MINUTES

CITY COUNCIL FORMAL SESSION

Tuesday, April 08, 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

 

Glenn Kersey

Asst. City Council Committee Clerk

           

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1.

ROLL CALL

PRESENT: Tate, Johnson, Benson, Durhal, Waters, Whitfield-Calloway

ABSENT: Santiago-Romero, Mary Sheffield, Coleman Young II

QUORUM ACHIEVED  6-3

2.

INVOCATION

Reverend Dr. Robyn Diane Moore 

First Baptist Institutional Church

17101 W Seven Mile Rd,

Detroit, MI 48235

Sheffield takes seat 7-0

3.

APPROVAL OF JOURNAL OF LAST SESSION

PER THE CHAIR: JOURNAL FROM March 25, 2025 APPROVED. All Present Council
Members in favor 7-0

4.

RECONSIDERATIONS

-NONE-

5.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

-NONE-

6.

PRESIDENT'S REPORT ON STANDING COMMITTEE REFERRALS AND OTHER MATTERS

7.

BUDGET, FINANCE AND AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE

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

MAYOR'S OFFICE

7.1

Submitting responses relative to

Responses to your questions sent on 3/10/2025, regarding the Fiscal Year 2026 Proposed Budget for the Mayor’s Office. (Council Member Latisha Johnson)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE & AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 7-0

7.2

Submitting responses relative to

Responses to your questions sent on March 13, 2025, regarding the Fiscal Year 2026 Proposed Budget for the Mayor’s Office. (Legislative Policy Division)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE & AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 7-0

7.3

Submitting responses relative to

Responses to your questions sent on March 13, 2025, regarding the Fiscal Year 2026 Proposed Budget for the Mayor’s Office. (Council Member Angela Whitfield-Calloway)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE & AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 7-0

7.4

Submitting responses relative to

Responses to your questions sent on March 10, 2025, regarding the Fiscal Year 2026 Proposed Budget for the Mayor’s Office. (Council Member Latisha Johnson)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE & AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 7-0

7.5

Submitting responses relative to

Responses to your questions sent on March 14, 2025, regarding the Fiscal Year 2026 Proposed Budget for the Mayor’s Office. (Council Member Mary Waters)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE & AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 7-0

AIRPORT DEPARTMENT (ADMINISTRATION DIVISION) 

7.6

Submitting responses relative to

Responses to questions sent regarding the Fiscal Year 2026 Proposed Budget for the Airport (Council Member Coleman A. Young II)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE & AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 7-0

7.7

Submitting responses relative to

Responses to questions sent on 3/25/2025 regarding the Fiscal year 2026 Proposed Budget for the Airport (Council President Pro Tem James E. Tate Jr.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE & AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 7-0

7.8

Submitting responses relative to

Responses to questions sent on 3/20/2025 regarding the Fiscal Year 2026 Proposed Budget for the Airport. (Council Member Angela Whitfield- Calloway)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE & AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 7-0

DEPARTMENT OF APPEALS AND HEARINGS

7.9

Submitting responses relative to

Responses to questions sent on March 18, 2025 regarding the Fiscal year 2026 proposed budget for the Department of Appeals & Hearings. (Legislative Policy Division)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE & AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 7-0

7.10

Submitting responses relative to

Responses to your questions sent on March 19, 2025, regarding the Fiscal Year 2026 Proposed Budget for the Department of Appeals and Hearings (DAH). (Council President Pro Tem James E. Tate Jr.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE & AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 7-0

7.11

Submitting responses relative to

Responses to your questions sent on March 19, 2025, regarding the Fiscal Year 2026 Proposed Budget for the Department of Appeals and Hearings (DAH) (Council Member Angela Whitfield-Calloway)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 7-0

7.12

Submitting responses relative to

Responses to your questions sent on March 21, 2025, regarding the Fiscal Year 2026 Proposed Budget for the Department of Appeals and Hearings (DAH). (Council Member Coleman A Young II) 

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE & AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 7-0

BUILDINGS, SAFETY ENGINEERING AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEPARTMENT

7.13

Submitting responses relative to

Responses to questions sent on 3/13/2025, regarding the Fiscal Year 2026 Proposed Budget for Buildings of Safety, Engineering, Environmental Department. (Council Member Angela Whitfield-Calloway)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE & AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 7-0

7.14

Submitting responses relative to

Responses to your questions sent on March 21, 2025, regarding the Fiscal Year 2026 Proposed Budget for the Buildings, Safety, Engineering, Environmental Department (Council Member Coleman A. Young II)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE & AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 7-0

7.15

Submitting responses relative to

Responses to your questions sent on March 21, 2025, regarding the Fiscal Year 2026 Proposed Budget for the Buildings, Safety Engineering and Environmental Department (BSEED). (Council Member Latisha Johnson)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE & AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 7-0

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

7.16

Submitting report relative to

FY 2025-2034 Long-Term Forecast Report for Legacy Pension Plans and Debt Obligations.  (The Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) respectfully submits its annual Long-Term Forecast Report for Legacy Pension Plans and Debt Obligations. The OCFO also publishes this report on the City’s website.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE & AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 7-0

CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION DEPARTMENT

7.17

Submitting responses relative to

Responses to questions sent on 3/12/2025 regarding the Fiscal Year 2026 Proposed Budget for the Construction and Demolition Department (Council Member Angela Whitfield- Calloway)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE & AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 7-0

7.18

Submitting responses relative to

Responses to questions sent on 3/21/2025 regarding the Fiscal Year 2026 Proposed Budget for the Construction and Demolition Department. (Council President Mary Sheffield) 

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE & AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 7-0

7.19

Submitting responses relative to

Responses to questions sent on 3/17/2025 regarding the Fiscal Year 2026 Proposed Budget for the Construction and Demolition Department. (Legislative Policy Division)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE & AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 7-0

7.20

Submitting responses relative to

Responses to your questions sent on 3/19/2025, regarding the Fiscal Year 2026 Proposed Budget for the Construction and Demolition Department. (Council President Pro Tem James E. Tate Jr.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE & AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 7-0

7.21

Submitting responses relative to

Responses to questions sent on 3/21/2025 regarding the Fiscal Year 2026 Proposed Budget for the Construction and Demolition Department. (Council Member Coleman A. Young II)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE & AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 7-0

DETROIT BUILDING AUTHORITY

7.22

Submitting responses relative to

Responses to questions sent regarding the Fiscal Year 2025 Proposed Budget for the Detroit Building Authority (DBA) (Council President Mary Sheffield)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE & AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 7-0

7.23

Submitting responses relative to

Responses to questions sent regarding the Fiscal year 2026 proposed Budget for Detroit Building Authority (DBA) (Council Member Latisha Johnson)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE & AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 7-0

7.24

Submitting responses relative to

Responses to questions sent March 2025 regarding the Fiscal Year 2026 Proposed Budget for the Detroit Building Authority (DBA) (Council Member Angela Whitfield-Calloway) 

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE & AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 7-0

DETROIT ECONOMIC GROWTH CORPORATION

7.25

Submitting responses relative to

Responses to questions sent on 3/20/2025 regarding the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Proposed Budget for the Detroit Economic Growth Corporation (DEGC)(Council Member Latisha Johnson)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE & AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 7-0

7.26

Submitting responses relative to

Responses to questions sent on 3/24/2025 regarding the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Proposed Budget for the Detroit Economic Growth Corporation (DEGC) (Council Member Coleman A. Young II)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE & AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 7-0

7.27

Submitting responses relative to 

Responses to questions dated March 18, 2025. regarding the 2025-2026 Detroit Economic Growth Corporation (DEGC) Budget Analysis. (Legislative Policy Division)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE & AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 7-0

7.28

Submitting responses relative to

Responses to your questions sent on 3/27/2025 regarding the Fiscal year 2025-2026 Proposed Budget for the Detroit Economic Growth Corporation (DEGC) (Council President Mary Sheffield)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE & AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 7-0

DEPARTMENT OF ELECTIONS

7.29

Submitting responses relative to

Responses to questions sent on 3/27/2025 regarding the Fiscal Year 2026 Proposed Budget for the Department of Elections (Council Member Coleman A. Young II)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE & AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 7-0

7.30

Submitting responses relative to

Responses to questions sent 3/26/2025 regarding the Fiscal Year Proposed Budget for the Department of Elections (Council Member Angela Whitfield-Calloway)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE & AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 7-0

DETROIT FIRE DEPARTMENT

7.31

Submitting responses relative to

Responses to your questions sent on March 8, 2025, regarding the Budget for the Detroit Fire Department. (Council Member Angela Whitfield-Calloway)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE & AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 7-0

7.32

Submitting responses relative to

Responses to your questions sent on 3/20/2025, regarding the Fiscal Year 2026 Proposed Budget for the Fire Department. (Council Member Latisha Johnson)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE & AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 7-0

7.33

Submitting responses relative to

Responses to your questions sent on 3/17/2025, regarding the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Proposed Budget for the Detroit Fire Department. (Council Member Mary Waters) 

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE & AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 7-0

DETROIT POLICE DEPARTMENT

7.34

Submitting responses relative to

Responses to questions sent on 3/14/2025 regarding the Fiscal Year 2026 Proposed Budget for the Detroit Police Department (Council Member Angela Whitfield-Calloway)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE & AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 7-0

GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT

7.35

Submitting responses relative to

Responses to questions sent on 3/19/2025 regarding the Fiscal Year 2026 Proposed Budget for the General Services Department (Council President Mary Sheffield)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE & AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 7-0

7.36

Submitting responses relative to

Responses to questions sent on 3/27/2025 regarding Fiscal Year 2026 Proposed Budget for the General Services Department (Council Member Coleman A. Young II)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE & AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 7-0

DETROIT HEALTH DEPARTMENT

7.37

Submitting responses relative to

Responses to questions sent on March 7, 2025, regarding the Fiscal Year 2026 Proposed Budget for the Health Department. (Council Member Latisha Johnson)

7.38

Submitting responses relative to

Responses to your questions sent on 3/18/2025 regarding the Fiscal Year 2026 Proposed Budget for the Health Department (Council President Mary Sheffield)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE & AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 7-0

7.39

Submitting responses relative to

Responses to your questions sent on March 12, 2025, regarding the Fiscal Year 2026 Proposed Budget for Health Department. (Legislative Policy Division)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE & AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 7-0

7.40

Submitting responses relative to

Responses to questions sent on March 11, 2025, regarding the Fiscal Year 2026 Proposed Budget for the Health Department (Council Member Angela Whitfield-Calloway)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE & AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 7-0

7.41

Submitting responses relative to

Responses to your questions sent on 3/21/2025 regarding the Fiscal Year 2026 Proposed Budget for the Health Department. (Council Member Coleman A. Young II)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE & AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 7-0

7.42

Submitting responses relative to

Responses to questions sent on 3/13/2025 regarding the Fiscal Year 2026 Proposed Budget for the Health Department- (Council Member Mary Waters)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE & AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 7-0

DETROIT LAND BANK AUTHORITY

7.43

Submitting responses relative to

Response to the questions received on March 10, 2025, related to the DLBA’s 2025-2026 Budget, the DLBA submits the following responses (Council Member Latisha Johnson)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE & AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 7-0

7.44

Submitting responses relative to

Response to the questions received on March 24, 2025, related to the DLBA’s 2025-2026 Budget, Detroit Land Bank Authority (Council Member Coleman A. Young II)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE & AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 7-0

7.45

Submitting responses relative to

Responses to questions sent, regarding the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Proposed Budget for Detroit Land Bank Authority (Council President Pro Tem James E. Tate Jr.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE & AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 7-0

DETROIT TRANSPORTATION CORPORATION

7.46

Submitting responses relative to

Responses to questions sent regarding the Budget questions for the Detroit Transportation Corporation (Council Member Angela Whitfield-Calloway)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE & AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 7-0

7.47

Submitting responses relative to

Responses to questions regarding the budget for the Detroit Transportation Corporation (Council Member Latisha Johnson)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE & AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 7-0

HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION DEPARTMENT

7.48

Submitting responses relative to

Responses to questions sent on March 10, 2025, regarding the Fiscal Year 2026 proposed Budget for the Housing and Revitalization Department (HRD)-(Council Member Angela Whitfield-Calloway)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE & AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 7-0

7.49

Submitting responses relative to

Responses to your questions sent on March 10, 2025, regarding the Fiscal Year 2026 Proposed Budget for the Housing and Revitalization Department (HRD). (Council Member Latisha Johnson)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE & AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 7-0

7.50

Submitting responses relative to

Responses to your questions sent on March 11, 2025, regarding the Fiscal Year 2026 Proposed Budget for the Housing and Revitalization Department (HRD). (Legislative Policy Division)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE & AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 7-0

MISCELLANEOUS

7.51

Council Member Mary Waters

Submitting memorandum relative to Study on Feasibility of Implementing Tax on Short-Term Rentals.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE & AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 7-0

HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT

7.52

Submitting responses relative to

Responses to your questions sent on March 21, 2025, regarding the Fiscal Year 2026 Proposed Budget for the Human Resources Department (Council Member Coleman A. Young II)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE & AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 7-0

7.53

Submitting responses relative to

Responses to questions sent on 3/24/2025 regarding the Fiscal Year 2026 Proposed Budget for Human Resources Department (Council Member Latisha Johnson)

7.54

Submitting responses relative to

Responses to questions sent on 3/24/2025 regarding the Fiscal Year 2026 Proposed Budget for the Human Resources Department (Council Member Gabriela Santiago-Romero)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE & AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 7-0

7.55

Submitting responses relative to

Responses to your questions sent on 3/18/2025, regarding the Fiscal Year 2026 Proposed Budget for the Human Resources Department. (Council Member Angela Whitfield-Calloway)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE & AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 7-0

DEPARTMENT OF INNOVATION & TECHOLOGY

7.56

Submitting responses relative to

Responses to questions sent on 3/26/2025 regarding Fiscal Year 2026 Proposed Budget for the Department of Innovation & Technology (Legislative Policy Division)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE & AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 7-0

MEDIA SERVICES DIVISION

7.57

Submitting responses relative to

Responses to your questions sent on 3/18/2025, regarding the Fiscal Year 2026 Proposed Budget for the Media Services Division (Council President Mary Sheffield)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE & AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 7-0

7.58

Submitting responses relative to

Responses to your questions sent on 3/14/2025, regarding the Fiscal Year 2026 Proposed Budget for the Media Services Department (Council Member Angela Whitfield-Calloway)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE & AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 7-0

7.59

Submitting responses related to

Responses to your questions sent on 3/14/2025, regarding the Fiscal Year 2026 Proposed Budget for the Media Services Division (Council Member Mary Waters)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE & AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 7-0

7.60

Submitting responses related to

Responses to your questions sent on 3/12/2025, regarding the Fiscal Year 2026 Proposed Budget for the Media Services Division.-(Legislative Policy Division)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE & AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 7-0

MUNICIPAL PARKING DEPARTMENT

7.61

Submitting responses relative to

Responses to questions sent on 3/21/2025 regarding the Fiscal Year 2026 Proposed Budget for the Municipal Parking Department (Council Member Coleman A. Young II)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE & AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 7-0

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

7.62

Submitting responses relative to

Responses to your questions sent on March 17, 2025, regarding the Fiscal Year 2026 Proposed Budget for the Planning & Development Department (PDD). (Council President Mary Sheffield)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE & AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 7-0

7.63

Submitting responses relative to

Responses to questions sent on March 11, 2025, regarding the Fiscal Year 2026 Proposed Budget for the Planning & Development Department (PDD)- (Legislative Policy Division) 

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE & AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 7-0

OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK

7.64

Submitting responses relative to

Responses to questions sent on 03/26/2025 regarding the Fiscal Year Proposed Budget for the Office of The City Clerk. (Council Member Angela Whitfield-Calloway)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE & AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 7-0

PUBLIC LIGHTING AUTHORITY

7.65

Submitting responses relative to

Responses to your questions send on March 18, 2023, regarding Budget Analysis Fiscal Year 2025/2026 for the Public Lighting Authority (Legislative Policy Division)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE & AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 7-0

7.66

Submitting responses relative to

Responses to your questions sent on March 09, 2025, regarding the Fiscal Year 2026 Proposed Budget for the Planning & Development Department (PDD). (Council Member Angela Whitfield-Calloway)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE & AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 7-0

7.67

Submitting responses relative to

Responses to your questions sent on March 10, 2025, regarding the Fiscal Year 2026 Proposed Budget for the Planning & Development Department (PDD). (Council Member Latisha Johnson)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE & AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 7-0

7.68

Submitting responses relative to

Responses to your questions sent on 3/14/2025,regarding the Fiscal Year 2026 Proposed Budget for the PLA/PLD. (Council Member Angela Whitfield-Calloway)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE & AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 7-0

PUBLIC LIGHTING DEPARTMENT

7.69

Submitting responses relative to

Responses to questions sent on March 18, 2025, regarding the Fiscal Year 2026 Proposed Budget for the Public Lighting Department-(Legislative Policy Division)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE & AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 7-0

7.70

Submitting responses relative to

Responses to your questions sent on March 28, 2025, regarding the Fiscal Year 2026 Proposed Budget for the PLA/PLD. (Council Member Latisha Johnson)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE & AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 7-0

7.71

Submitting responses relative to

Responses to your questions sent on 3/21/2025, regarding the Fiscal Year 2026 Proposed Budget for the Public Lighting Department & Public Lighting Authority. (Council Member Coleman A. Young II)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE & AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 7-0

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

7.72

Submitting responses relative to

Responses to questions sent on 3/12/2025, regarding the Fiscal Year 2026 Proposed Budget for the Detroit Department of Transportation. (Council Member Angela Whitfield-Calloway)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE & AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 7-0

7.73

Submitting responses relative to

Responses to your questions sent on 3/24/2025 regarding the Fiscal Year 2026 Proposed Budget for the Detroit Department of Transportation. (Council Member Coleman A. Young II)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE & AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 7-0

7.74

Submitting responses relative to

Responses to your questions sent on 3/18/2025, regarding the Fiscal Year 2026 Proposed Budget for the Detroit Department of Transportation. (Council Member Mary Waters) 

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE & AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 7-0

7.75

Submitting responses relative to

Responses to your questions sent on 3/13/2025, regarding the Fiscal Year 2026 Proposed Budget for the Detroit Department of Transportation.(Legislative Policy Division) 

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE & AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 7-0

8.

INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE

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

LAW DEPARTMENT

8.1

Submitting report relative to

Placeholder regarding Emergency Legal Contract Dickinson Wright PLLC. (The Law Department has submitted a privileged and confidential memorandum regarding the above-referenced matter.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 7-0

8.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Kencaid, Kenneth v City of Detroit, Terrion T. Johnson, and Andre S. Thompson  Case No. 23-014633-NF, File No. L24-00775 (PMC) in the amount of ($12,500.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Kenneth Kencaid may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about November 12, 2022.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 7-0

8.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Markquel Steward and Leah Temar Williams v Officers Markya Swaizey, Dana Ford, and Jeremy Miller, Case Number: 23-006491-NO, File Number: L23-00435 (RJB) (DPD) (A37000) in the amount of ($125,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Markquel J Steward and Leah Temar Williams may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about May 21, 2021.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 7-0

8.4

Submitting reso. autho.

Settlement of Claim in matter of Rene Grant and City of Detroit. (On March 26, 2025, the parties agreed to settle the above-captioned Claim in the amount of EIGHTY THOUSAND DOLLARS and NO/Cents ($80,000.00) in favor of the Claimant.  RENE GRANT and her attorney FAGAN MCMANUS, P.C. in the amount of EIGHTY THOUSAND DOLLARS AND ^NO/CENTS ($80,000.00) in full payment of any and all claims which Rene Grant may have against the City of Detroit, and any other City of Detroit employee, in connection with potential claims asserted in her attorney’s February 20, 2025.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 7-0

9.

NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE

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

Santiago-Romero takes seat 8-0

MAYOR'S OFFICE

9.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Petition of Downtown Detroit Partnership (#2025-060), request to hold the "Summit Series" on June 5, 2025 from 8:00 AM through June 8, 2025 11:00 PM at 1545 Broadway & 1526 Broadway. Set-up will begin at 6:00 AM on June 4, 2025 and be completed by 7:00 AM June 5, 2025. Tear down will begin at 11:00 PM on June 8, 2025 and be completed by 11:00 PM on June 9, 2025. (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD & COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 8-0

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

9.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6007049 - 100% Blight Funding – To Provide Paint Supplies and Equipment and Repair Services. – Contractor: Sherwin-Williams Company – Location: 1345 Lyndon Street, Detroit, MI 48227 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Term of Three (3) Years – Total Contract Amount: $500,000.00. GENERAL SERVICES

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD & COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 8-0

9.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6007050 - 100% Blight Funding – To Provide Paint Supplies and Equipment Only to GSD. – Contractor: The Pittsburgh Paints Company – Location: 23361 Telegraph Road, Southfield MI 48034 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Term of Three (3) Years – Total Contract Amount: $300,000.00. GENERAL SERVICES

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD & COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 8-0

9.4

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6007089 - 100% Major Street Funding – To Provide Construction Equipment Maintenance and Repair Services. – Contractor: Macallister Machinery Co., Inc. – Location: 24800 Novi Road, Novi MI 48375 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Term of Three (3) Years – Total Contract Amount: $450,000.00. GENERAL SERVICES

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD & COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 8-0

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

9.5

Submitting reso. autho.

Authorization to submit a grant application to AARP for the FY 2025 Community Challenge Grant.  (The City of Detroit General Services Department is hereby requesting authorization from Detroit City Council to submit a grant application to AARP for the FY 2025 Community Challenge Grant. The amount being sought is $20,000.00. There is no City match requirement. The total project cost is $20,000.00.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD & COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 8-0

10.

PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE

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

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

10.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Transfer of Jurisdiction, Surplus and Sale of Real Property with Permanent Access Easement located at Historic Fort Wayne (6311 West Jefferson, Detroit, MI 48209).  (The General Services Department/Detroit Parks and Recreation ("GSD") and the Planning and Development Department ("PDD") hereby request transfer of jurisdiction of certain real property commonly known as the Historic Fort Wayne Burial Mound, located at 6311 W Jefferson Detroit MI, 48209 (“the Burial Mound Property") from the GSD to PDD to administer as surplus real property.) 

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD & COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 8-0

MISCELLANEOUS

10.2

Council Member Mary Waters

Submitting memorandum relative to Information on Locations for Master Plan Stakeholder Meetings.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 8-0

10.3

Council Member Mary Waters

Submitting memorandum relative to Question on Down-Zoning of Properties in Detroit.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 8-0

10.4

Council Member Mary Waters

Submitting memorandum relative to Establishing Beneficial Community-Focused Development Plan around Kronos Concrete Facility.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 8-0

10.5

Council Member Scott Benson

Submitting memorandum relative to Request for Resolution In Support of Pistons Waterfront Multisport Complex.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 8-0

11.

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

11.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3080475 – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 787 Conner. – Contractor: Detroit Next, Inc. – Location: 1001 Woodward Avenue, Suite 500, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $18,700.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 8-0

11.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3081909 – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 13634 Steel. – Contractor: Detroit Next, Inc. – Location: 1001 Woodward Avenue, Suite 500, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $15,900.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 8-0

11.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3081911 – 100% Blight Funding – To Provide an Emergency Alteration and Backfill for the Commercial Property, 3319 Fenkell. – 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: $78,083.34. Construction and Demolition

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 8-0

11.4

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3082014 – 100% Blight Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 4635 Chatsworth. – Contractor: Salenbien Trucking and Excavating, Inc. – Location: 985 East Jefferson Avenue, Suite 300, Detroit, MI 48207 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $19,134.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 8-0

11.5

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3082503 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Traffic Delineators. – Contractor: Lightle Enterprises of Ohio, LLC – Location: 22 East Springfield Street, Frankfort, OH 45628 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $179,205.42. TRANSPORTATION

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 8-0

11.6

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3082571 - 100% Blight Funding – To Provide an Emergency Alteration for the Commercial Property, 2841 Cochrane. – 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: $15,284.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 8-0

11.7

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6004264-A1 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time Only for the Removal and Sale of Scrap Materials from PLD Infrastructure. – Contractor: Goodwill's Green Works, Inc. – Location: 6421 Lynch Road, Detroit MI 48234 – Previous Contract Period: April 1, 2022 through March 31, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: April 1, 2022 through March 31, 2026 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $1.00. PUBLIC LIGHTING

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 8-0

11.8

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6007015 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Marine Clean-up Services. – Contractor: JABIS LLC dba Select Services Group, Inc. – Location: 12950 Haggerty Road, Belleville, MI 48111 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2028 – Total Contract Amount: $300,000.00. FIRE

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 8-0

11.9

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006118 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Certification for Community Health Worker Training Program. – Contractor: Michigan Community Health Worker Alliance – Location: 901 Tower Drive, Suite 420, Troy MI 48098 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of One (1) Year – Total Contract Amount: $90,000.00. HEALTH

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 8-0

DEPARTMENT OF APPEALS AND HEARINGS

11.10

Submitting report relative to

Dangerous Buildings Findings and Orders for March 21st, 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 March 21st, 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-l 7-25(a).)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 8-0

BUILDINGS, SAFETY, ENGINEERING AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEPARTMENT

11.11

Submitting report relative to

Recommendation for Deferral on property at 2266 Farnsworth. (A special inspection conducted on February 25, 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. We therefore, we respectfully recommended that the demolition order be deferred for a period of six months.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 8-0

11.12

Submitting report relative to

Recommendation for Deferral on property at 3828 Courville. (A special inspection conducted on February 18, 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. We therefore, we respectfully recommended that the demolition order be deferred for a period of six months.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 8-0

11.13

Submitting report relative to

Recommendation for Deferral on property at 7579 Chrysler Drive. (A special inspection conducted on February 28, 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. We therefore, we respectfully recommended that the demolition order be deferred for a period of six months.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 8-0

11.14

Submitting report relative to

Recommendation for Deferral on property at 8125 Quinn. (A special inspection conducted on March 13, 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. We therefore, we respectfully recommended that the demolition order be deferred for a period of six months.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 8-0

11.15

Submitting report relative to

Recommendation for Deferral on property at 9910 Somerset. (A special inspection conducted on February 21, 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. We therefore, we respectfully recommended that the demolition order be deferred for a period of six months.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 8-0

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEERING DIVISION

11.16

Submitting amended reso. autho.

Petition of Henry Ford Health (#2024-168), request for various vacations and dedications of several public Right-of Way in the block generally bounded by West Grand Blvd., John C. Lodge Service Dr., Holden Ave., and Sterling Ave.  (This request is on behalf of Henry Ford Health and its purpose is to support the redevelopment of the 83-acre north and south campus site referred to as Destination Grand.  All other City Departments and utilities have reported no objections to the proposed right-of-way dedications, vacations, and easements.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 8-0

MISCELLANEOUS

11.17

Council Member Mary Waters

Submitting memorandum relative to Ways to Improve Future Senior Citizen Housing Developments in Detroit. (REPORTED OUT OF TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 04/03/25 TO BE REFERRED THROUGH THE PRESIDENT'S OFFICE TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 8-0

11.18

Council Member Mary Waters

Submitting Resolution Requesting The State of Michigan Improve LLC Registrations To Ease Identification of Owners.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 8-0

11.19

Council Member Scott Benson

Submitting memorandum relative to Request for review and revision of Honorary Funeral Ordinance for Introduction and Public Hearing.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 8-0

11.20

Council Member Santiago-Romero

Submitting Resolution In Celebration and Local Designation of Workers Memorial Day. 

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 8-0

12.

VOTING ACTION MATTERS

13.

OTHER MATTERS

-NONE-

Young takes seat 9-0

14.

COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAYOR AND OTHER GOVERNMENTAL OFFICIALS AND AGENCIES

-NONE-

15.

PUBLIC COMMENT

1 minute each: Barbara Bressley, Renita Moore, Sharon Buttry, Althea Crawford, David Byrd, Malik Shelton, Charles Cousin, Bettie Lyons, Melissa Love, Darren McCluskey, Erin, Ms. Williams, Ronald Foster, Whitney Clark, Joanne Manning, Aziz Khondker, Reuben Crowley Jr (Torpedo), Jahdante Smith, Andrew Bashi, Cunningham, 313-XXX-X169, Hathaway, Demeeko Williams, Kevin Westbrook, Mrs. Mayberry, Tahira Ahmad, Carol Hughes, Steve Hawring, Steve Collins, Pam McClain. William M Davis, Betty A Varner, Torah Brown, Shoshanna Shakur, JoAnn Warwick, Karen Hammer, Russ Belant, Maquerite Scarlett Maddox, 313-xxx-x337 (Pat Bosch), Matthieu Hamed, Veronica Smith, renard Monchunski, Cindy Darrah

responses by Benson, Waters, Santiago-Romero, Whitfield-Calloway, Tate

16.

STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS

17.

BUDGET, FINANCE AND AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE

RESOLUTIONS

17.1

Waters, reso. autho.

Resolution Requesting The Wayne County Treasurer Extend A One-Year Moratorium On Owner-Occupied Foreclosures. (REPORTED OUT OF THE BUDGET, FINANCE AND AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 03/26/25 WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION ) 

Waters Motion to Approve (As Amended): Yeas (9): Fred Durhal, Mary Sheffield, Scott Benson, James Tate, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Latisha Johnson, Mary Waters, Coleman Young, Angela Whitfield-Calloway. Nays
(0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried Waiver 1

17.2

Sheffield, reso. autho.

Resolution Establishing a Proportional Funding Formula for Oversight Agencies.  (City Council President Mary Sheffield has requested the Legislative Policy Division (LPD) to produce a resolution establishing a proportional funding formula for oversight agencies as required by the Detroit City Charter.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE BUDGET, FINANCE AND AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 03/26/25 WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION) 

Durhal Motion to Send Back to Budget, Finance & Audit: Yeas (9): Fred Durhal, Mary Sheffield, Scott Benson, James Tate, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Latisha Johnson, Mary Waters, Coleman Young, Angela Whitfield-Calloway. Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried 

18.

INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE

LAW DEPARTMENT

18.1

Santiago-Romero, A Proposed Ordinance

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

Santiago-Romero Motion to Approve: Yeas (9): Fred Durhal, Mary Sheffield, Scott Benson, James Tate, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Latisha Johnson, Mary Waters, Coleman Young, Angela Whitfield-Calloway. Nays
(0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried 

18.2

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Setting a Public Hearing on the foregoing ordinance amendment.

Santiago-Romero Motion to Approve: Yeas (9): Fred Durhal, Mary Sheffield, Scott Benson, James Tate, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Latisha Johnson, Mary Waters, Coleman Young, Angela Whitfield-Calloway. Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried 

18.3

Johnson, reso. autho.

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

Johnson Motion to Approve: Yeas (9): Fred Durhal, Mary Sheffield, Scott Benson, James Tate, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Latisha Johnson, Mary Waters, Coleman Young, Angela Whitfield-Calloway. Nays
(0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried 

18.4

Johnson, reso. autho.

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

Johnson Motion to Approve: Yeas (9): Fred Durhal, Mary Sheffield, Scott Benson, James Tate, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Latisha Johnson, Mary Waters, Coleman Young, Angela Whitfield-Calloway. Nays
(0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried 

18.5

Johnson, reso. autho.

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

Johnson Motion to Approve: Yeas (9): Fred Durhal, Mary Sheffield, Scott Benson, James Tate, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Latisha Johnson, Mary Waters, Coleman Young, Angela Whitfield-Calloway. Nays
(0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried 

18.6

Johnson, reso. autho.

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

Johnson Motion to Approve: Yeas (9): Fred Durhal, Mary Sheffield, Scott Benson, James Tate, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Latisha Johnson, Mary Waters, Coleman Young, Angela Whitfield-Calloway. Nays
(0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried 

18.7

Johnson, reso. autho.

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

Johnson Motion to Approve: Yeas (9): Fred Durhal, Mary Sheffield, Scott Benson, James Tate, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Latisha Johnson, Mary Waters, Coleman Young, Angela Whitfield-Calloway. Nays
(0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried 

 

18.8

Johnson, reso. autho.

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

Johnson Motion to Approve: Yeas (9): Fred Durhal, Mary Sheffield, Scott Benson, James Tate, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Latisha Johnson, Mary Waters, Coleman Young, Angela Whitfield-Calloway. Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried 

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

18.9

Johnson, reso. autho.

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

Johnson Motion to Approve: Yeas (9): Fred Durhal, Mary Sheffield, Scott Benson, James Tate, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Latisha Johnson, Mary Waters, Coleman Young, Angela Whitfield-Calloway. Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried 

HUMAN RESOURCES/ADMINISTRATION DIVISION

18.10

Johnson, reso. autho.

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

Johnson Motion to Approve: Yeas (9): Fred Durhal, Mary Sheffield, Scott Benson, James Tate, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Latisha Johnson, Mary Waters, Coleman Young, Angela Whitfield-Calloway. Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried Waiver

HUMAN RESOURCES/CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION DIVISION

18.11

Johnson, reso. autho.

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

Johnson Motion to Approve: Yeas (9): Fred Durhal, Mary Sheffield, Scott Benson, James Tate, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Latisha Johnson, Mary Waters, Coleman Young, Angela Whitfield-Calloway. Nays
(0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried 

18.12

Johnson, reso. autho.

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

Johnson Motion to Approve: Yeas (9): Fred Durhal, Mary Sheffield, Scott Benson, James Tate, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Latisha Johnson, Mary Waters, Coleman Young, Angela Whitfield-Calloway. Nays
(0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried 

18.13

Johnson, reso. autho.

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

Johnson Motion to Approve: Yeas (9): Fred Durhal, Mary Sheffield, Scott Benson, James Tate, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Latisha Johnson, Mary Waters, Coleman Young, Angela Whitfield-Calloway. Nays
(0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried 

19.

PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

19.1

Tate, reso. autho.

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

Tate Motion to Approve: Yeas (9): Fred Durhal, Mary Sheffield, Scott Benson, James Tate, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Latisha Johnson, Mary Waters, Coleman Young, Angela Whitfield-Calloway. Nays
(0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried Waiver 4

19.2

Tate, reso. autho.

Reprogramming Amendment to the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plans for Multiple Fiscal Years.  (The Housing & Revitalization Department (HRD) hereby requests to amend the CDBG Annual Action Plans for the fiscal years in the attached report. The funds targeted for reprogramming consist of unused funds, balances from programs that no longer exist or are unlikely to be used in a timely manner.)  

Sheffield leaves seat 8-0

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

20.

PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

20.1

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6007011 - 100% Blight Funding – To Provide Demolition for Residential Group 2.7.2025 A – Contractor: Inner City Contracting, LLC – Location: 18715 Grand River Avenue, Detroit, MI 48223 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of 18 Months. – Total Contract Amount: $2,205,527.10. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (POSTPONED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION ON 4-1-25 AND BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 4-8-25)

Sheffield retakes seat 9-0

Santiago-Romero Motion to POSTPONE for 1 week: Yeas (9): Fred Durhal, Mary Sheffield, Scott Benson, James Tate, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Latisha Johnson, Mary Waters, Coleman Young, Angela Whitfield-Calloway. Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried 

20.2

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6007013 - 100% Blight Funding – To Provide Demolition for Residential Group 2.7.2025 C – Contractor: Adamo Demolition Company – Location: 320 East Seven Mile, Detroit, MI 48203 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of 18 Months. – Total Contract Amount: $1,741,511.31. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (POSTPONED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION ON 4-1-25 AND BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 4-8-25)

Santiago-Romero Motion to Approve: Yeas (9): Fred Durhal, Mary Sheffield, Scott Benson, James Tate, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Latisha Johnson, Mary Waters, Coleman Young, Angela Whitfield-Calloway. Nays
(0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried 

20.3

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6007021 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Staffing Services for Public Lighting. – Contractor: VMX – Location: 19315 Livernois, Detroit, MI 48221 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Term of Two (2) Years – Total Contract Amount: $150,000.00. PUBLIC LIGHTING (POSTPONED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION ON 4-1-25 AND BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 4-8-25)

Santiago-Romero Motion to Approve: Yeas (9): Fred Durhal, Mary Sheffield, Scott Benson, James Tate, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Latisha Johnson, Mary Waters, Coleman Young, Angela Whitfield-Calloway. Nays
(0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried Waiver 5

DETROIT POLICE DEPARTMENT

20.4

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Resolution Authorizing The Chief of Police to Transfer Firearm to Retired Detective Karen Williams. (I am respectfully requesting approval of the attached resolution, authorizing me to transfer DPD Firearm No. DPD3160/Serial No. NFL0992 to retired Detective Karen Williams. Sec. 4-112 of the 2012 Charter of the City of Detroit provides that "the City may not sell or in any way dispose of any property without the approval by resolution of City Council.") (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 03/31/25)

Santiago-Romero Motion to Approve: Yeas (9): Fred Durhal, Mary Sheffield, Scott Benson, James Tate, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Latisha Johnson, Mary Waters, Coleman Young, Angela Whitfield-Calloway. Nays
(0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried 

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEERING DIVISION

20.5

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Petition of The Coleman A. Young Airport (x2025-045), request for a vacation, with reserve of a utility easement and the outright vacation for the portion of Conner St., bounded by Charlemagne Ave. and Minden St. (The request was approved by the Solid Waste Division-DPW, and Traffic Engineering Division -DPW, and City Engineering- DPW. Detroit Water and Sewerage Department (DWSD) has no objection provided certain provisions are met. The DWSD provisions are a part of the attached resolution. 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 03/31/25)

Santiago-Romero Motion to Approve: Yeas (9): Fred Durhal, Mary Sheffield, Scott Benson, James Tate, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Latisha Johnson, Mary Waters, Coleman Young, Angela Whitfield-Calloway. Nays
(0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried Waiver 6

20.6

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Petition of Ava Property Management LLC (x2024-216), request to vacate with a reserve of a utility easement the east-west and north-south alleys bounded by Plymouth Rd. Freeland St, and adjacent to the parcels commonly known as 14115 Plymouth Road and 11350 Freeland St. (Detroit Water and Sewerage Department (DWSD) has no objection provided certain provisions are met. The DWSD provisions are a part of the attached resolution.  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 03/31/25)

Santiago-Romero Motion to Approve: Yeas (9): Fred Durhal, Mary Sheffield, Scott Benson, James Tate, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Latisha Johnson, Mary Waters, Coleman Young, Angela Whitfield-Calloway. Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried 

RESOLUTIONS

20.7

Waters, reso. autho.

Resolution In Support of State Legislation on Gun Safety Training.  (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 03/31/25)

Waters Motion to Approve: Yeas (9): Fred Durhal, Mary Sheffield, Scott Benson, James Tate, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Latisha Johnson, Mary Waters, Coleman Young, Angela Whitfield-Calloway. Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried 

21.

NEW BUSINESS

MAYOR'S OFFICE

21.1

Young, reso. autho.

Petition of Mexican Patriotic Committee of Metro Detroit (#2025-056) Petition request to hold the "Annual Cinco de Mayo Parade & Fiesta" on May 3, 2025 from 12:00 PM through May 4, 2025 8:00 PM in Southwest Detroit, W. Vernor Hwy. Set-up will begin at 9:00 AM on May 3, 2025 and be completed by 12:00 PM the same day. Tear down will begin at 7:00 PM on May 4, 2025 and be completed by 9:00 PM the same day. (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 04/03/25)

Young Motion to Bring Back at the end of Agenda: Yeas (9): Fred Durhal, Mary Sheffield, Scott Benson, James Tate, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Latisha Johnson, Mary Waters, Coleman Young, Angela Whitfield-Calloway. Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried 

Young Motion to Approve: Yeas (9): Fred Durhal, Mary Sheffield, Scott Benson, James Tate, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Latisha Johnson, Mary Waters, Coleman Young, Angela Whitfield-Calloway. Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried Waiver 9

21.2

Young, reso. autho.

Petition of Charles H Wright Museum to host at Hart Plaza (#2025-058), request to hold the "African World Festival" on July 18, 2025 from 11:00 AM through July 20, 2025 12:00 AM at Hart Plaza. Set-up will begin at 8:00 AM on July 14, 2025 and be completed by 11:00 AM July 17, 2025. Tear down will begin at 12:00 AM on July 20, 2025 and be completed by 10:00 PM on July 21, 2025.  (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 04/03/25)

Young Motion to Approve: Yeas (9): Fred Durhal, Mary Sheffield, Scott Benson, James Tate, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Latisha Johnson, Mary Waters, Coleman Young, Angela Whitfield-Calloway. Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried Waiver 7

21.3

Young, reso. autho.

Petition of National MS Society (#2025-057), request to hold the "Walk MS: Detroit" on May 4, 2025 from 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM the same day at Milliken State Park and Detroit Riverfront Conservancy. Set-up will begin on May 3, 2025 at 2:00 PM and be completed by 8:00 AM on May 4, 2025. Tear down will begin on May 4, 2025 at 12:00 PM and be completed by 2:00 PM the same day.  (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 04/03/25)

Young Motion to Approve: Yeas (9): Fred Durhal, Mary Sheffield, Scott Benson, James Tate, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Latisha Johnson, Mary Waters, Coleman Young, Angela Whitfield-Calloway. Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried 

21.4

Young, reso. autho.

Petition of Detroit Riverfront Conservancy (#2025-059), request to hold "Riverfront Run 2025" on June 7, 2025 from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM the same day at the Detroit Riverfront and surrounding areas. Set-up will begin on June 7, 2025 at 6:00 AM and be completed by 8:00 AM the same day. Tear down will begin on June 7, 2025 at 11:00 AM and be completed by 12:00 PM the same day. (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 04/03/25)

Young Motion to Approve: Yeas (9): Fred Durhal, Mary Sheffield, Scott Benson, James Tate, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Latisha Johnson, Mary Waters, Coleman Young, Angela Whitfield-Calloway. Nays
(0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried 

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

21.5

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6007051 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Third Party Rental Inspections for Single Family and Two Family Homes. – Contractor: Prospections, LLC – Location: 16739 Plainview Avenue, Detroit, Michigan 48219 – Contract Period: Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Term of Three (3) Years – Total Contract Amount: $2,119,275.00. BSEED (POSTPONED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION ON 4-1-25 AND BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 4-8-25)

Santiago-Romero Motion to POSTPONE for 1 week: Yeas (9): Fred Durhal, Mary Sheffield, Scott Benson, James Tate, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Latisha Johnson, Mary Waters, Coleman Young, Angela Whitfield-Calloway. Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried 

21.6

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6007052 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Third Party Rental Inspections for Single Family and Two Family Homes. – Contractor: The Inspection Group dba Detroit Inspection Group – Location: 124 County Line Road W, Suite B, Westerville, OH 43082 – Contract Period: Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Term of Three (3) Years – Total Contract Amount: $3,656,205.00. BSEED (POSTPONED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION ON 4-1-25 AND BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 4-8-25)

Santiago-Romero Motion to POSTPONE for 1 week: Yeas (9): Fred Durhal, Mary Sheffield, Scott Benson, James Tate, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Latisha Johnson, Mary Waters, Coleman Young, Angela Whitfield-Calloway. Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried 

21.7

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6007047 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Third Party Rental Inspections for Single Family and Two Family Homes. – Contractor: Custom Built Construction, LLC – Location: 17344 W 12 Mile, Suite 201, Southfield, MI 48076 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Term of Three (3) Years – Total Contract Amount: $2,119,275.00. BSEED (POSTPONED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION ON 4-1-25 AND BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 4-8-25)

Santiago-Romero Motion to POSTPONE for 1 week: Yeas (9): Fred Durhal, Mary Sheffield, Scott Benson, James Tate, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Latisha Johnson, Mary Waters, Coleman Young, Angela Whitfield-Calloway. Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried 

21.8

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6007048 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Third Party Rental Inspections for Single Family and Two Family Homes. – Contractor: SAFEbuilt Michigan, LLC – Location: 107 S. Capital Avenue, Athens MI 49011-5102 – Contract Period: Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Term of Three (3) Years – Total Contract Amount: $4,235,625.00. BSEED (POSTPONED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION ON 4-1-25 AND BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 4-8-25)

Santiago-Romero Motion to POSTPONE for 1 week: Yeas (9): Fred Durhal, Mary Sheffield, Scott Benson, James Tate, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Latisha Johnson, Mary Waters, Coleman Young, Angela Whitfield-Calloway. Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried 

21.9

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 3082563 - Notification of Emergency- DPD/Municipal Parking Department: Towing Management., To provide a Towing Management/Dispatching Software System, Contractor: Professional Account Management LLC, Total Contract Amount $213,191.50 MUNICIPAL PARKING  (Pursuant to Section 17-5-91 c, The Purchasing Director, without prior approval of the City Council, may make, or authorize others to make, an emergency procurement when public exigencies require the immediate delivery of articles or performance of services or when there exists a threat to public health, welfare or safety under emergency conditions where prior approval of the City Council would be impossible or impracticable under the circumstances.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 04/07/25)

Santiago-Romero Motion to POSTPONE for 1 week: Yeas (9): Fred Durhal, Mary Sheffield, Scott Benson, James Tate, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Latisha Johnson, Mary Waters, Coleman Young, Angela Whitfield-Calloway. Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried 

21.10

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006992 - 100% Special Revenue Funding – To Provide Tow Management/Dispatching Software System. – Contractor: Professional Account Management, LLC – Location: 633 W. Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 1600, Milwaukee, WI 53203 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of One (1) Year – Total Contract Amount: $455,000.00. MUNICIPAL PARKING/POLICE (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 04/07/25)

Santiago-Romero Motion to POSTPONE for 1 week: Yeas (9): Fred Durhal, Mary Sheffield, Scott Benson, James Tate, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Latisha Johnson, Mary Waters, Coleman Young, Angela Whitfield-Calloway. Nays (0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried 

21.11

Young, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6004353-A1 - 100% IPA/UTGO/Capital Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time Only for Fleet Vehicle Upfitting Services. – Contractor: Canfield Equipment Service, Inc. – Location: 21533 Mound Road, Warren, MI 48091 – Previous Contract Period: April 16, 2022 through April 15, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: April 16, 2022 through October 15, 2025 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $12,249,363.40. GENERAL SERVICES (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 04/07/25)

Young Motion to Approve: Yeas (9): Fred Durhal, Mary Sheffield, Scott Benson, James Tate, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Latisha Johnson, Mary Waters, Coleman Young, Angela Whitfield-Calloway. Nays
(0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried Waiver 8

21.12

Young, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6007081 - 100% City Funding – To Contract with a Wholesale Food Distributor to Supply Pre-Packaged/Convenience Food & Refreshments for all Recreation Centers in the City. – Contractor: Atlas Wholesale Food Company – Location: 5100 St Jean Street, Detroit, MI 48213 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of Two (2) Years – Total Contract Amount: $210,000.00. GENERAL SERVICES (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 04/03/25)

Young Motion to Approve: Yeas (9): Fred Durhal, Mary Sheffield, Scott Benson, James Tate, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Latisha Johnson, Mary Waters, Coleman Young, Angela Whitfield-Calloway. Nays
(0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried Wauiver 9

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

21.13

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

The Detroit Public Safety Foundation Request to Accept a Donation of 16 Recliner Chairs from Gardner-White.  (Gardner-White has awarded a donation of 16 recliner chairs, to the Detroit Public Safety Foundation, valued at $30,879.84. There is no match requirement for this donation.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HELATH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 04/07/25)

Santiago-Romero Motion to Approve: Yeas (9): Fred Durhal, Mary Sheffield, Scott Benson, James Tate, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Latisha Johnson, Mary Waters, Coleman Young, Angela Whitfield-Calloway. Nays
(0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried Waiver 10    

22.

PRESIDENT'S REPORT ON STANDING COMMITTEE REFERRALS AND OTHER MATTERS

23.

BUDGET, FINANCE AND AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE

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

LAW DEPARTMENT

23.1

Submitting report relative to

Law Department Quarterly Risk Management Report Pursuant to Section 17-9-9,      Appropriations; quarterly reports, of the 2019 Detroit City Code.  (The Law Department has submitted a privileged and confidential memorandum regarding the above –referenced matter.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE & AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 9-0

23.2

Submitting report relative to

Use of General Funds to Provide Wills & Estate Planning Services.  (The Law Department has submitted a privileged and confidential memorandum regarding the above –referenced matter.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE & AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 9-0

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

23.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Resolution Approving Second Supplemental Trust Agreement and Notice. (This memorandum provides an explanation of the corresponding resolution requesting approval of the user utility tax second supplemental trust agreement and notice. The City of Detroit Public Lighting Authority is a public municipal corporation under Act 392, Public Acts of Michigan, 2012. When the Public Lighting Authority was initially established and revenue bonds (Series 2013A) issued, the Authority entered an Amended and Restated Trust Agreement. Under this agreement, Wilmington Trust, N.A., serves as the trustee to receive and distribute revenues received from the City utility users tax act, Act 100, Michigan Public Acts of 1990.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE & AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor  9-0

LEGISLATIVE POLICY DIVISION

23.4

Submitting reso. autho.

Resolution In Support Of Proposed Legislation Taxing Vaping Products In The State of Michigan.  (Pursuant to the request of Council Member Angela Whitfield-Calloway, the Legislative Policy Division has attached a resolution in support of legislation taxing vaping products in the State of Michigan.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE & AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 9-0

24.

INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE

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

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

24.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006726-A1 - 100% Grant Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time Only for Women's History in Detroit Study. – Contractor: Quinn Evans Architects, Inc. – Location: 4219 Woodward Avenue, Suite 301, Detroit, MI 48201 – Previous Contract Period: January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2026 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $69,000.00. CITY COUNCIL

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 9-0

24.2

Submitting report relative to

March Monthly Report of Contracts Approved Administratively ($25,000 to $50,000).  (Attachment A - List of attached contracts subject to delegated authority, pursuant to Section 17- 5-91, City Council approval required for certain contracts; monthly report on certain contracts; emergency procurements; City Council notification and approval required, Subsection (c).)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 9-0

LAW DEPARTMENT

24.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Bucknor-Collins, Roshawna Laterrie v City of Detroit and Andre Smith, Case No. 23-012693-NI, File No. L23-00572 (MBC), Department of Transportation, in the amount of ($21,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Roshawna Laterrie Bucknor-Collins may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 9-0

24.4

Submitting reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Step by Step Physical Therapy LLC (M. Barnett) v City of Detroit, Case No. 24-003815-NF, File No. L24-00840 (MBC), in the amount of ($125,965.43) in full payment for any and all claims which Step by Step Physical Therapy may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 9-0

25.

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

25.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Petition of Bedrock Detroit (#2025-064), request to hold the "Decked Out Detroit Summer Activations" on May 22, 2025 from 12:00 PM until 5:00 PM October 31, 2025 on Woodward A venue, Monroe Street. Set-up will begin at 8:00 AM on May 19, 2025 and be completed by 5:00 PM May 21, 2025. Tear down will begin at 9:00 AM on November 1, 2025 and be completed by 5:00 PM on the same day. (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMENND APPROVAL of this petition.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD & COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 9-0

25.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Petition of Detroit Recordings Program (#2025-065), request to hold "2nd Annual Memoryal Sunday @ The Garage!" on May 25, 2025 from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM the same day at 7637 Oakland Ave. Set-up will begin on May 25, 2025 at 11 :00 AM and be completed by 2:00 PM the same day. Tear down will begin on May 25, 2025 at 7:00 PM and be completed by 8:00 PM the same day. (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

25.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Petition of Motor City Pride (#2025-061), request to hold the "Motor City Pride Festival and Parade" on June 7, 2025 from 12:00 PM through June 8, 2025 8:00 PM at Hart Plaza. Set-up will begin at 9:00 AM on June 5, 2025 and be completed by 9:00 PM June 6, 2025. Tear down will begin at 8:00 PM on June 8, 2025 and be completed by 3:00 PM on June 9, 2025.  (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

25.4

Submitting reso. autho.

Petition of Whip Game Inc. (#2025-062), request to hold the "East vs West Car Show" on June 21, 2025 from 1:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Hart Plaza. Set-up will begin at 7:00 AM on June 21, 2025 and be completed by 12:00 PM the same day. Tear down will begin at 8:00 PM on June 21, 2025 and be completed by 11 :00 PM on the same day. (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

26.

PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE

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

DETROIT BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

26.1

Submitting reso. autho.

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

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 9-0

HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION DEPARTMENT

26.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Request for a Public Hearing to Establish an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation District on behalf of AGI Construction LLC in the area of 3600 W Vernor Hwy Detroit, Michigan, in accordance with Public Act 146 of 2000 (Petition # 2025-039).  (The Housing and Revitalization Department has reviewed the application of AGI Construction LLC and find that it satisfies the criteria set forth by P.A. 146 of 2000 and would be consistent with development and economic goals of the Master Plan.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor. 9-0

26.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Request for Public Hearing to Approve a Commercial Rehabilitation Certificate on behalf of Monroe Phase I LLC in the area of 25 Cadillac Square, Detroit, Michigan, 48226 in accordance with Public Act 210 of 2005. (Petition #1743-A).  (The Housing and Revitalization Department, Planning & Development Department and Finance Department have reviewed the application of Monroe Phase I LLC and find that it satisfies the criteria set forth by P.A. 210 of 2005 and would be consistent with development and economic goals of the Master Plan.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 9-0

26.4

Submitting reso. autho.

Request for Public Hearing to Approve a Commercial Rehabilitation Certificate on behalf  of Monroe Phase I LLC in the area of 1 Cadillac Square, Detroit, Michigan, 48226 in accordance with Public Act 210 of 2005. (Petition #1743-B). (The Housing and Revitalization Department, Planning & Development Department and Finance Department have reviewed the application of Monroe Phase I LLC and find that it satisfies the criteria set forth by P.A. 210 of 2005 and would be consistent with development and economic goals of the Master Plan.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 9-0

26.5

Submitting reso. autho.

Approval to Appropriate and Expend Revenue from Developer Loan Repayments HOME Investment Partnership Program. (The Housing and Revitalization Department (“HRD”) coordinates funds received by the City of Detroit (“City”) from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”) under the HOME Investment Partnership Program (“HOME Program”). Under the HOME program, the City receives formula grants from HUD to fund a wide range of activities including building, buying and/or rehabilitating affordable housing for rent or homeownership (“HOME Funds”). The City uses the HOME Funds to provide loans to developers in need of financial assistance to complete certain qualified affordable housing development projects in the City (“City HOME Loans”). The HOME Program regulations in 24 CFR Part 92 allow for up to 10% of these funds to be used in administration of the program (24 CFR 92.207). This includes staffing overseeing administration of the program, and developing and managing systems for overseeing compliance with program requirements, such as loan servicing and conducting physical inspections.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 9-0

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

26.6

Submitting reso. autho.

Property Sale 18338 Joy Road.  (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department (“P&DD”) has received an offer from Zappy Estates and Logistics, LLC (the “Purchaser”), a domestic limited liability company, to purchase certain City-owned real property 18338 Joy Road, Detroit, MI 48228 (the “Property”) for the purchase price of Thirty-Two Thousand Five Hundred and 00/100 Dollars ($32,500.00).)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 9-0

26.7

Submitting reso. autho.

Property sale of 2202 Wilkins.  (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department ("P&DD") has received an offer from Carlos A. Nielbock (the "Purchaser”), to purchase certain City-owned real property at 2202 Wilkins, Detroit, Michigan 48207 (the "Property") for the purchase price of Nine Thousand Five Hundred and 00/100 Dollars ($9,500.00).)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 9-0

26.8

Submitting reso. autho.

Property Sale of 6122, 6126, 6130, & 6142 E McNichols.  (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department (“P&DD”) has received an offer from Shaker Uddin Sadeak (the “Purchaser”) to purchase certain City-owned real property 6122, 6126, 6130, and 6142 E McNichols, Detroit, MI 48212 (the “Property”) for the purchase price of Thirty Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($30,000.00).)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 9-0

MISCELLANEOUS

26.9

Council President Mary Sheffield

Submitting memorandum relative to 4219 Chalmers NAP Issue.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 9-0

27.

PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE

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

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCURMENT

27.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006964 - 100% Special Revenue Funding – To Provide Removal & Disposal Services for Boats, Watercraft and Recreational Vehicles and Trailers. – Contractor: DeBuck Construction, Inc. – Location: 6805 Auburn Road, Utica, MI 48317 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Term of Three (3) Years. – Total Contract Amount: $525,000.00. POLICE

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 9-0

27.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6007030 - 100% Construction Code Funding – To Provide Construction Services at the Russell Ferry Yard located at 5800 Russell St., Detroit, MI 48211. – Contractor: W-3 Construction Company – Location: 7601 Second Avenue, Detroit, MI 48202 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $411,221.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 9-0

DEPARTMENT OF APPEALS AND HEARINGS

27.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Recommendation for Deferral on property at 3636 Buckingham. (A special inspection conducted on February 18, 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. We therefore, we respectfully recommended that the demolition order be deferred for a period of six months.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 9-0

27.4

Submitting reso. autho.

Recommendation for Deferral on property at 4815 Bellevue. (A special inspection conducted on February 19, 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. We therefore, we respectfully recommended that the demolition order be deferred for a period of six months.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 9-0

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

27.5

Submitting reso. autho.

Authorization to submit a grant application to the Michigan Department of Transportation for the FY 2025 Transportation Alternatives Program Grant.  (The Department of Public Works (DPW) is hereby requesting authorization from Detroit City Council to submit a grant application to the Michigan Department of Transportation for the FY 2025 Transportation Alternatives Program Grant for the Joe Louis Greenway Littlefield Community Project. The amount being sought is $1,973,119.78. The State share is $1,973,1919.78 of the requested amount and there is a required cash match for construction, in the amount of $493,279.94. DPW will also be providing $628,000.00 in match for design services and $296,000.00 for construction engineering and inspection fees. The total required match is $1,417,279.94 and the total project cost is $3,390,399.72.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 9-0

LEGISLATIVE POLICY DIVISION

27.6

Submitting report and Proposed Ordinance

To amend Chapter 30 of the 2019 Detroit City Code, Moving and 3 Storage; by amending Article II, Public Storage, Division 1, Generally; by amending Definitions, 4 comprised of Section 30-2-1, adding Lien Enforcement for Residents in Transition, comprised of 5 Section 30-2-6, Storage Facility Operator Requirements for Residents in Transition, comprised of 6 Section 30-2-7, Notice Requirements for Residents in Transition, comprised of Section 30-2-8, 7 Auction Data Reporting, comprised of Section 30-2-9, and Departmental Responsibilities and 8 Compliance for Residents in Transition, comprised of Section 30-2-10: to increase equity and 9 transparency in the relationship between tenants and owners of public storage facilities.  (FOR THE INTRODUCTION AND THE SETTING OF A PUBLIC HEARING?)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 9-0

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS/ADMINISTRATION

27.7

Submitting reso. autho.

Resolution to permit The Right Productions, Inc. to install 32 banners on E. Jefferson Ave. from May 12, 2025 to September 02, 2025 in order to promote the Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre Summer Music Series. (Pursuant to banner policy adopted by your Honorable Body on November 30, 2001, the above referenced resolution is hereby submitted to your Honorable Body for consideration and approval.) 

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 9-0

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEERING DIVISION

27.8

Submitting reso. autho.

Petition of Kintsugi Village Holdings, L3C (x2025-055), request to vacate with the reservation of a utility easement, the north-south public alley bounded by 14th St., Dalzelle St., Wabash St., and Marantette St. (All objections. other involved Provisions City protecting Departments, utility and installations privately are owned part of utility the attached companies resolution. have reported no.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 9-0.

MISCELLANEOUS

27.9

Council Member Gabriela Santiago-Romero

Submitting Resolution To Recognize April as Arab American Heritage Month. 

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor 9-0

28.

CONSENT AGENDA

-NONE-

29.

MEMBER REPORTS

Whitfield-Calloway Motion to SUSPEND: Yeas (7): Fred Durhal, Scott Benson, James Tate, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Latisha Johnson, Mary Waters, Angela Whitfield-Calloway. Nays (2):  Coleman Young, Mary Sheffield Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried 

30.

ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE

31.

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CLERK

31.1

Report on approval of proceedings by the Mayor.

32.

TESTIMONIAL RESOLUTIONS AND SPECIAL PRIVILEGE

32.1

Tate, reso. autho.

Testimonial Resolution In Memoriam for Nancy Bitzarakis.

Tate Motion to Approve: Yeas (9): Fred Durhal, Mary Sheffield, Scott Benson, James Tate, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Latisha Johnson, Mary Waters, Coleman Young, Angela Whitfield-Calloway. Nays
(0): Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded. Motion Carried