MINUTES

CITY COUNCIL FORMAL SESSION

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 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. Cindy Golden

Asst. City Council Committee Clerk

           

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1.

ROLL CALL

BENSON, JOHNSON, WATERS, YOUNG, SHEFFIELD:5

2.

APPROVAL OF JOURNAL OF LAST SESSION

3.

RECONSIDERATIONS

3.1

Johnson, motion to reconsider the vote relative to

Request to Accept and Appropriate the FY 2024 Jefferson Chalmers Flooding Prevention Grant. (The Michigan Economic Development Corporation has awarded the City of Detroit General Services Department with the FY 2024 Jefferson Chalmers Flooding Prevention Grant for a total of $1,000,000.00. There is no match requirement. The total project cost is $1,000,000.00.), which was adopted at the last Formal Session on Tuesday, February 18, 2025.

RECONSIDERED 7-0

*Members Waters and Sheffield were not present.

3.2

Johnson, reso. autho.

Request to Accept and Appropriate the FY 2024 Jefferson Chalmers Flooding Prevention Grant. (The Michigan Economic Development Corporation has awarded the City of Detroit General Services Department with the FY 2024 Jefferson Chalmers Flooding Prevention Grant for a total of $1,000,000.00. There is no match requirement. The total project cost is $1,000,000.00.)

POSTPONED 1 WEEK 7-0

*Members Waters and Sheffield were not present.

4.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

5.

PRESIDENT'S REPORT ON STANDING COMMITTEE REFERRALS AND OTHER MATTERS

6.

BUDGET, FINANCE AND AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE

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

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

6.1

Submitting report relative to

Financial Report for the Six Months ended December 31, 2024. (The Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) respectfully submits its City of Detroit Financial Report for the Six Months ended December 31, 2024. This comprehensive financial report includes both the monthly and quarterly reports for the Six Months ended December 31, 2024.)

REFERRED TO BFA 5-0

*Members Tate, Whitfield-Calloway, Young, and Benson were not present.

6.2

Submitting report relative to

Large Events Reporting – OCT-DEC 2024 (Q2 of FY 2024-25).  (The 2019 Detroit City Code section 17-3-7 mandates the quarterly reporting of any revenue received by the City for the use of facilities, personnel, services, or resources of the City’s public safety departments in conjunction with, or in support of, a large special event for which a Council approved permit was required with anticipated or actual attendance in excess of 1,500 persons. This report is a summary of the events, services provided, permit costs and status for activity for the quarter.)

REFERRED TO BFA 5-0

*Members Tate, Whitfield-Calloway, Young, and Benson were not present.

OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK/CITY PLANNING COMMISSION

6.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Neighborhood Enterprise Zone Certificate Application for the construction of a new single-family house at 2844 16th Street in the North Corktown Neighborhood Association and North Corktown Equitable Housing Initiative Neighborhood Enterprise Zone area (RECOMMEND APPROVAL).  (The office of the City Clerk forwarded to the City Planning Commission (CPC) an application requesting a 15-year Neighborhood Enterprise Zone (NEZ) certificate for the construction of a single-family house located at 2844 16th Street. )

REFERRED TO BFA 5-0

*Members Tate, Whitfield-Calloway, Young, and Benson were not present.

LEGISLATIVE POLICY DIVISION

6.4

Submitting report relative to

Earned Interest on American Rescue Plan Act Funds. (Council President Pro-Tern James Tate requested the Legislative Policy Division (LPD) to work with the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) to determine amount of money the City of Detroit will receive on the interest earned from the $826. 7 million American Rescue Plan Act (ARP A) funds.)

REFERRED TO BFA 5-0

*Members Tate, Whitfield-Calloway, 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:

MISCELLANEOUS

7.1

Council Member Scott Benson

Submitting memorandum relative to Request for legal opinion on City Council approval of Emergency Demolition Contracts.

REFERRED TO IOS 5-0

*Members Tate, Whitfield-Calloway, Young, and Benson were not present.

7.2

Council Member Latisha Johnson

Submitting memorandum relative to Request to Draft Resolution for the Climate and Disaster Recovery Taskforce.

REFERRED TO IOS 5-0

*Members Tate, Whitfield-Calloway, Young, and Benson were not present.

7.3

Council President Mary Sheffield

Submitting resolution relative to Continuing the Detroit City Council Taskforce on Homelessness and Affordable Housing.

REFERRED TO IOS 5-0

*Members Tate, Whitfield-Calloway, Young, and Benson were not present.

7.4

Council President Mary Sheffield

Submitting memorandum regarding the Reparations Taskforce Extension.

REFERRED TO IOS 5-0

*Members Tate, Whitfield-Calloway, 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:

MAYOR'S OFFICE

8.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Petition of Detroit Wayne County Port Authority (#2025-022), request to hold the "Sail Detroit" on August 7th, 2025 from 8 :00 AM to 10:00 PM on August 10th, 2025 at Detroit Wayne County Port Authority & Detroit Riverwalk starting at tunnel and ending at Renaissance Drive W. Set-up will begin at 8:00 AM on August 4th, 2025 and be completed by 5:00 PM on August 6th, 2025. Tear down will begin at 6:00 AM on August 11th, 2025 and be completed by 11 :00 PM the same day. (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.)

REFERRED TO NCS  5-0

*Members Tate, Whitfield-Calloway, 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:

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

9.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006937 - 100% Opioid Settlement Funding – To Provide Assistance with the Operations and Expansion of Recovery Housing for Individuals Receiving Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Services. – Contractor: Mariners Inn – Location: 445 Ledyard, Detroit, MI 48201 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through January 28, 2028 – Total Contract Amount: $498,528.00. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION 

REFERRED TO PED 5-0

*Members Tate, Whitfield-Calloway, Young, and Benson were not present.

9.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006951 - 100% Opioid Settlement Funding – To Provide Assistance with the Operations and Expansion of Recovery Housing for Individuals Receiving Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Services (Anglin Location). – Contractor: Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries – Location: 19211 Anglin Street, Detroit, MI 48234 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through January 28, 2028 – Total Contract Amount: $1,368,267.38. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION

REFERRED TO PED 5-0

*Members Tate, Whitfield-Calloway, Young, and Benson were not present.

9.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006952 - 100% Opioid Settlement Funding – To Provide Assistance with the Operations and Expansion of Recovery Housing for Individuals Receiving Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Services (E Grand Blvd Location). – Contractor: Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries – Location: 626 E. Grand Boulevard, Detroit, MI 48207 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through January 28, 2028 – Total Contract Amount: $1,387,067.38. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION

REFERRED TO PED 5-0

*Members Tate, Whitfield-Calloway, Young, and Benson were not present.

9.4

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006954 - 100% Opioid Settlement Funding – To Provide Assistance with the Operations and Expansion of Recovery Housing for Individuals Receiving Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Services (W Chicago Location). – Contractor: Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries – Location: 129000 West Chicago Street, Detroit, MI 48228 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through January 28, 2028 – Total Contract Amount: $1,368,267.38. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION

REFERRED TO PED 5-0

*Members Tate, Whitfield-Calloway, Young, and Benson were not present.

HISTORIC DESIGNATION ADVISORY BOARD

9.5

Submitting report and Proposed Ordinance

To amend Chapter 21 of the 2019 Detroit City Code, History; by amending Article II, Historic Districts and Landmarks; Division 5, Designated Districts; Section 21-2-229 Brewster-Wheeler Recreation Center Historic District, by providing the corrected boundary provision.  (FOR THE INTRODUCTION AND THE SETTING OF A PUBLIC HEARING?)

REFERRED TO PED 5-0

*Members Tate, Whitfield-Calloway, Young, and Benson were not present.

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

9.6

Submitting reso. autho.

Property Sale by Detroit Land Bank Authority Michigan Department of Transportation Development: Generally bound by the I-94/I-96 interchange to east of Connor Avenue. (Pursuant to the Second Amended and Restated Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) between the City of Detroit and the Detroit Land Bank Authority (“DLBA”), approved by your Honorable Body on May 19, 2020, the DLBA may not transfer ten (10) or more parcels of property received from the City to the same transferee within any rolling 12-month period without the prior approval of the Mayor and City Council.)

REFERRED TO PED 5-0

*Members Tate, Whitfield-Calloway, Young, and Benson were not present.

MISCELLANEOUS

9.7

Council Member Latisha Johnson

Submitting memorandum relative to Past Funding & Staffing of Planning Department.

REFERRED TO PED 5-0

*Members Tate, Whitfield-Calloway, Young, and Benson were not present.

9.8

Council Member Latisha Johnson

Submitting memorandum relative to HOME Funds.

REFERRED TO PED 5-0

*Members Tate, Whitfield-Calloway, 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:

MAYOR'S OFFICE

10.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Declaration of Local State of Emergency in the Vicinity of Beard and Rowan Streets. (On Monday, February 17, 2025, a 54-inch diameter water on the main near Beard and Rowan Streets on the City's southwest side operated by the Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA), ruptured or collapsed (the "Water Main Failure"). The Water Main Failure caused extensive flooding of an area south of the Penn Central Railroad and north of the W. Fisher Freeway, on Lewerenz, Beard, Green, Wheelock, N. Solovay, Rowan, Lisbon, Army, Lexington and Regular streets (the "Affected Area"). Automobiles were submerged and basements flooded by the escaping water. Some residents had to be evacuated from their homes due to the flooding. As of February 18, 2025, there are continuing threats to the public health, safety, and welfare, as well as property damage in the Affected Area.)

MOVED TO NEW BUSINESS AND APPROVED 8-0

*Member Sheffield was not present.

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

10.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3076526 – 100% Blight Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 17892 Dresden. – Contractor: Gayanga Co – Location: 1120 W Baltimore, Suite 200, Detroit, MI 48202 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through December 31, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $27,104.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

REFERRED TO PHS 5-0

*Members Tate, Whitfield-Calloway, Young, and Benson were not present.

10.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3081131 – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 6625 McDonald. – Contractor: Detroit Next, Inc. – Location: 1001 Woodward Avenue, Suite 500, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through December 31, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $17,000.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

REFERRED TO PHS 5-0

*Members Tate, Whitfield-Calloway, Young, and Benson were not present.

10.4

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3081132 – 100% Blight Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 15355 Freeland. – Contractor: Salenbien Trucking and Excavating, Inc. – Location: 985 East Jefferson Avenue, Suite 300, Detroit, MI 48207 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through December 31, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $16,180.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

REFERRED TO PHS 5-0

*Members Tate, Whitfield-Calloway, Young, and Benson were not present.

10.5

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3081402 – 100% Blight Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Commercial Properties, 13400, 13406 & 13412 Justine. – Contractor: Adamo Demolition Company – Location: 320 East Seven Mile Road, Detroit, MI 48203 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through December 31, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $47,895.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

REFERRED TO PHS 5-0

*Members Tate, Whitfield-Calloway, Young, and Benson were not present.

10.6

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3081526 – 100% Blight Funding – To Provide an Emergency Alteration for the Commercial Property, 3615 Arndt. – Contractor: Adamo Demolition Company – Location: 320 East Seven Mile Road, Detroit, MI 48203 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through December 31, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $28,600.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

REFERRED TO PHS 5-0

*Members Tate, Whitfield-Calloway, Young, and Benson were not present.

10.7

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3081529 – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 526 Harmon. – Contractor: Detroit Next, Inc. – Location: 1001 Woodward Avenue, Suite 500, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through December 31, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $36,890.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

REFERRED TO PHS 5-0

*Members Tate, Whitfield-Calloway, Young, and Benson were not present.

10.8

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3081534 – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 1176 Clairmount. – Contractor: Detroit Next, Inc. – Location: 1001 Woodward Avenue, Suite 500, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through December 31, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $26,900.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

REFERRED TO PHS 5-0

*Members Tate, Whitfield-Calloway, Young, and Benson were not present.

10.9

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006981 - 100% Capital Funding – To Provide Architecture and Engineering Services to Renovate and Restore the Merrill Fountain located in Palmer Park. – Contractor: Giffels-Webster Engineers, Inc. – Location: 28 W. Adams Avenue, Suite 1200, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of Two (2) Years – Total Contract Amount: $420,929.76. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

REFERRED TO PHS 5-0

*Members Tate, Whitfield-Calloway, Young, and Benson were not present.

DEPARTMENT OF APPEALS AND HEARINGS

10.10

Submitting report relative to

Dangerous Buildings Findings and Orders for February 7th, 2025. (The Department of Appeals and Hearings (DAH) has filed the findings and demolition orders of the Hearing Officer for the Dangerous Buildings hearings held on February 7th, 2025, 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).)

REFERRED TO PHS 5-0

*Members Tate, Whitfield-Calloway, Young, and Benson were not present.

MISCELLANEOUS

10.11

Council Member Mary Waters

Submitting memorandum relative to Detroit Health Department Resources for Asthma.

REFERRED TO PHS 5-0

*Members Tate, Whitfield-Calloway, Young, 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

Cunningham, Ms. Williams, Ms. Lyons, Darren McCluskey, Ms. Mayberry, Karen Clayton, Ronald Foster, Joshua Lemure, Adrienne Tynes, Jacqueline Miller, Latoria Williams, William M Davis, We see you, Betty A Varner, Larry Donald Verse, Renard Monczunski, Karen Winston, Kaci Peller, Cindy Darrah, Joanne Warwick, Lisa Franklin, Frank Hammer,Call-in User 1, Alonzo Clark, Malik Shelton, Meeko A Williams, Tahira Ahmad, Roshaun Harris, Karen Hammer, Whitney Clark, Rhuben Crowley, Ernest Russell, Charles Miles, Steven Hawring, Caller 169, Sonya Brown

15.

STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS

16.

BUDGET, FINANCE AND AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

16.1

Durhal, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005798-A1 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Increase of Funds for City Wide Auto Wash Services. – Contractor: Downtown Auto Wash, LLC – Location: 1217 Michigan Avenue, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: November 7, 2023 through November 30, 2025 – Contract Increase Amount: $75,185.00 – Total Contract Amount: $156,493.00. CITYWIDE 

APPROVED W/WAIVER 6-0

*Members Whitfield-Calloway, Waters, and Benson were not present.

16.2

Durhal, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005856-A1 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Increase of Funds for City Wide Auto Wash Services. – Contractor: Legends Grand River DBA Grand River Car Wash and Oil Change – Location: 13915 Grand River Avenue, Detroit, MI 48227 – Previous Contract Period: November 28, 2023 through November 30, 2025 – Contract Increase Amount: $11,226.60 – Total Contract Amount: $67,131.60. CITYWIDE 

APPROVED W/WAIVER 6-0

*Members Whitfield-Calloway, Waters, and Benson were not present.

16.3

Durhal, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005799-A1 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Increase of Funds for City Wide Auto Wash Services. – Contractor: Star Auto Wash, Inc. – Location: 18401 W Warren, Detroit, MI 48228 – Previous Contract Period: November 7, 2023 through November 30, 2025 – Contract Increase Amount: $60,390.00 – Total Contract Amount: $137,490.00. CITYWIDE 

APPROVED W/WAIVER 6-0

*Members Whitfield-Calloway, Waters, and Benson were not present.

OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK/CITY PLANNING COMMISSION

16.4

Durhal, reso. autho.

Neighborhood Enterprise Zone Certificate Application for the construction of a new single-family house at 2844 16th Street in the North Corktown Neighborhood Association and North Corktown Equitable Housing Initiative Neighborhood Enterprise Zone area (RECOMMEND APPROVAL) (The office of the City Clerk forwarded to the City Planning Commission (CPC) an application requesting a 15-year Neighborhood Enterprise Zone (NEZ) certificate for the construction of a single-family house located at 2844 16th Street.) 

APPROVED W/WAIVER 6-0

*Members Whitfield-Calloway, Waters, and Benson were not present.

17.

INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

17.1

Johnson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6003874-A3 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 3 – To Provide an Extension of Time and an Increase of Funds for Legal Counsel for Immigration Employee Sponsorships. – Contractor: Clark Hill, PLC – Location: 500 Woodward Avenue, Suite 3500, Detroit MI 48226 – Previous Contract Period: August 16, 2021 through December 31, 2024 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2025 – Contract Increase Amount: $50,000.00 – Total Contract Amount: $205,000.00. LAW (REPORTED OUT OF THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2-19-25 WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION)

POSTPONED 1 WEEK  7-0

*Members Waters and Sheffield were not present.

17.2

Johnson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006014-A1 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Increase of Funds Only for Audio & Video Production Services for Mayoral and City Council Meetings. – Contractor: Creative Day Technologies – Location: 379 Executive Drive, Troy, Michigan 48083 – Contract Period: February 6, 2024 through February 5, 2026 – Contract Increase Amount: $120,000.00 – Total Contract Amount: $657,933.20. MEDIA SERVICES (REPORTED OUT OF THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2-19-25 WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION)

FAILED 3-4. MEMBERS BENSON, TATE, WHITFIELD-CALLOWAY, AND JOHNSON VOTED NO.

*Members Waters and Sheffield were not present.

17.3

Johnson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005854-A1 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time and an Increase of Funds for Probate Law Assistance for Phase 2 of the Solar Project. – Contractor: Melvin D. Jefferson, Jr. P.C. – Location: 615 Griswold Street, Suite 925, Detroit, MI 48226 – Previous Contract Period: June 15, 2023 through December 31, 2024 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2025 – Contract Increase Amount: $75,000.00 – Total Contract Amount: $150,000.00. LAW 

APPROVED 6-1. MEMBER WHITFIELD-CALLOWAY VOTED NO

*Members Waters and Sheffield were not present.

 

17.4

Johnson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 2901809-A3 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 3 – To Provide for the City’s Online HR Systems for Time and Attendance, Payroll, Scheduling, Training and Other Tools. – Contractor: UKG Kronos Systems, LLC – Location: 2000 Ultimate Way, Weston, FL 33326 – Previous Contract Period: October 26, 2015 through February 24, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2029 – Contract Increase Amount: $15,000,000.00 – Total Contract Amount: $36,564,592.00. DoIT  

APPROVED W/WAIVER 7-0

*Members Waters and Sheffield were not present.

LAW DEPARTMENT

17.5

Johnson, reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of James Bish v City Of Detroit and Curtis Williams, Case Number: 23-006872-NI File Number: L23-00295 (RJB) (A19000) in the amount of ($70,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims which James Bish may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about February 6, 2023. 

APPROVED  7-0

*Members Waters and Sheffield were not present.

17.6

Johnson, reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of PhysioFit Rehabilitation Services (C. Jackson) v City of Detroit; Case No. 23-016406-NF, File No. L24-00727 (MBC) in the amount of $71,900.23 in full payment for any and all claims which PhysioFit Rehabilitation Services may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained. 

APPROVED  7-0

*Members Waters and Sheffield were not present.

17.7

Johnson, reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Avery Dunning V City of Detroit; Case No. 23-015251-NI, File No. L23-00671 (RJB), Department of Transportation in the amount of $20,000.00 in full payment for any and all claims which Avery Dunning may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained. 

APPROVED  7-0

*Members Waters and Sheffield were not present.

17.8

Johnson, reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Select Medical Group of MI PLLC (Iesha Jones) v City of Detroit, Case No. 24-143144-GC, File No. L24-00785 (MBC) Department of Transportation, in the amount of ($3,675.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Select Medical Group of Michigan, PLLC First Choice Med, LLC, US Health Pharmaceuticals, LLC d/b/a Meds Direct Pharmacy #2, Tox Testing Inc., d/b/a Precise Testing, Tox Testing, Inc., d/b/a Metro Toxicology Labs may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained. 

APPROVED  7-0

*Members Waters and Sheffield were not present.

17.9

Johnson, reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of City of Detroit v Dennis Kefallinos, File Number: L25-00060.  A facilitation consent agreement between Dennis Kefallinos and his corporate entities and the City of Detroit encompassing thirteen lawsuits and one-hundred and eight (108) properties, this resolves any and all claims between the two parties by reasons of the thirteen lawsuits negotiated through facilitation. 

APPROVED  7-0

*Members Waters and Sheffield were not present.

17.10

Johnson, reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Eastside Chiropractic PLLC (Betty Allen) v. City of Detroit; Case No. 24-004803-NF, File No. L24-00918 (CMG), Department of Transportation, in the amount of ($39,500.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Eastside Chiropractic PLLC may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained.   

APPROVED  7-0

*Members Waters and Sheffield were not present.

17.11

Johnson, reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification for PO Brandon Groh in lawsuit Toni Dorsey v City of Detroit et al, Case No. 24-cv-10646; L24-00975 (CLR) A370000 (Police Department) for PO Brandon Groh. 

APPROVED  7-0

*Members Waters and Sheffield were not present.

HUMAN RESOURCES/LABOR RELATIONS DIVISION

17.12

Johnson, reso. autho.

Implementation of the 2024 – 2028 Labor Agreement between the City of Detroit and the Police Officers Association of Michigan – Detroit Traffic Control Officers (BU 3200).  (The Labor Relations Division is recommending your Honorable Body’s official approval of the 2024 - 2028 Master Agreement between the City of Detroit and the Police Officers Association of Michigan – Detroit Traffic Control Officers.) 

APPROVED  7-0

*Members Waters and Sheffield were not present.

 

17.13

The following person has been recommended for Appointment to the Historic Designation Advisory Board.

Charles Rivers, Tim Henry and Melina Mo’Nae Rawls (TIM HENRY AND MELINA MO'NAE RAWLS WERE REPORTED OUT OF THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION ON 2-19-25) (PAPER BALLOTS WILL BE DISTRIBUTED)

CHARLES RIVERS: WHITFIELD-CALLOWAY, BENSON, JOHNSON, YOUNG, DURHAL (5)

TIM HENRY: (0)

MELINA MO'NAE RAWLS: TATE, SANTIAGO-ROMERO (2)

 RESOLUTIONS

17.14

Johnson, reso. autho.

Resolution Appointing Charles Rivers to the Historic Designation Advisory Board for the term ending February 28, 2028.

APPROVED  W/WAIVER 7-0

*Members Waters and Sheffield were not present.

18.

PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

18.1

Durhal, An Ordinance

To amend Chapter 50, Zoning, by amending Article XVII, Zoning District Maps Section 50-17-48, District Map No. 46 to revise the zoning: classification for one parcel generally bounded by McGraw Street to the north, 16th Street to the east, Antoinette street to the south, and Stanton Street to the west. (THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE ON 8TH DAY UPON PUBLICATION) ROLL CALL

APPROVED W/WAIVER 7-0

*Members Waters and Sheffield were not present.

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

18.2

Durhal, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6004269-A1 - 100% CDBG Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time for HRD Intake TIER I. – Contractor: U Snap Bac, Inc. – Location: 14901 East Warren, Detroit, MI 48224 – Previous Contract Period: March 1, 2022 through February 28, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through February 28, 2026 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $39,000.00. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION 

APPROVED W/WAIVER 7-0

*Members Waters and Sheffield were not present.

HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION DEPARTMENT

18.3

Durhal, reso. autho.

Approving a Commercial Rehabilitation Certificate on behalf of Aria Warren, LLC in the area of 16621-16653 E. Warren, Detroit Michigan in accordance with PA Act 210 of 2005. (Petition #2023-258). (The Housing and Revitalization Department has reviewed the request of Aria Warren, LLC and find that it satisfies the criteria set forth by Public Act 210 of 2005 and that it would be consistent with the development and economic goals of the Master Plan.)

APPROVED W/WAIVER 7-0

*Members Waters and Sheffield were not present.

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

18.4

Durhal, reso. autho.

Approval to receive donation of property located at 1450 E McNichols. (The City of Detroit, by and through its Department of Public Works (“DPW”), has negotiated a property donation from Modern Asset, LLC, a Michigan limited liability company (the “Donor”), on certain real property located at 1450 E McNichols, Detroit, MI 48203, as more particularly described in the attached Exhibit A (the “Property”).) 

APPROVED W/WAIVER 7-0

*Members Waters and Sheffield were not present.

18.5

Durhal, reso. autho.

Amended Property Sale by Development Agreement of 446 and 460 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. (On March 9, 2021, your Honorable Body adopted a resolution approving the sale of certain real property at 446 and 460 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Detroit, MI (the “Properties”) to Cass Corridor Neighborhood Corporation, a Michigan non-profit corporation (“Developer”) for the purchase price of Six Hundred Sixty-Four Thousand Nine Hundred Thirty and 00/100 Dollars ($664,930.00).) 

APPROVED W/WAIVER 7-0

*Members Waters and Sheffield were not present.

18.6

Durhal, reso. autho.

Approval of Property Transfer between the City of Detroit and the Detroit Land Bank Authority.  (Pursuant to the Land Bank Fast Track Act, 2003 PA 258, MCL 124.751 to 124.774 (Land Bank Act), the Detroit Land Bank Authority (”DLBA”) was created as a separate legal entity, in order to assemble or dispose of public property in a coordinated manner, to foster the development of that property, to promote economic growth in the City of Detroit and to combat blight.) 

APPROVED W/WAIVER 7-0

*Members Waters and Sheffield were not present.

18.7

Durhal, reso. autho.

Property Sale of 13244 Linwood. (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department ("P&DD") has received an offer from Exclusive Heating and Cooling Company, Inc., a Michigan Profit Corporation (the "Purchaser”), to purchase certain City-owned real property at 13244 Linwood, Detroit, Michigan 48238 (the "Property") for the purchase price of Ten Thousand Eight Hundred and 00/100 Dollars ($10,800.00).) 

APPROVED W/WAIVER 7-0

*Members Waters and Sheffield were not present.

18.8

Durhal, reso. autho.

Riverwalk Extension - West Riverfront.  (The City of Detroit Planning and Development Department ("PDD") has received an offer from the City of Detroit Downtown Development Authority ("DDA") requesting the conveyance by the City of Detroit ("City") of a 15-foot swath of land located between Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Centennial Park and the vacant land owned by the DDA at 1334 W. Jefferson.) 

APPROVED W/WAIVER 7-0

*Members Waters and Sheffield were not present.

19.

PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

19.1

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006894 - 100% Bond Funding – To provide Proposal N Demolition Release S, Group S2 – Contractor: Salenbien Trucking and Excavating, Inc. – Location: 985 East Jefferson Ave, Suite 300, Detroit, MI 48207 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $2,676,385.75 CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 1/27/25 WITH RECOMMENDATION TO DENY) (POSTPONED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION ON 2-11-25 AND BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 2-18-25)

POSTPONED 1 WEEK 7-0

*Members Waters and Sheffield were not present.

 

19.2

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 3080594 - Notification to Council – 100% Blight Funding – To Provide Emergency Dismantling Backfill and Site Finalization for the Emergency Commercial Alteration at 2903 W. McNichols . – Contractor: Salenbien Trucking and Excavating, Inc. – Location: 985 East Jefferson Avenue, Suite 300, Detroit, MI 48207 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through December 31, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $15,278.00. CONSTRUCTION DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 02/17/25)

APPROVED 6-1. MEMBER SANTIAGO-ROMERO VOTED NO

*Members Waters and Sheffield were not present.

  

19.3

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6004595-A1 - 100% Special Revenue Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Increase of Funds for Towing & Recovery Services for Police Authorized Tows. – Contractor: ABA Impound, Inc. – Location:14201 Joy Road, Detroit, MI 48228 – Contract Period: December 12, 2022 through July 31, 2027 – Contract Increase Amount: $77,588.00 – Total Contract Amount: $265,088.00. POLICE (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 02/17/25)

APPROVED 6-1. MEMBER BENSON VOTED NO

*Members Waters and Sheffield were not present.

 

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEERING DIVISION

19.4

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Petition No. x2025-006 - Shell Oil Products US, request for various encroachments into the east-west public alley bounded by Lahser Road, W. 7 Mile Road, and Burgess St. north of the property located at 19100 Lahser Road for the installation of one permanent monitoring well and one soil boring that will develop into a permanent monitoring well.  (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.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 02/17/25)

APPROVED 7-0

*Members Waters and Sheffield were not present.

REQUESTS TO SPEAK BEFORE DETROIT CITY COUNCIL

19.5

Tate, reso. autho.

Petition of Tyson Gersh (#2025-020), request to speak before City Council regarding Board of Zoning Appeals Memo and questions.

FAILED 2-5. MEMBERS YOUNG, JOHNSON, BENSON, DURHAL, AND TATE VOTED NO.

*Members Waters and Sheffield were not present.

20.

NEW BUSINESS

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

20.1

Benson, An Amended Ordinance

To amend Chapter 47 of the 2019 Detroit City Code, Transportation for Hire, Article II, Busses, Division 2, City Busses, by adding, Section 47-2-15, Prohibited conduct subject to removal policy; promulgation of rules, in order to provide for the efficient management and operation of City Busses and the safety and comfort of City Bus passengers. (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2-24-25) (SIX (6) VOTES REQUIRED AND SHALL BE GIVEN IMMEDIATE EFFECT AND SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE UPON PUBLICATION) ROLL CALL

APPROVED W/WAIVER 6-1. MEMBER JOHNSON VOTED NO

*Members Waters and Sheffield were not present.

MAYOR'S OFFICE

20.2

Young, reso. autho.

Petition of FOXGLOVE (2025-019), request to hold the "FOXGLOVE Summer Series" on April 24th, 2025 from 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM on September 20th, 2025 at 257 Leicester Ct. Set-up will begin at 12:00 PM on April 23rd, 2025 and be completed by 4:00 PM on April 24th, 2025. Tear down will begin at 12:00 AM on September 21st, 2025 and be completed by 5:00 PM on September 21st, 2025.  (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 02/20/25)

APPROVED 7-0

*Members Waters and Sheffield were not present.

20.3

Young, reso. autho.

Petition of Angel's Share Inc. (#2025-021), request to hold the "Home Opener Festival" on April 4th, 2025 from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM the same day at 440 Madison Ave. Set-up will begin at 12:00 PM on April 2nd, 2025 and be completed by 9:00 AM on April 4th, 2025. Tear down will begin at 9:00 PM on April 4th, 2025 and be completed by 1:00 PM on April 5th, 2025. (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 02/20/25)

APPROVED 7-0

*Members Waters and Sheffield were not present.

20.4

Young, reso. autho.

Petition of Detroit Wayne Joint Building Authority (#2025-024), request to hold the "Detroit Grand Prix Viewing" on May 30th, 2025 from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM on June 1st, 2025 at the Coleman A. Young Municipal Center. Set-up will begin at 9:00 AM on May 29th, 2025 and be completed by 6:00 PM the same day. Tear down will begin at 8:00 AM on June 2nd, 2025 and be completed by 3:00 PM the same day.  (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 02/20/25)

APPROVED 7-0

*Members Waters and Sheffield were not present.

20.5

Young, reso. autho.

Petition of Mix Bricktown (#2025-023), request to hold the "3/17 & 4/4 AT MIX BRICKTOWN" on March 17th, 2025 from 2:00 PM to 2:00 AM on April 5th 2025 at 641 Beaubien St. Set-up will begin at 10:00 AM on March 14th, 2025 and be completed by 2:00 PM the same day. Tear down will begin at 10:00 AM on April 05th, 2025 and be completed by 2:00 PM on April 05th, 2025. (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 02/20/25)

APPROVED 7-0

*Members Waters and Sheffield were not present.

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

20.6

Benson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006014 - 100% City Funding – To Enter a Lease Agreement with Hutzel Hospital for DPD's Victim Assistance Program. – Contractor: VHS Harper-Hutzel Hospital, Inc. – Location: 4201 St. Antoine Boulevard, Detroit, MI 48201 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of Five (5) Years – Total Contract Amount: $230,010.00.  POLICE (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2-24-25)

APPROVED W/WAIVER 7-0

*Members Waters and Sheffield were not present.

20.7

Benson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006812 - 85% Grant & 15% City Funding – To Furnish 117 Bus Shelters. – Contractor: Brasco International, Inc. – Location: 32400 Industrial Drive, Madison Heights, MI 48071 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of Three (3) Years – Total Contract Amount: $1,883,825.00. TRANSPORTATION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2-24-25)

POSTPONED 1 WEEK 7-0

*Members Waters and Sheffield were not present.

 

20.8

Young, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006843 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Direct Hire Staffing for the DACC (Director for the Detroit Animal Shelter and a Veterinarian). – Contractor: Diversified Employment Services, Inc. – Location: 24151 Telegraph Road, Suite 100, Southfield, MI 48033 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of Three (3) Years – Total Contract Amount: $253,428.00. GENERAL SERVICES (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 02/20/25)

POSTPONED 1 WEEK 7-0

*Members Waters and Sheffield were not present.

 

20.9

Young, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006979 - 100% City Funding – To Furnish Vehicle Glass Replacement and/or Repair Services. – Contractor: Mostek Paint & Glass Company – Location: 11515 Joseph Campau Avenue, Hamtramck, MI 48212 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of Two (2) Years – Total Contract Amount: $130,000.00. GENERAL SERVICES (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 02/20/25)

APPROVED W/WAIVER 7-0

*Members Waters and Sheffield were not present.

OFFICE OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER/OFFICE OF DEVELOPMENT AND GRANTS

20.10

Benson, reso. autho.

Request to Accept and Appropriate the FY 2025 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 the City of Detroit Health Department with the FY 2025 Ending the HIV Epidemic: A Plan for America — Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Parts A and B Grant for a total of $1,014,153.00. There is no match requirement. The total project cost is $1,014,153.00.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2-24-25)

APPROVED W/WAIVER 7-0

*Members Waters and Sheffield were 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 THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER/OFFICE OF BUDGET

22.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Supplemental Appropriations and Transfers Request. (The Administration is requesting Fiscal Year 2024-2025 supplemental appropriations and transfers for the expenditures outlined below and in the attached resolution.)

REFERRED TO BFA  7-0

*Members Waters and Sheffield were not present.

LEGISLATIVE POLICY DIVISION

22.2

Submitting relative to

Report on the June 30, 2024 Audited Financials and Other Financial Issues of DWSD. (This report reviews major financial issues of the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department (DWSD), and its financial relationship with Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA).)

REFERRED TO BFA  7-0

*Members Waters and Sheffield were not present.

22.3

Submitting report relative to

Report Regarding the authority to accept cryptocurrency.  (City Council Member Angela Whitfield-Calloway has requested the Legislative Policy Division (LPD) to produce a report on cryptocurrency and respond to various questions regarding the recently announced plan for Detroit to allow individuals to pay their City taxes with cryptocurrency.)

REFERRED TO BFA  7-0

*Members Waters and Sheffield were not present.

MISCELLANEOUS

22.4

Council Member Scott Benson

Submitting memorandum relative to Request for legal opinion on General Fund use for Wills and Estate Planning Services.

REFERRED TO BFA  7-0

*Members Waters and Sheffield were not present.

22.5

Council Member Latisha Johnson

Submitting a memorandum relative to Capital Agenda Questions.

REFERRED TO BFA  7-0

*Members Waters and Sheffield were not present.

23.

INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE

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

LAW DEPARTMENT

23.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Settlement in claim for Bob Maxey Ford, Inc. Claim No. C25-05161 (YRB) A47000 (General Services Department) in the amount of ($31,800.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Bob Maxey Ford, Inc. may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about January 24, 2023.

REFERRED TO IOS  7-0

*Members Waters and Sheffield were not present.

23.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Darren M. Findling, Conservator for Bruce Wood et al. v City of Detroit, Case No. 23-006990-NF, File No. L23-00296 (MBC) Department of Transportation, in the amount of ($600,000.00)  in full payment for any and all claims which Darren M. Findling, Conservator for Bruce Wood  and  Siporin & Associates, Inc., as guardian of the estate of Bruce Wood,  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, 2015.

REFERRED TO IOS  7-0

*Members Waters and Sheffield were not present.

23.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Roshawna Bucknor-Collins vs City of Detroit Department of Transportation, File No. 15112, W23-00104, PSB, A20000, and in the amount of ($75,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Roshawna Bucknor-Collins 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 her past employment with the City of Detroit.

REFERRED TO IOS  7-0

*Members Waters and Sheffield were not present.

23.4

Submitting reso. autho.

Detroit Reparations Task Force Extension. (City Council President Mary Sheffield has requested the Legislative Policy Division (LPD) produce a resolution extending the Detroit Reparation Task Force Extension.)

REFERRED TO IOS  7-0

*Members Waters and Sheffield were 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 reso. autho.

Petition of NE Goldberg Cares (#2025-028), request to hold the "HOOPFEST 2025" on July 18th, 2025 from 12:00 PM to July 20th, 2025 to 5:00 PM at Curtis Jones Park. Set-up will begin at 9:00 AM on July 171\ 2025 and be completed by 12:00 PM on July 18th, 2025. Tear down will begin at 9:00 AM on July 21st, 2025 and be completed by 5:00 PM the same day.  (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.)

REFERRED TO NCS  7-0

*Members Waters and Sheffield were 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:

CITY PLANNING COMMISSION

25.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Request of Metro Signs & Lighting on behalf of Bedrock Detroit for PCA (Public Center Adjacent) Special District Review of two proposed signs located at 630 Woodward Avenue. (RECOMMEND APPROVAL) (The City Planning Commission (CPC) has received a request from Metro Signs & Lighting on behalf of Bedrock Detroit for PCA (Public Center Adjacent) Special District Review of two proposed signs at 630 Woodward Avenue. This request is being made consistent with the provisions of Section 50-3-222 of the Detroit Zoning Ordinance.)

REFERRED TO PED  7-0

*Members Waters and Sheffield were not present.

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

25.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Property Sale of 13326 and 13332 Plymouth Rd.  (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department (“P&DD”) has received an offer from Clean Cut Dumpster Rental, LLC (the “Purchaser”), a domestic limited liability company, to purchase certain City-owned real property 13326 & 13332 Plymouth Road, Detroit, MI 48227 (the “Property”) for the purchase price of Eight Thousand Nine Hundred Ninety and 00/100 Dollars ($8,990.00).)

REFERRED TO PED  7-0

*Members Waters and Sheffield were not present.

MISCELLANEOUS

25.3

Council Member Mary Waters

Submitting Resolution Officially Inviting HUD Secretary Scott Turner to Detroit.

REFERRED TO PED  7-0

*Members Waters and Sheffield were 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. 6005361-A1 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Increase of Funds for ADA Complementary Paratransit Services – Contractor: Delray United Action Council – Location: 275 W. Grand Boulevard, Detroit, MI 48216 – Contract Period – July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2028 – Contract Increase Amount $3,500,000.00 – Total Contract Amount – $6,705,672.35. TRANSPORTATION

REFERRED TO PHS  7-0

*Members Waters and Sheffield were not present.

26.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006963 - 100% PLD Decommissioning Funding – Maintenance and Repair Service of Underground Cables for PLD Assets. – Contractor: Energy Group, Inc.– Location: 1600 East Grand Blvd, Suite 300 Detroit, MI 48211 – Contract Period: upon City Council Approval for a Two (2) Year Period – Total Contract Amount: $3,000,000.00. PUBLIC LIGHTING

REFERRED TO PHS  7-0

*Members Waters and Sheffield were not present.

26.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006984  - 100% City Funding – To Provide Ethylene Glycol Antifreeze. – Contractor: Rowley Brothers, Inc. dba Rowleys Wholesale – Location: 15555 Noecker Way, Southgate, MI 48195 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of Two (2) Years – Total Contract Amount: $200,000.00. TRANSPORTATION

REFERRED TO PHS  7-0

*Members Waters and Sheffield were not present.

MISCELLANEOUS

26.4

Council President Pro Tem James Tate

Submitting memorandum relative to Arrest Records at I-75 and Springwells Street.

REFERRED TO PHS  7-0

*Members Waters and Sheffield were not present.

26.5

Council Member Mary Waters

Submitting memorandum relative to Question RE: Local State of Emergency Declaration and Access to Funding.

REFERRED TO PHS  7-0

*Members Waters and Sheffield were not present.

26.6

Council Member Mary Waters

Submitting Resolution Declaring March 2025 to be March Is Reading Month in the City of Detroit.

REFERRED TO PHS  7-0

*Members Waters and Sheffield were not present.

27.

CONSENT AGENDA

28.

MEMBER REPORTS

SUSPENDED

29.

ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE

30.

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CLERK

30.1

Report on approval of proceedings by the Mayor.

31.

TESTIMONIAL RESOLUTIONS AND SPECIAL PRIVILEGE

32.

WALK-ONS

32.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Approving the Proposed Capital Agenda FY 2026 to 2030

APPROVED  7-1. MEMBER SANTIAGO-ROMERO VOTED NO

*Member Sheffield was not present.