MINUTES

CITY COUNCIL FORMAL SESSION

Tuesday, July 09, 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

Council Member Scott Benson - Present

Council Member Latisha Johnson - Present

Council Member Angela Whitfield-Calloway - Present

Council Member Coleman A. Young, II - Present

Council President Mary Sheffield - Present

Quorum Present 5-0

Council Member Gabriela Santiago-Romero - Present - entered after the Roll was called 6-0

Council Member Mary Waters - Present - entered after the roll was called 7-0

Council President Pro Tem James - entered after the roll was called 8-0

Council Member Fred Durhal, III is absent the entire meeting

2.

APPROVAL OF JOURNAL OF LAST SESSION

Council Member Scott Benson - Present

Council Member Latisha Johnson - Present

Council Member Angela Whitfield-Calloway - Present

Council Member Coleman A. Young, II - Present

Council President Mary Sheffield - Present

Quorum Present 5-0

Council Member Gabriela Santiago-Romero - Present - entered after the Roll was called 6-0

Council Member Mary Waters - Present - entered after the roll was called 7-0

Council President Pro Tem James - entered after the roll was called 8-0

Council Member Fred Durhal, III is absent the entire meeting

3.

RECONSIDERATIONS

There are no items

4.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

There are no items

5.

PRESIDENT'S REPORT ON STANDING COMMITTEE REFERRALS AND OTHER MATTERS

6.

INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE

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

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

6.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6003030-A3 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 3 – To Provide an Increase of Funds and Extension of Time to Extend Subscription Agreement for HR Applicant Tracking of Citywide Job Applicants and New Hires. – Contractor: Government Jobs.com dba NeoGov – Location: 300 Continental Boulevard, Room No.: 565, El Segundo, CA 90024– Previous Contract Period: July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2023 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2024 – Contract Increase Amount: $260,980.88 – Total Contract Amount: $742,681.24.  HUMAN RESOURCES

REFER TO THE COMMITTEE 7-0 (Durhal and Benson is not present)

6.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006359 - 100% City Funding – To Provide an Investigative Case Management Software System to Various City Departments including OIG, Ombudsman, CRIO, Board of Ethics and BOPC (Board of Police Commissioners) Utilizing General Services Administration (GSA) Agreement # GS-35F-0218X. – Contractor: Wingswept, LLC – Location: 800 Benson Road, Garner NC 27529 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of Two (2) Years – Total Contract Amount: $1,000,000.00. DoIT

REFER TO THE COMMITTEE 7-0 (Durhal and Benson is not present)

6.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005962-A1 - 100% Grant Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time and an Increase of Funds for Pre-Arraignment Legal Services for Indigent People. – Contractor: Misdemeanor and Felony Defenders, P.C. – Location: 440 Burroughs Street Suite 618, Detroit, MI. 48202 – Previous Contract Period: January 1, 2024 through September 30, 2024 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through September 30, 2025 – Contract Increase Amount: $787,500.00 – Total Contract Amount: $1,537,500.00.   LAW

REFER TO THE COMMITTEE 7-0 (Durhal and Benson is not present)

6.4

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005963-A1 - 100% Grant Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time and an Increase of Funds for Post-Arraignment Legal Services for Indigent People. – Contractor: Misdemeanor and Felony Defenders, P.C. – Location: 440 Burroughs Street Ste 618, Detroit, MI. 48202 – Previous Contract Period: January 1, 2024 through September 30, 2024 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through September 30, 2025 – Contract Increase Amount: $1,445,925.00 – Total Contract Amount: $2,491,570.00.   LAW

REFER TO THE COMMITTEE 7-0 (Durhal and Benson is not present)

MISCELLANEOUS

6.5

Council President Pro Tem James Tate

Submitting memorandum relative to Board of Review Reappointment of Ms. Jacqueline Robinson.

REFER TO THE COMMITTEE 7-0 (Durhal and Benson is not present)

6.6

Council Member Angela Whitfield-Calloway

Submitting memorandum relative to Request for a resolution supporting SB 669 and SB 670 to expand FOIA laws to cover the Governor and Legislature.

REFER TO THE COMMITTEE 7-0 (Durhal and Benson is not present)

7.

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

7.1

Submitting Mayor's Office Coordinator's Report

Petition of Barton Malow (2024-212), request to hold "Barton Malow Roadshow" at 1274 Library St. from August 2^nd at 9:00 AM to August 2^nd at 4:00 PM. Set-up to begin August 2^nd. 5:00 AM and be completed on August 2^nd at 9:00 AM with tear down to begin  August 2^nd at 4:00 PM and completed on August 2^nd at 6:00 PM.  (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.)

REFER TO THE COMMITTEE 7-0 (Durhal and Benson is not present)

7.2

Submitting Mayor's Office Coordinator's Report

Petition of The Detroit Jazz Festival Foundation (#2024-223), request to hold' 2024 Detroit Jazz Festival" at Hart Plaza and Woodward Avenue from Jefferson to State Street and Cadillac Square on August 30^th through September 2^nd, from 11:00 A.M to 11:00 P.M. Set-up to begin August 22^nd 7:00 AM and completed by August 29^th 10:00 P.M with tear down to begin  September 2^nd, at 11:00 PM and completed by September 6^th 9:00 PM.   (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.)

REFER TO THE COMMITTEE 7-0 (Durhal and Benson is not present)

7.3

Submitting Mayor's Office Coordinator's Report

Petition of  Washington Entertainment (2024-222 (Amended), request to hold the "Detroit Summer Soul Music Festival" at Hart Plaza from August 16^th to August 18th, from 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM. Set-up will begin August l 5th, 9:00 AM and be completed by August 16th at 11:00 AM with tear down to begin August 18th, at 1:00 AM completed by August 19th, 2:00 PM.  (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.)

REFER TO THE COMMITTEE 7-0 (Durhal and Benson is not present)

7.4

Submitting Mayor's Office Coordinator's Report

Petition of  Washington Entertainment (#2024-221), request to host "Ribs R&B Music Festival" at Hart Plaza. The event will be held on August 9^th from 11:00 AM to August 11¹h at 11:30 P.M. Set-up will begin on August 8th at 9:00 AM and be completed on August 9^1h by l:00 AM. Tear down is scheduled to begin on August 11^th at 1:00 AM and be completed on August 12^th by 2:00 PM.  (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.) 

REFER TO THE COMMITTEE 7-0 (Durhal and Benson is not present)

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

7.5

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006175 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Animal Carcass Cremation Services. – Contractor: Pet Cremation Services, Inc. – Location: 888 Frank Road, Franklin Township, OH 43223 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of Three (3) Years – Total Contract Amount: $60,000.00.   GENERAL SERVICES

REFER TO THE COMMITTEE 7-0 (Durhal and Benson is not present)

8.

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

8.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006379 - 100% ARPA Funding – To Provide a Street Medicine Team for Individuals Experiencing Unsheltered Homelessness. – Contractor: Community Health and Social Services Center, Inc. dba CHASS – Location: 5365 West Fort Street, Detroit, MI 48209 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $562,868.37.  HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION 

REFER TO THE COMMITTEE 7-0 (Durhal and Benson is not present)

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

8.2

Submitting report relative to

Community Outreach Ordinance Report for Master Plan of Policies Equity & Resiliency Integration Proposal Contract.

REFER TO THE COMMITTEE 7-0 (Durhal and Benson is not present)

8.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Property Sale of 9106 Kercheval. (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department (“P&DD”) has received an offer from Lorcan O’Herlihy Architects, LLC, a California Corporation (the “Purchaser), to purchase certain City-owned real property at 9106 Kercheval (the “Property”) for the purchase price of Forty Five Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($45,000.00).)

REFER TO THE COMMITTEE 7-0 (Durhal and Benson is not present)

8.4

Submitting reso. autho.

Acquisition of Fourth St properties via donation.  (The City of Detroit, by and through its Department of Public Works (“DPW”), has received an offer from Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries, a Michigan nonprofit corporation (the “Donor”), to donate part of certain real property located at 3544, 3538, and 3532 Fourth St., Detroit, Michigan 48201 referred to as Parcel 6A, Parcel 7A and Parcel 8A (collectively the “Properties”), which are more particularly described in the attached Exhibit A.)

REFER TO THE COMMITTEE 7-0 (Durhal and Benson is not present)

8.5

Submitting reso. autho.

Extension of Closing and Construction Deadlines Sale by Development Agreement – Lee Plaza Project.  (Pursuant to the Resolution adopted by your Honorable Body on February 26, 2019, the City of Detroit (“City”) and Lee Plaza LLC, a Michigan limited liability company (“Developer”) entered into a certain Development Agreement dated July 1, 2021 (the “Development Agreement”) for the sale of real property commonly known as 2240 West Grand Blvd., 2250 West Grand Blvd., and 2700 Ferry Park, Detroit, Michigan 48208.)

REFER TO THE COMMITTEE 7-0 (Durhal and Benson is not present)

8.6

Submitting reso. autho.

Property Sale Amendment Michigan Department of Transportation Properties 501, 531 Hendrie; 1925, 1929 W. Edsel Ford; 677 E. Edsel Ford; 11800 Harper.  (On November 9, 2021, Your Honorable Body approved the sale of certain City-owned real property at 501, 531 Hendrie; 1925, 1929 W. Edsel Ford; 677 E. Edsel Ford and 11800 Harper (the “Property”) for the purchase price of One Million One Hundred Seventy-Six Thousand Nine Hundred Sixty-Five and 00/100 Dollars ($1,176,965.00), from the City of Detroit to The Michigan Department of Transportation (“MDOT”).)

REFER TO THE COMMITTEE 7-0 (Durhal and Benson is not present)

8.7

Submitting reso. autho.

Property Sale of 20409, 20413, 20417 & 20427 Schoolcraft.  (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department (“P&DD”) has received an offer from City Covenant Church, a domestic nonprofit corporation (the “Purchaser”), to purchase certain City-owned real property 20409, 20413, 20417, and 20427 Schoolcraft Road (the “Property”) for the purchase price of Seven Thousand Five Hundred and 00/100 Dollars ($7,500.00).)

REFER TO THE COMMITTEE 7-0 (Durhal and Benson is not present)

9.

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

9.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6002858-A2 - 100% Major Street Funding – AMEND 2 – To Provide an Increase of Funds for Electrical Design, Geometric Design and Intelligent Transportation System Services. – Contractor: WSP Michigan Inc. – Location: 500 Griswold Street, Suite 2600, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: August 31, 2020 – August 31, 2025 – Contract Increase Amount: $221,753.40 – Total Contract Amount: $1,771,753.40. PUBLIC WORKS

REFER TO THE COMMITTEE 7-0 (Durhal and Benson is not present)

9.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6004351-A1 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time for Demolition Salvage/Deconstruction Zero Valued. – Contractor: Architectural Salvage Warehouse of Detroit – Location: 5110 Bellevue Street, Detroit, MI 48211 – Previous Contract Period: May 24, 2022 through April 30, 2024 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through April 30, 2025 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $1.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

REFER TO THE COMMITTEE 7-0 (Durhal and Benson is not present)

9.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006406-A1 - 100% Bond Funding – AMEND 1 – To Amend Terms for the Interlocal Agreement for the Operation, Maintenance, and Management of Public Lighting. – Contractor: Public Lighting Authority – Location: 400 Monroe Street, Suite 485, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: December 13, 2013 through December 31, 2025 – Contract Increase Amount: 0.00 – Total Capital Amount: $22,000,000.00.  PUBLIC LIGHTING   

REFER TO THE COMMITTEE 7-0 (Durhal and Benson is not present)

9.4

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006390 - 100% City Funding – To Purchase MSA Breathing Apparatuses, Parts, and Services. – Contractor: MacQueen Equipment, LLC dba MacQueen Emergency – Location: 78 North Pointe Drive, Lake Orion, MI 48359 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of Three (3) Years – Total Contract Amount: $1,800,000.00. FIRE  

REFER TO THE COMMITTEE 7-0 (Durhal and Benson is not present)

9.5

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006378 - 100% City Funding – To Provide New Firefighting Hose, Inspection, and Repair. – Contractor: HD Edwards & Co. – Location: 8550 Lyndon, Detroit, MI 48238 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of Two (2) Years – Total Contract Amount: $149,575.00.  FIRE  

REFER TO THE COMMITTEE 7-0 (Durhal and Benson is not present)

9.6

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006333 - 00% Major Street Funding – To Provide Construction Engineering & Inspection Services for Major Street Improvement Projects. – Contractor: AECOM Great Lakes, Inc. – Location: 4219 Woodward Avenue, Suite 200, Detroit, MI 48201 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of Three (3) Years – Total Contract Amount: $2,960,420.52. PUBLIC WORKS  

REFER TO THE COMMITTEE 7-0 (Durhal and Benson is not present)

9.7

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006334 - 100% Major Street Funding – To Provide Construction Engineering & Inspection Services for Major Street Improvement Projects. – Contractor: Hubbell, Roth & Clark, Inc. – Location: 535 Griswold Avenue, Suite 1650, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of Three (3) Years – Total Contract Amount: $3,259,659.01.   PUBLIC WORKS

REFER TO THE COMMITTEE 7-0 (Durhal and Benson is not present)

9.8

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006335 - 100% Major Street Funding – To Provide Construction Engineering & Inspection Services for Major Street Improvement Projects. – Contractor: Tyme Consulting Engineers, Inc. – Location: 400 Renaissance Center, Suite 2611, Detroit, MI 48243 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of Three (3) Years – Total Contract Amount: $1,507,716.44.  PUBLIC WORKS  

REFER TO THE COMMITTEE 7-0 (Durhal and Benson is not present)

9.9

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006342 - 100% City Funding – To Purchase Powered and Non-Powered Extraction Equipment Parts and Services. – Contractor: MacQueen Equipment, LLC dba MacQueen Emergency – Location: 78 North Pointe Drive, Lake Orion, MI 48359 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of Three (3) Years – Total Contract Amount: $228,960.00.  FIRE

REFER TO THE COMMITTEE 7-0 (Durhal and Benson is not present)

9.10

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006331 - 100% Bond Funding – To Provide Proposal N Trash Out Group I9 (24 Properties). – Contractor: Premier Group Associates LC – Location: 2221 Bellevue Street, Detroit, MI 48207 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of One (1) Year – Total Contract Amount: $112,455.00.  CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION  

REFER TO THE COMMITTEE 7-0 (Durhal and Benson is not present)

9.11

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006329 - 100% Bond Funding – To Provide Proposal N Trash Out Group I7 (24 Properties). – Contractor: Premier Group Associates LC – Location: 2221 Bellevue Street, Detroit, MI 48207 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of One (1) Year – Total Contract Amount: $115,093.13.   CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

REFER TO THE COMMITTEE 7-0 (Durhal and Benson is not present)

9.12

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006328 - 100% Bond Funding – To Provide Proposal N Trash Out Group I6 (24 Properties). – Contractor: Premier Group Associates LC – Location: 2221 Bellevue Street, Detroit, MI 48207 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of One (1) Year – Total Contract Amount: $92,720.75.   CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

REFER TO THE COMMITTEE 7-0 (Durhal and Benson is not present)

9.13

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006094 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Bus Repair Services for New Flyer Coaches. – Contractor: New Flyer of America Inc. – Location: 6200 Glenn Carlson Drive, St. Cloud, MN 56301 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of Five (5) Years – Total Contract Amount: $3,800,000.00.  TRANSPORTATION  

REFER TO THE COMMITTEE 7-0 (Durhal and Benson is not present)

DEPARTMENT OF APPEALS AND HEARINGS

9.14

Submitting report relative to

Dangerous Buildings Findings and Orders for June 28th, 2024. (The Department of Appeals and Hearings (DAH) has filed the findings and demolition orders of the Hearing Officer for the Dangerous Buildings hearings held on June 28th, 2024, in accordance with Section 8-17-24(d) of the 2019 Detroit City Code. These matters are to be scheduled for a show cause hearing before City Council not less than 30 days after the date of hearing. See City Code Section 8-17-25(a).)

REFER TO THE COMMITTEE 7-0 (Durhal and Benson is not present)

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

9.15

Submitting reso. autho.

Request to accept an increase in appropriation for the Section 5307 Congestion Mitigation Air Quality (CMAQ) and Section 5339 Bus Replacement Grant. (The Federal Transit Administration has awarded an increase in appropriation to the City of Detroit Department of Transportation (DDOT) for the Section 5307 Congestion Mitigation Air Quality (CMAQ) and Section 5339 Bus Replacement Grant, in the amount of $5,194,400.00. There is also a required State match for the award, from the Michigan Department of Transportation, in the amount of $1,298,600.00. There is no local match requirement. The total increase is $6,493,000.00. This funding will increase appropriation 20675, previously approved in the amount of $18,706,089.00, by council on September 28, 2021, to a total of $25,199,089.00.)

REFER TO THE COMMITTEE 7-0 (Durhal and Benson is not present)

9.16

Submitting reso. autho.

Authorization to submit a grant application to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for the FY 2024 Port Security Grant.  (The Homeland Security & Emergency Management (HSEM) Department is hereby requesting authorization from Detroit City Council to submit a grant application to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for the FY 2024 Port Security Grant. The amount being sought is $124,350.00. The Federal share is $124,350.00 of the requested amount and there is a required cash match of $41,450.00. The total project cost is $165,800.00.)

REFER TO THE COMMITTEE 7-0 (Durhal and Benson is not present)

9.17

Submitting reso. autho.

Request to Accept and Appropriate the Michigan Mobility Fellows Program. (The Community Economic Development Association of Michigan (CEDAM) has awarded the City of Detroit Office of Mobility Innovation with the Michigan Mobility Fellows Program valued at $65,000.00. The funder share is $65,000.00 of the approved amount, and there is a required cash match of $10,000.00. This is a non-cash award that will provide the services of a Mobility fellow for the Office of Mobility Innovation. The fellow will be paid a total of $75,000.00 by CEDAM and will report to City of Detroit staff.)

REFER TO THE COMMITTEE 7-0 (Durhal and Benson is not present)

LEGISLATIVE POLICY DIVISION

9.18

Submitting reso. autho.

In support of senate bills 567 and 568 and house bill 5098.  (Council Member Angela Whitfield-Calloway requested that the Legislative Policy Division (LPD) draft a resolution urging the Michigan legislature to pass Senate Bills 567 and 568 and House Bill 5098.)

REFER TO THE COMMITTEE 7-0 (Durhal and Benson is not present)

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEERING DIVISION

9.19

Submitting reso. autho.

Petition of The City of Detroit's Office of Art, Culture, and Entrepreneurship (x2024-183), request for encroachment within the north-south alley bounded by Bagley St., Saint Anne St., Wing Pl., and 18" St. for the installation of various encroachments.  (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.)

REFER TO THE COMMITTEE 7-0 (Durhal and Benson is not present)

9.20

Submitting reso. autho.

Petition of The City of Detroit's Office of Art, Culture, and Entrepreneurship (x2024-181), request for encroachment within the east-west alley bounded by Philip St., Korte St., Manistique St., and Scripps St. for the installation of various encroachments. (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.)

REFER TO THE COMMITTEE 7-0 (Durhal and Benson is not present)

9.21

Submitting reso. autho.

Petition of The City of Detroit's Office of Art, Culture, and Entrepreneurship (x2024-188), request for encroachment within the north-south alley bounded by Santa Maria Ave., Hartwell Ave., W McNichols Rd., and Snowden Ave. for the installation of various encroachments.  (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.)

REFER TO THE COMMITTEE 7-0 (Durhal and Benson is not present)

9.22

Submitting reso. autho.

Petition of The City of Detroit's Office of Art, Culture, and Entrepreneurship (x2024-198), request for encroachment within the east-west alley bounded by Grand River Ave., Lahser Ave., Orchard Ave., and Greydale Ave. for the installation of various encroachments. (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.)

REFER TO THE COMMITTEE 7-0 (Durhal and Benson is not present)

9.23

Submitting reso. autho.

Petition of The City of Detroit's Office of Art, Culture, and Entrepreneurship (x2024-197), request for encroachment within the east-west alley bounded by Grand River Ave., Taft St., Jeffries Fwy., and Vinewood St. for the installation of various encroachments. (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.)

REFER TO THE COMMITTEE 7-0 (Durhal and Benson is not present)

MISCELLANEOUS

9.24

Council Member Scott Benson

Submitting memorandum relative to Information on Renewable Energy Credit (RECS)  associated with the proposed phase one of the solar farm development.

REFER TO THE COMMITTEE 7-0 (Durhal and Benson is not present)

10.

VOTING ACTION MATTERS

There are no items.

11.

OTHER MATTERS

There are no items.

12.

COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAYOR AND OTHER GOVERNMENTAL OFFICIALS AND AGENCIES

There are no items.

13.

PUBLIC COMMENT

Betie Lyons, Ms. Williams, Karen Washington, Markeisha Ellis, Larry Johnson, Ronald Foster, Russ Bellant, Election Integrity Roo, Jahdante Smith, Mr. Eldrick Burton, Mario Kelly, Michael Cunningham, Demanding Election Integrity, Karens Ipad, Tahira Ahmad, Tiquita, William M. Davis, Lydia Chouinard, Malik Shelton, Marguerite Maddox, Joann Warwick, Patricia Bosch, Caller User 2 - Ms. Shay, Meeko A. Williams, Betty A. Varner, Renard Munczunski, Iphone, Caller #076

14.

STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS

15.

BUDGET, FINANCE AND AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE

LAW DEPARTMENT

15.1

Durhal, a Proposed Ordinance

To amend Chapter 17 of the 2019 Detroit City Code, Finance, Article II, Budget, by adding, Division 4, Oversight Funding, to include Section 17-2-31, Proportional Funding, Section 17-2-32, Adoption of Funding Formula by Resolution, Section 17-2-33, Appropriations, Section 17-2-34, Four Year Review Required; Annual Reports Required, Section 17-2-35, Legislative Determination, Section 17-2-36, Minimum Alternative Funding, and Section 17-2-37, Reservation of Administrative Rights, in order to foster strong oversight by the City’s oversight agencies of City of Detroit governmental units and officials. INTRODUCE

APPROVED 8-0 (Durhal is not present)

15.2

Durhal, reso. autho.

Setting a Public Hearing on the foregoing ordinance amendment.

APPROVED 8-0 (Durhal is not present) July 17, 2024 

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

15.3

Durhal, reso. autho.

To Create and Fund the Solar Equity Fund.  (The Administration is respectfully requesting approval of the attached Resolution to Create and Fund the Solar Equity Fund.  The Solar Equity Fund would complement the Resolution of Necessity and development agreements recently presented to the Council for the purpose of implementing Phase 1 of the Solar Neighborhood Project) (POSTPONED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION ON 7-2-24 AND BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 7-9-24)

POSTPONE FOR ONE WEEK 8-0 (Durhal is not present)

16.

INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

16.1

Johnson, reso. autho.

City Council Recess Letter Wednesday, July 31, 2024 through Monday, September 2, 2024.  (Ordinance No. 07- 11, Chapter 17 Article IV, requires the approval of your Honorable Body for the purchase of goods and services over the value of $25,000, all contracts for personal services renewals or extensions of contracts, or the exercise of an option to renew or extend a contract. Ordinance No. 37-14, Chapter 17, Article IV, requires approval of your Honorable Body of an application for a federal, state or grant to be awarded, in whole or in part to fund any City program, service or activity.)

APPROVED 8-0 (Durhal is not present)

LAW DEPARTMENT

16.2

Johnson, reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Harold Sullivan, as Personal Representative of the Estate of India Sullivan v. City of Detroit, et al, Case No. 20-002329-NI, File No. L20-00142(GBP), Fire Department, in the amount of ($800,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Harold Sullivan, as Personal Representative of the Estate of India Sullivan may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained. 

APPROVED 8-0 (Durhal is not present) 

16.3

Johnson, reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Eric Merck vs City of Detroit File No. 15064, Case No. W21-00121, PSB, A24000, and in the amount of $154,740.00, in full payment for any and all claims which Eric Merck may have against the City of Detroit by reason of any injuries or occupational diseases and their resultant disabilities incurred or sustained as the result of past employment with the City of Detroit. 

APPROVED 8-0 (Durhal is not present)

16.4

Johnson, reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Timothy Tharp V City of Detroit; Case No. 24-004583-CZ, File No. L24-00859 (AEM), Department of Administrative Hearings, in the amount of $3,000.00 in full payment for any and all claims which may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained.

APPROVED 8-0 (Durhal is not present)

16.5

Johsnon, reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Kenetra C. Young v City of Detroit; Case No. 614832 and 23A-2021-00320C; File No: W23-00067 (JCA), A25000 (Health Department), in the amount of $50,000.00  in full payment for any and all claims which plaintiff may have against the City of Detroit by reason of alleged injuries, and otherwise set forth in Michigan Department of Civil Rights Case No. 614832. 

APPROVED 8-0 (Durhal is not present)

16.6

Johnson, reso. autho.

Settlement  in lawsuit of Larry Smith v Monica ChildsCase No. 21-12070, File No. L21-01762 (JLA), Police Department, in the amount of $8,500.000.00 in full payment for any and all claims which Larry Smith may have against the City of Detroit, former City of Detroit employee Monica Childs and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained. 

APPROVED 8-0 (Durhal is not present)

HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT

16.7

Johnson, reso. autho.

Request to Amend the 2023-2024 Official Compensation Schedule. (On behalf of the Human Resources Department, Classification and Compensation Division to adjust the pay range for the classification of Assistant Chief of Landscape Architecture from $63,657-$73,141 to $81,944-$107,475.)

APPROVED 8-0 (Durhal is not present)

RESOLUTIONS

16.8

Johnson, reso. autho.

Reappointment of Melanie Bazil to the Historic Designation Advisory Board effective September 1, 2024, for a three-year term expiring September 1, 2027.

APPROVED 8-0 (Durhal is not present)

17.

PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

17.1

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006317 - 100% Proposal N Bond Funding – To Provide CDD-Demolition Release Group R6. – Contractor: DMC Consultants, Inc. – Location: 13500 Foley Street, Detroit, MI 48227 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2028 – Total Contract Amount: $1,990,666.65. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (POSTPONED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION ON 7-2-24 AND BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 7-9-24)

APPROVED 7-1 Santiago-Romero (Durhal is not present)

17.2

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 3075274 – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 2939 Taylor. – Contractor: Inner City Contracting, LLC – Location: 18715 Grand River Avenue, Detroit, MI 48223 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through December 31, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $42,777.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7/1/24)

APPROVED 8-1 Whitfield-Calloway (Durhal is not present) 

17.3

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 3075384 – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 4703 French. – Contractor: Inner City Contracting, LLC – Location: 18715 Grand River Avenue, Detroit, MI 48223 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through December 31, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $32,522.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7/1/24)

APPROVED 8-0 (Durhal is not present)

17.4

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 3075388 – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 13980 Washburn. – Contractor: Inner City Contracting, LLC – Location: 18715 Grand River Avenue, Detroit, MI 48223 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through December 31, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $23,800.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7/1/24)

APPROVED 8-0 (Durhal is not present)

17.5

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 3075310 – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 12916 Denmark. – Contractor: Inner City Contracting, LLC – Location: 18715 Grand River Avenue, Detroit, MI 48223 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through December 31, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $25,777.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7/1/24)

APPROVED 8-0 (Durhal is not present)

17.6

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006391 - 100% Capital Funding – To Provide Abatement and Demolition Services for 8840 Ashton. – Contractor: Salenbien Trucking and Excavating, Inc. – Location: 985 E Jefferson, Detroit, MI 48207 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through July 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $27,132.72. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7/1/24)

APPROVED 6-2 Santiago-Romero and Calloway (Durhal is not present)

17.7

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006290 (AMENDED) - 65% ARPA, 24% CWSRF/ EGLE & 11% I&E Funding – To Provide West Chicago South Stormwater Improvement Project. (PC-818). – Contractor: Major Contracting Group – Location: 12222 Greenfield Road, Detroit, MI 48227 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of Two (2) Years – Total Contract Amount: $21,354,100.00. DWSD (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7/1/24)

APPROVED 8-0 WITH A WAIVER (Durhal is not present)

17.8

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006302 (AMENDED) - 100% City Funding – To Provide Firefighting Multipurpose 3X3 Fluorine-Free Foam Concentrate and Military Specification Solberg AS100 3x3 Foam. – Contractor: All Terrain Fire Support, Inc. – Location: 4720 Salisbury Road, Jacksonville, FL 32256 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through May 31, 2027 – Total Contract Amount: $191,180.00. FIRE  (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7/1/24)

APPROVED 8-0 WITH A WAIVER (Durhal is not present)

17.9

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006284 - 100% City Funding – To Provide High Pressure Breathing Air Compressors PMI, Repair, and Parts. – Contractor: R&R Fire Truck Repair, Inc. – Location: 751 Doherty Drive, Northville, MI 48167 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of Two (2) Years – Total Contract Amount: $121,869.00. FIRE (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7/1/24)

APPROVED 8-0 (Durhal is not present)

17.10

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6004821-A1 (AMENDED) - 100% City Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time and an Increase of Funds for the Purchase of Ammunition for the Detroit Police Department. – Contractor: Vance Outdoor, Inc. – Location: 3723 Cleveland Avenue, Columbus, OH 43224 – Previous Contract Period: July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2024 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through October 31, 2024 – Contract Increase Amount: $20,000.00 – Total Contract Amount: $1,192,800.00. POLICE (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7/1/24)

APPROVED 8-0 (Durhal is not present)

17.11

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006395 - 100% Grant Funding – To Provide Community Engagement Services for the Detroit MODES Initiative. – Contractor: Cities Reimagined, LLC – Location: 624 West Alexandrine Street, Apt 204, Detroit, MI 48201 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of One (1) Year – Total Contract Amount: $80,885.00. PUBLIC WORKS (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7/1/24)

APPROVED 8-0 WITH A WAIVER (Durhal is not present)

17.12

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006274 - 100% Grant Funding – To Conduct Data Collection and Analyses of the Traffic Safety Data Analytics System (Detroit MODES). – Contractor: Wayne State University – Location: 100 Antoinette, Detroit, MI 48202 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $185,000.00. PUBLIC WORKS (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7/1/24)

APPROVED 8-0 WITH A WAIVER (Durhal is not present)

17.13

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6001188-A2 - 100% Major Street Funding – AMEND 2 – To Provide an Extension of Time for Program Management Services to Include Scoping, Design and Construction Oversight of Capital Projects. – Contractor: Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr & Huber, Inc. – Location: 1001 Woodward Avenue, Suite 860, Detroit, MI 48226 – Previous Contract Period: March 1, 2018 through June 30, 2024 – Amended Contract Period: July 1, 2024 through December 31, 2026 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $6,000,000.00. PUBLIC WORKS (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7/1/24)

POSTPONED FOR ONE WEEK 8-0 (Durhal is not present)

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

17.14

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Request to Accept an Increase in Appropriation for the FY 2024 COVID Workforce Development Grant.  (The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has awarded an increase in appropriation to the City of Detroit Health Department for the FY 2024 COVID Workforce Development Grant, in the amount of $30,036.00. This funding will increase appropriation 21361, previously approved in the amount of $110,000.00, by the council on November 21, 2023, to a total of $140,036.00.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7/1/24)

APPROVED 8-0 (Durhal is not present) 

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEERING DIVISION

17.15

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Petition of 311 Grand River LLC (x2024-166) request for encroachment within the westerly part of Grand River Avenue, adjacent to the parcel commonly known as 267 E. Grand River Avenue, for an existing below-grade basement and stairs.  (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.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7/1/24)

APPROVED 8-0 (Durhal is not present) 

17.16

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Petition of Murphy Property's LLC (x2024-179), request to vacate with a reservation of a utility easement the east-west alley bounded by Frankfort St., Marseilles St., Lodewyck St., and E. Warren Ave.  (All other involved City Departments, and privately owned utility companies have reported no objections. Provisions protecting utility installations are part of the attached resolution.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7/1/24)

APPROVED 8-0 (Durhal is not present)

18.

NEW BUSINESS

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

18.1

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005927 - 100% Grant Funding – To Provide AI Software for the Traffic Safety Data Collection and Data Analytics System. – Contractor: Derq USA, Inc. – Location: 19 Clifford Street, Detroit, MI 48226. – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $277,000.00. PUBLIC WORKS (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7-8-24)

APPROVED 8-0 WITH A WAIVER (Durhal is not present) 

18.2

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6002719-A2 - 100% City Street Funding – AMEND 2 – To Provide an Extension of Time for the Right of Way Management Software System. – Contractor: AtomAI Solutions Inc. – Location: 254 Chapman Road, Suite 208 #16317 Newark, DE 19702 – Previous Contract Period: June 30, 2020 through June 29, 2024 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 29, 2025 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $1,433,650.00. PUBLIC WORKS (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7-8-24)

APPROVED 8-0 WITH A WAIVER (Durhal is not present)

18.3

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005926 - 100% Grant Funding – To Provide Services & Software for the Traffic Safety Data Analytics System (Detroit MODES). – Contractor: Miovision Technologies Incorporated – Location: 137 Glasgow Street, Suite 110, Kitchener, Ontario N2G 4X8, Canada – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2027 – Total Contract Amount: $440,500.00. PUBLIC WORKS (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7-8-24)

APPROVED 6-2 Calloway and Tate (Durhal is not present)

18.4

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6004329-A1 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time for Preventive Maintenance, Repairs and Parts of Air Compressors. – Contractor: Caldwell Group Companies, LLC – Location: 21700 Northwestern Highway, Suite 1120, Southfield, MI 48075 – Previous Contract Period: July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2024 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2024 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $709,284.00. TRANSPORTATION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7-8-24)

   APPROVED 8-0 WITH A WAIVER (Durhal is not present)

18.5

Benson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006201 - 40% ARPA & 60% Blight Funding – To Provide Abatement and Alteration of Commercial Structures Group 246. – Contractor: Salenbien Trucking and Excavating, Inc. – Location: 985 East Jefferson Avenue, Suite 300, Detroit, MI 48207 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $2,112,011.55. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (POSTPONED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION ON 7-2-24 AND BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 7-9-24)

POSTPONE FOR ONE WEEK 8-0 (Durhal is not present)

18.6

Benson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006285 - 23% ARPA 77% Blight Funding – To Provide Abatement and Alteration of Commercial Structures for Group 242. – 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: $2,345,310.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (POSTPONED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION ON 7-2-24 AND BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 7-9-24)

POSTPONE FOR ONE WEEK (Durhal is not present)

18.7

Benson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006287 - 38% ARPA 62% Blight Funding – To Provide Abatement and Alteration of Commercial Structures Group 244. – Contractor: Adamo Demolition Company – Location: 320 East Seven Mile Road, Detroit, MI 48203 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $4,128,208.70. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (POSTPONED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION ON 7-2-24 AND BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 7-9-24)

POSTPONE FOR ONE WEEK 8-0 (Durhal is not present)

18.8

Benson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006309 - 32% ARPA 68% Blight Funding – To Provide Abatement and Alteration of Commercial Structures Group 245. – Contractor: Inner City Contracting, LLC – Location: 18715 Grand River, Detroit, MI 48223 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $2,112,431.20 CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (POSTPONED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION ON 6-25-24 AND BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 7-2-24)

POSTPONE FOR ONE WEEK 8-0 (Durhal is not present)

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

18.9

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

To submit a grant application to the Michigan Department of Transportation for the Transportation Economic Development Fund – Category A Grant.  (The Department of Public Works is hereby requesting authorization from Detroit City Council to submit a grant application to the Michigan Department of Transportation for the Transportation Economic Development Fund – Category A Grant for West Grand Boulevard. The amount being sought is $1,887,030.00. The State share is $1,887,030.00 of the requested amount and there is a required cash match of $698,220.00. The total project cost is $2,585,250.00.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7-8-24)

APPROVED 7-0 (Durhal and Young is not present)

19.

PRESIDENT'S REPORT ON STANDING COMMITTEE REFERRAL'S AND OTHER MATTERS

20.

BUDGET, FINANCE AND AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE

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

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER/OFFICE OF BUDGET

20.1

Submitting report relative to

Fiscal Impact of Proposed Proportional Funding Ordinance.  (To provide financial information to the Mayor and the Detroit City Council as they consider action on the Proportional Funding Ordinance.  CFO Directive No. 2018-101-029 Fiscal Impact Statements states that the CFO shall issue Fiscal Impact Statements (“FIS”) for pending or enacted decision items with a significant fiscal impact on the City, as determined by the CFO, to provide financial information to the Mayor and the City Council as they consider action on proposed local policy or budgetary decision items.)

REFER TO THE COMMITTEE 7-0 (Durhal and Young is not present)

21.

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

21.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6004587-A2 - 100% ARPA Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Increase of Funds for the Detroit Summer Youth Employment Program. – Contractor: Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation – Location: 440 E Congress Street, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2025 – Contract Increase Amount: $6,000,000.00 – Total Contract Amount: $20,250,000.00. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION

REFER TO THE COMMITTEE 7-0 (Durhal and Young is not present)

21.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006432 - 100% City Funding – To Provide the FY25 Annual Operating Agreement for Economic Development Services including Administration of the Detroit Legacy Business Program. – Contractor: Economic Development Corporation of the City of Detroit – Location: 500 Griswold, Suite 2200, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $800,000.00. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION

REFER TO THE COMMITTEE 7-0 (Durhal and Young is not present)

21.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006433 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Economic Development Services including the District Business Liaison Program and Retail Studies on behalf of the City of Detroit. – Contractor: Detroit Economic Growth Corporation – Location: 500 Griswold, Suite 2200, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $2,191,489.00. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION

REFER TO THE COMMITTEE 7-0 (Durhal and Young is not present)

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

21.4

Submitting report relative to

Community Outreach Report for the Corktown Street Calming and Pedestrian Connectivity Intervention.  

REFER TO THE COMMITTEE 7-0 (Durhal and Young is not present)

MISCELLANEOUS

21.5

Council Member Scott Benson

Submitting memorandum relative to Solar Farms in Detroit.  

REFER TO THE COMMITTEE 7-0 (Durhal and Young is not present)

21.6

Council President Pro Tem James Tate

Submitting memorandum relative to Disaster Recovery Inquiries (CDBG – DR funds).

REFER TO THE COMMITTEE 7-0 (Durhal and Young is not present)

21.7

Council Member Angela Whitfield-Calloway

Submitting memorandum relative to Requesting draft resolutions to allow separate votes on three solar farm proposals.

REFER TO THE COMMITTEE 7-0 (Durhal and Young is not present)

22.

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

22.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6004208-A1 - 100% Major Street Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Increase of Funds Only to Complete Road Construction Services. – Contractor: Angelo Iafrate Construction Company – Location: 26300 Sherwood Avenue, Warren, MI 48091 – Contract Period: March 29, 2022 Approval through December 31, 2024 – Contract Increase Amount: $650,975.46 – Total Amended Contract Amount: $3,992,080.51. PUBLIC WORKS

REFER TO THE COMMITTEE 7-0 (Durhal and Young is not present)

22.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006408 - 100% ARPA Funding – To Provide Stabilization of Commercial Structures. – Contractor: DMC Consultants – Location: 13500 Foley Street, Detroit, MI 48227 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $634,011.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

REFER TO THE COMMITTEE 7-0 (Durhal and Young is not present)

MISCELLANEOUS

22.3

Council Member Scott Benson

Submitting memorandum Requesting Data on Crime in Vacant Buildings for Calendar Years 2022-2023.  

REFER TO THE COMMITTEE 7-0 (Durhal and Young is not present)

22.4

Council Member Gabriela Santiago-Romero

Submitting memorandum relative to the Legislative Policy Division drafting a resolution to MDOT requesting that they perform a road diet study of Fort Street between Schaefer Road and West Outer Drive. 

REFER TO THE COMMITTEE 7-0 (Durhal and Young is not present)

23.

CONSENT AGENDA

There are no items.

24.

MEMBER REPORTS

Waters, Young, Santiago-Romero, Benson, Johnson, Sheffield

25.

ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE

There are no items.

26.

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CLERK

26.1

Report on approval of proceedings by the Mayor.

Receive and File

27.

TESTIMONIAL RESOLUTIONS AND SPECIAL PRIVILEGE

27.1

Tate, reso. autho.

Testimonial Resolution for Derrick Headd, City of Detroit Legislative Policy Division Retiree.

APPROVED 5-0 (Durhal, Benson, Young, Calloway is not present)