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

 

Rosalind Kimbrough

Asst. City Council Committee Clerk

           


CM PRO TEM JAMES TATE - PRESENT

CM FRED DURHAL III- ARRIVED LATE 10:22 AM

CM MARY WATERS - PRESENT

CM GABRIELLA SANTIAGO ROMERO- PRESENT

CM LATISHA JOHNSON- PRESENT

NO QUORUM - 4-0

(VIRTUAL) MINISTER /FOUNDER CHANEL MONIQUE LANE  c/o LANE OF GOD PLUS GIRLS MINISTRIES

CM YOUNG - Not Present

CM DURHAL - NO

(CP SHEFFIELD)  GAVE APPROVAL OF JOURNAL LAST SESSION  DATED APRIL 29, 2025

There are no Reconsiderations.

There is no Unfinished Business 

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

 

BUILDINGS, SAFETY ENGINEERING AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEPARTMENT

Responses to questions sent on March 25, 2025, regarding the Fiscal Year 2026 Proposed Budget for BSEED. (Council President Pro Tem James Tate Jr.)

(CP SHEFFIELD) MADE MOTION TO REFER TO BFA STANDING COMMITTEE; VOTE CARRIED 7-0

CM YOUNG, CM WHITTFIELD-CALLOWAY - NOT PRESENT

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Responses to questions sent on March 26, 2025, regarding the Fiscal Year 2026 Proposed Budget for Non-Departmental-Office of the Chief Financial Officer (Council Member Coleman A. Young II)

(CP SHEFFIELD) MADE MOTION TO REFER TO BFA STANDING COMMITTEE; VOTE CARRIED 7-0

CM YOUNG, CM WHITTFIELD-CALLOWAY - NOT PRESENT

 

Responses to questions sent on March 26, 2025, regarding the Fiscal Year 2026 Proposed Budget for Non-Departmental- Office of the Chief Financial Officer (Council Member Angela Whitfield-Calloway)

(CP SHEFFIELD) MADE MOTION TO REFER TO BFA STANDING COMMITTEE; VOTE CARRIED 7-0

CM YOUNG, CM WHITTFIELD-CALLOWAY - NOT PRESENT

Responses to your questions sent on March 29, 2025, regarding the Fiscal Year 2026 Proposed Budget for the City Council-Office of the Chief Financial Officer (Council Member Mary Waters)

(CP SHEFFIELD) MADE MOTION TO REFER TO BFA STANDING COMMITTEE; VOTE CARRIED 7-0

CM YOUNG, CM WHITTFIELD-CALLOWAY - NOT PRESENT

Responses to questions sent on March 26, 2025, regarding the Fiscal Year 2026 Proposed Budget for Non-Departmental- Office of the Chief Financial Officer (Legislative Policy Division)

(CP SHEFFIELD) MADE MOTION TO REFER TO BFA STANDING COMMITTEE; VOTE CARRIED 7-0

CM YOUNG, CM WHITTFIELD-CALLOWAY - NOT PRESENT

OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK/CITY PLANNING COMMISSION

Neighborhood Enterprise Zone Certificate Application for the construction of a new single-family house at 2819 16th Street in the North Corktown Neighborhood Association and North Corktown Equitable Housing Initiative Neighborhood Enterprise Zone area (RECOMMEND APPROVAL) (The office of the City City Clerk forwarded to the City Planning Commission (CPC) an application requesting a 15-year Neighborhood Enterprise Zone (NEZ) certificate for the construction of a single-family house located at 2819 16th Street.)

(CP SHEFFIELD) MADE MOTION TO REFER TO BFA STANDING COMMITTEE; VOTE CARRIED 7-0

CM YOUNG, CM WHITTFIELD-CALLOWAY - NOT PRESENT

Neighborhood Enterprise Zone Certificate Applications for the construction of four single-family houses at 2801, 2826, 2832, and 2838 16th Street in the North Corktown Neighborhood Association and North Corktown Equitable Housing Initiative Neighborhood Enterprise Zone area.  (The office of the City Clerk forwarded to the City Planning Commission (CPC) applications requesting 15-year Neighborhood Enterprise Zone (NEZ) certificates for the construction of four single-family houses at 2801, 2826, 2832 and 2838 16th Street.)

(CP SHEFFIELD) MADE MOTION TO REFER TO BFA STANDING COMMITTEE; VOTE CARRIED 7-0

CM YOUNG, CM WHITTFIELD-CALLOWAY - NOT PRESENT

GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT

Responses to questions sent on March 24, 2025, regarding the Fiscal Year 2026 Proposed Budget for The General Services Department (Council Member Angela Whitfield-Calloway)

(CP SHEFFIELD) MADE MOTION TO REFER TO BFA STANDING COMMITTEE; VOTE CARRIED 7-0

CM YOUNG, CM WHITTFIELD-CALLOWAY - NOT PRESENT

LEGISLATIVE POLICY DIVISION

Resolution Providing City Council ARPA Allocations for Fiscal Year 2026.  (City Council President Mary Sheffield has requested the Legislative Policy Division (LPD) to produce a resolution stating how each City Council Member has chosen to allocate their individual portion of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for the upcoming Fiscal Year 2026.)

(CP SHEFFIELD) MADE MOTION TO REFER TO BFA STANDING COMMITTEE; VOTE CARRIED 7-0

CM YOUNG, CM WHITTFIELD-CALLOWAY - NOT PRESENT

MUNICIPAL PARKING DEPARTMENT

Responses to questions sent on March 31, 2025, regarding the Fiscal Year 2026 Proposed Budget for the Municipal Parking Department. (Council Member Latisha Johnson)

(CP SHEFFIELD) MADE MOTION TO REFER TO BFA STANDING COMMITTEE; VOTE CARRIED 7-0

CM YOUNG, CM WHITTFIELD-CALLOWAY - NOT PRESENT

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

Responses to your questions sent on March 21, 2025, regarding the Fiscal Year2026 Proposed Budget for the Planning & Development Department (PDD). (Council Member Coleman A. Young II)

(CP SHEFFIELD) MADE MOTION TO REFER TO BFA STANDING COMMITTEE; VOTE CARRIED 7-0

CM YOUNG, CM WHITTFIELD-CALLOWAY - NOT PRESENT

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

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

Authorization to submit a grant application to the Michigan Indigent Defense Commission for the FY 2026 Michigan Indigent Defense Commission Grant. (The Law Department is hereby requesting authorization from Detroit City Council to submit a grant application to the Michigan Indigent Defense Commission for the FY 2026 Michigan Indigent Defense Commission Grant. The amount being sought is $6,116,714.02. The State share is $6,116,714.02 of the requested amount and there is a required cash match of $1,091,990.48. The total project cost is $7,208,704.50.)

(CP SHEFFIELD) MADE MOTION TO REFER TO INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE; VOTE CARRIED 7-0

CM YOUNG, CM WHITTFIELD-CALLOWAY - NOT PRESENT

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

MAYOR'S OFFICE

Petition of Detroit Athletic Club (#2025-089), request to hold "Detroit Athletic Club Classic Car Show" on May 30, 2025 from 9:00 AM until 3:00 PM at the Detroit Athletic Club, 241 Madison St. Set-up will begin at 5:00 AM on May 30, 2025 and be completed by 8:00 AM the same day. Tear down will begin at 3:00 PM on May 30, 2025 and be completed by 4:00 PM on the same day.  (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.)

(CP SHEFFIELD) MADE MOTION TO REFER TO NEIGHBORHOOD  STANDING COMMITTEE; VOTE CARRIED 7-0

CM YOUNG, CM WHITTFIELD-CALLOWAY - NOT PRESENT

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

Contract No. 6003407-A1 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 1 – To Exercise a Two (2) Year Renewal for Software Solution to Support the Management of the City’s Fleet and Fueling Assets. – Contractor: AssetWorks, Inc. – Location: 1001 Old Cassatt Road, Suite 204, Berwyn, PA 19312 – Previous Contract Period: July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2027 – Contract Increase Amount: $498,580.07 – Total Contract Amount: $1,627,091.56. GENERAL SERVICES

(CP SHEFFIELD) MADE MOTION TO REFER TO NEIGHBORHOOD  STANDING COMMITTEE; VOTE CARRIED 7-0

CM YOUNG, CM WHITTFIELD-CALLOWAY - NOT PRESENT

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

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

Contract No. 6001150-A3 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 3 – To Provide an Extension of Time Only for Additional Real Estate Services for the Bridging Neighborhood Programs: Home Repair Home Swap Program and the Gordie Howe International Bridge Home Swap. – Contractor: Detroit Land Bank Authority – Location: 500 Griswold Street, Suite 1200, Detroit, MI 48226 – Previous Contract Period: December 11, 2017 through June 30, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: December 11, 2017 through June 30, 2027 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $142,734.21. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION

(CP SHEFFIELD) MADE MOTION TO REFER TO PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT  STANDING COMMITTEE; VOTE CARRIED 7-0

CM YOUNG, CM WHITTFIELD-CALLOWAY - NOT PRESENT

LEGISLATIVE POLICY DIVISION

Resolution Urging the Detroit Delegation of the Michigan Legislature to Appropriate $6 Million for The Down Payment Assistance Program. (City Council President Mary Sheffield has requested the Legislative Policy Division (LPD) to produce a resolution urging the Detroit Delegation of the Michigan Legislature to appropriate $6 million for Detroit's Down Payment Assistance program.)

(CP SHEFFIELD) MADE MOTION TO REFER TO PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT  STANDING COMMITTEE; VOTE CARRIED 7-0

CM YOUNG, CM WHITTFIELD-CALLOWAY - NOT PRESENT

Resolution Urging The Detroit Delegation Of The Michigan Legislature To Appropriate $30 Million For Home Repair Grant Funding. (City Council President Mary Sheffield has requested the Legislative Policy Division (LPD) to produce a resolution urging the Detroit Delegation of the Michigan Legislature to appropriate $30 million for a home repair program. The requested resolution is attached.)

(CP SHEFFIELD) MADE MOTION TO REFER TO PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT  STANDING COMMITTEE; VOTE CARRIED 7-0

CM YOUNG, CM WHITTFIELD-CALLOWAY - NOT PRESENT

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

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

Contract No. 3083708 - 100% City Funding – To Provide 80 Dell Latitude 7230 Rugged Extreme Tablets & Accessories for the EMS Operation. – Contractor: Staples Technology Solutions – Location: P.O. Box 95230, Chicago, IL 60694 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $302,168.80. FIRE

(CP SHEFFIELD) MADE MOTION TO REFER TO PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY  STANDING COMMITTEE; VOTE CARRIED 7-0

CM YOUNG, CM WHITTFIELD-CALLOWAY - NOT PRESENT

Contract No. 6004506-A2 - 100% ARPA Funding – AMEND 2 – To Provide an Extension of Time and Increase of Funds for Commercial Environmental Due Diligence to Support the City's Blight Remediation Efforts. – Contractor: The Mannik & Smith Group, Inc. – Location: 607 Shelby, Suite 300, Detroit, Michigan 48226 – Contract Period: July 26, 2022 through December 31, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: July 26, 2022 through June 30, 2026 – Contract Increase Amount: $52,500.00 – Total Contract Amount: $854,572.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

(CP SHEFFIELD) MADE MOTION TO REFER TO PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY  STANDING COMMITTEE; VOTE CARRIED 7-0

CM YOUNG, CM WHITTFIELD-CALLOWAY - NOT PRESENT

Contract No. 6007134 - 100% Major Street Funding – To Provide Asphalt for Pickup for DPW. – Contractor: Ajax Paving Industries, Inc. – Location: 5700 E Nevada, Detroit, MI 48234 – Contract Period: July 14, 2025 through July 13, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $266,250.00. PUBLIC WORKS

(CP SHEFFIELD) MADE MOTION TO REFER TO PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY  STANDING COMMITTEE; VOTE CARRIED 7-0

CM YOUNG, CM WHITTFIELD-CALLOWAY - NOT PRESENT

DEPARTMENT OF APPEALS AND HEARINGS

Dangerous Buildings Findings and Orders for April 25, 2025.  (The Department of Appeals and Hearings (DAH) has filed the findings and demolition orders of the Hearing Officer for the Dangerous Buildings hearings held on April 25, 2025 in accordance with Section 8-17-24(d) of the 2019 Detroit City Code.)

(CP SHEFFIELD) MADE MOTION TO REFER TO PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY  STANDING COMMITTEE; VOTE CARRIED 7-0

CM YOUNG, CM WHITTFIELD-CALLOWAY - NOT PRESENT

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

The Detroit Public Safety Foundation Request to Accept a donation of $75,000.00. (An Anonymous Donor, through the Detroit Athletic Club Foundation has awarded a cash donation to the Detroit Public Safety Foundation (DPSF) in the amount of $75,000. There is no match requirement for this donation.)

(CP SHEFFIELD) MADE MOTION TO REFER TO PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY  STANDING COMMITTEE; VOTE CARRIED 7-0

CM YOUNG, CM WHITTFIELD-CALLOWAY - NOT PRESENT

LEGISLATIVE POLICY DIVISION

Memo regarding adult use Marijuana retail locations hours of operation. (City Council Member Angela Whitfield-Calloway has requested the Legislative Policy Division (LPD) to review any laws and regulations that restrict the hours of operation for adult-use marijuana establishments and determine whether the City of Detroit has the ability to implement such restrictions.)

(CP SHEFFIELD) MADE MOTION TO REFER TO PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY  STANDING COMMITTEE; VOTE CARRIED 7-0

CM YOUNG, CM WHITTFIELD-CALLOWAY - NOT PRESENT

Mandate for City of Detroit Parking Services to Conduct Wellness Checks on Unhoused People.  (Council Member Mary Waters requested the Legislative Policy Division (LPD) provide information concerning the Municipal Parking Department (MPD) and its contractor’s policy regarding unhoused individuals and the ability of the department to conduct wellness checks during routine parking patrols. In response to this inquiry, Municipal Parking has provided the following information. The Department’s response is attached for your consideration.)

(CP SHEFFIELD) MADE MOTION TO REFER TO PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY  STANDING COMMITTEE; VOTE CARRIED 7-0

CM YOUNG, CM WHITTFIELD-CALLOWAY - NOT PRESENT

Reintroduction of Apprenticeships in Detroit. (Council Member Mary Waters requested information regarding the reintroduction of apprenticeship programs in the city of Detroit. It has come to our attention that Council Member Waters has spoken with the leadership of Detroit at Works and is currently satisfied with the Department’s efforts to continue and expand apprenticeship opportunities for Detroiters. However, the Council Member Waters would request the Department provide monthly updates on its activities and progress.)

(CP SHEFFIELD) MADE MOTION TO REFER TO PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY  STANDING COMMITTEE; VOTE CARRIED 7-0

CM YOUNG, CM WHITTFIELD-CALLOWAY - NOT PRESENT

A Resolution Urging The Establishment of a Voluntary Special Needs Registry. (City Council Member Latisha Johnson has requested the Legislative Policy Division (LPD) to produce a resolution urging the implementation of a voluntary special needs registry.)

(CP SHEFFIELD) MADE MOTION TO REFER TO PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY  STANDING COMMITTEE; VOTE CARRIED 7-0

CM YOUNG, CM WHITTFIELD-CALLOWAY - NOT PRESENT

MISCELLANEOUS

Submitting memorandum relative to Resolution Calling for Urgent Improvements to Patient Safety at Detroit Medical Center Hospitals.

(CP SHEFFIELD) MADE MOTION TO REFER TO PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY  STANDING COMMITTEE; VOTE CARRIED 7-0

CM YOUNG, CM WHITTFIELD-CALLOWAY - NOT PRESENT

IN PERSON: CHARLES MILES, INTERESTED CITIZEN (DETROIT ALLIANCE); JACOB SMITH(DETROIT ALLIANCE), OWEN FOSEDO (DETROIT ALLIANCE); BETTY LYON; RICHARD NOTO; RICHARD NOTO; (RICHARD)CHOOSE ONE PRODUCTIONS/NW ACTIVITY CENTER/PAUL ROBERSON THEATRE,TANCHA AIRS; MR. CUNNINGHAM, JENNIFER MACCLAIN; DEBRA  ( HER PATIO PRODUCTIONS)

VIRTUAL : 

HAZEL  FLOOD ( L.I.19.5); AHIRA AHMED, MR. ROO, MARGARET SCARLOT MADDOX, BETTY A. VARNER, CINDY DARRA, STEPHEN HAWRING, MALIK SHELTON, PHONE NUMBER ENDING IN 989, TRADONTE SMITH, RENARD MUSHONSKI, MELISSA LOVE, MR. RONALD FOSTER, NOT THAT KAREN, PHONE NUMBER ENDING IN 169; CALL IN USER 1; MARY ROBERTSON, PHONE NUMBER 434

CP SHEFFIELD, CM DURHAL  JOINED SESSION

CM YOUNG, CM BENSON NOT PRESENT

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

Contract No. 6006935 – A1 - REVENUE – AMEND 1 - To Amend the Locations for the Removal and Sale of Scrap Metal for Various Departments Citywide. – Contractor: Ferrous Processing & Trading Co. – Location: 3400 E. Lafayette, Detroit, MI 48207 – Contract Period: April 4, 2025 through April 3, 2027 – Revenue Rate: 55 to 85% of American Metal Market Commodity Prices. CITY-WIDE 

MOTION:  APPROVED WITH A WAIVER #1 (CM DURHAL ); VOTE CARRIED 7-0 

CM WHITFIELD -CALLOWWAY- NOT PRESENT 

CM YOUNG - NOT PRESENT

Contract No. 6006419 – A1 - 100% Capital Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Increase of Funds for the Construction OAG Office Renovations. – Contractor: Detroit Wayne Joint Building Authority – Location: 2 Woodward Avenue, 1316 Coleman A Young Municipal Center, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: June 21, 2024 through December 31, 2025 – Contract Increase Amount: $220,000.00 – Total Contract Amount: $763,600.00. AUDITOR GENERAL 

MOTION:  APPROVED WITH A WAIVER #2 (CM DURHAL ); VOTE CARRIED 7-0 

CM WHITFIELD -CALLOWWAY- NOT PRESENT 

CM YOUNG - NOT PRESENT

Request to approve corrections of the termination provisions of four (4) contracts related to the Retiree Protection Trust Fund. (The purpose of this memorandum is to request approval of corrections to the termination provisions the following contracts by the City) 

MOTION:  APPROVED WITH A WAIVER #3 (CM DURHAL ); VOTE CARRIED 7-0 

CM WHITFIELD -CALLOWWAY- NOT PRESENT 

CM YOUNG - NOT PRESENT

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

FY 2024-2025 Annual Request to Write off Uncollectable Accounts Receivable and Other Non-Real Property Tax Receivables.  (Pursuant to City Ordinance 17-6-6, “Adjustment or cancellation of Uncollectible Accounts”, the purpose of this item is to request City Council approval for the write-off of aged, old delinquent accounts receivables, solid waste fees, and special acts personal property tax balances. The Office of the Treasury’s Revenue Collection Unit, in conjunction with other City of Detroit Departments, has performed its full due diligence in compliance with City Ordinance to collect the receivables and is hereby requesting authorization from Detroit City Council to write off $75,302,093.88 delinquent/aged receivables, which have been reserved in City’s financial statements.) 

MOTION:  APPROVED WITH A WAIVER #4 (CM DURHAL ); VOTE CARRIED 7-0 

CM WHITFIELD -CALLOWWAY- NOT PRESENT 

CM YOUNG - NOT PRESENT

OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK/CITY PLANNING COMMISSION

Neighborhood Enterprise Zone Certificate Application for the rehabilitation of a residential building at 8022 Kercheval into 2 rental units in the West Village Neighborhood Enterprise Zone area. (RECOMMEND APPROVAL) (The office of the City Planning Commission (CPC) has received an application requesting a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone (NEZ) certificate for the rehabilitation of a vacant residential building into 2 rental units at 8022 Kercheval. Originally, the petitioner proposed 4 units, but has since reduced the number to 2 units. The subject request is for a 15-year abatement.) 

 

MOTION:  APPROVED WITH A WAIVER #5 (CM DURHAL ); VOTE CARRIED 7-0 

CM WHITFIELD -CALLOWWAY- NOT PRESENT 

CM YOUNG - NOT PRESENT

DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

Resolution of The Detroit City Council Approving The City of Detroit Downtown Development Authority Budget for FY 2025-2026.  (Enclosed please find a copy of the City of Detroit Downtown Development Authority (the “DDA”) operating budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26. Under the provisions of Act 57, Public Acts of Michigan, 2018, the DDA shall prepare and submit to the City Council a budget for the operation of the DDA for each fiscal year prior to such budget being adopted by the DDA Board of Directors.) 

 MOTION:  APPROVED WITH A WAIVER #6 (CM DURHAL ); VOTE CARRIED 7-0 

CM WHITFIELD -CALLOWWAY- NOT PRESENT 

CM YOUNG - NOT PRESENT

EIGHT MILE WOODWARD CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY

Resolution of The Detroit City Council Approving The City of Detroit Eight Mile/Woodward Corridor Improvement Authority Budget for FY 2025-26. (Enclosed please find a copy of the City of Detroit Eight Mile/Woodward Corridor Improvement Authority (the “EMWCIA”) budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26. Under the provisions of Act 57, Public Acts of Michigan, 2018, the EMWCIA shall prepare and submit to the City Council a budget for the operation of the EMWCIA for each fiscal year prior to such budget being adopted by the EMWCIA Board of Directors.) 

MOTION:  APPROVED WITH A WAIVER #7 (CM DURHAL ); VOTE CARRIED 7-0 

CM WHITFIELD -CALLOWWAY- NOT PRESENT 

CM YOUNG - NOT PRESENT

LOCAL DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY

Resolution of the Detroit City Council Approving The City of Detroit Local Development Finance Authority Budget for FY 2025-2026.  (Enclosed please find a copy of the City of Detroit Local Development Finance Authority budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. Under the provisions of Act 57, Public Acts of Michigan, 2018, the Director of the Local Development Finance Authority (the “LDFA”) shall prepare and submit to the City Council a budget for the operation of the LDFA for each fiscal year prior to such budget being adopted by the LDFA Board of Directors.)

MOTION:  APPROVED WITH A WAIVER #8 (CM DURHAL ); VOTE CARRIED 7-0 

CM WHITFIELD -CALLOWWAY- NOT PRESENT 

CM YOUNG - NOT PRESENT

RESOLUTIONS

Resolution Urging The State To Allow Uncapping Events.  

MOTION: ADD CM JOHNSON AMENDMENT TO THE RESOLUTION; 17.9 MOVED TO END OF AGENDA , CM BENSON, CM WATERS, CM YOUNG ,CM DURHAL, CP PRO TEM TATE TO CP SHEFFIELD'S RESOLUTION ( 17.9Entire council added to Resolution 17.9

(CM YOUNG) JOINS THE SESSION 

(cm whittfield-calloway)not present

VOTE CARRIED 8-0

MAYOR'S OFFICE

Appointing Tanya Stoudemire as permanent Chief Financial Officer of the City of Detroit upon City Council approval.

CM JOHNSON MOTION TO  APPROVE WITH WAIVER #9;VOTE CARRIED 7-0

CM WHITTFIELD CALLOWAY NOT PRESENT 

CM YOUNG NOT PRESENT

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

Contract No. 6001653-A7 - 100% Risk Management Funding – AMEND 7 – To Provide an Increase of Funds Only for Reverse and Non-reverse Conviction Invoices. – Contractor: Plunkett Cooney P.C. – Location: 150 West Jefferson Suite 800, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: August 7, 2018 through December 31, 2025 – Contract Increase Amount: $507,000.00 – Total Contract Amount: $3,206,999.99. LAW 

CM JOHNSON MOVE MOTION TO APPROVE ; VOTE CARRIED 7-0; CM WHITTFIELD CALLOWAY NOT PRESENT ; CM YOUNG NOT PRESENT

LAW DEPARTMENT

Legal Representation and Indemnification for NPO Aaron Kraszewski in  lawsuit of Willie J. Glenn III v Aaron Kraszewski and City of Detroit, Case No. 24-cv-10665; L24-00896 (CG) A37000 (Police Department) for NPO Aaron Kraszewski.  

CM  JOHNSON  MADE THE MOTION TO APPROVE; CM WHITTFIELD CALLOWAY NOT PRESENT;

VOTE CARRIED 8-0

Recission and Correction of Settlement in Lawsuit of Michigan Ambulatory Surgical Ctr (Jessie Lykes, Sr.) v City Of Detroit, Case No: 22-007835-NF File No: L22-01053 (AA) (A20000) in the amount of ($23,724.00)  in full payment for any and all claims which MICHIGAN AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about 01/09/2020. 

CM  JOHNSON  MADE THE MOTION TO APPROVE; CM WHITTFIELD CALLOWAY NOT PRESENT;

VOTE CARRIED 8-0

Legal Representation and Indemnification for Commander Dietrich Lever in lawsuit of Robert Shumake et al v City of Detroit et al, Case No. 25-000631-CZ; L25-00041 (BP) A37000 (Police Department) for Commander Dietrich Lever.  

CM  JOHNSON  MADE THE MOTION TO APPROVE; CM WHITTFIELD CALLOWAY NOT PRESENT;

MAJORITY VOTED:YES (7);  CM SANTIAGO-ROMERO  (1) NO

Legal Representation and Indemnification for Firefighter/EMT Zackery Kamins in lawsuit of Lanease Frazier v Zackery Kamins et al, Case No. 25-000448-NI; L25-00033 (SD) A24000 (Fire Department) for Firefighter/EMT Zackery Kamins.  

CM  JOHNSON  MADE THE MOTION TO APPROVE; CM WHITTFIELD CALLOWAY NOT PRESENT;

MAJORITY VOTED:YES (8)

Legal Representation and Indemnification for PO Baron Coleman in lawsuit of Robert Shumake et al v City of Detroit et al, Case No. 25-000631-CZ; L25-00041 (BP) A37000 (Police Department) for PO Baron Coleman. 

CM  JOHNSON  MADE THE MOTION TO APPROVE; CM WHITTFIELD CALLOWAY NOT PRESENT;

MAJORITY VOTED:YES (8);   

Legal Representation and Indemnification for Corporal Joe Dobis in lawsuit of Robert Shumake et al v City of Detroit et al, Case No. 25-000631-CZ; L25-00041 (BP) A37000 (Police Department) for Corporal Joe Dobis. 

CM  JOHNSON  MADE THE MOTION TO APPROVE; CM WHITTFIELD CALLOWAY NOT PRESENT;

MAJORITY VOTED:YES (8)

Settlement in lawsuit of Southfield Rehabilitation Company LLC (Eugene White) v City of Detroit   Case No. 23-016522-NF, L24-00797 (CMG) Department of Transportation, in the amount of ($27,500.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Southfield Rehabilitation Company LLC may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained. 

CM  JOHNSON  MADE THE MOTION TO APPROVE; CM WHITTFIELD CALLOWAY NOT PRESENT;

MAJORITY VOTED:YES (8)

Settlement in lawsuit of Shakyra Williams n/f Cortez and Skylar Dorsey v City of Detroit and Antonio Currie, Case No. 23-3245-NI, File No. L23-00558 (CBO) Police Department in the amount of ($32,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Shakyra A. Williams may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained.

CM  JOHNSON  MADE THE MOTION TO APPROVE; CM WHITTFIELD CALLOWAY NOT PRESENT;

MAJORITY VOTED:YES (8)

 

Settlement in lawsuit of Biggsglobal LLC v City of Detroit; Case No. 23-002473-ch, File No. L25-00085 (VI) Demolition Department, in favor of Biggsglobal, LLC and its attorneys, Hall Makled, P.C., in the amount of ($15,000.00), in full payment for any and all claims which Biggsglobal, LLC may have against the City of Detroit and/or any other City of Detroit employees.  

CM  JOHNSON  MADE THE MOTION TO APPROVE; CM WHITTFIELD CALLOWAY NOT PRESENT;

MAJORITY VOTED:YES (8)

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

Authorization to submit a grant application to the Michigan State Historic Preservation Office for the FY 2025 Certified Local Government (CLG) Training and Continuing Education Grant. (The Historic Designation Advisory Board (HDAB) is hereby requesting authorization from Detroit City Council to submit a grant application to the Michigan State Historic Preservation Office, for the FY 2025 Certified Local Government (CLG) Training and Continuing Education Grant. The amount being sought is $1,500.00. There is no City match requirement. The total project cost is $1,500.00.) 

CP PRO TEM TATE MADE THE MOTION TO APPROVE WITH A WAIVER #11; VOTE CARRIED (8) 

CM WHITTFIELD-CALLOWAY  NOT PRESENT.

 

CITY PLANNING COMMISSION

To amend to amend Article XVII, Section 50-17-49, District Map No. 47 of the 2019 Detroit City Code, Chapter 50, Zoning firstly to show an R3 (Low Density Residential District) zoning classification where a PD (Planned Development District) zoning classification is currently shown for sixteen lots on Yosemite Avenue and Riviera Avenue in the vicinity of Chapel Hill Missionary Baptist Church on Joy Road near Grand River Avenue, and secondly to show an R2 (Two Family Residential District) zoning classification on two lots on Humphrey Avenue where a PD (Planned Development District) zoning classification is currently shown in the vicinity of St. Paul AME Zion Church on Dexter Avenue between Lawrence and Humphrey.  INTRODUCE

CP PRO TEM TATE  MOTION TO  APPROVE INTRODUCTION OF  ORDINANCE 19.2 ; READ TWICE BY TITLE ; VOTER PRINTED; LAID ON THE TABLE ; VOTE   CARRIED 8-0

CM WHITTFIELD-CALLOWAY NOT PRESENT

Setting a Public Hearing on the foregoing ordinance amendment.

CP PRO TEM TATE MADE A  MOTION TO SET PUBLIC HEARING DATE  FOR  JUNE 26, 2025 19.2 ; VOTE CARRIED 8-0; CM WHITTFIELD-CALLOWAY WAS NOT PRESENT

Request of the Holcomb Development Company for an extension of the Grand Trunk Crossing Planned Development/Ordinance No. 27-14 regarding the rehabilitation of a vacant apartment building at 6465 Sterling Street. (RESOLUTION FOR AUTHORIZATION OF EXTENSION) (The Holcomb Development Company, on behalf of 6465 Sterling LLC, is requesting an extension of the Grand Trunk Crossing Planned Development (PD) designation created by Ordinance No. 27-14 for the rehabilitation of a vacant apartment building at 6465 Sterling Street. An additional extension of the PD development proposal is being requested.) 

CP PRO TEM TATE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE WITH A WAIVER #12; VOTE CARRIED 8-0; CM WHITTFIELD CALLOWAY  NOT PRESENT

DETROIT BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

Resolution Approving Brownfield Plan of The City of Detroit Brownfield Redevelopment Authority for the 20201 Livernois Redevelopment Project.

CP PRO TEM TATE MADE THE MOTION TO APPROVE; VOTE CARRIED 8-0 ;CM WHITTFIELD-CALLOWAY WAS NOT PRESENT; 

Resolution Approving of the Brownfield Plan of The City of Detroit Brownfield Redevelopment Authority for 20th & Michigan Ave.

CP PRO TEM TATE MADE THE MOTION TO APPROVE WITH A WAIVER #13 REQUESTED; VOTE CARRIED 8-0; CM WHITTFIELD-CALLOWAY WAS NOT PRESENT

Termination of the 1250 Hubbard Brownfield Redevelopment Plan. (At the regularly scheduled March 12, 2025 DBRA Board of Directors meeting, DBRA staff recommended termination of the Plan on the basis that the project has failed to occur in accordance with Section 14(8)(b) of Act 381. The DBRA subsequently adopted a resolution (Exhibit B) approving the termination of the Plan and authorizing the submission of a copy of its resolution to request that City Council adopt a resolution terminating the Plan.) 

CP PRO TEM TATE MADE THE MOTION TO APPROVE ; VOTE CARRIED 8-0; CM WHITTFIELD-CALLOWAY WAS NOT PRESENT

Termination of the 404 West Congress Brownfield Redevelopment Plan. (At the regularly scheduled March 12, 2025 DBRA Board of Directors meeting, DBRA staff recommended termination of the Plan on the basis that the project has failed to occur in accordance with Section 14(8)(b) of Act 381. The DBRA subsequently adopted a resolution (Exhibit B) approving the termination of the Plan and authorizing the submission of a copy of its resolution to request that City Council adopt a resolution terminating the Plan.) 

CP PRO TEM TATE MADE THE MOTION TO APPROVE  ; VOTE CARRIED 8-0; CM WHITTFIELD-CALLOWAY WAS NOT PRESENT

Termination of the 449 W. Willis Brownfield Redevelopment Plan. (At the regularly scheduled March 12, 2025 DBRA Board of Directors meeting, DBRA staff recommended termination of the Plan on the basis that the project has failed to occur in accordance with Section 14(8)(b) of Act 381. The DBRA subsequently adopted a resolution (Exhibit B) approving the termination of the Plan and authorizing the submission of a copy of its resolution to request that City Council adopt a resolution terminating the Plan.) 

CP PRO TEM TATE MADE THE MOTION TO APPROVE ; VOTE CARRIED 8-0; CM WHITTFIELD-CALLOWAY WAS NOT PRESENT

Termination of the English Village at Islandview Condominium Brownfield Redevelopment Plan. (At the regularly scheduled March 12, 2025 DBRA Board of Directors meeting, DBRA staff recommended termination of the Plan on the basis that the project has failed to occur in accordance with Section 14(8)(b) of Act 381. The DBRA subsequently adopted a resolution (Exhibit B) approving the termination of the Plan and authorizing the submission of a copy of its resolution to request that City Council adopt a resolution terminating the Plan.) 

CP PRO TEM TATE MADE THE MOTION TO APPROVE ; VOTE CARRIED 8-0; CM WHITTFIELD-CALLOWAY WAS NOT PRESENT

Termination of the River Point Terrace Brownfield Redevelopment Plan.  (At the regularly scheduled March 26, 2025 DBRA Board of Directors meeting, DBRA staff recommended termination of the Plan on the basis that the project has failed to occur in accordance with Section 14(8)(b) of Act 381. The DBRA subsequently adopted a resolution (Exhibit B) approving the termination of the Plan and authorizing the submission of a copy of its resolution to request that City Council adopt a resolution terminating the Plan.) 

CP PRO TEM TATE MADE THE MOTION TO APPROVE ; VOTE CARRIED 8-0; CM WHITTFIELD-CALLOWAY WAS NOT PRESENT

Termination of the Brenton and Dean Brownfield Redevelopment Plan. (At the regularly scheduled March 26, 2025 DBRA Board of Directors meeting, DBRA staff recommended termination of the Plan on the basis that the project has failed to occur in accordance with Section 14(8)(b) of Act 381. The DBRA subsequently adopted a resolution (Exhibit B) approving the termination of the Plan and authorizing the submission of a copy of its resolution to request that City Council adopt a resolution terminating the Plan.) 

CP PRO TEM TATE MADE THE MOTION TO APPROVE ; VOTE CARRIED 8-0; CM WHITTFIELD-CALLOWAY WAS NOT PRESENT

Termination of the Russell Street Brownfield Redevelopment Plan. (At the regularly scheduled March 26, 2025 DBRA Board of Directors meeting, DBRA staff recommended termination of the Plan on the basis that the project has failed to occur in accordance with Section 14(8)(b) of Act 381. The DBRA subsequently adopted a resolution (Exhibit B) approving the termination of the Plan and authorizing the submission of a copy of its resolution to request that City Council adopt a resolution terminating the Plan.) 

CP PRO TEM TATE MADE THE MOTION TO APPROVE ; VOTE CARRIED 8-0; CM WHITTFIELD-CALLOWAY WAS NOT PRESENT

Termination of the Whittier Tower and Regatta Brownfield Redevelopment Plan.  (At the regularly scheduled March 26, 2025 DBRA Board of Directors meeting, DBRA staff recommended termination of the Plan on the basis that the project has failed to occur in accordance with Section 14(8)(b) of Act 381. The DBRA subsequently adopted a resolution (Exhibit B) approving the termination of the Plan and authorizing the submission of a copy of its resolution to request that City Council adopt a resolution terminating the Plan.) 

CP PRO TEM TATE MADE THE MOTION TO APPROVE ; VOTE CARRIED 8-0; CM WHITTFIELD-CALLOWAY WAS NOT PRESENT

Termination of the Belle Harbour Estates Brownfield Redevelopment Plan. (At the regularly scheduled March 26, 2025 DBRA Board of Directors meeting, DBRA staff recommended termination of the Plan on the basis that the project has failed to occur in accordance with Section 14(8)(b) of Act 381. The DBRA subsequently adopted a resolution (Exhibit B) approving the termination of the Plan and authorizing the submission of a copy of its resolution to request that City Council adopt a resolution terminating the Plan.) 

CP PRO TEM TATE MADE THE MOTION TO APPROVE ; VOTE CARRIED 8-0; CM WHITTFIELD-CALLOWAY WAS NOT PRESENT

Termination of the 5981 West Warren Avenue Brownfield Redevelopment Plan.  (At the regularly scheduled March 12, 2025 DBRA Board of Directors meeting, DBRA staff recommended termination of the Plan on the basis that the project has failed to occur in accordance with Section 14(8)(b) of Act 381. The DBRA subsequently adopted a resolution (Exhibit B) approving the termination of the Plan and authorizing the submission of a copy of its resolution to request that City Council adopt a resolution terminating the Plan.) 

CP PRO TEM TATE MADE THE MOTION TO APPROVE ; VOTE CARRIED 8-0; CM WHITTFIELD-CALLOWAY WAS NOT PRESENT

HISTORIC DESGINATION ADVISORY BOARD

To amend Chapter 21 of the 2019 Detroit City Code, History, to establish the Rosa and Raymond Parks Flat Historic District and to define the elements of design for the district by adding Article II, Historic Districts and Landmarks, Division 5, Designated Districts, Section 21-2-252, Rosa and Raymond Parks Flat Historic District. INTRODUCE

CP PRO TEM TATE  MOTION TO  APPROVE INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE 19.17 ; READ TWICE BY TITLE ; VOTER PRINTED; LAID ON THE TABLE ; VOTE   CARRIED 8-0

CM WHITTFIELD-CALLOWAY NOT PRESENT

Setting a Public Hearing on the foregoing ordinance amendment.

CP PRO TEM TATE  MOTION TO  SETUP PUBLIC HEARING NFOR JUNE 26, 2025 ; VOTE  CARRIED 8-0

CM WHITTFIELD-CALLOWAY NOT PRESENT

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

A Corrective Resolution Authorizing the Acquisition of 3071 14th St from Christopher Burcham and Sale of 3344, 3352 and 3360 14th St to BUILDING I, L.L.C. (On November 12, 2024, this Honorable Body adopted a resolution (“Resolution”) authorizing the purchase of certain real property commonly known as 3071 14th St (“Acquisition Property”) from Christopher Burcham (“Seller”) for the purchase price of Fifty-Five Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($55,000.00). The Resolution also authorizes the sale of real property commonly known as 3344, 3352 and 3360 14th St (“Sale Property”) to BUILDING I, L.L.C., a Michigan limited liability company (“Purchaser”) for the purchase price of Sixty Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($60,000.00). The Resolution contained typographical errors as to the purchase price of the Acquisition Property and as to the purchase price of the Sale Property. The purchase price of the Acquisition Property should have been specified as Fifty Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($50,000.00). The purchase price of the Sale Property should have been specified as Fifty-Five Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($55,000.00).) 

CP PRO TEM TATE MADE THE MOTION TO APPROVE ; VOTE CARRIED 8-0; CM WHITTFIELD CALLOWAY WAS NOT PRESENT

Property Sale of 6122, 6126, 6130, & 6142 E McNichols.  (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department (“P&DD”) has received an offer from Shaker Uddin Sadeak (the “Purchaser”) to purchase certain City-owned real property 6122, 6126, 6130, and 6142 E McNichols, Detroit, MI 48212 (the “Property”) for the purchase price of Thirty Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($30,000.00).)  

CP PRO TEM TATE MADE THE MOTION TO APPROVE WITH WAIVER (14) REQUESTED; MOTION CARRIED 8-0

CM WHITTFIELD CALLOWAY WAS NOT PRESENT

Approval and Authorization to Accept Easement Interest in furtherance of the “Detroit Charge Ahead” Electric Vehicle Charging Station Initiative 13881 Gratiot. (The “Detroit Charge Ahead” Initiative (“Initiative”) seeks to establish publicly available electric vehicle charging stations (each, a “Charging Station”) at privately-owned sites across the City of Detroit.) 

CP PRO TEM TATE MADE THE MOTION TO APPROVE WITH WAIVER (15) REQUESTED; MOTION CARRIED 8-0

CM WHITTFIELD CALLOWAY WAS NOT PRESENT

Approval and Authorization to Accept Easement Interest in furtherance of the “Detroit Charge Ahead” Electric Vehicle Charging Station Initiative 50 Euclid. (The “Detroit Charge Ahead” Initiative (“Initiative”) seeks to establish publicly available electric vehicle charging stations (each, a “Charging Station”) at privately-owned sites across the City of Detroit.) 

CP PRO TEM TATE MADE THE MOTION TO APPROVE WITH WAIVER (16) REQUESTED; MOTION CARRIED 8-0

CM WHITTFIELD CALLOWAY WAS NOT PRESENT

Approval and Authorization to Accept Easement Interest in furtherance of the “Detroit Charge Ahead” Electric Vehicle Charging Station Initiative 7003 Gratiot. (The “Detroit Charge Ahead” Initiative (“Initiative”) seeks to establish publicly available electric vehicle charging stations (each, a “Charging Station”) at privately-owned sites across the City of Detroit.) 

(CP PRO TEM TATE) MADE THE MOTION TO APPROVE WITH  WAIVER (17) REQUESTED; MOTION CARRIED 8-0; CM WHITTFIELD- CALLOWAY WAS NOT PRESENT 

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

Contract No. 3082977 - Notification to Council – 100% Blight Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 13652 Steel. – Contractor: Detroit Next, Inc. – Location: 1001 Woodward Avenue, Suite 500, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $16,000.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 05/5/25)

(CM SANTIAGO ROMERO) MADE THE MOTION TO APPROVE; MOTION CARRIED 8-0; (CM WHITTFIELD CALLOWAY) WAS NOT PRESENT

MAYOR'S OFFICE

Petition of Barney McCosky Baseball Basketball League (#2025-080), request to hold "Barney McCosky Baseball Kick-off Parade" on June 7, 2025 from 9:00 AM until 2:00 PM at McCabe Field. Set-up will begin at 8:00 AM on June 7, 2025 and be completed by 9:00 AM the same day. Tear down will begin at 2:00 PM on June 7, 2025 and be completed by 3 :00 PM on the same day.  (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 05/08/25)

MOTION: (CM YOUNG ) MADE THE MOTION TO APPROVE:8 ( YES) CM BENSON; CP PRO TEM TATE, CM WATERS, CM SANTIAGO ROMERO; CM JOHNSON; CM DURHAL ,CP SHEFFIELD, 

VOTE: 8-0

(CM WHITTFIELD-CALLOWAY) WAS NOT PRESENT

Petition of The Parade Company (#2025-082), request to hold "2025 Ford Fireworks, Hart Plaza and VIP Rooftop Party" on June 23, 2025 from l 0:00 PM until 11 :00 PM the same day on The Detroit River, Hart Plaza and Center Garage.' Set­up will begin at 7 :00 AM on June 22, 2025 and be completed by 6:00 PM June 23, 2025. Tear down will begin at 11 :00 PM on June 23, 2025 and be completed by 2:00 AM on June 24, 2025. (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 05/08/25)

MOTION: (CM YOUNG ) MADE THE MOTION TO APPROVE:8 ( YES) CM BENSON; CP PRO TEM TATE, CM WATERS, CM SANTIAGO ROMERO; CM JOHNSON; CM DURHAL ,CP SHEFFIELD,

VOTE: 8-0

(CM WHITTFIELD-CALLOWAY) WAS NOT PRESENT

Petition of Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield (#2025-084), request to hold "Occupy the Corner-Kickoff' on June 13, 2025 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Coleman A Young Rec Center Playfield.  Set-up will begin at 9:00 AM on June 13, 2025 and be completed by 5:00 PM the same day. Tear down will begin at 8:00 PM on June 13, 2025 and be completed by 10:00 PM on the same day. (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 05/08/25)

MOTION: (CM YOUNG ) MADE THE MOTION TO APPROVE:8 ( YES) CM BENSON; CP PRO TEM TATE, CM WATERS, CM SANTIAGO ROMERO; CM JOHNSON; CM DURHAL ,CP SHEFFIELD

VOTE: 8-0

(CM WHITTFIELD-CALLOWAY) WAS NOT PRESENT

Petition of American Heart Association (#2025-090), request to hold "Detroit Heart and Stroke Walk" on June 7, 2025 from 8:00 AM until 12:00 PM the same day at Wayne State University. Set-up will begin at 1:00 AM on June 7, 2025 and be completed by 7:00 AM the same day. Tear down will begin at 12:00 PM on June 7, 2025 and be completed by 4:00 PM on the same day. (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 05/08/25)

MOTION: (CM YOUNG ) MADE THE MOTION TO APPROVE:8 ( YES) CM BENSON; CP PRO TEM TATE, CM WATERS, CM SANTIAGO ROMERO; CM JOHNSON; CM DURHALL ,CP SHEFFIELD

VOTE: 8-0

(CM WHITTFIELD-CALLOWAY) WAS NOT PRESENT

Petition of MBAD African Bead Museum (#2025-086), request to hold "MBAD Annual Bead Festival" on June 14, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM the same day at MBAD African Bead Museum. Set-up will begin on June 14, 2025 at 7:00 AM and be completed by 10:00 AM the same day. Tear down will begin on June 14, 2025 at 9:00 PM and be completed by 10:00 PM the same day. (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 05/08/25)

MOTION: (CM YOUNG ) MADE THE MOTION TO APPROVE:8 ( YES) CM BENSON; CP PRO TEM TATE, CM WATERS, CM SANTIAGO ROMERO; CM JOHNSON; CM DURHAL ,CP SHEFFIELD

VOTE: 8-0

(CM WHITTFIELD-CALLOWAY) WAS NOT PRESENT

Petition of Ford Field (#2025-091), request to hold "SZA Not Beauty Activation" on June 10, 2025 from 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM the same day at Ford Field. Set-up will begin on June 09, 2025 at 8:00 AM and be completed by 8:00 PM the same day. Tear down will begin on June 10, 2025 at 9:00 PM and be completed by 11 :00 PM the same day.  (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 05/08/25)

MOTION: (CM YOUNG ) MADE THE MOTION TO APPROVE:8 ( YES) CM BENSON; CP PRO TEM TATE, CM WATERS, CM SANTIAGO ROMERO; CM JOHNSON; CM DURHALL ,CP SHEFFIELD,

(CM WHITTFIELD-CALLOWAY) WAS NOT PRESENT

Petition of Green Square Holding, LLC (#2025-075), request to hold "The Trap by JARS Cannabis" on May 24, 2025 from 9:00 AM until 10:00 PM May 26, 2025 on 148-154-164 W Larned. Set-up will begin atll:00 AM on May 23, 2025 and be completed by 6:00 PM the same day. Tear down will begin at 8:00 AM on May 27, 2025 and be completed by 12:00 PM on the same day. (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 05/08/25) (WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION)

 

MOTION: (CM BENSON ) MADE THE MOTION FOR NO RECOMMENDATION ,TO SEND BACK TO REGULAR BUSINESS: 7 ( YES) CM BENSON; CP PRO TEM TATE, CM WATERS, CM SANTIAGO ROMERO; CM JOHNSON; CM DURHAL ,CP SHEFFIELD,   1- (NO) CM YOUNG

VOTE: 7-1

(CM WHITTFIELD-CALLOWAY) WAS NOT PRESENT

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

Contract No. 6007105 - 100% Blight Funding – To Provide Fence Installation, Maintenance and Removal at Commercial Demolition Sites. – Contractor: Detroit Grounds Crew, LLC – Location: 4101 Barham, Detroit, MI 48224 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of Three (3) Years – Total Contract Amount: $400,000.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON  05/12/25)

(CM SANTIAGO ROMERO) MADE THE MOTION TO APPROVE WITH A WAIVER (19) REQUESTED8 (YES) CM BENSON; CP PRO TEM TATE, CM WATERS, CM JOHNSON, CM DURHAL ,CP SHEFFIELD, CM YOUNG

VOTE CARRIED: 8-0

(CM WHITTFIELD-CALLOWAY) WAS NOT PRESENT

Contract No. 6007108 - 100% Blight Funding – To Provide Fence Installation, Maintenance and Removal at Commercial Demolition Sites. – Contractor: RMD Holdings, Ltd d/b/a Nationwide Construction Group – Location: 69951 Lowe Plank Road, Richmond, MI 48062 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of Three (3) Years – Total Contract Amount: $400,000.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON  05/12/25)

(CM SANTIAGO ROMERO) MADE THE MOTION TO APPROVE WITH WAIVER (20) REQUESTED8 (YES) CM BENSON; CP PRO TEM TATE, CM WATERS, CM JOHNSON, CM DURHAL ,CP SHEFFIELD, CM YOUNG

VOTE CARRIED: 8-0

(CM WHITTFIELD-CALLOWAY) WAS NOT PRESENT

Contract No. 6005787-A2 - 100% ARPA Funding – AMEND 2 – To Provide an Extension of Time and Increase of Funds for Abatement and Alteration of Commercial Structures Group 217. – Contractor: Adamo Demolition Company – Location: 320 East Seven Mile Road, Detroit, MI 48203 – Contract Period: November 21, 2023 through June 30, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: November 21, 2023 through June 30, 2026 – Contract Increase Amount: $417,550.17 – Total Contract Amount: $2,050,261.03. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON  05/12/25)

(CM SANTIAGO ROMERO) MADE THE MOTION TO APPROVE 8 (YES) CM BENSON; CP PRO TEM TATE, CM WATERS, CM JOHNSON, CM DURHAL ,CP SHEFFIELD, CM YOUNG

VOTE CARRIED: 8-0

(CM WHITTFIELD-CALLOWAY) WAS NOT PRESENT

Contract No. 6005386-A1 - 100% ARPA Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time Only for the Abatement and Alteration of 8 Commercial Structures Group 202. – Contractor: Homrich – Location: 3033 Bourke Street, Detroit, MI 48238 – Previous Contract Period: July 18, 2023 through June 30, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: July 18, 2023 through June 30, 2026 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $1,444,408.90. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON  05/12/25)

(CM SANTIAGO ROMERO) MADE THE MOTION TO APPROVE8 (YES) CM BENSON; CP PRO TEM TATE, CM WATERS, CM JOHNSON, CM DURHAL ,CP SHEFFIELD, CM YOUNG

VOTE CARRIED: 8-0

(CM WHITTFIELD-CALLOWAY) WAS NOT PRESENT

Contract No. 6005658-A1 - 100% ARPA Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time Only for the Abatement and Alteration of 8 Commercial Structures Group 216. – Contractor: Adamo Demolition Company – Location: 320 East Seven Mile Road, Detroit, MI 48203 – Previous Contract Period: October 24, 2023 through June 30, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: October 24, 2023 through June 30, 2026 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $2,858,610.70. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON  05/12/25)

(CM SANTIAGO ROMERO) MADE THE MOTION TO APPROVE 8 (YES) CM BENSON; CP PRO TEM TATE, CM WATERS, CM JOHNSON, CM DURHAL ,CP SHEFFIELD, CM YOUNG

VOTE CARRIED: 8-0

(CM WHITTFIELD-CALLOWAY) WAS NOT PRESENT

Contract No. 6005890-A1 - 100% ARPA Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time Only for the Abatement and Alteration of Commercial Structures Group 223. – Contractor: Adamo Demolition Company – Location: 320 East Seven Mile Road, Detroit, MI 48203 – Previous Contract Period: February 6, 2024 through June 30, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: February 6, 2024 through June 30, 2026 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $1,193,198.60. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON  05/12/25)

(CM SANTIAGO ROMERO) MADE THE MOTION TO APPROVE 8 (YES) CM BENSON; CP PRO TEM TATE, CM WATERS,CM JOHNSON, CM DURHAL ,CP SHEFFIELD, CM YOUNG

VOTE CARRIED : 8-0

(CM WHITTFIELD-CALLOWAY) WAS NOT PRESENT

Contract No. 6005343-A2 - 100% ARPA Funding – AMEND 2 – To Provide an Extension of Time Only for the Abatement and Alteration of Commercial Structures Group 197. – Contractor: Inner City Contracting, LLC – Location: 18715 Grand River, Detroit, MI 48223 – Original Contract Period: June 6, 2023 through June 30, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: June 6, 2023 through June 30, 2026. Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $497,464.30. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON  05/12/25)

(CM SANTIAGO ROMERO) MADE THE MOTION TO APPROVE 8 (YES) CM BENSON; CP PRO TEM TATE, CM WATERS, CM JOHNSON, CM DURHAL ,CP SHEFFIELD, CM YOUNG

VOTE: 8-0

(CM WHITTFIELD-CALLOWAY) WAS NOT PRESENT

Contract No. 6005899-A1 - 100% ARPA Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time Only for the Abatement and Alteration of Commercial Structures Group 224. – Contractor: Adamo Demolition Company – Location: 320 East Seven Mile Road, Detroit, MI 48203 – Previous Contract Period: February 6, 2024 through June 30, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: February 6, 2024 through June 30, 2026 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $1,717,922.80. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON  05/12/25)

(CM SANTIAGO ROMERO) MADE THE MOTION TO APPROVE 8 (YES) CM BENSON; CP PRO TEM TATE, CM WATERS, CM JOHNSON, CM DURHAL ,CP SHEFFIELD, CM YOUNG

VOTE: 8-0

(CM WHITTFIELD-CALLOWAY) WAS NOT PRESENT

Contract No. 6005923-A1 - 100% ARPA Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time Only for the Abatement and Alteration of Commercial Structures Group 229. – Contractor: Salenbien Trucking and Excavating, Inc. – Location: 985 East Jefferson Avenue, Suite 300, Detroit, MI 48207 – Previous Contract Period: February 6, 2024 through June 30, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: February 6, 2024 through June 30, 2026 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $536,169.98. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON  05/12/25)

(CM SANTIAGO ROMERO) MADE THE MOTION TO APPROVE8 (YES) CM BENSON; CP PRO TEM TATE, CM WATERS, CM JOHNSON, CM DURHAL ,CP SHEFFIELD, CM YOUNG

VOTE: 8-0

(CM WHITTFIELD-CALLOWAY) WAS NOT PRESENT

Contract No. 6005924-A1 - 100% ARPA Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time Only for the Abatement and Alteration of Commercial Structures Group 230. – Contractor: Salenbien Trucking and Excavating, Inc. – Location: 985 East Jefferson Avenue, Suite 300, Detroit, MI 48207 – Previous Contract Period: February 6, 2024 through June 30, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: February 6, 2024 through June 30, 2026 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $203,464.51. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON  05/12/25)

(CM SANTIAGO ROMERO) MADE THE MOTION TO APPROVE8 (YES) CM BENSON; CP PRO TEM TATE, CM WATERS, CM JOHNSON, CM DURHAL ,CP SHEFFIELD, CM YOUNG

VOTE: 8-0

(CM WHITTFIELD-CALLOWAY) WAS NOT PRESENT

Contract No. 6006201-A1 - 40% ARPA & 60% Blight Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time Only for the Abatement and Alteration of Commercial Structures Group 246. – Contractor: Salenbien Trucking and Excavating, Inc. – Location: 985 East Jefferson Avenue, Suite 300, Detroit, MI 48207 – Previous Contract Period: July 16, 2024 through June 30, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: July 16, 2024 through June 30, 2026 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $2,112,011.55. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON  05/12/25)

(CM SANTIAGO ROMERO) MADE THE MOTION TO APPROVE8 (YES) CM BENSON; CP PRO TEM TATE, CM WATERS, CM JOHNSON, CM DURHAL ,CP SHEFFIELD, CM YOUNG

VOTE: 8-0

(CM WHITTFIELD-CALLOWAY) WAS NOT PRESENT

Contract No. 6006287-A1 - 38% ARPA 62% Blight Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time Only for the Abatement and Alteration of Commercial Structures Group 244. – Contractor: Adamo Demolition Company – Location: 320 East Seven Mile Road, Detroit, MI 48203 – Previous Contract Period: July 16, 2024 through June 30, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: July 16, 2024 through June 30, 2026 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $4,128,208.70. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON  05/12/25)

(CM SANTIAGO ROMERO) MADE THE MOTION TO APPROVE 8 (YES) CM BENSON; CP PRO TEM TATE, CM WATERS, CM JOHNSON, CM DURHAL ,CP SHEFFIELD, CM YOUNG

VOTE: 8-0

(CM WHITTFIELD-CALLOWAY) WAS NOT PRESENT

Contract No. 6006749-A1 - 100% ARPA Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time Only for the Abatement and Alteration of 4 Commercial Structures Group 252. – Contractor: Adamo Demolition Company – Location: 320 East Seven Mile Road, Detroit, MI 48203 – Previous Contract Period: October 29, 2024 through June 30, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: October 29, 2024 through June 30, 2026 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $587,859.80. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON  05/12/25)

(CM SANTIAGO ROMERO) MADE THE MOTION TO APPROVE; 8 (YES) CM BENSON; CP PRO TEM TATE, CM WATERS, CM JOHNSON, CM DURHAL ,CP SHEFFIELD, CM YOUNG

VOTE CARRIED: 8-0

(CM WHITTFIELD-CALLOWAY) WAS NOT PRESENT

Contract No. 6005277-A1 - 100% ARPA Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time Only for Abatement and Demolition of Commercial Structure Located at 19925 Hoover, Detroit, MI 48205. – Contractor: SC Environmental Services, LLC – Location: 1234 Washington Boulevard, Detroit, MI 48226 – Previous Contract Period: May 23, 2023 through June 30, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: May 23, 2023 through June 30, 2026 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $878,350.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON  05/12/25)

(CM SANTIAGO ROMERO) MADE THE MOTION TO APPROVE; 8 (YES) CM BENSON; CP PRO TEM TATE, CM WATERS, CM JOHNSON, CM DURHAL ,CP SHEFFIELD, CM YOUNG

VOTE CARRIED: 8-0

(CM WHITTFIELD-CALLOWAY) WAS NOT PRESENT

Contract No. 6004503-A2 - 100% ARPA Funding – AMEND 2 – To Provide an Extension of Time and Increase of Funds for Commercial Environmental Due Diligence to Support the City's Blight Remediation Efforts. – Contractor: DLZ Michigan, Inc. – Location: 607 Shelby, Suite 650, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: July 1, 2022 through December 31, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2026 – Contract Increase Amount: $17,500.00 – Total Contract Amount: $819,572.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON  05/12/25)

(CM SANTIAGO ROMERO) MADE THE MOTION TO APPROVE; 8 (YES) CM BENSON; CP PRO TEM TATE, CM WATERS, CM JOHNSON, CM DURHAL ,CP SHEFFIELD, CM YOUNG

VOTE CARRIED: 8-0

(CM WHITTFIELD-CALLOWAY) WAS NOT PRESENT

Contract No. 6005387-A1 - 100% ARPA Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time and Increase of Funds Abatement and Alteration of Nine (9) Commercial Structures Group 203. – Contractor: Adamo Demolition Company – Location: 320 E Seven Mile, Detroit, MI 48203 – Contract Period: July 11, 2023 through June 30, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: July 11, 2023 through June 30, 2026 – Contract Increase Amount: $138,222.20 – Total Contract Amount: $2,898,068.30. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON  05/12/25)

(CM SANTIAGO ROMERO) MADE THE MOTION TO APPROVE; 8 (YES) CM BENSON; CP PRO TEM TATE, CM WATERS, CM JOHNSON, CM DURHAL ,CP SHEFFIELD, CM YOUNG

VOTE CARRIED: 8-0

(CM WHITTFIELD-CALLOWAY) WAS NOT PRESENT

Contract No. 6005405-A2 - 100% ARPA – AMEND 2 – To Provide an Extension of Time and Increase of Funds for Abatement and Alteration of Commercial Group 204. – Contractor: Homrich Wrecking, Inc dba Homrich – Location: 3033 Bourke Street, Detroit MI 48238 – Contract Period: July 5, 2023 through June 30, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: July 5, 2023 through June 30, 2026 - Contract Increase Amount: $175,425.00 – Total Contract Amount: $3,617,794.82. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON  05/12/25)

(CM SANTIAGO ROMERO) MADE THE MOTION TO APPROVE; 8 (YES) CM BENSON; CP PRO TEM TATE, CM WATERS, CM JOHNSON, CM DURHAL ,CP SHEFFIELD, CM YOUNG

VOTE CARRIED: 8-0

(CM WHITTFIELD-CALLOWAY) WAS NOT PRESENT

Contract No. 6005484-A1 - 100% ARPA Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time and Increase of Funds for Abatement and Alteration of Commercial Structures for Group 208. – Contractor: Adamo Demolition Company – Location: 320 East Seven Mile Road, Detroit, MI 48203 – Contract Period: July 18, 2023 through June 30, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: July 18, 2023 through June 30, 2026 – Contract Increase Amount: $596,260.93 – Total Contract Amount: 1,873,793.23. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON  05/12/25)

(CM SANTIAGO ROMERO) MADE THE MOTION TO APPROVE; 8 (YES) CM BENSON; CP PRO TEM TATE, CM WATERS, CM JOHNSON, CM DURHAL ,CP SHEFFIELD, CM YOUNG

VOTE CARRIED: 8-0

(CM WHITTFIELD-CALLOWAY) WAS NOT PRESENT

Contract No. 6005488-A1 - 100% ARPA Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time and Increase of Funds for Abatement and Alteration of Commercial Structures for Group 212 - 5555 Concord. – Contractor: Homrich – Location: 3033 Bourke Street, Detroit, MI 48238 – Contract Period: July 18, 2023 through June 30, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: July 18, 2023 through June 30, 2026 – Contract Increase Amount: $357,000 – Total Contract Amount: $2,618,600.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON  05/12/25)

(CM SANTIAGO ROMERO) MADE THE MOTION TO APPROVE; 8 (YES) CM BENSON; CP PRO TEM TATE, CM WATERS, CM JOHNSON, CM DURHAL ,CP SHEFFIELD, CM YOUNG

VOTE CARRIED: 8-0

(CM WHITTFIELD-CALLOWAY) WAS NOT PRESENT

Contract No. 6005486-A1 - 100% ARPA Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time and Increase of Funds for Abatement and Alteration of Commercial Structures Group 209. – Contractor: Homrich – Location: 3033 Bourke Street, Detroit, MI 48238 – Previous Contract Period: July 18, 2023 through June 30, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: July 18, 2023 through June 30, 2026 – Contract Increase Amount: $709,550.00 – Total Contract Amount: $6,858,473.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON  05/12/25)

(CM SANTIAGO ROMERO) MADE THE MOTION TO APPROVE8 (YES) CM BENSON; CP PRO TEM TATE, CM WATERS, CM JOHNSON, CM DURHAL ,CP SHEFFIELD, CM YOUNG

VOTE: 8-0

(CM WHITTFIELD-CALLOWAY) WAS NOT PRESENT

Contract No. 6004502-A3 - 100% ARPA Funding – AMEND 3 – To Provide an Extension of Time and Increase of Funds for Commercial Environmental Due Diligence to Support the City's Blight Remediation Efforts. – Contractor: ATC Group Services – Location: 1735 East McNichols Road, Detroit, MI 48203 – Contract Period: July 26, 2022 through December 31, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: July 26, 2022 through June 30, 2026 – Contract Increase Amount: $70,000.00 – Total Contract Amount: $872,072.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON  05/12/25)

(CM SANTIAGO ROMERO) MADE THE MOTION TO APPROVE 8 (YES) CM BENSON; CP PRO TEM TATE, CM WATERS, CM JOHNSON, CM DURHALL ,CP SHEFFIELD, CM YOUNG

VOTE: 8-0

(CM WHITTFIELD-CALLOWAY) WAS NOT PRESENT

Contract No. 6005655-A2 - 100% ARPA – AMEND 2 – To Provide an Extension of Time Only for Abatement and Alteration of Commercial Structures Group 213. – Contractor: Homrich Wrecking, Inc dba Homrich – Location: 3033 Bourke Street, Detroit MI 48238 – Contract Period: August 25, 2023 through June 30, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: August 25, 2023 through June 30, 2026 – Contract Increase Amount: $181,049.58 - Total Contract Amount: $4,479,620.20. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON  05/12/25)

(CM SANTIAGO ROMERO) MADE THE MOTION TO APPROVE 8 (YES) CM BENSON; CP PRO TEM TATE, CM WATERS, CM JOHNSON, CM DURHAL ,CP SHEFFIELD, CM YOUNG

VOTE: 8-0

(CM WHITTFIELD-CALLOWAY) WAS NOT PRESENT

Contract No. 6005656-A1 - 100% ARPA Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time and Increase of Funds Abatement and Alteration of 7 Commercial Structures Group 214. – Contractor: Homrich Wrecking, Inc. dba Homrich – Location: 3033 Bourke Street, Detroit, MI 48238 – Contract Period: October 17, 2023 through June 30, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: October 17, 2023 through June 30, 2026 – Contract Increase Amount: $159,458.88 – Total Contract Amount: $2,829,213.88. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON  05/12/25)

(CM SANTIAGO ROMERO) MADE THE MOTION TO APPROVE ;8 (YES) CM BENSON; CP PRO TEM TATE, CM WATERS, CM JOHNSON, CM DURHAL ,CP SHEFFIELD, CM YOUNG

VOTE: 8-0

(CM WHITTFIELD-CALLOWAY) WAS NOT PRESENT

Contract No. 6005657-A1 - 100% ARPA Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time Only for the Abatement and Alteration of 7 Commercial Structures Group 215. – Contractor: Homrich – Location: 3033 Bourke Street, Detroit, MI 48238 – Previous Contract Period: October 24, 2023 through June 30, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: October 24, 2023 through June 30, 2026 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $5,050,485.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON  05/12/25)

(CM SANTIAGO ROMERO) MADE THE MOTION TO APPROVE  8 (YES) CM BENSON; CP PRO TEM TATE, CM WATERS, CM JOHNSON, CM DURHAL ,CP SHEFFIELD, CM YOUNG

VOTE: 8-0

(CM WHITTFIELD-CALLOWAY) WAS NOT PRESENT

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 (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON  05/12/25)

(CP PRO TEM  TATE) MADE THE MOTION TO POSTPONE FOR (1) WEEK8 (YES) CM BENSON; CM SANTIAGO ROMERO, CM WATERS, CM JOHNSON, CM DURHAL ,CP SHEFFIELD, CM YOUNG

VOTE: 8-0

(CM WHITTFIELD-CALLOWAY) WAS NOT PRESENT

Contract No. 6005901-A1 - 100% ARPA Funding – AMEND 1 - To Provide an Extension of Time Only for Abatement and Alteration of Commercial Structures Group 225. – Contractor: Inner City Contracting, LLC – Location: 18715 Grand River, Detroit, MI 48223 – Previous Contract Period: February 6, 2024 through June 30, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: February 6, 2024 through June 30, 2026. – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $1,049,064.50. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON  05/12/25)

MOTION :(CM SANTIAGO ROMERO) MADE THE MOTION TO APPROVE; ;8 (YES) CM BENSON; CP PRO TEM TATE, CM WATERS, CM JOHNSON, CM DURHAL ,CP SHEFFIELD, CM YOUNG

VOTE: 8-0

(CM WHITTFIELD-CALLOWAY) WAS NOT PRESENT

Contract No. 6005902-A1 - 100% ARPA Funding – AMEND 1 - To Provide Extension of Time Only for Abatement and Alteration of Commercial Structures Group 226. – Contractor: Inner City Contracting, LLC – Location: 18715 Grand River, Detroit, MI 48223 – Original Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: November 14, 2023 through June 30, 2026 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $853,861.80. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON  05/12/25)

(CP PRO TEM  TATE) MADE THE MOTION TO POSTPONE FOR (1) WEEK8 (YES) CM BENSON; CM SANTIAGO ROMERO, CM WATERS, CM JOHNSON, CM DURHAL ,CP SHEFFIELD, CM YOUNG

VOTE: 8-0

(CM WHITTFIELD-CALLOWAY) WAS NOT PRESENT

Contract No. 6005907-A1 - 100% ARPA Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time and Increase of Funds for Abatement and Alteration of Commercial Structures Group 236. – Contractor: Inner City Contracting, LLC – Location: 18715 Grand River, Detroit, MI 48223 – Contract Period: February 26, 2024 through June 30, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: February 26, 2024 through June 30, 2026 – Contract Increase Amount: $654,679.80 – Total Contract Amount: $3,085,957,00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON  05/12/25)

(CM SANTIAGO ROMERO) MADE THE MOTION TO APPROVE; 8 (YES) CM BENSON; CP PRO TEM TATE, CM WATERS, CM JOHNSON, CM DURHAL ,CP SHEFFIELD, CM YOUNG

VOTE CARRIED: 8-0

(CM WHITTFIELD-CALLOWAY) WAS NOT PRESENT

Contract No. 6005925-A1 - 100% ARPA Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time Only for Abatement and Alteration of Commercial Structures Group 231. – Contractor: Salenbien Trucking and Excavating, Inc. – Location: 9217 Ann Arbor Road, Dundee, MI 48131 – Original Contract Period: December 6, 2023 through June 30, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: December 6, 2023 through June 30, 2025 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $1,012,965.24. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON  05/12/25)

(CM SANTIAGO ROMERO) MADE THE MOTION TO APPROVE; 8 (YES) CM BENSON; CP PRO TEM TATE, CM WATERS, CM JOHNSON, CM DURHAL ,CP SHEFFIELD, CM YOUNG

VOTE CARRIED: 8-0

(CM WHITTFIELD-CALLOWAY) WAS NOT PRESENT

Contract No. 6005985-A1 - 100% ARPA Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide Abatement and Alteration of Commercial Structures Group 234. – Contractor: Inner City Contracting, LLC – Location: 18715 Grand River Avenue, Detroit, MI 48223 – Previous Contract Period: February 27, 2024 through June 30, 2025 – Contract Period: February 27, 2024 through June 30, 2026 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 –Total Contract Amount: $789,405.10. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON  05/12/25)

(CM SANTIAGO ROMERO) MADE THE MOTION TO APPROVE; 8 (YES) CM BENSON; CP PRO TEM TATE, CM WATERS, CM JOHNSON, CM DURHAL ,CP SHEFFIELD, CM YOUNG

VOTE CARRIED: 8-0

(CM WHITTFIELD-CALLOWAY) WAS NOT PRESENT

Contract No. 6006197-A1 - 100% ARPA Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time Only for the Abatement and Alteration of 5 Commercial Structures Group 243. – Contractor: Homrich – Location: 3033 Bourke Street, Detroit, MI 48238 – Previous Contract Period: June 18, 2024 through June 30, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: June 18, 2024 through June 30, 2026 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $4,388,725.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON  05/12/25)

(CM SANTIAGO ROMERO) MADE THE MOTION TO APPROVE; 8 (YES) CM BENSON; CP PRO TEM TATE, CM WATERS, CM JOHNSON, CM DURHAL ,CP SHEFFIELD, CM YOUNG

VOTE CARRIED: 8-0

(CM WHITTFIELD-CALLOWAY) WAS NOT PRESENT

Contract No. 6006285-A1 - 23% ARPA 77% Blight Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time Only for Abatement and Alteration of Commercial Structures for Group 242. – Contractor: Homrich Wrecking, Inc dba Homrich – Location: 3033 Bourke Street, Detroit MI 48238 – Previous Contract Period: July 16, 2024 through June 30, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: July 16, 2024 through June 30, 2026 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $2,345,310.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON  05/12/25)

(CM SANTIAGO ROMERO) MADE THE MOTION TO APPROVE; 8 (YES) CM BENSON; CP PRO TEM TATE, CM WATERS, CM JOHNSON, CM DURHAL ,CP SHEFFIELD, CM YOUNG

VOTE CARRIED: 8-0

(CM WHITTFIELD-CALLOWAY) WAS NOT PRESENT

Contract No. 6006309-A1 - 40% ARPA 60% Blight Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time and Increase of Funds for Abatement and Alteration of Commercial Structures Group 245. – Contractor: Inner City Contracting, LLC – Location: 18715 Grand River, Detroit, MI 48223 – Contract Period: July 18, 2024 through June 30, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: July 18, 2023 through June 30, 2026 – Contract Increase Amount: $291,055.00 – Total Contract Amount: $2,403,486.20. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON  05/12/25)

(CM SANTIAGO ROMERO) MADE THE MOTION TO APPROVE; 8 (YES) CM BENSON; CP PRO TEM TATE, CM WATERS, CM JOHNSON, CM DURHAL ,CP SHEFFIELD, CM YOUNG

VOTE CARRIED: 8-0

(CM WHITTFIELD-CALLOWAY) WAS NOT PRESENT

Contract No. 6006748-A1 - 100% ARPA Funding – AMEND 1 - To Provide an Extension of Time and Increase of Funds Abatement and Alteration of Commercial Structures Group 205. – Contractor: Homrich – Location: 3033 Bourke Street, Detroit, MI 48238 – Contract Period: July 11, 2023 through June 30, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: July 11, 2023 through June 30, 2026 – Contract Increase Amount: $27,371.00 – Total Contract Amount: $592,771.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON  05/12/25)

(CM SANTIAGO ROMERO) MADE THE MOTION TO APPROVE; 8 (YES) CM BENSON; CP PRO TEM TATE, CM WATERS, CM JOHNSON, CM DURHAL ,CP SHEFFIELD, CM YOUNG

VOTE CARRIED: 8-0

(CM WHITTFIELD-CALLOWAY) WAS NOT PRESENT

Contract No. 6007098 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Plumbing Parts and Supplies. – Contractor: Atlas Plumbing Supply Co. – Location: 3439 Gratiot Avenue, Detroit, MI 48207 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of Three (3) Years – Total Contract Amount: $120,000.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON  05/12/25)

(CM SANTIAGO ROMERO) MADE THE MOTION TO APPROVE WITH WAIVER (21) REQUEST;; 8 (YES) CM BENSON; CP PRO TEM TATE, CM WATERS, CM JOHNSON, CM DURHAL ,CP SHEFFIELD, CM YOUNG

VOTE CARRIED: 8-0

(CM WHITTFIELD-CALLOWAY) WAS NOT PRESENT

Contract No. 6005323 – A1 - 100% Grant/City Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Increase of Funds for System Software Services for UAVs and Additional Departments. – Contractor: Skydio, Inc. – Location: 3000 Clearview Way, Building E, San Mateo, CA 94402 – Contract Period: June 1, 2023 through May 31, 2026 – Contract Increase Amount: $120,000.00 – Total Contract Amount: $416,716.00. FIRE (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON  05/12/25)

(CM SANTIAGO ROMERO) MADE THE MOTION TO APPROVE WITH WAIVER (22) REQUEST; 8 (YES) CM BENSON; CP PRO TEM TATE, CM WATERS, CM JOHNSON, CM DURHAL ,CP SHEFFIELD, CM YOUNG

VOTE CARRIED: 8-0

(CM WHITTFIELD-CALLOWAY) WAS NOT PRESENT

Contract No. 6007107 - 100% CIP Funding – To Provide Design and Construction Assistance for the Detroit Lead Service Line Cutting Project. – Contractor: US Army Corps of Engineers – Location: 477 Michigan Avenue, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of One (1) Year – Total Contract Amount: $1,000,000.00. DWSD (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 05/08/25)

(CM SANTIAGO ROMERO) MADE THE MOTION TO APPROVE WITH WAIVER (23) REQUEST; 8 (YES) CM BENSON; CP PRO TEM TATE, CM WATERS, CM JOHNSON, CM DURHAL ,CP SHEFFIELD, CM YOUNG

VOTE CARRIED: 8-0

(CM WHITTFIELD-CALLOWAY) WAS NOT PRESENT

Contract No. 6007088 - 100% Major Street Funding – To Provide Construction Equipment Maintenance and Repair Services. – Contractor: ALTA Construction Equipment, LLC dba ALTA Equipment Company, LLC. – Location: 5105 Lorraine, Detroit, MI 48208 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Term of 3 Years – Total Contract Amount: $700,000.00. GENERAL SERVICES (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 05/08/25)

(CM YOUNG) MADE THE MOTION TO APPROVE WITH WAIVER (24) REQUEST; 8 (YES) CM BENSON; CP PRO TEM TATE, CM WATERS, CM JOHNSON, CM DURHAL ,CP SHEFFIELD, CM SANTIAGO ROMERO 

VOTE CARRIED: 8-0

(CM WHITTFIELD-CALLOWAY) WAS NOT PRESENT

 

Contract No. 6004641-A1 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide for Renewal for Lease of Property. – Contractor: New Prospect Missionary Baptist Church – Location: 6330 Pembroke, Detroit, MI 48221 – Previous Contract Period: July 19, 2022 through June 30, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027 – Contract Increase Amount: $72,000.00 – Total Contract Amount: $166,500.00. MUNICIPAL PARKING (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 05/08/25)

(CM YOUNG) MADE THE MOTION TO APPROVE; 8 (YES) CM BENSON; CP PRO TEM TATE, CM WATERS, CM JOHNSON, CM DURHAL ,CP SHEFFIELD, CM SANTIAGO ROMERO 

VOTE CARRIED: 8-0

(CM WHITTFIELD-CALLOWAY) WAS NOT PRESENT

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

Request to Accept and Appropriate the BNA Constructors Canada GP Community Benefits Agreement. (The BNA Constructors Canada GP has awarded the City of Detroit General Services Department, in partnership with the Department of Public Works, with the BNA Constructors Canada GP Community Benefits Agreement for a total of $1,200,000.00 Canadian dollars (CAD) or approximately $841,674.00 US dollars (USD), subject to change based on the exchange rate at the time of transaction. There is no match requirement. The total project cost is $841,674.00 USD, subject to change based on the CAD to USD exchange rate at the time of transaction.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 05/08/25)

(CM YOUNG) MADE THE MOTION TO APPROVE WITH WAIVER (25) REQUEST; 8 (YES) CM BENSON; CP PRO TEM TATE, CM WATERS, CM JOHNSON, CM DURHAL ,CP SHEFFIELD, CM SANTIAGO ROMERO 

VOTE CARRIED: 8-0

(CM WHITTFIELD-CALLOWAY) WAS NOT PRESENT

Authorization to submit a grant application to the Michigan Public Service Commission for the FY 2025 Renewable Energy & Electrification Infrastructure Enhancement & Development Grant.  (The General Services Department – Office of Sustainability is hereby requesting authorization from Detroit City Council to submit a grant application to the Michigan Public Service Commission for the FY 2025 Renewable Energy and Electrification Infrastructure Enhancement and Development Grant. The amount being sought is $1,580,336.00. There is no City match requirement. The total project cost is $1,580,336.00.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 05/08/25)

(CM YOUNG) MADE THE MOTION TO APPROVE WITH WAIVER (26) REQUEST; 8 (YES) CM BENSON; CP PRO TEM TATE, CM WATERS, CM JOHNSON, CM DURHAL ,CP SHEFFIELD, CM SANTIAGO ROMERO 

VOTE CARRIED: 8-0

(CM WHITTFIELD-CALLOWAY) WAS NOT PRESENT

Authorization to submit a grant application to the Michigan Health Endowment Fund for the FY 2025 Nutrition & Healthy Lifestyles Initiative. (The General Service Department is hereby requesting authorization from Detroit City Council to submit a grant application to the Michigan Health Endowment Fund for the FY 2025 Nutrition & Healthy Lifestyles Initiative. 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 05/08/25)

(CM YOUNG) MADE THE MOTION TO APPROVE WITH WAIVER (27) REQUEST; 8 (YES) CM BENSON; CP PRO TEM TATE, CM WATERS, CM JOHNSON, CM DURHAL ,CP SHEFFIELD, CM SANTIAGO ROMERO 

VOTE CARRIED: 8-0

(CM WHITTFIELD-CALLOWAY) WAS NOT PRESENT

RESOLUTIONS

The Detroit City Council hereby cancels the Internal Operations Standing Committee scheduled for May 28, 2025, to attend the 2025 Mackinac Policy Conference.

CM JOHNSON MADE THE MOTION TO APPROVE8 (YES) CM BENSON; CP PRO TEM TATE, CM WATERS, CM YOUNG, CM DURHAL ,CP SHEFFIELD, CM SANTIAGO ROMERO 

VOTE CARRIED: 8-0

(CM WHITTFIELD-CALLOWAY) WAS NOT PRESENT

The Detroit City Council hereby cancels the Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee scheduled for May 28, 2025, to attend the 2025 Mackinac Policy Conference.

CM JOHNSON MADE THE MOTION TO APPROVE; 8 (YES) CM BENSON; CP PRO TEM TATE, CM WATERS, CM YOUNG, CM DURHAL ,CP SHEFFIELD, CM SANTIAGO ROMERO 

VOTE CARRIED: 8-0

(CM WHITTFIELD-CALLOWAY) WAS NOT PRESENT

The Detroit City Council hereby cancels the Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee scheduled for May 29, 2025, to attend the 2025 Mackinac Policy Conference.

CM JOHNSON MADE THE MOTION TO APPROVE; 8 (YES) CM BENSON; CP PRO TEM TATE, CM WATERS, CM YOUNG, CM DURHAL ,CP SHEFFIELD, CM SANTIAGO ROMERO 

VOTE CARRIED: 8-0

(CM WHITTFIELD-CALLOWAY) WAS NOT PRESENT

The Detroit City Council hereby cancels the Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee scheduled for May 29, 2025, to attend the 2025 Mackinac Policy Conference.

CM JOHNSON MADE THE MOTION TO APPROVE; 8 (YES) CM BENSON; CP PRO TEM TATE, CM WATERS, CM YOUNG, CM DURHAL ,CP SHEFFIELD, CM SANTIAGO ROMERO 

VOTE CARRIED: 8-0

(CM WHITTFIELD-CALLOWAY) WAS NOT PRESENT

 

Resolution to Recognize May as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 05/08/25)

CM SANTIAGO ROMERO MADE THE MOTION TO APPROVE8 (YES) CM BENSON; CP PRO TEM TATE, CM WATERS, CM JOHNSON, CM DURHAL ,CP SHEFFIELD, CM YOUNG

VOTE CARRIED: 8-0

(CM WHITTFIELD-CALLOWAY) WAS NOT PRESENT

 

Resolution Declaring May as Mental Health Awareness Month. (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 05/08/25)

CM SANTIAGO ROMERO MADE THE MOTION TO APPROVE ; 8 (YES) CM BENSON; CP PRO TEM TATE, CM WATERS, CM JOHNSON, CM DURHAL ,CP SHEFFIELD, CM YOUNG

VOTE CARRIED: 8-0

(CM WHITTFIELD-CALLOWAY) WAS NOT PRESENT

(CM Johnson) made the motion to Approve as a Walk-on; Vote Carried 8-0

(CM Whittfield-Calloway) was not present

Appointment of Crystal Gilbert Rogers to the Detroit Brownfield Redevelopment Authority with a term commencing on March 28, 2025 and ending on March 28, 2028 upon City Council approval. 

APPROVED 8-0 (Calloway not present)

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

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

April Monthly Report of Contracts Approved Administratively ($25,000 to $50,000).  (Attachment A - List of attached contracts subject to delegated authority, pursuant to Section 17-5-91, City Council approval required for certain contracts; monthly report on certain contracts; emergency procurements; City Council notification and approval required, Subsection (c).)

CP SHEFFIELD MADE THE MOTION  for  RESOLUTION 23.1 to be REFERRED TO BUDGET STANDING COMMITTEE

VOTE CARRIED: 8-0

(CM WHITTFIELD-CALLOWAY) WAS NOT PRESENT

Contract No. 6007006 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Electronic Bidding, Contract Management System, and Vendor Performance. – Contractor: Euna Solutions, Inc. – Location:363 W. Erie Street, Floor 7, Chicago, IL 60654 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of Three (3) Years – Total Contract Amount: $392,350.00. OCFO

(CP SHEFFIELD) MADE THE MOTION  for  RESOLUTION 23.2 to be REFERRED TO BUDGET STANDING COMMITTEE

VOTE CARRIED: 8-0

(CM WHITTFIELD-CALLOWAY) WAS NOT PRESENT

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Large Events Reporting – January-March 2025 (Q3 of FY 2024-25). (The 2019 Detroit City Code section 17-3-7 mandates the quarterly reporting of any revenue received by the City for the use of facilities, personnel, services, or resources of the City’s public safety departments in conjunction with, or in support of, a large special event for which a Council approved permit was required with anticipated or actual attendance in excess of 1,500 persons. This report is a summary of the events, services provided, permit costs and status for activity for the quarter.)

(CP SHEFFIELD) MADE THE MOTION  for  RESOLUTION 23.3 to be REFERRED TO BUDGET STANDING COMMITTEE

VOTE CARRIED: 8-0

(CM WHITTFIELD-CALLOWAY) WAS NOT PRESENT

MISCELLANEOUS

Submitting memorandum relative to FY26 ARPA Allocation Breakdown.

(CP SHEFFIELD) MADE THE MOTION  for  RESOLUTION 23.4 to be REFERRED  TO BFA STANDING COMMITTEE

VOTE CARRIED: 8-0

(CM WHITTFIELD-CALLOWAY) WAS NOT PRESENT

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

LAW DEPARTMENT

Settlement in lawsuit of Acupuncture Health PLLC (Anthony Hunter) v City of Detroit, Case No. 24-161797-GC, File No. L24-012342 (VI) Department of Transportation, in the amount of ($6,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Acupuncture Health, PLLC may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained.

(CP SHEFFIELD) MADE THE MOTION  for  RESOLUTION 24.1 to be REFERRED  TO INTERNAL STANDING COMMITTEE

VOTE CARRIED: 8-0

(CM WHITTFIELD-CALLOWAY) WAS NOT PRESENT

Settlement in lawsuit of Davion Ferguson v City of Detroit and John Doe, Case No. 24-006392-NI, File No. L24-01048 (CBO) Police Department, in the amount of ($125,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Davion Ferguson may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained.

(CP SHEFFIELD) MADE THE MOTION  for  RESOLUTION 24.2 to be REFERRED  TO INTERNAL STANDING COMMITTEE

VOTE CARRIED: 8-0

(CM WHITTFIELD-CALLOWAY) WAS NOT PRESENT

Settlement in lawsuit of Gail Horton v City of Detroit and Daniel Holmes, Case No. 24-013780-Ni, File No. L24-01314 (BP) Fire Department, in the amount of ($9,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Gail Horton may have against the City of Detroit, Daniel Holmes, and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained.

(CP SHEFFIELD) MADE THE MOTION  for  RESOLUTION 24.3 to be REFERRED  TO INTERNAL STANDING COMMITTEE

VOTE CARRIED: 8-0

(CM WHITTFIELD-CALLOWAY) WAS NOT PRESENT

DETROIT BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

Detroit Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (DBRA) Board of Directors Attendance Reports.  (This memo is in response to Council Member Latisha Johnson’s request for attendance records of the DBRA Board of Directors for the past two years, dated May 7, 2025.)

(CP SHEFFIELD) MADE THE MOTION  for  RESOLUTION 24.4 to be REFERRED  TO INTERNAL STANDING COMMITTEE

VOTE CARRIED: 8-0

(CM WHITTFIELD-CALLOWAY) WAS NOT PRESENT

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

MAYOR'S OFFICE

Petition of Friends of Rouge Park (#2025-098), request to hold "Rouge Park Centennial Celebration" on June 27, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM ending on June 29, 2025 at Rouge Park. Set-up will begin on June 25, 2025 at 8:00 AM and be completed by 10:00 AM on June 27, 2025. Tear down will begin on June 29, 2025 at 7:00 PM and be completed by 8:00 PM on June 30, 2025.  (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.)

(CP SHEFFIELD) MADE THE MOTION  for  RESOLUTION 25.1 to be REFERRED  TO NEIGHBORHOOD STANDING COMMITTEE

VOTE CARRIED: 8-0

(CM WHITTFIELD-CALLOWAY) WAS NOT PRESENT

Petition of CV A (#2025-099), request to hold "CV A Festival 2025" on June 28, 2025 from 3:00 PM to 11:59 PM on June 29, 2025 at Hart Plaza. Set-up will begin on June 27, 2025 at 12:00 PM and be completed by 1:00 PM on June 28, 2025. Tear down will begin on June 29, 2025 at 11 :00 PM and be completed by 4:00 PM on June 30, 2025.  (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL)

(CP SHEFFIELD) MADE THE MOTION  for  RESOLUTION 25.2 to be REFERRED  TO NEIGHBORHOOD STANDING COMMITTEE

VOTE CARRIED: 8-0

(CM WHITTFIELD-CALLOWAY) WAS NOT PRESENT

Petition of Imagination (#2025-102), request to hold "Ford Philanthropy Community Impact Launch Event" on June 17, 2025 from 10:00 AM until 5:00 PM the same day at Roosevelt Park. Set-up will begin at 8:00 AM on June 15, 2025 and be completed by 10:00 AM the June 17, 2025. Tear down will begin at 5:00 PM on June 17, 2025 and be completed by 10:00 PM on the same day. (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.) 

(CP SHEFFIELD) MADE THE MOTION  for  RESOLUTION 25.3 to be REFERRED  TO NEIGHBORHOOD STANDING COMMITTEE

VOTE CARRIED: 8-0

(CM WHITTFIELD-CALLOWAY) WAS NOT PRESENT

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

Contract No. 6007023 - 100% Grant Funding – To Provide Park Renovations at Farwell Park (Tennis Courts, Walking Paths & Connectivity, Playground, Site Amenities, Site Restoration). – Contractor: WCI Contractors, Inc. – Location: 20210 Conner Street, Detroit, MI 48234 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Term of Three (3) Years – Total Contract Amount: $2,000,000.00. GENERAL SERVICES

(CP SHEFFIELD) MADE THE MOTION  for  RESOLUTION 25.4 to be REFERRED  TO NEIGHBORHOOD STANDING COMMITTEE

VOTE CARRIED: 8-0

(CM WHITTFIELD-CALLOWAY) WAS NOT PRESENT

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

HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION DEPARTMENT

Request for Authorization to Accept and Appropriate the FY 2025 Additional $112,000.00 Medicaid CHIP Community Development Lead Hazard Control Program Grant. (Through the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, the City of Detroit Housing and Revitalization Department was awarded an additional $112,000.00 for FY 2025 Medicaid CHIP Community Development Lead Hazard Control Program Grant. This grant has been originally approved in the amount of $1,300,000.00 and has been selected to receive an amendment of an additional $112,000.00, resulting in a total grant award of $1,412,000.00 for FY 2025. There is no match requirement.)

(CP SHEFFIELD) MADE THE MOTION  for  RESOLUTION 26.1 to be REFERRED  TO PLANNING AND ECONOMIC STANDING COMMITTEE

VOTE CARRIED: 8-0

(CM WHITTFIELD-CALLOWAY) WAS NOT PRESENT

Request for Authorization to Accept and Appropriate the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR)-2025.  (The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has allocated the City of Detroit, through its Housing and Revitalization Department (HRD), $346,864,000 in Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funding to support long-term recovery efforts following storm events from the 2023 Presidential Major Disaster Declaration (federal disaster declaration FEMA #4757 - Michigan Severe Storms, Flooding and Tornadoes) with no matching requirements. These funds were allocated through the publication of the Federal Register, Vol. 90, 6512-N-01 January 16, 2025, for the total allocation under Pub. L118-158. The allocation was made available through the Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act Public Law 118-158. CDBG-DR funding is designed to address needs that remain after all other federal assistance has been exhausted.)

(CP SHEFFIELD) MADE THE MOTION  for  RESOLUTION 26.2 to be REFERRED  TO PLANNING AND ECONOMIC  STANDING COMMITTEE

VOTE CARRIED: 8-0

(CM WHITTFIELD-CALLOWAY) WAS NOT PRESENT

LEGISLATIVE POLICY DIVISION

Resolution Recognizing May 16th 2025 as World Community Land Trust (CLT) Day.  (City Council Member Latisha Johnson has requested the Legislative Policy Division (LPD) to produce a resolution recognizing May 16, 2025, as World Community Land Trust (CLT) Day. The requested resolution is attached.)

(CM YOUNG) MADE MOTION FOR APPROVAL TO WALK-ON TO NEW BUSINESS ;VOTE CARRIED 8-0

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

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

Please be advised that the Contract listed was submitted on March 6, 2024 for the City Council Agenda for March 12, 2024 and has been amended as follows:

Submitted as:

Contract No. 6006105 -  100% ARPA Funding – To Provide Construction Improvements for Dexter Avenue Street Scape. – Contractor: Angelo Iafrate Construction Company – Location: 26300 Sherwood Avenue, Warren, MI 48091 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $9,456,750.50. PUBLIC WORKS

Should read as:

Contract No. 6006105 - 100% ARPA Funding – To Provide Construction Improvements for Dexter Avenue Street Scape. – Contractor: Angelo Iafrate Construction Company – Location: 26300 Sherwood Avenue, Warren, MI 48091 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through October 20, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $9,456,750.50. PUBLIC WORKS

(CP SHEFFIELD) MADE THE MOTION  for  RESOLUTION 27.1 to be REFERRED  TO PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE

VOTE CARRIED: 8-0

(CM WHITTFIELD-CALLOWAY) WAS NOT PRESENT

Contract No. 6006301-A1 - 100% Major Street Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Increase of Funds for Bituminous Surface Removal (Milling) and Related Construction Services. – Contractor: Giorgi Concrete, LLC/Major Contracting Group Joint Venture – Location: 20450 Sherwood, Detroit, MI 48234 – Contract Period: May 21, 2024 through December 31, 2026 – Contract Increase Amount: $1,850,128.47 – Total Contract Amount: $11,334,415.82. PUBLIC WORKS

CP SHEFFIELD) MADE THE MOTION  for  RESOLUTION 27.2 to be REFERRED  TO PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE

VOTE CARRIED: 8-0

(CM WHITTFIELD-CALLOWAY) WAS NOT PRESENT

Contract No. 6007080 - 100% CIP Funding – To Provide Stormwater Infrastructure Program Management. – Contractor: Orchard, Hiltz & McCliment Inc., dba OHM Advisors – Location: 1145 Griswold Street, Suite 200, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through May 31, 2030 – Total Contract Amount: $18,000,000.00. DWSD

(CP SHEFFIELD) MADE THE MOTION  for  RESOLUTION 27.3 to be REFERRED  TO PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE  ;WALK ON 

VOTE CARRIED: 8-0

(CM WHITTFIELD-CALLOWAY) WAS NOT PRESENT

Contract No. 6007132 - 100% City Funding – To Provide PW 7066 Bus Route Improvements for E. Jefferson Ave. – Contractor: JB Contractors, Inc. – Location: 2933 Military Street, Detroit, MI 48209 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2027 – Total Contract Amount: $1,396,171.10. PUBLIC WORKS

(CP SHEFFIELD) MADE THE MOTION  for  RESOLUTION 27.4 to be REFERRED  TO PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE

VOTE CARRIED: 8-0

(CM WHITTFIELD-CALLOWAY) WAS NOT PRESENT

Contract No. 6007138 - 100% Major Street Funding – To Provide PW-7067 Residential Resurfacing. – Contractor: Fort Wayne Contracting – Location: 300 E Seven Mile Road, Detroit, MI 48203 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2027 – Total Contract Amount: $6,046,460.88. PUBLIC WORKS

CP SHEFFIELD) MADE THE MOTION  for  RESOLUTION 27.5 to be REFERRED  TO PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE

VOTE CARRIED: 8-0  AMENDED  CONTRACT RECEIVED 

(CM WHITTFIELD-CALLOWAY) WAS NOT PRESENT

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

Authorization to Accept and Appropriate the FY 2024 Retail Flexible Funding Model Grant.  (The National Environmental Health Association (NEHA), in partnership with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), has awarded the City of Detroit Health Department with the FY 2025 Retail Flexible Funding Model Grant for a total of $18,500.00. There is no match requirement. The total project cost is $18,500.00.)

(CP SHEFFIELD) MADE THE MOTION  for  RESOLUTION 27.6 to be REFERRED  TO PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE

VOTE CARRIED: 8-0

(CM WHITTFIELD-CALLOWAY) WAS NOT PRESENT

LEGISLATIVE POLICY DIVISION

Resolution Improvements To Patient Safety At Detroit Medical Center Hospitals. (City Council Member Latisha Johnson has requested the Legislative Policy Division (LPD) to produce a resolution calling for urgent improvements to patient safety standards and procedures at Detroit Medical Center's Detroit Receiving Hospital, Sinai-Grace Hospital, and Harper University Hospital.)

CP SHEFFIELD) MADE THE MOTION  for  RESOLUTION 27.7 to be REFERRED  TO PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE

VOTE CARRIED: 8-0

(CM WHITTFIELD-CALLOWAY) WAS NOT PRESENT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS/ADMINISTRATION

Resolution to permit Church of God of Detroit (#2025-093) to install 10 banners on Schaefer Highway from August 9th, 2025 to December 13th , 2025 in order to celebrate the legacy of Church of God of Detroit being in existence for 100 years. (Pursuant to banner policy adopted by your Honorable Body on November 30, 2001, the above referenced resolution is hereby submitted to your Honorable Body for consideration and approval.)

CP SHEFFIELD) MADE THE MOTION  for  RESOLUTION 27.8 to be REFERRED  TO PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE

VOTE CARRIED: 8-0

(CM WHITTFIELD-CALLOWAY) WAS NOT PRESENT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEERING DIVISION

Petition of AECOM Great Lakes, Inc. (x2025-087), request for several encroachments within the southerly part ofW. McNichols Rd., adjacent to the parcels commonly known as 7525 W. McNichols Rd., for the installation of two tree grates and one existing unreported tree grate. (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.)

(CP SHEFFIELD) MADE THE MOTION  for  RESOLUTION 27.9 to be REFERRED  TO PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE

VOTE CARRIED: 8-0

(CM WHITTFIELD-CALLOWAY) WAS NOT PRESENT

Petition of DPW/City Engineering Division (x2025-095), request for the Decertification of Fairway Drive, lying north of W. McNichols Rd. and south of W. Seven Mile Road.  (All other involved City Departments, and privately owned utility companies have reported no objections to the encroachment.)

(CP SHEFFIELD) MADE THE MOTION  for  RESOLUTION 27.10 to be REFERRED  TO PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE

VOTE CARRIED: 8-0

(CM WHITTFIELD-CALLOWAY) WAS NOT PRESENT

THERE WERE NO ITEMS

CP PROTEM TATE, CM SANTIAGO ROMERO , CM WATERS,  CM BENSON. CM JOHNSON, CP SHEFFIELD

CM WHITTFIELD CALLOWAY WAS NOT PRESENT

THERE WERE NO ITEMS

CM DURHAL MADE THE MOTION TO APPROVE; (7) YES ( 2) - ABSENTS

VOTE 7-0

CM YOUNG WAS NOT PRESENT; CM WHITTFIELD CALLOWAY WAS NOT PRESENT

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