MINUTES

CITY COUNCIL FORMAL SESSION

Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at 10:00 A.m. - 12:00 P.m.

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

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COUNCIL MEMBER COLEMAN A. YOUNG WOULD PRESENT A TESTIMONIAL RESOLUTION TO DIRECTOR HELENE WEIR, CEO OF THE BOLL FAMILY YMCA IN DOWNTOWN DETROIT

HENRY FORD AND BRAIN CANCER AWARENESS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 

 

COUNCIL PRESIDENT MARY SHEFFIELD

COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM JAMES TATE

COUNCIL MEMBER SCOTT BENSON

COUNCIL MEMBER ANGELA WHITFIELD-CALLOWAY

COUNCIL MEMBER FRED DURHAL III

COUNCIL MEMBER LATISHA JOHNSON

COUNCIL MEMBER GABRIELA SANTIAGO-ROMERO

COUNCIL MEMBER MARY WATERS

COUNCIL MEMBER COLEMAN A. YOUNG II

 

Mr. Glenn Kersey

Asst. City Council Committee Clerk

           

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1.

ROLL CALL

Present: Benson, Johnson, Santiago-Romero, Sheffield, Tate, Waters, 
Absent at Roll Call: Durhal III, Young II, Whitfield-Calloway

6-3, Quorum Achieved

2.

APPROVAL OF JOURNAL OF LAST SESSION

Per the Chair: Journal (03-12-2024) Approved by Council. All Present Council Members in favor (6-0). No Objections

3.

RECONSIDERATIONS

-NONE-

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. 6005276-A1 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 1 – To Amend to Change Contract Terms for Professional Auditing Services. – Contractor: Stout Risius Ross, LLC – Location: 150 West Second Street, Suite 400, Royal Oak, Michigan, 48067 – Contract Period: June 7, 2023 through June 26, 2025 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $500,000.00.  AUDITOR GENERAL  

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE & AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (6-0). No Objections. 

6.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006156 - Notification of Emergency - 100% City Funding – To Provide Forensic Audit Services. – Contractor: UHY Advisors MI, Inc. – Location: 230 E Grand River Avenue, Suite 700, Detroit MI 48226 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $250,000.00.  OFFICE OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE & AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (6-0). No Objections. 

OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK/CITY PLANNING COMMISSION

6.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Neighborhood Enterprise Zone Certificate Applications for the rehabilitation of a vacant building to include 20-units located at 1420 Holden and 6217 Lincoln within the 1400 Holden, LLC Neighborhood Enterprise Zone area (RECOMMEND APPROVAL). (The office of the City Planning Commission (CPC) has received applications requesting Neighborhood Enterprise Zone (NEZ) certificates for the rehabilitation of a vacant building to include 20 rental apartment units.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE & AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (6-0). No Objections. 

6.4

Submitting reso. autho.

Neighborhood Enterprise Zone Certificate Application for the rehabilitation of a vacant apartment building with 20-units located at 6465 Sterling in the 6465 Sterling Neighborhood Enterprise Zone area (RECOMMEND APPROVAL). (The office of the City Planning Commission (CPC) has received applications requesting Neighborhood Enterprise Zone (NEZ) certificates for the rehabilitation of a vacant apartment building with 20 rental units located at 6465 Sterling.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE & AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (6-0). No Objections. 

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

6.5

Submitting responses relative to

PDD Response to FY25 Budget Questions from LPD. (Please find below responses to your questions sent on March 11, 2024, regarding the Proposed Fiscal Year 2025 Budget for the Planning and Development Department.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE & AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (6-0). No Objections. 

7.

INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE

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

LAW DEPARTMENT

7.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Lewis Foster V City of Detroit; Case No. 21-015777-CH, File No. L22-00213 (JDN) Law Department, payment of ($10,000.00), by Foster Lewis to the City of Detroit and a mutual release and stipulated quiet title judgment in favor of Foster Lewis to property commonly known as 8535 Mt. Elliott, more particularly described as: Lots 85, 86 and 87, Heintz Subdivision of Lots 1, 2 and 3 of George Moeb’s Subd’n of the S Part of the W ½ of the SW ¼ of Sec. 21, T.1S, R.12.E., City of Detroit, Wayne County Michigan, Rec’d L. 35, P. 53 Plats W.C.R. Tax ID 13009664, in Lawsuit No. 20-012902-CH, approved by the Law Department.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (6-0). No Objections. 

7.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of (Kenneth Thomas) and Tina Favors v City of Detroit; Case No. 22-002992-NF, File No L22-00871(CMG), Department of Transportation, ($55,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Tina Favors may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (6-0). No Objections. 

7.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Franklin, Jeffrey v John Doe and City of Detroit; Case No. 23-005415-NI, File No. L23-00273 (PP) A19000 (Department of Public Works) in the amount of $20,000.00 in full payment for any and all claims which Jeffrey Franklin may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about November 10, 2022.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (6-0). No Objections. 

OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK

7.4

Submitting reso. autho.

Petition of First Tee - Greater Detroit (#2024-096), 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.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (6-0). No Objections. 

LEGISLATIVE POLICY DIVISION

7.5

Submitting report relative to

Staffing of Taskforces. (The Legislative Policy Division was requested by Council Member Latisha Johnson, to provide information regarding City Council’s staffing decisions relative to taskforces routinely established through Council resolutions.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (6-0). No Objections. 

7.6

Submitting report relative to

Council Member Mary Waters’ request to create a Veterans Department. (Council Member Mary Waters requested that the Legislative Policy Division (LPD), provide a report to explore what is necessary to create a Veterans Department for the City of Detroit. This report is our response to this inquiry.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (6-0). No Objections. 

HISTORIC DESIGNATION ADVISORY BOARD

7.7

Submitting report related to:

Candidates for Consideration for the Historic Designation Advisory Board (for three-year terms from 2024-2027).  (The Historic Designation Advisory Board (HDAB) currently has one (1) opening to fill a board member seat and one seat to reappoint. Respectfully, we are requesting your consideration to interview the attached three (3) candidates for appointment to HDAB as soon as possible.  These candidates meet the Certified Local Government (CLG) professional criteria to serve.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (6-0). No Objections. 

MISCELLANEOUS

7.8

Council President Mary Sheffield

Submitting memorandum relative to Nomination of David Teeter to the Board of Ethics.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (6-0). No Objections. 

7.9

Council Member Mary Waters

Submitting memorandum relative to Resolution Request – Qualifications for Future of Health Advisory Board Members.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (6-0). No Objections. 

8.

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

8.1

Submitting Mayor's Office Coordinator's Report

Petition of Greektown Neighborhood Partnership (#2024-093), request to hold "Greektown Tailgate" event that will celebrate the 2024 NFL Draft in Downtown Detroit.  The event will be in held in Greektown on Monroe Street from Brush to St. Antoine and Beaubien Street from Macomb to Lafayette.  The event will be held from 4/24/24 to 4/28/24, with setup time beginning on 4/24/24 at 6 a.m. and completed on 4/25/24 at 11:00 a.m.  (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD & COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (6-0). No Objections.

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

8.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6004315-A1 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Increase of Funds for Vehicle Glass Replacement and/or Repair Service, Labor and/or Parts. – Contractor: Mostek Paint Glass – Location: 11515 Joseph Campau Avenue, Hamtramck, MI 48212 – Contract Period: June 5, 2022 through June 4, 2025 – Contract Increase Amount: $75,000.00 – Total Contract Amount: $162,000.00.  GENERAL SERVICES

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD & COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (6-0). No Objections.

8.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006011 - 95% Major Street, 5% City Funding – To Provide Floriculture Maintenance and Enhancement for City-Wide Public Spaces. – Contractor: W H Canon, LLC – Location: 36700 Northline Road, Romulus, MI 48174 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through February 22, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $2,450,000.00.  GENERAL SERVICES  

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD & COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (6-0). No Objections.

8.4

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006069 - 75% Solid Waste & 25% City Funding – To Provide Heil Refuse Loaders and Packers Repair Service, Labor and/or Parts. – Contractor: MacQueen Equipment, LLC dba Bell Equipment Company – Location: 78 Northpointe Drive, Lake Orion, MI 48359 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of Three (3) Years – Total Contract Amount: $450,000.00. GENERAL SERVICES

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD & COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (6-0). No Objections.

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. 6003685-A2 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 2 – To Provide an Extension of Time for Hazardous Materials Testing/Surveying for Houses being Renovated by Bridging Neighborhoods for the Gordie Howe International Bridge Project. – Contractor: Environmental Testing & Consulting, Inc. – Location: 38900 Huron River Drive, Romulus, MI 48174 – Previous Contract Period: July 13, 2021 through March 31, 2024 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2025 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Original Contract Amount: $140,000.00. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION  

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTSTANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (6-0). No Objections.

MISCELLANEOUS

9.2

Council Member Mary Waters

Submitting memorandum relative to Resolution Request – State Rent Control.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTSTANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (6-0). No Objections.

10.

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

10.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3069240 - Notification to Council – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 3877 Merrick. – Contractor: DMC Consultants, Inc. – Location: 13500 Foley Street, Detroit, MI 48227 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $24,500.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor. No Objections (6-0).

10.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3071035 - Notification to Council – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Commercial Property, 8607 W Vernor, Including Basement Backfill. – Contractor: Adamo Demolition Company – Location: 320 East Seven Mile Road, Detroit, MI 48203 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $183,706.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION  

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor. No Objections (6-0).

10.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6004819-A1 - 100% ARPA Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension for Time Only for Upgrade Electrical and Avionics on a 1972 Bell OH-58 Helicopter. – Contractor: Great Lakes Aviation Services, LLC – Location: 6616 Smiths Creek Road, Kimball, MI 48074 – Previous Contract Period: April 4, 2023 through April 03, 2024 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $296,880.00.  POLICE

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor. No Objections (6-0).

10.4

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005162 - Revenue Contract – To Provide a Fixed Based Operator and Lease Premises at the City Airport. – Contractor: AVFlight Detroit City Corporation – Location: 47 W. Ellsworth, Ann Arbor, MI 48108 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through October 31, 2053 – Annual Net Revenue Estimate: $98,731.38. AIRPORT

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor. No Objections (6-0).

10.5

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005343-A1 - 100% ARPA Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Increase of Funds due to Discovery of Basement, Backfilling Basement with 21AA, and Bracing of Existing Common Wall. – Contractor: Inner City Contracting, LLC – Location: 18715 Grand River, Detroit, MI 48223 – Contract Period: June 6, 2023 through June 30, 2025 – Contract Increase Amount: $219,700.00 – Total Contract Amount: $497,464.30. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor. No Objections (6-0).

10.6

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005339 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Underground Utility Facilities Locating, Marking & Staking Services in compliance with State of Michigan, Miss Dig regulations. – Contractor: USIC Locating Services, LLC – Location: 48443 Alpha Drive, Suite 110, Wixom, MI 48393 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of Two (2) Years – Total Contract Amount: $2,468,000.00.  PUBLIC LIGHTING DEPARTMENT

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor. No Objections (6-0).

10.7

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6004820-A1 - 100% ARPA Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension for Time Only for Upgrade Electrical and Avionics on a 1970 Bell OH-58 Helicopter. – Contractor: Great Lakes Aviation Services, LLC – Location: 6616 Smiths Creek Road, Kimball, MI 48074 – Previous Contract Period: April 4, 2023 through April 03, 2024 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $172,600.00. POLICE  

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor. No Objections (6-0).

DEPARTMENT OF APPEALS AND HEARINGS

10.8

Submitting report relative to:

Dangerous Buildings Findings and Orders for March 8, 2024. (The Department of Appeals and Hearings (DAH) has filed the findings and demolition orders of the Hearing Officer for the dangerous Buildings Hearings held on March 8, 2024 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 the date of the hearing.  See Section 8-17-25(a).)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor. No Objections (6-0).

10.9

Submitting report related to:

Dangerous Buildings Findings and Orders for March 15, 2024. (The Department of Appeals and Hearings (DAH) has filed the findings and demolition orders of the Hearing Officer for the Dangerous Building hearings held on March 15, 2024, 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).)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor. No Objections (6-0).

BUILDINGS, SAFETY, ENGINEERING AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEPARTMENT

10.10

Submitting reso. autho.

Recommendation for Deferral - 14535 Patton.  (A special inspection conducted on March 5, 2024 revealed that the building is secured 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 recommended that the demolition order be deferred for a period of six months.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor. No Objections (6-0).

10.11

Submitting reso. autho.

Recommendation for Deferral - 15329 Kentfield.  (A special inspection conducted on February 20, 2024 revealed that the building is secured 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 recommended that the demolition order be deferred for a period of six months.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor. No Objections (6-0).

10.12

Submitting reso. autho.

Recommendation for Deferral - 15777 Chatham. (A special inspection conducted on March 3, 2024 revealed that the building is secured 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 recommended that the demolition order be deferred for a period of six months.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor. No Objections (6-0).

10.13

Submitting reso. autho.

Recommendation for Deferral - 20038 Santa Rosa. (A special inspection conducted on March 5, 2024 revealed that the building is secured 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 recommended that the demolition order be deferred for a period of six months.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor. No Objections (6-0).

10.14

Submitting reso. autho.

Recommendation for Deferral - 3220 Gladstone. (A special inspection conducted on March 1, 2024 revealed that the building is secured 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 recommended that the demolition order be deferred for a period of six months.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor. No Objections (6-0).

LEGISLATIVE POLICY DIVISION

10.15

Submitting reso. autho.

Resolution Urging The Michigan State Legislature To Amend MCL 600.2917. (Council President Pro Tempore James Tate requested that the Legislative Policy Division (LPD) provide a resolution urging the Michigan legislature to amend MCL 600.2917 by altering the language to provide that merchants who use a remote door locking device to restrain a person suspected of larceny will not be immune from damages in civil actions.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor. No Objections (6-0).

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS/ADMINISTRATION

10.16

Submitting reso. autho.

Transfer of jurisdiction of a portion of 5710 Russell Street, Detroit, Michigan 48211 from Department of Public Works (DPW) to Detroit Parks and Recreation.  (Pursuant to Section 2-7-3 of the 2019 Detroit City Code, the Office of the Chief Financial Officer hereby requests your approval of the transfer of jurisdiction of 0.793 acres of real property located on Russell Street (the “Property”), being a part of the parcel commonly known as 5710 Russell Street, Detroit, Michigan 48211 (Parcel ID: 07002586), from the Department of Public Works (“DPW”) to Detroit Parks and Recreation (“DPR”). The Property is a portion of a parking lot adjacent to the future DPR Animal Control Building at 1431 E. Ferry Street, Detroit, Michigan 48211 (Parcel ID: 07002585). DPR desires to use the Property to expand the parking lot of the future DPR Animal Control Building to better serve staff, residents, and patrons. The total area of the Property is .793 acres.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor. No Objections (6-0).

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEERING DIVISION

10.17

Submitting reso. autho.

Petition of DPW, City Engineering Division (x2024-85), City Engineering Division, request to dedicate land, commonly known as 2500 East Grand Blvd. and 8001 Conant Street.  (All other City Departments and Utilities have reported no objection to the proposed right-of-way dedication.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor. No Objections (6-0).

MISCELLANEOUS

10.18

Council Member Mary Waters

Submitting Resolution establishing July as Senior Citizen month.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor. No Objections (6-0).

11.

VOTING ACTION MATTERS

12.

OTHER MATTERS

13.

COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAYOR AND OTHER GOVERNMENTAL OFFICIALS AND AGENCIES

14.

PUBLIC COMMENT

Whitfield-Calloway takes seat 7-0

Russ Bellant, Myra Hyman, Toni McMorris, Lyons, Hutchinson, Jurgenson, Resident, Whitney Clark, Tracey Reuben, AB Ford Park resident, Tahira Ahmad, Foster, Eugene, Lyman, Robert Smith, Lindsay Hunter, Bill Meyer, Haden, Eric Williams, Ramon Jackson, Jenkins, Theo Pride, Mark M, Broderick Wilkes, Carlos, Gregory, Barry Blackwell, Mary Dunn, Cunningham, Meeko Williams, Siri Simpson, William M Davis, Bill & Billie Hickie, Carol Hughes, Casey Pallor, Monica Edmonds, Reuben Black, Leo Brown, Demetria Bell, Karen Hammer, Erica Swilley, JoAnn Warwick, Phil Talbert, Cindy Darrah, Pat Boss, Frank Hammer, Sia Fraser, Halema Casselles, Candace Jones, Steven Hawring, Kerry Easterday, Renard Monchunski, Benjamin Washington, Jason Jones

Waters Motion for Legislative Policy Division to draft a resolution to make the month of March "Child Abuse Prevention Month. Yeas (7): Scott Benson, Latisha Johnson, Mary Sheffield, James Tate, Mary Waters, Angela Whitfield Calloway, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Nays (0): Motion Carried

Durhal takes seat  8-0; Santiago-Romero leaves seat 7-0

Young takes seat 8-0; Santiago-Romero retakes seat 9-0

Waters leaves seat 8-0; Durhal leaves seat 7-0

Waters retakes seat 8-0; Durhal retakes seat 9-0

15.

STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS

16.

INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

16.1

Johnson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 2870456 -  100% City Funding – AMEND 11 – To Provide an Extension of Time for Legal Representation for Post Bankruptcy Restructuring and Revitalization, Charter Commission and Other Matters as Requested. – Contractor: Miller Canfield Paddock & Stone, PLLC – Location: 150 West Jefferson, Suite 2500, Detroit, MI 48226 – Previous Contract Period: August 1, 2012 through December 31, 2023 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2024 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $12,950,522.56. LAW 

Johnson Motion for Approval by Council. Yeas (8): Scott Benson, Fred Durhal, Latisha Johnson, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Mary Sheffield, James Tate, Mary Waters, Coleman Young. Nays(1): Angela Whitfield Calloway. Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried

LAW DEPARTMENT

16.2

Johnson, reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Oliver, Michael v Donald Bussa, Stephen Cassini, City of Detroit, Case No. 20-12711, File No. L20-00659 (PMC) in the amount of ($110,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Michael Oliver may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about July 31, 2019.  

Johnson Motion for Approval by Council. Yeas (7): Scott Benson, Fred Durhal, Latisha Johnson, Mary Sheffield, James Tate, Mary Waters, Coleman Young. Nays (2): Angela Whitfield Calloway, Gabriela Santiago-Romero. Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried

16.3

Johnson, reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Claudio Guiseppe Alastra v City Of Detroit; Case Number: 22-014006-NO File Number: L22-02271 (RJB) (DPW) in the amount of ($115,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Claudio G. Alastra may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about October 28, 2021. 

Johnson Motion for Approval by Council. Yeas (7): Scott Benson, Fred Durhal, Latisha Johnson, Mary Sheffield, James Tate, Mary Waters, Coleman Young. Nays (2): Angela Whitfield Calloway, Gabriela Santiago-Romero. Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried

16.4

Johnson, reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Gregory Smith and Toron Crawford v City of Detroit et al; Case No. 21-cv-10672, File No: W19-00206 (LCJ), A37000 (Police Department), in the amount of ($895,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Gregory Smith and Toron Crawford may have against the City of Detroit, Chief Craig and any other agent or employee of the City of Detroit by reason of allegations set forth in Case No. 21 -cv- 10672. 

Johnson Motion for Approval by Council. Yeas (7): Scott Benson, Fred Durhal, Latisha Johnson, Mary Sheffield, James Tate, Mary Waters, Coleman Young. Nays (2): Angela Whitfield Calloway, Gabriela Santiago-Romero. Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried

16.5

Johnson, reso. autho.

Settlement in Lawsuit Shantia Perry v City of Detroit; File 14988, W18-00183, CM, A20000, and in the amount of $38,937.47 in full payment of any and all claims against the City of Detroit by reason of any injuries or occupational diseases and their resultant disabilities incurred or sustained by past employment with the City of Detroit. 

Johnson Motion for Approval by Council. Yeas (7): Scott Benson, Fred Durhal, Latisha Johnson, Mary Sheffield, James Tate, Mary Waters, Coleman Young. Nays (2): Angela Whitfield Calloway, Gabriela Santiago-Romero. Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried

16.6

Johnson, reso. autho.

Settlement in Midtown RX Pharmacy Inc. (Crystal Collins) v City of Detroit; Case No. 22-194600-GC, File No L22-01268 (MBC), Department of Transportation, in the amount of ($4,750.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Midtown RX Pharmacy Inc. may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained. 

Johnson Motion for Approval by Council. Yeas (7): Scott Benson, Fred Durhal, Latisha Johnson, Mary Sheffield, James Tate, Mary Waters, Coleman Young. Nays (2): Angela Whitfield Calloway, Gabriela Santiago-Romero. Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried

16.7

Johnson, reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification for Captain Jevon Johnson in lawsuit of Davion Pipkins v City of Detroit et al; Case No. 23-10614; L23-00162 (PH) A37000 (Police Department) for Captain Jevon Johnson. 

Johnson Motion for Approval by Council. Yeas (7): Scott Benson, Fred Durhal, Latisha Johnson, Mary Sheffield, James Tate, Mary Waters, Coleman Young. Nays (2): Angela Whitfield Calloway, Gabriela Santiago-Romero. Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried

16.8

Johnson, reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification for Lieutenant Thomas Grzywacz in lawsuit of Davion Pipkins v City of Detroit et al; Case No. 23-cv-10614; CityLaw No. L23-00162 (PH) A37000 (Police Department) for Lieutenant Thomas Grzywacz.

Johnson Motion for Approval by Council. Yeas (7): Scott Benson, Fred Durhal, Latisha Johnson, Mary Sheffield, James Tate, Mary Waters, Coleman Young. Nays (2): Angela Whitfield Calloway, Gabriela Santiago-Romero. Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried

16.9

Johnson, reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification for PO Steven Dudzic in lawsuit of Davion Pipkins v City of Detroit et al; Case No. 23-10614; L23-00162 (PH) A37000 (Police Department) for PO Steven Dudzic. 

Johnson Motion for Approval by Council. Yeas (7): Scott Benson, Fred Durhal, Latisha Johnson, Mary Sheffield, James Tate, Mary Waters, Coleman Young. Nays (2): Angela Whitfield Calloway, Gabriela Santiago-Romero. Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried

16.10

Johnson, reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification for PO Timothy Oravetz in lawsuit of Davion Pipkins v City of Detroit et al; Case No. 23-cv-10614; City Law No. L23-00162 (PH) A37000 (Police Department) for PO Timothy Oravetz. 

Johnson Motion for Approval by Council. Yeas (7): Scott Benson, Fred Durhal, Latisha Johnson, Mary Sheffield, James Tate, Mary Waters, Coleman Young. Nays (2): Angela Whitfield Calloway, Gabriela Santiago-Romero. Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried

16.11

Johnson, reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification for Retired Lieutenant Ilaseo Lewis in lawsuit of Davion Pipkins v City of Detroit et al,  Case No. 23-10614; L23-00162 (PH) A37000 (Police Department) for Retired Lieutenant Ilaseo Lewis. 

Johnson Motion for Approval by Council. Yeas (7): Scott Benson, Fred Durhal, Latisha Johnson, Mary Sheffield, James Tate, Mary Waters, Coleman Young. Nays (2): Angela Whitfield Calloway, Gabriela Santiago-Romero. Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried

HUMAN RESOURCES/CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION DIVISION

16.12

Johnson, reso. autho.

Request to Amend the 2023-2024 Official Compensation Schedule on behalf of the Human Resources Department, Classification & Compensation Division to include the pay range of $53,130 - $69,017 for the classification of Benefits Clerk 4. (Recommendation is submitted to amend the 2023-2024 Official Compensation Schedule to include the following pay range adjustment) 

Johnson Motion for Approval by Council. Yeas (9): Scott Benson, Fred Durhal, Latisha Johnson, Mary Sheffield, James Tate, Mary Waters, Angela Whitfield Calloway, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Coleman Young. Nays (0): None. Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried

RESOLUTIONS

16.13

Durhal, reso. autho.

Re-appointing Gwen Lewis, a resident of Detroit and City Council District 7, to the City Planning Commission to represent District 7 for a three-year term beginning on February 15, 2024 and ending February 14, 2027, and effective upon swearing-in by the City Clerk.

Johnson Motion for Approval by Council (Waiver). Yeas (9): Scott Benson, Fred Durhal, Latisha Johnson, Mary Sheffield, James Tate, Mary Waters, Angela Whitfield Calloway, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Coleman Young. Nays (0): None. Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried

17.

NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

17.1

Young, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006114 100% Solid Waste Funding – To Provide Rental of Refuse Collection Truck with Side Loader. – Contractor: Big Truck Rental, LLC – Location: 4221 W. Boyscout Boulevard, Suite 400 Tampa, FL 33607 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of Two (2) Years – Total Contract Amount: $696,000.00. GENERAL SERVICES (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 3/14/24)

Discussion: Whitfield-Calloway, Hilary Edwards (Procurement), 

Young Motion for Approval by Council. Yeas (8): Scott Benson, Fred Durhal, Latisha Johnson, Mary Sheffield, James Tate, Mary Waters, Calloway, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Coleman Young. Nays (1): Angela-Whitfield-Calloway. Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried

18.

PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

18.1

Tate, reso. autho.

Property Sale of 16305 & 16309 W Warren. (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department (“P&DD”) has received an offer from Dyno Electric Inc, a Michigan corporation (the “Purchaser”), to purchase certain City-owned real property 16305 & 16309 W Warren (the “Property”) for the purchase price of Thirty Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($30,000.00).) 

Tate Motion for Approval by Council (Waiver). Yeas (9): Scott Benson, Fred Durhal, Latisha Johnson, Mary Sheffield, James Tate, Mary Waters, Angela Whitfield Calloway, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Coleman Young. Nays (0): None. Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried

18.2

Tate, reso. autho.

Property Sale of 5122 W. Chicago, Detroit, Michigan 48204 to Rucker Property Management Group LLC.  (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department ("P&DD") has received an offer from Rucker Property Management Group LLC, a Michigan limited liability company (the "Purchaser”), to purchase certain City-owned real property at 5122 W. Chicago, Detroit, Michigan 48204 (the "Property") for the purchase price of Fifteen Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($15,000.00).) 

Tate Motion for Approval by Council (Waiver). Yeas (9): Scott Benson, Fred Durhal, Latisha Johnson, Mary Sheffield, James Tate, Mary Waters, Angela Whitfield Calloway, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Coleman Young. Nays (0): None. Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried

19.

PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

19.1

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho

Contract No. 6006104 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Preventative Maintenance, Repair, and Replacement of Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning for DDOT Facilities. – Contractor: Johnson Controls, Inc. – Location: 2875 High Meadow Circle, Auburn Hills, MI  48236 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of Two (2) Years – Total Contract Amount:  $1,800,000.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 03/18/24)

Santiago-Romero Motion for Approval by Council (Waiver). Yeas (9): Scott Benson, Fred Durhal, Latisha Johnson, Mary Sheffield, James Tate, Mary Waters, Angela Whitfield Calloway, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Coleman Young. Nays (0): None. Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried

LAW DEPARTMENT

19.2

Whitfield-Calloway, A Proposed Ordinance

To amend Chapter 31 of the 2019 Detroit City Code, Offenses  Article III, Offenses Against Persons, by adding Section 31-3-5, Signs at Business-Oriented Lodging required; contents and posting essentials; defnitions, to aid those affected by human trafficking. INTRODUCE (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 3-18-24)

Whitfield-Calloway Motion to Introduce ordinance. Yeas (9): Scott Benson, Fred Durhal, Latisha Johnson, Mary Sheffield, James Tate, Mary Waters, Angela Whitfield Calloway, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Coleman Young. Nays (0): None. Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried

19.3

Whitfield-Calloway, reso. autho.

Setting a Public Hearing on the foregoing ordinance amendment. (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 03/18/24)

Whitfield-Calloway Motion to Set Up Public Hearing TBD: Yeas (9): Scott Benson, Fred Durhal, Latisha Johnson, Mary Sheffield, James Tate, Mary Waters, Angela Whitfield Calloway, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Coleman Young. Nays (0): None. Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried

20.

NEW BUSINESS

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

20.1

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6004310-A1 - 100% Transportation Grant Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time Only for Replacement Glass Panels for Various DDOT Bus Shelters. – Contractor: Christy Glass Company – Location: 570 W. Eight Mile Road, Ferndale, MI 48220 – Previous Contract Period: March 29, 2022 through March 28, 2024 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through March 28, 2025 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $430,875.00. TRANSPORTATION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 3/25/24) 

Discussion: Whitfield-Calloway

Santiago-Romero Motion for Approval by Council (Waiver). Yeas (9): Scott Benson, Fred Durhal, Latisha Johnson, Mary Sheffield, James Tate, Mary Waters, Angela Whitfield Calloway, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Coleman Young. Nays (0): None. Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried

20.2

Young, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006013 - 100% City Funded – To Provide Graffiti Removal Solution – Contractor: Graffiti Solutions Inc.– Location: 2263 McKnight Road Ln, North Saint Paul, MN 55109 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of Three (3) Years – Total Contract Amount: $210,600.00. GENERAL SERVICES  (POSTPONED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION ON 3/19/24 AND BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 3/26/24)

Discussion: Tate, Jennie Kae Whitfield (General Services), Whitfield-Calloway, 

Young Motion for Approval by Council. Yeas (9): Scott Benson, Fred Durhal, Latisha Johnson, Mary Sheffield, James Tate, Mary Waters, Angela Whitfield Calloway, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Coleman Young. Nays (0): None. Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried

20.3

Young, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006042 - 100% Major Street Funding – To Provide Tree Planting and Maintenance. – Contractor: Payne Landscaping, Inc. – Location: 7635 Davison, Detroit, MI 48212 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through March 4, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $2,225,000.00. GENERAL SERVICES (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 03/21/24)

Young Motion for Approval by Council. Yeas (9): Scott Benson, Fred Durhal, Latisha Johnson, Mary Sheffield, James Tate, Mary Waters, Angela Whitfield Calloway, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Coleman Young. Nays (0): None. Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried

20.4

Young, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006111 - 100% Capital Funding – To Assist in Phase 2 Renovations of A.B. Ford Park. – Contractor: Detroit Building Authority – Location: 1301 Third Street, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through March 20, 2027 – Total Contract Amount: $9,555,000.00. GENERAL SERVICES (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 03/21/24)

Discussion: Young, Brad Dick (Chief Operations Officer), Johnson

Young Motion for Approval by Council (Waiver). Yeas (9): Scott Benson, Fred Durhal, Latisha Johnson, Mary Sheffield, James Tate, Mary Waters, Angela Whitfield Calloway, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Coleman Young. Nays (0): None. Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried

20.5

Young, reso. autho.

Contract No. 3072317 - 100% Capital Funding – To Provide Two (2) Electric Golf Carts. – Contractor: ADA Legacy Group, LLC – Location: 400 Renaissance Center, Suite 2600, Detroit, MI 48243 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $37,575.00. GENERAL SERVICES (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 03/21/24)

Discussion: Whitfield-Calloway

Young Motion for Approval by Council. Yeas (9): Scott Benson, Fred Durhal, Latisha Johnson, Mary Sheffield, James Tate, Mary Waters, Angela Whitfield Calloway, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Coleman Young. Nays (0): None. Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried

20.6

Young, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006007 - 100% Major Street Funding – To Provide Irrigation System Repair and Maintenance. – Contractor: Decima, LLC – Location: 16870 Schaefer Highway, Detroit, MI 48235 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of Two (2) Years– Total Contract Amount: $275,000.00. GENERAL SERVICES (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 03/21/24)

Discussion: Santiago-Romero

Young Motion for Approval by Council. Yeas (9): Scott Benson, Fred Durhal, Latisha Johnson, Mary Sheffield, James Tate, Mary Waters, Angela Whitfield Calloway, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Coleman Young. Nays (0): None. Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried

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

20.7

Young, reso. autho.

Authorization to submit a grant application to the U.S. Department of Energy for the Energy Futures Grant.  (The General Services Department—Office of Sustainability is hereby requesting authorization from Detroit City Council to submit a grant application to the U.S. Department of Energy for the Energy Futures Grant. The amount being sought is $500,000.00. There is no City match requirement. The total project cost is $500,000.00.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 03/21/24)

Young Motion for Approval by Council. Yeas (9): Scott Benson, Fred Durhal, Latisha Johnson, Mary Sheffield, James Tate, Mary Waters, Angela Whitfield Calloway, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Coleman Young. Nays (0): None. Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried

20.8

Young, reso. autho.

Request to Accept a donation of up to 250 trees from the Greening of Detroit for various parks across the City of Detroit.  (The Greening of Detroit has awarded up to 250 trees, valued at $200,000.00, to the City of Detroit General Services Department, for various parks across the City of Detroit, including Jayne Field, Wish-Egan Park, Marruso Park, Collins Park, Cross Park, Civic Park, and Skinner Playfield. There is no match requirement for this donation. This is a non-cash donation.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 03/21/24)

Young Motion for Approval by Council. Yeas (9): Scott Benson, Fred Durhal, Latisha Johnson, Mary Sheffield, James Tate, Mary Waters, Angela Whitfield Calloway, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Coleman Young. Nays (0): None. Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

20.9

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Petition of Sherwood Forest Residents of Warrington Drive (#2024-076), request for "One Way Change" to convert a 160-foot-long-section of St. Martins to a one-way going westbound between Warrington and extend to the alley that runs between Warrington and Livernois. (On March 4, 2024, Department of Public Works, (DPW) Traffic Engineering Division (TED) received the above petition from the City Clerk's Office for our investigative report regarding the subject matter. TED conducted a review of the above request under Petition (#2024-076).) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 3/25/24) (AWAITING RESOLUTION FROM THE DEPARTMENT)

Discussion: Whitfield-Calloway

Santiago-Romero Motion for Approval by Council (Waiver). Yeas (9): Scott Benson, Fred Durhal, Latisha Johnson, Mary Sheffield, James Tate, Mary Waters, Angela Whitfield Calloway, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Coleman Young. Nays (0): None. Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried

21.

PRESIDENT'S REPORT ON STANDING COMMITTEE REFERRALS AND OTHER MATTERS

22.

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

22.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6001320-A2 - Revenue Contract – AMEND 2 – To Provide a Time Extension and Update to Terms to Perform Auction Services. – Contractor: Midwest Auto Auction, Inc. – Location: 14666 Telegraph Road, Redford MI 48239 – Previous Contract Period: April 17, 2018 through March 27, 2024 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2024 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $0.00. CITYWIDE

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE & AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. 

22.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6001987-A1 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time for Provide Financial Advisory Services. – Contractor: Public Resources Advisory Group, Inc. – Location: 39 Broadway, Suite1210, New York, NY 10006 – Previous Contract Period: May 1, 2019 through April 30, 2024 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through October 31, 2024 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $400,000.00. OCFO

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE & AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. 

22.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6003001-A3 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 3 – To Provide an Extension of Time and an Increase of Funds for Managed Support Services for Oracle. – Contractor: Applications Software Technology LLC – Location: 4343 Commerce Court, Suite 701, Lisle IL 60532 – Previous Contract Period: September 1, 2020 through March 31, 2024 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through July 31, 2024 – Contract Increase Amount: $294,235.12 – Total Contract Amount: $4,009,890.12. OCFO

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE & AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. 

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER/OFFICE OF BUDGET

22.4

Submitting report related to:

The Community Outreach Report for the Mayor's Proposed FY2024-2025 Budget and FY2025-2028 Four-Year Financial Plan.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE & AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

22.5

Submitting report relative to

Detroit Department of Transportation submitting responses to Council Member Angela Whitfield-Calloway Budget Questions received via memo on March 15, 2024.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE & AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. 

23.

INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE

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

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

23.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6001758-A3 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 3 – To Provide an Extension of Time and an Increase of Funds for Legal and Public Notices and Archival Services. – Contractor: Detroit Legal News dba Inland Press – Location: 2001 W. Lafayette, Detroit MI 48216 – Previous Contract Period: December 31, 2018 through March 29, 2024 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through September 30, 2024 – Contract Increase Amount: $412,000.00 – Total Contract Amount: $3,496,821.50. CITY CLERK

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor. No Objections. 

LAW DEPARTMENT

23.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of 1st Care Transportation Inc. (Julia Cason) v City of Detroit; Case No. 23-150807-GC, File No. L23-00477 (PP) A20000 (Department of Transportation) in the amount of $6,000.00 in full payment for any and all claims which 1st Care Transportation, Inc. may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about 11/08/2022.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor. No Objections. 

23.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Settlement in Lawsuit of Eric Reed v City of Detroit; File 15118, W24-00017, CM, A16000, $99,000 in full payment for any and all claims which Eric Reed may have against the City of Detroit and other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor. No Objections. 

23.4

Submitting corrected reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Kevin T. Crawford, 0.0., P.C. (Glenies Gray) v City of Detroit 21-16646 I - GC (36th District Court) Case No: File No: L2 I-00860 (GBP) in the sum of ($3,900.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Kevin T. Crawford, D.O., P.C. may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged services for injuries sustained by Glenies Gray on or about April 26, 2019.   (We are submitting the corrected resolution to Honorable Body to correct the name of the plaintiff only from Kenneth T. Crawford to Kevin T. Crawford.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor. No Objections. 

24.

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

24.1

Submitting Mayor's Office Coordinator's Report

Petition of 1 Team Event Management (#2024-097 Amended), request to hold "Play Football at Corner Ball Park" located at 1680 Michigan Ave on April 24th thru April 27th from 10:00 A.M. until 9:00 p.m. Set-up to begin on April 22, 2024 at 9:00 A.M. and completed by April 24th by 10:00 A.M.  (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD & COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No
Objections

24.2

Submitting Mayor's Office Coordinator's Report

Petition of Downtown Detroit Partnership (#2024-094 Amended), request to hold "Draft Day in the D" at Capitol Park, Beacon Park, Harmonie Park and Grand Circus Park, as well on Lower Woodward.  Setup will begin on 4/21/24 at 10:00 A.M. and completed at 12:00 P.M. on 4/24/24. (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD & COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No
Objections

24.3

Submitting Mayor's Office Coordinator's Report

Petition of St. Patrick Senior Center, Inc. (#2024-100), request to hold "St. Patrick Senior Center, Inc. Festival" held on 4/21/24 at 58 Parson.  The event will be held from 1:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M.  Set-up will begin on 4//20/24 at 9:00 A.M. and completed by 5:00 P.M.  (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD & COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No
Objections

24.4

Submitting Mayor's Office Coordinator's Report

Petition of Dave Choice Community Development Corp (#2024-101), request to hold "Detroit Riverfront  Polo and Fashion Classic" on 7/14/24 at the Riverside Marina at 11000 Freud from 12:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M.  Set-up will begin on 7/10/24 at 1:00 P.M. and completed at 1:00 P.M. on 7/13/24. (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD & COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No
Objections

24.5

Submitting Mayor's Office Coordinator's Report

Petition of Ventures Endurance (#2024-098), request to host "Hot Chocolate Run Detroit" at Miliken State Park, Belle Isle, and Detroit Riverwalk with various street closures on April 20, 2024 from 6:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. Set-up to begin on April 18th at 7:00 A.M. and completed by 7:00 A.M. on April 20th.  (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD & COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No
Objections

24.6

Submitting Mayor's Office Coordinator's Report

Petition of Liv Restro Lounge LLC, DBA Mix Bricktown (#2024-099), request to hold "Opening Day at Mix Bricktown" on April 5th thru April 6th from 9:00 A.M. until 2:00 A.M. Set-up to begin on April 4th at 10:00 A.M. and completed by 2:00 P.M.  (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD & COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No
Objections

24.7

Submitting Mayor's Office Coordinator's Report

Petition of Richelle Lewis (#2024-103), request to hold "Old Shillelagh Parking Lot Party" at the Old Shillelagh Parking lot on April 24th through April 28th from 12:00 P.M. until 12:00 A.M.  Set-up to begin on April 24, 2024 at 8:00 A.M. and completed by 12:00 P.M. (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD & COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No
Objections

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

24.8

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005131-A1 - 100% Capital Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time for Stoepel No. 1 Park Improvements. – Contractor: Michigan Recreational Construction – Location: 18631 Conant, Detroit, MI 48234 – Previous Contract Period: March 28, 2023 through February 28, 2024 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a period of Six (6) Months – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $500,000.00. GENERAL SERVICES

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD & COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No
Objections

24.9

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006006 - 100% Major Street Funding – To Provide Irrigation Systems Repair and Maintenance. – Contractor: American Sprinkler & Landscape, Inc. – Location: 34567 Glendale, Detroit, MI 48150 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through March 5, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $225,000.00. GENERAL SERVICES

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD & COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No
Objections

24.10

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006117 - 36% ARPA & 64% Capital Funding – To Provide Repairs and Maintenance for Detroit Public Spaces and Parks. – Contractor: Michigan Recreational Construction – Location: 18631 Conant, Detroit, MI 48234 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $7,400,000.00.  GENERAL SERVICES

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD & COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No
Objections

25.

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

25.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006140 -  100% ARPA Funding – To Provide Housing Placement, Education, Employment, Emergency Healthcare or other forms of Public or Private Assistance for Homeless or At-Risk Individuals. – Contractor: Wayne Metro Community Action Agency – Location: 7310 Woodward, Suite 800, Detroit, MI 48202 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $410,200.00. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections

25.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006145 - 100% City Funding – To Provide a Full Renovation of BNP Property Located at 8406 Central Street. – Contractor: Jozef Contractor, Inc. – Location: 17245 Mt. Elliott, Detroit, MI 48212 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through October 9, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $153,065.00. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections

25.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006154 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Income Tax Preparation Services to File 2,500 Income Tax Returns for Eligible Detroit Residents for Tax Year 2024. – Contractor: Accounting Aid Society – Location: 3031 West Grand Boulevard, Suite 470, Detroit, MI 48202 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $375,000.00. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections

CITY PLANNING COMMISSION

25.4

Submitting report relative to

Request of Grissim Metz Andriese Associates on behalf of UAW-Ford for PC (Public Center) Special District Review of proposed changes including new landscaping and signage at 151 West Jefferson Avenue. (RECOMMEND APPROVAL WITH CONDITIONS) (The City Planning Commission (CPC) has received a request from Grissim Metz Andriese Associates on behalf of UAW-Ford for PC (Public Center) Special District Review of proposed changes including new landscaping, lighting, and sign at 151 West Jefferson Avenue. This request is being made consistent with the provisions of Section 50-3-222 of the Detroit Zoning Ordinance. Because this site is zoned PC, all exterior changes require review by Your Honorable Body.)   

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections

HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION DEPARTMENT

25.5

Submitting reso. autho.

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

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

25.6

Submitting reso. autho.

Property Sale of 18068 Pelkey.  (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department (“P&DD”) has received an offer from Williams Way Enterprise LLC (the “Purchaser”), a Michigan limited liability company, to purchase certain City-owned real property 18068 Pelkey (the “Property”) for the purchase price of Twenty-Five Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($25,000.00).)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections

25.7

Submitting reso. autho.

Property Sale of 21607 W Grand River.  (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department (“P&DD”) has received an offer from Maty’s Africa Restaurant L.L.C. (the “Purchaser”), a Michigan limited liability company, to purchase certain City-owned real property 21607 W Grand River (the “Property”) for the purchase price of Thirty-Six Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($36,000.00).)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections

25.8

Submitting reso. autho.

Property Sale of 9421 W Fort.  (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department (“P&DD”) has received an offer from Oscar Romo (the “Purchaser”), to purchase certain City-owned real property 9421 W Fort Street (the “Property”) for the purchase price of Five Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty and 00/100 Dollars ($5,750.00).)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections

26.

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

26.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3069086 – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Properties, 3528 & 3534 Rohns. – Contractor: DMC Consultants, Inc. – Location: 13500 Foley Street, Detroit, MI 48227 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $66,000.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections.

26.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6001884-A1 - 100% Solid Waste Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Increase of Funds for Flood Response and Trash Removal Services. – Contractor: GFL Environmental USA, Inc. – Location: 26999 Central Park Boulevard, Suite 200 Southfield MI, 48076 – Contract Period: June 1, 2019 through May 31, 2024 – Contract Increase Amount: $3,300,000.00 – Total Contract Amount: $58,136,344.00. (FEMA Reimbursement Applicable) PUBLIC WORKS  

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections.

26.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6001885-A1 - 100% Solid Waste Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Increase of Funds for Flood Response and Trash Removal Services. – Contractor: Waste Management – Location: 41100 Plymouth Road, Suite 170, Plymouth, MI 48170 – Contract Period: June 1, 2019 through May 31, 2024 – Contract Increase Amount: $5,840,000.00 – Total Contract Amount: $80,287,265.00. (FEMA Reimbursement Applicable) PUBLIC WORKS

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections.

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

26.4

Submitting reso. autho.

Request to Accept and Appropriate the FY 2024 Simon Foundation Grant to support Project Clean Slate.  (The Simon Foundation has awarded the City of Detroit Project Clean Slate Team with the FY 2024 Simon Foundation Grant for a total of $20,000.00. There is no match requirement. The total project cost is $20,000.00.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections.

MISCELLANEOUS

26.5

Council Member Gabriela Santiago-Romero

Submitting Resolution to Recognize April 2024 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month.  

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections.

26.6

Council Member Gabriela Santiago-Romero

Submitting Resolution to Recognize April 2024 as Arab American Heritage Month.  

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections.

26.7

Council Member Gabriela Santiago-Romero

Submitting memorandum relative to Airport Education Program Participation.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections.

26.8

Council Member Gabriela Santiago-Romero

Submitting memorandum relative to questions regarding neighborhood lighting.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections.

26.9

Council President Mary Sheffield

Submitting memorandum relative to Request for Resolution in Support of Funding Michigan 2-1-1.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections.

26.10

Council President Mary Sheffield

Submitting memorandum relative to resolution Urging the Wayne County Treasurer to extend the 2023 Moratorium on Property Tax Foreclosures of owner-occupied homes into 2024.

Walked on

27.

CONSENT AGENDA

28.

MEMBER REPORTS

durhal johnson young benson WC sheffield 

29.

ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE

30.

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CLERK

30.1

Report on approval of proceedings by the Mayor.

31.

TESTIMONIAL RESOLUTIONS AND SPECIAL PRIVILEGE

32.

WALK ONS

9-0 waiver

32.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Closed Session - Request for Legal Representation and Indemnification of Retired Investigator Monica Childs in the matter of Larry Smith v Monica Childs et al. ; Civil Action Case No. 21-12070

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections.

32.2

Sheffield, reso. autho.

Submitting memorandum relative to resolution Urging the Wayne County Treasurer to extend the 2023 Moratorium on Property Tax Foreclosures of owner-occupied homes into 2024. (WALKED ON TO NEW BUSINESS OF THE CITY CITY COUNCIL FORMAL SESSION ON 3/26/2024)

Tate MotionMotion to Walk ON to New Business. Yeas (9): Scott Benson, Fred Durhal, Latisha Johnson, Mary Sheffield, James Tate, Mary Waters, Angela Whitfield Calloway, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Coleman Young. Nays (0): None. Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried

Tate Motion for Approval by Council. Yeas (9): Scott Benson, Fred Durhal, Latisha Johnson, Mary Sheffield, James Tate, Mary Waters, Angela Whitfield Calloway, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Coleman Young. Nays (0): None. Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried

32.3

Sheffield, reso. autho.

Resolution to Exercise the Detroit City Council's power under the property tax reform ordinance to send properties to the Assessor's Office to prevent systematic overassessment. 

Tate MotionMotion to Walk ON to New Business. Yeas (8): Scott Benson, Fred Durhal, Latisha Johnson, Mary Sheffield, James Tate, Mary Waters, Angela Whitfield Calloway, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Coleman Young. Nays (0): None. Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried

Tate Motion for Approval by Council (Waiver). Yeas (9): Scott Benson, Fred Durhal, Latisha Johnson, Mary Sheffield, James Tate, Mary Waters, Angela Whitfield Calloway, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Coleman Young. Nays (0): None. Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried