MINUTES

CITY COUNCIL FORMAL SESSION

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 10:00 A.m. - 11:00 A.m.

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

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

HENRY FORD AND BRAIN CANCER AWARENESS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 

 

COUNCIL PRESIDENT MARY SHEFFIELD

COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM JAMES TATE

COUNCIL MEMBER SCOTT BENSON

COUNCIL MEMBER ANGELA WHITFIELD-CALLOWAY

COUNCIL MEMBER FRED DURHAL III

COUNCIL MEMBER LATISHA JOHNSON

COUNCIL MEMBER GABRIELA SANTIAGO-ROMERO

COUNCIL MEMBER MARY WATERS

COUNCIL MEMBER COLEMAN A. YOUNG II

 

Uraina Clark

Asst. City Council Committee Clerk

           

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1.

ROLL CALL

Present: Scott Benson

Present: Gabriela Santiago-Romero

Present: Mary Waters

Present: Coleman A. Young II

Present: Mary Sheffied

Quorum 5-0

 

2.

INVOCATION

Chief Chaplain Demtrius Davenport 

(Tate Present) 

(Johnson Present)

(Durhal Present) 

(Calloway Present) 

3.

APPROVAL OF JOURNAL OF LAST SESSION

Approval of Journal of Tuesday, June 10, 2025 will be approved. 

8-0 (Waters not in seat) 

4.

RECONSIDERATIONS

None

5.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

None

6.

PRESIDENT'S REPORT ON STANDING COMMITTEE REFERRALS AND OTHER MATTERS

7.

BUDGET, FINANCE AND AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE

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

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

7.1

Submitting report relative to

Financial Report for the Ten Months Ended April 30, 2025.  (The Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) respectfully submits its City of Detroit Financial Report for the Ten Months ended April 30, 2025. The OCFO also publishes this report on the City’s website.)

Waters leave seat

REFER TO THE COMMITTEE 8-0 (Waters not present)

8.

INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE

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

LAW DEPARTMENT

8.1

Submitting reso. autho. 

Settlement in lawsuit of Claybon Allen v. Gabrielle Rogers and City of Detroit, Case No: 24-013914-NI File No: L24-01309 (AA) (A37000) in the amount of ($57,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Claybon Allen may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about November 27, 2022.

REFER TO THE COMMITTEE 8-0 (Waters not present)

8.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Vernell Rushon v City of Detroit and James Clark Davis, III, Case No: 22-10239 File No: L23-00135 (CB) (A37000) in the amount of ($200,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Vernell Rushon may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about August 21, 2021.

REFER TO THE COMMITTEE 8-0 (Waters not present)

LEGISLATIVE POLICY DIVISION

8.3

Submitting report relative to

City Council Appointments to Boards and Commissions. (The Legislative Policy Division (“LPD”) has been requested to update its report listing City Council’s board and commission appointments. There are numerous boards, committees, commissions, corporations or authorities to which your Honorable Body makes appointments or plays a role in the selection of its members. Appointments are official once they are voted upon by the City Council and sworn into office by the City Clerk.)

REFER TO THE COMMITTEE 8-0 (Waters not present)

9.

NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE

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

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

9.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6001304-A2 - Revenue Agreement – AMEND 2 – To Provide an Extension of Time Only to Use a Portion of Hart Plaza for the Purpose of Docking the Vessel and Providing Cruise Services and Operations. – Contractor: CJC Cruises, Inc, dba, Detroit Princess Riverboat – Location: 115 Erskine Street, Detroit, MI 48201 – Previous Contract Period: February 22, 2022 through June 30, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: February 22, 2022 through June 30, 2035 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $0.00. GENERAL SERVICES

REFER TO THE COMMITTEE 8-0 (Waters not present)

10.

PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE

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

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

10.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006365-A1 - 100% CDBG - DR Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Increase of Funds Only for Private Sewer Repairs – Contractor: Five Star Energy Services, LLC – Location: W 2287055 Enterprise Drive, Big Bend, Wisconsin 53103 – Previous Contract Period: July 13, 2024 through November 2, 2027 – Contract Increase Amount: $1,500,000.00 – Total Contract Amount: $4,500,000.00. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION

REFER TO THE COMMITTEE 8-0 (Waters not present)

10.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006380-A1 - 100% CDBG - DR Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Increase of Funds Only for Private Sewer Repairs – Contractor: Murphy Pipeline Contractors, LLC – Location: 12235 New Berlin Road, Jacksonville, FL 32226 – Previous Contract Period: July 13, 2024 through November 2, 2027 – Contract Increase Amount: $1,500,000.00 – Total Contract Amount: $4,500,000.00. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION

REFER TO THE COMMITTEE 8-0 (Waters not present)

11.

PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE

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

DEPARTMENT OF APPEALS AND HEARINGS

11.1

Submitting report relative to

Dangerous Buildings Findings and Orders for June 6,2025. (The Department of Appeals and Hearings (DAR) has filed the findings and demolition orders of the Hearing Officer for the Dangerous Buildings hearings held on June 6th, 2025 in accordance with Section 8-17 -24( d) of the 2019 Detroit City Code. These matters are to be scheduled for a show cause hearing before City Council not less than 30 days after the date of the hearing. See City Code Section 8-17-25(a).) 

REFER TO THE COMMITTEE 8-0 (Waters not present)

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS/ADMINISTRATION

11.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Traffic Control Devices - Installed and Discontinued.  (The Department of Public Works (DPW) is submitting a list of traffic control devices that were installed and discontinued during the period of April 16, 2025 - May 15, 2025 to your Honorable Body for approval.) 

REFER TO THE COMMITTEE 8-0 (Waters not present)

11.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Resolution to permit Bedrock Detroit (#2025-122) to install 42 banners on Woodward Avenue from June 23, 2025 to August 22, 2025 in order to announce the 2025 AfroBeats Festival. (Pursuant to bannerpolicy adopted by your Honorable Body on November 30, 2001, the above referenced resolution is hereby submitted to your Honorable Body for consideration and approval.)

REFER TO THE COMMITTEE 8-0 (Waters not present)

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEERING DIVISION

11.4

Submitting reso. autho.

Petition of Detroit International Bridge Company (#2025-146), request for encroachment within W. Lafayette Blvd., between 15th St., and 16th St. for the installation of below grade conduit and sewer.  (Detroit Water and Sewerage Department (DPW) reports being involved, but they have no objection provided the DWSD encroachment provisions are followed.  The DWSD provisions have been made a part of the resolution.  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.)

REFER TO THE COMMITTEE 8-0 (Waters not present)

12.

VOTING ACTION MATTERS

13.

OTHER MATTERS

41

14.

COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAYOR AND OTHER GOVERNMENTAL OFFICIALS AND AGENCIES

15.

PUBLIC COMMENT

Committee of the whole: James Ford, Sabrina Rice, Beatrice Luckett, Anthony Sawyer, Richard Clay, (Waters Return) , Steven Hanshoe, Renita Moore, Charlie LeDuff, Mr. Cunningham, Ms. Williams,  Barbrie Logan, Ruby Riley, Mabel Love, Ronald Foster, 

Virtual: Caller/ 611, Darryl Rice, Betty A. Varner, (Young and Calloway Leaves Seat) Galaxy S22 Ultra, Meeko A. Williams, William M. Davis, (Young Returns), Mr. Roo/ Mr. Real (Rheuben Crowley), (Calloway Returns), Caller/ 803, (Young leaves seat, Caller/ 169, Tahira Ahmad, We See You (Carol Hughes), (Santiago Leaves Seat and Waters Return 7-0), Steven Hawring, Not that Karen (Karen Winston), (Santiago Return 8-0), , Hand Swap (Joann Warrick), (Calloway and Durhal Leave seat 6-0), , (Calloway Returns to seat 7-0), Caller / 270 (Malik Shelton),  MEA, iPhone (Kristopher Carter), Charles Miles, Renard Munchinski, (Durhal Return and Benson leaves Seat), Caller user 1, (Benson Return 8-0), Caller/ 434, (Calloway Leaves Seat 7-0), Sonya Brown, Melissa Love (Young returns)

2 minutes given

16.

STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS

17.

INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE

 

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

17.1

Johnson, amended reso. autho.

Contract No. 6007223 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Services to pay $30,000 to be Allocated for Reverse Conviction Invoices. – Contractor: McDonald Baas Livingston, PLLC, – Location: 2600 West Big Beaver, Suite 105, Troy, MI 48084 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $60,000.00. LAW 

Calloway Returns to Seat 

Quorum 9-0

APPROVED as AMENDED 9-0

17.2

Johnson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6004946-A1 - 100% ARPA Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time Only for Computers, Accessories, Software, Maintenance, and Staging Services for Outdated Equipment. – Contractor: Sehi Computer Products, Inc. – Location: 2930 Bond Street, Rochester Hills, MI 48309 – Previous Contract Period: April 25, 2023 through June 30, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: April 25, 2023 through June 30, 2026 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $1,400,000.00. DoIt 

Note: Line Item brought back at the end of the agenda

APPROVED as AMENDED 8-0 with Waiver (Sheffield not present) 

Waiver #1

17.3

Johnson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005784-A1 - 100% ARPA Funding – AMEND 1 - To Provide a Time Only Extension for Generators at 11 Radio Tower sites. – Contractor: Motor City Electric Technologies – Location: 9440 Grinnell, Detroit MI 48213 – Previous Contract Period: February 6, 2024 through June 30, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: February 6, 2024 through December 31, 2025 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $1,427,745.00. DoIT 

APPROVED with Waiver 9-0

Waiver #2

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17.4

Johnson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006003-A2 - 100% ARPA Funding – AMEND 2 – To Provide a Time Only Extension for Infrastructure Equipment Replacement at Lyndon Data Center. – Contractor: Limbach Company, LLC – Location: 926 Featherstone Road, Pontiac, MI 48342 – Contract Period: March 8, 2024 through June 30, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: March 8, 2024 through December 31, 2025 - Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $1,319,000.00. DoIT 

APPROVED with Waiver 9-0

Waiver #3

17.5

Johnson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006439-A1 - 100% ARPA Funding – AMEND 1 - To Provide an Extension of Time Only to Replace Computer Room Air Conditioner Units within the Main Data Center and Main Distribution Frames at DPSH. – Contractor: Limbach Company, LLC – Location: 926 Featherstone Road, Pontiac, MI 48342 – Contract Period: July 30, 2024 through June 30, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: July 30, 2024 through December 31, 2025 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $936,000.00. DoIT 

APPROVED with Waiver 9-0

Waiver # 4

17.6

Johnson amended reso. autho.

Contract No. 6007202 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Economic and Policy Analysis Services Examining the Feasibility and Potential of Local-Option Taxes.  – Contractor: Citizens Research Council of Michigan – Location: 38777 Six Mile Road, Suite 208, Livonia, MI 48152 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Term of One (1) Year – Total Contract Amount: $200,000.00. CITY COUNCIL (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 06/18/25)

APPROVED with Waiver 9-0

Waiver #5

17.7

Johnson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 3083967 - 100% Capital Funding – To Provide 785 HP ProBook 460 G11 (16") Notebook PC-U5-125u (CTO) to the Board of Elections. – Contractor: Security Solutions Services LLC – Location: 695 Howard Street, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of (1) Year - Contract Amount: $710,048.20. ELECTIONS   

APPROVED with Waiver 9-0

Waiver #6

LAW DEPARTMENT

17.8

Johnson, reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Aqeel Fakhruldin v City of Detroit and Randolph D Lloyd, Case No. 24-009936-NI, File No. L24-01161 (VI) Fire Department in the amount of ($130,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Aqeel Fakhruldin may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained. 

APPROVED 9-0

17.9

Johnson, reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Midtown RX Pharmacy, Inc (Betty Allen) v City of Detroit   Case No. 24-148472-GC, File No. L24-00880(CMG), Department of Transportation, in the amount of ($4,500.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Midtown RX Pharmacy, Inc. may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained. 

APPROVED 9-0

17.10

Johnson, reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Delores Jones vs City of Detroit Department of Public Works, File 15097, W23-00005, CM, A19000, and in the amount of ($116,000.00), in full payment for any and all claims which Delores Jones may have against the City of Detroit by reason of any injuries or occupational diseases and their resultant disabilities. 

APPROVED 9-0

17.11

Johnson, reso. autho.

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

APPROVED 9-0

17.12

Johnson, reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Shawn Burl v City of Detroit, Case No.: 23-007858-NF File No: L23-00417 (CB) (A20000) in the amount of ($35,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Shawn Burl may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about November 12, 2022. 

APPROVED 9-0

17.13

Johnson, reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Southfield Transportation Services, Inc. and Southfield Pt, Inc. (Tramaine Ross) v City Of Detroit, Case No: 24-004425-NF File N0: L24-00851 (CB) (A20000) to draw two separate warrants; the first warrant upon the proper account in favor of SOUTHFIELD TRANSPORTATION SERVICES, INC and THEIR attorneys, KAS-MIKHA LEGAL GROUP, P.L.L.C in the amount of ($7,500.00). The second warrant upon the proper account in favor of SOUTHFIELD PT, INC and THEIR attorneys, AW LAW GROUP, P.L.L.C., in the amount of ($10,225.00) in full payment for any and all claims which SOUTHFIELD TRANSPORTATION SERVICES, INC and SOUTHFIELD PT, INC, may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about 02/04/2024. 

APPROVED 9-0

17.14

Johnson, reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Vernita Alexander v City of Detroit, Case No. 24-001971-No, File No. L24-00822(CMG), Department of Public Works, in the amount of ($25,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Vernita Alexander may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained. 

APPROVED 9-0

17.15

Johnson, reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Cheri Snow vs City of Detroit Police Department, File No. 14994, W19-00007, CM, A37000, and in the amount of ($24,900.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Cheri Snow may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained. 

APPROVED 9-0

HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT/CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION DIVISION

17.16

Johnson, reso. autho.

Request to Amend the 2025-2026 Official Compensation Schedule.  (On behalf of the Human Resources Department, Classification & Compensation Division to include the pay range of $107,165 - $140,552 for the classification of Accounting Technician Manger 3.) 

APPROVED 9-0

RESOLUTIONS

17.17

Sheffield, reso. autho. 

Resolution Extending The Detroit Reparations Task Force.  

APPROVED with Waiver 9-0

Waiver #7

18.

PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE

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

18.1

Tate, reso. autho.

Authorization to submit an application to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to establish an affordable housing loan pool under the Section 108 Program.  (The Housing and Revitalization Department is hereby requesting authorization from Detroit City Council to submit an application to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for $75,000,000 in Section 108 loan authority, per 24 CFR 570 Subpart M. most recent CDBG application of $32,759,210, established per 24 CFR 570.205 (2)(i). This authority will allow the City to establish a Loan Pool to support affordable housing development through low-interest loan products. If awarded, individual loans will be approved by City Council before being issued.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 06/12/25 WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION) (POSTPONED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION ON 6-17-25 AND BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 6-24-25)

Sheffield leaves seat 

Approved with Waiver 6-2 (Sheffield not present, Calloway NAY and Johnson NAY)

Waiver # 8

CITY PLANNING COMMISSION

18.2

Tate, A Proposed Ordinance

To amend Chapter 50 of the 2019 Detroit City Code, Zoning, by amending Article XVII, Zoning District Maps, Section 50-17-31, District Map No. 29, to revise the zoning classification for seven parcels generally bound by East Vernor Highway to the north, Field Street to the west, Kercheval Street to the south, and Sheridan Street to the east, commonly known as 2124, 2138, 2148, 2158, 2166, 2172, and 2184 Field Street from the R2 District (Two-Family Residential) zoning classification to the R5 District (Medium Density Residential) zoning classification. (RECOMMEND APPROVAL) INTRODUCE (POSTPONED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION ON 6-17-25 AND BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 6-24-25)

Calloway and Johnson Leave Seat

Approved 6-0 (Sheffield, Calloway and Johnson not present)

18.3

Tate, reso. autho.

Setting a Public Hearing on the foregoing ordinance amendment. (POSTPONED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION ON 6-17-25 AND BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 6-24-25)

Approved 6-0 (Sheffield, Calloway and Johnson not present)

19.

PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

19.1

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 3084267 - Notification to Council – 100% Blight Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 13932 Monte Vista. – Contractor: DMC Consultants, Inc. – Location: 13500 Foley Street, Detroit, MI 48227 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $21,294.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 06/16/25)

Johnson and Calloway return to seat

Approved with Waiver 8-0 (Sheffield not present)

Waiver # 9

19.2

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005274-A1 - 100% Blight Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time Only for High-Quality Instructional/Educational Training Requirements for Various Accreditation/Re-accreditation Courses needed for Demolition Related Activities. – Contractor: Environmental Testing & Consulting, Inc. – Location: 38900 W. Huron River Drive, Romulus, MI 48174 – Previous Contract Period: June 2, 2023 through June 1, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: June 2, 2023 through June 1, 2026 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $180,000.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 06/16/25)

Approved 8-0 (Sheffield not present)

19.3

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006862-R - 100% Blight/Prop N Funding – To Provide a Joint Venture with Giorgi Concrete for Sidewalk Replacement Services. – Contractor: Major Contracting Group, Inc. – Location: 12222 Greenfield Road, Detroit, MI 48227 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Term of Three (3) Years – Total Contract Amount: $2,875,000.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 06/16/25 WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION)

Approved 6-2 (Sheffield not present, Waters NAY and Santiago NAY)

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEERNG DIVISION

19.4

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Petition of Develop Detroit 1346 Gratiot, LLC, (#2025-047), request to dedicate a portion of land, commonly known as 1358 Gratiot Ave., for the purpose of increasing the width of the right-of-way in the public alley to a 20.5 foot width.  (All other city departments and utilities have reported no objections to the proposed right-of-way dedication.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 06/16/25)

Approved 8-0 (Sheffield not present)

RESOLUTIONS

19.5

Sheffield, reso. autho.

Resolution in Support of Striking Nursing Home Workers. (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 06/16/25)

Approved 8-0 (Sheffield not present)

Resolution joined by Council Member Young and Waters

20.

NEW BUSINESS

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

20.1

Santiago-Romero, amended reso. autho.

Contract No. 6004632-A2 - 100% Major Street Funding – AMEND 2 – To Provide an Increase of Funds Only for PW 7037 for Construction Services. – Contractor: Major Contracting Group, Inc. – Location: 12222 Greenfield Road, Detroit, MI 48227 – – Contract Period: July 1, 2022 through December 31, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: July 1, 2022 through December 31, 2028 Contract Increase Amount: $178,382.47 – Total Contract Amount: $2,131,261.81. PUBLIC WORKS (POSTPONED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION ON 6-17-25 AND BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 6-24-25)

Approved with Waiver 8-0 (Sheffield not present)

Waiver #10

20.2

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006489-A1 - 100% ARPA Funding – AMEND 1 - To Provide a Time Only Extension for Furniture Design and Installation for DPD Oakman Building A and C located at 1800 Oakman Boulevard, Detroit MI. – Contractor: YTI Office Express, LLC – Location: 607 Shelby Street, Suite 719, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: September 24, 2024 through June 30, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: September 24, 2024 through June 30, 2026 - Total Contract Amount: $682,300.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 06/23/25)

Approved with Waiver 8-0 (Sheffield not present)

Waiver #11

20.3

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005686-A1 - 100% ARPA/UTGO Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time Only for Major Improvements Throughout all Firehouses. – Contractor: DeAngelis Diamond Construction, LLC – Location: 39555 Orchard Hill Pl # 235, Novi, MI 48375 – Previous Contract Period: January 23, 2024 through June 30, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: January 23, 2024 through December 31, 2025 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $5,073,875.93. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 06/23/25)

Approved with Waiver 8-0 (Sheffield not present)

Waiver #12

20.4

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006098-A1 - 100% ARPA Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time Only for Construction Services for the Renovation of the Dexter Elmhurst Recreation Center, including Site Improvements for the Adjacent Park, Plaza, Parking Lots, and Alleys. – Contractor: DeAngelis Diamond Construction, LLC – Location: 39555 Orchard Hill Pl # 235, Novi, MI 48375 – Previous Contract Period: April 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: April 1, 2024 through December 31, 2025 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $11,228,029.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 06/23/25)

Approved with Waiver 8-0 (Sheffield not present)

Waiver #13

20.5

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005828-A1 - 100% ARPA Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time Only for Improvements to Patton Recreation Center's Pool and other Improvements throughout the Facility. – Contractor: L.S. Brinker Company – Location: 3633 Michigan Avenue, Suite 300, Detroit, MI 48216 – Previous Contract Period: January 23, 2024 through June 30, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: January 23, 2024 through February 28, 2026 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $3,135,000.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 06/23/25)

Approved with Waiver 8-0 (Sheffield not present)

Waiver #14

20.6

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006015-A1 - 100% ARPA Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time Only for Construction Services for the Detroit Police Department Metro Division located on 17825 Sherwood Street. – Contractor: DeAngelis Diamond Construction, LLC – Location: 39555 Orchard Hill Pl # 235, Novi, MI 48375 – Previous Contract Period: March 19, 2024 through June 30, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: March 19, 2024 through December 31, 2025 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $3,000,000.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 06/23/25)

Approved with Waiver 8-0 (Sheffield not present)

Waiver #15

20.7

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006115-A1 - 100% ARPA Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time Only for Construction Services for the Detroit Police Department’s (DPD) 2nd Precinct (PCT) located at 13530 Lesure Street, Detroit, Michigan 48227. – Contractor: DeAngelis Diamond Construction, LLC – Location: 39555 Orchard Hill Pl # 235, Novi, MI 48375 – Previous Contract Period: April 16, 2024 through June 30, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: April 16, 2024 through December 31, 2025 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $5,418,700.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 06/23/25)

Approved with Waiver 8-0 (Sheffield not present)

Waiver #16

20.8

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005662-A1 - 100% ARPA Funding – AMEND 1 - To Provide a Time Only Extension for Back Up Generators at Four Recreation Centers: ABC, Williams, Coleman and Farwell. – Contractor: Power Lighting and Technical Services, Inc. – Location: 16051 Grand River Avenue, Detroit, MI 48227 – Previous Contract Period: November 14, 2023 through June 30, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: November 14, 2023 through December 31, 2025 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $4,478,000.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 06/23/25)

Approved with Waiver 8-0 (Sheffield not present)

Waiver #17

20.9

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006215-A1 - 100% ARPA Funding – AMEND 1 - To Provide a Time Only Extension for construction services for DFD Annex Additions at Three (3) Existing Fire Stations. – Contractor: Major Contracting Group, Inc. – Location: 12222 Greenfield Rd., Detroit, MI 48227 – Previous Contract Period: May 21, 2024 through June 30, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: May 21, 2024 through June 30, 2026 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 - Total Contract Amount: $5,263,456.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 06/23/25)

Approved with Waiver 8-0 (Sheffield not present)

Waiver #18

20.10

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005659-A1 - 100% ARPA Funding – AMEND 1 - To Provide an Extension of Time Only for Co-Response Mental Health Training. – Contractor: Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network (DWIHN) – Location: 707 W Milwaukee Avenue, Detroit, MI 48202 – 707 W Milwaukee Avenue, Detroit, MI 48202 – Previous Contract Period: March 12, 2024 Approval through June 30, 2025 - Amended Contract Period: March 12, 2024 through June 30, 2026 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $488,100.00. POLICE (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 06/23/25)

Approved with Waiver 8-0 (Sheffield not present)

Waiver #19

20.11

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005660-A1 - 100% ARPA Funding – AMEND 1 - To Provide a Time Only Extension for Co-Response Mental Health Training Courses. – Contractor: The Cardinal Group II, LLC – Location: 147 Carriage Way, Ypsilanti, MI 48502 – Contract Period: January 30, 2024 through June 30, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: January 30, 2024 through June 30, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $2,025,600.00. POLICE (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 06/23/25)

Approved with Waiver 8-0 (Sheffield not present)

Waiver #20

20.12

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006464-A1 - 100% ARPA Funding –- AMEND 1 - To Provide a Time Only Extension for Design-Build Service for the Design, Engineering, and Construction/Renovation to Accomplish Streetscape Improvements along W. Warren Avenue between the City of Dearborn Limits and Livernois Avenue. – Contractor: Major Contracting Group, Inc. – Location: 12222 Greenfield Road, Detroit, MI 48227 – Contract Period: July 30, 2024 through June 30, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: July 30, 2024 through December 31, 2025 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $1,250,000.00. PUBLIC WORKS (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 06/23/25)

Approved with Waiver 8-0 (Sheffield not present)

Waiver #21

20.13

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6007198 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Preventative Maintenance and Repairs for Interior Bus Wash Rack System for a two (2) year period. Contractor: InterClean Equipment, LLC – Location: 709 James L Hart Parkway, Ypsilanti, MI 48197 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of Two (2) Years – Total Contract Amount: $184,000.00. TRANSPORTATION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 06/23/25)

Approved with Waiver 8-0 (Sheffield not present)

Waiver #22

20.14

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005590-A1 - 100% ARPA Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time Only for a New Athletic Air Dome in Chandler Park. – Contractor: L.S. Brinker Company – Location: 3633 Michigan Avenue, Suite 300, Detroit, MI 48216 – Previous Contract Period: October 24, 2023 through June 30, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: October 24, 2023 through December 31, 2025 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $13,964,497.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 06/23/25)

Approved with Waiver 8-0 (Sheffield not present)

Waiver #23

20.15

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6004040-A3 - 100% ARPA Funding – AMEND 3 – To Provide an Extension of Time and Amend Contract Terms and Conditions for Community Health Corps Wrap Around Services. – Contractor: Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation – Location: 440 E. Congress, Detroit, MI 48226 – Previous Contract Period: January 1, 2022 through June 30, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: January 1, 2022 through June 30, 2026 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $15,000,000.00. HEALTH (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 06/23/25)

Approved with Waiver 8-0 (Sheffield not present)

Waiver #24

21.

PRESIDENT'S REPORT ON STANDING COMMITTEE REFERRALS AND OTHER MATTERS

22.

INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE

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

LAW DEPARTMENT

22.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Ramon Ward v Monica Childs and Dale Collins, Case No. 21-12742, File No. L21-00689 (PMC) Police Department, , in the amount of ($8,000,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Ramon Ward may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained.

Removed 8-0 (Sheffield not present)

23.

NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE

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

MAYOR'S OFFICE

23.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Petition of Rhonda Walker Foundation (#2025-148), request to hold "Rhonda Walker Foundation Give & Get Fit 5K/10K Walk/Run" on July 27, 2025 from 7:00 AM until 11:00 AM the same day at the Detroit Riverwalk (1340 Atwater, Detroit, MI 48207). Set-up will begin at 5:00 AM on July 27, 2025 and be completed by 7 :00 AM the same day. Tear down will begin at 11 :00 AM on July 27, 2025 and be completed by 1:00 PM the same day.  (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.)

Approved 8-0 (Sheffield not present)

 

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

23.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Request to Accept an Increase in Appropriation for the Sub-Award from the Reducing Emissions from Diesel – Helping Eliminate Asthma in Detroit Grant. (Southwest Detroit Environmental Vision has awarded an increase in appropriation to the City of Detroit General Services Department for the sub-award from the Reducing Emissions from Diesel – Helping Eliminate Asthma in Detroit Grant, in the amount of $56,996.71. This funding will increase appropriation 21093, previously approved in the amount of $258,750.00, by council on May 17, 2022, to a total of $315,746.71.)

Approved 8-0 (Sheffield not present)

24.

PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE

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

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

24.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6004320-A5 - 100% ESG/CDBG Funding – AMEND 5 – To Provide an Increase of Funds and Amend Scope of Work for Fiduciary Services for Homelessness Programs. – Contractor: Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency – Location: 7310 Woodward Avenue, Suite 810, Detroit, MI 48202 – Previous Contract Period: March 29, 2022 through December 31, 2025 – Contract Increase Amount: $215,703.75 – Total Contract Amount: $1,558,439.05. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION

Approved 8-0 (Sheffield not present)

CITY PLANNING COMMISSION

24.2

Submitting report and Proposed Ordinance

To amend Chapter 50 of the 2019 Detroit City Code, Zoning, by amending Article XVII, Zoning District Maps, Section 50-17-3, District Map No. 2, to modify the development regulations for the existing PD Planned Development District zoning classification, as established by Ordinance No. 42-95, for the western portion of the property commonly known as 1326 St. Antoine, generally bounded by Clinton Street to the north, the 1-375 Chrysler Service Drive to the east, Macomb Street to the south, and St. Antoine to the west, to allow for a life sciences cancer research and patient treatment center with supportive medical and learning spaces and to also allow for uses that are permissible in the B5 Major Business District zoning classification. (RECOMMEND APPROVAL) (FOR THE INTRODUCTION AND THE SETTING OF A PUBLIC HEARING?)

Approved 8-0 (Sheffield not present)

25.

PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE

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

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

25.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6007119 - 100% Major Street Funding – To Provide Aggregate Material for DPW Street Maintenance. – Contractor: Edward C Levy Detroit Group – Location: 8800 Dix Avenue, Detroit, MI 48209 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of One (1) Year – Total Contract Amount: $88,160.00. PUBLIC WORKS

Approved 8-0 (Sheffield not present)

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEERING DIVISION

25.2

Submitting reso. autho

Petition of Freddy Hernandez (x2025-129), request vacation with the reservation of a utility easement, a portion of the north/south public alley bounded by Logan St., Central Railroad, N. Green St., Lane St., and Central St.  (All other involved City Departments, and privately owned utility companies have reported no objections. Provisions protecting utility installations are part of the attached resolution.)

Approved 8-0 (Sheffield not present)

26.

CONSENT AGENDA

There are no items

27.

MEMBER REPORTS

Council Members with Member Report:

Durhal

Calloway

Benson

Santiago

Young

28.

ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE

There are no items

29.

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CLERK

29.1

Report on approval of proceedings by the Mayor.

A report on Approval of proceeding by the Mayor

30.

TESTIMONIAL RESOLUTIONS AND SPECIAL PRIVILEGE

There are no items