MINUTES

CITY COUNCIL FORMAL SESSION

Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at 10:00 A.m. - 12:00 P.m.

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

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

HENRY FORD AND BRAIN CANCER AWARENESS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 

 

COUNCIL PRESIDENT MARY SHEFFIELD

COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM JAMES TATE

COUNCIL MEMBER SCOTT BENSON

COUNCIL MEMBER ANGELA WHITFIELD-CALLOWAY

COUNCIL MEMBER FRED DURHAL III

COUNCIL MEMBER LATISHA JOHNSON

COUNCIL MEMBER GABRIELA SANTIAGO-ROMERO

COUNCIL MEMBER MARY WATERS

COUNCIL MEMBER COLEMAN A. YOUNG II

 

Ms. Stephanie Parker

Asst. City Council Committee Clerk

           

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1.

ROLL CALL

The Roll was called and the following Council Members were present:

Council Member Fred Durhal, III

Council Member Latisha Johnson

Council Member Angela Whitfield-Calloway

Council President Mary Sheffield

Quorum Present 5-0

2.

APPROVAL OF JOURNAL OF LAST SESSION

Council President Pro Tem James Tate and Council Member Fred Durhal entered and took their seats. (7-0)

The Journal of the Formal Session of February 6, 2024 was Approved 7-0

3.

RECONSIDERATIONS

There are no items.

4.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

THERE ARE NO ITEMS

5.

PRESIDENT'S REPORT ON STANDING COMMITTEE REFERRALS AND OTHER MATTERS

6.

BUDGET, FINANCE AND AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE

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

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

6.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6002554-A2 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 2 – To Provide an Extension of Time for Casino Value Reconciliation. – Contractor: TS Worldwide, LLC – Location: 4775 Larimer Parkway, Suite 200, Johnstown, CO 80534 – Previous Contract Period: June 2, 2021 through January 31, 2024 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through July 31, 2024 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $506,000.00.  ASSESSOR

MOTION: REFER TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE AND AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE (All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 5-0. Benson, Young, Santiago-Romero, Tate Not Present)

LEGISLATIVE POLICY DIVISION

6.2

Submitting report relative to

American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds Status as of December 31, 2023. (This report is intended to give your Honorable Body an appropriation level status as of December 31, 2023, of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds that the City of Detroit was awarded by the U.S. Department of Treasury.)

MOTION: REFER TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE AND AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE (All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 5-0. Benson, Young, Santiago-Romero, Tate Not Present)

6.3

Submitting report relative to

Neighborhood Improvement Plan Bonds (Proposal N) Funds Status as of December 31, 2023.  (This report is intended to give your Honorable Body an appropriation/cost center level status as of December 31, 2022, of the Proposal N Neighborhood Improvement Bond (Proposal N NIB) funds. On November 3 2020, the citizens of the City of Detroit approved the bond issuance of not to exceed $250 million in unlimited tax obligation bonds I for the purpose of paying the cost of neighborhood improvements in the City through property rehabilitation, demolition, and blight remediation.)

MOTION: REFER TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE AND AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE (All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 5-0. Benson, Young, Santiago-Romero, Tate Not Present)

7.

INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE

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

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

7.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006072 - 100% City Funding – GovDelivery Communications to Detroit Residents via Email, SMS (Text Messages) and TMS (Targeted Messaging Services). – Contractor: Granicus LLC – Location: 408 Saint Peter Street, Suite 600, St. Paul MN, 55102 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through February 28, 2027 – Total Contract Amount: $404,888.48. DoIT

MOTION: REFER TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE (All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 5-0. Benson, Young, Santiago-Romero, Tate Not Present)

7.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006002 - 100% ARPA Funding – To Provide Media Strategist Services, Creative Support and Media Buying for ARPA Educational and Informational Marketing Campaigns. – Contractor: Emerald Media, LLC – Location: 440 Burroughs Street, Suite 134, Detroit, MI 48202 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $3,000,000.00. CITYWIDE

MOTION: REFER TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE (All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 5-0. Benson, Young, Santiago-Romero, Tate Not Present)

7.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006026 - 100% ARPA Funding – To Provide Media Strategist Services, Creative Support and Media Buying for ARPA Educational and Informational Marketing Campaigns. – Contractor: The Allen Lewis Agency, LLC – Location: 30600 Northwestern Highway, Suite 205, Farmington Hills, MI 48331 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $3,000,000.00. CITYWIDE

MOTION: REFER TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE (All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 5-0. Benson, Young, Santiago-Romero, Tate Not Present)

7.4

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3072665 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Payment for Invoices Regarding Electronic Signature and Remote Online Notary Projects. – Contractor: Docusign, Inc – Location: 221 Main Street, Suite 1000, San Francisco, CA 94105 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $125,427.03. DoIT

MOTION: REFER TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE (All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 5-0. Benson, Young, Santiago-Romero, Tate Not Present)

7.5

Submitting reso. autho.

Please be advised that the Contract listed was submited on February 7, 2024 for the City Council Agenda for February 13, 2024 and has been amended as follows:

Submited As:

Contract No. 2870456 -  100% City Funding – AMEND 11 – To Provide an Extension of Time for Legal Representation for Post Bankruptcy Restructuring and Revitalization, Charter Commission and Other Matters as Requested. – Contractor: Miller Canfield Paddock & Stone, PLLC – Location: 150 West Jefferson, Suite 2500, Detroit, MI 48226 – Previous Contract Period: August 1, 2012 through December 31, 2023 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2024 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $12,700,522.56. LAW

Should Read As:

Contract No. 2870456 -  100% City Funding – AMEND 11 – To Provide an Extension of Time for Legal Representation for Post Bankruptcy Restructuring and Revitalization, Charter Commission and Other Matters as Requested. – Contractor: Miller Canfield Paddock & Stone, PLLC – Location: 150 West Jefferson, Suite 2500, Detroit, MI 48226 – Previous Contract Period: August 1, 2012 through December 31, 2023 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2024 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $12,950,522.56. LAW

MOTION: REFER TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE (All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 5-0. Benson, Young, Santiago-Romero, Tate Not Present)

LAW DEPARTMENT

7.6

Submitting reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Cynthia Travis v Progressive Marathon Ins., Adnan Baliija and City of Detroit; Case No. 22-012567-NI, File No. L22-013257 (CLR) in the amount of ($13,500.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Cynthia Travis may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained.

MOTION: REFER TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE (All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 5-0. Benson, Young, Santiago-Romero, Tate Not Present)

7.7

Submitting reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Ricky Williams v City of Detroit; Case No. 21-006884-NI, File No. L21-00545 (CLR) in the amount of $40,000.00 in full payment for any and all claims which Ricky Williams may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained.

MOTION: REFER TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE (All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 5-0. Benson, Young, Santiago-Romero, Tate Not Present)

OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK

7.8

Submitting reso. autho.

Petition of Firm Foundations of Hope Inc. (#2024-059), request from your Honorable Body a resolution in support of a Charitable Gaming License for a fundraiser concert on April 19, 2024 from 6:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. at St. Augustine St. Monica Catholic Church located at 4151 Seminole St., Detroit, MI 48214. (Be advised that the organization meets the criteria for such recognition as established by the City Council on May 15, 2012.)

MOTION: REFER TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE (All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 5-0. Benson, Young, Santiago-Romero, Tate Not Present)

8.

NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE

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

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

8.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005955 - 100% ARPA Funding – To Provide Site Work/Construction for Joe Louis Greenway Segments G-H (Zone G Grand River to Elmhurst and Zone H (Elmhurst to Oakman Blvd). – Contractor: Major Contracting Group, Inc. – Location: 12222 Greenfield Road, Detroit, MI 48227 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through October 31, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $9,000,000.00. GENERAL SERVICES

MOTION: REFER TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE (All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 5-0. Benson, Young, Santiago-Romero, Tate Not Present)

8.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005991 - 100% Capital Funding – To Provide Improvements at Bale Park for ADA Ramps, Sidewalks and Existing Playground Borders. – Contractor: Michigan Recreational Construction, Inc. – Location: 18631 Conant, Detroit, MI 48234 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through January 8, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $200,000.00. GENERAL SERVICES

MOTION: REFER TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE (All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 5-0. Benson, Young, Santiago-Romero, Tate Not Present)

8.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006025 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Animal Carcass Removal & Cremation Services. – Contractor: Lady LuLu Enterprises, Inc. – Location: 31039 Schoolcraft Avenue, Livonia, MI 48150 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Term of Two (2) Years – Total Contract Amount: $79,781.00.    GENERAL SERVICES

MOTION: REFER TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE (All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 5-0. Benson, Young, Santiago-Romero, Tate Not Present)

8.4

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6004284-A1 - 100% General Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Increase of Funds for Construction Equipment Repairs. – Contractor: Alta Construction Equipment, LLC – Location: 5105 Loraine Street, Detroit, MI 48208 – Contract Period: April 4, 2022 through April 4, 2025– Contract Increase Amount: $300,000.00 – Total Contract Amount: $450,000.00. GENERAL SERVICES

MOTION: REFER TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE (All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 5-0. Benson, Young, Santiago-Romero, Tate Not Present)

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

8.5

Submitting reso. autho.

Request to Accept a donation of various Renovations for Milan Park. (Project Evergreen has awarded a donation of various renovations to the City of Detroit General Services Department for Milan Park, including renovations to the multi-purpose play field, as well as new trees/landscaping, and installing new fitness equipment. The donation is valued at $250,000.00. There is no match requirement for this donation. The total project cost is $250,000.00.)

MOTION: REFER TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE (All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 5-0. Benson, Young, Santiago-Romero, Tate Not Present)

GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT

8.6

Submitting reso. autho.

Authorization to acquire 3 vacant parcels from the Detroit Land Bank Authority for the expansion of Brookins  Balduck Parks. (The City of Detroit ("City"), by and through the General Services Department ("GSD")/Parks and Recreation Division ("DPR"), is hereby requesting the authorization of your Honorable Body to acquire 3 vacant parcels ("Acquisition Parcels") from the Detroit Land Bank Authority ("DLBA").)

MOTION: REFER TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE (All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 5-0. Benson, Young, Santiago-Romero, Tate 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:

LEGISLATIVE POLICY DIVISION

9.1

Submitting report relative to

Council Member Mary Waters’ memorandum regarding Jumpstart Program. (Council Member Mary Waters requested that the Legislative Policy Division (LPD), provide a report on The Jumpstart Programs current enrollment, budget and barriers to access enrollment.)

MOTION: REFER TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE (All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 5-0. Benson, Young, Santiago-Romero, Tate Not Present)

MISCELLANEOUS

9.2

Council President Pro Tem James Tate

Submitting memorandum relative to Solar Garden Questions.

MOTION: REFER TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE (All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 5-0. Benson, Young, Santiago-Romero, Tate Not Present)

10.

PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE

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

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

10.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3068934 - Notification to Council – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 7581 Holmes. – Contractor: DMC Consultants, Inc. – Location: 13500 Foley Street, Detroit, MI 48227 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $21,850.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

MOTION: REFER TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE (All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 5-0. Benson, Young, Santiago-Romero, Tate Not Present)

10.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3069380 - Notification to Council – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 18421 Patton. – Contractor: DMC Consultants, Inc. – Location: 13500 Foley Street, Detroit, MI 48227 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $23,490.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

MOTION: REFER TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE (All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 5-0. Benson, Young, Santiago-Romero, Tate Not Present)

10.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3071338 - Notification to Council – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 1288 Lakeview. – Contractor: DMC Consultants, Inc. – Location: 13500 Foley Street, Detroit, MI 48227 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $21,200.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

MOTION: REFER TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE (All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 5-0. Benson, Young, Santiago-Romero, Tate Not Present)

10.4

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3072013 - Notification to Council – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 3813 30th Street. – Contractor: DMC Consultants, Inc. – Location: 13500 Foley Street, Detroit, MI 48227 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $27,350.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

MOTION: REFER TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE (All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 5-0. Benson, Young, Santiago-Romero, Tate Not Present)

10.5

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3072089 - Notification to Council – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 2199 Helen. – Contractor: DMC Consultants, Inc. – Location: 13500 Foley Street, Detroit, MI 48227 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $37,350.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

MOTION: REFER TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE (All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 5-0. Benson, Young, Santiago-Romero, Tate Not Present)

10.6

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3072382 - Notification to Council – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Commercial Property, 22027 Fenkell CO #1. – Contractor: Adamo Demolition Company – Location: 13500 Foley Street, Detroit, MI 48227 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $119,359.50. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

MOTION: REFER TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE (All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 5-0. Benson, Young, Santiago-Romero, Tate Not Present)

10.7

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3072532 - Notification to Council – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 673 W Robinwood. – Contractor: DMC Consultants, Inc. – Location: 13500 Foley Street, Detroit, MI 48227 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $29,850.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

MOTION: REFER TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE (All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 5-0. Benson, Young, Santiago-Romero, Tate Not Present)

10.8

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3072538 - Notification to Council – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 2432 Highland. – Contractor: DMC Consultants, Inc. – Location: 13500 Foley Street, Detroit, MI 48227 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $29,950.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

MOTION: REFER TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE (All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 5-0. Benson, Young, Santiago-Romero, Tate Not Present)

10.9

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3072539 - Notification to Council – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 3621 Beatrice. – Contractor: DMC Consultants, Inc. – Location: 13500 Foley Street, Detroit, MI 48227 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $26,350.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

MOTION: REFER TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE (All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 5-0. Benson, Young, Santiago-Romero, Tate Not Present)

10.10

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006031 - 100% Major Street Funding – To Provide Overband Crack Fill for Road Repair on Major and Residential Streets at Various Locations Throughout the City. – Contractor: Scodeller Construction, Inc. – Location: 51722 Grand River, Wixom, MI 48393 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $1,898,541.00.   PUBLIC WORKS

MOTION: REFER TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE (All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 5-0. Benson, Young, Santiago-Romero, Tate Not Present)

10.11

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006060 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Bus OEM Parts. – Contractor: The Aftermarket Parts Company, LLC DBA New Flyer Parts – Location: 3229 Sawmill Parkway, Delaware, OH 43015 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through August 31, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $2,220,000.00. TRANSPORTATION

MOTION: REFER TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE (All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 5-0. Benson, Young, Santiago-Romero, Tate Not Present)

DEPARTMENT OF APPEALS AND HEARINGS

10.12

Submitting report relative to

Dangerous Buildings Findings and Orders for January 26, 2024. (The Department of Appeals and Hearings (DAH) has filed the findings and demolition orders of  the Hearing Officer for the Dangerous Building hearings held on January 26, 2024, in accordance with Section 8-17-24 (d) of the 2019 Detroit City Code.  These matters are to be scheduled for a show cause hearing before City Council not less than 30 days after the date of hearing.  See City Code Section 8-17-25 (a).)

MOTION: REFER TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE (All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 5-0. Benson, Young, Santiago-Romero, Tate Not Present)

BUILDINGS, SAFETY,  ENIGINEERING AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEPARTMENT

10.13

Submitting reso. autho.

Recommendation for Deferral  -  3760 Chicago. (A special inspection conducted on January 9, 2024, revealed that the building is secured and appears to be sound and repairable. The owner has paid all taxes and is current. The proposed use of the property is owner’s use and occupancy. This is the 1st deferral request for this property.  Therefore, we respectfully recommended that the demolition order be deferred for a period of six months.)

MOTION: REFER TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE (All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 5-0. Benson, Young, Santiago-Romero, Tate Not Present)

10.14

Submitting reso. autho.

Recommendation for Deferral  -  11700 Whitehill. (A special inspection conducted on  January 22, 2024, revealed that the building is secured and appears to be sound and repairable. The owner has paid all taxes and is current. The proposed use of the property is owner’s use and occupancy. This is the 1st deferral request for this property.  Therefore, we respectfully recommended that the demolition order be deferred for a period of six months.)

MOTION: REFER TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE (All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 5-0. Benson, Young, Santiago-Romero, Tate Not Present)

10.15

Submitting reso. autho.

Recommendation for Deferral  -   5758-60 Lakewood. (A special inspection conducted on December 12, 2023, revealed that the building is secured and appears to be sound and repairable. The owner has paid all taxes and is current. The proposed use of the property is owner’s use and occupancy. This is the 1st deferral request for this property.  Therefore, we respectfully recommended that the demolition order be deferred for a period of six months.)

MOTION: REFER TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE (All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 5-0. Benson, Young, Santiago-Romero, Tate Not Present)

10.16

Submitting reso. autho.

Recommendation for Deferral  -  20150 Conant. (A special inspection conducted on December 11, 2023, revealed that the building is secured and appears to be sound and repairable. The owner has paid all taxes and is current. The proposed use of the property is owner’s use and occupancy. This is the 1st deferral request for this property.  Therefore, we respectfully recommended that the demolition order be deferred for a period of six months.)

MOTION: REFER TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE (All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 5-0. Benson, Young, Santiago-Romero, Tate Not Present)

10.17

Submitting reso. autho.

Recommendation for Deferral  -  8210 Schaefer. (A special inspection conducted on November 28, 2023 revealed that the building is secured and appears to be sound and repairable. The owner has paid all taxes and is current. The proposed use of the property is owner’s use and occupancy. This is the 1st deferral request for this property.  Therefore, we respectfully recommended that the demolition order be deferred for a period of six months.)

MOTION: REFER TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE (All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 5-0. Benson, Young, Santiago-Romero, Tate Not Present)

10.18

Submitting reso. autho.

Recommendation for Deferral  -  15847 Hazelton. (A special inspection conducted on  January 11, 2024, revealed that the building is secured and appears to be sound and repairable. The owner has paid all taxes and is current. The proposed use of the property is owner’s use and occupancy. This is the 1st deferral request for this property.  Therefore, we respectfully recommended that the demolition order be deferred for a period of six months.)

MOTION: REFER TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE (All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 5-0. Benson, Young, Santiago-Romero, Tate Not Present)

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

10.19

Submitting reso. autho.

Request to Accept an increase in appropriation for the FY 2024 Essential Local Public Health  Services Grant.  (The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has awarded an increase in appropriation to the City of Detroit Health Department for the FY 2024 Essential Local Public Health Services Grant, in the amount of $740,916.00. There is no match requirement. This grant was approved by Council in the FY 2024 budget. This funding will increase appropriation 21163 by $498,222.00. This appropriation was previously approved in the amount of $2,859,051.00, which includes $102,000.00 for program income, and will be increased to a total of $3,357,273.00.)

MOTION: REFER TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE (All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 5-0. Benson, Young, Santiago-Romero, Tate Not Present)

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

10.20

Submitting reso. autho.

Petition of Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear (#2024-043), request to install 182 banners on Jefferson Avenue and Woodward Avenue in order to announce the 2024 Detroit Grand Prix.  (The Department of Public Works has received the above referenced petition.  This Department has no objections to the placement of banners, provided that the banner installation is in compliance with the banner policy adopted by your Honorable Body on November 30, 2001.)

MOTION: REFER TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE (All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 5-0. Benson, Young, Santiago-Romero, Tate Not Present)

MISCELLANEOUS

10.21

Council Member Mary Waters

Submitting memorandum relative to Ordinance Draft Request – Landlords With Multiple Properties Violating Minimum Standards.

MOTION: REFER TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE (All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 5-0. Benson, Young, Santiago-Romero, Tate Not Present)

10.22

Council Member Angela Whitfield-Calloway

Submitting memorandum relative to Concerning the Rise in Syphilis Cases.

MOTION: REFER TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE (All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 5-0. Benson, Young, Santiago-Romero, Tate Not Present)

11.

VOTING ACTION MATTERS

There are no Items.

12.

OTHER MATTERS

There are no items.

13.

COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAYOR AND OTHER GOVERNMENTAL OFFICIALS AND AGENCIES

There are no items.

14.

PUBLIC COMMENT

Council President Pro Tem James Tate entered and took his seat 6-0

Council Member Gabriela Santiago-Romero entered and took her seat 7-0

Public Comment - In Person:

Bettie Lyons, Rogelio Landin, Sharon Mitchell, Valencia Stoudamire, Cunningham, Renita Moore, Makaz Moore, Larry Brinker, Jr., Jim Jenkins, Malik Shelton, Ron Henry, Agnes Hitchcock, Annie Strickland, Tom Robbins, Renla Session, Eddie People, Tyren Strickland, Tahira Ahmad, Rick Mahorn, Linda Jefferies, Daniel Kennedy, Mike Shane, Joyce Moore, Angie Bellant, Russ Bellant, Theo Pride, Cleopatra Gordon, Chase Pratt, John Perkins, Mario May, Barbrie Logan, Bryant Jones, Rev. Charles Williams, II, Frances Hurst, Oral Ward, Felicia Garland, Thomas Lewis, Elena Herrada, Imara Hyman, Adam Barrett, Rachel Levey, Solomon Medintz, Sharon McClinton, Cassandra Floyd, Tonya Meyers, Joanne Adams, Pam Hazel, Jaye Clement, Jametta Lilly, Venita Thompkins, Darryl Parker, Terrence Wheeler.

Virtual Public Comment:

Ados Detroit - Carolyn Hughes, Beverly Jones, Farah Jackson, Meeko A. Wiiliams, Rod Hardamon, Ruth Johnson, Steve Howering, William M. Davis, Betty A. Varner, Karen Hammer, Rhuben Black Mr. Rhu, Caller User 2, Real Estate Association of Developers - David,Annie O'Burn, Jason Jones, Chris Johnson, Lisa Franklin, Marguerite Maddox and Scarlet, Frank Hammer, Halima Cassells, Caller #337 Pat B., Midtown Detroit Kerry, Izegbe N'Namdi, Joyce Jennings-Bell, D2 Victimized Overtaxed Senior Citizens, Caller #973, Julie Rice, Monica Edmonds, Stacie, Caller #124 - Joann Warwick, Galaxy Tab A, Candace Jones, Thurman Lagan. 

15.

STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS

16.

INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE

LAW DEPARTMENT

16.1

Johnson, reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Demario Thurmond v City of Detroit, Andre Gilbert, and Rueben Washington; Case No. 20-009421-CD, File No: W22-00099 (ADS), A70000 (City Clerk), in the amount of $60,000.00 in full payment for any and all claims which Demario Thurmond may have against the City of Detroit, Andre Gilbert, Rueben Washington and any other City of Detroit employee in connection with Case No. 22-009421-CD. 

MOTION: APPROVED (All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 7-0. Benson, Young, Not Present)

16.2

Johnson, reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification of Retired Police Officer Alaa Ali in lawsuit of Devon Abney v City of Detroit et al, Case No. 22-11176; L22-01040 (AA) A37000 (Police Department) for Retired Police Officer Alaa Ali. 

FS Approve

16.3

Johnson, reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Robert Berry et al v City of Detroit, Marcellus Ball, et al   Case No. 20-014056-NO, File No. L20-00833 (CBO) Police Department, in the amount of $75,000.00 in full payment for any and all claims which Robert Lee Berry, Eugene Berry, and Mary Berry may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained. 

MOTION: APPROVED (All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried (6-1 Santiago-Romero )Benson, Young, Not Present)

16.4

Johnson, reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification of Corporal Dattahn Jamal Wade in lawsuit of Isaac Alexander v Dattahn Jamal Wade, Civil Action Case NO. 21-12369 for Corporal Dattahn Jamal Wade. 

MOTION: APPROVED (All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried (6-1 Santiago-Romero). Benson, Young, Not Present)

HUMAN RESOURCES/CLASSIFICATION AND CLASSIFICATION DIVISION

16.5

Johnson, reso. autho.

Request to Amend the 2023-2024 Official Compensation Schedule on behalf of the Human Resources Department, Classification & Compensation Division to include the pay range of $39,900 - $49,000 for the classification of Traffic Control Officer within the Detroit Police Department. (Recommendation is submitted to amend the 2023 – 2024 Official Compensation Schedule to include the following pay range adjustments, subject to City Council approval.) 

MOTION: APPROVED WITH A WAIVER (All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 7-0. Benson, Young, Not Present)

LEGISLATIVE POLICY DIVISION

16.6

Whitfield-Calloway, reso. autho.

Reestablishment of the Detroit City Council Human and Sex Trafficking Task Force. (City Council Member Angela Whitfield-Calloway has requested the Legislative Policy Division (LPD) produce a resolution reestablishing the Human and Sex Trafficking Task Force.)

MOTION: APPROVED (All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 7-0. Benson, Young, Not Present)

17.

PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

17.1

Tate, An Ordinance

To amend Chapter 50 of the 2019 Detroit City Code, Zoning, by amending Article XVII, Zoning District Maps, Section 50-17-8, District Map No. 7, to revise the zoning classifications for certain properties generally bounded by West Grand Boulevard, Milwaukee Avenue, Sterling Avenue, Holden Street, and the John C. Lodge Freeway from the existing R1 Single-Family Residential District, R2 Two-Family Residential District, R5 Medium Density Residential District, B4 General Business District, M4 Intensive Industrial District, PD Planned Development District, and sD2 Special Development District, Mixed-Use zoning classifications to the B5 Major Business District zoning classification and to repeal any development regulations for the existing PD Planned Development District, as established by Ordinance No. 27-14 and as may have been subsequently modified. (SIX (6) VOTES REQUIRED AND SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE ON THE 8TH DAY UPON PUBLICATION) ROLL CALL (REPORTED OUT OF THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING ON 2-15-24 WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION)

MOTION: POSTPONE FOR ONE WEEK (All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 7-0. Benson, Young, Not Present)

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

17.2

Tate, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005953 - 100% ARPA Funding – To Provide the Renew Detroit Home Repair Program for Roof Replacement and Related Construction Services for up to 25 Participant Households per Contract. – Contractor: Fortune Builders – Location: 417 Fox Hills Drive N, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $500,000.00. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION 

MOTION: APPROVED WITH A WAIVER (All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 7-0. Benson, Young, Not Present)

17.3

Tate, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005959 - 100% ARPA Funding – To Provide the Renew Detroit Home Repair Program for Roof Replacement and Related Construction Services for up to 25 Participant Households per Contract. – Contractor: Custom Built Construction, LLC – Location: 17344 W 12 Mile Road, Suite 201, Southfield, MI 48076 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $500,000.00. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION 

MOTION: APPROVED WITH A WAIVER (All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 7-0. Benson, Young, Not Present)

17.4

Tate, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6003686-A2 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 2 – To Provide an Extension of Time for Hazardous Materials Testing/Surveying for Houses being Renovated by Bridging Neighborhoods for the Gordie Howe International Bridge Project. – Contractor: Testing Engineers & Consultants, Inc. – Location: 1343 Rochester Road, Troy, MI 48083 – Previous Contract Period: July 13, 2021 through March 31, 2024 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2025 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Original Contract Amount: $100,000.00. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION 

MOTION: APPROVED WITH A WAIVER (All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 7-0. Benson, Young, Not Present)

17.5

Tate, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005964 - 100% ARPA Funding – To Provide the Renew Detroit Home Repair Program for Roof Replacement and Related Construction Services for up to 25 Participant Households per Contract. – Contractor: Presidential Construction Inc. – Location: 16671 Eastburn Street, Detroit, MI 48205 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $500,000.00. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION 

MOTION: APPROVED WITH A WAIVER (All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 7-0. Benson, Young, Not Present)

17.6

Tate, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005993 - 100% Revenue – To Provide Lease of City of Detroit Owned Land for Vehicle Parking. – Contractor: Invest Detroit Foundation – Location: 931 Selden, Detroit, MI 48201 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $12,000.00. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT 

MOTION: APPROVED WITH A WAIVER (All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 7-0. Benson, Young, Not Present)

17.7

Tate, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005990 - 100% ARPA Funding – To Provide the Renew Detroit Home Repair Program for Roof Replacement and Related Construction Services for up to 25 Participant Households per Contract. – Contractor: Professional Contracting & Consulting, Inc. – Location: 16970 Warren Avenue, Detroit, MI 48228 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $500,000.00. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION 

MOTION: APPROVED WITH A WAIVER (All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 7-0. Benson, Young, Not Present)

17.8

Tate, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005994 - 100% ARPA Funding – To Provide the Renew Detroit Home Repair Program for Roof Replacement and Related Construction Services for up to 25 Participant Households per Contract. – Contractor: 1-800-Hansons – Location: 977 E 14 Mile Road, Troy, MI 48083 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $500,000.00. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION 

MOTION: APPROVED WITH A WAIVER (All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 7-0. Benson, Young, Not Present)

DETROIT BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

17.9

Tate, reso. autho.

Approving Transformational Brownfield Plan of the City of Detroit Brownfield Redevelopment Authority for the Future of Health Redevelopment Projects. (REPORTED OUT OF THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2-15-24 WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION)

MOTION: APPROVED (All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 7-0. Benson, Young, Not Present)

CITY PLANNING COMMISSION

17.10

Tate, a Proposed Ordinance

To amend Chapter 50 of the 2019 Detroit City Code, Zoning, by amending Article XVII, Zoning District Maps, Section 50-17-28, District Map No. 26, to revise the zoning classification for the five lots commonly known as 11500, 11510, 11530, 11534, and 11542 Conner Avenue, generally located on the east side of Conner Avenue between Flanders and St. Patrick Avenues, from the existing PD Planned Development District zoning classification to the R2 Two-Family Residential District zoning classification and to repeal any development regulations for the existing PD Planned Development District zoning district.  INTRODUCE

MOTION: APPROVED (All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 7-0. Benson, Young, Not Present)

17.11

Tate, reso. autho.

Setting a Public Hearing on the foregoing ordinance amendment.

MOTION: APPROVED (All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 7-0. Benson, Young, Not Present)

17.12

Tate, reso. autho.

Adopting the 2024-25 Community Development Block Grant/Neighborhood Opportunity Fund (CDBG/NOF) meeting schedule for the Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee. (RESOLUTION FOR CONSIDERATION). (As referenced in City Council’s annual 2024 calendar, the City Planning Commission (CPC) staff is requesting City Council, starting the week of February 26, 2024, schedule its Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Neighborhood Opportunity Fund (NOF) discussions.) 

MOTION: APPROVED (All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 7-0. Benson, Young, Not Present)

HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION DEPARTMENT

17.13

Tate, reso. autho.

Approve a Commercial Rehabilitation Certificate on behalf of DP FOH R3, LLC, in the area of 675 Amsterdam, Detroit, Michigan, in accordance with Public Act 210 of 2005. (Petition #2023-381) (The Housing and Revitalization Department, Planning & Development Department and Finance Department have reviewed the application of DP FOH R3, LLC, and find that it satisfies the criteria set forth by P.A. 210 of 2005 and would be consistent with development and economic goals of the Master Plan.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2-15-24 WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION)

MOTION: POSTPONE FOR ONE WEEK (All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 7-0. Benson, Young, Not Present)

17.14

Tate, reso. autho.

Approving a Commercial Rehabilitation Certificate on behalf of DP FOH R2, LLC, in the area of 725 Amsterdam, Detroit, Michigan, in accordance with Public Act 210 of 2005 (Petition #2023-388) (The Housing and Revitalization Department, Planning & Development Department and Finance Department have reviewed the application of DP FOH R2, LLC, and find that it satisfies the criteria set forth by P.A. 210 of 2005 and would be consistent with development and economic goals of the Master Plan.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2-15-24 WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION)

MOTION: POSTPONE FOR ONE WEEK (All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 7-0. Benson, Young, Not Present)

17.15

Tate, reso. autho.

Approving a Commercial Facilities Exemption Certificate, in the Area of 6005 Second Avenue, Detroit, Michigan, in Accordance with Public Act 255 of 1978 on behalf of DP FOH OFP, LLC. (Petition #2023-369) (The Housing and Revitalization Department has reviewed the application of DP FOH OFP, LLC, and find that it satisfies the criteria set forth by P.A. 255 of 1978 and would consistent with development and economic goals of the Master Plan.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2-15-24 WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION)

MOTION: POSTPONE FOR ONE WEEK (All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 7-0. Benson, Young, Not Present)

17.16

Tate, reso. autho.

Establishing a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone as requested by Henry Ford Health System and Palace Sports & Entertainment LLC, in the area of 6005 Second Ave. Detroit, MI in accordance with Public Act 147 of 1992. (The Housing and Revitalization Department, Planning and Development Department and the Finance Department have reviewed the Master Plan and the neighborhood preservation and development goals of the City and find that establishment of the Henry Ford Health System and Palace Sports & Entertainment LLC, Neighborhood Enterprise Zone would be consistent with all of the aforementioned.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2-15-24 WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION)

MOTION: POSTPONE FOR ONE WEEK (All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 7-0. Benson, Young, Not Present)

17.17

Tate, reso. autho.

Establishing a Commercial Redevelopment District for Henry Ford Health System and Palace Sports & Entertainment LLC, around 6005 Second Avenue, Detroit, Michigan, in accordance with Public Act 255 of 1978. (Petition #2023-369)  (The Housing and Revitalization Department has reviewed the request of Henry Ford Health System and Palace Sports & Entertainment LLC to establish a Commercial Redevelopment District and find that it satisfies the criteria set forth by Public Act 255 of 1978 and that it would be consistent with the development and economic goals of the Master Plan.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2-15-24 WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION)

MOTION: POSTPONE FOR ONE WEEK (All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 7-0. Benson, Young, Not Present)

17.18

Tate, reso. autho.

Establishing a Commercial Rehabilitation District for Henry Ford Health System and Palace Sports & Entertainment, LLC, in the area of 6005 Second Avenue, Detroit, Michigan, in accordance with Public Act 210 of 2005. (Petition #2023-381) (The Housing and Revitalization Department has reviewed the request of Henry Ford Health System and Palace Sports & Entertainment, LLC to establish a Commercial Rehabilitation District 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.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2-15-24 WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION)

MOTION: POSTPONE FOR ONE WEEK (All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 7-0. Benson, Young, Not Present)

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

17.19

Tate, reso. autho.

Community Benefits Provision for The Future of Health Development. (The City of Detroit ("City"), City of Detroit Brownfield Redevelopment Authority ("DRBA"), Detroit Economic Growth Corporation (11DEGC11), and Henry Ford Health System ("HFH"), Board of Trustees for Michigan State University ("MSU") and Pistons Sports & Entertainment, LLC ("Pistons") collectively referred to as the ("Developer") have been in discussions to bring an estimated investment of approximately $3.02 billion dollars to the properties located at One Ford Place, 725 Amsterdam Street, 675 Amsterdam Street, 6175 Third Street, 6205 Third Avenue, 2805 West Grand Boulevard, 1130 Baltimore Avenue, 6450 Sterling Street and 6355 Lincoln Street collectively as The Future of Health. It is anticipated that this project will redevelop the nine (9) existing structures and vacant parcels into new and renovated uses resulting in the creation of a hospital expansion at 1.1 million square feet, three (3) mixed use residential buildings with 662 mixed income residential units and 897,000 square feet of retail space, a research facility with 335,000 square feet of office space, a shared services building with 150,000 square feet of office space, a central energy hub covering 25,000 square feet and 2,300 interior and surface parking spaces to the New Center, New Center Commons Virginia Park, Elijah McCoy and TechTown neighborhoods.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2-16-24 WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION)

MOTION: POSTPONE FOR ONE WEEK (All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 7-0. Benson, Young, Not Present)

17.20

Tate, reso. autho.

Property Sale 13326 Fenkell to Bouncing Around the Motor City LLC. (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department ("P&DD") has received an offer from Bouncing Around the Motor City LLC, a Michigan Limited Liability Company (the "Purchaser”), to purchase certain City-owned real property at 13326 Fenkell, Detroit Michigan 48227 (the "Property") for the purchase price of One Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($1,000.00). Purchaser currently owns the neighboring parcel located at 13338 Fenkell and would like to acquire the Property to support her flourishing party and event planning business. The Property consists of a 2,004 square foot lot with accompanying commercial structure. The Property is within a B2 zoning district (Local Business and Residential District). Purchaser's proposed use of the Property is a by-right use and is consistent with the allowable uses for which the Property is zoned.) 

MOTION: APPROVED WITH A WAIVER (All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 7-0. Benson, Young, Not Present)

17.21

Tate, reso. autho.

Property Sale of 4843 Bellevue to MGM Container Services Co. (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department ("P&DD") has received an offer from M.G.M. Container Services Co., a Michigan Corporation (the "Purchaser”), to purchase certain City-owned real property at 4843 Bellevue, Detroit, Michigan 48207 (the "Property") for the purchase price of Thirty-One Thousand Six Hundred and 00/100 Dollars ($31,600.00). The Purchaser has been in the trash removal and recycling business for 25 years. Purchaser would like to acquire the Property for use as parking lot for business vehicles and empty dumpster trailers. The Property consists of a 15,812 square foot commercial vacant lot. The Property is within a M4 zoning district (Intensive Industrial District). Purchaser's proposed use of the Property is a by-right use and is consistent with the allowable uses for which the Property is zoned.) 

MOTION: POSTPONE FOR ONE WEEK (All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 7-0. Benson, Young, Not Present)

17.22

Tate, reso. autho.

Property Sale of 7631 Mack. (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department (“P&DD”) has received an offer from Heather Hurley (the “Purchaser”), to purchase certain City-owned real property 7631 Mack (the “Property”) for the purchase price of Two Thousand Eight Hundred Seventy and 00/100 Dollars ($2,870.00).) (POSTPONED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION OF 2/13/24 AND BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 2/20/24)

MOTION: APPROVED (All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 7-0. Benson, Young, Not Present)

18.

PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

18.1

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006021 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Emergency Ambulance Coverage for the City of Detroit. – Contractor: Superior Air-Ground Ambulance Service of Michigan, Inc. – Location: 25400 W. Eight Mile Road, Southfield, MI 48103 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through January 31, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $590,205.00. FIRE (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 02/05/24) (POSTPONED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION ON 2/13/24 AND BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 2/20/24)

MOTION: APPROVED WITH A WAIVER (All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 7-0. Benson, Young, Not Present)

18.2

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005986 - 100% ARPA Funding – To Provide Abatement and Alteration of Commercial Structures Group 235. – Contractor: Adamo Demolition Company – Location: 320 East Seven Mile Road, Detroit, MI 48203 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $944,179.50. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (POSTPONED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION ON 2/13/24 AND BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 2/20/24)

MOTION: POSTPONE FOR ONE WEEK (All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 7-0. Benson, Young, Not Present)

18.3

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006019 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Emergency Ambulance Coverage for the City of Detroit. – Contractor: Hart EMS Medical Services, PLLC – Location: 5201 Rosa Parks Boulevard, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through January 31, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $573,342.00. FIRE (POSTPONED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION OF 2/13/24 AND BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 2/20/24)

MOTION: APPROVED WITH A WAIVER (All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 7-0. Benson, Young, Not Present)

18.4

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006020 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Emergency Ambulance Coverage for the City of Detroit. – Contractor: Rapid Response Emergency Services, LLC – Location: 29045 Airport Drive, Romulus, MI 48174 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through January 31, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $586,254.24. FIRE (POSTPONED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION ON 2/13/24 AND BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 2/20/24)

MOTION: APPROVED WITH A WAIVER (All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 7-0. Benson, Young, Not Present)

18.5

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005985 - 100% ARPA Funding – To Provide Abatement and Alteration of Commercial Structures Group 234. – Contractor: Inner City Contracting, LLC – Location: 18715 Grand River Avenue, Detroit, MI 48223 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $789,405.10. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (POSTPONED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION ON 2/13/24 AND BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 2/20/24)

MOTION: POSTPONE FOR ONE WEEK (All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 7-0. Benson, Young, Not Present)

18.6

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 3072319 – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Commercial Property,13315 Rosa Parks. – Contractor: Inner City Contracting, LLC – Location: 18715 Grand River Avenue, Detroit, MI 48223 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $44,444.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2/12/24)

MOTION: APPROVED (All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 7-0. Benson, Young, Not Present)

18.7

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 3071652 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Management of Secondary Employment for Police Officers Including Scheduling and Related Activities. – Contractor: Off Duty Management Inc – Location: 1906 Avenue D, Suite 200 Katy, TX 77493 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $0.00. POLICE (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2/12/24)

MOTION: APPROVED (All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 7-0. Benson, Young, Not Present)

18.8

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6004543-A1 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Increase of Funds and Extension of Time for Design-Build Contract for New Animal Care and Control Facility at 5700 Russell Street. – Contractor: Gandol, Inc. – Location: 18000 Meyers, Suite 2, Detroit, MI 48235 – Previous Contract Period: June 14, 2022 through June 30, 2024 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2024 – Contract Increase Amount: $3,000,000.00 – Total Contract Amount: $9,600,000.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2/12/24)

MOTION: APPROVED WITH A WAIVER (All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 7-0. Benson, Young, Not Present)

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

18.9

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Request to Accept and Appropriate the FY 2022 Safe Streets for All Grant (The U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded the City of Detroit Department of Public Works (DPW) with the FY 2022 Safe Streets for All Grant for a total of $24,800,000.00. The Federal share is 80 percent or $24,800,000.00 of the approved amount, and there is a required cash match of 20 percent or $6,200,000.00. The total project cost is $31,000,000.00.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2/12/24)

MOTION: APPROVED WITH A WAIVER (All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 7-0. Benson, Young, Not Present)

18.10

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Request to Accept and Appropriate the Jurisdictional Transfer Agreement Funds for M-3/Randolph St. (The Michigan Department of Transportation has awarded the City of Detroit Department of Public Works with the Jurisdictional Transfer Agreement Funds for M-3/Randolph St. for a total of $7,609,203.68. There is no match requirement. The total project cost is $7,609,203.68.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2/12/24)

MOTION: APPROVED WITH A WAIVER (All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 7-0. Benson, Young, Not Present)

18.11

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Correction: Request to Accept and Appropriate the FY 2024 Dearborn Auto Theft Unit Grant. (The Michigan State Police has awarded the City of Detroit Police Department (DPD) with the FY 2024 Dearborn Auto Theft Unit Grant, for a total of $134,669.00. The State share is $82,411.40 of the approved amount, and there is a required cash match of $52,257.60. The total project cost is $134,669.00. The request to accept and appropriate this funding was approved by Council on November 7, 2023, in the amount of $123,332.00. This correction is to increase the award and match amount to a total of $134,669.00.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2/12/24)

MOTION: APPROVED WITH A WAIVER (All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 7-0. Benson, Young, Not Present)

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEERING DIVISION

18.12

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Petition of Whitney Building SPE, LLC (x2024-036), request for encroachment within Washington Blvd, Park Avenue, and Woodward Avenue, adjacent to the parcel commonly known as 1 Park Avenue, for the installation of decorative paving, canopies/awnings, and a pergola.  This request is being made on behalf of the ground-floor restaurant space to improve the exterior appeal and outdoor dining experience.  (All other involved City Departments, including the Public Lighting Authority and Public Lighting Department; also privately owned ability companies have reported no objections to the encroachment.  Provisions protecting all utility installations are part of the attached resolution.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2/12/24)

MOTION: APPROVED WITH A WAIVER (All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 7-0. Benson, Young, Not Present)

18.13

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Petition of  DPW, City Engineering Division (x2024-031), request for dedication of public right-of-way from properties commonly known as 6321 Le Grand Street, 7730 Mt. Elliott Street, 7734 Mt. Elliott Street, and 7740 Mt. Elliot Street for the purpose of creating a new 50 ft. wide public street connecting Varney Street and Le Grand Street. Also, request for the vacation, with reserve of a utility easement, part of Le Grand lying adjacent to the property commonly known as 7702 Mt. Elliott Street.  (All other city departments and utilities have reported no objections to the proposed right-of-way dedication.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2/12/24)

MOTION: APPROVED (All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 7-0. Benson, Young, Not Present)

18.14

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Petition of Godfrey Detroit Propco LLC (x2024-028), request for encroachment within the northerly part of Leverette Street, adjacent to the parcel commonly known as 1401 Michigan Avenue, for the installation of an on-site adverting sign. (All other involved City Departments, including the Public Lighting Authority and Public Lighting Department; also privately owned utility companies have reported no objections to the encroachment.  Provisions protecting all utility installations are part of the attached resolution.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2/12/24)

MOTION: APPROVED (All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 7-0. Benson, Young, Not Present)

18.15

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Petition of Music Hall, LLC  (x2024-027), request for encroachment within the public alley, lying adjacent to the properties commonly known as 300 – 350 Madison Avenue, for the installation of an enclosed 2nd level bridge, structural bump-out, a roof bridge, building facade metal screening, concrete bollards, and roof overhang related to the proposed development at 300 Madison Avenue.  (All other involved City Departments, including the Public Lighting Authority and Public Lighting Department; also privately owned utility companies have reported no objections to the encroachment.  Provisions protecting all utility installations are part of the attached resolution.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2/12/24)

MOTION: APPROVED (All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 7-0. Benson, Young, Not Present)

18.16

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Petition of Innovative Acquisition LLC (x2024-024), request for encroachment within Grand River Avenue and Washington Blvd, lying adjacent to the parcel commonly known as 1249 Washington Blvd, for the purpose of installing an on-site advertising sign.  (All other involved City Departments, including the Public Lighting Authority and Public Lighting Department; also privately owned utility companies have reported no objections to the encroachment.  Provisions protecting all utility installations are part of the attached resolution.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2/12/24)

MOTION: APPROVED (All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 7-0. Benson, Young, Not Present)

18.17

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Petition of Possibility 4, LLC  (x2024-022), request for encroachment within the westerly part of Van Dyke Street, adjacent to the parcel commonly known as 7960 Kercheval Street, for the installation of a canopy.  (All other involved City Departments, including the Public Lighting Authority and Public Lighting Department; also privately owned utility companies have reported no objections to the encroachment. Provisions protecting all utility installations are part of the attached resolution.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2/12/24)

MOTION: APPROVED (All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 7-0. Benson, Young, Not Present)

18.18

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Petition of Mohamad Beyoun (x2024-021), request for encroachment within the public alley lying easterly of and adjacent to the parcel commonly known as 11030 Morang Drive, for the purpose of installing monitoring wells.  All other involved City Departments, including the Public Lighting Authority and Public Lighting Department; also privately owned utility companies have reported no objections to the encroachment.  Provisions protecting all utility installations are part of the attached resolution.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2/12/24)

MOTION: APPROVED (All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 7-0. Benson, Young, Not Present)

19.

NEW BUSINESS

MAYOR'S OFFICE

19.1

Young, reso. autho.

Petition of Marche du Nain Rouge (x2024-041), request to hold "Marche du Nain Rouge" located at Canfield between Cass and Second; Second between Canfield and Temple 7500 on March 24, 2024 from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.  Set-up to begin March 24th at 8:00 a.m. complete by 11:00 a.m. with tear down to begin March 24th completed by 8:00 p.m.  (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City departments  RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2/15/24)

MOTION: APPROVED WITH A WAIVER (All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 7-0. Benson, Young, Not Present)

19.2

Young, reso. autho.

Petition of PAXAHAU, INC. (x2024-042), request to hold "2024 Afro Nation Detroit" located at the Brewster Douglas Event Fields on August 16th through August 18th, from 12:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.  Set-up to begin August 1st at 7:00 a.m. complete by August 15th at 10:00 p.m.  Tear-down to begin August 18th 11:00 p.m. completed by August 28th 11:00 p.m.   (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2/15/24)

MOTION: APPROVED WITH A WAIVER (All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 7-0. Benson, Young, Not Present)

19.3

Young, reso. autho.

Petition of Detroit Riverfront Events Inc. (x2023-353), request to hold "2024 Detroit Hydrofest" located at Detroit River by Belle Isle Park on August 23, 2024 beginning at 8:00 a.m. ending August 25th at 7:00 p.m.  Set-up to begin August 16th 8:00 a.m. complete by August 21st 7:00 p.m. with tear-down to begin August 25th at 7:00 p.m. complete by 6:00 p.m. August 29th.  (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 2/15/24)

MOTION: APPROVED WITH A WAIVER (All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 7-0. Benson, Young, Not Present)

19.4

Young, reso. autho.

Petition of Black Leaders Detroit (#2024-034), request to hold "Ride For Equity" at 8425 W. McNichols on May 19, 2024 from 8:00 AM to 12 PM.  Setup to begin on May 19 at 6:00 AM and completed by 8:00AM with teardown completed by 12PM.  (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 2/15/24)

MOTION: APPROVED WITH A WAIVER (All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 7-0. Benson, Young, Not Present)

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCURMENT

19.5

Young, reso. autho.

Contract No. 2875368-A3 - 100% Revenue – AMEND 3 – To Provide an Extension of Time for Management of Riverside Marina. – Contractor: ABC Professional Enterprise – Location: 9615 Grinnell, Detroit, MI 48213 – Previous Contract Period: January 31, 2013 through January 30, 2024 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through August 31, 2026 – Total Revenue Amount: $837,000.00. GENERAL SERVICES (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2/15/24)

MOTION: APPROVED WITH A WAIVER (All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 7-0. Benson, Young, Not Present)

19.6

Young, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6003908-A1 - 65% Solid Waste & 35% Major Street Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Increase of Funds to Repair Elgin Sweepers. – Contractor: MacQueen Equipment, LLC dba Bell Equipment Company – Location: 78 Northpointe Drive, Lake Orion, MI 48359 – Contract Period: October 25, 2021 through October 25, 2024 – Contract Increase Amount: $200,000.00 – Total Contract Amount: $350,000.00 GENERAL SERVICES (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2/15/24)

MOTION: APPROVED WITH A WAIVER (All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 7-0. Benson, Young, Not Present)

19.7

Young, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005010-A1 - 100% ARPA Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time for Parking Lot and Site Design Service for the Design, Engineering, and Construction Administration Services for the DPD Training Center. – Contractor: DLZ – Location: 607 Shelby Street, Suite 650, Detroit, MI 48226 – Previous Contract Period: January 1, 2023 through January 31, 2024 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 30, 2024 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $102,400.00. GENERAL SERVICES (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2/15/24)

MOTION: APPROVED WITH A WAIVER (All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried (6-1 Santiago-Romero). Benson, Young, Not Present)

19.8

Young, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006032 - 100% ARPA Funding – To Provide Landscaping, Clearing, Grubbing, Asphalt Pathway Construction and Tree Removal for Old Redford (Lahser & Clarita). – Contractor: WCI Contractors, Inc. – Location: 20210 Conner, Detroit, MI 48234 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $190,000.00. GENERAL SERVICES (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2/15/24)

MOTION: APPROVED WITH A WAIVER (All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 7-0. Benson, Young, Not Present)

19.9

Young, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005666 - 100% Capital Funding – To Provide Design-Build of the Owen Park Seawall. – Contractor: E.C. Korneffel Co. – Location: 2691 Veterans Parkway, Trenton, MI 48183 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through August 29, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $1,599,825.00. GENERAL SERVICES (Contract held by Council Member Angela Whitfield-Calloway and Council Member Latisha Johnson during the recess period of December 12, 2023) (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2/15/24)

MOTION: APPROVED WITH A WAIVER (All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 7-0. Benson, Young, Not Present)

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

19.10

Young, reso. autho.

Request to Accept a donation of Stormwater Rain Gardens from the Chandler Park Conservancy for Chandler Park. (The Chandler Park Conservancy has awarded a donation of Stormwater Rain Gardens, valued at $311,482.00, to the City of Detroit General Services Department, for Chandler Park. There is no match requirement for this donation.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2/15/24)

MOTION: APPROVED WITH A WAIVER (All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 7-0. Benson, Young, Not Present)

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEERING DIVISION

19.11

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Petition of Detroit Land Bank (x2024-006), request for the Outright Vacation of part of Rosa Parks Blvd, lying between Clairmount Street and Atkinson Street. (All other involved City Departments, and privately owned utility companies have reported no objections.  Provisions protecting utility installations are part of the attached resolution.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2/19/24)

MOTION: APPROVED WITH A WAIVER (All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 7-0. Benson, Young, Not Present)

20.

PRESIDENT'S REPORT ON STANDING COMMITTEE REFERRALS AND OTHER MATTERS

21.

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 

21.1

Submitting report relative to

Financial Report for the Six Months ended December 31, 2023. The Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) respectfully submits its City of Detroit Financial Report for the Six Months ended December 31, 2023. This comprehensive financial report includes both the monthly and quarterly reports for the Six Months ended December 31, 2023.)

MOTION: REFER TO THE STANDING COMMITTEE (All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 7-0. Benson, Young, Not Present)

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER/OFFICE OF BUDGET

21.2

Submitting report relative to

City of Detroit February 2024 Revenue Estimating Conference Report.  (State of Michigan Public Act 279 of 1909, Section 117.4t(1)(d), as amended by Public Act 182 of 2014, states the City of Detroit shall hold biannual revenue estimating conferences, which shall establish the official economic forecast and forecast of anticipated revenues of the City. The City holds its Revenue Estimating Conferences in September and February of each fiscal year.)

MOTION: REFER TO THE STANDING COMMITTEE (All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 7-0. Benson, Young, Not Present)

OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK/CITY PLANNING COMMISSION

21.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Neighborhood Enterprise Zone Certificate Application for the rehabilitation of a house at 14691 Klenk in the Jefferson Chalmers Neighborhood Enterprise Zone area. (RECOMMEND APPROVAL) (The office of the City Planning Commission (CPC) has received an application requesting a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone (NEZ) certificate for the rehabilitation and expansion of a house at 14691 Klenk.)

MOTION: REFER TO THE STANDING COMMITTEE (All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 7-0. Benson, Young, Not Present)

LEGISLATIVE POLICY DIVISION

21.4

Submitting report relative to

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

MOTION: REFER TO THE STANDING COMMITTEE (All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 7-0. Benson, Young, Not Present)

22.

INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE

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

MAYOR'S OFFICE

22.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Appointment of Dr. Jameel Smith to the Board of Ethics effective immediately and ending on June 30, 2024 upon City Council approval.

MOTION: REFER TO THE STANDING COMMITTEE (All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 7-0. Benson, Young, Not Present)

LAW DEPARTMENT

22.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Ramone Thompson v. City of Detroit, Timothy Shank, and Jared Dorman   Case No. 20-013624-CZ, File No. L20-01016 (PJH) A37000 (Police Department) in the amount of ($77,500.00)  in full payment for any and all claims which Ramone Thompson may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about August 18, 2019.

MOTION: REFER TO THE STANDING COMMITTEE (All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 7-0. Benson, Young, Not Present)

22.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification of Lorengo Watts in lawsuit of Dwight Walker et al. v Lorengo Watts  Case No. 23-005011-NI; L23-00650 (SVD) A20000 (Transportation Department) for Transportation Equipment Operator Lorengo Watts.

MOTION: REFER TO THE STANDING COMMITTEE (All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 7-0. Benson, Young, Not Present)

22.4

Submitting reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit Siggers, Darrell v Joseph Alex and the estate of Claude Houseworth, Case No. 19-12521, File No. L19-00674 (JLA) Police Department, in the amount of ($7,000,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Darrell A. Siggers may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained.

MOTION: REFER TO THE STANDING COMMITTEE (All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 7-0. Benson, Young, Not Present)

MISCELLANEOUS

22.5

Council Member Latisha Johnson

Submitting memorandum relative to Executive Order 2021-2.

MOTION: REFER TO THE STANDING COMMITTEE (All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 7-0. Benson, Young, Not Present)

22.6

Council Member Mary Waters

Submitting Resolution On Accepting The Right To Counsel Grant.

MOTION: REFER TO THE STANDING COMMITTEE (All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 7-0. Benson, Young, Not Present)

23.

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

23.1

Submitting Mayor's Office Coordinator's Report

Petition of United Irish Societies (#2024-060) request to hold "66th Annual St. Patrick's Parade" on March 10, 2024 from 1:00 P.M. until 4:00 P.M. (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.) 

MOTION: REFER TO THE STANDING COMMITTEE (All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 7-0. Benson, Young, Not Present)

24.

PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE

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

DETROIT ECONOMIC GROWTH CORPORATION

24.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Request for the Economic Development Corporation Music Hall Expansion Project Area to be referred to the Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee for a public hearing.  (Request for the following relating to Music Hall Expansion Project (through Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee): (i) convening of a public hearing with respect to the (a) proposed Project Plan pursuant to the Economic Development Corporations Act of 1974, Act 338, Public Acts of Michigan, as amended, and (b) issuance of bonds by the EDC in an amount not to exceed $80,000,000 pursuant to Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended; and (ii) approval of resolution approving Economic Development Corporations Act Project Plan.)

MOTION: REFER TO THE STANDING COMMITTEE (All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 7-0. Benson, Young, Not Present)

LEGISLATIVE POLICY DIVISION

24.2

Submitting report relative to

Review of the Future of Health Community Benefits PDD Report Funded Items *FOLLOW-UP.  (The Planning and Development Department provided the Detroit City Council a letter dated February 2, 2024, regarding the Community Benefits Provisions of the Future of Health Development, which is directly related to the Future of Health Transformational Brownfield Plan.1 The 222 page letter includes a table from pages 39-57 entitled, "Future of Health Neighborhood Advisory Council - Impacts and Benefit Requests Henry Ford health/ Detroit Pistons / Michigan State University." The table, which incorporates detailed descriptions of all 151 Neighborhood Advisory Council requests, has a listing of 15 monetary allocations related to NAC requested item numbers 13, 16, 20, 29, 61, 62, 68, 71, 76, 80, 97, 124, 126, 141, 149, 150, and 152.  The Planning and Development Department totaled the items to a dollar value of $604 million.)

MOTION: REFER TO THE STANDING COMMITTEE (All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 7-0. Benson, Young, Not Present)

MISCELLANEOUS

24.3

Council Member Scott Benson

Submitting memorandum relative to Future Health Project.

MOTION: REFER TO THE STANDING COMMITTEE (All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 7-0. Benson, Young, Not Present)

24.4

Council Member Angela Whitfield-Calloway

Submitting memorandum relative to Request for draft enforcement language for the Future of Health Transformational Brownfield Project.

MOTION: REFER TO THE STANDING COMMITTEE (All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 7-0. Benson, Young, Not Present)

24.5

Council Member Coleman A. Young, II

Submitting memorandum relative to Requesting a report on Health Systems and Hospitals in other cities that serve as anchor organizations assisting in meeting challenges of communities through community benefits.

MOTION: REFER TO THE STANDING COMMITTEE (All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 7-0. Benson, Young, Not Present)

25.

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 PROCURMENT

25.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6001851-A1 - 100% Grant Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time for Transportation Planning, Engineering and Program Management Services. – Contractor: WSP Michigan Inc. – Location: 500 Griswold, Suite 2600, Detroit, MI 48226 – Previous Contract Period: February 26, 2019 through February 19, 2024 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through February 26, 2025 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $6,000,000.00. TRANSPORTATION

MOTION: REFER TO THE STANDING COMMITTEE (All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 7-0. Benson, Young, Not Present)

25.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6003777-A1 -  100% Grant Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time for Transportation Planning, Engineering and Program Management Services. – Contractor: HDR Michigan, Inc. – Location: 1000 Oakbrook Drive, Suite 200, Ann Arbor, MI 48104 – Previous Contract Period: November 3, 2021 through February 19, 2024 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through February 26, 2025 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $750,000.00. TRANSPORTATION

MOTION: REFER TO THE STANDING COMMITTEE (All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 7-0. Benson, Young, Not Present)

25.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6003776-A1 -   53% Grant, 47% City Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time for Transportation Planning, Engineering and Program Management Services. – Contractor: HNTB Michigan, Inc. – Location: 400 Renaissance Center, Suite 1800, Detroit, Michigan 48243 – Previous Contract Period: November 3, 2021 through February 19, 2024 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through February 26, 2025 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $750,000.00. TRANSPORTATION

MOTION: REFER TO THE STANDING COMMITTEE (All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 7-0. Benson, Young, Not Present)

25.4

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006061 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Bus OEM Parts. – Contractor: Gillig, LLC – Location: 25972 Eden Landing Road, Hayward, CA 94545 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through August 31, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $570,000.00. TRANSPORTATION

MOTION: REFER TO THE STANDING COMMITTEE (All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 7-0. Benson, Young, Not Present)

LAW DEPARTMENT

25.5

Submitting report and Proposed Ordinance

To amend Chapter 8 of the 2019 Detroit City Code, Building Construction and Property Maintenance, by amending Article II, Building Code, Section 8-2-20, Additions to Section 3303 of the 2015 Michigan Building Code, Demolitions. (FOR INTRODUCTION AND THE SETTING OF A PUBLIC HEARING?)

MOTION: REFER TO THE STANDING COMMITTEE (All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 7-0. Benson, Young, Not Present)

25.6

Submitting report and Proposed Ordinance

To amend Chapter 31 of the 2019 Detroit City Code, Offenses, by amending Article III, Offenses Against Persons, by adding Section 31-3-5, Signs at Business Oriented Lodging required; contents and posting essentials; definitions. (FOR INTRODUCTION AND THE SETTING OF A PUBLIC HEARING?)

MOTION: REFER TO THE STANDING COMMITTEE (All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 7-0. Benson, Young, Not Present)

25.7

Submitting reso. autho.

Request to Accept an Increase in Appropriation for the FY 2023 Justice Assistance Grant. (Wayne County has awarded the City of Detroit Police Department with the FY 2023 Justice Assistance Grant for a total of $1,015,224.78. There is no match requirement for this grant. The grant was adopted in the FY 2024 budget in the amount of $941,820.00. The grant was awarded at a higher amount than was budgeted. We are requesting to increase appropriation 21194, in the amount of $73,424.78, to reflect the total project cost of $1,015,244.78.)

MOTION: REFER TO THE STANDING COMMITTEE (All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 7-0. Benson, Young, Not Present)

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

25.8

Submitting reso. autho.

Authorization to submit a grant application to the Michigan State Police for the FY 2024 Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program Grant.  (The Police Department is hereby requesting authorization from Detroit City Council to submit a grant application to the Michigan State Police for the FY 2024 Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program Grant. The amount being sought is $400,000.00. There is no City match requirement. The total project cost is $400,000.00.)

MOTION: REFER TO THE STANDING COMMITTEE (All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 7-0. Benson, Young, Not Present)

25.9

Submitting reso. autho.

Authorization to submit a grant application to the Simon Foundation for the FY 2024 Simon Foundation Grant to support Project Clean Slate. (The Project Clean Slate team is hereby requesting authorization from Detroit City Council to submit a grant application to the Simon Foundation for the FY 2024 Simon Foundation Grant. The amount being sought is $50,000.00. There is no City match requirement. The total project cost is $50,000.00.)

MOTION: REFER TO THE STANDING COMMITTEE (All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 7-0. Benson, Young, Not Present)

25.10

Submitting reso. autho.

Request to Accept and Appropriate the FY 2024 Retail Flexible Funding Model Grant. (The National Environmental Health Association (NEHA), in partnership with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), has awarded the City of Detroit Health Department with the FY 2024 Retail Flexible Funding Model Grant for a total of $31,500.00. There is no match requirement. The total project cost is $31,500.00.)

MOTION: REFER TO THE STANDING COMMITTEE (All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 7-0. Benson, Young, Not Present)

DETROIT HEALTH DEPARTMENT

25.11

Submitting reso. autho.

Authorization to submit a Food Safety Inspection agreement between Wayne State University and the Detroit Health Department. (The Health Department is hereby requesting authorization from Detroit City Council to enter into an agreement with Wayne State University for Food Safety Inspections.)

MOTION: REFER TO THE STANDING COMMITTEE (All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 7-0. Benson, Young, Not Present)

MISCELLANEOUS

25.12

Council President Pro Tem James Tate

Submitting memorandum relative to DDOT Bus Inquiries.

MOTION: REFER TO THE STANDING COMMITTEE (All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 7-0. Benson, Young, Not Present)

25.13

Council Member Scott Benson

Submitting memorandum relative to Youth Substance Abuse Use Program Investment.

MOTION: REFER TO THE STANDING COMMITTEE (All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 7-0. Benson, Young, Not Present)

25.14

Council Member Gabriela Santiago-Romero

Submitting resolution To Recognize March As Social Work Month.

MOTION: REFER TO THE STANDING COMMITTEE (All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 7-0. Benson, Young, Not Present)

26.

CONSENT AGENDA

There are no items.

27.

MEMBER REPORTS

MOTION: SUSPEND (All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 7-0. Benson, Young, Not Present)

28.

ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE

There are no items.

29.

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CLERK

29.1

Report on approval of proceedings by the Mayor.

MOTION: RECEIVE AND PLACE ON FILE (All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 7-0. Benson, Young, Not Present)

30.

TESTIMONIAL RESOLUTIONS AND SPECIAL PRIVILEGE

30.1

Benson, reso. autho.

Testimonial Resolution In Memoriam for Alonzo Winfield Bates.

MOTION: APPROVE (All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 7-0. Benson, Young, Not Present)

30.2

Johnson, reso. autho.

Testimonial Resolution for Maggie DeSantis. 

MOTION: APPROVE (All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 7-0. Benson, Young, Not Present)