MINUTES

CITY COUNCIL FORMAL SESSION

Tuesday, November 14, 2023 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

 

Mr. Glenn Kersey

Asst. City Council Committee Clerk

           

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1.

ROLL CALL

10:00am: 8 Present, 1 Absent (Young) - QUORUM ACHIEVED  

***Adjourned to the Call of the Chair at 2:22pm***

Took Seat After ROLL CALL: Young takes seat at 10:15am (9-0)

Durhall leaves seat at 10:41am (8-1); retakes seat at 10:47am (8-1)

Young leaves seat at 10:41am (7-2); retakes seat at 10:59am (9-0)

Sheffield leaves seat at 11:23am (8-1); retakes seat at 11:32pm (9-0)

Young leaves seat at 1:50pm (8-1); retakes seat at 1:58pm (8-1)

Johnson leaves seat at 1:58pm (7-2); retakes seat 2:04pm (9-0)

Whitfield-Calloway leaves seat at 2:00pm (8-1)

2.

APPROVAL OF JOURNAL OF LAST SESSION

FROM OCTOBER 31, 2023 

Per the Chair: Journal (10-31-2023) Approved by Council. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections 

3.

RECONSIDERATIONS

-NONE-

4.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

5.

PRESIDENT'S REPORT ON STANDING COMMITTEE REFERRALS AND OTHER MATTERS

6.

BUDGET, FINANCE AND AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE

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

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

6.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005555 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Janitorial Supplies for Various Departments . – Contractor: Arrow Office Supply Co. – Location: 17005 Grand River, Detroit, MI 48227 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Term of Five (5) Years – Total Contract Amount: $2,327,500.00. CITYWIDE

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

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

6.2

Submitting report relative to

Financial Report for the Three Months ended September 30, 2023. (The Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) respectfully submits its City of Detroit Financial Report for the Three Months ended September 30, 2023. This comprehensive financial report includes both the monthly and quarterly reports for the Three Months ended September 30, 2023.)

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

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER/OFFICE OF BUDGET

6.3

Submitting report relative to

Fiscal Impact of Proposed Responsible Contracting Ordinance (Revised). (Please see attached Fiscal Impact Statement prepared by the Office of Budget for the above referenced item, pursuant to CFO Directive 2018-101-029: Fiscal Impact Statements.)

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

OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK/CITY PLANNING COMMISSION

6.4

Submitting reso. autho.

Neighborhood Enterprise Zone Certificate Applications for the construction of two new single-family houses at 1783 and 1789 Fischer in the East Village Amended Neighborhood Enterprise Zone area. (RECOMMEND APPROVAL)

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

MISCELLANEOUS

6.5

Council Member Scott Benson

Submitting memorandum relative to Amendments to the Responsible Contractors Ordinance.

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

6.6

Council Member Scott Benson

Submitting memorandum relative to Analysis of The H.O.P.E. Program.

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

6.7

Council Member Coleman A. Young, II

Submitting memorandum relative to Mechanics Parity Compensation.

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

7.

INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE

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

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

LAW DEPARTMENT

7.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Deante Tuck V Kevin William Flowers et al; Case No. 22-001318-NI, File No. L22-01032 (CBO) Fire Department, in the amount of ($30,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Deante Tuck 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). No Objections.

7.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Dinwiddie, Jenisha v City of Detroit, et al; Case Number: 21-016732-NF File Number: L21-01911 (AA) (DDOT) issue two drafts in the amount of Jenisha Dinwiddie and Her attorney, Law Offices of Lee B. Steinberg, in the amount of ($30,000.00) and Alwayz On Time Transportation and Their attorneys Sigal Law Firm PLLC in the amount ($4,100.00) in full payment for any and all claims which they may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about December 12, 2020.

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

7.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Image Therapeutic Care LLC (Deshawn Evens) v City of Detroit  Case Number: 21-012306-NF File Number: L21-00884 (AA) (DDOT) in the amount of ($15,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Image Therapeutic Care LLC may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about 05/10/2020.

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

7.4

Submitting reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Gerald Dasean Smith, et al v City of Detroit, et al; Case Number: 22-001444-NI File Number: L22-00444 (AA) (DDOT) in favor of Gerald Smith and HIS attorneys, Gary R. Blumberg, P.C., in the amount of ($9,000); Joy Hix Pharmacy, LLC and Their attorneys Khurana Law Firm in the amount of ($2,500.00); American Specialty Pharmacy Careplus, LLC, d/b/a ASP Careplus Pharmacy, and Their attorneys Khurana Law Firm in the amount of ($1,900.00); United Lab RX LLC and Their attorneys AK Law PLLC in the amount of ($1,900.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Plaintiffs may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about July 1, 2021.

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

7.5

Submitting reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Tox Testing Labs, Tox Test., Inc., Pro Tox. Testing, Detroit Metro RX, Case Number: 21-163240-GC; File Number: L21-00770 (AA) (DDOT)to issue three drafts in the amount of Pro Toxicology Testing and Their attorneys, Hirsch, Gaugier & Khan in the amount of ($1,800); Tox Testing Labs d/b/a Paragon Diagnostics and Their attorneys Hirsch, Gaugier & Khan in the amount of ($1,600.00) and Detroit Metro RX and Their attorneys Hirsch, Gaugier & Khan in the amount of ($1,600.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Plaintiffs may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about 11/24/2018.

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

OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK

7.6

Submitting reso. autho.

Petition of Model-T Automotive Heritage Complex, Inc. (#2023-380), requests for recognition as a nonprofit organization operating in the community for the purpose of obtaining a Charitable Gaming License from the State of Michigan. (Be advised that the organization meets the criteria for such recognition as established by the City Council on May 15, 2012.)

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

LEGISLATIVE POLICY DIVISION

7.7

Submitting reso. autho.

Resolution in Support of Senate Bills 170 & 171. (Council President Mary Sheffield requested that LPD provide City Council with a Resolution in Support of Senate Bills 170-171.)

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

7.8

Submitting reso. autho.

2024 City Council Calendar. (The Legislative Policy Division has prepared the 2024 Detroit City Council Calendar.  The calendar and the resolution to adopt the calendar has been attached for your consideration.)

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

MISCELLANEOUS

7.9

Council Member Scott Benson

Submitting memorandum relative to request for report on services mandated by State Law and City Charter.

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

8.

NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE

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

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

8.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6002431-A1 - 100% Major Street Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Increase of Funds for Agricultural and Construction Equipment (3-Wheel Street Sweepers) . – Contractor: MacQueen Equipment, LLC dba Bell Equipment Company – Location: 78 Northpointe Drive, Lake Orion, MI 48359 – Contract Period: November 1, 2019 through November 1, 2024 – Contract Increase Amount: $826,200.00 – Total Contract Amount: $4,826,200.00. GENERAL SERVICES

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

9.

PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE

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

HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION DEPARTMENT

9.1

Submitting reso. autho

Third Amended and Restated Memorandum of Understanding City of Detroit and Detroit Land Bank Authority.  (The City of Detroit (“City”) has engaged the Detroit Land Bank Authority (“DLBA”) to perform certain services for the City, which the DLBA is well suited to address by its structure and powers granted under Public Act 258 of 2003, to meet the evolving needs of the City and its residents in stabilizing Detroit neighborhoods, addressing challenging market failures, fighting blight and promoting economic growth. To define the scope and manner of the services, the City and DLBA entered into that certain Memorandum of Understanding dated March 14, 2014, that was amended and restated by a First Amended and Restated Memorandum of Understanding approved by Detroit City Council on May 5, 2015, and was further amended and restated by a Second Amended and Restated Memorandum of Understanding approved by the Detroit City Council on May 19, 2020.)

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

LEGISLATIVE POLICY DIVISION

9.2

Submitting report relative to

Proposed Third Amended and Restated Memorandum of Understanding Relative to the Detroit Land Bank Authority.  (The Legislative Policy Division (LPD) provides this brief summary of the proposed Third Amended and Restated Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Detroit (City) and the Detroit Land Bank Authority (DLBA).)

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

9.3

Submitting report relative to

Broadhead Armory Questions.  (The Legislative Policy Division has been requested by Council President Pro-Tempore Tate to provide a report addressing the following questions.)

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

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

9.4

Submitting reso. autho.

Property Sale by Detroit Land Bank Authority CHN Housing Partners Development: Parcel A; Generally bound by W. Warren Ave., Southfield Rd., Diversey Ave. and Longacre Ave. (South of Ruddiman Middle School).  (The DLBA is now in receipt of an offer from CHN Housing Partners, an Ohio nonprofit corporation (“CHN”) to enter into an option to purchase twelve (12) properties (“the Property”) acquired by the DLBA (as described in the attached Exhibit A). The Property is in Council District 7 within the Warren Avenue Community neighborhood.)

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

9.5

Submitting reso. autho.

Property Sale by Detroit Land Bank Authority Rescue MI Nature Now, Inc.Development: Parcel A; generally bound by W. Winchester, Charleston St., W 8 Mile Rd and Derby St.  (The DLBA is now in receipt of an offer from Rescue MI Nature Now, Inc., a Michigan Non Profit Corporation (“Rescue MI”) to enter into an option to purchase Forty One (41) properties (“the Property”) acquired by the DLBA (as described in the attached Exhibit A). The Property is within the Nolan neighborhood. It is generally bound by W. Winchester, Charleston St., W 8 Mile Rd and Derby St.)

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

10.

PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE

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

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

10.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3067045 – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 11755 N Martindale. – Contractor: DMC Consultants, Inc. – Location: 13500 Foley Street, Detroit, MI 48227 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $16,380.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

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

10.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3069176 – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 19203 Pierson. – Contractor: DMC Consultants, Inc. – Location: 13500 Foley Street, Detroit, MI 48227 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $19,500.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

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

10.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3069417 – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 4975 Daniels. – Contractor: DMC Consultants, Inc. – Location: 13500 Foley Street, Detroit, MI 48227 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $32,870.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

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

10.4

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3069745 – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 3184 Gilbert. – Contractor: DMC Consultants, Inc. – Location: 13500 Foley Street, Detroit, MI 48227 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $26,300.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

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

10.5

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3069766 – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 16251 Sussex. – Contractor: DMC Consultants, Inc. – Location: 13500 Foley Street, Detroit, MI 48227 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $22,250.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

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

10.6

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3069866 – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 17220 Hasse. – Contractor: DMC Consultants, Inc. – Location: 13500 Foley Street, Detroit, MI 48227 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $23,450.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

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

10.7

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3070224 – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 3366 E. Warren. – Contractor: Gayanga Co – Location: 1120 W Baltimore, Suite 200, Detroit, MI 48202 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $22,200.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

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

10.8

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3070344 – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 16877 Monica. – Contractor: DMC Consultants, Inc. – Location: 13500 Foley Street, Detroit, MI 48227 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $25,950.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

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

10.9

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3070346 – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 17225 Hamburg. – Contractor: DMC Consultants, Inc. – Location: 13500 Foley Street, Detroit, MI 48227 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $19,850.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

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

10.10

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3070347 – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 5121 Crane. – Contractor: DMC Consultants, Inc. – Location: 13500 Foley Street, Detroit, MI 48227 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $23,950.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

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

10.11

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005787 - 100% ARPA Funding – To Provide Abatement and Alteration of Commercial Structures Group 217. – Contractor: Adamo Demolition Company – Location: 320 East Seven Mile Road, Detroit, MI 48203 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $1,511,734.40. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

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

10.12

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005788 - 100% ARPA Funding – To Provide Abatement and Alteration of Commercial Structures Group 218. – Contractor: Adamo Demolition Company – Location: 320 East Seven Mile Road, Detroit, MI 48203 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $972,951.10. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

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

10.13

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005808 - 100% ARPA Funding – To Provide Abatement and Alteration of 3 Commercial Structures Group 220. – Contractor: Salenbien Trucking and Excavating, Inc. – Location: 9217 Ann Arbor Road, Dundee, MI 48131 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $1,130,803.45. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

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

10.14

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3069962 – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Properties, 15123 Dacosta AKA 15126 Dacosta. – Contractor: DMC Consultants, Inc. – Location: 13500 Foley Street, Detroit, MI 48227 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $20,350.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

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

10.15

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3068258 - 100% Special Revenue Funding – To Provide Chairs for the 911 Dispatchers. – Contractor: Thomas Shelby and Company, Inc. – Location: 309 South Park Drive, St. Marys, OH 45885 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Term of One (1) Year – Total Contract Amount: $163,464.06. POLICE

10.16

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005785 - 100% Grant Funding – To Provide Bus and Light Duty Vehicle Parts. – Contractor: Kirk's Automotive, Inc. – Location: 9330 Roselawn, Detroit, MI 48204 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Term of Three (3) Years – Total Contract Amount: $2,400,000.00. TRANSPORTATION

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

DEPARTMENT OF APPEALS AND HEARINGS

10.17

Submitting report relative to

Dangerous Buildings Findings and Orders for October 20, 2023.  (The Department of Appeals and Hearings (DAH) has filed the findings and demolition orders of the Hearing Officer for the Dangerous Buildings hearings held on October 20, 2023, in accordance with Section 8-17-24(d) of the 2019 Detroit City Code. These matters are to be scheduled for a show cause hearing before City Council not less than 30 days after the date of hearing. See City Code Section 8-17-25(a).)

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

BUILDINGS, SAFETY ENGINEERING & ENVIRONMENTAL DEPARTMENT

10.18

Submitting reso. autho.

Recommendation for Deferral - 10949 Kercheval. (A special inspection conducted on n September 28, 2023, 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 2nd 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). No Objections.

10.19

Submitting reso. autho.

Recommendation for Deferral - 216 Mt. Vernon. (A special inspection conducted on September 6, 2023, 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 2nd 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). No Objections.

10.20

Submitting reso. autho.

Recommendation for Deferral - 2529 Beals. (A special inspection conducted on September 12, 2023, 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 2nd 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). No Objections.

LEGISLATIVE POLICY DIVISION

10.21

Submitting report relative to

Scrap Yards and Parking Lots in Detroit.  (Council Member Mary Waters requested the Legislative Policy Division (LPD) provide a response to questions regarding Scrap Yards and Parking Lots in the city of Detroit.)

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

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEERING DIVISION

10.22

Submitting reso. autho.

Petition of Kiddie KaBoodles-Little Stinkers Childcare Facility (x2023-371), request to vacate to utility easement the public alley lying first north of West Seven Mile Road, between Montrose Street and Winthrop Street. (All other involved City Departments and privately owned utility companies have reported no objections.  Provisions protecting utility installations are part of the attached resolution.)

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

10.23

Submitting reso. autho.

Petition of Whitney Building SPE LLC (x2023-361), request for the temporary closure of a public alley located adjacent to 1 Park Avenue, for a period of five (5) years. (All other involved City Departments and privately owned utility companies have reported no objections.  Provisions protecting utility installations are part of the attached resolution.)

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

10.24

Submitting reso. autho.

Petition of Grand River LLC (x2023-372), request for encroachment within the northerly part of Grand River Avenue, adjacent to the parcel commonly known as 28 Grand River Avenue, for the installation of an on-site advertising sign. (All other involved City Departments and privately owned utility companies have reported no objections.  Provisions protecting utility installations are part of the attached resolution.)

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

10.25

Submitting reso. autho.

Petition of XLNC Invest LLC (x2023-373), request for the temporary closure of the public alley lying westerly of and adjacent to the parcel commonly known as 11385 Greenfield, between Elmira Street and Plymouth Road for a period of (5) years. (All other involved City Departments and privately owned utility companies have reported no objections.  Provisions protecting utility installations are part of the attached resolution.)

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

10.26

Submitting reso. autho.

Petition of General Service Division (x2023-374), request to vacate, with reserve of utility easement, the remaining part of the east-west public alley, 20 ft. wide, bounded by Edsel Ford E. Service Dr., 40 ft. wide, Grandy Avenue, 66 ft. wide, Medbury Avenue, 60 ft. wide, and Chene Street, 66 ft. wide.  (All other involved City Departments and privately owned utility companies have reported no objections.  Provisions protecting utility installations are part of the attached resolution.)

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

10.27

Submitting reso. autho.

Petition of General Services (x2023-375), request to vacate to utility easement the public alley bounded by Smith Street, Beaubien Street, Bethune Street, and Brush Street. (All other involved City Departments and privately owned utility companies have reported no objections.  Provisions protecting utility installations are part of the attached resolution.)

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

10.28

Submitting reso. autho.

Petition of CHN Housing Partners (No. x2023-376), request for the Decertification/Vacation, ‘Outright’ of Archdale Street, lying north of West Warren and south of the parcel commonly known as 7310 Southfield Road. (All other involved City Departments and privately owned utility companies have reported no objections.  Provisions protecting utility installations are part of the attached resolution.)

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

11.

VOTING ACTION MATTERS

12.

OTHER MATTERS

13.

COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAYOR AND OTHER GOVERNMENTAL OFFICIALS AND AGENCIES

14.

PUBLIC COMMENT

1 minute

Shoshanna Sheakoa, Tahira Ahmad, Detroit Resident, Professor Bernadette, Robert Carmack, Detroit Citizen, Joyce Jennings, Francis Lewis, Dolphin Michael, Russ Bellant, Malik Shelton, Pro Palestinian resident, Lindsay, Ollie, Kaza, Thomas Montgomery, Cunningham, Mr. Foster, Pro Palestinian supporter, Land Bank issue resident, New Generation for Palestine representative (response by Santiago-Romero), Christopher Hill, Supporter of Palestinian Ceasefire, Detroit Resident about Debris, Christopher Anthony Carter, Deema A, Jac, Jake Earlich, Karen Hammer, Kim Hunter, Detroit Resident for Tobacco Regulations, William M Davis, Detroit Resident supporting Ceasefire, Meeko Williams, Denzel Campbell, Steven Hawring, Aiko, Teresa Landrum, Galaxy S22 Ultra, AJ Breverman, Imara Hieman, Evelyn, Supporter of Ceasefire, Frank Hammer, Carol Hughes, Karen Winston, Betty A Varner, Rebob Katab, Joshua Topal, Aleazah, Mavrah Maussout, Caller User 1, Leander Hook Lemon, Al J, Alexa Eiseberg, Estefani Arcilat, Renard Monchunski, JoAnn Warwick, Amy Senesy, Nadir Dagala, Marguerite Maddox Scarlett, Sofi, Caller x299, Lujine, Michelle Lee, Detroit Residrnt about Norrthwestern High School, Supporter of Ceasefire, Barbara Bearfield, Simon, Halema Kasellss, Supporter of the Ceasefire Resolution, Allie O'Neil, Reuben Crowley, Jr., Dominic Sweaney. 

15.

STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS

16.

BUDGET, FINANCE AND AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER/OFFICE OF THE ASSESSOR

16.1

Durhal, reso. autho.

60 Harper Limited Dividend Housing Association, LLC – Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT). (MHT Housing, Inc. and St. Aloysius Parish Detroit have formed 60 Harper Limited Dividend Housing Association, LLC in order to develop the Project known as 60 Harper Apartments.) 

Motion for Approval by Council (waiver)

• Motion made by Frederick Durhal

  Recommend approval.

  Yeas (9)

  Coleman Young, Mary Waters, Tate, Sheffiled, Angela Whitfield Calloway, Benson, Latisha Johnson, Frederick Durhal, and Gabriela Santiago-Romero

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  Approved (9 to 0)

OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK/CITY PLANNING COMMISSION

16.2

Durhal, reso. autho.

Neighborhood Enterprise Zone Certificate Application for the rehabilitation of a 16-unit residential apartment building located at 1775 Van Dyke in the West Village Neighborhood Enterprise Zone area (RECOMMEND APPROVAL).  (The office of the City Planning Commission (CPC) has received an application requesting a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone (NEZ) certificate for the rehabilitation of a 16-unit 4-story apartment building located at 1775 Van Dyke.) 

Motion for Approval by Council (waiver)

• Motion made by Frederick Durhal

  Recommend Approval

  Yeas (9)

  Coleman Young, Tate, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Latisha Johnson, Benson, Sheffiled, Mary Waters, Angela Whitfield Calloway, and Frederick Durhal

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  Approved (9 to 0)

16.3

Durhal, reso. autho.

Neighborhood Enterprise Zone Certificate Applications for the construction of 9 condominium units located at the northeast corner of Avery and Merrick Streets in the North Woodbridge Neighborhood Enterprise Zone area (RECOMMEND APPROVAL).  (The office of the City Planning Commission (CPC) has received 9 applications requesting Neighborhood Enterprise Zone (NEZ) certificates for the construction of 9 condominium units at 5238 (Unit 1), 5234 (Unit 2), 5232 (Unit 3), 5228 (Unit 4), 5226 (Unit 5), 5222 (Unit 6), 5220 (Unit 7), 5218 (Unit 8), and 5216 (Unit 9) Avery Street. The project consists of a duplex (Units 8 and 9) facing Merrick and a 7-unit townhouse (Units 1-7) facing Avery.) 

Motion for Approval by Council (waiver)

• Motion made by Frederick Durhal

  Recommend Approval

  Yeas (9)

  Coleman Young, Tate, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Frederick Durhal, Benson, Angela Whitfield Calloway, Latisha Johnson, Sheffiled, and Mary Waters

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  Approved (9 to 0)

16.4

Durhal, reso. autho.

Neighborhood Enterprise Zone Certificate Applications for the rehabilitation of a vacant apartment into a 42-unit unit building located at 100 Clairmont in the Herman Keifer Development LLC Neighborhood Enterprise Zone area (RECOMMEND APPROVAL).  (The office of the City Planning Commission (CPC) has received six applications requesting Neighborhood Enterprise Zone (NEZ) certificates for the rehabilitation of a vacant apartment building into 42 units located at 100 Clairmont.) 

Motion for Approval by Council (Waiver)

• Motion made by Frederick Durhal

  Recommend Approval

  Yeas (9)

  Coleman Young, Mary Waters, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Frederick Durhal, Latisha Johnson, Benson, Angela Whitfield Calloway, Sheffiled, and Tate

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  Approved (9 to 0)

HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION DEPARTMENT

16.5

Durhal, reso. autho.

FY 2023-24 Budget Amendment to Home Investment Partnerships Budget. (The Housing & Revitalization Department (HRD) hereby requests to amend the 2023-24 HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) budget to reflect the actual allocation received from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Please see the attached Fiscal Year 2023 HUD Grant Agreement Transmittal for account information relative to this amendment.) (REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE AND AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 11/8/23)

Motion for Approval by Council (Waiver)

• Motion made by Frederick Durhal

  We respectfully request that your Honorable Body approve the attached resolution authorizing this amendment to the 2023-24 budget for the stated purpose.

  Yeas (9)

  Mary Waters, Tate, Coleman Young, Benson, Angela Whitfield Calloway, Frederick Durhal, Latisha Johnson, Sheffiled, and Gabriela Santiago-Romero

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  Approved (9 to 0)

17.

INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE

MAYOR'S OFFICE

17.1

Johnson, reso. autho.

Appointing Darryl Woods Sr. to the Board of Police Commissioners with a term commencing on January 1, 2024 and ending on January 1, 2029.  

Motion for Approval by Council (Waiver)

• Motion made by Latisha Johnson

  Recommended approval of

  Yeas (9)

  Benson, Angela Whitfield Calloway, Frederick Durhal, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Latisha Johnson, Sheffiled, Mary Waters, Tate, and Coleman Young

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  Approved (9 to 0)

LAW DEPARTMENT

17.2

Johnson, reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification for Firefighter Dessierai Gaul in lawsuit of Alake Peeples v City of Detroit et al; Case No. 23-008106-NI; L23-00434 (MBC) A24000 (Fire Department) for Firefighter Dessierai Gaul.  

Motion for Approval by Council

• Motion made by Latisha Johnson

  Yeas (9)

  Coleman Young, Mary Waters, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Tate, Latisha Johnson, Sheffiled, Frederick Durhal, Benson, and Angela Whitfield Calloway

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  Approved (9 to 0)

17.3

Johnson, reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification for Sgt. Reginald Beasley in lawsuit of Lamonte Jackson-Gibson v Sgt. Reginald Beasley et al; Case No. 20-12765; L21-00038 (GBP) A37000 (Police Department) for Sgt. Reginald Beasley. 

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

17.4

Johnson, reso. autho.

Settlement of Lawsuit Jacqueline Bishop v City of Detroit; File 14982, W18-00165, PSB, A19000, and in the amount of $176,613.86, “in full payment for any and all claims which Jacqueline Bishop may have against the City of Detroit by reason of any injuries or occupational diseases and their resultant disabilities incurred or sustained as a result of past employment with the City of Detroit. 

Motion for Approval by Council

• Motion made by Latisha Johnson

  Resolved the sum of ($176,613.86) in full payment of any and all claims which they have against the City of Detroit by reason of any injuries or occupational diseases and their resultant disabilities incurred or sustained as a result of past employment with the City of Detroit paid upon presentation by the Law Department of a redemption order approved by the Workers Compensation Department of the State of Michigan.

  Yeas (9)

  Coleman Young, Mary Waters, Tate, Latisha Johnson, Sheffiled, Angela Whitfield Calloway, Frederick Durhal, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, and Benson

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  Approved (9 to 0)

17.5

Johnson, reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Birtha Beckley v City of Detroit and Demetrius Hurd; Case No. 23-004833-NI, File No. L23-00262 (BP) Department of Transportation, in the amount of $10,000.00 in full payment for any and all claims which Birtha Beckley may have against the City of Detroit, Demetrius Hurd, and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained. 

Motion for Approval by Council

• Motion made by Latisha Johnson

  RESOLVED, that the Finance Director be and is hereby authorized and directed to draw a warrant upon the proper account in favor of Birtha Beckley and HER attorney, Hirsch, Gaugier & Khan, in the amount of $10,000.00 in full payment for any and all claims which Birtha Beckley may have against the City of Detroit, Demetrius Hurd, and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about August 30, 2022, and otherwise set forth in Case No. 23-004833-NI, that said amount be paid upon receipt of properly executed Releases, Stipulation and Order of Dismissal entered in Lawsuit No. 23-004833-NI and, where deemed necessary by the Law Department a properly executed Medicare/CMS Final Demand Letter.

  Yeas (9)

  Coleman Young, Mary Waters, Sheffiled, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Frederick Durhal, Angela Whitfield Calloway, Tate, Latisha Johnson, and Benson

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  Approved (9 to 0)

17.6

Johnson, reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Christina Bush v Latonya Lynette Mills, Ashley Helm, City of Detroit; Case Number: 21-005072-NI File Number: L21-00407 (CAB) (DPD) in the amount of ($50,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims which CHRISTINA BUSH may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about May 17, 2020. 

Motion for Approval by Council

• Motion made by Latisha Johnson

  RESOLVED, that settlement of the above matter be and is hereby authorized in the amount of ($50,000.00); and be it further

  RESOLVED, that the Finance Director be and is hereby authorized and directed to draw a warrant upon the proper account in favor of CHRISTINA BUSH and HER attorneys, CHRISTOPHER TRAINOR & ASSOCIATES, in the amount of ($50,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims which CHRISTINA BUSH may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about May 17, 2020, and otherwise set forth in Case No. 21-005072-NI, that said amount be paid upon receipt of properly executed Releases, Stipulation and Order of Dismissal entered in Lawsuit No. 21-005072-NI and, where deemed necessary by the Law Department a properly executed Medicare/CMS Final Demand Letter.

  Yeas (9)

  Benson, Frederick Durhal, Latisha Johnson, Angela Whitfield Calloway, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Mary Waters, Tate, Coleman Young, and Sheffiled

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  Approved (9 to 0)

17.7

Johnson, reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Diagnostic Chiropractic MI, P.C. (Charles Kirkesy) v Ciity of Detroit; Case No. 22-200358-GC, File No. L23-00105 (SVD) A20000 (Dept of Transportation), in the amount of ($8,400.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Diagnostic Chiropractic MI, PC may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of treatment provided to Charles Kirkesy for alleged injuries sustained on or about 10/12/2019. 

Motion for Approval by Council

17.8

Johnson, reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Dodson, Tiani and Lois Dodson v City of Detroit, et al.; Case No. 20-12056, File No. L20-00742 (SVD) A37000 (Police Department) in the amount of $100,000.00 payable to TIANI DODSON and HER attorney, AKEEL & VALENTINE, PLC; and a separate warrant in the amount of $100,000.00 payable to LOIS DODSON and HER attorney, ERNST LAW FIRM, PLC; in full payment for any and all claims which Tiani Dodson and Lois Dodson may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged constitutional violations sustained on or about November 9, 2019. 

Motion for Approval by Council

• Motion made by Latisha Johnson

  RESOLVED, that the Finance Director be and is hereby authorized and directed to draw a warrant upon the proper account in the amount of $100,000.00 payable to TIANI DODSON and HER attorney, AKEEL & VALENTINE, PLC; and a separate warrant in the amount of $100,000.00 payable to LOIS DODSON and HER attorney, ERNST LAW FIRM, PLC; in full payment for any and all claims which Tiani Dodson and Lois Dodson may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged constitutional violations sustained on or about November 9, 2019, and otherwise set forth in Case No. 20-12056, that said amounts be paid upon receipt of properly executed Releases, Stipulation and Order of Dismissal entered in Lawsuit No. 20-12056 and, where deemed necessary by the Law Department a properly executed Medicare/CMS Final Demand Letter.

  Yeas (9)

  Coleman Young, Tate, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Frederick Durhal, Benson, Mary Waters, Latisha Johnson, Angela Whitfield Calloway, and Sheffiled

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  Approved (9 to 0)

17.9

Johnson, reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Nerveana LLC (Jesse Lykes) v City of Detroit; CASE NO: 22-196447 File Number: L22-02266 (AA) (DDOT) in the amount of ($7,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Nerveana LLC may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about 01/09/2020. 

Motion for Approval by Council

• Motion made by Latisha Johnson

  RESOLVED, that settlement of the above matter be and is hereby authorized in the amount of ($7,000.00); and be it further

  RESOLVED, that the Finance Director be and is hereby authorized and directed to draw a warrant upon the proper account in favor of NERVEANA LLC and THEIR attorney, MAKKI LAW, PLLC, in the amount of ($7,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims which NERVEANA LLC may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about 01/09/2020, and otherwise set forth in Case No.22-196447, that said amount be paid upon receipt of properly executed Releases, Stipulation and Order of Dismissal entered in Lawsuit No.22-196447 and, where deemed necessary by the Law Department a properly executed Medicare/CMS Final Demand Letter.

  Yeas (9)

  Benson, Angela Whitfield Calloway, Frederick Durhal, Latisha Johnson, Mary Waters, Coleman Young, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Tate, and Sheffiled

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  Approved (9 to 0)

17.10

Johnson, reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Mariah Incorporated, The Law Offices of Jeffrey Fried PLLC and Managed Rehabilitation Consultants Inc. V City of Detroit et al; Case No. 21-014084, File No. L21-00327 (CBO) Department of Transportation, in the amount of ($5,325.12) in full payment for any and all claims which Moriah Incorporated may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained. 

Motion for Approval by Council

• Motion made by Latisha Johnson

  RESOLVED, that the Finance Director be and is hereby authorized and directed to draw a warrant upon the proper account in favor of The Law Offices of Jeffrey Fried PLLC and Managed Rehabilitation Consultants, Inc. and their attorney, Christensen Law,, in the amount of $5,325.12 in full payment for any and all claims which Moriah Incorporated may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about, and otherwise set forth in Case No.21-014084, that said amount be paid upon receipt of properly executed Releases, Stipulation and Order of Dismissal entered in Lawsuit No. 21-014084and, where deemed necessary by the Law Department a properly executed Medicare/CMS Final Demand Letter.

  Yeas (9)

  Benson, Angela Whitfield Calloway, Frederick Durhal, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Latisha Johnson, Mary Waters, Coleman Young, Sheffiled, and Tate

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  Approved (9 to 0)

17.11

Johnson, reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Darerraul Jackson and Michigan Head & Spine Institute v City of Detroit and DDOT; Case Number: 21-008873-NF File Number: L21-00851 (AA) (DDOT) issue two drafts drawn upon the proper account in favor of Plaintiff Darerraul Jackson and HIS attorneys, Luxon & Zang, P.C., in the amount of the arbitrators’ award, but said draft may not be less than Zero Dollars ($0.00) and shall not exceed ($110,000.00) and Plaintiff Michigan Head & Spine Institute and Their attorneys, Sean F. Kelly Tischler P.C. in the amount of the arbitrators’ award but said draft may not be less than Zero Dollars ($0.00) and shall not exceed ($150,000.00). The award of the arbitrators shall represent a full and final settlement of any amounts due and owing to Plaintiffs for any and all claims arising out of the incident which occurred on or about 07/22/2020.  

Motion for Approval by Council

• Motion made by Latisha Johnson

  RESOLVED, The Law Department is authorized to agree to entry of an Order of Dismissal and to enter into an Agreement to Arbitrate in the case of DARERRAUL JACKSON AND MICHIGAN HEAD & SPINE INSTITUTE V. CITY OF DETROIT AND DDOT, 21-008873-NF, on the following terms and conditions:

  A.

  1. The parties shall submit to arbitration all matters in controversy raised in the above-named lawsuit.

  2. Plaintiff DARERRAUL JACKSON shall recover a minimum amount of Zero Dollars ($0.00). The maximum amount of any award to Plaintiff DARERRAUL JACKSON shall not exceed the amount of ($110,000.00).

  3. Plaintiff MICHIGAN HEAD & SPINE INSTITUTE shall recover a minimum amount of Zero Dollars ($0.00). The maximum amount of any award to Plaintiff MICHIGAN HEAD & SPINE INSTITUTE shall not exceed the amount of ($150,000.00).

  4. Any award under $0.00 shall be interpreted to be in the amount of $0.00.

  Any award to Plaintiff DARERRAUL JACKSON in excess of $110,000.00 shall be interpreted to be in the amount of $110,000.00.

  Any award to Plaintiff MICHIGAN HEAD & SPINE INSTITUTE in excess of $150,000.00 shall be interpreted to be in the amount of $150,000.00.

  There shall be no costs, fees, attorney fees or interest taxable with respect to the award rendered by the arbitrators.

  The award of the arbitrators shall represent a full and final settlement of any amounts due and owing to Plaintiffs for any and all claims arising out of the incident which occurred on or about 07/22/2020 at E. Eight Mile between Sherwood and Mt. Elliott; however, limited judicial review may be obtained in a Michigan Federal District Court or Michigan Circuit Court of competent jurisdiction (a) in accordance with the standards for review of arbitration awards as established by law; or (b) on the ground that the arbitrators committed an error of law.

  B.Promptly after the arbitrators announce their decision, the Law Department shall inform City Council in writing of that decision.

  C.Upon certification by the Law Department that the arbitrators have announced a decision requiring the City to pay part or all $110,000.00 and/or $150,000.00 to the Plaintiffs, the Finance Director is authorized to issue two drafts drawn upon the proper account in favor of Plaintiff DARERRAUL JACKSON and HIS attorneys, LUXON & ZANG, P.C., in the amount of the arbitrators’ award, but said draft may not be less than Zero Dollars ($0.00) and shall not exceed ($110,000.00)

  AND

  Plaintiff MICHIGAN HEAD & SPINE INSTITUTE and THEIR attorneys, SEAN F. KELLY TISCHLER P.C.

  in the amount of the arbitrators’ award but said draft may not be less than Zero Dollars ($0.00) and shall not exceed ($150,000.00).

  Yeas (9)

  Benson, Frederick Durhal, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Sheffiled, Mary Waters, Coleman Young, Tate, Latisha Johnson, and Angela Whitfield Calloway

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  Approved (9 to 0)

17.12

Johnson, reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Delano Williams v City of Detroit, et al; Case Number: 22-007872-NI File Number: L22-01045 (CB) (DDOT) in the amount of ($15,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Delano Williams may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about November 24, 2021.  

Motion for Approval by Council

• Motion made by Latisha Johnson

  RESOLVED, that settlement of the above matter be and is hereby authorized in the amount of ($15,000.00); and be it further

  RESOLVED, that the Finance Director be and is hereby authorized and directed to draw a warrant upon the proper account in favor of DELANO WILLIAMS and HIS attorneys, MOUGHNI LAW, PLLC, in the amount of ($15,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims which DELANO WILLIAMS may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about November 24, 2021, and otherwise set forth in Case No. 22-007872-NI, that said amount be paid upon receipt of properly executed Releases, Stipulation and Order of Dismissal entered in Lawsuit No. 22-007872-NI and, where deemed necessary by the Law Department a properly executed Medicare/CMS Final Demand Letter.

  Yeas (9)

  Benson, Frederick Durhal, Latisha Johnson, Angela Whitfield Calloway, Mary Waters, Coleman Young, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Tate, and Sheffiled

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  Approved (9 to 0)

17.13

Johnson, reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Juron Case Management (Jamela Shannon) v City of Detroit; Case Number: 21-168087-GC File Number: L21-00901 (PH) (DDOT) in the amount of ($8,500.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Huron Case Management LLC may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about 01/10/2021.  

Motion for Approval by Council

• Motion made by Latisha Johnson

  RESOLVED, that settlement of the above matter be and is hereby authorized in the amount of ($8,500.00); and be it further

  RESOLVED, that the Finance Director be and is hereby authorized and directed to draw a warrant upon the proper account in favor of HURON CASE MANAGEMENT LLC and THEIR attorney, VARNUM LLP, in the amount of ($8,500.00) in full payment for any and all claims which HURON CASE MANAGEMENT LLC may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about 01/10/2021, and otherwise set forth in Case No.21-168087-GC, that said amount be paid upon receipt of properly executed Releases, Stipulation and Order of Dismissal entered in Lawsuit No.21-168087-GC and, where deemed necessary by the Law Department a properly executed Medicare/CMS Final Demand Letter.

  Yeas (9)

  Coleman Young, Mary Waters, Tate, Frederick Durhal, Angela Whitfield Calloway, Latisha Johnson, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Sheffiled, and Benson

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  Approved (9 to 0)

17.14

Johnson, reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Northland Radiology, Inc., et al. (Jamela Shannon) v City of Detroit - Settlement; Case Number: 21-011238-NF File Number: L21-00791 (PH) (DDOT) in the amount of ($7,500.00) in full payment for any and all claims which C-Spine Orthopedics, PLLC may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about 01/10/2021.  

Motion for Approval by Council

• Motion made by Latisha Johnson

  RESOLVED, that settlement of the above matter be and is hereby authorized in the amount of ($7,500.00); and be it further

  RESOLVED, that the Finance Director be and is hereby authorized and directed to draw a warrant upon the proper account in favor of C-SPINE ORTHOPEDICS, PLLC, and THEIR attorney, SIGAL LAW FIRM, PLLC, in the amount of ($7,500.00) in full payment for any and all claims which C-SPINE ORTHOPEDICS, PLLC may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about 01/10/2021, and otherwise set forth in Case No.21-011238-NF, that said amount be paid upon receipt of properly executed Releases, Stipulation and Order of Dismissal entered in Lawsuit No.21-011238-NF and, where deemed necessary by the Law Department a properly executed Medicare/CMS Final Demand Letter.

  Yeas (9)

  Benson, Angela Whitfield Calloway, Frederick Durhal, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Sheffiled, Latisha Johnson, Mary Waters, Tate, and Coleman Young

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  Approved (9 to 0)

17.15

Johnson, reso. autho.

Settlement in Lawsuit of Rochelle Young v City of Detroit, et al; Case Number: 22-cv-10397; File Number: L22-00394 (RJB) (DPD) in the amount of ($27,500.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Rochelle Young may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about March 3, 2019.  

Motion for Approval by Council

• Motion made by Latisha Johnson

  RESOLVED, that settlement of the above matter be and is hereby authorized in the amount of ($27,500.00); and be it further,

  RESOLVED, that the Finance Director be and is hereby authorized and directed to draw a warrant upon the proper account in favor of ROCHELLE YOUNG and HER attorney, THE MARK SISSON LAW FIRM P.C., in the amount of ($27,500.00) in full payment for any and all claims which ROCHELLE YOUNG may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about March 3, 2019, and otherwise set forth in Case No.22-cv-10397, that said amount be paid upon receipt of properly executed Releases, Stipulation and Order of Dismissal entered in Lawsuit No. 22-cv-10397and, where deemed necessary by the Law Department a properly executed Medicare/CMS Final Demand Letter.

  Yeas (9)

  Coleman Young, Mary Waters, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Frederick Durhal, Sheffiled, Angela Whitfield Calloway, Benson, Latisha Johnson, and Tate

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  Approved (9 to 0)

17.16

Johnson, reso. autho.

Settlement in Lawsuit of BASF Corporation V City of Detroit; Case No. 23-005801-CB, File No. L23-00251 (EBG) Planning Department. (The City will execute a quit claim deed conveying any interest it may have in 3311 Bourke, Detroit, MI (Parcel Number 12005263-4) to Sabaa Enterprises Inc. (“Sabaa”) for the consideration of (1) $1,760; (2) Plaintiff’s dismissal and waiver of any and all claims BASF may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees as set forth in the case entitled “BASF Corporation v City of Detroit,” Wayne County Circuit Court Case No. 23-005801-CB (“the Civil Action”), without costs or attorney fees to any party, upon receipt of a properly executed Release, Stipulation and Order of Dismissal entered in Lawsuit No. 23-005801-CB, approved by the Law Department.)

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

• RESOLVED, that settlement of the above matter be and is hereby authorized in the manner set forth below:

  1.The City will execute a quit claim deed conveying any interest it may have in 3311 Bourke, Detroit, MI (parcel Number 12005263-4) to Sabaa Enterprises Inc. (“Sabaa”) for the consideration of $1,760.

  2.Plaintiff will dismiss all claims in the case entitled “BASF Corporation v City of Detroit,” Wayne County Circuit Court Case No. 23-005801-CB (“the Civil Action”) with prejudice and without costs in favor of any party.

  3.Plaintiff will waive and release any and all claims BASF may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees which were or could have been set forth in the case entitled “BASF Corporation v City of Detroit,” Wayne County Circuit Court Case No. 23-005801-CB (“the Civil Action”), in a form approved by the Law Department.

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  Carried

18.

PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

18.1

Tate, An Ordinance

To amend Chapter 50 of the 2019 Detroit City Code, Zoning, by amending Article XVII, Zoning District Maps, Section 50-17-42, District Map No. 40, to revise the existing R1 (Single-Family Residential District) zoning classification to the R3 (Low Density Residential District) zoning classification for the properties commonly known as 7225, 7235, 7241, 7251, 7257, 7263, 7226, 7234, 7240, 7248, 7256 and 7262 Archdale Street, generally bounded by Simanek Playfield to the north, Longacre Street to the east, W. Warren Avenue to the south, and Southfield Road to the west. (SIX (6) VOTES REQUIRED AND SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE ON THE 8TH DAY UPON PUBLICATION)

CM Tate: Motion for Approval by Council (waiver); for the proposed ordinance to be Taken from the Table, Read a 3rd Time and Title to be Confirmed. All Council Members in favor through ROLL CALL (9-0). No Objections. Motion Carried.

18.2

Tate, An Ordinance

To amend Article XVII, Section 50-17-63, District Map No. 61 of the 2019 Detroit City Code, Chapter 50, Zoning, to show a R3 (Low Density Residential District) zoning classification where a R1 (Single-Family Residential District) zoning classification is currently shown on one parcel commonly known as 20119 Wisconsin Street generally bounded by Norfolk Street to the north, Cherrylawn Street to the east, Chippewa Street to the south, and Indiana Street to the west. (SIX (6) VOTES REQUIRED AND SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE ON THE 8TH DAY UPON PUBLICATION)

CM Tate: Motion for Approval by Council (waiver); for the proposed ordinance to be Taken from the Table, Read a 3rd Time and Title to be Confirmed. All Council Members in favor through ROLL CALL (9-0). No Objections. Motion Carried.

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

18.3

Tate, reso. autho. 

Contract No. 6004843-A1 - 100% COVID Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Increase of Funds for Data Collection, HMIS Training to all Homelessness Solutions ESG-CV Subrecipients. – Contractor: Homeless Action Network of Detroit (HAND) – Location: 3701 Miracles Boulevard, Suite 101, Detroit, MI 48201 – Contract Period: January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 – Contract Increase Amount: $81,016.02 – Total Contract Amount: $267,016.02. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION 

Motion for Approval by Council  

• Motion made by Tate

  100% COVID Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Increase of Funds for Data Collection, HMIS Training to all Homelessness Solutions ESG-CV Subrecipients. – Contractor: Homeless Action Network of Detroit (HAND) – Location: 3701 Miracles Boulevard, Suite 101, Detroit, MI 48201 – Contract Period: January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 – Contract Increase Amount: $81,016.02 – Total Contract Amount: $267,016.02. Housing and Revitalization

  Waiver of Reconsideration Requested

  Yeas (9)

  Coleman Young, Tate, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Frederick Durhal, Sheffiled, Latisha Johnson, Angela Whitfield Calloway, Benson, and Mary Waters

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  Approved (9 to 0)

18.4

Tate, reso. autho. 

Contract No. 6005155 - 100% CDBG Funding – To Provide Environmental investigations such as Lead Inspections, Water inspections, Soil Inspections, and Air Quality Inspections.. – Contractor: GS Group, LLC – Location: 17800 Woodward Avenue, Suite 200, Detroit, MI 48203 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of Three (3) Years – Total Contract Amount: $575,000.00. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION 

Motion for Approval by Council (Waiver)

• Motion made by Tate

  100% CDBG Funding – To Provide Environmental investigations such as Lead Inspections, Water inspections, Soil Inspections, and Air Quality Inspections.. – Contractor: GS Group, LLC – Location: 17800 Woodward Avenue, Suite 200, Detroit, MI 48203 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of Three (3) Years – Total Contract Amount: $575,000.00. Housing and Revitalization

  Waiver of Reconsideration Requested

  Yeas (9)

  Coleman Young, Mary Waters, Sheffiled, Latisha Johnson, Tate, Frederick Durhal, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Angela Whitfield Calloway, and Benson

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  Approved (9 to 0)

18.5

Tate, reso. autho. 

Contract No. 6005774 - 100% ARPA Funding – To Provide Home Repair Services for Low Income Detroit Residents. – Contractor: CHN Housing Partners – Location: 2625 Gratiot Avenue, Detroit, MI 48207 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $6,650,000.00. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION 

Motion for Approval by Council  Waiver

18.6

Tate, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005156 -100% CDBG Funding – To Provide Environmental investigations such as Lead Inspections, Water inspections, Soil Inspections, and Air Quality Inspections.. – Contractor: MI Lead Inspections, LLC. – Location: 19305 Berkeley RD, Detroit, MI 48221 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of Three (3) Years – Total Contract Amount: $200,000.00. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION 

Motion for Approval by Council (Waiver)

• Motion made by Tate

  100% CDBG Funding – To Provide Environmental investigations such as Lead Inspections, Water inspections, Soil Inspections, and Air Quality Inspections.. – Contractor: MI Lead Inspections, LLC. – Location: 19305 Berkeley RD, Detroit, MI 48221 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of Three (3) Years – Total Contract Amount: $200,000.00. Housing and Revitalization

  Waiver of Reconsideration Requested

  Yeas (9)

  Coleman Young, Mary Waters, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Tate, Sheffiled, Frederick Durhal, Benson, Latisha Johnson, and Angela Whitfield Calloway

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  Approved (9 to 0)

18.7

Tate, reso. autho. 

Contract No. 6005157 - 100% CDBG Funding – To Provide Environmental investigations such as Lead Inspections, Water inspections, Soil Inspections, and Air Quality Inspections. – Contractor: Environmental Testing & Consulting, Inc. – Location: 38900 Huron River Drive, Romulus, MI 48174 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of Three (3) Years – Total Contract Amount: $350,000.00. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION 

Motion for Approval by Council (Waiver)

• Motion made by Tate

  100% CDBG Funding – To Provide Environmental investigations such as Lead Inspections, Water inspections, Soil Inspections, and Air Quality Inspections. – Contractor: Environmental Testing & Consulting, Inc. – Location: 38900 Huron River Drive, Romulus, MI 48174 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of Three (3) Years – Total Contract Amount: $350,000.00. Housing and Revitalization

  Waiver of Reconsideration Requested

  Yeas (9)

  Coleman Young, Mary Waters, Tate, Latisha Johnson, Frederick Durhal, Sheffiled, Angela Whitfield Calloway, Benson, and Gabriela Santiago-Romero

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  Approved (9 to 0)

18.8

Tate, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005158 - 100% CDBG Funding – To Provide Environmental investigations such as Lead Inspections, Water inspections, Soil Inspections, and Air Quality Inspections.. – Contractor: Professional Service Industries, Inc. – Location: 1938 Franklin Street, Suite 101, Detroit, Michigan 48207 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of Three (3) Years – Total Contract Amount: $200,000.00. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION 

Motion for Approval by Council (Waiver)

• Motion made by Tate

  100% CDBG Funding – To Provide Environmental investigations such as Lead Inspections, Water inspections, Soil Inspections, and Air Quality Inspections.. – Contractor: Professional Service Industries, Inc. – Location: 1938 Franklin Street, Suite 101, Detroit, Michigan 48207 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of Three (3) Years – Total Contract Amount: $200,000.00. Housing and Revitalization

  Waiver of Reconsideration Requested

  Yeas (9)

  Coleman Young, Mary Waters, Tate, Frederick Durhal, Benson, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Angela Whitfield Calloway, Sheffiled, and Latisha Johnson

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  Approved (9 to 0)

18.9

Tate, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6001150-A1 -  100% City Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time and Scope Amendment for Additional Real Estate Services for the Bridging Neighborhood Department. – Contractor: Detroit Land Bank Authority – Location: 500 Griswold Street, Suite 1200, Detroit, MI 48226 – Previous Contract Period: December 11, 2017 through December 19, 2023 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2025 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $142,734.21. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION 

Motion for Approval by Council

• Motion made by Tate

  100% City Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time and Scope Amendment for Additional Real Estate Services for the Bridging Neighborhood Department. – Contractor: Detroit Land Bank Authority – Location: 500 Griswold Street, Suite 1200, Detroit, MI 48226 – Previous Contract Period: December 11, 2017 through December 19, 2023 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2025 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $142,734.21. Housing and Revitalization

  Waiver of Reconsideration Requested

  Yeas (9)

  Coleman Young, Mary Waters, Tate, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Sheffiled, Angela Whitfield Calloway, Latisha Johnson, Frederick Durhal, and Benson

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  Approved (9 to 0)

18.10

Tate, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005769 - 100% CDBG Grant Funding – To Provide the Predevelopment Services for the Owen Economic Empowerment Center. – Contractor: IFF Development, LLC – Location: 333 South Wabash Avenue, Suite 2800, Chicago, Illinois, 60604 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through March 1, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $260,000.00. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION  

Motion for Approval by Council (Waiver)

• Motion made by Tate

  100% CDBG Grant Funding – To Provide the Predevelopment Services for the Owen Economic Empowerment Center. – Contractor: IFF Development, LLC – Location: 333 South Wabash Avenue, Suite 2800, Chicago, Illinois, 60604 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through March 1, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $260,000.00. Housing and Revitalization

  Waiver of Reconsideration Requested

  Yeas (9)

  Coleman Young, Mary Waters, Tate, Sheffiled, Angela Whitfield Calloway, Benson, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Frederick Durhal, and Latisha Johnson

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  Approved (9 to 0)

18.11

Tate, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6004205-A2 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 2 – To Provide an Extension of Time for Title Services for Bridging Neighborhood . – Contractor: eTitle Agency – Location: 1650 W, Big Beaver Road, Troy, MI 48084 – Previous Contract Period: January 18, 2022 through December 31, 2023 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2024 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $50,000.00. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION  

Motion for Approval by Council

• Motion made by Tate

  100% City Funding – AMEND 2 – To Provide an Extension of Time for Title Services for Bridging Neighborhood . – Contractor: eTitle Agency – Location: 1650 W, Big Beaver Road, Troy, MI 48084 – Previous Contract Period: January 18, 2022 through December 31, 2023 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2024 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $50,000.00. Housing and Revitalization

  Waiver of Reconsideration Requested

  Yeas (9)

  Benson, Angela Whitfield Calloway, Frederick Durhal, Latisha Johnson, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Sheffiled, Mary Waters, Coleman Young, and Tate

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  Approved (9 to 0)

18.12

Tate, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005759 - 100% CDBG Funding – To Provide City of Detroit Affordable Housing Accessibility Study Project Services Including Community Engagement Surveying. – Contractor: Michigan Disability Rights Coalition – Location: 3498 E Lake Lansing Road, Suite 100, East Lake, MI 48823 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Term of Two (2) Years – Total Contract Amount: $104,000.00. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION 

Motion for Approval by Council

• Motion made by Tate

  100% CDBG Funding – To Provide City of Detroit Affordable Housing Accessibility Study Project Services Including Community Engagement Surveying. – Contractor: Michigan Disability Rights Coalition – Location: 3498 E Lake Lansing Road, Suite 100, East Lake, MI 48823 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Term of Two (2) Years – Total Contract Amount: $104,000.00. Housing and Revitalization

  Waiver of Reconsideration Requested

  Yeas (9)

  Coleman Young, Mary Waters, Tate, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Sheffiled, Benson, Frederick Durhal, Latisha Johnson, and Angela Whitfield Calloway

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  Approved (9 to 0)

18.13

Tate, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6004775-A1 - 100% Grant Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Increase of Funds for Commercial Property Management Services for Dexter Retail Pop-Up . – Contractor: The Propitious Spot, LLC – Location: 4263 Tyler Street, Detroit, MI 48238 – Contract Period: November 22, 2022 through December 31, 2025 – Contract Increase Amount: $28,717.06 – Total Contract Amount: $178,717.06. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION 

Motion for Approval by Council (Waiver)

• Motion made by Tate

  100% Grant Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Increase of Funds for Commercial Property Management Services for Dexter Retail Pop-Up . – Contractor: The Propitious Spot, LLC – Location: 4263 Tyler Street, Detroit, MI 48238 – Contract Period: November 22, 2022 through December 31, 2025 – Contract Increase Amount: $28,717.06 – Total Contract Amount: $178,717.06. Housing and Revitalization

  Waiver of Reconsideration Requested

  Yeas (9)

  Coleman Young, Mary Waters, Sheffiled, Frederick Durhal, Benson, Angela Whitfield Calloway, Latisha Johnson, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, and Tate

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  Approved (9 to 0)

CITY PLANNING COMMISSION

18.14

Tate, A Proposed Ordinance

To amend Chapter 50 of the 2019 Detroit City Code, Zoning, by amending Article XVII, Zoning District Maps, Section 50-17-72, District Map No. 70, to revise the existing M3 General Industrial District, M4 Intensive Industrial District, P1 Open Parking District, B4 General Business District, and R1 Single-Family Residential District zoning classifications on land commonly known as 14250 Plymouth Road, generally bounded by Fullerton to the north, Plymouth to the south, Hubbell to the west, and Shirley to the east, to the M2 Restricted Industrial District zoning classification for the purpose of creating a uniformly zoned parcel for light industrial use. (RECOMMEND APPROVAL) INTRODUCE

CM Tate: Motion to have proposed ordinance introduced, laid on the table and read twice. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. Motion Carried.

• Motion made by Tate

  Recommend Approval

  Yeas (9)

  Coleman Young, Tate, Sheffiled, Latisha Johnson, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Angela Whitfield Calloway, Frederick Durhal, Mary Waters, and Benson

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  Approved (9 to 0)

18.15

Tate, reso. autho.

Setting a Public Hearing on the foregoing ordinance amendment.

CM Tate: Motion to Set Up Public Hearing. All Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. Motion Carried

18.16

Tate, reso. autho.

Request of Black & Veatch and AT&T Mobility on behalf of the UAW-Ford Joint Trusts Center for PC (Public Center) Special District Review of a proposed cellular antenna installation at 151 West Jefferson Avenue. (RECOMMEND APPROVAL) (The City Planning Commission (CPC) has received a request from Black & Veatch and AT&T Mobility on behalf of the UAW-Ford Joint Trusts Center for PC (Public Center) Special District Review of the installation of a cellular antenna and associated screening to be located at 151 West Jefferson Avenue. This request is being made consistent with the provisions of Section 50-3-222 of the Detroit Zoning Ordinance.)  

Motion for Approval by Council

• Motion made by Tate

  Recommend Approval

  Yeas (9)

  Coleman Young, Tate, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Frederick Durhal, Latisha Johnson, Benson, Angela Whitfield Calloway, Sheffiled, and Mary Waters

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  Approved (9 to 0)

HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION

18.17

Tate, reso. autho.

Approving a Commercial Rehabilitation Certificate on behalf of 1550 Webward Avenue, LLC, in the area of 1550 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, Michigan, in accordance with Public Act 210 of 2005 (Petition #2023-088).

CM Tate: Motion to give Approval by Council (with Waiver?). Majority Council Members in favor
(6-2). Waters, Whitfield-Calloway Objections (Young No Vote). Motion Carried.

18.18

Tate, reso. autho.

Approving a Commercial Rehabilitation Certificate on behalf of City Modern D3, LLC, in the area of 2853 Brush Street, Detroit, Michigan, in accordance with Public Act 210 of 2005 (Petition #864).

CM Tate: Motion to give Approval by Council. Majority Council Members in favor (5-3). Waters, Whitfield-Calloway, Sheffield Objections (Young No Vote). Motion Carried.

18.19

Tate, reso. autho.

Subgrant Agreement with City of Detroit Brownfield Redevelopment Authority to Eliminate Blight Using Funds Accepted from the State Land Bank Authority. (The State Land Bank Authority awarded the City of Detroit Housing & Revitalization Department (“HRD”) a total of Twenty-Five Million and 00/100 Dollars ($25,000,000.00) (the “SLBA Grant”). The SLBA Grant has no City match requirement. The City Council accepted the SLBA Grant and established Appropriation number 21246, FY 2023 Blight Elimination Grant.)  (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 11/9/23)

CM Tate: Motion to give Approval by Council. All Present Council Members in favor (8-0). No Objections (Young No Vote). Motion Carried.

• Motion made by Tate

  HRD wishes to utilize the City of Detroit Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (“DBRA”) to complete the SLBA Grant work at the Subgrant Project Sites, and hereby submits a Subgrant Agreement with DBRA to execute that work in accordance with the terms of the Subgrant Agreement and the SLBA Grant. I respectfully ask your approval of the Subgrant Agreement in accordance with the attached resolution.

  Yeas (8)

  Mary Waters, Tate, Latisha Johnson, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Frederick Durhal, Angela Whitfield Calloway, Benson, and Sheffiled

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  Approved (8 to 0)

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

18.20

Tate, reso. autho.

Property Sale of 10440 Whittier to J & D Heating, Cooling and Plumbing, LLC. (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department ("P&DD") has received an offer from J & D Heating, Cooling and Plumbing, LLC, a Michigan Limited Liability Company (the "Purchaser”), to purchase certain City-owned real property at 10440 Whittier, Detroit, MI 48224 (the "Property") for the purchase price of Three Thousand Eight Hundred Seventy and 00/100 Dollars ($3,870.00).)

Motion for Approval by Council  

• Motion made by Tate

  We request that your Honorable Body adopt the attached resolution to authorize the Director of P&DD, or his or her authorized designee, to execute a quit claim deed and such other documents as may be necessary or convenient to effect a transfer of the Property by the City to J & D Heating, Cooling and Plumbing, LLC, a Michigan Limited Liability Company.

  Yeas (8)

  Mary Waters, Tate, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Latisha Johnson, Frederick Durhal, Benson, Sheffiled, and Angela Whitfield Calloway

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  Approved (8 to 0)

18.21

Tate, reso. autho.

Property Sale 15880 James Couzens Fwy to Feeding Da Blockz Inc. (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department ("P&DD") has received an offer from Feeding Da Blockz Inc., a Michigan Nonprofit Corporation (the "Purchaser”), to purchase certain City-owned real property at 15880 James Couzens Fwy (the "Property") for the purchase price of Seven Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($7,000.00).)  

CM Tate: Motion to Postpone Vote for one (1) week. All Present Council Members in favor (8-0) (Young No Vote). No Objections. Motion Carried. 

18.22

Tate, reso. autho.

Amended and Restated Development Agreement Brewster Wheeler Recreation Center. (The City of Detroit is a party to that certain Agreement to Purchase and Develop Land dated December 19, 2017 (the “Development Agreement”), between the City and Spar Bar, LLC, a Michigan limited liability company (“Original Developer”), pursuant to which the City conveyed property located at 2900 St Antoine, Detroit, Michigan 48201, commonly known as the Brewster Wheeler Recreation Center, to Original Developer (the “Property”). The sale of the Property pursuant to the Development Agreement was approved by your Honorable Body on July 16, 2016. This Development Agreement contemplated that Original Developer would construct certain improvements on the Property consisting of a restaurant and bar, catering space, office space, and a community event space, along with a second phase of development that included a residential housing development. In the years since the Development Agreement was executed, the Original Developer has failed to improve the Property as required in the Development Agreement.)

CM Tate: Motion to Postpone Vote for one (1) week. All Present Council Members in favor (8-0) (Young No Vote). No Objections. Motion Carried. 

18.23

Tate, reso. autho.

Property Sale 9900-9960 Sorrento to Central Institutional Missionary Baptist Church.  (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department (“P&DD”) has received an offer from Central Institutional Missionary Baptist Church (the “Purchaser”), a Michigan nonprofit corporation, to purchase certain City-owned real property 9900-9960 Sorrento (the “Properties”) for the purchase price of Twenty Three Thousand Nine Hundred and 00/100 Dollars ($23,900.00).)

Motion for Approval by Council (waiver)  

• Motion made by Tate

  We request that your Honorable Body adopt the attached resolution to authorize the Director of P&DD to execute a quit claim deed and such other documents as may be necessary or convenient to effect a transfer of the Properties by the City to the Purchaser.

  Yeas (8)

  Mary Waters, Sheffiled, Latisha Johnson, Angela Whitfield Calloway, Benson, Frederick Durhal, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, and Tate

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  Approved (8 to 0)

18.24

Tate, reso. autho.

Property Sale 11629 Linwood to Coleman Allen LLC.  (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department (“P&DD”) has received an offer from Coleman Allen LLC (the “Purchaser”), a Michigan limited liability company, to purchase certain City-owned real property 11629 Linwood (the “Property”) for the purchase price of Sixteen Thousand Five Hundred and 00/100 Dollars ($16,500.00).)

Motion for Approval by Council  

• Motion made by Tate

  We request that your Honorable Body adopt the attached resolution to authorize the Director of P&DD to execute a quit claim deed and such other documents as may be necessary or convenient to effect a transfer of the Property by the City to the Purchaser.

  Yeas (8)

  Benson, Angela Whitfield Calloway, Frederick Durhal, Latisha Johnson, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Mary Waters, Tate, and Sheffiled

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  Approved (8 to 0)

18.25

Tate, reso. autho.

Correction of Purchaser’s Name on Sale of 3120 McDougall. (On March 24, 1999, your Honorable Body authorized the sale for the property located at 3120 McDougall, consisting of vacant land measuring 750 square feet and zoned R1, to Prince Hall Grand Lodge, a Michigan nonprofit corporation for the amount of $300.00. In error, the purchaser’s name was stated incorrectly.)

Motion for Approval by Council

• Motion made by Tate

  We, therefore, request that your Honorable Body amend the sale and authorize the Director of the Planning and Development Department, or his authorized designee, to show he correct name of the purchaser for the sale as Prince Hall Grand Chapter Order of the Eastern Star, a Michigan nonprofit corporation.

  Yeas (8)

  Mary Waters, Tate, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Frederick Durhal, Benson, Sheffiled, Angela Whitfield Calloway, and Latisha Johnson

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  Approved (8 to 0)

18.26

Tate, reso. autho.

Property Sale15621 E. Warren, 15617 E. Warren, 15613 E. Warren, 15609 E. Warren, and 15601 E. Warren, Detroit, Michigan 48224 to M&M Pet Detroit, LLC.  (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department ("P&DD") has received an offer from M&M Pet Detroit, LLC, a Michigan Limited Liability Company (the “Purchaser”), to purchase certain City-owned real property at 15621 E. Warren, 15617 E. Warren, 15613 E. Warren, 15609 E. Warren, and 15601 E. Warren, Detroit, Michigan 48224 (the "Properties") for the purchase price of Twenty-Five Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($25,000.00).)

Motion for Approval by Council 

• Motion made by Tate

  We request that your Honorable Body adopt the attached resolution to authorize the Director of P&DD, or his or her authorized designee, to execute a quit claim deed and such other documents as may be necessary or convenient to effect a transfer of the Property by the City to M&M Pet Detroit, LLC, a Michigan Limited Liability Company.

  Yeas (8)

  Mary Waters, Sheffiled, Latisha Johnson, Angela Whitfield Calloway, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Benson, Frederick Durhal, and Tate

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  Approved (8 to 0)

18.27

Tate, reso. autho.

Property Sale10830 Plymouth, Detroit MI 48204 to New Bridge Investment Group LLC.  (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department ("P&DD") has received an offer from New Bridge Investment Group, LLC, a Michigan Limited Liability Company (the "Purchaser”), to purchase certain City-owned real property at 10830 Plymouth, Detroit MI 48204 (the "Property") for the purchase price of Sixteen Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($16,000.00).)

Motion for Approval by Council (Waiver)  

• Motion made by Tate

  We request that your Honorable Body adopt the attached resolution to authorize the Director of P&DD, or his or her authorized designee, to execute a quit claim deed and such other documents as may be necessary or convenient to effect a transfer of the Property by the City to New Bridge Investment Group, LLC, a Michigan Limited Liability Company.

  Yeas (8)

  Benson, Angela Whitfield Calloway, Frederick Durhal, Latisha Johnson, Sheffiled, Mary Waters, Tate, and Gabriela Santiago-Romero

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  Approved (8 to 0)

18.28

Tate, reso. autho.

Property Sale to Cascade and Monroe LLC. (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department ("P&DD") has received an offer from Cascade and Monroe LLC, a Michigan Limited Liability Company (the "Purchaser”), to purchase certain City-owned real property at 8100 Puritan, Detroit, MI 48238 (the "Property") for the purchase price of Five Thousand Four Hundred Fifty and 00/100 Dollars ($5,450.00).)  

Motion for Approval by Council  

• Motion made by Tate

  We request that your Honorable Body adopt the attached resolution to authorize the Director of P&DD, or his or her authorized designee, to execute a quit claim deed and such other documents as may be necessary or convenient to effect a transfer of the Property by the City to Cascade and Monroe LLC, a Michigan Limited Liability Company.

  Yeas (8)

  Benson, Frederick Durhal, Angela Whitfield Calloway, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Mary Waters, Tate, Latisha Johnson, and Sheffiled

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  Approved (8 to 0)

18.29

Tate, reso. autho.

Property Sale 5841 Russell to Rock Parking Company LLC. (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department (“P&DD”) has received an offer from Rock Parking Company LLC (the “Purchaser”), a Michigan limited liability company, to purchase certain City-owned real property 5841 Russell (the “Property”) for the purchase price of Five Thousand Six Hundred Sixty and 00/100 Dollars ($5,660.00).)

Motion for Approval by Council  8-0

• Motion made by Tate

  We request that your Honorable Body adopt the attached resolution to authorize the Director of P&DD to execute a quit claim deed and such other documents as may be necessary or convenient to effect a transfer of the Property by the City to the Purchaser.

  Yeas (8)

  Benson, Frederick Durhal, Latisha Johnson, Tate, Mary Waters, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Angela Whitfield Calloway, and Sheffiled

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  Approved (8 to 0)

19.

PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

19.1

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005574 -100% General Funding – To Provide Ladder and Line Testing. – Contractor: IIA Lifting Services, D.B.A IIA Fire Department Testing Services – Location: 16140 North Arrowhead Fountains Center Drive, Suite 108, Peoria, Arizona 85382 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of Two (2) Years – Total Contract Amount: $186,150.00. FIRE (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 11/06/23)

Motion for Approval by Council (Waiver)   

• Motion made by Gabriela Santiago-Romero

  100% General Funding – To Provide Ladder and Line Testing. – Contractor: IIA Lifting Services, D.B.A IIA Fire Department Testing Services – Location: 16140 North Arrowhead Fountains Center Drive, Suite 108, Peoria, Arizona 85382 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of Two (2) Years – Total Contract Amount: $186,150.00. Fire

  Waiver of Reconsideration Requested

  Yeas (8)

  Benson, Angela Whitfield Calloway, Latisha Johnson, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Sheffiled, Mary Waters, Tate, and Frederick Durhal

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  Approved (8 to 0)

19.2

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005675 - 100% ARPA Funding – To Provide Installation of New Fire Alarm System at DPD 10th Precinct. – Contractor: Power Lighting and Technical Services Inc. – Location: 5373 West Outer Drive, Detroit, MI 48235 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $215,540.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION  (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 11/06/23)

Motion for Approval by Council (Waiver)

• Motion made by Gabriela Santiago-Romero

  100% ARPA Funding – To Provide Installation of New Fire Alarm System at DPD 10th Precinct. – Contractor: Power Lighting and Technical Services Inc. – Location: 5373 West Outer Drive, Detroit, MI 48235 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $215,540.00. Construction and Demolition

  Yeas (8)

  Benson, Angela Whitfield Calloway, Frederick Durhal, Sheffiled, Tate, Mary Waters, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, and Latisha Johnson

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  Approved (8 to 0)

19.3

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 3069679 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Thirty-Two (32) 40MM Tactical Single Launcher. – Contractor: Vance Outdoors, Inc. – Location: 3723 Cleveland Avenue, Columbus, OH 43224 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $34,176.00. POLICE (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 11/06/23)

Motion for Approval by Council  

• Motion made by Gabriela Santiago-Romero

  100% City Funding – To Provide Thirty-Two (32) 40MM Tactical Single Launcher. – Contractor: Vance Outdoors, Inc. – Location: 3723 Cleveland Avenue, Columbus, OH 43224 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $34,176.00. Police

  Yeas (7)	Benson, Angela Whitfield Calloway, Frederick Durhal, Tate, Sheffiled, Mary Waters, and Latisha Johnson
  Nays (1)	Gabriela Santiago-Romero

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  Approved (7 to 1)

19.4

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 3068981 - 100% City Funding – To Provide On-Body Carried Individual First Aid Kits (IFAKS). – Contractor: Bound Tree Medical, LLC – Location: 5000 Tuttle Crossing, Dublin, OH 43016 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a One (1) Year Period – Total Contract Amount: $168,450.00. POLICE (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 11/06/23)

Motion for Approval by Council (Waiver)

• Motion made by Gabriela Santiago-Romero

  100% City Funding – To Provide On-Body Carried Individual First Aid Kits (IFAKS). – Contractor: Bound Tree Medical, LLC – Location: 5000 Tuttle Crossing, Dublin, OH 43016 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a One (1) Year Period – Total Contract Amount: $168,450.00. Police

  Yeas (8)

  Mary Waters, Tate, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Frederick Durhal, Angela Whitfield Calloway, Sheffiled, Latisha Johnson, and Benson

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  Approved (8 to 0)

19.5

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005374- 50% Major Street Funding and 50% Grant Funding – To Provide Before/After Evaluation Services for the Advanced Transportation and Congestion Management Technologies Deployment (ATCMTD) initiative . – Contractor: Wayne State University – Location: 100 Antoinette, Detroit, MI 48202 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Two (2) Year Period – Total Contract Amount: $232,622.00. PUBLIC WORKS (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 11/06/23)

Motion for Approval by Council 

• Motion made by Gabriela Santiago-Romero

  50% Major Street Funding and 50% Grant Funding – To Provide Before/After Evaluation Services for the Advanced Transportation and Congestion Management Technologies Deployment (ATCMTD) initiative . – Contractor: Wayne State University – Location: 100 Antoinette, Detroit, MI 48202 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Two (2) Year Period – Total Contract Amount: $232,622.00. Public Works

  Yeas (8)

  Mary Waters, Sheffiled, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Frederick Durhal, Tate, Latisha Johnson, Angela Whitfield Calloway, and Benson

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  Approved (8 to 0)

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEERING DIVISION

19.6

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Petition of BPH, LLC (x2023-354),  request for encroachment within Livernois Avenue, Barlum Avenue, and the public alley, adjacent to the property commonly known as 6011 Livernois Avenue, for the installation of monitoring wells and soil gas wells. (All other involved City Departments, including the Public Lighting Authority and Public Lighting Department; also privately owned utility companies have reported no objections to the encroachment. Provisions protecting all utility installations are part of the attached resolution.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 11/06/23)

Motion for Approval by Council  

• Motion made by Gabriela Santiago-Romero

  Approve

  Yeas (8)

  Mary Waters, Tate, Latisha Johnson, Angela Whitfield Calloway, Benson, Frederick Durhal, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, and Sheffiled

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  Approved (8 to 0)

19.7

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Mounira Aboudaya (x2023-344), request for the temporary closure of a public alley located adjacent to 22520 West Warren Avenue, for a period of five (5) years. (All other city departments and utilities have reported no objections to the temporary closure, provided that the right to 24-hour access is provided to their facilities. Provisions protecting the rights of the utilities and the City are a part of this resolution.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 11/06/23)

Motion for Approval by Council   

• Motion made by Gabriela Santiago-Romero

  Approve

  Yeas (8)

  Benson, Angela Whitfield Calloway, Frederick Durhal, Tate, Mary Waters, Sheffiled, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, and Latisha Johnson

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  Approved (8 to 0)

19.8

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Petition of Mohamad Beyoun (x2023-355) request for encroachment within the public alley, adjacent to the property commonly known as 11030 Morang Drive, for the installation of monitoring wells. (All other involved City Departments, including the Public Lighting Authority and Public Lighting Department; also privately owned utility companies have reported no objections to the encroachment. Provisions protecting all utility installations are part of the attached resolution.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 11/06/23)

Motion for Approval by Council  

• Motion made by Gabriela Santiago-Romero

  Approve

  Yeas (8)

  Mary Waters, Tate, Latisha Johnson, Angela Whitfield Calloway, Sheffiled, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Frederick Durhal, and Benson

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  Approved (8 to 0)

19.9

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Petition of Hamilton Square LLC (x2023-356) request to vacate to utility easement the north-south public alley bounded by Glynn Court, Hamilton Avenue, Boston Blvd, and Byron Avenue. (DTE Energy has objected to the approval of this petition. All other involved City Departments, and privately owned utility companies have reported no objections. Provisions protecting all utility installations are part of the attached resolution.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 11/06/23)

Motion for Approval by Council  

• Motion made by Gabriela Santiago-Romero

  Approve

  Yeas (8)

  Mary Waters, Tate, Sheffiled, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Benson, Frederick Durhal, Angela Whitfield Calloway, and Latisha Johnson

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  Approved (8 to 0)

19.10

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Petition of Diversified Fuels Properties (x2023-358) request for encroachment within West Grand Blvd, adjacent to the property commonly known as 2019 West Grand Blvd, for the installation of monitoring wells. (All other involved City Departments, including the Public Lighting Authority and Public Lighting Department; also privately owned utility companies have reported no objections to the encroachment. Provisions protecting all utility installations are part of the attached resolution.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 11/06/23)

Motion for Approval by Council   

• Motion made by Gabriela Santiago-Romero

  Approve

  Yeas (8)

  Mary Waters, Tate, Sheffiled, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Frederick Durhal, Angela Whitfield Calloway, Latisha Johnson, and Benson

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  Approved (8 to 0)

19.11

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Petition of Eddystone Renaissance, LLC  (x2023-359), request for encroachment within the public utility easement reserved for vacated Sproat Street and Park Avenue, adjacent to the property commonly known as 2701 Park Avenue, for the installation of an on-site advertising sign. (All other involved City Departments, including the Public Lighting Authority and Public Lighting Department; also privately owned utility companies have reported no objections to the encroachment. Provisions protecting all utility installations are part of the attached resolution.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 11/06/23)

Motion for Approval by Council   

• Motion made by Gabriela Santiago-Romero

  Approve

  Yeas (8)	Mary Waters, Tate, Latisha Johnson, Frederick Durhal, Benson, Sheffiled, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, and Angela Whitfield Calloway
  Abstain (1)	Coleman Young

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  Approved (8 to 0)

19.12

Santiago-Romero,  reso. autho.

Petition of Cass Village Apartments (x2023-360), request to vacate to utility easement the public alley bounded by Henry Street, Cass Avenue, Fisher Freeway Service Drive, and 2^nd Avenue. (DTE Energy has objected to the approval of this petition. All other involved City Departments, and privately owned utility companies have reported no objections. Provisions protecting all utility installations are part of the attached resolution.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 11/06/23)

Motion for Approval by Council

• Motion made by Gabriela Santiago-Romero

  Approve

  Yeas (8)

  Benson, Angela Whitfield Calloway, Frederick Durhal, Latisha Johnson, Tate, Sheffiled, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, and Mary Waters

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  Approved (8 to 0)

20.

NEW BUSINESS

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

20.1

Benson, an Ordinance

To amend Chapter 29 of the 2019 Detroit City Code, Minors, Article III, Regulation of Minors in Public Places and Adult Responsibility for Violations, by renaming Division 4, Tobacco Products and Hookah Pipes to Tobacco, Vapor, and Alternative Nicotine Products and Hookah Pipes by amending Section 29-3-51, Prohibited conduct by minor; violation as misdemeanor; penalty; costs; exceptions; other violations, and Section 29-3-52, Hookah pipe; prohibited conduct by minor; violation as misdemeanor; penalty, and Division 6, Adult Responsibility; by amending and renaming Section 29-3-72, Sale of tobacco products to minor prohibited; penalty to Sale of tobacco, vapor, and alternative nicotine products to minor prohibited; penalty, and amending Section 29-3-73, Sales to minors; hookah pipes, to comport with State Law. (SIX (6) VOTES ARE REQUIRED AND SHALL BE GIVEN IMMEDIATE EFFECT AND SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE UPON PUBLICATION) ROLL CALL

CM Tate: Motion for Approval by Council (Waiver); for the proposed ordinance to be Taken from the Table, Read a 3rd Time and Title to be Confirmed. All Council Members in favor through ROLL CALL (7-0). No Objections  (Johnson, Whitfield-Calloway No Vote). Motion Carried.

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

20.2

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6003740-A1 - 100% Bond Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time for 51 Sidewalk Repairs for Proposal-N Demolition Services, Group E1/SA. – Contractor: Gayanga Co – Location: 1120 W Baltimore, Suite 200, Detroit, MI 48202 – Previous Contract Period: October 1, 2021 through December 31, 2023 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2024 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $3,465,000.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 11/13/23)

CM Santiago-Romero: Motion to Postpone Vote for one (1) week. All Present Council Members in favor (8-0). No Objections (Whitfield-Calloway No Vote). Motion Carried.

20.3

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6003738-A1 - 100% Bond Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time for 62 Sidewalk Repairs for Proposal-N Demolition Services, Group E4/SA . – Contractor: Gayanga Co – Location: 1120 W Baltimore, Suite 200, Detroit, MI 48202 – Previous Contract Period: August 1, 2021 through December 31, 2023 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2024 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $3,562,212.83. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION. (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 11/13/23)

CM Santiago-Romero: Motion to Postpone Vote for one (1) week. All Present Council Members in favor (8-0). No Objections (Whitfield-Calloway No Vote). Motion Carried.

20.4

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6003744-A1 - 100% Bond Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time for 87 Sidewalk Repairs for Proposal-N Demolition Services, Group F4. – Contractor: Homrich Wrecking, Inc. dba Homrich – Location: 3033 Bourke Street, Detroit, MI 48238 – Previous Contract Period: August 1, 2021 through December 31, 2023 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2024 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $2,601,265.80. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 11/13/23)

CM Santiago-Romero: Motion to Postpone Vote for one (1) week. All Present Council Members in favor (8-0). No Objections (Whitfield-Calloway No Vote). Motion Carried.

20.5

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6003742-A1 - 100% Bond Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time for 6 Sidewalk Repairs for Proposal-N Demolition Services, Group F2 – Contractor: Homrich Wrecking, Inc. dba Homrich – Location: 3033 Bourke Street, Detroit, MI 48238 – Previous Contract Period: August 1, 2021 through December 31, 2023 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2024 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $2,318,082.90. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 11/13/23)

CM Santiago-Romero: Motion to Postpone Vote for one (1) week. All Present Council Members in favor (8-0). No Objections (Whitfield-Calloway No Vote). Motion Carried.

20.6

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6003743-A1 - 100% Bond Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time for 100 Sidewalk Repairs for Proposal-N Demolition Services, Group F3 – Contractor: Homrich Wrecking, Inc. dba Homrich – Location: 3033 Bourke Street, Detroit, MI 48238 – Previous Contract Period: August 1, 2021 through December 31, 2023 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2024 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $3,068,611.35. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 11/13/23)

CM Santiago-Romero: Motion to Postpone Vote for one (1) week. All Present Council Members in favor (8-0). No Objections (Whitfield-Calloway No Vote). Motion Carried.

20.7

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6003741-A1 - 100% Bond Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time for 5 Sidewalk Repairs for Proposal-N Demolition Services, Group F1. – Contractor: Homrich Wrecking, Inc. dba Homrich – Location: 3033 Bourke Street, Detroit, MI 48238 – Previous Contract Period: August 1, 2021 through December 31, 2023 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2024 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $2,926,071.75. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 11/13/23)

CM Santiago-Romero: Motion to Postpone Vote for one (1) week. All Present Council Members in favor (8-0). No Objections (Whitfield-Calloway No Vote). Motion Carried.

20.8

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005662 - 100% ARPA Funding – To Provide Back Up Generators at Four Recreation Centers: ABC, Williams, Coleman and Farwell. – Contractor: Power Lighting and Technical Services, Inc. – Location: 16051 Grand River Avenue, Detroit, MI 48227 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $4,478,000.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 11/13/23)

Motion for Approval by Council (Waiver)

• Motion made by Gabriela Santiago-Romero

  100% ARPA Funding – To Provide Back Up Generators at Four Recreation Centers: ABC, Williams, Coleman and Farwell. – Contractor: Power Lighting and Technical Services, Inc. – Location: 16051 Grand River Avenue, Detroit, MI 48227 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $4,478,000.00. Construction and Demolition

  Waiver of Reconsideration Requested

  Yeas (8)

  Benson, Frederick Durhal, Latisha Johnson, Sheffiled, Tate, Mary Waters, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, and Coleman Young

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  Approved (8 to 0)

20.9

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 3069265 - 18% Solid Waste & 82% Grant Funding – To Provide Electric Refuse Trucks, Side and Rear Loading with Charging Stations. – Contractor: Interstate Trucksource, Inc. – Location: 29085 Smith Road, Romulus, MI 48174 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Term of One (1) Year – Total Contract Amount: $1,793,504.95. PUBLIC WORKS (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 11/13/23)

Motion for Approval by Council (Waiver)

• Motion made by Gabriela Santiago-Romero

  18% Solid Waste & 82% Grant Funding – To Provide Electric Refuse Trucks, Side and Rear Loading with Charging Stations. – Contractor: Interstate Trucksource, Inc. – Location: 29085 Smith Road, Romulus, MI 48174 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Term of One (1) Year – Total Contract Amount: $1,793,504.95. Public Works

  Waiver of Reconsideration Requested

  Yeas (8)

  Benson, Frederick Durhal, Latisha Johnson, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Sheffiled, Coleman Young, Mary Waters, and Tate

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  Approved (8 to 0)

20.10

Young, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005113-A1 - 100% Capital Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time for Construction Services to Build a New Park on 4th and Charlotte. – Contractor: Michigan Recreational Construction, Inc. – Location: 18631 Conant, Detroit, MI 48234 – Previous Contract Period: February 3, 2023 through February 28, 2024 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through August 28, 2024 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $500,000.00. GENERAL SERVICES (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 11/9/23)

Motion for Approval by Council

• Motion made by Coleman Young

  100% Capital Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time for Construction Services to Build a New Park on 4th and Charlotte. – Contractor: Michigan Recreational Construction, Inc. – Location: 18631 Conant, Detroit, MI 48234 – Previous Contract Period: February 3, 2023 through February 28, 2024 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through August 28, 2024 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $500,000.00. General Services

  Yeas (8)

  Benson, Latisha Johnson, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Frederick Durhal, Sheffiled, Tate, Mary Waters, and Coleman Young

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  Approved (8 to 0)

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

20.11

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Request to Accept and Appropriate FY 2024 Freeway Safety Grant. (The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity has awarded the City of Detroit Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT), in partnership with the Department of Public Works (DPW) and the Detroit Police Department (DPD), with the FY 2024 Freeway Safety Grant for a total of $30,000,000.00. There is no match requirement. The total project cost is $30,000,000.00.)  (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 11/13/23)

Motion for Approval by Council  

• Motion made by Gabriela Santiago-Romero

  Request to Accept and Appropriate FY 2024 Freeway Safety Grant. The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity has awarded the City of Detroit Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT), in partnership with the Department of Public Works (DPW) and the Detroit Police Department (DPD), with the FY 2024 Freeway Safety Grant for a total of $30,000,000.00. There is no match requirement. The total project cost is $30,000,000.00.

  Yeas (7)	Benson, Frederick Durhal, Latisha Johnson, Sheffiled, Mary Waters, Coleman Young, and Tate
  Nays (1)	Gabriela Santiago-Romero

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  Approved (7 to 1)

MUNICIPAL PARKING DEPARTMENT

20.12

Young, reso. autho.

To designate a residential parking permit area servicing portions of Woodward, Watson, Erskine, Alfred, Brush, and John R, in the City of Detroit. (Central Brush Park Plan) (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 11/9/23)

CM Young: Motion to give Approval by Council. All Present Council Members in favor (8-0). No Objections (Whitfield-Calloway Non Vote). Motion Carried. 

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

20.13

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Proposed Resolution Establishing Fee Schedule for the Department of Public Works Shared-Mobility Permit for E-Scooters. (The proposed Resolution establishes a flat-rate administrative fee to cover the costs to review and approve permit applications, as well as a fee, structured on a per-trip basis, to cover the costs of managing the City’s E-Scooter Permit Program.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 11/13/23)

Motion for Approval by Council

• Motion made by Gabriela Santiago-Romero

  Approval

  Yeas (8)

  Benson, Frederick Durhal, Latisha Johnson, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Sheffiled, Coleman Young, Tate, and Mary Waters

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  Approved (8 to 0)

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEERING DIVISION

20.14

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Submitting reso. autho. Petition of Developing Kingdoms in Different Stages (x2023–357) request to vacate to utility easement the public alley bounded by McNichols Road, Woodbine Avenue, Santa Maria Street, and Wormer Avenue.(DTE Energy has objected to the approval of this petition. All other involved City Departments, and privately owned utility companies have reported no objections. Provisions protecting all utility installations are part of the attached resolution.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 11/6/23)

Motion for Approval by Council  (Waiver)

• Motion made by Gabriela Santiago-Romero

  Approve

  Yeas (8)

  Benson, Frederick Durhal, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Sheffiled, Mary Waters, Latisha Johnson, Coleman Young, and Tate

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  Approved (8 to 0)

20.15

Council Member  Gabriela Santiago-Romero

Submitting an amended Resolution relative to Calling for a Ceasefire in Gaza. (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 11/20/23)

Discussion 

21.

PRESIDENT'S REPORT ON STANDING COMMITTEE REFERRALS AND OTHER MATTERS

22.

BUDGET, FINANCE AND AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE

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

BOARD OF REVIEW

22.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Amended 2024 Homeowner Property Exemption (HOPE) Policy and Guidelines - To Amend 2024 HOPE Application Packet. (In accordance with newly signed Public Act 191 of 2023 the current adopted 2024 HOPE Application Packet must be amended to comply with statute changes.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE AND AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (8-0). No Objections

22.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Approval of Homeowners Property Exemption Program Applications through 2023 - 2023 HOPE Carry Forward. (In accordance with newly signed Public Act 191, City Council may adopt through resolution those homeowners that were approved a poverty exemption in 2022 may receive the exemption in 2023 without reapplication.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE AND AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (8-0). No Objections

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER/OFFICE OF THE ASSESSOR

22.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Meyers Senior Limited Dividend Housing Association, Limited Partnership – Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT).  (Wallick Development Company, LLC and Presbyterian Villages of Michigan (PVM) have formed Meyers Senior Limited dividend Housing Association, Limited Partnership in order to develop the Project known as Meyers Senior Apartments.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE AND AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (8-0). No Objections

22.4

Submitting reso. autho.

Meyers Senior II Limited Dividend Housing Association, Limited Partnership – Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT).  (Wallick Development Company, LLC and Presbyterian Villages of Michigan (PVM) have formed Meyers Senior II Limited Dividend Housing Association, Limited Partnership in order to develop the Project known as Meyers Senior Apartments II.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE AND AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (8-0). No Objections

MISCELLANEOUS

22.5

Council Member Scott Benson

Submitting memorandum relative to Inquiry on Core Services and Associated Expenses in FY 24-25 Budget.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE AND AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (8-0). No Objections

23.

INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE

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

MAYOR'S OFFICE

23.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Appointment of Charles Simms as Fire Commissioner for the City of Detroit subject to the approval of City Council.  (Under Article 4 Section 4-111 of the City Charter, if City Council does not disapprove the appointment within 30 days of filing, the appointment is confirmed.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (8-0). No Objections. 

OFFICE OF CONNTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

23.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005781 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Online Investigative Software and Services for Multiple City Departments. – Contractor: Thomson Reuters – Location: 610 Opperman Drive, Eagan, MN 55123 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2028 – Total Contract Amount: $1,678,175.52. DoIT

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (8-0). No Objections. 

23.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005685 - 100% City Funding – To Provide 3rd Party Administration for Absence Management (FMLA+ Other Leave Types) for City Employees. – Contractor: CompOne Administrators, Inc. – Location: 39500 High Pointe Boulevard, Novi, MI 48375 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of Three (3) Years – Total Contract Amount: $1,173,900.00. HUMAN RESOURCES

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (8-0). No Objections. 

23.4

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005817 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Legal Representation for the City of Detroit in Zoning Matters On A Case-By-Case Basis. – Contractor: Miller Johnson Snell & Cummiskey PLC – Location: 500 Woodward Avenue, Suite 2800, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $50,000.00. LAW

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (8-0). No Objections. 

23.5

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005591 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Legal Advice Regarding the Development of Renewable Energy. – Contractor: RivenOak Law Group, P.C. – Location: 3331 W Big Beaver Rd Suite 109, Troy, MI 48084 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $200,000.00. LAW

Motion to Walk on Line Item to Formal Session. All Council Members in favor (8-0). No Objections (Whitfield-Calloway Non Vote). Motion Carried

23.6

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005617 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Representation for the City of Detroit for Condemnation Litigation and Eminent Domain Issues. – Contractor: Zausmer P.C. – Location: 32255 Northwestern Highway, Suite 255, Farmington Hills, MI 48334 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $400,000.00. LAW

Motion to Walk on Line Item to Formal Session. All Council Members in favor (8-0). No Objections (Whitfield-Calloway Non Vote). Motion Carried

LAW DEPARTMENT

23.7

Submitting reso. autho.

Settlement lawsuit of Martin, Jr., Derrick v Anajah McClenney and City of Detroit; Case No 21-010882-NI; File No L21-00875 (CM) Department of Transportation, in the amount of $12,000.00 in full payment for any and all claims which Derrick C. Martin Jr 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 (8-0). No Objections. 

24.

NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE

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

MAYOR'S OFFICE

24.1

Submitting Mayor's Office Coordinator's Report

Petition of Big River Race Management, LLC (#2023-352), request to hold "I Ran the D 5K" on May 4, 2024 at Comerica Park - Downtown Detroit.  Setup to begin May 3, 2024 at 10:00AM, with tear down on May 4, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. (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). No Objections

24.2

Submitting Mayor's Office Coordinator's Report

Petition of The Shul (#2023-378), request to hold "Menorah in the D" on December 7, 2023 at Cadillac Square Eastbound.  Setup to begin December 7, 2023 at 6:00 a.m. and tear December 7, 2023 at 9:00 p.m. (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). No Objections

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

24.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005287 - 100% ARPA Funding – To Provide as Needed Rental Vehicles. – Contractor: The Hertz Corporation – Location: 30507 Woodward Avenue, Royal Oak, MI 48073 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $200,000.00. GENERAL SERVICES

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD & COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (8-0). No Objections

24.4

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005806 - 100% Grant Funding – To Provide Construction/Renovations for a Command Center for the Joe Louis Greenway Project at the DPD Oakman Station. – Contractor: L.S. Brinker – Location: 3633 Michigan Avenue, Suite 300, Detroit, MI 48216 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $1,562,915.31. GENERAL SERVICES

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD & COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (8-0). No Objections

24.5

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005849 - 58% Capital Funds, 42% Blight Remediation Funding – To Provide Fiduciary and Program Management for City Walls and ACE Program. – Contractor: Space Lab Development, Inc – Location: 607 Shelby Street, Suite 700, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through Upon City Council Approval through December 30, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $2,660,000.00. GENERAL SERVICES

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD & COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (8-0). No Objections

25.

PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE

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

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

25.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005776 - 100% ARPA Funding – To Provide the Renew Detroit Home Repair Program for Roof Replacement and Related Construction Services. – Contractor: Great Lakes Roofing Inc. – Location: 2525 Industrial Row Drive, Troy, MI 48084 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $3,166,666.67. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (8-0). No Objections. 

25.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005782 - 100% ARPA Funding – To Provide the Renew Detroit Home Repair Program for Roof Replacement and Related Construction Services. – Contractor: OMP Construction, Inc. – Location: 17800 Woodward Avenue, LL4, Detroit, MI 48203 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $500,000.00. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (8-0). No Objections. 

25.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005783 - 100% ARPA Funding – To Provide Renew Detroit Home Repair Program. – Contractor: LGC Global, Inc – Location: 7310 Woodward Avenue, Suite 500, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $3,166,666.67. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (8-0). No Objections. 

25.4

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005864 - 100% ARPA Funding – To Provide Renew Detroit Home Repair Program. – Contractor: 1-800-Hansons, LLC – Location: 977 E 14 Mile Road, Troy, MI 48083 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $3,166,666.67. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (8-0). No Objections. 

25.5

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005631 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Coordinated Entry Services for the City of Detroit Homeless System. – Contractor: Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency – Location: 7310 Woodward, Suite. 800, Detroit, MI 48202 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Term of Two (2) years – Total Contract Amount: $900,000.00. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (8-0). No Objections. 

25.6

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005758 - 100% CDBG Grant Funding – To Provide Facility Repairs at 5716 Michigan Avenue, Detroit, MI 48217. – Contractor: Southwest Housing Solutions Corporation – Location: 1920 25th Street, Detroit, MI 48216 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through February 28, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $437,678.87. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION 

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (8-0). No Objections. 

25.7

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005858 - 100% ARPA Funding – To Provide Detroit At Work Workforce Training. – Contractor: Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation – Location: 440 E Congress Street, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $5,577,408.00.  HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (8-0). No Objections. 

25.8

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6001723 – A2 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 2 – To Provide an Increase of Funds for the Community Education Commission Goal Line After School Program. – Contractor: Community Education Commission – Location:18100 Meyers Rd., 2nd Floor. Detroit, MI 48235 – Contract Period: September 11, 2018 through June 30, 2026 – Contract Increase Amount: $2,250,000.00 – Total Contract Amount: $5,000,000.00.  NON-DEPARTMENTAL

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (8-0). No Objections. 

25.9

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005549 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Professional Services to Assist the City in Updating the Master Plan of Policies. – Contractor: Smith Group, Inc. – Location: 500 Griswold Street, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Term of Two (2) Years – Total Contract Amount: $993,500.00.  PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT 

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (8-0). No Objections. 

DOWNTOWN DETROIT PARTNERSHIP/BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT ZONE

25.10

Submitting report relative to

Reauthorization of the Downtown Detroit Business Improvement Zone - Request for City concurrence and appointment of City Representative on BIZ Board of Directors. (Downtown Detroit Business Improvement Zone Election Report.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (8-0). No Objections. 

25.11

Submitting reso. autho.

Approving Extension of Assessment by Downtown Detroit Business Improvement Zone. (Pursuant to Section 10e of Chapter 2, MCL 125,990e, on March 4, 2014, the Detroit City Council approved the establishment of the Downtown Detroit Business Improvement Zone, and the original zone plan for the Downtown Detroit Business Improvement Zone.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (8-0). No Objections. 

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

25.12

Submitting reso. autho.

Property Sale of 4400 Livernois, Detroit, MI  48210 to Special Multi-Service, Inc. (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department ("P&DD") has received an offer from Special Multi-Services, Inc., a Michigan Profit Corporation (the "Purchaser”), to purchase certain City-owned real property at 4400 Livernois, Detroit, MI 48210 (the "Property") for the purchase price of Forty-Nine Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($49,000.00).)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (8-0). No Objections. 

25.13

Submitting reso. autho.

Property Sale of 14000 Puritan to Jack Allen Construction, LLC. (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department (“P&DD”) has received an offer from Jack Allen Construction, LLC, a Michigan limited liability company, (“Purchaser”) to purchase certain City-owned real property at 14000 Puritan (the “Property”) for the purchase price of Thirty-Two Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($32,000.00).)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (8-0). No Objections. 

MISCELLANEOUS

25.14

Council Member Mary Waters

Submitting Resolution relative to Supporting HR 7739 to change federal formulas for calculating Area Median Income (AMI).

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (8-0). No Objections. 

26.

PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE

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

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

26.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005836 - 100% ARPA Funding – To Provide Abatement and Demolition of Commercial Group 222. – Contractor: Inner City Contracting, LLC – Location: 18715 Grand River Avenue, Detroit, MI 48223 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $410,453.47. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (8-0). No Objections. 

26.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005684 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Preventive Maintenance, Repairs, and Parts for Cranes at DDOT Facilities. – Contractor: Morgan Site Services, Inc. – Location: 1049 S Mahoning Avenue, Alliance, OH 44601 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Term of Three (3) Years – Total Contract Amount: $151,976.25. TRANSPORTATION

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (8-0). No Objections. 

26.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005860 - 80% Grant, 20% City Funding – To Provide Construction for the Coolidge Bus Maintenance Facility. – Contractor: Detroit Building Authority – Location: 1301 Third Street, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: Upon City Council approval through April 30, 2030 – Total Contract Amount: $134,298,291.79.  TRANSPORTATION

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (8-0). No Objections. 

26.4

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005789 - 100% ARPA Funding – To Provide Basement Back-Up Protection Services. – Contractor: Ben Washington & Sons Plumbing and Heating, Inc. – Location: 7116 Tireman Street, Detroit, MI 48204– Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $500,000.00. WATER AND SEWERAGE

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (8-0). No Objections. 

26.5

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005790 - 100% ARPA Funding – To Provide Basement Back-up Prevention Services. – Contractor: LGC Global, Inc – Location: 7310 Woodward Avenue, Suite 500, Detroit, MI 48202 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $850,000.00.  WATER AND SEWERAGE

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (8-0). No Objections. 

26.6

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005791 - 100% ARPA Funding – To Provide Basement Back-Up Protection Program Phase 2. – Contractor: Plumberz North America, LLC – Location: 37545 Schoolcraft Rd. Livonia, MI 48150 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $500,000.00 .  WATER AND SEWERAGE

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (8-0). No Objections. 

26.7

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005793 - 100% ARPA Funding – To Provide Basement Back-Up Protection Services. – Contractor: Moore Brothers Plumbing and Heating, LLC – Location: 15870 Schaefer Hwy Detroit, MI, 48227 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $750,000.00.  WATER AND SEWERAGE

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (8-0). No Objections. 

26.8

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005794 - 100% ARPA Funding – To Provide Basement Back-Up Protection Program Phase 2. – Contractor: 3R Home Improvement, LLC – Location: 1460 Pennsylvania Wyandotte, MI 48192 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $600,000.00.  WATER AND SEWERAGE

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (8-0). No Objections. 

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

26.9

Submitting reso. autho.

Request to Accept and Appropriate the FY 2024 COVID-19 Public Health Workforce Supplemental Grant.  (The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has awarded the City of Detroit Health Department with the FY 2024 COVID-19 Public Health Workforce Supplemental Grant for a total of $110,000.00. There is no City match requirement. The total project cost is $110,000.00.)

26.10

Submitting reso. autho.

Request to accept an increase in appropriation for the FY 2024 Oral Health Kindergarten Assessment Program Grant.  (The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has awarded an increase in appropriation to the City of Detroit Health Department for the FY 2024 Oral Health Kindergarten Assessment Program Grant, in the amount of $30,000.00. There is no match requirement. This funding will increase appropriation 21280, previously approved in the amount of $95,694.00, to a total of $125,694.00.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (8-0). No Objections. 

26.11

Submitting reso. autho.

Request to accept an increase in appropriation for the FY 2024 Oral Health Kindergarten Assessment Program Grant. (The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has awarded an increase in appropriation to the City of Detroit Health Department for the FY 2024 Oral Health Kindergarten Assessment Program Grant, in the amount of $30,000.00. There is no match requirement. This funding will increase appropriation 21280, previously approved in the amount of $95,694.00, to a total of $125,694.00.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (8-0). No Objections. 

26.12

Submitting reso. autho.

Request to Accept and Appropriate the FY 2023 Safer Childbirth Cities Initiative Sustainability Mini-Grant. (The Michigan Public Health Institute has awarded the City of Detroit Health Department with the FY 2023 Safer Childbirth Cities Initiative Sustainability Mini-Grant for a total of $5,000.00. There is no match requirement. The total project cost is $5,000.00.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (8-0). No Objections. 

26.13

Submitting reso. autho.

Request to Accept and Appropriate the FY 2023 SisterFriends Detroit Grant.  (Henry Ford Health has awarded the City of Detroit Health Department with the FY 2023 SisterFriends Detroit Grant for a total of $50,000.00. There is no match requirement. The total project cost is $50,000.00.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (8-0). No Objections. 

26.14

Submitting reso. autho.

Request to Accept and Appropriate the FY 2023 SisterFriends Detroit Grant. (Henry Ford Health has awarded the City of Detroit Health Department with the FY 2023 SisterFriends Detroit Grant for a total of $50,000.00. There is no match requirement. The total project cost is $50,000.00.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (8-0). No Objections. 

26.15

Submitting reso. autho.

To submit a grant application to the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE), for the Michigan Brownfield Redevelopment Program.  (The Buildings, Safety Engineering and Environmental Department is hereby requesting authorization from Detroit City Council to submit a grant application to the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) for the Michigan Brownfield Redevelopment Program. The amount being sought is $1,000,000.00. There is no required match.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (8-0). No Objections. 

26.16

Submitting reso. autho.

Request to Accept and Appropriate the FY 2024 Detroit Bridge Environmental Assessment Grant. (The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has awarded the City of Detroit Health Department with the FY 2024 Detroit Bridge Environmental Assessment Grant for a total of $1,000,000.00. There is no City match requirement. The total project cost is $1,000,000.00.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (8-0). No Objections. 

26.17

Submitting reso. autho.

Request to Accept and Appropriate the FY 2022 Enhanced Air Quality Monitoring for Communities Grant. (The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded the City of Detroit Building, Safety Engineering, and Environmental Department with the FY 2022 Enhanced Air Quality Monitoring for Communities Grant for a total of $481,935.00. There is no required match for this grant. The total project cost is $481,935.00.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (8-0). No Objections. 

26.18

Submitting reso. autho.

Request to Accept the FY 2024 Highway Research Planning and Construction Grant. (The Michigan Department of Transportation has awarded the City of Detroit Department of Public Works with the FY 2024 Highway Research Planning and Construction Grant for a total of $750,000.00. The State share is $750,000.00 of the approved amount, and a there is a required cash match of $187,500.00. The total project cost is $937,500.00.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (8-0). No Objections. 

MISCELLANEOUS

26.19

Council President Mary Sheffield

Submitting memorandum relative to Requesting Report on Construction Contracts.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (8-0). No Objections. 

27.

CONSENT AGENDA

28.

MEMBER REPORTS

-SUSPENDED-

29.

ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE

30.

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CLERK

30.1

Report on approval of proceedings by the Mayor.

31.

TESTIMONIAL RESOLUTIONS AND SPECIAL PRIVILEGE

-NONE-

32.

WALK ONS

32.1

Sheffield, an Proposed Ordinance

A Proposed Ordinance to amend Chapter 44 of the 2019 Detroit City Code, Taxation, Article IV, Personal Property Taxes, Real Property Taxes, And Special Assessments, Division 1, Generally, by amending Section 44-4-3, Appeals from assessments; hearing by Board of Assessors; signing and returning the Board of Review of auxiliary book, Section 44-4-5, Board of Review, Section 44-4-6, Review of assessment rolls; appeals to Board of Review, Section 44-4-7, Correction and confirmation of assessment rolls, Section 44-4-8, Refund or vacation of taxes-Unjust or erroneous assessments, by amending and renaming Section 44-4-2, Notice of availability of assessment roll; assessment notice to taxpayer, and by adding Section 44-4-2, Notice of availability of assessment roll; assessment notice to taxpayer, and by adding 44-4-11, Independent Evaluator to advise City Council; duties of Assessment Division, 44-4-12, Assessment Factors, City Council resolution, and Section 44-4-13, Priority of state law and State Tax Commission requirements; severability, and by amending Division 8, Homeowners Property Tax Assistance Program, by amending Section 44-4-151, Purpose, Section 44-4-155, Guidelines, Section 44-4-157, Notice of Homeowners Property Exemption; outreach, and Section 44-4-158, Decision letter, and by amending and renaming Section 44-4-154, Application for Homeowners Property Exemption Program; availability, to provide for additional information and protections for residents for appeals of assessments, the Board of Review and the Homeowner’s Property Exemption Program. (WALKED ON TO FORMAL SESSION AS DIRECTED ON 11/14/2023)

CM Tate (on behalf of Sheffield): Motion to Walk on Line Item. All Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. Motion Carried

CM Whitfield-Calloway (on behalf of Sheffield): Motion to have proposed ordinance introduced, Waive the Approval as to Form. Majority Council Members in favor (5-4). Benson, Durhal, Tate, Young Objections. Motion Carried.

32.2

Sheffield, reso. autho.

Setting a Public Hearing on the foregoing ordinance amendment.

CM Waters (on behalf of Sheffield): Motion to Walk on Line Item. All Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. Motion Carried

CM Tate (on behalf of Sheffield): Motion to Set Up Public Hearing for November 21, 2023 at 10:20am. All Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. Motion Carried

32.3

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

An amended Resolution calling for a Ceasefire in Gaza. (WALKED ON TO THE FORMAL SESSION ON 11/14/23)

CM Santiago-Romero: Motion to Walk on Line Item. All Council Members in favor (8-0). No Objections (Whitfield-Calloway Non Vote). Motion Carried

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (8-0). No Objections. 

32.4

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005591 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Legal Advice Regarding the Development of Renewable Energy. – Contractor: RivenOak Law Group, P.C. – Location: 3331 W Big Beaver Rd Suite 109, Troy, MI 48084 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $200,000.00. LAW

Motion to Walk on Line Item. All Council Members in favor (8-0). No Objections (Whitfield-Calloway Non Vote). Motion Carried

32.5

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005617 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Representation for the City of Detroit for Condemnation Litigation and Eminent Domain Issues. – Contractor: Zausmer P.C. – Location: 32255 Northwestern Highway, Suite 255, Farmington Hills, MI 48334 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $400,000.00. LAW

CM Tate (on behalf of Sheffield): Motion to Walk on Line Item. All Council Members in favor (8-0). No Objections (Whitfield-Calloway Non Vote). Motion Carried