CITY COUNCIL FORMAL SESSION

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Tuesday, May 02, 2023 at 10:00 A.m. - 12:00 P.m.

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

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

 

COUNCIL PRESIDENT MARY SHEFFIELD TO PRESENT A SPIRIT OF DETROIT AWARD TO BOY AUTHOR, GEORGE A. LATHAM IV

 

COUNCIL MEMBER ANGELA WHITFIELD-CALLOWAY TO PRESENT A SPIRIT OF DETROIT AWARD TO TEBERAH ALEXANDER, RN, BSN, FOR NURSES MONTH

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1.

ROLL CALL

2.

APPROVAL OF JOURNAL OF LAST SESSION

3.

RECONSIDERATIONS

3.1

Sheffield, motion to reconsider the vote relative to

An Ordinance To amend Chapter 35 Personnel, Article II Employment, Division 2 Hours of Work and Methods of Payment to add Juneteenth to the City’s observed holidays.  (SIX (6) VOTES ARE REQUIRED AND SHALL BE GIVEN IMMEDIATE EFFECT AND SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE UPON PUBLICATION) ROLL CALL, which was adopted at the last Formal Session of Tuesday, April 25, 2023.

3.2

Sheffield, An Ordinance

To amend Chapter 35 Personnel, Article II Employment, Division 2 Hours of Work and Methods of Payment to add Juneteenth to the City’s observed holidays.  (SIX (6) VOTES ARE REQUIRED AND SHALL BE GIVEN IMMEDIATE EFFECT AND SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE UPON PUBLICATION) ROLL CALL

4.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

5.

PRESIDENT'S REPORT ON STANDING COMMITTEE REFERRALS AND OTHER MATTERS

6.

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

6.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005209 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Media Consulting and Buying Services (EG Billboards and Other Media). – Contractor: Emerald Media, LLC – Location: 440 Burroughs Street, Suite 134, Detroit, MI 48202 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through April 17, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $6,000,000.00. CITYWIDE

7.

INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE

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

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT 

7.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3065521 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Citywide Newsletter, Printing and Mailing Services. – Contractor: Inland Press – Location: 2001 W Lafayette, Detroit, MI 48216 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through March 31, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $87,960.00. CITY COUNCIL 

LAW DEPARTMENT

7.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Jackson, Trina v COD & Detroit Department of Transportation; Case No. 22-000508-NI, File No. L22-00155 (PP) A20000 (Department of Transportation) in the amount of $20,000.00 in full payment for any and all claims which Trina Jackson may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about 01/30/2021.

7.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Simmons, Karen v City of Detroit; Case No. 21-008878-NF, File No. L21-00630 (PP) A20000 (Department of Transportation) in the amount of $12,000.00 in full payment for any and all claims which Karen Simmons may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about December 15, 2018.

7.4

Submitting report relative to

Opinion re Proposed Ordinance to Amend Chapter 44, Taxation. (The Law Department has submitted a privileged and confidential memorandum regarding the above – referenced matter.)

MISCELLANEOUS

7.5

Council Member Scott Benson

Submitting memorandum relative to Re-appointment of John Collins to the Detroit Entertainment Commission.

8.

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 

8.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6004424-A1 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time and an Increase of Funds for Fleet Vehicle Upfitting Services. – Contractor: ABS Storage Products – Location: 8100 W McNichols, Detroit, MI 48221 – Previous Contract Period: DATE through April 30, 2023 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through April 30, 2024 – Contract Increase Amount: $100,000.00 – Total Contract Amount: $396,252.75. GENERAL SERVICES 

8.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005095 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Automotive Lift Inspections, Maintenance and Repair, Labor and/or Parts. – Contractor: Equipment Distributors, Inc. – Location: 10099 Radiance Drive, Fair Haven, MI 48023 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through May 31, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $75,000.00. GENERAL SERVICES 

8.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005197 - 100% Solid Waste Funding – To Provide Renovations and Improvements to the Department of Public Works Russell Street Facility to include Demolition, Electrical, Plumbing, and Painting. – Contractor: W-3 Construction Company – Location: 7601 Second Avenue, Detroit, MI 48202 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 20, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $960,161.00. (WILL GO TO FRC 4.24.23. GENERAL SERVICES 

8.4

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6000482-A8 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 8 – To Provide an Increase of Funds for Oversight and Management of the Planning, Design, Development, and Operations of the Riverwalk Area and its Full Integration with Greenway. – Contractor: Detroit Riverfront Conservancy – Location: 600 Renaissance Center, Suite 1720, Detroit, MI 48243 – Contract Period: May 31, 2005 through May 31, 2035 – Contract Increase Amount: $39,000,000.00 – Total Contract Amount: $39,000,000.00. RECREATION 

9.

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 

9.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005163 - 100% City Funding – To Provide a Full Renovation of the Bridging Neighborhoods Property Located at 16242 Lilac Street and 16934 Lilac Street. – Contractor: Smart Construction & Development, LLC – Location: 18510 Bretton Drive, Detroit, MI 48223 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through March 26, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $253,000.00. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION 

9.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005222 - 100% ARPA Funding – To Provide Rapid Title Search of Current Owner and Date of Ownership Services. – Contractor: eTitle Agency – Location: 1650 West Big Beaver Road, Troy, MI 48084 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $140,000.00. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION 

9.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005246 - 79% Grant - 21% Capital Funding – To Provide Project Management and Construction Services to Complete the Construction of Retail Popup Spaces on Dexter Avenue. – Contractor: Detroit Building Authority – Location: 1301 Third Street, Suite 328, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through July 21, 2023 – Total Contract Amount: $191,979.25. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT 

DETROIT BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

9.4

Submitting report related to

DBRA Act 381 Report for Tax Year 2021. (Pursuant to Section 16(3) of Michigan Public Act 381 of 1996, as amended, the Detroit Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (“DBRA”) hereby submits, for receipt and file, a summary of the Financial Reports on the Activities of the Authority for all brownfield plans that received capture in tax year 2021.)

10.

PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE

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

MAYOR'S OFFICE

10.1

Submitting report relative to

Declaration of City of Detroit's Transportation Innovation Zone.

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

10.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6004603-A1 -  100% ARPA Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Increase of Funds for Basement Discovered during the Abatement and Alteration of Commercial Structures at Property 8100 Schoolcraft. – Contractor: Adamo Demolition Company – Location: 320 E Seven Mile, Detroit, MI 48203 – Contract Period: July 19, 2022 through August 31, 2023 – Contract Increase Amount: $145,690.40 – Total Contract Amount: $1,775,690.40. CITY DEMOLITION 

10.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6004502-A1 -  100% ARPA Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide Amend the Scope to Add Water Related Services and Fee Schedule for the Demolition Department to Support the City's Blight Remediation Efforts. – Contractor: ATC Group Services – Location: 1735 East McNichols Road, Detroit, MI 48203 – Contract Period: July 26, 2022 through December 31, 2025 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Original Contract Amount: $270,000.00. CITY DEMOLITION 

10.4

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005237 -  100% Major Street Funding – To Provide the Delivery of Bituminous Aggregate Paving Mixtures (13A). – Contractor: Ajax Paving Industries, Inc. – Location: 5700 E Nevada, Detroit, MI 48234 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through May 16, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $3,702,500.00. PUBLIC WORKS 

LAW DEPARTMENT

10.5

Submitting report relative to

Ordinance Request Establishing Gun-Free Zones in the City of Detroit. (The Law Department has submitted a privileged and confidential memorandum regarding the above–referenced matter.)

LEGISLATIVE POLICY DIVISION 

10.6

Submitting reso. autho.

Establishing June 17 as Black Male Awareness Day. (Council President Mary Sheffield requested that the Legislative Policy Division (LPD) draft a RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING JUNE 17 AS BLACK MALE AWARENESS DAY.)

10.7

Submitting reso. autho.

Resolution To Recognize May As Asian American And Pacific Islander Heritage Month. (Council Member Gabriela Santiago-Romero requested that the Legislative Policy Division (LPD) draft a RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE MAY AS ASIAN AMERICAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER HERITAGE MONTH.)

MISCELLANEOUS

10.8

Council Member Angela Whitfield-Calloway

Submitting memorandum relative to Request for a draft resolution concerning National Nurses Month.

11.

VOTING ACTION MATTERS

12.

OTHER MATTERS

13.

COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAYOR AND OTHER GOVERNMENTAL OFFICIALS AND AGENCIES

14.

PUBLIC COMMENT

15.

STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS

16.

PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

16.1

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 3061296 – 100% City Funding – To Provide Rental Vehicles for Covid-19 Operations. – Contractor: Enterprise FM Trust – Location: 11375 Middlebelt, Romulus, MI 48174 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through March 31, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $35,000.00 HEALTH (POSTPONED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION OF 4/25/23 AND BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 5/2/23)

16.2

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 3064543 – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 4767 Holcomb. – Contractor: SC Environmental Services, LLC – Location: 1234 Washington Boulevard, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through May 31, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $16,150.00. CITY DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 4/24/2023)

16.3

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6004821 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Ammunition for the Detroit Police Department. – Contractor: Vance Outdoors, Inc. – Location: 3723 Cleveland Avenue, Columbus, OH 43224 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $1,172,800.00 POLICE (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 4/24/2023)

16.4

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 3065393 -  100% City Funding – To Provide Milo Range Simulator Firearms Training for Detroit Police Department Training Center. – Contractor: Milo Virtual FAAC Incorporated – Location: 1229 Oak Valley Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48108 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through April 30, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $35,965.00. POLICE (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 4/24/2023)

16.5

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 3065003 - 100% Major Street Funding – To Provide Payment for the Completion of the Kercheval Streetscape Project. – Contractor: Major Contracting Group, Inc. – Location: 15347 Dale Street, Detroit, MI 48223 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through March 31, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $563,226.90. PUBLIC WORKS (REPORTED OUT OF THE  PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 4/24/2023)

16.6

Santiago- Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 3065003 - 100% Major Street Funding – To Provide Payment for the Completion of the Kercheval Streetscape Project. – Contractor: Major Contracting Group, Inc. – Location: 15347 Dale Street, Detroit, MI 48223 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through March 31, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $563,226.90. PUBLIC WORKS (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 4/24/2023)

16.7

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005032 - 100% Major Street Funding – To Provide Blank Aluminum Street Signs. – Contractor: Mandel Metals, Inc. dba US Standard Sign – Location: 11400 W Addison Avenue, Franklin Park, IL 60131 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through March 20, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $297,397.00. PUBLIC WORKS (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 4/24/2023)

16.8

Santiago-Romero,  reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005149 - REVENUE – To Provide the Removal and Sale of Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Scrap Metal. – Contractor: Ferrous Processing & Trading Co. – Location: 3400 E Lafayette Avenue, Detroit, MI 48207 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through April 3, 2025 – Revenue Amount is 55-85% of Scrap Sales. PUBLIC WORKS (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 4/24/2023)

16.9

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6004947 - 100% City Funding - Furnish: Emergency Complementary ADA Paratransit Services - Contractor: Delray United Action Council - Location: 275 W Grand Blvd., Ste D., Detroit, MI 48216 - Contract period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2023 - Total Contract Amount: $1,082,653.38. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (REPORTED OUT OF  THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 4/24/2023)

16.10

Santiago-Romero,  reso. autho.

Contract No. 6004949 - 100% City Funding - Furnish: Emergency Complementary ADA Paratransit Services - Contractor: Big Star Transit of Michigan, LLC. - Location: 3200 Greenfield Rd., Suite 300, Dearborn, MI 48120 - Contract period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2023 - Total Contract Amount: $1,622,790.90. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION   (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 4/24/2023)

16.11

Santiago-Romero reso. autho.

Contract No. 6004953 - 100% City Funding - Furnish: Emergency Contract for ADA Paratransit Services - Contractor: SW Transport, Co. LLC, dba, Checker Transportation Services - Location: 6420 East Lafayette Avenue, Detroit MI 48207 - Contract period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2023 - Total Contract Amount: $1,219,580.40.  DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 4/24/2023)

16.12

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6004948 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Emergency Complementary ADA Paratransit Services. - Contractor: Moe Transportation, LLC - Location: 17515 W Nine Mile Road, Northland Center, MI 48075 - Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2023 - Total Contract Amount: $1,598,314.86. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 4/24/2023)

16.13

Santiago-Romero,  reso. autho.

Contract No. 3063198 –  100% City Funding – To Provide Emergency Purchase of Specialized Vehicles to Supplement Contracted Transportation for DDOT Service Braun Vans (5), E-350 (4), E-450 (2) and a Trans Van (1). – Contractor: Hoekstra Transportation, Inc. – Location: 3741 Roger B. Chaffee Blvd., Kentwood, MI 49548 – Contract Period: One Time Purchase on 1.17.23 – Total Contract Amount: $1,121,126.05. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION  (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 4/24/2023)

LAW DEPARTMENT

16.14

Whitfield-Calloway, A Proposed Ordinance

To amend Chapter 40 of the 2019 Detroit City Code, Sales, by adding Article III, Acceptance of Cash by Retail and Food Service Businesses, to contain Section 40-3-1, Definitions, Section 40-3-2, Misdemeanor violation; continuing violation; penalties for conviction thereof, and Section 40-3-3, Cashless Establishments Prohibition; to define words and phrases, set forth applicability, and to provide penalties for violations. INTRODUCE (POSTPONED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION OF 4/25/23 AND BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 5/2/23)

16.15

Whitfield-Calloway, reso. autho.

Setting a Public Hearing on the foregoing ordinance amendment. (POSTPONED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION OF 4/25/23 AND BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 5/2/23)

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEERING DIVISION

16.16

Santiago-Romero,  reso. autho.

Petition of 411 Piquette LLC (#2023-122), request for encroachments within the northerly part of Piquette Street, adjacent to the parcel commonly known as 411 Piquette Avenue, for the purpose of installing an ADA ramp, stairs, platform, and planter boxes.  (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 4/24/2023)

16.17

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho. 

Petition of Library Street Collective (#2023-013), request for various encroachments within the utility easement reserved over the vacated alley located within Block 1 of Yeman’s & Sprague’s Subdivision, between Agnes Street and Jefferson Ave east of McClellan Street.  (All other involved City Departments, including 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 4/24/2023)

17.

NEW BUSINESS

RESOLUTIONS

17.1

Waters, Amended reso. autho.

Urging the Repeal of the Firearms and Ammunition Act. (POSTPONED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION OF 4/25/23 AND BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 5/2/23)

18.

PRESIDENTS REPORT ON STANDING COMMITTEE REFERRALS AND OTHER MATTERS

19.

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 CITY CLERK/ OFFICE OF THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION

19.1

Submitting reso. autho. 

Neighborhood Enterprise Zone Certificate Application for the construction of a new single-family house at 4445 17th Street in the Core City Neighborhood Enterprise Zone area  (RECOMMEND APPROVAL) (The office of the City Planning Commission (CPC) has received one application requesting a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone (NEZ) certificate for the construction of aa new single-family house located at 4445 17th Street. 

19.2

Submitting reso. autho. 

Neighborhood Enterprise Zone Certificate Application for the construction of two new duplex buildings at 1539 and 1545 Sycamore Street in the North Corktown Neighborhood Enterprise Zone area  (RECOMMEND APPROVAL) (The office of the City Planning Commission (CPC) has received one application requesting a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone (NEZ) certificate for the construction of two new duplex buildings at 1539 and 1545 Sycamore Street.) 

20.

INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE

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

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

20.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005069 - 100% ARPA Funding – To Provide VMWare Licenses for Outdated and Unsupported City Services and Infrastructure. – Contractor: EEC Services, LLC – Location: 2000 Brooklyn Street, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through April 24, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $532,843.52. DoIT

20.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005166 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Employee Assistance and Substance Abuse Program Allocation to Support the Health and Well-Being of City Employees. – Contractor: AllOne Health Resources, Inc. – Location: 10 W Square Lake Road, #304, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through May 31, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $356,400.00. HUMAN RESOURCES

LAW DEPARTMENT

20.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of McClendon, Kim and Andre Moffett v John Selasky, City of Detroit, et al; Case No. 20-016447-NI, File No. L21-00010 (PP) A24000 (Fire Department) in the total amount of $450,000.00 in full payment for any and all claims which Kim McClendon and Andre Moffett may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about August 26, 2020.

OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL

20.4

Submitting report relative to

Notice of Interim Suspensions of Den-Man Contractors, Inc., David Holman, and Any Companies in which They Have Ownership or Financial Interest. (Pursuant to Section 17-5-360 of the City o Detroit Debarment Ordinance ("Debarment Ordinance"), the City of Detroit Office of the Inspector General (OIG) is issuing interim suspensions to Den-Man Contractors, Inc. (Den-Man) and David Holman, effective immediately.)

MISCELLANEOUS

20.5

Council Member Mary Waters

Submitting memorandum relative to Draft Resolution Waiving Privilege on Law Department Memoradum Dated 4/24/23.

21.

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

21.1

Submitting Mayor's Office Coordinator Report

Petition of RF Events (#2022-355), request to host Hightail to Ale 5k Run/Walk on May 12, 2023. (The Mayor's Office and all involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.)

21.2

Submitting Mayor's Office Coordinator Report

Petition of Paxahau Inc (#2023-050), request to host Afro Nation on August 18, 2023 through August 20, 2023. (The Mayor's Office and all involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.)

21.3

Submitting Mayor's Office Coordinator Report

Petition of National MS Society (#2023-066), request to host Walk MS: Detroit on May 7, 2023. (The Mayor's Office and all involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.)

21.4

Submitting Mayor's Office Coordinator Report

Petition of Detroit Greek Independence Day Committee (#2023-090), request to host Detroit Greek Independence Day Parade on May 7, 2023. (The Mayor's Office and all involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.)

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

21.5

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005229 - 67% Major Street - 33% Solid Waste Funding – To Provide Log Loader and Bucket Truck Labor, Parts, and Repair Service. – Contractor: Versalift Midwest, LLC – Location: 51761 Danview Technology Court, Shelby Township, MI 48315 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through May 15, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $201,000.00. GENERAL SERVICES

22.

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

22.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005235 - 100% CDBG Funding – To Provide Emergency Rental Assistance. – Contractor: United Community Housing Coalition – Location: 2727 Second Avenue, Suite 313, Detroit, MI 48201 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through September 29, 2023 – Total Contract Amount: $500,000.00. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION

DETROIT BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

22.2

Submitting report relative to

Response to Council President Pro Tem Tate’s March 28, 2023 memorandum requesting an audit of DBRA credit-only Brownfield Plans.

22.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Calling a Public Hearing on June 22, 2023, regarding Approval of the Brownfield Plan of the City of Detroit Brownfield Redevelopment Authority for North End Landing Redevelopment.

HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION DEPARTMENT

22.4

Submitting reso. autho.

Request for Public Hearing to Approve a Commercial Rehabilitation Certificate on behalf of 2211 Woodward Avenue Ground Lessee, LLC, in the area of 2211 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, Michigan, in accordance with Public Act 210 of 2005. (Petition #2023-003B)

22.5

Submitting reso. autho.

Request for Public Hearing to Approve a Commercial Rehabilitation Certificate on behalf of 2455 Woodward Avenue Ground Lessee, LLC, in the area of 2455 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, Michigan, in accordance with Public Act 210 of 2005. (Petition #2023-004A)

22.6

Submitting reso. autho.

Request for Public Hearing to Approve a Commercial Rehabilitation Certificate on behalf of 2210 Park Avenue Ground Lessee, LLC, in the area of 2210 Park Avenue, Detroit, Michigan, in accordance with Public Act 210 o 2005. (Petition #2023-003E)

22.7

Submitting reso. autho.

Request for Public Hearing to Approve a Commercial Rehabilitation Certificate on behalf of 2205 Cass Avenue Ground Lessee, LLC, in the area of 2205 Cass Avenue, Detroit, Michigan, in accordance with Public Act 210 of 2005. (Petition #2023-007A)

22.8

Submitting reso. autho.

Request for public Hearing to Approve a Commercial Rehabilitation Certificate on behalf of 2115 Cass Avenue Ground Lessee, LLC, in the area of 2115 Cass Avenue, Detroit, Michigan, in accordance with Public Act 210 of 2005. (Petition #2023-007B)

22.9

Submitting reso. autho.

Request for Public Hearing to Approve an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Certificate on behalf of Marigold Houses, LLC in the area of 3200 Tyler St, Detroit, Michigan, in accordance with Public Act 146 of 2000. (Petition #2023-106)

LEGISLATIVE POLICY DIVISION

22.10

Submitting Report and Proposed Ordinance

To amend Chapter 12 of the 2019 Detroit City Code, Community Development; by amending Article VIII, Community Benefits, Section 12-8-2 Definitions, and adding Section 12-8-6 International Crossings; to provide for the health, safety and general welfare of the public. (FOR INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE AND THE SETTING OF A PUBLIC HEARING?)

23.

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

23.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005140 - 100% Bond Funding – To Provide Proposal N Demolition Release Group P1/Set Aside. – Contractor: Gayanga Co. – Location: 1120 W Baltimore, Suite 200, Detroit, MI 48202 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through May 31, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $2,800,760.55. CITY DEMOLITION

23.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3064762 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Firehose Kit, Air Cart and Accessories. – Contractor: 1005, LLC – Location: 6214 W Saginaw Highway, Suite C, Waverly, MI 48917 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through May 31, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $49,977.74. FIRE

23.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005088 - 100% Grant Funding – To Provide a Program Administrator for Coordinating and Managing Medical and Supportive Services for Low Income, Under Insured and Un-Insured Persons Living with HIV in the Detroit Eligible Metropolitan Area. (Minority Aids Initiative) – Contractor: Matrix Human Services – Location: 450 Elliot, Detroit, MI 48201 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through February 28, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $3,932,719.57. HEALTH

23.4

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005264 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Software Used by Justice Agencies in Michigan to Access the State of Michigan’s Law Enforcement Information Network (LEIN). – Contractor: Core Technology Corp – Location: 7435 Westshire Drive, Lansing, MI 48917 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through April 30, 2028 – Total Contract Amount: $2,500,000.00. POLICE

23.5

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005118 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Staffing Services for the Public Lighting Department. – Contractor: VMX – Location: 19315 Livernois Avenue, Detroit, MI 48221 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through April 10, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $80,000.00. PUBLIC LIGHTING

23.6

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005227 - 100% Major Street Funding – To Provide Bituminous Aggregate Paving Mixtures (pick-up). – Contractor: Ajax Paving Industries, Inc. – Location: 5700 E Nevada, Detroit, MI 48234 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through May 15, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $662,000.00. PUBLIC WORKS

23.7

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6003091-A2 - 100% Capital Funding – AMEND 2 – To Provide an Increase of Funds for the Design and Construction of a New Transit Center within a Portion of the Former State Fairgrounds Site. – Contractor: Detroit Building Authority – Location: 1301 Third Street, Suite 328, Detroit, MI 48226 – Previous Contract Period: October 1, 2020 through June 30, 2023 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through April 30, 2024 – Contract Increase Amount: $12,976,009.00 – Total Contract Amount: $31,573,632.00. TRANSPORTATION

23.8

Submitting report relative to

DPD Emergency Purchase Orders. (The attached list of contracts were authorized by the CPO, as noted, to provide for the purchase of six (6) InstAlert 24 digital signs with the ATS 5 Trailers and ten (10) Evolv dual lane outdoor weapons detection systems. The digital message signs and weapons detection systems will be placed in the Downtown areas of high public traffic and around special events to inform of street closures and curfew requirements and deter illegal firearms pursuant to Chief White’s 12-Point Strategy to increase public safety downtown.)

LEGISLATIVE POLICY DIVISION

23.9

Submitting reso. autho.

Resolution Urging the Michigan Legislature to End the Sale of Flavored Tobacco Products. (Council Member Scott Benson requested that the Legislative Policy Division (LPD) draft a RESOLUTION URGING THE MICHIGAN LEGISLATURE TO END THE SALE OF FLAVORED TOBACCO PRODUCTS)

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

23.10

Submitting reso. autho.

Petition of The Right Productions, Inc. (#2023-125) request to install 32 banners on East Jefferson Avenue between Jos Campau Street and St. Aubin Street to announce Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre 2023 summer concert series. (The Department of Public Works, Traffic Engineering Division received the above referenced petition.  This department has no objection to the placement of banners, provided that the banner installation is in compliance with the banner policy adopted by your Honorable Body on November 30, 2001)

24.

CONSENT AGENDA

25.

MEMBER REPORTS

26.

ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE

27.

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CLERK

27.1

Report on approval of proceedings by the Mayor.

28.

TESTIMONIAL RESOLUTIONS AND SPECIAL PRIVILEGE

28.1

Benson, reso. autho.

Testimonial Resolution for Jacquelyn Washington.

28.2

Benson, reso. autho.

Testimonial Resolution for Cynthia Wheeler.

28.3

Tate, reso. autho.

Testimonial Resolution for Ronald jones.

28.4

Tate, reso. autho.

Testimonial Resolution for Pastor De'Shante Darrel Ervin Sr.

28.5

Benson, reso. autho.

Testimonial Resolution for James L. Whitehead, Jr.