MINUTES

CITY COUNCIL FORMAL SESSION

Tuesday, July 25, 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: 6 Present, 3 Absent (Benson, Durhal II, Young) - QUORUM ACHIEVED

Took Seat After ROLL CALL: Benson (10:16am,  7-2), Young 10:30am, Durhal 10:40am, 8-1)

2.

APPROVAL OF JOURNAL OF LAST SESSION

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

3.

RECONSIDERATIONS

-NONE-

4.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

-NONE-

5.

PRESIDENT'S REPORT ON STANDING COMMITTEE REFERRALS AND OTHER MATTERS

-NONE-

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 THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

6.1

Submitting report relative to

Financial Report for the Eleven Months ended May 31, 2023. (The Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) respectfully submits its City of Detroit Financial Report for the Eleven Months ended May 31, 2023.)

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:

LAW DEPARTMENT

7.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Timothy Cheatham vs City of Detroit; File 14978, W18-00069, CM, A24000, and in the amount of ($65,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Timothy Cheatham may have against the City of Detroit by reason of any injuries or occupational diseases as a result of past employment with the City of Detroit.

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 Andre Hughey vs City of Detroit; File 14945, W17-00141, PSB, A20000, and in the amount of ($81,671.00), in full payment for any and all claims which Andre Hughey may have against the City of Detroit by reason of any injuries or occupational diseases and resultant disabilities.

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

LEGISLATIVE POLICY DIVISION

7.3

Submitting report relative to

Explanation of Section 9.16 of Council Rules.  (The Legislative Policy Division (LPD) was asked to explain Section 9.16 of the Council Rules.)

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

MISCELLANEOUS

7.4

Council Member Scott Benson

Submitting memorandum relative to Report on The 30-Day line Item in Committee Rule.

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

7.5

Council President Mary Sheffield

Submitting memorandum relative to Request to Draft Language to Add the Crown Act to the Detroit City Code as an Amendment by Ordinance.

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:

MISCELLANEOUS

8.1

Council Member Mary Waters

Submitting Resolution Calling For Renaming Of Hart Plaza To Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza.

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:

DETROIT LAND BANK AUTHORITY

9.1

Submitting report relative to

City Council Quarterly Report, Q4 Quarter FY 2023, Detroit Land Bank Authority. (This quarter, the DLBA made tremendous progress in our effort to improve transparency and community engagement. Our team focused on ensuring Detroiters have access to the land bank resources and programs they need. DLBA representatives participated in 83 community events in Q4, exceeding the number of working days (65) April – June.)

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:

MISCELLANEOUS

10.1

Council Member Mary Waters

Submitting Resolution to Support Providing Child Care Assistance to DDOT Bus Drivers.

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

10.2

Council Member Mary Waters

Submitting memorandum relative to Bus Driver Support.

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

10.3

Council Member Mary Waters

Submitting memorandum relative to Opportunities to Sanction Contractors with Bad Business Practices in Demolitions.

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

10.4

Council Member Mary Waters

Submitting memorandum relative to Bus Driver Support.

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 per speaker

Malik Shelton, Ramon Jackson, Kipp Greenwood, Cunningham, Ms. Meeks, Detroit Resident, Allyssa Hankins, Detroit Resident, Lindsay, Eric Blount, Bob Carmack, Detroit Resident, Detroit Resident, Sherri Burton, Reshanna Long, Detroit Resident, Detroit Resident, Resident, Chales Miles, Black Jesus, Rep Cynthia Johnson, Meeko Williams, resident, resident, resident, Ms. Shea, Change Hart Plaza to MLK, Steven Hawring, William M Davis, Scarlett Maddocks, Karen Winston, Betty A Varner, Monica Edmonds, W. Reese, Renla Session, Caller 815, D.R. Ruby Riley, JoAnn Warwick, Resident, Russ Belant, Rudolph Marco, Robert Shoby, Frances Grenieau, Tyson Girsch, Avery Simms, Never Vote for this Council again, Mary Bennett King, Katricia Dochery, Carl Nielbauch, Galaxy 9, Renard Monshunski, Resident, resident, resident, Monica edmonds, Abi Brown, 

15.

STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS

16.

BUDGET, FINANCE AND AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

16.1

Young, amended reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005561 - 100% City Funding – To Provide a Bill Payment Kiosk Network including Maintenance and Support. – Contractor: Diversified Data Processing and Consulting, Inc. – Location: 2111 Woodward Avenue, Suite 702, Detroit, MI 48201 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through July 31, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $4,824,821.42 OFFICE OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 

Discussion: Jason Plock, John Naglick, Irwin Corley

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

• 9-0
  Motion made by Coleman Young

  100% City Funding – To Provide a Bill Payment Kiosk Network including Maintenance and Support. – Contractor: Diversified Data Processing and Consulting, Inc. – Location: 2111 Woodward Avenue, Suite 702, Detroit, MI 48201 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through July 31, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $4,694,778.37. Office of the Chief Financial Officer

  Yeas (9)

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

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

16.2

Young, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6003718-A1 - 100% ARPA Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Amendment to the Scope to Allow Recruitment Services for Non-ARPA Positions. – Contractor: IVantage Group, Inc. – Location: 10489 Grand River, Suite A, Brighton, MI 48116 – Contract Period: July 5, 2021 through July 15, 2024 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $945,000.00 OFFICE OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 

Discussion: Malik Washington, Tanya Stewart Limmit, CM Young, CM Santiago-Romero, 

CM Young: Motion to give Approval by Council (with Waiver). All Council Members in favor (7-2).Johnson, Whitfield-Calloway  Objections. Motion Carried.

• 7-2
  Motion made by Coleman Young

  100% ARPA Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Amendment to the Scope to Allow Recruitment Services for Non-ARPA Positions. – Contractor: IVantage Group, Inc. – Location: 10489 Grand River, Suite A, Brighton, MI 48116 – Contract Period: July 5, 2021 through July 15, 2024 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $945,000.00. Office of the Chief Financial Officer

  Yeas (7)	Coleman Young, Tate, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Mary Waters, Frederick Durhal, Sheffiled, and Benson
  Nays (2)	Angela Whitfield Calloway, and Latisha Johnson

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  Approved (7 to 2)

16.3

Young, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6004669-A1 - 100% ARPA Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time and an Increase of Funds for City Services Consultants to Assist with Various Procurements. – Contractor: DSSI, LLC – Location: 27555 Farmington Road, Suite 150, Farmington, MI 48334 – Previous Contract Period: July 26, 2022 through August 1, 2023 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2024 – Contract Increase Amount: $422,400.00 – Total Contract Amount: $967,700.00 OFFICE OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 

CM Young: Motion to give Approval by Council (with Waiver). All Council Members in favor (8-1).Calloway Objection. Motion Carried.

• 8-1
  Motion made by Coleman Young

  100% ARPA Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time and an Increase of Funds for City Services Consultants to Assist with Various Procurements. – Contractor: DSSI, LLC – Location: 27555 Farmington Road, Suite 150, Farmington, MI 48334 – Previous Contract Period: July 26, 2022 through August 1, 2023 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2024 – Contract Increase Amount: $422,400.00 – Total Contract Amount: $967,700.00.

  Office of the Chief Financial Officer

  Waiver of Reconsideration Requested

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

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  Approved (8 to 1)

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER/OFFICE OF THE ASSESSOR

16.4

Young, reso. autho.

FCC AFG Burt Road Limited Dividend Housing Association Limited Partnership – Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT). (Full Circle Communities, Inc. has formed FCC AFG Burt Road Limited Dividend Housing Association Limited Partnership in order to develop the Project known as the Dr. Maya Angelou Village. The Permanent Supportive Housing Project is a new construction three-story apartment building that will consist of forty-five (45) family units located in an area bounded by Grand River Avenue on the north, Burt Road on the east, Verne Avenue on the south and Trinity Street on the west.)

Approval by Council (with Waiver). Motion Carried

• 9-0
  Motion made by Coleman Young

  Recommend approval.

  Yeas (9)

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

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

17.

INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

17.1

Johnson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6003505-A3 - 100% Risk Management Funding – AMEND 3 – To Provide an Extension of Time and an Increase of Funds to Continue Litigation Services for Reverse Conviction Lawsuits. – Contractor: Nathan & Kamionski, LLP – Location: 719 Griswold St. Suite 280, Detroit, MI 48226 – Previous Contract Period: March 12, 2021 through June 30, 2023 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2024 – Contract Increase Amount: $3,800,000.00 – Total Contract Amount: $6,700,000.00 LAW (POSTPONED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION ON 7-18-23 AND BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 7-25-23)

Approval by Council. Motion Carried

• 8-1
  Motion made by Latisha Johnson

  100% Risk Management Funding – AMEND 3 – To Provide an Extension of Time and an Increase of Funds to Continue Litigation Services for Reverse Conviction Lawsuits. – Contractor: Nathan & Kamionski, LLP – Location: 719 Griswold St. Suite 280, Detroit, MI 48226 – Previous Contract Period: March 12, 2021 through June 30, 2023 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2024 – Contract Increase Amount: $3,800,000.00 – Total Contract Amount: $6,700,000.00. Law

  Waiver of Reconsideration Requested

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

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  Approved (8 to 1)

17.2

Johnson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6003545-A5 100% Risk Management Funding – AMEND 5 – To Provide an Increase of Funds for CoD Legal Representation in Connection with Darwin Heard Vs CoD (19-CV-12303), Debra Guilbeaux Vs CoD (19-CV-13729), and Willie Burton Vs CoD (USCD 20-12182). – Contractor: Cummings McClorey Davis & Acho, PLC – Location: 17436 College Parkway, Livonia, MI 48152 – Contract Period: January 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024 – Contract Increase Amount: $200,000.00 – Total Contract Amount: $1,700,000.00.  LAW (POSTPONED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION ON 7-18-23 AND BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 7-25-23)

CM Johnson: Motion to give Approval by Council. All Council Members in favor (8-1).Whitfield-Calloway Objection. Motion Carried.

17.3

Johnson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005564 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Transactional Legal Assistance in Closing, Modifying, and Amending Federal Pass-Through Loans Under the City’s Multifamily Affordable Housing Development Program. – Contractor: Butzel Long, PC – Location: 150 West Jefferson Avenue, Suite 100, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $300,000.00. LAW 

 Approval by Council. Motion Carried.

• 9-0
  Motion made by Latisha Johnson

  100% City Funding – To Provide Transactional Legal Assistance in Closing, Modifying, and Amending Federal Pass-Through Loans Under the City’s Multifamily Affordable Housing Development Program. – Contractor: Butzel Long, PC – Location: 150 West Jefferson Avenue, Suite 100, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $300,000.00. Law

  Waiver of Reconsideration Requested

  Yeas (9)

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

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

LAW DEPARTMENT

17.4

Johnson, reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of James P Washington vs City of Detroit; File No. 15066, W21-00123, PSB, A24000, and in the amount of ($125,000) in full payment for any and all claims which James P. Washington may have against the City of Detroit by reason of any injuries or occupational diseases. 

Approval by Council. Motion Carried.

• 9-0
  Motion made by Latisha Johnson

  Resolved to draw a warrant upon the proper fund in favor of James P. Washington and his attorney, Barry D. Adler, in the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($125,000.00) in full payment of any and all claims which they may have against the City of Detroit by means of any injuries or occupational diseases and their resultant disabilities.

  Yeas (9)

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

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

17.5

Johnson, reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Curtis Champion and Sara King v City of Detroit; Case No. 19-010832-NF, File No. L19-00619 (CLR) Department of Transportation, in the amount of ($270,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Curtis Champion may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained. 

Approval by Council. Motion Carried.

• 9-0
  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 Curtis Champion and his attorneys, Randolph Law Group, PC, in the amount of $270,000.00 in full payment for any and all claims which Curtis Champion 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.19-010832-NF, that said amount be paid upon receipt of properly executed Releases, Stipulation and Order of Dismissal entered in Lawsuit No. 19-010832-NFand, 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, Latisha Johnson, Tate, Benson, Angela Whitfield Calloway, and Frederick Durhal

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

17.6

Johnson, reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Gail Curry v Nathaniel Brown and the City of Detroit; Case Number: 22-001392-NI File Number: L22-00252 (CB) (DDOT) in the amount of ($50,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Gail Curry may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about February 5, 2019. 

Approval by Council. Motion Carried.

• 9-0
  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 GAIL CURRY and HER attorneys, WIGOD & FALZON, P.C., in the amount of ($50,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims which GAIL CURRY may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about February 5, 2019, and otherwise set forth in Case No.22-001392-NI, that said amount be paid upon receipt of properly executed Releases, Stipulation and Order of Dismissal entered in Lawsuit No. 22-001392-NI 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, Sheffiled, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Mary Waters, Coleman Young, and Tate

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

17.7

Johnson, reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Hoover Physical Therapy LLC (Michael Brown) v The City of Detroit; Case Number: 21-011296-NF File Number: L21-00837 (CB) (DDOT) in the amount of ($25,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Hoover Physical Therapy, LLC may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about February 24, 2020. 

Approval by Council.Motion Carried.

• 9-0
  Motion made by Latisha Johnson

  RESOLVED, that settlement of the above matter be and is hereby authorized in the amount of ($25,000.00); 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 HOOVER PHYSICAL THERAPY, LLC and THEIR attorneys, SEVA LAW FIRM, in the amount of ($25,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims which HOOVER PHYSICAL THERAPY, LLC may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about February 24, 2020, and otherwise set forth in Case No.21-011296-NF, that said amount be paid upon receipt of properly executed Releases, Stipulation and Order of Dismissal entered in Lawsuit No.21-011296-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, Latisha Johnson, Tate, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Mary Waters, Sheffiled, and Coleman Young

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

17.8

Johnson, reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Lucent Surgical Solutions (Robert Logwood) v City of Detroit; Case No. 23-145700-GC, File No. L23-00164 (PMC) Department of Transportation, in the amount of ($3,070.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Lucent Surgical Solutions may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained. 

Approval by Council. Motion Carried.

• 9-0
  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 Lucent Surgical Solutions and its attorney, AK Law, PLLC, in the amount of $3,070.00 in full payment for any and all claims which Lucent Surgical Solutions may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about 03/17/2020, and otherwise set forth in Case No.23-145700-GC, that said amount be paid upon receipt of properly executed Releases, Stipulation and Order of Dismissal entered in Lawsuit No.23-145700-GC and, where deemed necessary by the Law Department a properly executed Medicare/CMS Final Demand Letter.

  Yeas (9)

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

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

17.9

Johnson, reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of U.S. Rehabilitation and Health Service, Inc. (William McCray) v City of Detroit; Case Number: 22-008265-CZ File Number: L21-00942 (CB) (DDOT) in the amount of ($32,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims which U.S. Rehabilitation and Health Service, Inc. may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about August 27, 2019. 

Approval by Council. Motion Carried.

• 9-0
  Motion made by Latisha Johnson

  RESOLVED, that settlement of the above matter be and is hereby authorized in the amount of ($32,000.00); 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 U.S. REHABILITATION AND HEALTH SERVICE, INC. and THEIR attorneys, SIGAL LAW FIRM, PLLC, in the amount of ($32,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims which U.S. REHABILITATION AND HEALTH SERVICE, INC. may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about August 27, 2019, and otherwise set forth in Case No.22-008265-CZ, that said amount be paid upon receipt of properly executed Releases, Stipulation and Order of Dismissal entered in Lawsuit No.22-008265-CZ and, where deemed necessary by the Law Department a properly executed Medicare/CMS Final Demand Letter.

  Yeas (9)

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

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

17.10

Johnson, reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Image Therapeutic Care LLC and Scyllite LLC (Flortine Jackson) v City of Detroit; Case No. 21-150155-GC, File No. L21-00357 (YRB) A20000 (Department of Transportation) in the amount of ($3,082.00), in full payment for any and all claims which Image Therapeutic Care LLC and Scyllite LLC may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about October 18, 2019. 

Approval by Council. Motion Carried.

• 9-0
  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 IMAGE THERAPEUTIC CARE LLC, SCYLLITE LLC and THEIR attorneys, AT LAW GROUP, in the amount of $3,082.00 in full payment for any and all claims which Image Therapeutic Care LLC and Scyllite LLC may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about October 18, 2019, and otherwise set forth in Case No. 21-150155-GC, that said amount be paid upon receipt of a properly executed Release and a Stipulation and Order of Dismissal entered in Lawsuit No. 21-150155-GC and, where deemed necessary by the Law Department a properly executed Medicare/CMS Final Demand Letter.

  Yeas (9)

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

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

17.11

Johnson, reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Kerry Nichols v City of Detroit; Case Number: 21-005618-NF File Number: L21-00462 (CB) (DDOT) in the amount of ($120,000.00), in full payment for any and all claims which Kerry Nichols may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about May 6, 2020.

Approval by Council. Motion Carried.

• 9-0
  Motion made by Latisha Johnson

  RESOLVED, that settlement of the above matter be and is hereby authorized in the amount of ($120,000.00); 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 KERRY NICHOLS and HIS attorneys, ANDREOPOULOS & HILL, PLLC, in the amount of ($120,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims which KERRY NICHOLS may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about May 6, 2020, and otherwise set forth in Case No.21-005618-NF, that said amount be paid upon receipt of properly executed Releases, Stipulation and Order of Dismissal entered in Lawsuit No. 21-005618-NF and, where deemed necessary by the Law Department a properly executed Medicare/CMS Final Demand Letter.

  Yeas (9)

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

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

17.12

Johnson, reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Tox Testing Inc. et al (Richo Coleman) v City of Detroit; Case No. 22-199785-GC, File No. L22-02277 (MBC), Department of Transportation, in the amount of ($3,250.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Metro Toxicology Labs, Select Medical Group and US Health Pharmaceuticals, LLC, d/b/a Meds Direct # 2 may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained.

Approval by Council. Motion Carried.

• 9-0
  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 Metro Toxicology Labs, Select Medical Group and US Health Pharmaceuticals, LLC, d/b/a Meds Direct # 2 and their attorney, Hirsch, Gaugier & Khan, in the amount of $3,250.00 in full payment for any and all claims which Metro Toxicology Labs, Select Medical Group and US Health Pharmaceuticals, LLC, d/b/a Meds Direct # 2 may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about January 30, 2022, and otherwise set forth in Case No. 22-199785, that said amount be paid upon receipt of properly executed Releases, Stipulation and Order of Dismissal entered in Lawsuit No. 22-199785.

  Yeas (9)

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

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

17.13

Johnson, reso. autho.

Case Evaluation Acceptance Award in Lawsuit of US Health Pharmaceuticals, LLC dba Detroit Metro RX (T. Mather) v COD; Case No. 22-010280-NF, File No. L22-01206 (SVD) A20000 (Department of Transportation) in the amount of ($15,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims which US Health Pharmaceuticals LLC may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of treatment provided to Thomas Mather for alleged injuries sustained on or about 10/19/2018. 

Approval by Council. Motion Carried.

• 9-0
  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 US HEALTH PHARMACEUTICALS LLC and THEIR attorney, HIRSCH, GAUGIER & KHAN, in the amount of $15,000.00 in full payment for any and all claims which US HEALTH PHARMACEUTICALS LLC may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of treatment provided to Thomas Mather for alleged injuries sustained on or about 10/19/2018, and otherwise set forth in Case No. 22-010280-NF, that said amount be paid upon receipt of properly executed Releases, Stipulation and Order of Dismissal entered in Lawsuit No. 22-010280-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, Latisha Johnson, Sheffiled, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Tate, Coleman Young, and Mary Waters

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

17.14

Johnson, reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification for Assistant Corporation Counsel Letitia Jones in lawsuit of Dawn Wortham et al v City of Detroit et al; Case No. 21-12794; W21-00207 (JTM) A37000 (Police Department) for Assistant Corporation Counsel Letitia Jones. (

Approval by Council. Motion Carried.

• 9-0
  Motion made by Latisha Johnson

  Representation by the Law Department of the City employees or officers listed below is hereby recommended, as we concur with the recommendation of the Head of the Department and believe that the City Council should find and determine that the suit against the Defendants arises out of or involves the performance in good faith of the official duties of such Defendants. We, further, recommend that the City undertake to indemnify the Defendants if there is an adverse judgment. We, therefore, recommend a "YES" vote on the attached resolution. RESOLVED, that the Law Department is hereby authorized under Section 13-11-1 et. seq. of the Municipal Code of the City of Detroit and in accordance with the foregoing communication to provide legal representation and indemnification to the following Employees or Officers in the lawsuit of Anthony Robinson v City of Detroit et al; Civil Action Case No. 21-12794: Assistant Corporation Counsel Letitia Jones

  Yeas (9)

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

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

17.15

Submitting reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Michigan Physical Therapy (Lee Rhymes) v City of Detroit; Case No. 21-001724-NF, File No. L21-00204 (CBO) Department of Transportation, in the amount of ($35,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Michigan Physical Therapy may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained. 

Approval by Council. Motion Carried.

• 9-0
  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 Michigan Physical Therapy and THEIR attorney, Whiting Law, in the amount of $35,000.00 in full payment for any and all claims which Michigan Physical Therapy may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about January 9,/2020, and otherwise set forth in Case No.21-001724-NF, that said amount be paid upon receipt of properly executed Releases, Stipulation and Order of Dismissal entered in Lawsuit No.21-001724-NF and, where deemed necessary by the Law Department a properly executed Medicare/CMS Final Demand Letter

  Yeas (9)

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

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

17.16

Johnson, reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Multicare Health Center (Kenny Fergusin) v City of Detroit; Case Number: 21-010091-NF File Number: L21-00749 (CB) (DDOT) in the amount of ($9,900.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Multicare Health Center may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about November 20, 2020. 

Approval by Council. Motion Carried.

• 9-0
  Motion made by Latisha Johnson

  RESOLVED, that settlement of the above matter be and is hereby authorized in the amount of ($9,900.00); 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 MULTICARE HEALTH CENTER and THEIR attorney, THE DOLLAR LAW FIRM, PLLC, in the amount of ($9,900.00) in full payment for any and all claims which MULTICARE HEALTH CENTER may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about November 20, 2020, and otherwise set forth in Case No.21-010091-NF, that said amount be paid upon receipt of properly executed Releases, Stipulation and Order of Dismissal entered in Lawsuit No.21-010091-NF and, where deemed necessary by the Law Department a properly executed Medicare/CMS Final Demand Letter.

  Yeas (9)

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

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

17.17

Johnson, reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Sean Hayes et al v City of Detroit; Case No. 20-008694-NF, File No. L20-00455 (YRB) A20000 (Department of Transportation) in the total amount of $65,400.00 in full payment for any and all claims which Aldevon Primm, Christopher Holden, and Adrian Wood may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about 12/09/2019. 

Approval by Council. Motion Carried.

• 9-0
  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 (1) ALDEVON PRIMM and HIS attorneys, APPLEBAUM & STONE, PLC in the amount of $10,400.00; (2) CHRISTOPHER HOLDEN and HIS attorneys, APPLEBAUM & STONE, PLC in the amount of $32,500.00; and (3) ADRIAN WOOD and HIS attorneys, APPLEBAUM & STONE, PLC in the amount of $22,500.00; in full payment for any and all claims which Aldevon Primm, Christopher Holden, and Adrian Wood may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about 12/09/2019, and otherwise set forth in Case No. 20-008694-NF, said amounts to be paid upon receipt of properly executed Releases, Stipulation and Order of Dismissal entered in Lawsuit No. 20-008694-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, Latisha Johnson, Tate, Sheffiled, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Coleman Young, and Mary Waters

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

OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK

17.18

Johnson, reso. autho.

Approving Charges for Purchasing 2019 Detroit City Code and it's Supplements. (In accordance with Sections 4-119 and 9-507 of the 2012 Detroit City Charter, the City Clerk requests that Your Honorable Body adopt the resolution, which sets reasonable charges for the purchase of the 2019 Detroit City Code and its supplements.) 

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

17.19

Johnson, reso. autho.

Petition of The Detroit Association of Black Organizations, Inc. (#2023-259),  a nonprofit organization, requests a resolution from your Honorable Body in support of a Charitable Gaming License. (Be advised that the organization meets the criteria for such recognition as established by the City Council on May 15, 2012.) 

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

18.

PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

18.1

Tate, An Ordinance

To Amend Chapter 50 of the Detroit City Code, Zoning, by repealing Article III, Review and Approval Procedures (Part 1), Division 12, Medical Marijuana Facilities and Adult-Use Marijuana Establishments, Section 50-3-531, Purpose; in general, Section 50-3-532, Medical marijuana facilities and adult-use marijuana establishments subject to this division, Section 50-3-533, Definitions; meaning of terms, Section 50-3-534, Medical marijuana caregiver center procedures, Section 50-3-535, Permitted districts for medical marijuana facilities and adult-use marijuana establishments; conditional use; restrictions, Section 50-3-536, Medical marijuana facility and adult-use marijuana establishment procedures, Section 50-3-537, Accessory uses; public nuisance; continuing violations; by adding Article XII, Use Regulations, Division 5, Accessory Uses and Structures, Subdivision C, Specific Accessory Use Standards, Section 50-12-524, Medical marijuana facilities and adult-use marijuana establishments; and by amending Article III, Review and Approval Procedures (Part 1), Division 4, Planned Developments, Section 50-3-97, Modification of approved plans, and Division 5, Site Plan Review, Subdivision A, In General, Section 50-3-133, Applicability; Article IV, Review and Approval Procedures (Part 2), Division 6, Variances and Administrative Adjustments, Section 50-4-122, Administrative adjustments; applicability; Article V, Violations and Enforcement, Division 3, Other Remedies and Enforcement Powers, Section 50-5-57, Abatement; Article IX, Business Zoning Districts, Division 3, B2 Local Business and Residential District, Section 50-9-54, Conditional other uses, Division 5, B4 General Business District, Section 50-9-114, Conditional other uses, Division 6, B5 Major Business District, Section 50-9-144, Conditional other uses, Division 7, B6 General Services District, Section 50-9-174, Conditional other uses; Article X, Industrial Zoning Districts, Division 2, M1 Limited Industrial District, Section 50-10-24, Conditional other uses, Division 3, M2 Restricted Industrial District, Section 50-10-54, Conditional other uses, Division 4, M3 General Industrial District, Section 50-10-84, Conditional other uses, Division 5, M4 Intensive Industrial District, Section 50-10-114, Conditional other uses, Division 6, M5 Special Industrial District, Section 50-10-144, Conditional other uses; Article XI, Special Purpose Zoning Districts and Overlay Areas, Division 11, SD2-Special Development District; Mixed-Use, Section 50-11-274, Conditional other uses, Division 14, Overlay Areas, Subdivision A, Gateway Radial Thoroughfare Overlay Areas, Section 50-11-364, Prohibitions and limitations, and Subdivision B, Traditional Main Street Overlay Areas, Section 50-11-386, Prohibited use; Article XII, Use Regulations, Division 2, General Use Standards, Section 50-12-132, Other uses-spacing, Section 50-12-135, Waiver of general spacing requirements, Section 50-12-136, Waiver of spacing from schools; Division 3, Specific Use Standards, Subdivision I, Other Uses-Miscellaneous, Section 50-12-413, Medical marijuana facilities and adult-use marijuana establishments; Division 6, Temporary Uses and Structures, Subdivision B, Specific Temporary Uses Allowed, Section 50-12-563, Prohibited temporary uses, to modify minimum spacing requirements and applicability for designated marijuana consumption establishments, marijuana microbusinesses, and marijuana retail/provisioning facilities, to add administrative adjustments for medical marijuana facility and adult-use marijuana establishment spacing and locational requirements, to add specific use standards for designated marijuana consumption establishments, to modify the temporary use prohibition for temporary marijuana events and temporary designated marijuana consumption establishments, and to delete the duplication of requirements for medical marijuana facilities and adult-use marijuana establishments contained in Article III, Division 12.  (SIX (6) VOTES REQUIRED AND SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE ON THE EIGHTH (8TH) DAY AFTER PUBLICATION) ROLL CALL (POSTPONED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION ON 7-18-23 AND BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 7-25-23)

Discussion: CM Benson, CM Whitfield-Calloway, CM Durhal III, CM Young, CM Johnson, CM Tate, Marcel Todd (LPD), 

CM Tate: Motion to Walk On Amended Ordinance. All Council Members in favor (9-0).No Objections. Motion Carried.

CM Tate: Motion to Place Amended Ordinance on Table. All Council Members in favor (9-0).No Objections. Motion Carried.

CM Tate: Motion to Remove Original Ordinance from the Table and Line Item. All Council Members in favor (9-0).No Objections. Motion Carried.

CM Tate: Motion to take Amended Ordinance from the Table and Pass. All Council Members in favor (9-0).No Objections. Motion Carried.

CM Tate: Motion have the Ordinance Title be Read a 3rd Time and Confirmed. All Council Members in favor (9-0).No Objections. Motion Carried.

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

18.2

Tate, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005377 - 100% ARPA Funding – To Provide Roof Replacement Services for Up to Seven Hundred Fifty (750) Residential Homes from July 2023 to December 2024. – Contractor: 1-800-Hansons, LLC – Location: 977 E.14 Mile Road, Troy, MI 48083 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $5,000,000.00 HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION

Approval by Council (with Waiver). Motion Carried.

• 9-0
  Motion made by Tate

  100% ARPA Funding – To Provide Roof Replacement Services for Up to Seven Hundred Fifty (750) Residential Homes from July 2023 to December 2024. – Contractor: 1-800-Hansons, LLC – Location: 977 E.14 Mile Road, Troy, MI 48083 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $5,000,000.00. Housing and Revitalization

  Waiver of Reconsideration Requested

  Yeas (9)

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

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

18.3

Tate, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005376 - 100% ARPA Funding – To Provide Roof Replacement Services for Up to Seven Hundred Fifty (750) Residential Homes. – Contractor: Great Lakes Roofing, Inc. – Location: 2525 Industrial Row Drive, Troy, MI 48084 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $5,000,000.00 HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION 

Approval by Council (with Waiver). Motion Carried.

• 9-0
  Motion made by Tate

  100% ARPA Funding – To Provide Roof Replacement Services for Up to Seven Hundred Fifty (750) Residential Homes. – Contractor: Great Lakes Roofing, Inc. – Location: 2525 Industrial Row Drive, Troy, MI 48084 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $5,000,000.00. Housing and Revitalization

  Waiver of Reconsideration Requested

  Yeas (9)

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

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

18.4

Tate, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6004517-A1 - 100% Grant Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time for Consulting Services for the Gratiot/Seven Mile Framework Plan. – Contractor: Interboro Partners, LLC – Location: 563 8th Street, 3R, Brooklyn, NY 11215 – Previous Contract Period: June 1, 2022 through July 31, 2023 – Amended Contract Period: August 1, 2023 through July 31, 2024 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $147,000.00 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT 

Approval by Council (with Waiver). Motion Carried.

• 9-0
  Motion made by Tate

  100% Grant Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time for Consulting Services for the Gratiot/Seven Mile Framework Plan. – Contractor: Interboro Partners, LLC – Location: 563 8th Street, 3R, Brooklyn, NY 11215 – Previous Contract Period: June 1, 2022 through July 31, 2023 – Amended Contract Period: August 1, 2023 through July 31, 2024 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $147,000.00. Planning & Development

  Yeas (9)

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

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

18.5

Tate, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6003804-A2 - 100% CDBG Funding – AMEND 2 – To Provide an Increase of Funds for Victim Services with the Human Trafficking Intervention Program. – Contractor: Wayne County Neighborhood Legal Services dba Neighborhood Legal Services Michigan – Location: 7310 Woodward Avenue, Suite 300, Detroit, MI 48202 – Contract Period: January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2023 – Contract Increase Amount: $67,696.00 – Total Contract Amount: $140,641.00 HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION 

Approval by Council (with Waiver). Motion Carried.

• 9-0
  Motion made by Tate

  100% CDBG Funding – AMEND 2 – To Provide an Increase of Funds for Victim Services with the Human Trafficking Intervention Program. – Contractor: Wayne County Neighborhood Legal Services dba Neighborhood Legal Services Michigan – Location: 7310 Woodward Avenue, Suite 300, Detroit, MI 48202 – Contract Period: January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2023 – Contract Increase Amount: $67,696.00 – Total Contract Amount: $140,641.00. Housing and Revitalization

  Waiver of Reconsideration Requested

  Yeas (9)

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

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

18.6

Tate, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6004931-A1 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Increase of Funds for Additional Repairs Due to Prior Fire Damage Discovered to Property 14010 Pinewood for Rehabilitation through the Bridging Neighborhoods Program. – Contractor: CTI Contractor Services, LLC – Location: 8756 Trenton Drive, White Lake, MI 48386 – Contract Period: December 1, 2022 through November 30, 2023 – Contract Increase Amount: $57,000.00 – Total Contract Amount: $193,950.00 HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION 

Approval by Council (with Waiver). Motion Carried.

• 9-0
  Motion made by Tate

  100% City Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Increase of Funds for Additional Repairs Due to Prior Fire Damage Discovered to Property 14010 Pinewood for Rehabilitation through the Bridging Neighborhoods Program. – Contractor: CTI Contractor Services, LLC – Location: 8756 Trenton Drive, White Lake, MI 48386 – Contract Period: December 1, 2022 through November 30, 2023 – Contract Increase Amount: $57,000.00 – Total Contract Amount: $193,950.00. Housing and Revitalization

  Waiver of Reconsideration Requested

  Yeas (9)

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

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

18.7

Tate, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6004831-A1 - 100% ESG-CV Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Increase of Funds to Purchase a Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle for Street Outreach and Engagement Services to Individuals Experiencing Homelessness and Living on the Street. – Contractor: Central UMC of Detroit CDC – Location: 23 E Adams Avenue, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 – Contract Increase Amount: $85,000.00 – Total Contract Amount: $300,000.00 HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION 

Approval by Council. Motion Carried.

• 9-0
  Motion made by Tate

  100% ESG-CV Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Increase of Funds to Purchase a Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle for Street Outreach and Engagement Services to Individuals Experiencing Homelessness and Living on the Street. – Contractor: Central UMC of Detroit CDC – Location: 23 E Adams Avenue, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 – Contract Increase Amount: $85,000.00 – Total Contract Amount: $300,000.00.

  Housing and Revitalization

  Waiver of Reconsideration Requested

  Yeas (9)

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

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

18.8

Tate, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6004848-A1 - 100% ESG-CV Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Increase of Funds to Purchase a Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle for Street Outreach and Engagement Services to Individuals Experiencing Homelessness and Living on the Street. – Contractor: Motor City Mitten Mission – Location: 24623 Harper, St Clair Shores, MI 48080 – Contract Period: January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 – Contract Increase Amount: $84,000.00 – Total Contract Amount: $234,000.00 HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION

Approval by Council. Motion Carried.

• 9-0
  Motion made by Tate

  100% ESG-CV Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Increase of Funds to Purchase a Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle for Street Outreach and Engagement Services to Individuals Experiencing Homelessness and Living on the Street. – Contractor: Motor City Mitten Mission – Location: 24623 Harper, St Clair Shores, MI 48080 – Contract Period: January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 – Contract Increase Amount: $84,000.00 – Total Contract Amount: $234,000.00.

  Housing and Revitalization

  Waiver of Reconsideration Requested

  Yeas (9)

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

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

18.9

Tate, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005220 - 100% ARPA Funding – To Provide Pre-Development Services to Support the Preservation of Affordable Housing Developments. – Contractor: Enterprise Community Partners, Inc. – Location: 11000 Broken Land Parkway, Suite 700, Columbia, MD 21044 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through November 17, 2023 – Total Contract Amount: $750,000.00 HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION 

Approval by Council (with Waiver). Motion Carried.

• 8-1
  Motion made by Tate

  100% ARPA Funding – To Provide Pre-Development Services to Support the Preservation of Affordable Housing Developments. – Contractor: Enterprise Community Partners, Inc. – Location: 11000 Broken Land Parkway, Suite 700, Columbia, MD 21044 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through November 17, 2023 – Total Contract Amount: $750,000.00. Housing and Revitalization

  Waiver of Reconsideration Requested

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

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  Approved (8 to 1)

18.10

Tate, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005471 - 100% ARPA Funding – To Provide Emergency Shelter Facilities Development. – Contractor: Cass Community Social Services, Inc. – Location: 11745 Rosa Parks Boulevard, Detroit, MI 48206 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $1,400,137.00 HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION 

Approval by Council. Motion Carried.

• 9-0
  Motion made by Tate

  100% ARPA Funding – To Provide Emergency Shelter Facilities Development. – Contractor: Cass Community Social Services, Inc. – Location: 11745 Rosa Parks Boulevard, Detroit, MI 48206 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $1,400,137.00. Housing and Revitalization

  Waiver of Reconsideration Requested

  Yeas (9)

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

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

AIRPORT DEPARTMENT/ADMINISTRATION

18.11

Tate, reso. autho.

Approval and Authorization to Acquire Real Property at 8273 Mt. Olivet St., 8245 Dobel, and 8220 Nuernberg by the Detroit City Airport - French Road Mini-Take Project. (The Detroit City Airport ("City Airport") requests the approval and authorization to acquire certain real property located at 8273 Mt. Olivet St., 8245 Dobel, and 8220 Nuernberg Detroit, Michigan (the "Property") from various individuals and entities (the "Sellers") for the purchase price of Two Hundred Twenty Three Thousand Two Hundred Sixty One and 00/100 Dollars ($223,261.00) to enhance the safe and efficient operation of the Coleman A. Young International Airport and to bring the City Airport's runways up to current Federal Aviation Administration ("FAA") standards and guidelines.) 

Approval by Council (with Waiver). Motion Carried.

• 9-0
  Motion made by Tate

  Forward to PED Standing Committee for Recommendation with P&DD requesting the acquisition be forwarded back to the Council-of-the-Whole with a Recommendation for Approval. A waiver of the formal reconsideration period is requested.

  Yeas (9)

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

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

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

18.12

Tate, reso. autho.

Request to accept an increase in appropriation for the FY 2023 Russell Woods/Nardin Park Dexter Pop-Up Grant.  (The Invest Detroit Foundation has awarded an increase in appropriation to the City of Detroit Planning & Development Department for the FY 2023 Russell Woods/Nardin Park Dexter Pop-Up Grant, in the amount of $28,717.06. This funding will increase appropriation 21116, previously approved in the amount of $150,000.00, by council on April 5, 2022, to a total of $178,717.06.) 

Approval by Council (with Waiver). Motion Carried.

• 9-0
  Motion made by Tate

  Request to accept an increase in appropriation for the FY 2023 Russell Woods/Nardin Park Dexter Pop-Up Grant. The Invest Detroit Foundation has awarded an increase in appropriation to the City of Detroit Planning & Development Department for the FY 2023 Russell Woods/Nardin Park Dexter Pop-Up Grant, in the amount of $28,717.06. This funding will increase appropriation 21116, previously approved in the amount of $150,000.00, by council on April 5, 2022, to a total of $178,717.06.

  Yeas (9)

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

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

CITY PLANNING COMMISSION

18.13

Tate, reso. autho.

Request of Araneae, Inc. on behalf of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan for PCA (Public Center Adjacent) Special District Review of proposed sign alterations at 415 East Jefferson Avenue. (RECOMMEND APPROVAL) (The City Planning Commission (CPC) has received a request from Araneae, Inc. on behalf of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan for PCA (Public Center Adjacent) Special District Review of the alteration of three existing signs located at 415 East Jefferson Avenue. This request is being made consistent with the provisions of Section 50-3-222 of the Detroit Zoning Ordinance.) 

Approval by Council. Motion Carried.

• 9-0
  Motion made by Tate

  Recommend Approval

  Yeas (9)

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

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

DETROIT BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

18.14

Tate, reso. autho.

Approving the Brownfield Plan of the City of Detroit Brownfield Redevelopment Authority for North End Landing Redevelopment. 

Discussion: Julie Schneider, Sheila Cockrell

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

HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION DEPARTMENT

18.15

Tate, reso. autho.

Approving an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Certificate on behalf of St. Agnes Lofts, LLC in the area of 1967 South La Salle Gardens, Detroit, Michigan, in accordance with Public Act 146 of 2000. (POSTPONED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION ON 7-18-23 AND BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 7-25-23)

CM Tate: Motion to give Approval by Council. All Council Members in favor (7-2). Waters, Whitfield-Calloway Objections. Motion Carried.

18.16

Tate, reso. autho.

Approving an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Certificate on behalf of St. Agnes Lofts, LLC in the area of 1950 W Bethune, Detroit, Michigan, in accordance with Public Act 146 of 2000.  (POSTPONED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION ON 7-18-23 AND BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 7-25-23)

CM Tate: Motion to give Approval by Council. All Council Members in favor (7-2). Waters, Whitfield-Calloway Objections. Motion Carried.

 

18.17

Tate, reso. autho.

Approving an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Certificate on behalf of St. Agnes Lofts, LLC in the area of 1925 La Salle Gardens, Detroit, Michigan, in accordance with Public Act 146 of 2000. (WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION) (POSTPONED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION ON 7-18-23 AND BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 7-25-23)

CM Tate: Motion to give Approval by Council. All Council Members in favor (7-2). Waters, Whitfield-Calloway Objections. Motion Carried.

 

18.18

Tate, reso. autho.

Approving an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Certificate on behalf of St. Agnes Lofts, LLC in the area of 1945 South La Salle Garden, Detroit, Michigan, in accordance with Public Act 146 of 2000. (WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION) (POSTPONED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION ON 7-18-23 AND BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 7-25-23)

CM Tate: Motion to give Approval by Council. All Council Members in favor (7-2). Waters, Whitfield-Calloway Objections. Motion Carried.

18.19

Tate, reso. autho.

Approving an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Certificate on behalf of St. Agnes Lofts, LLC in the area of 7601 Rosa Parks Boulevard, Detroit, Michigan, in accordance with Public Act 146 of 2000. (WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION) (POSTPONED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION ON 7-18-23 AND BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 7-25-23)

CM Tate: Motion to give Approval by Council. Majority Council Members in favor (7-2). Waters, Whitfield-Calloway Objections. Motion Carried.

18.20

Tate, reso. autho.

Approving an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Certificate on behalf of St. Agnes Lofts, LLC in the area of 7625 Rosa Parks Boulevard, Detroit, Michigan, in accordance with Public Act 146 of 2000. (POSTPONED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION ON 7-18-23 AND BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 7-25-23)

CM Tate: Motion to give Approval by Council. Majority Council Members in favor (7-2). Waters, Whitfield-Calloway Objections. Motion Carried.

18.21

Tate, reso. autho.

Approving a Commercial Rehabilitation Certificate on behalf of Avanath North End Multifamily, LLC, in the area of 501, 511, 519, 525, 529, 535, 545, 555, 561 E. Bethune Detroit, Michigan, in accordance with Public Act 210 of 2005.

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

18.22

Tate, reso. autho.

Approving a Commercial Rehabilitation Certificate on behalf of Avanath North End Parcel Owner Ⅰ, LLC, in the area of 202 Smith Detroit, Michigan, in accordance with Public Act 210 of 2005.  

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

18.23

Tate, reso. autho.

Approving a Commercial Rehabilitation Certificate on behalf of Avanath North End Parcel Owner Ⅰ, LLC, in the area of 203, 259, 267, 277, Smith, Detroit, Michigan, in accordance with Public Act 210 of 2005.  

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

18.24

Tate, reso. autho.

Approving a Commercial Rehabilitation Certificate on behalf of Avanath North End Parcel Owner Ⅰ, LLC, in the area of 299, 303, 307, 313, 319, 325, Smith & 312 Smith Detroit, Michigan, in accordance with Public Act 210 of 2005.  

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

18.25

Tate, reso. autho.

Approving a Commercial Rehabilitation Certificate on behalf of Avanath North End Parcel Owner Ⅰ, LLC, in the area of 282, 290, 296, 302, 306, 312 Smith Detroit, Michigan, in accordance with Public Act 210 of 2005.

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

18.26

Tate, reso. autho.

Approving a Commercial Rehabilitation Certificate on behalf of Avanath North End Parcel Owner Ⅰ, LLC, in the area of 309, 313, 319, 331, E Bethune Detroit, Michigan, in accordance with Public Act 210 of 2005.

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

18.27

Tate, reso. autho.

Approving a Commercial Rehabilitation Certificate on behalf of Avanath North Parcel Owner Ⅰ, LLC, in the area of 404 & 410 Chandler Detroit, Michigan, in accordance with Public Act 210 of 2005.

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

18.28

Tate, reso. autho.

Approving a Commercial Rehabilitation District for 1550 Webward Avenue, LLC in the area of 1550 Woodward Ave, Detroit, Michigan, in accordance with Public Act 210 of 2005.

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

18.29

Tate, reso. autho.

FY 2023-24 Budget Amendment to CDBG/NOF Homeless Public Service. (The Housing & Revitalization Department (HRD) hereby requests to amend the 2023-24 Community Development Block Grant/Neighborhood Opportunity Fund (CDBG/NOF), to add the Homeless Public Service community group activities.) 

• 9-0
  Motion made by Tate

  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)

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

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

18.30

Tate, corrected reso. autho.

Request to Accept and Appropriate the Choice Neighborhoods Implementation Supplemental Grant from the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD).  (The U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (“HUD”) has awarded the City of Detroit (“City”), through its Housing and Revitalization Department (“HRD”), a Choice Neighborhoods Implementation Supplemental Grant in the total amount of $5,000,000.00 (“CNI Grant”). The City must meet a five percent (5%) matching requirement that HRD intends to satisfy by investing a minimum of $250,000 in federal HOME Investment Partnership Program funds (Appropriation # 10821) into the redevelopment of Clement Kern Gardens, the target housing site for the Choice Neighborhoods grant within the City’s Greater Corktown Neighborhood, subject to applicable underwriting and environmental review requirements.)

• 9-0
  Motion made by Tate

  We hereby request that your Honorable Body approve the attached resolution for the CNI Supplemental Grant as administered by HRD.

  Yeas (9)

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

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

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

18.31

Tate, reso. autho.

Consent To Grade Temporary Construction Easement - 11741 Harper The Michigan Department of Transportation.  (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department ("P&DD") has received an offer from the Michigan Department of Transportation ("MDOT") to acquire a Consent to Grade Temporary Construction Easement ("Temporary Construction Easement") over a portion of certain City-owned real property at 11741 Harper (the "Property") for the amount of Five Hundred and 00/100 Dollars ($500.00).) 

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

18.32

Tate, reso. autho.

Authorization to Acquire three (3) Parcels from the Planning and Development for the Joe Louis Greenway. (The City of Detroit Planning and Development Department ("PDD") has requested that the Finance Department transfer jurisdiction of certain City-owned real property at 8061 Wheeler, 8069 Wheeler and 8058 Sarena to the Detroit Parks and Recreation Department ("DPR") to administer.) 

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

18.33

Tate, reso. autho.

Property Sale of 13743 Joseph Campau.  (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department (“P&DD”) has received an offer from 13507 Joseph Campau Street, LLC (“Purchaser”), a Michigan limited liability company, to purchase certain City-owned real property at 13473 Joseph Campau (the “Property) for the purchase price of Three Thousand Seven Hundred and 00/100 Dollars ($3,700.00).) 

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

18.34

Tate, reso. autho.

Property Sale of 7333 Mack to Elbow Lounge Inc. (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department (“P&DD”) has received an offer from Elbow Lounge Inc. (“Purchaser”), a Michigan for-profit corporation, to purchase certain City-owned real property at 7333 Mack (the “Property”) for the purchase price of Twenty-Five Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($25,000.00).) 

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

18.35

Tate, reso. autho.

Consent to Grade Temporary Construction Easement over 11903 Harper to the Michigan Department of Transportation.  (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department ("P&DD") has received an offer from the Michigan Department of Transportation ("MDOT") to acquire a Consent to Grade Temporary Construction Easement ("Temporary Construction Easement") over a portion of certain City-owned real property at 11903 Harper (the "Property") for the amount of Five Hundred and 00/100 Dollars ($500.00).)

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

18.36

Tate, reso. autho.

Consent to Grade Temporary Construction Easement over 6064 Beniteau to the Michigan Department of Transportation.  (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department ("P&DD") has received an offer from the Michigan Department of Transportation ("MOOT") to acquire a Consent to Grade Temporary Construction Easement ("Temporary Construction Easement") over a portion of certain City-owned real property at 6064 Beniteau (the "Property") for the amount of Five Hundred and 00/100 Dollars ($500.00).)

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

18.37

Tate, reso. autho.

Consent to Grade Temporary Construction Easement at 9701 Conner to the Michigan Department of Transportation.  (The City of Detroit, General Services Department - Parks and Recreation ("GSD-PR") has received an offer from the Michigan Department of Transportation ("MDOT") to acquire a Consent to Grade Temporary Construction Easement ("Temporary Construction Easement") over a portion of certain City-owned real property at 9701 Conner (the "Property") for the amount of Three Thousand Nine Hundred Seventy and 00/100 Dollars ($3,970.00).)

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

18.38

Tate, reso. autho.

Property Sale of 12943 Plymouth to 12927 Plymouth Rd LLC.  (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department (“P&DD”) has received an offer from 12927 Plymouth Rd LLC (“Purchaser”), a Michigan limited liability company, to purchase certain City-owned real property at 12943 Plymouth (the “Property”) for the purchase price of Six Thousand One Hundred Fifty and 00/100 Dollars ($6,150.00).)

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

18.39

Tate, reso. autho.

Property Sale of 1562, 1566, 1572, and 1576 Mack to Market Properties, L.L.C. (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department (“P&DD”) has received an offer from Market Properties, L.L.C. (“Purchaser”), a Michigan limited liability company, to purchase certain City-owned real property at 1562, 1566, 1572, and 1576 Mack (the “Properties”) for the purchase price of Thirty-Two Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($32,000.00).) 

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

18.40

Tate, reso. autho.

Property Sale of 1607 W. Euclid to Ali Atoui and Noor El-Moussaoui.  (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department (“P&DD”) has received an offer from Ali Atoui and Noor El-Moussaoui (“Purchasers”), to purchase certain City-owned real property at 1607 W. Euclid (the “Property”) for the purchase price of Thirty-Nine Thousand Five Hundred and 00/100 Dollars ($39,500.00).) 

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

18.41

Tate, reso. autho.

Property Sale of 16228, 16232, 16240, and 16244 James Couzens to CCCF Community Development Corporation.  (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department (“P&DD”) has received an offer from CCCF Community Development Corporation (“Purchaser”), a Michigan nonprofit corporation, to purchase certain City-owned real property at 16228, 16232, 16240, and 16244 James Couzens (the “Properties”) for the purchase price of Six Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($6,000.00).) 

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

18.42

Tate, reso. autho.

Property Sale of 17621 W. Warren to Thomas Clemons.  (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department (“P&DD”) has received an offer from Thomas Clemons (“Purchaser”), to purchase certain City-owned real property at 17621 W. Warren (the “Property”) for the purchase price of Eighteen Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($18,000.00).) 

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

18.43

Tate, reso. autho.

Property Sale of 19416 W. Grand River to A & A Rosedale, LLC.  (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department ("P&DD") has received an offer from A & A Rosedale, LLC, a Michigan Limited Liability Company (the "Purchaser”), to purchase certain City-owned real property at 19416 W Grand River (the "Property") for the purchase price of Nine Thousand Six Hundred and 00/100 Dollars ($9,600.00).) 

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

18.44

Tate, reso. autho.

Sale of Wayne County Tax Foreclosed Occupied Homes to the United Community Housing Coalition.  (The City of Detroit ("City") has an annual right of refusal to acquire tax foreclosed property from Wayne County ("County") upon payment of a minimum bid or fair market value as determined by the County pursuant to the Act. Such right of refusal allows the City to acquire tax foreclosed properties prior to any sale by the County through auction.) 

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

18.45

Tate, reso. autho.

Property Sale of 5031 and 5037 Nevada to Mr. Alan Odisho.  (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department (“P&DD”) has received an offer from Alan Odisho (“Purchaser”), to purchase certain City-owned real properties at 5031 and 5037 E. Nevada (the “Properties”) for the purchase price of Six Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($6,000.00).) 

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

18.46

Tate, reso. autho.

Property Sale of 5425, 5429, 5433, 5437, 5441, and 5445 E. McNichols to Mr. Ehsan Quayoum.  (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department (“P&DD”) has received an offer from Ehsan Quayoum (“Purchaser”), to purchase certain City-owned real property at 5425, 5429, 5433, 5437, 5441, and 5445 E. McNichols (the “Properties”) for the purchase price of Twenty-Eight Thousand Eight Hundred and 00/100 Dollars ($28,800.00).) 

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

18.47

Tate, reso. autho.

Property Sale of 7303, 7311, 7319, and 7329 W. Warren to House 2 House Real Estate Inc.  (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department (“P&DD”) has received an offer from House 2 House Real Estate Inc (“Purchaser”), a Michigan for-profit corporation, to purchase certain City-owned real property at 7303, 7311, 7319, and 7329 W. Warren (the “Properties”) for the purchase price of Twenty-Four Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($24,000.00).) 

CM Tate: Motion to Post Vote. All Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. Motion Carried.

18.48

Tate, reso. autho.

Property Sale of 8163 Kenney to Exodus Missionary Baptist Church.  (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department (“P&DD”) has received an offer from Exodus Missionary Baptist Church (“Purchaser”), a Michigan nonprofit corporation, to purchase certain City-owned real property at 8163 Kenney (the “Property”) for the purchase price of Five Hundred and 00/100 Dollars ($500.00).) 

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

18.49

Tate, reso. autho.

Property Sale of 8637 Oakland to Detroit Developing Properties, LLC.  (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department ("P&DD") has received an offer from Detroit Developing Properties, LLC, a Michigan Limited Liability Company (the "Purchaser”), to purchase certain City-owned real property at 8637 Oakland (the "Property") for the purchase price of Sixteen Thousand Four Hundred Ninety and 00/100 Dollars ($16,490.00).)  

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

18.50

Tate, reso. autho. 

Property Sale of 7800 and 7821 Bacon St. to the Michigan Dept. of Transportation.  (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department (“P&DD”) has received an offer from the Michigan Department of Transportation (the “Purchaser”), to purchase certain City-owned real property at 7800 and 7821 Bacon Street (the “Property”) for the purchase price of Fourteen Thousand Seven Hundred Eighteen and 00/100 Dollars ($14,718.00). 

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

18.51

Tate, reso. autho.

Property Sale of 935 Louisiana to Session & Son, LLC. (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department (“P&DD”) has received an offer from Session & Son, LLC (“Purchaser”), a Michigan limited liability company, to purchase certain City-owned real property at 935 Louisiana (the “Property”) for the purchase price of Thirty-Nine Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($39,000.00).)

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

18.52

Tate, reso. autho.

Property Sale by the Detroit Land Bank Authority of 7806 and 7817 Bacon St. to the Michigan Department of Transportation. (The Detroit Land Bank Authority (“DLBA”) has received an offer from The Michigan Deportment of Transportation (the “Purchaser” and alternatively “MDOT”) to enter in to an option agreement to purchase Two (2) DLBA-owned properties (the “Properties”), for the purchase price of One Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($1,000.00).)  

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

18.53

Tate, corrected reso. autho.

Property Sale of 2488 Meldrum, and 6423, 6427, 6435, and 6439 Waterloo to Jessica Hauser.  (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department (“P&DD”) has received an offer from Jessica Hauser (“Purchaser”), to purchase certain City-owned real property at 2488 Meldrum and 6423, 6427, 6435, and 6439 Waterloo (the “Properties”) for the purchase price of Twenty-Six Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($26,000.00).) 

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

18.54

Tate, reso. autho.

Transfer of Jurisdiction, Surplus and Sale of 14420 Woodrow Wilson, Detroit, MI, 48238.  (The Planning and Development Department ("P&DD") and the Department of Public Works ("DPW") hereby request transfer jurisdiction of certain real property commonly known as 14420 Woodrow Wilson Street, Detroit, MI (the "Property") from DPW to PDD to administer as surplus real property, and the approval and authorization from your Honorable Body to sell the Property to Lion Investment Team, LLC, a Michigan Limited Liability Company ("Purchaser").)  

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

18.55

Tate, reso. autho. 

Property Sale by Detroit Land Bank Authority Omnia Inc. (d/b/a Nine Design and Homes) Development: 16153, 16157 Woodingham; 16125 Santa Rosa; 16561 Monica.  (Pursuant to the Second Amended and Restated Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") between the City of Detroit and the Detroit Land Bank Authority ("DLBA"), approved by your Honorable Body on May 19, 2020, the DLBA may not transfer ten (I 0) or more parcels of property received from the City to the same transferee within any rolling 12 month period without the prior approval of the Mayor and City Council.   The Detroit Land Bank Authority (“DLBA”) has received an offer from Omnia, Inc., a Delaware Corporation (d/b/a Nine Design and Homes) (the “Purchaser”) to enter in to an option agreement to purchase Four (4) DLBA-owned properties (the “Properties”), for the purchase price of Twenty-Two Thousand Four Hundred and 00/100 Dollars ($22,400.00).) 

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

• 9-0
  Motion made by Frederick Durhal

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

  Yeas (9)

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

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

18.56

Tate, reso. autho. 

Property Sale of 1737 W. Grand Blvd and 6118 and 6124 Scotten to Delmar Quick. (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department (“P&DD”) has received an offer from Delmer Quick (the “Purchaser”), to purchase certain City-owned real property at 1737 W Grand Blvd, 6118 Scotten, and 6124 Scotten, (the “Properties”) for the purchase price of Fifty-Five Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($55,000.00).  

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

18.57

Tate, reso. autho.

Acquisition of Wayne County Tax Foreclosed Properties.  (The City of Detroit ("City") has an annual right of refusal to acquire tax foreclosed property from Wayne County ("County") upon payment of a minimum bid or fair market value as determined by the County pursuant to the Act. Such right of refusal allows the City to acquire tax foreclosed properties prior to any sale by the County through auction.) 

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

RESOLUTIONS

18.58

Whitfield-Calloway, reso. autho. 

Resolution Supporting Proposed Legislation Banning Source Of Income Discrimination. 

 Motion for Approval by Council.

• 9-0
  Motion made by Angela Whitfield Calloway

  For Consideration

  Yeas (9)

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

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

19.

PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

19.1

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 3067052 – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 15731 Westbrook. – Contractor: Gayanga Co. – Location: 1120 W Baltimore, Suite 200, Detroit, MI 48202 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $17,100.00 CITY DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7/17/2023)

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

19.2

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 3067059 – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 8030 Asbury Park. – Contractor: Gayanga Co. – Location: 1120 W Baltimore, Suite 200, Detroit, MI 48202 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $19,100.00 CITY DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7/17/2023)

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

19.3

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 3067053 – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 569 Rosedale Court. – Contractor: Gayanga Co. – Location: 1120 W Baltimore, Suite 200, Detroit, MI 48202 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $16,750.00 CITY DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7/17/2023)

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

• 9-0
  Motion made by Gabriela Santiago-Romero

  Notification to Council – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 569 Rosedale Court. – Contractor: Gayanga Co. – Location: 1120 W Baltimore, Suite 200, Detroit, MI 48202 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $16,750.00. City Demolition

  Yeas (9)

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

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

19.4

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6002071-A1 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time for Automotive Lift Annual Inspections, Preventive Maintenance, Repair, Parts, and Training. – Contractor: Allied, Inc. – Location: 240 Metty Drive, Suite D, Ann Arbor, MI 48103 – Previous Contract Period: June 26, 2019 through June 30, 2023 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2023 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $244,838.80 TRANSPORTATION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7/17/2023)

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

19.5

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6003389-A2 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 2 – To Provide an Extension of Time and an Increase of Funds for Preventative Maintenance, Repair, and Replacement of Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning. – Contractor: Johnson Controls, Inc. – Location: 2875 High Meadow Circle, Auburn Hills, MI 48236 – Previous Contract Period: June 4, 2021 through June 30, 2023 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2023 – Contract Increase Amount: $244,340.00 – Total Contract Amount: $1,459,889.33 TRANSPORTATION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7/17/2023) 

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

19.6

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005416 - 100% City Funding – To Provide a Permitting and Licensing Software System including Subscription, Maintenance, and Hosting Services. – Contractor: Accela, Inc. – Location: 2633 Camino Ramon, #500, San Ramon, CA 94583 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through July 25, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $3,404,692.73 BUILDINGS, SAFETY, ENGINEERING AND ENVIRONMENTAL (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7/17/2023)

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

19.7

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005328 - 100% Major Street Funding – To Provide Construction Engineering and Inspection Services for Various Construction Projects. – Contractor: Hubbell, Roth & Clark, Inc. – Location: 535 Griswold Avenue, Suite 1650, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $5,141,137.26 PUBLIC WORKS (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7/17/2023)

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

19.8

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005329 - 100% Major Street Funding – To Provide Construction Engineering and Inspection Services. – Contractor: AECOM Great Lakes, Inc. – Location: 4219 Woodward Avenue, Suite 200, Detroit, MI 48201 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $6,031,101.04 PUBLIC WORKS (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7/17/2023)

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

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

19.9

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Authorization to submit a grant application to the Federal Emergency M anagement Agency (FEMA) for the FY 2022 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant. (The Fire Department is hereby requesting authorization from Detroit City Council to submit a grant application to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for the FY 2022 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant. The amount being sought is $4,364,700.00. There is no City match requirement. The total project cost is $4,364,700.00.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7/17/2023)

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

19.10

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Request to Accept and Appropriate the FY 2023 Black Birthing Initiative Grant. (Henry Ford Health has awarded the City of Detroit Health Department with the FY 2023 Black Birthing Initiative Grant for a total of $63,596.40. There is no match requirement for this grant. The total project cost is $63,596.40.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7/17/2023)

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

19.11

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Authorization to submit a grant application to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) for the FY 2024 Grief and Bereavement Grant. (The Health Department is hereby requesting authorization from Detroit City Council to submit a grant application to the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services (MDHHS) for the FY 2024 Grief and Bereavement Grant. The amount being sought is $20,000.00. There is no City match requirement. The total project cost is $20,000.00.)  (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7/17/2023)

CM Santiago-Romero: Motion to give Approval by Council. 

• 9-0
  Motion made by Gabriela Santiago-Romero

  The Health Department is hereby requesting authorization from Detroit City Council to submit a grant application to the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services (MDHHS) for the FY 2024 Grief and Bereavement Grant. The amount being sought is $20,000.00. There is no City match requirement. The total project cost is $20,000.00.

  Yeas (9)

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

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

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

19.12

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Petition On behalf of Trident Checker, LLC Parkstone Development Partners (#2022-207), request for conversion of a portion of Brooklyn Street from one-way to two-way in the block located between Plum Street and West Elizabeth Street.  (On June 24, 2022, Department of Public Works (DPW), Traffic Engineering Division (TED) received the above request under petition #2022-207 from City Clerk's Office for our investigative report regarding the subject matter.  Upon receipt of the request, TED conducted review of the above request and below are our findings and recommendations.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7/17/2023)

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

19.13

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Petition of Detroit/Wayne Stadium Authority (x2023-247), request to Outright vacate the utility easement reserved over that part of vacated Columbia Street, between Woodward A venue and Witherell Street, vacated per City Council decision on Dec 9, 1994. (Detroit Water and Sewerage Department (DWSD) has no objection provided certain provisions are met. The DWSD provisions are a part of the attached resolution. All other involved City Departments, and privately owned utility companies have reported no objections. Provisions protecting utility installations are part of the attached resolution.)  (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7/17/2023)

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

19.14

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

City of Detroit to Accept Funding from the Michigan Department of Transportation to Permanently close to all traffic the railroad crossing located on Selkirk Street, between Mount Elliot Street and Foster Street.  Also, for the acceptance of funding to facilitate improvements to Selkirk Street for said closure. (The City of Detroit ("CITY") has negotiated an agreement with the Michigan Department of Transportation ("MDOT"), that will result in permanent closure to all traffic over the Selkirk Street railroad crossing located over the Consolidated Rail Corporation tracks, between Mount Elliot Street and Foster Street, within the City of Detroit.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7/17/2023) (WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION)

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

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEERING DIVISION

19.15

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Petition of Olympia Development of MI, LLC (x2023-246), request to Outright vacate the utility easement reserved for the vacated alleys, vacated per City Council approval on Oct. 26th, 2010, bounded by Columbia Street, Cass Avenue, West Elizabeth Street, Grand River Avenue, and 2nd Street. (Detroit Water and Sewerage Department (DWSD) has no objection provided certain provisions are met. The DWSD provisions are a part of the attached resolution.  All other involved City Departments, and privately owned utility companies have reported no objections. Provisions protecting utility installations are part of the attached resolution.)  (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7/17/2023)

CM Santiago-Romero: Motion to give Approval by Council. /p; 

• 9-0
  Motion made by Gabriela Santiago-Romero

  Approve

  Yeas (9)

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

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

20.

REQUESTS TO ADDRESS CITY COUNCIL

20.1

Johnson, reso. autho.

Petition of Malik Shelton (#2023-266), request to speak before Council relative to the "unlawful activities related to HUD Section 108 Loans and CDBG Funds."

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

20.2

Johnson, reso. autho.

Petition of Ramone Jackson (#2023-267), request to speak before Council relative to the MDOT's Proposed I-375 Development Project.

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

20.3

Johnson, reso. autho.

Petition of LaDonna Harris (#2023-268), request to speak before Council relative to the process of obtaining vendors and business licenses.

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

21.

NEW BUSINESS

MAYOR'S OFFICE

21.1

Young, reso. autho. 

Petition of Racing GreyHounds Cycling Club (#2023-215), request to hold “2023 Detroit Invitational Cyclocross Race” at Dorais Park, on October 15, 2023 from 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7/20/2023)

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

21.2

Young, reso. autho. 

Petition of University of Detroit Mercy - Student Life (#2023-136), request to hold “2023 University of Detroit Mercy Bicycle Tour” at 4001 W. McNichols Road, Detroit, MI 48221 - departure and return, on September 15, 2023, from 8:00 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7/20/2023)

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

21.3

Young, reso. autho. 

Petition of Tour de Troit, Inc. (#2023-087), request to hold “Tour de Troit- 22nd ANNUAL ´at Roosevelt Park and streets of Detroit- If Construction not Complete start of event will be at Riverside Park on September 16, 2023 from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7/20/2023)

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

21.4

Young, reso. autho. 

Petition of CruisIN 'The D' 501(c)3 (2023-264), request to hold "CruisIN 'The D" at Palmer Park (Woodward @ Merrill Plaissance - adjacent to M 1 Signage) on August 19, 2023 - 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7/20/2023)

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

21.5

Young, reso. autho. 

Petition of Ford Field (#2023-265), request to hold "Detroit Pregame Tailgate" at Brush Street and Adams Street Outside of Ford Field on August 11, 2023 - 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.  (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7/20/2023)

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

21.6

Young, reso. autho. 

Petition of Emagine Health Services (#2023-263), request to hold "Back to School Fair" at 8904 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI on August 19, 2023 - 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7/20/2023)

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

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

21.7

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005393 - 100% Grant Funding – To Provide Automated Shuttle Services for Elderly and Disabled Residents. – Contractor: May Mobility, Inc. – Location: 650 Avis Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48108 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through July 10, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $2,456,557.00 PUBLIC WORKS (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7/24/2023)

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

21.8

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005470 - 100% Major Street Funding – To Provide Major Roads Resurfacing in the City of Detroit. (PW-7050) – Contractor: Fort Wayne Contracting, Inc. / Ajax Paving Industries, Inc. (Joint Venture) – Location: 320 E Seven Mile Road, Detroit, MI 48203 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $8,670,460.88 PUBLIC WORKS (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7/24/2023)

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

21.9

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005472 - 100% Major Street Funding – To Provide Lahser Road Streetscape. (PW 7032) – Contractor: Major Contracting Group, Inc. – Location: 12222 Greenfield Road, Detroit, MI 48227 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $810,914.04 PUBLIC WORKS (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7/24/2023)

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

21.10

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005473 - 100% Major Street Funding – To Provide Bituminous Surface Removal and Related Construction at Various Locations. (PW -7051) – Contractor: Major Contracting Group, Inc. / Giorgi Concrete, LLC (Joint Venture) – Location: 12222 Greenfield Road, Detroit, MI 48227 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $10,123,067.20 PUBLIC WORKS (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7/24/2023)

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

21.11

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005330 - 100% Major Street Funding – To Provide Construction, Engineering, and Inspection Services. – Contractor: Nowak & Fraus Engineers – Location: 28 W. Adams, Suite 210, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $1,229,811.48 PUBLIC WORKS (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7/24/2023)

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

21.12

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 3064081 - 100% Grant Funding – To Provide Two (2) Full Size Electric Trucks. – Contractor: Bob Maxey Ford, Inc. – Location: 1833 E Jefferson Avenue, Detroit, MI 48207 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $128,498.00 PUBLIC WORKS (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7/24/2023)

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

21.13

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005400 - 100% Metro Funding (Public Act 48 2002 Fund) Funding – To Provide Sidewalk Improvements for Targeted Locations within the City of Detroit. (PW-7057) – Contractor: Giorgi Concrete, LLC / Major Contracting Group, Inc. (Joint Venture) – Location: 20450 Sherwood, Detroit, MI 48234 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $1,050,853.50 PUBLIC WORKS (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7/24/2023)

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

21.14

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 3066976 – 100% City Funding – To Provide Emergency Attack Hose Line. – Contractor: HD Edwards & Co. – Location: 8550 Lyndon, Detroit, MI 48238 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 14, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $36,000.00 FIRE (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7/24/2023)

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

21.15

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005404 – 100% City Funding – To Provide Emergency Ambulance Response Coverage. – Contractor: Universal Macomb Ambulance Service, Inc. – Location: 37583 Mound Road, Sterling Heights, MI 48310 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through September 30, 2023 – Total Contract Amount: $553,392.00 FIRE  (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7/24/2023)

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

21.16

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 3066005 - 100% City Funding – To Provide a Forty Inch (40') Wrap Around Electric Bus Maintenance Stand. – Contractor: Spika Design & Manufacturing, Inc. – Location: 254 Cottonwood Creek Road, Lewistown, MT 5945 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $123,200.00 TRANSPORTATION  (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7/24/2023)

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

21.17

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6004678-A1 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time and an Increase of Funds for Police Examination Testing Services. – Contractor: Industrial Organizational Solutions, Inc. – Location: 1520 Kensington Road, Suite 110, Oak Brook, IL 60523 – Previous Contract Period: August 1, 2022 through July 31, 2023 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2023 – Contract Increase Amount: $158,530.36 – Total Contract Amount: $333,955.36 POLICE  (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7/24/2023)

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

21.18

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005107 -  amended - 100% City Funding – To Provide Legal Instruction to Students, Civilians and Other Law Enforcement Entities Operating Under the Detroit Police Department. – Contractor: Ruth Carter Law, PLLC – Location: 1300 Broadway St., Ste. 800, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through February 20, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $96,000.00 POLICE  (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7/24/2023)

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

21.19

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 3066720 – 100% Blight Funding – To Provide an Emergency Abatement and Alteration including the Removal of a Collapsing Wall Adjacent to a Privately Owned Business - 6199 Concord (Packard Plant). – Contractor: Homrich – Location: 3033 Bourke Street, Detroit, MI 48238 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $1,619,499.67 CITY DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7/24/2023)

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

21.20

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6004502-A2 - 100% ARPA Funding – AMEND 2 – To Provide an Increase of Funds for Additional Commercial Environmental Due Diligence to Support the City's Blight Remediation Efforts. – Contractor: ATC Group Services – Location: 1735 East McNichols Road, Detroit, MI 48203 – Contract Period: July 26, 2022 through December 31, 2025 – Contract Increase Amount: $532,072.00 – Total Contract Amount: $802,072.00 CITY DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7/24/2023)

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

21.21

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005250 - 100% ARPA Funding – To Provide Commercial Environmental Due Diligence to Support the City's Blight Remediation Efforts. – Contractor: Beam, Longest and Neff, LLC – Location: 51151 W Pontiac Trail, Wixom, MI 48393 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $802,072.00 CITY DEMOLITION 

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

21.22

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005259 - 100% ARPA Funding – To Provide Commercial Environmental Due Diligence to Support the City's Blight Remediation Efforts. – Contractor: Environmental Testing & Consulting, Inc. – Location: 38900 W. Huron River Drive, Romulus, MI 48174 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $802,072.00 CITY DEMOLITION  (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7/24/2023)

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

21.23

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005495 - 100% Bond Funding – To Provide Proposal N Residential Demolition Release Group Q6/SA. – Contractor: SC Environmental Services, LLC – Location: 1234 Washington Boulevard, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through July 23, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $2,766,381.45 CITY DEMOLITION  (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7/24/2023)

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

21.24

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005499 - 100% Bond Funding – To Provide Proposal N Residential Demolition Release Group Q21-AS Trial Program. – Contractor: 3D Wrecking, LLC – Location: 16530 Warwick Street, Detroit, MI 48219 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through July 24, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $174,597.15 CITY DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7/24/2023)

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

21.25

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005505 - 100% Bond Funding – To Provide Proposal N Residential Demolition Release Group Q7. – Contractor: Smalley Construction, Inc. – Location: 1224 Locust Street, Jackson, MI 49203 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through July 23, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $2,583,602.70 CITY DEMOLITION  (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7/24/2023)

CM Santiago-Romero: Motion to give Approval by Council. All Council Members Oppose (0-9). Unamimous Objections. Motion Defeated.

21.26

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005506 - 100% Bond Funding – To Provide Proposal N Residential Demolition Release Group Q8. – Contractor: Smalley Construction, Inc. – Location: 1224 Locust Street, Jackson, MI 49203 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through July 23, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $2,612,545.95 CITY DEMOLITION (WITH RECOMMENDATION TO DENY) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7/24/2023)

CM Santiago-Romero: Motion to give Approval by Council. All Council Members Oppose (0-9). Unamimous Objections. Motion Defeated.

21.27

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005507 - 100% Bond Funding – To Provide Proposal N Residential Demolition Release Group Q9. – Contractor: Smalley Construction, Inc. – Location: 1224 Locust Street, Jackson, MI 49203 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through July 23, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $2,673,612.90 CITY DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7/24/2023)

CM Santiago-Romero: Motion to give Approval by Council. All Council Members Oppose (0-9). Unamimous Objections. Motion Defeated.

21.28

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005508 - 100% Bond Funding – To Provide Proposal N Residential Demolition Release Group Q10. – Contractor: Gayanga Co. – Location: 1120 W Baltimore, Suite 200, Detroit, MI 48202 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through July 23, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $3,109,647.45 CITY DEMOLITION  (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7/24/2023)

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

21.29

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005514 - 100% Bond Funding – To Provide Proposal N Residential Demolition Release Group Q13. – Contractor: Inner City Contracting, LLC – Location: 18715 Grand River, Detroit, MI 48223 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through July 23, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $2,630,733.00 CITY DEMOLITION  (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7/24/2023)

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

21.30

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005513 - 100% Bond Funding – To Provide Proposal N Residential Demolition Release Group Q12. – Contractor: Gayanga Co. – Location: 1120 W Baltimore, Suite 200, Detroit, MI 48202 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through July 23, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $3,028,946.55 CITY DEMOLITION  (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7/24/2023)

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

21.31

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005512 - 100% Bond Funding – To Provide Proposal N Residential Demolition Release Group Q11. – Contractor: Gayanga Co. – Location: 1120 W Baltimore, Suite 200, Detroit, MI 48202 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through July 23, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $3,108,969.15 CITY DEMOLITION  (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7/24/2023)

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

21.32

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005522 - 100% Bond Funding – To Provide Proposal N Residential Demolition Release Group Q5/SA. – Contractor: Inner City Contracting, LLC – Location: 18715 Grand River, Detroit, MI 48223 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through July 23, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $2,934,876.00 CITY DEMOLITION  (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7/24/2023)

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

21.33

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005520 - 100% Bond Funding – To Provide Proposal N Residential Demolition Release Group Q19. – Contractor: Inner City Contracting, LLC – Location: 18715 Grand River, Detroit, MI 48223 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through July 23, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $2,820,037.50 CITY DEMOLITION  (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7/24/2023)

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

21.34

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005518 - 100% Bond Funding – To Provide Proposal N Residential Demolition Release Group Q17. – Contractor: Inner City Contracting, LLC – Location: 18715 Grand River, Detroit, MI 48223 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through July 23, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $2,814,514.50 CITY DEMOLITION  (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7/24/2023)

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

21.35

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005516 - 100% Bond Funding – To Provide Proposal N Residential Demolition Release Group Q15. – Contractor: Gayanga Co. – Location: 1120 W Baltimore, Suite 200, Detroit, MI 48202 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through July 23, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $3,204,556.95 CITY DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7/24/2023)

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

21.36

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005515 - 100% Bond Funding – To Provide Proposal N Residential Demolition Release Group Q14. – Contractor: SC Environmental Services, LLC – Location: 1234 Washington Boulevard, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through July 23, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $3,236,702.70 CITY DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7/24/2023)

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

21.37

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005523 - 100% Bond Funding – To Provide Proposal N Residential Demolition Release Group Q16. – Contractor: Smalley Construction, Inc. – Location: 1224 Locust Street, Jackson, MI 49203 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through July 23, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $3,497,466.00 CITY DEMOLITION  (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7/24/2023)

CM Santiago-Romero: Motion to give Approval by Council. All Council Members Oppose (0-9). Unamimous Objections. Motion Defeated.

21.38

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005524 - 100% Bond Funding – To Provide Proposal N Residential Demolition Release Group Q18. – Contractor: Smalley Construction, Inc. – Location: 1224 Locust Street, Jackson, MI 49203 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through July 23, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $2,368,431.45 CITY DEMOLITION (WITH RECOMMENDATION TO DENY) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7/24/2023)

CM Santiago-Romero: Motion to give Approval by Council. All Council Members Oppose (0-9). Unamimous Objections. Motion Defeated.

21.39

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6001625-A2 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 2 – To Provide an Increase of Funds for an Additional Sixty (60) Advertising Bus Shelters at Various Locations. – Contractor: Brooklyn Outdoor, LLC – Location: 2501 Russell Street, Suite 400, Detroit, MI 48207 – Contract Period: February 28, 2022 through January 8, 2026 – Contract Increase Amount: $2,940,053.46 – Total Contract Amount: $4,104,957.46 TRANSPORTATION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7/24/2023 WITH RECOMMENDATION TO DENY)

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

• 9-0
  Motion made by Gabriela Santiago-Romero

  100% City Funding – AMEND 2 – To Provide an Increase of Funds for an Additional Sixty (60) Advertising Bus Shelters at Various Locations. – Contractor: Brooklyn Outdoor, LLC – Location: 2501 Russell Street, Suite 400, Detroit, MI 48207 – Contract Period: February 28, 2022 through January 8, 2026 – Contract Increase Amount: $2,940,053.46 – Total Contract Amount: $4,104,957.46. Transportation

  Waiver of Reconsideration Requested

  Yeas (9)

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

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

21.40

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005525 - 100% Bond Funding – To Provide Proposal N Residential Demolition Release Group Q20. – Contractor: Smalley Construction, Inc. – Location: 1224 Locust Street, Jackson, MI 49203 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through July 23, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $2,484,983.55 CITY DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7-24-23)

CM Santiago-Romero: Motion to give Approval by Council. All Council Members Oppose (0-9). Unamimous Objections. Motion Defeated.

21.41

Young, reso. autho. 

Contract No. 6005567 - REVENUE – To Provide Installation, Operation, Maintenance and Management of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations at Various City of Detroit Properties and the Public Right of Way. – Contractor: Red E Charging, LLC – Location: 2475 W Grand Boulevard, Detroit, MI 48208 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through July 31, 2030 – Revenue Amount: $0.03 Per kWh for Level II and $0.05 Per kWh for Fast Charging. GENERAL SERVICES (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7/20/2023)

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

21.42

Young, reso. autho. 

Contract No. 6005371 - 100% City Funding – To Provide All Sports Equipment and Uniform Orders for All Leagues, Tournaments, Athletic Programs, Camps and Clinics. – Contractor: BSN Sports, LLC – Location: 14460 Varsity Brands Way, Dallas, TX 75244 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through September 1, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $430,000.00 GENERAL SERVICES (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7/20/2023)

CM Young: Motion to give Approval by Council. All Council Members in favor (8-1). Whitfield-Calloway Objection. Motion Carried.

21.43

Young, reso. autho. 

Contract No. 6005458 - 100% ARPA Funding – To Provide Debris Remediation Services including Clearing and Removal of Garbage/Trash, Illegal Dumping and Other Blight Issues as Assigned for Commercial Corridors. – Contractor: Motor City Preservation, LLC – Location: 18035 Cherrylawn, Detroit, MI 48221 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $1,399,842.00 GENERAL SERVICES (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7/20/2023)

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

21.44

Young, reso. autho. 

Contract No. 6005383 - 100% ARPA Funding – To Provide Coleman A Young Recreation Center Construction Services for Major Building Improvements. – Contractor: Gandol, Inc. – Location: 18000 Meyers, Suite 2, Detroit, MI 48235 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $4,905,000.00 GENERAL SERVICES (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7/20/2023)

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

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

21.45

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

The Detroit Public Safety Foundation request to accept the Detroit Police Department (DPD) Explorers Program Grant.  (The Marathon Petroleum Corporation, Inc. has awarded the Detroit Public Safety Foundation (DPSF) with the Detroit Police Department (DPD) Explorers Program Grant in the amount of $58,000.00. There is no match requirement for this donation. The total project cost is $58,000.00.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7/24/2023)

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

21.46

Young, reso. autho. 

Request to Accept and Appropriate the FY 2022 Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Grant.  (The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has awarded the City of Detroit General Services Department with the FY 2022 Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Grant for Heilmann Park for a total of $900,000.00. This grant was made possible by the Land and Water Conservation Grant Program from the U.S. Department of Interior. The Federal share is $900,000.00 of the approved amount, and there is a required cash match of $900,000.00. The total project cost is $1,800,000.00.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7/20/2023)

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

GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT

21.47

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

To grant DTE Electric Company a non-exclusive overhead and underground easement at 2231 Michigan Avenue (Roosevelt Park). (The General Services Department - Parks Division is requesting authorization from your Honorable Body to grant a DTE Electric Company overhead and underground easement in, on, and across a part of the "Right of Way Area" at 2231 Michigan Avenue, Detroit, MI, Parcel ID #10000229 (Roosevelt Park).

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

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

21.48

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

To Continue the Issuance of Outdoor Dining Permits on a Street, Alley, or Public Easement, until November 15, 2023.  (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7/24/2023)

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

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEERING DIVISION

21.49

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Petition of W Congress Detroit, LLC (#2023-145), request to Outright Vacate easements reserved for the vacated public alley located within the parcel commonly known as 230 West Congress 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.)  (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7/24/2023)

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

21.50

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Petition of Innovated Acquisitions, LLC (x2023-363), request for various encroachments within Washington Blvd, Grand River Avenue, State Street, and the public alley bounded by Grand River Ave, Washington Blvd, State St., and vacated Park Pl. (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 7/24/2023)

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

21.51

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Petition of Innovative Acquisitions LLC (x2023-364), request for various encroachments within Grand River Avenue and the public alley bounded by Grand River Ave, Washington Blvd, State St., and vacated Park Pl. (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 7/24/2023)

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

21.52

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Petition of Trident Huber, LLC (x-2023-90), request for the vacation with reserve of a utility easement, of part of Winfield Avenue, lying north of vacated Marjorie Street. (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 7/24/2023)

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

21.53

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Petition of Detroit Sausage Real Estate Holding (x2023-117), request for encroachments within the utility easement, reserved for the vacated east-west alley, bounded by Alfred Street, St. Aubin Street, Division Street, and the Dequindre cut for the purpose of installing a storm sewer system. (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 encroachments.  Provisions protecting all utility installations are part of the attached resolution.)  (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7/24/2023)

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

21.54

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Petition of 1956 Alfred LLC (#x2023-118), request for encroachments within the utility easement, reserved for the vacated east-west alley, bounded by Alfred Street, St. Aubin Street, Division Street, and the Dequindre cut for the purpose of installing a storm sewer system. (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 7/24/2023)

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

21.55

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Petition of  Innovative Acquisitions LLC (x2023-120), request for encroachment into the public alley lying westerly of and adjacent to 1249 Washington Blvd for the purpose of installing a combined sewer and slot drains. Also, to record the encroachment of sewer and slot drains.  Also, to record the encroachment of a below grade areaway resting under the west side of Washington Blvd, the south side of Grand River Avenue, and the east part of the public alley adjacent to 1249 Washington Blvd. (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 7-24-23)

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

21.56

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Petition of Cambridge Acquisitions, LLC (x2023-196), request for encroach within the northerly part of Broadway Avenue and the southerly part of public alley, both adjacent to the parcel commonly known as 1346 Broadway Avenue, for the purpose of installing a canopy and fire escape. (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 7-24-23)

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

RESOLUTIONS

21.57

Benson, reso. autho.

Resolution Supporting Investment in Substance Abuse Prevention For Youth.  (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7/24/23)

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

21.58

Young, reso. autho. 

Resolution To Designate A Residential Parking Permit Area. (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7/20/2023) 

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

21.59

Johnson, reso. autho.

Appointment of Branden Snyder to the Sports Arenas Industry Standards Board as a public-at-large member for a term beginning immediately and ending February 14, 2026. (REPORTED OUT OF THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7/19/2023) 

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

21.60

Johnson, reso. autho.

Appointment of Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield to the Sports Arena Industry Standards Board for a term beginning immediately and ending December 31, 2025. (REPORTED OUT OF THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7/19/23)

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

21.61

Johnson, reso. autho.

Appointment of Mike Bloom to the Sports Arenas Industry Standards Board to represent members of management or employer association for a term beginning immediately and ending February 14, 2026. (REPORTED OUT OF THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7/19/2023) 

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

21.62

Johnson, reso. autho. (amended)

2023 Detroit City Council Calendar.

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

21.63

Johnson, reso. autho.

Appointment of Jeremy Bodary to the Sports Arenas Industry Standards Board to represent member of management or employer association for a term beginning immediately and ending February 14, 2026. (REPORTED OUT OF THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7/19/2023)  

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

21.64

The following persons have been recommended for

Appointment as members to the Sports Arena Industry Standards Board: E. Joseph Miller, Brandice Mullen, and Porcha' Perry (PAPER BALLOTS WILL BE DISTRIBUTED) (REPORTED OUT OF THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7/19/2023) 

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

21.65

Johnson, reso. autho.

Appointment of _______________________ and ____________________________ to serve as members to the Sports Arenas Industry Standards Board as a worker or a representative who has been chosen by the workers for a term beginning immediately and ending February 14, 2026. (REPORTED OUT OF THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7/19/2023) 

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

22.

PRESIDENT'S REPORT ON STANDING COMMITEE REFERRALS AND OTHER MATTERS

23.

BUDGET, FINANCE AND AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE

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

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER/OFFICE OF THE ASSESSOR

23.1

Submitting reso. autho.

7850-4%-1 Limited Dividend Housing Association LLC – Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) - Amended.  (On September 28, 2021, a request for a PILOT Resolution to your Honorable Body was approved for 7850-4%-1 LDHA LLC. At this time Ginosko Development Company and the Assessments Division are requesting approval for the change to the legal description and unit configuration.)

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

23.2

Submitting reso. autho.

7850-4%-2 Limited Dividend Housing Association LLC – Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) – Amended.  (On September 28, 2021, a request for a PILOT Resolution to your Honorable Body was approved for 7850-4%-2 LDHA LLC. At this time Ginosko Development Company and the Assessments Division are requesting approval for the change to the legal description and unit configuration.)

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

23.3

Submitting reso. autho.

7850-9%-1 Limited Dividend Housing Association LLC – Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) – Amended.  (On September 28, 2021, a request for a PILOT Resolution to your Honorable Body was approved for 7850-9%-1 LDHA LLC. At this time Ginosko Development Company and the Assessments Division are requesting approval for the change to the legal description and unit configuration.)

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

23.4

Submitting reso. autho.

7850-9%-1 Limited Dividend Housing Association LLC – Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) –   (Amended   On September 28, 2021, a request for a PILOT Resolution to your Honorable Body was approved for 7850-9%-1 LDHA LLC. At this time Ginosko Development Company and the Assessments Division are requesting approval for the change to the legal description and unit configuration.)

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

23.5

Submitting reso. autho.

7850-9%-2 Limited Dividend Housing Association LLC – Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) – Amended.  (On September 28, 2021, a request for a PILOT Resolution to your Honorable Body was approved for 7850-9%-2 LDHA LLC. At this time Ginosko Development Company and the Assessments Division are requesting approval for the change to the legal description and unit configuration.)

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

23.6

Submitting reso. autho.

Orchard Village Limited Dividend Housing Association Limited Partnership – Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT).  (CHN Housing Partners and Detroit Blight Busters, Inc. have formed Orchard Village Limited Dividend Housing Association Limited Partnership in order to develop the Project known as Orchard Village Apartments.)

MISCELLANEOUS

23.7

Council Member Fred Durhal, III

Submitting memorandum relative to Opinion Request on the Legality of the Legislative Policy Division’s Report Concerning Possible Remedial Strategies for Retirees.

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

24.

PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE

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

CITY PLANNING COMMISSION

24.1

Submitting report and Proposed Ordinance

To amend Article XVII, Section 50-17-3, District Map No. 2 of the 2019 Detroit City Code, Chapter 50, Zoning, to re-establish the plans, terms and conditions of the PD (Planned Development) zoning classification where a PD zoning classification currently exists on land generally bounded by Gratiot Avenue, Russell Street, and Maple Street. Additionally, to show a PD zoning classification where the B4 (General Business District) and M3 (General Industrial District) zoning classifications currently exist on parcels commonly referred to as 1340 Gratiot Avenue and 1385 Maple Street. (This portion of the request is being made to correct an error for two parcels that were inadvertently omitted in the legal description for the original request but were included in the plans.) (RECOMMEND APPROVAL) (FOR INTRODUCTION AND SETTING OF A PUBLIC HEARING?)

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

24.2

Submitting report relative to

Newly elected officers of the City Planning Commission. (It is with great pleasure that we inform your Honorable Body of the newly elected officers of the City Planning Commission (CPC). On Thursday, July 20, 2023 the CPC held its election of officers and elevated Vice Chair/Secretary Donovan Smith (District 2, Council Member Calloway) to the office of Chair, and Commissioner Melanie Markowicz (District 5, Council President Sheffield) to the office of Vice Chair/Secretary. Their one-year terms will begin in September, upon the Commission’s return from recess.)

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

MISCELLANEOUS

24.3

Council President Mary Sheffield

Submitting memorandum relative to Detroit Subcontractor Oversight.

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

24.4

Council President Mary Sheffield

Submitting memorandum relative to Section 108 Loan Report.

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

24.5

Council Member Mary Waters

Submitting memorandum relative to North End Land Development-Community Concerns.  

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

25.

PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE

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

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

25.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Petition of St. Aloysius Detroit Catholic Church (#2023-241), request to hang approximately 8 banners on Washington Boulevard between State Street and Grand River Avenue to celebrate their 150^th Parish Anniversary. (The Department of Public Works, Traffic Engineering Division received the above referenced petition.  This Department has no objections to the placement of banners, provided that the banner installation is in compliance with the banner policy adopted by your Honorable Body on November 30, 2001.)

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

MISCELLANEOUS

25.2

Council Member Scott Benson

Submitting memorandum relative to Request for Report on City Investment in the Detroit Historical Society.  

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

25.3

Council Member Scott Benson

Submitting memorandum relative to Remove Privilege on Gun Signs. 

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

26.

CONSENT AGENDA

27.

MEMBER REPORTS

-SUSPENDED-

28.

ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE

29.

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CLERK

29.1

Report on approval of proceedings by the Mayor.

Report received & placed on file

30.

TESTIMONIAL RESOLUTIONS AND SPECIAL PRIVILEGE

30.1

Durhal, reso. autho.

Testimonial Resolution for St. Peter and St. Paul Parish "100th Anniversary."

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

30.2

Durhal, reso. autho.

Testimonial Resolution for Dr. Denise Davis-Cotton, Founder Detroit School of Arts.

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

30.3

Durhal, reso. autho.

Testimonial Resolution In Memoriam for Andrea "Sala Dayo" Wade.

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

30.4

Sheffield, reso. autho.

Testimonial Resolution for Sarah Ruth Blessman, "Happy 90th Birthday!".

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

30.5

Sheffield, reso. autho.

Testimonial Resolution for Miriam Blanks-Smart, ES2 - Executive Director for the City of Detroit Department of Appeals and Hearing (DAH) for her years of outstanding service to the City of Detroit.  

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

31.

WALK ONS

31.1

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

The demolition of 3143 Cass Avenue be delayed until City Council returns from recess in September 2023; due to City Council receiving a request to designate 3143 Cass Avenue (Chinese Merchants Association Building) as historic. (WALKED ON TO THE CITY COUNCIL FORMAL SESSION ON 7/25/2023)

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

31.2

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 3067123 – 100% City Funding – To Provide Ninety (90) Panasonic Toughbook, Ninety (90) Panasonic Premium Keyboards. Ninety (90) Shoulder Straps and Ninety (9) Data & Device Security Mobile Subcsription Licenses. – Contractor: Security Solutions Services, LLC - Location: 22811 Greater mack Avenue, Suite 203, St. Clair Shores, MI 48080 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through  through June 30, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $368,445.60 Buildings, Safety Engineering & Environmental (WALKED ON TO THE CITY COUNCIL FORMAL SESSION ON 7/25/2023)

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

31.3

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005517 – 100% Bond Funding – To Provide Proposal N Residential Demolition Release Group Q16. - Contractor. Gayanga Co.- Location: 1120 W Baltimore, Suite 200, Detroit, MI 48202 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through July 23, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $4,184,825.40 Construction and Demolition (WALKED ON TO THE CITY COUNCIL FORMAL SESSION ON 7/25/2023)

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

31.4

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005519 – 100% Bond Funding – To Provide Proposal N Residential Demolition Release Group Q18. – Contractor: Inner City Contracting, LLC - Location: 18715 Grand River, Detroit, MI 48223 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through July 23, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $2,444,190.00 Construction and Demolition (WALKED ON TO THE CITY COUNCIL FORMAL SESSION ON 7/25/2023)

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

31.5

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005521 – 100% Bond Funding – To Provide Proposal N Residential Demolition Release Group Q20. - Contractor: Inner City Contracting, LLC.- Location: 18715 Grand River, Detroit MI 48223 - Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through July 23, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $2,689,879.50 Construction and Demolition (WALKED ON TO THE CITY COUNCIL FORMAL SESSION ON 7/25/2023)

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

31.6

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005556 – 100% Bond Funding – To Provide Proposal N Residential Demolition Release Group Q7. - Contractor. Gayanga Co.- Location: 1120 W Baltimore, Suite 200, Detroit, MI 48202 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through July 23, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $3,167,707.20 Construction and Demolition (WALKED ON TO THE CITY COUNCIL FORMAL SESSION ON 7/25/2023)

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

31.7

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005557 – 100% Bond Funding – To Provide Proposal N Residential Demolition Release Group Q8. - Contractor. Gayanga Co.- Location: 1120 W Baltimore, Suite 200, Detroit, MI 48202 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through July 23, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $3,149,396.25 Construction and Demolition (WALKED ON TO THE CITY COUNCIL FORMAL SESSION ON 7/25/2023)

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

31.8

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005558 – 100% Bond Funding – To Provide Proposal N Residential Demolition Release Group Q9. - Contractor. Gayanga Co.- Location: 1120 W Baltimore, Suite 200, Detroit, MI 48202 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through July 23, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $3,079,281.45 Construction and Demolition (WALKED ON TO THE CITY COUNCIL FORMAL SESSION ON 7/25/2023)

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