MINUTES

CITY COUNCIL FORMAL SESSION

Tuesday, October 01, 2024 at 10:00 A.m. - 12:00 P.m.

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

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

HENRY FORD AND BRAIN CANCER AWARENESS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 

 

COUNCIL PRESIDENT MARY SHEFFIELD

COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM JAMES TATE

COUNCIL MEMBER SCOTT BENSON

COUNCIL MEMBER ANGELA WHITFIELD-CALLOWAY

COUNCIL MEMBER FRED DURHAL III

COUNCIL MEMBER LATISHA JOHNSON

COUNCIL MEMBER GABRIELA SANTIAGO-ROMERO

COUNCIL MEMBER MARY WATERS

COUNCIL MEMBER COLEMAN A. YOUNG II

 

Ms. Cindy Golden

Asst. City Council Committee Clerk

           

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1.

ROLL CALL

BENSON, JOHNSON, WATERS, WHITFIELD-CALLOWAY, YOUNG, SHEFFIELD:6

2.

APPROVAL OF JOURNAL OF LAST SESSION

THE JOURNAL SESSION OF SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 WAS APPROVED 6-0

3.

RECONSIDERATIONS

4.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

5.

PRESIDENT'S REPORT ON STANDING COMMITTEE REFERRALS AND OTHER MATTERS

6.

BUDGET, FINANCE AND AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE

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

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

6.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006411-A1 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Increase of Funds for the Rental of Heavy Duty Vehicles and Supporting Services. – Contractor: Herc Rentals, Inc. – Location: 29125 Smith Road, Romulus, MI 48174 – Contract Period: June 30, 2024 for a Period of Five (5) Years – Contract Increase Amount: $1,400,000.00 – Total Contract Amount: $4,802,540.00. CITYWIDE

REFERRED TO BFA 6-0

*Members Durhal, Santiago-Romero, and Pro Tem Tate were not present.

6.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006573 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Equipment Rental utilizing the Sourcewell Agreement 040924-URI. – Contractor: United Rentals (North America) – Location: 3575 East Palmer Avenue, Detroit, MI 48211– Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of Three (3) Years – Total Contract Amount: $1,050,000.00. CITYWIDE

REFERRED TO BFA 6-0

*Members Durhal, Santiago-Romero, and Pro Tem Tate were not present.

7.

INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE

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

LAW DEPARTMENT

7.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification for Retired Inspector William Rice in lawsuit of Lacino Hamilton v William Rice; Case No. 23-cv-12304; L23-00704 (JLA) A37000 (Police Department) for Retired Inspector William Rice.

REFERRED TO IOS 6-0

*Members Durhal, Santiago-Romero, and Pro Tem Tate were not present.

7.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Tommy Watkins v City of Detroit; Case Number: 22-013126-NF File Number: L22-01271 (RJB) (A20000) in the amount of ($50,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Tommy Watkins may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about May 18, 2022.

REFERRED TO IOS 6-0

*Members Durhal, Santiago-Romero, and Pro Tem Tate were not present.

BOARD OF ETHICS

7.3

Submitting report relative to

Disclosure of Campaign Contributions and Expenditures. (This memorandum is in response to questions from Councilmembers Scott Benson and Angela Whitfield Calloway regarding disclosure of campaign contributions and expenditures posed to my training specialist, Michael O’Connell, at the September 17, 2024 City Council Formal Session. )

REFERRED TO IOS 6-0

*Members Durhal, Santiago-Romero, and Pro Tem Tate were not present.

MISCELLANEOUS

7.4

Council Member Mary Waters

Submitting Resolution Calling on the United States Congress to Reauthorize and Improve the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.

REFERRED TO IOS 6-0

*Members Durhal, Santiago-Romero, and Pro Tem Tate were not present.

8.

NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE

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

MAYOR'S OFFICE

8.1

Submitting Mayor's Office Coordinator's Report

Petition of Grace Community Church (#2024-329), request to hold "Grace Community Church Trunk-or-Treat" at 21001 Moross Rd. on October 27th from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM.  Set-up to begin on October 27^th at 1:00 PM and completed by 3:00 PM the same day.  Tear down will begin on October 27^th at 7:00 PM and completed by 8:00 PM the same day. (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.)

REFERRED TO NCS 6-0

*Members Durhal, Santiago-Romero, and Pro Tem Tate were not present.

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

8.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 2908016-A1 - Lease Agreement – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time for the Lease Agreement at the Lipke Recreation Center. – Contractor: S.A.Y. Detroit, Inc. – Location: 150 Stimson, Suite 102, Detroit, Michigan 48201 – Previous Contract Period: June 30, 2015 through June 30, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through May 26, 2050 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $1.00. GENERAL SERVICES

REFERRED TO NCS 6-0

*Members Durhal, Santiago-Romero, and Pro Tem Tate were not present.

8.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6002430-A1 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time for Rental and Purchase of Agricultural and Construction Equipment. – Contractor: Southeastern Equipment Co., Inc – Location: 108074 E Pike Road, Cambridge, OH 43725 – Previous Contract Period: November 1, 2019 through November 1, 2024 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through November 1, 2025 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $350,000.00. GENERAL SERVICES

REFERRED TO NCS 6-0

*Members Durhal, Santiago-Romero, and Pro Tem Tate were not present.

8.4

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006527 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Forklift Maintenance and Repair Services. – Contractor: Bell Fork Lift, Inc. – Location: 34660 Centaur Drive, Clinton Township, MI 48035 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of Three (3) Years – Total Contract Amount: $240,000.00. GENERAL SERVICES

REFERRED TO NCS 6-0

*Members Durhal, Santiago-Romero, and Pro Tem Tate were not present.

8.5

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006700 - 100% ARPA Funding – To Provide Beneficiary Agreement for Historical Sites and Facilities Support – Contractor: Gamma Lambda Community Development Corporation (GLCD) aka Gamma Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Inc. – Location: 293 Eliot, Detroit, MI 48201- Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $200,000.00. GENERAL SERVICES

REFERRED TO NCS 6-0

*Members Durhal, Santiago-Romero, and Pro Tem Tate were not present.

LEGISLATIVE POLICY DIVISION

8.6

Submitting report relative to

Request for a status report concerning the Merrill Fountain Restoration Project at Palmer Park. (The Legislative Policy Division (LPD) submits this report in response to a request from Council Member Angela Whitfield Calloway dated July 17, 2024, to provide a status report concerning the Merrill Fountain located at Palmer Park. In April 2024, the City Council approved $2.5 Million for the restoration of the fountain and quarterly status reports will be needed to determine whether the Administration will perform the restoration in a timely manner. The information needed for this report require the assistance of the Construction and Demolition Department, the General Services Department and the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO).)

REFERRED TO NCS 6-0

*Members Durhal, Santiago-Romero, and Pro Tem Tate were not present.

9.

PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE

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

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

9.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6004032-A2 - 100% ARPA Funding – AMEND 2 – To Provide an Extension of Time and an Increase of Funds for Housing Resource Website. – Contractor: Exygy, Inc. – Location: 548 Market Street, #59930, San Francisco, CA 94104 – Previous Contract Period: November 23, 2021 through December 31, 2024 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2025 – Contract Increase Amount: $448,100.00 – Total Contract Amount: $2,262,400.00. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION

REFERRED TO PED 6-0

*Members Durhal, Santiago-Romero, and Pro Tem Tate were not present.

10.

PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE

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

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

10.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3077312 - 100% Grant Funding – To Provide (45) APX4500 Mobile Radios, (10) APX4000 Mobile Radios, Chargers, Warranties, and Accessories via MiDeal contract # 190000001544. – Contractor: Motorola Solutions, Inc. – Location: 500 W. Monroe Street, Chicago, IL 60661 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $196,934.70. TRANSPORTATION

REFERRED TO PHS 6-0

*Members Durhal, Santiago-Romero, and Pro Tem Tate were not present.

10.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6004593-A1 - 100% Special Revenue Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Increase of Funds for Towing & Recovery Services for Police Authorized Tows. – Contractor: Wayne's Service, Inc. – Location:20495 Sherwood, Detroit, MI 48234 – Contract Period: December 12, 2022 through July 31, 2027 – Contract Increase Amount: $186,766.00 – Total Contract Amount: $374,266.00. POLICE

REFERRED TO PHS 6-0

*Members Durhal, Santiago-Romero, and Pro Tem Tate were not present.

10.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006517 - 100% Grant Funding – To Provide Environmental Air Quality Data Acquisition System and Related Software. – Contractor: Dr Das LTD – Location: 194 Clouse Lane, Grandville, OH 43023 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through October 31, 2027 – Total Contract Amount: $79,812.00. BSEED

REFERRED TO PHS 6-0

*Members Durhal, Santiago-Romero, and Pro Tem Tate were not present.

10.4

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006539 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Heavy Duty Diesel and Gasoline Engine Lubricating Oils. – Contractor: Rowley Brothers, Inc dba Rowleys Wholesale – Location: 15555 Noecker Way, Southgate, MI 48195 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of Three (3) Years – Total Contract Amount: $3,630,000.00. TRANSPORTATION

REFERRED TO PHS 6-0

*Members Durhal, Santiago-Romero, and Pro Tem Tate were not present.

10.5

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006567 - 100% ARPA Funding – To Provide Alley Infrastructure Improvements to Support Various Affordable Housing Projects. – Contractor: JB Contractors, Inc. – Location: 2933 Military St., Detroit, MI 48209 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through September 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $1,456,290.82 PUBLIC WORKS

REFERRED TO PHS 6-0

*Members Durhal, Santiago-Romero, and Pro Tem Tate were not present.

DEPARTMENT OF APPEALS AND HEARINGS

10.6

Submitting report relative to

Dangerous Buildings Findings and Orders for September 20th, 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 September 20th, 2024, in accordance with Section 8-17-24(d) of the 2019 Detroit City Code. These matters are to be scheduled for a show cause hearing before City Council not less than 30 days after the date of hearing. See City Code Section 8-17- 25(a).)

REFERRED TO PHS 6-0

*Members Durhal, Santiago-Romero, and Pro Tem Tate were not present.

LEGISLATIVE POLICY DIVISION

10.7

Submitting report relative to

Memo regarding request for data on crime in vacant buildings for Calendar Years 2022-2023.  (Council Member Scott Benson requested that the Legislative Policy Division (LPD) provide a report regarding crime data in vacant buildings for calendar years 2022-2023. LPD contacted the Detroit Police Department (DPD) to acquire the requested data, and DPD produced a memo containing the requested information, which was addressed to Council President Sheffield and Council Member Benson.)

REFERRED TO PHS 6-0

*Members Durhal, Santiago-Romero, and Pro Tem Tate were not present.

MISCELLANEOUS

10.8

Council Member Scott Benson

Resolution In Support of House Bill 4491, as Introduced In The Michigan Legislature on May 14, 2024.

REFERRED TO PHS 6-0

*Members Durhal, Santiago-Romero, and Pro Tem Tate were not present.

11.

VOTING ACTION MATTERS

12.

OTHER MATTERS

13.

COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAYOR AND OTHER GOVERNMENTAL OFFICIALS AND AGENCIES

14.

PUBLIC COMMENT

Cunningham, Kimberly Gillespie, Bettie Lyons, Henny Cooper, Johnathan Manning, Elizabeth Van Reenan, John Van Reenen, Andrew Belanger, Chris Coatney, Shawn Suttie, Adam Kuhner, Monica Miller, Mike O'Dea, Jenny Nelson, Joann Warwick, Eric Cook, Sarah Habbo, Brian Ellison, Pastor Lorenzo Sewell, Troy Gonyard, Julie Semma, Ms. Williams, Ja Donte Smith, Nikoa Dean, Ronald Foster, Cindy Darrah, William M Davis, Alicia Wong, Emma Howland, We See You, Marguerite Maddox, Karen, Betty Varner, Felicia Brock, Tahira Ahmad, Shelly Miller, Hitomi, Renard Monczunski, Steven Hawring, Karen Hammer, Meeko Williams, Bobbi Johnson, Call-in User 1, Pat Bosh, Tmothy, Arian Fisher, and Rebecca.

15.

STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS

16.

BUDGET, FINANCE AND AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

16.1

Durhal, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6003729-A4 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 4 – To Provide an Extension of Time for FEMA Disaster Recovery and Management Services. – Contractor: Guidehouse, Inc. – Location: 1676 International Drive, Suite 800, McLean, VA. 22102 - Previous Contract Period: September 1, 2022 Through August 31, 2024 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through August 31, 2025 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $6,288,790.00. OFFICE OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 

APPROVED 8-0 W/WAIVER

*Member Young was not present.

LAW DEPARTMENT

16.2

Council Member Fred Durhal, Joined by Council President Mary Sheffield, Joined by Council Member Mary Waters, Joined by Council Member Coleman A. Young, A Proposed Ordinance

To amend Chapter 44 of the 2019 Detroit City Code, Taxation, Article IV, Personal Property Taxes, Real Property Taxes, and Special Assessments, Division 6, Payment in Lieu of Taxes for Government-aided, Fast Track, and Workforce Housing Development, by amending Section 44-4-112, Definitions, and by repealing and replacing Section 44-4-113, Classes of housing projects; when City Council approval is required, Section 44-4-114, Establishment of  annual service charge, and Section 44-4-117, Duration, and by adding Section 44-4-118, Director of Housing and Revitalization Department to promulgate administrative rules, to create fast track and workforce housing provisions for the City and arrange this ordinance to be consistent with state law. INTRODUCE

APPROVED 9-0

*Member Young took his seat.

 

16.3

Durhal, reso. autho.

Setting a Public Hearing on the foregoing ordinance amendment.

APPROVED 9-0

Hearing to be set for October 16, 2024.

OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK/CITY PLANNING COMMISSION

16.4

Durhal, reso. autho.

Neighborhood Enterprise Zone Certificate Application for the rehabilitation of a 4-unit building at 5122 W. Chicago in the Nardin Park Neighborhood Enterprise Zone area. (RECOMMEND APPROVAL) (The office of the City Planning Commission (CPC) has received an application requesting a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone (NEZ) certificate for the rehabilitation of a building with 4 rental units at 5122 West Chicago.) 

APPROVED 9-0 W/WAIVER

17.

INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

17.1

Johnson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006480 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Representation to the IRS and State of Michigan for Payroll Tax Matters. – Contractor: Berry Moorman Professional Corporation – Location: 255 E. Brown Street, Suite 320, Birmingham MI 48009 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $22,800.00. LAW 

APPROVED 9-0

17.2

Johnson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006370 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Background Screening Services – Contractor: Magnit Quick, LLC – Location: 999 Stewart Avenue, Suite 100, Bethpage, NY 11714 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of Two (2) Years – Total Contract Amount: $110,000.00. HUMAN RESOURCES 

APPROVED 9-0

17.3

Johnson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006363 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Employee Benefit Administration Services – Contractor: WEX Health, Inc. – Location: 82 Hopmeadow Street, Suite 220, Weatogue, CT 06089 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of One (1) Year – Total Contract Amount: $654,000.00. HUMAN RESOURCES (REPORTED OUT OF THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 9-25-24 WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION)

APPROVED 8-1. MEMBER WHITFIELD-CALLOWAY VOTED NO

LAW DEPARTMENT

17.4

Johnson, amended reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Donnita Cleveland v City of Detroit; File 15019, W20-00003, PSB, A60000, in the amount of ($109,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Donnita Cleveland may have against the City of Detroit. 

APPROVED 9-0

 

17.5

Johnson, reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Albany Kennedy v City of Detroit, et al; Case No. 24-004393-NI, File No. L24-00858(GBP), Department of Public Works, ($7,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Albany Kennedy may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained. 

APPROVED 9-0

17.6

Johnson, reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of American Specialty Pharmacy Careplus d/b/a ASP Careplus Pharmacy (Intervening Plaintiff to Tommy Watkins) v City of Detroit; Case Number: 22-013126-NF File Number: L22-01271 (RJB) (DDOT) (A20000) in the amount of ($5,500.00) in full payment for American Specialty Pharmacy Careplus d/b/a ASP Careplus Pharmacy any and all claims which the underlying claimant Tommy Watkins may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about 05/18/2022. 

APPROVED 9-0

17.7

Johnson, reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Lamarr Monson v Joan Ghougoian et al; Case No. 18-10638, File No. L18-00123 (JLA) Police Department, in the amount of ($8,500,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Lamarr Monson may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained. 

APPROVED 9-0

17.8

Johnson, reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Pipkins, Davion v. City of Detroit, et al.; Case No.23-10614, File No.L23-00162 (PH) A37000 (Police Department) in the amount of ($80,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Davion Pipkins may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about 5/29/2020. 

APPROVED 9-0

17.9

Johnson, reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Tanaka, Peter v City of Detroit, Timothy Barr, et al; Case No. 22-11219, File No. L22-01117, (PH), A37000 (Police Department), in the amount of ($65,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Peter Tanaka may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about 8/22/2020. 

APPROVED 9-0

17.10

Johnson, reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Thomas Haas vs City of Detroit, File 14649, LE-002585, CM, A20000, and in the amount of ($180,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Thomas Haas may have against the City of Detroit. 

APPROVED 9-0

17.11

Johnson, reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification for Firefigher/EMT Aaron Pastula in lawsuit of Anton Burke v City of Detroit et al;  Case No. 23-015267-NI; L23-00698 (BP) A24000 (Fire Department) for Firefighter/EMT Aaron Pastula. 

APPROVED 9-0

17.12

Johnson, reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification for PO Brittany Moss in lawsuit of Michael Kinnebrew v City of Detroit et al; Case No. 22-cv-12998; L23-00068 (CAB) A37000 (Police Department) for PO Brittany Moss. 

APPROVED 8-1. MEMBER SANTIAGO-ROMEO VOTED NO

17.13

Johnson, reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification for PO Christian Earl in lawsuit of Michael Kinnebrew v City of Detroit et al; Case No. 22-cv-12998; L23-00068 (CAB) A37000 (Police Department) for PO Christian Earl. 

APPROVED 8-1. MEMBER SANTIAGO-ROMERO VOTED NO.

17.14

Johnson, reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification for Sgt. Allen Williams in lawsuit of Michael Kinnebrew v City of Detroit et al; Case No. 22-cv-12998; L23-00068 (CAB) A37000 (Police Department) for Sgt. Allen Williams. 

APPROVED 8-1. MEMBER SANTIAGO-ROMERO VOTED NO.

RESOLUTIONS

17.15

Waters, reso. autho.

Appointing LaToshia Patman to the Property Assessment Board of Review to represent City Council At-Large position for the term beginning January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2026. 

APPROVED 9-0 W/WAIVER

18.

PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

18.1

Tate, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006298 - 100% Grant Funding – To Provide Technical Assistance for the Grants Management of HUD-Funded Programs. – Contractor: Gate House Strategies, LLC – Location: 5834 North Kings Highway, #4627 Alexandria VA 22303 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through August 31, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $200,000.00. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION

APPROVED 9-0

 

18.2

Tate, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006535 - 100% CDBG - DR Funding – To Provide Services for a Master Plan of Policies Equity & Resiliency Integration Planning Study. – Contractor: SmithGroup, Inc. – Location: 500 Griswold Street, Suite 1700, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of 2 Years – Total Contract Amount: $500,000.00. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT 

APPROVED 9-0

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

18.3

Tate, reso. autho.

Consent To Grade Temporary Construction Easement - 5995 Hurlbut The Michigan Department of Transportation. (The City of Detroit, Department of Parks and Recreation (“DPR”) has received an offer from the Michigan Department of Transportation (“MDOT”) to acquire a Consent to Grade Temporary Construction Easement (“Temporary Construction Easement”) over a portion of certain City-owned real property at 5995 Hurlbut (the “Property”) for the amount of Five Hundred and 00/100 Dollars ($500.00).) 

APPROVED 9-0

18.4

Tate, reso. autho.

Authorization for the General Services Department/ Detroit Parks and Recreation to acquire 21 parcels from the Planning and Development Department. (The City of Detroit Planning and Development Department ("PDD") requests that the Finance Department transfer jurisdiction of certain 21 City-owned real properties (the "Properties") to the General Services Department / Detroit Parks and Recreation ("GSD / DPR") to administer. The total area to be transferred from PDD to DPR is 5.75 acres. All properties are located in District 5. Zoning of individual properties is reflected on Exhibit A. PDD has determined they have no specific need for these sites.) 

APPROVED 9-0 W/WAIVER

18.5

Tate, reso. autho.

Transfer of jurisdiction of 13189 French Road from the General Services Department/ Detroit Parks and Recreation to the jurisdiction of the City of Detroit Airport Department. (The General Services Department/ Detroit Parks and Recreation ("GSD / DPR") has determined Fletcher Field located at 13189 French Road Detroit, MI 48234 Parcel ID: 17016455 (''the Property") as surplus to its needs and requests City Council approval for transfer of the Property to the Airport Department.) (PENDING ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION)

APPROVED 9-0

18.6

Tate, reso. autho.

Property Sale of 3907 Canton.  (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department (“P&DD”) has received an offer from Kappa Detroit Foundation (the “Purchaser”), a domestic nonprofit corporation, to purchase certain City-owned real property 3907 Canton (the “Property”) for the purchase price of Two Thousand Nine Hundred Fifty and 00/100 Dollars ($2,950.00).) 

APPROVED 9-0

18.7

Tate, reso. autho.

Property Sale 12618, 12624 and 12630 Mark Twain, Detroit, Michigan 48227. (The City of Detroit Planning and Development Department (“P&DD”) has received an offer from DTE Electric Company, a Michigan corporation (“Purchaser”), to purchase certain City-owned real property commonly known as 12618, 12624 and 12630 Mark Twain, Detroit, Michigan 48227 (the “Property”) for Thirty-Three Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($33,000.00).) 

APPROVED 9-0 W/WAIVER

19.

PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

19.1

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 3077562 – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Commercial Property, 6559 W Grand River aka Building 101 Front Only with Basement Backfill. – 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: $219,702.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (POSTPONED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION ON 9-24-24 AND BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 10-1-24)

APPROVED 8-1. MEMBER WHITFIELD-CALLOWAY VOTED NO.

19.2

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 3077583 – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Commercial Property, 2037 Buchanan with Basement Backfill. – 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: $85,980.11. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (POSTPONED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION ON 9-24-24 AND BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 10-1-24)

APPROVED 8-1. SANTIAGO-ROMERO VOTED NO.

19.3

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 3077600 – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Commercial Property, 12818 Woodrow Wilson with Basement Backfill. – 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: $373,221.04. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (POSTPONED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION ON 9-24-24 AND BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 10-1-24)

APPROVED 7-2. MEMBERS SANTIAGO-ROMERO AND WHITFIELD-CALLOWAY VOTED NO. 

19.4

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 3074393 – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Commercial Property, 9000 Oakland with Basement Backfill at 9000-9006 Oakland with Sidewalk Repairs at 9000-90. – Contractor: Adamo Demolition Company – Location: 320 East Seven Mile Road, Detroit, MI 48203 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through December 31, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $153,122.60. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (POSTPONED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION ON 9-24-24 AND BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 10-1-24)

APPROVED 7-2. MEMBERS SANTIAGO-ROMERO AND WHITFIELD-CALLOWAY VOTED NO. 

19.5

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 3077875 – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Commercial Property, 5505 E Davison. – 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: $196,380.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 09/23/24)

APPROVED 9-0

19.6

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 3077940 – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Commercial Property, 6600 Mack with Basement Backfill. – 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: $187,361.05. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 09/23/24)

APPROVED 8-1. MEMBER WHITFIELD-CALLOWAY VOTED NO. 

19.7

Santiago-Romero reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006429 - 100% Bond Funding – To Provide a Proposal N Trash Out Release I, Group I20 (24 Properties). – Contractor: Infrastructure Environmental Services, LLC – Location: 48769 Tilford Court, Shelby Township, MI 48315 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of One (1) Year – Total Contract Amount $87,987.14. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 09/23/24)

APPROVED 8-1. MEMBER SANTIAGO-ROMERO VOTED NO. 

19.8

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 3077599 – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Commercial Property, 5818 Dubois, Building 102 with Basement Backfill. – Contractor: Adamo Demolition Company – Location: 320 East Seven Mile Road, Detroit, MI 48203 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $268,839.82. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 09/23/24)

APPROVED 7-2. MEMBERS SANTIAGO-ROMERO AND WHITFIELD-CALLOWAY VOTED NO. 

 

19.9

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 3076602 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Payment for Fiduciary Services. – Contractor: Black Family Development, Inc. – Location: 2995 E Grand Boulevard, Detroit, MI 48202 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $57,586.70. HEALTH (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 09/23/24)

APPROVED 9-0

19.10

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 3077608 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Payment and Release of Further Claims for Services Rendered. – Contractor: CoherentRx, Inc. – Location: 1732 Crooks Road, Troy, MI 48084 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $1,330,857.40. HEALTH (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 09/23/24)

APPROVED 8-1 MEMBER WHITFIELD-CALLOWAY VOTED NO. 

20.

NEW BUSINESS

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

20.1

Santiago-Romero, An Ordinance

To amend Chapter 31 of the 2019 Detroit City Code, Offenses, by adding Article XIV, Offenses at Healthcare Facilities, which consists of Section 31-14-1, Purpose; Section 31-14-2, Definitions; Section 31-14-3, Eight-foot personal bubble zone; and Section 31-14-4, Fifteen-foot buffer zone; to advance the City’s interests in both protecting the ability of individuals to exercise their rights to free speech and expression, and protecting the right of individuals to seek medical treatment and advice free from harassment (SIX (6) VOTES REQUIRED AND SHALL BE GIVEN IMMEDIATE EFFECT AND SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE UPON PUBLICATION) ROLL CALL (REPORTED OUT OF OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 9-30-24)

(Member Benson left table)

ORIGINAL VOTE: 7-1 MEMBER WHITFIELD-CALLOWAY VOTED NO

(Member Benson returned )

RECONSIDERED VOTE: 8-1. MEMBER WHITFIELD-CALLOWAY VOTED NO

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

20.2

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. DSS#8 - 100% City Funding – Provide Abatement and Demolition of the 85 approved Residential Properties Located in Areas where Solar Arrays are Proposed. Schedule Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2026. Total Maximum Order Limitation: $2,750,000.00 CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 9-30-24)

APPROVED 7-2. MEMBERS SANTIAGO-ROMERO AND WHITFIELD-CALLOWAY VOTED NO. 

20.3

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6003853-A2 - 100% Blight Funding – AMEND 2 – To Provide an Extension of Time Only for Environmental Supportive Services. – Contractor: DLZ – Location: 607 Shelby Street, Suite 650, Detroit, Michigan 48226 – Previous Contract Period: November 3, 2021 through September 30, 2024 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council through March 30, 2025 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $1,375,000.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 9-30-24)

APPROVED 9-0

20.4

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006483 - 100% City Funding – To Provide a Supplemental On-Demand Ride-Sharing and Ride-Hailing Service/Program for Eligible City of Detroit Residents Via Mobile Application. – Contractor: Uber Health, LLC. – Location: 1725 3rd Street, San Francisco, CA 94158 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through October 1, 2027 – Total Contract Amount: $650,000.00. HEALTH (REPORTED OUT OF OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 9-30-24)

APPROVED 9-0

20.5

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006497 - 100% Grant Funding – To Provide Fiduciary Services to Administer Essential Public Health Programs for the City of Detroit Residents – Contractor: Southeastern Michigan Health Association – Location: 3011 West Grand Boulevard, Suite 200, Detroit, MI 48202 Contract Period: Upon City Council for a Period of One (1) Year – Total Contract Amount: $3,000,000.00 HEALTH (REPORTED OUT OF OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 9-30-24)

  APPROVED 9-0

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

20.6

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Authorization to submit a grant application to the U.S. Department of Transportation for the FY 2024 Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Grant. (The Office of Mobility Innovation is hereby requesting authorization from Detroit City Council to submit a grant application to the U.S. Department of Transportation for the FY 2024 Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Grant. The amount being sought is $21,150,000.00. There is no City match requirement.) (REPORTED OUT OF OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 9-30-24)

APPROVED 9-0

DETROIT POLICE DEPARTMENT

20.7

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Resolution Authorizing The Chief of Police to Transfer Firearms to Mrs. Tricia Patti, Widow of Late Detroit Police Officer Michael Patti. (I am respectfully requesting approval of the attached resolution, authorizing me to transfer DPD Firearm No. DPD0036 / Serial Number NER7950 to Mrs. Tricia Patti, widow of late-DPD Officer Michael Patti, who died active on February 1, 2024.  The Master Agreement between the City of Detroit and the Detroit Police Officers Association provides that-All Employees shall be provided at no charge with their department­ issued service weapon upon full-service retirement. An Employee will have no more than thirty (30) days after separation to make such request to the Chief of Police. The Department may refuse to give Employees their weapon for good cause shown. Good cause will be established where an Employee has pending criminal charges or has been convicted of a crime, is subject to departmental investigations, or psychological restrictions. Employees who are involuntarily discharged will not receive a service weapon.) (REPORTED OUT OF OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 9-30-24)

APPROVED 9-0

RESOLUTIONS

20.8

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

To set the Administrative, Towing, Service, and Storage Fees in accordance with the recommendation of the Tow Rate Commission. (POSTPONED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION ON 9-24-24 AND BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 10-1-24)  

POSTPONED 1 WEEK 8-0

*Member Whitfield-Calloway was not present

20.9

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Recognizing Detroit's Original Name on Indigenous People's Day. (REPORTED OUT OF OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 9-30-24)

APPROVED  8-0

*Member Whitfield-Calloway was not present

 

20.10

Johnson, reso. autho.

Canceling the following standing committee meetings to attend the City Council’s Legislative Retreat: Internal Operation Standing Committee – October 9, 2024, Budget, Audit & Finance Standing Committee – October 9, 2024, Planning & Economic Development Standing Committee – October 10, 2024, and Neighborhood & Community Services Standing Committee – October 10, 2024.

APPROVED  8-0

*Member Whitfield-Calloway was not present

21.

PRESIDENT'S REPORT ON STANDING COMMITTEE REFERRALS AND OTHER MATTERS

22.

BUDGET, FINANCE AND AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE

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

MISCELLANEOUS

22.1

Council Member Latisha Johnson

Submitting memorandum relative to Local Option Sales Tax Report & Study.

REFERRED TO BFA 9-0

22.2

Council Member Angela Whitfield-Calloway

Submitting memorandum relative to Request for a report concerning outstanding budget allocations.

REFERRED TO BFA 9-0

23.

INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE

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

MAYOR'S OFFICE

23.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Appointment of Hassan Beydoun to the Downtown Detroit Improvement Business Improvement Zone, effective immediately and expiring on April 14, 2034 upon your approval. 

REFERRED TO IOS 9-0

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

23.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3077381 - 100% City Funding – To Provide 24 Parking Spaces for Law Department Attorneys. – Contractor: ABM Parking Services – Location: 1902 St. Antoine, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: October 1, 2024 – September 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $40,320.00. LAW

REFERRED TO IOS 9-0

LAW DEPARTMENT

23.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Recission and Correction of Settlement in lawsuit of Sheritha Gary v City of Detroit, et al   Case Number: 22-011276-NI File Number: L22-01238 (CB) (A20000) in the amount of ($42,500.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Sheritha Gary may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about September 30, 2021.

REFERRED TO IOS 9-0

23.4

Submitting reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit Betty Allen v City of Detroit; Case No. 24-141618-GC, File No. L24-00762 (CMG), Department of Transportation, in the amount of ($7,500.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Betty Allen may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained.

REFERRED TO IOS 9-0

23.5

Submitting reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification for PO DeAndre Williams in lawsuit of Michael Kinnebrew v City of Detroit, et al,  Case No. 22-cv-12998; L23-00068 (CAB) A37000 (Police Department) for PO DeAndre Williams.

REFERRED TO IOS 9-0

23.6

Submitting reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification for PO James Davis in lawsuit Vernell Rushon v City of Detroit and James Clark Davis III; Case No. 23-cv-10239; L23-00135 (CAB) A37000 (Police Department) for PO James Davis.

REFERRED TO IOS 9-0

23.7

Submitting reso. autho. 

Legal Representation and Indemnification for PO Raekwon Edwards in lawsuit of Teaira Sherrill et al v Raekwon Edwards et al.; Case No. 24-004360-NI; L24-00868 (RJB) A37000 (Police Department) for PO Raekwon Edwards.

REFERRED TO IOS 9-0

23.8

Submitting reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification for Retired Director/Civilian James Fleming in lawsuit of Lacino Hamilton v James Fleming, et al., Case No. 22-cv-11926; L22-01184 (JLA) A37000 (Police Department) for Retired Director/Civilian James Fleming.

REFERRED TO IOS 9-0

23.9

Submitting reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification for TEO Karen Farmer in lawsuit of Paul Hudson v City of Detroit et al. Case No. 24-000538-NI; L24-00746 (PH) A20000 (Transportation Department) for TEO Karen Farmer.

REFERRED TO IOS 9-0

23.10

Submitting reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification for Sgt. Allen Williams in lawsuit of Daquan P. James v City of Detroit, et al. Case No. 23-cv-10321; L23-00222 (CAB) A37000 (Police Department) for Sgt. Allen Williams.

REFERRED TO IOS 9-0

23.11

Submitting reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification for Police Officer Andre Thompson in lawsuit of Kenneth Kencaid v City of Detroit, et al, Case No. 23-014633-NF (Police Department) for Andre Thompson.

REFERRED TO IOS 9-0

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

23.12

Submitting reso. autho.

Request to Accept a Donation of 28 Conference Room Chairs. (The Third Judicial Circuit of Michigan has awarded a donation of 28 cloth conference chairs, to the City of Detroit Mayor’s Office, valued at $2,800.00. There is no match requirement for this donation.)

HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT/LABOR RELATIONS DIVISION

23.13

Submitting reso. autho.

Implementation of the 2023 - 2027 Labor Agreement between the City of Detroit and the employees represented by SEID Local 517M - Professional & Technical Unit (BU 7800). (The Labor Relations Division is recommending your Honorable Body's official approval of the 2023 - 2027 Master Agreement between the City of Detroit and SEIU Local 517M - Professional & Technical Unit.)

REFERRED TO IOS 9-0

MISCELLANEOUS

23.14

Council Member Angela Whitfield-Calloway

Submitting memorandum relative to Request for a report concerning mileage for members of the Board of Review.

REFERRED TO IOS 9-0

23.15

Council Member Angela Whitfield-Calloway

Submitting memorandum relative to Request for a report concerning reverse convictions.

REFERRED TO IOS 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 Mayor's Office Coordinator's Report

Petition of Downtown Detroit Partnership/Detroit 300 Conservancy/Jon Witz (#2024-338), request to hold "Downtown Detroit Winter Parks" at Cadillac Square Park on November 7^th through January 5^th, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Set-up to begin on October 21st at 8:00 AM and completed on November 6^th at 9:00 PM, with tear-down to begin on January 6th at 8:00 PM and completed by January 31st at 6:00PM. (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.)

REFERRED TO NCS 9-0

24.2

Submitting Mayor's Office Coordinator's Report

Petition of Bedrock Detroit (#2024-339), request to hold "Decked Out Detroit Winter Streetscapes and Activations" at Parker's Alley, Monroe and Randolph, Library and Gratiot, One Camps Martius Patio, Woodward and John Ron on November 7^th through January 5^th, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 9:00 AM. Set-up to begin on October 16^th at 9:00 AM and completed by November 7^th at 5:00 PM with tear-down to begin on January 6^th, at 9:00 AM and completed by January 31st at 5:00 PM. (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.)

REFERRED TO NCS 9-0

24.3

Submitting Mayor's Office Coordinator's Report

Petition of Redrock Entertainment and City of Detroit Department of Elections (#2024-336), request to hold "Get Out The Vote Block Party" on W. Grand Blvd from 2^nd Ave. to 3^rd Ave., 2^nd Ave. from W. Grand to Milwaukee and W. Grand Blvd from 2nd Ave to Cass Ave. on October 19^th, from 8:30 AM to 8:00 PM. Set-up to begin on October 18^th 6:00 AM and completed by October 19^th at 2:00 AM with tear-down to begin on October 19^th, at 8:00 PM and completed by October 20^th at 2:00 AM. (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.)

REFERRED TO NCS 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. 6003722-A3 - 100% ERAP Funding – AMEND 3 – To Provide an Increase of Funds for Emergency Rental Assistance Program. – Contractor: United Community Housing Coalition – Location: 2727 Second Avenue, Suite 313, Detroit, MI 48201 – Contract Period: July 16, 2021 through September 30, 2025 – Contract Increase Amount: $615,000.00 – Total Contract Amount: $6,899,789.91. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION

REFERRED TO PED 9-0

CITY PLANNING COMMISSION

25.2

Submitting report and Proposed Ordinance

To amend Chapter 50 of the 2019 Detroit City Code, Zoning, by amending Article XVII, Zoning District Maps, Section 50-17-67, District Map No. 65, to modify and existing PD Planned Development District created by Ordinance No. 29-06, last amended by Ordinance No. 15-16, for the multi-block area generally bounded by Santa Maria Street to the north, the rear lot lines of parcels along Biltmore Street to the east, the alley first north of West McNichols Road to the south, and the alley first west of Lindsay Street to the west. (FOR THE INTRODUCTION AND THE SETTING OF A PUBLIC HEARING?)

REFERRED TO PED 9-0

25.3

Submitting report relative to

Request of Ibrahim Bazzi 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. (RECOMMEND DENIAL)

REFERRED TO PED 9-0

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

25.4

Submitting reso. autho.

Property Sale of 2980 West Warren. (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department (“P&DD”) has received an offer from Jamel Ali (the “Purchaser”), to purchase certain City-owned real property 2980 W Warren (the “Property”) for the purchase price of Seven Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($7,000.00).)

REFERRED TO PED 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 PROCUREMENT

26.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3077905 - 100% Blight Funding – To Provide Final Price Adjustment to Close Out EMG Alteration and Site Restoration Work at 6199 Concord due to Wall Collapsing. – 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: $281,631.03. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

REFERRED TO PHS 9-0

26.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6004552-A2 - 100% Grant Funding – AMEND 2 – To Provide an Increase of Funds for Voice Response Call Services for Residents regarding Transportation. – Contractor: Ecolane USA, Inc. – Location: 940 West Valley Road, Wayne, PA 19080 – Contract Period: June 29, 2022 through June 28, 2027 – Contract Increase Amount: $115,734.00 – Total Contract Amount: $982,299.75. TRANSPORTATION

REFERRED TO PHS 9-0

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

26.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Request to Accept and Appropriate the FY 2022 and FY 2023 Section 5307 and Section 5339 Formula Funds Grant.  (The Federal Transit Administration has awarded the City of Detroit Department of Transportation (DDOT) with the FY 2022 and FY 2023 Section 5307 and Section 5339 Formula Funds Grant, in the amount of $49,417,322.00. There is a required State match for the award, from the Michigan Department of Transportation, in the amount of $12,354,331.00. The total Federal and State award amount is $61,771,653.00. There is no local match requirement. The total project cost is $61,771,653.00.)

REFERRED TO PHS 9-0

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS/ADMINISTRATION DIVISION

26.4

Submitting reso. autho.

Resolution to permit Downriver Delta Community Development Corp to install 16 banners along Fort Street and Schaefer to promote community beautification. (Pursuant to banner policy adopted by your Honorable Body on November 30, 2001, the above referenced resolution is hereby submitted to your Honorable Body for consideration and approval.)

REFERRED TO PHS 9-0

MISCELLANEOUS

26.5

Council Member Scott Benson

Submitting memorandum relative to Flow of funds and debt reimbursement for DWSD Capital Improvement Contracts. 

REFERRED TO PHS 9-0

26.6

Council Member Gabriela Santiago-Romero

Submitting Resolution in Support of Purchasing Low-Emission Wheelchair-Accessible Vehicles to Enhance Paratransit Services.  

REFERRED TO PHS 9-0

27.

CONSENT AGENDA

28.

MEMBER REPORTS

SUSPENDED

29.

ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE

30.

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CLERK

30.1

Report on approval of proceedings by the Mayor.

31.

TESTIMONIAL RESOLUTIONS AND SPECIAL PRIVILEGE

32.

WALK-ONS

32.1

Submitting reso.autho

Request for Authorization of a DTE Electric Company underground easement  for electrical service and equipment at Chandler Park.

MOVED TO NEW BUSINESS, APPROVED 8-0 W/WAIVER

*Member Whitfield-Calloway was not present.