – Location: 4101 Barham, Detroit, MI 48224 – Previous Contract Period: March 18, 2025 through September 28, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: March 18, 2025 through December 31, 2025 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $160,000.00. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION 

19.9

Tate, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006959-A2 100% City Funding – AMEND 2 – To Provide an Extension Only for to Operate a Toolbank to Support the Serve Detroit Volunteer Program. – Contractor: Premier Group Associates LC – Location:2221 Bellevue Street, Detroit, MI 48207 – Previous Contract Period: February 18, 2025 through September 28, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: February 18, 2025 through December 31, 2025 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $150,000.00. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION 

CITY PLANNING COMMISSION

19.10

Tate, reso. autho.

The request of Tina Castleberry to rezone the property at 4213 and 4225 West Davison Ave, from an R3 (Low Density Residential) zoning classification to a B2 (Local Business and Residential) zoning classification (RECOMMEND DENIAL) 

HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION DEPARTMENT

19.11

Tate, reso. autho.

Approving a Commercial Rehabilitation Certificate on behalf of Davison Hamtramck BLDG LLC in the area of 4306, 4330,4340, East Davison Detroit, Michigan, 48226 in accordance with Public Act 210 of 2005.  (Petition #2025-137) 

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

19.12

Tate, reso. autho.

Request for Authorization of Temporary Construction Easement at 6342 Waterloo, 2225 Meldrum, and 2201 Meldrum (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department ("P&DD") has received a request from Great Lakes Water Authority, a Michigan municipal authority and public body corporate ("GLWA"), to grant a temporary, non-exclusive construction easement ("Temporary Construction Easement") as it pertains to City-owned real property commonly known 6342 Waterloo, 2225 Meldrum, and 2201 Meldrum, Detroit, Michigan 48207.) 

RESOLUTIONS

19.13

Benson, reso. autho.

Resolution Supporting Diverse Athletic Offerings at The Proposed Pistons Waterfront Multisport Complex. 

20.

PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

20.1

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 3086102 - 100% Bond Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demo Only for the Residential Property, 8611 Traverse. – Contractor: Salenbien Trucking and Excavating, Inc. – Location: 985 East Jefferson Avenue, Suite 300, Detroit, MI 48207 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $13,452.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (POSTPONED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION ON 9-16-25 AND BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 9-23-25)

20.2

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6007094 - License Agreement – To Provide a License Agreement for Excess Capacity within Public Lighting Department (PLD) Owned Conduit Lines. – Contractor: Extenet Systems, LLC – Location: 65 Cadillac Square, Suite 3100, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of Five (5) Years – Total License Fee: $1,500 Per Pole Per Year Plus Utility Charges. PUBLIC LIGHTING (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 09/15/25)

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEERING DIVISION

20.3

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Petition of DPW - City Engineering Division (x2025-200), request for the Decertification of Vernor Highway and 15th St., lying northerly of Dalzelle St., southerly Michigan Ave., westerly of 14th St., and easterly of 16th St. (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 09/15/25)

20.4

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Petition of Olympia Entertainment Inc. (x2025-201) request for the outright vacation a portion of W. Columbia Street, lying southerly of the parcel commonly known as 2211 Woodward Avenue. (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 09/15/25)

20.5

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Petition of Paul Chenault (#2025-203) request vacation with the reservation of a utility easement the east/west public alley bounded by Burnette St., Alaska St., Prairie St., and Linsdale St. (All other involved City Departments, and privately owned utility companies have reported no objections.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 09/15/25)

21.

NEW BUSINESS

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

21.1

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho. 

Contract No. 6005671-A2 - 100% ARPA Funding – AMEND 2 – To Provide an Extension Only for Improvements Throughout the Ice Arena and Recreation Center for the Adams Butzel Complex. – Contractor: Gandol, Inc. – Location: 18100 Meyers Road, Suite 2, Detroit, MI 48235 – Previous Contract Period: November 7, 2023 through September 28, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: November 7, 2023 through March 31, 2026 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $2,190,000.00. CONTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 09/10/25. (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 09/22/25)

 

21.2

Young, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6004150–A2 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 2 – To Provide an Extension of Time and an Increase of Funds for the City’s Parking Ticket and Collections Management System. – Contractor: Modaxo Traffic Management USA, Inc. – Location: 1200 K Street, Washington, DC 20005 – Previous Contract Period: June 13, 2022 through September 10, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: June 13, 2022 through June 12, 2026 – Contract Increase Amount: $2,240,000.00 – Total Contract Amount: $10,914,801.00. MUNICIPAL PARKING (POSTPONED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION ON 9-16-25 AND BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 9-23-25)

RESOLUTIONS

21.3

Johnson, reso. autho.

Scheduling a Closed Session on Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. for the purpose of consultation with attorneys from the City of Detroit’s Law Department, the Legislative Policy Division, and representation from the Detroit Police Department to discuss privileged and confidential communication from the Law Department regarding request  for Legal Representation and Indemnification in lawsuit of Ramon Ward v County of Wayne, et al., Case No. 21-cv-12742 for retired Investigator Monica Childs.  ROLL CALL

21.4

Johnson, reso. autho.

Scheduling a Closed Session on Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at 3:15 p.m. for the purpose of consultation with attorneys from the City of Detroit’s Law Department, the Legislative Policy Division, and representation from the Detroit Police Department to discuss privileged and confidential communication from the Law Department regarding request  for Legal Representation and Indemnification in lawsuit of Ramon Ward v County of Wayne, et al, Case No. 21-cv-12742 for retired Investigator Dale Collins. ROLL CALL

21.5

Johnson, reso. autho.

Scheduling a Closed Session on Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at 3:30 p.m. for the purpose of consultation with attorneys from the City of Detroit’s Law Department, the Legislative Policy Division, and representation from the Detroit Police Department to discuss privileged and confidential communication from the Law Department regarding request  for Legal Representation and Indemnification in lawsuit of Ramon Ward v County of Wayne, et al Case No. 21-cv-12742 for retired Sergeant Tony Saunders.  ROLL CALL

21.6

Johnson, reso. autho.

Scheduling a Closed Session on Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at 3:45 p.m. for the purpose of consultation with attorneys from the City of Detroit’s Law Department, the Legislative Policy Division, and representation from the Detroit Police Department to discuss privileged and confidential communication from the Law Department regarding request  for Legal Representation and Indemnification in lawsuit of Ramon Ward v County of Wayne, et al Case No. 21-cv-12742 for retired Sergeant Frederick Jorgensen.  ROLL CALL

21.7

Johnson, reso. autho.

Scheduling a Closed Session on Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. for the purpose of consultation with attorneys from the City of Detroit’s Law Department, the Legislative Policy Division, and representation from the Detroit Police Department to discuss privileged and confidential communication from the Law Department regarding request  for Legal Representation and Indemnification in lawsuit of Bernard Howard v Dale Collins, et al Case No. No. 21-cv-12036 for retired Investigator Monica Childs.  ROLL CALL

 

21.8

Johnson, reso. autho.

Scheduling a Closed Session on Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at 4:15 p.m. for the purpose of consultation with attorneys from the City of Detroit’s Law Department, the Legislative Policy Division, and representation from the Detroit Police Department to discuss privileged and confidential communication from the Law Department regarding request for Legal Representation and Indemnification in lawsuit of Bernard Howard v County of Wayne, et al Case No. 21-cv-12036 for retired Investigator Dale Collins. ROLL CALL

21.9

Johnson, reso. autho.

Scheduling a Closed Session on Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. for the purpose of consultation with attorneys from the City of Detroit’s Law Department, the Legislative Policy Division, and representation from the Detroit Police Department to discuss privileged and confidential communication from the Law Department regarding request  for Legal Representation and Indemnification in lawsuit of Bernard Howard v County of Wayne, et al Case No. 21-cv-12036 for retired Sergeant Steven Myles.  ROLL CALL

21.10

Johnson, reso. autho.

Scheduling a Closed Session on Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at 4:45 p.m. for the purpose of consultation with attorneys from the City of Detroit’s Law Department, the Legislative Policy Division, and representation from the Detroit Police Department to discuss privileged and confidential communication from the Law Department regarding request  for Legal Representation and Indemnification in lawsuit of Bernard Howard v County of Wayne, et al, Case No. 21-cv-12036 for retired Sergeant Reginald Harvel.  ROLL CALL

21.11

Johnson, reso. autho.

Scheduling a Closed Session on Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. for the purpose of consultation with attorneys from the City of Detroit’s Law Department, the Legislative Policy Division, and representation from the Detroit Police Department to discuss privileged and confidential communication from the Law Department regarding request  for Legal Representation and Indemnification in lawsuit of Bernard Howard v County of Wayne, et al Case No. 21-cv-12036 for retired Investigator William Rice.  ROLL CALL

21.12

Waters, reso. autho.

Resolution Calling on the Michigan Legislature to Investigate Allegations of Abuse at the Women’s Huron Valley Correctional Facility.(REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 09/22/25) 

22.

PRESIDENT'S REPORT ON STANDING COMMITTEE REFERRALS AND OTHER MATTERS

23.

BUDGET, FINANCE AND AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE

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

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

23.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6007188 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Reconfiguration and Implementation Services for the Oracle Project Portfolio Management Module. – Contractor: Vigilant Technologies LLC – Location: 1050 Wilshire Drive, Suite 307, Troy MI 48084 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of One (1) Year – Total Contract Amount: $449,396.00. OFFICE OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

23.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6007188 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Reconfiguration and Implementation Services for the Oracle Project Portfolio Management Module. – Contractor: Vigilant Technologies LLC – Location: 1050 Wilshire Drive, Suite 307, Troy MI 48084 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of One (1) Year – Total Contract Amount: $449,396.00. OFFICE OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

24.

INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE

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

LAW DEPARTMENT

24.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification for Terminal Transit Supervisor Malissa Sams in lawsuit of Todd Daniels, Sr. v City of Detroit, et al., Case No. 25-cv-11261; EM-2025-3489 (JTM) Transportation Department (A20000) for Terminal Transit Supervisor Malissa Sams.

24.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification for Fire Engine Operator Johnny Sims, Jr. in lawsuit of Shannon Paige v Johnny Sims, Jr. et al., Case No. 23-013991-NI; L23-00640 (CLR) A24000 (Fire Department) for Fire Engine Operator Johnny Sims, Jr.

24.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification for Firefighter Brandon Delly in lawsuit of Tammy Wheeler v Brandon Delly and City of Detroit et al, Case No. 25-001394-NI; L25-00093 (BP) Fire Department (A24000) for Firefighter Brandon Delly.

24.4

Submitting reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification for Former Police Chief James White in lawsuit of Dezhanique Bey et al v City of Detroit et al, Case No. 25-cv-10055; L25-00061 (JA) Police Department (A37000) for PO Former Police Chief James White.

24.5

Submitting reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification for PO Andres Torres-Lopez in lawsuit of Ominisha Coleman v Andres Torres-Lopez and City of Detroit, Case No. 25-000465-NI; L25-00035 (AA) Police Department (A37000) for PO Andres Torres-Lopez.

24.6

Submitting reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification for Superintendent of Operations Howard Bragg III in lawsuit of Todd Daniels, Sr. v City of Detroit, et al., Case No. 25-cv-11261; EM-2025-3489 (JTM) Transportation Department (A20000) for Superintendent of Operations Howard Bragg III.

24.7

Submitting reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification for Housing Inspector Mohamed Saleh in lawsuit Christopher Gray v Detroit Land Bank Authority, et al., Case No. 25-005813-CZ; LIT-00024 (CLR) A13000 (BSEED) for Housing Inspector Mohamed Saleh.

HUMAN RESOURCES/LABOR RELATIONS DIVISION

24.8

Submitting report relative to

Implementation of the 2024 - 2027 Labor Agreement between the City of Detroit and Employees Represented by International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Local 214  (The Labor Relations Division is recommending your Honorable Body's official approval of the 2024 - 2027 Master Agreement between the City of Detroit and International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Local 214.)

LEGISLATIVE POLICY DIVISION

24.9

Submitting reso. autho.

Ombudsperson Application Process (Amended). (The Legislative Policy Division (LPD") is providing this memorandum to clarify the interview process to conclude the City Council's selection of a new Ombudsperson.  A draft resolution specifying the process is attached.)

MISCELLANEOUS

24.10

Council Member Scott Benson

Submitting memorandum regarding the reappointment of Elois Moore to the Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA). 

25.

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

25.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Petition of Renaissance High School (Detroit Public School Community District) (#2025-237), request to hold "Renaissance High School Homecoming Parade" on October 10, 2025 from 12:00 PM until 2:00 PM on the same day at 6565 W. Outer Drive, High School Campus and Surrounding Streets. Set-up will begin at 10:00 AM on October 10, 2025 and be completed by 11:00 AM on the same day. Tear down will begin at 2:00 PM on October 10, 2025 and be completed by 3:00 PM on the same day. (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.)

25.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Petition of Wayne State University Research and Technology Park in the City of Detroit (#2025-236), request to hold "Tech Town Detroit Toast of the Town 2025 Fundraiser" on October 10, 2025 from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM on the same day at 440 Burroughs, Detroit, MI 48202. Set-up will begin at 6:00 AM on October 10, 2025 and be completed by 4:00 PM on the same day. Tear down will begin at 7:00 AM on October 11, 2025 and be completed by 2:00 PM on the same day. (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.)

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

25.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005287-A2 - 100% ARPA Funding – AMEND 2 – To Provide an Extension of Time and Amend Terms for as Needed Rental Vehicles. – Contractor: The Hertz Corporation – Location: 30507 Woodward Avenue, Royal Oak, MI 48073 – Previous Contract Period: December 19, 2023 through September 28, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: December 19, 2023 through June 30, 2026 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $200,000.00. GENERAL SERVICES

25.4

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6007365 - 100% Bond Funding – To Provide Park Improvement at Simanek Park. – Contractor: Michigan Recreational Construction, Inc. – Location: 18631 Conant, Detroit, MI 48234 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through September 7, 2027 – Total Contract Amount: $2,876,500.00. GENERAL SERVICES

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

25.5

Submitting reso. autho.

Request to Accept and Appropriate the FY 2025 Hasse-Emery Park Improvement Grant (The Gilbert Family Foundation has awarded the City of Detroit General Services Department with the FY 2025 Hasse-Emery Park Improvement Grant for a total of $500,000.00. There is no match requirement. The total project cost is $500,000.00.) 

25.6

Submitting reso. autho.

Request to Accept and Appropriate the FY 2026 Eliza Howell Park Improvement Grant (The Gilbert Family Foundation has awarded the City of Detroit General Services Department with the FY 2026 Eliza Howell Park Improvement Grant for a total of $400,000.00. There is no match requirement. The total project cost is $400,000.00.)

25.7

Submitting reso. autho.

Request to Accept and Appropriate the FY 2025 Dorais Park Improvement Grant (The Gilbert Family Foundation has awarded the City of Detroit General Services Department with the FY 2025 Dorais Park Improvement Grant for a total of $300,000.00. There is no match requirement. The total project cost is $300,000.00.)

26.

PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE

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

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

26.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006554-A1 - 100% ARPA Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time Only for Development of Public Facility Rehabilitation Accessibility Upgrades. – Contractor: Liberian Association of Michigan – Location: 13300 Puritan Street, Detroit, MI 48227 – Previous Contract Period: September 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: September 1, 2024 through March 31, 2026 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $180,360.00. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION

26.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6007349 - 100% City Funding – To Implement Skilled Trades Apprenticeship, DPSCD-DESC Skilled Trades Instruction, and Brightmoor Workforce Development Programs. – Contractor: Detroit Employment Solutions – Location: 115 Erskine Street, Detroit MI 48201 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval Through June 30, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $1,300,000.00. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION

26.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6007349 - 100% City Funding – To Implement Skilled Trades Apprenticeship, DPSCD-DESC Skilled Trades Instruction, and Brightmoor Workforce Development Programs. – Contractor: Detroit Employment Solutions – Location: 115 Erskine Street, Detroit MI 48201 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval Through June 30, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $1,300,000.00. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION

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

26.4

Submitting reso. autho.

Request for Authorization to Accept and Appropriate the FY 2026 Medicaid CHIP Community Development Lead Hazard Control Program Grant (Through the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, has awarded the City of Detroit Housing and Revitalization Department the FY 2026 Medicaid CHIP Community Development Lead Hazard Control Program Grant for a total of $1,345,000.  There is no match requirement.  The grant period is October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026.)

HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION DEPARTMENT

26.5

Submitting reso. autho.

Request for Public Hearing to Establish a Commercial Rehabilitation District for The Broderick Tower LLC, in the area of 10 Witherell Street and 1556 Woodward Ave., Detroit, Michigan, in accordance with Public Act 210 of 2005. (Petition #2025-106 Related to 2025-063) (The Housing and Revitalization Department has reviewed the request of The Broderick Tower LLC to establish a Commercial Rehabilitation District and find that it satisfies the criteria set forth by Public Act 210 of 2005 and that it would be consistent with the development and economic goals of the Master Plan.)

27.

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

27.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006438-A1 - 100% Major Street Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Increase of Funds Only for Bituminous Resurfacing of Class "C" Streets at Various Locations.. – Contractor: Fort Wayne Contracting/Ajax Paving Industries, Inc. (Joint Venture) – Location: 300 E Seven Mile Road, Detroit, MI 48203 – Contract Period: July 23, 2024 through December 31, 2026 – Contract Increase Amount: $1,025,149.34 – Total Contract Amount: $3,593,610.22. PUBLIC WORKS

27.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Contrat No. 6007061 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Maintenance and Support Services for Detroit Police and Homeland Security's (4) Barco Video Walls, Back End Devices, & Associated Equipment. – Contractor: Bluewater Technologies Group, Inc. – Location: 30303 Beck Road, Wixom, MI 48393 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of Three (3) Years – Total Contract Amount:: $81,281.00. POLICE

27.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6007150 - 100% City Funding – To Provide a Cloud-Based Solution to Manage the DPD Secondary Employment Scheduling Program. – Contractor: RollKall Technologies LLC – Location: 600 E Las Colinas Boulevard, Suite 560, Irving, TX 75039 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of Five (5) Years – Total Contract Amount: $300,000.00. POLICE

27.4

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6007407 - 100% Grant Funding – To Provide Consulting Services for the Traffic Management Center. – Contractor: AECOM Great Lakes, Inc. – Location: 4219 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI 48201 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through September 30, 2028 – Total Contract Amount: $9,535,120.83. PUBLIC WORKS

27.5

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006510-A1 - 100% Major Street Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Increases of Time Only for Cold Patch Asphalt. Contractor: Cadillac Asphalt LLC – Location: 670 S Dix Street, Detroit, MI 48217 – Previous Contract Period: September 25, 2024 through September 24, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: September 25, 2024 through September 24, 2026 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $630,000.00. PUBLIC WORKS

27.6

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005897-A2 - 100% ARPA Funding – AMEND 2 – To Provide an Extension of Time Only for Parking Lot Renovations for Various DPD Locations. – Contractor: Major Contracting Group, Inc. – Location: 12222 Greenfield Road, Detroit, MI 48227 – Previous Contract Period: December 19, 2023 through September 28, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: December 19, 2023 through December 31, 2025 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $4,216,000.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

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

27.7

Submitting reso. autho.

Request to Accept and Appropriate the FY 2025 Behavioral Health Grant (The Michigan Health Endowment Fund has awarded the City of Detroit Fire Department with the FY 2025 Behavioral Health Grant for a total of $499,100.00. There is no match requirement. The total project cost is $499,100.00.)

27.8

Submitting reso. autho.

Authorization to submit a grant application to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for the FY 2025 Port Security Grant (The Fire Department is hereby requesting authorization from Detroit City Council to submit a grant application to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for the FY 2025 Port Security Grant. The amount being sought is $908,070.00. The Federal share is $908,070 of the requested amount and there is a required cash match of $302,690.00. The total project cost is $1,210,760.00.) 

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEERING DIVISION

27.9

Submitting reso. autho.

Petition of DTE Electric Company No. (x2025-239)  request for the Outright Vacation of the east-west alley bounded by Lyman Place, Orleans St., Trombly Ave., and Riopelle St.  (All other involved City Departments, and privately owned utility companies have reported no objections. Provisions protecting utility installations are part of the attached resolution.)

27.10

Submitting reso. autho.

Petition of Michael E. Williams (x2025-232) requests to renew the temporary closure of Burgess Street between Lyndon Ave. and Acacia Ave. for a period of (5) years. (All other involved City Departments, and privately owned utility companies have reported no objections. Provisions protecting utility installations are part of the attached resolution.)

27.11

Submitting reso. autho.

Petition of Cass Village Apartments LLC (2025-230), request for encroachment within the northerly part of the east-west public alley, adjacent to the parcels commonly known as 439, 447, and 459 Henry St., for the installation of a telecommunication hand hole. (All other involved City Departments, and privately owned utility companies have reported no objections. Provisions protecting utility installations are part of the attached resolution.)

27.12

Submitting reso. autho.

Petition of Brewster Wheeler I Limited Dividend Housing Association, LLC (x2025-235) requests for the Outright Vacation of a portion of the east/west alley bounded by (I-75) Chrysler Fwy. S.S.D., Alfred St., St. Antoine St., and Brewster Street wide. The petition was referred to the City Engineering Division- DPW for investigation (utility review) and report. (All other involved City Departments, and privately owned utility companies have reported no objections. Provisions protecting utility installations are part of the attached resolution.)

27.13

Submitting reso. autho.

Petition of S & S Property Development, LLC (x2025-238)  request for several encroachments within the westerly part of Alpine Ave., adjacent to the parcel commonly known as 9041 Alpine Ave., for the installation of four (4) bollards and a silt fence. (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.)

27.14

Submitting reso. autho.

Petition of Perfecting Church (x2025-223), request for a vacation, with reserve of a utility easement a portion of Penrose Ave., and a portion of the east/west public alley in the area bounded by Penrose St., Woodward Ave., Balmoral Ave., and Bauman Ave., at 19170 Woodward 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.  All other involved City Departments, and privately owned utility companies have reported no objections.  Provisions protecting utility installations are part of the attached resolution.)

MISCELLANEOUS

27.15

Council Member Scott Benson

Submitting Resolution to Repeal PA 389. 

27.16

Council Member Gabriela Santiago-Romero

Submitting memorandum relative to Resolution to Recognize the Indigenous Peoples’ Day Celebration.

27.17

Council President Pro Tem James Tate

Submitting memorandum relative to Request for Reporting on Toolbank Program. 

27.18

Council President Pro Tem James Tate

Submitting memorandum relative to Request for Walking Mileage Data in District 1. 

28.

CONSENT AGENDA

29.

MEMBER REPORTS

30.

ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE

31.

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CLERK

31.1

Report on approval of proceedings by the Mayor.

32.

TESTIMONIAL RESOLUTIONS AND SPECIAL PRIVILEGE

32.1

Johnson, reso. autho.

Testimonial Resolution In Memoriam for Shirley Delores Garth.

32.2

Young, reso. autho.

Testimonial Resolution In Memoriam for Edward D. Deeb.

32.3

Tate, reso. autho.

Testimonial Resolution In Memoriam for Jeffery Thomas.