MINUTES

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 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

 

Mr. Glenn Kersey

Asst. City Council Committee Clerk

           

1.
ROLL CALL

 

Present: Benson, Santiago-Romero, Waters, Whitfield-Calloway, Tate, Sheffield

Absent: Johnson, Durhal, Young

6-3, Quorum Achieved

2.
APPROVAL OF JOURNAL OF LAST SESSION

 

Per the Chair: Journal (04-02-2024) Approved by Council. All Present Council Members in favor (6-0). No Objections 

3.
RECONSIDERATIONS

 

NONE

4.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS

 

5.
PRESIDENT'S REPORT ON STANDING COMMITTEE REFERRALS AND OTHER MATTERS

 

6.
BUDGET, FINANCE AND AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE

 

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

DETROIT FIRE DEPARTMENT

6.1
Submitting responses relative to

 

FY 2025 Budget Questions Fire Department. (Council Member Latisha Johnson)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE & AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (6-0). No Objections. 

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. 6006161 - 100% City Funding – To Provide a New Contract for Collection Services. – Contractor: Floyd E. Allen & Associates, P.C. dba The Allen Law Group – Location: 3031 W. Grand Boulevard, Suite 525, Detroit, MI 48202 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through September 30, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $50,000.00. LAW

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (6-0). No Objections.

LAW DEPARTMENT

7.2
Submitting reso. autho.

 

Settlement in lawsuit of Tyronn Cooper vs City of Detroit; File No. 15095, W22-00133, PSB, A41000, and in the amount of ($40,000.00), in full payment for any and all claims which Tyronn Cooper may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (6-0). No Objections.

7.3
Submitting reso. autho.

 

Settlement in lawsuit of Laurence Johnson v City of Detroit et al; Case No. 21-001493-NI, File No. L21-00141 (CLR) Department of Transportation, in the amount of ($125,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Laurence James-Zenas Johnson may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (6-0). No Objections.

7.4
Submitting reso. autho.

 

Settlement in lawsuit of LINT Chiropractic PC (Gerald Smith) v City of Detroit; Case No. 22-012909-NF, File No. L23-00009 (BP) Department of Transportation, in the amount of ($10,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Lint Chiropractic, PC may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained by Gerald Smith.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (6-0). No Objections.

7.5
Submitting reso. autho.

 

Settlement in lawsuit of Comprehensive Meds Pharmacy (Yolanda Bryant) v City of DetroitCase No.23-160339-GC, File No. L23-00665 (PP) A20000 (Department of Transportation) in the amount of $11,794.00 in full payment for any and all claims which Comprehensive Meds Pharmacy may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about 3/26/2023.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (6-0). No Objections.

7.6
Submitting reso. autho.

 

Settlement in lawsuit of CET Pharmacy (Robin Gardner) v City of Detroit; Case No. 23-59758-GC, File No. L24-00724 (PP) A20000 (Department of Transportation), in the amount of $6,000.00 in full payment for any and all claims which CET Pharmacy may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about 10/24/2022.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (6-0). No Objections.

7.7
Submitting reso. autho.

 

Settlement in lawsuit of Farm Bureau General Insurance Company of MI (Tamyria Stokes) v City of Detroit; Case No. 22-007093-CZ, File No. L22-00682 (CMG), Department of Transportation, ($55,436.31 in full payment for any and all claims which Farm Bureau Insurance Co. of Michigan may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries Tamyria Stokes sustained.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (6-0). No Objections.

7.8
Submitting reso. autho.

 

Settlement in lawsuit of Tiffany Lindsay v City of Detroit et al; Case No. 23-10324, File No. L23-00107 (CBO) Police Department, in the amount of ($50,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Tiffany Lindsay may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (6-0). No Objections.

7.9
Submitting reso. autho.

 

Settlement in lawsuit of Nasli Hovsepian v City of Detroit et al; Case No. 22-011655-CD, File No: W22-00112 (JTM), A37000 (Police Department), in the amount of ($160,000.00) and that Your Honorable Body direct the Finance Director to issue a draft in that amount payable to Runyan Law Group, Attorney for Plaintiff, and Nasli Hovsepian, to be delivered upon receipt of properly executed Releases and Stipulation and Order of Dismissal entered in Lawsuit No. 22-011655-CD approved by the Law Department.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (6-0). No Objections.

7.10
Submitting reso. autho.

 

Settlement in lawsuit of Alwayz On Time Transportation (Margaret Taylor) v City of Detroit; Case No. 22-196663, File No. L22-02264 (SVD) A20000 (Department of Transportation) in the amount of ($7,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Alwayz on Time Transportation may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of treatment provided to Margaret Taylor for alleged injuries sustained on or about 07/29/2021.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (6-0). No Objections.

7.11
Submitting reso. autho.

 

Legal Representation for Retired Sergeant Ernest Wilson in lawsuit of Marvin Cotton v Donald Hughes et al.; Case No. 22-cv-10037; L22-00154 (JLA) A37000 (Police Department) for Retired Sergeant Ernest Wilson.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (6-0). No Objections.

7.12
Submitting reso. autho.

 

Legal Representation and Indemnification for Retired Sergeant Walter Bates in lawsuit of Marvin Cotton v Donald Hughes et al., Case No. 22-cv-10037; L22-00154 (JLA) A37000 (Police Department) for Retired Sergeant Walter Bates.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (6-0). No Objections.

HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT/LABOR RELATIONS DIVISION

7.13
Submitting reso. autho.

 

Implementation of the 2023 - 2027 Labor Agreement between the City of Detroit and the employees represented by the Association of Municipal Engineers.  (The Labor Relations Division is recommending your Honorable Body's official approval of the 2023 - 2027 Master Agreement between the City of Detroit and the Association of Municipal Engineers. The Master Agreement covers wages, hours, and other basic conditions of employment from July I, 2023, through June 30, 2027.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (6-0). No Objections.

LEGISLATIVE POLICY DIVISION

7.14
Submitting reso. autho.

 

The appointment of William M. Davis as Citizen Co-Chair of the Retiree Taskforce.  (Council Member Fred Durhal III requested that the Legislative Policy Division (LPD) provide a resolution appointing William M. Davis as the Citizen Co-Chair of the Retiree Taskforce.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (6-0). No Objections.

7.15
Submitting reso. autho.

 

The appointment of William M. Davis as Citizen Co-Chair of the Retiree Taskforce.  (Council Member Mary Waters requested that the Legislative Policy Division (LPD) provide a resolution appointing Sheila Kneeshaw as the Citizen Co-Chair of the Retiree Taskforce.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (6-0). No Objections.

MISCELLANEOUS

7.16
Council President Pro Tem James Tate

 

Submitting memorandum relative to Board of Ethics Nomination of Ms. LaVonne Turner.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (6-0). No Objections.

8.
NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE

 

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

MAYOR'S OFFICE

8.1
Submitting Mayor's Office Coordinator's Report

 

Petition of National MS Society (#2024-119), request to hold "Walk MS: Detroit" Submitted by National MS Society, located at Milliken State Park and Detroit Riverfront Conservancy on May 5th, from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Set-up to begin May 5th, 6:00 AM complete by 8:00 AM with tear­ down to begin May 5th, at 12:00 PM complete by 2:00 PM. (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD & COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (6-0). No Objections. 

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

8.2
Submitting reso. autho.

 

Contract No. 6004161-A1 - 100% ARPA Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time for Herbicides & Pesticides to be used in the Skills for Life Program. – Contractor: Harrell’s, LLC – Location: 5105 New Tampa Highway, Lakeland, Florida 33815 – Previous Contract Period: April 6, 2022 through December 31, 2024 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2025 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $100,000.00. GENERAL SERVICES

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD & COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (6-0). No Objections. 

8.3
Submitting reso. autho.

 

Contract No. 6004215-A1 - 100% ARPA Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time for Paint & Paint Supplies to be used in the Skills for Life Program. – Contractor: PPG Architectural Finishes, Inc. – Location: 400 Bertha Lamme Drive, Cranberry Township, PA 16066 – Previous Contract Period: February 21, 2022 through December 31, 2024 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2025 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $449,163.00. GENERAL SERVICES

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD & COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (6-0). No Objections. 

8.4
Submitting reso. autho.

 

Contract No. 6006109 - 100% ARPA Funding – To Transform Five (5) Residential and Commercial Alleys; Bagley Alley, Grand River Alley, Manistique Alley, Old Redford Alley, and Snowden-Hartwell Alley. – Contractor: Major Contracting Group Inc. – Location: 12222 Greenfield Road, Detroit, MI 48227 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $1,871,261.70. GENERAL SERVICES

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD & COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (6-0). No Objections. 

9.
PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE

 

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

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

9.1
Submitting reso. autho.

 

Contract No. 6004776-A1 - 100% ARPA Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time, an Increase in Funds and Update Terms and Conditions for Call Center and Direct Services for Detroit Housing Services (DHS). – Contractor: Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency – Location: 7310 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI 48202 – Previous Contract Period: October 1, 2022 through December 31, 2024 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2025 – Contract Increase Amount: $2,538,352.00 – Total Contract Amount: $10,414,842. LAW (REFERRED FROM THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 4-10-24)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (6-0). No Objections.

HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION DEPARTMENT

9.2
Submitting reso. autho.

 

Request for Public Hearing to Approve an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Certificate on behalf of 16703 Warren BD, LLC in the area of 16703 E. Warren Ave, Detroit, Michigan, in accordance with Public Act 146 of 2000 (Petition #1556) (The Housing and Revitalization Department and Finance Departments have 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.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (6-0). No Objections.

9.3
Submitting reso. autho.

 

Request for Public Hearing to Approve a Commercial Rehabilitation Certificate on behalf of 7326 West McNichols, LLC in the area of 7326 W. McNichols, Detroit, Michigan, in accordance with Public Act 210 of 2005 (Petition #2024-095).  (The Housing and Revitalization Department, Planning & Development Department and Finance Department have reviewed the application of 7326 W. McNichols, 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.) 

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (6-0). No Objections.

9.4
Submitting reso. autho.

 

Request for a Public Hearing to Approve a Commercial Facilities Exemption Certificate, in the Area of 1420 Holden and 6217 Lincoln, Detroit, Michigan, in Accordance with Public Act 255 of 1978 on behalf of 1400 Holden LLC.  (Petition #2024-039) The Housing and Revitalization Department has reviewed the application of 1400 Holden, 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.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (6-0). No Objections.

9.5
Submitting reso. autho.

 

Request for Public Hearing to Establish a Commercial Rehabilitation District for Landy Land, LLC in the area of 3117 Woodward Avenue, 3129 Woodward Avenue and 48 Charlotte Avenue (AKA 22, 40, and 48 Charlotte Avenue, Detroit, Michigan, in accordance with Public Act 210 of 2005. (Petition #2024-114) (The Housing and Revitalization Department has reviewed the request of Landy Land, 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.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (6-0). No Objections.

LEGISLATIVE POLICY DIVISION

9.6
Submitting report related to:

 

Community Benefits Ordinance Process Analysis for the Hotel at Water Square.  (In November of 2016, the Proposal B ballot initiative passed with 53% of the vote, effectuating the enactment of the City of Detroit’s Community Benefits Ordinance (CBO) Ordinance No. 35-16.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (6-0). No Objections.

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

9.7
Submitting reso. autho.

 

Property Sale - 16620 E. Warren, Detroit, Michigan 48224 to Anani Restaurant Group LLC (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department ("P&DD") has received an offer from Anani Restaurant Group LLC, a Michigan limited liability company (the "Purchaser”), to purchase certain City-owned real property at 16620 E. Warren, Detroit, Michigan 48224 (the "Property") for the purchase price of One Hundred Fifty Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($150,000.00).)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (6-0). No Objections.

9.8
Submitting reso. autho.

 

Property Sale of 10504, 10508, and 10512 Fenkell. (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department (“P&DD”) has received an offer from Loyola High School, a Michigan nonprofit corporation (the “Purchaser”), to purchase certain City-owned real property at 10504, 10508, and 10512 Fenkell (the “Properties”) for the purchase price of Thirteen Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($13,000.00).)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (6-0). No Objections.

9.9
Submitting reso. autho.

 

Property Sale 5975 16th Street, Detroit, MI 48208 to 5975 16th Street LLC.  (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department ("P&DD") has received an offer from 5975 16th Street LLC, a Michigan limited liability company (the "Purchaser”), to purchase certain City-owned real property at 5975 16th Street, Detroit, Michigan 48208 (the "Property") for the purchase price of Four Thousand Five Hundred and 00/100 Dollars ($4,500.00).)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (6-0). No Objections.

9.10
Submitting reso. autho.

 

Property Sale of 2901 & 2913 Gratiot, Detroit, Michigan 48207 to CD Gratiot LLC. (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department ("P&DD") has received an offer from CD Gratiot LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the "Purchaser”), to purchase certain City-owned real property at 2901 & 2913 Gratiot, Detroit, Michigan 48207 (the "Property") for the purchase price of Twenty-Five Thousand Eight Hundred Thirty-Five and 00/100 Dollars ($25,835.00).)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (6-0). No Objections.

9.11
Submitting reso. autho.

 

Property Sale 12555 Harper, Detroit Michigan 48213 to Living 4 Life Wellness LLC.  (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department ("P&DD") has received an offer from Living 4 Life Wellness LLC, a Michigan Limited Liability Company (the "Purchaser”), to purchase certain City-owned real property at 12555 Harper, Detroit Michigan 48213 (the "Property") for the purchase price of Eighteen Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($18,000.00).)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (6-0). No Objections.

9.12
Submitting reso. autho.

 

Property Sale by Detroit Land Bank Authority - 16135 Monica and 16551 Avon.  (Pursuant to the Second Amended and Restated Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) between the City of Detroit and the Detroit Land Bank Authority (“DLBA”), approved by your Honorable Body on May 19, 2020, the DLBA may not transfer ten (10) or more parcels of property received from the City to the same transferee within any rolling 12-month period without the prior approval of the Mayor and City Council.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (6-0). No Objections.

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. 3073561 – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 12509 Flanders. – Contractor: DMC Consultants, Inc. – Location: 13500 Foley Street, Detroit, MI 48227 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $29,000.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor. No Objections (6-0).

10.2
Submitting reso. autho.

 

Contract No. 3073969 – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 7559 Nuernberg. – Contractor: DMC Consultants, Inc. – Location: 13500 Foley Street, Detroit, MI 48227 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $22,500.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING 
COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor. No Objections (6-0).

10.3
Submitting reso. autho.

 

Contract No. 3073871 – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 1575 W Grand Boulevard. – Contractor: DMC Consultants, Inc. – Location: 13500 Foley Street, Detroit, MI 48227 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $39,000.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING 
COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor. No Objections (6-0).

10.4
Submitting reso. autho.

 

Contract No. 3073864 – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 5673 Stanford. – Contractor: DMC Consultants, Inc. – Location: 13500 Foley Street, Detroit, MI 48227 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $22,000.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING 
COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor. No Objections (6-0).

10.5
Submitting reso. autho.

 

Contract No. 3073730 – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Commercial Properties, 8419 & 8429 Intervale. – Contractor: Adamo Demolition Company – Location: 320 East Seven Mile Road, Detroit, MI 48203 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $245,768.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING 
COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor. No Objections (6-0).

10.6
Submitting reso. autho.

 

Contract No. 3073571 – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 12696 Filbert. – Contractor: DMC Consultants, Inc. – Location: 13500 Foley Street, Detroit, MI 48227 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $25,194.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING 
COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor. No Objections (6-0).

10.7
Submitting reso. autho.

 

Contract No. 3073563 – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 18919 Barlow. – Contractor: DMC Consultants, Inc. – Location: 13500 Foley Street, Detroit, MI 48227 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $21,000.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING 
COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor. No Objections (6-0).

10.8
Submitting reso. autho.

 

Contract No. 3073562 – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 2908 Gladstone. – Contractor: LeadHead Construction, LLC – Location: 735 Griswold Street, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $39,204.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING 
COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor. No Objections (6-0).

10.9
Submitting reso. autho.

 

Contract No. 3073479 – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 17866 Norwood. – Contractor: DMC Consultants, Inc. – Location: 13500 Foley Street, Detroit, MI 48227 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $29,808.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING 
COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor. No Objections (6-0).

10.10
Submitting reso. autho.

 

Contract No. 3073473 – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 12317 Maiden. – 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: $33,444.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING 
COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor. No Objections (6-0).

10.11
Submitting reso. autho.

 

Contract No. 3073465 – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 8339 Maxwell. – Contractor: Inner City Contracting, LLC – Location: 18715 Grand River Avenue, Detroit, MI 48223 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $28,555.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING 
COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor. No Objections (6-0).

10.12
Submitting reso. autho.

 

Contract No. 3072473 – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 8252 Quinn. – 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: $25,999.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING 
COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor. No Objections (6-0).

10.13
Submitting reso. autho.

 

Contract No. 3073420 – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Commercial Property, 17900 John R, Including Basement Backfill. – Contractor: Inner City Contracting, LLC – Location: 18715 Grand River Avenue, Detroit, MI 48223 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $491,928.95. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING 
COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor. No Objections (6-0).

LAW DEPARTMENT

10.14
Submitting report relative to

 

Response to question regarding Commercial Demolitions Using American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds.  (The Law Department has submitted a privileged and confidential memorandum regarding the above –referenced matter.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING 
COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor. No Objections (6-0).

DEPARTMENT OF APPEALS AND HEARINGS

10.15
Submitting reso. autho.

 

Dangerous Buildings Findings and Orders for April 5, 2024. (The Department of Appeals and Hearings (DAH) has filed the findings and demolition orders of the Hearing Officer for the Dangerous Buildings hearings held on April 5, 2024 in accordance with Section 8-17-24(d) of the 2019 Detroit City Code.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING 
COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor. No Objections (6-0).

BUILDINGS, SAFETY ENGINEERING AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEPARTMENT

10.16
Submitting reso. autho.

 

Recommendation for Deferral - 17201 Kentucky.  (A special inspection conducted on March 8, 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.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING 
COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor. No Objections (6-0).

10.17
Submitting reso. autho.

 

Recommendation for Deferral - 2748 Buena Vista.  (A special inspection conducted on March 27, 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.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING 
COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor. No Objections (6-0).

10.18
Submitting reso. autho.

 

Recommendation for Deferral - 2748 Buena Vista. (A special inspection conducted on February 24, 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 2nd deferral request for this property.  Therefore, we respectfully recommended that the demolition order be deferred for a period of six months.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING 
COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor. No Objections (6-0).

10.19
Submitting reso. autho.

 

Recommendation for Deferral -  8062-8064 Pressler St.  (A special inspection conducted on March 5, 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.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING 
COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor. No Objections (6-0).

10.20
Submitting reso. autho.

 

Recommendation for Deferral - 8082 St Marys.  (A special inspection conducted on March 26, 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.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING 
COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor. No Objections (6-0).

10.21
Submitting reso. autho.

 

Recommendation for Deferral - 8128 W Jefferson. (A special inspection conducted on March 13, 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.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING 
COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor. No Objections (6-0).

LEGISLATIVE POLICY DIVISION

10.22
Submitting reso. autho.

 

Recognizing April as Child Abuse Prevention Month.  Council Member Angela Whitfield-Calloway requested that the Legislative Policy Division (LPD) provide a resolution recognizing April as Child Abuse Prevention Month.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING 
COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor. No Objections (6-0).

10.23
Submitting report relative to

 

Report on Public-Private Partnerships and Benefits to Municipalities. (Council Member Coleman Young II requested that the Legislative Policy Division (LPD) provide a report on public-private partnerships and benefits to municipalities.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING 
COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor. No Objections (6-0).

MISCELLANEOUS

10.24
Council President Pro Tem James Tate

 

Submitting memorandum relative to Sidewalk Conditions around the 3rd Precinct.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING 
COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor. No Objections (6-0).

11.
VOTING ACTION MATTERS

 

12.
OTHER MATTERS

 

13.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAYOR AND OTHER GOVERNMENTAL OFFICIALS AND AGENCIES

 

14.
PUBLIC COMMENT

 

Malik Shelton, Nia Winston, Ms. Gallager, Ms. Pesgas, Charity Dean, Angry Taxpayer, Mark Wallace, Ron Foster, John Perkins, Candace Jones, Reuben Crowley, Carol Hughes, Karen Winston, JoAnn Warwick, Betty A Varner, Steve Hawring, Marguerite Scarlett Maddox, Russ Bellant

15.
STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS

 

16.
INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE

 
OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

16.1
Johnson, reso. autho.

 

Contract No. 6006065 -  amended - 100% ARPA Funding – To Provide Right To Counsel-Informative Materials. – Contractor: Lakeshore Legal Aid – Location: 2727 2nd Avenue, Suite 300, Detroit, MI  48201 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $150,000.00. LAW 

Benson left seat 7-0; Young left seat 6-0.

Waters Motion for Approval by Council (Waiver). Yeas (6): Fred Durhal, Angela Whitfield-Calloway, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Mary Sheffield, James Tate, Mary Waters Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried

16.2
Johnson, reso. autho.

 

Contract No. 6006159 - 100% Grant Funding – To Provide Funding to Obtain Personnel, Technology, Equipment, and Court Room Updates to Efficiently Eliminate the Current Gun Case Backlog. – Contractor: 36th District Court – Location: 421 Madison Street, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through November 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $1,000,000.00. LAW 

Waters Motion for Approval by Council (Waiver). Yeas (6): Fred Durhal, Angela Whitfield-Calloway, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Mary Sheffield, James Tate, Mary Waters Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried

16.3
Johnson, reso. autho.

 

Contract No. 6006160 - 100% Grant Funding – To Provide Funding to Obtain Personnel, Technology, Equipment, and Court Room Updates to Efficiently Eliminate the Current Gun Case Backlog. – Contractor: 3rd Circuit Court – Location: 2 Woodward Avenue, Suite 711, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through November 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $2,000,000.00. LAW 

Waters Motion for Approval by Council (Waiver). Yeas (6): Fred Durhal, Angela Whitfield-Calloway, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Mary Sheffield, James Tate, Mary Waters Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried

LAW DEPARTMENT

16.4
Johnson, reso. autho.

 

Settlement in lawsuit of Select Medical Group (Dennis Weatherby) et al. v City of Detroit; Case Number: 21-005103-NF File Number: L21-00414 (AA) (DDOT) in the total amount of ($9,750.00) draw two warrants upon the proper account in favor of Select Medical Group and Their attorneys, Hirsch, Gaugier & Khan in the amount of ($4,000); and Metro Toxicology and Their attorney, Hirsch, Gaugier & Khan in the amount of ($5,750.00), in full payment for any and all claims which Select Medical Group and Metro Toxicology may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about 04/22/2019. 

Waters Motion for Approval by Council. Yeas (6): Fred Durhal, Angela Whitfield-Calloway, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Mary Sheffield, James Tate, Mary Waters Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried

16.5
Johnson, reso. autho.

 

Settlement lawsuit of Affiliated Diagnostic of Oakland (L. Shaw, B.Walter, P.Hunter) v COD, Case No. 23-002910-NH; File No. L23-00152(GBP), Department of Transportation, in the amount of ($6,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Affiliated Diagnostics of Oakland (L. Shaw, B. Walter, P. Hunter) may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained. 

Waters Motion for Approval by Council. Yeas (6): Fred Durhal, Angela Whitfield-Calloway, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Mary Sheffield, James Tate, Mary Waters Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried

16.6
Johnson, reso. autho.

 

Settlement in lawsuit of C-Spine Orthopedics (Tamyria Stokes) v City of Detroit, Case No. 22-007093-CZ, File No. L22-00682(CMG), Department of Transportation, in the amount of ($35,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims which C-Spine Orthopedics (Tamyria Stokes) may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained. 

Waters Motion for Approval by Council. Yeas (6): Fred Durhal, Angela Whitfield-Calloway, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Mary Sheffield, James Tate, Mary Waters Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried

16.7
Johnson, reso. autho.

 

Settlement in lawsuit of Finish Line Physical Therapy and Rehab Services LLC (Gerald Smith) v City of Detroit  Case Number: 22-009411-NF File Number: L22-01189 (AA) (DDOT) in the amount of ($16,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Plaintiffs may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about July 1, 2021. 

Waters Motion for Approval by Council. Yeas (6): Fred Durhal, Angela Whitfield-Calloway, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Mary Sheffield, James Tate, Mary Waters Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried

16.8
Johnson, reso. autho.

 

Legal Representation and Indemnification for Lt Andrew Guntzviller in lawsuit of Tiffany Lindsay v City of Detroit et al  Case No. 23-cv-10324; L23-00107 (CBO) A37000 (Police Department) for Lt Andrew Guntzviller. 

Waters Motion for Approval by Council. Yeas (5): Fred Durhal, Angela Whitfield-Calloway, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Mary Sheffield, James Tate, Mary Waters Nays (1): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried

16.9
Johnson, reso. autho.

 

Legal Representation and Indemnification for Operator Rocky Armstrong in lawsuit of Kelli Monger v Rocky Armstrong et al  Case No. 23-013588-NI; L23-00682 (BP) A20000 (Transportation) for Operator Rocky Armstrong. 

Waters Motion for Approval by Council. Yeas (6): Fred Durhal, Angela Whitfield-Calloway, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Mary Sheffield, James Tate, Mary Waters Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried

16.10
Johnson, reso. autho.

 

Legal Representation and Indemnification for PO Dana McGregor in lawsuit of Sammy DuPree v Dana Paris McGregor  Case No. 23-012466-NI; L23-00429 (CAB) A37000 (Police Department) for PO Dana McGregor. 

Waters Motion for Approval by Council. Yeas (6): Fred Durhal, Angela Whitfield-Calloway, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Mary Sheffield, James Tate, Mary Waters Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried

16.11
Johnson, reso. autho.

 

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

Waters Motion for Approval by Council. Yeas (5): Fred Durhal, Angela Whitfield-Calloway, Mary Sheffield, James Tate, Mary Waters Nays (1): Gabriela Santiago-Romero Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried

16.12
Johnson, reso. autho.

 

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

Waters Motion for Approval by Council. Yeas (6): Fred Durhal, Angela Whitfield-Calloway, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Mary Sheffield, James Tate, Mary Waters Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried

16.13
Johnson, reso. autho.

 

Legal Representation and Indemnification for Operator Carl Saunders in lawsuit of Montic Kennedy v Detroit Department of Transportation, Case No. 23-012033-NI; L23-00613 (JSH) A20000 (Transportation) for Operator Carl Saunders. 

Waters Motion for Approval by Council. Yeas (6): Fred Durhal, Angela Whitfield-Calloway, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Mary Sheffield, James Tate, Mary Waters Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried

LEGISLATIVE POLICY DIVISION

16.14
Johnson, reso. autho.

 

Waiving The Privileged Status on Opinion Regarding The Michigan Right To Farm Act 93. (Our office was requested by Council President Pro Tem Tate to provide a resolution waiving the attorney client privilege on the Law Department’s opinion dated March 26, 2024, regarding, the Michigan Right To Farm Act 93 of 1981.) 

Ballot Results:

Eric Hergenreder         4

Melinda-Mo'Na Rawls  2

Waters Motion for Approval by Council (Waiver). Yeas (6): Fred Durhal, Angela Whitfield-Calloway, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Mary Sheffield, James Tate, Mary Waters Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried

RESOLUTIONS

16.15
The following persons have been recommended for

 

Historic Designation Advisory Board: Melinda-Mo'Nae Rawls and Eric Hergenreder  (PAPER BALLOTS WILL BE DISTRIBUTED - VOTE FOR NO MORE ONE (1) (REPORTED OUT OF THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION)

Melinda-Mo'Nae Rawls (2): Durhal, Tate

Eric Hergenrede (4): Waters, Santiago-Romero, Sheffield, Whitfield-Calloway

No Vote Cast (3): Young, Johnson, Benson

Candidate Eric Hergenrede receives most votes for nomination. 

16.16
Johnson, reso. autho.

 

Appointment of _____________________ to the Historic Designation Advisory Board.

Waters Motion to appoint Eric Hergenreder to Historic Designation Advisory Board for Approval by Council (Waiver). Yeas (6): Fred Durhal, Angela Whitfield-Calloway, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Mary Sheffield, James Tate, Mary Waters Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried

16.17
Johnson, reso. autho.

 

Appointment of Dr. Kefentse Chike as the District 1 representative to the Reparations Task Force.  

Waters Motion for Approval by Council (Waiver). Yeas (6): Fred Durhal, Angela Whitfield-Calloway, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Mary Sheffield, James Tate, Mary Waters Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried

 

17.
NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE

 
MAYOR'S OFFICE

17.1
Young, reso. autho.

 

Petition of Rocket Giving Fund (#2024-112) request to hold "Rocket Mortgage Classic" on June 24,2024 through June 30, 2024 at Detroit Golf Club from 8:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M.  Setup is to begin on March 29, 2024 at 8:00 A.M. and completed by June 23, 2024 by 5:00 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 04/04/24)

Young takes seat 7-0

Young Motion for Approval by Council. Yeas (7): Fred Durhal, Angela Whitfield-Calloway, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Mary Sheffield, James Tate, Mary Waters Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried

17.2
Young, reso. autho.

 

Petition of Better Block Foundation (#2024-111), request to hold "Better Block Detroit G7" at 13555 Gratiot, 13565 Gratiot, and 13601 Gratiot on May 3, 2024 from 3:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M.  Setup is to begin on April 29, 2024 at 8:00 A.M. and completed by May 3, 2024 at 3:00 P.M.  (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 04/04/24)

Young Motion for Approval by Council. Yeas (7): Fred Durhal, Angela Whitfield-Calloway, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Mary Sheffield, James Tate, Mary Waters, Coleman Young  Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried

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

17.3
Young, reso. autho.

 

Authorization to submit a grant application to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources for the FY 2024 Trust Fund  Grant for Clark Park. (The General Services Department is hereby requesting authorization from Detroit City Council to submit a grant application to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources for the FY 2024 Trust Fund Grant. The amount being sought is $250,000.00. The State share is 50 percent or $250,000.00 of the requested amount and there is a required cash match of 50 percent or $250,000.00. The total project cost is $500,000.00.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 04/04/24)

Young Motion for Approval by Council (Waiver). Yeas (7): Fred Durhal, Angela Whitfield-Calloway, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Mary Sheffield, James Tate, Mary Waters, Coleman Young Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried

18.
PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE

 
OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

18.1
Tate, reso. autho.

 

Contract No. 6006080 - 100% Grant Funding – To Provide Choice Neighborhoods Program Evaluation Services. – Contractor: JFM Consulting Group, Inc. – Location: 225 Gratiot, Suite 400, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of Four (4) Years – Total Contract Amount: $196,200.00. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION 

Tate Motion for Approval by Council. Yeas (7): Fred Durhal, Angela Whitfield-Calloway, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Mary Sheffield, James Tate, Mary Waters, Coleman Young Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried

18.2
Tate, reso. autho.

 

Contract No. 6006146 - 100% City Funding – To Provide a Full Renovation of BNP Properties located 8202 Central Street and 8182 Bryden Street. – Contractor: VR Homes, LLC – Location: 2510 S. Telegraph Road, Suite. L #188, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302. – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through October 9, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $272,800.00. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION  

Benson retakes seat 8-0

Tate Motion for Approval by Council. Yeas (8): Scott Benson, Fred Durhal, Angela Whitfield-Calloway, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Mary Sheffield, James Tate, Mary Waters, Coleman Young Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried

DETROIT BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

18.3
Tate, reso. autho.

 

Resolution to Authorize the Abolishment of the 6331 E. Jefferson Brownfield Plan. (The 6331 E. Jefferson Brownfield Redevelopment Plan (the “Plan”) was approved by City Council on November 30, 2001. The legal descriptions for the subject Plan are attached (Exhibit A).  At the regularly scheduled February 28, 2024 DBRA Board of Directors meeting, DBRA staff recommended termination of the Plan on the basis that the project has been completed and the purposes for which the plan was established are accomplished in accordance with Section 14(8)(a) of Act 381. The DBRA subsequently adopted a resolution (Exhibit B) approving the abolishment of the Plan and authorizing the submission of a copy of its resolution to request that City Council adopt a resolution abolishing the Plan.) 

Tate Motion for Approval by Council. Yeas (7): Fred Durhal, Angela Whitfield-Calloway, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Mary Sheffield, James Tate, Mary Waters, Coleman Young Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried

18.4
Tate, reso. autho.

 

Abolishment of the Arvin-Meritor Brownfield Redevelopment Plan.  (The Arvin-Meritor Brownfield Redevelopment Plan (the “Plan”) was approved by City Council on November 14, 2001. The legal descriptions for the subject Plan are attached (Exhibit A).  At the regularly scheduled February 28, 2024 DBRA Board of Directors meeting, DBRA staff recommended termination of the Plan on the basis that the project has been completed and the purposes for which the plan was established are accomplished in accordance with Section 14(8)(a) of Act 381. The DBRA subsequently adopted a resolution (Exhibit B) approving the abolishment of the Plan and authorizing the submission of a copy of its resolution to request that City Council adopt a resolution abolishing the Plan.) 

Tate Motion for Approval by Council. Yeas (7): Fred Durhal, Angela Whitfield-Calloway, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Mary Sheffield, James Tate, Mary Waters, Coleman Young Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried

18.5
Tate, reso. autho.

 

Abolishment of the Kales Brownfield Redevelopment Plan. (The Kales Brownfield Redevelopment Plan (the “Plan”) was approved by City Council on July 5, 2001. The legal descriptions for the subject Plan are attached (Exhibit A).  At the regularly scheduled February 28, 2024 DBRA Board of Directors meeting, DBRA staff recommended termination of the Plan on the basis that the project has been completed and the purposes for which the plan was established are accomplished in accordance with Section 14(8)(a) of Act 381. The DBRA subsequently adopted a resolution (Exhibit B) approving the abolishment of the Plan and authorizing the submission of a copy of its resolution to request that City Council adopt a resolution abolishing the Plan.  The DBRA, as authorized by City Council, sent a notification of termination of the Plan (Exhibit C) in accordance with Section 14(8)(b). 

Tate Motion for Approval by Council. Yeas (7): Fred Durhal, Angela Whitfield-Calloway, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Mary Sheffield, James Tate, Mary Waters, Coleman Young Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried

18.6
Tate, reso. autho.

 

Abolishment of the Odd Fellows Hall Brownfield Redevelopment Plan  (The Odd Fellows Hall Brownfield Redevelopment Plan (the “Plan”) was approved by City Council on November 20, 2002. The legal descriptions for the subject Plan are attached (Exhibit A).  At the regularly scheduled February 28, 2024 DBRA Board of Directors meeting, DBRA staff recommended termination of the Plan on the basis that the project has been completed and the purposes for which the plan was established are accomplished in accordance with Section 14(8)(a) of Act 381. The DBRA subsequently adopted a resolution (Exhibit B) approving the abolishment of the Plan and authorizing the submission of a copy of its resolution to request that City Council adopt a resolution abolishing the Plan. The DBRA, as authorized by City Council, sent a notification of termination of the Plan (Exhibit C) in accordance with Section 14(8)(b). 

Tate Motion for Approval by Council. Yeas (7): Fred Durhal, Angela Whitfield-Calloway, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Mary Sheffield, James Tate, Mary Waters, Coleman Young Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried

18.7
Tate, reso. autho.

 

Abolishment of the Fort Shelby Brownfield Redevelopment Plan. (The Fort Shelby Brownfield Redevelopment Plan (the “Plan”) was approved by City Council on November 20, 2002. The legal descriptions for the subject Plan are attached (Exhibit A).  At the regularly scheduled February 28, 2024 DBRA Board of Directors meeting, DBRA staff recommended termination of the Plan on the basis that the project has been completed and the purposes for which the plan was established are accomplished in accordance with Section 14(8)(a) of Act 381. The DBRA subsequently adopted a resolution (Exhibit B) approving the abolishment of the Plan and authorizing the submission of a copy of its resolution to request that City Council adopt a resolution abolishing the Plan.) 

Tate Motion for Approval by Council. Yeas (7): Fred Durhal, Angela Whitfield-Calloway, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Mary Sheffield, James Tate, Mary Waters, Coleman Young Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried

HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION DEPARTMENT

18.8
Tate, reso. autho.

 

Approval of Central Business District Area Renaissance Zone / Atwater & Second Associates, LLC Authorization to Submit Application to the Michigan Strategic Fund. (The Housing and Revitalization Department (“HRD”) is hereby requesting the approval from your Honorable Body of a Central Business District Area Renaissance Zone (“Ren Zone”) in the City of Detroit (“City”) and the authorization to submit a related Application for Creating a Michigan Strategic Fund Designated Renaissance Zone (“Application”) to the Michigan Strategic Fund (“MSF”) for consideration as required under 1996 PA 376, also known as the Michigan Renaissance Zone Act (“Act”). 

Tate Motion for Approval by Council (Waiver). Yeas (8): Scott Benson, Fred Durhal, Angela Whitfield-Calloway, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Mary Sheffield, James Tate, Mary Waters, Coleman Young Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried

18.9
Tate, reso. autho.

 

Approving a Commercial Rehabilitation Certificate on behalf of Atwater & Second Associates, LLC, in the area of 600 Civic Center Drive, Detroit, Michigan, in accordance with Public Act 210 of 2005 (Petition #2024-003). (The Housing and Revitalization Department, Planning & Development Department and Finance Department have reviewed the application of Atwater & Second Associates, 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.) 

Tate Motion for Approval by Council (Waiver). Yeas (8): Scott Benson, Fred Durhal, Angela Whitfield-Calloway, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Mary Sheffield, James Tate, Mary Waters, Coleman Young Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried

18.10
Tate, reso. autho.

 

Approving a Commercial Rehabilitation District for Atwater & Second Associates, LLC in the area of 600 Civic Center Drive, Detroit, Michigan, in accordance with Public Act 210 of 2005. (Petition #2024-033) (The Housing and Revitalization Department has reviewed the request of Atwater & Second Associates, 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.) 

Tate Motion for Approval by Council (Waiver). Yeas (8): Scott Benson, Fred Durhal, Angela Whitfield-Calloway, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Mary Sheffield, James Tate, Mary Waters, Coleman Young Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

18.11
Tate, reso. autho.

 

Property Sale 7969 W Fisher.  (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department (“P&DD”) has received an offer from Saeed Bazzi (the “Purchaser”), to purchase certain City-owned real property 7969 W Fisher (the “Property”) for the purchase price of Forty Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($40,000.00). The Purchaser is renovating and re-establishing the adjacent former gas station at 7960 W Fort. The Purchaser was granted the Special Land Use by the Buildings, Safety Engineering and Environmental Department on November 17, 2023.) 

Tate Motion for Approval by Council (Waiver). Yeas (8): Scott Benson, Fred Durhal, Angela Whitfield-Calloway, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Mary Sheffield, James Tate, Mary Waters, Coleman Young Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried

18.12
Tate, reso. autho.

 

Community Benefits Provision Hotel at Water Square Development. (The City of Detroit (“City”), Detroit Economic Growth Corporation (“DEGC”), and Atwater and Second Associates, LLC referred to as the (“Developer”) have been in discussions to bring an estimated investment of approximately $396.7 million dollars to 600 Civic Center Drive, Detroit, Michigan known as the Hotel at Water Square. It is anticipated that this project will redevelop the former Joe Louis Arena site from a vacant parcel into a new use resulting in the creation of a 25-story, 600-room hotel consisting of five (5) podium floors. The five (5) podium floors will include a ground floor restaurant, a lobby bar, two (2) ballrooms, 50,000 sq. ft. of meeting space, a swimming pool, a spa, and a fitness area. The back-of-the house areas will include offices, staff support spaces and a large kitchen to support seamless behind-the scenes operations. A pedestrian bridge will span over the future Second Avenue to provide a direct connection to the Huntington Place Convention Center.) 

Tate Motion for Approval by Council (Waiver). Yeas (8): Scott Benson, Fred Durhal, Angela Whitfield-Calloway, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Mary Sheffield, James Tate, Mary Waters, Coleman Young Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried

RESOLUTIONS

18.13
Sheffield, reso. autho.

 

Resolution Urging A Change In State Law To Exclude Wayne County Community College From Tax Abatements and Tax Captures. 

Tate Motion (Waters added) for Approval by Council. Yeas (8): Scott Benson, Fred Durhal, Angela Whitfield-Calloway, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Mary Sheffield, James Tate, Mary Waters, Coleman Young Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried

19.
PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE

 

19.1
Benson, reso. autho. 

 

Contract No. 6005343-A1 - 100% ARPA Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Increase of Funds due to Discovery of Basement, Backfilling Basement with 21AA, and Bracing of Existing Common Wall. – Contractor: Inner City Contracting, LLC – Location: 18715 Grand River, Detroit, MI 48223 – Contract Period: June 6, 2023 through June 30, 2025 – Contract Increase Amount: $219,700.00 – Total Contract Amount: $497,464.30. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 04/08/24) 

Benson Motion for Approval by Council. Yeas (6): Scott Benson, Fred Durhal, Angela Whitfield-Calloway, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Mary Sheffield, James Tate, Mary Waters, Coleman Young Nays (2): Angela Whitfield-Calloway, Gabriela Santiago-Romero Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried

19.2
Benson, reso. autho.

 

Contract No. 3069086 – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Properties, 3528 & 3534 Rohns. – Contractor: DMC Consultants, Inc. – Location: 13500 Foley Street, Detroit, MI 48227 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $66,000.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 04/08/24) 

Benson Motion for Approval by Council. Yeas (8): Scott Benson, Fred Durhal, Angela Whitfield-Calloway, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Mary Sheffield, James Tate, Mary Waters, Coleman Young Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried

19.3
Benson, reso. autho.

 

Contract No. 6001885-A1 - 100% Solid Waste Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Increase of Funds for Flood Response and Trash Removal Services. – Contractor: Waste Management – Location: 41100 Plymouth Road, Suite 170, Plymouth, MI 48170 – Contract Period: June 1, 2019 through May 31, 2024 – Contract Increase Amount: $5,840,000.00 – Total Contract Amount: $80,287,265.00. (FEMA Reimbursement Applicable) PUBLIC WORKS (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 04/08/24) 

Benson Motion for Approval by Council (Waiver). Yeas (8): Scott Benson, Fred Durhal, Angela Whitfield-Calloway, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Mary Sheffield, James Tate, Mary Waters, Coleman Young Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried

19.4
Benson, reso. autho.

 

Contract No. 6005678 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Tow Truck Repair Services, Labor and/or Parts. – Contractor: Worldwide Equipment Sales of Michigan, LLC – Location: 31145 W. 8 Mile Road, Livonia, MI 48152 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of Three (3) Years – Total Contract Amount: $250,000.00. POLICE (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 04/08/24) 

Benson Motion for Approval by Council (Waiver). Yeas (8): Scott Benson, Fred Durhal, Angela Whitfield-Calloway, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Mary Sheffield, James Tate, Mary Waters, Coleman Young Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried

19.5
Benson, reso. autho.

 

Contract No. 6005721 - 100% ARPA Funding – To Provide Furniture and Accessories to the Detroit Police Department Academy Training Facilities. – Contractor: Balco Interiors, LLC, DBA Interior Environments – Location: 48700 Grand River Avenue, Novi, MI 48374 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $1,132,875.88. POLICE  (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 04/08/24) 

Benson Motion to Postpone Vote. Yeas (8): Scott Benson, Fred Durhal, Angela Whitfield-Calloway, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Mary Sheffield, James Tate, Mary Waters, Coleman Young Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried

19.6
Benson, reso. autho.

 

Contract No. 6001884-A1 - 100% Solid Waste Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Increase of Funds for Flood Response and Trash Removal Services. – Contractor: GFL Environmental USA, Inc. – Location: 26999 Central Park Boulevard, Suite 200 Southfield MI, 48076 – Contract Period: June 1, 2019 through May 31, 2024 – Contract Increase Amount: $3,300,000.00 – Total Contract Amount: $58,136,344.00. (FEMA Reimbursement Applicable) PUBLIC WORKS (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 04/08/24) 

Benson Motion for Approval by Council (Waiver). Yeas (8): Scott Benson, Fred Durhal, Angela Whitfield-Calloway, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Mary Sheffield, James Tate, Mary Waters, Coleman Young Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried

20.
NEW BUSINESS

 
MAYOR'S OFFICE

20.1
Young, reso. autho.

 

Petition of VG1 LLC (#2024-113), request to hold "Detroit's FUL Station" at 2748 Franklin on May 1, 2024 through October 20, 2024 from 4:00 P.M. until 10:00 P.M. Setup to begin on April 28th at 10:00 A.M. and completed by April 29th by 2:00 P.M. with tear down to begin on October 21st at 10:00 A.M. and completed by 5:00 P.M. on October 22nd. (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 4/11/24)

Young Motion to remove from Agenda. Yeas (8): Scott Benson, Fred Durhal, Angela Whitfield-Calloway, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Mary Sheffield, James Tate, Mary Waters, Coleman Young Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried

20.2
Young, reso. autho.

 

Petition of Space (#2024-115), request to hold "Space Dive" on May 3rd through May 12th from 6:00 P.M. to 2:00 A.M.  Set-up to begin on April 22nd at 10:00 A.M. and completed on May 3rd at 1:00 P.M. with tear-down on May 13th at 9:00 A.M. and completed by 11:00 P.M. on May 17th. (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 4/11/24)

Young Motion for Approval by Council. Yeas (8): Scott Benson, Fred Durhal, Angela Whitfield-Calloway, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Mary Sheffield, James Tate, Mary Waters, Coleman Young Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

20.3
Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

 

Contract No. 6005162 - Revenue Contract – To Provide a Fixed Based Operator and Lease Premises at the City Airport. – Contractor: AVFlight Detroit City Corporation – Location: 47 W. Ellsworth, Ann Arbor, MI 48108 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through October 31, 2053 – Annual Net Revenue Estimate: $98,731.38. AIRPORT (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 04/15/24) 

Santiago-Romero Motion for Approval by Council (Waiver). Yeas (8): Scott Benson, Fred Durhal, Angela Whitfield-Calloway, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Mary Sheffield, James Tate, Mary Waters, Coleman Young Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried

20.4
Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

 

Contract No. 6003710-A1 - 100% Bond Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time and an Increase of Funds for Additional Property Inspections, Data Collection and Securing Services. – Contractor: GTJ Consulting LLC – Location: 22955 Industrial Drive West, St. Clair Shores, MI 48080 – Previous Contract Period: August 1, 2021 through July 31, 2024 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2026 – Contract Increase Amount: $5,400,000.00 – Total Contract Amount: $18,525,600.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 04/15/24) 

Santiago-Romero Motion for Approval by Council (Waiver). Yeas (8): Scott Benson, Fred Durhal, Angela Whitfield-Calloway, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Mary Sheffield, James Tate, Mary Waters, Coleman Young Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried

20.5
Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

 

Contract No. 6004430-A1 - 100% ARPA Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time and Increase in Funds for the Completion of Renovations at Ladder 30. – Contractor: LLP Construction Services, Inc. dba LLP Services, Inc. – Location: 2585 Industrial Row Drive, Troy, MI 48084 – Previous Contract Period: July 26, 2022 through May 31, 2024 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through September 1, 2024 – Contract Increase Amount: $887,582.00 – Total Contract Amount: $3,912,582.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 04/15/24) 

Santiago-Romero Motion for Approval by Council (Waiver). Yeas (8): Scott Benson, Fred Durhal, Angela Whitfield-Calloway, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Mary Sheffield, James Tate, Mary Waters, Coleman Young Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried

20.6
Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

 

Contract No. 6006115 - 100% ARPA Funding – To Provide Construction Services for Major Building Improvements at the Detroit Police Department’s (DPD) 2nd Precinct (PCT) located at 13530 Lesure Street, Detroit, Michigan 48227. – Contractor: DeAngelis Diamond Construction, LLC – Location: 39555 Orchard Hill Pl # 235, Novi, MI 48375 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $5,418,700.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 04/15/24) 

Santiago-Romero Motion for Approval by Council (Waiver). Yeas (7): Scott Benson, Fred Durhal, Angela Whitfield-Calloway, Mary Sheffield, James Tate, Mary Waters, Coleman Young Nays (1): Gabriela Santiago-Romero. Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried

20.7
Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

 

Contract No. 6006133 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Cleaner Degreaser for DDOT Maintenance Facilities. – Contractor: Rowley Brothers, Inc dba Rowleys Wholesale – Location: 15555 Noecker Way, Southgate, MI 48195 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through March 31, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $29,600.16. LEGISLATIVE POLICY DIVISION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 04/15/24) 

Santiago-Romero Motion for Approval by Council. Yeas (7): Scott Benson, Fred Durhal, Angela Whitfield-Calloway, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, James Tate, Mary Waters, Coleman Young Nays (1): Mary Sheffield. Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried

20.8
Young, reso. autho.

 

Contract No. 6006177 -  Management Contract - Amendment 3 to 2617781 – To Provide an Extension of Time to Manage, Operate and Maintain Campus Martius Park, Cadillac Square, Capitol Park and Grand Circus Park, Etc.. – Contractor: Detroit 300 Conservancy – Location: 600 Renaissance Center, Suite 1720, Detroit, MI 48243 – Previous Contract Period: November 19, 2014 through December 31, 2024 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2039 – Contract Increase Amount: $$0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $0.00. GENERAL SERVICES (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 4/11/24)

Young Motion for Approval by Council (Waiver). Yeas (8): Scott Benson, Fred Durhal, Angela Whitfield-Calloway, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Mary Sheffield, James Tate, Mary Waters, Coleman Young Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried

20.9
Young, reso. autho.

 

Contract No. 6004235-A1 - 100% ARPA Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time for Heavy Duty Vehicle Rental. – Contractor: Herc Rentals, Inc. – Location: 29125 Smith Road, Romulus, MI 48174 – Previous Contract Period: March 15, 2022 through December 31, 2024 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2025 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $1,401,960.00. GENERAL SERVICES (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 4/11/24)

Young Motion for Approval by Council. Yeas (8): Scott Benson, Fred Durhal, Angela Whitfield-Calloway, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Mary Sheffield, James Tate, Mary Waters, Coleman Young Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried

20.10
Young, reso. autho.

 

Contract No. 6005137-A2 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 2 – To Provide an Extension of Time for a License Agreement to use Clark Park and Clark Park Center for Recreation and Educational Programming. – Contractor: Clark Park Coalition – Location: 1130 Clark Street, Detroit, MI 48209 – Previous Contract Period: April 1, 2013 through March 31, 2024 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2025 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $0.00. GENERAL SERVICES (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 4/11/24)

Young Motion for Approval by Council (Waiver). Yeas (8): Scott Benson, Fred Durhal, Angela Whitfield-Calloway, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Mary Sheffield, James Tate, Mary Waters, Coleman Young Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried

20.11
Young, reso. autho.

 

Contract No. 6005452-A1 - 100% State ARPA Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Update to the Fee Schedule for Video Management Services including Materials and Installation for Various Sections of the Joe Louis Greenway. – Contractor: Integral Blue, LLC – Location: 1060 Centre Road, Auburn Hills, MI 48326 – Contract Period: July 10, 2023 through December 31, 2026 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $150,000.00. GENERAL SERVICES (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 4/11/24)

Young Motion for Approval by Council (Waiver). Yeas (8): Scott Benson, Fred Durhal, Angela Whitfield-Calloway, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Mary Sheffield, James Tate, Mary Waters, Coleman Young Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried

20.12
Young, reso. autho.

 

Contract No. 6005889 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Blight Remediation Division, Private Tree Removal and Trimming Citywide. – Contractor: P.Jay’s Tree Services, LLC – Location: 11000 W. McNichols Road, Suite 323, Detroit, MI 48221 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through March 22, 2027 – Total Contract Amount: $500,000.00. GENERAL SERVICES (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 4/11/24)

Young Motion for Approval by Council (Waiver). Yeas (8): Scott Benson, Fred Durhal, Angela Whitfield-Calloway, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Mary Sheffield, James Tate, Mary Waters, Coleman Young Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried

20.13
Young, reso. autho.

 

Contract No. 6006153 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Improvements and Upgrades to Messmer Park. – Contractor: Michigan Recreational Construction Inc. – Location: 18631 Conant, Detroit, MI 48234 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $439,869.00. GENERAL SERVICES (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 4/11/24)

Young Motion for Approval by Council. Yeas (8): Scott Benson, Fred Durhal, Angela Whitfield-Calloway, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Mary Sheffield, James Tate, Mary Waters, Coleman Young Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried

20.14
Young, reso. autho.

 

Contract No. 6004150-C - 100% City Funding – To Provide a City Parking Ticket and Collections Management System. – Contractor: Conduent State & Local Solutions, Inc. – Location: 1001 Woodward Avenue, Suite 1200, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 12, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $8,674,801.00. MUNICIPAL PARKING (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 4/11/24)

Young Motion for Approval by Council (Waiver). Yeas (8): Scott Benson, Fred Durhal, Angela Whitfield-Calloway, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Mary Sheffield, James Tate, Mary Waters, Coleman Young Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEERING DIVISION

20.15
Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

 

Petition of DPW, City Engineering Division (x2024-85), City Engineering Division, request to dedicate land, commonly known as 2500 East Grand Blvd. and 8001 Conant Street.  (All other City Departments and Utilities have reported no objection to the proposed right-of-way dedication.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 04/15/24) 

Santiago-Romero Motion for Approval by Council. Yeas (8): Scott Benson, Fred Durhal, Angela Whitfield-Calloway, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Mary Sheffield, James Tate, Mary Waters, Coleman Young Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried

20.16
Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

 

Petition of Innovation Acquisitions LLC, (x2024-107), request for encroachment within the southerly part of Grand River Avenue, and the westerly part of Washington Boulevard, adjacent to the parcel commonly known as 1249 Washington Boulevard, for the installation of 7 awnings. (Detroit Water and Sewerage Department (DWSD) reports being involved, but they have no objection provided the DWSD encroachment provisions are followed. The DWSD provisions have been made a part of the resolution.  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 04/15/24) 

Santiago-Romero Motion for Approval by Council. Yeas (8): Scott Benson, Fred Durhal, Angela Whitfield-Calloway, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Mary Sheffield, James Tate, Mary Waters, Coleman Young Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried. 

RESOLUTIONS

20.17
 Johnson, reso. autho.

 

Resolution Recognizing April 2024 as Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Month. (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 04/15/24) 

Waters Motion for Approval by Council. Yeas (8): Scott Benson, Fred Durhal, Angela Whitfield-Calloway, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Mary Sheffield, James Tate, Mary Waters, Coleman Young Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried

20.18
Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

 

Resolution To Recognize April 11 - 17 as National Black Maternal Health Week. (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 04/15/24) 

Santiago-Romero (in the name of the Council) Motion for Approval by Council (Waiver). Yeas (8): Scott Benson, Fred Durhal, Angela Whitfield-Calloway, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Mary Sheffield, James Tate, Mary Waters, Coleman Young Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried

20.19
Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

 

Resolution In Celebration and Local Designation Of Workers. (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 04/15/24) 

Santiago-Romero Motion for Approval by Council (Waiver). Yeas (8): Scott Benson, Fred Durhal, Angela Whitfield-Calloway, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Mary Sheffield, James Tate, Mary Waters, Coleman Young Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried

21.
PRESIDENT'S REPORT ON STANDING COMMITTEE REFERRALS AND OTHER MATTERS

 

22.
BUDGET, FINANCE AND AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE

 

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

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

22.1
Submitting reso. autho.

 

Contract No. 6003546-A1 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time and an Increase of Funds for Insurance Brokerage Services. – Contractor: Alliant Insurance Services Inc. – Location: 1050 Wilshire Drive, Suite #210 Troy, MI 48084 – Previous Contract Period: July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2026 – Contract Increase Amount: $9,435,364.00 – Total Contract Amount: $18,650,955.00. OFFICE OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE & AUDIT STANDING 
COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (8-0). No Objections. 

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

22.2
Submitting report relative to

 

The Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) respectfully submits its City of Detroit Financial Report for the Eight Months ended February 29, 2024. The OCFO also publishes this report on the City’s website.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE & AUDIT STANDING 
COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (8-0). No Objections. 

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER/OFFICE OF BUDGET

22.3
Submitting reso. autho.

 

Technical Corrections to the Adopted Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget (Second Errata Letter).  (After further review of the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Adopted Budget approved by City Council on April 8, 2024, we are requesting technical corrections to Schedule B, including departments, appropriation codes, and fund codes. There is no change to the legislative intent of City Council’s budget changes or the total budget itself. To accomplish this, we request substituting the attached corrected copy of Schedule B in place of the one distributed at the April 8 Special Session, as provided herein by the attached resolution.)

Durhal Motion to move to New Business. Yeas (8): Scott Benson, Fred Durhal, Angela Whitfield-Calloway, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Mary Sheffield, James Tate, Mary Waters, Coleman Young. Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried

Durhal Motion for Approval by Council (Waiver). Yeas (8): Scott Benson, Fred Durhal, Angela Whitfield-Calloway, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Mary Sheffield, James Tate, Mary Waters, Coleman Young Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried

LEGISLATIVE POLICY DIVISION

22.4
Submitting report relative to

 

Tenants Rights Commission Funding Request.  (During the FY 2025 budget process, Council Member Mary Waters requested the Legislative Policy Division (LPD) to identify a source of recurring funds1 to allow the Tenants Rights Commission to be fully funded at its inception. Council Member Water's total request was for $521,000 recurring.)

Durhal Motion to Refer to Planning & Economic Development Committee. Yeas (8): Scott Benson, Fred Durhal, Angela Whitfield-Calloway, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Mary Sheffield, James Tate, Mary Waters, Coleman Young Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried

MISCELLANEOUS

22.5
Council President Pro Tem James Tate

 

Submitting memorandum relative to Report regarding the Fiscal Impact of Projects Tax Incentives on the City of Detroit's Income Taxes Receiving.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE & AUDIT STANDING 
COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (8-0). No Objections. 

23.
INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE

 

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

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

23.1
Submitting reso. autho.

 

Contract No. 3072434 - 100% Grant Funding – To Provide APX Radios (Quantity 143), Microphone Speakers (Quantity 168), Desktop Chargers, Warranties (5 years), and Accessories. – Contractor: Motorola Solutions, Inc. – Location: 500 W. Monroe, Chicago, IL 60661 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $899,998.21. DoIT

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING 
COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor. No Objections 8-0. 

23.2
Submitting reso. autho.

 

Contract No. 6005448 - 100% ARPA Funding – To provide a single point of coordination ("Motor City Tech Bar") to access cultural education materials, technical support, computing devices, low-cost internet service, and digital literacy skills training in each District. – Contractor: HUMAN-I-T – Location: 1400 Oakman Boulevard, Detroit, MI 48238 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $750,000.00. DoIT

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING 
COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor. No Objections 8-0. 

23.3
Submitting reso. autho.

 

Contract No. 6006088 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Printing & Graphic Design Services for the Board of Police Commissioners (BOPC) – Contractor: Accuform Printing & Graphics, Inc. - Location: 7231 Southfield Road, Detroit, MI 48228 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of Two (2) Years – Total Contract Amount: $100,000.00 NON-DEPARTMENTAL

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING 
COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor. No Objections 8-0. 

23.4
Submitting reso. autho.

 

Contract No. 6006202 - 100% City Funding – To Provide ASL Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. – Contractor: Deaf Community Advocacy Network, Inc. – Location: 2111 Orchard Lake Road, Sylvan Lake, MI 48320 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of Two (2) Years – Total Contract Amount: $210,000.00. CRIO

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING 
COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor. No Objections 8-0. 

23.5
Submitting reso. autho.

 

Contract No. 6006174 - 100% ARPA Funding – To provide 21 Motorola APX6500 radios for Code Enforcement – Contractor: Motorola Solutions Inc – Location: 1301 E. Algonquin Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60196 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $139,897.38. DoIT

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING 
COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor. No Objections 8-0. 

23.6
Submitting reso. autho.

 

Contract No. 6006181 - 100% ARPA Funding – To provide 18 Motorola N70 prep radios for Code Enforcement – Contractor: Motorola Solutions Inc – Location: 1301 E. Algonquin Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60196 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $126,632.52. DOIT

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING 
COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor. No Objections 8-0. 

LAW DEPARTMENT

23.7
Submitting reso. autho.

 

Settlement in lawsuit of Regina Gholston v. City of Detroit and Allstate Ins. Co.; Case No. 22-007638-NI, File No. L22-01041(PH) A37000 (Police Department) in the amount of ($39,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Regina Gholston may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about April 27, 2022.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING 
COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor. No Objections 8-0. 

23.8
Submitting reso. autho.

 

Settlement in lawsuit of Michigan Institute of Musculoskeletal Medicine, PLLC (G. Smith) v City of Detroit; Case Number: 22-190992-GC File Number: L22-01205 (AA) (DDOT) in the amount of ($10,000) in full payment for any and all claims which Plaintiffs may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about July 1, 2021.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING 
COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor. No Objections 8-0. 

MISCELLANEOUS

23.9
Council President Mary Sheffield

 

Submitting memorandum relative to Request for Resolution to Renew Detroit Public Library Millage.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING 
COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor. No Objections 8-0. 

24.
NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE

 

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

MAYOR'S OFFICE

24.1
Submitting Mayor's Office Coordinator's Report

 

Petition of Detroit-Wayne Joint Building Authority (#2024-124), request to hold "Detroit Grand Prix Viewing" Submitted by Detroit-Wayne Joint Building Authority, located at the Coleman A. Young Municipal Center on May 31st through June 2nd, from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Set-up to begin May 30th, 10:00AM complete by 5:00PM with tear-down lo begin June 3rd at 7:00AM complete by 5:00PM. (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD & COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (8-0). No Objections

24.2
Submitting Mayor's Office Coordinator's Report

 

Petition of Eastern Market Partnership (#2024-123), request to hold "57th Annual Flower Day"  located at the Eastern Market Sheds, Russell St. between Fisher Service Drive and Wilkins St. on May 19th, from 7:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Set-up to begin May 19th, 4:00A.M. complete by 7:00A.M. with tear-down to begin May 19th at 5:00P.M. complete by 7:00P.M.  (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD & COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (8-0). No Objections

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

24.3
Submitting reso. autho.

 

Contract No. 6006167 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Vacant Lots and Weed/Debris Removal. – Contractor: Brilar, LLC. – Location: 1420 Washington Boulevard, Suite 301 Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through March 18, 2029 – Total Contract Amount: $13,591,068.75. GENERAL SERVICES

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD & COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (8-0). No Objections

24.4
Submitting reso. autho.

 

Contract No. 6006168 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Vacant Lots and Weed/Debris Removal. – Contractor: JE Jordan Landscaping Incorporated – Location: 19415 West McNichols, Detroit, MI 48219 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through March 18, 2029 – Total Contract Amount: $6,963,229.50. GENERAL SERVICES

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD & COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (8-0). No Objections

24.5
Submitting reso. autho.

 

Contract No. 6006169 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Vacant Lots and Weed/Debris Removal. – Contractor: Payne Landscaping, Inc. – Location: 7635 E. Davison, Detroit, MI 48212 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through March 18, 2029 – Total Contract Amount: $20,767,429.50. GENERAL SERVICES

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD & COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (8-0). No Objections

24.6
Submitting reso. autho.

 

Contract No. 6006172 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Architectural Design/Graphics & Production Services. – Contractor: Orchard Hiltz & McCliment dba OHM Advisors - Location: 1145 Griswold Street, Suite. 200, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of Two (2) Years – Total Contract Amount: $126,232.00 GENERAL SERVICES

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD & COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (8-0). No Objections

24.7
Submitting reso. autho.

 

Contract No. 6006186 - 100% ARPA Funding – To Provide Debris Hauling and Removal Services. – Contractor: Detroit Grounds Crew LLC. – Location: 4101 Barham, Detroit, MI 48224 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through May 7, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $1,050,000.00. GENERAL SERVICES

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD & COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (8-0). No Objections

24.8
Submitting reso. autho.

 

Contract No. 6006187 - 100% ARPA Funding – To Provide Debris Hauling and Removal Services. – Contractor: Payne Landscaping, Inc. – Location: 7635 E. Davison, Detroit, MI 48212 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through May 7, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $1.050,000.00. GENERAL SERVICES

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD & COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (8-0). No Objections

24.9
Submitting reso. autho.

 

Contract No. 6006207 - 100% Capital Funding – To Provide Improvements to City Seawalls; Lower East Side Flood Mitigation. – Contractor: Detroit Building Authority – Location: 1301 Third Street, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through April 30, 2027 – Total Contract Amount: $2,700,000.00. GENERAL SERVICES

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD & COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (8-0). No Objections

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

24.10
Submitting reso. autho.

 

To submit a grant application to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for the Climate Pollution Reduction Grants Program – Implementation Grant.  (The General Services Department—Office of Sustainability is hereby requesting authorization from Detroit City Council to submit a grant application to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for the Climate Pollution Reduction Grants Program – Implementation Grant. The amount being sought is $99,999,621.00. There is no City match requirement. The total project cost is $99,999,621.00.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD & COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (8-0). No Objections

25.
PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE

 

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

HISTORIC DESIGNATION ADVISORY BOARD

25.1
Submitting reso. autho.

 

To recognize May 2024 as National Historic Preservation Month.  

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 
STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (8-0). No Objections

26.
PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE

 

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

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

26.1
Submitting reso. autho.

 

Contract No. 6003394-A1 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time and an Increase of Funds for System Incident Emergency Call Recording System. – Contractor: NICE Systems, Inc. – Location: 221 River Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030 – Previous Contract Period: June 15, 2021 through June 14, 2024 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through July 19, 2025 – Contract Increase Amount: $210,000.00 – Total Contract Amount: $1,775,174.00. POLICE

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING 
COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (8-0). No Objections. 

26.2
Submitting reso. autho.

 

Contract No. 6004384-A2 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 2 – To Provide an Increase of Funds for Personal Protection Equipment (Coats and Pants). – Contractor: Phoenix Safety Outfitters, LLC – Location: 1619 Commerce Road, Springfield, OH 45504 – Contract Period: April 6, 2022 through June 30, 2024 – Contract Increase Amount: $194,496.15 – Total Contract Amount: $1,312,690.15. FIRE

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING 
COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (8-0). No Objections. 

26.3
Submitting reso. autho.

 

Contract No. 6005936 - 100% Bond Funding – To Provide Proposal N Trash Out Release H, Group H1/SA (25 Properties) – Contractor: Special Multi Services, Inc-SMS – Location: 7140 W. Fort Street, Detroit, MI 48209 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2024 - Total Contract Amount: $82,005.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING 
COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (8-0). No Objections. 

26.4
Submitting reso. autho.

 

Contract No. 6005937 - 100% Bond Funding – To Provide Proposal N Trash Out Release H, Group H2/SA (25 Properties) – Contractor: Special Multi Services, Inc-SMS – Location: 7140 W. Fort Street, Detroit, MI 48209 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2024 - Total Contract Amount: $82,320.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING 
COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (8-0). No Objections. 

26.5
Submitting reso. autho.

 

Contract No. 6005938 - 100% Bond Funding – To Provide Proposal N Trash Out Release H, Group H3/SA (25 Properties) – Contractor: Emerging Industries Training Institute – Location: 5555 Conner, Suite 1646, Detroit, MI 48213 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2024 - Total Contract Amount: $98,910.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING 
COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (8-0). No Objections. 

26.6
Submitting reso. autho.

 

Contract No. 6005939 - 100% Bond Funding – To Provide Proposal N Trash Out Release H, Group H4/SA (24 Properties) – Contractor: RT Contracting, LLC – Location: 6400 E. 7 Mile Road, Unit B, Detroit, MI 48234 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2024 - Total Contract Amount: $99,697.50. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING 
COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (8-0). No Objections. 

26.7
Submitting reso. autho.

 

Contract No. 6005941 - 100% Bond Funding – To Provide Proposal N Trash Out Release H, Group H6 (25 Properties) – Contractor: RT Contracting, LLC – Location: 6400 E. 7 Mile Road, Unit B, Detroit, MI 48234 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2024 - Total Contract Amount: $105,840.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING 
COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (8-0). No Objections. 

26.8
Submitting reso. autho.

 

Contract No. 6005940 - 100% Bond Funding – To Provide Proposal N Trash Out Release H, Group H5/SA (25 Properties) – Contractor: Emerging Industries Training Institute – Location: 5555 Conner, Suite 1646, Detroit, MI 48213 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2024 - Total Contract Amount: $106,207.50. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING 
COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (8-0). No Objections. 

26.9
Submitting reso. autho.

 

Contract No. 6005943 - 100% Bond Funding – To Provide Proposal N Trash Out Release H, Group H8 (25 Properties) – Contractor: Emerging Industries Training Institute – Location: 5555 Conner, Suite 1646, Detroit, MI 48213 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2024 - Total Contract Amount: $114,187.50. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING 
COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (8-0). No Objections. 

26.10
Submitting reso. autho.

 

Contract No. 6005944 -   100% Bond Funding – To Provide Proposal N Trash Out Release H, Group H9 (25 Properties) – Contractor: Emerging Industries Training Institute – Location: 5555 Conner, Suite 1646, Detroit, MI 48213 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2024 - Total Contract Amount: $113,793.75. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING 
COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (8-0). No Objections. 

26.11
Submitting reso. autho.

 

Contract No. 6005950 - 100% Bond Funding – To Provide Proposal N Trash Out Release G, Group G14 (Re-Award for 25 Properties) – Contractor: RT Contracting, LLC – Location: 6400 E. 7 Mile Road, Unit B, Detroit, MI 48234 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2024 - Total Contract Amount: $99,225.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING 
COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (8-0). No Objections. 

26.12
Submitting reso. autho.

 

Contract No. 6006018 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Learning Management System for Online Learning Content, Training, Tracking, and Reporting. – Contractor: Lexipol, LLC – Location: 2611 Internet Boulevard, Frisco, TX 75034 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through April 30, 2027 – Total Contract Amount: $115,200.00. FIRE

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING 
COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (8-0). No Objections. 

26.13
Submitting reso. autho.

 

Contract No. 6006103 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Software Solution for Managing Fire and Arson Records, Electronic Patient Care Reports, Personnel Management, Property and Inspections Reporting. – Contractor: ImageTrend, LLC – Location: 20855 Kensington Boulevard, Lakeville MN 55044 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through April 30, 2027 – Total Contract Amount: $1,633,757.00. FIRE

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING 
COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (8-0). No Objections. 

26.14
Submitting reso. autho.

 

Contract No. 6006183 -  Revenue Contract – To Provide Lease Premises and Provide Improvements to Onsite Facility at Coleman A. Young International Airport for a Flight School. – Contractor: Fly By Wire – Location: 25075 Ronald Street, Roseville, MI 48066 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through March 31, 2027 – Total Revenue Amount: $88,000.00. AIRPORT

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING 
COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (8-0). No Objections. 

26.15
Submitting reso. autho.

 

Contract No. 6006204 - 100% ARPA Funding – To Provide Abatement and Alteration of Commercial Structures for Group 247. – Contractor: Homrich Wrecking, Inc dba Homrich – Location: 3033 Bourke Street, Detroit MI 48238 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $2,262,865.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING 
COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (8-0). No Objections. 

26.16
Submitting reso. autho.

 

Contract No. 6006225 - 100% ARPA Funding – To Provide Upfitting Requirements for 21 Hybrid Ford Mavericks – Contractor: Arrow Upfitters Inc. – Location: 5431 Davison Rd., Lapeer, Mi. 48446 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $105,000.00. POLICE

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING 
COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (8-0). No Objections. 

26.17
Submitting reso. autho.

 

Contract No. 6006225 - 100% ARPA Funding – To Provide Upfitting Requirements for 21 Hybrid Ford Mavericks – Contractor: Arrow Upfitters Inc. – Location: 5431 Davison Rd., Lapeer, Mi. 48446 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $105,000.00. POLICE

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING 
COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (8-0). No Objections. 

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

26.18
Submitting reso. autho.

 

Request to Accept and Appropriate the BNA Constructors Canada GP Community Benefits Agreement. (BNA Constructors Canada GP has awarded the City of Detroit Department of Public Works with the BNA Constructors Canada GP Community Benefits Agreement for a total of 1,000,000.00 million Canadian dollars or approximately $743,375.00, subject to change based on the exchange rate at the time of transaction. There is no match requirement. The total project cost is approximately $743,375.00, subject to change based on the USD to CAD exchange rate at the time of transaction.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING 
COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (8-0). No Objections. 

DETROIT POLICE DEPARTMENT

26.19
Submitting reso. autho.

 

Acquisition of a Bell 407 Helicopter. The Detroit Police Department ("DPD") hereby requests the approval and authorization from your Honorable Body to acquire from Bell Textron lnc.("Bell"), a Texas corporation a pre-owned Bell 407 Helicopter for an amount not to exceed two million three hundred thousand dollars ($2.3 million).)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING 
COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (8-0). No Objections. 

MISCELLANEOUS

26.20
Council Member Gabriela Santiago-Romero

 

Submitting resolution to recognize May as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.  

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING 
COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (8-0). No Objections. 

27.
CONSENT AGENDA

 

28.
MEMBER REPORTS

 

Mary Waters, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Scott Benson, Fred Durhal, Mary Sheffield

29.
ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE

 

-NONE

30.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CLERK

 

31.
TESTIMONIAL RESOLUTIONS AND SPECIAL PRIVILEGE

 

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