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PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE

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

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COUNCIL MEMBER GABRIELA SANTIAGO-ROMERO, CHAIRPERSON

COUNCIL MEMBER SCOTT BENSON, VICE CHAIRPERSON

COUNCIL MEMBER MARY WATERS, MEMBER

COUNCIL PRESIDENT MARY SHEFFIELD, EX-OFFICIO

 

Uraina Clark

Asst. City Council Committee Clerk


Present Members: 

Scott Benson

Gabriela Santiago-Romero

Absence excused:

Mary Waters

MOTION TO APPROVE: Minutes of October 13, 2025 were approved (Benson made motion; All members in favor motion carried 2-0)

Committee of the whole: Ronald Foster, Cunningham

Virtual: Caller/169, William M. Davis, Owner Papa (Carol Hughes), Galaxy S22 Ultra, iPhone (Betty A. Varner), Karen Winston, Meeko A. Williams, Caller user 1, Cecily McClelan, Cindy Darrah, 

1:30 given

To amend Chapter 31 of the 2019 Detroit City Code, Offenses, Article I, Generally, by amending Section 31-1-1, Misdemeanor violation; continuing violation; penalties.for conviction thereof, and by amending Article V, Offenses Against Public Peace, by adding Section 31-5-21, Use of Smokeless Tobacco, Alternative Nicotine Products, and Other Tobacco Products Prohibited at Stadiums or Sports Arenas, to prohibit use of smokeless tobacco products, alternative nicotine products, and other tobacco products in stadium or sports arenas in the City of Detroit.

MOTION: SEND TO THE FORMAL SESSION AGENDA NEW BUSINESS WITH RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE (Benson made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 2-0) 

Public Comment: Not that Karen (Karen Winston), Meeko A. Williams, Owner Papa (Carol Hughes), Cindy Darrah, William M. Davis, 

1 minute recess noted: Member Benson Left Seat

Submitting memorandum relative to Trash and Waste Collection. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 10/06/25)

MOTION: BRING BACK (2) WEEKS (Benson made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 2-0) 

Submitting memorandum relative to Questions regarding stormwater management policy. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 10/06/25)

MOTION: BRING BACK (2) WEEKS (Benson made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 2-0) 

Submitting memorandum relative to Questions regarding Code Red emergency alerts system. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 10/06/25)

MOTION: BRING BACK (2) WEEKS (Benson made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 2-0) 

Submitting memorandum relative to Request for a Report on Flood Mitigation Solutions on West Grand Blvd. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 10/06/25)

MOTION: BRING BACK (2) WEEKS (Benson made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 2-0) 

Submitting memorandum relative to Request for resolution concerning Family Court Awareness Month. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 10/06/25)

MOTION: TO RECEIVE AND FILE (Benson made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 2-0)  

Submitting memorandum relative to Request for Walking Mileage Data in District 1. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 10/06/25)

MOTION: BRING BACK (2) WEEKS (Benson made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 2-0) 

Submitting memorandum relative to Request for Reporting on Toolbank Program. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 10/06/25)

MOTION: TO RECEIVE AND FILE (Benson made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 2-0)  

Submitting memorandum request for a resolution proclaiming October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 09/22/25)

MOTION: TO RECEIVE AND FILE (Benson made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 2-0)  

Submitting memorandum request for a resolution proclaiming October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 09/22/25)

MOTION: TO RECEIVE AND FILE (Benson made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 2-0)  

Submitting memorandum relative to questions regarding DPD training practices. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 09/22/25)

MOTION: BRING BACK (2) WEEKS (Benson made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 2-0) 

Submitting memorandum regarding Liquor Store at 14400 Kercheval. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 09/22/25)

MOTION: TO RECEIVE AND FILE (Benson made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 2-0)  

Contract No. 3076623 - Notification to Council – 100% Blight Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 19744 Stahelin. – 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: $28,888.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (Contract held by Council President Pro-Tem James Tate during the recess period of August 20, 2025) (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 09/22/25)

MOTION: SEND TO THE FORMAL SESSION AGENDA WITH RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE (Benson made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 2-0)

Petition of Himelhoch 2016 LDHA LLC (x2025-210), request for encroachment within the easterly part of Washington Blvd, adjacent to the parcel commonly known as 1545 Washington Blvd., for the installation of an on-site advertising sign. (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.) (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 09/22/25)

MOTION: SEND TO THE FORMAL SESSION AGENDA WITH RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE (Benson made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 2-0)

Submitting memorandum Relative to concerns about Aevitas Specialty Services Corporation. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 07/28/25)

MOTION: TO RECEIVE AND FILE (Benson made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 2-0)  

Contract No. 6004618-A2 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 2 – To Provide an Extension of Time Only for Maintenance/Repairs at Facilities throughout the City. – Contractor: W-3 / J.J. Barney JV, LLC – Location: 7601 Second Avenue, Detroit, MI 48202 – Previous Contract Period: July 26, 2022 through October 29, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: July 26, 2022 through December 31, 2025 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $1,500,000.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 10/20/25)

MOTION: SEND TO THE FORMAL SESSION AGENDA WITH RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE (Benson made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 2-0)

Contract No. 6004494-A2 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 2 – To Provide Extension of Time Only for Maintenance/Repairs at Facilities throughout the City. – Contractor: DeAngelis Diamond Construction, LLC – Location: 39555 Orchard Hill Place, Suite 235, Novi, MI 48375 – Previous Contract Period: July 1, 2022 through October 29, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: July 1, 2022 through December 31, 2025 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $1,500,000.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 10/20/25)

MOTION: SEND TO THE FORMAL SESSION AGENDA WITH RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE (Benson made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 2-0)

Contract No. 6004495-A2 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 2 – To Provide Extension of Time and an Increase of Funds for Maintenance/Repairs at Facilities throughout the City. – Contractor: Gandol, Inc. – Location: 18000 Meyers, Suite 2, Detroit, MI 48235 – Previous Contract Period: July 1, 2022 through October 29, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2026 – Contract Increase Amount: $500,000.00 – Total Contract Amount: $2,000,000.00 CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 10/20/25)

MOTION: SEND TO THE FORMAL SESSION AGENDA WITH RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE (Benson made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 2-0)

Contract No. 3087567 - Notification to Council – 100% Bond Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 494 W Hollywood. – 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: $30,000.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 10/20/25)

MOTION: SEND TO THE FORMAL SESSION AGENDA WITH RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE (Benson made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 2-0)

Contract No. 3087480 - Notification to Council – 100% Bond Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 5998 Hurlbut. – 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: $15,885.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 10/20/25)

MOTION: SEND TO THE FORMAL SESSION AGENDA WITH RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE (Benson made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 2-0)

Contract No. 3087479 - Notification to Council – 100% Bond Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 20138 Monte Vista. – 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: $16,982.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 10/20/25)

MOTION: SEND TO THE FORMAL SESSION AGENDA WITH RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE (Benson made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 2-0)

Contract No. 6007478 - 100% City Funding - To Provide Class A CDL Training to CDD Employees – Contractor: Michigan Truck Driving School, Inc. – Location: 12381 Schaefer Highway, Detroit, MI 48227 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through July 27, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $100,000.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 10/20/25)

MOTION: SEND TO THE FORMAL SESSION AGENDA WITH RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE (Benson made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 2-0)

Contract No. 6007201 - 100% CIP Funding – To Provide Sewer Condition Assessment, CIP Development and Design Services (DWS-966). – Contractor: DLZ Michigan, Inc. – Location: 607 Shelby Street, Suite 650, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through for a Period of Three (3) Years – Total Contract Amount: $15,915,746.00. DWSD (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 10/20/25)

MOTION: SEND TO THE FORMAL SESSION AGENDA WITH RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE (Benson made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 2-0)  

Contract No. 6005070-A1 - 100% Grant Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Increase of Funds for Service for Ending the HIV Epidemic: A Plan for America - Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Parts A and B (EHE). – Contractor: Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency – Location: 196 Cesar E. Chavez Avenue, Pontiac, MI 48343 – Contract Period: March 1, 2023 through February 28, 2026 – Contract Increase Amount: $39,147.02 – Total Contract Amount: $221, 510.12. HEALTH (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 10/20/25)

MOTION: SEND TO THE FORMAL SESSION AGENDA NEW BUSINESS WITH RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE (Benson made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 2-0) 

Contract No. 6005075-A1 - 100% Grant Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Increase of Funds for Services for Ending the HIV Epidemic: A Plan for America - Ryan White HIV/Aids Program Parts A and B. – Contractor: Community Health Awareness Group – Location: 1300 W Fort Street, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: March 1, 2023 through February 28, 2026 – Contract Increase Amount: $985,212.61 – Total Contract Amount: $1,744,955.83. HEALTH (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 10/20/25)

MOTION: SEND TO THE FORMAL SESSION AGENDA NEW BUSINESS WITH RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE (Benson made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 2-0) 

Contract No. 6005079-A1 - 100% Grant Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Increase of Funds for Services through (WSU Horizons) for Ending the HIV Epidemic: A Plan for America - Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Parts A and B. – Contractor: Wayne State University – Location: 100 Antoinette, Detroit, MI 48202 – Contract Period: March 1, 2023 through February 28, 2026 – Contract Increase Amount: $81,324.45 – Total Contract Amount: $390,324.45. HEALTH (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 10/20/25)

MOTION: SEND TO THE FORMAL SESSION AGENDA NEW BUSINESS WITH RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE (Benson made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 2-0) 

Contract No. 6005074-A2 - 100% Grant Funding – AMEND 2 – To Provide an Increase of Funds for Services for Ending the HIV Epidemic: A Plan For America - Ryan White HIV/Aids Program Parts A and B. – Contractor: Matrix Human Services – Location: 10612 E Jefferson, Detroit, MI 48214 – Contract Period: March 1, 2023 through February 28, 2026 – Contract Increase Amount: $629,493.31 – Total Contract Amount: $2,333,416.56. HEALTH (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 10/20/25)

MOTION: SEND TO THE FORMAL SESSION AGENDA NEW BUSINESS WITH RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE (Benson made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 2-0) 

Contract No. 6005085-A1 - 100% Grant Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Increase of Funds for an Adult Clinic Program Administrator for Coordinating and Managing Medical and Supportive Services for Low-Income, Under and Un-Insured Persons Living with HIV in the Detroit Eligible Metropolitan Area (DEMA) (Ryan White). – Contractor: Oakland Integrated Healthcare Network – Location: 22200 W Nine Mile Road, Southfield, MI 48033 – Contract Period: March 1, 2023 through February 28, 2026 – Contract Increase Amount: $374,398.06 – Total Contract Amount: $1,688,030.56. HEALTH (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 10/20/25)

MOTION: SEND TO THE FORMAL SESSION AGENDA NEW BUSINESS WITH RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE (Benson made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 2-0) 

Contract No. 6005401-A4 - 100% ARPA Funding – AMEND 4 – To Provide an Extension of Time, an Increase of Funds and Amend Contract Terms and Conditions for Services to Reduce Violent Crime in the City of Detroit through Community Violence Intervention (CVI) Tactics. – Contractor: Detroit Friends and Family – Location: 250 East Harbortown, #1008, Detroit, MI 48207 – Previous Contract Period: July 1, 2023 through October 29, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: July 1, 2023 through September 30, 2026 – Contract Increase Amount: $866,910.00 – Total Contract Amount: $3,150,000.00. HEALTH (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 10/20/25)

MOTION: SEND TO THE FORMAL SESSION AGENDA NEW BUSINESS WITH RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE (Benson made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 2-0) 

Contract No. 6005402-A4 - 100% ARPA Funding – AMEND 4 – To Provide an Extension of Time, an Increase of Funds and Amend Contract Terms and Conditions for Services to Reduce Violent Crime in the City of Detroit through Community Violence Intervention (CVI) Tactics. – Contractor: Detroit Peoples Community – Location: 16908 W 7 Mile, Detroit, MI 48235 – Previous Contract Period: July 1, 2023 through October 29, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: July 1, 2023 through September 30, 2026 – Contract Increase Amount: $866,910.00 – Total Contract Amount: $2,975,000.00. HEALTH (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 10/20/25)

MOTION: SEND TO THE FORMAL SESSION AGENDA NEW BUSINESS WITH RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE (Benson made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 2-0) 

Contract No. 6005413-A4 - 100% ARPA Funding – AMEND 4 – To Provide an Extension of Time, an Increase of Funds and Amend Contract Terms and Conditions for Services to Reduce Violent Crime in the City of Detroit through Community Violence Intervention (CVI) Tactics. – Contractor: Force Detroit, Inc. – Location: 2727 Second Avenue, Detroit, MI 48201 – Previous Contract Period: July 1, 2023 through October 29, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: July 1, 2023 through September 30, 2026 – Contract Increase Amount: $1,041,910.00 – Total Contract Amount: $3,675,000.00. HEALTH (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 10/20/25)

MOTION: SEND TO THE FORMAL SESSION AGENDA NEW BUSINESS WITH RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE (Benson made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 2-0) 

Contract No. 6005412-A4 - 100% ARPA Funding – AMEND 4 – To Provide an Extension of Time, an Increase of Funds and Amend Contract Terms and Conditions for Services to Reduce Violent Crime in the City of Detroit through Community Violence Intervention (CVI) Tactics. – Contractor: New Era Community Connection – Location: 17301 Livernois, Detroit, MI 48221 – Previous Contract Period: July 1, 2023 through October 29, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: July 1, 2023 through September 30, 2026 – Contract Increase Amount: $691,910.00 – Total Contract Amount: $3,325,000.00. HEALTH (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 10/20/25)

MOTION: BRING BACK (1) WEEK (Benson made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 2-0) 

Contract No. 6005076-A1 - 100% Grant Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Increase of Funds Only for 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. – Contractor: Neighborhood Legal Services Michigan – Location: 7310 Woodward Avenue, Suite 301, Detroit, MI 48202 – Contract Period: March 1, 2023 through February 28, 2026 – Contract Increase Amount: $29,078.62 – Total Contract Amount: $230,871.12. HEALTH (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 10/20/25)

MOTION: SEND TO THE FORMAL SESSION AGENDA NEW BUSINESS WITH RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE (Benson made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 2-0) 

Contract No. 6005330-A1 - 100% Major Street Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time Only for Construction Engineering & Inspection Services. – Contractor: Nowak and Fraus P.L.L.C. – Location: 28 W. Adams, Suite 210, Detroit, MI 48226 – Previous Contract Period: July 25, 2023 through December 31, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: July 25, 2023 through December 31, 2026 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $1,229,811.48. PUBLIC WORKS (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 10/20/25)

MOTION: SEND TO THE FORMAL SESSION AGENDA WITH RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE (Benson made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 2-0) 

Contract No. 6002858-A4 - 100% Major Street Funding – AMEND 4 – To Provide an Extension of Time Only for Electrical Design, Geometric Design and Intelligent Transportation System Services. – Contractor: WSP Michigan Inc. – Location: 500 Griswold Street, Suite 2600, Detroit, MI 48226 – Previous Contract Period: August 31, 2020 through November 29, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: August 31, 2020 through August 31, 2026 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $1,771,753.40. PUBLIC WORKS (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 10/20/25)

MOTION: SEND TO THE FORMAL SESSION AGENDA WITH RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE (Benson made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 2-0) 

Contract No. 6005329-A1 - 100% Major Street Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time Only for Construction Engineering and Inspection Services. – Contractor: AECOM Great Lakes, Inc. – Location: 4219 Woodward Avenue, Suite 200, Detroit, MI 48201 – Previous Contract Period: July 25, 2023 through December 31, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: July 25, 2023 through December 31, 2027 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $6,031,101.04. PUBLIC WORKS (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 10/20/25)

MOTION: SEND TO THE FORMAL SESSION AGENDA WITH RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE (Benson made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 2-0) 

Contract No. 6007456 - 100% Major Street Funding – To Provide Square Tubing Sign Posts and Anchors. – Contractor: MDSolutions, Inc. – Location: 8225 Estates Parkway, Plain City, OH 43064 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of One (1) Year – Total Contract Amount: $107,035.00. PUBLIC WORKS (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 10/20/25)

MOTION: SEND TO THE FORMAL SESSION AGENDA WITH RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE (Benson made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 2-0) 

Contract No. 6005670 – A1 - 100% Grant/City Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Increase of Funds Only for Bus Wrap Repair. – Contractor: Accuform Printing & Graphics, Inc. – Location: 7231 Southfield Road, Detroit, MI 48228 – Contract Period: October 17, 2023 through October 16, 2026 – Contract Increase Amount: $110,000.00 – Total Contract Amount: $305,000.00. TRANSPORTATION (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 10/20/25)

MOTION: SEND TO THE FORMAL SESSION AGENDA WITH RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE (Benson made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 2-0) 

Contract no. 6007484 - 100% Capital Funding – To Provide OEM Transit Fleet Cameras and Spare Parts. – Contractor: Seon Design (USA) Corp. dba Safe Fleet – Location: 1313 E Maple Street, Suite 231, Bellingham, WA 98225 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $381,520.78. DOIT (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 10/20/25)

MOTION: BRING BACK (1) WEEK (Benson made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 2-0) 

DEPARTMENT OF APPEALS AND HEARINGS

Dangerous Buildings Findings and Orders for September 12, 2025. (The Department of Appeals and Hearings (DAH) has filed the findings and demolition orders of the Hearing Officer for the Dangerous Buildings hearings held on September 12, 2025, in accordance with Section 8-17-24(d) of the 2019 Detroit City Code. These matters are to be scheduled for a show cause hearing before City Council not less than 30 days after the date of hearing. See City Code Section 8-17-25(a).) (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 10/20/25)

MOTION: TO RECEIVE AND FILE (Benson made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 2-0)  

Dangerous Buildings Findings and Orders for September 19, 2025.  (The Department of Appeals and Hearings (DAH) has filed the findings and demolition orders of the Hearing Officer for the Dangerous Buildings hearings held on September 19, 2025, in accordance with Section 8-17-24(d) of the 2019 Detroit City Code. These matters are to be scheduled for a show cause hearing before City Council not less than 30 days after the date of hearing. See City Code Section 8-17-25(a).) (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 10/20/25)

MOTION: TO RECEIVE AND FILE (Benson made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 2-0)  

BUILDINGS, SAFETY, ENGINEERING AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEPARTMENT

Recommendation for Deferral for property at 7322 Chicago. (A special inspection conducted on September 11, 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.) (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 10/20/25)

Motion to Concur with Departments findings (Benson made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 2-0)

Recommendation for Deferral for property at 9249 Bedford. (A special inspection conducted on September 23,2025 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.) (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 10/20/25)

Motion to Concur with Departments findings (Benson made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 2-0)

Recommendation for Rescission for property located at 19175 Anglin. (A recent inspection on September 15,2025, has revealed that the building is open to trespass, and/or the required progress has not been made, per the requirements of the deferral.) (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 10/20/25)

Motion to Concur with Departments findings (Benson made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 2-0)

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

Request to Accept and Appropriate the FY 2026 Michigan Opioid Settlement Prevention Grant (The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has awarded the City of Detroit Health Department with the FY 2026 Michigan Opioid Settlement Prevention Grant for a total of $76,640.00. There is no City match requirement. The total project cost is $76,640.00.) (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 10/20/25)

MOTION: SEND TO THE FORMAL SESSION AGENDA NEW BUSINESS WITH RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE (Benson made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 2-0) 

Request to Accept and Appropriate the FY 2025 Section 5304 - Transit Capital Update Program Design & Engineering Grant. (The Michigan Department of Transportation, through the Federal Transit Administration, has awarded the City of Detroit Department of Transportation (DDOT) with the FY 2025 Section 5304 - Transit Capital Update Program Design & Engineering Grant in the amount of $240,000.00. There is a required State match for the award, from the Michigan Department of Transportation, in the amount of $60,000.00. There is no local match requirement. The total project cost is $300,000.00.) (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 10/20/25)

MOTION: SEND TO THE FORMAL SESSION AGENDA NEW BUSINESS WITH RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE (Benson made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 2-0) 

Request to Accept an Increase in Appropriation for the FY 2023 Section 5307 Formula Fund Grant (The Federal Transit Administration has awarded an increase in appropriation to the City of Detroit Department of Transportation (DDOT) for the FY 2023 Section 5307 Formula Fund Grant, in the amount of $13,407,324.00. There is also a required State match for the award, from the Michigan Department of Transportation, in the amount of $3,351,832.00.) (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 10/20/25)

MOTION: SEND TO THE FORMAL SESSION AGENDA NEW BUSINESS WITH RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE (Benson made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 2-0) 

LEGISLATIVE POLICY DIVISION

Questions on Detroit Ordinances and Policies Regarding the Use of Vape Products (The Legislative Policy Division has been requested by Council Member Mary Waters to provide answers to the following questions regarding existing policies and regulations related to the use of nicotine vape products.) (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 10/20/25)

MOTION: TO RECEIVE AND FILE (Benson made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 2-0)  

Resolution Urging The Michigan Legislature To Repeal Public Act 389. (City Council Member Scott Benson has requested that the Legislative Policy Division (LPD) make appropriate revisions to a resolution urging the Michigan Legislature to repeal Public Act 389 of 2016 which prohibits local municipalities from adopting an ordinance that regulates the use of single use plastic containers (auxiliary containers).) (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 10/20/25)

MOTION: TO REMOVE FROM AGENDA (Benson made motion; All members in favor motion carried 2-0)

Resolution Proclaiming October As Domestic Violence Awareness Month. (Council Member Angela Whitfield-Calloway requested the Legislative Policy Division (LPD) to produce a resolution declaring October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.) (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 10/20/25)

MOTION: TO REMOVE FROM AGENDA (Benson made motion; All members in favor motion carried 2-0)

Resolution Recognizing October as National Estate Planning Month. (Council Member Scott Benson has asked the Legislative Policy Division (LPD) to provide a resolution recognizing October as National Estate Planning Month.) (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 10/20/25)

MOTION: SEND TO THE FORMAL SESSION AGENDA NEW BUSINESS WITH RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE (Benson made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 2-0) 

Resolution Regarding Concerns About Aevitas Specialty Services Corporation.  (Council Member Latisha Johnson has asked the Legislative Policy Division (LPD) to provide a resolution calling for an examination of legal options for rescinding any City permits, licenses, or zoning allowances that allow the Aevitas Specialty Services Corporation to operate until environmental and safety concerns have been addressed.) (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 10/20/25)

MOTION: SEND TO THE FORMAL SESSION AGENDA WITH RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE (Benson made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 2-0)  

Resolution to proclaim November as Family Court Awareness Month.  (Council Member Angela Whitfield Calloway has requested the Legislative Policy Division (LPD) produce a resolution proclaiming the month of November as Family Court Awareness Month. Attached is the requested resolution. Please let us know if we can be of further assistance.) (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 10/20/25)

MOTION: SEND TO THE FORMAL SESSION AGENDA WITH RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE (Benson made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 2-0)  

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS/ADMINISTRATION

Resolution to permit, West Vernor and Springwells Business Improvement District (BID) (#2025-260), to install 230 banners on W. Vernor Highway and Springwells Street from December 1, 2025 for a duration of up to six months to promote W. Vernor and Springwells business district.  (Pursuant to Banner Policy adopted by your Honorable Body on November 30, 2001, the above referenced resolution is hereby submitted to your Honorable Body for consideration and approval.) (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 10/20/25)

MOTION: SEND TO THE FORMAL SESSION AGENDA NEW BUSINESS WITH RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE (Benson made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 2-0) 

Resolution to permit, Downtown Detroit Partnership (#2025-261), to install 260 banners on Michigan Avenue, Cass Avenue, Congress Street, Washington Boulevard, Monroe Street, Griswold Street, State Street, Madison Street, Beaubien Street, Woodward Avenue and Jefferson Avenue from October 14, 2025 or City Council approval date to March 18, 2026 for holiday/ seasonal lighting around the downtown. (Pursuant to Banner Policy adopted by your Honorable Body on November 30, 2001, the above referenced resolution is hereby submitted to your Honorable Body for consideration and approval.) (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 10/20/25)

MOTION: SEND TO THE FORMAL SESSION AGENDA NEW BUSINESS WITH RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE (Benson made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 2-0) 

MISCELLANEOUS

Submitting memorandum relative to Request for Legal Opinion on Process to Close Kronos Concrete in District 3. (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 10/20/25)

MOTION: BRING BACK (3) WEEKS (Benson made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 2-0) 

Submitting memorandum relative to Request for Resolution Recognizing National Estate Planning Month. (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 10/20/25)

MOTION: TO RECEIVE AND FILE (Benson made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 2-0)  

Submitting memorandum relative to Request for Report on Travel Inn. (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 10/20/25)

MOTION: BRING BACK (3) WEEKS (Benson made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 2-0) 

  1. 3771 24TH  -- WITHDRAWN
  2. 4860 25TH  -- WITHDRAWN
  3. 19531 ANVIL -- ORDERED DEMOLISHED
  4. 14321 ARDMORE --RETURN BACK TO BSEED
  5. 19935 ASHTON -- ORDERED DEMOLISHED 
  6. 5503 BARHAM -- ORDERED DEMOLISHED 
  7. 2943 BASSETT -- RETURN BACK TO BSEED
  8. 5590 BEACONSFIELD -- ORDERED DEMOLISHED
  9. 14635 BENTLER -- ORDERED DEMOLIHSED 
  10. 15751 BURT -- ORDERED DEMOLISHED 
  1. 3771 24TH  -- WITHDRAWN
  2. 4860 25TH  -- WITHDRAWN
  3. 19531 ANVIL -- ORDERED DEMOLISHED
  4. 14321 ARDMORE --RETURN BACK TO BSEED
  5. 19935 ASHTON -- ORDERED DEMOLISHED 
  6. 5503 BARHAM -- ORDERED DEMOLISHED 
  7. 2943 BASSETT -- RETURN BACK TO BSEED
  8. 5590 BEACONSFIELD -- ORDERED DEMOLISHED
  9. 14635 BENTLER -- ORDERED DEMOLIHSED 
  10. 15751 BURT -- ORDERED DEMOLISHED 
  1. 1954 CALVERT -- WITHDRAWN
  2. 18126 CARDONI -- ORDERED DEMOLISHED
  3. 7411 CENTRAL -- WITHDRAWN 
  4. 17601 CHESTER -- WITHDRAWN
  5. 14801 CHICAGO -- ORDERED DEMOLISHED 
  6. 632 CLAIRMOUNT -- ORDERED DEMOLISHED 
  7. 19410 DANBURY -- ORDERED DEMOLISHED 
  8. 7629 DEXTER -- WITHDRAWN
  9. 7516 DOBEL -- WITHDRAWN
  10. 14219 ELMDALE -- ORDERED DEMOLISHED 
  1. 1954 CALVERT -- WITHDRAWN
  2. 18126 CARDONI -- ORDERED DEMOLISHED
  3. 7411 CENTRAL -- WITHDRAWN 
  4. 17601 CHESTER -- WITHDRAWN
  5. 14801 CHICAGO -- ORDERED DEMOLISHED 
  6. 632 CLAIRMOUNT -- ORDERED DEMOLISHED 
  7. 19410 DANBURY -- ORDERED DEMOLISHED 
  8. 7629 DEXTER -- WITHDRAWN
  9. 7516 DOBEL -- WITHDRAWN
  10. 14219 ELMDALE -- ORDERED DEMOLISHED 
  1. 2749 ELMHURST -- ORDERED DEMOLISHED
  2. 10090 ELMIRA -- ORDERED DEMOLISHED
  3. 8068 EMILY -- ORDERED DEMOLISHED
  4. 19268 EUREKA -- WITHDRAWN
  5. 14330 EVERGREEN -- ORDERED DEMOLISHED
  6. 18108 FAIRPORT -- ORDERED DEMOLISHED
  7. 13524 FAUST -- ORDERED DEMOLISHED
  8. 15713 FIELDING -- ORDERED DEMOLISHED
  9. 15757 FIELDING -- ORDERED DEMOLISHED
  10. 17303 FIELDING -- WITHDRAWN
  1. 2749 ELMHURST -- ORDERED DEMOLISHED
  2. 10090 ELMIRA -- ORDERED DEMOLISHED
  3. 8068 EMILY -- ORDERED DEMOLISHED
  4. 19268 EUREKA -- WITHDRAWN
  5. 14330 EVERGREEN -- ORDERED DEMOLISHED
  6. 18108 FAIRPORT -- ORDERED DEMOLISHED
  7. 13524 FAUST -- ORDERED DEMOLISHED
  8. 15713 FIELDING -- ORDERED DEMOLISHED
  9. 15757 FIELDING -- ORDERED DEMOLISHED
  10. 17303 FIELDING -- WITHDRAWN
  1. 18826 FILER -- ORDERED DEMOLISHED 
  2. 11106 FINDLAY -- ORDERED DEMOLISHED 
  3. 18901 FLEMING -- ORDERED DEMOLISHED 
  4. 8032 FORESTLAWN -- ORDERED DEMOLISHED 
  5. 15504 FORRER -- ORDERED DEMOLISHED 
  6. 3295 GLENDALE -- RETURN BACK TO BSEED
  7. 1268 W GRAND BLVD -- WITHDRAWN
  8. 1781 E GRAND BLVD -- ORDERED DEMOLISHED 
  9. 11019 GRAND RIVER -- ORDERED DEMOLISHED 
  10. 716 S GREEN -- RETURN BACK BSEED 
  1. 18826 FILER -- ORDERED DEMOLISHED 
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  3. 18901 FLEMING -- ORDERED DEMOLISHED 
  4. 8032 FORESTLAWN -- ORDERED DEMOLISHED 
  5. 15504 FORRER -- ORDERED DEMOLISHED 
  6. 3295 GLENDALE -- RETURN BACK TO BSEED
  7. 1268 W GRAND BLVD -- WITHDRAWN
  8. 1781 E GRAND BLVD -- ORDERED DEMOLISHED 
  9. 11019 GRAND RIVER -- ORDERED DEMOLISHED 
  10. 716 S GREEN -- RETURN BACK BSEED 
  1. 205 E GREENDALE -- WITHDRAWN
  2. 11407 HARTWELL -- ORDERED DEMOLISHED 
  3. 18636 HASSE -- WITHDRAWN
  4. 9711 HAYES  -- ORDERED DEMOLISHED
  5. 620 HAZELWOOD -- ORDERED DEMOLISHED 
  6. 1780 HELEN -- ORDERED DEMOLISHED 
  7. 19195 ILENE -- ORDERED DEMOLISHED 
  8. 4473 JOSEPH CAMPAU -- ORDERED DEMOLISHED
  9. 9018 KELLER -- ORDERED DEMOLISHED 
  10. 18036 MACKAY -- WITHDRAWN 
  1. 205 E GREENDALE -- WITHDRAWN
  2. 11407 HARTWELL -- ORDERED DEMOLISHED 
  3. 18636 HASSE -- WITHDRAWN
  4. 9711 HAYES  -- ORDERED DEMOLISHED
  5. 620 HAZELWOOD -- ORDERED DEMOLISHED 
  6. 1780 HELEN -- ORDERED DEMOLISHED 
  7. 19195 ILENE -- ORDERED DEMOLISHED 
  8. 4473 JOSEPH CAMPAU -- ORDERED DEMOLISHED
  9. 9018 KELLER -- ORDERED DEMOLISHED 
  10. 18036 MACKAY -- WITHDRAWN 
  1. 8833 MANOR -- ORDERED DEMOLISHED 
  2. 5525 PACIFIC -- ORDERED DEMOLISHED 
  3. 7101 PALMETTO -- WITHDRAWN 
  4. 8933 PETER HUNT -- ORDERED DEMOLISHED 
  5. 14406 PIERSON -- ORDERED DEMOLISHED 
  6. 15747 PIERSON -- ORDERED DEMOLISHED 
  7. 15014 PINEHURST -- WITHDRAWN 
  8. 20485 PINEHURST -- ORDERED DEMOLISHED 
  9. 13831 PINEWOOD -- WITHDRAWN
  10. 15726 PRINCETON -- ORDERED DEMOLISHED
  1. 8833 MANOR -- ORDERED DEMOLISHED 
  2. 5525 PACIFIC -- ORDERED DEMOLISHED 
  3. 7101 PALMETTO -- WITHDRAWN 
  4. 8933 PETER HUNT -- ORDERED DEMOLISHED 
  5. 14406 PIERSON -- ORDERED DEMOLISHED 
  6. 15747 PIERSON -- ORDERED DEMOLISHED 
  7. 15014 PINEHURST -- WITHDRAWN 
  8. 20485 PINEHURST -- ORDERED DEMOLISHED 
  9. 13831 PINEWOOD -- WITHDRAWN
  10. 15726 PRINCETON -- ORDERED DEMOLISHED 
  1. 15732 PRINCETON -- WITHDRAWN 
  2. 3036 RICHTON -- ORDERED DEMOLISHED 
  3. 13971 ROBSON  -- ORDERED DEMOLISHED
  4. 16737 ROCKDALE  -- ORDERED DEMOLISHED
  5. 19483 ROSEMONT -- RETURN BACK TO BSEED
  6. 17591 SANTA ROSA -- WITHDRAWN 
  7. 5136 SEYBURN -- ORDERED DEMOLISHED 
  8. 13763 SPARLING -- WITHDRAWN 
  9. 13769 SPARLING -- RETURN BACK TO BSEED 
  10. 16859 STOEPEL -- ORDERED DEMOLISHED 
  1. 15732 PRINCETON -- WITHDRAWN 
  2. 3036 RICHTON -- ORDERED DEMOLISHED 
  3. 13971 ROBSON  -- ORDERED DEMOLISHED
  4. 16737 ROCKDALE  -- ORDERED DEMOLISHED
  5. 19483 ROSEMONT -- RETURN BACK TO BSEED
  6. 17591 SANTA ROSA -- WITHDRAWN 
  7. 5136 SEYBURN -- ORDERED DEMOLISHED 
  8. 13763 SPARLING -- WITHDRAWN 
  9. 13769 SPARLING -- RETURN BACK TO BSEED 
  10. 16859 STOEPEL -- ORDERED DEMOLISHED 
  1. 11644 SUSSEX -- WITHDRAWN
  2. 13272 SUSSEX  -- WITHDRAWN
  3. 7584 TAPPAN  -- WITHDRAWN
  4. 2063 TAYLOR  -- WITHDRAWN
  5. 942 TENNESSEE -- ORDERED DEMOLISHED 
  6. 21451 THATCHER -- ORDERED DEMOLISHED 
  7. 6005 TOWNSEND -- ORDERED DEMOLISHED 
  8. 9711 TRAVERSE -- ORDERED DEMOLISHED 
  9. 5744 VAN DYKE -- ORDERED DEMOLISHED 
  10. 9153 VINTON  -- WITHDRAWN
  1. 11644 SUSSEX -- WITHDRAWN
  2. 13272 SUSSEX  -- WITHDRAWN
  3. 7584 TAPPAN  -- WITHDRAWN
  4. 2063 TAYLOR  -- WITHDRAWN
  5. 942 TENNESSEE -- ORDERED DEMOLISHED 
  6. 21451 THATCHER -- ORDERED DEMOLISHED 
  7. 6005 TOWNSEND -- ORDERED DEMOLISHED 
  8. 9711 TRAVERSE -- ORDERED DEMOLISHED 
  9. 5744 VAN DYKE -- ORDERED DEMOLISHED 
  10. 9153 VINTON  -- WITHDRAWN
  1. 13320 WILSHIRE -- WITHDRAWN
  1. 13320 WILSHIRE -- WITHDRAWN
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