MINUTES

CITY COUNCIL FORMAL SESSION

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1340 Coleman A. Young Municipal Center (313) 224-3443 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

 

Glenn Kersey

Asst. City Council Committee Clerk

           


PRESENT: Santiago-Romero, Whitfield-Calloway, Sheffield, Waters, Johnson, Benson

ABSENT: Young, Tate, Durhal

6-3 QUORUM ACHIEVED

Pastor Spencer Ellis

Citadel of Praise Church

20280 Lyndon St,

Detroit, MI 48223

Tate takes seat 7-0; Durhal takes seat 8-0

Young takes seat 9-0

PER THE CHAIR: JOURNAL FROM MAY 20, 2025 APPROVED. All Present Council Members in
favor 9-0 

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

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Annual Risk Management Report. (The City Charter requires the City to have a Risk Management Council, an advisory body to the Mayor, to identify areas of interest and to consume information organized by the Director of Risk Management. The City Charter specifies the membership of the Risk Management Council. This Report summarizes areas of interest (as identified by the Risk Management Council), presentations made to the Risk Management Council on those topics, and action items to be taken to reduce the City’s risk exposure. The Report also identifies areas of focus that will be addressed in the near future.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE & AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0)

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

MAYOR'S OFFICE

Reappointing Ike McKinnon to the Elected Officials Compensation Commission effective upon confirmation and expiring on September 1, 2032 upon City Council approval.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 9-0

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

Contract No. 6003545-A8 - 100% Risk Management Funding – AMEND 8 – To Provide an Extension of Time and an Increase of Funds for CoD Legal Representation. – Contractor: Cummings McClorey Davis & Acho, PLC – Location: 17436 College Parkway, Livonia, MI 48152 – Previous Contract Period: January 1, 2021 through June 30, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: January 1, 2021 through June 30, 2026 – Contract Increase Amount: $200,000.00 – Total Contract Amount: $2,700,000.00. LAW

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 9-0

Contract No. 6005896-A2 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 2 – To Provide an Increase of Funds Only for Litigation Services. – Contractor: Foster Swift Collins & Smith PC – Location: 28411 Northwestern Highway, Suite 500, Southfield, MI 48034 – Contract Period: June 1, 2022 through December 31, 2025 – Contract Increase Amount: $160,000.00 – Total Contract Amount: $320,000.00. LAW

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 9-0

LEGISLATIVE POLICY DIVISION

Resolution Congratulating Governor Gretchen Whitmer and The Michigan Legislature on The Enactment of Public Act 3 of 2025 and Public Act 4 of 2025 Concerning Public Officers.  (City Council Member Angela Whitfield-Calloway has requested the Legislative Policy Division (LPD) to produce a resolution congratulating Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Legislature on the enactment of two laws, Public Act 3 of 2025, and Public Act 4 of 2025, concerning public officers.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 9-0

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

MAYOR'S OFFICE

Petition of Arab and Chaldean Festival (#2025-124), request to hold "Arab and Chaldean Festival" on July 26, 2025 from 12:00 PM to 11:59 PM on July 27, 2025 at Hart Plaza. Set-up will begin on July 25, 2025 at 4:00 PM and be completed by 12:00 PM on July 26, 2025. Tear down will begin on July 27, 2025 at 11:00 PM and be completed by 2:00 AM on July 28, 2025.  (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)

Petition of Washington Entertainment (#2025-123), request to hold "Ribs R&B Music Festival" on August 8, 2025 from 11 :00 AM until 11 :59 PM through August 10, 2025 at Hart Plaza. Set-up will begin at 9:00 AM on August 7, 2025 and be completed by 11 :00 AM August 8, 2025. Tear down will begin at 12:00 AM on August 11, 2025 and be completed by 2:00 PM on the same day.  (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD & COMMUNITY SERVICES
STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0)

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

Contract No. 6007194 - 100% Major Street Funding – To Provide Maintenance and Repair Services for Vacall Equipment. – Contractor: Fredrickson Supply, LLC – Location: 3901 3 Mile Road, Grand Rapids, MI 49534 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of Three (3) Years – Total Contract Amount: $150,000.00. GENERAL SERVICES

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD & COMMUNITY SERVICES
STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0)

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

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

Contract No. 6005894-A1 - 100% ARPA Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time Only for Expanded 24 Hour Street Outreach and Emergency Shelter Services. – Contractor: Cass Community Social Services, Inc. – Location: 11745 Rosa Parks Boulevard, Detroit MI 48206 – Previous Contract Period: December 19, 2023 through June 30, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: December 19, 2023 through June 30, 2026 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $400,000.00. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPME STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0)

Contract No. 6006432-A2 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 2 – To Provide an Increase of Funds Only for an Annual Operating Agreement for EDC. – Contractor: Economic Development Corporation – Location: 500 Griswold Street, Suite 2200, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 – Contract Increase Amount: $3,006,000.00 – Total Contract Amount: $3,906,000.00. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPME STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0)

Contract No. 6005891-A1 - 100% ARPA Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Increase of Funds for Expanded 24 Hour Street Outreach and Emergency Shelter Services (Day). – Contractor: Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency – Location: 7310 Woodward Avenue, Suite 800, Detroit, MI 48202 – Contract Period: December 19, 2023 through June 30, 2025 – Contract Increase Amount: $550,000.00 – Total Contract Amount: $1,070,000.00. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPME STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0)

Contract No. 6007222 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Eviction Prevention and Rent Collection Initiative Inter-Agency Agreement. – Contractor: Detroit Housing Commission – Location: 2211 Orlean Street, Detroit, MI 48207 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $500,000.00. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPME STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0)

Contract No. 6007155 - 100% City Funded – To Administer Stipend Payments to Landlords Participating in the RRP Training & Cert. of Compliance Program. – Contractor: Alan C Young & Associates, PC – Location: 7310 Woodward Avenue, Suite 740, Detroit, MI 48202 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $1,800,000.00. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPME STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0)

Contract No. 6006433-A1 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time and an Increase of Funds for an Annual Operating Agreement for EDC. – Contractor: Detroit Economic Growth Corporation (DEGC) – Location: 500 Griswold Street, Suite 2200, Detroit, MI 48226 – Previous Contract Period: July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2026 – Contract Increase Amount: $2,411,489.00 – Total Contract Amount: $4,602,978.00. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPME STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0)

Contract No. 6006838-A1 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 2 – To Provide an Extension of Time and an Increase of Funds for Services for the Motor City Match Program, Estimate 150 Businesses Served Each Year, 105 Technical Assistance Awardees, and 45 Financial Assistance Awardees. – Contractor: Economic Development Corporation – Location: 500 Griswold, Suite 2200, Detroit, MI 48226 – Previous Contract Period: July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2026 – Amended Contract Period: July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027 – Contract Increase Amount: $3,00,000.00 – Total Contract Amount: $5,500,000.00. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPME STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0)

Contract No. 6007145 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Renovation Repair and Paint (RRP) Training to Landlords Who Own Single Family Homes. – Contractor: Environmental Testing and Consulting – Location: 422 W. Congress, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $500,000.00. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPME STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0)

Contract No. 6005895-A1 - 100% ARPA Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Funds and an Increase of Funds for Expanded 24 Hour Street Outreach and Emergency Shelter Services. – Contractor: Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries – Location: 150 Stimson, Detroit, MI 48201 – Previous Contract Period: December 19, 2023 through June 30, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: December 19, 2023 through June 30, 2026 – Contract Increase Amount: $780,000.00 – Total Contract Amount: $1,180,000.00. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPME STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0)

Contract No. 6006140-A1 - 100% ARPA Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time and an Increase of Funds for Housing Placement, Education, Employment, Emergency Healthcare or other forms of Public or Private Assistance for Homeless or At-Risk Individuals. – Contractor: Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency – Location: 7310 Woodward Avenue, Suite 800, Detroit, MI 48202 – Previous Contract Period: April 2, 2024 through June 30, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: April 2, 2024 through June 30, 2026 – Contract Increase Amount: $350,000.00 – Total Contract Amount: $760,200.00. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPME STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0)

Contract No. 6006579-A1 - 100% ARPA Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time and an Increase of Funds for Services to Connect Individuals Experiencing Housing Instability with Resources by Direct Assistance Services and/or the Detroit Housing Resource Help Line. – Contractor: Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency – Location: 7310 Woodward Avenue, Suite 800, Detroit, MI 48202 – Contract Period: October 22, 2024 through December 31, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: October 22, 2024 through June 30, 2026 – Contract Increase Amount: $3,320,000.00 – Total Contract Amount: $12,449,278.00. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPME STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0)

Contract No. 6007086 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Denby-Whittier Neighborhood Framework Study and Implementation Plan Services. – Contractor: Jima Studio PLLC – Location: 8151 La Salle Boulevard, Detroit, MI 48206 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of Two (2) Years – Total Contract Amount: $330,000.00. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPME STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0)

Contract No. 6004747-A3 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 3 – To Provide an Extension of Time and an Increase of Funds to Support Year Four (4) of the Grow Detroit Youth Talent Program (GDYT). – Contractor: Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation – Location: 115 Erskine Street, 2nd Floor, Detroit, MI 48201 – Previous Contract Period: July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2026 – Contract Increase Amount: $2,000,000 .00 – Total Contract Amount: $8,000,000.00. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPME STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0)

Contract No. 6004886-A3 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 3 – To Provide an Extension of Time and an Increase of Funds for Renewal of Staffing Services to Assist with Workforce Development. – Contractor: Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation – Location: 115 Erskine Street, 2nd Floor, Detroit, MI 48202 – Previous Contract Period: November 15, 2022 through June 30, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: November 15, 2022 through June 30, 2026 – Contract Increase Amount: $665,000.00 – Total Contract Amount: $2,485,268.00. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPME STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0)

Contract No. 6007217 - 100% CDBG Grant Funding – To Provide Youth Wages for the Grow Detroit Youth Talent Program (GDYT). – Contractor: Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation – Location: 115 Erskine Street, 2nd Floor, Detroit, MI 48201 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through May 31, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $1,500,000.00. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPME STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0)

CITY PLANNING COMMISSION

To amend Chapter 50 of the 2019 Detroit City Code, Zoning, by amending Article XVII, Zoning District Maps, Section 50-17-31, District Map No. 29, to revise the zoning classification for seven parcels generally bound by East Vernor Highway to the north, Field Street to the west, Kercheval Street to the south, and Sheridan Street to the east, commonly known as 2124, 2138, 2148, 2158, 2166, 2172, and 2184 Field Street from the R2 District (Two-Family Residential) zoning classification to the R5 District (Medium Density Residential) zoning classification. (RECOMMEND APPROVAL) (FOR THE INTRODUCTION AND SETTING OF A PUBLIC HEARING?)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPME STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0)

HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION DEPARTMENT

Request to Accept and Appropriate the FCA US LLC Community Benefits – Neighborhood Beautification Pass-through Grant.  (The Invest Detroit Foundation has awarded the City of Detroit Housing & Revitalization Department with the FCA US LLC Community Benefits – Neighborhood Beautification Pass-through Grant for a total of $198,000.00. There is no match requirement.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPME STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0)

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

Community Outreach Report for the Denby-Whittier Neighborhood Framework Plan.  (Below is a detailed description of the community outreach efforts led by Planning and Development Department with assistance from the Department of Neighborhoods (DON), Media Services Department, the Detroit City Council and the District 4 Community Advisory Council (CAC).)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPME STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0)

Information on Locations for Master Plan Stakeholder Meetings.  (Please review the following response to your memorandum dated March 31, 2025 regarding the Master Plan of Policies community engagement approach.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPME STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0)

MISCELLANEOUS

Submitting memorandum relative to Questions on HUD Section 108 Loan Usage. 

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPME STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0)

Submitting Resolution Supporting House Resolution 3060 OF 2025, THE “NO Biometric Barriers To Housing ACT.”

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPME STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0)

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

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

Contract No. 3084114 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Air Quality Monitoring Equipment. – Contractor: Teledyne ISCO, Inc. – Location: 1049 Camino Dos Rios, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $110,096.00. BSEED

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0 )

Contract No. 3084269 - 100% Major Street Fund – To Provide Type III Barricades. – Contractor: All In Safety Corp – Location: 509 Temple Hill Road, New Windsor, NY 12553 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of One (1) Year – Total Contract Amount: $75,576.00. PUBLIC WORKS

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0 )

Contract No. 6005259-A1 - 100% ARPA Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time Only for Commercial Environmental Due Diligence to Support the City's Blight Remediation Efforts. – Contractor: Environmental Testing and Consulting, Inc. – Location: 422 W. Congress, Detroit, MI 48226 – Previous Contract Period: July 25, 2023 through December 31, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: July 25, 2023 through June 30, 2026 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $802,072.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0 )

Contract No. 6006277-A2 - 100% Grant Funding – AMEND 2 – To Provide an Extension of Time Only for Gordie Howe International Bridge Health Impact Assessment. – Contractor: Detroit Hispanic Development Corporation – Location: 1211 Trumbull, Detroit, MI 48216 – Previous Contract Period: June 11, 2024 through June 10, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: June 11, 2024 through June 10, 2026 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $1,000,000.00. HEALTH

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0 )

Contract No. 6006408-A2 - 100% ARPA Funding – AMEND 2 – To Provide an Extension of Time Only for Stabilization of Commercial Structures for the following Locations: 12430 Kelly, 12434 Kelly, 12440 Kelly, 12446 Kelly and 12115 Dexter. – Contractor: DMC Consultants, Inc. – Location: 13500 Foley Street, Detroit, MI 48227 – Previous Contract Period: July 23, 2024 through June 30, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: July 23, 2024 through December 31, 2025 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $634,011.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0 )

Contract No. 6007211 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Community Violence Intervention (CVI) Services. – Contractor: Team Pursuit Global – Location: 220 West Congress, Suite 117, Detroit, MI 48214 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of One (1) Year – Total Contract Amount: $1,400,000.00. HEALTH

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0 )

Contract No. 6007213 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Project Management Services for Office Space for the Airport. – Contractor: Detroit Building Authority – Location: 1301 Third Street, Suite 328, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of Three (3) Years – Total Contract Amount: $1,000,000.00. AIRPORT

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0 )

Contract No. 6007180 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Community Violence Intervention (CVI) Services. – Contractor: Hand Of Hope/Live In Peace (L.I.P.) Organization – Location: 19359 Livernois Avenue, Detroit, MI 48221 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of One (1) Year – Total Contract Amount: $1,400,000.00. HEALTH

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0 )

Contract No. 6006502-A1 - 100% ARPA Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time Only for Design-Build Service for the Design, Engineering, and Construction/Renovation to the Mt. Elliott Senior Community Center for the Neighboring Community. – Contractor: DMC Consultants, Inc. – Location: 13500 Foley Street, Detroit, MI 48227 – Previous Contract Period: October 29, 2024 through December 31, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: October 29, 2024 through June 30, 2026 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $3,643,687.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0 )

Contract No. 6007152 - 100% City Funding – To Provide General Contracting Services for DDOT Facilities. – Contractor: Gandol, Inc. – Location: 18100 Meyers Road. Suite 2, Detroit MI 48235 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of Three (3) Years – Total Contract Amount: $750,000.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0 )

Contract No. 6007153 - 100% City Funding – To Provide General Contracting Services for DDOT Facilities. – Contractor: W-3 Construction Company – Location: 7601 Second Avenue, Detroit MI 48202 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of Three (3) Years – Total Contract Amount: $750,000.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0 )

Contract No. 6007154 - 100% City Funding – To Provide General Contracting Services for DDOT Facilities. – Contractor: Limbach Company, LLC – Location: 926 Featherstone Road, Pontiac, MI 48342 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of Three (3) Years – Total Contract Amount: $750,000.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0 )

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEERING DIVISION

Petition of Detroit Doghouse Islandview, LLC (x2025-107), request for encroachment within the southerly part of Waterloo Ave., adjacent to the parcel commonly known as 2238 Mt. Elliott Ave., for two existing window wells.  (Detroit Water and Sewerage Department (DWSD) reports being involved, but they have no objection provided the DWSD encroachment provisions are followed. The DWSD provisions have been made a part of the resolution All other involved City Departments, including the Public Lighting Authority and Public Lighting Department; also privately owned utility companies have reported no objections to the encroachment. Provisions protecting all utility installations are part of the attached resolution.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0 )

Petition of Grobbel Properties, LLC (x2025-117), request for encroachment within the northerly part of Adelaide St., adjacent to the parcel commonly known as 1811 Adelaide St., for the installation of a mountable curb and two bollards.  (Detroit Water and Sewerage Department (DWSD) reports being involved, but they have no objection provided the DWSD encroachment provisions are followed. The DWSD provisions have been made a part of the resolution All other involved City Departments, including the Public Lighting Authority and Public Lighting Department; also privately owned utility companies have reported no objections to the encroachment. Provisions protecting all utility installations are part of the attached resolution.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0 )

Petition of EMDC Shed 7 Supporting Corporation (x2025-076), request for several encroachments within the westerly part of Russell St, and within the northerly part of Erskine St. encroachments include, an existing mechanical unit, an existing roll up door drum, an existing felt canopy and an existing roof overhang on the property commonly known as 3445 Russell St. (Detroit Water and Sewerage Department (DWSD) reports being involved, but they have no objection provided the DWSD encroachment provisions are followed. The DWSD provisions have been made a part of the resolution All other involved City Departments, including the Public Lighting Authority and Public Lighting Department; also privately owned utility companies have reported no objections to the encroachment. Provisions protecting all utility installations are part of the attached resolution.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0 )

MISCELLANEOUS

Submitting Resolution Recognizing June as LGBTQ+ Pride Month.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0 )

Submitting Resolution Recognizing June as Immigrant Heritage Month. 

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0 )

Submitting Resolution To Recognize June as National Caribbean American Heritage Month.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0)

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Whitfield-Calloway leaves seat 8-0

2 minutes per speaker:

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RESOLUTIONS

Resolution Providing City Council ARPA Allocations for Fiscal Year 2026. (POSTPONED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION ON 5-27-25 AND BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 6-3-25) 

Whitfield-Calloway leaves seat 8-0

Durhal Motion to Postpone for 1 week: Yeas (8): Fred Durhal, Scott Benson, James Tate, Gabriela
Santiago-Romero, Latisha Johnson, Mary Waters, Coleman Young, Mary Sheffield Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

Contract No. 6005836-A1 - 100% ARPA Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time Only for Abatement and Demolition of Commercial Group 222. – Contractor: Inner City Contracting, LLC – Location: 18715 Grand River Avenue, Detroit, MI 48223 – Previous Contract Period: November 21, 2023 through June 30, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: November 21, 2023 through June 30, 2026 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $410,453.47. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (POSTPONED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION ON 5-27-25 AND BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 6-3-25) 

Santiago-Romero Motion to Approve: Yeas (8): Fred Durhal, Scott Benson, James Tate,
Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Latisha Johnson, Mary Waters, Coleman Young, Mary Sheffield Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried 

RESOLUTIONS

Resolution Improvements To Patient Safety At Detroit Medical Center Hospitals. (POSTPONED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION ON 5-27-25 AND BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 6-3-25) 

Durhal Motion to Approve Postpone 1 Week: Yeas (8): Fred Durhal, Scott Benson, James Tate, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Latisha Johnson, Mary Waters, Coleman Young Mary Sheffield Nays (0): VoterType: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried 

Petition of Kirk Leaphart (#2025-120) request to speak before The Detroit City Council regarding a detailed settlement resolution request. (POSTPONED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION ON 5-27-25 AND BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 6-3-25) 

Johnson Motion to Approve: Yeas (0): -NONE- Nays (8):  Fred Durhal, Scott Benson, James Tate, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Latisha Johnson, Mary Waters, Coleman Young, Mary Sheffield Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Failed

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

Contract No. 6007216-A1 - Lease Agreement – To Provide the Location and Operation by the School District of the Davis Aerospace Academy at the Coleman A. Young International Airport. – Contractor: Detroit Public Schools Community District – Location: 3011 W. Grand Boulevard, 14th Floor, Detroit, MI 48202 – Original Contract Period: June 1, 2014 through May 29, 2039 - Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval but No Later than August 1, 2025 through July 31, 2055 – Annual Rent: Fair Market Appraised Rate of $349,675.00 (Year One), Adjusted by the CPI Annually. Annual Rent Credit: Amortized Amount of the Actual Capital Investment Expended by DPSCD. AIRPORT (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 06/02/25)

Santiago-Romero Motion to Approve: Yeas (8): Fred Durhal, Scott Benson, James Tate, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Latisha Johnson, Mary Waters, Coleman Young Mary Sheffield Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried Waiver 1

LAW DEPARTMENT

To amend Chapter 48 of the 2019 Detroit City Code, Utilities, by adding Article IV, Electric Vehicle Charging, to include Section 48-4-1, Authority,  Section 48-4-2, Definitions,  Section 48-4-3, Payment of costs; repayment to City; Section 48-4-4, Signals identifying electric vehicle charging station rates and towing notice requirements, Section 48-4-5, Electric power provided by DTE; electric vehicle charging station rate formula; changing rates, Section 48-4-6, Idling fees; grace period; maximum fee cap; waivers, Section 48-4-7, Establishment of kWh adder rates and idling fees, Section 48-4-8, Forms of designated payment; unused per session fees, Section 48-4-9, Vehicles impeding an electric vehicle charging station, and  Section 48-4-10, Annual report, to encourage the adoption of electric vehicles and provide residents with greater accessibility to clean transportation options, aligning with the City’s goal of reducing transportation-related emissions and promoting a healthier environment. INTRODUCE (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 06/02/25)

Benson Motion to Approve: Yeas (8): Fred Durhal, Scott Benson, James Tate, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Latisha Johnson, Mary Waters, Coleman Young Marty Sheffield Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried 

Setting a Public Hearing on the foregoing ordinance amendment. (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 06/02/25)

Benson Motion to Approve: Yeas (8): Fred Durhal, Scott Benson, James Tate, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Latisha Johnson, Mary Waters, Coleman Young Marty Sheffield Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried 

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

Authorization Request to Accept and Appropriate the FY 2025 Healthy Community Zones Grant.  (The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has awarded the City of Detroit Health Department with the FY 2025 Healthy Community Zones Grant for a total of $294,000.00. There is no match requirement. The total project cost is $294,000.00.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 06/02/25)

Santiago-Romero Motion to Approve: Yeas (8): Fred Durhal, Scott Benson, James Tate, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Latisha Johnson, Mary Waters, Coleman Young Marty Sheffield Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried 

Authorization to submit a grant application to the Michigan Health Endowment Fund for the FY 2025 Behavioral Health Grant. (The Fire Department is hereby requesting authorization from Detroit City Council to submit a grant application to the Michigan Health Endowment Fund for the FY 2025 Behavioral Health Grant. The amount being sought is $499.100.00. There is no match requirement for this grant. The total project cost is $499,100.00.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 06/02/25)

Santiago-Romero Motion to Approve: Yeas (8): Fred Durhal, Scott Benson, James Tate, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Latisha Johnson, Mary Waters, Coleman Young Marty Sheffield Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried 

Request to Accept and Appropriate the FY 2025 Emerging Health Threats Readiness and Response Grant. (The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has awarded the City of Detroit Health Department with the FY 2025 Emerging Health Threats Readiness and Response Grant for a total of $78,480.00. There is no match requirement. The total project cost is $74,480.00.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 06/02/25)

Santiago-Romero Motion to Approve: Yeas (8): Fred Durhal, Scott Benson, James Tate, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Latisha Johnson, Mary Waters, Coleman Young Marty Sheffield Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried 

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

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

Contract No. 6003597-A2 - Revenue Contract – AMEND 2 – To Provide an Extension of Time Only for Collections for Department of Appeals and Hearings (DAH). – Contractor: Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP – Location: 4828 Loop Central Drive, Suite 600, Houston, TX 77081 – Previous Contract Period: July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2026 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $0.00. LAW

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 8-0 

LAW DEPARTMENT

Settlement in lawsuit of Christopher Patrick v City of Detroit et al, Case No. 23-11192, File No. L23-00466 (BP) Police Department is hereby authorized to serve a Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 68 Offer to Accept Judgment for ($22,000.00) on Christopher Patrick, in full payment for any and all claims which Christopher Patrick may have against the City of Detroit and any City of Detroit employees.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 8-0 

Settlement in lawsuit of Delores Jones vs City of Detroit Department of Public Works, File 15097, W23-00005, CM, A19000, and in the amount of ($116,000.00), in full payment for any and all claims which Delores Jones may have against the City of Detroit by reason of any injuries or occupational diseases and their resultant disabilities.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 8-0 

Settlement in lawsuit of Omar Tarif v City of Detroit, Case Number: 24-004331-NI File Number: L24-00886 (CAB) (DDOT) (A200000) in the amount of ($20,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Omar Tarif may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about August 11, 2023.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 8-0 

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

Request to Accept and Appropriate the FY 2025 Detroit Right to Counsel Grant.  (The Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) has awarded the City of Detroit Law Department with the FY 2025 Detroit Right to Counsel Grant for a total of $1,500,000.00. There is no match requirement. The total project cost is $1,500,000.00.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 8-0 

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

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

Contract No. 6007024 - 100% City Funding – To Provide John Deere Equipment, Engine and Components Repair Services, Labor and/or Parts. – Contractor: Tri County Equipment – Location: 3700 Lapeer Road, Auburn Hills, MI 48326 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of Three (3) Years – 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 8-0 

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

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

Contract No. 6004406-A2 - 100% ARPA Funding – AMEND 2 – To Provide an Extension of Time and an Increase of Funds for Neighborhood Beautification Grant Program. – Contractor: Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency – Location: 7310 Woodward Avenue, Suite 800, Detroit, MI 48202 – Previous Contract Period: June 1, 2022 through June 30, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: June 1, 2022 through June 30, 2026 – Contract Increase Amount: $1,052,368.00 – Total Contract Amount: $4,552,368.00. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 8-0 

Contract No. 6004587-A3 - 100% ARPA Funding – AMEND 3 – To Provide an Extension of Time and an Increase of Funds for Youth Wages and Program Support for the Grow Detroit Youth Talent Program (GDYT). – Contractor: Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation – Location: 115 Erskine Street, 2nd Floor, Detroit, MI 48201 – Previous Contract Period: July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2026 – Contract Increase Amount: $2,500,000.00 – Total Contract Amount: $22,750,000.00. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 8-0 

Contract No. 6005147-A1 - 100% ARPA Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time Only for Tax Foreclosure Prevention Canvassing Services. – Contractor: Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency – Location: 7310 Woodward Avenue, Suite 800, Detroit, MI 48202 – Previous Contract Period: July 18, 2023 through June 30, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: July 18, 2023 through December 31, 2025 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $423,512.70. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 8-0 

Contract No. 6006028-A1 - 100% CDBG Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide Technical Training Assistance Services. – Contractor: SP Grace, LLC – Location: 440 Burroughs, Suite 110, Detroit MI 48202 – Contract Period: April 1, 2024 through December 31, 2025 – Contract Increase Amount: $18,995.00 – Total Contract Amount: $38,745.00. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 8-0 

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

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

Request to Accept and Appropriate the FY 2024 Railroad Crossing Elimination Grant.  (The U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded the City of Detroit Department of Public Works with the FY 2024 Railroad Crossing Elimination Grant, for a total of $5,200,000.00. The Federal share is $5,200,000.00 of the approved amount, and there is a required cash match of $1,300,000.00. The total project cost is $6,500,000.00.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 8-0 

-NONE-

Young, Santiago-Romero, Johnson (submission to LPD concerning Administration changes after elections), Benson, Durhal, Sheffield

Council President Mary Sheffield's request for Resolution in Support of Federal funding for Job Corps

Tate Motion to WALK ON Memorandum to New Business: Yeas (8): Fred Durhal, Scott Benson, James Tate, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Latisha Johnson, Mary Waters, Coleman Young, Mary Sheffield Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried. 

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE & AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 8-0 

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