MINUTES

CITY COUNCIL FORMAL SESSION

Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at 10:00 A.m. - 12:00 P.m.

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

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

HENRY FORD AND BRAIN CANCER AWARENESS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 

 

COUNCIL PRESIDENT MARY SHEFFIELD

COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM JAMES TATE

COUNCIL MEMBER SCOTT BENSON

COUNCIL MEMBER ANGELA WHITFIELD-CALLOWAY

COUNCIL MEMBER FRED DURHAL III

COUNCIL MEMBER LATISHA JOHNSON

COUNCIL MEMBER GABRIELA SANTIAGO-ROMERO

COUNCIL MEMBER MARY WATERS

COUNCIL MEMBER COLEMAN A. YOUNG II

 

Mrs. Millicent G. Winfrey

Asst. City Council Committee Clerk

           

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1.

ROLL CALL

CM BENSON; CM DURHAL, III; CM JOHNSON; CM SANTIAGO-ROMERO; COUNCIL PRES. PRO TEM TATE; CM WATERS; CM WHITFIELD-CALLOWAY; COUNCIL PRES. SHEFFIELD - 8.

(CM YOUNG, II JOINED THE MEETING DURING PRESENTATION FOR JOE TATE - 1.)

2.

APPROVAL OF JOURNAL OF LAST SESSION

JOURNAL OF FEBRUARY 7, 2023 WAS APPROVED - 9-0. 

3.

RECONSIDERATIONS

NONE.

4.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

NONE.

5.

PRESIDENT'S REPORT ON STANDING COMMITTEE REFERRALS AND OTHER MATTERS

6.

BUDGET, FINANCE AND AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE

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

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

6.1

Submitting report relative to

Financial Report for the Six Months ended December 31 2022. (The Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) respectfully submits its City of Detroit Financial Report for the Six Months ended December 31, 2022. This comprehensive financial report includes both the monthly and quarterly reports for the Six Months ended December 31, 2022.)

REFER TO BFA STANDING COMMITTEE - 9-0.

LEGISLATIVE POLICY DIVISION

6.2

Submitting report relative to

American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds Status Report as of December 31, 2022. (This report is intended to give your Honorable Body an appropriation level status as of December 31, 2022, of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds that the City of Detroit was awarded by the U.S. Department of Treasury.)

REFER TO BFA STANDING COMMITTEE - 9-0.

6.3

Submitting report relative to

Neighborhood Improvement Plan Bonds (Proposal N) Funds Status as of December 31, 2022. (This report is intended to give your Honorable Body an appropriation/cost center level status as of June 30, 2022, of the Proposal N Neighborhood Improvement Bond (Proposal N NIB) funds.)

REFER TO BFA STANDING COMMITTEE - 9-0.

7.

INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE

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

LAW DEPARTMENT

7.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Theodore Marbury, Latanya Marbury, Devonsalhine Williams and Lavasha Marbury v Ibrahim Kakish and James Corsi, Case Number 20-10182; File Number: L20-00685 (CB) (DPD) in the amount of ($125,000) in full payment for any and all claims which Theodore Marbury, LaTanya Marbury, Devonsalhine Williams and LaVasha Marbury may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about May 15, 2019.

REFER TO IOS COMMITTEE - 9-0.

7.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Joshua Robinson v City of Detroit, Progressive Marathon Insurance Company, and Charlie Jackson, Jr.; Case Number: 21-001664-NI File Number: L21-00158 (CB) (DDOT) in the amount of ($65,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Joshua Robinson may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about February 12, 2020.

REFER TO IOS COMMITTEE - 9-0.

7.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Carlos Rice v City of Detroit, Case Number: 21-012082-NF; File Number: L21-00856 (RJB) (DDOT) in the amount of ($107,575.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Carlos Rice may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about May 17, 2021.

REFER TO IOS COMMITTEE - 9-0.

7.4

Submitting reso. autho.

Detroit Elected Officials Compensation Commission to Increase the Salaries of Elected Officials of the City of Detroit. (At its February 15, 2023 meeting, the Commission received testimony and debated, considered and adopted a resolution, in regard to the salaries of the Mayor, the nine (9) City Council Members, and the City Clerk.)

REFER TO IOS COMMITTEE - 9-0.

LEGISLATIVE POLICY DIVISION

7.5

Submitting report relative to

2023 Schedule of City Council Evening Community Meetings. (Legislative Policy Division staff is presently working to identify venues. However, if a district office has a preference for a particular venue, LPD respectfully requests that those locations be shared by March 1st in order to facilitate the necessary advanced planning so as to create a seamless process)

REFER TO IOS COMMITTEE - 9-0.

MISCELLANEOUS

7.6

Council Member Mary Waters

Submitting memorandum relative to Questions regarding Contract No. 6004489.

REFER TO IOS COMMITTEE - 9-0.

8.

NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE

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

GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT

8.1

Submitting reso. autho.

To Re-Acquire two (2) Parcels from the Detroit Land Bank Authority for Bloomfield Park. (The City of Detroit (“City”), by and through the General Service Department/Parks and Recreation (“DPR”), is hereby requesting the authorization of your Honorable Body to reacquire certain parcels from the Detroit Land Bank Authority (“Acquisition Parcels”) for the correction of jurisdiction of Bloomfield Park.)

REFER TO NCS STANDING COMMITTEE - 9-0.

9.

PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE

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

BUILDINGS, SAFETY, ENGINEERING AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEPARTMENT

9.1

Submitting report relative to

Recommendation for Rescission  - 1642 Calvert. (The building at this location was ordered demolished by your Honorable Body and the order was deferred under the conditions of the Ordinance. A recent inspection on December 16, 2022 has revealed that the building is open to trespass, and/or required progress has not been made, contrary to conditions of the deferral. Therefore, we respectfully recommend that the deferral be rescinded and the demolition proceed as originally ordered, with the cost of demolition assessed against the property.)

REFER TO PHS STANDING COMMITTEE - 9-0.

9.2

Submitting report relative to

Recommendation For Rescission - 18943 John. (The building at this location was ordered demolished by your Honorable Body and the order was deferred under the conditions of the Ordinance. A recent inspection on December 2, 2022 has revealed that the building is open to trespass, and/or required progress has not been made, contrary to conditions of the deferral. Therefore, we respectfully recommend that the deferral be rescinded and the demolition proceed as originally ordered, with the cost of demolition assessed against the property.)

REFER TO PHS STANDING COMMITTEE - 9-0.

9.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Recommendation for Rescission - 19969  Hanna. (The building at this location was ordered demolished by your Honorable Body and the order was deferred under the conditions of the Ordinance. A recent inspection on September 8, 2022 has revealed that the building is open to trespass, and/or required progress has not been made, contrary to conditions of the deferral. Therefore, we respectfully recommend that the deferral be rescinded and the demolition proceed as originally ordered, with the cost of demolition assessed against the property.)

REFER TO PHS STANDING COMMITTEE - 9-0.

9.4

Submitting report relative to

Recommendation for Rescission - 2073 Hazelwood. (The building at the location listed abovewas ordered demolished by your Honorable Body on the date indicated above and the orderwas deferred under the conditions of the Ordinance. A recent inspection on December 16, 2022 has revealed that the building is open to trespass, and/or required progress has not been made, contrary to conditions of the deferral. Therefore, we respectfully recommend that the deferral be rescinded and the demolition proceed as originally ordered, with the cost of demolition assessed against the property.)

REFER TO PHS STANDING COMMITTEE - 9-0.

9.5

Submitting report relative to

Recommendation for Rescission - 13120 LaSalle Blvd. (The building at this location was ordered demolished by your Honorable Body and the order was deferred under the conditions of the Ordinance. A recent inspection on December 6, 2022 has revealed that the building is open to trespass, and/or required progress has not been made, contrary to conditions of the deferral. Therefore, we respectfully recommend that the deferral be rescinded and the demolition proceed as originally ordered, with the cost of demolition assessed against the property.)

REFER TO PHS STANDING COMMITTEE - 9-0.

9.6

Submitting report relative to

Recommendation for Rescission - 4884 Anderdon. (The building at this location was ordered demolished by your Honorable Body and the order was deferred under the conditions of the Ordinance. A recent inspection on December 20, 2022 has revealed that the building is open to trespass, and/or required progress has not been made, contrary to conditions of the deferral. Therefore, we respectfully recommend that the deferral be rescinded and the demolition proceed as originally ordered, with the cost of demolition assessed against the property.)

REFER TO PHS STANDING COMMITTEE - 9-0.

9.7

Submitting report relative to

Recommendation for Rescission- 5421 Kopernick. (The building at this location was ordered demolished by your Honorable Body and the order was deferred under the conditions of the Ordinance. A recent inspection on December 20, 2022 has revealed that the building is open to trespass, and/or required progress has not been made, contrary to conditions of the deferral. Therefore, we respectfully recommend that the deferral be rescinded and the demolition proceed as originally ordered, with the cost of demolition assessed against the property.)

REFER TO PHS STANDING COMMITTEE - 9-0.

9.8

Submitting reso. autho.

Recommendation for Denial - 5930 Eastlawn. (In response to the request for a deferral of the demolition order on the property, we submit the following information:  A special inspection on December 20, 2022 revealed the property did not meet the requirements of the application to defer.  The property continues to be open to trespass, and/or not maintained. Therefore, we respectfully recommend that the request for a deferral be denied. We will proceed to have building demolished as originally ordered with the cost of demolition assessed against the property.)

REFER TO PHS STANDING COMMITTEE - 9-0.

10.

VOTING ACTION MATTERS

11.

OTHER MATTERS

NONE.

12.

COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAYOR AND OTHER GOVERNMENTAL OFFICIALS AND AGENCIES

NONE.

13.

PUBLIC COMMENT

Mr. Overwith; Bob Carmack; Kenneth Holloway; Russ Bellant; William Davis; Rushann Long; Diane Midgett; Jacob Bowden; Jennifer Giroux; Tim Moore; Jessica Trevino; Reuben Romero; Romain Blanquart; Sergio Garcia; May Mendoza; Blanca Arenas; Jamie Arevalo; Carlos Arevalo; Alejandro Lopez; Nunous; Jay Juergensen; Mary Carman Nenous; Romone Jackson; Malik Shelton; Michael Colyar; Shaun Nethercott; Charles Miles; Manuel Lomeli; Rogelio Landin; Gloria Rocha; John Lauve; Michelle George; Sam Butler; Todd Perkins; Cindy Darrah; Candace Tamakloe; Angela Blocker; Jerome Record; Caller #007; Cunningham; Imara Hyman; R. Richoto; Caller #571; Organizing Recalls; Caller #079; Frank Cho; Betty A. Varner; Deb Sumner; Susan Shirkey; Keith Rodgerson; Ministry Eric Blount; James Garrison; Erminia Ramirez; Ruth Johnson; Robert Shobe; Marguerite Maddox and Scarlett; Caller #534; Carol Hughes; Meeko A. Williams; Robert Shimkoski; Christine Sauve; Karen Winston; Cinthya Casillas; Frank Hammer; Brenda Hill; Matt Homrich-Knieling; James Ford; and Sandra

14.

STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS

15.

BUDGET, FINANCE AND AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER/OFFICE OF BUDGET

15.1

Durhal, reso. autho.

Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Supplemental Appropriations and Transfers. (The Administration is requesting Fiscal Year 2022-2023 supplemental appropriations and transfers to address immediate additional needs and to implement projects during the upcoming construction season.)

POSTPONE FOR ONE (1) WEEK, PER CM WATERS.

LEGISLATIVE POLICY DIVISION

15.2

Johnson, reso. autho.

In Support of the National Infrastructure Bank Act of 2021.

APPROVED - 9-0.

16.

INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

16.1

Johnson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6000554 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 13 – To Provide an Increase of Funds Only for Legal Representation to the City of Detroit in Impending Litigation Involving Claims Against the City for Ongoing Cases. – Contractor: Fink Bressack, PLLC – Location: 535 Griswold Suite 1000, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: November 16, 2016 through December 31, 2023 – Contract Increase Amount: $900,000.00 – Total Contract Amount: $4,570,000.00. LAW (POSTPONED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION AGENDA OF 2-14-23 AND BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 2-21-23)

APPROVED - 7-2 (CM WHITFIELD-CALLOWAY AND CM SANTIAGO-ROMERO VOTE "NO")

16.2

Johnson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6003874 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time and an Increase of Funds for Legal Counsel on Immigration Employee Sponsorships for the City of Detroit. – Contractor: Clark Hill, PLC – Location: 500 Woodward Avenue, Suite 3500, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2023 – Contract Increase Amount: $50,000.00 – Total Contract Amount: $80,000.00. LAW (Original Contract Period: August 16, 2021 through December 31, 2022) (POSTPONED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION AGENDA OF 2-14-23 AND BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 2-21-23)

APPROVED - 7-2 (CM WHITFIELD-CALLOWAY AND CM SANTIAGO-ROMERO VOTE "NO")

16.3

Johnson, reso. autho.

Submitting Contract No. 6004489 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Added Functionality for the Grievance Tracking System with a Disciplinary Action Tracking Module to the Existing HR System including Migration and Implementation Technical Support, Training, and Ongoing Maintenance. – Contractor: Quantum Information Systems Solutions, Inc. – Location: 2805 Pontiac Lake Road, Suite 2C, Waterford, MI 48328 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through May 26, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $76,766.67. HUMAN RESOURCES (Contract held by Council Members Mary Waters and Angela Whitfield-Calloway during the recess period of December 13, 2022) (POSTPONED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION AGENDA OF 2-14-23 AND BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 2-21-23)

POSTPONE FOR ONE (1) WEEK, PER CM WATERS.

16.4

Johnson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6004216 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time and an Increase of Funds for the Continuation of Employee Engagement. – Contractor: Guidehouse, Inc. – Location: 2941 Fairview Park Drive, Suite 501, Falls Church, VA, 22042 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2024 – Contract Increase Amount: $67,000.00 – Total Contract Amount: $134,000.00. HUMAN RESOURCES (Original Contract Period: January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022) (Contract held by Council Member Angela Whitfield-Calloway during the recess period of December 20, 2022) (POSTPONED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION AGENDA OF 2-14-23 AND BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 2-21-23)

APPROVED 8-1 (CM WHITFIELD-CALLOWAY VOTED "NO")                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              

16.5

Johnson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6004656-A1 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Increase of Funds for Pre-litigation Services in Connection with Condemnation Matters Relating to the Detroit City Airport. – Contractor: Aloia & Associates, P.C. – Location: 48 S. Main Street, Suite 3, Mt. Clemens, MI 48043 – Contract Period: July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2025 – Contract Increase Amount: $150,000.00 – Total Contract Amount: $250,000.00 LAW  

POSTPONE FOR ONE (1) WEEK, PER CM SANTIAGO-ROMERO.)

LAW DEPARTMENT

16.6

Johnson, reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of John Marks V City of Detroit, Xhesjan Zaimi et al; Case No. 21-10862, File No. L21-00441 (CLR), Police, in the amount of ($50,000.00)  in full payment for any and all claims which John Marks may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged damages sustained. 

APPROVED - 9-0.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

16.7

Johnson, reso. autho. 

Settlement in lawsuit of Vital Community Care (Shaniqua Hence) v City of Detroit; Case No. 21-014366-NF, File No. L21-00937 (BP) Department of Transportation in the amount of ($2,780.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Vital Community Care may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged damages.  

APPROVED - 9-0.

LEGISLATIVE POLICY DIVISION

16.8

Johnson, reso. autho.

Reestablishing the Detroit City Council Human and Sex Trafficking Task Force.  

APPROVED - 9-0.

16.9

Johnson, reso. autho.

Reestablishing the Detroit City Council Youth and Civic Engagement Task Force.  

APPROVED - 9-0.

RESOLUTIONS

16.10

The following persons have been recommended for

Appointment to the Reparations Task Force:  Anita Belle, Cydney Calloway, Camille Collins, Janis Hazel, Gregory Hicks, Myaia Homes, Erika Murria, Bernard Parker, Toinu Reeves, Jeffrey Robinson, Lisa Thomas, Allen Venerable and Maurice Weeks. (PAPER BALLOTS WILL BE DISTRIBUTED)

16.11

Johnson, reso. autho.

Appointment of                                                               to the Reparations Task Force.

APPROVED WITH A WAIVER - 9-0.

16.12

Johnson, reso. autho.

Appointing Najahyia Chinchilla to the Historic District Commission effective immediately and will expire on February 14, 2024. 

APPROVED WITH A WAIVER - 9-0.

16.13

Johnson, reso. autho.

Re-appointment of Tiffany Franklin to the Historic District Commission effective immediately and will expire on February 14, 2026. 

APPROVED WITH A WAIVER - 9-0.

16.14

Johnson, reso. autho.

Appointing Adrea Simmons to the Historic District Commission effective immediately and will expire on January 23, 2025.

APPROVED WITH A WAIVER - 9-0.

17.

PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE

MAYOR'S OFFICE

17.1

Tate, reso. autho.

Amendment to Lease with Detroit Regional Convention Facility Authority, Authorization of Property Donation Acceptance.  (Because the Lease dated September 15, 2009 between the City of Detroit and the Detroit Regional Convention Facility Authority is a matter under the supervision of the Office of the Chief Financial Officer ("OCFO"), the submission is being made by that office.) 

APPROVED - 9-0.

CITY PLANNING COMMISSION

17.2

Tate, reso. autho.

2023-24 Community Development Block Grant/Neighborhood Opportunity Fund program schedule and Hearing/Appeals Notice (RESOLUTION FOR CONSIDERATION).  (As referenced in City Council’s annual calendar, the City Planning Commission (CPC) staff is requesting City Council, starting the week of February 20, 2023, schedule its Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Neighborhood Opportunity Fund (NOF) discussions the following days.) 

APPROVED - 9-0.

HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION DEPARTMENT

17.3

Tate, reso. autho.

Approval to Appropriate Section 108 Funds. (On April 15, 2021, the City of Detroit’s Treasury Department notified the Housing and Revitalization Department (“HRD”) that there was $1,452,884.47 in funds held at Huntington Bank (the “Section 108 Proceeds Account”). The Supervisory Accountant in the City of Detroit’s Office of Department Financial Services believes that the $1,452,884.47 reflects loan proceeds from Section 108 funded projects where the City’s corresponding debts to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”) have been satisfied.) 

APPROVED - 9-0.

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

17.4

Tate, reso. autho.

Transfer of Jurisdiction, Declaration of Surplus, and Conveyance of 3085 W. Jefferson Ave., Detroit, MI. (We are seeking this Honorable Body's approvals of the transfer of jurisdiction, declaration of surplus, and conveyance of the vacant real property located at 3085 W. Jefferson Ave. so as to further the transformation of Riverside Park into a world-class regional park by facilitating the consummation of the Land Exchange Agreement dated April 29, 2015, between the City of Detroit and the Detroit International Bridge Company ("DIBC"), as approved by this Honorable Body on July 28, 2015 (the "Agreement"). (REPORTED OUT OF THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE ON 2-16-23 WITH RECOMMENDATION TO DENY)

APPROVED - 6-3 (CM JOHNSON; CM SANTIAGO-ROMERO; AND COUNCIL PRES. PRO TEM TATE VOTED "NO")

18.

PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

18.1

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho. 

Contract No. 3062724 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Services to Cover Backfill for Basement Discovered during Demolition at Property, 4550 Michigan Avenue. – Contractor: Inner City Contracting, LLC – Location: 18715 Grand River, Detroit, MI 48232 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through March 31, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $19,152.10. CITY DEMOLITION (POSTPONED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION AGENDA OF 2-14-23 AND BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 2-21-23)

POSTPONE FOR ONE (1) WEEK, PER CM SANTIAGO-ROMERO.

18.2

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No 3062727 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Services to Cover Backfill for Basement Discovered at Residential Property, 12130 Woodrow Wilson. – Contractor: Gayanga Co. – Location: 1120 W Baltimore Suite 200, Detroit, MI 48202 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through March 31, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $35,200.00 CITY DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2-13-23

APPROVED - 9-0.

18.3

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No 6003854-A1 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Increase of Funds for Soil Testing at Previous Demolished Sites. – Contractor: Environmental Testing & Consulting, Inc. – Location: 38900 Huron River Drive, Romulus, MI 48174 – Contract Period: October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2024 – Contract Increase Amount: $225,000.00 – Total Contract Amount: $1,375,000.00 CITY DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2-13-23)

APPROVED - 9-0.

18.4

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 3059481 - 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 2944 Lakeview. – Contractor: Lakeshore Global Corporation – Location: 7310 Woodward Avenue, Suite 500, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through March 31, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $25,025.00 CITY DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2-13-23)

APPROVED - 9-0.

19.

NEW BUSINESS

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

19.1

Whitfield-Calloway and Sheffield, An Ordinance

To amend Chapter 47 of the 2019 Detroit City Code, Transportation for Hire, by adding Article X, Electric Personal Mobility Devices, Division 1, Generally, Section 47-10-1, Definitions, Section 47-10-2, Administration and enforcement, Section 47-10-3, Responsibility for violations, Section 47-10-4, Violations; administrative remedies permitted, Section 47-10-5, Registry and reporting of alleged violations, and Section 47-10-6, Abandonment, obstruction, removal, storage, and disposition, Division 2, Shared Mobility Permits, Section 47-10-11, Permit required, Section 47-10-12, Permit fee, Section 47-10-13, Permit term, effective date, and expiration, Section 47-10-14, Issuance of permits, Section 47-10-15, Promulgation of parameters and minimum requirements for evaluation of shared mobility permit applications, and Section 47-10-16, Application for permit, Division 3, Responsibilities of Owners of Shared Fleets and Operators of Electric Personal Mobility Devices, Section 47-10-31, Digital platform, Section 47-10-32, Customer support services, Section 47-10-33, Identification, maintenance, and repair, Section 47-10-34, Deployment, Section 47-10-35, Geofencing, Section 47-10-36, Interference with other shared mobility permittees, Section 47-10-37, Operator education; community engagement; participation in mobility initiatives, Section 47-10-38, Data sharing, Section 47-10-39, Insurance requirements, and Section 47-10-40, Indemnity, and Division 4, Technical, Operational, and Parking Standards for Shared Electric Personal Mobility Devices, Section 47-10-51, Applicability, Section 47-10-52, Construction and maintenance standards, Section 47-10-53, Displays of information, Section 47-10-54, Geolocation, Section 47-10-55, Mobility as a service accessibility, Section 47-10-56, Remote or automatic incapacitation, Section 47-10-57, Approved areas of operation; restrictions, Section 47-10-58, Temporary suspension of operations by Director, Section 47-10-59, Operation in compliance with traffic laws and other safety requirements, and Section 47-10-60, Shared electric personal mobility device parking standards, to require permitting for making shared electric personal mobility devices available for hire and to establish technical, operational, and parking standards for such shared electric personal mobility devices. (SIX (6) VOTES REQUIRED AND SHALL BE GIVEN IMMEDIATE EFFECT AND SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE UPON PUBLICATION) ROLL CALL (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2-20-23)

APPROVED - 9-0.

MAYOR'S OFFICE

19.2

Young, reso. autho.

Petition of Ventures Endurance (#2023-053) request to hold "Hot Chocolate 15k/5k" at Milliken State Park, Detroit Riverwalk and Belle Isle on April 16, 2023 from 6:00am - 12:00pm; with a 5k/15k for their National Race Series to fundraise for the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. (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 2-16-23)

APPROVED WITH A WAIVER - 9-0.

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

19.3

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005050 - 100% DWSD Funding (Reimbursement through ARPA Funds) – To Provide Full Lead Service Line Replacement at Various Locations Throughout Detroit. – Contractor: Five Star Energy Services, LLC – Location: West 228th St 7055 Enterprise Drive, Suite 2, Big Bend, WI 53103 – Contract Period: February 2, 2023 through February 1, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $25,000,000.00. WATER AND SEWERAGE  (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2-20-23)

APPROVED WITH A WAIVER - 9-0.

19.4

Young, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005100 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Renovation Services for Sylvester Seyburn (Mahaffey) Park's Walkway and Boulders. – Contractor: Michigan Recreational Construction – Location: 18631 Conant, Detroit, MI 48234 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through November 15, 2023 – Total Contract Amount: $29,300.00 GENERAL SERVICES (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2-16-23)

APPROVED WITH A WAIVER - 9-0.

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

19.5

Young, reso. autho.

Request to Accept and Appropriate the FY 2023 Project Healthy Community Grant. (Project Healthy Community has awarded the City of Detroit General Services Department with the FY 2023 Project Healthy Community Grant for a total of $15,000.00, to support Detroit Animal Care. There is no match requirement. The total project cost is $15,000.00.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2-16-23)

APPROVED WITH A WAIVER - 9-0.

19.6

Young, reso. autho.

Request to Accept and Appropriate the Strategic Neighborhood Fund Grant for the West Warren Open-Air Plaza Project. (The Invest Detroit Foundation has awarded the City of Detroit General Services Department with the Strategic Neighborhood Fund Grant for the West Warren Open-Air Plaza Project for a total of $500,000.00. There is no match requirement. The total project cost is $500,000.00.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2-16-23)

APPROVED  WITH A WAIVER - 9-0.

LEGISLATIVE POLICY DIVISION

19.7

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Urging The Adoption of The Mutual Aid Box Alarm System - MIchigan (MABAS-MI). (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2-20-23)

APPROVED WITH A WAIVER - 9-0.

19.8

Whitfield-Calloway, reso. autho.  

Resolution Urging The DDA To Pay A Subsidy To The Detroit Public Library In The Amount of $3.5 Million. (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2-16-23)

APPROVED WITH A WAIVER - 9-0.

RESOLUTIONS

19.9

Johnson, reso. autho.

Scheduling a Closed Session for Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at 2:30 p.m. for the purpose of consulting with attorneys from the Law Department and the Legislative Policy Division to discuss privileged and confidential communications and legal memoranda from the Law Department dated January 19, 2023, entitled “Request for approval of contingency fee payment to Hidden Assets, LLC”. ROLL CALL

REMOVE FROM THE AGENDA - 9-0.

19.10

Johnson, reso. autho.

Scheduling a Closed Session for Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. regarding Legal Representation and Indemnification in lawsuit of Rochelle Young v City of Detroit et al Civil Action Case No. 22-10397 for Officer Latoya Chavies. ROLL CALL

REMOVE FROM THE AGENDA - 9-0.

20.

PRESIDENT'S REPORT ON STANDING COMMITTEE REFERRALS AND OTHER MATTERS

21.

BUDGET, FINANCE AND AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE

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

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER/OFFICE OF BUDGET

21.1

Submitting report relative to

Fiscal Impact of Recognizing Indigenous Peoples Day as an Excused Time Holiday.  (Please see attached Fiscal Impact Statement prepared by the Office of Budget for the above referenced item, pursuant to CFO Directive 2018-101-029: Fiscal Impact Statements.)

REFER TO BFA STANDING COMMITTEE - 9-0.

CITY PLANNING COMMISSION

21.2

Submitting report relative to

Proposed Capital Agenda FY 2023-24 through 2027-28. (RECOMMEND APPROVAL WITH MODIFICATIONS) (On November 1, 2022 the Proposed Capital Agenda FY 2023-24 through FY 2027-28 was submitted to the by the office of the Chief Finance Officer/Budget Department to the City Clerk to be conveyed to City Council consistent with Article 8, Chapter 2 of the City Charter. The City Council, Legislative Policy Division (LPD) and the City Planning Commission (CPC) have been in review of the document since that time. The Commission received presentations at its December 1, 2022 and January 5, 2023 meetings on the proposed Capital Agenda and following additional discussion at it meeting of January 19, 2023 took action Below you will find the Commission’s review and actions.)

REFER TO BFA STANDING COMMITTEE - 9-0.

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

21.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Request to Accept an increase in appropriation for the Property Tax Exemption Software Grant.  (The Rocket Community Fund has awarded an increase in appropriation to the City of Detroit Board of Review for the FY 2022 Property Tax Exemption Software Grant, in the amount of $40,000.00. There is no match requirement. This funding will increase appropriation 20686, previously approved in the amount of $200,000.00 by council on September 24, 2019, to a total of $240,000.00.)

REFER TO BFA STANDING COMMITTEE - 9-0.

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.

Legal Representation and Indemnification of Corporal Charles Brotzke in lawsuit of Dorian Haslam v City of Detroit, Case No. 22-10652; L22-00648 (AA) A37000 (Police Department) for Corporal Charles Brotzke.

REFER TO IOS COMMITTEE - 9-0.

22.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification of Corporal Stacie Cybulski in lawsuit of Oren Goldenberg v City of Detroit et al; Case No. 22-11217; L22-01119 (GBP) A37000 (Police Department) for Corporal Stacie Cybulski.

REFER TO IOS COMMITTEE - 9-0.

22.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification of Police Officer Daniel Waldrep in lawsuit of Dorian Haslam v City of Detroit et al; Case No. 22-10652; L22-00648 (AA) A37000 (Police Department) for Police Officer Daniel Waldrep.

REFER TO IOS COMMITTEE - 9-0.

22.4

Submitting reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification of Police Officer Kijuan Anderson in lawsuit of D. Savage LLC et al v City of Detroit et al; Case No. 21-11242; L21-00490 (BP) A37000 (Police Department) for Police Officer Kijuan Anderson.

REFER TO IOS COMMITTEE - 9-0.

22.5

Submitting reso. autho.

Legal Representation and indemnification of Police Officer Raul Martinez in Lamont Johnson v City of Detroit et al; Case No. 22-010325-NO; L22-01249 (CAB) A37000 (Police Department) for Police Officer Raul Martinez.

REFER TO IOS COMMITTEE - 9-0.

22.6

Submitting reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification of Police Officer Steven Riley in lawsuit of D. Savage LLC et al v City of Detroit et al; Case No. 21-11242; L21-00490 (BP) A37000 (Police Department) for Police Officer Steven Riley.

REFER TO IOS COMMITTEE - 9-0.

22.7

Submitting reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification of Police Officer Troy Williams in lawsuit of D. Savage LLC et al v City of Detroit et al; Case No. 21-11242; L21-00490 (BP) A37000 (Police Department) for Police Officer Troy Williams.

REFER TO IOS COMMITTEE - 9-0.

22.8

Submitting reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification of Police Officer Tyler Nagy in lawsuit of Lamont Johnson v City of Detroit et al; Case No. 22-010325-NO; L22-01249 (CAB) A37000 (Police Department) for Police Officer Tyler Nagy.

REFER TO IOS COMMITTEE - 9-0.

22.9

Submitting reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification of Sergeant Nzinga Moore in lawsuit of D. Savage LLC et al v City of Detroit et al; Case No. 21-11242; L21-00490 (BP) A37000 (Police Department) for Sergeant Nzinga Moore.

REFER TO IOS COMMITTEE - 9-0.

BOARD OF ETHICS

22.10

Submitting report relative to

Board of Ethics vacancy. (It is requested that the Internal Operations Standing Committee interview Mr. Pinkins and any other recommended candidates from City Council to fill the vacancy at its earliest convenience.)

REFER TO IOS COMMITTEE - 9-0.

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

22.11

Submitting reso. autho.

Request to accept a donation of a Hush Digital Privacy Protection Tool.   (PrivacyCheck, Inc. has awarded a donation to the City of Detroit Department of Innovation and Technology of a Hush Digital Privacy Protection Tool, valued at $18,000.00. There is no match requirement for this donation.

REFER TO IOS COMMITTEE - 9-0.

MISCELLANEOUS

22.12

Council President Mary Sheffield

Submitting resolution Continuing the Detroit City Council Taskforce on Homelessness and Affordable Housing.

REFER TO IOS COMMITTEE - 9-0.

23.

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

23.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6003354-A1 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time for Fire Extinguisher Services for the General Services Department and Fire Department. – Contractor: Gallagher Fire Equipment – Location: 30895 W Eight Mile Road, Livonia, MI 48152 – Previous Contract Period: February 1, 2021 through January 31, 2023 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through January 31, 2024 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Original Contract Amount: $462,120.00 GENERAL SERVICES

REFER TO NCS STANDING COMMITTEE - 9-0.

23.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6003388-A1 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Increase of Funds for As Needed HVAC Services for Various City Facilities. – Contractor: Systemp Corporation – Location: 3909 Industrial Drive, Rochester Hills, MI 48204 – Contract Period: April 21, 2021 through April 20, 2024 – Contract Increase Amount: $700,000.00 – Total Contract Amount: $3,550,000.00 GENERAL SERVICES

REFER TO NCS STANDING COMMITTEE - 9-0.

23.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6004118-A1 - 100% Capital Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Increase of Funds for Solar Resiliency Construction at the Community Center for AB Ford Park. – Contractor: DeAngelis Diamond Construction, LLC – Location: 39555 Orchard Hill Place, #235, Novi, MI 48375 – Contract Period: December 20, 2021 through June 30, 2023 – Contract Increase Amount: $277,000.00 – Total Contract Amount: $6,957,000.00 GENERAL SERVICES

REFER TO NCS STANDING COMMITTEE - 9-0.

23.4

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6004464-A1 - 100% Major Street Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Increase of Funds for Roosevelt Park Improvements. – Contractor: WCI Contractors, Inc. – Location: 20210 Conner, Detroit, MI 48234 – Contract Period: June 28, 2022 through December 31, 2023 – Contract Increase Amount: $220,000.00 – Total Contract Amount: $6,220,000.00 GENERAL SERVICES

REFER TO NCS STANDING COMMITTEE - 9-0.

23.5

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6004717 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Towing Services for Booted Vehicles and Abandoned Vehicles and Boats To and From City Owned Lots. – Contractor: Wayne's Service, Inc. – Location: 20495 Sherwood, Detroit, MI 48234 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through October 31, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $101,974.00 MUNICIPAL PARKING

REFER TO NCS STANDING COMMITTEE - 9-0.

23.6

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6004718 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Towing Services for Booted Vehicles and Abandoned Vehicles and Boats To and From City Owned Lots. – Contractor: 7 D's Towing & Storage, Inc. – Location: 5700 E Nevada Street, Detroit, MI 48234 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through October 31, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $101,974.00 MUNICIPAL PARKING

REFER TO NCS STANDING COMMITTEE - 9-0.

23.7

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6004719 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Towing Services for Booted Vehicles and Abandoned Vehicles and Boats To and From City Owned Lots. – Contractor: BBK Towing & Recovery, Inc. – Location: 1821 Trombly Street, Detroit, MI 48211 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through October 31, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $101,974.00 MUNICIPAL PARKING

REFER TO NCS STANDING COMMITTEE - 9-0.

23.8

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6004754 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Towing Services for Booted Vehicles and Abandoned Vehicles and Boats To and From City Owned Lots. – Contractor: Bobby's T.C.B Towing Service – Location: 10401 Lyndon, Detroit, MI 48238 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through October 31, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $101,974.00 MUNICIPAL PARKING

REFER TO NCS STANDING COMMITTEE - 9-0.

23.9

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6004758 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Towing Services for Booted Vehicles and Abandoned Vehicles and Boats To and From City Owned Lots. – Contractor: ABA Impound, Inc. – Location: 14201 Joy Road, Detroit, MI 48228 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through October 31, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $101,974.00 MUNICIPAL PARKING

REFER TO NCS STANDING COMMITTEE - 9-0.

23.10

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6004761 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Towing Services for Booted Vehicles and Abandoned Vehicles and Boats To and From City Owned Lots. – Contractor: Accesspoint Transport, LLC – Location: 13550 Fullerton, Detroit, MI 48227 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through October 31, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $101,974.00 MUNICIPAL PARKING

REFER TO NCS STANDING COMMITTEE - 9-0.

23.11

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6004762 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Towing Services for Booted Vehicles and Abandoned Vehicles and Boats To and From City Owned Lots. – Contractor: Troy's Towing, Inc. – Location: 9615 Grinnell Avenue, Detroit, MI 48213 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through October 31, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $101,974.00 MUNICIPAL PARKING

REFER TO NCS STANDING COMMITTEE - 9-0.

24.

PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE

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

HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION DEPARTMENT

24.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Request for Public Hearing to Approve an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Certificate on behalf of Bagley Development Group, LLC in the area of 150 Bagley Street, Detroit, Michigan, in accordance with Public Act 146 of 2000. (Petition #732) (The Housing and Revitalization Department and Finance Departments have reviewed the application of Bagley Development Group, LLC and find that it satisfies the criteria set forth by P.A. 146 of 2000 and would be consistent with development and economic goals of the Master Plan.)

REFER TO PED STANDING COMMITTEE - 9-0.

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

24.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Sale of 8243 E. Forest and 4709 Seminole. (On May 17, 2022, the sale of certain City-owned real property at 8243 E. Forest, to Mario Washington Foundation, a Michigan Non-Profit Corporation (the "Purchaser"), for the purchase price of Twenty-Two Thousand Two Hundred Fifty and 00/100 Dollars ($22,250.00) was approved. The legal description for that sale was stated incorrectly and issued in error and should also have included the adjacent vacant lot at 4709 Seminole. We, therefore, request that your Honorable Body adopt the attached resolution to reflect the correct legal description for the sale to include the City-owned real property at 4709 Seminole as well.)

REFER TO PED STANDING COMMITTEE - 9-0.

MISCELLANEOUS

24.3

Council Member Angela Whitfield-Calloway

Submitting memorandum Requesting Information regarding Tax Abatement Incentives.

REFER TO PED STANDING COMMITTEE - 9-0.

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. 3063150 – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 14964 Kilbourne. – Contractor: Inner City Contracting, LLC – Location: 18715 Grand River, Detroit, MI 48232 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through March 31, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $15,000.00 CITY DEMOLITION

REFER TO PHS STANDING COMMITTEE - 9-0.

25.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6003305-A1 - 100% Bond Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time for Proposal N Residential Demolition Release A Group A5 Set Aside. – Contractor: SC Environmental Services, LLC – Location: 1234 Washington Boulevard, 5th Floor, Detroit, MI 48226 – Previous Contract Period: February 1, 2021 through December 31, 2022 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2023 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Original Contract Amount: $1,828,271.55 CITY DEMOLITION

REFER TO PHS STANDING COMMITTEE - 9-0.

25.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6003321-A1 - 100% Bond Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time for Proposal N Residential Demolition Release A Group A21. – Contractor: SC Environmental Services, LLC – Location: 1234 Washington Boulevard, 5th Floor, Detroit, MI 48226 – Previous Contract Period: February 1, 2021 through December 31, 2022 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2023 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Original Contract Amount: $1,646,804.25 CITY DEMOLITION

REFER TO PHS STANDING COMMITTEE - 9-0.

25.4

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6003322-A1 - 100% Bond Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time for Proposal N Residential Demolition Release A Group A22. – Contractor: SC Environmental Services, LLC – Location: 1234 Washington Boulevard, 5th Floor, Detroit, MI 48226 – Previous Contract Period: February 1, 2021 through December 31, 2022 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2023 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $1,568,974.05 CITY DEMOLITION

REFER TO PHS STANDING COMMITTEE - 9-0.

25.5

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6004842 - 100% Grant Funding – To Provide Environmental Assessments and Remediation Activities for a Five (5) Acre Former Industrial Site Located at 4559-4567 Wesson Street. – Contractor: American Indian Health and Family Services of Southeastern MI, Inc. – Location: 4880 Lawndale Street, Detroit, MI 48210 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through August 23, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $350,000.00 BUILDINGS AND SAFETY

REFER TO PHS STANDING COMMITTEE - 9-0.

25.6

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6004973 - 100% FTA Funding – To Provide Repair and Replacement Services for Plumbing Related Items on an As Needed Basis at DDOT Facilities. – Contractor: Decima, LLC – Location: 16870 Schaefer Highway, Detroit, MI 48235 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 19, 2028 – Total Contract Amount: $800,000.00 TRANSPORTATION

REFER TO PHS STANDING COMMITTEE - 9-0.

BUILDINGS, SAFETY, ENGINEERING AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEPARTMENT

25.7

Submitting report related to

Recommendation for Rescission -  1625 Lawrence.  (The building at this location was ordered demolished by your Honorable Body and the order was deferred under the conditions of the Ordinance. A recent inspection on December 16, 2022 has revealed that the building is open to trespass, and/or required progress has not been made, contrary to conditions of the deferral. Therefore, we respectfully recommend that the deferral be rescinded and the demolition proceed as originally ordered, with the cost of demolition assessed against the property.)

REFER TO PHS STANDING COMMITTEE - 9-0.

25.8

Submitting report related to

Recommendation for Rescission - 7500 -12 Michigan.  (The building at this location was ordered demolished by your Honorable Body and the order was deferred under the conditions of the Ordinance. A recent inspection on November 30, 2022 has revealed that the building is open to trespass, and/or required progress has not been made, contrary to conditions of the deferral. Therefore, we respectfully recommend that the deferral be rescinded and the demolition proceed as originally ordered, with the cost of demolition assessed against the property.)

REFER TO PHS STANDING COMMITTEE - 9-0.

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

25.9

Submitting reso. autho.

Acquisition of 8020 and 8040 W. Chicago via Donation from Independent Scrap L.L.C. (The City of Detroit, by and through its Department of Public Works ("DPW"), has received an offer from Independent Scrap L.L.C., a Michigan limited liability company (the "Donor"), to donate certain real property located at 8020 and 8040 W. Chicago St., Detroit, MI 48204, as more particularly described in the attached Exhibit A (the "Property") to be utilized as a portion of the Joe Louis Greenway Project.)

REFER TO PHS STANDING COMMITTEE - 9-0.

MISCELLANEOUS

25.10

Council Member Gabriela Santiago-Romero

Submitting memorandum relative to Geothermal Heating for Bus Stations.

REFER TO PHS STANDING COMMITTEE - 9-0.

25.11

Council Member Gabriela Santiago-Romero

Submitting memorandum relative to Status Update for Retention of DDOT Bus Drivers and Wage Increase.

REFER TO PHS STANDING COMMITTEE - 9-0.

26.

CONSENT AGENDA

NONE.

27.

MEMBER REPORTS

Council Member Whitfield-Calloway gave Member Report  regarding statement on property tax reductions. SEE ATTACHMENT.

28.

ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE

NONE.

(CM SANTIAGO-ROMERO LEFT THE TABLE BEFORE ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE.)

29.

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CLERK

RECEIVE AND PLACE ON FILE.

29.1

Report on approval of proceedings by the Mayor.

RECEIVE AND PLACE ON FILE.

30.

TESTIMONIAL RESOLUTIONS AND SPECIAL PRIVILEGE

NONE.

 

MEETING ADJOURNED AT 3:16 P.M.