MINUTES

CITY COUNCIL FORMAL SESSION

Tuesday, September 09, 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

BENSON, JOHNSON, SANTIAGO-ROMERO, WATERS, SHEFFIELD: 5

*Members Durhal, Whitfield-Calloway, Young, and Tate were not present during roll call. 

2.

INVOCATION

Chaplain Mohammad Ali

3.

APPROVAL OF JOURNAL OF LAST SESSION

The Journal Session of July 29, 2025 was approved 6-0

*Members Santiago-Romero, Benson, and Waters were not present.

4.

RECONSIDERATIONS

5.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

6.

PRESIDENT'S REPORT ON STANDING COMMITTEE REFERRALS AND OTHER MATTERS

7.

INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE

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

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

7.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3086570 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Rental of School Buildings for the Upcoming August 2025 Election and November 2025 Election. – Contractor: Detroit Public Schools – Location: 5057 Woodward, Detroit, MI 48202 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $297,653.32. ELECTIONS

REFERRED TO IOS 6-0

*Members Santiago-Romero, Benson, and Waters were not present.

LAW DEPARTMENT

7.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Kalia Meriwether v Titan Insurance Co, Joseph Anthony Cleland Jr. City of Detroit; Case No. 24-008926-NI, File No. L24-01116 (CBO) Fire Department, in the amount of ($32,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Kalia Meriwether may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained.

REFERRED TO IOS 6-0

*Members Santiago-Romero, Benson, and Waters were not present.

7.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Thomas Wickman vs City of Detroit; File 15109, CM, A24000, and in the amount of ($19,500.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Thomas Wickman may have against the City of Detroit by reason of any injuries or occupational diseases and their resultant disabilities incurred or sustained as a result of past employment with the City of Detroit.

REFERRED TO IOS 6-0

*Members Santiago-Romero, Benson, and Waters were not present.

7.4

Submitting reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Johnnie King v City of Detroit, Case Number: 23-010327-NF File Number: L23-00512 (CB) (A20000) in the amount of ($30,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Johnnie King may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about August 7, 2022.

REFERRED TO IOS 6-0

*Members Santiago-Romero, Benson, and Waters were not present.

8.

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

8.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006550-A1 --100% ARPA Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time Only for Development of Public Facility Rehabilitation Accessibility Upgrades. – Contractor: Alternative For Girls – Location: 903 W. Grand Boulevard, Detroit, MI 48208 – Previous Contract Period: September 24, 2024 through September 30, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: September 24, 2024 through March 31, 2026 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $216,990.00. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION

REFERRED TO PED 6-0

*Members Santiago-Romero, Benson, and Waters were not present.

8.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006556-A1 --100% ARPA Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time Only for Development of Public Facility Rehabilitation Accessibility Upgrades. – Contractor: SER Metro-Detroit, Jobs for Progress, Inc. – Location: 9301 Michigan Avenue, Detroit, MI 48210 – Previous Contract Period: September 24, 2024 through September 30, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: September 24, 2024 through March 31, 2026 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $40,443.00. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION

REFERRED TO PED 6-0

*Members Santiago-Romero, Benson, and Waters were not present.

8.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006558-A1 - 100% ARPA Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time Only for Development of Public Facility Rehabilitation Accessibility Upgrades. – Contractor: Stafford House – Location: 531 Belmont, Detroit, MI 48202 – Previous Contract Period: September 24, 2024 through September 30, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: September 24, 2024 through March 31, 2026 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $91,154.00. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION

REFERRED TO PED 6-0

*Members Santiago-Romero, Benson, and Waters were not present.

LAW DEPARTMENT

8.4

Submitting reso. autho.

Placeholder regarding Request for an Opinion on Tax Abatements and Incentives for Urban Agriculture.  (The Law Department has submitted a privileged and confidential memorandum regarding the above referenced matter.)

REFERRED TO PED 6-0

*Members Santiago-Romero, Benson, and Waters were not present.

8.5

Submitting reso. autho.

Placeholder regarding Properties owned by Real Token LLC and other crypto-currency entities. (The Law Department has submitted a privileged and confidential memorandum regarding the  above –referenced matter. Please submit this item for referral so that Council may consider any action that is necessary.)

REFERRED TO PED 6-0

*Members Santiago-Romero, Benson, and Waters were not present.

8.6

Submitting reso. autho.

Michigan Land Bank Authority Oversight. (On June 26, 2025, Council Member, Mary Waters, asked the Michigan Land Bank Authority to provide a response regarding reporting requirements, auditing procedures, conflict of interest, compliance with Michigan FAST Act and Lank Bank Authority Act, and local oversight and guidelines.)

REFERRED TO PED 6-0

*Members Santiago-Romero, Benson, and Waters were not present.

LEGISLATIVE POLICY DIVISION

8.7

Submitting report relative to

Draft Community Land Trust Ordinance (City Council Member Latisha Johnson has requested the Legislative Policy Division (LPD) draft a Community Land Trust ordinance. A draft of the ordinance is attached for submission to the Law Department for review and approval as to form.)

REFERRED TO PED 6-0

*Members Santiago-Romero, Benson, and Waters were not present.

MISCELLANEOUS

8.8

Council Member Latisha Johnson

Submitting memorandum realtive to DLBA Board of Directors. 

REFERRED TO PED 6-0

*Members Santiago-Romero, Benson, and Waters were not present.

8.9

Council Member Latisha Johnson

Submitting memorandum realtive to an Update on Rental Property Inspections. 

REFERRED TO PED 6-0

*Members Santiago-Romero, Benson, and Waters were not present.

8.10

Council Member Mary Waters

Submitting memorandum relative to questions on DLBA Partnerships, Sales, and Proposal N. 

REFERRED TO PED 6-0

*Members Santiago-Romero, Benson, and Waters were not present.

8.11

Council Member Mary Waters

Submitting memorandum relative to questions regarding Outstanding City Tax Abatements set to expire.

REFERRED TO PED 6-0

*Members Santiago-Romero, Benson, and Waters were not present.

8.12

Council Member Mary Waters

Submitting memorandum relative to questions on Senior Buildings in Detroit with HUD Contracts.

REFERRED TO PED 6-0

*Members Santiago-Romero, Benson, and Waters were not present.

8.13

Council Member Mary Waters

Submitting memorandum relative to Modifications to DLBA MOU.

REFERRED TO PED 6-0

*Members Santiago-Romero, Benson, and Waters were not present.

8.14

Council Member Angela Whitfield-Calloway

Submitting memorandum relative to Bagley Community NEZ boundaries.

REFERRED TO PED 6-0

*Members Santiago-Romero, Benson, and Waters were not present.

9.

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

9.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006940 - 100% State of Michigan, EGLE, Brownfield Grant Funding – To Provide Environmental Assessment, Remediation, and Due Care Services for Preserve on Ashe III Redevelopment Project. – Contractor: The Community Builder Inc – Location: 736 Oak Street, Columbus, OH 43205 – Contract Period: September 10, 2024 through September 10, 2027 – Total Contract Amount: $1,000,000.00. BSEED

REFERRED TO PHS 6-0

*Members Santiago-Romero, Benson, and Waters were not present.

9.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6007391 - 100% Grant Funding – To Provide Comprehensive Navigation Services for HIV and STIs. – Contractor: Community Health Awareness Group-CHAG – Location: 1300 W Fort Street, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of Two (2) Years – Total Contract Amount: $85,000.00. HEALTH

REFERRED TO PHS 6-0

*Members Santiago-Romero, Benson, and Waters were not present.

9.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6007094 - License Agreement – To Provide a License Agreement for Excess Capacity within Public Lighting Department (PLD) Owned Conduit Lines. – Contractor: Extenet Systems, LLC – Location: 65 Cadillac Square, Suite 3100, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of Five (5) Years – Total License Fee: $1,500 Per Pole Per Year Plus Utility Charges. PUBLIC LIGHTING

REFERRED TO PHS 6-0

*Members Santiago-Romero, Benson, and Waters were not present.

DEPARTMENT OF APPEALS AND HEARINGS

9.4

Submitting report relative to

Dangerous Buildings Findings and Orders for August 29th, 2025. (The Department of Appeals and Hearings (DAH) has filed the findings and demolition orders of the Hearing Officer for the Dangerous Buildings hearings held on August 29th, 2025, in accordance with Section 8-17-24(d) of the 2019 Detroit City Code. These matters are to be scheduled for a show cause hearing before City Council not less than 30 days after the date of hearing. See City Code Section 8-17-25(a).)

REFERRED TO PHS 6-0

*Members Santiago-Romero, Benson, and Waters were not present.

BUILDINGS, SAFETY ENGINEERING AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEPARTMENT

9.5

Submitting report relative to

Recommendation for Deferral for property located at 5301 E. Outer Drive. (A special inspection conducted on August 5, 2025, revealed that the building is secured and appears to be sound and repairable. The owner has paid all taxes and is current. The proposed use of the property is owner’s use and occupancy. This is the 1st deferral request for this property.  Therefore, we respectfully recommended that the demolition order be deferred for a period of six months.)

REFERRED TO PHS 6-0

*Members Santiago-Romero, Benson, and Waters were not present.

9.6

Submitting report relative to

Recommendation for Deferral for property located at 5311 E. Outer Drive. (A special inspection conducted on August 5, 2025, revealed that the building is secured and appears to be sound and repairable. The owner has paid all taxes and is current. The proposed use of the property is owner’s use and occupancy. This is the 1st deferral request for this property.  Therefore, we respectfully recommended that the demolition order be deferred for a period of six months.)

REFERRED TO PHS 6-0

*Members Santiago-Romero, Benson, and Waters were not present.

9.7

Submitting report relative to

Recommendation for Deferral for property located at 9765 Sanilac. (A special inspection conducted on August 7, 2025, revealed that the building is secured and appears to be sound and repairable. The owner has paid all taxes and is current. The proposed use of the property is owner’s use and occupancy. This is the 1st deferral request for this property.  Therefore, we respectfully recommended that the demolition order be deferred for a period of six months.)

REFERRED TO PHS 6-0

*Members Santiago-Romero, Benson, and Waters were not present.

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEERING DIVISION

9.8

Submitting reso. autho.

Petition of Arab American & Chaldean Council, (x2025-096) request for encroachment within the northerly part ofW. Seven Mile Road, adjacent to the parcel commonly known as 106-110 W. Seven Mile, for the installation of a building ­mounted blade sign. (All other involved City Departments, including the Public Lighting Authority and Public Lighting Department; also privately owned utility companies have reported no objections to the encroachment. Provisions protecting all utility installations are part of the attached resolution.)

REFERRED TO PHS 6-0

*Members Santiago-Romero, Benson, and Waters were not present.

9.9

Submitting reso. autho.

Petition of DPW - City Engineering Division (x2025-200), request for the Decertification of Vernor Highway and 15th St., lying northerly of Dalzelle St., southerly Michigan Ave., westerly of 14th St., and easterly of 16th 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.)

REFERRED TO PHS 6-0

*Members Santiago-Romero, Benson, and Waters were not present.

9.10

Submitting reso. autho.

Petition of Himelhoch 2016 LDHA LLC (x2025-210), request for encroachment within the easterly part of Washington Blvd, adjacent to the parcel commonly known as 1545 Washington Blvd., for the installation of an on-site advertising sign. (All other involved City Departments, including the Public Lighting Authority and Public Lighting Department; also privately owned utility companies have reported no objections to the encroachment. Provisions protecting all utility installations are part of the attached resolution.)

REFERRED TO PHS 6-0

*Members Santiago-Romero, Benson, and Waters were not present.

9.11

Submitting reso. autho.

Petition of Olympia Entertainment Inc. (x2025-201) request for the outright vacation a portion of W. Columbia Street, lying southerly of the parcel commonly known as 2211 Woodward Avenue. (The request was approved by the Solid Waste Division- DPW, and Traffic Engineering Division - DPW, and City Engineering - DPW. Detroit Water and Sewerage Department (DWSD) has no objection provided certain provisions are met. The DWSD provisions are a part of the attached resolution. All other involved City Departments, and privately owned utility companies have reported no objections. Provisions protecting utility installations are part of the attached resolution.)

REFERRED TO PHS 6-0

*Members Santiago-Romero, Benson, and Waters were not present.

9.12

Submitting reso. autho.

Petition of Paul Chenault (#2025-203) request vacation with the reservation of a utility easement the east/west public alley bounded by Burnette St., Alaska St., Prairie St., and Linsdale St. (All other involved City Departments, and privately owned utility companies have reported no objections.)

REFERRED TO PHS 6-0

*Members Santiago-Romero, Benson, and Waters were not present.

MISCELLANEOUS

9.13

Council Member Mary Waters

Submitting memorandum relative to questions on Detroit Ordinances and Policies Regarding the Use of ‘Vape’ Products.

REFERRED TO PHS 6-0

*Members Santiago-Romero, Benson, and Waters were not present.

10.

VOTING ACTION MATTERS

11.

OTHER MATTERS

12.

COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAYOR AND OTHER GOVERNMENTAL OFFICIALS AND AGENCIES

13.

PUBLIC COMMENT

Betty Lyons, Tywun Durham, Richard Bass, Vanessa Hill, James Gardner, Marcus Reed, Cassandra Rodriguez, Mocha Brown, Jackson Robak, Darlene Weaver, Charles Miles, Rhuben Crowley, Michael Zubas, Avery Bolt, Jackson Harmer,Fidel El, Ramone Jackson, Cunningham, Pamela Griffin, Melissa Love, Ann Goulet, Barbara Clemons, Bobby Johnson, Ms Logan, Ronald Foster, William M Davis, "You Matter", Karen Winston, Betty A Varner, Tahira Ahmad, Marguerite Maddox, Kevin Westbrook, Tyson Gersh, Darin McLeskey, C Gina Brown, Meeko A Williams.

14.

STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS

15.

BUDGET, FINANCE AND AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

15.1

Durhal, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6003758-A2 - 100% ARPA Funding – AMEND 2 – To Provide an Increase of Funds for Needed Assistance and Strategic Guidance for Grant Compliance. – Contractor: AECOM Great Lakes, Inc. – Location: 4219 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI 48201 – Previous Contract Period: July 27, 2021 through June 30, 2027 – Contract Increase Amount: $3,800,000.00 – Total Contract Amount: $21,807,956.00. OCFO 

APPROVED 8-0 W/WAIVER 

*Member Whitfield-Calloway not present.

15.2

Durhal, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6007370 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Auditing Services (CAFR). – Contractor: Plante & Moran PLLC – Location: 1098 Woodward Avenue, Detroit MI 48226 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of Five (5) Years – Total Contract Amount: $370,000.00. OCFO 

APPROVED 8-0 W/WAIVER 

*Member Whitfield-Calloway not present.

 

15.3

Durhal, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6007368 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Auditing Services. – Contractor: Plante & Moran PLLC – Location: 1098 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2031 – Total Contract Amount: $9,239,000.00. AUDITOR GENERAL  

APPROVED 8-0 W/WAIVER 

*Member Whitfield-Calloway not present.

16.

INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

16.1

Johnson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6007300 - 100% City Funding – To Provide A/V Production Services for Small Scale Events including Board of Review (Tier I). – Contractor: Michbruc Multimedia – Location: 18675 Prairie Street, Detroit, MI 48221 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of Two (2) Years – Total Contract Amount: $233,426.66. MEDIA SERVICES 

APPROVED 8-0 

*Member Whitfield-Calloway not present.

16.2

Johnson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6007314 - 100% City Funding – To Provide A/V Production Services for Large Scale Events (Tier II & III). – Contractor: Goodboy Records, LLC dba Goodboy Multimedia – Location: 9801 Chalmers Street, Detroit, MI 48213 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of Two (2) Years – Total Contract Amount: $90,318.00. MEDIA SERVICES 

APPROVED 8-0 

*Member Whitfield-Calloway not present.

16.3

Johnson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6007308 - 100% City Funding – To Provide A/V Production Services for Large Scale Events (Tier II & III). – Contractor: SR Audio, Inc. – Location: 5716 Executive Drive, Westland, MI 48185 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of Two (2) Years – Total Contract Amount: $134,396.36. MEDIA SERVICES 

APPROVED 8-0 

*Member Whitfield-Calloway not present.

16.4

Johnson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6007306 - 100% City Funding – To Provide A/V Production Services for Large Scale Events (Tier II & III). – Contractor: Creative Day Technologies, Inc. – Location: 379 Executive Drive, Troy, MI 48083 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of Two (2) Years – Total Contract Amount: $502,194.66. MEDIA SERVICES 

APPROVED 8-0 

*Member Whitfield-Calloway not present.

16.5

Johnson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6007162 - 100% City Funding – To Provide an Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Airspace Management Program. – Contractor: Airspace Link, Inc. – Location: 2050 15th Street, Suite 3-100, Detroit, MI 48216 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of Three (3) Years – Total Contract Amount: $397,803.00. DoIt 

APPROVED 8-0 W/WAIVER

*Member Whitfield-Calloway not present.

16.6

Johnson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6007175 - 100% Grant Funding – To Provide Legal Representation to Covered Individuals at Risk of Losing Their Housing and/or Housing Subsidy or Voucher. – Contractor: Neighborhood Defender Service, Inc. – Location: 1333 Brewery Park Blvd suite 350, Detroit, MI 48207 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through September 30, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $1,551,320.00. LAW 

APPROVED 8-0 

*Member Whitfield-Calloway not present.

LAW DEPARTMENT

16.7

Johnson, reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Renee McLehan v City of Detroit, Case No. 24-009724-NF, File No. L24-01315(GBP), Transportation Department, in the amount of ($12,500.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Renee McLehan may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained. (REPORTED OUT OF THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7-2-25)

APPROVED 7-0 

*Members Benson and Whitfield-Calloway were not present.

16.8

Johnson, reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Tracy Reynolds v City of Detroit; Case No. 24-001977-NO, File No. L24-00802(CMG) Department of Public Works, in the amount of $80,000.00 in full payment for any and all claims which Tracy Reynolds may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained. 

APPROVED 7-0 

*Members Benson and Whitfield-Calloway were not present.

16.9

Johnson, reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Lint Chiropractic, II, P.C. (Delphine Kosar, Ebony Pugh, and Ishmael Muhammad) v City of Detroit, Case No: 24-006991-NF FILE NO: L24-00912 (CB) (A20000) (DDOT) in the amount of ($75,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims which LINT CHIROPRACTIC II, P.C. may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about August 8, 2023. 

APPROVED 7-0 

*Members Benson and Whitfield-Calloway were not present.

16.10

Johnson, reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Chiropractors rehabilitation Group (Moore) v City of Detroit Case No. 24-003447-NI, File No. L24-01004 (CLR) Department of Transportation, in the amount of ($12,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims they may have against the City of Detroit and any of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained. 

APPROVED 7-0 

*Members Benson and Whitfield-Calloway were not present.

16.11

Johnson, reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Michigan Pain Management LLC and Laboratory Specialists of Michigan (Zachary Miles) v City of DetroitCase No. 24-000185-NF, File No. L24-00788 (CBO) Department of Transportation, in the amount of ($10,000.00) and a second draft in the amount of ($3,000.00) to Laboratory Specialists of Michigan, LLC and its attorney Kajy Law Firm, PLLC, in full payment for any and all claims which Michigan Pain Management LLC and Laboratory Specialists of Michigan LLC may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained. 

APPROVED 7-0 

*Members Benson and Whitfield-Calloway were not present.

16.12

Johnson, reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Shawn Yvette Tremble v City of Detroit Case No. 23-014103-NF, File No. L23-00641(CLR) Department of Transportation, in the amount of ($45,000.00) of in full payment for any and all claims may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained. 

APPROVED 7-0 

*Members Benson and Whitfield-Calloway were not present.

16.13

Johnson, reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Steven Marcel Carson v Lamont Gibson and Christopher Young Case No. 24-12391, File No. L24-01065, in the amount of ($45,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Steven Carson may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained. 

APPROVED 7-0 

*Members Benson and Whitfield-Calloway were not present.

16.14

Johnson, reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of David Grose v The City of Detroit and Christina Messina, Case No. 24-004781-NI File No. L24-00873 (CLR), Police Department, in the amount of ($32,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims they may have against the City of Detroit and any of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained. 

APPROVED 7-0 

*Members Benson and Whitfield-Calloway were not present.

16.15

Johnson, reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Pipkins, Davion v. City of Detroit, et al., Case No. 23-10614, File No. L23-00162 (PH) A37000 (Police Department) in the amount of ($325,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Davion Pipkins may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about May 29, 2020. 

APPROVED 7-0 

*Members Benson and Whitfield-Calloway were not present.

HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT/BENEFITS DIVISION

16.16

Johnson, reso. autho.

2026 Medical, Dental and Vision Plan Rates for City of Detroit Employees.  (Medical, Dental, and Vision companies that provide benefits to active City of Detroit employees and their eligible dependents have submitted rates to be in effect January 1, 2026. The Employee Benefit Plan Governing Board has examined these rates and certified them by Resolution. These rates are hereby submitted for final approval by your Honorable Body). 

APPROVED 7-0 

*Members Benson and Whitfield-Calloway were not present.

HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT/LABOR RELATIONS DIVISION

16.17

Johnson, reso. autho.

Implementation of the 2024 – 2028 Labor Agreement between the City of Detroit and the employees represented by the Association of City of Detroit Supervisors. (The Labor Relations Division is recommending your Honorable Body's official approval of the 2024 - 2028 Master Agreement between the City of Detroit and Association of City of Detroit Supervisors.) 

APPROVED 7-0 

*Members Benson and Whitfield-Calloway were not present.

RESOLUTIONS

16.18

Johnson, reso. autho.

Appointing Byron Osbern to the Detroit-Wayne Joint Building Authority as the jointly appointed member for the term beginning immediately and ending June 30, 2029.  

APPROVED 7-0 W/WAIVER

*Members Benson and Whitfield-Calloway were not present.

17.

PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

17.1

Tate, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006552-A1 - 100% ARPA Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time Only for Development of Public Facility Rehabilitation Accessibility Upgrades. – Contractor: Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries – Location: 150 Stimson Street, Detroit, MI 48201 – Previous Contract Period: September 24, 2024 Through September 30, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: September 24, 2024 through March 31, 2026 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $379,764.00. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION 

APPROVED 7-0 

*Members Benson and Whitfield-Calloway were not present.

17.2

Tate, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006745-A1 - 100% ARPA Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time and an Increase of Funds for Roof and Window Replacements for Qualifying Detroit Residents selected for the Renew Detroit Home Repair Program. – Contractor: 1-800-Hansons, LLC – Location: 977 E. 14 Mile Road, Troy, MI 48083 – Previous Contract Period: November 4, 2024 through September 30, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: November 4, 2024 through June 30, 2026 – Contract Increase Amount: $454,796.60 – Total Contract Amount: $2,035,649.60. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION 

APPROVED 7-0 

*Members Benson and Whitfield-Calloway were not present.

17.3

Tate, amended reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006779-A1 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Increase of Funds for 35 Bed Expansion of Emergency Shelter Services at 14750 St. Marys St, Detroit for those Experiencing Homelessness. – Contractor: All Things Women, Inc. – Location: 2340 Calvert, Detroit, MI 48206 – Contract Period: December 9, 2024 through June 30, 2026 – Contract Increase Amount: $335,668.98 – Total Contract Amount: $495,668.98. . HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION 

APPROVED 7-0 

*Members Benson and Whitfield-Calloway were not present.

HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION DEPARTMENT

17.4

Tate, reso. autho.

Housing & Revitalization Department submitting a resolution on behalf of 2150 Bagley LLC requesting an extension to the construction period in their abatement agreement at 2150 Bagley, Detroit, MI in accordance with Public Act 255 of 1978. (Petition # 2023001 A2) (2150 Bagley LLC has informed the Housing & Revitalization Department that due to unavoidable circumstances, the project has been delayed and they are requesting an extension to complete their project by September 30, 2026.) 

APPROVED 7-0

*Members Benson and Whitfield-Calloway were not present.

18.

NEW BUSINESS

MAYOR'S OFFICE

18.1

Young, reso. autho.

Petition of Detroit 300 Conservancy/Downtown Detroit Partnership (2025-205), request to hold "Grand Circus Park Fall Football Event Series" September 13, 2025 from 9:00 AM through October 21, 2025 until 12:00 AM at Grand Circus Park East. Set-up will begin at 7:00 AM on September 12, 2025 and be completed by 8:00 AM on September 13, 2025. Tear down will begin at 12:00 AM on October 21, 2025 and be completed by 5:00 PM the same day. (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 09/04/25)

APPROVED 9-0 W/WAIVER

 

18.2

Young, reso. autho.

Petition of PAXAHAU (#2025-206), request to hold "2026 MOVEMENT ELECTRONIC MUSIC FESTIVAL" on May 22, 2026 from 2:00 PM to 11 :00 PM at Hart Plaza. Set-up will begin on May 13, 2026 at 8:00 AM and be completed by 11 :00 PM on May 21, 2026. Tear down will begin on May 25, 2026 at 11 :00 PM and be completed by 8:00 AM on May 27, 2026. (The Mayor's Office and all other City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 09/04/25)

APPROVED 9-0 W/WAIVER

18.3

Young, reso. autho.

Petition of BossLaw Entertainment (#2025-207), request to hold "Trap Tailgate" on October 12, 2025 from 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM on October 12, 2025 at Roosevelt Park. Set­up will begin on October 11, 2025 at 12:00 PM and be completed by 12:00 PM on October 12, 2025. Tear down will begin on October 12, 2025 at 8:00 PM and be completed by 12:00 PM on October 13, 2025. (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 09/04/25)

POSTPONED 1 WEEK 9-0

18.4

Young, reso. autho.

Petition of Tec-Troit Electronic Music Festival 501c3  (#2025-225) request to hold “In Techno We Trust” October 04, 2025 from 1:00 PM until 10:00 PM on the same day at 1151 Taylor St. Set-up will begin at 8:00 AM on October 4, 2025 and be completed by 12:00 AM on the same day. Tear down will begin at 11:00 AM on October 4, 2025 and be completed by 2:00 AM on October 5, 2025. (The Mayor's Office and all other City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition). (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 09/04/25)

APPROVED 9-0 W/WAIVER

18.5

Young, reso. autho.

Petition of Detroit Media Partnership dba Michigan.com (#2025-211), request to hold "Detroit Free Press Marathon" October 17, 2025 from 12:00 PM through October 19, 2025 until 3:00 PM at City of Detroit and City of Windsor. Set-up will begin at 10:00 AM on October 17, 2025 and be completed by 5:00 AM on October 19, 2025. Tear down will begin at 2:00 PM on October 19, 2025 and be completed by 7 :00 PM the same day. (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 09/04/25)

APPROVED 9-0 

18.6

Young, reso. autho.

Petition of Reveal Productions (#2025-208), request to hold "FrankenFest" on September 13, 2025 from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM the same day at Historic Fort Wayne. Set-up will begin on September 12, 2025 at 10:00 AM and be completed by 10:00 AM on September 13, 2025. Tear down will begin on September 14, 2025 at 12:00 PM and be completed by 5:00 PM the same day.  (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 09/04/25)

APPROVED 9-0 W/WAIVER

18.7

Young, reso. autho.

Petition of Mad Hatter Experience LLC (#2025-212), request to hold "DroneArt Candlelight Concert" September 12, 2025 from 4:00 PM through September 13, 2025 until 11:00 PM at 5101 John C Lodge Fwy, Detroit, MI 48202. Set-up will begin at 9:00 AM on September 11, 2025 and be completed by 5:00 PM the same day. Tear down will begin at 9:00 AM on September 14, 2025 and be completed by 5:00 PM the same day. (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 09/04/25)

APPROVED 9-0 W/WAIVER

18.8

Young, reso. autho.

Petition of The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Inc (#2025-213), request to hold “Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Light the Night” on September 25, 2025 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM the same day at The Corner Ball Park, 1680 Michigan Ave, Detroit. Set-up will begin on September 25, 2025 at 7:00 AM and be completed by 4:00 PM on September 25, 2025. Tear down will begin on September 25, 2025 at 9:00 PM and be completed by 11:00 PM the same day. (The Mayor's Office and all other City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition). (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 09/04/25)

APPROVED 9-0 

18.9

Young, reso. autho.

Petition of North End Christian Community Development Center (#2025-216), request to hold “Soles in the Garden: A Farm Affair” on September 27, 2025 from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM the same day at Goodwin Street with cross streets of Holbrook and Owens. Set-up will begin on September 27, 2025 at 12:00 PM and be completed by 3:00 PM on September 27, 2025. Tear down will begin on September 27, 2025 at 9:00 PM and be completed by 11:00 PM on September 27, 2025. (The Mayor's Office and all other City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition). (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 09/04/25)

APPROVED 9-0 W/WAIVER

18.10

Young, reso. autho.

Petition of Detroit Auto Dealers Association (#2025-217) request to hold “Cars at the Station” September 19, 2025 from 4:00 PM through September 20, 2025 until 9:00 PM at Michigan Central Station. Set-up will begin at 8:00 AM on September 18, 2025 and be completed by 10:00 AM on September 19, 2025. Tear down will begin at 6:00 PM on September 20, 2025 and be completed by 6:00 PM on September 21, 2025. (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 09/04/25)

APPROVED 9-0 W/WAIVER

18.11

Young, reso. autho.

Petition of American Cancer Society (#2025-224) request to hold “Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Detroit” October 11, 2025 from 8:00 AM until 11:00 AM on the same day at The Corner Ballpark. Set-up will begin at 9:00 AM on October 10, 2025 and be completed by 3:00 PM on the same day. Tear down will begin at 11:00 AM on October 11, 2025 and be completed by 4:00 PM on the same day. (The Mayor's Office and all other City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition). (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 09/04/25)

APPROVED 9-0 

18.12

Young, reso. autho.

Petition of Michigan Brewers Guild (#2025-218), request to hold “Detroit Fall Beer Festival” on October 25, 2025 from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM the same day at Eastern Market, 2934 Russell St., Detroit, Shed 5 and Shed 6. Set-up will begin on October 23, 2025 at 8:00 AM and be completed by 3:00 PM on October 24, 2025. Tear down will begin on October 25, 2025 at 7:00 PM and be completed by 1:00 PM on October 26, 2025. (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 09/04/25)

APPROVED 9-0 

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

18.13

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6007252 - 100% Grant Funding – To Provide Environmental Consulting Services. – Contractor: Tetra Tech – Location: 615 Griswold Street, Suite 1000B, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through September 30, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $400,000.00. BSEED (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 09/08/25)

APPROVED 8-0

*Member Tate was not present

18.14

Young, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006711-A1 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 1 – To Amend Contract Terms and Conditions for Software Platform for Management of City Facilities, Grounds, and Park Assets along with the Associated Workplace Management (formerly Cartegraph). – Contractor: OpenGov, Inc. – Location: 660 3rd Street, Suite 100, San Francisco, CA 94107 – Contract Period: December 1, 2024 through November 30, 2027 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $482,373.75. GENERAL SERVICES (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 09/04/25)

APPROVED 8-0

*Member Tate was not present

18.15

Young, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6007275 - 100% City/Grant Funding – To Provide Citywide as-needed Repair and Maintenance Services at Various Public Spaces. – Contractor: Michigan Recreational Construction, Inc. – Location: 18631 Conant, Detroit, MI 48234 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through July 14, 2027 – Total Contract Amount: $2,770,000.00. GENERAL SERVICES (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 09/04/25)

APPROVED 8-0

*Member Tate was not present

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

18.16

Young, reso. autho.

Request to Accept and Appropriate the FY 2023-2024 Wayne County Parks Millage Grant (Wayne County awarded the City of Detroit General Services Department with the FY 2022-2023 Wayne County Parks Millage Grant for a total of $280,000.00. There is no match requirement. The total project cost is $280,000.00. Detroit City Council approved the request to accept and appropriate this funding on June 13, 2023. This request is to execute a grant amendment for a time extension to the project period. Wayne County requires council authorization to execute this grant agreement amendment. The original grant end date was September 30, 2025. The grant amount will not change. If approval is granted, the grant end date will be extended to September 30, 2026). (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 09/04/25)

APPROVED 8-0 W/WAIVER

*Member Tate was not present

RESOLUTIONS

18.17

Johnson, reso. autho.

Cancelling the meetings of the Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee and the Neighborhoods & Community Services Standing Committee on September 25, 2025.

APPROVED 8-0 

*Member Tate was not present

18.18

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Resolution In Support of Recognizing September 12-21, 2025, as "Welcoming Week". (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 09/04/25)

APPROVED 8-0 W/WAIVER

*Member Tate was not present

18.19

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Resolution In Support of National Hispanic Heritage Month. (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 09/04/25)

APPROVED 8-0 W/WAIVER

*Member Tate was not present

19.

PRESIDENT'S REPORT ON STANDING COMMITTEE REFERRALS AND OTHER MATTERS

20.

BUDGET, FINANCE AND AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE

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

LEGISLATIVE POLICY DIVISION

20.1

Submitting report relative to

Citizens Research Council of Michigan's Report on Evaluating Local-Option Admissions Tax on Sports and Entertainment Venues in Michigan (On April 22, 2025, your Honorable Body approved a resolution authorizing the Legislative Policy Division (LPD) to contract with the Citizens Research Council of Michigan (CRC) to complete a local­ option sales tax study and a local-option amusement/entertainment tax on sports and various entertainment activities and events within the City of Detroit. Council approved the contract with the CRC to conduct these studies on June 24, 2025.)

REFERRED TO BFA 8-0

*Member Tate was not present

21.

INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE

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

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

21.1

Submitting reso. autho. 

Contract No. 6005671-A2 - 100% ARPA Funding – AMEND 2 – To Provide an Extension Only for Improvements Throughout the Ice Arena and Recreation Center for the Adams Butzel Complex. – Contractor: Gandol, Inc. – Location: 18100 Meyers Road, Suite 2, Detroit, MI 48235 – Previous Contract Period: November 7, 2023 through September 28, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: November 7, 2023 through March 31, 2026 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $2,190,000.00. ELECTIONS

REFERRED TO IOS 9-0

LAW DEPARTMENT

21.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Sarah Shuboy v City of Detroit Fire / EMS Department File 15088, W22-00047, CM, A24000, and in the amount of ($120,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Sarah Shuboy may have against the City of Detroit by reason of any injuries or occupational diseases and their resultant disabilities incurred or sustained as the result of past employment with the City of Detroit. 

REFERRED TO IOS 9-0

21.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Patricia Hearon V Robert Williams Shelton and City of Detroit; Case No. 24-008900-NI, File No. L24-01108, (CLR) Fire Department, in the amount of ($15,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims they may have against the City of Detroit and any of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about, June 23, 2021. 

REFERRED TO IOS 9-0

21.4

Submitting reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Virginia Lafour v City of Detroit and City of Detroit v Virgina Lafour Wayne County Circuit Court; Case No. 24-011338-CH File No.: L24-01215 (EBG) and in the amount of ($30,000) in full payment or resolution of any and all liability, actions or claims the City raised or could have raised against Plaintiff in the Legal Action.  This settlement shall be executed upon receipt of properly executed Releases and an appropriate Stipulation and Order of Dismissal to be entered in Wayne County Circuit Court Case No. 24-011338-CH. 

REFERRED TO IOS 9-0

22.

NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE

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

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

22.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6004150–A2 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 2 – To Provide an Extension of Time and an Increase of Funds for the City’s Parking Ticket and Collections Management System. – Contractor: Modaxo Traffic Management USA, Inc. – Location: 1200 K Street, Washington, DC 20005 – Previous Contract Period: June 13, 2022 through September 10, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: June 13, 2022 through June 12, 2026 – Contract Increase Amount: $2,240,000.00 – Total Contract Amount: $10,914,801.00. MUNICIPAL PARKING

REFERRED TO NCS 9-0

22.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005099-A2 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 2 – To Provide an Increase of Funds Only for Fleet; Heavy Duty Truck Repair. – Contractor: Certified Alignment & Suspension, Inc. – Location: 6707 Dix, Detroit, MI 48209 – Contract Period: April 1, 2023 through May 31, 2027 – Contract Increase Amount: $100,000.00 – Total Contract Amount: $440,000.00. GENERAL SERVICES

REFERRED TO NCS 9-0

22.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005842-A3 - 100% ARPA Funding – AMEND 3 – To Provide an Extension of Time and an Increase of Funds for Athletic Equipment for the Williams and Coleman Young Recreation Centers. – Contractor: BSN Sports, LLC – Location: 1928 Star-Batt Drive, Rochester Hills, MI 48309 – Previous Contract Period: January 16, 2024 through September 28, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: January 16, 2024 through December 31, 2025 – Contract Increase Amount: $50,000.00 – Total Contract Amount: $442,000.00. GENERAL SERVICES 

REFERRED TO NCS 9-0

MISCELLANEOUS

22.4

Council Member Gabriela Santiago-Romero

Submitting memorandum regarding Special Events Process and Enforcement. 

REFERRED TO NCS 9-0

23.

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

23.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005984-A2 - 100% ARPA Funding – AMEND 2 – To Provide an Extension of Time and to Amend Contract Terms for Program Administration Services for the Supporting Equitable Economic Development (SEED) Program. – Contractor: Detroit Economic Growth Association – Location: 500 Griswold, Suite 2200, Detroit, MI 48226 – Previous Contract Period: January 23, 2024 through September 26, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: January 23, 2024 through December 31, 2025 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $5,000,000.00. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION

REFERRED TO PED 9-0

CITY PLANNING COMMISSION

23.2

Submitting report and Proposed Ordinance

To amend Chapter 50 of the 2019 Detroit City Code, Zoning, by amending Article XVII, Zoning District Maps, Section 50-17-10, District Map No. 9, to revise the zoning classifications for seven parcels generally bound by Rosa Parks Boulevard, Burlingame Street, Woodrow Wilson Street, the John C. Lodge Freeway, the east/west alley first north of Lawrence Street, and Lawrence Street, commonly known as 11534 Woodrow Wilson Street, also 1534, 1540, 1550, 1636 Lawrence Street, and 1551, 1537 Burlingame Street from the existing R2 District (Two-Family Residential), RS District (Medium Density Residential), and R6 District (High Density Residential) zoning classifications to the SD 1 District (Special Development, Small-scale, Mixed-use) zoning classification. (FOR THE INTRODUCTION AND SETTING OF A PUBLIC HEARING?)

REFERRED TO PED 9-0

23.3

Submitting report and Proposed Ordinance

To amend Chapter 50 of the 2019 Detroit City Code, Zoning, to revise the published public notice requirements for consistency with the City Charter and State law; to remove the section regarding lapse of approval for Planned Developments; to allow lofts conditionally in R1 and R2 districts; to allow lofts and mixed residential-commercial development by-right in B2, B3, and B4 districts; to allow body art facilities conditionally in B2, B3, and SD1 districts, and by-right in B4, SD2, and SD4 districts; to allow brewpubs, microbreweries, small distilleries, and small wineries conditionally in B2 districts and by-right in B3, B4, B5, B6, M1, M2, M3, and M4 districts; to change the name of the use “kennel, commercial” to “animal care facility” and include animal shelters in such use; to allow miniature golf conditionally in SD1 and SD2 districts; to revise the definition of Gateway Radial Thoroughfare Overlay to include zoning districts other than B4; to add uses currently permitted in the R5 and R6 districts to the use table and update several additional sections for consistency; to add that crematories and pet crematories are allowed in PD districts with legislative approval; to remove the requirement for a neighborhood petition to establish a miniature golf course within 500 feet of a land zoned residential; to clarify that the prohibition of several uses in Gateway Radial Thoroughfare Overlay Areas is not waivable by the Board of Zoning Appeals; to clarify that brewpubs, microbreweries, small distilleries, and small wineries are not controlled uses; to clarify the allowability of food catering in SD2 districts; to clarify that the permissibility of additional height is based on the width of the right-of-way; to decrease the minimum parking required for miniature golf courses; to clarify that required loading space for a residential use can be located in an alley; to allow properties in Traditional Main Street Overlay Areas to use off-street parking in public parking lots toward satisfying their parking requirement; to add provisions requiring mechanical, electrical, and telecommunications equipment to be screened in residential districts; to add provisions regarding the thickness of metal panels; to add provisions regarding fiber cement and metal panels in Traditional Main Street Overly areas; to add a definition for “Animal care facility”; to revise the definition of “Family” to increase the number of unrelated persons qualifying as a family from two to four; to revise the definition of “Loft” to exclude accessory buildings; to broaden the definition of “Truck stop” to include additional accessory uses and not require fuel sales; and to correct inconsistencies in several sections. (FOR THE INTRODUCTION AND SETTING OF A PUBLIC HEARING?)

REFERRED TO PED 9-0

HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION DEPARTMENT

23.4

Submitting reso. autho.

Housing & Revitalization Department submitting a resolution on behalf of Fisher 21 Lofts LLC, a Michigan limited liability company, requesting an extension to the construction period in their abatement agreement at 6051 Hastings Street, Detroit, Michigan 48211, Detroit, Michigan in accordance with Public Act 1146 of 2000. (Petition # 2022-175) (Your Honorable Body previously approved of the issuance of an Obsolete Property Exemption Certificate (the “OPRE Certificate”) pursuant to Public Act 1146 of 2000 to Fisher 21 Lofts LLC, a Michigan limited liability company (“Applicant”) in connection with certain real property commonly known as 6051 Hastings Street, Detroit, Michigan 48211, Detroit, Michigan (the “Property”) , being the location of the former Fisher Body factor. As part of the the City of Detroit’s approval of the OPRE Certificate, the City of Detroit, acting through its Housing and Revitalization Department, entered into an agreement which required that Applicant complete its rehabilitation of the Property by April 30, 2025.  )

REFERRED TO PED 9-0

23.5

Submitting reso. autho.

Request for Public Hearing to Approve a Commercial Rehabilitation Certificate on behalf of Davison Hamtramck BLDG LLC in the area of 4306, 4330,4340, East Davison Detroit, Michigan, 48226 in accordance with Public Act 210 of 2005. (Petition #2025-137)  (The Housing and Revitalization Department, Planning & Development Department and Finance Department have reviewed the application of Davison Hamtramck BLDG LLC and find that it satisfies the criteria set forth by P.A. 210 of 2005 and would be consistent with development and economic goals of the Master Plan.)

REFERRED TO PED 9-0

MISCELLANEOUS

23.6

Council Member Mary Waters

Submitting resolution calling on the Michigan Auditor General to audit the DLBA. 

REFERRED TO PED 9-0

23.7

Council Member Mary Waters

Submitting memorandum realtive to request for Extension of Time to Amend DLBA MOU

REFERRED TO PED 9-0

24.

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

24.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006087-A1 - 100% ARPA Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time Only for Evaluation Services for the Shotstopper CVI Program. – Contractor: Regents of the University of Michigan – Location: 109 Geddes Avenue, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 – Previous Contract Period: March 26, 2024 through September 30, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: March 26, 2024 through January 31, 2026 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $377,025.00. HEALTH

REFERRED TO PHS 9-0

24.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006740-A1 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide a Two (2) Year Renewal for the Rides to Care Program. – Contractor: CCM Consulting Group LLC – Location: 915 E 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637 – Previous Contract Period: November 1, 2024 through October 31, 2025- Amended Contract Period: November 1, 2024 through October 30, 2027 – Contract Increase Amount: $400,000.00 – Total Contract Amount: $725,000.00. HEALTH

REFERRED TO PHS 9-0

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

24.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Request to Accept and Appropriate the FY 2022 Battery Electric Buses & Charging Infrastructure Grant (The U.S. Department of Transportation – Federal Transit Administration has awarded the City of Detroit Department of Transportation (DDOT) with the FY 2022 Battery Electric Buses & Charging Infrastructure Grant, in the amount of $6,912,404.00. There is a required State match for the award from the Michigan Department of Transportation in the amount of $1,245,790.00. The total Federal and State award amount is $8,158,194.00. There is no local match requirement. The total project cost is $8,158,194.00.)

REFERRED TO PHS 9-0

24.4

Submitting reso. autho.

Authorization to submit a grant application to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services for the FY 2026 Firearm Safety Grant. (The Police Department is hereby requesting authorization from Detroit City Council to submit a grant application to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services for the FY 2026 Firearm Safety Grant. The amount being sought is $360,000.00. There is no City match requirement. The total project cost is $360,000.00.)

REFERRED TO PHS 9-0

25.

CONSENT AGENDA

26.

MEMBER REPORTS

Members Young, Waters, Santiago-Romero, Johnson, Whitfield-Calloway, Durhal, and Sheffield gave brief reports. 

27.

ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE

28.

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CLERK

28.1

Report on approval of proceedings by the Mayor.

29.

TESTIMONIAL RESOLUTIONS AND SPECIAL PRIVILEGE

30.

WALK-ONS

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

30.1

Submitting report relative to

American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds Status as of December 31, 2024 (This report is intended to give your Honorable Body an appropriation level status as of December 31, 2024, of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds that the City of Detroit was awarded by the U.S. Department of Treasury). (REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE AND AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 09/10/25)

MOVED TO NEW BUSINESS AND REFERRED TO BFA 9-0