MINUTES

CITY COUNCIL FORMAL SESSION

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 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

 

Cindy Golden

Asst. City Council Committee Clerk

           

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1.

ROLL CALL

BENSON, JOHNSON, SANTIAGO-ROMERO, WATERS, WHITFIELD-CALLOWAY, SHEFFIELD (6)

2.

INVOCATION

Dr. Roosevelt Gray, St. Phillips Lutheran Church

3.

APPROVAL OF JOURNAL OF LAST SESSION

March 4, 2025

4.

RECONSIDERATIONS

5.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

6.

PRESIDENT'S REPORT ON STANDING COMMITTEE REFERRALS AND OTHER MATTERS

7.

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

7.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6004519-A1 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time Only for Waste Removal Services for the Fleet Operation. – Contractor: Birks Works Environmental, LLC – Location: 19719 Mt Elliott, Detroit, MI 48234 – Previous Contract Period: June 21, 2022 through June 6, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: June 21, 2022 through June 6, 2026 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $685,980.00. GENERAL SERVICES

REFERRED TO NCS 8-0

*Member Benson was not present

7.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6004566-A1 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time Only for Light Duty Vehicle Repair Service. – Contractor: Jefferson Chevrolet Co. – Location: 2130 E. Jefferson Avenue, Detroit, MI 48207 – Previous Contract Period: July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2026 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $2,051,000.00. GENERAL SERVICES

REFERRED TO NCS 8-0

*Member Benson was not present

8.

PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE

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

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

8.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006998 - 100% Grant Funding – To Administer Distribution Processes for Home Based Child Care Start Up Grants. – Contractor: IFF – Location: 3011 W Grand Boulevard, Suite 1715, Detroit MI 48202 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through April 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $175,000.00. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION

REFERRED TO PED 8-0

*Member Benson was not present

8.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6007040 – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Agreement For After Hours and Weekend Helpline Response Street Outreach and Transportation Coordination for Unsheltered Individuals and Families. – Contractor: Motor City Mitten Mission – Location: 24623 Harper Avenue, Saint Clair Shores, MI 48080 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 28, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $250,000.00. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION

REFERRED TO PED 8-0

*Member Benson was not present

LEGISLATIVE POLICY DIVISION

8.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Resolution Urging The Modification of The Detroit Land Bank Authority Memorandum of Understanding.  (This Honorable Body has requested the Legislative Policy Division (LPD) to compile in a resolution the suggested changes submitted by City Council Offices, to the proposed Third Amended and Restated Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Detroit (City) and the Detroit Land Bank Authority (DLBA). LPD is attaching a clean copy of the proposed resolution as well as a lined copy showing the proposed changes.)

REFERRED TO PED 8-0

*Member Benson was not present

MISCELLANEOUS

8.4

Council Member Mary Waters

Submitting memorandum relative to Modifications to DLBA MOU.

REFERRED TO PED 8-0

*Member Benson was not present

9.

PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE

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

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

9.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3082044 (amended) – 100% Blight Funding – To Provide a Planned Demolition for the Residential Property, 7606 Holmes. – Contractor: DMC Consultants, Inc. – Location: 13500 Foley Street, Detroit, MI 48227 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $22,513.39. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

REFERRED TO PHS 8-0

*Member Benson was not present

9.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6004341-A1 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 1 – To Exercise One (1) Year Renewal for Electronic Reporting and Investigation System Services Pertaining to Stolen Goods. – Contractor: LeadsOnline, LLC – Location: 6900 Dallas Parkway, Suite 825, Plano, TX 75024 – Previous Contract Period: June 15, 2024 through June 15, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: June 15, 2024 through June 14, 2026 – Contract Increase Amount: $185,470.00 – Total Contract Amount: $520,804.00. POLICE

REFERRED TO PHS 8-0

*Member Benson was not present

9.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6007025 - 100% Major Street Funding – To Provide Emulsified Asphalt. – Contractor: Cadillac Asphalt, LLC – Location: 670 S Dix Street, Detroit, MI 48217 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Term of One (1) Year – Total Contract Amount: $657,500.00. PUBLIC WORKS

REFERRED TO PHS 8-0

*Member Benson was not present

LAW DEPARTMENT

9.4

Submitting report relative to

Security for Senior Citizen Complexes. (The Law Department has submitted a privileged and confidential memorandum regarding the above–referenced matter.)

REFERRED TO PHS 8-0

*Member Benson was not present

MISCELLANEOUS

9.5

Council Member Mary Waters

Submitting Resolution to Recognize March as Triple Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC) Awareness Month in the City of Detroit.

REFERRED TO PHS 8-0

*Member Benson was not present

10.

VOTING ACTION MATTERS

11.

OTHER MATTERS

12.

COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAYOR AND OTHER GOVERNMENTAL OFFICIALS AND AGENCIES

13.

PUBLIC COMMENT

Betty A Varner, Joanne Manny, Cunningham,Ms. Williams,  Jacqueline Miller, Ronald Foster, Latoya Williams, Rhuben Crowley, Meeko Williams, Karen Winston, Theo Pride, Carolyn Hughes, William M Davis, Caller 169, Joanne Warwick, Renard Monczunski, Richard, Sonia Brown, Galaxy Tab, Malik Shelton, Detroiters For Tax Justice, Frank Hammer, Charlie, Steven Hawring, Tahira Ahmad, Darin McLesky, Crystal Rice, Karen Hammer.

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 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.) (POSTPONED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION ON 3-11-25 AND BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 3-18-25)

APPROVED 6-0 W/WAIVER

*Members  Benson, Tate, and Whitfield-Calloway were not present

16.

INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE

LAW DEPARTMENT

16.1

Johnson, reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Brown, Julius v City of Detroit; Case No. 23-015173-NI, File No. L23-00687 (JSH) A37000 (Police Department) in the amount of ($75,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Julius Brown may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about January 21, 2021. 

APPROVED 6-0

*Members  Benson, Tate, and Whitfield-Calloway were not present

16.2

Johnson, reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Roshawna Bucknor-Collins vs City of Detroit Department of Transportation, File No. 15112, W23-00104, PSB, A20000, and in the amount of ($75,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Roshawna Bucknor-Collins may have against the City of Detroit by reason of any injuries or occupational diseases and their resultant disabilities incurred or sustained as the result of her past employment with the City of Detroit. 

APPROVED 6-0

*Members  Benson, Tate, and Whitfield-Calloway were not present

HUMAN RESOURCES/LABOR RELATIONS DIVISION

16.3

Johnson, 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.) (POSTPONED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION ON 3-11-25 AND BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 3-18-25)

APPROVED 7-0

*Members Tate, and Whitfield-Calloway were not present

RESOLUTIONS

16.4

Johnson, reso. autho.

Resolution Establishing The Climate Disaster Recovery Taskforce.  

APPROVED 6-0

*Members Benson, Tate, and Whitfield-Calloway were not present

17.

PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

17.1

Tate, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6004378-A2 - 100% GHIBP Funding – AMEND 2 – To Provide an Extension of Time Only for Trash-outs and Board Up Services for Residential Properties in Preparation for Rehab Services. – Contractor: GTJ Consulting, LLC – Location: 22955 Industrial Drive West, St Clair Shores, MI 48080 – Previous Contract Period: May 3, 2022 through June 30, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2026 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $200,000.00. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION 

APPROVED 8-0

*Member Whitfield-Calloway was not present

17.2

Tate, 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 

APPROVED 8-0 W/WAIVER

*Member Whitfield-Calloway was not present

CITY PLANNING COMMISSION

17.3

Tate, A Proposed Ordinance

To amend Chapter 50 of the 2019 Detroit City Code, Zoning, by amending Article XVII, Zoning District Maps, Section 50-17-47, District Map No. 45, to revise the zoning classification for eight parcels generally bound by an alley to the north, between Hartford Street to the east, McGraw Street to the south, and John E Hunter Street to the west, commonly known as 4344, 4338, 4332, 4324, 4320, 4314, 4306, and 4302 McGraw Street, from the R2 District (Two-Family Residential) zoning classification to the SDI Special Development District (Small-scale, Mixed-Use) zoning classification.  INTRODUCE

APPROVED 8-0

*Member Whitfield-Calloway was not present

17.4

Tate, reso. autho.

Setting a Public Hearing on the foregoing ordinance amendment.

APPROVED 8-0

*Member Whitfield-Calloway was not present

HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION DEPARTMENT

17.5

Tate, reso. autho.

Approving a Commercial Rehabilitation District for 20201 Development, LLC, in the area of 20201 Livernois Avenue, Detroit, Michigan, in accordance with Public Act 210 of 2005. (Petition #2024-232).  (The Housing and Revitalization Department has reviewed the request of 20201 Development, LLC, to establish a Commercial Rehabilitation District and find that it satisfies the criteria set forth by Public Act 210 of 2005 and that it would be consistent with the development and economic goals of the Master Plan.) 

APPROVED 8-0

*Member Whitfield-Calloway was not present

17.6

Tate, reso. autho.

Approving a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone as requested by 20201 Development, LLC, in the area of 20201 Livernois, Detroit, MI in accordance with Public Act 147 of 1992 (Petition 2024-233). (The Housing and Revitalization Department, Planning and Development Department and the Finance Department have reviewed the Master Plan and the neighborhood preservation and development goals of the City and find that establishment of the 20201 Development Neighborhood Enterprise Zone would be consistent with all of the aforementioned.) 

APPROVED 8-0

*Member Whitfield-Calloway was not present

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

17.7

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. 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”).) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 3-13-25 WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION) 

POSTPONED 1 WEEK 8-0

*Member Whitfield-Calloway was not present

17.8

Tate, reso. autho.

Property Sale of 13809 Joseph Campau. (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department ("P&DD") has received an offer from Alibi Studio LLC, a Michigan Limited Liability Company (the "Purchaser”), to purchase certain City-owned real property at 13809 Joseph Campau Avenue, Detroit, Michigan 48212 (the "Property") for the purchase price of Fifty Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($50,000.00).) 

APPROVED 8-0 W/WAIVER

*Member Whitfield-Calloway was not present

17.9

Tate, reso. autho.

Property Sale of 17152 Wyoming & 17156 Wyoming.  (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department ("P&DD") has received an offer from Greater Works Ministry, a Michigan Non-Profit Corporation (the "Purchaser”), to purchase certain City-owned real property at 17152 Wyoming and 17156 Wyoming, Detroit, Michigan 48221 (the "Property") for the purchase price of Five Thousand 00/100 Dollars ($5,000.00).) 

APPROVED 8-0

*Member Whitfield-Calloway was not present

17.10

Tate, reso. autho.

Property Sale of 15650 W Warren to Dyno Electric Inc., a Michigan Corporation.  (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department ("P&DD") has received an offer from Dyno Electric Inc., a Michigan Corporation (the "Purchaser”), to purchase certain City-owned real property at 15650 W Warren, Detroit, Michigan 48228 (the "Property") for the purchase price of Forty Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($40,000.00).) 

APPROVED 8-0 W/WAIVER

*Member Whitfield-Calloway was not present

RESOLUTIONS

17.11

Whitfield-Calloway, reso. autho.

Resolution Urging Anti Speculation Legislation.  

APPROVED 8-0

*Member Whitfield-Calloway was not present

18.

PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

18.1

Santiago-Romero, 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 (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 03/10/25)

APPROVED 8-0 W/WAIVER

*Member Whitfield-Calloway was not present

18.2

Santiago-Romero, 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 (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 03/10/25)

APPROVED 8-0

*Member Whitfield-Calloway was not present

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEERING DIVISION

18.3

Santiago-Romero, 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.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 03/10/25)

APPROVED 8-0

*Member Whitfield-Calloway was not present

18.4

Santiago-Romero, 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. (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 03/10/25)

APPROVED 8-0

*Member Whitfield-Calloway was not present

19.

NEW BUSINESS

MAYOR'S OFFICE

19.1

Young, reso. autho.

Petition of Apex Event, LLC (#2025-034) request to hold the "Grand Slam 2025" on April 4, 2025 from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM the same day. Event will be located at 1526 Broadway St., Detroit, MI 48226. Set-up will begin on April 1, 2025 at 5:00 PM and be completed by 8:00 AM on April 4, 2025. Tear down will begin on April 4, 2025 at 8:00 PM and be completed by 5:00 PM on April 5, 2025.  (The Mayor's Office and all other involved Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 03/13/25)

APPROVED 8-0

*Member Whitfield-Calloway was not present

19.2

Young, reso. autho.

Petition of General Services Department (#2025-036), request to hold the "Easter Fun Fest" on April 19, 2025 from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Lasky Park and Recreation Center. Set-up will begin at 07:00 AM on April 18, 2025 and be completed by 1:00 PM April 19, 2025. Tear down will begin at 05:00 PM on April 19, 2025 and be completed by 10:00 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 03/13/25)

APPROVED 8-0 W/WAIVER

*Member Whitfield-Calloway was not present

19.3

Young, reso. autho.

Petition of RF Events (#2025-042), request to hold the "Hightail to Ale 5K" on May 9, 2025 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM on 2375 Franklin St., Detroit. Set-up will begin at 10:00 AM on May 9, 2025 and be completed by 6:00 PM the same day. Tear down will begin at 8:00 PM on May 9, 2025 and be completed by 10:00 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 03/13/25)

APPROVED 8-0

*Member Whitfield-Calloway was not present

19.4

Young, reso. autho.

Petition of Detroit Greek Independence Day Committee (#2025-040), request to hold the "Detroit Greek Independence Day Parade" on April 6, 2025 from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM in Greektown. Set-up will begin at 08:00 AM on April 6, 2025 and be completed by 12:00 PM the same day. Tear down will begin at 07:00 PM on April 6, 2025 and be completed by 09:00 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 03/13/25)

APPROVED 8-0

*Member Whitfield-Calloway was not present

19.5

Young, reso. autho.

Petition of LGBT Detroit (#2025-043), request to hold the "Hotter Than July" on July 26, 2025 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM the same day. Event will be located at Palmer Park. Set-up will begin on July 26, 2025 at 7:00 AM and be completed by 9:00 PM the same day. Tear down will begin on July 26, 2025 at 5:00 PM and be completed by 7:00 PM on July 26, 2025. (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 03/13/25)

APPROVED 8-0

*Member Whitfield-Calloway was not present

19.6

Young, reso. autho.

Petition of Congress of Communities and Detroit Creative Society (#2025-041), request to hold the "Pieces of Detroit" on April 26, 2025 from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM the same day. Event will be located at Mexican Community Development located at 2826 Bagley St., Detroit, MI 48216. Set-up will begin on April 26, 2025 at 9:00 AM and be completed by 1:00 PM the same day. Tear down will begin on April 26, 2025 at 5:00 PM and be completed by 7:00 PM on April 26, 2025. (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 03/13/25)

APPROVED 8-0

*Member Whitfield-Calloway was not present

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

19.7

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 3081560 - 100% GHIB Funding – To Provide BNP Planned Residential Demolition for Properties Acquired through the Home Swap Program (102824). – Contractor: Inner City Contracting, LLC – Location: 18715 Grand River Avenue, Detroit, MI 48223 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $222,350.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 03/17/25)

APPROVED 8-0

*Member Whitfield-Calloway was not present

19.8

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006976 - 100% Blight Funding – To Provide Abatement and Alteration of 15401 Grand River Mammoth Building – Contractor: Homrich Wrecking, Inc dba Homrich – Location: 3033 Bourke Street, Detroit MI 48238 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through April 30, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $2,599,740.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 03/17/25)

APPROVED 8-0 W/WAIVER

*Member Whitfield-Calloway was not present

19.9

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005172-A1 - 100% Grant Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time Only for Recycling Education and Technical Assistance Services. – Contractor: Green Living Science – Location: 1331 Holden Street, Detroit, MI 48202 – Previous Contract Period: April 1, 2023 through March 31, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through March 31, 2026 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $218,000.00. PUBLIC WORKS (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 03/17/25)

APPROVED 8-0 W/WAIVER

*Member Whitfield-Calloway was not present

19.10

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006526 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Medical Supplies & Equipment through Sourcewell Agreement (#022422-MML). – Contractor: McKesson Medical-Surgical Government Solutions LLC – Location: 1690 New Britain Avenue, Farmington, CT 06032 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through April 30, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $500,000.00. HEALTH (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 03/17/25)

APPROVED 8-0 W/WAIVER

*Member Whitfield-Calloway was not present

 

19.11

Young, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006980 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Animal Care Supplies for the City of Detroit Animal Care Shelter. – Contractor: Rayman Enterprises, Inc. DBA Premier Pet Supply – Location: 31215 Southfield Road, Beverly Hills, MI 48025 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval For a Period of One (1) Year – Total Contract Amount: $123,603.55. GENERAL SERVICES (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 03/13/25)

APPROVED 8-0 W/WAIVER

*Member Whitfield-Calloway was not present

19.12

Young, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006887 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Maintenance and Repair Services – Mobile Command Unit and Specialty Vehicles. – Contractor: Macqueen Equipment, LLC – Location: 78 Northpointe Drive, Lake Orion, MI. 48359 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of Four (4) Years – Total Contract Amount: $300,000.00. GENERAL SERVICES (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 03/13/25)

APPROVED 8-0 W/WAIVER

*Member Whitfield-Calloway was not present

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

19.13

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Request to Accept an Increase in Appropriation for the FY 2025 Preventing Auto Theft Grant.  (The Michigan State Police has awarded the City of Detroit Police Department with the FY 2025 Preventing Auto Theft Grant for a total of $3,975,893.00. The State share is $2,385,536.00 of the approved amount, and there is a $1,590,357.00 match. The grant was adopted in the FY 2025 budget in the amount of $3,839,469.00. The grant was awarded at a higher amount than was budgeted. We are requesting to increase appropriation 21301, in the amount of $136,424.00, to reflect the total project cost of $3,975,893.00.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 03/17/25)

APPROVED 8-0 W/WAIVER

*Member Whitfield-Calloway was not present

19.14

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Request to Accept an Increase in Appropriation for the FY 2025 Medical Reserve Corps Grant.  (The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has awarded an increase in appropriation to the City of Detroit Health Department for the FY 2025 Medical Reserve Corps Grant, in the amount of $5,114.00. This funding will increase appropriation 21424, previously approved in the amount of $78,184.00, by council on November 26, 2024, to a total of $83,298.00.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 03/17/25)

APPROVED 8-0 W/WAIVER

*Member Whitfield-Calloway was not present

19.15

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Request to Accept and Appropriate the FY 2025 Simon Foundation Grant. (The Simon Foundation has awarded the City of Detroit Project Clean Slate Team with the FY 2025 Simon Foundation Grant for a total of $20,000.00. There is no match requirement. The total project cost is $20,000.00.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 03/17/25)

APPROVED 8-0 W/WAIVER

*Member Whitfield-Calloway was not present

19.16

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Request to Accept an increase in appropriation for the FY 2025 Public Health Emergency Preparedness - Cities Readiness Initiatives Grant. (The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has awarded an increase in appropriation to the City of Detroit Health Department for the FY 2025 Public Health Emergency Preparedness - Cities Readiness Initiatives Grant, in the amount of $19,647.00. This grant was approved by Council in the adopted budget. This funding will increase appropriation 21316 by $13,344.00. This grant was previously approved in the amount of $257,544.00, and will be increased to a total of $270,888.00.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 03/17/25)

APPROVED 8-0 W/WAIVER

*Member Whitfield-Calloway was not present

19.17

Young, reso. autho.

Request to Accept a donation of up to 101 trees from the Greening of Detroit for various parks across the City of Detroit.  (The Greening of Detroit has awarded up to 101 trees, valued at $85,850.00, to the City of Detroit General Services Department, for various parks across the City of Detroit, including Latham, Dequindre-Grixdale, Nagel, and Yates Parks. There is no match requirement for this donation. This is a non-cash donation.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 03/13/25)

APPROVED 8-0 W/WAIVER

*Member Whitfield-Calloway was not present

19.18

Young, reso. autho.

Authorization to submit a grant application to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) for the FY 2025 Salsinger Park Expansion Grant.  (The City of Detroit General Services Department is hereby requesting authorization from Detroit City Council to submit a grant application to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) for the FY 2025 Salsinger Park Expansion Grant. The amount being sought is $168,700.00. The State share is $168,700.00 of the requested amount and there is a required cash match of $56,300.00. The total project cost is $225,000.00.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 03/13/25)

APPROVED 8-0

*Member Whitfield-Calloway was not present

19.19

Young, reso. autho.

Authorization to submit a grant application to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) for the FY 2025 Joe Louis Greenway Parcel Expansion Grant. (The City of Detroit General Services Department is hereby requesting authorization from Detroit City Council to submit a grant application to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) for the FY 2025 Joe Louis Greenway Parcel Expansion Grant. The amount being sought is $296,200.00. The State share is $296,200.00 of the requested amount and there is a required cash match of $98,800.00. The total project cost is $395,000.00.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 03/13/25)

APPROVED 8-0 W/WAIVER

*Member Whitfield-Calloway was not present

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEERING DIVISION

19.20

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Petition of Dev Detroit 1346 Gratiot, LLC (x2025-031), request for various encroachments within the east-west public alley, adjacent to the parcel commonly known as 1366 Service, for the installation of an underground stormwater infrastructure. (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.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 03/17/25)

APPROVED 8-0

*Member Whitfield-Calloway was not present

RESOLUTIONS

19.21

Tate, reso. autho.

Authorizing the results of the 2025-26 Community Development Block Grant, Neighborhood Opportunity Fund Appeals Review.

APPROVED 5-0 W/WAIVER

*Members Benson, Whitfield-Calloway, Tate, and Young were not present.

19.22

Tate, reso. autho.

Approving the Public Service Allocations of the Neighborhood Opportunity Fund/Community Development Block Grant Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2056.

APPROVED 5-0 W/WAIVER

*Members Benson, Whitfield-Calloway, Tate, and Young were not present.

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

21.1

Submitting report relative to

Monthly Financial Report for the Seven Months Ended January 31, 2025. (The Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) respectfully submits its City of Detroit Financial Report for the Seven Months ended January 31, 2025.)

REFERRED TO BFA 7-0

*Members Sheffield and Whitfield-Calloway were not present

BUILDINGS, SAFETY, ENGINEERING AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEPARTMENT

21.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Proposed Resolution to Update and Amend the current Elevating Devices Fee Schedule for the Buildings, Safety Engineering and Environmental Department.  (Pursuant to Sections 6-503 and 9-507 of the 2012 Detroit City Charter, the above referenced proposed Resolution and attached updated Fee Schedule are being submitted to Your Honorable Body for consideration and approval. The proposed Resolution updates the current Elevating Devices Fee Schedule for the Buildings, Safety Engineering, and Environmental Department. We request that the new Fee Schedule becomes effective upon approval by City Council with a retroactive adjustment to January 1, 2024, for prior fees charged before the effective date.)

REFERRED TO BFA 7-0

*Members Sheffield and Whitfield-Calloway were not present

GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT

21.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Proposed Fee Schedule for Duck and Chicken Licensing Care and Control Division. (We, the General Services Department (GSD), through the Detroit Animal Care and Control Division (DACC), respectfully submit this letter requesting your approval of the proposed fee schedule for the licensing of honeybees, ducks, and chickens within the City of Detroit. This proposal is in accordance with the provisions outlined in Chapter 6, Article X, of the Detroit City Code, specifically Sections 6-10-31, 6-10-32, and 6-10-33.)

REFERRED TO BFA 7-0

*Members Sheffield and Whitfield-Calloway were not present

22.

INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE

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

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

22.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006291-A1 (amended) - 100% City Funding – AMEND 1 – To Exercise One (1) Year Renewal for Federal Lobbyist Services. – Contractor: Boundary Stone Partners, LLC – Location: 718 7th Street NW, #200, Washington, D.C. 20001 – Previous Contract Period: July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2026 – Contract Increase Amount: $210,000.00 – Total Contract Amount: $420,000.00. LAW

REFERRED TO IOS 7-0

*Members Sheffield and Whitfield-Calloway were not present

LAW DEPARTMENT

22.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Kennedy, Montic v Farmers Insurance Exchange, DDOT, Carl Saunders, Case No. 23-012033-NI, File No. L23-00613 (JSH) A20000 (Department of Transportation) in the amount of ($15,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Montic Kennedy may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about 9/17/2022.

REFERRED TO IOS 7-0

*Members Sheffield and Whitfield-Calloway were not present

22.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Demetrius Williams v City of Detroit, Case No. 2:24-cv-13045-LMJ-CI; W24-00071 (JTM) A37000 (Police Department) in the amount of ($30,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Demetrius Williams may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained.

REFERRED TO IOS 7-0

*Members Sheffield and Whitfield-Calloway were not present

HUMAN RESOURCES/CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION DIVISION

22.4

Submitting reso. autho.

Request to Amend the 2024-2025 Official Compensation Schedule. (On behalf of the Human Resources Department, Classification & Compensation Division to include the pay range of $126,500 - $202,400 for the classification of First Assistant Chief Education.)

REFERRED TO IOS 7-0

*Members Sheffield and Whitfield-Calloway were not present

LEGISLATIVE POLICY DIVISION

22.5

Submitting reso. autho.

Resolution Establishing The Climate Disaster Recovery Taskforce.  (Pursuant to the request of Council Member Latisha Johnson, the Legislative Policy Division has attached a resolution establishing the Climate Disaster Recovery Taskforce for your approval.)

REMOVED FROM AGENDA 7-0

*Members Benson and Whitfield-Calloway were not present

23.

NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE

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

MAYOR'S OFFICE

23.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Petition of St Patrick Senior Center, Inc. (#2025-048), request to hold the "St Patrick 48th Annual Irish Festival" on May 4, 2025 from 1 :00 PM to 8:00 PM on 58 Parsons St, Detroit, ML Set-up will begin at 9:00 AM on May 3, 2025 and be completed by 12:00 PM May 4, 2025. Tear down will begin at 08:00 PM on May 4, 2025 and be completed by 9:00 PM the same day.  (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.)

REFERRED TO NCS 7-0

*Members Sheffield and Whitfield-Calloway were not present

23.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Petition of Chapel Hill Missionary Baptist Church (#2025-049), request to hold the "Family Fun Day" on July 12, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM the same day at 5000 Joy Rd. Detroit, MI 48204. Set-up will begin on July 12, 2025 at 7:00 AM and be completed by 9:00 AM the same day. Tear down will begin on July 12, 2025 at 4:00 PM and be completed by 5:00 PM on July 12, 2025. (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.)

REFERRED TO NCS 7-0

*Members Sheffield and Whitfield-Calloway were not present

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF FINANCIALOFFICER/OFFICE OF DEVELOPMENT OF GRANTS

23.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Authorization to submit a grant application to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) for the FY 2025 Trust Fund Grant for Clemente Park.  (The City of Detroit General Services Department is hereby requesting authorization from Detroit City Council to submit a grant application to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) for the FY 2025 Trust Fund Grant. The amount being sought is $400,000.00. The State share is $400,000.00 of the requested amount and there is a required cash match of $400,000.00. The total project cost is $800,000.00.)

REFERRED TO NCS 7-0

*Members Sheffield and Whitfield-Calloway were not present

24.

PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE

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

HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION DEPARTMENT

24.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Bridging Neighborhoods 2017 Resolution Amendment. (The Bridging Neighborhoods program, operating within HRD's Home Repair & Neighborhood Services Division, is requesting an amendment to the 2017 resolution that authorized its creation. This action will enable the program to extend its provision of home repair and renovation services.)

REFERRED TO PED 7-0

*Members Sheffield and Whitfield-Calloway were not present

25.

PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE

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

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

25.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6007021 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Staffing Services for Public Lighting. – Contractor: VMX – Location: 19315 Livernois, Detroit, MI 48221 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Term of Two (2) Years – Total Contract Amount: $150,000.00. PUBLIC LIGHTING

REFERRED TO PHS 7-0

*Members Sheffield and Whitfield-Calloway were not present

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

25.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Request for Authorization of New Utility Easement- 111 Adelaide Street . (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department ("P&DD") has received a request from DTE Electric Company, a Michigan Corporation ("DTE"), to grant an eight-foot by twelve­ foot utility easement ("Right-of-Way") as it pertains to City-owned real property commonly known 111 Adelaide Street, Detroit, Michigan 48201 (the "Property").)

REFERRED TO PHS 7-0

*Members Sheffield and Whitfield-Calloway were not present

25.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Request for Authorization of New Utility Easement-2828 Woodward Avenue. (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department ("P&DD") has received a request from DTE Electric Company, a Michigan Corporation ("DTE"), to grant a ten-foot by twelve-foot utility easement ("Right-of-Way") as it pertains to City-owned real property commonly known 2828 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, Michigan 48201.) 

REFERRED TO PHS 7-0

*Members Sheffield and Whitfield-Calloway were not present

25.4

Submitting reso. autho.

Request for Authorization of New Utility Easement - 7600 E Jefferson Avenue. (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department ("P&DD") has received a request from DTE Electric Company, a Michigan Corporation ("DTE"), to grant a ten-foot-wide gas easement ("Right-of-Way") as it pertains to City-owned real property commonly known 7600 E Jefferson Avenue, Detroit, Michigan 48214 (the "Property").)

REFERRED TO PHS 7-0

*Members Sheffield and Whitfield-Calloway were not present

26.

CONSENT AGENDA

27.

MEMBER REPORTS

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

28.

ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE

29.

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CLERK

29.1

Report on approval of proceedings by the Mayor.

30.

TESTIMONIAL RESOLUTIONS AND SPECIAL PRIVILEGE

30.1

Waters, reso. autho.

Testimonial Resolution In Memoriam for Luther Keith.

APPROVED 6-0

*Members Sheffield and Whitfield-Calloway and Waters were not present

31.

WALK-ON

31.1

Submitting reso. autho

Request for Establishment of a Rivertown Business Improvement Zone (BIZ) pursuant to Chapter 2 of Michigan Public Act 120 of 1961, as amended, MCL 125.990 et seq. (“Act 120”). The Zone Area includes all parcels located within the following geographic boundaries of the Zone Area: Beginning at East Larned Street from its Northeast intersection with Interstate 375 and continuing along East Larned Street to Mount Elliot Street; Mount Elliott Street from East Larned Street to East Congress Street; East Congress Street to its intersection of with Meldrum Street; continuing along a line beginning at the intersection of East Congress Street and Meldrum Street and continuing to the intersection of East Congress Street and East Grand Boulevard, including (but not limited to) all of parcels 15013467., 15013444.,15013427., 15013414., 15013292., 15000109-10, 15000037., 15013036., 15011805., 15010636., 15009887., 15008646., and 15008119; East Congress Street to its intersection with Sheridan Street; Sheridan Street to its intersection with East Jefferson Avenue; East Jefferson Avenue to its intersection with Baldwin Street; continuing along Baldwin Street toward the Detroit River to the end of Baldwin Street, continuing the line from the end of Baldwin Steet to the Detroit River; along the shore of the Detroit River to the intersection of the Detroit River with the Southwest corner of parcel 05000002.002L; parcels 0500000.002L and parcel 05000002.001; continuing from the Northern intersection of parcels 0500000.002L and 05000002.001 along a line from that intersection to Atwater Street; Atwater Street to its intersection with Rivard Street; Rivard Street to its intersection East Jefferson Avenue; East Jefferson Avenue to the Northeast intersection of East Jefferson Avenue and Interstate 375; and Interstate 375 from the Northeast intersection with East Jefferson Avenue, returning to point of beginning at the Northeast intersection of Interstate 375 and East Larned Street.

REFERRED TO PED 8-0

*Member Whitfield-Calloway was not present