MINUTES

CITY COUNCIL FORMAL SESSION

Tuesday, March 04, 2025 at 10:00 A.m. - 11:00 A.m.

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

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

HENRY FORD AND BRAIN CANCER AWARENESS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 

 

COUNCIL PRESIDENT MARY SHEFFIELD

COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM JAMES TATE

COUNCIL MEMBER SCOTT BENSON

COUNCIL MEMBER ANGELA WHITFIELD-CALLOWAY

COUNCIL MEMBER FRED DURHAL III

COUNCIL MEMBER LATISHA JOHNSON

COUNCIL MEMBER GABRIELA SANTIAGO-ROMERO

COUNCIL MEMBER MARY WATERS

COUNCIL MEMBER COLEMAN A. YOUNG II

 

Uraina Clark

Asst. City Council Committee Clerk

           

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1.

ROLL CALL

Present:

Council Member Scott Benson

Council Member Angela Whitfield Calloway

Council Member Mary Waters

Council Member Fred Durhal III

Council Member Mary Sheffield 

Quroum 5-0

Council Members entered after roll call: Council Member Latisha Johnson, Council Member Coleman A. Young II, Council Member Gabriela Santiago-Romero 

Quroum 9-0

2.

APPROVAL OF JOURNAL OF LAST SESSION

Approval of the Journal of February 18, 2025

3.

RECONSIDERATIONS

3.1

Johnson, reso. autho.

Request to Accept and Appropriate the FY 2024 Jefferson Chalmers Flooding Prevention Grant. (The Michigan Economic Development Corporation has awarded the City of Detroit General Services Department with the FY 2024 Jefferson Chalmers Flooding Prevention Grant for a total of $1,000,000.00. There is no match requirement. The total project cost is $1,000,000.00.) (POSTPONED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION ON 2-25-25 AND BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 3-4-25)

Approved 8-0 (Calloway not in seat) 

4.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

5.

PRESIDENT'S REPORT ON STANDING COMMITTEE REFERRALS AND OTHER MATTERS

6.

BUDGET, FINANCE AND AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE

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

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

6.1

Submitting report relative to

February 2025 Revenue Estimating Conference Report. (State of Michigan Public Act 279 of 1909, Section 117.4t(1)(d), as amended by Public Act 182 of 2014, states the City of Detroit shall hold biannual revenue estimating conferences, which shall establish the official economic forecast and forecast of anticipated revenues of the City. The City holds its Revenue Estimating Conferences in September and February of each fiscal year.)

Refer to BFA 8-0 (Calloway not in seat) 

LEGISLATIVE POLICY DIVISION

6.2

Submitting report relative to

Questions regarding GM Renaissance Center Tax Status – Incentives, Current Status, Outstanding Benefits. (The Legislative Policy Division has been requested by Council Member Mary Waters to provide a report answering questions related to the Renaissance Center and tax incentives issued on its behalf. Based upon information obtained, LPD has provided answers to the following questions.)

Refer to BFA 8-0 (Calloway not in seat) 

MISCELLANEOUS

6.3

Council Member Fred Durhal

Submitting memorandum relative to Request for Additional Appropriation to Fund Community Violence Intervention Initiatives in FY2026 Budget.

Refer to BFA  (Calloway not in seat) 

7.

INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE

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

LEGISLATIVE POLICY DIVISION

7.1

Submitting report relative to

Status of the newly formed Tenants’ Rights Commission.  (City Council Member Mary Waters submitted a series of requests prompting the Legislative Policy Division (LPD) to provide the following report related to the status of the recently formed Tenants’ Rights Commission.)

Refer to IOS 8-0 (Calloway not in seat) 

8.

NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE

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

MAYOR'S OFFICE

8.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Petition of Rodney Howell (#2025-029) request to hold "The White Dinner Party" on July 26th, 2025 from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM at Roosevelt Park at 2380 Dalzelle Street, Detroit, MI. Set-up will begin at 11 :00 AM on July 26th, 2025 and be completed by 2:00 PM the same day. Tear down will begin at 10:00 PM on July 26th, 2025 and be completed by 11:00 PM the same day. (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.)

Refer to NCS 8-0 (Calloway not in seat) 

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

8.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006076-A1 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 1 – To Exercise One (1) Year Renewal for Recreation Summer Youth Program Services. – Contractor: Rosedale Park Baptist Church – Location: 14179 Evergreen Road, Detroit, MI 48223 – Previous Contract Period: June 24, 2024 through June 24, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: June 25, 2025 through June 24, 2026 – Contract Increase Amount: $75,000.00 – Total Contract Amount: $150,000.00. GENERAL SERVICES

Refer to NCS 8-0 (Calloway not in seat) 

8.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006078-A1 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 1 – To Exercise One (1) Year Renewal for Recreation Summer Youth Program Services. – Contractor: Urban Neighborhood Initiatives – Location: 8300 Longworth, Detroit, MI 48209 – Previous Contract Period: May 7, 2024 through May 7, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: May 8, 2025 through May 7, 2026 – Contract Increase Amount: $75,000.00 – Total Contract Amount: $150,000.00. GENERAL SERVICES

Refer to NCS 8-0 (Calloway not in seat) 

8.4

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006377-A1 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 1 – To Exercise One (1) Year Renewal for Recreation Summer Youth Program Services. – Contractor: Fit4Life Health and Wellness, LLC – Location: 19522 West McNichols, Detroit, MI 48219 – Previous Contract Period: June 18, 2024 through June 18, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: June 19, 2025 through June 18, 2026 – Contract Increase Amount: $75,000.00 – Total Contract Amount: $150,000.00. GENERAL SERVICES

Refer to NCS 8-0 (Calloway not in seat) 

9.

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

9.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6004522-A1 - 100% ARPA Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time for Landlord Repair: 2nd Floor Apt Program. – Contractor: Southwest Detroit Business Association – Location: 7752 West Vernor Highway, Detroit, MI 48209 – Previous Contract Period: July 1, 2022 through March 15, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2025 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $304,975.00. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION

Refer to PED 8-0 (Calloway not in seat) 

9.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006958 - 100% City Funding – To Provide to Operate a Toolbank to Support the Serve Detroit Volunteer Program. – Contractor: Motor City Grounds Crew – Location: 4101 Barham, Detroit, MI 48224 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $160,000.00. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION

Refer to PED 8-0 (Calloway not in seat) 

DETROIT BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

9.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Termination of the East Jefferson at Belle Isle Site within the East Riverfront District Brownfield Redevelopment Plan. (At the regularly scheduled January 22, 2025 DBRA Board of Directors meeting, DBRA staff recommended termination of the Plan on the basis that the project has failed to occur in accordance with Section 14(8)(b) of Act 381. The DBRA subsequently adopted a resolution (Exhibit B) approving the termination of the Plan and authorizing the submission of a copy of its resolution to request that City Council adopt a resolution terminating the Plan.)

Refer to PED 8-0 (Calloway not in seat) 

9.4

Submitting reso. autho.

Termination of the Stone Soap Brownfield Redevelopment Plan. (At the regularly scheduled January 22, 2025 DBRA Board of Directors meeting, DBRA staff recommended termination of the Plan on the basis that the project has failed to occur in accordance with Section 14(8)(b) of Act 381. The DBRA subsequently adopted a resolution (Exhibit B) approving the termination of the Plan and authorizing the submission of a copy of its resolution to request that City Council adopt a resolution terminating the Plan.)

Refer to PED 8-0 (Calloway not in seat) 

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

9.5

Submitting reso. autho.

Approval and Authorization to Accept Two (2) Easement Interests in furtherance of the "Detroit Charge Ahead" Initiative.  (The "Detroit Charge Ahead" Initiative is seeking to establish publicly available electrical vehicle charging stations (the "Chargers") at privately-owned sites across the City of Detroit.  In furtherance of that effort, the City has negotiated and obtained signed and notarized easement agreements (the "Easements") from the owners of two private sites: (i) the Belmont Shopping Center, located at 1940 East Eight Mile Road; and (ii) the Royal Fresh Market, located at 18551 West Grand River Avenue (together, the "EVCS Properties").) 

REMOVE FROM AGENDA 8-0 (Calloway not in seat) 

10.

PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE

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

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

10.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006994 - 100% UTGO Bond Funding – To Provide Demolition and Remediation of the Maintenance and Refrigeration Buildings at the Rogell Golf Course. – Contractor: Salenbien Trucking and Excavating, Inc. – Location: 985 East Jefferson Avenue, Suite 300, Detroit, MI 48207 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through March 31, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $121,148.50. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

Refer to PHS 9-0 

DEPARTMENT OF APPEALS AND HEARINGS

10.2

Submitting relative to

Dangerous Buildings Findings and Order for February 21, 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 February 21, 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).)

Refer to PHS 9-0 

BUILDINGS, SAFETY, ENGINEERING AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEPARTMENT

10.3

Submitting report relative to

Recommendation for Deferral - 19618 Annott. (A special inspection conducted on January 6, 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 month.)

Refer to PHS 9-0 

10.4

Submitting report relative to

Recommendation for Deferral - 2972 Rochester. (A special inspection conducted on February 12, 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 month.)

Refer to PHS 9-0 

10.5

Submitting relative to

Recommendation for Deferral - 958 Lawrence. (A special inspection conducted on January 6, 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 month.)

Refer to PHS 9-0 

MISCELLANEOUS

10.6

Council Member Gabriela Santiago-Romero

Submitting Resolution To Recognize March 2025 As Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month.

Refer to PHS 9-0 

10.7

Council Member Gabriela Santiago-Romero

Submitting Resolution To Recognize March 2025 As Social Work Month.

Refer to PHS 9-0 

11.

VOTING ACTION MATTERS

12.

OTHER MATTERS

13.

COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAYOR AND OTHER GOVERNMENTAL OFFICIALS AND AGENCIES

14.

PUBLIC COMMENT

Committee of the whole: Elon Sabazz, Joel Haashim. Zeek Williams, Darrin Williams, Taura Brown, Adam Barrett, Ramone Jackson, Pastor Lorenzo Sewell, Ms. Williams, Ms. Lyons, Adriene Tynes, Ronald Foster, Jacques Chisolm,  May Mayberry, Loran Evans, Georgia Cole

Virtual: Caller ending 169, Crafty Rheu (Rheuben Crowley Jr.), Burns Sanders, William M. Davis,  Darrin Mincheski, We See You (Carol Hughes),  Galaxy S22, Michael O'Connell Training Specialist with Board of Ethics, Betty A. Varner, Russ Valant, Rocella Stewart,  Frank Hammer, Charles Myles, , Caller ending 124 (Joann Warrick), Latoria Williams, Kia Mathis, Bobby Johnson, Tahira Ahmed, Jamie Jr., Karen Hammer, Larry Donaldsberg, Cunningham, Renard Munchinski, Steven Harring, Caller user one, Meeko A. Williams, Rhonda Adams 

1 minute given

15.

STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS

16.

BUDGET, FINANCE AND AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER/OFFICE OF BUDGET

16.1

Durhal, reso. autho.

Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Supplemental Appropriations and Transfers Request. (The Administration is requesting Fiscal Year 2024-2025 supplemental appropriations and transfers for the expenditures outlined below and in the attached resolution.) 

POSTPONE 8-0 (Waters left seat) 

17.

INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

17.1

Johnson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6003874-A3 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 3 – To Provide an Extension of Time and an Increase of Funds for Legal Counsel for Immigration Employee Sponsorships. – Contractor: Clark Hill, PLC – Location: 500 Woodward Avenue, Suite 3500, Detroit MI 48226 – Previous Contract Period: August 16, 2021 through December 31, 2024 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2025 – Contract Increase Amount: $50,000.00 – Total Contract Amount: $205,000.00. LAW (REPORTED OUT OF THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2-19-25 WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION) (POSTPONED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION ON 2-25-25 AND BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 3-4-25)

APPROVED 8-1 (Calloway OPPOSE)

LAW DEPARTMENT

17.2

Johnson, reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Wanetta Reed v City of Detroit, Angelica Robinson et al; Case No. 23-005526-CZ, File No. L23-00244 (RJB) Police Department, in the amount of ($33,750.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Wanetta Reed may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained. 

APPROVED 9-0

17.3

Johnson, reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Tatiana Billings v City of Detroit et al, Case No. 23-006345-CD; W23-00070 (JTM) A47000) General Services Department in the amount of ($500,000.00) payable as follows: A check in the amount of ($331,933.34) to Tatiana Billings and a check in the amount of ($168,066.66) to “The Sanders Law Firm” in full payment of any and all claims which Tatiana Billings may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries, and that said amount be paid upon receipt of properly executed Releases and Stipulation and Order of Dismissal entered in WCCC Lawsuit No. 23-006345-CD. 

APPROVED 9-0

17.4

Johnson, reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Anderson, Tanika v City of Detroit, Driver John Doe, et al, Case No. 20-008755-NI, File No. L20-00458 (SVD) A20000 (Department of Transportation) in the amount of ($185,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Tanika Anderson may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about July 16, 2019. 

APPROVED 9-0

17.5

Johnson, reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification for Inspector Wade Rollin Figley in lawsuit Outfront Media LLC v City of Detroit et al, Case No. 24-cv-13270; L24-01445 (BP) A13000 (Buildings, Safety Engineering, and Environmental Department) for Inspector Wade Rollin Figley. 

APPROVED 9-0

17.6

Johnson, reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification for Supervising Building Inspector Eric Johnson in lawsuit Outfront Media LLC v City of Detroit et al, Case No. 24-cv-13270; L24-01445 (BP) A13000 (Buildings, Safety Engineering, and Environmental Department) for Supervising Building Inspector Eric Johnson. 

APPROVED 9-0

17.7

Johnson, reso. autho.

Settlement in claim for Bob Maxey Ford, Inc. Claim No. C25-05161 (YRB) A47000 (General Services Department) in the amount of ($31,800.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Bob Maxey Ford, Inc. may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about January 24, 2023. 

APPROVED 9-0

17.8

Johnson, reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Darren M. Findling, Conservator for Bruce Wood et al. v City of Detroit, Case No. 23-006990-NF, File No. L23-00296 (MBC) Department of Transportation, in the amount of ($600,000.00)  in full payment for any and all claims which Darren M. Findling, Conservator for Bruce Wood  and  Siporin & Associates, Inc., as guardian of the estate of Bruce Wood,  may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about July 3, 2015. 

APPROVED 9-0

RESOLUTIONS

17.9

Sheffield, reso. autho.

Resolution Extending the Detroit Reparations Task Force Until June 30, 2025.

APPROVED 9-0

17.10

Sheffield, reso. autho.

A Resolution Continuing the Detroit City Council Taskforce on Homelessness and Affordable Housing.

APPROVED 9-0

18.

PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

18.1

Tate, An Ordinance

To amend Chapter 50 of the 2019 Detroit City Code, Zoning, to clarify the permissibility of the high/medium-impact manufacturing or processing use in B2 Local Business and Residential and B4 General Business zoning districts as limited to certain furniture-making facilities by amending Article XII, Use Regulations, Division 3, Specific Use Standards, Subdivision F, Manufacturing and Industrial Uses, Section 50-12-362, High/medium-impact manufacturing or processing facilities. ROLL CALL

APPROVED 9-0

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

18.2

Tate, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006937 - 100% Opioid Settlement Funding – To Provide Assistance with the Operations and Expansion of Recovery Housing for Individuals Receiving Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Services. – Contractor: Mariners Inn – Location: 445 Ledyard, Detroit, MI 48201 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through January 28, 2028 – Total Contract Amount: $498,528.00. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION 

APPROVED 9-0 with Waiver

WAIVER 1

18.3

Tate, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006950 - 100% SLBA Blight Grant Funding – To Provide DWSD Sewer and Water Main Modifications for Junction McGraw. – Contractor: Major Contracting Group Inc, – Location: 12222 Greenfield Road, Detroit, MI 48227 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through September 1, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $2,999,999.00. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION  

APPROVED 9-0

18.4

Tate, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006951 - 100% Opioid Settlement Funding – To Provide Assistance with the Operations and Expansion of Recovery Housing for Individuals Receiving Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Services (Anglin Location). – Contractor: Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries – Location: 19211 Anglin Street, Detroit, MI 48234 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through January 28, 2028 – Total Contract Amount: $1,368,267.38. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION 

APPROVED 9-0 with Waiver

WAIVER 2

18.5

Tate, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006952 - 100% Opioid Settlement Funding – To Provide Assistance with the Operations and Expansion of Recovery Housing for Individuals Receiving Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Services (E Grand Blvd Location). – Contractor: Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries – Location: 626 E. Grand Boulevard, Detroit, MI 48207 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through January 28, 2028 – Total Contract Amount: $1,387,067.38. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION 

APPROVED 9-0 with waiver

WAIVER 3

18.6

Tate, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006954 - 100% Opioid Settlement Funding – To Provide Assistance with the Operations and Expansion of Recovery Housing for Individuals Receiving Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Services (W Chicago Location). – Contractor: Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries – Location: 129000 West Chicago Street, Detroit, MI 48228 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through January 28, 2028 – Total Contract Amount: $1,368,267.38. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION 

APPROVED 9-0 with Waiver

WAIVER 4

CITY PLANNING COMMISSION

18.7

Tate, A Proposed Ordinance

To amend Article XVII, Section 50-17-41, District Map No. 39 of the 2019 Detroit City Code, Chapter 50, Zoning, to show a B4 (General Business District) zoning classification where P1 (Open Parking District) and B2 (Local Business and Residential District) zoning classifications are currently shown on one parcel commonly known as 6181 Cadieux Rd. and generally bounded by Harper Ave. to the north, Cadieux Rd. to the east, Berden St. to the south, and Harvard Rd. to the west. INTRODUCE

APPROVED 9-0

18.8

Tate, reso. autho.

Setting a Public Hearing on the foregoing ordinance amendment.

REMOVE FROM AGENDA 9-0

18.9

Tate, reso. autho.

Text amendment to Chapter 50 of the 2019 Detroit City Code, Zoning, to streamline and update the current set of landscaping and screening requirements that apply to a limited set of specific land uses and site features, and to modernize related fence and wall standards for nonresidential uses with the goal of proactively improving the appearance of commercial and industrial properties and corridors. (RECOMMEND APPROVAL) INTRODUCE

APPROVED 9-0

18.10

Tate, reso. autho.

Setting a Public Hearing on the foregoing ordinance amendment.

APPROVED 9-0

18.11

Tate, reso. autho.

Request of Metro Signs & Lighting on behalf of Bedrock Detroit for PCA (Public Center Adjacent) Special District Review of two proposed signs located at 630 Woodward Avenue. (RECOMMEND APPROVAL) (The City Planning Commission (CPC) has received a request from Metro Signs & Lighting on behalf of Bedrock Detroit for PCA (Public Center Adjacent) Special District Review of two proposed signs at 630 Woodward Avenue. This request is being made consistent with the provisions of Section 50-3-222 of the Detroit Zoning Ordinance.) 

APPROVED 9-0

HISTORIC DESIGNATION ADVISORY BOARD

18.12

Tate, A Proposed Ordinance

To amend Chapter 21 of the 2019 Detroit City Code, History; by amending Article II, Historic Districts and Landmarks; Division 5, Designated Districts; Section 21-2-229 Brewster-Wheeler Recreation Center Historic District, by providing the corrected boundary provision.  INTRODUCE

APPROVED 9-0

18.13

Tate, reso. autho.

Setting a Public Hearing on the foregoing ordinance amendment.

APPROVED 9-0

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

18.14

Tate, reso. autho.

Property Sale by Detroit Land Bank Authority Michigan Department of Transportation Development: Generally bound by the I-94/I-96 interchange to east of Connor Avenue. (Pursuant to the Second Amended and Restated Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) between the City of Detroit and the Detroit Land Bank Authority (“DLBA”), approved by your Honorable Body on May 19, 2020, the DLBA may not transfer ten (10) or more parcels of property received from the City to the same transferee within any rolling 12-month period without the prior approval of the Mayor and City Council.) 

APPROVED 9-0

18.15

Tate, reso. autho.

Property Sale of 13326 and 13332 Plymouth Rd.  (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department (“P&DD”) has received an offer from Clean Cut Dumpster Rental, LLC (the “Purchaser”), a domestic limited liability company, to purchase certain City-owned real property 13326 & 13332 Plymouth Road, Detroit, MI 48227 (the “Property”) for the purchase price of Eight Thousand Nine Hundred Ninety and 00/100 Dollars ($8,990.00).) 

APPROVED 9-0

18.16

Tate, reso. autho.

Property Sale of 19673 John R. (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department (“P&DD”) has received an offer from Green Growth, L.L.C. (the “Purchaser”), a domestic limited liability company, to purchase certain City-owned real property 19673 John R, Detroit, MI 48203 (the “Property”) for the purchase price of Sixty-Two Thousand Seven Hundred Twenty-Five and 00/100 Dollars ($62,725.00).) 

APPROVED 9-0

18.17

Tate, reso. autho.

Approval and Authorization to Accept Two (2) Easement Interests in furtherance of the “Detroit Charge Ahead” Initiative. (The “Detroit Charge Ahead” Initiative is seeking to establish publicly available electrical vehicle charging stations (the “Chargers”) at privately-owned sites across the City of Detroit.) 

APPROVED 9-0

RESOLUTIONS

18.18

Waters, reso. autho.

Resolution Officially Inviting HUD Secretary Scott Turner to Detroit. 

APPROVED 7-0 (Council Members Latisha Johnson and James Tate OPPOSE) 

Council Member Angela Whitfield-Calloway and President Mary Sheffield Join the Resolution 

18.19

Whitfield-Calloway, reso. autho.

Resolution Requesting the Historic Designation Advisory Board to Conduct an Eligibility Study of the Renaissance Center.  (REPORTED OUT OF THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2-27-25 WITH A RECOMMENDATION TO DENY)

FAILED 8-1 (Council Members: Scott Benson, Coleman A. Young II, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Latisha Johnson, Fred Durhal III, Mary Waters, Pro Tem James Tate and President Mary Sheffield OPPOSE)

19.

PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

19.1

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006894 - 100% Bond Funding – To provide Proposal N Demolition Release S, Group S2 – Contractor: Salenbien Trucking and Excavating, Inc. – Location: 985 East Jefferson Ave, Suite 300, Detroit, MI 48207 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $2,676,385.75 CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 1/27/25 WITH RECOMMENDATION TO DENY) (POSTPONED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION ON 2-25-25 AND BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 3-4-25)

APPROVED 7-2 (Waters and Santiago OPPOSE)

19.2

Benson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 3081390 - Notification to Council – 100% Blight Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 8314 Montlieu. – Contractor: SC Environmental Services, LLC – Location: 1234 Washington Blvd, 5th Floor, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through December 31, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $19,650.00.  CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 02/24/25)

APPROVED 9-0

19.3

Benson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 3081401 - Notification to Council – 100% Blight Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 18045 Caldwell. – Contractor: Salenbien Trucking and Excavating, Inc. – Location: 985 East Jefferson Avenue, Suite 300, Detroit, MI 48207 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through December 31, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $17,050.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 02/24/25)

APPROVED 9-0

19.4

Benson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 3081482 - Notification to Council – 100% Blight Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 15374 Bramell. – Contractor: Salenbien Trucking and Excavating, Inc. – Location: 985 East Jefferson Avenue, Suite 300, Detroit, MI 48207 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through December 31, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $16,194.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 02/24/25)

APPROVED 9-0

19.5

Benson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 3081485 - Notification to Council – 100% Blight Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 5614 25th St. – Contractor: SC Environmental Services, LLC – Location: 1234 Washington Blvd, 5th Floor, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through December 31, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $21,750.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 02/24/25)

APPROVED 9-0

19.6

Benson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006970 - REVENUE – To Provide Michigan Community Health Worker Alliance Classroom Instruction and Training from the Detroit Health Department. – Contractor: Henry Ford College – Location: 5101 Evergreen Road, Dearborn, MI 48128 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of One (1) Year. – Not to Exceed the Amount of 850.00 Per Student.  HEALTH (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 02/24/25)

APPROVED 9-0 with Waiver

WAIVER 5

GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT

19.7

Benson, reso. autho.

Request for Authorization of New Gas Easement at Voigt Park, District 5. (The General Services Department ("GSD") on behalf of DTE Gas Company ("DTE") is requesting authorization from your Honorable Body to grant a new gas easement within Voigt Park located in District 5 at 795 Longfellow Detroit, MI 48202, Parcel ID 04002635.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 02/24/25)

APPROVED 9-0

19.8

Submitting reso. autho.

Petition of Henry Ford Health System (x2025-035), request for encroachment within the northerly part of Lincoln, adjacent to the parcel commonly known as 6405 Lincoln St., for the installation of six privately owned steel service pipes.  (Detroit Water and Sewerage Department (DWSD) reports being involved, but they have no objection provided the DWSD encroachment provisions are followed. The DWSD provisions have been made a part of the resolution. All other involved City Departments, including the Public Lighting Authority and Public Lighting Department; also privately owned utility companies have reported no objections to the encroachment. Provisions protecting all utility installations are part of the attached resolution. (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 03/10/25)

20.

NEW BUSINESS

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

20.1

Council Member Scott Benson and Council Member Angela Whitfield-Calloway, An Ordinance

To amend Chapter 4 of the 2019 Detroit City Code, Advertising and Signs, by amending Article I, Generally, Section 4-1-1, Definitions; renaming Article III, Protection of Minors Against advertisement and Promotion of Alcoholic Liquor and Tobacco Products, to Protection of Minors Against Advertisement and Promotion of Alcoholic Liquor, Tobacco Products, Marihuana Products, and Electronic Nicotine Delivery System Products; amending, Section 4-3-1, Purpose; renaming Section 4-3-4, Advertisement of alcoholic liquor or any tobacco product prohibited within a 1, 000-foot radius of certain locations to Advertisement of alcoholic liquor or any tobacco product, marihuana product, or electronic nicotine delivery system product within 1,000-foot radius of certain locations; Section 4-3-6, Method of assessment; Section 4-3-7, Phase-out period; to promote the welfare and temperance of minors and young adults exposed to certain publicly visible advertisement of marihuana products and electronic nicotine delivery system products. (SIX (6) VOTES REQUIRED AND SHALL BE GIVEN IMMEDIATE EFFECT AND SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE UPON PUBLICATION) ROLL CALL

APPROVED 9-0 with Waiver

WAIVER 6

MAYOR'S OFFICE

20.2

Young, reso. autho.

Petition of Detroit Wayne County Port Authority (#2025-022), request to hold the "Sail Detroit" on August 7, 2025 from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM on August 10, 2025 at Detroit Wayne County Port Authority & Detroit Riverwalk starting at the Windsor Tunnel and ending at Renaissance Drive W. Set-up will begin at 8:00 AM on August 4, 2025 and be completed by 5:00 PM on August 6, 2025. Tear down will begin at 6:00 AM on August 11, 2025 and be completed by 11:00 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 02/27/25)

APPROVED 8-0 with Waiver (Sheffield not present)

WAIVER 7

20.3

Young, reso. autho.

Petition of NE Goldberg Cares (#2025-028), request to hold the "HOOPFEST 2025" on July 18, 2025 from 12:00 PM to July 20, 2025 to 5:00 PM at Curtis Jones Park. Set-up will begin at 9:00 AM on July 17, 2025 and be completed by 12:00 PM on July 18, 2025. Tear down will begin at 9:00 AM on July 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 02/27/25)

APPROVED 8-0 (Sheffield not present) 

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

20.4

Benson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006812 - 85% Grant & 15% City Funding – To Furnish 117 Bus Shelters. – Contractor: Brasco International, Inc. – Location: 32400 Industrial Drive, Madison Heights, MI 48071 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of Three (3) Years – Total Contract Amount: $1,883,825.00. TRANSPORTATION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2-24-25) (POSTPONED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION ON 2-25-25 AND BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 3-4-25)

APPROVED 8-0 (Sheffield not present) 

 

20.5

Young, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006843 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Direct Hire Staffing for the DACC (Director for the Detroit Animal Shelter and a Veterinarian). – Contractor: Diversified Employment Services, Inc. – Location: 24151 Telegraph Road, Suite 100, Southfield, MI 48033 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of Three (3) Years – Total Contract Amount: $253,428.00. GENERAL SERVICES (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 02/20/25) (POSTPONED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION ON 2-25-25 AND BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 3-4-25)

APPROVED 7-0 with Waiver (Sheffield and Benson not present)

WAIVER 8

 

20.6

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005361-A1 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Increase of Funds for ADA Complementary Paratransit Services – Contractor: Delray United Action Council – Location: 275 W. Grand Boulevard, Detroit, MI 48216 – Contract Period – July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2028 – Contract Increase Amount $3,500,000.00 – Total Contract Amount – $6,705,672.35. TRANSPORTATION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 03/03/25)

APPROVED 7-0 with Waiver (Sheffield and Benson not present)

WAIVER 9

RESOLUTIONS

20.7

Waters, reso. autho.

Resolution Declaring March 2025 to be March Is Reading Month in the City of Detroit. (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 03/03/25)

APPROVED 7-0 (Sheffield and Benson not present)

21.

PRESIDENT'S REPORT ON STANDING COMMITTEE REFERALS AND OTHER MATTERS

22.

BUDGET, FINANCE AND AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE

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

OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR GENERAL

22.1

Submitting report relative to

Office of the Auditor General Forensic Audit of Citywide Residential Property Tax Assessments Third Interim Report Property Transactions (January 2025). (Attached for your review is our third interim report in conjunction with our Forensic Audit of Citywide Residential Property Tax Assessments. This report focuses on the Office of the Chief Financial Officer, Office of the Assessor operations relating to various property transactions. This report contains our audit purpose, scope, objectives, methodology, and conclusions; background; status of prior audit findings; our findings and recommendations; and the response from the Office of the Chief Financial Officer, Office of the Assessor.)

Refer to BFA 7-0 (Sheffield and Benson not present)

MISCELLANEOUS

22.2

Council President Pro Tem James Tate

Submitting memorandum relative to Earned Interest on American Rescue Plan Act Funds – Additional Questions.

Refer to BFA 7-0 (Sheffield and Benson not present)

23.

INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE

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

LAW DEPARTMENT

23.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Channel Thompson v MAIPF, MACP, Auto Club Ins, COD, et al., Case Number: 23-006854-NI File Number: L23-00360 (RJB) (A37000) (DPD) in the amount of ($12,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Channel Thompson may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about May 30, 2022.

Refer to IOS 7-0 (Sheffield and Benson not present)

23.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Lamonte Jackson-Gibson and Toriel Dixon v Reginald Beasley, Case No. 20-12765, File No. L21-00038 (GBP) Police Department, in favor of Lamonte Jackson-Gibson and Toriel Dixon and their attorney, Fieger, Fieger, Kenney & Harrington, in the amount of ($235,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Plaintiffs may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained.

Refer to IOS 7-0 (Sheffield and Benson not present)

23.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification for PO Eugene Fielder in lawsuit Joshua Wright et al v Brandon J Patton et al, Case No. 22-012932-NZ; L23-00059 (CAB) A37000 (Police Department) for PO Eugene Fielder.

Refer to IOS 7-0 (Sheffield and Benson not present)

23.4

Submitting reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification for PO Jason Harris in lawsuit Margarette Squires v City of Detroit et al, Case No. 24-015158-CZ; L24-01360 (CM) A37000 (Police Department) for PO Jason Harris.

Refer to IOS 7-0 (Sheffield and Benson not present)

23.5

Submitting reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification for PO Robert Warren in lawsuit Kayla Jefferson v City of Detroit et al, Case No. 24-011732-NI; L24-01360 (CM) A37000 (Police Department) for PO Robert Warren

Refer to IOS 7-0 (Sheffield and Benson not present)

23.6

Submitting reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification for PO Shaughn Mahoney in lawsuit Joshua Wright et al v Brandon J Patton et al, Case No. 22-012932-NZ; L23-00059 (CAB) A37000 (Police Department) for PO Shaughn Mahoney.

Refer to IOS 7-0 (Sheffield and Benson not present)

23.7

Submitting reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification for Sergeant Arthur Galeczka in lawsuit of Margarette Squires v City of Detroit et al   Case No. 24-015158-CZ; L24-01360 (CM) A37000 (Police Department) for Sergeant Arthur Galeczka.

Refer to IOS 7-0 (Sheffield and Benson not present)

23.8

Submitting reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification for Corporal Damon Dennard in lawsuit of Joshua Wright et al v Brandon J Patton et al   Case No. 22-012932-NZ; L23-00059 (CAB) A37000 (Police Department) for Corporal Damon Dennard.

Refer to IOS 7-0 (Sheffield and Benson not present)

23.9

Submitting reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification for Former PO Joshua Tarrants in lawsuit Joshua Wright et al v Brandon J Patton et al, Case No. 22-012932-NZ; L23-00059 (CAB) A37000 (Police Department) for Former PO Joshua Tarrants.

Refer to IOS 7-0 (Sheffield and Benson not present)

23.10

Submitting reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification for Sergeant Edward Brannock in lawsuit Joshua Wright et al v Brandon J Patton et al, Case No. 22-012932-NZ; L23-00059 (CAB) A37000 (Police Department) for Sergeant Edward Brannock.

Refer to IOS 7-0 (Sheffield and Benson not present)

23.11

Submitting reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification for Douglas Baker in lawsuit Robert Shumake et al v City of Detroit et al, Case No. 25-000631-CZ; L25-00041(BP) A32000 (Law Department) for Douglas Baker.

Refer to IOS 7-0 (Sheffield and Benson not present)

23.12

Submitting reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Margaret Bauer as personal Representative of the Estate of Janice Bauer v. Geraldine Johnson et al, Case No. 24-000821-NI, File No. L24-00758 (GBP) in favor of Margaret Bauer, as Personal Representative of the Estate of Janice Bauer and Its attorney, ATNIP & ASSOCIATES, PLLC, in the amount of ($5,850,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Margaret Bauer, as Personal Representative of the Estate of Janice Bauer may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained.

Refer to IOS 7-0 (Sheffield and Benson not present)

OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL

23.13

Submitting report relative to

City of Detroit Office of Inspector General Notice of Interim Suspensions of Lucas Enterprises, Incorporated and Michael Lucas, and Any Companies in which They Have Ownership or Financial Interest OIG File No. 25-0002-INV.  (Pursuant to Section 17-5-360 of the City of Detroit Debarment Ordinance ("Debarment Ordinance"), the City of Detroit Office of Inspector General (OIG) is issuing interim suspensions to Lucas Enterprises, Incorporated (Lucas Enterprises) and Michael Lucas, effectively immediately. Based on the information presently before the OIG, we have determined that a debarred contractor, namely Jessica Lucas, is involved with or has a financial interest in Lucas Enterprises Inc. This is a violation of Section 17-5-363 of the Debarment Ordinance, which states when an individual is debarred, no company they own, are an officer for, or have a direct or indirect financial or beneficial interest in may do business with the City of Detroit as a contractor or subcontractor for the period of debarment.)

Refer to IOS 7-0 (Sheffield and Benson not present)

HUMAN RESOURCES/LABOR RELATIONS DIVISION

23.14

Submitting reso. autho.

Implementation of the Extension of the DROP Program for Members of Detroit Police Command Officers Association.  (The Labor Relations Division respectfully requests that your Honorable Body pass a resolution to approve the attached Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Detroit and the Detroit Police Command Officers Association.)

Refer to IOS 7-0 (Sheffield and Benson not present)

24.

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

24.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006075-A1 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 1 – To Exercise One (1) Year Renewal for Recreation Summer Youth Program Services. – Contractor: Word In Action Christian Center – Location: 19760 Meyers, Detroit, MI 48235 – Previous Contract Period: May 21, 2024 through May 21, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: May 22, 2025 through May 21, 2026 – Contract Increase Amount: $75,000.00 – Total Contract Amount: $150,000.00. GENERAL SERVICES

Refer to NCS 7-0 (Sheffield and Benson not present)

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

24.2

Submitting report relative to

Report submitted for all donated assets accepted to improve existing City of Detroit Parks and facilities for Calendar Year 2024 Quarter 3 and Quarter 4. (Attached herein is a report of all non-cash donated assets that were accepted to improve existing City of Detroit parks for calendar year 2024 Quarter 3 and Quarter 4. This includes the period between July 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024.)

Refer to NCS 7-0 (Sheffield and Benson not present)

25.

PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE

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

CITY PLANNING COMMISSION

25.1

Submitting report relative to

2025-26 Community Development Block Grant/Neighborhood Fund (CDBG/NOF) Overview and Public Service funding recommendations. (This report provides an overview of the 2025-26 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)/ Neighborhood Opportunity Fund (NOF) Public Service (PS) funding recommendations.)

Refer to PED 7-0 (Sheffield and Benson not present)

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

25.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Property Sale of 19427 & 19435 W Warren. (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department (“P&DD”) has received an offer from Yousef A. Ahmad (the “Purchaser”), to purchase certain City-owned real property 19427 & 19435 W Warren (the “Properties”) for the purchase price of Fourteen Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($14,000.00).)

Refer to PED  7-0 (Sheffield and Benson not present)

25.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Approval and Authorization to Accept Two (2) Easement Interests in furtherance of the “Detroit Charge Ahead” Initiative. (The “Detroit Charge Ahead” Initiative is seeking to establish publicly available electrical vehicle charging stations (the “Chargers”) at privately-owned sites across the City of Detroit. In furtherance of that effort, the City has negotiated and obtained signed and notarized easement agreements (the “Easements”) from the owner of the Triangle Hardware, located at 10185 Gratiot Avenue (the “EVCS Property”).)

Refer to PED  7-0 (Sheffield and Benson not present)

25.4

Submitting reso. autho.

Property Sale of 4841 McGregor. (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department ("P&DD") has received an offer from Hispanic Manufacturing Center, L.L.C., a Michigan Limited Liability Company (the "Purchaser”), to purchase certain City-owned real property at 4841 McGregor, Detroit, Michigan 48209 (the "Property") for the purchase price of Eleven Thousand Nine Hundred and 00/100 Dollars ($11,900.00).)

Refer to PED  7-0 (Sheffield and Benson not present)

25.5

Submitting reso. autho.

Property Sale of 7619 & 7639 Mack (w/ restrictive covenant).  (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department (“P&DD”) has received an offer from Detroit Hurley LLC (the “Purchaser”), to purchase certain City-owned real property 7619 & 7639 Mack, Detroit, MI 48214 (the “Property”) for the purchase price of Sixteen Thousand Five Hundred and 00/100 Dollars ($16,500.00).)

Refer to PED  7-0 (Sheffield and Benson not present)

25.6

Submitting reso. autho.

Property Sale by Detroit Land Bank Authority Workin Rootz Development - Generally bound by Remington, Charleston, and Danbury Streets. (Pursuant to the Second Amended and Restated Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") between the City of Detroit and the Detroit Land Bank Authority ("DLBA"), approved by your Honorable Body on May 19, 2020, the DLBA may not transfer ten (10) or more parcels of property received from the City to the same transferee within any rolling 12-month period without the prior approval of the Mayor and City Council.)

Refer to PED 7-0 (Sheffield and Benson not present)

26.

PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE

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

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCURMENT

26.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3080738 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Single Lane Evolv Weapons Detectors. – Contractor: Groundwork 0, LLC – Location: 2000 Brush Street, Suite 262, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: January 8, 2025 through January 31, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $43,000.00. POLICE

Refer to PHS 7-0 (Sheffield and Benson not present)

LAW DEPARTMENT

26.2

Submitting a report and Proposed Ordinance

To amend Chapter 19 of the 2019 Detroit City Code, Food, Article III, Sanitation Standards, Division 22, Water, Plumbing and Waste - Plumbing System, Subdivision E, Operation and Maintenance, by amending Section 19-3-772, Prohibiting a cross connection, by repealing and replacing Section 19-3-773, Scheduling inspection and service for a water system device to Backflow Device; Testing, and by adding Section 19-3-776, Inspections, and Section 19-3-777, Violations, to provide clarity on prohibited cross connection types, protective devices, inspection standards, and to rectify violations. (FOR THE INTRODUCTION AND THE SETTING OF A PUBLIC HEARING?)

Refer to PHS 7-0 (Sheffield and Benson not present)

26.3

Submitting report relative to

Requirement for Firearm Dealers to Display a Sign that Warns Purchasers About Dangers of Guns.  (The Law Department has submitted a privileged and confidential memorandum regarding the above –referenced matter.)

Refer to PHS 7-0 (Sheffield and Benson not present)

DEPARTMENT OF APPEALS AND HEARINGS

26.4

Submitting report relative to

Dangerous Buildings Findings and Orders for February 14, 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 February 14, 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). )

Refer to PHS 7-0 (Sheffield and Benson not present)

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

26.5

Submitting reso. autho.

Request to Accept and Appropriate the FY 2025 Detroit Sidewalk Repair and Maintenance Grant. (The Michigan Department of Transportation has awarded the City of Detroit Department of Public Works with the FY 2025 Detroit Sidewalk Repair and Maintenance Grant for a total of $500,000.00. There is no match requirement. The total project cost is $500,000.00.)

Refer to PHS  7-0 (Sheffield and Benson not present)

26.6

Submitting reso. autho.

Request to Accept and Appropriate the FY 2024 Recycling Infrastructure Grant. (The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy has awarded the City of Detroit Department of Public Works with the FY 2024 Recycling Infrastructure Grant for a total of $780,000.00. The State share is $780,000.00 of the approved amount, and there is a required cash match of $195,000.00. The total project cost is $975,000.00.)

Refer to PHS  7-0 (Sheffield and Benson not present)

26.7

Submitting reso. autho.

Authorization to submit a grant application to the Michigan Department of Transportation for the FY 2025 Safe Routes to School Grant. (The Department of Public Works is hereby requesting authorization from Detroit City Council to submit a grant application to the Michigan Department of Transportation for the FY 2025 Safe Routes to School Grant. The amount being sought is $2,196,309.00. There is no City match requirement. The total project cost is $2,196,309.00.)

Refer to PHS  7-0 (Sheffield and Benson not present)

LEGISLATIVE POLICY DIVISION

26.8

Submitting reso. autho.

Resolution Recognizing National Women In Construction Week.  (City Council Member Fred Durhal III has requested the Legislative Policy Division (LPD) to produce a resolution recognizing the work of the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) Detroit and recognizing March 2-8, 2025 as Women in Construction Week.)

Refer to PHS  7-0 (Sheffield and Benson not present)

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS/ADMINISTRATION

26.9

Submitting reso. autho.

Resolution Authorizing The City To Enter Into A Contract with Detroit Grand Prix for Grand Prix Races and to Issue Permits for Racing Events to Take Place in Downtown Detroit.  (The City Motor Vehicle Racing Act of 1981, being MCL 257.1701 et seq. (“the Act”), authorizes the City of Detroit (“the City”) to issue a permit for motor vehicle racing events.)

Refered to PHS 7-0 (Sheffield and Benson not present)

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEERING DIVISION

26.10

Submitting reso. autho.

Petition of 411 Piquette, LLC (x2025-030), request for encroachment within Piquette St., at 411 Piquette for an existing Storm Manifold and Roof Leads. (Detroit Water and Sewerage Department (DWSD) reports being involved, but they have no objection provided the DWSD encroachment provisions are followed. The DWSD provisions have been made a part of the resolution. All other involved City Departments, including the Public Lighting Authority and Public Lighting Department; also privately owned utility companies have reported no objections to the encroachment. Provisions protecting all utility installations are part of the attached resolution.)

Refer to PHS  7-0 (Sheffield and Benson not present)

26.11

Submitting reso. autho.

Petition of Henry Ford Health System (x2025-035), request for encroachment within the northerly part of Lincoln, adjacent to the parcel commonly known as 6405 Lincoln St., for the installation of six privately owned steel service pipes.  (Detroit Water and Sewerage Department (DWSD) reports being involved, but they have no objection provided the DWSD encroachment provisions are followed. The DWSD provisions have been made a part of the resolution. All other involved City Departments, including the Public Lighting Authority and Public Lighting Department; also privately owned utility companies have reported no objections to the encroachment. Provisions protecting all utility installations are part of the attached resolution. 

Refer to PHS  7-0 (Sheffield and Benson not present)

26.12

Submitting reso. autho.

Petition of City of Detroit, General Services Department (x2025-037), request to dedicate land, former Conrail Railroad Right of Way for the additional expansion of the Joe Louis Greenway project.  (All other city departments and utilities have reported no objections to the proposed right­-of-way dedication.)

Refer to PHS  7-0 (Sheffield and Benson not present)

27.

CONSENT AGENDA

28.

MEMBER REPORTS

There are no items

29.

ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE

A report on approval of Proceeding the Mayor

30.

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CLERK

30.1

Report on approval of proceedings by the Mayor.

31.

TESTIMONIAL RESOLUTIONS AND SPECIAL PRIVILEGE

31.1

Young, reso. autho.

Testimonial Resolution for Reverend Robert Preston Harris.

APPROVED 7-0 (Sheffield and Benson not present)