MINUTES

CITY COUNCIL FORMAL SESSION

Tuesday, April 01, 2025 at 10:00 A.m. - 12:00 P.m.

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

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

HENRY FORD AND BRAIN CANCER AWARENESS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 

 

COUNCIL PRESIDENT MARY SHEFFIELD

COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM JAMES TATE

COUNCIL MEMBER SCOTT BENSON

COUNCIL MEMBER ANGELA WHITFIELD-CALLOWAY

COUNCIL MEMBER FRED DURHAL III

COUNCIL MEMBER LATISHA JOHNSON

COUNCIL MEMBER GABRIELA SANTIAGO-ROMERO

COUNCIL MEMBER MARY WATERS

COUNCIL MEMBER COLEMAN A. YOUNG II

 

Uraina Clark

Asst. City Council Committee Clerk

           

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1.

ROLL CALL

Present Council Members: Scott Benson, Fred Durhall III, Latisha Johnson, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Pro Tem James Tate, Council President Mary Sheffield. 

Quorum: 6 

Noting: Council Member Mary Waters indicating tardiness

2.

INVOCATION

Pastor, Reverend Dr. Evette Griffin

Pilgrim Baptist Church 

18474 Binder St, Detroit, MI 48234

Council Member Angela Whitfield- Calloway Present 

Council Member Coleman A. Young II - Present 

Quorum 8

3.

APPROVAL OF JOURNAL OF LAST SESSION

The Journal of the Session of Tuesday, March 18th, 2025 were approved   8-0 (Water not present) 

4.

RECONSIDERATIONS

5.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

6.

PRESIDENT'S REPORT ON STANDING COMMITTEE REFERRALS AND OTHER MATTERS

7.

BUDGET, FINANCE AND AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE

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

MISCELLANEOUS

7.1

Council Member Mary Waters

Submitting memorandum relative to Information on Over-Assessment for Businesses.

REFER TO COMMITTEE 8-0 (Waters not present)

8.

INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE

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

LAW DEPARTMENT

8.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Advanced Surgery Center, LLC (As Assignee of Laurence Stromile) v City of Detroit in the amount of ($12,500.00) in full payment for any and all claims ADVANCED SURGERY CENTER, LLC which may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about October 7, 2019.

REFER TO COMMITTEE 8-0 (Waters not present)

8.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Robert Avery vs City of Detroit Police Department, File 14875, W15-00135, CM, A37000, and in the amount of ($24,500) in full payment of any and all claims which Robert Avery may have against the City of Detroit by reason of any injuries or occupational diseases and their resultant disabilities incurred or sustained as the result of past employment with the City of Detroit.

REFER TO COMMITTEE 8-0 (Waters not present)

8.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Bracy, Brent Eugene v City of Detroit, Case No. 23-014199-NF, File No. L23-00653 (JSH) A20000 (Department of Transportation) in the amount of ($20,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Brent Eugene Bracy may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about June 17, 2023.

REFER TO COMMITTEE 8-0 (Waters not present)

MISCELLANEOUS

8.4

Council Member Scott Benson

Submitting memorandum relative to Request for legal opinion on privacy concerns regarding Board of Review Recordings.

REFER TO COMMITTEE 8-0 (Waters not present)

9.

PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE

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

LEGISLATIVE POLICY DIVISION

9.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Modifications to DLBA MOU.  (The Legislative Policy Division (LPD) has been requested by Council Member Mary Waters to capture the language identified in a memorandum directed to LPD and Corporation Counsel to be included in the Third Amended and Restated Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Detroit and the DLBA. LPD does not have the authority to unilaterally include language in the MOU but has prepared a draft resolution for City Council’s consideration urging the inclusion of the requested matters.)

REFER TO COMMITTEE 8-0 (Waters not present)

MISCELLANEOUS

9.2

Council Member Mary Waters

Submitting memorandum relative to Ways to Improve Future Senior Citizen Housing Developments in Detroit.

REFER TO COMMITTEE 8-0 (Waters not present)

10.

PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE

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

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

10.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3079478 -  Notification to Council – 100% Blight Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 6030 Northfield. – Contractor: Inner City Contracting, LLC – Location: 18715 Grand River Avenue, Detroit, MI 48223 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $27,000.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

REFER TO COMMITTEE 8-0 (Waters not present)

10.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3079972 -  Notification to Council – 100% Blight Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 14131 Blackstone. – Contractor: DMC Consultants, Inc. – Location: 13500 Foley Street, Detroit, MI 48227 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $14,608.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

REFER TO COMMITTEE 8-0 (Waters not present)

10.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3079974 - Notification to Council – 100% Blight Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 13925 Mayfield. – Contractor: DMC Consultants, Inc. – Location: 13500 Foley Street, Detroit, MI 48227 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $16,187.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

REFER TO COMMITTEE 8-0 (Waters not present)

10.4

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3079961 - Notification to Council – 100% Blight Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 8030 Manila. – Contractor: DMC Consultants, Inc. – Location: 13500 Foley Street, Detroit, MI 48227 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $27,688.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

REFER TO COMMITTEE 8-0 (Waters not present)

10.5

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3082246 - Notification to Council – 100% Blight Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 5198 S. Clarendon. – Contractor: Salenbien Trucking and Excavating, Inc. – Location: 985 East Jefferson Avenue, Suite 300, Detroit, MI 48207 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $19,268.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

REFER TO COMMITTEE 8-0 (Waters not present)

10.6

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3082242 - Notification to Council – 100% Blight Funding – To Provide an Emergency Backfill for the Commercial Property, 3615 Arndt. – Contractor: Salenbien Trucking and Excavating, Inc. – Location: 985 East Jefferson Avenue, Suite 300, Detroit, MI 48207 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $18,768.49. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

REFER TO COMMITTEE 8-0 (Waters not present)

10.7

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3082013 - Notification to Council – 100% Blight Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 4111 Lillibridge. – Contractor: Salenbien Trucking and Excavating, Inc. – Location: 985 East Jefferson Avenue, Suite 300, Detroit, MI 48207 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $21,910.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

REFER TO COMMITTEE 8-0 (Waters not present)

10.8

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3082245 - Notification to Council – 100% Blight Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 7545 Giese. – Contractor: DMC Consultants, Inc. – Location: 13500 Foley Street, Detroit, MI 48227 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $17,226.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

REFER TO COMMITTEE 8-0 (Waters not present)

10.9

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3079973 - Notification to Council – 100% Blight Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property,14117 Blackstone. – Contractor: Inner City Contracting, LLC – Location: 18715 Grand River Avenue, Detroit, MI 48223 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $17,254.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

REFER TO COMMITTEE 8-0 (Waters not present)

GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT

10.10

Submitting reso. autho.

Request for Authorization of New Gas Easement along Antietam Street in District 5. (The General Services Department ("GSD") on behalf of DTE Gas Company ("DTE") is requesting authorization from your Honorable Body to grant a new underground gas easement and temporary workspace at a greenbelt on Antietam Street located in District 5 at 1585 Antietam Detroit, MI 48207, Parcel ID 07000720-27.)

REFER TO COMMITTEE 8-0 (Waters not present)

10.11

Submitting reso. autho.

Request for Authorization of New Electricity Easement at Jayne Park, District 3. (The General Services Department ("GSD") on behalf of DTE Electric Company ("DTE") is requesting authorization from your Honorable Body to grant a new underground electricity easement within Jayne Park located in District 3 at 13280 Conant Detroit, MI 48212, Parcel ID 13024945.002.) 

REFER TO COMMITTEE 8-0 (Waters not present)

LEGISLATIVE POLICY DIVISION

10.12

Submitting reso. autho.

Resolution Declaring March 18 as Dawn Ison Day.  (City Council Member Angela Whitfield-Calloway has requested the Legislative Policy Division (LPD) to produce a resolution declaring March 18 as Dawn Ison day in the City of Detroit.)

REFER TO COMMITTEE 8-0 (Waters not present)

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS/ADMINISTRATION

10.13

Submitting reso. autho.

Application for Local Bridge Program - for Preventative Maintenance. (The State of Michigan, Department of Transportation (MDOT) is currently soliciting applications to the Local Bridge Program. Selected projects will be funded during the 2028 fiscal year. This program awards funds to local government agencies for bridge structures that the local agencies consider in critical need of replacement, rehabilitation, or preventative maintenance.)

REFER TO COMMITTEE 8-0 (Waters not present)

MISCELLANEOUS

10.14

Council Member Mary Waters

Submitting Resolution Recognizing April As Mathematics And Statistics Awareness Month In The City of Detroit. 

REFER TO COMMITTEE 8-0 (Waters not present)

10.15

Council Member Mary Waters

Submitting memorandum relative to Update on Landlord Compliance Rates in City of Detroit.

REFER TO COMMITTEE 8-0 (Waters not present)

10.16

Council Member Mary Waters

Submitting memorandum relative to Reintroduction of Apprenticeship Programs in City of Detroit.

REFER TO COMMITTEE 8-0 (Waters not present)

10.17

Council Member Mary Waters

Submitting memorandum relative to Letter requesting the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy install animal waste facilities along the Detroit Riverfront.

REFER TO COMMITTEE 8-0 (Waters not present)

11.

VOTING ACTION MATTERS

12.

OTHER MATTERS

13.

COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAYOR AND OTHER GOVERNMENTAL OFFICIALS AND AGENCIES

14.

PUBLIC COMMENT

Committee of the Whole: Mr. Cunningham, Bettie Lyons, Melissa Love, Marcel Ulacia, Kosta Vrahnos - Costa, Victoria Camille, Joanne Manning, Ronald Foster, Antonio McCurdy, Jahdante Smith, Richard Noto, 

Virtual: Caller ending 169, Tahira Ahmad, Council Member Waters Present, Torpedo (Rheuben Crowley), William M. Davis, We See You (Carolyn Hughes), Betty A. Varner, Caller ending 270 (Malik Shelton), Sonia Brown, You Matter (Joann Warrick), Galaxy 22 Ultra, Cindy Darrah, Karen Hammer, Council Member Young and Johnson Left Seat, Steven Hawring, Rashawn Harris, iPhone (Whitney Clark), Steven Boil, Darrin McClesty, Joyce Jennings, Frank Hammer, Council Member Young and Johnson Return to seat, Bobby's iPhone, Meeko A. Williams, Charles Myles, What a Cook, Margret Maddox Scarlet, 

Attached Public Comment: Leah Swindler 

1:30 Given

Quorum 9

15.

STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS

16.

BUDGET, FINANCE AND AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

16.1

Durhal, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6003575-A2 100% City Funding – AMEND 2 – To Exercise Renewal Option for Treasury Cash Management System. – Contractor: Emphasys Computer Solutions, Inc, dba, Emphasys Software – Location: 2200 Powell, Suite 370, Emeryville, CA 94608 – Previous Contract Period: November 9, 2021 through May 31, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: November 9, 2021 through May 31, 2027 – Contract Increase Amount: $113,210.00 – Total Contract Amount: $305,096.00. OCFO 

APPROVED 9-0 With WAIVER 

WAIVER #1

17.

INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE

LAW DEPARTMENT

17.1

Johnson, reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Baker, Aaron, Ashanta, Revin, et al. v COD, Case No. 23-003850-NI, L23-00200(MBC), Police Department, in favor of Aaron Baker and his attorney, Reifman Law Firm, PLLC, in the amount of ($25,000) and a second warrant upon the proper account in favor of Cortez Robertson and his attorney, Webster Law Office, PLLC in the amount of ($37,500)  in full payment for any and all claims which Aaron Baker and Cortez Robertson may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained. 

APPROVED 9-0

17.2

Johnson, reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Donald Lyle v Citizens Ins Co of Midwest, COD, DDOT and Chantelle Buckner Case No, 23-015247-NI, File No. L23-00670 (CLR), Department of Transportation, in the amount of ($40,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Donald Lyle may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained. 

APPROVED 9-0

HUMAN RESOURCES/CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION DIVISION

17.3

Johnson, reso. autho.

Request to Amend the 2024-2025 Official Compensation Schedule.  (On behalf of the Human Resources Department, Classification & Compensation Division to include the pay range of $51,204 – $63,138 for the classification of Environmental Specialist 1, $56,790 – $73,770 for the Environmental Specialist 2, and $67,971 – $88,701 for the Environmental Specialist 3.) 

APPROVED 9-0

18.

PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

18.1

Tate, An Ordinance

To amend Article XVII, Section 50-17-41, District Map No. 39 of the 2019 Detroit City Code, Chapter 50, Zoning, to show a B4 (General Business District) zoning classification where P1 (Open Parking District) and B2 (Local Business and Residential District) zoning classifications are currently shown on one parcel commonly known as 6181 Cadieux Rd. and generally bounded by Harper Ave. to the north, Cadieux Rd. to the east, Berden St. to the south, and Harvard Rd. to the west. ROLL CALL (REPORTED OUT OF THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2-27-25)

APPROVED 9-0 with WAIVER 

WAIVER #2

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

18.2

Tate, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006938 - 100% Opioid Settlement Funding – To Provide Assistance with the Operations and Expansion of Recovery Housing for Individuals Receiving Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Services. – Contractor: Second Chance 2000, Inc. – Location: 16130 Littlefield Street, Detroit, MI 48235 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through January 28, 2028 – Total Contract Amount: $806,436.40. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION 

APPROVED 9-0 with WAIVER 

WAIVER #3

18.3

Tate, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006944 - 100% Opioid Settlement Funding – To Provide Assistance with the Operations and Expansion of Recovery Housing for Individuals Receiving Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Services. – Contractor: Self Help Addiction Rehabilitation-SHAR House – Location: 1852 W. Grand Blvd., Detroit, MI 48208 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through January 28, 2028 – Total Contract Amount: $1,213,391.30. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION 

APPROVED 9-0 with WAIVER 

WAIVER #4

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

18.4

Tate, reso. autho.

Approval and Authorization to Acquire Nine (9) Properties that are within the Prospective Solar Project Sites. (The Public Lighting Department (“PLD”) hereby requests approval and authorization from your Honorable Body to acquire and purchase nine (9) properties as more particularly described in the attached Exhibit A (collectively the “Properties”) from the individuals and entities as noted in the attached Exhibit A, which are within the Prospective Solar Project Sites as part of the Solar Neighborhood Project (“Project”). In accordance with the requirements of Chapter 2, Article 6, Section 2 of the 2019 Detroit City Code, City Council is required to approve any gift, grant, devise or bequest of real or personal property to be used for any public purpose.) 

APPROVED 6-3 (Santiago, Calloway, Sheffield (NAY))

18.5

Tate, reso. autho.

Testimonial Resolution for Cathedral of Faith "Commemorating 95 years of faith-filled service and community enrichment." 

Line Item: Moved to the end of Agenda taken with Testimonials Resolutions 

Approved 8-0 (Young left Seat) 

19.

PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE

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OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

19.1

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6007011 - 100% Blight Funding – To Provide Demolition for Residential Group 2.7.2025 A – Contractor: Inner City Contracting, LLC – Location: 18715 Grand River Avenue, Detroit, MI 48223 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of 18 Months. – Total Contract Amount: $2,205,527.10. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 03/17/2025)

POSTPONE 9-0

19.2

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6007012 - 100% Blight Funding – To Provide Demolition for Residential Group 2.7.2025 B – Contractor: Inner City Contracting, LLC – Location: 18715 Grand River Avenue, Detroit, MI 48223 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of 18 Months. – Total Contract Amount: $1,861,726.65. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 03/17/2025)

APPROVED 9-0

19.3

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6007013 - 100% Blight Funding – To Provide Demolition for Residential Group 2.7.2025 C – Contractor: Adamo Demolition Company – Location: 320 East Seven Mile, Detroit, MI 48203 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of 18 Months. – Total Contract Amount: $1,741,511.31. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 03/17/2025)

POSTPONE 9-0

19.4

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6007014 - 100% Blight Funding – To Provide Demolition for Residential Group 2.7.2025 D - Contractor: SC Environmental Services, LLC – Location: 1234 Washington Boulevard, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of 18 Months. – Total Contract Amount: $1,609,963.95. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 03/17/2025)

APPROVED 9-0

19.5

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6004341-A1 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 1 – To Exercise One (1) Year Renewal for Electronic Reporting and Investigation System Services Pertaining to Stolen Goods. – Contractor: LeadsOnline, LLC – Location: 6900 Dallas Parkway, Suite 825, Plano, TX 75024 – Previous Contract Period: June 15, 2024 through June 15, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: June 15, 2024 through June 14, 2026 – Contract Increase Amount: $185,470.00 – Total Contract Amount: $520,804.00. POLICE (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 03/17/2025)

APPROVED 9-0

19.6

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6007021 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Staffing Services for Public Lighting. – Contractor: VMX – Location: 19315 Livernois, Detroit, MI 48221 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Term of Two (2) Years – Total Contract Amount: $150,000.00. PUBLIC LIGHTING (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 03/17/2025)

POSTPONE 9-0

Analysis requested from LPD 

19.7

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6007025 - 100% Major Street Funding – To Provide Emulsified Asphalt. – Contractor: Cadillac Asphalt, LLC – Location: 670 S Dix Street, Detroit, MI 48217 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Term of One (1) Year – Total Contract Amount: $657,500.00. PUBLIC WORKS (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 03/17/2025)

APPROVED 9-0 with WAIVER 

WAIVER  #5

 

19.8

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 3082044 – 100% Blight Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 7606 Holmes. – Contractor: DMC Consultants, Inc. – Location: 13500 Foley Street, Detroit, MI 48227 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $22,513.39. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 03/17/2025)

APPROVED 9-0 

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

19.9

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Request for Authorization of New Utility Easement- 111 Adelaide Street . (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department ("P&DD") has received a request from DTE Electric Company, a Michigan Corporation ("DTE"), to grant an eight-foot by twelve­ foot utility easement ("Right-of-Way") as it pertains to City-owned real property commonly known 111 Adelaide Street, Detroit, Michigan 48201 (the "Property").) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 03/17/2025)

APPROVED 9-0

19.10

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Request for Authorization of New Utility Easement-2828 Woodward Avenue. (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department ("P&DD") has received a request from DTE Electric Company, a Michigan Corporation ("DTE"), to grant a ten-foot by twelve-foot utility easement ("Right-of-Way") as it pertains to City-owned real property commonly known 2828 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, Michigan 48201.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 03/17/2025)

APPROVED 8-0 (BENSON LEFT SEAT)

19.11

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Request for Authorization of New Utility Easement - 7600 E Jefferson Avenue. (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department ("P&DD") has received a request from DTE Electric Company, a Michigan Corporation ("DTE"), to grant a ten-foot-wide gas easement ("Right-of-Way") as it pertains to City-owned real property commonly known 7600 E Jefferson Avenue, Detroit, Michigan 48214 (the "Property").) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 03/17/2025)

APPROVED 8-0 (BENSON LEFT SEAT)

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEERING DIVISION

19.12

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Petition of Detroit International Bridge Company, LLC (x2025-026), request for an encroachment within the street commonly known as 18th St., bounded by Fort St., and Lafayette Blvd., for an intended storm pipe and multi-use communications pvc as part of a future project, the encroachment is to connect the 14th St. area properties to the Bridge's pump station. (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 03/17/25) (POSTPONED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION ON 3-25-25 AND BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 4-1-25)

REFER BACK TO COMMITTEE 8-0 (BENSON LEFT SEAT)

20.

NEW BUSINESS

MAYOR'S OFFICE

20.1

Young, reso. autho.

Petition of Andiamo Catering Events (#2025-051), request to hold the "Arribas! Latinos Festival" on August 2, 2025 from 11:00 AM through August 3, 2025 12:00 AM at Hart Plaza. Set-up will begin at 7:00 AM on July 31, 2025 and be completed by 11:00 AM August 2, 2025. Tear down will begin at 12:00 AM on August 3, 2025 and be completed by 10:00 PM August 4, 2025.  (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 03/27/25)

APPROVED 8-0 (BENSON LEFT SEAT)

20.2

Young, reso. autho.

Petition of Rocket Giving Fund (#2025-050), request to hold the "Rocket Classic" on June 23, 2025 from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM on June 30, 2025 at Detroit Golf Club. Set-up will begin on April 01, 2025 at 8:00 AM and be completed by 7:00 PM on June 23, 2025. Tear down will begin on June 30, 2025 at 8:00 AM and be completed by 8:00 PM on July 31, 2025.  (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 03/27/25)

APPROVED 8-0 with WAIVER (BENSON LEFT SEAT)

WAIVER #6

20.3

Young, reso. autho.

Petition of Eastern Market Partnership (#2025-052), request to hold the "MDFGA - Eastern Market Partnership Flower Day" on May 18, 2025 from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM the same day at 2934 Russell St.  Set-up will begin on May 18, 2025 at 4:00 AM and be completed by 7:00 AM the same day. Tear down will begin on May 18, 2025 at 5:00 PM and be completed by 6:00 PM on May 18, 2025.  (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 03/27/25)

APPROVED 8-0 (BENSON LEFT SEAT)

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

20.4

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005067-A2 - 100% Grant Funding – AMEND 2 – To Provide an Extension of Time Only for the Byrne Criminal Justice Program. – Contractor: Michigan State University – Location: 430 B-Law Building, East Lansing, MI 48824 – Previous Contract Period: May 9, 2023 through March 31, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: May 9, 2023 through September 30, 2025 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $99,000.00. POLICE (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 03/31/25)

(BENSON RETURN)

APPROVED 9-0 with WAIVER

WAIVER #7

20.5

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005395-A1 - 100% Major Street Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Increase of Funds for Traffic Signal Maintenance and Repairs Citywide. – Contractor: J Ranck Electric Inc. – Location: 1993 Gover Parkway, Mt Pleasant, MI 48858 – Previous Contract Period: July 1, 2023 through July 1, 2026 – Contract Increase Amount: $2,500,000.00 – Total Contract Amount: $7,500,000.00. PUBLIC WORKS (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 03/31/25)

APPROVED 9-0

20.6

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6007051 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Third Party Rental Inspections for Single Family and Two Family Homes. – Contractor: Prospections, LLC – Location: 16739 Plainview Avenue, Detroit, Michigan 48219 – Contract Period: Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Term of Three (3) Years – Total Contract Amount: $2,119,275.00. BSEED (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 03/31/25)

POSTPONE 9-0 

20.7

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6007052 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Third Party Rental Inspections for Single Family and Two Family Homes. – Contractor: The Inspection Group dba Detroit Inspection Group – Location: 124 County Line Road W, Suite B, Westerville, OH 43082 – Contract Period: Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Term of Three (3) Years – Total Contract Amount: $3,656,205.00. BSEED (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 03/31/25)

POSTPONE 9-0 

20.8

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006965 - 100% Grant Funding – To Provide Same Day Paratransit Services (DDOT NOW). – Contractor: SW Transport Co. LLC dba Checker Transportation – Location: 6420 E. Lafayette Street, Detroit, MI 48207 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Term of Two (2) Years – Total Contract Amount: $1,820,000.00. TRANSPORTATION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 03/31/25)

APPROVED 9-0 

20.9

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006966 - 100% Grant Funding – To Provide Same Day Paratransit Services (DDOT NOW). – Contractor: Moe Transportation, LLC – Location: 17515 W. Nine Mile Road, #510, Southfield, MI 48075 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Term of Two (2) Years – Total Contract Amount: $780,000.00. TRANSPORTATION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 03/31/25)

APPROVED 9-0 

20.10

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6007047 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Third Party Rental Inspections for Single Family and Two Family Homes. – Contractor: Custom Built Construction, LLC – Location: 17344 W 12 Mile, Suite 201, Southfield, MI 48076 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Term of Three (3) Years – Total Contract Amount: $2,119,275.00. BSEED (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 03/31/25)

POSTPONE 9-0 

20.11

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6007048 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Third Party Rental Inspections for Single Family and Two Family Homes. – Contractor: SAFEbuilt Michigan, LLC – Location: 107 S. Capital Avenue, Athens MI 49011-5102 – Contract Period: Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Term of Three (3) Years – Total Contract Amount: $4,235,625.00. BSEED (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 03/31/25)

POSTPONE 9-0 

20.12

Young, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6004568-A1 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time Only for Light Duty Vehicle Repair Services (General and Body, Labor and/or Parts). – Contractor: Bob Maxey Ford, Inc. – Location: 1833 E. Jefferson Avenue, Detroit, MI. 48207 – Previous Contract Period: July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2026 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $939,000.00. GENERAL SERVICES (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 03/27/25)

APPROVED 9-0

 

20.13

Young, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6007087 - 100% Major Street Funding – To Provide Construction Equipment Maintenance and Repair Services including Sweepers. – Contractor: Macqueen Equipment, LLC – Location: 78 Northpointe Drive, Lake Orion, MI 48359 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Term of Three (3) Years – Total Contract Amount: $600,000.00. GENERAL SERVICES (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 03/27/25)

APPROVED 9-0 with WAIVER 

WAIVER #8

RESOLUTIONS

20.14

Johnson, reso. autho.

Detroit City Council Calendar 2025.

APPROVED 9-0

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:

MISCELLANEOUS

22.1

Council Member Latisha Johnson

Submitting memorandum relative to Resolution for LPD to Complete LOST Study.

APPROVED 9-0

22.2

Council Member Angela Whitfield-Calloway

Submitting memorandum relative to Request a resolution in favor of new legislation taxing vape products.

APPROVED 9-0

23.

INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE

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

LAW DEPARTMENT

23.1

Submitting report and Proposed Ordinance

To amend Chapter 23 of the 2019 Detroit City Code, Human Rights, by adding Article X, Citywide Language Access Policy, to include Section 23-10-1, Definitions, Section 23-10-2, Language access requirements; department specific plan; City wide plan, and management and approval of plans, Section 23-10-3, Language access grievance, Section 23-10-4, Violations, Section 23-10-5, Annual report, and Section 23-10-6, No private right of action, to establish a language access plan in the City to provide for the effective delivery of City services. (FOR THE INTRODUCTION AND THE SETTING AND THE PUBLIC HEARING?) 

APPROVED 9-0

23.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Accurate Care L.L.C. (Joey Hunter) v City of Detroit, Case Number: 24-158316-GC File Number: L24-01145 (RJB) (DDOT) (A20000) in the amount of ($20,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Accurate Care L.L.C. may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about 12/30/2023.

APPROVED 9-0

23.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of  Maurice Stoudemire v City of Detroit; Case No. 19-010287-NI, File No. L19-00556 (CLR) Department of Transportation, in the amount of ($30,000.00) of in full payment for any and all claims Maurice Stoudemire may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained.

APPROVED 9-0

23.4

Submitting reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Shabazz III, Hassan v City of Detroit and John Doe, Case No. 23-005067-NI, File No. L23-00234 (JSH) A20000 (Department of Transportation) in the amount of ($35,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Hassan Shabazz may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about November 11, 2022.

APPROVED 9-0

23.5

Submitting reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Yolanda Bryant, Northland Radiology Inc, and Gilead Traumatic Brain & Back Rehab, LLC v City Of Detroit, Case Number: 23-015347-NF File Number: L23-00674 (CAB) (DDOT) (A20000) in the amount of three drafts in the total of ($68,000.00) The first draft in that amount of ($26,500.00) The second draft in the amount of ($13,500.00) The third draft in the amount of ($28,000.00) payable to in full payment for any and all claims which Yolanda Bryant may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about March 26, 2023.

APPROVED 9-0

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

23.6

Submitting reso. autho.

Authorization to submit a grant application to Bloomberg Philanthropies for the FY 2025 Global Mayors Challenge Grant. (The Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT) is hereby requesting authorization from Detroit City Council to submit a grant application to Bloomberg Philanthropies for the FY 2025 Global Mayors Challenge Grant. The amount being sought is $1,000,000.00. There is no City match requirement. The total project cost is $1,000,000.00.)

APPROVED 9-0

HUMAN RESOURCES/ADMINISTRATION DIVISION

23.7

Submitting reso. autho.

Implementation of the 2024 - 2027 Labor Agreement between the City of Detroit and the Emergency Medical Services Officers Association (BU 3200).  (The Labor Relations Division is recommending your Honorable Body's official approval of the 2024 - 2027 Master Agreement between the City of Detroit and the Emergency Medical Services Officers Association.)  

APPROVED 9-0

HUMAN RESOURCES/CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION DIVISION

23.8

Submitting reso. autho.

Request to Amend the 2024-2025 Official Compensation Schedule.  (On behalf of the Human Resources Department, Classification & Compensation Division to include the pay ranges of $117,800 - $176,700 for the classification of Deputy Fire Commissioner and $130,600 - $195,900 for the classification of Fire Commissioner.)

APPROVED 9-0

23.9

Submitting reso. autho.

Request to Amend the 2024-2025 Official Compensation Schedule.  (On behalf of the Human Resources Department - Classification & Compensation Division to include the pay ranges of  Info. Tech. Specialist Information Security Analysts 1 $65,400 – $78,500, Info. Tech. Specialist Information Security Analysts 2 $76,100 – $95,100, Web Developer 1 $62,300 – $77,900, Web Developer 2 $71,100 – $88,900.)

APPROVED 9-0

23.10

Submitting reso. autho.

Request to Amend the 2024-2025 Official Compensation Schedule.  (On behalf of the Human Resources Department, Classification & Compensation Division to include the pay ranges of Tax Examiner  3 Class Code 13208005 $49,300 - $61,100 and Tax Examiner 4. Class Code 13208006  $55,100 - $68,300.)

APPROVED 9-0

MISCELLANEOUS

23.11

Council President Mary Sheffield

Submitting memorandum relative to Reso Urging State to allow uncapping events.

APPROVED 9-0

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 reso. autho.

Petition of Mexican Patriotic Committee of Metro Detroit (#2025-056) Petition request to hold the "Annual Cinco de Mayo Parade & Fiesta" on May 3, 2025 from 12:00 PM through May 4, 2025 8:00 PM in Southwest Detroit, W. Vernor Hwy. Set-up will begin at 9:00 AM on May 3, 2025 and be completed by 12:00 PM the same day. Tear down will begin at 7:00 PM on May 4, 2025 and be completed by 9:00 PM the same day. (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.)

APPROVED 9-0

24.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Petition of Charles H Wright Museum to host at Hart Plaza (#2025-058), request to hold the "African World Festival" on July 18, 2025 from 11:00 AM through July 20, 2025 12:00 AM at Hart Plaza. Set-up will begin at 8:00 AM on July 14, 2025 and be completed by 11:00 AM July 17, 2025. Tear down will begin at 12:00 AM on July 20, 2025 and be completed by 10:00 PM on July 21, 2025.  (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.)

APPROVED 9-0

24.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Petition of National MS Society (#2025-057), request to hold the "Walk MS: Detroit" on May 4, 2025 from 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM the same day at Milliken State Park and Detroit Riverfront Conservancy. Set-up will begin on May 3, 2025 at 2:00 PM and be completed by 8:00 AM on May 4, 2025. Tear down will begin on May 4, 2025 at 12:00 PM and be completed by 2:00 PM the same day.  (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.)

APPROVED 9-0

24.4

Submitting reso. autho.

Petition of Detroit Riverfront Conservancy (#2025-059), request to hold "Riverfront Run 2025" on June 7, 2025 from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM the same day at the Detroit Riverfront and surrounding areas. Set-up will begin on June 7, 2025 at 6:00 AM and be completed by 8:00 AM the same day. Tear down will begin on June 7, 2025 at 11:00 AM and be completed by 12:00 PM the same day. (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.)

APPROVED 9-0

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

24.5

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6004353-A1 - 100% IPA/UTGO/Capital Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time Only for Fleet Vehicle Upfitting Services. – Contractor: Canfield Equipment Service, Inc. – Location: 21533 Mound Road, Warren, MI 48091 – Previous Contract Period: April 16, 2022 through April 15, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: April 16, 2022 through October 15, 2025 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $12,249,363.40. GENERAL SERVICES

APPROVED 9-0

24.6

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6007081 - 100% City Funding – To Contract with a Wholesale Food Distributor to Supply Pre-Packaged/Convenience Food & Refreshments for all Recreation Centers in the City. – Contractor: Atlas Wholesale Food Company – Location: 5100 St Jean Street, Detroit, MI 48213 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of Two (2) Years – Total Contract Amount: $210,000.00. GENERAL SERVICES

APPROVED 9-0

25.

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

25.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006537-A1 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time and an Increase of Funds for Temporary Emergency Shelter Services for Homeless City Residents. – Contractor: Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries – Location: 150 Stimson Street, Detroit, MI 48201 – Previous Contract Period: October 7, 2024 through April 6, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: October 7, 2024 through June 30, 2026 – Contract Increase Amount: $100,000.00 – Total Contract Amount: $200,000.00. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION

APPROVED 9-0

CITY PLANNING COMMISSION

25.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Resolution Authorizing Alterations in a PCA Zoning District at 660 Woodward Ave. (Request of 660 Woodward Associates LLC on behalf of Chick-Fil-A for PCA (Public Center Adjacent) Special District Review of proposed exterior alterations at 660 Woodward Avenue – First National Building.) (RECOMMEND APPROVAL) 

APPROVED 9-0 

DETROIT BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

25.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Resolution Calling a Public Hearing Regarding Approval of The Brownfield Plan of The City of Detroit Brownfield Redevelopment Authority for 20th and Michigan Avenue Redevelopment. (The enclosed Brownfield Plan for the 20th & Michigan Avenue Redevelopment Project (the “Plan”) (Exhibit A) was submitted by the Detroit Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Board (the “DBRA”) and to the Community Advisory Committee (the “CAC”). The Plan was considered and reviewed by the CAC at its March 12, 2025 meeting and a public hearing was held by the DBRA on March 24, 2025 to solicit public comments. The Committee’s communication to the City Council and the DBRA, dated March 12, 2025 (Exhibit B), recommending approval of the Plan, including the excerpt of the minutes of the CAC meetings pertaining to the plan and the minutes the public hearing held by the DBRA, are enclosed for the City Council’s consideration.)

REMOVE 9-0

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 PROCURMENT

26.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3081504 - 100% Grant Funding – To Provide Historical and Cultural Markers (Medallions and Sign) on Dexter Ave as part of the Dexter Streetscape Contract (4 Medallions; 1 Sign). – Contractor: Angelo Iafrate Construction Company – Location: 26300 Sherwood Avenue, Warren MI 48091 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $75,000.00. PUBLIC WORKS

APPROVED 9-0

26.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3082563 - Notification of Emergency- DPD/Municipal Parking Department: Towing Management., To provide a Towing Management/Dispatching Software System, Contractor: Professional Account Management LLC, Total Contract Amount $213,191.50 MUNICIPAL PARKING  (Pursuant to Section 17-5-91 c, The Purchasing Director, without prior approval of the City Council, may make, or authorize others to make, an emergency procurement when public exigencies require the immediate delivery of articles or performance of services or when there exists a threat to public health, welfare or safety under emergency conditions where prior approval of the City Council would be impossible or impracticable under the circumstances.)

APPROVED 9-0

26.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006862 - 100% Blight/Prop N Funding – To Provide a Joint Venture with Giorgi Concrete for Sidewalk Replacement Services. – Contractor: Major Contracting Group, Inc. – Location: 12222 Greenfield Road, Detroit, MI 48227 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Term of Three (3) Years – Total Contract Amount: $2,875,000.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

APPROVED 9-0

26.4

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006953 - 100% CDBG-DR Funding – To Provide Preliminary Engineering Analysis for Fischer and Meldrum Sewer Drainage Area for DWSD. – Contractor: Applied Science, Inc. – Location: 300 River Place, Suite 5400, Detroit, MI 48207 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of Two (2) Years – Total Contract Amount: $380,000.00. DWSD

APPROVED 9-0

26.5

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006992 - 100% Special Revenue Funding – To Provide Tow Management/Dispatching Software System. – Contractor: Professional Account Management, LLC – Location: 633 W. Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 1600, Milwaukee, WI 53203 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of One (1) Year – Total Contract Amount: $625,000.00. MUNICIPAL PARKING/POLICE

APPROVED 9-0

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

26.6

Submitting reso. autho.

The Detroit Public Safety Foundation Request to Accept a Donation of 16 Recliner Chairs from Gardner-White.  (Gardner-White has awarded a donation of 16 recliner chairs, to the Detroit Public Safety Foundation, valued at $30,879.84. There is no match requirement for this donation.)

APPROVED 9-0

27.

CONSENT AGENDA

28.

MEMBER REPORTS

Young: Report (Young Left Seat)

Santiago-Romero: Report

Johnson: Suspend

Durhal: Report

Tate: None

Water: Report (Adds to Executive Session) 

Benson: Suspend

Calloway: Report

Sheffield: Report

29.

ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE

30.

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CLERK

30.1

Report on approval of proceedings by the Mayor.

31.

TESTIMONIAL RESOLUTIONS AND SPECIAL PRIVILEGE

31.1

Tate, reso. autho.

Testimonial Resolution Commemorating 52nd Anniversary for Hampton Memorial Church.

Approved 8-0 (Young left Seat) 

31.2

Tate, reso. autho.

Testimonial Resolution Honoring Professor Anita M. Diop.

Approved 8-0 (Young left Seat) 

31.3

Tate, reso. autho.

Testimonial Resolution for Kerry Baitinger.

Approved 8-0 (Young left Seat)