MINUTES

CITY COUNCIL FORMAL SESSION

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 10:00 A.m. - 12:00 P.m.

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

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

HENRY FORD AND BRAIN CANCER AWARENESS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 

 

COUNCIL PRESIDENT MARY SHEFFIELD

COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM JAMES TATE

COUNCIL MEMBER SCOTT BENSON

COUNCIL MEMBER ANGELA WHITFIELD-CALLOWAY

COUNCIL MEMBER FRED DURHAL III

COUNCIL MEMBER LATISHA JOHNSON

COUNCIL MEMBER GABRIELA SANTIAGO-ROMERO

COUNCIL MEMBER MARY WATERS

COUNCIL MEMBER COLEMAN A. YOUNG II

 

Uraina Clark

Asst. City Council Committee Clerk

           

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1.

ROLL CALL

Present:

Council Member Scott Benson

Council Member Latisha Johnson

Council Member Mary Waters

Council Member Angela Whitfield-Calloway

Council Member Mary Sheffield

Quorum 5-0

Council Members Gabriela Santiago- Romero, Coleman A. Young II, Fred Durhall III and Pro Tem James Tate entered after the Roll was called 9-0

2.

APPROVAL OF JOURNAL OF LAST SESSION

The Journal of Session January 28, 2025 was Approved. 

3.

RECONSIDERATIONS

There are no items. 

4.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

There are no items. 

5.

PRESIDENT'S REPORT ON STANDING COMMITTEE REFERRALS AND OTHER MATTERS

6.

BUDGET, FINANCE AND AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE

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

MISCELLANEOUS

6.1

Council Member Mary Waters

Submitting memorandum relative to GM Renaissance Center Tax Status questions – Incentives, Current Status, Outstanding Benefits.

REFER TO THE COMMITTEE 7-0 (Tate and Duhal not present)

7.

INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE

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

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

7.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6004656-A3 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 3 – 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: $500,000.00. LAW

REFER TO THE COMMITTEE 7-0 (Tate and Duhal not present)

MISCELLANEOUS

7.2

Council Member Mary Waters

Submitting Resolution Continuing the Minority Business Task Force.

REFER TO THE COMMITTEE 7-0 (Tate and Duhal not present)

7.3

Council Member Coleman A. Young, II

Submitting memorandum relative to Re-Appointment of Mr. Adrian-Keith Bennett to the City Planning Commission as the At-Large Representative.  

REFER TO THE COMMITTEE 7-0 (Tate and Duhal 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 reso. autho.

Petition "Marche Du Nain Rouge" (#2025-015), request to hold the "Marche Du Nain Rouge" on March 23rd, 2025 from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM the same day at Canfield, between Cass and Second; Second between Canfield and Temple; Temple/Cass Park. Set-up will begin at 8:00 AM on March 23rd, 2025 and be completed by 11 :00 AM the same day. Tear down will begin at 5:00 PM on March 23rd, 2025 and be completed by 8:00 PM the same day. (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Department's RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.)

REFER TO THE COMMITTEE 7-0 (Tate and Duhal not present)

8.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Petition of Trivium (#2025-008), request to hold "Growler Gallop" at Atwater Brewery on September 28th, from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Set-up to begin September 28th, 9:00 AM and completed by 3:00 PM with tear down to begin September 28th, at 8:00 PM and completed by 10:00 PM.  (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.)

REFER TO THE COMMITTEE 7-0 (Tate and Duhal 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:

MISCELLANEOUS

9.1

Council Member Angela Whitfield-Calloway

Submitting memorandum requesting Injunction and Resolution on Anti-Speculation Legislation.

REFER TO THE COMMITTEE 7-0 (Tate and Duhal 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. 3080594 - Notification to Council – 100% Blight Funding – To Provide Emergency Dismantling Backfill and Site Finalization for the Emergency Commercial Alteration at 2903 W. McNichols . – Contractor: Salenbien Trucking and Excavating, Inc. – Location: 985 East Jefferson Avenue, Suite 300, Detroit, MI 48207 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through December 31, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $15,278.00. CONSTRUCTION DEMOLITION

REFER TO THE COMMITTEE 7-0 (Tate and Duhal not present)

10.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3081311 - Notification to Council – 100% Blight Funding – To Provide an Emergency Alteration for the Commercial Property, 13700 Bringard (Bldg 104 Only). – Contractor: Salenbien Trucking and Excavating, Inc. – Location: 985 East Jefferson Avenue, Suite 300, Detroit, MI 48207 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through December 31, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $33,370.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

REFER TO THE COMMITTEE 7-0 (Tate and Duhal not present)

10.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3081314 - Notification to Council – 100% Blight Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 9333 Weyher. – Contractor: Salenbien Trucking and Excavating, Inc. – Location: 985 East Jefferson Avenue, Suite 300, Detroit, MI 48207 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through December 31, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $18,710.00.  CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

REFER TO THE COMMITTEE 7-0 (Tate and Duhal not present)

10.4

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3081315 - Notification to Council – 100% Blight Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 17870 Arlington. – Contractor: Salenbien Trucking and Excavating, Inc. – Location: 985 East Jefferson Avenue, Suite 300, Detroit, MI 48207 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through December 31, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $22,150.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

REFER TO THE COMMITTEE 7-0 (Tate and Duhal not present)

10.5

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3081317 - Notification to Council – 100% Blight Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 15744 Bramell. – Contractor: Salenbien Trucking and Excavating, Inc. – Location: 985 East Jefferson Avenue, Suite 300, Detroit, MI 48207 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through December 31, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $24,660.00.  CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION  

REFER TO THE COMMITTEE 7-0 (Tate and Duhal not present)

10.6

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3081318 - Notification to Council – 100% Blight Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 14460 Alma. – Contractor: Salenbien Trucking and Excavating, Inc. – Location: 985 East Jefferson Avenue, Suite 300, Detroit, MI 48207 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through December 31, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $22,760.00.  CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

REFER TO THE COMMITTEE 7-0 (Tate and Duhal not present)

10.7

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6004595-A1 - 100% Special Revenue Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Increase of Funds for Towing & Recovery Services for Police Authorized Tows. – Contractor: ABA Impound, Inc. – Location:14201 Joy Road, Detroit, MI 48228 – Contract Period: December 12, 2022 through July 31, 2027 – Contract Increase Amount: $77,588.00 – Total Contract Amount: $265,088.00. POLICE

REFER TO THE COMMITTEE 7-0 (Tate and Duhal not present)

LAW DEPARTMENT

10.8

Submitting Proposed Ordinance

To amend Chapter 4 of the 2019 Detroit City Code, Advertising and Signs, by amending Article I, Generally, Section 4-1-1, Definitions; renaming Article III, Protection of Minors Against advertisement and Promotion of Alcoholic Liquor and Tobacco Products, to Protection of Minors Against Advertisement and Promotion of Alcoholic Liquor, Tobacco Products, Marihuana Products, and Electronic Nicotine Delivery System Products; amending, Section 4-3-1, Purpose; renaming Section 4-3-4, Advertisement of alcoholic liquor or any tobacco product prohibited within a 1, 000-foot radius of certain locations to Advertisement of alcoholic liquor or any tobacco product, marihuana product, or electronic nicotine delivery system product within 1,000-foot radius of certain locations; Section 4-3-6, Method of assessment; Section 4-3-7, Phase-out period; to promote the welfare and temperance of minors and young adults exposed to certain publicly visible advertisement of marihuana products and electronic nicotine delivery system products. (FOR INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE AND SETTING OF A PUBLIC HEARING?)

REFER TO THE COMMITTEE 7-0 (Tate and Duhal not present)

BUILDINGS, SAFETY, ENGINEERING AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEPARTMENT

10.9

Submitting reso. autho.

Recommendation for Deferral - 2231 S LaSalle Gardens. (A special inspection conducted on January 15, 2025, revealed that the building is secured and appears to be sound and repairable. The owner has paid all taxes and is current. The proposed use of the property is owner’s use and occupancy. This is the 1st deferral request for this property. Therefore, we respectfully recommended that the demolition order be deferred for a period of six months.)

REFER TO THE COMMITTEE 7-0 (Tate and Duhal not present)

10.10

Submitting reso. autho.

Recommendation for Deferral - 20243 Westphalia. (A special inspection conducted on January 27, 2025, revealed that the building is secured and appears to be sound and repairable. The owner has paid all taxes and is current. The proposed use of the property is owner’s use and occupancy. This is the 1st deferral request for this property. Therefore, we respectfully recommended that the demolition order be deferred for a period of six month.)

REFER TO THE COMMITTEE 7-0 (Tate and Duhal not present)

OFFICE OF SUSTAINABILITY

10.11

Submitting report related to:

2024 Office of Sustainability Annual Report.

REFER TO THE COMMITTEE 7-0 (Tate and Duhal not present)

MISCELLANEOUS

10.12

Council Member Mary Waters

Submitting memorandum relative to Mandating Training for Child Care Center Owners and Workers in Detroit.

REFER TO THE COMMITTEE 7-0 (Tate and Duhal not present)

10.13

Council President Mary Sheffield

Submitting memorandum relative to a complaint from a resident regarding alleged misconduct by the Police Department.

REFER TO THE COMMITTEE 7-0 (Tate and Duhal not present)

11.

VOTING ACTION MATTERS

There are no Items

12.

OTHER MATTERS

There are no Items

13.

COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAYOR AND OTHER GOVERNMENTAL OFFICIALS AND AGENCIES

There are no Items

14.

PUBLIC COMMENT

Committee of the Whole: Jennifer Bentley , Malik Shelton, Rheuben Crowley Jr., Charles Miles, Ms. Williams, Anne Goulet, Jacqueline Miller, Ramone Jackson, Whodell Wilson, Fudail Gibson, Ronald Foster, Cindy Darrah

Virtual: Melissa Love, Tahira Ahmed, We See You (Carolyn Hughes), William M. Davis, Betty A. Varner, Margaret Maddox Scarlet, Rosela Stewart, Caller ending in 299, Samsung, Caller ending in 199, Kaci P., Put a hold on Price for BZA transcripts, Joyce Jennings, Steven Boil, Scottie Bowman, Bobbie Johnson, Meeko A. Williams, Tara Brown, Caller User (Ms. Shay), Karen Hammer, Frank Hammer, John Dow, Galaxy S22 Ultra (Holloway), 

1:30 Given:

Council Member Pro Tem James Tate Takes Seat 

15.

STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS

16.

BUDGET, FINANCE AND AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

16.1

Durhal, an Ordinance

To  amend Chapter 17 of the 2019 Detroit City Code, Finance, Article V, Purchasing and Supplies, by amending Division 1, Goods and Services, Subdivision A, Generally, by amending Section 17-5-1, Definitions, and Section 17-5-2, Bids or contracts to be denied to persons in arrears to City, and by amending Subdivision B, Purchasing of City Goods and Services, by amending Section 17-5-13, Non-major purchases; solicitation of bids, comparison of equalization credits in bids, and application of equalization credits for bids; required clearances; required clearances for construction projects; prohibitions related to construction workforce development and construction workforce investment businesses; exceptions, and Section 17-5-16, Policy requiring purchases of goods and services from cooperative purchases resources; preference for purchasing goods and services from cooperative purchases resources, and adding Section 17-5-17, Policy Requiring use of Detroit certified businesses in certain circumstances, and Section 17-5-18, Report to Mayor and City Council, and amending Subdivision D, Approval of Contracts and Certain Requirements for Water and Sewerage Department, by amending Section 17-5-91, City Council approval required for certain contracts; monthly report on certain contracts; emergency procurements; City Council notification and approval required, to streamline the procurement process for greater efficiencies and to create opportunity. (SIX (6) VOTES REQUIRED AND SHALL BE GIVEN IMMEDIATE EFFECT AND SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE UPON PUBLICATION) ROLL CALL

APPROVED 9-0

RESOLUTIONS

16.2

Durhal, reso. autho.

To set a Committee of the Whole for the purpose of allowing the Mayor to present the 2025-2026 Recommended Budget. 

APPROVED 9-0 with waiver

WAIVER 1

16.3

Durhal, reso. autho.

To change the start time of the Standing Committee and limit meeting time to an hour during the 2025-2026 Budget Hearings. 

APPROVED 9-0 with WAIVER

WAIVER 2

16.4

Durhal, reso. autho.

To set the date and time of the public hearing for the Budget. 

APPROVED 9-0 with WAIVER

WAIVER 3

16.5

Durhal, reso. autho.

To institute the Budget Calendar scheduling policy for the 2025-2026 Budget Deliberations. 

APPROVED 9-0 with WAIVER

WAIVER 4

17.

INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE

LAW DEPARTMENT

17.1

Johnson, reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Michigan Institute of Musculoskeletal Medicine, PLLC (Y. Bryant) v City of Detroit; Case Number: 24-153671-GC File Number: L24-00977 (CAB) (A20000) in the amount of ($3,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Michigan Institute of Musculoskeletal Medicine may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about March 26, 2023.

APPROVED 9-0

17.2

Johnson, reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Northland Radiology, Inc. (Ralondo Buyck) v City of Detroit; Case Number: 23-016437-NF File Number: L24-00736 (RJB) (A200000) in the amount of ($12,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Northland Radiology, Inc. may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about 06/15/2023. 

APPROVED 9-0

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

17.3

Johnson, reso. autho.

Request to Accept the Redevelopment Ready Communities Fellow Grant.  (The Community Economic Development Association of Michigan has awarded the Mayor’s Office – Jobs and Economy Team (JET) with the Redevelopment Ready Communities Fellow Grant, valued at $109,975.00. There is a $10,000.00 cash match requirement for this noncash grant.) 

APPROVED 9-0

RESOLUTIONS

17.4

Waters, reso. autho.

Continuing the Skilled Trades Taskforce for 2025. 

APPROVED 9-0

17.5

Waters, reso. autho.

Reestablishing the Literacy Taskforce for 2025. 

APPROVED 9-0

17.6

Waters, reso. autho.

Reestablishing the Veterans Taskforce for 2025. 

APPROVED 9-0

17.7

Whitfield-Calloway, reso. autho.

Submitting memorandum requesting the Legislative Policy Division to draft resolutions reestablishing the Youth and Civic Engagement Task Force and the Human and Sex Trafficking Task Force.   (Awaiting resolutions)

REMOVE ITEM 9-0

18.

PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE

CITY PLANNING COMMISSION

18.1

Tate, amended reso. autho.

2025-26 Community Development Block Grant/Neighborhood Opportunity Fund program schedule and Hearing/Appeals Notice. (RESOLUTION FOR CONSIDERATION) (The City Planning Commission (CPC) staff is requesting the City Council, starting the week of March 6, 2025, schedule its Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Neighborhood Opportunity Fund (NOF) deliberations for the following days:) 

APPROVED 9-0

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

18.2

Tate, reso. autho.

Acceptance of transfer of certain real property consisting of ninety-four (94) parcels of land along W. Brentwood Street, W. Hollywood Avenue, W. Robinwood Street and W. Goldengate Street, between Charleston Street to the West and John R. Street to the East from the Detroit Land Bank Authority; and Transfer of parcels certain real property consisting of ninety-four (94) parcels of land along W. Brentwood Street, W. Hollywood Avenue, W. Robinwood Street and W. Goldengate Street, between Charleston Street to the West and John R. Street to the East to Arab American and Chaldean Council.  (ACC desires to acquire publicly owned property in the Grixdale Farms neighobrhood consisting of ninety-four (94) parcels of land along W. Brentwood Street, W. Hollywood Avenue, W. Robinwood Street and W. Goldengate Street, between Charleston Street to the West and John R. Street to the East, which are described in Exhibit A of the Resolution attached hereto (the “Grixdale Farms Parcels”). All or a majority of these parcels are currently owned by the Detroit Land Bank Authority (the “DLBA”). The DLBA is willing to convey the parcels it owns that are part of the Grixdale Farms Parcels to the City to allow the City to convey these parcels to ACC for future development. The Grixdale Farms Parcels are vacant land or land with unoccupied homes.) 

APPROVED 9-0 with a Waiver 

WAIVER 5

18.3

Tate, reso. autho.

Approval and Authorization to Acquire Eight (8) Properties that are within the Prospective Solar Project Sites. (The Public Lighting Department (“PLD”) hereby requests approval and authorization from your Honorable Body to acquire and purchase eight (8) properties as more particularly described in the attached Exhibit A (collectively the “Properties”) from the individuals and entities as noted in the attached Exhibit A, which are within the Prospective Solar Project Sites as part of the Solar Neighborhood Project (“Project”). In accordance with the requirements of Chapter 2, Article 6, Section 2 of the 2019 Detroit City Code, City Council is required to approve any gift, grant, devise or bequest of real or personal property to be used for any public purpose.) (POSTPONED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION ON 2-4-25 AND BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 2-11-25)

APPROVED 9-0

19.

PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

19.1

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006893 - 100% Bond Funding – To Provide Proposal N Demolition Release S, Group S1 – Contractor: Inner City Contracting, LLC – Location: 18715 Grand River, Detroit, MI 48223 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $2,709,807.45 CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 1/27/25 WITH RECOMMENDATION TO DENY) (POSTPONED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION ON 2-4-25 AND BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 2-11-25)

APPROVED 8-1 with WAIVER (Santiago- Romero)

WAIVER 6

19.2

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.  

Contract No. 6006895 - 100% Bond Funding – To Provide Proposal N Demolition Release S, Group S3 – Contractor: Salenbien Trucking and Excavating, Inc. – Location: 985 East Jefferson Ave, Suite 300, Detroit, MI 48207 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $3,134,873.88 CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 1/27/25 WITH RECOMMENDATION TO DENY) (POSTPONED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION ON 2-4-25 AND BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 2-11-25)

APPROVED 8-1 with WAIVER (Santiago- Romero)

WAIVER 7

19.3

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006894 - 100% Bond Funding – To provide Proposal N Demolition Release S, Group S2 – Contractor: Salenbien Trucking and Excavating, Inc. – Location: 985 East Jefferson Ave, Suite 300, Detroit, MI 48207 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $2,676,385.75 CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 1/27/25 WITH RECOMMENDATION TO DENY) (POSTPONED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION ON 2-4-25 AND BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 2-11-25)

Bring Back 1 Week (Postponed) 9-0 

19.4

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005453-A1 - 100% Construction Code Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Increase of Funds and a Change of Scope for Services to Complete Office Space Renovations on CAYMC's 4th Floor. – Contractor: Detroit Building Authority – Location: 1301 Third Street, Suite 328, Detroit MI 48226 – Contract Period: July 18, 2023 through July 31, 2025 – Contract Increase Amount: $81,335.39 – Total Contract Amount: $686,335.39. BSEED (POSTPONED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION ON 2-4-25 AND BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 2-11-25)

APPROVED 9-0 

19.5

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006806 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Tailor Services for Detroit Police Uniforms. – Contractor: Sonya DZines Custom Couture, LLC – Location: 21206 Gratiot Avenue, Eastpointe, MI 48021 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of Two (2) Years – Total Contract Amount: $100,000.00. POLICE (POSTPONED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION ON 2-4-25 AND BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 2-11-25)

FAIL 3-6 (Calloway, Benson, Waters, Sheffield, Johnson, Santiago-Romero)

20.

NEW BUSINESS

MAYOR'S OFFICE

20.1

Young, reso. autho.

Petition of Fraternal Order of United Irishmen (#2025-11), request to hold the "Corktown Races" on March 16th, 2025 from 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM the same day at Roosevelt Park. Set-up will begin at 12:00 PM on March 15th, 2025 and be completed by 2:00 PM on March 15th, 2025. Tear down will begin at 2:00 PM on March 16th, 2025 and be completed by 4:00 PM. (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Department's RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 02/06/25)

APPROVED 9-0

20.2

Young, reso. autho.

Petition of Bookies Bar & Grille (#2025-012), request to hold "Bookies Bar & Grille Tigers Opening Day Party" at 2214 & 2224 Cass Avenue (one surface parking lot) on April 4th, from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Set-up to begin April 3rd, 9:00 AM and completed by 4:00 PM with tear down to begin April 5th, 8:00 AM completed by 8:00PM. (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 02/06/25)

APPROVED 9-0

20.3

Young, reso. autho.

Petition of Firebird Tavern (#2025-007), request to hold the "Firebird Tavern Opening Tent 2025" on April 4th, 2025 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM the same day at 419 Monroe St. Set-up will begin at 6:00 PM on April 3rd, 2025 and be completed by 7:00 AM on April 4th, 2025. Tear down will begin at 11 :00 PM on April 4th, 2025 and be completed by 11 :00 PM the same day.  (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Department's RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 02/06/25)

APPROVED 9-0

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

20.4

Benson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 3077766 – 100% Blight Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 14874 Muirland. – Contractor: DMC Consultants, Inc. – Location: 13500 Foley Street, Detroit, MI 48227 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $19,120.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 02/10/25)

APPROVED 9-0

20.5

Benson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 3079403 – 100% Blight Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Commercial Property, 2127 Canfield with Fencing. – 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: $58,300.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 02/10/25)

APPROVED 9-0

20.6

Benson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 3080355 – 100% Blight Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 14588 Littlefield. – 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: $16,101.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 02/10/25)

APPROVED 9-0

20.7

Benson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 3080356 - Notification to Council – 100% Blight Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 12020 Cloverlawn. – 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: $21,704.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 02/10/25)

APPROVED 9-0 with WAIVER

WAIVER 8

20.8

Benson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 3080644 - Notification to Council – 100% Blight Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Commercial Property, 9815 Mcquade. – Contractor: Gayanga Co – Location: 1120 W Baltimore, Suite 200, Detroit, MI 48202 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $23,000.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 02/10/25)

APPROVED 9-0

20.9

Benson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 3080839 - Notification to Council – 100% Blight Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 6911 Burwell. – Contractor: Salenbien Trucking and Excavating, Inc. – Location: 985 East Jefferson Avenue, Suite 300, Detroit, MI 48207 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $20,218.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 02/10/25)

APPROVED with WAIVER 9-0

WAIVER 9

20.10

Benson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 3080639 – 100% Blight Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 4815 Farmbrook. – 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: $20,222.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 02/10/25)

APPROVED with WAIVER 9-0

WAIVER 10

20.11

Benson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 3080588 – 100% Blight Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Commercial Property, 941 Rademacher. – 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: $27,100.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 02/10/25)

APPROVED with WAIVER 9-0

WAIVER 11

20.12

Benson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 3079479 – 100% Blight Funding – To Provide an Emergency Alteration for the Commercial Property, 2723 Joy Rd. – Contractor: Salenbien Trucking and Excavating, Inc. – Location: 985 East Jefferson Avenue, Suite 300, Detroit, MI 48207 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $36,537.93. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 02/10/25)

APPROVED with WAIVER 6-3 (Waters, Calloway, Santiago-Romero)

WAIVER 12

20.13

Benson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006765 - 100% Bond Funding – To Provide Proposal N Trash Out, Release J, Group J11. – Contractor: Dennisson, LLC – Location: 489 W. Hollywood Avenue, Detroit, MI 48203 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $25,200.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 02/10/25)

APPROVED with WAIVER 6-3 (Waters, Calloway, Santiago-Romero)

WAIVER 13

20.14

Benson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 3080591 – 100% Blight Funding – To Provide Backfill & Site Restoration for 8450 Puritan (Emergency Commercial Demolition). – Contractor: Salenbien Trucking and Excavating, Inc. – Location: 985 East Jefferson Avenue, Suite 300, Detroit, MI 48207 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $14,766.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 02/10/25)

APPROVED with WAIVER 6-3 (Waters, Calloway, Santiago-Romero)

WAIVER 14

20.15

Benson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 3080592 – 100% Blight Funding – To Provide Emergency Demolition of Slab, Backfill & Site Restoration for 2723 Joy Rd. (Emergency Commercial Demolition). – 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: $38,575.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 02/10/25)

APPROVED with WAIVER 6-3 (Waters, Calloway, Santiago-Romero)

WAIVER 15

20.16

Benson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 3080037 – 100% Blight Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Commercial Property, 2127 Canfield (Backfill Only). – Contractor: Salenbien Trucking and Excavating, Inc. – Location: 985 East Jefferson Avenue, Suite 300, Detroit, MI 48207 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $31,610.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 02/10/25)

APPROVED with WAIVER 6-3 (Waters, Calloway, Santiago-Romero)

WAIVER 16

20.17

Benson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 3080395 – 100% Blight Funding – To Provide Emergency Dismantling Backfill and Site Finalization for the Emergency Commercial Alteration at 3333 Michigan. – Contractor: Salenbien Trucking and Excavating, Inc. – Location: 985 East Jefferson Avenue, Suite 300, Detroit, MI 48207 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $57,650.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 02/10/25)

APPROVED with WAIVER 6-3 (Waters, Calloway, Santiago-Romero)

WAIVER 17

20.18

Benson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006777 - 100% Bond Funding – To Provide Proposal N Trash Out, Release J, Group J15 (23 Properties). – Contractor: Big Block Construction, LLC – Location: 17745 Salem, Detroit, MI 48219 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $73,666.95. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 02/10/25)

APPROVED with WAIVER 6-3 (Waters, Calloway, Santiago-Romero)

WAIVER 18

20.19

Benson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 3080593 – 100% Blight Funding – To Provide an Emergency Commercial Backfill for Property, 5642 E Seven Mile. – Contractor: Salenbien Trucking and Excavating, Inc. – Location: 985 East Jefferson Avenue, Suite 300, Detroit, MI 48207 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $38,383.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 02/10/25)

APPROVED 6-3 (Waters, Calloway, Santiago-Romero)

20.20

Benson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 3079504 – 100% Blight Funding – To Provide Emergency Commercial Alteration at 3333 Michigan. – Contractor: Salenbien Trucking and Excavating, Inc. – Location: 985 East Jefferson Avenue, Suite 300, Detroit, MI 48207 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $128,444.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 02/10/25)

APPROVED 6-3 (Waters, Calloway, Santiago-Romero)                                                         

20.21

Benson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6004227-A1 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time Only for Preventative Maintenance Service and Maintenance for the Diesel Exhaust Extracting System at Fire Houses. – Contractor: Rossman Enterprises, Inc. – 11449 Deerfield Road, Cincinnati, OH 45242 – Previous Contract Period: March 8, 2022 to January 31, 2025 - Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through April 30, 2025 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 - Total Contract Amount: $90,000.00. FIRE (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 02/10/25)

APPROVED 9-0 with Waiver 

WAIVER 19

20.22

Benson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006019-A1 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 1 – To Exercise One-Year Renewal Option for Emergency Ambulance Coverage. – Contractor: Hart EMS Medical Services, PLLC – Location: 5201 Rosa Parks Boulevard, Detroit, MI 48226 – Previous Contract Period: January 22, 2024 through January 31, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through January 31, 2026 – Contract Increase Amount: $573,342.00 – Total Contract Amount: $1,146,684.00. FIRE (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 02/10/25)

APPROVED 9-0 with Waiver 

WAIVER 20

20.23

Benson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006021-A1 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 1 – To Exercise One-Year Renewal Option for Emergency Ambulance Coverage. – Contractor: Superior Air-Ground Ambulance Service, Inc. – Location: 25400 W. Eight Mile Road, Southfield, MI 48103 – Previous Contract Period: January 22, 2024 through January 31, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through January 31, 2026 – Contract Increase Amount: $590,205.00 – Total Contract Amount: $1,180,410.00. FIRE (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 02/10/25)

APPROVED 9-0 with Waiver 

WAIVER 21

20.24

Benson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006020-A1 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 1 – To Exercise One-Year Renewal Option for Emergency Ambulance Coverage. – Contractor: AmeriPro EMS of Michigan LLC – Location: 29045 Airport Drive, Romulus, MI 48174 – Previous Contract Period: January 22, 2024 through January 31, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through January 31, 2026 – Contract Increase Amount: $586,254.24 – Total Contract Amount: $1,172,508.48. FIRE (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 02/10/25)

APPROVED 9-0 with Waiver 

WAIVER 22

20.25

Benson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006850 - 100% Grant Funding – To Provide Refurbishment to the DPD Bomb Disposal Vehicle. – Contractor: Macqueen Equipment, LLC – Location: 78 Northpointe Drive, Lake Orion, MI 48359 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of One (1) Year – Total Contract Amount: $349,988.00. POLICE (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 02/10/25)

APPROVED 9-0 with Waiver 

WAIVER 23

20.26

Benson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 3080927 - 100% Capital Funding – To Provide (87) Dell Pro Rugged Laptops for Police Vehicles. – Contractor: Staples Contract & Commercial, LLC – Location: 500 Staples Drive, Framingham, MA 017202 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $182,091.00. POLICE (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 02/10/25)

APPROVED 9-0 with Waiver 

WAIVER 24

20.27

Benson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006280 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Mass Notification System. – Contractor: OnSolve, LLC – Location: 6240 Avalon Boulevard, Alpharetta, GA 30009 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of Two (2) Years – Total Contract Amount: $240,000.00. POLICE (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 02/10/25)

APPROVED 9-0 with Waiver 

WAIVER 25

20.28

Benson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006889 - 100% FTA Grant Funding - Assignment and Amendment 1 of 6004624 as New Contract 6006889 - To Assign Contract to New Supplier and Change Contract Number for Light Duty Fleet Vehicle Purchases and Ancillary Services - Contractor: Spirit Ford, Inc. - Location: 4402 N. Ann Arbor Road, Dundee, MI 48131 - Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through May 31, 2028 – Total Contract Amount: $2,406,606.00. TRANSPORTATION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 02/10/25)

APPROVED 9-0 with Waiver 

WAIVER 26

20.29

Young, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006866 - 100% MEDC Funding – To Provide Construction Engineering and Inspection Services for the Joe Louis Greenway Project. – Contractor: AECOM Great Lakes, Inc. – Location: 4219 Woodward Avenue, Suite 200, Detroit, MI 48201 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through November 30, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $2,500,000.00. GENERAL SERVICES (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 02/06/25)

APPROVED 9-0

20.30

Young, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006948 - 100% MEDC Funding – To Provide Construction Engineering and Inspection Services for the Joe Louis Greenway Project – Contractor: DLZ Michigan, Inc. - Location: 607 Shelby Street, Suite 650, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through November 30, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $1,500,000.00 GENERAL SERVICES (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 02/06/25)

APPROVED 9-0 with Waiver 

WAIVER 27

20.31

Young, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6002617-A1 - 100% IPA Funding - AMEND 1 - To Provide Extension of Time Only for Fire Apparatus Vehicles - Contractor: R & R Fire Truck Repair, Inc. - Location: 751 Doheny Dr., Northville, MI 48167 - Previous Contract Period: February 1, 2020 to January 31, 2025 - Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through January 31, 2026 - Total Contract Amount: $29,224,422.00 GENERAL SERVICES (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 02/06/25)

APPROVED 9-0

 

20.32

Young, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006863 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Special Event Equipment on behalf of GSD. – Contractor: Total Access Events – Location: 2720 Oakman Ct., Detroit, MI 48238 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through January 22, 2028 – Total Contract Amount: $900,000.00. GENERAL SERVICES (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 02/06/25)

APPROVED 9-0

LAW DEPARTMENT

20.33

Benson, An Amended Ordinance

To amend Chapter 47 of the 2019 Detroit City Code, Transportation for Hire, Article II, Busses, Division 2, City Busses, by adding, Section 47-2-15, Prohibited conduct subject to removal policy; promulgation of rules, in order to provide for the efficient management and operation of City Busses and the safety and comfort of City Bus passengers. INTRODUCE  (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 02/10/25)

APPROVED 9-0

20.34

Benson, reso. autho.

Setting a Public Hearing on the foregoing ordinance amendment.

APPROVED 9-0

Setting a Public Hearing TBD

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

20.35

Benson, reso. autho.

Authorization to submit a grant application to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for the FY 2024 Assistance for Firefighters Equipment Grant. (The Fire Department is hereby requesting authorization from Detroit City Council to submit a grant application to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for the FY 2024 Assistance for Firefighters Equipment Grant. The amount being sought is $1,527,272.73. The Federal share is $1,527,272.73 of the requested amount and there is a required cash match of $152,727.27. The total project cost is $1,680,000.00.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 02/10/25)

APPROVED 9-0

20.36

Benson, reso. autho.

Request to Accept and Appropriate the FY 2025 Public Water Monitoring Grant.  (The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy has awarded the City of Detroit Health Department with the FY 2025 Public Water Monitoring Grant for a total of $10,300.00. There is no match requirement. The total project cost is $10,300.00.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 02/10/25)

APPROVED 9-0

20.37

Benson, reso. autho.

The Detroit Public Safety Foundation Request to Accept the Specialized Equipment Support Grant. (Marathon Community Investment Programs has awarded the Detroit Public Safety Foundation (DPSF) with the Specialized Equipment Support Grant in the amount of $63,000.00. There is no match requirement. The total project cost is $63,000.00.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 02/10/25)

APPROVED 9-0

20.38

Benson, reso. autho.

Authorization to submit a grant application to the U.S. Department of Transportation for the FY 2024 Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) Grant. (The Department of Transportation is hereby requesting authorization from Detroit City Council to submit a grant application to the U.S. Department of Transportation for the FY 2024 Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) Grant. The amount being sought is $34,560,000.00. The total project cost is $34,560,000.00.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 02/10/25)

APPROVED 9-0 with Waiver 

WAIVER 28

20.39

Benson, reso. autho.

Authorization to submit a grant application to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for the Assistance for Firefighters Training Grant. (The Fire Department is hereby requesting authorization from Detroit City Council to submit a grant application to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for the Assistance for Firefighters Training Grant. The amount being sought is $766,913.00. The Federal share is $766,913.00 of the requested amount and there is a required cash match of $76,691.35. The total project cost is $843,604.35.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 02/10/25)

APPROVED 9-0

20.40

Benson, reso. autho.

Request to Accept an Increase in Appropriation for the FY 2023 Brownfield Redevelopment - Preserve on Ash I & II Grant.  (The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy has awarded an increase in appropriation to the City of Detroit Buildings, Safety Engineering, and Environmental Department for the FY 2023 Brownfield Redevelopment - Preserve on Ash I & II Grant, in the amount of $250,000.00. This funding will increase appropriation 21284, previously approved in the amount of $750,000.00, to a total of $1,000,000.00.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 02/10/25)

APPROVED 9-0

 

20.41

Young, reso. autho.

Request to Accept and Appropriate the FY 2025 Freeway Maintenance and Cleanup Grant. (The Michigan Department of Transportation has awarded the City of Detroit General Services Department with the FY 2025 Freeway Maintenance and Cleanup Grant for a total of $5,000,000.00. There is no match requirement. The total project cost is $5,000,000.00.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 02/06/25)

APPROVED 9-0 with Waiver

WAIVER 29

20.42

Young, reso. autho.

Request to Accept and Appropriate the FY 2024 Jefferson Chalmers Flooding Prevention Grant. (The Michigan Economic Development Corporation has awarded the City of Detroit General Services Department with the FY 2024 Jefferson Chalmers Flooding Prevention Grant for a total of $1,000,000.00. There is no match requirement. The total project cost is $1,000,000.00.) 

POSTPONE 9-0

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

20.43

Benson, reso. autho.

Petition of Bedrock Management Services, LLC (x.2024-366), request for several at grade and below-grade encroachments within the south side of Edmund Place between John Rand Brush St., the north side of Alfed Street between John Rand Brush St., the south side of Alfred Street from 158' west of John R to 95' east of Brush, the east side of John R from Edmund Place to 168' south of Alfred St., the west side of John R from Alfred St. to 168' south of Alfred St., the west side of Brush Street from Edmund Place to 168' south of Alfred St., the east side of Brush Street from Alfred St. to Division St., and the north side of Division Street from Alfred to 120' east of Alfred St. (All other involved City Departments, and privately owned utility companies have reported no objections.  Provisions protecting utility installations are part of the attached resolution.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 02/10/25)

APPROVED 9-0

20.44

Benson, reso. autho.

Petition of Visit Detroit (#2024-13), request to install 33 banners on Jefferson Ave. and Washington Blvd. from May 01, 2025, to May 16, 2025, in order to raise awareness of a Special City of Detroit Event known as the "2025 Automate 2025 conference"  (Pursuant to the 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.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 02/10/25)

APPROVED 9-0

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEERING DIVISION

20.45

Benson, reso. autho.

Petition of Neighborhood Development Corporation (x2025-001), request for the Outright vacation of the north/south public alley and east/west public alley bounded by Lisette St., Montclair St., Freud St., and Meadowbrook St.  (All other involved City Departments, and privately owned utility companies have reported no objections.  Provisions protecting utility installations are part of the attached resolution.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 02/10/25)

APPROVED 9-0

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

20.46

Benson, reso. autho.

Request to Authorize the execution of the Michigan Department of Transportation Master Agreement and authorize the Executive Director of Transit to execute Michigan Department of Transportation project authorizations. (The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has awarded the City of Detroit Department of Transportation (DDOT) with the MDOT Master Agreement. The Master Agreement authorizes DDOT to enter into individual project authorizations for State and/or Federal funds, in order to provide passenger transportation related services. MDOT requires that DDOT secure Detroit City Council authorization in order to execute the Master Agreement.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 02/10/25)

APPROVED 9-0 with Waiver 

WAIVER 30

RESOLUTIONS

20.47

Whitfield-Calloway, reso. autho.

Resolution in Support of Senate Bills 1112 and 1113 of 2024 – Bottle Deposit Expansion. (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 02/10/25)

APPROVED 9-0 with Waiver 

WAIVER 31

20.48

Whitfield-Calloway, reso. autho.

Resolution In Support of Proposed Changes to The Licensing Rules for Childcare Centers.  (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 02/10/25)

APPROVED 9-0 with Waiver 

WAIVER 32

20.49

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Resolution in Support of DDOT Reimagined. (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 02/10/25)

APPROVED 9-0 (IN NAME OF THE COUNCIL) 

21.

PRESIDENT'S REPORT ON STANDING COMMITTEE REFERRALS AND OTHER MATTERS

22.

INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE

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

MAYOR'S OFFICE

22.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Appointment of Todd Bettison to Chief of Police for the City of Detroit.  (It is with great pride that I submit for your consideration and approval my recommendation to appoint Todd Bettison as Chief of Police for the City of Detroit. As you know, Todd has served admirably as Interim Chief of Police since November.)

APPROVED 9-0 

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

22.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006014-A1 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Increase of Funds Only for Audio & Video Production Services for Mayoral and City Council Meetings. – Contractor: Creative Day Technologies – Location: 379 Executive Drive, Troy, Michigan 48083 – Contract Period: February 6, 2024 through February 5, 2026 – Contract Increase Amount: $120,000.00 – Total Contract Amount: $657,933.20. MEDIA SERVICES

APPROVED 9-0

22.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006358 - 100% City Funding – To Provide as needed Preventive Maintenance & Installation Services to Existing City of Detroit Genetec Systems. – Contractor: Nerds Xpress, LLC – Location: 440 Burroughs Street, Suite 607, Detroit, MI 48202. – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through January 27, 2028 – Total Contract Amount: $750,000.00. DoIT (REFERRED FROM THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 02/10/25 AND DIRECTED TO REFER TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE)

APPROVED 9-0

LAW DEPARTMENT

22.4

Submitting reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of James Bish v City Of Detroit and Curtis Williams, Case Number: 23-006872-NI File Number: L23-00295 (RJB) (A19000) in the amount of ($70,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims which James Bish may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about February 6, 2023.

APPROVED 9-0

22.5

Submitting reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Pit Stop Auto Repair LLC, File No. C24-05032 (YRB) A19000 (Department of Public Works) in the amount of ($45,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Pit Stop Auto Repair, LLC may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about September 10, 2021.

APPROVED 9-0

LEGISLATIVE POLICY DIVISION

22.6

Submitting report relative to

Report on the feasibility of Public Oversight Committees. (City Council Member Latisha Johnson has requested the Legislative Policy Division (LPD) to produce a report detailing the logistical, legal, and operational considerations for establishing public oversight committees for each of the City Council Standing Committees.)

APPROVED 9-0

22.7

Submitting reso. autho.

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

MOTION TO MOVE TO NEW BUSINESS 9-0

22.8

Submitting reso. autho.

Re-establishment of 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 to reestablish the Youth and Civic Engagement Task Force.)

MOTION TO MOVE TO NEW BUSINESS APPROVED 9-0

MISCELLANEOUS

22.9

Council President Mary Sheffield

Submitting memorandum relative to Melanie Markowicz Reappointment to the City Planning Commission.

APPROVED 9-0

 

22.10

Council Member Latisha Johnson

Submitting memorandum relative to Request of the Civil Rights, Inclusion and Opportunity Department to provide information on all open complaints pertaining to the Stellantis Mack plant.

APPROVED 9-0

22.11

Council Member Mary Waters

Submitting memorandum relative to the status of the Tenant’s Rights Commission.  

APPROVED 9-0

22.12

Council Member Mary Waters

Submitting memorandum relative to the Reappointment of Rachel M. Udabe to the City Planning Commission.

APPROVED 9-0

23.

NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE

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

MAYOR'S OFFICE

23.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Petition of Apex Events, LLC (#2025-018), request to hold the "Shamrock Fest 2025" on March 15th, 2025 from 12:00 PM to 11:00 PM the same day at 401 Gratiot, Detroit, MI 48226. Set-up will begin at 5:00 PM on March 12th, 2025 and be completed by 8:00 AM on March 15th, 2025. Tear down will begin at 11 :00 PM on March 15th, 2025 and be completed by 9:00 AM on March 17th, 2025.  (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City of Detroit Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.)

APPROVED 9-0

23.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Petition of Detroit 300 Conservancy/Downtown Detroit Partnership (#2025-017), request to hold the "Grand Circus Park Opening Day Party 2025" on April 4th, 2025 from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM the same day at Grand Circus Park East. Set-up will begin at 8:00 AM on April 4, 2025 from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM the same day at Grand Circus Park East.  Setup will begin at 8:00 AM on April 2, 2025 and completed by 8:00 AM on April 4, 2025. (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.)

APPROVED 9-0

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

23.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006915 - 100% City Funding – To Furnish Trailer Mounted Power Washer Equipment Repair Service, Labor and/or Parts. – Contractor: Eric and Robert Thompson, LLC – Location: 32310 W. 8 Mile Road, Farmington Hills, MI 48336 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of Three (3) Years – Total Contract Amount: $90,000.00. GENERAL SERVICES

APPROVED 9-0

24.

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

24.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006957 - 100% City Funding – To Provide to Operate a Toolbank to Support the Serve Detroit Volunteer Program. – Contractor: Bailey Park Neighborhood Development Corporation – Location: 2200 Hunt Street, #411, Detroit, MI 48207 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $90,000.00. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION

APPROVED 9-0

24.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006959 - 100% City Funding – To Provide to Operate a Toolbank to Support the Serve Detroit Volunteer Program. – Contractor: Premier Group Associates LC – Location: 2221 Bellevue Street, Detroit, MI 48207 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $150,000.00. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION

APPROVED 9-0

LEGISLATIVE POLICY DIVISION

24.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Resolution Requesting the Historic Designation Advisory Board to Conduct an Eligibility Study of the Renaissance Center.  (The Legislative Policy Division (LPD) has been requested by Council Member Angela Whitfield Calloway to draft a resolution requesting the Historic Designation Advisory Board to Conduct an Eligibility Study of the Renaissance Center for Historic Designation.)

APPROVED 9-0

25.

PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE

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

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

25.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6001851-A2 - 100% Grant Funding – AMEND 2 – To Provide a Time Extension Only for Transportation Planning, Engineering and Program Management Services. – Contractor: WSP Michigan Inc. – Location: 500 Griswold, Suite 2600, Detroit, MI 48226 – Previous Contract Period: February 26, 2019 through February 26, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2026 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $6,000,000.00. TRANSPORTATION

APPROVED 9-0

25.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6003776-A2 - 53% Grant, 47% City Funding – AMEND 2 – To Provide an Extension of Time for Transportation Planning, Engineering and Program Management Services. – Contractor: HNTB Michigan, Inc. – Location: 400 Renaissance Center, Suite 1800, Detroit, Michigan 48243 – Previous Contract Period: November 3, 2021 through February 26, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2026 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $750,000.00. TRANSPORTATION

APPROVED 9-0

25.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006817 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Medical Supplies & Equipment through MiDEAL (Contract# 2300000000326). – Contractor: J & B Medical Supply Company, Inc. – Location: 50496 West Pontiac Trail, Wixom, MI 48393 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $200,000.00. HEALTH

APPROVED 9-0

25.4

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006993 - 100% Bond Funding – To Provide Proposal N Demolition Release S, Group S4 (9 Garages) – Contractor: SC Environmental Services, LLC – Location: 1234 Washington Blvd, 5th Floor, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through February 23, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $104,428.80. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

APPROVED 9-0

25.5

Submitting reso. autho.

DSS #8 -  Abatement and Demolition of Residential Properties Solar - 100% City Funding – AMEND 2 – To Add Additional Funds, Vendor and Phase 2 Properties for Abatement and Demolition of the Approved Residential Properties located in Areas Where Solar Arrays are Proposed. – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2026 – Contract Increase Amount: $197,244.52 – Total Maximum Order Limitation: $2,897,244.52. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

APPROVED 9-0

DEPARTMENT OF APPEALS AND HEARINGS

25.6

Submitting report relative to

Dangerous Buildings Findings and Orders for January 31st, 2025. (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 31st, 2025, 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).)

APPROVED 9-0

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

25.7

Submitting reso. autho.

Request to Accept and Appropriate the FY 2022 Transportation Alternatives Program Grant for West Jefferson and Rosa Parks. (The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has awarded the City of Detroit Department of Public Works with the FY 2022 Transportation Alternatives Program Grant for West Jefferson and Rosa Parks for a total of $2,942,194.00. The State share is $2,942,194.00 of the approved amount, and there is a required cash match of $1,463,106.00. The total project cost is $4,405,300.00. This is a non-cash grant and MDOT will administer the management of the project in accordance with the federal requirements for this grant program.)

APPROVED 9-0

LEGISLATIVE POLICY DIVISION

25.8

Submitting report relative to

Analysis of Proposed Ordinance to Update Detroit Misdemeanors. (The Legislative Policy Division (LPD) has been requested by Council Member Mary Waters to provide an analysis of the proposed ordinance updating the City Code regarding misdemeanor offenses. As indicated in the memorandum, Council Member Scott Benson has proposed to codify a number of state law misdemeanors under the City Code, Chapter 31, Offenses. Under the proposed ordinance, the City of Detroit would be authorized to prosecute a number of misdemeanor offenses that are currently statutory misdemeanors as City of Detroit offenses.)

APPROVED 9-0

26.

WALK-ON'S

26.1

Submitting reso. autho.

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

APPROVED 9-0

26.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Re-establishment of 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 to reestablish the Youth and Civic Engagement Task Force.)

APPROVED 9-0

26.3

Submitting report relative to

Public Health and Safety Q4 2024 Update 

Approved 9-0

27.

CONSENT AGENDA

There are no items. 

28.

MEMBER REPORTS

Moment of Silence for the 2 children who succumb to freezing temperatures. 

Council Member: Coleman Young II

Council Member: Mary Waters

Council Member: Benson

Council Member: Santiago

Council Member: Calloway

Council Member: Durhal

Council Member: Sheffield 

29.

ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE

There are no items. 

30.

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CLERK

Receive and File Approved 9-0

30.1

Report on approval of proceedings by the Mayor.

Receive and File Approved 9-0

31.

TESTIMONIAL RESOLUTIONS AND SPECIAL PRIVILEGE

31.1

Johnson, reso. autho.

Testimonial Resolution for Reverend Dr. Diane Oliver-Page Hairston.

Approved 9-0

31.2

Johnson, reso. autho.

Testimonial Resolution for Royal Skateland.

Approved 9-0