MINUTES

CITY COUNCIL FORMAL SESSION

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 10:00 A.m. - 12:00 P.m.

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

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

HENRY FORD AND BRAIN CANCER AWARENESS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 

 

COUNCIL PRESIDENT MARY SHEFFIELD

COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM JAMES TATE

COUNCIL MEMBER SCOTT BENSON

COUNCIL MEMBER ANGELA WHITFIELD-CALLOWAY

COUNCIL MEMBER FRED DURHAL III

COUNCIL MEMBER LATISHA JOHNSON

COUNCIL MEMBER GABRIELA SANTIAGO-ROMERO

COUNCIL MEMBER MARY WATERS

COUNCIL MEMBER COLEMAN A. YOUNG II

 

Ms. Stephanie Parker

Asst. City Council Committee Clerk

           

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1.

ROLL CALL

DURHAL, JOHNSON, WATERS, WHITFIELD-CALLOWAY, SHEFFIELD(5)

*Members Tate and Santiago-Romero entered during presentations (7)

*Member Young entered during public comment (8)

2.

APPROVAL OF JOURNAL OF LAST SESSION

THE JOURNAL OF MAY 7, 2024 WAS APPROVED 6-0

3.

RECONSIDERATIONS

4.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

5.

PRESIDENT'S REPORT ON STANDING COMMITTEE REFERRALS AND OTHER MATTERS

6.

BUDGET, FINANCE AND AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE

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

LAW DEPARTMENT

6.1

Submitting report relative to

Placeholder for Opinion regarding Property Tax Reform Ordinance.  (The Law Department has submitted a privileged and confidential memorandum regarding the above referenced matter.)

REFERRED TO BFA 6-0

Members Tate , Young, and Benson were not present

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

6.2

Submitting report relative to

Financial Report for the Nine Months ended March 31, 2024. (The Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) respectfully submits its City of Detroit Financial Report for the Nine Months ended March 31, 2024. This comprehensive financial report includes both the monthly and quarterly reports for the Nine Months ended March 31, 2024. The OCFO also publishes this report on the City’s website.)

REFERRED TO BFA 6-0

Members Tate , Young, and Benson were not present

6.3

Submitting report relative to

Large Events Reporting – Jan-Mar 2024 (Q3 of FY 2023-24).  (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. )

REFERRED TO BFA 6-0

Members Tate , Young, and Benson were not present

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER/OFFICE OF THE ASSESSOR

6.4

Submitting reso. autho.

Calumet 2024 MHT Limited Dividend Housing Association, LLC – Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT).  (MHT Housing Inc. has formed Calumet 2024 MHT Limited Dividend Housing Association, LLC in order to develop an existing 20-building apartment and townhome complex in Mid-town Detroit near Wayne State's Campus. The Project property includes twenty-six (26) apartments and seventy­ eight (78) townhomes known as Calumet Apartments and Townhomes. The area is bounded by West Forest Avenue on the north, Third Street on the east, Calumet Street on the south and John C. Lodge Freeway on the west.)

REFERRED TO BFA 6-0

Members Tate , Young, and Benson were not present

7.

INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE

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

LAW DEPARTMENT

7.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Delano Williams v City of Detroit; Case Number: 22-014315-NI File Number: L22-02272 (CB) (DDOT) in the amount of ($25,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Delano Williams may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about November 24, 2021.

REFERRED TO IOS 6-0

Members Tate , Young, and Benson were not present

7.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Joann McGhee v Fitzgerald Harris and City of Detroit; Case Number: 22-007847-NI File Number: L22-01219 (AA) (DPD) in the amount of ($60,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Joann McGhee may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about July 3, 2022.

REFERRED TO IOS 6-0

Members Tate , Young, and Benson were not present

7.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Warriors Pharmacy (Tommy Watkins) v City of Detroit; Case Number: 23-158226-GC File Number: L23-00543 (RBJ) (DDOT) in the amount of ($4,500.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Warriors Pharmacy (Tommy Watkins) may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about 05/18/2022.

REFERRED TO IOS 6-0

Members Tate , Young, and Benson were not present

7.4

Submitting reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Sharon Guillory vs City of Detroit; File No. 14492, W21-00105, PSB, A32000, and in the amount of ($8,500.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Sharon Guillory may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained.

REFERRED TO IOS 6-0

Members Tate , Young, and Benson were not present

7.5

Submitting reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of LaMarcus Massey v Marsalis Turner Case No. 22-11041, File No. L22-01036 (GBP) in the amount of ($120,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims which LaMarcus Massey may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about November 30, 2021.

REFERRED TO IOS 6-0

Members Tate , Young, and Benson were not present

7.6

Submitting reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Monjui Jones as Personal Representative of the Estate of Rondolph Jones Jr v City of Detroit; Case No. 22-008369-NF, File No. L22-01115 (CLR) Department of Transportation, in favor of Monjui Jones, as personal representative of the estate of Randolph Jones, Jr., and attorneys, Elia & Ponto, PLLC, in the amount of ($20,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Monjui Jones, as personal representative of the estate of Randolph Jones, Jr., may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained.

REFERRED TO IOS 6-0

Members Tate , Young, and Benson were not present

7.7

Submitting reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Sherita Gary v City of Detroit, SMART, Allstate Insurance Company and Lawrence Austin, Case Number: 22-011276-NI File Number: L22-01238 (CB) (DDOT) in the amount of ($42,500.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Sherita Gary may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about September 30, 2021.

REFERRED TO IOS 6-0

Members Tate , Young, and Benson were not present

7.8

Submitting reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification for Police Officer Kayla Roe in lawsuit Lavelle Raynard Williams v City of Detroit et al; Case No. 21-cv-11578; L21-00569 (CAB) A37000 (Police Department) for PO Kayla Roe.

REFERRED TO IOS 6-0

Members Tate , Young, and Benson were not present

7.9

Submitting reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification for Police Officer Samuel Anderson in lawsuit Horrez Plater v City of Detroit et al; Case No. 23-cv-10440; L23-00169 (AA) A37000 (Police Department) for PO Samuel Anderson.

REFERRED TO IOS 6-0

Members Tate , Young, and Benson were not present

7.10

Submitting reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification for Sergeant Brent Suhr in lawsuit Lavelle Raynard Williams v City of Detroit et al; Case No. 21-cv-11578; L21-00569 (CAB) A37000 (Police Department) for Sergeant Brent Suhr.

REFERRED TO IOS 6-0

Members Tate , Young, and Benson were not present

7.11

Submitting reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification for Detective Benjamin Atkinson in lawsuit Lavelle Raynard Williams v City of Detroit et al; Case No. 21-cv-11578; L21-00569 (CAB) A37000 (Police Department) for Detective Benjamin Atkinson.

REFERRED TO IOS 6-0

Members Tate , Young, and Benson were not present

7.12

Submitting reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification for Former Police Officer Xhesjan Zaimi in lawsuit of Paula Gribble as P/R for Estate of Miracle Jamerson v City of Detroit et al; Case No. 23-000109-NI; L23-00108 (RJB) A37000 (Police Department) for Former Police Officer Xhesjan Zaimi.

REFERRED TO IOS 6-0

Members Tate , Young, and Benson were not present

7.13

Submitting reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification for Retired Inspector William Rice in lawsuit of Bernard Howard v Dale Collins, et al; Case No. 21-cv-12036; L21-00833 (JLA) A37000 (Police Department) for Retired Inspector William Rice.

REFERRED TO IOS 6-0

Members Tate , Young, and Benson were not present

7.14

Submitting reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification for Retired Investigator Dale Collins in lawsuit of Bernard Howard v Dale Collins, et al; Case No. 21-cv-12036; L21-00833 (JLA) A37000 (Police Department) for Retired Investigator Dale Collins.

REFERRED TO IOS 6-0

Members Tate, Young, and Benson were not present

7.15

Submitting reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification for Retired Investigator Dale Collins in lawsuit of Ramon Ward v County of Wayne et al; Case No. 21-cv-12742; L21-00689 (JLA) A37000 (Police Department) for Retired Investigator Dale Collins.

REFERRED TO IOS 6-0

Members Tate, Young, and Benson were not present

7.16

Submitting reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification for Retired Investigator Monica Childs in lawsuit of Bernard Howard v Dale Collins, et al; Case No. 21-cv-12036; L21-00833 (JLA) A37000 (Police Department) for Retired Investigator Monica Childs.

REFERRED TO IOS 6-0

Members Tate , Young, and Benson were not present

7.17

Submitting reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification for Retired Investigator Monica Childs in lawsuit of Ramon Ward v County of Wayne et al; Case No. 21-cv-12742; L21-00689 (JLA) A37000 (Police Department) for Retired Investigator Monica Childs.

REFERRED TO IOS 6-0

Members Tate , Young, and Benson were not present

7.18

Submitting reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification for Retired Investigator Tony Saunders in lawsuit of Ramon Ward v County of Wayne et al; Case No. 21-cv-12742; L21-00689 (JLA) A37000 (Police Department) for Retired Investigator Tony Saunders.

REFERRED TO IOS 6-0

Members Tate , Young, and Benson were not present

7.19

Submitting reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification for Retired Police Officer Juan Reynoso in lawsuit Lavelle Raynard Williams v City of Detroit et al; Case No. 21-cv-11578; L21-00569 (CAB) A37000 (Police Department) for Retired Police Officer Juan Reynoso.

REFERRED TO IOS 6-0

Members Tate , Young, and Benson were not present

7.20

Submitting reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification for Sergeant Steven Myles in lawsuit of Bernard Howard v Dale Collins, et al; Case No. 21-cv-12036; L21-00833 (JLA) A37000 (Police Department) for Sergeant Steven Myles.

REFERRED TO IOS 6-0

Members Tate , Young, and Benson were not present

7.21

Submitting reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification for Retired Sergeant Reginald Harvel in lawsuit of Bernard Howard v Dale Collins, et al;  Case No. 21-cv-12036; L21-00833 (JLA) A37000 (Police Department) for Retired Sergeant Reginald Harvel.

REFERRED TO IOS 6-0

Members Tate , Young, and Benson were not present

7.22

Submitting reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification for Retired Sergeant Frederick Jorgenson in lawsuit of Ramon Ward v County of Wayne et al; Case No. 21-cv-12742; L21-00689 (JLA) A37000 (Police Department) for Retired Sergeant Frederick Jorgenson.

REFERRED TO IOS 6-0

Members Tate , Young, and Benson were not present

7.23

Submitting reso. autho.

Offer of Judgment for Kennedy, Albany v USA Underwriters, Jason Howard and City of Detroit; Case No. 24-004393-NI, File No. L24-00858 (GBP), Department of Public Works, Offer of Judgment in the amount of ($4,500.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Albany Kennedy may have against the City of Detroit and any City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about, and otherwise set forth in Case No. 24-004393-NI, that said amount be paid upon receipt of properly executed Releases, Stipulation and Order of Dismissal entered in Lawsuit No. 24-004393-NI and, where deemed necessary by the Law Department a properly executed Medicare/CMS Final Demand Letter.

REFERRED TO IOS 6-0

Members Tate , Young, and Benson were not present

LEGISLATIVE POLICY DIVISION

7.24

Submitting report relative to

Follow-Up to City Council's Voting Options for Neighborhood Enterprise Zone (NEZ) Certificate Applications. (Council Member Santiago-Romero requested that the Legislative Policy Division (LPD), provide a follow up to our NEZ report, “City Council’s Ability to Deny a NEZ Certificate Request.” Due to our findings, Council Gabriela Santiago-Romero requested that the Legislative Policy Division (LPD) respond to the following questions.)

REFERRED TO IOS 6-0

Members Tate , Young, and Benson were not present

MISCELLANEOUS

7.25

Council President Pro Tem James Tate

Submitting memorandum relative to Commercial Demolitions Using American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds Additional Questions.

REFERRED TO IOS 6-0

Members Tate , Young, and Benson were not present

8.

NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE

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

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

8.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006230 - 100% Major Street Funding – To Provide Street Tree Removal and Trimming Citywide. – Contractor: Tree Man Services, LLC – Location: 19200 Prevost, Detroit, MI 48235 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through April 15, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $750,000.00. GENERAL SERVICES

REFERRED TO NCS 6-0

Members Tate , Young, and Benson were not present

8.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006251 - 100% ARPA Funding – To Provide Site Work/Construction for Joe Louis Greenway Segments J-K (Zone J Davison-Schoolcraft and Zone K Schoolcraft - Intervale). – Contractor: Anglin Civil, LLC – Location: 13000 Newburgh Road, Livonia, MI 48150 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $5,500,000.00. GENERAL SERVICES

REFERRED TO NCS 6-0

Members Tate , Young, and Benson were not present

GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT

8.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Authorization to Enter a License Agreement with the J.W. Westcott Company for a 30-Year Revenue Agreement.  (The City of Detroit General Services Department- Parks and Recreation Division is hereby requesting authorization from Detroit City Council to enter into a license agreement with the J.W. Westcott Company. This will be a revenue agreement for property owned by the City of Detroit, Parks and Recreation Division located at 12 24th Street, Detroit, Ml 48222.)

REFERRED TO NCS 6-0

Members Tate , Young, and Benson were not present

9.

PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE

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

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

9.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Property Sale of 7521 Greenfield.  (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department (“P&DD”) has received an offer from Hollywood Management, LLC, a Michigan limited liability company (the “Purchaser”), to purchase certain City-owned real property at 7521 Greenfield (the “Property”) for the purchase price of Six Thousand Six Hundred and 00/100 Dollars ($6,600.00).)

REFERRED TO PED 6-0

Members Tate , Young, and Benson were not present

MISCELLANEOUS

9.2

Council Member Angela Whitfield-Calloway

Submitting memorandum relative to request for a draft ordinance to ban cannabis advertising on billboards.

REFERRED TO PED 6-0

Members Tate , Young, and Benson were not present

10.

PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE

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

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

10.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3074597 - 100% Grant Funding – To Provide a HPE MSA 2060 Storage Array (Data Storage System). – Contractor: Staples Contract & Commercial, LLC – Location: 500 Staples Drive, Framingham, MA 017202 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $742,834.78. POLICE

REFERRED TO PHS 6-0

Members Tate , Young, and Benson were not present

10.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6004113-A1 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Increase of Funds for the Maintenance and Repair of PLD Assets. – Contractor: The Energy Group, Inc – Location: 1600 East Grand Boulevard, Suite #300, Detroit, MI 48211 – Contract Period: February 15, 2022 through January 10, 2025 Contract Increase Amount: $750,000.00 – Total Contract Amount: $2,250,000.00. PUBLIC LIGHTING

REFERRED TO PHS 7-0

Members Tate and Benson were not present

LEGISLATIVE POLICY DIVISION

10.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Resolution Recognizing May 6-12 as National Nurses Week.  

REFERRED TO PHS 6-0

Members Tate , Young, and Benson were not present

MISCELLANEOUS

10.4

Council Member Gabriela Santiago-Romero

Submitting resolution Recognizing June as Immigrant Heritage Month.

REFERRED TO PHS 6-0

Members Tate , Young, and Benson were not present

10.5

Council President Pro Tem James Tate

Submitting memorandum relative to Abandoned Boat Dumping.

REFERRED TO PHS 7-0

Members Tate and Benson were not present

11.

VOTING ACTION MATTERS

12.

OTHER MATTERS

13.

COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAYOR AND OTHER GOVERNMENTAL OFFICIALS AND AGENCIES

14.

PUBLIC COMMENT

Betty Lyons, Patricia Sanders, Steven Handshoe, Rita Ross, Erin Stanley, Roshawn Harris, Mrs. Williams, Mrs. Mayberry, Mrs. Mclodden, Edd Giles, Rhuben M., Ellen Bile, Sue Ham, Russ Belant, Ronald Foster, Leon Lucas, Jeff Copkey, Amanda Holiday, Skrill Everhart, Ruby Riley, Yvonne Stevens, Commander Jonson, Andrew Bashi, Julianne Lindsey, Marguerite Maddox, Steven Hawring, William M Davis, Rhuben Crowley, Cunningham, Carolyn Hughes, Ethelyn Carroll, DPP, Bacon, Caller 836, Detroit for Tax Justice, Kyle Kentala, Call in user 1, Richard Noto, Malik Shelton, Theresa Landrum, Pat Bosh, Carolyn Catlos, Meeko Williams, and, Renard Monczunski.

15.

STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS

16.

BUDGET, FINANCE AND AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

16.1

Durhal, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006246 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Tax Advisory Services. – Contractor: Plante & Moran PLLC – Location: 27400 Northwestern Highway, Southfield, MI 48034 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of Three (3) Years – Total Contract Amount: $100,000.00. OFFICE OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 

APPROVED  8-0  W/WAIVER

Member Benson was not present

DETROIT ECONOMIC GROWTH CORPORATION

16.2

Durhal, reso. autho. 

Resolution of The Detroit City Council Approving The City of Detroit Local Development Finance Authority Budget For FY2024-2025. (Enclosed please find a copy of the City of Detroit Local Development Finance Authority budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. 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.) 

APPROVED  8-0

Member Benson was not present

DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

16.3

Durhal, reso. autho.

Resolution of The Detroit City Council Approving The City of Detroit Downtown Development Authority Budget For FY 2024-2025. (Enclosed please find a copy of the City of Detroit Downtown Development Authority (the “DDA”) operating budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25. 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.)  

APPROVED  8-0

Member Benson was not present

EIGHT MILE WOODWARD CORRIDOOR IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY

16.4

Durhal, reso. autho.

Resolution Of The Detroit City Council Approving The City Of Detroit Eight Mile/Woodward Corridor Improvement Authority Budget For FY 2024-25. (Enclosed please find a copy of the City of Detroit Eight Mile/Woodward Corridor Improvement Authority (the “EMWCIA”) budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25. 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.) 

APPROVED  8-0

Member Benson was not present

17.

INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE

MAYOR'S OFFICE

17.1

Johnson, reso. autho.

Re-Appointing James Hamilton to the Historic District Commission for the term beginning immediately and ending February 15, 2027. 

APPROVED  8-0 W/WAIVER

Member Benson was not present

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

17.2

Johnson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006131 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Computer Related Commodities and Services. – Contractor: Security Solutions Services, LLC – Location: 695 Howard Street, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through April 22, 2027 – Total Contract Amount: $8,000,000.00. DoIT   (REPORTED OUT OF THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION ON 5-15-24)

APPROVED  8-0

Member Benson was not present

17.3

Johnson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006130 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Computer Related Commodities and Services. – Contractor: Staples Contract & Commercial, LLC – Location: 500 Staples Drive, Framingham, MA 017202 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through April 22, 2027 – Total Contract Amount: $8,000,000.00. DoIT  (REPORTED OUT OF THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION ON 5-15-24)

APPROVED 7-1. MEMBER WHITFIELD-CALLOWAY VOTED NO

Member Benson was not present

17.4

Johnson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006128 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Computer Related Commodities and Services. – Contractor: Sehi Computer Products, Inc. – Location: 2930 Bond Street, Rochester Hills, MI 48309 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through April 22, 2027 – Total Contract Amount: $8,000,000.00. DoIT  (REPORTED OUT OF THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION ON 5-15-24)

APPROVED 7-1. MEMBER WHITFIELD-CALLOWAY VOTED NO

Member Benson was not present

17.5

Johnson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006257 - 100% ARPA} Funds to purchase Snowflake Software Subscription Services for Data Warehouse Project - Carahsoft Technology Corp - 11493 Sunset Hills Road, Suite 100, Reston, VA 20190 - Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2025 - Total Contract Amount: $181,772.04 DoIT 

APPROVED 8-0

Member Benson was not present

LAW DEPARTMENT

17.6

Johnson, reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Allan Schwartz Medical Ctr Pc (Tommy Watkins) v City of Detroit; Case Number: 23-156620-GC File Number: L23-00584 (RJB) (DDOT) in the amount of ($2,600.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Allan Schwartz Medical Center PC (Tommy Watkins) may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about 05/18/2022. 

APPROVED 8-0

Member Benson was not present

17.7

Johnson, reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Eben Ford v City of Detroit; Case No. 20-013478-NI, File No. L20-00772 (YRB) A20000 (Department of Transportation) in the amount of ($210,000.00), in full payment for any and all claims which Eben Ford may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about March 6, 2020. 

APPROVED 8-0

Member Benson was not present

HUMAN RESOURCES/CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION DIVISION

17.8

Johnson, reso. autho.

Request to Amend the 2023-2024 Official Compensation Schedule. (On behalf of the Human Resources Department, Classification & Compensation Division to include the pay range of $104,275 - $179,400 for the classification of Assistant Chief of Police Sworn.)  

APPROVED 8-0

Member Benson was not present

HUMAN RESOURCES/LABOR RELATIONS DIVISION

17.9

Johnson, reso. autho.

Implementation of Merit Bonus Payments for Non-Union Uniformed Police Executives.  (It is the longstanding policy of the City of Detroit to pass on to non-union Police Department executive employees the wage increases and economic benefits that are received by their unionized peers and subordinate personnel. This policy enables the City to attract and retain the highest quality employees for these executive positions.) 

APPROVED 8-0

Member Benson was not present

RESOLUTIONS

17.10

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Resolution Supporting Senate Bills 401, 402, 403 and 404, A Legislative Package Known As The Michigan Voting Rights Act. 

APPROVED 8-0

Member Benson was not present

17.11

Sheffield, reso. autho

Appointing Byron Osbern to the Board of Zoning Appeals - District 5 for a term beginning immediately and ending December 31, 2027.

APPROVED 8-0 W/WAIVER

Member Benson was not present

18.

PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

18.1

Tate, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6004815-A1 - 100% ARPA Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time and an Increase of Funds for Landlord Repair Training Programs. – Contractor: Environmental Testing & Consulting, Inc. – Location: 38900 Huron River Drive, Romulus, MI 48174 – Previous Contract Period: November 30, 2022 through October 31, 2024 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2025 – Contract Increase Amount: $42,050.00 – Total Contract Amount: $367,050.00. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION (POSTPONED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION ON 5-21-24 AND BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 5-28-24)

POST PONED 1 WEEK 8-0

Member Benson was not present

18.2

Tate, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005970-A1 - 100% CDBG-CV Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Increase of Funds for Oasis Emergency Shelter Services to those Experiencing Homelessness. – Contractor: Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries – Location: 150 Stimson Street, Detroit, MI 48201 – Contract Period: April 25, 2023 through December 31, 2024 – Contract Increase Amount: $90,356.60 – Total Contract Amount: $190,356.60. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION 

APPROVED 8-0 W/WAIVER

Member Benson was not present

 

18.3

Tate, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006236 - 100% City Funding – To Complete Renovations of BNP Property located at 19002 Stout Street. – Contractor: Jozef Contractor, Inc. – Location: 17245 Mt. Elliott, Detroit, MI 48212 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of One (1) Year – Total Contract Amount: $62,700.00. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION (POSTPONED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION ON 5-21-24 AND BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 5-28-24)

POST PONED 1 WEEK 8-0

Member Benson was not present

18.4

Tate, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005827-A1 - 100% ESG Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Increase of Funds for Third Street Warming Center Services. – Contractor: Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries – Location: 150 Stimson Street, Detroit, MI 48201 – Contract Period: April 25th, 2023 through December 31, 2024 – Contract Increase Amount: $95,364.03 – Total Contract Amount: $177,413.18. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION 

APPROVED 8-0 W/WAIVER

Member Benson was not present

 

18.5

Tate, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005826-A1 - 100% ESG Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Increase of Funds for Mack Family Warming Center. – Contractor: Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries – Location: 150 Stimson Street, Detroit, MI 48201 – Contract Period: April 25, 2023 through December 31, 2024 – Contract Increase Amount: $13,009.96 – Total Contract Amount: $96,009.96. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION 

APPROVED 8-0 W/WAIVER

Member Benson was not present

 

18.6

Tate, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6004747-A2 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 2 – To Provide an Increase of Funds to Support Year Three (3) Grow Detroit Young Talent (GDYT) Program. – Contractor: Detroit Employment Solutions Corp – Location: 115 Erskine, Detroit, MI 48201 – Contract Period: July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2026 – Contract Increase Amount: $2,000,000.00 – Total Contract Amount: $6,000,000.00. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION 

APPROVED 8-0 W/WAIVER

Member Benson was not present

CITY PLANNING COMMISSION

18.7

Tate, a Proposed Ordinance

To amend Chapter 50 of the 2019 Detroit City Code, Zoning, to expand the permissibility of child care centers, family day care homes, and group day care homes, to revise use regulations and parking requirements for such uses, and update definitions of day care uses for consistency with comparable terms in state law by amending Article VIII, Residential Zoning Districts, Division 2, RI Single-Family Residential District, Section 50-8-15, By-right public, civic, and institutional uses, and Section 50-8-21, Conditional public, civic, and institutional uses, Division 3, R2 Two-Family Residential District, Section 50-8-45, By-right public, civic, and institutional uses, and Section 50-8-51, Conditional public, civic, and institutional uses, Division 4, R3 Low Density Residential District, Section 50-8-75, By-right public, civic, and institutional uses, and Section 50-8-81, Conditional public, civic, and institutional uses, Division 5, R4 Thoroughfare Residential District, Section 50-8-105, By-right public, civic, and institutional uses, and Section 50-8-111, Conditional public, civic, and institutional uses, Division 6, R5 Medium Density Residential District, Section 50-8-135, By-right public, civic, and institutional uses, and Section 50-8-141, Conditional public, civic, and institutional uses, and Division 7, R6 High Density Residential District, Section 50-8-165, By-right public, civic, and institutional uses, and Section 50-8-171, Conditional public, civic, and institutional uses; Article IX, Business Zoning Districts, Division 2, Bl Restricted Business District, Section 50-9-15, By-right public, civic, and institutional uses, and Section 50-9-21, Conditional public, civic, and institutional uses, Division 3, B2 Local Business and Residential District, Section 50-9-45, By-right public, civic, and institutional uses, and Section 50-9-51, Conditional public, civic, and institutional uses, Division 5, B4 General Business District, Section 50-9-105, By-right public, civic, and institutional uses, and Section 50-9-111, Conditional public, civic, and institutional uses, and Division 6, B5 Major Business District, Section 50-9-135, By-right public, civic, and institutional uses, and Section 50- 9-141, Conditional public, civic, and institutional uses; Article XI, Special Purpose Zoning Districts and Overlay Areas, Division 7, PR Parks and Recreation, Section 50-11-145, By-right public, civic, and institutional uses, Division 9, MKT Market and Distribution District, Section 50-11-205, By-right public, civic, and institutional uses, Division 10, SDJ-Special Development District, Small-Scale, Mixed-Use, Section 50-11-235, By-right public, civic, and institutional uses, and Section 50-11-241, Conditional public, civic, and institutional uses, Division 11, SD2- Special Development District, Mixed-Use, Section 50-11-265, By-right public, civic, and institutional uses, and Section 50-11-271, Conditional public, civic, and institutional uses, and Division 12, SD4- Special Development District, Riverfront Mixed Use, Section 50-11-291, By­ right public, civic, and institutional uses, and Section 50-11-297, Conditional public, civic, and institutional uses; Article XII, Use Regulations, Division 1, Use Table, Subdivision C, Public, Civic and Institutional Uses, Section 50-12-43, Day care, Division 2, General Use Standards, Section 50-12-130, Public, civic, and institutional uses-Spacing, Division 3, Specific Use Standards, Subdivision B, Public, Civic, and Institutional Uses, Section 50-12-183, Child care homes and centers, and Section 50-12-185, Family day care home; group day care home, and Division 5, Accessory Uses and Structures, Subdivision C, Specific Accessory Use Standards, Section 50-12-512, Child care center; Article XIV, Development Standards, Division 1, Off-Street Parking, Loading, and Access, Subdivision B, Off-Street Parking Schedule ''A", Section 50-14-39, Day care, and Division 7, Operational Performance Standards, Section 50-14-587, Noise; and Article XVI, Rules of Construction and Definitions, Division 2, Words and Terms Defined, Subdivision D, Letter "C", Section 50-16-152, Words and terms (Ch-Cm), Subdivision G, Letter "F", Section 50-16-201, Words and terms (Fa-Fg), and Subdivision H, Letter "G", Section 50- 16-222, Words and terms (Gn-Gz). INTRODUCE

APPROVED 8-0

Member Benson was not present

18.8

Tate, reso. autho.

Setting a Public Hearing on the forgoing ordinance amendment.

APPROVED 8-0

Member Benson was not present

DETROIT BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

18.9

Tate, reso. autho. 

Approving Brownfield Plan of the City of Detroit Brownfield Redevelopment Authority for the Shop 6 Redevelopment Project.  

APPROVED 8-0 W/WAIVER

Member Benson was not present

HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION DEPARTMENT

18.10

Tate, reso. autho.

Request to Accept and Appropriate the FY 2024 Additional $200,000.00 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 $200,000.00 for FY 2024 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 $200,000.00, resulting in a total grant award of $1,500,000.00 for FY 2024. There is no match requirement.) (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 05/09/24)

APPROVED 8-0

Member Benson was not present

 

18.11

Tate, reso. autho.

Approving a Commercial Rehabilitation Exemption Certificate for Petition on behalf of 7326 West McNichols, LLC at 7326 W. McNichols, Detroit, Michigan, in accordance with Public Act 210 of 2005 (Petition #2024-095).  

APPROVED 8-0 W/WAIVER

Member Benson was not present

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

18.12

Tate, reso. autho.

Approval and Authorization to Acquire Real Property City Airport – French Road Mini-Take Project Property: 8528 Lyford, 8445, 8526, 8520 Montlieu.  (The Detroit City Airport hereby requests approval and authorization from your Honorable Body to acquire and purchase 8528 Lyford and 8445, 8526 and 8520 Montileu (The “Property”), from the individuals and entities as noted in the attached Exhibit A and A-I, as part of the Detroit City Airport - French Road Mini-Take Project (“Project”). In accordance with the requirements of Chapter 2, Article 6, Section 2 of the 2019 Detroit City Code, City Council is required to approve any gift, grant, devise or bequest of real or personal property to be used for any public purpose.) 

APPROVED 8-0 W/WAIVER

Member Benson was not present

 

18.13

Tate, reso. autho.

Property sale part of 3522 E. Davison.  (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department (“P&DD”) has received an offer to sell certain City-owned real property at Part of 3522 E. Davison, Detroit, MI (the “Property”) to Top Gearz Auto, LLC, a Michigan Limited Liability Company (“Purchaser”), for the purchase price of Eleven Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($11,000.00).) 

APPROVED 8-0

Member Benson was not present

18.14

Tate, reso. autho.

Tri-Party Land Purchase Agreement for Joe Louis Greenway.  (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department (“P&DD”) has received a request from Value Save Property, LLC, a Michigan limited liability company (“Livernois Purchaser”), to sell a portion of certain City-owned real property at 14458 Livernois, Detroit, MI 48238 (the “Sale Property”) which PDD has negotiated to sell to Livernois Purchaser in exchange for allowing the City to acquire certain property along Woodward Avenue between Midland Street and Bartlett Street in Highland Park (the “Acquisition Property”) from 15841 Woodward, LLC, a Michigan limited liability company (“Woodward Seller”).) 

APPROVED 8-0 W/WAIVER

Member Benson was not present

 

18.15

Tate, reso. autho.

Property Sale of 1150 Lawndale.  (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department (“P&DD”) has received an offer from Mangonadas del Barrio, LLC, a Michigan limited liability company (the “Purchaser”), to purchase certain City-owned real property 1150 Lawndale Street (the “Property”) for the purchase price of Seven Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty and 00/100 Dollars ($7,750.00).) 

APPROVED 8-0 W/WAIVER

Member Benson was not present

 

18.16

Tate, reso. autho.

Property Sale of 12676 Westphalia.  (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department (“P&DD”) has received an offer from Regina Lewis (the “Purchaser”), to purchase certain City-owned real property 12676 Westphalia (the “Property”) for the purchase price of Eight Thousand Eight Hundred Seventy and 00/100 Dollars ($8,870.00).) 

APPROVED 8-0

Member Benson was not present

 

19.

PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

19.1

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006204 - 100% ARPA Funding – To Provide Abatement and Alteration of Commercial Structures for Group 247. – Contractor: Homrich Wrecking, Inc dba Homrich – Location: 3033 Bourke Street, Detroit MI 48238 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $2,262,865.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (POSTPONED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION ON 5-14-24 AND BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 5-21-24)

FAILED 4-4. MEMBERS WHITFIELD-CALLOWAY, WATERS, TATE, AND SANTIAGO ROMERO VOTED NO.

Member Benson was not present

19.2

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 3073420 – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Commercial Property, 17900 John R, Including Basement Backfill. – Contractor: Inner City Contracting, LLC – Location: 18715 Grand River Avenue, Detroit, MI 48223 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $491,928.95. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (POSTPONED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION ON 5-21-24 AND BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 5-28-24)

POST PONED 1 WEEK 8-0

Member Benson was not present

19.3

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006143 - 33% Grant & 67% City Funding – To Provide Integrated Tracking, Analysis and Reporting Software Solution for Personnel Management and Early Intervention. – Contractor: Benchmark Analytics – Location: 1801 W. Warner Avenue, Suite 301, Chicago, IL 60613 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through April 30, 2027 – Total Contract Amount: $1,689,000.00. POLICE (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5/13/24)

APPROVED 7-1. MEMBER SANTIAGO-ROMERO VOTED NO

Member Benson was not present

 

19.4

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 3073042 – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 11651 Stahelin. – Contractor: DMC Consultants, Inc. – Location: 13500 Foley Street, Detroit, MI 48227 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $25,750.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5/13/24)

APPROVED 8-0

Member Benson was not present

19.5

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 3073043 – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 3450 Pennsylvania. – Contractor: DMC Consultants, Inc. – Location: 13500 Foley Street, Detroit, MI 48227 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $26,250.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5/13/24)

APPROVED 8-0

Member Benson was not present

19.6

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 3073421 – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Commercial Property, 12312 Dexter including Basement Backfill. – Contractor: Inner City Contracting, LLC – Location: 18715 Grand River Avenue, Detroit, MI 48223 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $93,150.95. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (POSTPONED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION ON 5-21-24 AND BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 5-28-24)

POST PONED 1 WEEK

Member Benson was not present

19.7

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 3073422 - 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 12174 Flanders. – Contractor: DMC Consultants, Inc. – Location: 13500 Foley Street, Detroit, MI 48227 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $33,000.00. CONSTRUCTON AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5/13/24)

APPROVED 8-0

Member Benson was not present

19.8

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 3073970 – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 7418 Oakland. – Contractor: DMC Consultants, Inc. – Location: 13500 Foley Street, Detroit, MI 48227 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $32,708.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5/13/24)

APPROVED 8-0

Member Benson was not present

19.9

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 3073973 – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 2722 Monterey. – Contractor: DMC Consultants, Inc. – Location: 13500 Foley Street, Detroit, MI 48227 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $42,978.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5/13/24)

APPROVED 8-0

Member Benson was not present

19.10

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 3074168 – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 1017 W Lantz. – Contractor: LeadHead Construction, LLC – Location: 735 Griswold Street, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $34,297.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5/13/24)

APPROVED 8-0

Member Benson was not present

19.11

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 3074170 – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 5894 Colfax. – Contractor: LeadHead Construction, LLC – Location: 735 Griswold Street, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $32,840.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5/13/24)

APPROVED 8-0

Member Benson was not present

19.12

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 3074461 – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 6363 Van Court. – Contractor: Inner City Contracting, LLC – Location: 18715 Grand River Avenue, Detroit, MI 48223 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $28,000.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5/13/24)

APPROVED 8-0

Member Benson was not present

19.13

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 3074489 – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 85 W Dakota. – Contractor: LeadHead Construction, LLC – Location: 735 Griswold Street, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $42,775.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5/13/24)

APPROVED 8-0

Member Benson was not present

19.14

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006215 - 100% ARPA Funding – To Provide construction services for DFD Annex Additions at Three (3) Existing Fire Stations. – Contractor: Major Contracting Group, Inc. – Location: 12222 Greenfield Rd., Detroit, MI 48227 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $5,263,456.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5/13/24)

APPROVED 8-0

Member Benson was not present

19.15

Santiago-Romero. reso. autho.

Contract No. 3074153 – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Commercial Property, 20838 Lyndon Building 102. – Contractor: Homrich Wrecking, Inc dba Homrich – Location: 3033 Bourke Street, Detroit, MI 48238 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $52,400.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (POSTPONED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION ON 5-14-24 AND BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 5-21-24)

APPROVED 7-1. MEMBER WHITFIELD-CALLOWAY VOTED NO

Member Benson was not present

19.16

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005947 - 100% Bond Funding – To Provide Proposal N Trash Out Release H, Group H12 (25 Properties). – Contractor: GNIC, Inc. – Location: 46696 McBride Avenue, Belleville, MI 48111 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $121,380.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5/13/24)

APPROVED 8-0

Member Benson was not present

19.17

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006200 - 100% ARPA Funding – To Provide Abatement and Alteration of Commercial Structures Group 241. – Contractor: Salenbien Trucking and Excavating, Inc. – Location: 9217 Ann Arbor Road, Dundee, MI 48131 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $2,915,451.47. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5/13/24)

FAILED 3-5. MEMBERS WATERS, TATE, SHEFFIELD, WHITFIELD-CALLOWAY, AND SANTIAGO-ROMERO VOTED NO.

Member Benson was not present

19.18

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 3074583 - 100% City Funding – To Provide 100 Motorola NTN2570C Bluetooth Earpieces Accessory Kits. – Contractor: Staples Contract & Commercial, LLC – Location: 500 Staples Drive, Framingham, MA 017202 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $25,107.00. POLICE (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5/13/24)

APPROVED 8-0

Member Benson was not present

19.19

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 3074606 - 100% Grant Funding – To Provide 400 Genetec Omnicast Enterprise Licenses for the Freeway Camera Project. – Contractor: Accurate Networks, LLC – Location: 951 W. Freeport Road, Freeport, MI 49325 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 30, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $100,860.00. POLICE (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5/13/24)

APPROVED 7-1. MEMBER SANTIAGO-ROMERO VOTED NO

Member Benson was not present

19.20

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005398-A1 - 100% Special Revenue Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Increase of Funds to add additional Translation Services for DPD. – Contractor: Language Line Services, Inc. – Location: 1 Lower Ragsdale Drive, Monterey, California 93940 – Contract Period: January 16, 2024 through January 15, 2027 – Contract Increase Amount: $41,000.00 – Total Contract Amount: $491,000.00. POLICE (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5/13/24)

APPROVED 8-0

Member Benson was not present

19.21

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho. 

Contract No. 6006233 - 100% ARPA Funding – To Provide Upfitting Requirements for 21 Hybrid Ford Mavericks – Contractor: Arrowhead Upfitters Inc. – Location: 5431 Davison Rd., Lapeer, Mi. 48446 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $82,260.15. POLICE (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5/13/24)

APPROVED 8-0

Member Benson was not present

19.22

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6003563-A1 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time and an Increase of Funds for On-Call Transportation Planning Services. – Contractor: Transportation Management & Design, Inc. – Location: 2701 Loker Avenue, West, Suite 110, Carlsbad, CA 92010 – Previous Contract Period: July 6, 2021 through June 30, 2024 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2024 – Contract Increase Amount: $125,000.00 – Total Contract Amount: $3,160,200.00. TRANSPORTATION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5/13/24)

APPROVED 7-1. MEMBER WHITFIELD-CALLOWAY VOTED NO

Member Benson was not present

LAW DEPARTMENT

19.23

Santiago-Romero, A Proposed Ordinance

To amends Chapter 31 of the 2019 Detroit City Code, Offenses; Article I, Generally, by amending Section 31-1-1, Misdemeanor violation; continuing violation; penalties for conviction thereof; and by amending Article II, Obstruction of Government, by adding Section 31-2-5, False statement to a police officer during an investigation, Section 31-2-6, Failure to identify oneself to a police officer; by renumbering, Interference with City-owned communication systems prohibited, to Section 31-2-7, and by adding Section 31-2-8, Refusal to allow fingerprinting; by amending Article III, Offenses Against Persons, by adding Section 31-3-5, Assault and battery, and Section 31-3-6, Leaving a child unattended in a vehicle; by amending Article IV, Offenses Against Property, by amending Section 31-4-8, Malicious destruction of property; penalties, by adding Section 31-4-17, Throwing, propelling or dropping stone or object at a train, car, or vehicle, Section 31-4-18, Embezzlement by agent, servant, employee, trust, bailee, or custodian, Section 31-4-19, Larceny, Section 31-4-20, Larceny by conversion, Section 31-4-21, Larceny by false personation, Section 31-4-22, Larceny; motor vehicles or trailers, Section 31-4-23, Make, draw, utter or deliver check with non-sufficient funds, Section 31-4-24, Receive and conceal stolen goods, Section 31-4-25, Retail fraud, and Section 31-4-26, Theft by false token or false pretenses; and by amending Article XIII, Weapons; Division 2, Firearms, by adding Section 31-13-26, Possession of a firearm under the influence of intoxicants; to create certain misdemeanor offenses under the City Code that mirror state law, and to provide for additional misdemeanor offenses. INTRODUCE  (POSTPONED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION ON 5-14-24 AND BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 5-21-24)

APPROVED 8-0

Member Benson was not present

19.24

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Setting a Public Hearing on the foregoing ordinance amendment. (POSTPONED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION ON 5-14-24 AND BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 5-21-24)

APPROVED 8-0

Member Benson was not present

 

19.25

Council President Mary Sheffield Joined By Council President Pro Tem James Tate, A Proposed Ordinance

To amend Chapter 31 of the 2019 Detroit City Code, Offenses, Article III, Offenses against persons, by adding, Section 31-3-5, Prohibiting the unlawful restraint of a patron against their will; exceptions; vicarious liability; and definitions, in order to provide for the public health, safety and welfare of the patrons of City of Detroit businesses. INTRODUCE (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5/13/24)

APPROVED 8-0

Member Benson was not present

19.26

Tate, reso. autho.

Setting a Public Hearing on the foregoing ordinance amendment.

APPROVED 8-0

Member Benson was not present

20.

NEW BUSINESS

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

20.1

Santiago-Romero, An Ordinance

To amend Chapter 8 of the 2019 Detroit City Code, Building Construction and Property Maintenance, Article XV, Property Maintenance Code, by amending Division 1, Generally, Section 8-15-4, Definitions: C, Section 8-15-5, Definitions: D—F, Section8-15-7, Definitions: L—O, Section 8-15-9, Definitions: S—Z, and Section 8-15-11, Civil fines for violations of this article, and by adding Division 7, Fugitive Dust, to include Section 8-15-581, Title and applicability; scope and intent, Section 8-15-582, Fugitive dust plan for commercial activity, Section 8-15-583, Opacity limits; measurement, Section 8-15-584, New Construction; fugitive dust plan required, Section 8-15-585, Change in operations, fugitive dust plan revisions, Section 8-15-586, Ongoing operations, fugitive dust plan revisions, other remedial actions, Section 8-15-587, Responsibility for dust mitigation; violations, Section 8-15-588, Administrative procedures, Section 8-15-589, High-wind events, Section 8-15-590, Inspections, Section 8-15-591, Record keeping, Section 8-15-592, Fugitive Dust Funding, and Section 8-15-593, Alternative Compliance, to provide for the regulation, administration, and enforcement of fugitive dust emission and related inspection and reinspection of all community establishment premises and operations within the City, for the health, safety and welfare of the residents of the City of Detroit. (SIX (6) VOTES REQUIRED AND SHALL BE GIVEN IMMEDIATE EFFECT AND SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE UPON PUBLICATION) ROLL CALL (POSTPONED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION ON 5-14-24 AND BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 5-21-24)

APPROVED 7-1. MEMBER  YOUNG VOTED NO

Member Benson was not present

20.2

Whitfield-Calloway, An Ordinance

To amend Chapter 31 of the 2019 Detroit City Code, Offenses  Article III, Offenses Against Persons, by adding Section 31-3-5, Signs at Business-Oriented Lodging required; contents and posting essentials; definitions, to aid those affected by human trafficking.  (SIX (6) VOTES REQUIRED AND SHALL BE GIVEN IMMEDIATE EFFECT AND SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE UPON PUBLICATION) ROLL CALL (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTE ON 5-20-24)

APPROVED 8-0

Member Benson was not present

MAYOR'S OFFICE

20.3

Young, reso. autho.

Petition of Barney McCosky Baseball Basketball League (#2024-145), request to host "Barney McCosky Baseball Season Kick-off Parade" at Russell Woods Park on 06/01/24.  Event will begin at 9:00 A.M. and end at 3:00 P.M.. with set-up set to begin at 8:00 A.M. and be completed by 9:00 AM. Tear-down is scheduled to begin at 2:00 P.M. and end at 3:00 P.M. (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 5/16/24)

APPROVED 8-0

Member Benson was not present

20.4

Young, reso. autho.

Petition of Detroit Athletic Club (#2024-142), request to hold "DAC Car Show" at Detroit Athletic Club on May 31st, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Set-up to begin May 31st 5:00 AM completed by 8:00 AM with tear-down to begin May 31^st at 3:00 PM complete by 4:00 PM.  (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 5/16/24)

APPROVED 8-0

Member Benson was not present

20.5

Young, reso. autho.

Petition of Downtown Detroit Partnership & The Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear (#2024-143), request to hold "PWC Grand Prixmiere presented by Chevrolet 2024" at Campus Martius Park and Cadillac Square on May 31st, from 6:00 PM. to 1:00 PM. Set-up to begin May 24^th 3:00 PM completed by May 31st  at 6:00 PM with tear-down to begin May 31st at 6:00 PM complete by June 1st 8:00AM.  (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 5/16/24)

APPROVED 8-0 W/WAIVER

Member Benson was not present

20.6

Young, reso. autho.

Petition of Interdimensional Transmissions, Inc (#2024-144) request to hold "Return to the Source" at Tangent Gallery/ Hastings Street Ballroom 715 Milwaukee on May 24^th through May 28^th from 9:00 PM to 6:00 AM. Set-up to begin May 23^rd 12:00 PM and completed by May 24^th 7:00 PM with tear down to begin May 28^th, at 5:00 AM and completed by 7:00 AM. (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 5/16/24)

APPROVED 8-0 W/WAIVER

Member Benson was not present

20.7

Young, reso. autho.

Petition of Detroit Riverfront Conservancy (#2024-146) request to hold "Riverfront Run 2024" at Detroit Riverfront and Surrounding areas on June 8^th, from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Set-up to begin June 8^th 6:00 AM and completed by 10:00 AM with tear down to begin June 8th at 11:00 AM and completed by 12:00 PM. (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Department's RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5/16/24)

APPROVED 8-0

Member Benson was not present

20.8

Young, reso. autho.

Petition of SHAR-ECO Detroit (#2024-148), request to host "SHAR, Inc./ECHO Detroit 3rd Annual Juneteenth Celebration" at 1851 W. Grand Blvd. Detroit, MI 48208. The event will be held on 06/15/24 from 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. Set-up will begin on at 8:00 A.M. on 06/15/24 and will be completed by 1:00 P.M. the same day. Tear down will begin at 6:00 P.M. on 06/15/24 and will be completed by 8:00 P.M. 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 5/16/24)

APPROVED 8-0

Member Benson was not present

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

20.9

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6004384-A2 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 2 – To Provide an Increase of Funds for Personal Protection Equipment (Coats and Pants). – Contractor: Phoenix Safety Outfitters, LLC – Location: 1619 Commerce Road, Springfield, OH 45504 – Contract Period: April 6, 2022 through June 30, 2024 – Contract Increase Amount: $194,496.15 – Total Contract Amount: $1,312,690.15. FIRE (POSTPONED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION ON 5-14-24 AND BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 5-21-24)

APPROVED 8-0 W/WAIVER

Member Benson was not present

20.10

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005245-A1 - 100% UTGO Bond Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Increase of Funds for Williams Recreation Center Construction. – Contractor: LLP Construction Services, Inc. – Location: 1800 Michigan Avenue, Detroit, MI 48207 – Contract Period: May 31, 2023 through June 30, 2024 – Contract Increase Amount: $200,000.00 – Total Contract Amount: $1,500,000.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (POSTPONED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION ON 5-14-24 AND BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 5-21-24)

Santiago-Romero Motion to Postpone Vote for 1 week: Yeas (9): Fred Durhal, Angela Whitfield-Calloway, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Mary Sheffield, Coleman Young, Mary Waters, Scott Benson, Latisha Johnson, James Tate. Nays (0):  Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried 

20.11

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006195 - 84% City & 16% Capital Funding – To Provide a Subsidy for the Operation, Maintenance, and Capital Improvements for the Detroit People Mover. – Contractor: Detroit Transportation Corporation – Location: 500 Griswold, Suite 2900, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2029 – Total Contract Amount: $38,500,000.00. TRANSPORTATION (POSTPONED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION ON 5-14-24 AND BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 5-21-24)

APPROVED 8-0

Member Benson was not present

20.12

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006144 -   100% Grant Funding – To Provide Demand Response Transportation Services for Seniors and/or Disabled Riders. – Contractor: St. Patrick Senior Center, Inc. – Location: 58 Parsons, Detroit, MI 48201 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through September 30, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $293,325.00. TRANSPORTATION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 05/20/24)

APPROVED 8-0

Member Benson was not present

20.13

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006299 - 100% Major Street Funding – To Provide Repair of Damaged Sidewalks and Driveways. – Contractor: Giorgi Concrete, LLC/Major Contracting Group Joint Venture – Location: 20450 Sherwood, Detroit, MI 48234 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $11,175,825.00. PUBLIC WORKS (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 05/20/24)

APPROVED 8-0 W/WAIVER

Member Benson was not present

20.14

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006301 - 100% Major Street Funding – To Provide 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: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $9,484,287.35. PUBLIC WORKS (REPORTED OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 05/20/24)

APPROVED 8-0 W/WAIVER

Member Benson was not present

20.15

Young, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006155 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Manage Cemetery Operations and Maintenance at Gethsemane, Forest Hill and Mount Hazel. – Contractor: Premier Group Associates, LC – Location: 2221 Bellevue St., Detroit, MI 48207 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through April 9, 2027 – Total Contract Amount: $1,365,000.00. GENERAL SERVICES (POSTPONED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION ON 5-21-24 AND BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 5-28-24)

POST PONED 1 WEEK

Member Benson was not present

20.16

Young, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6000364-A1 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time for Concession, License and Operating Agreement of Edward Tolan Playfield . – Contractor: Detroit Fitness Foundation – Location: 17190 Denver Street, Detroit, MI 48224 – Previous Contract Period: October 25, 2016 through June 20, 2024 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2030 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $0.00. GENERAL SERVICES (POSTPONED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION ON 5-21-24 AND BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 5-28-24)

POST PONE 1 WEEK 8-0

Member Benson was not present

20.17

Young, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006207 - 100% Capital Funding – To Provide Improvements to City Seawalls; Lower East Side Flood Mitigation. – Contractor: Detroit Building Authority – Location: 1301 Third Street, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through April 30, 2027 – Total Contract Amount: $2,700,000.00. GENERAL SERVICES (POSTPONED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION ON 5-21-24 AND BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 5-28-24)

POST PONE 1 WEEK 8-0

Member Benson was not present

20.18

Young, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6004424-A2 - 100% Solid Waste Funding – AMEND 2 – To Provide an Extension of Time and an Increase of Funds for Fleet Vehicle Upfitting Services. – Contractor: ABS Storage Products, Inc. – Location: 8100 W. McNichols, Detroit, MI 48221 – Previous Contract Period: May 1, 2022 through April 30, 2024 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through April 30, 2025 – Contract Increase Amount: $25,000.00 – Total Contract Amount: $421,252.75. GENERAL SERVICES (POSTPONED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION ON 5-21-24 AND BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 5-28-24)

POST PONE 1 WEEK 8-0

Member Benson was not present

20.19

Young, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006075 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Programming for up to Fifty (50) Campers Age 6-12. – Contractor: Word In Action Christian Center – Location: 19760 Meyers, Detroit, MI 48235 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of One (1) Year – Total Contract Amount: $75,000.00. GENERAL SERVICES (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5/16/24)

APPROVED 8-0 W/WAIVER

Member Benson was not present

20.20

Young, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006213 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Golf Course Management for Rouge, Rackham and Chandler Golf Courses. – Contractor: Troon Beverages, Inc. – Location: 15044 North Scottsdale Rd., Suite 300, Scottsdale, AZ 85254 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through May 30, 2029 – Total Contract Amount: $1,400,568.00. GENERAL SERVICES (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5/16/24)

APPROVED 8-0 W/WAIVER

Member Benson was not present

20.21

Young, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006223 -Revenue Contract – To Provide Auction Services for the Sale of Miscellaneous Parts, Equipment and Vehicles. – Contractor: Midwest Auto Auction, Inc. – Location: 14666 Telegraph Road, Redford, MI 48239 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through April 30, 2027 – Total Contract Amount: $1.00. GENERAL SERVICES (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5/16/24)

APPROVED 8-0

Member Benson was not present

20.22

Young, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006258 - 100% Major Street Funding – To Furnish and Install Three (3) Utility Service Body Upfits, Reading Classic II, for Three (3) Ford F-350 XL Cab Chassis Trucks. – Contractor: Versalift Midwest, LLC – Location: 51761 Danview Technology Court, Shelby Township, MI 48315 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through November 27, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $107,967.00. GENERAL SERVICES (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5/16/24)

APPROVED 8-0

Member Benson was not present

20.23

Young, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006271 - 100% Blight Funding – To Provide Freeway Mowing Services. – Contractor: Fontenot Landscaping Services, LLC – Location: 8881 Central Avenue, Detroit, MI 48204 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of Two (2) Years – Total Contract Amount: $2,864,525.52. GENERAL SERVICES (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5/16/24)

APPROVED 8-0

Member Benson was not present

20.24

Young, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006227 - 100% Major Street Funding – To Provide Street Tree Removal and Trimming Citywide. – Contractor: Grays Outdoor Services – Location: 30850 Brown Street, Garden City, MI 48135 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through April 15, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $750,000.00. GENERAL SERVICES (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5/16/24)

APPROVED 8-0 W/WAIVER

Member Benson was not present

20.25

Young, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006244 - 100% ARPA Funding – To Provide Technology Hub Equipment for Recreation Centers. – Contractor: Infinite Technologies, LLC – Location: 1927 Rosa Parks Boulevard, Suite 110, Detroit, MI 48216 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $300,000.00. GENERAL SERVICES (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5/16/24)

APPROVED 8-0

Member Benson was not present

20.26

Young, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006272 - 100% Blight Funding – To Provide Freeway Mowing Services. – Contractor: Payne Landscaping, Inc. – Location: 7635 E Davison, Detroit, MI 48212 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of Two (2) Years – Total Contract Amount: $4,150,609.00. GENERAL SERVICES (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5/16/24)

APPROVED 8-0

Member Benson was not present

20.27

Young, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006226 - 100% Major Street Funding – To Provide Street Tree Removal and Trimming Citywide. – Contractor: Decima, LLC – Location: 16870 Schaefer Highway, Detroit, MI 48235 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through April 15, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $750,000.00. GENERAL SERVICES (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5/16/24)

APPROVED 8-0

Member Benson was not present

GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT

20.28

Young, reso. autho.

The General Services Department (GSD) on behalf of Detroit Parks and Recreation (DPR) seeks City Council acceptance and formal acknowledgement for the re­ naming of the Dexter Elmhurst Community Center (DECC) to the Helen Moore Community Center.  (The General Services Department (GSD) on behalf of Detroit Parks and Recreation (DPR) seeks City Council acceptance and formal acknowledgement for the re­ naming of the Dexter Elmhurst Community Center (DECC) to the Helen Moore Community Center.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5/16/24)

APPROVED 8-0 W/WAIVER

Member Benson was not present

20.29

Young, reso. autho.

To grant DTE Electric Company a non-exclusive underground easement at 18303 Chander Park Drive aka as Balduck Park, north parcel.  (The General Services Department is requesting authorization from your Honorable Body to grant DTE Electric Company an underground easement in,on and across a portion of the "Right of Way Area" at 18303 Chander Park Drive, Parcel ID 21009394 aka Balduck Park, north parcel. This installation will allow for walkway lighting in the park.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5/16/24)

APPROVED 8-0

Member Benson was not present

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS/ADMINISTRATION

20.30

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Application for Local Bridge Program - for Bridge Replacement and Preventative Maintenance.  (The State of Michigan, Department of Transportation (MDOT) is currently soliciting applications to the Local Bridge Program. Selected projects will be funded during the 2027 fiscal year. This program awards funds to local government agencies for bridge structures that the local agencies consider in critical need of replacement, rehabilitation, or preventative maintenance.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 05/20/24)

APPROVED 8-0

Member Benson was not present

RESOLUTIONS

20.31

Sheffield, reso. autho.

Resolution in Support of Boosting State Investment in Public Transit. (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 05/20/24)

APPROVED 8-0 (In the name of the Council)

Member Benson was not present

20.32

Whitfield-Calloway, reso. autho.

Resolution In Support of Governor Gretchen Whitmer's "Pre-K For All" Plan To Introduce Universal Pre-K In the State of Michigan. (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 05/20/24)

APPROVED 8-0 (In the name of Council)

Member Benson was not present

21.

PRESIDENT'S REPORT ON STANDING COMMITTEE REFERRALS AND OTHER MATTERS

22.

BUDGET, FINANCE AND AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE

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

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

22.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006297 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Financial Advisory Services. – Contractor: Public Resources Advisory Group, Inc. – Location: 39 Broadway Suite 1210 New York, NY 10006 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through May 31, 2027 – Total Contract Amount: $500,000.00. OFFICE OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

REFERRED TO BFA 8-0

Member Benson was not present

BOARD OF REVIEW

22.2

Submitting reso. autho.

2024 – 2025 FY Budget and Use of Fund.  (The approved 2024 – 2025 FY Budget provided for an increase in the per diem rate for the Board of Review and applied a one-time expenditure for software required to the implemented for use by the Board of Review.)

REFERRED TO BFA 8-0

Member Benson was not present

LEGISLATIVE POLICY DIVISION

22.3

Submitting report relative to

American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds Status as of February 29, 2024. (This report is intended to give your Honorable Body an appropriation level status as of February 29, 2024, of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds that the City of Detroit was awarded by the U. S. Department of Treasury.)

REFERRED TO BFA 8-0

Member Benson was not present

22.4

Submitting report relative to

American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds Status as of March 31, 2024. (This report is intended to give your Honorable Body an appropriation level status as of March 31, 2024, of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds that the City of Detroit was awarded by the U. S. Department of Treasury.)

REFERRED TO BFA 8-0

Member Benson was not present

22.5

Submitting report related to:

Neighborhood Improvement Plan Bonds (Proposal N) Funds Status as of March 31, 2024.  (This report is intended to give your Honorable Body an appropriation/cost center level status as of March 31, 2024, of the Proposal N Neighborhood Improvement Bond (Proposal N NIB) funds. On November 3, 2020, the citizens of the City of Detroit approved the bond issuance of not to exceed $250 million in unlimited tax obligation bonds1 for the purpose of paying the cost of neighborhood improvements in the City through property rehabilitation, demolition, and blight remediation. The City of Detroit’s Demolition Department is responsible for using the Proposal N NIB funds to demolish an additional 8,000 blighted homes and preserve 6,000 homes for future renovation and sale2 to improve the safety, value, and health of the neighborhoods in the City.)

REFERRED TO BFA 8-0

Member Benson was not present

MISCELLANEOUS

22.6

Council President Mary Sheffield

Submitting memorandum relative to Requesting Fiscal Impact Report on Amendments to Chapter 31 of the Detroit Code - Misdemeanor Violations.

REFERRED TO BFA 8-0

Member Benson was not present

23.

INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE

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

MISCELLANEOUS

23.1

Council Member Mary Waters

Submitting memorandum relative to Crafting Public Application Process For Joining Tenant’s Rights Commission.

REFERRED TO IOS 8-0

Member Benson was not present

24.

NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE

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

MAYOR'S OFFICE

24.1

Submitting Mayor's Office Coordinator's Report

Petition of Black United Fund (2024-152), request to hold "Dr. Otis Williams Street Naming Ceremony" at 17376 Wisconsin St. (Comer of Wisconsin and Santa Clara) on June 15th, from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM. Set-up to begin June 15^th, 8:00 AM and completed by 11:00 AM with tear down to begin June 15^th, at 2:00 PM and completed by 5:00 PM.  (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Department's Recommend Approval of this petition.)

REFERRED TO NCS 8-0

Member Benson was not present

24.2

Submitting Mayor's Office Coordinator's Report

Petition of Motor City Pride (#2024-151) request to hold "Motor City Pride Parade" at Griswold and Jefferson Ave. Service Drive on June 9^th, from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM. Set-up to begin June 9^th, 10:00 AM and completed by 11:00 AM with tear down to begin June 9th at 2:00 PM and completed by 3:00 PM.  (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.)

REFERRED TO NCS 8-0

Member Benson was not present

25.

PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE

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

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

25.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005951 - 100% Opioid Settlement Funding – To Provide Drug Use Intervention Counseling Services (Quick Response Team). – Contractor: Families Against Narcotics, Inc. – Location: 12048 West Grand River Avenue, Detroit, MI 48204 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through May 28, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $1,300,000.00. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION

REFERRED TO PED 8-0

Member Benson was not present

25.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006346 - 100% City Funding – To Provide I-375 Reconnecting Communities Supplemental Zoning and Land Use Study Planning Services. – Contractor: Interboro Partners, LLC – Location: 2200 Hunt Street, Suite 460, Detroit, MI 48207 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through May 17, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $349,818.00. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT

REFERRED TO PED 8-0

Member Benson was not present

CITY PLANNING COMMISSION

25.3

Submitting report related to:

Special District Review of the request of Anderson Eckstein and Westrick, Inc., on behalf of the Detroit Regional Convention Facility Authority (Huntington Place) to approve the proposed extension of Second Ave. from Congress St. south to Steve Yzerman Drive (Atwater).  (The City Planning Commission (CPC) is in receipt of a request from Anderson Eckstein & Westrick, Inc., on behalf of the Detroit Regional Convention Facility Authority (Huntington Place) to approve the proposed extension of Second Ave. from Congress St. south to Steve Yzerman Drive (Atwater).  Attached hereto please find the application, project narrative and drawings.  This proposal initially came before the Commission for an informational presentation on January 4th of this year.  It returned to the Commission for Special District Review on Thursday, May 2, 2024.)

REFERRED TO PED 8-0

Member Benson was not present

25.4

Submitting report and Proposed Ordinance

To amend Chapter 50 of the 2019 Detroit City Code, Zoning, by amending Article XVII, Zoning District Maps, Section 50-17-44, District Map No. 42, to revise the zoning classifications for certain properties, commonly known as 2001 15^th Street and 2091 15^th Street from the existing M4 (Intensive Industrial District) zoning classification to the B5 (Major Business District) zoning classification.  (FOR INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE AND THE SETTING OF A PUBLIC HEARING?)

REFERRED TO PED 8-0

Member Benson was not present

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

25.5

Submitting reso. autho.

City of Detroit Redevelopment Project Area - Public On-Premises Liquor Licenses Recertification of Investment Information in Real and Personal Property.  (On September 11, 2018 your Honorable Body adopted a resolution that designated a Redevelopment Project Area in the City of Detroit ("City") under Michigan law to allow for the Michigan Liquor Control Commission ("Commission") to issue public on-premises liquor licenses ("Redevelopment Area Licenses") to businesses that are determined by the Commission to be engaged in dining, entertainment or recreation related activities (each an "Eligible Business ") pursuant to MCL 436.1521a (1) (a).)

REFERRED TO PED 8-0

Member Benson was not present

25.6

Submitting reso. autho.

Property Sale 6511 Strong, Detroit, Michigan 48211.  (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department ("P&DD") has received an offer from Bobby Whetstone (the "Purchaser”), to purchase certain City-owned real property at 6511 Strong, Detroit, Michigan 48211 (the "Property") for the purchase price of Ten Thousand Six Hundred and 00/100 Dollars ($10,600.00).)

REFERRED TO PED 8-0

Member Benson was not present

MISCELLANEOUS

25.7

Council Member Coleman A. Young, II

Submitting memorandum relative to Business Development in the City of Detroit.

REFERRED TO PED 8-0

Member Benson was not present

25.8

Council Member Coleman A. Young II

Submitting memorandum relative to Business Development in the City of Detroit.

REFERRED TO PED 8-0

Member Benson was not present

26.

PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE

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

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

26.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005960 - 100% City Funding – To Provide DEF Fluid and Service. – Contractor: Corrigan Oil Co. No. II – Location: 11800 Pleasant Street, Detroit, MI 48217 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of Three (3) Years – Total Contract Amount: $388,368.00. TRANSPORTATION

REFERRED TO PHS 8-0

Member Benson was not present

26.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006135 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Fire and EMS Records Management System. – Contractor: ESO Solutions, Inc. – Location: 11500 Alterra Parkways, Suite 100, Austin, TX 78758 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through January 31, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $164,193.69. FIRE

REFERRED TO PHS 8-0

Member Benson was not present

26.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006209 - 100% Grant Funding – To Provide Automatic License Plate Readers for Various Freeway Locations. – Contractor: Flock Group, Inc. – Location: 1170 Howell Mill Road, NW, Suite. 210, Atlanta, GA 30318 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 3, 2029 – Total Contract Amount: $6,250,000.00. POLICE

REFERRED TO PHS 8-0

Member Benson was not present

LAW DEPARTMENT

26.4

Submitting report and Proposed Ordinance

To amend Chapter 29 of the 2019 Detroit City Code,  Minors, by adding Section 29-3-14, Additional Definitions, and Section 29-3-15, Curfew to provide for a superseding curfew for all minors beginning at 8:00 p.m. on Monday, June 24, 2024 (being the scheduled date for the Detroit Annual Fireworks Display, or any rescheduled date) and continuing until 6:00 a.m. the following morning, applicable only in the area within and bounded by the Detroit River, Third Street, the Lodge Freeway (M-10), the Fisher Freeway (I-75), the extension of the Fisher Freeway (I-75) easterly to Gratiot Avenue, Gratiot Avenue, Vernor Highway, Chene Street, Atwater Street, and the Aretha Franklin Amphitheater. (FOR INTRODUCTION AND THE SETTING OF A PUBLIC HEARING?)

REFERRED TO PHS 8-0

Member Benson was not present

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

26.5

Submitting reso. autho.

Request to Accept an increase in appropriation for the Ending the HIV Epidemic: A Plan for America — Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Parts A and B Grant.  (The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded an increase in appropriation to the City of Detroit Health Department for the Ending the HIV Epidemic: A Plan for America — Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Parts A and B Grant, in the amount of $1,549,868.00. This funding will increase appropriation 20780.)

REFERRED TO PHS 8-0

Member Benson was not present

CIVIL RIGHTS, INCLUSION AND OPPORTUNITY DEPARTMENT

26.6

Submitting report relative to

Proposed Resolution to Approve Fees Established Under Section 17-5-12 of the 2019 Detroit City Code for the Administration of the Responsible Contracting Ordinance. (Council approval of CRIO’s proposed fees for certification of Construction Workforce Development Businesses and Construction Workforce Investment Businesses.)

REFERRED TO BFA 8-0

Member Benson was not present

MISCELLANEOUS

26.7

Council Member Latisha Johnson

Submitting memorandum relative to Resolution in Support of HB 4655.

REFERRED TO PHS 8-0

Member Benson was not present

26.8

Council Member Gabriela Santiago-Romero

Submitting resolution relative to  Recognizing June as LGBTQ+ Pride Month.

REFERRED TO PHS 8-0

Member Benson was not present

26.9

Council Member Gabriela Santiago-Romero

Submitting resolution relative to Recognize June as National Caribbean American Heritage Month.  

REFERRED TO PHS 8-0

Member Benson was not present

26.10

Council Member Mary Waters

Submitting memorandum relative to Marijuana Social Equity Contract Violations.

27.

CONSENT AGENDA

28.

MEMBER REPORTS

Members Santiago-Romero, Johnson, Durhal, and Young gave brief reports.

29.

ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE

30.

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CLERK

30.1

Report on approval of proceedings by the Mayor.

31.

TESTIMONIAL RESOLUTIONS AND SPECIAL PRIVILEGE

31.1

Benson, reso. autho.

Testimonial Resolution In Memoriam for Priscilla Bailey.

 APPROVED 8-0

Member Benson was not present

31.2

Benson, reso. autho.

Testimonial Resolution In Memoriam for Frances Belfon White.

 APPROVED 8-0

Member Benson was not present

31.3

Benson, reso. autho.

Testimonial Resolution for Willie Baker "Centenarian".

 APPROVED 8-0

Member Benson was not present

31.4

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Testimonial Resolution for Vincent " Poppie" Martin.

 APPROVED 8-0

Member Benson was not present

32.

WALK-ON

32.1

Council President Mary Sheffield

Submitting memorandum relative to Amendments to Chapter 31 of the Detroit City Code-Misdemeanor Violations.

REFERRED TO PHS 8-0

Member Benson was not present