MINUTES

CITY COUNCIL FORMAL SESSION

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

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

HENRY FORD AND BRAIN CANCER AWARENESS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 

 

COUNCIL PRESIDENT MARY SHEFFIELD

COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM JAMES TATE

COUNCIL MEMBER SCOTT BENSON

COUNCIL MEMBER ANGELA WHITFIELD-CALLOWAY

COUNCIL MEMBER FRED DURHAL III

COUNCIL MEMBER LATISHA JOHNSON

COUNCIL MEMBER GABRIELA SANTIAGO-ROMERO

COUNCIL MEMBER MARY WATERS

COUNCIL MEMBER COLEMAN A. YOUNG II

 

Mr. Glenn Kersey

Asst. City Council Committee Clerk

           


COUNCIL MEMBER SCOTT BENSON
COUNCIL MEMBER FRED DURHAL III
COUNCIL MEMBER LATISHA JOHNSON
COUNCIL MEMBER GABRIELA SANTIAGO-ROMERO
COUNCIL MEMBER MARY WATERS
COUNCIL MEMBER ANGELA WHITFIELD-CALLOWAY
COUNCIL MEMBER COLEMAN YOUNG II
COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM JAMES TATE
COUNCIL PRESIDENT MARY SHEFFIELD

9 Present, 0 Absent - Quorum Achieved 

FROM FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Per the Chair: Journal Approved by Council. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No
Objections. 

Approving Brownfield Plan of The City of Detroit Brownfield Redevelopment Authority For The Red Arrow Redevelopment Project, which was adopted at the last Formal Session of Tuesday, February 7, 2023.

CM Johnson: Motion to Remove from Reconsideration Agenda. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. Motion Carried. 

Approving Brownfield Plan of The City of Detroit Brownfield Redevelopment Authority For The Red Arrow Redevelopment Project.

CM Johnson: Motion to Remove from Reconsideration Agenda. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. Motion Carried. 

Contract No 6004918 - 100% ARPA Funding – Right to Counsel: To Provide Legal Counsel for Qualified Low-Income Occupants in Residential Eviction Cases in the 36th District Court and in Housing Related Administrative Proceedings. – Contractor: United Community Housing Coalition – Location: 2727 Second Avenue, Suite 313, Detroit, MI 48201 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $4,967,512.00 LAW, which was adopted at the last Formal Session of Tuesday, February 7, 2023.

CM Tate: Motion to Remove from Reconsideration Agenda. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. Motion Carried. 

Contract No 6004918 - 100% ARPA Funding – Right to Counsel: To Provide Legal Counsel for Qualified Low-Income Occupants in Residential Eviction Cases in the 36th District Court and in Housing Related Administrative Proceedings. – Contractor: United Community Housing Coalition – Location: 2727 Second Avenue, Suite 313, Detroit, MI 48201 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $4,967,512.00 LAW 

CM Tate: Motion to Remove from Reconsideration Agenda. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. Motion Carried. 

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

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER/OFFICE OF BUDGET

Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Supplemental Appropriations and Transfers. (The Administration is requesting Fiscal Year 2022-2023 supplemental appropriations and transfers to address immediate additional needs and to implement projects during the upcoming construction season.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE AND AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections.

LEGISLATIVE POLICY DIVISION

To amend Chapter 40 of the 2019 Detroit City Code, Sales; by adding Article III, Acceptance of Cash by Retail and Food Service Businesses, Section 40-3-1, Definitions; and adding Section 40-3-2, Cashless Retail Prohibition Requirements; to provide for the health, safety, and general welfare of the public. (FOR INTRODUCTION AND SETTING OF A PUBLIC HEARING?)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE AND AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections.

In Support of the National Infrastructure Bank Act of 2021.  (Council Member Latisha Johnson requested that the Legislative Policy Division (LPD) draft a Resolution In Support of the National Infrastructure Bank Act of 2021.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE AND AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections.

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

MAYOR'S OFFICE

Appointment of Annie Mendoza to the Human Rights Commission upon confirmation with a term ending on January 19, 2025.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. 

Appointment of De'Rone Buffington to the Human Rights Commission upon confirmation with a term ending on January 19, 2025.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. 

Appointment of Marloshawn Franklin Sr. to the Human Rights Commission upon confirmation with a term ending on January 19, 2025.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. 

LAW DEPARTMENT

Settlement in lawsuit of Vital Community Care (Shaniqua Hence) v City of Detroit; Case No. 21-014366-NF, File No. L21-00937 (BP) Department of Transportation in the amount of ($2,780.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Vital Community Care may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged damages.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. 

LEGISLATIVE POLICY DIVISION

Auditor General Selection Process. (As instructed by your Honorable Body, the Legislative Policy Division (LPD) posted and received submissions from candidates wishing to serve as the Auditor General.  Four individuals successfully applied for the position before the Friday, February 3, 2023 deadline.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. 

Auditor General Applicants. (The application period for the Auditor General position closed on Friday, February 3, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.  Copies of the submittals have been forwarded to each office.  The following is a list of all individuals who applied before the deadline.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. 

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

MAYOR'S OFFICE

Petition of Ventures Endurance (#2023-053) request to hold "Hot Chocolate 15k/5k" at Milliken State Park, Detroit Riverwalk and Belle Isle on April 16, 2023 from 6:00am - 12:00pm; with a 5k/15k for their National Race Series to fundraise for the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD & COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. 

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

HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION DEPARTMENT

Request for Approval to Appropriate Section 108 Funds. (On April 15, 2021, the City of Detroit’s Treasury Department notified the Housing and Revitalization Department (“HRD”) that there was $1,452,884.47 in funds held at Huntington Bank (the “Section 108 Proceeds Account”). The Supervisory Accountant in the City of Detroit’s Office of Department Financial Services believes that the $1,452,884.47 reflects loan proceeds from Section 108 funded projects where the City’s corresponding debts to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”) have been satisfied.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections.

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

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

Contract No. 6004783 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Leadership Academy Training for Police Department Personnel. – Contractor: Wayne State University – Location: 100 Antoinette, Detroit, MI 48202 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through February 1, 2027 – Total Contract Amount: $474,100.00 TRANSPORTATION 

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections.

Contract No. 3062802 - 100% Grant Funding – To Provide Ten (10) New Flyer Diesel Buses. – Contractor: New Flyer of America, Inc. – Location: 106 National Drive, Anniston, AL 36207 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through March 31, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $5,214,940.60. TRANSPORTATION

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections.

Contract No. 3061689 – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 12740 Alcoy. – Contractor: Gayanga Co. – Location: 1120 W Baltimore Suite 200, Detroit, MI 48202 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through March 31, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $23,748.00 CITY DEMOLITION

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections.

Contract No. 6004865 - 100% Grant Funding – To Provide an Environmental Remediation Assessment, Due Care and Environmental Response Activities to the Piety Hill Neighborhood. – Contractor: Central Detroit Christian CDC – Location: 8801 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI 48202 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through August 23, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $450,000.00 BUILDINGS AND SAFETY

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections.

Contract No. 6003389-A1 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Increase of Funds for Preventative Maintenance and Repair Services for HVAC Systems at DDOT Facilities. – Contractor: Johnson Controls, Inc. – Location: 2875 Highway Meadow Circle, Auburn Hills, MI 48326 – Contract Period: June 4, 2021 through June 30, 2023 – Increase Contract Amount: $415,549.33 – Total Contract Amount: $1,215,549.33. TRANSPORTATION

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections.

APPEALS AND HEARINGS DEPARTMENT

Dangerous Building Findings and Orders for January 3, 2023.  (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 January 3, 2023 in accordance with Section 8-17-24(d) of the 2019 Detroit City Code.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections.

LEGISLATIVE POLICY DIVISION

Urging The Adoption of The Mutual Aid Box Alarm System - MIchigan (MABAS-MI).  (Council Member Gabriela Santiago-Romero requested that the Legislative Policy Division (LPD) draft a Resolution Urging The Adoption of The Mutual Aid Box Alarm System - MIchigan.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections.

PER THE CHAIR: 1:30 minutes per speaker

Malik Shelton, Mr. Holloway (response by Johnson), Bob Carmack, Jessica Trevino, Tonya Meyers Phillips, Cindy Darrah (response by Sheffield), Ruby Riley (response by Waters), Reuben Crowley (response by Durhal III), Mr. Love, Joel Batterman (Transportation Riders United), Cunningham, Michella Stewart, Robert Palowski, JoAnn Warwick (response by Benson), Renard Monchunski (Detroit People's Platform) (response by Sheffield), Concerned Resident, Concerned Resident 2, Scarlett, Deb Sumner, Karen Hammer, Stop Economic Violence, Orin Branbin (Southwest Detroit), William M, Meeko Williams, Lisa Franklin, D2 Victimized Retiree, Eric Blount, CM, Frank Hammer, Whosoever, Caller 313-XXX-X301 (Richard Clay)
Caller 313-XXX-X223 (Simone Sikovic), Amara Hyman, Caller 313-XXX-X061

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

Contract No. 6001575-A1 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Increase of Funds to Include Additional City Departments to the Bill Payment Kiosk Network. – Contractor: Diversified Data Processing and Consulting, Inc. dba DivDat – Location: 2111 Woodward Avenue, Suite 702, Detroit MI 48201 – Contract Period: August 1, 2018 through June 30, 2023 – Increase Contract Amount: $1,100,000.00 – Total Contract Amount: $5,800,000.00 FINANCE

CM Durhal III: Motion to give Approval by Council (with Waiver). All Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. Motion Carried. 

  • 9-0
    Motion made byFrederick Durhal

    100% City Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Increase of Funds to Include Additional City Departments to the Bill Payment Kiosk Network. – Contractor: Diversified Data Processing and Consulting, Inc. dba DivDat – Location: 2111 Woodward Avenue, Suite 702, Detroit MI 48201 – Contract Period: August 1, 2018 through June 30, 2023 – Increase Contract Amount: $1,100,000.00 – Total Contract Amount: $5,800,000.00. Finance

    Yeas (9)Coleman Young, Mary Waters, Tate, Sheffiled, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Latisha Johnson, Frederick Durhal, Angela Whitfield Calloway, and Benson
    vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
    Approved (9 to 0)
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE/CITY PLANNING COMMISSION

Neighborhood Enterprise Zone Certificate Applications for the rehabilitation of a 56-unit residential apartment building located at 1516 Vinewood in the Hubbard Farms Neighborhood Enterprise Zone area.  (RECOMMEND APPROVAL)

CM Durhal III: Motion to give Approval by Council (with Waiver). All Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. Motion Carried. 

Neighborhood Enterprise Zone Certificate Applications for the construction of three new single-family houses at 1707, 1711, and 1719 Fischer in the East Village Neighborhood Enterprise Zone area. (RECOMMEND APPROVAL)

CM Durhal III: Motion to give Approval by Council (with Waiver). All Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. Motion Carried. 

  • 9-0
    Motion made byFrederick Durhal

    Recommend Approval

    Yeas (9)Benson, Angela Whitfield Calloway, Frederick Durhal, Latisha Johnson, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Sheffiled, Tate, Mary Waters, and Coleman Young
    vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
    Approved (9 to 0)
OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

Contract No. 6000554 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 13 – To Provide an Increase of Funds Only for Legal Representation to the City of Detroit in Impending Litigation Involving Claims Against the City for Ongoing Cases. – Contractor: Fink Bressack, PLLC – Location: 535 Griswold Suite 1000, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: November 16, 2016 through December 31, 2023 – Contract Increase Amount: $900,000.00 – Total Contract Amount: $4,570,000.00. LAW (POSTPONED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION AGENDA OF 2-7-23 AND BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 2-14-23)

CM Durhal III: Motion to Postpone for one (1) week (per the Law Department). All Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. Motion Carried. 

Contract No. 6003874 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time and an Increase of Funds for Legal Counsel on Immigration Employee Sponsorships for the City of Detroit. – Contractor: Clark Hill, PLC – Location: 500 Woodward Avenue, Suite 3500, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2023 – Contract Increase Amount: $50,000.00 – Total Contract Amount: $80,000.00. LAW (Original Contract Period: August 16, 2021 through December 31, 2022)

Discussion (Santiago-Romero):

CM Durhal III: Motion to Postpone for one (1) week. All Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. Motion Carried. 

Submitting Contract No. 6004489 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Added Functionality for the Grievance Tracking System with a Disciplinary Action Tracking Module to the Existing HR System including Migration and Implementation Technical Support, Training, and Ongoing Maintenance. – Contractor: Quantum Information Systems Solutions, Inc. – Location: 2805 Pontiac Lake Road, Suite 2C, Waterford, MI 48328 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through May 26, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $76,766.67. HUMAN RESOURCES (Contract held by Council Members Mary Waters and Angela Whitfield-Calloway during the recess period of December 13, 2022)

Discussion (Waters):

CM Waters: Motion to Postpone TBD. All Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. Motion Carried. 

Contract No. 6004216 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time and an Increase of Funds for the Continuation of Employee Engagement. – Contractor: Guidehouse, Inc. Location: 2941 Fairview Park Drive, Suite 501, Falls Church, VA, 22042 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2024 Contract Increase Amount: $67,000.00 – Total Contract Amount: $134,000.00. HUMAN RESOURCES (Original Contract Period: January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022) (Contract held by Council Member Angela Whitfield-Calloway during the recess period of December 20, 2022)

Discussion (Waters):

CM Waters: Motion to Postpone TBD. All Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. Motion Carried. 

Contract No. 6004892 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Citywide Long Term Disability Insurance. – Contractor: Standard Insurance Company – Location: 1100 SW Sixth Avenue, Portland, OR 97204 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2023 – Total Contract Amount: $1,188,000.00 HUMAN RESOURCES

CM Johnson: Motion to give Approval by Council. All Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. Motion Carried.

  • 9-0
    Motion made byLatisha Johnson

    100% City Funding – To Provide Citywide Long Term Disability Insurance. – Contractor: Standard Insurance Company – Location: 1100 SW Sixth Avenue, Portland, OR 97204 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2023 – Total Contract Amount: $1,188,000.00.

    Human Resources

    Yeas (9)Coleman Young, Mary Waters, Tate, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Frederick Durhal, Benson, Angela Whitfield Calloway, Latisha Johnson, and Sheffiled
    vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
    Approved (9 to 0)
LAW DEPARTMENT

To amend Chapter 35 of the 2019 Detroit City Code, Personnel, Article II, Employment, Division 2, Hours of Work and Methods of Payment, by amending Section 35-2-34, Holidays, to add Indigenous Peoples Day to the City’s observed holidays. INTRODUCE

CM Santiago-Romero: Motion to give Approval by Council (to be laid on the table and read twice). All Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. Motion Carried.

Setting a Public Hearing on the ongoing ordinance amendment.

CM Santiago-Romero: Motion to give Approval by Council. All Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. Motion Carried.

LAW DEPARTMENT

Settlement in lawsuit of Affiliated Diagnostics of Oakland LLC (Shaniqua Hence) V City of Detroit; Case No. 21-014366-NF, File No. L21-00937 (BP) Department of Transportation, in the amount of  ($9,148.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Affiliated Diagnostics of Oakland, LLC may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged damages related to injuries allegedly sustained.  

CM Johnson: Motion to give Approval by Council. All Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. Motion Carried.

  • 9-0
    Motion made byLatisha Johnson

    RESOLVED, that the Finance Director be and is hereby authorized and directed to draw a warrant upon the proper account in favor of Affiliated Diagnostics of Oakland, LLC and ITS attorney, AK Law PLLC, in the amount of ($9,148.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Affiliated Diagnostics of Oakland, LLC may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged damages related to injuries allegedly sustained by Shaniqua Hence on or about January 14, 2021, and otherwise set forth in Case No. 21-014366-NF, that said amount be paid upon receipt of properly executed Releases, Stipulation and Order of Dismissal entered in Lawsuit No. 21-014366-NF and, where deemed necessary by the Law Department a properly executed Medicare/CMS Final Demand Letter.

    Yeas (9)Coleman Young, Mary Waters, Tate, Sheffiled, Latisha Johnson, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Angela Whitfield Calloway, Frederick Durhal, and Benson
    vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
    Approved (9 to 0)

Settlement in lawsuit of Anderson Medical Supplies, Inc. (Samuel McReynolds) v City of Detroit; Case No: 22-002550-NF, File No: L22-00732 (YRB) A20000 (Department of Transportation) in the amount of ($10,500.00), in full payment for any and all claims which Anderson Medical Supplies, Inc. may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about July 22, 2020.

CM Johnson: Motion to give Approval by Council. All Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. Motion Carried.

  • 9-0
    Motion made byLatisha Johnson

    RESOLVED, that the Finance Director be and is hereby authorized and directed to draw warrants upon the proper account in favor ANDERSON MEDICAL SUPPLIES, INC. and ITS attorneys, PASKEL, TASHMAN & WALKER, P.C., in the amount of $10,500.00, in full payment for any and all claims which Anderson Medical Supplies, Inc. may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about July 22, 2020, and otherwise set forth in Case No. 22-002550-NF, that said amount be paid upon receipt of a properly executed Release and a Stipulation and Order of Dismissal entered in Lawsuit No. 22-002550-NF and, where deemed necessary by the Law Department a properly executed Medicare/CMS Final Demand Letter

    Yeas (9)Coleman Young, Mary Waters, Tate, Sheffiled, Latisha Johnson, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Frederick Durhal, Benson, and Angela Whitfield Calloway
    vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
    Approved (9 to 0)

Settlement in lawsuit of Apex Physical Therapy Services, LLC (A Williams) V City of Detroit; Case No. 22-185275, File No. L22-01066 (CLR), Police Department in the amount of ($6,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Apex Physical Therapy Services, LLC may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained.

CM Johnson: Motion to give Approval by Council. All Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. Motion Carried.

  • 9-0
    Motion made byLatisha Johnson

    RESOLVED, that the Finance Director be and is hereby authorized and directed to draw a warrant upon the proper account in favor of Apex Physical Therapy Services, LLC and its attorney, Dobson Fowler Williams & Nesi PC, in the amount of ($6,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Apex Physical Therapy Services, LLC may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about December 31, 2010, and otherwise set forth in Case No., that said amount be paid upon receipt of properly executed Releases, Stipulation and Order of Dismissal entered in Lawsuit No. 22-185275 and, where deemed necessary by the Law Department a properly executed Medicare/CMS Final Demand Letter.

    Yeas (9)Coleman Young, Mary Waters, Tate, Sheffiled, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Angela Whitfield Calloway, Benson, Frederick Durhal, and Latisha Johnson
    vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
    Approved (9 to 0)

Settlement in lawsuit of Robert E. Tucker v Devonte Brooks, Andrew Zynda, and C.D. Thomas, Case Number: 19-12996, File Number: L19-00797 (CB) (DPD) in the amount of ($40,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Robert E. Tucker may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about August 31, 2017.

CM Johnson: Motion to give Approval by Council. All Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. Motion Carried.

  • 9-0
    Motion made byLatisha Johnson

    RESOLVED, that settlement of the above matter be and is hereby authorized in the amount of ($40,000.00); and be it further

    RESOLVED, that the Finance Director be and is hereby authorized and directed to draw a warrant upon the proper account in favor of ROBERT E. TUCKER and HIS attorneys, ROBINSON AND ASSOCIATES, P.C., in the amount of ($40,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims which ROBERT E. TUCKER may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about August 31, 2017, and otherwise set forth in Case No. 19-12514 which was consolidated into case number 19-12996, that said amount be paid upon receipt of properly executed Releases, Stipulation and Order of Dismissal entered in Lawsuit No. 19-12514 which was consolidated into case number 19-12996, where deemed necessary by the Law Department a properly executed Medicare/CMS Final Demand Letter.

    Yeas (9)Coleman Young, Mary Waters, Tate, Sheffiled, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Frederick Durhal, Latisha Johnson, Benson, and Angela Whitfield Calloway
    vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
    Approved (9 to 0)

Settlement in lawsuit of Shaniqua Hence v City of Detroit; Case No. 21-014366-NF, File No. L21-00937 (BP), Department of Transportation in the amount of $11,307.00 in full payment for any and all claims which Shaniqua Hence may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained.

CM Johnson: Motion to give Approval by Council. All Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. Motion Carried.

  • 9-0
    Motion made byLatisha Johnson

    RESOLVED, that the Finance Director be and is hereby authorized and directed to draw a warrant upon the proper account in favor of Shaniqua Hence and HER attorney, Wigod & Falzon, P.C., in the amount of $11,307.00 in full payment for any and all claims which Shaniqua Hence may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about January 14, 2021, and otherwise set forth in Case No. 21-014366-NF, that said amount be paid upon receipt of properly executed Releases, Stipulation and Order of Dismissal entered in Lawsuit No. 21-014366-NF and, where deemed necessary by the Law Department a properly executed Medicare/CMS Final Demand Letter.

    Yeas (9)Coleman Young, Tate, Mary Waters, Latisha Johnson, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Frederick Durhal, Benson, Angela Whitfield Calloway, and Sheffiled
    vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
    Approved (9 to 0)

Settlement in lawsuit of United Lab RX LLC (Shaniqua Hence) v City of Detroit; Case No. 21-014366-NF, File No. L21-00937 (BP) Department of Transportation, in the amount of ($2,757.00) in full payment for any and all claims which United Lab RX LLC may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged damages related to injuries allegedly sustained.

CM Johnson: Motion to give Approval by Council. All Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. Motion Carried.

  • 9-0
    Motion made byLatisha Johnson

    RESOLVED, that the Finance Director be and is hereby authorized and directed to draw a warrant upon the proper account in favor of United Lab RX LLC and ITS attorney, AK Law PLLC, in the amount of $2,757.00 in full payment for any and all claims which United Lab RX LLC may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged damages related to injuries allegedly sustained by Shaniqua Hence on or about January 14, 2021, and otherwise set forth in Case No. 21-014366-NF, that said amount be paid upon receipt of properly executed Releases, Stipulation and Order of Dismissal entered in Lawsuit No. 21-014366-NF and, where deemed necessary by the Law Department a properly executed Medicare/CMS Final Demand Letter.

    Yeas (9)Benson, Angela Whitfield Calloway, Frederick Durhal, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Sheffiled, Tate, Coleman Young, Mary Waters, and Latisha Johnson
    vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
    Approved (9 to 0)

Settlement in lawsuit of Nelson, Robert v Sgt. James Wiencek, et al, Case No. 22-12051, File No. L22-01225 (SVD) A37000 (Police Department) in the amount of ($3,500.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Robert Nelson may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged financial losses sustained on or about 09/02/2020.

CM Johnson: Motion to give Approval by Council. All Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. Motion Carried.

  • 9-0
    Motion made byLatisha Johnson

    RESOLVED, that the Finance Director be and is hereby authorized and directed to draw a warrant upon the proper account in favor of ROBERT F. NELSON, JR., in the amount of $3,500.00 in full payment for any and all claims which Robert Nelson may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged financial losses sustained on or about 09/02/2020, and otherwise set forth in Case No. 22-12051, that said amount be paid upon receipt of properly executed Releases, Stipulation and Order of Dismissal entered in Lawsuit No. 22-12051 and, where deemed necessary by the Law Department a properly executed Medicare/CMS Final Demand Letter

    Yeas (9)Coleman Young, Mary Waters, Tate, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Sheffiled, Frederick Durhal, Benson, Angela Whitfield Calloway, and Latisha Johnson
    vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
    Approved (9 to 0)
LEGISLATIVE POLICY DIVISION

Re-Establishing the Detroit City Council Disability Task Force.

CM Durhal III: Motion to give Approval by Council. All Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. Motion Carried.

  • 9-0
    Motion made byFrederick Durhal

    For Consideration

    Yeas (9)Coleman Young, Tate, Mary Waters, Latisha Johnson, Sheffiled, Angela Whitfield Calloway, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Benson, and Frederick Durhal
    vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
    Approved (9 to 0)

Adopting a Process to appoint the Auditor General.

CM Johnson: Motion to give Approval by Council. All Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. Motion Carried.

RESOLUTIONS

Appointment as members to the Community Advisory Committee (CAC) of the Detroit Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (DBRA):  Ponce Clay, George Etheridge, Jeff Evans, Marlowshawn Franklin and Bradley Lutz   (PAPER BALLOTS WILL BE DISTRIBUTED)

CM Johnson: Motion to give Approval by Council. All Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. Motion Carried.

Appointment of _____________________ to serve as members to the Community Advisory Committee of the Detroit Brownfield Redevelopment Authority with a term ending date of June 30, 2023.  

CM Johnson: Motion to give Approval by Council (with Waiver). All Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. Motion Carried.

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

Contract No. 3059228 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Increase of Funds and Add Properties for Water Line Replacement Services for the Bridging Neighborhoods Program. – Contractor: 3R Home Improvement, LLC – Location: 1460 Pennsylvania, Wyandotte, MI 48192 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through March 31, 2024 – Contract Increase Amount: $30,000.00 – Total Contract Amount: $170,000.00. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION

CM Tate: Motion to give Approval by Council (with Waiver). All Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. Motion Carried.

  • 9-0
    Motion made byTate

    100% City Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Increase of Funds and Add Properties for Water Line Replacement Services for the Bridging Neighborhoods Program. – Contractor: 3R Home Improvement, LLC – Location: 1460 Pennsylvania, Wyandotte, MI 48192 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through March 31, 2024 – Contract Increase Amount: $30,000.00 – Total Contract Amount: $170,000.00. Housing and Revitalization

    Yeas (9)Coleman Young, Tate, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Sheffiled, Mary Waters, Benson, Angela Whitfield Calloway, Frederick Durhal, and Latisha Johnson
    vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
    Approved (9 to 0)
DETROIT BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

Approval of the Brownfield Plan of the City of Detroit Brownfield Redevelopment Authority for the Danish Brotherhood Hall Redevelopment Project.

CM Tate: Motion to give Approval by Council. All Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. Motion Carried.

HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION DEPARTMENT

Approving an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation District on behalf of 131 Harmon, LLC in the area of 131 Harmon Street, Detroit, Michigan, in accordance with Public Act 146 of 2000.

CM Tate: Motion to give Approval by Council. All Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. Motion Carried.

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

Property Sale of 22736, 22740, and 22746 Fenkell. (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department (“P&DD”) has received an offer from Rafik Petroleum, LLC (“Purchaser”), a Michigan limited liability company, to purchase certain City-owned real property at 22736, 22740, and 22746 Fenkell (the “Properties”) for the total purchase price of Eight Thousand Six Hundred Ninety and 00/100 Dollars ($8,690.00).)

CM Johnson: Motion to give Approval by Council. All Council Members oppose (0-9). 9 Objections. Motion Defeated.

  • 0-9
    Motion made byTate

    Forward to PED Standing Committee for Recommendation with P&DD requesting the sale be forwarded back to the Council-of-the-Whole with a Recommendation for Approval.

    Nays (9)Coleman Young, Mary Waters, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Tate, Frederick Durhal, Sheffiled, Benson, Angela Whitfield Calloway, and Latisha Johnson
    vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
    Failed (0 to 9)

Approval and Authorization to Acquire 3106 16th Street, Detroit, Michigan from Detroit Public Schools Community District ("DPSCD") for $460,000.00. (The Property is located in the Greater Corktown neighborhood and is the former site of the Owen Elementary School, which was demolished by DPSCD in 2010. The Property has remained vacant since the demolition of Owen Elementary School.)

CM Tate: Motion to give Approval by Council. All Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. Motion Carried.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

To amend Chapter 18 of the 2019 Detroit City Code, Fire Prevention and Protection, by amending Article I, Detroit Fire Prevention and Protection Guide, by renaming Division 10, from “Storage of Scrap Tires in Outdoor Collection Sites” to “Storage of Scrap Tires in Indoor and Outdoor Collection Sites,” by amending Section 18-1-181, Definitions, Section 18-1-183, Unauthorized storage of scrap tires in outdoor collection sites prohibited, Section 18-1-185, Permit requirement, and Section 18-1-194, Fence requirements, and by renaming and amending Section 18-1-188, from “Stacking requirements” to “Stacking and storage requirements” to model state law in the regulation of storage of less than 500 scrap tires in outdoor collection sites, to bring the City Code into compliance with state law, and other technical amendments.  (SIX (6) VOTES REQUIRED AND SHALL BE GIVEN IMMEDIATE EFFECT AND SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE UPON PUBLICATION) ROLL CALL (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2-6-23)

CM Durhal III: Motion to give Approval (Taken from the Table) by Council (with Waiver). All Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. Motion Carried

To amend Chapter 41 of the 2019 Detroit City Code,Secondhand Goods, by amending Article I, Junk Dealers, Junk Vehicles, and Junk Collectors, Division 2, Generally, Section 4-1-3, Enclosed building or masonry wall required, Section 41-1-4, Condition of premises generally, Section 41-1-5, Pledges, pawns, and loans prohibited, Section 41-1-6, Records to be kept; examination of certain articles by Police Department or designated enforcement officer; exceptions, Section 41-1-7, Junk purchased or exchanged; exceptions; retention and tagging; automated recycling kiosk; storage and retention; preparation and delivery of record of purchases and exchanges; burden of proof, Section 41-4-12, Recording surveillance system required, and by renaming and amending Section 41-1-9, Business transactions prohibited during certain hours, by amending Article IV, Scrap Metal Dealers, Division 1, Generally, Section 41-4-3, Enclosed building or masonry wall required and Section 41-4-4, Condition of premises generally, by adding Section 41-4-15, Recording surveillance system required, by amending Division 2, License, by adding Section 41-4-31, Surety bond required, by amending Article VI, Used Motor Vehicle Dealers, Used Vehicle Parts Dealers, and Automotive Dismantling and Wrecking Yards, Division 2, Used Motor Vehicles, Subdivision I, Generally, by amending Section 41-6-21, Minimum size of premises; curb cuts and surfacing; permanent building required; separation from adjoining property, and adding Section 41-6-25, Recording surveillance system required, by amending Division 4, Automobile Dismantling and Wrecking Yards, Subdivision I, Generally, by amending Section 41-6-101, Enclosed building, fence, or wall required, Section 41-6-102, Condition of premises generally, and by adding Section 41-6-106, Business transactions prohibited during certain hours, and Section 41-6-107, Loitering by minors prohibited, and by adding Article VIII, Used Tires Sales and Service, Scrap Tire Storage, and Scrap Tire Processing, to include Division 1, Generally, containing Section 41-8-1, Misdemeanor violation; continuing violation; penalties for conviction thereof, Section 41-8-2, Enclosed building, fence, or wall required, Section 41-8-3, Conditions of premises generally, Section 41-8-4, Pledges, pawns, and loans prohibited, Section 41-8-5, Records to be kept, Section 41-8-6, Exhibition of parts to police, Section 41-8-7, Use of streets, sidewalks, other parts of public highways, and non-designated property prohibited, Section 41-8-8, Business transactions prohibited during certain times, Section 41-8-9, Loitering by minors prohibited, Division 2, Used Tires Sales and Service Business License, to include Section 41-8-21, Required, Section 41-8-22, Application; information required, Section 41-8-23, Establishment, approval, publication, and payment of annual fee, Section 41-8-24, Inspection and certification of approval; land use; construction requirements; maintenance, fire protection and safety, and health and sanitation requirements, Section 41-8-25, Investigation by Police Department required to confirm non-conviction of certain crimes, Section 41-8-26, Investigation by Office of Chief Financial Officer required to confirm no City tax or assessment arrearage, Section 41-8-27, Buildings, Safety Engineering, and Environmental Department Business License Center to take action upon application, Section 41-8-28, Posting required; non-transferable, Section 41-8-29, Expiration date and renewal requirements, and Section 41-8-30, Suspension, revocation, or denial of renewal, and Division 3, Scrap Tire Storage Business License containing Section 41-8-41, Required, Section 41-8-42, Application; information required, Section 41-8-43, Establishment, approval, publication, and payment of annual fee, Section 41-8-44, Inspection and certification of approval; land use; construction requirements; maintenance, fire protection and safety, and health and sanitation requirements.(SIX (6) VOTES REQUIRED AND SHALL BE GIVEN IMMEDIATE EFFECT AND SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE UPON PUBLICATION) ROLL CALL (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2-6-23) 

CM Durhal III: Motion to give Approval by Council (with Waiver). All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. Motion Carried

To amend Chapter 46 of the 2019 Detroit City Code,Traffic and Vehicles, Article II, Enforcement, Division 5, Towing, by adding Subdivision D, Towing Service Storage Yard, to be divided into two parts with Part 1, Generally, containing Section 46-2-131, Fence or wall required, Section 46-2-132, Conditions of premises generally, Section 46-2-133, Use of streets, sidewalks, other parts of public highways, and non-designated property prohibited, and Part 2, License, containing Section 46-2-141, Required, Section 46-2-142, Application; information required, Section 46-2-143, Establishment, approval, publication, and payment of annual fee, Section 46-2-144, Inspection and certification of approval; land use; construction requirements; maintenance, fire protection and safety, and health and sanitation requirements, Section 46-2-145, Investigation by Police Department required to confirm non-conviction of certain crimes, Section 46-2-146, Investigation by Office of Chief Financial Officer required to confirm no City tax or assessment arrearage, Section 46-2-147, Buildings, Safety Engineering, and Environmental Department Business License Center to take action upon application, Section 46-2-148, Posting required; non-transferable, Section 46-2-149, Expiration date and renewal requirements, and Section 46-2-150, Suspension, revocation, or denial of renewal, to provide to regulation and licensing of tow storage yards in the City of Detroit. (SIX (6) VOTES REQUIRED AND SHALL BE GIVEN IMMEDIATE EFFECT AND SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE UPON PUBLICATION) ROLL CALL (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2-6-23)

CM Durhal III: Motion to give Approval (Taken off the Table) by Council (with Waiver). All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. Motion Carried

To amend Chapter 9 of the 2019 Detroit City Code, Car Washes, by renaming the Chapter from “Car Washes” to “Car Washes and Motor Vehicle Service;” by dividing the chapter into two divisions with Division 1, Generally, containing an amended Section 9-1-1, Definitions, an amended Section 9-1-3, Responsibility of owner or operator, and an amended Section 9-1-4, Hours of operation, and by adding Division 2, Motor Vehicle Service Business, to include Subdivision A, Generally, containing Section 9-1-21, Enclosed building, fence or wall required, Section 9-1-22, Conditions of premises generally, Section 9-1-23, Use of streets, sidewalks, other parts of public highways, and non-designated property prohibited, and to include Subdivision B, License, to include Section 9-1-31, Required, Section 9-1-32, Application; information required, Section 9-1-33, Establishment, approval, publication, and payment of annual fee, Section 9-1-34, Inspection and certification of approval; land use; construction requirements; maintenance, fire protection and safety, and health and sanitation requirements, Section 9-1-35, Investigation by Police Department required to confirm non-conviction of certain crimes, Section 9-1-36, Investigation by Office of Chief Financial Officer required to confirm no City tax or assessment arrearage, Section 9-1-37, Buildings, Safety Engineering, and Environmental Department Business License Center to take action upon application, Section 9-1-38, Posting required; non-transferable, Section 9-1-39, Expiration date and renewal requirement, and Section 9-1-40, Suspension, revocation, or denial of renewal, to require that all car washes and motor vehicle service businesses that do business in the City of Detroit are regulated and are required to have a City business license. (SIX (6) VOTES REQUIRED AND SHALL BE GIVEN IMMEDIATE EFFECT AND SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE UPON PUBLICATION) ROLL CALL (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2-6-23) 

CM Durhal III: Motion to give Approval (Taken Off the Table) by Council (with Waiver). All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. Motion Carried

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

Contract No. 6003855-A1 100% City Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Increase of Funds and an Amendment to the Scope to Include Soil Sampling, Testing and Analysis of Fill Material at Previous Demolition Sites. – Contractor: Mannik & Smith Group, Inc. – Location: 607 Shelby Street, Suite 300, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2024 – Contract Increase Amount: $225,000.00 – Total Contract Amount: $1,375,000.00 CITY DEMOLITION (POSTPONED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION AGENDA OF 2-7-23 AND BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 2-14-23)

CM Santiago-Romero: Motion to give Approval by Council. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. Motion Carried

 

  • 9-0
    Motion made byGabriela Santiago-Romero

    100% City Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Increase of Funds and an Amendment to the Scope to Include Soil Sampling, Testing and Analysis of Fill Material at Previous Demolition Sites. – Contractor: Mannik & Smith Group, Inc. – Location: 607 Shelby Street, Suite 300, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2024 – Contract Increase Amount: $225,000.00 – Total Contract Amount: $1,375,000.00.

    City Demolition

    Yeas (9)Benson, Angela Whitfield Calloway, Frederick Durhal, Latisha Johnson, Sheffiled, Tate, Mary Waters, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, and Coleman Young
    vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
    Approved (9 to 0)

Contract No. 3062724 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Services to Cover Backfill for Basement Discovered during Demolition at Property, 4550 Michigan Avenue. – Contractor: Inner City Contracting, LLC – Location: 18715 Grand River, Detroit, MI 48232 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through March 31, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $19,152.10. CITY DEMOLITION (POSTPONED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION AGENDA OF 2-7-23 AND BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 2-14-23)

CM Santiago-Romero: Motion to Postpone for one (1) week. All Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. Motion Carried. 

Contract No 6001138-A1 - 100% Major Street Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time for Streetscape Project Management Services. – Contractor: WSP Michigan, Inc. – Location: 500 Griswold, Suite 2600, Detroit, MI 48226 – Previous Contract Period: March 1, 2018 through February 28, 2023 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2024 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Original Contract Amount: $6,000,000.00. PUBLIC WORKS (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2-6-23)

CM Santiago-Romero: Motion to give Approval by Council. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. Motion Carried

 

  • 9-0
    Motion made byGabriela Santiago-Romero

    100% Major Street Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time for Streetscape Project Management Services. – Contractor: WSP Michigan, Inc. – Location: 500 Griswold, Suite 2600, Detroit, MI 48226 – Previous Contract Period: March 1, 2018 through February 28, 2023 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2024 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Original Contract Amount: $6,000,000.00. Public Works

    Yeas (9)Benson, Angela Whitfield Calloway, Frederick Durhal, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Sheffiled, Tate, Mary Waters, Coleman Young, and Latisha Johnson
    vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
    Approved (9 to 0)

Contract No 6003304-A1 - 100% Bond Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time for Proposal N Residential Demolition Release A Group A4/SA. – Contractor: Inner City Contracting, LLC – Location: 18715 Grand River, Detroit, MI 48232 – Previous Contract Period: February 1, 2021 through December 31, 2022 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2023 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Original Contract Amount: $1,451,152.50.  CITY DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2-6-23)

CM Santiago-Romero: Motion to give Approval by Council. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. Motion Carried

 

  • 9-0
    Motion made byGabriela Santiago-Romero

    100% Bond Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time for Proposal N Residential Demolition Release A Group A4/SA. – Contractor: Inner City Contracting, LLC – Location: 18715 Grand River, Detroit, MI 48232 – Previous Contract Period: February 1, 2021 through December 31, 2022 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2023 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Original Contract Amount: $1,451,152.50. Housing and Revitalization

    Yeas (9)Coleman Young, Mary Waters, Tate, Sheffiled, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Frederick Durhal, Angela Whitfield Calloway, Benson, and Latisha Johnson
    vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
    Approved (9 to 0)

Contract No 3062350 – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 13350 Rochelle. – Contractor: Inner City Contracting, LLC – Location: 18715 Grand River, Detroit, MI 48232 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through March 31, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $15,750.00 CITY DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2-6-23)

CM Santiago-Romero: Motion to give Approval by Council. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. Motion Carried

 

  • 9-0
    Motion made byGabriela Santiago-Romero

    NOTIFICATION TO COUNCIL – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 13350 Rochelle. – Contractor: Inner City Contracting, LLC – Location: 18715 Grand River, Detroit, MI 48232 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through March 31, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $15,750.00. City Demolition

    Yeas (9)Coleman Young, Mary Waters, Sheffiled, Tate, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Angela Whitfield Calloway, Benson, Latisha Johnson, and Frederick Durhal
    vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
    Approved (9 to 0)

Contract No 3062391 – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 6008 Wabash. – Contractor: Inner City Contracting, LLC – Location: 18715 Grand River, Detroit, MI 48232 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through March 31, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $25,170.00 CITY DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2-6-23)

CM Santiago-Romero: Motion to give Approval by Council. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. Motion Carried

 

  • 9-0
    Motion made byGabriela Santiago-Romero

    NOTIFICATION TO COUNCIL – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 6008 Wabash. – Contractor: Inner City Contracting, LLC – Location: 18715 Grand River, Detroit, MI 48232 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through March 31, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $25,170.00. City Demolition

    Yeas (9)Coleman Young, Mary Waters, Sheffiled, Tate, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Angela Whitfield Calloway, Latisha Johnson, Benson, and Frederick Durhal
    vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
    Approved (9 to 0)

Contract No 3062428 – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Following Residential Properties, 12500 Barlow and 12508 Barlow. – Contractor: Inner City Contracting, LLC – Location: 18715 Grand River, Detroit, MI 48232 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through March 31, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $30,750.00 CITY DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2-6-23)

CM Santiago-Romero: Motion to give Approval by Council. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. Motion Carried

  • 9-0
    Motion made byGabriela Santiago-Romero

    NOTIFICATION TO COUNCIL – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Following Residential Properties, 12500 Barlow and 12508 Barlow. – Contractor: Inner City Contracting, LLC – Location: 18715 Grand River, Detroit, MI 48232 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through March 31, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $30,750.00. City Demolition

    Yeas (9)Coleman Young, Mary Waters, Tate, Sheffiled, Latisha Johnson, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Benson, Angela Whitfield Calloway, and Frederick Durhal
    vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
    Approved (9 to 0)

Contract No 3062718 – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 20484 Irvington. – Contractor: DMC Consultants, Inc. – Location: 13500 Foley Street, Detroit, MI 48227 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through March 31, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $17,500.00 CITY DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2-6-23)

CM Santiago-Romero: Motion to give Approval by Council. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. Motion Carried

  • 9-0
    Motion made byGabriela Santiago-Romero

    NOTIFICATION TO COUNCIL – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 20484 Irvington. – Contractor: DMC Consultants, Inc. – Location: 13500 Foley Street, Detroit, MI 48227 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through March 31, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $17,500.00. City Demolition

    Yeas (9)Coleman Young, Mary Waters, Tate, Latisha Johnson, Sheffiled, Frederick Durhal, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Angela Whitfield Calloway, and Benson
    vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
    Approved (9 to 0)

Contract No 3062217 – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 4276 Belvidere. – Contractor: Gayanga Co. – Location: 1120 W Baltimore Suite 200, Detroit, MI 48202 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through March 31, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $21,295.00 CITY DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2-6-23)

CM Santiago-Romero: Motion to give Approval by Council. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. Motion Carried

  • 9-0
    Motion made byGabriela Santiago-Romero

    NOTIFICATION TO COUNCIL – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 4276 Belvidere. – Contractor: Gayanga Co. – Location: 1120 W Baltimore Suite 200, Detroit, MI 48202 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through March 31, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $21,295.00. City Demolition

    Yeas (9)Coleman Young, Mary Waters, Tate, Latisha Johnson, Sheffiled, Benson, Angela Whitfield Calloway, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, and Frederick Durhal
    vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
    Approved (9 to 0)

Contract No 3062719 – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Following Residential Properties, 17572 Stoepel and 17580 Stoepel. – Contractor: Gayanga Co. – Location: 1120 W Baltimore Suite 200, Detroit, MI 48202 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through March 31, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $42,190.00 CITY DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2-6-23)

CM Santiago-Romero: Motion to give Approval by Council. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. Motion Carried

 

  • 9-0
    Motion made byGabriela Santiago-Romero

    NOTIFICATION TO COUNCIL – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Following Residential Properties, 17572 Stoepel and 17580 Stoepel. – Contractor: Gayanga Co. – Location: 1120 W Baltimore Suite 200, Detroit, MI 48202 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through March 31, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $42,190.00. City Demolition

    Yeas (9)Coleman Young, Tate, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Mary Waters, Sheffiled, Latisha Johnson, Angela Whitfield Calloway, Frederick Durhal, and Benson
    vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
    Approved (9 to 0)

Contract No 3062720 – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 7265 Longacre. – Contractor: DMC Consultants, Inc. – Location: 13500 Foley Street, Detroit, MI 48227 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through March 31, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $17,589.00 CITY DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2-6-23)

CM Santiago-Romero: Motion to give Approval by Council. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. Motion Carried

  • 9-0
    Motion made byGabriela Santiago-Romero

    NOTIFICATION TO COUNCIL – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 7265 Longacre. – Contractor: DMC Consultants, Inc. – Location: 13500 Foley Street, Detroit, MI 48227 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through March 31, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $17,589.00. City Demolition

    Yeas (9)Coleman Young, Mary Waters, Tate, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Latisha Johnson, Sheffiled, Benson, Angela Whitfield Calloway, and Frederick Durhal
    vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
    Approved (9 to 0)

Contract No 6004802  REVENUE – To Provide a Mobile Ticketing Phone Application for Citywide Transit. – Contractor: Token Transit, Inc. – Location: 1015 Fillmore St. PMB 68827, San Francisco, CA 94115 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through February 27, 2026 – Estimated Net Revenue: $3,717,644.00 TRANSPORTATION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2-6-23)

CM Santiago-Romero: Motion to give Approval by Council (with Waiver). All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. Motion Carried

  • 9-0
    Motion made byGabriela Santiago-Romero

    REVENUE – To Provide a Mobile Ticketing Phone Application for Citywide Transit. – Contractor: Token Transit, Inc. – Location: 1015 Fillmore St. PMB 68827, San Francisco, CA 94115 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through February 27, 2026 – Estimated Net Revenue: $3,717,644.00. Transportation

    Yeas (9)Coleman Young, Mary Waters, Tate, Sheffiled, Frederick Durhal, Angela Whitfield Calloway, Latisha Johnson, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, and Benson
    vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
    Approved (9 to 0)

Contract No 3062723 – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 5969 Domine. – Contractor: Gayanga Co. – Location: 1120 W Baltimore Suite 200, Detroit, MI 48202 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through March 31, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $17,935.00 CITY DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2-6-23)

CM Santiago-Romero: Motion to give Approval by Council. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. Motion Carried

  • 9-0
    Motion made byGabriela Santiago-Romero

    NOTIFICATION TO COUNCIL – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 5969 Domine. – Contractor: Gayanga Co. – Location: 1120 W Baltimore Suite 200, Detroit, MI 48202 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through March 31, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $17,935.00. City Demolition

    Yeas (9)Coleman Young, Mary Waters, Tate, Sheffiled, Latisha Johnson, Benson, Angela Whitfield Calloway, Frederick Durhal, and Gabriela Santiago-Romero
    vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
    Approved (9 to 0)

Contract No 6001188-A1 - 100% Major Street Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time for Program Management Services. – Contractor: Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr & Huber, Inc. – Location: 1001 Woodward Avenue, Suite 860, Detroit, MI 48226 – Previous Contract Period: March 1, 2018 through February 28, 2023 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2024 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Original Contract Amount: $6,000,000.00 PUBLIC WORKS (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2-6-23)

CM Santiago-Romero: Motion to give Approval by Council. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. Motion Carried

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    Motion made byGabriela Santiago-Romero

    100% Major Street Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time for Program Management Services. – Contractor: Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr & Huber, Inc. – Location: 1001 Woodward Avenue, Suite 860, Detroit, MI 48226 – Previous Contract Period: March 1, 2018 through February 28, 2023 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2024 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Original Contract Amount: $6,000,000.00. Public Works

    Yeas (9)Coleman Young, Mary Waters, Sheffiled, Latisha Johnson, Angela Whitfield Calloway, Frederick Durhal, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Tate, and Benson
    vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
    Approved (9 to 0)

Contract No 6004928 - 100% Major Street Funding – To Provide Forty-Seven Hundred (4700) Square Tube Steel Signposts and Fifty-Seven Hundred (5700) Square Tube Steel Sign Anchors. – Contractor: Canuck Power, Inc. – Location: 1114-830 Lawrence Avenue W, Toronto, ON M6A 0B6 Canada – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through February 13, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $96,650.00 PUBLIC WORKS (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2-6-23)

CM Santiago-Romero: Motion to give Approval by Council. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. Motion Carried

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    Motion made byGabriela Santiago-Romero

    100% Major Street Funding – To Provide Forty-Seven Hundred (4700) Square Tube Steel Signposts and Fifty-Seven Hundred (5700) Square Tube Steel Sign Anchors. – Contractor: Canuck Power, Inc. – Location: 1114-830 Lawrence Avenue W, Toronto, ON M6A 0B6 Canada – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through February 13, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $96,650.00.

    Public Works

    Yeas (9)Mary Waters, Tate, Coleman Young, Sheffiled, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Latisha Johnson, Angela Whitfield Calloway, Benson, and Frederick Durhal
    vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
    Approved (9 to 0)

Contract No 3061900 – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 6200 Sheridan. – Contractor: Inner City Contracting, LLC – Location: 18715 Grand River, Detroit, MI 48232 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through March 31, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $18,320.00. CITY DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2-6-23)

CM Santiago-Romero: Motion to give Approval by Council. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. Motion Carried

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    Motion made byGabriela Santiago-Romero

    NOTIFICATION TO COUNCIL – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 6200 Sheridan. – Contractor: Inner City Contracting, LLC – Location: 18715 Grand River, Detroit, MI 48232 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through March 31, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $18,320.00. City Demolition

    Yeas (9)Coleman Young, Mary Waters, Tate, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Sheffiled, Frederick Durhal, Benson, Angela Whitfield Calloway, and Latisha Johnson
    vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
    Approved (9 to 0)
MAYOR'S OFFICE

Petition of Charivari Detroit LLC (#2022-290) request to hold "Charivari 2023" at the Historic Fort Wayne on August 11 - 15, 2023 from 12:00pm - 12:00am; with live music, food trucks, beverages, vendors and family friendly activities. (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2/9/2023)

CM Young: Motion to give Approval by Council. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. Motion Carried

 

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    Motion made byColeman Young

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    Yeas (9)Benson, Angela Whitfield Calloway, Frederick Durhal, Latisha Johnson, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Sheffiled, Mary Waters, Tate, and Coleman Young
    vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
    Approved (9 to 0)

Petition of United Irish Societies (#2022-353) request to hold "65th Annual Detroit St. Patrick's Parade" in Corktown on Michigan Avenue on March 12, 2023 from 1:00pm - 4:00pm; with special guests, live music, food and beverages in celebration of St. Patrick's Day. (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2/9/2023)

CM Young: Motion to give Approval by Council. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. Motion Carried

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    Motion made byColeman Young

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    Yeas (9)Coleman Young, Tate, Mary Waters, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Benson, Frederick Durhal, Angela Whitfield Calloway, Latisha Johnson, and Sheffiled
    vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
    Approved (9 to 0)

Petition of Marche du Nain Rouge (#2023-049) request to hold "2023 Marche du Nain Rouge" at The Masonic Temple and Cass Park on March 26, 2023 from from 12:00pm - 8:00pm with temporary street closures on Canfield, Second and Temple; with a costume parade to celebrate Spring and the return of the Nain Rouge with family friendly activities and flame effects. (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2/9/2023)

CM Young: Motion to give Approval by Council. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. Motion Carried

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    Motion made byColeman Young

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    Yeas (9)Benson, Angela Whitfield Calloway, Latisha Johnson, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Sheffiled, Tate, Mary Waters, Coleman Young, and Frederick Durhal
    vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
    Approved (9 to 0)

Petition of Children’s Tumor Foundation (#2023-027) request to hold "Cupid's Undie Run" at Tin Roof (47 Adams St.) on February 18, 2023 from from 12:00pm - 4:00pm; with a fun run on Adams, Witherell, Montcalm and Brush to fundraise for the Children's Tumor Foundation. (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2/9/2023)

CM Young: Motion to give Approval by Council. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. Motion Carried 

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    Motion made byColeman Young

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    Yeas (9)Coleman Young, Mary Waters, Tate, Sheffiled, Frederick Durhal, Latisha Johnson, Benson, Angela Whitfield Calloway, and Gabriela Santiago-Romero
    vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
    Approved (9 to 0)

Petition of Fraternal Order of Unite Irishmen (#2023-028) request to hold "Corktown Races 2023" in conjunction with the 65th Annual Detroit St. Patrick's Day Parade on March 12, 2023 from 10:30am - 2:00pm; with a 5K run/walk, kid's quarter mile run, Emerald Run and costume contest in celebration of St. Patrick's Day. (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2/9/2023)

CM Young: Motion to give Approval by Council. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. Motion Carried

 

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    Motion made byColeman Young

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    Yeas (9)Benson, Angela Whitfield Calloway, Latisha Johnson, Frederick Durhal, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Mary Waters, Coleman Young, Sheffiled, and Tate
    vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
    Approved (9 to 0)

Petition of Firebird Tavern (#2023-038) request to hold "Firebird Tavern Opening Day" at 419 Monroe & the adjacent parking lot on April 4, 2023 from from 9:00am - 11:59pm; with food trucks and drinks in celebration of the Tiger's Opening Day. (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2/9/2023)

CM Young: Motion to give Approval by Council. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. Motion Carried

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    Motion made byColeman Young

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    Yeas (9)Coleman Young, Mary Waters, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Frederick Durhal, Angela Whitfield Calloway, Latisha Johnson, Benson, Tate, and Sheffiled
    vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
    Approved (9 to 0)
OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

Contract No. 6004863 - 62% Philanthropic - 38% ARPA Funding – To Provide Construction Services at Balduck Park. – Contractor: WCI Contractors, Inc. – Location: 20210 Conner, Detroit, MI 48234 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $1,584,700.00 GENERAL SERVICES (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2/9/2023)

CM Young: Motion to give Approval by Council (with Waiver). All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. Motion Carried

  • 9-0
    Motion made byColeman Young

    62% Philanthropic - 38% ARPA Funding – To Provide Construction Services at Balduck Park. – Contractor: WCI Contractors, Inc. – Location: 20210 Conner, Detroit, MI 48234 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $1,584,700.00.

    General Services

    Yeas (9)Coleman Young, Tate, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Sheffiled, Angela Whitfield Calloway, Latisha Johnson, Benson, Mary Waters, and Frederick Durhal
    vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
    Approved (9 to 0)
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER/OFFICE OF DEVELOPMENT AND GRANTS

Request to Accept and Appropriate the Michigan Strategic Fund Grant.  (The Michigan Arts & Culture Council has awarded the City of Detroit General Services Department—Arts, Culture and Entrepreneurship Division with the Michigan Strategic Fund Grant for a total of $20,000.00. The State share is 50 percent or $20,000.00 of the approved amount, and there is a required cash match of 50 percent or $20,000.00. The total project cost is $40,000.00.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2/9/2023)

CM Young: Motion to give Approval by Council. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. Motion Carried

 

  • 9-0
    Motion made byColeman Young

    The Michigan Arts & Culture Council has awarded the City of Detroit General Services Department—Arts, Culture and Entrepreneurship Division with the Michigan Strategic Fund Grant for a total of $20,000.00. The State share is 50 percent or $20,000.00 of the approved amount, and there is a required cash match of 50 percent or $20,000.00. The total project cost is $40,000.00.

    Yeas (9)Benson, Frederick Durhal, Angela Whitfield Calloway, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Sheffiled, Latisha Johnson, Coleman Young, Tate, and Mary Waters
    vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
    Approved (9 to 0)

Request to Accept a donation of a Limestone Pathway from Sidewalk Detroit to be installed at the entrance of Eliza Howell Park. (Sidewalk Detroit has awarded a donation of a Limestone Pathway, valued at $69,000.00, to the City of Detroit General Services Department, to be installed at the entrance of Eliza Howell Park. There is no match requirement for this donation. The total project cost is $69,000.00.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2/9/2023)

CM Young: Motion to give Approval by Council. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. Motion Carried

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    Motion made byColeman Young

    Request to accept a donation of a Limestone Pathway from Sidewalk Detroit to be installed at the entrance of Eliza Howell Park. Sidewalk Detroit has awarded a donation of a Limestone Pathway, valued at $69,000.00, to the City of Detroit General Services Department, to be installed at the entrance of Eliza Howell Park. There is no match requirement for this donation. The total project cost is $69,000.00.

    Yeas (9)Benson, Angela Whitfield Calloway, Frederick Durhal, Latisha Johnson, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Sheffiled, Tate, Mary Waters, and Coleman Young
    vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
    Approved (9 to 0)

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

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

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

Contract No. 6004656-A1 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Increase of Funds for Pre-litigation Services in Connection with Condemnation Matters Relating to the Detroit City Airport. – Contractor: Aloia & Associates, P.C. – Location: 48 S. Main Street, Suite 3, Mt. Clemens, MI 48043 – Contract Period: July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2025 – Contract Increase Amount: $150,000.00 – Total Contract Amount: $250,000.00 LAW

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. 

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

Request to Accept and Appropriate the Strategic Neighborhood Fund Grant for the West Warren Open-Air Plaza Project. (The Invest Detroit Foundation has awarded the City of Detroit General Services Department with the Strategic Neighborhood Fund Grant for the West Warren Open-Air Plaza Project for a total of $500,000.00. There is no match requirement. The total project cost is $500,000.00.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD & COMMUNITY SREVICES STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. 

LEGISLATIVE POLICY DIVISION

Reestablishment of the Detroit City Council Youth and Civic Engagement Task Force.  (City Council Member Angela Whitfield-Calloway has requested the Legislative Policy Division (LPD) to produce a resolution reestablishing the Youth and Civic Engagement Task Force.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. 

Resolution to Officially Establish ‘313 Day’ in the City of Detroit. (Council President Mary Sheffield requested that the Legislative Policy Division (LPD) draft a resolution to officially establish March 13th as ‘313 Day’ in the City of Detroit.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. 

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

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. 

MISCELLANEOUS

Submitting memorandum relative to District 5 Appointment Recommendation for Entertainment Commission.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. 

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

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCURMENT

Contract No. 6005100 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Renovation Services for Sylvester Seyburn (Mahaffey) Park's Walkway and Boulders. – Contractor: Michigan Recreational Construction – Location: 18631 Conant, Detroit, MI 48234 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through November 15, 2023 – Total Contract Amount: $29,300.00 GENERAL SERVICES

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD & COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. 

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

Request to Accept and Appropriate the FY 2023 Project Healthy Community Grant. (Project Healthy Community has awarded the City of Detroit General Services Department with the FY 2023 Project Healthy Community Grant for a total of $15,000.00, to support Detroit Animal Care. There is no match requirement. The total project cost is $15,000.00.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD & COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. 

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

MAYOR'S OFFICE

Amendment to Lease with Detroit Regional Convention Facility Authority, Authorization of Property Donation Acceptance.  (Because the Lease dated September 15, 2009 between the City of Detroit and the Detroit Regional Convention Facility Authority is a matter under the supervision of the Office of the Chief Financial Officer ("OCFO"), the submission is being made by that office.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. 

CITY PLANNING COMMISSION

2023-24 Community Development Block Grant/Neighborhood Opportunity Fund program schedule and Hearing/Appeals Notice (RESOLUTION FOR CONSIDERATION).  (As referenced in City Council’s annual calendar, the City Planning Commission (CPC) staff is requesting City Council, starting the week of February 20, 2023, schedule its Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Neighborhood Opportunity Fund (NOF) discussions the following days.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. 

2023-24 Community Development Block Grant/Neighborhood Opportunity Fund program schedule and Hearing/Appeals Notice. (This report provides an overview of the 2023-24 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)/Neighborhood Opportunity Fund (NOF) program along with the City Planning Commission’s funding recommendations for the Public Service (PS) category.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. 

LEGISLATIVE POLICY DIVISION

Financial Assessment for Mom-and-Pop Lead Abatement. (Council Member Angela Whitfield-Calloway requested that the Legislative Policy Division (LPD) provide a report with an estimate of the cost to cover the lead abatement for the approximate 43,018 “Mom and Pop” 1  rental properties/units in the City of Detroit, which may require lead abatement.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. 

DPS and Library Exemption for the District Detroit TBP. (Council President Mary Sheffield requested that the Legislative Policy Division (LPD), report on the estimated Detroit Public School (DPS) and Detroit Public Library (DPL) tax revenue that will be captured for the recently proposed District Detroit Transformational Brownfield Plan (TBP) project. Additionally, President Sheffield also requested that LPD determine hypothetically what the total value of the District Detroit TBP would be if the DPS and DPL tax captures were exempted.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. 

Low Income Housing Tax Credit. (Council member Mary Waters requested that the Legislative Policy Division LPD prepare a report showing names, addresses, and ownership information of low income housing located within the boundaries of Detroit that have been awarded LIHTC funding within the past 5 years.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. 

MISCELLANEOUS

Submitting memorandum relative to 2% Ticket Surcharge for Events.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. 

Submitting memorandum relative to Questions regarding the Parcel and Property Sell to the Hantz Group to the jobs and Economy Team.  (JET GROUP)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. 

Submitting memorandum relative to Questions regarding the Parcel and Property Sell to Hantz Group.  (DLBA)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. 

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

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

Contract No. 3060809 – 100% City Funding – To Provide To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 3398 Medbury. – Contractor: DMC Consultants, Inc. – Location: 13500 Foley Street, Detroit, MI 48227 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through March 31, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $28,080.00 CITY DEMOLITION

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. 

Contract No. 3062310 – 100% City Funding – To Provide To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 13500 Arlington. – Contractor: DMC Consultants, Inc. – Location: 13500 Foley Street, Detroit, MI 48227 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through March 31, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $17,500.00 CITY DEMOLITION

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. 

Contract No. 3062361 – 100% City Funding – To Provide To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 6150 Hecla. – Contractor: DMC Consultants, Inc. – Location: 13500 Foley Street, Detroit, MI 48227 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through March 31, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $20,000.00 CITY DEMOLITION

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. 

Contract No. 3062447 – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 14154 Ilene. – Contractor: DMC Consultants, Inc. – Location: 13500 Foley Street, Detroit, MI 48227 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through March 31, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $17,500.00 CITY DEMOLITION

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. 

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

Request to Accept and Appropriate the Transportation Economic Development Fund – Category A Grant and partner with the Detroit Brownfield Redevelopment Authority to complete the Eastern Market Project. (The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has awarded the City of Detroit Department of Public Works (DPW) with the Transportation Economic Development Fund – Category A Grant, for a total of $303,127.00, to support the Eastern Market Project. This project will be constructed in partnership with the Detroit Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (DBRA). The Economic Development Administration (EDA) has awarded the DBRA with the Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance Grant, for a total of $2,557,950.00, to support the Eastern Market Project. Both grants will act as match for each other. In addition, there is a remaining project cost of $2,125,194.26, that will be provided by DPW. The total project cost is $4,986,271.26. The project cost includes construction costs of $4,201,757.62, construction engineering and inspection fees of $630,263.64 and architectural/design costs of $154,250.00.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. 

Request to Accept an increase in appropriation for the FY 2023 Public Health Emergency Preparedness - Cities Readiness Initiatives Grant.  (The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has awarded an increase in appropriation to the City of Detroit Health Department for the FY 2023 Public Health Emergency Preparedness - Cities Readiness Initiatives Grant, in the amount of $75,980.00. This grant was approved by Council in the adopted budget. This funding will increase appropriation 21032 by $19,556.00. This grant was previously approved in the amount of $250,000.00, and will be increased to a total of $269,556.00.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. 

Authorization to submit a grant application to the U.S. Department of Justice for the FY 2023 Local Law Enforcement Crime Gun Intelligence Center Integration Grant. (The Police Department is hereby requesting authorization from Detroit City Council to submit a grant application to the U.S. Department of Justice for the FY 2022 Local Law Enforcement Crime Gun Intelligence Center Integration Grant. The amount being sought is $700,000.00. There is no City match requirement. The total project cost is $700,000.00.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. 

Request to Accept an increase in appropriation for the FY 2023 Michigan Family Planning Program Grant.  (The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has awarded an increase in appropriation to the City of Detroit Health Department for the FY 2023 Michigan Family Planning Program Grant, in the amount of $50,000.00. This grant was approved by Council in the adopted budget. This funding will increase appropriation 20885 by $75,000.00. This grant was previously approved in the amount of $500,000.00, and will be increased to a total of $575,000.00.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. 

MISCELLANEOUS

Submitting memorandum requesting the Legislative Policy Division to draft a resolution recognizing March as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. 

Submitting memorandum relative to Traffic Study Request at Rosa Parks Blvd. and Canfield St.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. 

Submitting memorandum relative to Questions regarding the Parcel and Property Sell to Hantz Group.  (BSEED)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. 

COUNCIL MEMBER FRED DURHAL, III
COUNCIL MEMBER LATISHA JOHNSON
COUNCIL MEMBER GABRIELA SANTIAGO-ROMERO
COUNCIL MEMBER COLEMAN YOUNG, II
COUNCIL MEMBER ANGELA WHITFIELD-CALLOWAY
COUNCIL MEMBER SCOTT BENSON
COUNCIL MEMBER MARY WATERS
COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM JAMES TATE
COUNCIL PRESIDENT MARY SHEFFIELD

Testimonial Resolution In Memoriam for Dr. Charles Norman Inniss.

CM Tate: Motion to give Approval by Council. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. Motion Carried

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