MINUTES

CITY COUNCIL FORMAL SESSION

Tuesday, February 27, 2024 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

 

Mr. Glenn Kersey

Asst. City Council Committee Clerk

           

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1.

ROLL CALL

Present: Benson, Johnson, Santiago-Romero, Sheffield, Tate, Waters, Whitfield-Calloway
Absent at Roll Call: Durhal III, Young II

7-2, Quorum Achieved

2.

APPROVAL OF JOURNAL OF LAST SESSION

FROM FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Per the Chair: Journal (02-13-2024) Approved by Council. All Present Council Members in favor (7-0). No Objections 

3.

RECONSIDERATIONS

-NONE-

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 CITY CLERK/CITY PLANNING COMMISSION

6.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Neighborhood Enterprise Zone Certificate Application for the construction of a new  single-family house at 4160 Fourth Street in the Midtown Neighborhood Enterprise Zone area (RECOMMEND APPROVAL). (The office of the City Clerk forwarded to the City Planning Commission (CPC) an application requesting a 15-year Neighborhood Enterprise Zone (NEZ) certificate for the construction of a single-family house at 4160 Fourth Street.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE & AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections.

6.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Neighborhood Enterprise Zone Certificate Application for the construction of a new  single-family house at 1548 Ash Street Fourth Street in the North Corktown Neighborhood Enterprise Zone area (RECOMMEND APPROVAL). (The office of the City Clerk forwarded to the City Planning Commission (CPC) an application requesting a 15-year Neighborhood Enterprise Zone (NEZ) certificate for the construction of a single-family house at 1548 Ash.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE & AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections.

7.

INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE

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

LAW DEPARTMENT

7.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Ashlee Unique Sims V City of Detroit, Tyler Scott Alleyne, Janelle Thomas and Jarick Horne, Case No. 22-12992, File No. L23-00067 (RJB) Police Department, in the amount of ($105,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Ashlee Unique Sims may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. 

7.2

Submitting reso. autho

Settlement in lawsuit of Drake, Jr., Tobius Daveon v City of Detroit; Case No. 22-007976-NF, File No. L22-01186 (PP) A20000 (Department of Transportation), in the amount ($20,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Tobius Drake Jr. may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about, and otherwise set forth in Case No.22-007976-NF.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. 

7.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Five Star Comfort Care LLC and Revival Physical Therapy, LLC (Kerry Nichols) v City of Detroit; Case No: 21-006560-NF FILE NO: L21-00532 (CB) (DDOT) In the total amount of ($39,000.00); draw two separate warrants; the first warrant upon the proper account in favor of Five Star Comfort Care, LLC and Their attorneys, Law Offices of Michael S. Daoudi, P.C., in the amount of ($9,000.00). The second warrant upon the proper account in favor of Revival Physical Therapy, LLC and Their attorneys, Law Offices of Michael S. Daoudi, P.C., in the amount of ($30,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Five Star Comfort Care, LLC and Revival Physical Therapy, LLC, may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about 05/06/2020.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. 

7.4

Submitting reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Grosse Pointe Moving and Storage v City Of Detroit; Case No: 23-003373-CZ File No: L23-00156 (JHH) (FOIA) in the amount of ($49,850.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Grosse Pointe Moving and Storage Corporation may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about February 2, 2023.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. 

7.5

Submitting reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Lykes, Sr., Jesse v City of Detroit, Branden McClain, Adrianne Raleigh, Case Number: 21-000400-NI File Number: L21-00186 (AA) (DDOT) In the total amount of ($35,000.00); draw two warrants upon the proper account in favor of Vital Community Care and Their attorney, Makki Law, PLLC, in the amount of ($26,500.00) and Groesbeck RX and Their attorneys Makki Law, PLLC in the amount of ($8,500.00) in full payment for any and all claims which they may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about 01/09/2020.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. 

7.6

Submitting reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Michigan Ambulatory Surgical Ctr (Jessie Lykes, Sr.) v City of Detroit; Case Number: 22-007835-NF File Number: L22-01053 (AA) (DDOT) in the amount of ($20,724.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Michigan Ambulatory Surgical Center may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about 01/09/2020.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. 

7.7

Submitting reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Phase One Rehab, LLC (Jesse Lykes) v City of Detroit; Case Number: 22-197513-GC File Number: L22-01289 (AA) (DDOT) in the amount of ($5,905.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Phase One Rehab, LLC may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about 01/09/2020.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. 

7.8

Submitting reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Affiliated Diagnostic of Oakland LLC (Zyaire Gardner) v. City of Detroit, Case Number: 21-006587-NF File Number: L21-00487 (AA) (DDOT) in the amount of ($9,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Affiliated Diagnostic of Oakland, LLC may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about May 11, 2022.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. 

7.9

Submitting reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Thomas, Kenneth & Tina Favors v City of Detroit, Case No. 22-002992-NF; File No. L22-00871 (CMG), Department of Transportation, in the amount of ($40,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Kenneth Thomas may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. 

7.10

Submitting reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Xavier Cramatie v. Antonio Devonte Currie et al, Case No. 22-004552-NI, File No. L22-00940 (CLR) Police Department, in the amount of ($2,750.000.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Xavier Cramatie may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. 

LEGISLATIVE POLICY DIVISION

7.11

Submitting reso. autho.

Resolution to adjust the fee schedule for the Board of Zoning Appeals. (Council Member Latisha Johnson requested that the Legislative Policy Division (LPD) provide a resolution to adjust the fee schedule for the Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA). This resolution is accompanied by a Memorandum from BZA Director James Ribbron regarding the justification for the fees.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. 

MISCELLANEOUS

7.12

Council President Mary Sheffield

Submitting memorandum relative to the Detroit Reparations Task Force Request for Resolution in Support of House Bill HR40.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. 

8.

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

8.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005929 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Geese Management Services. – Contractor: Goodbye Geese, LLC – Location: 4444 Second Avenue, Detroit, MI 48201 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $86,400.00. GENERAL SERVICES

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD & COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No
Objections.

8.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005931 - 100% ARPA Funding – To Provide Furniture- Assessment, Design, and Installation for Recreation Centers. – Contractor: Balco Interiors, LLC dba, Interior Environments – Location: 48700 Grand River Avenue, Novi, MI 48374 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $725,294.00. GENERAL SERVICES

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD & COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No
Objections.

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. 3072148 - 100% ARPA Funding – To Provide Payment for Roof Repairs Performed for HRD Renew Detroit Program. – Contractor: Sterling Construction and Roofing, LLC – Location: 13311 Stark Road, Livonia, MI 48150 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $237,130.20. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTSTANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections.

LEGISLATIVE POLICY DIVISION

9.2

Submitting report relative to

Report on Amendment to the Future of Health Transformational Brownfield Project. (The Legislative Policy Division (LPD) has been requested by Council Member Calloway to provide language to amend the Future of Health Transformational Brownfield Project, that would allow for a two year certificate, with the possibility of a certificate for the remainder of the permitted time period upon review of developers’ performance by City Council at the two-year mark.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTSTANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections.

 

9.3

Submitting report relative to

Request for a Report on Community Benefits of Anchor Hospitals in Other Cities.  (Council Member Coleman A. Young II requested that the Planning Department and the Legislative Policy Division (LPD), provide a report to Council on the extent to which major hospitals in other cities, such as the Cleveland Clinic and the Mayo Clinic are providing community benefits in their respective communities as compared to Henry Ford Hospital.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTSTANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections.

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

9.4

Submitting reso. autho.

Property Sale of  3551 and 3559 Emwood.  (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department (“P&DD”) has received an offer from Louis Williams (the “Purchaser”), to purchase certain City-owned real property 3551 & 3559 Elmwood (the “Properties”) for the purchase price of Sixteen Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($16,000.00).)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTSTANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections.

MISCELLANEOUS

9.5

Council Member Gabriela Santiago-Romero

Submitting memorandum relative to Future of Health - Community Benefits Agreement.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTSTANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections.

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. 6006037 - 100% ARPA Funding – To Provide Commercial Structure Stabilizations for City Owned Properties. – Contractor: Professional Contracting & Consulting, Inc. – Location: 16970 W. Warren Avenue, Detroit, MI 48228 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $864,820.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (7-0). No Objections.

10.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6001815-A1 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time and an Increase of Funds for the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program Compliance and Certification Software System. – Contractor: AskReply Inc dba B2Gnow – Location: 725 West McDowell Road, Phoenix, AZ 85007 – Previous Contract Period: June 4, 2019 through June 3, 2024 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 3, 2025 – Contract Increase Amount: $23,235.00 – Total Contract Amount: $151,330.00. TRANSPORTATION

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (7-0). No Objections.

10.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6001858-A2 - 100% Grant Funding – AMEND 2 – To Provide Extension of Time and an Increase of Funds for Transportation Planning, Engineering and Program Management Services. – Contractor: AECOM Great Lakes, Inc. – Location: 4219 Woodward Avenue, Suite 200, Detroit, MI 48201 – Previous Contract Period: February 26, 2019 through February 19, 2024 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2025 – Contract Increase Amount: $360,000.00 – Total Contract Amount: $7,617,658.00. TRANSPORTATION

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (7-0). No Objections.

BUILDINGS, SAFETY, ENGINEERING & ENVIRONMENTAL DEPARTMENT

10.4

Submitting reso. autho.

Recommendation for Deferral - 12352 Woodrow Wilson.  (A special inspection conducted on November 29, 2023, revealed that the building is secured and appears to be sound and repairable. The owner has paid all taxes and is current. The proposed use of the property is owner’s use and occupancy. This is the 1st deferral request for this property.  Therefore, we respectfully recommended that the demolition order be deferred for a period of six months.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (7-0). No Objections.

10.5

Submitting reso. autho.

Recommendation for Deferral - 13387 Wilfred.  (A special inspection conducted on January 11, 2024, revealed that the building is secured and appears to be sound and repairable. The owner has paid all taxes and is current. The proposed use of the property is owner’s use and occupancy. This is the 1st deferral request for this property.  Therefore, we respectfully recommended that the demolition order be deferred for a period of six months.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (7-0). No Objections.

10.6

Submitting reso. autho.

Recommendation for Deferral - 1426 E State Fair.  (A special inspection conducted on January 11, 2024, revealed that the building is secured and appears to be sound and repairable. The owner has paid all taxes and is current. The proposed use of the property is owner’s use and occupancy. This is the 1st deferral request for this property.  Therefore, we respectfully recommended that the demolition order be deferred for a period of six months.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (7-0). No Objections.

10.7

Submitting reso. autho.

Recommendation for Deferral - 16093 Novara.  (A special inspection conducted on December 13, 2023, revealed that the building is secured and appears to be sound and repairable. The owner has paid all taxes and is current. The proposed use of the property is owner’s use and occupancy. This is the 1st deferral request for this property.  Therefore, we respectfully recommended that the demolition order be deferred for a period of six months.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (7-0). No Objections.

10.8

Submitting reso. autho.

Recommendation for Deferral - 3286 Elmhurst.  (A special inspection conducted on December 5, 2023, revealed that the building is secured and appears to be sound and repairable. The owner has paid all taxes and is current. The proposed use of the property is owner’s use and occupancy. This is the 1st deferral request for this property.  Therefore, we respectfully recommended that the demolition order be deferred for a period of six months.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (7-0). No Objections.

10.9

Submitting reso. autho.

Recommendation for Deferral - 6030 Joy.  (A special inspection conducted on December 13, 2023, revealed that the building is secured and appears to be sound and repairable. The owner has paid all taxes and is current. The proposed use of the property is owner’s use and occupancy. This is the 1st deferral request for this property.  Therefore, we respectfully recommended that the demolition order be deferred for a period of six months.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (7-0). No Objections.

10.10

Submitting reso. autho.

Recommendation for Deferral - 6191 Domine.  (A special inspection conducted on December 5, 2023, revealed that the building is secured and appears to be sound and repairable. The owner has paid all taxes and is current. The proposed use of the property is owner’s use and occupancy. This is the 1st deferral request for this property.  Therefore, we respectfully recommended that the demolition order be deferred for a period of six months.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (7-0). No Objections.

LEGISLATIVE POLICY DIVISION

10.11

Submitting reso. autho.

Resolution In Support of HB 4325 To Strengthen Laws and Increase Fines Against Large Illegal Waste Dumpers.  (Council Member Angela Whitfield-Calloway requested that the Legislative Policy Division (LPD) provide a resolution calling on the Michigan Legislature to pass H.B. 4325 to strengthen laws and increase fines against large illegal waste dumpers.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (7-0). No Objections.

10.12

Submitting reso. autho.

Resolution Calling On Congress and The President To Move Significant Funds Away From The Military Budget To Fund Social Services and Welfare. (Council Member Mary Waters requested that the Legislative Policy Division (LPD) provide a resolution calling on congress and the president to move significant funds away from the military budget to fund social services and welfare.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (7-0). No Objections.

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

10.13

Submitting reso. autho.

Petition of The Right Productions, Inc. (#2024-058), request to install 32 banners on East Jefferson Avenue between Jos Campau Street and St. Subin Street in order to announce the Aretha Frankllin Amphitheatre 2024 summer concert series. (The Department of Public Works, Traffic Engineering Division received the above referenced petition.  This department has no objections to the placement of banners, provided that the banner installation is in compliance with the banner policy adopted by your Honorable Body on November 30, 2001, and subject to the following.)

11.

VOTING ACTION MATTERS

12.

OTHER MATTERS

13.

COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAYOR AND OTHER GOVERNMENTAL OFFICIALS AND AGENCIES

14.

PUBLIC COMMENT

Durhal takes seat 8-0

Eugene, Rus Bellant, Lyman, Robert Smith, Lindsay Hunter, Bill Meyer, Haden, Eric Williams, Ramon Jackson, Jenkins, Theo Pride, Mark M, Broderick Wilkes, Carlos, Gregory, Barry Blackwell, Mary Dunn, Cunningham, Enough is Enough..l, Meeko Williams, Siri Simpson, William M Davis, Bill & Billie Hickie, Carol Hughes, Casey Pallor, Monica Edmonds, Reuben Black, Leo Brown, Demetria Bell, Karen Hammer, Erica Swilley, JoAnn Warwick, Phil Talbert, Cindy Darrah, Pat Boss, Caller 796, Frank Hammer, Sia Fraser, Halema Casselles, NP, Tyson Girsh, Candace Jones, Steven Hawring, Kerry Easterday, Renard Monchunski, Benjamin Washington, Jason Jones, Angelene

Young Takes seat 9-0

15.

STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS

16.

BUDGET, FINANCE AND AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

16.1

Durhal, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6002554-A2 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 2 – To Provide an Extension of Time for Casino Value Reconciliation. – Contractor: TS Worldwide, LLC – Location: 4775 Larimer Parkway, Suite 200, Johnstown, CO 80534 – Previous Contract Period: June 2, 2021 through January 31, 2024 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through July 31, 2024 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $506,000.00.  ASSESSOR 

Approval by Council (Waiver)

• Motion made by Frederick Durhal

  100% City Funding – AMEND 2 – To Provide an Extension of Time for Casino Value Reconciliation. – Contractor: TS Worldwide, LLC – Location: 4775 Larimer Parkway, Suite 200, Johnstown, CO 80534 – Previous Contract Period: June 2, 2021 through January 31, 2024 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through July 31, 2024 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $506,000.00. Assessor

  Yeas (9)

  Coleman Young, Mary Waters, Tate, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Benson, Frederick Durhal, Angela Whitfield Calloway, Latisha Johnson, and Sheffiled

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  Approved (9 to 0)

OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK/CITY PLANNING COMMISSION

16.2

Durhal, reso. autho.

Neighborhood Enterprise Zone Certificate Application for the rehabilitation of a house at 14691 Klenk in the Jefferson Chalmers Neighborhood Enterprise Zone area. (RECOMMEND APPROVAL) (The office of the City Planning Commission (CPC) has received an application requesting a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone (NEZ) certificate for the rehabilitation and expansion of a house at 14691 Klenk.) 

Approval by Council (Waiver)

• Motion made by Frederick Durhal

  Recommend Approval

  Yeas (9)

  Coleman Young, Mary Waters, Tate, Latisha Johnson, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Sheffiled, Frederick Durhal, Benson, and Angela Whitfield Calloway

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  Approved (9 to 0)

RESOLUTIONS

16.3

Waters, reso. autho.

Resolution Calling on The United States Congress to Reallocate Funding from Military Operations and Divert it to Fund Social Programs to Benefit People in Our Community. 

Approval by Council 

• Motion made by Frederick Durhal

  Support

  Yeas (9)

  Coleman Young, Mary Waters, Tate, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Sheffiled, Angela Whitfield Calloway, Latisha Johnson, Benson, and Frederick Durhal

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  Approved (9 to 0)

17.

INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE

MAYOR'S OFFICE

17.1

Johnson, reso. autho.

Appointing Dr. Jameel Smith to the Board of Ethics effective immediately and ending on June 30, 2024 upon City Council approval. 

Approval by Council (Waiver)

• Motion made by Latisha Johnson

  Recommended Approval of Joint Appointment of Dr. Jameel Smith to the Board of Ethics

  Yeas (9)

  Coleman Young, Mary Waters, Tate, Sheffiled, Latisha Johnson, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Benson, Angela Whitfield Calloway, and Frederick Durhal

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  Approved (9 to 0)

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

17.2

Johnson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6001522-A6 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 6 – To Provide an Increase of Funds and an Extension of Time for Legal Services to the CoD in Connection with the Case of Davonte Sanford v CoD, Michael Russell & James Tolbert, US District Court, E.D Michigan. – Contractor: Seward Henderson PLLC – Location: 210 E 3rd Street, Suite 212, Royal Oak, MI 48067 – Previous Contract Period: January 17, 2018 through June 30, 2024 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2024 – Contract Increase Amount: $600,000.00 – Total Contract Amount: $2,550,000.00. LAW  

Discussion (Whitfield-Calloway): 

Approval by Council 

• Motion made by Latisha Johnson

  100% City Funding – AMEND 6 – To Provide an Increase of Funds and an Extension of Time for Legal Services to the CoD in Connection with the Case of Davonte Sanford v CoD, Michael Russell & James Tolbert, US District Court, E.D Michigan. – Contractor: Seward Henderson PLLC – Location: 210 E 3rd Street, Suite 212, Royal Oak, MI 48067 – Previous Contract Period: January 17, 2018 through June 30, 2024 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2024 – Contract Increase Amount: $600,000.00 – Total Contract Amount: $2,550,000.00. Law

  Yeas (8)	Benson, Frederick Durhal, Latisha Johnson, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Tate, Coleman Young, Mary Waters, and Sheffiled
  Nays (1)	Angela Whitfield Calloway

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  Approved (8 to 1)

17.3

Johnson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 3072665 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Payment for Invoices Regarding Electronic Signature and Remote Online Notary Projects. – Contractor: Docusign, Inc – Location: 221 Main Street, Suite 1000, San Francisco, CA 94105 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $125,427.03. DoIT 

Discussion (Whitfield-Calloway): 

Approval by Council 

• Motion made by Latisha Johnson

  100% City Funding – To Provide Payment for Invoices Regarding Electronic Signature and Remote Online Notary Projects. – Contractor: Docusign, Inc – Location: 221 Main Street, Suite 1000, San Francisco, CA 94105 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $125,427.03. DoIT

  Waiver of Reconsideration Requested

  Yeas (9)

  Coleman Young, Mary Waters, Tate, Latisha Johnson, Sheffiled, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Benson, Frederick Durhal, and Angela Whitfield Calloway

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  Approved (9 to 0)

17.4

Johnson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006072 - 100% City Funding – GovDelivery Communications to Detroit Residents via Email, SMS (Text Messages) and TMS (Targeted Messaging Services). – Contractor: Granicus LLC – Location: 408 Saint Peter Street, Suite 600, St. Paul MN, 55102 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through February 28, 2027 – Total Contract Amount: $404,888.48. DoIT 

Discussion (Whitfield-Calloway): 

Approval by Council 

• Motion made by Latisha Johnson

  100% City Funding – GovDelivery Communications to Detroit Residents via Email, SMS (Text Messages) and TMS (Targeted Messaging Services). – Contractor: Granicus LLC – Location: 408 Saint Peter Street, Suite 600, St. Paul MN, 55102 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through February 28, 2027 – Total Contract Amount: $404,888.48. DoIT

  Yeas (9)

  Coleman Young, Mary Waters, Tate, Latisha Johnson, Frederick Durhal, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Sheffiled, Angela Whitfield Calloway, and Benson

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  Approved (9 to 0)

LAW DEPARTMENT

17.5

Johnson, reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Cynthia Travis v Progressive Marathon Ins., Adnan Baliija and City of Detroit; Case No. 22-012567-NI, File No. L22-013257 (CLR) in the amount of ($13,500.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Cynthia Travis may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained. 

Approval by Council 

• Motion made by Latisha Johnson

  RESOLVED, that the Finance Director be and is hereby authorized and directed to draw a warrant upon the proper account in favor of Cynthia Travis and her attorneys, Kajy Law, PLLC, in the amount of $13,500.00 in full payment for any and all claims which Cynthia Travis may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about, and otherwise set forth in Case No.22-012567-NI, that said amount be paid upon receipt of properly executed Releases, Stipulation and Order of Dismissal entered in Lawsuit No. 22-012567-NI and, where deemed necessary by the Law Department a properly executed Medicare/CMS Final Demand Letter.

  Yeas (9)

  Coleman Young, Mary Waters, Sheffiled, Tate, Frederick Durhal, Latisha Johnson, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Angela Whitfield Calloway, and Benson

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  Approved (9 to 0)

17.6

Johnson, reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Ramone Thompson v. City of Detroit, Timothy Shank, and Jared Dorman   Case No. 20-013624-CZ, File No. L20-01016 (PJH) A37000 (Police Department) in the amount of ($77,500.00)  in full payment for any and all claims which Ramone Thompson may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about August 18, 2019. 

Approval by Council 

• Motion made by Latisha Johnson

  RESOLVED, that the Finance Director be and is hereby authorized and directed to draw a warrant upon the proper account in favor of RAMONE THOMPSON and HIS attorney, CHRISTOPHER TRAINER & ASSOCIATES, in the amount of $77,500.00 in full payment for any and all claims which Ramone Thompson may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about August 18, 2019, and otherwise set forth in Case No. 20-013624-CZ, that said amount be paid upon receipt of properly executed Releases, Stipulation and Order of Dismissal entered in Lawsuit No. 20-013624-CZ and, where deemed necessary by the Law Department a properly executed Medicare/CMS Final Demand Letter.

  Yeas (9)

  Coleman Young, Mary Waters, Tate, Sheffiled, Frederick Durhal, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Latisha Johnson, Benson, and Angela Whitfield Calloway

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  Approved (9 to 0)

17.7

Johnson, reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit Siggers, Darrell v Joseph Alex and the estate of Claude Houseworth, Case No. 19-12521, File No. L19-00674 (JLA) Police Department, in the amount of ($7,000,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Darrell A. Siggers may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained. 

Approval by Council 

• Motion made by Latisha Johnson

  RESOLVED, that the Finance Director be and is hereby authorized and directed to draw a warrant upon the proper account in favor of Darrell A. Siggers and his attorney, Mueller Law Firm, in the amount of $7,000,000.00 in full payment for any and all claims which Darrell A. Siggers may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about February 16, 1984, and otherwise set forth in Case No.19-12521, that said amount be paid upon receipt of properly executed Releases, Stipulation and Order of Dismissal entered in Lawsuit No. 19-12521and, where deemed necessary by the Law Department a properly executed Medicare/CMS Final Demand Letter.

  Yeas (9)

  Coleman Young, Tate, Sheffiled, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Frederick Durhal, Angela Whitfield Calloway, Benson, Latisha Johnson, and Mary Waters

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  Approved (9 to 0)

17.8

Johnson, reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Ricky Williams v City of Detroit; Case No. 21-006884-NI, File No. L21-00545 (CLR) in the amount of ($40,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Ricky Williams may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained. 

Approval by Council 

• Motion made by Latisha Johnson

  RESOLVED, that the Finance Director be and is hereby authorized and directed to draw a warrant upon the proper account in favor of Ricky Williams and his attorney, Serafini, Michalowski, Derkacz & Associates, P.C., in the amount of $40,000.00 in full payment for any and all claims which Ricky Williams may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about, and otherwise set forth in Case No.21-006884-NI, that said amount be paid upon receipt of properly executed Releases, Stipulation and Order of Dismissal entered in Lawsuit No. 21-006884-NIand, where deemed necessary by the Law Department a properly executed Medicare/CMS Final Demand Letter.

  Yeas (9)

  Coleman Young, Mary Waters, Tate, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Sheffiled, Latisha Johnson, Frederick Durhal, Angela Whitfield Calloway, and Benson

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  Approved (9 to 0)

OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK

17.9

Johnson, reso. autho.

Petition of Firm Foundations of Hope Inc. (#2024-059), request from your Honorable Body a resolution in support of a Charitable Gaming License for a fundraiser concert on April 19, 2024 from 6:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. at St. Augustine St. Monica Catholic Church located at 4151 Seminole St., Detroit, MI 48214. (Be advised that the organization meets the criteria for such recognition as established by the City Council on May 15, 2012.) 

Johnson Motion to Approve by Council 

Yeas (9): Benson, Angela Whitfield Calloway, Frederick Durhal, Latisha Johnson, Gabriela
Santiago-Romero, Sheffield, Tate, Mary Waters, and Coleman Young

Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
Approved (9 to 0) 

RESOLUTIONS

17.10

Johnson, reso. autho.

Appointing Dr. Gloria House to The Reparations Task Force. 

Johnson Motion to Approve by Council (Waiver)

Yeas (9): Benson, Angela Whitfield Calloway, Frederick Durhal, Latisha Johnson, Gabriela
Santiago-Romero, Sheffiled, Tate, Mary Waters, and Coleman Young

Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
Approved (9 to 0) 

17.11

Johnson, reso. autho.

Appointing Robert E. Thomas, J.D. to the Board of Zoning Appeals.

Johnson Motion to Approve by Council (Waiver)

Yeas (9): Benson, Angela Whitfield Calloway, Frederick Durhal, Latisha Johnson, Gabriela
Santiago-Romero, Sheffiled, Tate, Mary Waters, and Coleman Young

Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
Approved (9 to 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, by amending Article XVII, Zoning District Maps, Section 50-17-8, District Map No. 7, to revise the zoning classifications for certain properties generally bounded by West Grand Boulevard, Milwaukee Avenue, Sterling Avenue, Holden Street, and the John C. Lodge Freeway from the existing R1 Single-Family Residential District, R2 Two-Family Residential District, R5 Medium Density Residential District, B4 General Business District, M4 Intensive Industrial District, PD Planned Development District, and sD2 Special Development District, Mixed-Use zoning classifications to the B5 Major Business District zoning classification and to repeal any development regulations for the existing PD Planned Development District, as established by Ordinance No. 27-14 and as may have been subsequently modified. (SIX (6) VOTES REQUIRED AND SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE ON THE 8TH DAY UPON PUBLICATION) ROLL CALL (REPORTED OUT OF THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING ON 2-15-24 WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION)

Discussion (Tate)

Tate Motion to Take from the Table, read a 3rd Time and Approve by Council 

Yeas (7): Benson, Frederick Durhal, Latisha Johnson, Gabriela
Santiago-Romero, Sheffiled, Tate, and Coleman Young

Nays (2):  Angela Whitfield Calloway, Mary Waters

Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

Approved (7 to 2) 

DETROIT BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

18.2

Tate, reso. autho.

Approving Transformational Brownfield Plan of the City of Detroit Brownfield Redevelopment Authority for the Future of Health Redevelopment Projects. (REPORTED OUT OF THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING ON 2-15-24 WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION) (POSTPONED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION ON 2-20-24 AND BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 2-27-24)

Tate Motion to Approve by Council 

Yeas (6): Benson, Frederick Durhal, Latisha Johnson,  Mary Sheffield, James Tate, and Coleman Young

Nays (3):  Angela Whitfield Calloway, Mary Waters, Gabriela Santiago-Romero,

Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

Approved (6 to 3) 

DETROIT ECONOMIC GROWTH CORPORATION

18.3

Tate, reso. autho.

Request for the Economic Development Corporation Music Hall Expansion Project Area to be referred to the Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee for a public hearing.  (Request for the following relating to Music Hall Expansion Project (through Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee): (i) convening of a public hearing with respect to the (a) proposed Project Plan pursuant to the Economic Development Corporations Act of 1974, Act 338, Public Acts of Michigan, as amended, and (b) issuance of bonds by the EDC in an amount not to exceed $80,000,000 pursuant to Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended; and (ii) approval of resolution approving Economic Development Corporations Act Project Plan.) 

Approve by Council 

• Motion made by Tate

  Request for the Economic Development Corporation Music Hall Expansion Project Area to be referred to the Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee for a public hearing.

  Yeas (8)	Benson, Angela Whitfield Calloway, Frederick Durhal, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Latisha Johnson, Sheffiled, Coleman Young, and Tate
  Nays (1)	Mary Waters

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  Approved (8 to 1)

HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION DEPARTMENT

18.4

Tate, reso. autho.

Approve a Commercial Rehabilitation Certificate on behalf of DP FOH R3, LLC, in the area of 675 Amsterdam, Detroit, Michigan, in accordance with Public Act 210 of 2005. (Petition #2023-381) (The Housing and Revitalization Department, Planning & Development Department and Finance Department have reviewed the application of DP FOH R3, LLC, and find that it satisfies the criteria set forth by P.A. 210 of 2005 and would be consistent with development and economic goals of the Master Plan.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING ON 2-15-24 WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION) (POSTPONED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION ON 2-20-24 AND BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 2-27-24)

Tate Motion to Approve by Council 

Yeas (6): Benson, Frederick Durhal, Latisha Johnson,  Mary Sheffield, James Tate, and Coleman Young

Nays (3):  Angela Whitfield Calloway, Mary Waters, Gabriela Santiago-Romero,

Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

Approved (6 to 3)       

18.5

Tate, reso. autho.

Approving a Commercial Rehabilitation Certificate on behalf of DP FOH R2, LLC, in the area of 725 Amsterdam, Detroit, Michigan, in accordance with Public Act 210 of 2005 (Petition #2023-388) (The Housing and Revitalization Department, Planning & Development Department and Finance Department have reviewed the application of DP FOH R2, LLC, and find that it satisfies the criteria set forth by P.A. 210 of 2005 and would be consistent with development and economic goals of the Master Plan.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING ON 2-15-24 WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION) (POSTPONED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION ON 2-20-24 AND BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 2-27-24)

Tate Motion to Approve by Council 

Yeas (6): Benson, Frederick Durhal, Latisha Johnson,  Mary Sheffield, James Tate, and Coleman Young

Nays (3):  Angela Whitfield Calloway, Mary Waters, Gabriela Santiago-Romero,

Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

Approved (6 to 3) 

18.6

Tate, reso. autho.

Approving a Commercial Facilities Exemption Certificate, in the Area of 6005 Second Avenue, Detroit, Michigan, in Accordance with Public Act 255 of 1978 on behalf of DP FOH OFP, LLC. (Petition #2023-369) (The Housing and Revitalization Department has reviewed the application of DP FOH OFP, LLC, and find that it satisfies the criteria set forth by P.A. 255 of 1978 and would consistent with development and economic goals of the Master Plan.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING ON 2-15-24 WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION) (POSTPONED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION ON 2-20-24 AND BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 2-27-24)

18.7

Tate, reso. autho.

Establishing a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone as requested by Henry Ford Health System and Palace Sports & Entertainment LLC, in the area of 6005 Second Ave. Detroit, MI in accordance with Public Act 147 of 1992. (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 Henry Ford Health System and Palace Sports & Entertainment LLC, Neighborhood Enterprise Zone would be consistent with all of the aforementioned.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING ON 2-15-24 WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION) (POSTPONED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION ON 2-20-24 AND BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 2-27-24)

Tate Motion to Approve by Council 

Yeas (6): Benson, Frederick Durhal, Latisha Johnson,  Mary Sheffield, James Tate, and Coleman Young

Nays (3):  Angela Whitfield Calloway, Mary Waters, Gabriela Santiago-Romero,

Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

Approved (6 to 3) 

18.8

Tate, reso. autho.

Establishing a Commercial Redevelopment District for Henry Ford Health System and Palace Sports & Entertainment LLC, around 6005 Second Avenue, Detroit, Michigan, in accordance with Public Act 255 of 1978. (Petition #2023-369)  (The Housing and Revitalization Department has reviewed the request of Henry Ford Health System and Palace Sports & Entertainment LLC to establish a Commercial Redevelopment District and find that it satisfies the criteria set forth by Public Act 255 of 1978 and that it would be consistent with the development and economic goals of the Master Plan.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING ON 2-15-24 WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION) (POSTPONED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION ON 2-20-24 AND BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 2-27-24)

Tate Motion to Approve by Council 

Yeas (6): Benson, Frederick Durhal, Latisha Johnson,  Mary Sheffield, James Tate, and Coleman Young

Nays (3):  Angela Whitfield Calloway, Mary Waters, Gabriela Santiago-Romero,

Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

Approved (6 to 3) 

18.9

Tate, reso. autho.

Establishing a Commercial Rehabilitation District for Henry Ford Health System and Palace Sports & Entertainment, LLC, in the area of 6005 Second Avenue, Detroit, Michigan, in accordance with Public Act 210 of 2005. (Petition #2023-381) (The Housing and Revitalization Department has reviewed the request of Henry Ford Health System and Palace Sports & Entertainment, 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.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING ON 2-15-24 WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION) (POSTPONED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION ON 2-20-24 AND BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 2-27-24)

Tate Motion to Approve by Council 

Yeas (6): Benson, Frederick Durhal, Latisha Johnson,  Mary Sheffield, James Tate, and Coleman Young

Nays (3):  Angela Whitfield Calloway, Mary Waters, Gabriela Santiago-Romero,

Voter Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

Approved (6 to 3) 

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

18.10

Tate, reso. autho.

Community Benefits Provision for The Future of Health Development. (The City of Detroit ("City"), City of Detroit Brownfield Redevelopment Authority ("DRBA"), Detroit Economic Growth Corporation (11DEGC11), and Henry Ford Health System ("HFH"), Board of Trustees for Michigan State University ("MSU") and Pistons Sports & Entertainment, LLC ("Pistons") collectively referred to as the ("Developer") have been in discussions to bring an estimated investment of approximately $3.02 billion dollars to the properties located at One Ford Place, 725 Amsterdam Street, 675 Amsterdam Street, 6175 Third Street, 6205 Third Avenue, 2805 West Grand Boulevard, 1130 Baltimore Avenue, 6450 Sterling Street and 6355 Lincoln Street collectively as The Future of Health. It is anticipated that this project will redevelop the nine (9) existing structures and vacant parcels into new and renovated uses resulting in the creation of a hospital expansion at 1.1 million square feet, three (3) mixed use residential buildings with 662 mixed income residential units and 897,000 square feet of retail space, a research facility with 335,000 square feet of office space, a shared services building with 150,000 square feet of office space, a central energy hub covering 25,000 square feet and 2,300 interior and surface parking spaces to the New Center, New Center Commons Virginia Park, Elijah McCoy and TechTown neighborhoods.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2-16-24 WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION) (POSTPONED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION ON 2-20-24 AND BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 2-27-24)

Tate Motion to Remove from City Council Agenda and replaced by Line Item 25.7; All in Favor (Benson, Durhal, Johnson, Santiago-Romero, Waters, Whitfield-Calloway, Sheffield, Tate, Young); Motion Carried 9-0

19.

PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

19.1

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005985 - 100% ARPA Funding – To Provide Abatement and Alteration of Commercial Structures Group 234. – Contractor: Inner City Contracting, LLC – Location: 18715 Grand River Avenue, Detroit, MI 48223 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $789,405.10. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (POSTPONED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION ON 2/20/24 AND BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 2/27/24)

• Motion made by Gabriela Santiago-Romero

  100% ARPA Funding – To Provide Abatement and Alteration of Commercial Structures Group 234. – Contractor: Inner City Contracting, LLC – Location: 18715 Grand River Avenue, Detroit, MI 48223 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $789,405.10. Construction and Demolition

  Yeas (5)	Benson, Frederick Durhal, Latisha Johnson, Coleman Young, and Sheffiled
  Nays (4)	Mary Waters, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Angela Whitfield Calloway, and Tate

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  Approved (5 to 4)

19.2

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005986 - 100% ARPA Funding – To Provide Abatement and Alteration of Commercial Structures Group 235. – Contractor: Adamo Demolition Company – Location: 320 East Seven Mile Road, Detroit, MI 48203 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $944,179.50. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (POSTPONED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION ON 2/20/24 AND BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 2/27/24)

Motion to Approve by Council 

• Motion made by Gabriela Santiago-Romero

  100% ARPA Funding – To Provide Abatement and Alteration of Commercial Structures Group 235. – Contractor: Adamo Demolition Company – Location: 320 East Seven Mile Road, Detroit, MI 48203 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $944,179.50. Construction and Demolition

  Yeas (5)	Benson, Frederick Durhal, Latisha Johnson, Sheffiled, and Coleman Young
  Nays (4)	Mary Waters, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Angela Whitfield Calloway, and Tate

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  Approved (5 to 4)

19.3

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 3071861 – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Commercial Property, 8239 Gratiot. – Contractor: Inner City Contracting, LLC – Location: 18715 Grand River Avenue, Detroit, MI 48223 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $90,213.34. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 02/19/24)

Santiago-Romero Motion to Approve by Council 

• Motion made by Gabriela Santiago-Romero

  Notification to Council – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Commercial Property, 8239 Gratiot. – Contractor: Inner City Contracting, LLC – Location: 18715 Grand River Avenue, Detroit, MI 48223 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $90,213.34. Construction and Demolition

  Yeas (8)	Coleman Young, Tate, Sheffiled, Latisha Johnson, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Benson, Frederick Durhal, and Angela Whitfield Calloway
  Nays (1)	Mary Waters

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  Approved (8 to 1)

19.4

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6003304-A2 - 100% Bond Funding – AMEND 2 – To Provide an Extension of Time for 19 Sidewalk Repairs for Proposal-N Demolition Services, Group A4/SA. – Contractor: Inner City Contracting – Location: 18715 Grand River, Detroit, MI 48223 – Previous Contract Period: February 1, 2021 through December 31, 2023 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2024 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $1,451,152.50. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 02/19/24)

Santiago-Romero Motion to Approve by Council 

• Motion made by Gabriela Santiago-Romero

  100% Bond Funding – AMEND 2 – To Provide an Extension of Time for 19 Sidewalk Repairs for Proposal-N Demolition Services, Group A4/SA. – Contractor: Inner City Contracting – Location: 18715 Grand River, Detroit, MI 48223 – Previous Contract Period: February 1, 2021 through December 31, 2023 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2024 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $1,451,152.50. Construction and Demolition

  Waiver of Reconsideration Requested

  Yeas (9)

  Coleman Young, Mary Waters, Tate, Frederick Durhal, Benson, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Angela Whitfield Calloway, Latisha Johnson, and Sheffiled

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  Approved (9 to 0)

19.5

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6003307-A2 - 100% Bond Funding – AMEND 2 – To Provide an Extension of Time for 10 Sidewalk Repairs for Proposal-N Demolition Services, Group A7/SA. – Contractor: Inner City Contracting – Location: 18715 Grand River, Detroit, MI 48223 – Previous Contract Period: February 1, 2021 through December 31, 2023 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2024 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $1,121,400.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 02/19/24)

Santiago-Romero Motion to Approve by Council 

• Motion made by Gabriela Santiago-Romero

  100% Bond Funding – AMEND 2 – To Provide an Extension of Time for 10 Sidewalk Repairs for Proposal-N Demolition Services, Group A7/SA. – Contractor: Inner City Contracting – Location: 18715 Grand River, Detroit, MI 48223 – Previous Contract Period: February 1, 2021 through December 31, 2023 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2024 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $1,121,400.00. Construction and Demolition

  Waiver of Reconsideration Requested

  Yeas (9)

  Coleman Young, Mary Waters, Sheffiled, Tate, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Frederick Durhal, Angela Whitfield Calloway, Latisha Johnson, and Benson

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  Approved (9 to 0)

19.6

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6003309-A2 - 100% Bond Funding – AMEND 2 – To Provide an Extension of Time for 28 Sidewalk Repairs for Proposal-N Demolition Services, Group A9/SA. – Contractor: Inner City Contracting – Location: 18715 Grand River, Detroit, MI 48223 – Previous Contract Period: February 1, 2021 through December 31, 2023 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2024 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $1,300,267.20. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 02/19/24)

Santiago-Romero Motion to Approve by Council 

• Motion made by Gabriela Santiago-Romero

  100% Bond Funding – AMEND 2 – To Provide an Extension of Time for 28 Sidewalk Repairs for Proposal-N Demolition Services, Group A9/SA. – Contractor: Inner City Contracting – Location: 18715 Grand River, Detroit, MI 48223 – Previous Contract Period: February 1, 2021 through December 31, 2023 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2024 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $1,300,267.20. Construction and Demolition

  Waiver of Reconsideration Requested

  Yeas (9)

  Coleman Young, Mary Waters, Tate, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Frederick Durhal, Angela Whitfield Calloway, Benson, Latisha Johnson, and Sheffiled

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  Approved (9 to 0)

19.7

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6003310-A2 - 100% Bond Funding – AMEND 2 – To Provide an Extension of Time for 57 Sidewalk Repairs for Proposal-N Demolition Services, Group A10/SA. – Contractor: Inner City Contracting – Location: 18715 Grand River, Detroit, MI 48223 – Previous Contract Period: February 1, 2021 through December 31, 2023 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2024 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $1,043,784.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 02/19/24)

Santiago-Romero Motion to Approve by Council 

• Motion made by Gabriela Santiago-Romero

  100% Bond Funding – AMEND 2 – To Provide an Extension of Time for 57 Sidewalk Repairs for Proposal-N Demolition Services, Group A10/SA. – Contractor: Inner City Contracting – Location: 18715 Grand River, Detroit, MI 48223 – Previous Contract Period: February 1, 2021 through December 31, 2023 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2024 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $1,043,784.00. Construction and Demolition

  Waiver of Reconsideration Requested

  Yeas (9)

  Coleman Young, Mary Waters, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Latisha Johnson, Sheffiled, Benson, Tate, Frederick Durhal, and Angela Whitfield Calloway

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  Approved (9 to 0)

19.8

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6003315-A2 - 100% Bond Funding – AMEND 2 – To Provide an Extension of Time for 30 Sidewalk Repairs for Proposal-N Demolition Services, Group A15/SA. – Contractor: Inner City Contracting – Location: 18715 Grand River, Detroit, MI 48223 – Previous Contract Period: February 1, 2021 through December 31, 2023 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2024 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $1,351,161.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 02/19/24)

Santiago-Romero Motion to Approve by Council 

• Motion made by Gabriela Santiago-Romero

  100% Bond Funding – AMEND 2 – To Provide an Extension of Time for 30 Sidewalk Repairs for Proposal-N Demolition Services, Group A15/SA. – Contractor: Inner City Contracting – Location: 18715 Grand River, Detroit, MI 48223 – Previous Contract Period: February 1, 2021 through December 31, 2023 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2024 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $1,351,161.00. Construction and Demolition

  Waiver of Reconsideration Requested

  Yeas (9)

  Coleman Young, Mary Waters, Tate, Frederick Durhal, Benson, Angela Whitfield Calloway, Latisha Johnson, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, and Sheffiled

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  Approved (9 to 0)

19.9

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6003318-A2 - 100% Bond Funding – AMEND 2 – To Provide an Extension of Time for 29 Sidewalk Repairs for Proposal-N Demolition Services, Group A18/SA. – Contractor: Inner City Contracting – Location: 18715 Grand River, Detroit, MI 48223 – Previous Contract Period: February 1, 2021 through December 31, 2023 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2024 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $1,226,253.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 02/19/24)

Santiago-Romero Motion to Approve by Council 

• Motion made by Gabriela Santiago-Romero

  100% Bond Funding – AMEND 2 – To Provide an Extension of Time for 29 Sidewalk Repairs for Proposal-N Demolition Services, Group A18/SA. – Contractor: Inner City Contracting – Location: 18715 Grand River, Detroit, MI 48223 – Previous Contract Period: February 1, 2021 through December 31, 2023 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2024 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $1,226,253.00. Construction and Demolition

  Waiver of Reconsideration Requested

  Yeas (9)

  Coleman Young, Mary Waters, Tate, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Latisha Johnson, Sheffiled, Angela Whitfield Calloway, Benson, and Frederick Durhal

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  Approved (9 to 0)

19.10

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6003665-A1 - 100% Bond Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time for 52 Sidewalk Repairs for Proposal-N Demolition Services, Group B2/SA. – Contractor: Gayanga Co – Location: 1120 W Baltimore, Suite 200, Detroit, MI 48202 – Previous Contract Period: July 1, 2021 through December 31, 2023 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2024 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $3,054,850.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 02/19/24)

Santiago-Romero Motion to Approve by Council 

• Motion made by Gabriela Santiago-Romero

  100% Bond Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time for 52 Sidewalk Repairs for Proposal-N Demolition Services, Group B2/SA. – Contractor: Gayanga Co – Location: 1120 W Baltimore, Suite 200, Detroit, MI 48202 – Previous Contract Period: July 1, 2021 through December 31, 2023 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2024 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $3,054,850.00. Construction and Demolition

  Waiver of Reconsideration Requested

  Yeas (9)

  Coleman Young, Mary Waters, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Frederick Durhal, Sheffiled, Tate, Benson, Angela Whitfield Calloway, and Latisha Johnson

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  Approved (9 to 0)

19.11

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 3072540 – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 10258 Cardoni. – Contractor: Inner City Contracting, LLC – Location: 18715 Grand River Avenue, Detroit, MI 48223 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $28,911.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 02/19/24)

Santiago-Romero Motion to Approve by Council 

• Motion made by Gabriela Santiago-Romero

  Notification to Council – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 10258 Cardoni. – Contractor: Inner City Contracting, LLC – Location: 18715 Grand River Avenue, Detroit, MI 48223 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $28,911.00. Construction and Demolition

  Yeas (9)

  Coleman Young, Mary Waters, Sheffiled, Tate, Benson, Angela Whitfield Calloway, Frederick Durhal, Latisha Johnson, and Gabriela Santiago-Romero

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  Approved (9 to 0)

19.12

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005917 - 100% Major Street Funding – To Provide Stainless Steel Strapping, Brackets and Hardware for Traffic Sign Shop. – Contractor: Dyna Engineering – Location: 2222 W. Grand River, Suite A, Okemos, MI 48864 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Term of Two (2) Years – Total Contract Amount: $190,112.00. PUBLIC WORKS (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 02/19/24)

Santiago-Romero Motion to Approve by Council 

• Motion made by Gabriela Santiago-Romero

  100% Major Street Funding – To Provide Stainless Steel Strapping, Brackets and Hardware for Traffic Sign Shop. – Contractor: Dyna Engineering – Location: 2222 W. Grand River, Suite A, Okemos, MI 48864 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Term of Two (2) Years – Total Contract Amount: $190,112.00. Public Works

  Yeas (9)

  Coleman Young, Mary Waters, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Latisha Johnson, Angela Whitfield Calloway, Benson, Frederick Durhal, Sheffiled, and Tate

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  Approved (9 to 0)

LEGISLATIVE POLICY DIVISION

19.13

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Resolution Urging The Michigan Legislature to Allow Animal Control Officers to Implant Dogs with Microchips and to Administer Rabies Vaccines. (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 02/19/24)

Durhal Motion to Approve by Council (In the Name of the Council)

• Motion made by Frederick Durhal

  For Consideration

  Yeas (9)

  Coleman Young, Mary Waters, Sheffiled, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Frederick Durhal, Latisha Johnson, Benson, Angela Whitfield Calloway, and Tate

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  Approved (9 to 0)

20.

NEW BUSINESS

MAYOR'S OFFICE

20.1

Young, reso. autho.

Petition of United Irish Societies (#2024-060) request to hold "66th Annual St. Patrick's Parade" on March 10, 2024 from 1:00 P.M. until 4:00 P.M. (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2/22/24)

Motion to Approve by Council (Waiver)

• Motion made by Coleman Young

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  Yeas (9)

  Coleman Young, Mary Waters, Sheffiled, Latisha Johnson, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Benson, Frederick Durhal, Tate, and Angela Whitfield Calloway

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  Approved (9 to 0)

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

20.2

Benson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 3068934 - Notification to Council – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 7581 Holmes. – Contractor: DMC Consultants, Inc. – Location: 13500 Foley Street, Detroit, MI 48227 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $21,850.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2/26/24)

Motion to Approve by Council

• Motion made by Benson

  Notification to Council – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 7581 Holmes. – Contractor: DMC Consultants, Inc. – Location: 13500 Foley Street, Detroit, MI 48227 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $21,850.00. Construction and Demolition

  Yeas (9)

  Coleman Young, Mary Waters, Tate, Latisha Johnson, Frederick Durhal, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Benson, Angela Whitfield Calloway, and Sheffiled

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  Approved (9 to 0)

20.3

Benson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 3069380 - Notification to Council – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 18421 Patton. – Contractor: DMC Consultants, Inc. – Location: 13500 Foley Street, Detroit, MI 48227 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $23,490.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2/26/24)

Motion to Approve by Council

• Motion made by Benson

  Notification to Council – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 18421 Patton. – Contractor: DMC Consultants, Inc. – Location: 13500 Foley Street, Detroit, MI 48227 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $23,490.00. Construction and Demolition

  Yeas (9)

  Coleman Young, Mary Waters, Tate, Frederick Durhal, Benson, Angela Whitfield Calloway, Latisha Johnson, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, and Sheffiled

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  Approved (9 to 0)

20.4

Benson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 3071338 - Notification to Council – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 1288 Lakeview. – Contractor: DMC Consultants, Inc. – Location: 13500 Foley Street, Detroit, MI 48227 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $21,200.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2/26/24)

Motion to Approve by Council

• Motion made by Benson

  Notification to Council – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 1288 Lakeview. – Contractor: DMC Consultants, Inc. – Location: 13500 Foley Street, Detroit, MI 48227 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $21,200.00. Construction and Demolition

  Yeas (9)

  Coleman Young, Mary Waters, Sheffiled, Tate, Benson, Angela Whitfield Calloway, Frederick Durhal, Latisha Johnson, and Gabriela Santiago-Romero

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  Approved (9 to 0)

20.5

Benson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 3072013 - Notification to Council – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 3813 30th Street. – Contractor: DMC Consultants, Inc. – Location: 13500 Foley Street, Detroit, MI 48227 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $27,350.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2/26/24)

Motion to Approve by Council

• Motion made by Benson

  Notification to Council – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 3813 30th Street. – Contractor: DMC Consultants, Inc. – Location: 13500 Foley Street, Detroit, MI 48227 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $27,350.00. Construction and Demolition

  Yeas (9)

  Coleman Young, Mary Waters, Sheffiled, Tate, Frederick Durhal, Angela Whitfield Calloway, Benson, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, and Latisha Johnson

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  Approved (9 to 0)

20.6

Benson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 3072089 - Notification to Council – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 2199 Helen. – Contractor: DMC Consultants, Inc. – Location: 13500 Foley Street, Detroit, MI 48227 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $37,350.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2/26/24)

Motion to Approve by Council

• Motion made by Benson

  Notification to Council – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 2199 Helen. – Contractor: DMC Consultants, Inc. – Location: 13500 Foley Street, Detroit, MI 48227 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $37,350.00. Construction and Demolition

  Yeas (9)

  Coleman Young, Mary Waters, Tate, Sheffiled, Frederick Durhal, Benson, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Angela Whitfield Calloway, and Latisha Johnson

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  Approved (9 to 0)

20.7

Benson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 3072532 - Notification to Council – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 673 W Robinwood. – Contractor: DMC Consultants, Inc. – Location: 13500 Foley Street, Detroit, MI 48227 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $29,850.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2/26/24)

Motion to Approve by Council (Waiver)

• Motion made by Benson

  Notification to Council – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 673 W Robinwood. – Contractor: DMC Consultants, Inc. – Location: 13500 Foley Street, Detroit, MI 48227 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $29,850.00. Construction and Demolition

  Yeas (9)

  Coleman Young, Mary Waters, Tate, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Benson, Frederick Durhal, Sheffiled, Angela Whitfield Calloway, and Latisha Johnson

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  Approved (9 to 0)

20.8

Benson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 3072538 - Notification to Council – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 2432 Highland. – Contractor: DMC Consultants, Inc. – Location: 13500 Foley Street, Detroit, MI 48227 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $29,950.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2/26/24)

Benson Motion to Send Back to the Public Health and Safety Standing Committee (03-04-2024); All in Favor (Benson, Durhal, Johnson, Santiago-Romero, Waters, Whitfield-Calloway, Sheffield, Tate, Young); Motion Carried 9-0  

20.9

Benson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 3072539 - Notification to Council – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 3621 Beatrice. – Contractor: DMC Consultants, Inc. – Location: 13500 Foley Street, Detroit, MI 48227 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $26,350.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2/26/24)

Motion to Approve by Council

• Motion made by Benson

  Notification to Council – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 3621 Beatrice. – Contractor: DMC Consultants, Inc. – Location: 13500 Foley Street, Detroit, MI 48227 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $26,350.00. Construction and Demolition

  Yeas (9)

  Mary Waters, Coleman Young, Latisha Johnson, Angela Whitfield Calloway, Benson, Sheffiled, Frederick Durhal, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, and Tate

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  Approved (9 to 0)

20.10

Benson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006060 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Bus OEM Parts. – Contractor: The Aftermarket Parts Company, LLC DBA New Flyer Parts – Location: 3229 Sawmill Parkway, Delaware, OH 43015 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through August 31, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $2,220,000.00. TRANSPORTATION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2/26/24)

Motion to Approve by Council (Waiver)

• Motion made by Benson

  100% City Funding – To Provide Bus OEM Parts. – Contractor: The Aftermarket Parts Company, LLC DBA New Flyer Parts – Location: 3229 Sawmill Parkway, Delaware, OH 43015 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through August 31, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $2,220,000.00. Transportation

  Yeas (9)

  Coleman Young, Mary Waters, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Sheffiled, Tate, Benson, Angela Whitfield Calloway, Frederick Durhal, and Latisha Johnson

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  Approved (9 to 0)

20.11

Benson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6001851-A1 - 100% Grant Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time for Transportation Planning, Engineering and Program Management Services. – Contractor: WSP Michigan Inc. – Location: 500 Griswold, Suite 2600, Detroit, MI 48226 – Previous Contract Period: February 26, 2019 through February 19, 2024 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through February 26, 2025 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $6,000,000.00. TRANSPORTATION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2/26/24)

Motion to Approve by Council (Waiver)

• Motion made by Benson

  100% Grant Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time for Transportation Planning, Engineering and Program Management Services. – Contractor: WSP Michigan Inc. – Location: 500 Griswold, Suite 2600, Detroit, MI 48226 – Previous Contract Period: February 26, 2019 through February 19, 2024 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through February 26, 2025 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $6,000,000.00. Transportation

  Waiver of Reconsideration Requested

  Yeas (9)

  Coleman Young, Tate, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Sheffiled, Benson, Angela Whitfield Calloway, Frederick Durhal, Latisha Johnson, and Mary Waters

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  Approved (9 to 0)

20.12

Benson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6003777-A1 -  100% Grant Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time for Transportation Planning, Engineering and Program Management Services. – Contractor: HDR Michigan, Inc. – Location: 1000 Oakbrook Drive, Suite 200, Ann Arbor, MI 48104 – Previous Contract Period: November 3, 2021 through February 19, 2024 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through February 26, 2025 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $750,000.00. TRANSPORTATION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2/26/24)

Motion to Approve by Council (Waiver)

• Motion made by Benson

  100% Grant Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time for Transportation Planning, Engineering and Program Management Services. – Contractor: HDR Michigan, Inc. – Location: 1000 Oakbrook Drive, Suite 200, Ann Arbor, MI 48104 – Previous Contract Period: November 3, 2021 through February 19, 2024 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through February 26, 2025 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $750,000.00. Transportation

  Waiver of Reconsideration Requested

  Yeas (9)

  Coleman Young, Mary Waters, Tate, Sheffiled, Angela Whitfield Calloway, Benson, Latisha Johnson, Frederick Durhal, and Gabriela Santiago-Romero

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  Approved (9 to 0)

20.13

Benson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6003776-A1 -   53% Grant, 47% City Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time for Transportation Planning, Engineering and Program Management Services. – Contractor: HNTB Michigan, Inc. – Location: 400 Renaissance Center, Suite 1800, Detroit, Michigan 48243 – Previous Contract Period: November 3, 2021 through February 19, 2024 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through February 26, 2025 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $750,000.00. TRANSPORTATION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2/26/24)

Motion to Approve by Council (Waiver)

• Motion made by Benson

  53% Grant, 47% City Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time for Transportation Planning, Engineering and Program Management Services. – Contractor: HNTB Michigan, Inc. – Location: 400 Renaissance Center, Suite 1800, Detroit, Michigan 48243 – Previous Contract Period: November 3, 2021 through February 19, 2024 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through February 26, 2025 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $750,000.00. Transportation

  Waiver of Reconsideration Requested

  Yeas (9)

  Coleman Young, Mary Waters, Sheffiled, Tate, Latisha Johnson, Benson, Frederick Durhal, Angela Whitfield Calloway, and Gabriela Santiago-Romero

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  Approved (9 to 0)

20.14

Benson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006061 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Bus OEM Parts. – Contractor: Gillig, LLC – Location: 25972 Eden Landing Road, Hayward, CA 94545 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through August 31, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $570,000.00. TRANSPORTATION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2/26/24)

Motion to Approve by Council (Waiver)

• Motion made by Benson

  100% City Funding – To Provide Bus OEM Parts. – Contractor: Gillig, LLC – Location: 25972 Eden Landing Road, Hayward, CA 94545 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through August 31, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $570,000.00. Transportation

  Waiver of Reconsideration Requested

  Yeas (9)

  Coleman Young, Mary Waters, Sheffiled, Latisha Johnson, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Benson, Angela Whitfield Calloway, Frederick Durhal, and Tate

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  Approved (9 to 0)

20.15

Young, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005991 - 100% Capital Funding – To Provide Improvements at Bale Park for ADA Ramps, Sidewalks and Existing Playground Borders. – Contractor: Michigan Recreational Construction, Inc. – Location: 18631 Conant, Detroit, MI 48234 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through January 8, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $200,000.00. GENERAL SERVICES (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2/22/24)

Motion to Approve by Council

• Motion made by Coleman Young

  100% Capital Funding – To Provide Improvements at Bale Park for ADA Ramps, Sidewalks and Existing Playground Borders. – Contractor: Michigan Recreational Construction, Inc. – Location: 18631 Conant, Detroit, MI 48234 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through January 8, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $200,000.00. General Services

  Yeas (9)

  Coleman Young, Mary Waters, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Tate, Angela Whitfield Calloway, Benson, Frederick Durhal, Latisha Johnson, and Sheffiled

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  Approved (9 to 0)

20.16

Young, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006025 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Animal Carcass Removal & Cremation Services. – Contractor: Lady LuLu Enterprises, Inc. – Location: 31039 Schoolcraft Avenue, Livonia, MI 48150 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Term of Two (2) Years – Total Contract Amount: $79,781.00.    GENERAL SERVICES (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2/22/24)

Motion to Approve by Council (Waiver)

• Motion made by Coleman Young

  100% City Funding – To Provide Animal Carcass Removal & Cremation Services. – Contractor: Lady LuLu Enterprises, Inc. – Location: 31039 Schoolcraft Avenue, Livonia, MI 48150 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Term of Two (2) Years – Total Contract Amount: $79,781.00. General Services

  Waiver of Reconsideration Requested

  Yeas (9)

  Coleman Young, Mary Waters, Tate, Sheffiled, Frederick Durhal, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Benson, Angela Whitfield Calloway, and Latisha Johnson

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  Approved (9 to 0)

20.17

Young, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6004284-A1 - 100% General Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Increase of Funds for Construction Equipment Repairs. – Contractor: Alta Construction Equipment, LLC – Location: 5105 Loraine Street, Detroit, MI 48208 – Contract Period: April 4, 2022 through April 4, 2025– Contract Increase Amount: $300,000.00 – Total Contract Amount: $450,000.00. GENERAL SERVICES (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 02/22/24)

Motion to Approve by Council

• Motion made by Coleman Young

  100% General Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Increase of Funds for Construction Equipment Repairs. – Contractor: Alta Construction Equipment, LLC – Location: 5105 Loraine Street, Detroit, MI 48208 – Contract Period: April 4, 2022 through April 4, 2025– Contract Increase Amount: $300,000.00 – Total Contract Amount: $450,000.00. General Services

  Yeas (9)

  Coleman Young, Mary Waters, Tate, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Benson, Angela Whitfield Calloway, Frederick Durhal, Latisha Johnson, and Sheffiled

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  Approved (9 to 0)

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

20.18

Benson, reso. autho.

Request to Accept an increase in appropriation for the FY 2024 Essential Local Public Health  Services 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 2024 Essential Local Public Health Services Grant, in the amount of $740,916.00. There is no match requirement. This grant was approved by Council in the FY 2024 budget. This funding will increase appropriation 21163 by $498,222.00. This appropriation was previously approved in the amount of $2,859,051.00, which includes $102,000.00 for program income, and will be increased to a total of $3,357,273.00.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2/26/24)

Motion to Approve by Council (Waiver)

• Motion made by Benson

  Request to accept an increase in appropriation for the FY 2024 Essential Local Public Health Services 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 2024 Essential Local Public Health Services Grant, in the amount of $740,916.00. There is no match requirement. This grant was approved by Council in the FY 2024 budget. This funding will increase appropriation 21163 by $498,222.00. This appropriation was previously approved in the amount of $2,859,051.00, which includes $102,000.00 for program income, and will be increased to a total of $3,357,273.00.

  Yeas (9)

  Coleman Young, Mary Waters, Tate, Latisha Johnson, Frederick Durhal, Angela Whitfield Calloway, Benson, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, and Sheffiled

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  Approved (9 to 0)

20.19

Benson, reso. autho.

Request to Accept and Appropriate the FY 2024 Retail Flexible Funding Model Grant. (The National Environmental Health Association (NEHA), in partnership with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), has awarded the City of Detroit Health Department with the FY 2024 Retail Flexible Funding Model Grant for a total of $31,500.00. There is no match requirement. The total project cost is $31,500.00.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2/26/24)

Motion to Approve by Council

 

• Motion made by Benson

  Request to Accept and Appropriate the FY 2024 Retail Flexible Funding Model Grant. The National Environmental Health Association (NEHA), in partnership with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), has awarded the City of Detroit Health Department with the FY 2024 Retail Flexible Funding Model Grant for a total of $31,500.00. There is no match requirement. The total project cost is $31,500.00.

  Yeas (9)

  Coleman Young, Mary Waters, Tate, Sheffiled, Latisha Johnson, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Angela Whitfield Calloway, Frederick Durhal, and Benson

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  Approved (9 to 0)

20.20

Benson, reso. autho.

Request to Accept an Increase in Appropriation for the FY 2023 Justice Assistance Grant. (Wayne County has awarded the City of Detroit Police Department with the FY 2023 Justice Assistance Grant for a total of $1,015,224.78. There is no match requirement for this grant. The grant was adopted in the FY 2024 budget in the amount of $941,820.00. The grant was awarded at a higher amount than was budgeted. We are requesting to increase appropriation 21194, in the amount of $73,424.78, to reflect the total project cost of $1,015,244.78.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2/26/24)

Motion to Approve by Council (Waiver)

• Motion made by Benson

  Request to Accept an Increase in Appropriation for the FY 2023 Justice Assistance Grant. Wayne County has awarded the City of Detroit Police Department with the FY 2023 Justice Assistance Grant for a total of $1,015,224.78. There is no match requirement for this grant. The grant was adopted in the FY 2024 budget in the amount of $941,820.00. The grant was awarded at a higher amount than was budgeted. We are requesting to increase appropriation 21194, in the amount of $73,424.78, to reflect the total project cost of $1,015,244.78.

  Yeas (9)

  Coleman Young, Mary Waters, Tate, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Latisha Johnson, Benson, Sheffiled, Angela Whitfield Calloway, and Frederick Durhal

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  Approved (9 to 0)

20.21

Benson, reso. autho.

Authorization to submit a grant application to the Simon Foundation for the FY 2024 Simon Foundation Grant to support Project Clean Slate. (The Project Clean Slate team is hereby requesting authorization from Detroit City Council to submit a grant application to the Simon Foundation for the FY 2024 Simon Foundation Grant. The amount being sought is $50,000.00. There is no City match requirement. The total project cost is $50,000.00.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2/26/24)

Motion to Approve by Council (Waiver)

• Motion made by Benson

  Authorization to submit a grant application to the Simon Foundation for the FY 2024 Simon Foundation Grant to support Project Clean Slate. The Project Clean Slate team is hereby requesting authorization from Detroit City Council to submit a grant application to the Simon Foundation for the FY 2024 Simon Foundation Grant. The amount being sought is $50,000.00. There is no City match requirement. The total project cost is $50,000.00.

  Yeas (9)

  Coleman Young, Tate, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Latisha Johnson, Sheffiled, Mary Waters, Benson, Frederick Durhal, and Angela Whitfield Calloway

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  Approved (9 to 0)

20.22

Benson, reso. autho.

Authorization to submit a grant application to the Michigan State Police for the FY 2024 Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program Grant.  (The Police Department is hereby requesting authorization from Detroit City Council to submit a grant application to the Michigan State Police for the FY 2024 Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program Grant. The amount being sought is $400,000.00. There is no City match requirement. The total project cost is $400,000.00.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2/26/24)

Motion to Approve by Council (Waiver)

• Motion made by Benson

  Authorization to submit a grant application to the Michigan State Police for the FY 2024 Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program Grant. The Police Department is hereby requesting authorization from Detroit City Council to submit a grant application to the Michigan State Police for the FY 2024 Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program Grant. The amount being sought is $400,000.00. There is no City match requirement. The total project cost is $400,000.00.

  Yeas (9)

  Coleman Young, Mary Waters, Tate, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Angela Whitfield Calloway, Benson, Latisha Johnson, Sheffiled, and Frederick Durhal

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  Approved (9 to 0)

GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT

20.23

Young, reso. autho.

Authorization to acquire 3 vacant parcels from the Detroit Land Bank Authority for the expansion of Brookins  Balduck Parks. (The City of Detroit ("City"), by and through the General Services Department ("GSD")/Parks and Recreation Division ("DPR"), is hereby requesting the authorization of your Honorable Body to acquire 3 vacant parcels ("Acquisition Parcels") from the Detroit Land Bank Authority ("DLBA"). (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 02/22/24)

Motion to Approve by Council

• Motion made by Coleman Young

  Request for approval of Acquisition of Landbank parcels

  Yeas (9)

  Coleman Young, Tate, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Sheffiled, Angela Whitfield Calloway, Benson, Mary Waters, Frederick Durhal, and Latisha Johnson

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  Approved (9 to 0)

DETROIT HEALTH DEPARTMENT

20.24

Benson, reso. autho.

Authorization to submit a Food Safety Inspection agreement between Wayne State University and the Detroit Health Department. (The Health Department is hereby requesting authorization from Detroit City Council to enter into an agreement with Wayne State University for Food Safety Inspections.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2/26/24)

Motion to Approve by Council (Waiver)

• Motion made by Benson

  We are requesting Council approval of the Wayne State University and Detroit Health Department Food Safety Inspection Agreement

  Yeas (9)

  Coleman Young, Mary Waters, Tate, Sheffiled, Latisha Johnson, Frederick Durhal, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Benson, and Angela Whitfield Calloway

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  Approved (9 to 0)

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

20.25

Benson, reso. autho.

Petition of Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear (#2024-043), request to install 182 banners on Jefferson Avenue and Woodward Avenue in order to announce the 2024 Detroit Grand Prix.  (The Department of Public Works has received the above referenced petition.  This Department has no objections to the placement of banners, provided that the banner installation is in compliance with the banner policy adopted by your Honorable Body on November 30, 2001.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2/26/24)

Motion to Approve by Council

• Motion made by Benson

  Approval, provided that the banner installation is in compliance with the banner policy adopted by your Honorable Body on November 30, 2001.

  Yeas (9)

  Coleman Young, Mary Waters, Sheffiled, Tate, Frederick Durhal, Angela Whitfield Calloway, Latisha Johnson, Benson, and Gabriela Santiago-Romero

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  Approved (9 to 0)

RESOLUTIONS

20.26

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Submitting resolution To Recognize March As Social Work Month. (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2/26/24)

Santiago-Romero Motion to Approve by Council (Waiver); All in Favor (Benson, Durhal, Johnson, Santiago-Romero, Sheffield, Tate, Waters, Whitfield-Calloway, Young); Motion Carried 9-0 

21.

PRESIDENT'S REPORT ON THE STANDING COMMITTEE REFERRALS AND OTHER ITEMS

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 CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

22.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6001681-A1 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide Exercise Renewal Options for Banking Services. – Contractor: Fifth Third Bank, National Association – Location: 38 Fountain Square Plaza, Cincinnati, OH 45236 – Previous Contract Period: February 28, 2019 through February 28, 2024 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through March 1, 2029 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $0.00. TREASURY

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE & AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections.

22.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6001682-A1 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide Exercise Renewal Options for Banking Services. – Contractor: JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. – Location: 1116 W. Long Lake Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302 – Previous Contract Period: February 28, 2019 through February 28, 2024 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through March 1, 2029 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $0.00. TREASURY

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE & AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections.

22.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6001683-A1 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 1 – To Exercise Renewal Options for Banking Services. – Contractor: First Independence Bank – Location: 7310 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI 48202 – Previous Contract Period: February 28, 2019 through February 28, 2024 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through March 1, 2029 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $0.00. TREASURY

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE & AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections.

BOARD OF REVIEW

22.4

Submitting report relative to

March Board of Review Hearings. (This communication is to provide an update regarding this year’s March Board of Review at the current arrangements in accordance with the newly enacted changes to the Detroit City Code Section 44-4-5 Board of Review.  March Board of Review.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE & AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections.

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

22.5

Submitting report relative to

Large Events Reporting – Thru December 31, 2023 (Q2 of FY 2023-24). (The 2019 Detroit City Code section 17-3-7 mandates the quarterly reporting of any revenue received by the City for the use of facilities, personnel, services, or resources of the City’s public safety departments in conjunction with, or in support of, a large special event for which a Council approved permit was required with anticipated or actual attendance in excess of 1,500 persons.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE & AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections.

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.

Legal Representation and Indemnification of Attorney Dawn McCloud in lawsuit of Scheherazade Love v Conrad Mallett et al; Case No. 24-000149-CZ; L24-00769 (TYC) A32000 (Law Department) for Attorney Dawn McCloud.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. 

23.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification of Chief of Staff Jason Harrison in lawsuit of Scheherazade Love v Conrad Mallett et al; Case No. 24-000149-CZ; L24-00769 (TYC) A32000 (Law Department) for Chief of Staff Jason Harrison.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. 

23.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification of Assistant Corporation Counsel Ivars Steins in lawsuit of Scheherazade Love v Conrad Mallett et al; Case No. 24-000149-CZ; L24-00769 (TYC) A32000 (Law Department) for Assistant Corporation Counsel Ivars Steins.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. 

23.4

Submitting reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification of Sr. Assistant Corporation Counsel Victor Moncivais in lawsuit of Scheherazade Love v Conrad Mallett et al; Case No. 24-000149-CZ; L24-00769 (TYC) A32000 (Law Department) for Sr. Assistant Corporation Counsel Victor Moncivais.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. 

MISCELLANEOUS

23.5

Council President Mary Sheffield

Submitting memorandum relative to Request for Resolution in Support of House Bill HR40.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. 

23.6

Council President Pro James Tate

Submitting memorandum relative to Opinion on the Michigan Right to Farm Act 93 of 1981.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. 

23.7

Council Member Coleman A. Young, II

Submitting memorandum relative to Appointment of Yolanda Jack to the Reparations Task Force.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections. 

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. 6005024-A1 -  100% ARPA Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time for Parks, Recreation and Culture Parks Renovation at John R. Watson. – Contractor: Decima, LLC – Location: 16870 Schaefer Highway, Detroit, MI 48235 – Previous Contract Period: April 11, 2023 through February 14, 2024 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2025 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $876,933.00. GENERAL SERVICES

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD & COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No
Objections.

24.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005859 - 100% ARPA Funding – To Provide eSports Equipment for City of Detroit Recreation Centers. – Contractor: FanFit Gaming Inc. – Location: 50 Rosenfield Drive, Barrie Ontario, Canada L4M5X4 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $331,442.61. GENERAL SERVICES

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD & COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No
Objections.

24.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006111 - 100% Capital Funding – To Assist in Phase 2 Renovations of A.B. Ford Park. – Contractor: Detroit Building Authority – Location: 1301 Third Street, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through March 20, 2027 – Total Contract Amount: $9,555,000.00. GENERAL SERVICES

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD & COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No
Objections.

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

24.4

Submitting reso. autho.

Request to Authorize acceptance and appropriation of Cash and In-kind Donations to support #FunInTheD activities associated with the 2024 NFL Draft.  (The General Services Department, in partnership with the Office of Development and Grants, is requesting authorization to accept cash and in-kind donations to support #FunInTheD activities for residents before and during the 2024 NFL Draft that will be hosted by the City.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD & COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No
Objections.

25.

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

25.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6004582-A1 - 100% ARPA Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide a Scope Amendment to Include Over Assessed Homeowners and CVI Participants in Motor City Match. – Contractor: Economic Development Corporation of the City of Detroit – Location: 150 W Jefferson, Suite 1500, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: July 26, 2022 through March 31, 2026 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $15,000,000.00. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections.

LAW DEPARTMENT

25.2

Submitting report and Proposed Ordinance

To amend Chapter 43 of the 2019 Detroit City Code, Streets, Sidewalks and Other Public Places, Article III, Opening, Closing, Extending, Widening, Vacating, Naming and Renaming of Streets, Subdivision B, Procedure for Installation of Secondary Street Signs Through Petition, by amending Section 43-3-52, Procedure, Section 43-3-54, Duties of the Legislative Policy Division to prepare report, notify petitioner, Section 43-3-55, Public hearing, Section 43-3-61, Procedure for City Council initiative, Section 43-363, Duties of the Legislative Policy Division to prepare report regarding assignment of secondary street sign through City Council initiative, and Section 43-3-64, Public hearing regarding assignment of secondary street sign through City Council initiative, to provide new timelines for the secondary street signs process and public hearing requirements as well as new payment submission requirements.  (FOR INTRODUCTION AND THE SETTING OF A PUBLIC HEARING?)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections.

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

25.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Authorization to submit a grant application to the TD Charitable Foundation for the Housing for Everyone Grant.  (The Housing and Revitalization Department is hereby requesting authorization from Detroit City Council to submit a grant application to the TD Charitable Foundation for the Housing for Everyone Grant. The amount being sought is $250,000.00. There is no City match requirement. The total project cost is $250,000.00.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections.

25.4

Submitting reso. autho.

Authorization to submit a grant application to the Michigan State Housing Development Authority for the Housing Readiness Incentive Grant.  (The Housing and Revitalization Department is hereby requesting authorization from Detroit City Council to submit a grant application to the Michigan State Housing Development Authority for the Housing Readiness Incentive Grant. The amount being sought is $50,000.00. There is no City match requirement. The total project cost is $50,000.00.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections.

CITY PLANNING COMMISSION

25.5

Submitting reso. autho.

Request of Metro Detroit Signs for PCA (Public Center Adjacent) Special District Review of proposed exterior alterations to 630 Woodward Avenue. (RECOMMEND APPROVAL)  (The City Planning Commission (CPC) has received a request from Metro Detroit Signs for PCA (Public Center Adjacent) Special District Review of proposed exterior alterations at Chipotle Mexican Grill at 630 Woodward Avenue. This request is being made consistent with the provisions of Sections 50-3-222 of the Detroit Zoning Ordinance.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections.

LEGISLATIVE POLICY DIVISION

25.6

Submitting report relative to

Citizens Research Council of Michigan's Report Examining the Continual Need for the City of Detroit's Downtown Development Authority and the Overall Economic Condition of the City of Detroit. (Council President Mary Sheffield requested the Legislative Policy Division (LPD) to address the question of whether the City of Detroit Downtown Development Authority (DDA) has achieved its original purpose and is it still needed given the current economic condition of the City of Detroit.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections.

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

25.7

Submitting reso. autho.

Community Benefits Provision  The Future of Health Development. (The City of Detroit (“City”), City of Detroit Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (“DRBA”), Detroit Economic Growth Corporation (“DEGC”), and Henry Ford Health System (“HFH”), Board of Trustees for Michigan State University (“MSU”) and Pistons Sports & Entertainment, LLC (“Pistons”) collectively referred to as the (“Developer”) have been in discussions to bring an estimated investment of approximately $3.02 billion dollars1 to the properties located at One Ford Place, 725 Amsterdam Street, 675 Amsterdam Street, 6175 Third Street, 6205 Third Avenue, 2805 West Grand Boulevard, 1130 Baltimore Avenue, 6450 Sterling Street and 6355 Lincoln Street collectively as The Future of Health. It is anticipated that this project will redevelop the nine (9) existing structures and vacant parcels into new and renovated uses resulting in the creation of a hospital expansion at 1.1 million square feet, three (3) mixed use residential buildings with 662 mixed income residential units and 897,000 square feet of retail space2 , a research facility with 335,000 square feet of office space, a shared services building with 150,000 square feet of office space, a central energy hub covering 25,000 square feet and 2,300 interior and surface parking spaces to the New Center, New Center Commons Virginia Park, Elijah McCoy and TechTown neighborhoods.)

Tate Motion to Walk-On and move to New Business; All in Favor (Benson, Durhal, Johnson, Santiago-Romero, Waters, Whitfield-Calloway, Sheffield, Tate, Young); Motion Carried 9-0 (replace Line Item 18.10)

MISCELLANEOUS

25.8

Council President Pro Tem James Tate

Submitting memorandum relative to Renew Detroit Questions.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections.

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 PROCUREMENT

26.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3072505 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Emergency Fire Air Cushions. – Contractor: Safeware, Inc. – Location: 4403 Forbes Boulevard. Lanham, MD 20706 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $87,500.00. FIRE

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections.

26.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6004378-A1 - 100% ARPA Funding – To Provide Classroom and Conference Room Equipment and Installation to the Detroit Police Department Academy. – Contractor: Conference Technologies, Inc. – Location: 1307 East Maple Road, Troy, MI 48083 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $250,171.71. POLICE

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections.

26.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005366 - 100% ARPA Funding – To Provide Classroom and Conference Room Equipment and Installation to the Detroit Police Department Academy. – Contractor: Conference Technologies, Inc. – Location: 1307 East Maple Road, Troy, MI 48083 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $250,171.71. POLICE

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections.

26.4

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006074 - 100% ARPA Funding – To Provide Abatement and Alteration of 2 Commercial Structures Group 238. – Contractor: Homrich Wrecking, Inc. dba Homrich – Location: 3033 Bourke Street, Detroit, MI 48238 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $1,729,200.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections.

LAW DEPARTMENT

26.5

Submitting Report and Proposed Ordinance

To amend Chapter 8 of the 2019 Detroit City Code, Building Construction and Property Maintenance, Article XV, Property Maintenance Code, by amending Division 1, Generally, Section 8-15-4, Definitions: C, Section 8-15-5, Definitions: D—F, Section8-15-7, Definitions: L—O, Section 8-15-9, Definitions: S—Z, and Section 8-15-11, Civil fines for violations of this article, and by adding Division 7, Fugitive Dust, to include Section 8-15-581, Title and applicability; scope and intent, Section 8-15-582, Fugitive dust plan for commercial activity, Section 8-15-583, Opacity limits; measurement, Section 8-15-584, New Construction; fugitive dust plan required, Section 8-15-585, Change in operations, fugitive dust plan revisions, Section 8-15-586, Ongoing operations, fugitive dust plan revisions, other remedial actions,Section 8-15-587, Responsibility for dust mitigation; violations, Section 8-15-588, Administrative procedures, Section 8-15-589, High-wind events, Section 8-15-590, Inspections, Section 8-15-591, Record keeping, Section 8-15-592, Fugitive Dust Funding, and Section 8-15-593, Alternative Compliance, to provide for the regulation, administration, and enforcement of fugitive dust emission and related inspection and reinspection of all community establishment premises and operations within the City, for the health, safety and welfare of the residents of the City of Detroit. (Council Member Gabriela Santiago-Romero) (FOR INTRODUCTION AND SETTING OF A PUBLIC HEARING?)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections.

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

26.6

Submitting reso. autho.

Request to Accept an increase in appropriation for the FY 2024 Children's Special Health Care Services 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 2024 Children's Special Health Care Services (CSHCS) Grant, in the amount of $151,402.00. There is no match requirement. The award increase includes two programs. The CSHCS – Outreach & Advocacy Program will be increased from $583,645.00 to $712,047.00 and CSHCS – Care Coordination Program will be increased from $32,000.00 to $55,000.00. This funding will increase appropriation 21166, to a total of $767,047.00.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections.

26.7

Submitting reso. autho.

Authorization to submit a grant application to the Invest Detroit Foundation for the FY 2024 Spark Historical and Cultural Markers Grant.  (The Department of Public Works is hereby requesting authorization from Detroit City Council to submit a grant application to the Invest Detroit Foundation for the FY 2024 Spark Historical and Cultural Markers Grant. The amount being sought is $82,050.00. There is no City match requirement. The total project cost is $82,050.00.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections.

26.8

Submitting reso. autho.

Request to Accept and Appropriate the FY 2024 Emerging Threats – Expanding Public Health Workforce Grant.  (The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has awarded the City of Detroit Health Department with the FY 2024 Emerging Threats – Expanding Public Health Workforce Grant for a total of $47,660.00. There is no match requirement. The total project cost is $47,660.00.)

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections.

MISCELLANEOUS

26.9

Council Member Gabriela Santiago-Romero

Submitting resolution To Recognize March 2024 As Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections.

26.10

Council President Pro Tem James Tate

Submitting memorandum relative to 21756 Grand River.

PER THE CHAIR: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE. All Present Council Members in favor (9-0). No Objections.

27.

CONSENT AGENDA

28.

MEMBER REPORTS

Waters, Johnson, Durhal, Whitfield-Calloway, Benson, Santiago-Romero, Sheffield

29.

ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE

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 In Memoriam for Stephen R. Northcross. 

Young Motion for Approval by Council; Members in Favor (Durhal, Benson, Johnson, Santiago-Romero, Sheffield, Tate, Waters, Whitfield-Calloway, Young), 9-0 Motion Carried

• Motion made by Coleman Young

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  Yeas (9)

  Coleman Young, Mary Waters, Sheffiled, Tate, Latisha Johnson, Angela Whitfield Calloway, Frederick Durhal, Benson, and Gabriela Santiago-Romero

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  Approved (9 to 0)

31.2

Young, reso. autho.

Testimonial Resolution for Keyon Clinton.

Young Motion for Approval by Council; Members in Favor (Durhal, Benson, Johnson, Santiago-Romero, Sheffield, Tate, Waters, Whitfield-Calloway, Young), 9-0 Motion Carried

• Motion made by Coleman Young

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  Yeas (9)

  Coleman Young, Mary Waters, Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Latisha Johnson, Benson, Angela Whitfield Calloway, Frederick Durhal, Sheffiled, and Tate

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  Approved (9 to 0)

32.

WALK ONS

32.1

Tate, reso. autho. (on behalf of Council President Mary Sheffield)

Resolution to develop and address the transportation needs of the community in the future of health impact area. 

Tate Motion to Approve by Council; All in Favor (Benson, Durhal, Johnson, Santiago-Romero, Sheffield, Tate, Waters, Whitfield-Calloway, Young); Motion Carried 9-0

32.2

Tate, reso. autho.

Community Benefits Provision  The Future of Health Development. (The City of Detroit (“City”), City of Detroit Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (“DRBA”), Detroit Economic Growth Corporation (“DEGC”), and Henry Ford Health System (“HFH”), Board of Trustees for Michigan State University (“MSU”) and Pistons Sports & Entertainment, LLC (“Pistons”) collectively referred to as the (“Developer”) have been in discussions to bring an estimated investment of approximately $3.02 billion dollars1 to the properties located at One Ford Place, 725 Amsterdam Street, 675 Amsterdam Street, 6175 Third Street, 6205 Third Avenue, 2805 West Grand Boulevard, 1130 Baltimore Avenue, 6450 Sterling Street and 6355 Lincoln Street collectively as The Future of Health. It is anticipated that this project will redevelop the nine (9) existing structures and vacant parcels into new and renovated uses resulting in the creation of a hospital expansion at 1.1 million square feet, three (3) mixed use residential buildings with 662 mixed income residential units and 897,000 square feet of retail space2 , a research facility with 335,000 square feet of office space, a shared services building with 150,000 square feet of office space, a central energy hub covering 25,000 square feet and 2,300 interior and surface parking spaces to the New Center, New Center Commons Virginia Park, Elijah McCoy and TechTown neighborhoods.)

Tate Motion to Approve by Council; All in Favor (Benson, Durhal, Sheffield, Tate, Waters, Young) Nays (Santiago-Romero, Waters, Whitfield-Calloway); Motion Carried 6-3