MINUTES

“A QUORUM OF THE DETROIT CITY COUNCIL MAY BE PRESENT”

CITY COUNCIL FORMAL SESSION

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1340 Coleman A. Young Municipal Center (313) 224-3443 Detroit, MI 48226

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COUNCIL 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

                                                                                          


THE JOURNAL OF FEBRUARY 22, 2022 WAS APPROVED 9-0

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

LEGISLATIVE POLICY DIVISION 

Review of the 2021 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for the City of Detroit. (The Legislative Policy Division (LPD) in this memorandum provides the City Council a report on the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2021 (2021 ACFR). A copy of the 2021 ACFR has been presented to the members of the Budget, Finance and Audit Committee for review.)

"What is in the Governmental Financial Statements?" A Primer to the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR). (The Legislative Policy Division (LPD) in this memorandum provides attached document to the City Council. This document provides a general overview and the purpose of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR))

REFERRED TO COMMITTEE 9-0

Benchmark Comparison of the City of Detroit’s 2021 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) With Other Cities. (In this report, the Legislative Policy Division (LPD) benchmarks relevant financial information from the City’s 2021 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) to other cities in the U.S. and in Michigan to over time focus on major trends developing positively or negatively and on any early warning signs of fiscal stress for the Mayor and the City Council to pay close attention to and resolve.)

REFERRED TO COMMITTEE 9-0

MISCELLANEOUS

Submitting memorandum relative to Marijuana Revenue Research Questions.

REFERRED TO COMMITTEE 9-0 3-8-22

 

Member Young has Walked-On a memorandum that has been submitted to the Legislative Policy Division for a response.   MOTION TO BRING BACK IN TWO WEEKS TO DISCUSS  (Motion made by YOUNG; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 3-0)  3-2-22

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

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT 

Contract No. 6001579 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 2 – To Provide an Extension of Time Only for Legal Advice and Assistance in Connection with Intellectual Property Issues Relating to Detroit Police Department Merchandising and Registration of Project Greenlight Detroit Trademark. – Contractor: Clark Hill, PLC – Location: 500 Woodward Avenue Suite 3500, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2024 – Amended Contract Amount: $0.00. LAW Total Contract Amount: $50,000.00 (Previous Contract Period: February 1, 2018 through June 30, 2022)

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Contract No. 6001522 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 5 – To Provide an Extension of Time and an Increase of Funds for Legal Services in Connection with Multiple Cases including Davonte Sandford v City of Detroit. – Contractor: Seward Henderson, PLLC – Location: 210 E 3rd Street Suite 212, Royal Oak, MI 48067 – Contract Period: July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2024 – Contract Increase Amount: $500,000.00 – Total Contract Amount: $1,950,000.00. LAW (Previous Contract Period: January 17, 2018 through June 30, 2022)

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Contract No. 3054869 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Various Online Specialized Trainings by Way of LinkedIn Learning. – Contractor: Carahsoft Technology Corp – Location: 11493 Sunset Hills Road Suite 100, Reston, VA 20190 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through March 29, 2023 – Total Contract Amount: $63,000.00. HUMAN RESOURCES

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LAW DEPARTMENT 

Settlement in lawsuit of Alana Fails v. City of Detroit Case No. 20-012024-NF, L20-00928 (MBC), A20000, in the amount of ($18,500.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Alana Fails may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained

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Settlement in Lawsuit of Tox Testing, Inc. et al. (Byron Haynes) v City of Detroit Case No. 20-013993-NF, File No. L20-00858 (CLR) A20000, in the amount of $18,000.00 in full payment for any and all claims which Tox Testing, Inc. or Pro Toxicology Testing may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about 6/26/2019.

REFERRED TO COMMITTEE 9-0

HUMAN RESOURCES / CLASSIFICATION & COMPENSATION DIVISION

Request to Amend the 2021-2022 Official Compensation Schedule. (Recommendation is submitted to amend the 2021-2022 Official Compensation Schedule to include the following pay range, subject to City Council approval: Class Code: 164343 Classification: Chief of Landscape Architecture; Current Salary: $87,882 - $115,322; Recommended Rate of Pay: $105,400 - $147,600.) 

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Request to Amend the 2021-2022 Official Compensation Schedule (Recommendation is submitted to amend the 2021-2022 Official Compensation Schedule to include the pay ranges of $101,700 - $142,400 for the classification of Senior Assistant Corporation Counsel, $101,700 - $142,400 for the classification of Senior Assistant Corporation Counsel Exempted, $80,000 - $112,000 for the classification of Associate Assistant Corporation Counsel, $80,000 - $112,000 for the classification of Associate Assistant Corporation Counsel Exempted, $50,549 - $101,310 for the classification of Assistant Corporation Counsel Exempted, $56,900 - $76,800 for the classification of Legal Assistant/Paralegal, $50,000 - $65,100 for the classification of Senior Legal Secretary, and $44,000 - $57,100 for the classification of Legal Secretary.)

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Request to Amend the 2021-2022 Official Compensation Schedule. (Recommendation is submitted to amend the 2021-2022 Official Compensation Schedule to include the following pay range, subject to City Council approval: Class Code: 011165 Classification: Chief Parks Planner; Current Salary: $79,000 – $118,500.) 

REFERRED TO COMMITTEE 9-0

LEGISLATIVE POLICY DIVISION

Resolution appointing member to the Property Tax Board of Review. (City Council Member Mary Waters has requested through the Internal Operations Standing Committee the Legislative Policy Division (LPD) produce a resolution appointing La’ Toshia Patman to the Property Tax Board of Review, at large position.)

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Resolution Re-Establishing the Returning Citizens Task Force. (Council Member Fred Durhal requested that the Legislative Policy Division (LPD) draft a Resolution Re-Establishing the Returning Citizens Taskforce.)

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Resolution Re-Establishing the City Council Disability Task Force.  (City Council Member Fred Durhal, III has requested the Legislative Policy Division (LPD) produce a resolution calling for the reestablishment of the Disability Task Force.)

REFERRED TO COMMITTEE 9-0

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

MAYOR'S OFFICE 

Petition of The Old Shillelagh, (#2022-67) to host their annual St. Patrick's Day Party at their establishment and  the adjacent parking lot from 10:00am - 2:00am; with DJ's, food and beverages for 21+ attendees. (The Mayor’s Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.)

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OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT 

Contract No. 3050886 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Emergency Flood Services to Assist Detroit Residents with Removal of Flood Damaged Bulk Items from Homes. – Contractor: Premier Group Associates, LC – Location: 535 Griswold #1420, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through March 31, 2022 – Total Contract Amount: $49,258.64. GENERAL SERVICES

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Contract No. 6004230 - 100% Public Safety Capital Bond Funding – To Provide Dedicated Circuits for Thirty-Five (35) Firehouses to Accommodate the Installation of New Exercise Equipment. – Contractor: Power Lighting & Technical Services – Location: 10824 West Chicago Suite 200, Detroit, MI 48204 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 1, 2023 – Total Contract Amount: $93,000.00. GENERAL SERVICES

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Contract No. 6004236 - 100% ARPA Funding – To Provide Blight Debris Removal and Hauling for Skills for Life. – Contractor: Detroit Grounds Crew, LLC – Location: 4101 Barham, Detroit, MI 48224 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $826,875.00. GENERAL SERVICES

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Contract No. 6004263 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Sodium Hypochlorite 12.5% Solution (Liquid Bleach) for Use with the City’s Pools and Pool Systems. – Contractor: PVS Nolwood Chemical, Inc. – Location: 10900 Harper, Detroit, MI 48213 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through January 31, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $54,835.20. GENERAL SERVICES

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Contract No. 6003444 - 100% 2019 UTGO Bond Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time Only for the Delivery of Needed Materials for Mechanical Systems Services and Repairs at Eighteen (18) City of Detroit Firehouses. – Contractor: Power Lighting & Technical Services – Location: 10824 West Chicago Suite 200, Detroit, MI 48204 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2022 – Amended Contract Amount: $0.00. GENERAL SERVICES Total Contract Amount: $619,800.00 (Original Contract Period: March 31, 2021 through December 1, 2021)

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

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT 

Contract No. 6004300 - 100% ARPA Funding – To Provide Rapid Title Search Services. – Contractor: eTitle Agency – Location: 1650 W Big Beaver Road, Troy, MI 48084 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through February 17, 2023 – Total Contract Amount: $160,000.00. HOUSING & REVITALZATION

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OFFICE OF CIVIL RIGHTS, INCLUSION & OPPURTUNITY

Community Benefits Ordinance Biannual Report - Executive Summary. (The Civil Rights, Inclusion, and Opportunity (CRIO) Department has been given the responsibility of monitoring Community Benefits Agreements. The Community Benefits Ordinance (CBO) requires a biannual compliance report be submitted to City Council and each NAC associated with a Tier 1 Project within the City of Detroit. The following report details compliance with each Community Benefits Provision commitment.)

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 LEGISLATIVE POLICY DIVISION

To submit a grant application to the Michigan State Historic Preservation Office for staff to attend National Alliance of Preservation Commissions Forum 2022 Conference. (The Historic Designation Advisory Board is requesting authorization from Your Honorable Body to submit a grant application to the Michigan State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), for a Certified Local Government (CLG) Grant. The grant amount being sought is $1,000 to be used to pay for conference attendance fees and lodging for one HDAB staff member to attend the National Alliance of Preservation Commissions Forum (NAPC) 2022 Conference. This grant does not require a financial or in-kind match.)

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

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT 

Please be advised that the Contract listed was submitted on February 17, 2022 for the City Council Agenda for February 22, 2022 and has been amended as follows:

Contract No. 3054861 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Two Hundred Thirteen (213) Motorola Enhanced APX6500 7/800 Portable Mobile and Handheld Replacement Radios via Mi Deal Agreement No. 190000001544. – Contractor: Motorola Solutions, Inc. – Location: 500 W Monroe Street, Chicago, IL 60661 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through February 21, 2023 – Total Contract Amount: $1,551,085.60. POLICE


Should read as: 

Contract No. 3054861 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Fifty (50) APX Control Head/Mounting Kits, Three Hundred and Three (303) Motorola Enhanced APX6500 7/800 Portable Mobile and Handheld Replacement Radios via Mi Deal Agreement No. 190000001544. – Contractor: Motorola Solutions, Inc. – Location: 500 W Monroe Street, Chicago, IL 60661 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through February 21, 2023 – Total Contract Amount: $1,551,085.60. POLICE

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Contract No. 6001655 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 4 – To Provide an Extension of Time Only for Mobile Ticketing Application for Smart Phones. – Contractor: Passport Labs, Inc. – Location: 1300 South Mint Street Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28203 – Contract Period: May 11, 2022 through December 31, 2022 – Amended Contract Amount: $0.00. TRANSPORATION Total Contract Amount: $260,120.78 (Previous Contract Period: September 19, 2018 through May 10, 2022)

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Contract No. 6004208 - 100% MDOT Grant Funding – To Provide Construction Services (Mt Elliott Project). – Contractor: Angelo Iafrate Construction Company – Location: 26300 Sherwood Avenue, Warren, MI 48091 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $3,341,105.05. PUBLIC WORKS

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Contract No. 6004305 - 100% Major Street Funding – To Provide Stainless Steel Strapping, Wing Seals, Sign Brackets and Aluminum Wing Bracket Banding Tools. – Contractor: AVE Solutions – Location: 1155 Brewery Park Boulevard Suite 350, Detroit, MI 48207 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through March 16, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $105,307.90. PUBLIC WORKS

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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

Resolutions to Continue the Issuance of Outdoor Dining on a Street, Alley, or Public Easement, from April 2, 2022 - November 30, 2022. (Throughout the progression of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), the outdoor dining program has continued to support businesses by providing additional opportunities to maximize customer capacity while practicing social distancing guidelines. The Department of Public Works (DPW) now seeks to continue supporting this effort by extending the streamlined process for eating and drinking establishments to obtain permits for outdoor dining spaces on streets, alleys, or public easements, to help ensure that these areas remain active and bustling. Previous resolutions allow for the current streamlined process to continue through April 1st, 2022.)

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NONE

Joe Griffin, Ivan Broadman, LeNay Harris, Tracy U, Ruby Riley, Rob Carmack, Mr. Shelton, Mr. Holloway, Mr. Overwith, Mr. Jackson, Caller #669 - Cunningham, #915 - Yolanda McCants, Caller #299 - Joyce Moore, Tahira Ahmad, Ghost - Corey Hollins, Sr., Kimberly Scott, Minister Eric Blount, Robert Schrobe, Scotty Bowman, Brenda Hill, Westcoast S21, Larry Verse, Caller #966, Renard Munczynski, Carson Phillip Bolenger, Mr. William M. Davis, Virginia Park 1,  Ms. Warwick, Zoom User, and Nicole Small.    

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT 

Contract No. 3055385 -  100% City Funding – To Provide License for Access to Historical Information in the Contract Management System, Novatus. – Contractor: Appextremes, LLC dba Conga – Location: 13699 Via Varra, Broomfield, CO 80020 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through March 31, 2023 – Total Contract Amount: $66,000.00.OCFO  

MOTION TO APPROVE   9-0 Waiver

OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK/ CITY PLANNING COMMISSION 

Neighborhood Enterprise Zone Certificate Application for the rehabilitation of a 7-unit residential apartment building located at 4741 Second Avenue in the 4741 Second Enterprise Zone area. (The office of the City Planning Commission (CPC) has received an application requesting a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone (NEZ) certificate via the City Clerk’s office for the rehabilitation of a 7-unit residential apartment building located at 4741 Second Avenue.  The property is generally located on the west side of Second Avenue between West Hancock and West Forest.  The request is for a 15-year abatement.) (RECOMMEND APPROVAL)  

MOTION TO  APPROVE  9-0 

Neighborhood Enterprise Zone Certificate Application for the construction of a new 16-unit multi-family building at 3939 Third Street in the Midtown Neighborhood Enterprise Zone area (RECOMMEND APPROVAL) The office of the City Planning Commission (CPC) via the City Clerk’s office has received an application requesting a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone (NEZ) certificate for the construction of a new 16-unit multi-family building at 3939 Third Street. The property is generally located on the west side of Third Street between Alexandrine and Selden.  

MOTION TO APPROVE 9-0

Neighborhood Enterprise Zone Certificate Application for the rehabilitation of a former church building to include 15 rental apartment units located at 92 E. Forest Avenue in the Garfield Condominium Neighborhood Enterprise Zone area. (RECOMMEND APPROVAL)(The office of the City Planning Commission (CPC) via the City Clerk’s office has received an application requesting a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone (NEZ) certificate for the rehabilitation of a vacant church building to include 15 apartment units at 92 E. Forest.  The property is generally located on the south side of Forest Street just west of John R.  Below is an image of the existing building.  The request is for a 15-year abatement.) 

MOTION TO SEND TO THE FORMAL SESSION  WITH THE RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE  (Motion made by YOUNG; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 3-0)

MAYOR'S OFFICE 

Implementation of a Lump Sum Retention Bonus Payment for Detroit Police Officers Association (DPOA) BU 3000; Detroit Police Lieutenants and Sergeants Association (DPLSA) BU 6400; and Detroit Police Command Officers Association (DPCOA) BU 6500 &6550. (The DPOA, DPLSA and DPCOA have met and agreed to the following Memorandum of Understanding which provides for a one-time lump sum retention bonus payment of $2,000.00, payable to all active members and $1,000.00 for all Police Assistants in DPOA on the payroll as of February 21, 2022. Therefore, in accordance with standard City procedure, the Labor Relations Division respectfully requests that your Honorable Body pass a resolution which approves this payment.) 

MOTION: MOVE TO FORMAL SESSION (Motion made by WHITFIELD-CALLOWAY; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 3-0) 3/2/22

Authorizing the Appointment of Quantez Pressley to the Board of Police Commissioners. 

MOTION: MOVE TO FORMAL SESSION (Motion made by WHITFIELD-CALLOWAY; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 3-0) 3/2/22

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT 

Contract No. 6002248-A1 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time and an Increase of Funds for a Talent Analytics SAAS System. – Contractor: Zeroed-In Technologies, LLC – Location: 11037 Harbour Yacht Court Suite 201, Ft. Meyers, FL 33908 – Contract Period: March 1, 2022 through February 29, 2024 – Contract Increase Amount: $276,000.00 – Total Contract Amount: $600,000.00. HUMAN RESOURCES Original Contract Period: March 1, 2020 through February 28, 2022 

MOTION: MOVE TO FORMAL SESSION (Motion made by WHITFIELD-CALLOWAY; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 3-0) 3/2/22

LAW DEPARTMENT

Settlement in lawsuit of Black, Gloria and Marvin v Crystal M. Rambus, City of Detroit, et al. Case No: 20-009988-NI File No: L20-00510 (CLR) A20000, in the amount of $33,000.00 to Gloria Black and her attorney Mike Morse Law Firm, and $38,000 to Marvin Black and his attorney, Mike Morse Law Firm, in full payment for any and all claims which Gloria and Marvin Black may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about August 31, 2019. 

MOTION: MOVE TO FORMAL SESSION (Motion made by WHITFIELD-CALLOWAY; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 3-0) 3/2/22

Settlement in lawsuit of Case No. 18-13809, File No.L19-00041 (CLR) A37000, in the amount of $74,500.00 in full payment for any and all claims which Vitonakia Knighton may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about 12/9/2017. 

MOTION: MOVE TO FORMAL SESSION (Motion made by WATERS; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 3-0) 3/2/22

Settlement of Lawsuit of Telicia Booker-Coker v. Derrick Coker, Kyle Arella et al; Case No. 20-010756-NI; File No. L20-00679 (CBO), in the amount of $30,000.00 in full payment for any and all claims which Telicia Booker-Coker may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained.

MOTION: MOVE TO FORMAL SESSION PENDING ANSWERS FROM LAW DEPARTMENT (Motion made by WHITFIELD-CALLOWAY; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 3-0) 3/2/22

 

Settlement in lawsuit of Pamela Jones V City of Detroit, Philip Moore, National General Insurance Company Case No. 20-005683 NI, File No. L20-00167 (TT) A20000, in the amount of $25,000.00 in full payment for any and all claims which PAMELA JONES may have against the CITY OF DETROIT, by reason of alleged injuries sustained when the Department of Transportation coach on which Plaintiff was not passenger and which was being operated by the City’s employee was involved in an accident with Plaintiff as a backseat passenger of another vehicle on or about April 17, 2019. 

MOTION: MOVE TO FORMAL SESSION (Motion made by WHITFIELD-CALLOWAY; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 3-0) 3/2/22

Settlement in lawsuit of Therapy Professionals, LLC (Crystal Collins) v City of Detroit Case No. 21-159298-gc, File No. L21-00556 (MBC), A20000, in the amount of $16, 150.00 in full payment for any and all claims which Therapy Professionals, PLLC may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained. 

MOTION: MOVE TO FORMAL SESSION (Motion made by WHITFIELD-CALLOWAY; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 3-0) 3/2/22

Settlement in lawsuit of Standard Rehabilitation (Eric Ramsey) V City of Detroit Case No. 20-012392-NF, File No. L20-00829, (MBC) A20000, in the amount of $58,000.00 in full payment for any and all claims which Standard Rehabilitation, Inc. may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained. 

MOTION: MOVE TO FORMAL SESSION (Motion made by WATERS; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 3-0) 3/2/22

Legal Representation and Indemnification of Police Officer Ali Bilal in lawsuit of Deandre Davis et al v City of Detroit et al Case No. 20-12654; L20-00774 (CAB) for Police Officer Ali Bilal. 

MOTION: MOVE TO FORMAL SESSION (Motion made by WHITFIELD-CALLOWAY; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 3-0) 3/2/22

Legal Representation and Indemnification of Police Officer Jared Dorman in lawsuit of Ramone Thompson v City of Detroit et al Case No. 20-013624-CZ; L20-01016 (PH) for Police Officer Jared Dorman.

MOTION: MOVE TO FORMAL SESSION (Motion made by WHITFIELD-CALLOWAY; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 3-0) 3/2/22

Legal Representation and Indemnification in lawsuit of Darrell Richmond v City of Detroit et al. Case No. 20-11978; L20-00494 (PMC) for Michael Mosley. 

MOTION: MOVE TO FORMAL SESSION W/RECOMMENDATION TO DENY(Motion made by WHITFIELD-CALLOWAY; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 3-0) 3/2/22

 

 

Legal Representation and Indemnification in lawsuit of Renard Montez Austin v City of Detroit et al. Case No. 20-12938; L20-00948 (RJB) for Michael Mosley. 

MOTION: MOVE TO FORMAL SESSION W/RECOMMENDATION TO DENY(Motion made by WHITFIELD-CALLOWAY; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 3-0) 3/2/22

 

Legal Representation and Indemnification in lawsuit of D Savage LLC v City of Detroit et al; Case No. 21-11242; L21-00490 for Corporal Stephen Petroff.

MOTION: MOVE TO FORMAL SESSION (Motion made by WHITFIELD-CALLOWAY; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 3-0) 3/2/22

Legal Representation and Indemnification in lawsuit of D Savage LLC v City of Detroit et al; Case No. 21-11242; L21-00490 for Det. Mohamed Barakat. 

MOTION: MOVE TO FORMAL SESSION (Motion made by WHITFIELD-CALLOWAY; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 3-0) 3/2/22

 

 

Legal Representation and Indemnification in lawsuit of D Savage LLC v City of Detroit et al; Case No. 21-11242; L21-00490 for Sgt. Kevin Briggs. 

MOTION: MOVE TO FORMAL SESSION(Motion made by WHITFIELD-CALLOWAY; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 3-0) 3-2-22

 

 

Legal Representation and Indemnification in lawsuit of Christopher Nieman in D Savage LLC v City of Detroit et al; Case No. 21-11242; L21-00490 (MA) for Christopher Nieman. 

MOTION: MOVE TO FORMAL SESSION (Motion made by WHITFIELD-CALLOWAY; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 3-0) 3/2/22

 

 

Legal Representation and Indemnification in lawsuit of Casey York in D Savage LLC v City of Detroit et al Case No. 21-11242; L21-00490 (MA) for Casey York. 

MOTION: MOVE TO FORMAL SESSION (Motion made by WHITFIELD-CALLOWAY; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 3-0) 3/2/22

 

 

Legal Representation and Indemnification in lawsuit of D Savage LLC v City of Detroit et al; Case No. 21-11242; L21-00490 for Corporal Kenneth Valrie. 

MOTION: MOVE TO FORMAL SESSION (Motion made by WHITFIELD-CALLOWAY; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 3-0) 3/2/22

 

 

Legal Representation and Indemnification in lawsuit of D Savage LLC v City of Detroit et al; Civil Action Case No. 21-11242; L21-00490 for P.O. Brent Benavides. 

MOTION: MOVE TO FORMAL SESSION (Motion made by WHITFIELD-CALLOWAY; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 3-0) 3/2/22

 

 

 

Legal Representation and Indemnification of Retired Police Officer Dwayne Deck in lawsuit of Terrence Careathers v City of Detroit et al Case No. 21-000225-NI; L21-00036 (PP) for Retired Police Officer Dwayne Deck. 

MOTION: MOVE TO FORMAL SESSION (Motion made by WHITFIELD-CALLOWAY; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 3-0) 3/2/22

Legal Representation and Indemnification of Paramedic Ryan Baugh in lawsuit of Tia Gentry et al v City of Detroit et al Case No. 21-007177-NI; L21-00554 (CLR) for Paramedic Ryan Baugh. 

MOTION: MOVE TO FORMAL SESSION (Motion made by WHITFIELD-CALLOWAY; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 3-0) 3/2/22

Legal Representation and Indemnification of Lieutenant Joseph Alex in lawsuit of Darrell Siggers v City of Detroit et alCase No. 19-12521; L19-00674 (JLA) for Lieutenant Joseph Alex. 

MOTION: MOVE TO FORMAL SESSION W/ RECOMMENDATION TO DENY(Motion made by WHITFIELD-CALLOWAY; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 3-0) 3/2/22

Legal Representation and Indemnification of Police Officer Timothy Shank in lawsuit of Ramone Thompson v City of Detroit et al Case No. 20-013624-CZ; L20-01016 (PH) for Police Officer Timothy Shank. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 2-23-22)

MOTION: MOVE TO FORMAL SESSION (Motion made by WHITFIELD-CALLOWAY; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 3-0) 3/2/22

Legal Representation and Indemnification of Police Officer Aiman Said in lawsuit of Salicia Williams v City of Detroit et alCase No. 21-004925-NI; L21-00406 (JLA) for Police Officer Aiman Said 

MOTION: MOVE TO FORMAL SESSION (Motion made by WHITFIELD-CALLOWAY; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 3-0) 3/2/22

HUMAN RESOURCES CLASSIFICATION & COMPENSATION DIVISION 

Request to Amend the 2021-2022 Official Compensation Schedule on behalf of the Human Resources Department, Classification & Compensation Division to include the pay range adjustments on the attached (Appendix A). 

MOTION: MOVE TO FORMAL SESSION (Motion made by WHITFIELD-CALLOWAY; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 3-0) 3/2/22

MAYOR'S OFFICE 

Petition of Bally's Sports I Ran the D - 5k (#1651), Request to hold 5K run at Comerica Park and the surrounding streets from 8:30am - 12:00pm. (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.)  

Petition of Marche du Nain Rouge, (#2022-30), request to hold "Marche du Nain Rouge" beginning 03/20/22 from 12:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Canfield, between Cass and Second; Second between Canfield and Temple; Temple. 

This item was referred to the Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee: 9-0. 

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT 

Contract No. 6002007  - 100% City Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time and an Increase of Funds for Ambulance Repair Services and/or Parts. – Contractor: Kodiak Emergency Equipment, Inc. – Location: 10120 Grand River Highway, Grand Ledge, MI 48837 – Contract Period: May 1, 2022 through June 30, 2022 – Contract Increase Amount: $75,000.00 – Total Contract Amount: $325,000.00. GENERAL SERVICES (Original Contract Period: May 1, 2019 through April 30, 2022

This item was referred to the Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee: 9-0. 

Contract No. 6004239 - 100% ARPA Funding – To Provide Blight Debris Removal and Hauling for Skills for Life. – Contractor: Payne Landscaping, Inc. – Location: 7635 E Davison, Detroit, MI 48212 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $826,875.00. GENERAL SERVICES 

This item was referred to the Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee: 9-0. 

Contract No. 6004232  - 100% City Funding – To Provide Fertilizer and Herbicide Products. – Contractor: Harrell's, LLC – Location: 12800 Fairlane Street, Livonia, MI 48150 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through February 21, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $69,042.00. GENERAL SERVICES

This item was referred to the Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee: 9-0. 

Contract No. 6004215 - 100% ARPA Funding – To Provide Paint Supplies for Skills for Life. – Contractor: PPG Architectural Finishes, Inc. – Location: 23361 Telegraph Road, Southfield, MI 48034 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $449,163.00. GENERAL SERVICES 

This item was referred to the Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee: 9-0. 

Contract No. 6004237  - 100% ARPA Funding – To Provide Blight Debris Removal and Hauling for Skills for Life. – Contractor: Homrich – Location: 3033 Bourke Street, Detroit, MI 48238 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $826,875.00. GENERAL SERVICES 

This item was referred to the Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee: 9-0. 

Contract No. 3052435 - 100% Grant Funding – To Provide Emergency Flood Residential Cleaning Kits. – Contractor: Grainger – Location: 100 Grainger Parkway, Lake Forest, Illinois, 60038 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through March 31, 2022 – Total Contract Amount: $227,362.90. RECREATION (This Contract was Delayed in its Submission to City Council Due to the Supplier Submitting Insufficient (Tax Clearances) Documentation.

This item was referred to the Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee: 9-0. 

Contract No. 6003861 -  100% City Funding – To Provide a Complete and Comprehensive Offering of Retail MRO Supplies such as Power Tools, Building Materials, Hardware and Related Supplies via the Omnia Partners Cooperative Agreement No. 16154 for the General Services and Demolition Departments. – Contractor: Home Depot USA, Inc. – Location: 18700 Meyers, Detroit, MI 48235 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through February 21, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $500,000.00GENERAL SERVICES 

This item was referred to the Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee: 9-0. 

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

Request to Accept the updated Agreement for the FY 2019-2021 Wayne County Park Millage Intergovernmental Agreement Grant. (Wayne County has awarded the City of Detroit General Services Department with the FY 2019-2021 Wayne County Park Millage Intergovernmental Agreement Grant for a total of $563,613.00. There is no match requirement. The total project cost is $563,613.00. This grant was approved by City Council on January 25, 2022. Wayne County has requested revisions to the grant agreement and requires Detroit City Council approval of the agreement. Therefore, this request is to approve the revised grant agreement. The term of an agreement will commence upon the date of Wayne County Commission approval. The grant amount and scope of work has not changed. If approval is granted, the appropriation number is 20946.) 

GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT 

Authorization to grant DTE Electric Company a non-exclusive underground easement at 3621 W. Jefferson in Detroit. (Riverside Park area) (The General Services Department is requesting authorization from your Honorable body to grant DTE Electric Company underground easement in, on, and across a part of the "Right of Way Area" at 3621 W. Jefferson, Parcel ID# 12000013 (Riverside Park).)

This item was referred to the Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee: 9-0. 

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT 

Contract No. 6004227 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Preventative Maintenance and a Maintenance Agreement for the Diesel Exhaust Extraction System. – Contractor: Rossman Enterprises, Inc. – Location: 11449 Deerfield Road, Cincinnati, OH 45242 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through January 31, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $90,000.00. FIRE

MOTION: SEND TO FORMAL SESSION WITH RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE (MOVED BY CM BENSON - 3-0.)

Contract No. 6003839 - 100% Vaccination Grant Funding – To Provide Facility Rental and Related Building Services and Expenses for a Covid-19 Vaccination Clinic. – Contractor: The Detroit Association of Black Organizations - DABO, Inc. – Location: 12048 Grand River, Detroit, MI 48204 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through March 31, 2022 – Total Contract Amount: $91,280.73. HEALTH (Will Apply for Reimbursement from Federal COVID-19 Funding Source)

MOTION: SEND TO FORMAL SESSION WITH RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE (MOVED BY CM WATERS - 3-0.)

Contract No. 6003871 - 100% Vaccination Grant Funding – To Provide Facility Rental and Related Building Services and Expenses for a Covid-19 Vaccination Clinic. – Contractor: Fellowship Chapel – Location: 7707 W Outer Drive, Detroit, MI 48235 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through March 31, 2022 – Total Contract Amount: $142,722.47. HEALTH (Will Apply for Reimbursement from Federal COVID-19 Funding Source)

MOTION: SEND TO FORMAL SESSION WITH RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE (MOVED BY CM WATERS - 3-0.)

Contract No. 6003845 - 100% Vaccination Grant Funding – To Provide Emergency Facility Rental and Related Building Services and Expenses for a Covid-19 Vaccination Clinic. – Contractor: Straight Gate Church, Inc. – Location: 10100 Grand River Avenue, Detroit, MI 48204 – Contract Period: February 1, 2021 through March 31, 2022 – Total Contract Amount: $227,373.00. HEALTH (Will Apply for Reimbursement from Federal COVID-19 Funding Source)

MOTION: SEND TO FORMAL SESSION WITH RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE (MOVED BY CM WATERS - 3-0.)

Contract No. 3055115 - 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 8254 Plainview. – Contractor: Leadhead Construction, LLC – Location: 1660 Midland, Detroit, MI 48238 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through February 28, 2023 – Total Contract Amount: $26,515.00. CITY DEMOLITION

MOTION: SEND TO FORMAL SESSION WITH RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE (MOVED BY CM WATERS - 3-0.)

Contract No. 3055160 - 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 8889 Mettetal. – Contractor: DMC Consultants, Inc. – Location: 13500 Foley, Detroit, MI 48227 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through February 28, 2023 – Total Contract Amount: $18,240.00. CITY DEMOLITION

MOTION: SEND TO FORMAL SESSION WITH RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE (MOVED BY CM WATERS - 3-0.)

Contract No. 3055267 - 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 5131 Cooper. – Contractor: DMC Consultants, Inc. – Location: 13500 Foley, Detroit, MI 48227 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through February 28, 2023 – Total Contract Amount: $25,500.00. CITY DEMOLITION

MOTION: SEND TO FORMAL SESSION WITH RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE (MOVED BY CM BENSON - 3-0.)

Contract No. 3055293 - 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 2215 Monterey. – Contractor: DMC Consultants, Inc. – Location: 13500 Foley, Detroit, MI 48227 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through February 28, 2023 – Total Contract Amount: $24,300.00. CITY DEMOLITION

MOTION: SEND TO FORMAL SESSION WITH RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE (MOVED BY CM BENSON - 3-0.)

Contract No. 6003824 - 56% Grant - 44% City Funding – To Provide Emergency Remediation for June 26, 2021 Flood Event. – Contractor: Signal Restoration Services – Location: 2490 Industrial Row Drive, Troy, MI 48084 – Contract Period: July 20, 2021 through January 20, 2022 – Total Contract Amount: $32,839.49. WATER & SEWERAGE (This Contract was Delayed in its Submission to City Council Due to the Supplier Submitting Insufficient Documentation)

MOTION: SEND TO FORMAL SESSION WITH RECOMMENDATION  TO APPROVE (MOVED BY CM BENSON - 3-0.)

Contract No. 6002039 - 93% 2018 UTGO Bond - 7% City Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Increase of Funds Only for the Expansion of the Real Time Crime Center and New Mini RTCC’s in the 8th and 9th Precincts. – Contractor: Detroit Building Authority – Location: 1301 Third Street, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: July 23, 2019 through July 22, 2022 – Contract Increase Amount: $276,244.00 – Total Contract Amount: $4,276,244.00. POLICE (PULLED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION OF 3-1-22 AND DIRECTED TO BE POSTPONED UNTIL 3-8-22)

APPROVED; 9-0

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEERING DIVISION

Petition of 3700 Humboldt, LLC, (#2022-45) request for the outright vacation of the public alley bounded by East 8 Mile Road, Goddard Avenue, Winchester Avenue, and Fleming Avenue (All other involved City Departments, and previously owned utility companies have reported no objections to the public access easement. Provisions retaining protection of the existing utility installations are part of the attached resolution.)

MOTION: SEND TO FORMAL SESSION WITH RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE (MOVED BY CM WATERS - 3-0.)

Petition of POAH DD Sugar Hill, LLC, (#2022-44) request for the encroachment of the subgrade foundation along the southerly part of the public alley for the parking garage developed at 95 Garfield Street. (All other involved City Departments, and previously owned utility companies have reported no objections to the public access easement. Provisions retaining protection of the existing utility installations are part of the attached resolution.)

MOTION: SEND TO FORMAL SESSION WITH RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE (MOVED BY CM WATERS - 3-0.)

Petition of Wayne State University (#2022-43) request for the encroachment of a drainage pipe and multiple catch basins within the westerly part of 3rd Street, also known as Anthony Wayne Drive, between Warren Avenue and Kirby Ave. (All other involved City Departments, and previously owned utility companies have reported no objections to the public access easement. Provisions retaining protection of the existing utility installations are part of the attached resolution.)

MOTION: SEND TO FORMAL SESSION WITH RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE (MOVED BY CM WATERS - 3-0.)

Petition of King and Cochrane, LLC, (#2022-42) request for the outright vacation of the public alley located between Cochrane Street, M. L. King Jr., Trumbull Avenue, and Sycamore Street. (All other involved City Departments, and previously owned utility companies have reported no objections to the public access easement. Provisions retaining protection of the existing utility installations are part of the attached resolution.)

MOTION: SEND TO FORMAL SESSION WITH RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE (MOVED BY CM WATERS - 3-0.)

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

The Detroit Sports Commission, request to install 205 banners on Jefferson Avenue (between Randolph and Beaubien); Washington Boulevard (between Lafayette and State); and Woodward Avenue (between Fisher Service Drive and Temple) from March 11, 2022, to March 26, 2022 in order to promote NCAA Wrestling Championship. (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND STANDING COMMITTEE ON 3-7-22)

MOTION: SEND TO FORMAL SESSION TO NEW BUSINESS WITH RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE (MOVED BY CM BENSON - 3-0.)

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

Request to renew Authorization to accept private donations for COVID-19 Relief Efforts. (During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Office of Development and Grants, in partnership with various City departments and the Detroit Public Safety Foundation (DPSF), has been receiving small donations in the form of cash, supplies, equipment and other miscellaneous gifts, in order to combat the COVID-19 pandemic and provide Detroiters with the support they need to reduce the impact of the pandemic. There are no match requirements for these donations. On February 16, 2021, City Council authorized the acceptance of rolling COVID-19 donations through December 31, 2021. This request is to renew that authorization in order to allow City Departments and the DPSF to accept COVID-19 relief donations on a rolling basis through December 31, 2022.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND STANDING COMMITTEE ON 3-7-22)

MOTION: SEND TO FORMAL SESSION TO NEW BUSINESS WITH RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE (MOVED BY CM WATERS - 3-0.)

HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION DEPARTMENT

Approving the Establishment  of an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation District on behalf of 1732 Bethune Lofts, LLC in the area of 1732 and 1800 Bethune Avenue, Detroit, Michigan, in accordance with Public Act 146 of 2000. (The Housing and Revitalization Department has reviewed the application of 1732 Bethune Lofts, LLC and find that it satisfies the criteria set forth by P.A. 146 of 2000 and would be consistent with development and economic goals of the Master Plan.) (Petitioner, Law Department, Legislative Policy Division, Housing and Revitalization Department, Assessors Office, and City Planning Commission) (Petition #1530) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 3-3-22)

MOTION: MOVE TO NEW BUSINESS (Motion made by DURHAL; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 3-0) 3/3/22

Approving the Establishment of an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation District on behalf of 16703 Warren BD, LLC in the area of 16703 E Warren, Detroit, Michigan, in accordance with Public Act 146 of 2000. (The Housing and Revitalization Department has reviewed the application of 16703 Warren BD, LLC and find that it satisfies the criteria set forth by P.A. 146 of 2000 and would be consistent with development and economic goals of the Master Plan.) (Petitioner, Law Department, Legislative Policy Division, Housing and Revitalization Department, Assessors Office, and City Planning Commission) (Petition #1556) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 3-3-22)

MOTION: MOVE TO NEW BUSINESS (Motion made by DURHAL; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 3-0) 3/3/22

LAW DEPARTMENT 

Ft. Shelby – Workout of HUD 108 Loan – inducement agreement. (The Law Department, working closely with the OCFO, previously negotiated a proposed workout of the City's HUD 108 loan to the Ft. Shelby hotel. This Honorable City Council approved the proposed workout in a resolution adopted on November 3, 2021, a copy of which is included in the attached package of documents. Mr. Conley of LPD examined the proposed workout prior to City Council's approval.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE)

MOTION: MOVE TO NEW BUSINESS(Motion made by DURHAL; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 3-0) 3/3/22

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT 

Contract No. 6002790-A1  - 100% City Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time Only for Additional Coordinated Assessment Model (CAM) Staff to Assist Residents in Danger of Becoming Homeless in Finding Alternative Housing Solutions in Response to the COVID-19 Crisis. – Contractor: Southwest Counseling Solutions – Location: 5716 Michigan Avenue, Detroit, MI 48210 – Contract Period: March 1, 2022 through June 30, 2022 – Amended Contract Amount: $150,000.00. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION Total Contract Amount: $150,000.00 Original Contract Period: March 1, 2020 through February 28, 2022 (REPORTED OUT OF THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE)

MOTION: MOVE TO NEW BUSINESS(Motion made by DURHAL; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 3-0) 3/3/22

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

MAYOR'S OFFICE 

February 2022 Revenue Estimating Conference Report. 

REFERRED TO COMMITTEE 9-0

Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget Amendment for Elections, Fire, Law, and Housing and Revitalization Departments. (The Administration is requesting a Fiscal year 2021-2022 budget amendment to provide supplemental appropriations to the Elections, Fire, and Law Departments totaling $6.5 million.)

REFERRED TO COMMITTEE 9-0

LEGISLATIVE POLICY DIVISION

Legislative Policy Division Community Outreach Ordinance- Community Budget Priorities Virtual Forum Report for Upcoming FY 2022-2023 Budget Process. (On October 20, 2020, the City of Detroit enacted the Community Outreach Ordinance to demonstrate the city’s commitment to community outreach that promotes transparency and accountability and ensures community awareness on legislation, contracts, agreements, and resolutions related to various City-Wide Proposals and Neighborhood Class A-D Proposals as defined by the ordinance.) 

REFERRED TO COMMITTEE 9-0

MISCELLANEOUS

Submitting memorandum relative to Contract # 3055385 - 100% City Funding - To Provide License for Access to Historical Information in the Contract Management System, Novatus.

REFERRED TO COMMITTEE 9-0

Submitting memorandum relative to Request for Property Tax Appeal Reform and Transparency Ordinance.

 

REFERRED TO COMMITTEE 9-0

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

LAW DEPARTMENT

Bernice O’Bryant v City of Detroit et al; Civil Action Case No. 20-13021. (The Law Department is requesting that this Honorable Body rescind the resolution adopted on February 22, 2022, send the attached resolution originally submitted in this matter to the Internal Operations Standing Committee, and schedule and conduct a closed session regarding representation and indemnification of Officer Lamar Williams in the matter of Bernice O'Bryant v City of Detroit, et al.)

REFERRED TO COMMITTEE 9-0

Legal Representation and Indemnification of Detective Detrick Mott in lawsuit of Deanna Rasnick et al v Detrick Mott et al Case No. 20-12069; L20-00498 (PH) for Detective Detrick Mott

REFERRED TO COMMITTEE 9-0

Legal Representation and Indemnification of Police Officer Brent Miller in lawsuit of Jerome K Woodward Sr et al v Brent Miller et al Case No. 21-014621-NI; L21-00929 (JCC) for Police Officer Brent Miller.

REFERRED TO COMMITTEE 9-0

Legal Representation and Indemnification of Police Officer Devon Johnson in lawsuit of Oliver Weddington v City of Detroit et al Case No. 21-10646; L21-00291 (AA) for Police Officer Devon Johnson. 

REFERRED TO COMMITTEE 9-0

Legal Representation and Indemnification of Police Officer Quentin Glover in lawsuit of Oliver Weddington v City of Detroit et al Case No. 21-10646; L21-00291 (AA) for Police Officer Quentin Glover. 

REFERRED TO COMMITTEE 9-0

BOARD OF ETHICS

The Board of Ethics Training Schedule. (Please find the enclosed Training Schedule, created to facilitate the effort for the Board of Ethics to administer mandatory annual Ethics Training to all public servants.)

REFERRED TO COMMITTEE 9-0

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER/ DEVELOPMENT AND GRANTS

Request to Accept and Appropriate the FY 2022 Michigan Indigent Defense Commission Grant (The Michigan Indigent Defense Commission has awarded the City of Detroit Law Department with the FY 2022 Michigan Indigent Defense Commission Grant for a total of $2,498,651.98. The State share is $2,498,651.98 of the approved amount, and there is a required cash match of $1,076,041.25. The total project cost is $3,574,693.23.)

REFERRED TO COMMITTEE 9-0

LEGISLATIVE POLICY DIVISION 

Resolution creating the City Council Gun Violence Task Force. (City Council Member Fred Durhal III has requested the Legislative Policy Division (LPD) produce a resolution calling for the creation of the City Council Gun Violence Task Force.)

REFERRED TO COMMITTEE 9-0

MISCELLANEOUS

Submitting memorandum relative to Facial Recognition Cameras. 

REFERRED TO COMMITTEE 9-0

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

MAYOR'S OFFICE 

Petition of Ventures Endurance (#2022-39), request to host their annual 15k/5k national race series from 6:00am - 12:00pm utilizing the Detroit Riverwalk, Dequindre Cut & Milliken State Park; with proceeds benefiting the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. (The Mayor’s Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.)

REFERRED TO COMMITTEE 9-0

Petition of Charivari Detroit, LLC (#2022-40), request to utilize Spirit Plaza to host a music series on Opening Day and every Thursday from 4:00pm - 10:00pm; with local artist showcases, DJ's, ambient music, drinks and Food Trucks from the Downtown Street Eats Program. (The Mayor’s Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.)

MOTION TO REFER TO COMMITTEE 9-0

Petition of Firebird Tavern (#2022-41), request to hold "Firebird Tavern opening day" on April 4, 2022 from 9:00 AM until 11:59 PM at 401 Monroe St. (The Mayor’s Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.)

MOTION TO REFER TO COMMITTEE 9-0

Petition of  Angel's Share, Inc (#2022-50), request to host their annual Home Opener Festival by erecting a tent on the parking lot located at 440 Madison Avenue and utilizing Mechanic Street between Beaubien & Brush Street from 9:00am - 9:00pm (rain date requested due to MLB strike); with DJ's, drinks and food trucks. (The Mayor’s Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.) 

MOTION TO REFER TO COMMITTEE 9-0

Petition of Detroit Greek Independence Day Committee (#2022-57), request to hold "Detroit Greek Independence Day Parade" beginning at Greektown (Monroe Street). on April 10, 2022 from 3:00 PM until 05:00 PM. (The Mayor’s Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.)

MOTION TO REFER TO COMMITTEE 9-0

Petition of  Detroit Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts (#2022-66), request to hold " Detroit Music Hall Amphitheater" beginning at 350 Madison, Detroit 48226 on April 18, 2022 at 8:00 AM until October 1, 2022 at 5:00 PM. (The Mayor’s Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.)

MOTION TO REFER TO COMMITTEE 9-0

MISCELLANEOUS

Submitting reso. autho. To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4744 Grand River Avenue in Detroit, Michigan, as the ‘‘Rosa Louise McCauley Parks Post Office Building”. 

MOTION TO APPROVE 9-0 (In The Name of The Council)

MOTION TO MOVE TO THE NEW BUSINESS AGENDA FOR A VOTE 9-0

 

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

CITY PLANNING COMMISSION

Approving the Public Facility Rehabilitation Allocations of the Neighborhood Opportunity Fund/Community Development Block Grant Budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 (RECOMMEND APPROVAL)

MOTION TO REFER TO COMMITTEE 9-0

To amend Chapter 50 of the 2019 Detroit City Code, Zoning, by amending Article XVII, Zoning District Maps, Section 50-17-26, District Map No. 24, to revise the existing R2 (Two-Family Residential District) zoning classification to the B4 (General Business District) zoning classification for the parcel commonly known as 7630 East Edsel Ford Freeway. (RECOMMEND APPROVAL)

MOTION TO REFER TO COMMITTEE 9-0

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT 

Property sale of 13113, 13117, and 13121 Harper to Travis Watson (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department (“P&DD”) has received an offer from Travis Watson (the “Purchaser”), to purchase certain City-owned real property at 13113, 13117, and 13121 Harper (the “Property”) for the purchase price of Twenty Two Thousand Eight Hundred and 00/100 Dollars ($22,800.00).

MOTION TO REFER TO COMMITTEE 9-0

Property sale by the Detroit Land Bank Authority of Eight Properties to Michelle Chirco (The Detroit Land Bank Authority (“DLBA”) has received an offer from Michelle Chirco (the “Purchaser”), to purchase Eight (8) DLBA-owned properties (the “Properties”), for the purchase price of Six Thousand Six Hundred and 00/100 Dollars ($6,600.00). Pursuant to the First Amended and Restated Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") between the City of Detroit and the DLBA, approved by the Detroit City Council on May 5, 2015, the DLBA may not transfer ten (10) or more parcels of property received from the City of Detroit to the same transferee within any rolling twelve (12) month period without the prior approval of the Mayor and City Council. The Planning & Development Department (“P&DD”) requests that your Honorable Body authorize the Detroit Land Bank Authority to enter into an Option Agreement with Purchaser).

MOTION TO REFER TO COMMITTEE 9-0

Property sale by the Detroit Land Bank Authority of Fifteen Properties to The Bailey Park Project (The Detroit Land Bank Authority (“DLBA”) has received an offer from The Bailey Park Project (the “Purchaser”), a Michigan non-profit corporation, to purchase Fifteen (15) DLBA-owned properties (the “Properties”), for the purchase price of Thirteen Thousand Eight Hundred Twenty Four and 25/100 Dollars ($13,824.25). Pursuant to the First Amended and Restated Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") between the City of Detroit and the DLBA, approved by the Detroit City Council on May 5, 2015, the DLBA may not transfer ten (10) or more parcels of property received from the City of Detroit to the same transferee within any rolling twelve (12) month period without the prior approval of the Mayor and City Council. The Planning & Development Department (“P&DD”) requests that your Honorable Body authorize the Detroit Land Bank Authority to enter into an Option Agreement with Purchaser).

MOTION TO REFER TO COMMITTEE 9-0

Property sale by the Detroit Land Bank Authority of Twelve Properties to Rescue MI Nature Now, Inc. (The Detroit Land Bank Authority (“DLBA”) has received an offer from Rescue MI Nature Now, Inc. (the “Purchaser”), a Michigan non-profit corporation, to purchase Twelve (12) DLBA-owned properties (the “Properties”), for the purchase price of Six Thousand Fifty Eight and 70/100 Dollars ($6,058.70). Pursuant to the First Amended and Restated Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") between the City of Detroit and the DLBA, approved by the Detroit City Council on May 5, 2015, the DLBA may not transfer ten (10) or more parcels of property received from the City of Detroit to the same transferee within any rolling twelve (12) month period without the prior approval of the Mayor and City Council. The Planning & Development Department (“P&DD”) requests that your Honorable Body authorize the Detroit Land Bank Authority to enter into an Option Agreement with Purchaser.)

MOTION TO REFER TO COMMITTEE 9-0

Property sale by the Detroit Land Bank Authority to Hosmer Holdings, LLC (The Detroit Land Bank Authority (“DLBA”) has received an offer from Hosmer Holdings, LLC (the “Purchaser”), to purchase Thirteen (13) DLBA-owned properties (the “Properties”), for the purchase price of Twenty Nine Thousand Six Hundred Sixty Five and 00/100 Dollars ($29,665.00). Pursuant to the First Amended and Restated Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") between the City of Detroit and the DLBA, approved by the Detroit City Council on May 5, 2015, the DLBA may not transfer ten (10) or more parcels of property received from the City of Detroit to the same transferee within any rolling twelve (12) month period without the prior approval of the Mayor and City Council. The Planning & Development Department (“P&DD”) requests that your Honorable Body authorize the Detroit Land Bank Authority to enter into an Option Agreement with Purchaser.)

MOTION TO REFER TO COMMITTEE 9-0

Property sale of 7465 Puritan to Tameka Martin (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department (“P&DD”) has received an offer from Tameka Martin (the “Purchaser”), to purchase certain City-owned real property at 7465 Puritan (the “Property”) for the purchase price of Twelve Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($12,000.00).

MOTION TO REFER TO COMMITTEE 9-0

Property sale of 5804 Cobb Pl to Daniel Franco Gomez (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department (“P&DD”) has received an offer from Daniel Franco Gomez (the “Purchaser”), to purchase certain City-owned real property at 5804 Cobb Pl. (the “Property”) for the purchase price of Twenty One Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($21,000.00).

MOTION TO REFER TO COMMITTEE 9-0

Property sale of 4413 18th Street to Cristobal Mendoza (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department (“P&DD”) has received an offer from Cristobal Mendoza (the “Purchaser”), to purchase certain City-owned real property at 4413 18th Street (the “Property”) for the purchase price of Six Thousand Two Hundred Twenty and 00/100 Dollars ($6,220.00).

MOTION TO REFER TO COMMITTEE 9-0

Property sale of 2820 St. Aubin to James Thrower (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department (“P&DD”) has received an offer from James Thrower (the “Purchaser”), to purchase certain City-owned real property at 2820 St. Aubin (the “Property”) for the purchase price of Four Thousand Four Hundred Eighty and 00/100 Dollars ($4,480.00).

MOTION TO REFER TO COMMITTEE 9-0

Property sale of 18701 Joy to Indoe Hair L.L.C. (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department (“P&DD”) has received an offer from Indoe Hair L.L.C.(the “Purchaser”), a Michigan limited liability company, to purchase certain City-owned real property at 18701 Joy Road (the “Property”) for the purchase price of Eighteen Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($18,000.00).

MOTION TO REFER TO COMMITTEE 9-0

Property sale of 17673 Filer to Big Boi Management Group L.L.C. (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department (“P&DD”) has received an offer from Big Boi Management Group, L.L.C. (the “Purchaser”), a Michigan limited liability company, to purchase certain City-owned real property at 17673 Filer (the “Property”) for the purchase price of Twelve Thousand Two Hundred and 00/100 Dollars ($12,200.00).

MOTION TO REFER TO COMMITTEE 9-0

Property sale of 13643 Chadwick to Genesis Holding Group, LLC (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department (“P&DD”) has received an offer from Genesis Holding Group, LLC (the “Purchaser”), a Michigan limited liability company, to purchase certain City-owned real property at 13643 Chadwick (the “Property”) for the purchase price of Two Thousand Forty and 00/100 Dollars ($2,040.00).

MOTION TO REFER TO COMMITTEE 9-0

Property sale of 16831 W. Grand River to 16831 Grand River Improvement LLC (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department (“P&DD”) has received an offer from 16831 Grand River Improvement LLC (the “Purchaser”), a Michigan limited liability company, to purchase certain City-owned real property at 16831 W. Grand River (the “Property”) for the purchase price of Thirty Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($30,000.00).

MOTION TO REFER TO COMMITTEE 9-0

MISCELLANEOUS

Submitting memorandum relative to CDBG/NOF Program Advance Funds Opinion.

MOTION TO REFER TO COMMITTEE 9-0

Submitting memorandum relative to CDBG/NOF Program Modification.

MOTION TO REFER TO COMMITTEE 9-0

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

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER/ DEVELOPMENT AND GRANTS

Authorization to submit a grant application to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for the Fire Prevention and Safety Grant. (The Fire Department is hereby requesting authorization from Detroit City Council to submit a grant application to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for the Fire Prevention and Safety Grant. The amount being sought is $125,125.00. The Federal share is $125,125.00 of the requested amount and there is a required cash match of $6,256.28. The total project cost is $131,381.28.)

MOTION TO REFER TO COMMITTEE 9-0

MISCELLANEOUS

Submitting memorandum relative to resident safety at Mavor Apartments (2135 Hubbard, 48209).

MOTION TO REFER TO COMMITTEE 9-0

Council Member(s) Waters, Benson, Young, Santiago-Romero, Johnson, Durhal and President Sheffield

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