MINUTES

CITY COUNCIL FORMAL SESSION

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 10:00 A.m. - 12:00 P.m.

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

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

HENRY FORD AND BRAIN CANCER AWARENESS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 

 

COUNCIL PRESIDENT MARY SHEFFIELD

COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM JAMES TATE

COUNCIL MEMBER SCOTT BENSON

COUNCIL MEMBER ANGELA WHITFIELD-CALLOWAY

COUNCIL MEMBER FRED DURHAL III

COUNCIL MEMBER LATISHA JOHNSON

COUNCIL MEMBER GABRIELA SANTIAGO-ROMERO

COUNCIL MEMBER MARY WATERS

COUNCIL MEMBER COLEMAN A. YOUNG II

 

Ms. Cindy Golden

Asst. City Council Committee Clerk

           

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1.

ROLL CALL

Council Member Scott Benson

Council Member Fred Durhall III

Council Member Latisha Johnson

Council Member Mary Waters

Council Member Angela Whitfield-Calloway 

Council President Mary Sheffield 

Quorum 7-0

2.

APPROVAL OF JOURNAL OF LAST SESSION

The Journal Session of November 26, 2024 was Approved. 

3.

RECONSIDERATIONS

There are no items.

4.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

There are no items.

5.

BUDGET, FINANCE AND AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

5.1

Please be advised that the following Finance Department/Purchasing Division Contracts were approved through the Recess Procedure for the week of December 3, 2024.

Request to Accept and Appropriate the FY 2024 Shared Streets and Spaces Grant. (The Michigan Department of Transportation has awarded the City of Detroit Department of Transportation with the FY 2024 Shared Streets and Spaces Grant for a total of $200,000.00. There is no match requirement. The total project cost is $200,000.00.)

MOTION: TO RECEIVE AND FILE 7-0 (Santaigo and Tate are not present)

6.

PRESIDENT'S REPORT ON STANDING COMMITTEE REFERRALS AND OTHER MATTERS

7.

BUDGET, FINANCE AND AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE

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

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

7.1

Submitting report relative to

Transmittal of FY 2024 Local Government Retirement System Annual Report. (Please find attached the City’s Local Government Retirement System Annual Report (Form 5572) for FY 2024, which the Office of the Chief Financial Officer has prepared and filed with the State of Michigan Department of Treasury, in accordance with Section 5 of the Protecting Local Government Retirement and Benefits Act, Public Act 202 of 2017 (PA 202).)

REFER TO THE COMMITTEE 7-0 (Santaigo and Tate are not present)

DOWNTOWN DETROIT DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

7.2

Submitting report relative to

Fiscal Year Ending 2024 Annual Reports for: The City of Detroit Downtown Development Authority The City of Detroit Eight Mile Woodward Corridor Improvement Authority. (Attached please find the above referenced Annual Reports for fiscal year ending June 30, 2024.)

REFER TO THE COMMITTEE 7-0 (Santaigo and Tate are not present)

8.

INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE

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

MAYOR'S OFFICE

8.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Appointment of Alexa Bush as Planning Director. (I am pleased to inform you that I have appointed Alexa Bush as Planning Director for the City of Detroit, subject to the approval of City Council. Under Article 4 Section 4-111 of the City Charter, if City Council does not disapprove the appointment within 30 days of filing, the appointment is confirmed.)

REFER TO THE COMMITTEE 7-0 (Santaigo and Tate are not present)

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

8.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006356 - 100% City Funding – To Provide as needed Preventive Maintenance & Installation Services to Existing City of Detroit Genetec Systems. – Contractor: Accurate Networks, LLC – Location: 951 W. Freeport Road, Freeport, MI 49325 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of Three (3) Years – Total Contract Amount: $750,000.00. DoIT

REFER TO THE COMMITTEE 7-0 (Santaigo and Tate are not present)

8.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Affiliated Diagnostic of Oakland LLC (Dezjuan Epperson) v COD, Case Number: 22-181559-GC, File Number :22-00862 (AA) (A20000) in the amount of ($11,000.00) 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 03/11/2020.

REFER TO THE COMMITTEE 7-0 (Santaigo and Tate are not present)

8.4

Submitting reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Apex Laboratories International Inc. v City of Detroit, Case No. 16-000724-r-tt, File No. L17-000631 (JDN) a23000, , in the amount of ($45,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims which were or may have been brought against City of Detroit.

REFER TO THE COMMITTEE 7-0 (Santaigo and Tate are not present)

8.5

Submitting reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Michael Kennebrew v Brittany Moss, Deandre Williams, Allen Williams, Christian Earl, and City Of Detroit; Case Number: 22-12998 File Number: L23-00068 (CB) (A37000) in the amount of ($650,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Michael Kennebrew may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about April 28, 2022.

REFER TO THE COMMITTEE 7-0 (Santaigo and Tate are not present)

8.6

Submitting reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Moss, Dwight v Progressive MI Ins. Co., Eric McCombs, City of Detroit; Case No. 23-012152-NI, File No. L23-00556(PMC), Fire Department, in the amount of ($17,500.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Dwight Moss may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained.

REFER TO THE COMMITTEE 7-0 (Santaigo and Tate are not present)

8.7

Submitting reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification for Assistant Chief Charles Fitzgerald in lawsuit of Lori Pierce v City of Detroit et al; Case No. 24-009708-CZ; W24-00039 (JTM) A37000 (Police Department) for Assistant Chief Charles Fitzgerald.

REFER TO THE COMMITTEE 7-0 (Santaigo and Tate are not present)

8.8

Submitting reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification for Captain Todd Messineo in lawsuit Lori Pierce v City of Detroit et al; Case No. 24-009708-CZ; W24-00039 (JTM) A37000 (Police Department) for Captain Todd Messineo.

REFER TO THE COMMITTEE 7-0 (Santaigo and Tate are not present)

8.9

Submitting reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification of Animal Care Director Mark Kumpf in lawsuit Shauntaye A. Phillips v City of Detroit et al; Case No. 24-004825-NO; L24-00869 (BP) A47000 (General Services Department) for Animal Care Director Mark Kumpf.

REFER TO THE COMMITTEE 7-0 (Santaigo and Tate are not present)

8.10

Submitting reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification for Retired Deputy Chief Melissa Gardner in lawsuit of Lori Pierce v City of Detroit et al, Case No. 24-009708-CZ; W24-00039 (JTM) A37000 (Police Department) for Retired Deputy Chief Melissa Gardner.

REFER TO THE COMMITTEE 7-0 (Santaigo and Tate are not present)

8.11

Submitting reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification for Sergeant Jamal Hamood in lawsuit Lori Pierce v City of Detroit et al; Case No. 24-009708-CZ; W24-00039 (JTM) A37000 (Police Department) for Sergeant Jamal Hamood.

REFER TO THE COMMITTEE 7-0 (Santaigo and Tate are not present)

8.12

Submitting reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification of Building Operator Apprentice Ronald Remitz in lawsuit of Robyn Johnson v Ronald Remitz and City of Detroit   Case No. 24-000575-NI; L24-01267 (AA) A16000 (Demolition Department) for Building Operator Apprentice Ronald Remitz.

REFER TO THE COMMITTEE 7-0 (Santaigo and Tate are not present)

8.13

Submitting reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification of Field Operations Manager Carl McClanahan in lawsuit of Shauntaye A. Phillips v City of Detroit et al, Case No. 24-004825-NO; L24-00869 (BP) A47000 (General Services Department) for Field Operations Manager Carl McClanahan.

REFER TO THE COMMITTEE 7-0 (Santaigo and Tate are not present)

8.14

Submitting reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification of Interim Director Animal Care and Control Lori Sowle in lawsuit Shauntaye A. Phillips v City of Detroit et al, Case No. 24-004825-NO; L24-00869 (BP) A47000 (General Services Department) for Interim Director Animal Care and Control Lori Sowle.

REFER TO THE COMMITTEE 7-0 (Santaigo and Tate are not present)

8.15

Submitting reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification of Animal Control Investigator Elizabeth Summerfield in lawsuit Shauntaye A. Phillips v City of Detroit et al; Case No. 24-004825-NO; L24-00869 (BP) A47000 (General Services Department) for Animal Control Investigator Elizabeth Summerfield.

REFER TO THE COMMITTEE 7-0 (Santaigo and Tate are not present)

MISCELLANEOUS

8.16

Council Member Scott Benson

Submitting resolution Authorizing the Continuation of the Detroit City Council Green Task Force.

REFER TO THE COMMITTEE 7-0 (Santaigo and Tate are not present)

8.17

Council Member Scott Benson

Submitting memorandum relative to Reappointment of John Collins.

REFER TO THE COMMITTEE 7-0 (Santaigo and Tate are not present)

 

8.18

Council Member Scott Benson

Submitting Resolution Authorizing the Continuation of the Detroit City Council Senior Task Force.

REFER TO THE COMMITTEE 7-0 (Santaigo and Tate are not present)

8.19

Council Member Scott Benson

Submitting memorandum relative to Request LPD Draft Resolution for Council Members’ Appointments to Boards and Commissions.

REFER TO THE COMMITTEE 7-0 (Santaigo and Tate are not present)

8.20

Council Member Angela Whitfield-Calloway

Submitting memorandum relative to Legal Opinion on the Prohibition of Rental Pricing Software. 

REFER TO THE COMMITTEE 7-0 (Santaigo and Tate are not present)

9.

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

9.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006878 - 100% Grant Funding – To Provide Restoration and Improvements to Hardstein Park. – Contractor: Michigan Recreational Construction, Inc. – Location: 18631 Conant, Detroit, MI 48234 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 30, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $50,000.00. GENERAL SERVICES

REFER TO THE COMMITTEE 7-0 (Santaigo and Tate are not present)

10.

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

10.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6004272-A1 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time for Tier 1 Intake Services for the HRD Home Repair Program. – Contractor: Jefferson East, Inc. – Location: 300 River Place, Suite 52509, Detroit, MI 48207 – Previous Contract Period: March 1, 2022 through February 28, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through February 28, 2026 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $39,000.00. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION

REFER TO THE COMMITTEE 7-0 (Santaigo and Tate are not present)

10.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006784 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Emergency Shelter Services for those Experiencing Homelessness. – Contractor: (YWCA) Young Women’s Christian Association) of Metropolitan Detroit – Location: 985 E Jefferson Suite. 101, Detroit, MI 48207 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of Two (2) Years – Total Contract Amount: $268,000.00. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION

REFER TO THE COMMITTEE 7-0 (Santaigo and Tate are not present)

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

10.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Property Sale of 12931 Greiner Street. (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department (“P&DD”) has received an offer from Wesslon Gray Jr. (the “Purchaser”), to purchase certain City-owned real property 12931 Greiner, Detroit, MI 48205 (the “Property”) for the purchase price of Seventeen Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($17,000.00).)

REFER TO THE COMMITTEE 7-0 (Santaigo and Tate are not present)

10.4

Submitting reso. autho.

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

REFER TO THE COMMITTEE 7-0 (Santaigo and Tate are not present)

10.5

Submitting reso. autho.

Property Sale of 15700 James Couzens Freeway. (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department (“P&DD”) has received an offer from AFI, LLC (the “Purchaser”), to purchase certain City-owned real property 15700 James Couzens Freeway, Detroit, MI 48238 (the “Property”) for the purchase price of Six Thousand Nine and 00/100 Dollars ($6,090.00).)

REFER TO THE COMMITTEE 7-0 (Santaigo and Tate are not present)

11.

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

11.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006806 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Tailor Services for Detroit Police Uniforms. – Contractor: Sonya DZines Custom Couture, LLC – Location: 21206 Gratiot Avenue, Eastpointe, MI 48021 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of Two (2) Years – Total Contract Amount: $100,000.00. POLICE

REFER TO THE COMMITTEE 7-0 (Santaigo and Tate are not present)

11.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006304-A1 - 100% Major Street Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time Only for Square Tube Steel Signpost and Square Tube Signpost Anchors. – Contractor: MDSolutions, Inc. – Location: 8225 Estates Parkway, Plain City, OH 43064 – Previous Contract Period: May 28, 2024 through May 27, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 26, 2025 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $183,905.00. PUBLIC WORKS

REFER TO THE COMMITTEE 7-0 (Santaigo and Tate are not present)

11.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3080470 – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 15028 Manning. – Contractor: DMC Consultants, Inc. – Location: 13500 Foley Street, Detroit, MI 48227 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $16,750.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

REFER TO THE COMMITTEE 7-0 (Santaigo and Tate are not present)

11.4

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3080189 – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 5922 Dubois. – Contractor: Salenbien Trucking and Excavating, Inc. – Location: 985 East Jefferson Avenue, Suite 300, Detroit, MI 48207 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $13,591.09. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

REFER TO THE COMMITTEE 7-0 (Santaigo and Tate are not present)

11.5

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3080149 – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 9332 Central. – Contractor: Detroit Next, Inc. – Location: 1001 Woodward Avenue, Suite 500, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $15,700.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

REFER TO THE COMMITTEE 7-0 (Santaigo and Tate are not present)

11.6

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3079969 – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 19200 Strasburg. – Contractor: Detroit Next, Inc. – Location: 1001 Woodward Avenue, Suite 500, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $20,800.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

REFER TO THE COMMITTEE 7-0 (Santaigo and Tate are not present)

11.7

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3079744 – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 3742 Ellery. – Contractor: DMC Consultants, Inc. – Location: 13500 Foley Street, Detroit, MI 48227 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $26,900.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

REFER TO THE COMMITTEE 7-0 (Santaigo and Tate are not present)

11.8

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3078923 – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 21620 Thatcher. – Contractor: Detroit Next, Inc. – Location: 1001 Woodward Avenue, Suite 500, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $18,000.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

REFER TO THE COMMITTEE 7-0 (Santaigo and Tate are not present)

11.9

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3077739 – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 6219 Stahelin. – Contractor: Detroit Next, Inc. – Location: 1001 Woodward Avenue, Suite 500, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $19,800.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

REFER TO THE COMMITTEE 7-0 (Santaigo and Tate are not present)

11.10

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3078504 – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 3514 Pulford - Rear BLD 102 - Garage Only. – Contractor: Detroit Next, Inc. – Location: 1001 Woodward Avenue, Suite 500, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $11,000.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

REFER TO THE COMMITTEE 7-0 (Santaigo and Tate are not present)

11.11

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3078929 – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 15880 Iliad. – Contractor: Detroit Next, Inc. – Location: 1001 Woodward Avenue, Suite 500, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $17,500.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

REFER TO THE COMMITTEE 7-0 (Santaigo and Tate are not present)

11.12

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3079395 – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 14622 Park Grove. – Contractor: DMC Consultants, Inc. – Location: 13500 Foley Street, Detroit, MI 48227 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $17,010.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

REFER TO THE COMMITTEE 7-0 (Santaigo and Tate are not present)

11.13

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3079410 – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Commercial Property, 5642 E. Seven Mile Rd. – Contractor: Adamo Demolition Company – Location: 320 East Seven Mile Road, Detroit, MI 48203 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $55,335.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

REFER TO THE COMMITTEE 7-0 (Santaigo and Tate are not present)

11.14

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006847-R - Revenue Agreement – To Lease Space and Provide Concession Operations for the Coleman A. Young International Airport. – Contractor: My Flight Tours, LLC – Location: 11499 Conner Street, Detroit, MI 48213 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of Thirty (30) Years – Total Contract Amount: $0.00. AIRPORT

REFER TO THE COMMITTEE 7-0 (Santaigo and Tate are not present)

11.15

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3079971 – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 6524 Colfax. – Contractor: DMC Consultants, Inc. – Location: 13500 Foley Street, Detroit, MI 48227 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $15,524.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

REFER TO THE COMMITTEE 7-0 (Santaigo and Tate are not present)

11.16

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3080187 – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 950 Mt Vernon. – Contractor: Detroit Next, Inc. – Location: 1001 Woodward Avenue, Suite 500, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $23,000.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

REFER TO THE COMMITTEE 7-0 (Santaigo and Tate are not present)

11.17

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005453-A1 - 100% Construction Code Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Increase of Funds and a Change of Scope for Services to Complete Office Space Renovations on CAYMC's 4th Floor. – Contractor: Detroit Building Authority – Location: 1301 Third Street, Suite 328, Detroit MI 48226 – Contract Period: July 18, 2023 through July 31, 2025 – Contract Increase Amount: $81,335.39 – Total Contract Amount: $686,335.39. BSEED

REFER TO THE COMMITTEE 7-0 (Santaigo and Tate are not present)

11.18

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3079970 – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 7007 Medbury. – Contractor: Detroit Next, Inc. – Location: 1001 Woodward Avenue, Suite 500, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $28,000.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

REFER TO THE COMMITTEE 7-0 (Santaigo and Tate are not present)

11.19

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3079923 – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 3762 Belvidere. – Contractor: Detroit Next, Inc. – Location: 1001 Woodward Avenue, Suite 500, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $15,000.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

REFER TO THE COMMITTEE 7-0 (Santaigo and Tate are not present)

LEGISLATIVE POLICY DIVISION

11.20

Submitting report relative to

Summary of December 2024 Lame Duck Legislation. (The Legislative Policy Division has prepared the following report to provide the Detroit City Council with information regarding the legislative actions that took place during the December 2024 lame duck session of the Michigan legislature.)

REFER TO THE COMMITTEE 7-0 (Santaigo and Tate are not present)

MISCELLANEOUS

11.21

Council Member Scott Benson

Submitting memorandum relative to Request for legal opinion on expanding advertising prohibitions to include psychedelic mushrooms and digital platforms.

REFER TO THE COMMITTEE 7-0 (Santaigo and Tate are not present)

 

11.22

Council Member Gabriela Santiago-Romero

Submitting memorandum relative to DDOT Service Improvement Plan.

REFER TO THE COMMITTEE 7-0 (Santaigo and Tate are not present)

11.23

Council Member Mary Waters

Submitting memorandum relative to Resolution Request – State Legislation on Gun Safety Training.

REFER TO THE COMMITTEE 7-0 (Santaigo and Tate are not present)

11.24

Council Member Angela Whitfield-Calloway

Submitting memorandum relative to Resolution Acknowledging January as Human Trafficking Awareness Month and January 11, 2025, as Human Trafficking Awareness Day.

REFER TO THE COMMITTEE 7-0 (Santaigo and Tate are not present) 

12.

VOTING ACTION MATTERS

13.

OTHER MATTERS

14.

COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAYOR AND OTHER GOVERNMENTAL OFFICIALS AND AGENCIES

15.

PUBLIC COMMENT

Committee of the whole: Betty Lyons, Joe Peaco, Madison, Ms. Williams, Ms. Moore, Charles Miles (Mr. Miles concerns referred to the Law Department and Treasurer for a immediate answer.), Mr. D. Williams, Mrs. , Lori Parks, Teresa Williams, Renae Hankins, Malik Shelton, LaDale Gibson, Venetta Mayberry, Ramone Jackson, Ronald Foster, Edmond Lindsay

Virtual: Karen, Steven Hawring, Zanada Floress, Betty A. Varner, Frank Hammer, Rheuben Crowley Jr., Tahira Ahmed, Todd Scott, William M. Davis, Meeko A. Williams, Starmen Minion, Do Solar Nice (Joann Warrick), Jack (Jacquline Miller), Jake S., Call in user 1, Caller Ending 337 (Papash), Cindy Dara, Karen Hammer, We See You (Carolyn Hughes), Renard Munchinski, Marquette Maddox, Alan Martin, Michael Munchinski, Chris Holmes, Pastor Robin Harris, Cunningham,

16.

STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS

17.

BUDGET, FINANCE AND AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

17.1

Durhal, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006774 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Promotional, Novelty and Apparel Items Citywide. – Contractor: Corporate Specialties, LLC – Location: 19 Clifford Street, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of Two (2) Years – Total Contract Amount: $408,000.00. CITYWIDE  

APPROVED 7-0 with a Waiver

OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK/CITY PLANNING COMMISSION

17.2

Durhal, reso. autho.

Neighborhood Enterprise Zone Certificate Application for the rehabilitation of a vacant industrial building into a mixed-use building with 433-unit apartments at 6051 Hastings within the Fisher Body Hastings Neighborhood Enterprise Zone. (RECOMMEND APPROVAL) (The office of the City Planning Commission (CPC) has received an application requesting a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone (NEZ) certificate for the rehabilitation of a vacant former industrial building into a mixed-use building with 433 rental apartment units located at 6051 Hastings.) 

APPROVED 7-0 with a Waiver

17.3

Durhal, reso. autho.

Neighborhood Enterprise Zone Certificate Applications for the construction of two new single-family houses at 8714 St. Paul and 1743 Fischer in the East Village Amended Neighborhood Enterprise Zone area (RECOMMEND APPROVAL). (The office of the City Clerk forwarded to the City Planning Commission (CPC) two applications requesting a 15-year Neighborhood Enterprise Zone (NEZ) certificate for the construction of two single-family houses located at 8714 St. Paul and 1743 Fischer.) 

APPROVED 7-0 with a Waiver

18.

INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE

MAYOR'S OFFICE

18.1

Johnson, reso. autho.

Appointing Josephina Ramon to the Tenants Right Commission with a term effective immediately and ending on November 26, 2026 pursuant to your approval.  

APPROVED 7-0 

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

18.2

Johnson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005617-A2 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 2 – To Provide an Extension of Time for Real Estate Services and Relocation Assistance. – Contractor: Zausmer P.C. – Location: 32255 Northwestern Highway, Farmington Hills, MI 48334 – Previous Contract Period: January 2, 2024 through December 31, 2024 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2025 – Contract Increase Amount: $$2,200.000.00 – Total Contract Amount: $5,200,000.00. LAW 

APPROVED 6-1 Whitfield-Calloway (Santiago and Tate not present)

18.3

Johnson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6003765-A2 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 2 – To Provide an Extension of Time for Legal Services as needed for Acquisition and Title Clearance Issues associated with Real Estate involved in the Joe Louis Greenway Project. – Contractor: Lewis & Munday, PC – Location: 535 Griswold, Suite 2300, Detroit MI 48226 – Previous Contract Period: July 1, 2021 through December 31, 2024 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2025 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $300,000.00. LAW

APPROVED 7-0 with a Waiver

LAW DEPARTMENT

18.4

Johnson, reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Shanise Beard v City of Detroit; Case No. 24-007101-CZ, File NO. L24-01122 (PG) Law Department in the amount of ($8,356.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Shanise Beard may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about. 

Approved 6-0 Benson left seat (Santiago and Tate not present)

18.5

Johnson, reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Isoke Robinson v City of Detroit et al; Case No. 23-12676, File No. L23-00560 (BP) Police Department, in the amount of ($35,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Isoke Robinson may have against the City of Detroit and any City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained. 

Approved 6-0 Benson left seat (Santiago and Tate not present)

18.6

Johnson, reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of John Briggs v. City of Detroit and Stanley Kropik, Case No. 22-11300, File No. L22-01027 (PH) A37000 (Police Department), in the amount of ($45,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims which John Briggs may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about February 3, 2021. 

POSTPONED Whitfild-Calloway

18.7

Johnson, reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Stephanie Johnson v Brittnae Hardy, City of Detroit and Progressive Marathon Ins   Case No. 23-012421-NI, File No. L23-00562 (CLR) Department of Transportation, in the amount of ($550,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Stephanie Rose Johnson may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained. 

Approved 6-0 Benson left seat (Santiago and Tate not present)

18.8

Johnson, reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Wyatt Northcutt v. City of Detroit and Allstate Ins. Co., Case No. 24-000481-NF File No. L24-00745 (PH) A24000 (Fire Department), in the amount of ($275,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Wyatt Northcutt may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about February 4, 2023. 

Approved 6-0 Benson left seat (Santiago and Tate not present)

18.9

Johnson, reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Bullock, Harold v City of Detroit; Case No. 24-003148-NF, L24-00831 (GBP), Department of Transportation, in the amount of ($5,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Harold Bullock may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained. 

Approved 6-0 Benson left seat (Santiago and Tate not present)

18.10

Johnson, reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Vance Davis Jr. V City of Detroit; Case No. 23-006432-NI, File No. L23-00379 (BP), Department of Transportation in the amount of ($19,750.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Vance Davis Jr. may have against the City of Detroit and any City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries.     

Approved 6-0 Benson left seat (Santiago and Tate not present)

18.11

Johnson, reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of John Hicks v City of Detroit and Maurice Haynes, Case No. 23-004679-NI, File No. L23-00204 (CLR) General Services Department, in the amount of ($30,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims which John Hicks may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained. 

Approved 6-0 Benson left seat (Santiago and Tate not present)

HUMAN RESOURCES/CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION DIVISION

18.12

Johnson, reso. autho.

Request to amend the 2024-2025 Official Compensation Schedule on behalf of the Human Resources Department, Classification & Compensation Division to include the pay range of $107,542 - $176,631 for the classification of Airport Director for the City of Detroit Airport Department. 

Approved 6-0 Benson left seat with a waiver (Santiago and Tate not present)

18.13

Johnson, reso. autho.

Request to amend the 2024-2025 Official Compensation Schedule on behalf of the Human Resources Department, Classification & Compensation Division to include the attached pay ranges for various nonunion engineering titles. 

Approved 6-0 Benson left seat with a waiver (Santiago and Tate not present)

RESOLUTIONS

18.14

Johnson, reso. autho.

Appointing Christian Gary to the Industry Standards Board.  

Approved 6-0 Benson left seat with a waiver (Santiago and Tate not present)

18.15

Johnson, reso. autho.

Appointing Patrick Duffy to the Industry Standards Board.  

Approved 6-0 Benson left seat with a waiver (Santiago and Tate not present)

19.

PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

19.1

Tate, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6003686-A3 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 3 – To Provide an Extension of Time for Hazardous Materials Testing/Surveying for Houses being Renovated by Bridging Neighborhoods for the Gordie Howe International Bridge Project. – Contractor: Testing Engineers & Consultants, Inc. – Location: 1343 Rochester Road, Troy, MI 48083 – Previous Contract Period: July 13, 2021 through March 31, 2024 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2026 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Original Contract Amount: $100,000.00. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION 

Benson returned to seat

Approved 7-0 (Santiago and Tate not present)

 CITY PLANNING COMMISSION

19.2

Tate, A Proposed Ordinance

To amend Chapter 50 of the 2019 Detroit City Code, Zoning, by amending Article XVII, Zoning District Maps, Section 50-17-43, District Map No. 41, to revise the zoning classification for one parcel generally located at the southwest comer of Toledo and Campbell Streets, commonly known as 5807 Toledo Street, from an R2 (Two-Family Residential) zoning classification to an R3 (Low Density Residential) zoning classification.  INTRODUCE

Approved 7-0 (Santiago and Tate not present)

19.3

Tate, reso. autho.

Setting a Public Hearing on the foregoing ordinance amendment.

Approved 7-0 (Santiago and Tate not present)

19.4

Tate, A Proposed Ordinance

To amend Chapter 50 of the 2019 Detroit City Code, Zoning, by amending Article XVII, Zoning District Maps, Section 50-17-58, District Map No. 56, to revise the zoning: classification for two parcels generally bound by West Grand River Avenue to the north, Burnette Street to the east, I-96 Jeffries Freeway to the south, and Prairie Street to the west, commonly known as 9715 Burnette Street and 10141 West Grand River Avenue, from their existing R1 (Single-Family Residential District) and B2 (Local Business and Residential District) zoning classifications, respectively, to the B4 (General Business District) zoning classification for each parcel. INTRODUCE

Approved 7-0 (Santiago and Tate not present)

19.5

Tate, reso. autho.

Setting a Public Hearing on the foregoing ordinance amendment.

Approved 7-0 (Santiago and Tate not present)

19.6

Tate, A Proposed Ordinance

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

Approved 7-0 (Santiago and Tate not present)

19.7

Tate, reso. autho.

Setting a Public Hearing on the foregoing ordinance amendment.

Approved 7-0 (Santiago and Tate not present)

19.8

Tate, A Proposed Ordinance

To amend Chapter 50, Zoning, by amending Article XVII, Zoning District Maps Section 50-17-48, District Map No. 46 to revise the zoning: classification for one parcel generally bounded by McGraw Street to the north, 16th Street to the east, Antoinette street to the south, and Stanton Street to the west. INTRODUCE

Approved 7-0 (Santiago and Tate not present)

19.9

Tate, reso. autho.

Setting of a Public Hearing on the foregoing ordinance amendment.

Approved 7-0 (Santiago and Tate not present)

19.10

Tate. A Proposed Ordinance

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

Approved 7-0 (Santiago and Tate not present)

19.11

Tate, reso. autho.

Setting of a Public Hearing on the foregoing ordinance amendment.

Approved 7-0 (Santiago and Tate not present)

DETROIT BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

19.12

Tate, reso. autho.

Abolishment of the 3169 Woodward Brownfield Redevelopment Plan.  (At the regularly scheduled October 23, 2024 DBRA Board of Directors meeting, DBRA staff recommended abolishment of the Plan on the basis that the project has been completed and the purposes for which the plan was established are accomplished in accordance with Section 14(8)(a) of Act 381. The DBRA subsequently adopted a resolution (Exhibit B) approving the abolishment of the Plan and authorizing the submission of a copy of its resolution to request that City Council adopt a resolution abolishing the Plan.) 

Approved 7-0 (Santiago and Tate not present)

19.13

Tate, reso. autho.

Abolishment of the 8900 Gratiot Brownfield Plan. (At the regularly scheduled October 23, 2024 DBRA Board of Directors meeting, DBRA staff recommended abolishment of the Plan on the basis that the project has been completed and the purposes for which the plan was established are accomplished in accordance with Section 14(8)(a) of Act 381. The DBRA subsequently adopted a resolution (Exhibit B) approving the abolishment of the Plan and authorizing the submission of a copy of its resolution to request that City Council adopt a resolution abolishing the Plan.)  

Approved 7-0 (Santiago and Tate not present)

19.14

Tate, reso. autho.

Abolishment of the Vernor Scotten Brownfield Redevelopment Plan. (At the regularly scheduled October 23, 2024 DBRA Board of Directors meeting, DBRA staff recommended abolishment of the Plan on the basis that the project has been completed and the purposes for which the plan was established are accomplished in accordance with Section 14(8)(a) of Act 381. The DBRA subsequently adopted a resolution (Exhibit B) approving the abolishment of the Plan and authorizing the submission of a copy of its resolution to request that City Council adopt a resolution abolishing the Plan.) 

Approved 7-0 (Santiago and Tate not present)

HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION DEPARTMENT

19.15

Tate, reso. autho.

Approving a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone as requested by North Corktown Neighborhood Association and North Corktown Equitable Housing Initiative in the area of 2801 16th ST, 2819 16th ST, 2826 16th ST, 2827 16th ST, 2832 16th ST, 2838 16th ST, 2841 16th ST, 2844 16th ST, 2895 16th ST, 2822 17th ST, 2874 17th ST, 2882 17th ST, 2886 17th ST, 2890 17th ST, 2898 17th ST, 2906 17th ST, 2439 Butternut, 2433 Butternut, 2427 Butternut, 2811 17th ST, 2821 17th ST, 2831 17th ST, 2835 17th ST, 2841 17th ST, 2847 17th ST, 2853 17th ST, 2877 17th ST, 2881 17th ST, 2887 17th ST, 2527 Butternut, 2521 Butternut, 2517 Butternut, 2903 17th ST, 2893 17th ST, 2862 17th ST, 2828 17th ST, 2835 16th ST, Detroit, MI in accordance with Public Act 147 of 1992. (Petition #2024-235) (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 North Corktown Neighborhood Association and North Corktown Equitable Housing Initiative Neighborhood Enterprise Zone would be consistent with all of the aforementioned.)  

Approved 7-0 (Santiago and Tate not present)

20.

NEW BUSINESS

MAYOR'S OFFICE 

20.1

Young, reso. autho.

Petition of Trivium Racing (#2024-400), request to hold "Run 313" at Palmer Park on August 23rd, 2025 from 8:30AM to 1:00PM. Set up to begin on August 23rd at 3:00AM and completed by 8:00AM with tear down to begin on August 23^rd, at 12:00PM and completed by 3:00PM. (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 1/9/25)

APPROVED 7-0 with a Waiver (Santiago and Tate are not present)

20.2

Young, reso. autho.

Petition of People of Palmer Park (#2024-389), request to hold "Palmer Park Art Fair" on May 31, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Set-up to begin on May 30^th, at 8:00 AM and completed by May 31st at 9:00 AM with tear down to begin on June 1st, at 5:00 PM and completed by 10:00 PM. (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMENDS APPROVAL of this petition.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 1/9/25)

APPROVED 7-0 with a Waiver (Santiago and Tate are not present)

20.3

Young, reso. autho.

Petition of Cupid's Undi Run (#2024-388), request to hold "Cupid's Undi Run" on February 15^th,2025, from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Set­ up to begin on February 15^th, at 10:00 AM and completed by 12:00 PM with tear down to begin on February 15th, at 4:00 PM and completed by 5:00 PM. (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 1/9/25)

APPROVED 7-0 (Santiago and Tate are not present)

20.4

Young, reso. autho.

Petition of WLF Ventures (#2024-401), request to hold the "Water Lantern Festival" on September 6^th, 2025 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM the same day at Maheras Gentry Park. Set-up will begin at 9:00 AM on September 6th, 2025 and be completed by 12:00 PM the same day. Tear down will begin at 9:00 PM on September 6^th, 2025 and be completed by 11:00 PM on the same day. (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 1/9/25)

APPROVED 7-0 (Santiago and Tate are not present)

20.5

Young, reso. autho.

Petition of Detroit Grand Prix (#2024-399), request to hold the "Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear" on May 30^th, 2025 from 6:00 AM to June 1, 2025 at 11:59 PM in Downtown Detroit. Set-up will begin at 12:00 AM on April 1, 2025 and be completed by 11:00 PM on May 29, 2025. Tear down will begin at 5:00 PM on June 1, 2025 and be completed by 11:00 PM on July 1, 2025. (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition) (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 1/9/25)

APPROVED 7-0 (Santiago and Tate are not present)

20.6

Young, reso. autho.

Petition of Old Western Market (#2024-405), request to hold "Old Western Market" at 2640 Michigan Ave. on January 22, 2025, through July 21, 2025, from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Set-up to begin on January 21, at 3:00 PM and completed by 7:00 PM with tear down to begin on July 21, at 8:00 PM and completed by July 22, at 5:00 PM. (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 1/9/25)

APPROVED 7-0 (Santiago and Tate are not present)

20.7

Young, reso. autho.

Petition of Curated Music (#2024-407 Amended), request to hold the "Detroit Techno Weekend 5k" on May 25^th, 2025 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM the same day at Fort Wayne. Set-up will begin at 8:00 AM on May 25^th, 2025 and be completed by 10:00 AM the same day. Tear down will begin at 3:00 PM on May 25^th, 2025 and be completed by 4:00 PM the same day. This amended version contains an updated route map from the petitioner.  (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Department's RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition) (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 1/9/25)

APPROVED 7-0 (Santiago and Tate are not present)

20.8

Young, reso. autho.

Petition of March of Dimes (#2024-406), request to hold "Metro Detroit March for Babies" at Roosevelt Park and MI Central on June 14, 2025, from 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Set-up to begin on June 13^th, at 12:00 PM and completed by 6:00 PM with tear down to begin on June 14^th, at 2:00 PM and completed by 4:00 PM. (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 1/9/25)

APPROVED 7-0 (Santiago and Tate are not present)

20.9

Young, reso. autho.

Petition of Jennifer Lyon (#2024-411), request to hold the "Boris Brejcha" on June 14^th, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM the same day at Hart Plaza. Set-up will begin at 6:00 AM on June 14^th, 2025, and be completed by 2:00 PM the same day. Tear down will begin at 11:00 PM on June 14^th, 2025, and be completed by 6:00 AM on June 15^th, 2025. (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 1/9/25)

APPROVED 7-0 (Santiago and Tate are not present)

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

20.10

Benson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006816 - 100% Blight Remediation Funding- To Provide Blight Remediation, Maintenance, and Emergency Services at Various Locations throughout the City of Detroit. – Contractor: Motor City Preservation LLC – Location: 18035 Cherrylawn St., Detroit, Michigan 48221 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through November 27, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $2,500,000.00 CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 1/13/25)

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20.11

Benson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006829 - 100% Blight Remediation Funding – To Provide Abatement Services for Hazardous/Regulated Materials at Various Residential and Commercial Sites throughout the City of Detroit. – Contractor: Homrich Wrecking, Inc dba Homrich – Location: 3033 Bourke Street, Detroit, MI 48238 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2027 – Total Contract Amount: $6,000,000.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 1/13/25)

Approved 6-1 Whitfield-Calloway (Santiago and Tate are not present)

20.12

Benson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 3079958 – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 4504 Allendale. – Contractor: DMC Consultants, Inc. – Location: 13500 Foley Street, Detroit, MI 48227 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $28,180.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 1/13/25)

Approved 7-0 (Santiago and Tate are not present)

20.13

Benson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006830 - 100% Blight Remediation Funding – To Provide Abatement Services for Hazardous/Regulated Materials at Various Residential and Commercial Sites throughout the City of Detroit. – Contractor: MWV Environmental Services, Inc. – Location: 18407 Weaver Street, Detroit, MI 48228 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2027 – Total Contract Amount: $6,000,000.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 1/13/25)

APPROVED 6-1 Whitfield- Calloway (Santiago and Tate are not present)

20.14

Benson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005481-A2 - 100% Blight Funding – AMEND 2 – To Provide an Increase of Funds for Removal, Transport, Disposal and Replacement of Fill Materials at Various Prior Demolition Sites Across the City of Detroit. – Contractor: Salenbien Trucking and Excavating, Inc. – Location: 985 E Jefferson, Detroit, MI 48207 – Contract Period: September 19, 2023 through July 24, 2025 – Contract Increase Amount: $135,965.32 – Total Contract Amount: $2,375,784.72. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 1/13/25)

APPROVED 7-0 (Santiago and Tate are not present) 

20.15

Benson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 3079586 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Riot Suites for DPD Mobile Field Force. – Contractor: Botach, Inc.– Location: 4775 W Harmon Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89103 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $33,692.00. POLICE (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 1/13/25)

APPROVED 7-0 (Santiago and Tate are not present) 

20.16

Benson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 3079302 amended – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 11696 Memorial. – Contractor: Salenbien Trucking and Excavating, Inc. – Location: 985 East Jefferson Avenue, Suite 300, Detroit, MI 48207 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $15,887.03. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 1/13/25)

APPROVED 7-0 with a Waiver (Santiago and Tate are not present) 

20.17

Benson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 3079386 – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Commercial Property, 20435 Northlawn. – Contractor: Salenbien Trucking and Excavating, Inc. – Location: 985 East Jefferson Avenue, Suite 300, Detroit, MI 48207 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $29,989.40. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 1/13/25)

APPROVED 7-0 (Santiago and Tate are not present) 

20.18

Benson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 3079348 – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Commercial Property, 2903 W McNichols. – Contractor: Salenbien Trucking and Excavating, Inc. – Location: 985 East Jefferson Avenue, Suite 300, Detroit, MI 48207 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $19,898.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 1/13/25)

APPROVED 7-0 (Santiago and Tate are not present) 

20.19

Benson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 3079492 – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Commercial Property, 7302 Tireman. – Contractor: Salenbien Trucking and Excavating, Inc. – Location: 985 East Jefferson Avenue, Suite 300, Detroit, MI 48207 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $54,432.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 1/13/25)

APPROVED 7-0 (Santiago and Tate are not present)

20.20

Benson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 3079499 – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Commercial Property, 2134 Cadillac. – Contractor: Salenbien Trucking and Excavating, Inc. – Location: 985 East Jefferson Avenue, Suite 300, Detroit, MI 48207 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $95,102.59. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 1/13/25)

APPROVED 7-0 (Santiago and Tate are not present)

20.21

Benson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 3079502 – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Commercial Property, 6100 Grand River BLD 102 AKA 2200 W Grand Blvd. – Contractor: Salenbien Trucking and Excavating, Inc. – Location: 985 East Jefferson Avenue, Suite 300, Detroit, MI 48207 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $81,339.27. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 1/13/25)

APPROVED 7-0 (Santiago and Tate are not present)

20.22

Benson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 3079349 – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Commercial Property, 4502 Joy. – Contractor: Salenbien Trucking and Excavating, Inc. – Location: 985 East Jefferson Avenue, Suite 300, Detroit, MI 48207 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $26,159.28. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 1/13/25))

APPROVED 7-0 with a Waiver (Santiago and Tate are not present) 

20.23

Benson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 3079390 – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 5817 Chene. – Contractor: Salenbien Trucking and Excavating, Inc. – Location: 985 East Jefferson Avenue, Suite 300, Detroit, MI 48207 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $16,782.85. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 1/13/25)

APPROVED 7-0 (Santiago and Tate are not present)

20.24

Benson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006755 - 100% Bond Funding – To Provide a Proposal N Trash Out Release J, Group J1/SA (23 Properties). – Contractor:  Premier Contractors of Michigan – Location:  19802 Heyden, Detroit, MI 48219 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of One (1) Year – Total Contract Amount $92,979.60. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 1/13/25)

APPROVED 7-0 (Santiago and Tate are not present)

20.25

Benson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006831 - 100% Blight Remediation Funding – To Provide Abatement Services for Hazardous/Regulated Materials at Various Residential and Commercial Sites throughout the City of Detroit. – Contractor: SC Environmental Services, LLC – Location: 1234 Washington Boulevard, 5th Floor, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2027 – Total Contract Amount: $6,000,000.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 1/13/25)

APPROVED 6-1 Whitfield-Calloway (Santiago and Tate are not present)

20.26

Benson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006756 - 100% Bond Funding – To Provide a Proposal N Trash Out Release J, Group J2/SA (24 Properties). - Contractor:  RT Contracting Inc. – Location:  6400 E. Seven Mile Road, Unit B, Detroit, MI 48234 - Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of One (1) Year –Total Contract Amount $89,985.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 1/13/25)

APPROVED 7-0 (Santiago and Tate are not present) 

20.27

Benson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006757 - 100% Bond Funding – To Provide Proposal N Trash Out Release J, Group J3/SA (23 Properties) – Contractor: Special Multi Services, Inc-SMS – Location: 7140 W. Fort Street, Detroit, MI 48209 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of One (1) Year - Total Contract Amount: $92,451.45. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 1/13/25)

APPROVED 7-0 (Santiago and Tate are not present) 

20.28

Benson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006758 - 100% Bond Funding – To Provide Proposal N Trash Out Release J, Group J4/SA (24 Properties) – Contractor: Special Multi Services, Inc-SMS – Location: 7140 W. Fort Street, Detroit, MI 48209 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of One (1) Year - Total Contract Amount: $98,129.85. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 1/13/25)

APPROVED 7-0 (Santiago and Tate are not present) 

20.29

Benson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006775 - 100% Bond Funding – To Provide Proposal N Trash Out Release J, Group J13 (23 Properties). – Contractor: Emerging Industries Training Institute – Location: 5555 Conner, Suite 1646, Detroit, MI 48213 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of One (1) Year – Total Contract Amount: $106,260.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 1/13/25)

APPROVED 7-0 (Santiago and Tate are not present) 

20.30

Benson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006760 - 100% Bond Funding – To Provide a Proposal N Trash Out Release J, Group J6 (24 Properties). – Contractor: Infrastructure Environmental Services, LLC – Location:  48769 Tilford Court, Shelby Township, MI 48315 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of One (1) Year – Total Contract Amount $88,200.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 1/13/25)

APPROVED 7-0 (Santiago and Tate are not present) 

20.31

Benson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006776 - 100% Bond Funding – To Provide a Proposal N Trash Out Release J, Group J14 (23 Properties). – Contractor: Infrastructure Environmental Services, LLC – Location:  48769 Tilford Court, Shelby Township, MI 48315 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of One (1) Year – Total Contract Amount $89,355.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 1/13/25)

APPROVED 7-0 (Santiago and Tate are not present) 

20.32

Benson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006759 - 100% Bond Funding – To Provide a Proposal N Trash Out Release J, Group J5/SA (24 Properties). - Contractor:  RT Contracting Inc. – Location:  6400 E. Seven Mile Road, Unit B, Detroit, MI 48234 - Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of One (1) Year –Total Contract Amount $86,310.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 1/13/25)

APPROVED 7-0 (Santiago and Tate are not present) 

20.33

Benson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006778 - 100% Bond Funding – To Provide Proposal N Trash Out Release J, Group J16 (23 Properties). – Contractor: Emerging Industries Training Institute – Location: 5555 Conner, Suite 1646, Detroit, MI 48213 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of One (1) Year – Total Contract Amount: $125,370.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 1/13/25)

APPROVED 7-0 (Santiago and Tate are not present) 

20.34

Benson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 3079347 – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 14370 Dacosta. – Contractor: Salenbien Trucking and Excavating, Inc. – Location: 985 East Jefferson Avenue, Suite 300, Detroit, MI 48207 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $14,156.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 1/13/25)

APPROVED 7-0 (Santiago and Tate are not present) 

20.35

Benson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 3079333 – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 14624 Dolphin. – Contractor: Salenbien Trucking and Excavating, Inc. – Location: 985 East Jefferson Avenue, Suite 300, Detroit, MI 48207 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $12,810.49. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 1/13/25)

APPROVED 7-0 (Santiago and Tate are not present) 

20.36

Benson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 3078927 - 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 16885 Freeland. – Contractor: Salenbien Trucking and Excavating, Inc. – Location: 985 East Jefferson Avenue, Suite 300, Detroit, MI 48207 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $21,861.83. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 1/13/25)

APPROVED 7-0 (Santiago and Tate are not present) 

 

20.37

Benson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006762 - 100% Bond Funding – To provide Proposal N Trash Out Group J8 (24 Properties) through December 31, 2025 – Contractor: Gayanga Co – Location: 1120 W. Baltimore, Suite 200, Detroit, MI 48202 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $74,897.19. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 1/13/25)

APPROVED 7-0 (Santiago and Tate are not present) 

20.38

Benson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006761 - 100% Bond Funding – To provide Proposal N Trash Out Group J7 (24 Properties) through December 31, 2025 – Contractor: Gayanga Co – Location: 1120 W. Baltimore, Suite 200, Detroit, MI 48202 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $80,994.07. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 1/13/25)

APPROVED 7-0 (Santiago and Tate are not present) 

20.39

Benson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006763 - 100% Bond Funding – To provide Proposal N Trash Out Group J9 (23 Properties) through December 31, 2025 – Contractor: Gayanga Co – Location: 1120 W. Baltimore, Suite 200, Detroit, MI 48202 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $75,964.36. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 1/13/25)

APPROVED 7-0 (Santiago and Tate are not present) 

20.40

Benson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006764 - 100% Bond Funding – To provide Proposal N Trash Out Group J10 (24 Properties) through December 31, 2025 – Contractor: Gayanga Co – Location: 1120 W. Baltimore, Suite 200, Detroit, MI 48202 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $74,480.77. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 1/13/25)

APPROVED 7-0 (Santiago and Tate are not present) 

20.41

Benson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006766 - 100% Bond Funding – To Provide Proposal N Trash Out Release J, Group J12 (24 Properties). – Contractor: Emerging Industries Training Institute – Location: 5555 Conner, Suite 1646, Detroit, MI 48213 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of One (1) Year – Total Contract Amount: $114,660.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 1/13/25)

APPROVED 7-0 (Santiago and Tate are not present) 

20.42

Benson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006828 - 100% Blight Remediation Funding – To Provide Abatement Services for Hazardous/Regulated Materials at Various Residential and Commercial Sites throughout City of Detroit. – Contractor: City Abatement Services, LLC – Location: 10301 Joy Road, Detroit, MI 48204 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2027 – Total Contract Amount: $6,000,000.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 1/13/25)

APPROVED 6-1 Whitfield-Calloway (Santiago and Tate are not present) 

20.43

Benson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006899 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Preventative Maintenance for Overhead Doors. – Contractor: Secure Door, LLC – Location: 75 Lafayette, Suite 200, Mt. Clemens, MI 48083 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of Three (3) Years – Total Contract Amount: $400,000.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 1/13/25)

APPROVED 7-0 (Santiago and Tate are not present) 

20.44

Benson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 3080267 - 90% Fire Grant, 10% City Funds- To Provide Emergency Care Textbooks – Contractor: LehrBooks. – Location: 8 Yale Drive, Wesley Hills, NY 10952 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through May 1, 2025 – Contract Amount: $80,960.00 FIRE (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 1/13/25)

APPROVED 7-0 with a Waiver (Santiago and Tate are not present)

20.45

Benson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006856 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): SRT Level III Ballistic Vests, Helmets, and Accessories. – Contractor: Vance Outdoors, Inc. – Location: 3723 Cleveland Avenue, Columbus, OH 43224 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $370,870.00. POLICE (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 1/13/25)

APPROVED 7-0 with a Waiver (Santiago and Tate are not present)

20.46

Benson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6004698-A3 - 100% UGTO Funding – AMEND 3 – To Amend Contract Terms and Conditions for Tactical Armor and Ballistic Vests. – Contractor: CMP Distributors, Inc. – Location: 16753 Industrial Parkway, Lansing, MI 4890 – Contract Period: August 22, 2022 through August 21, 2025 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $1,119,168.00. POLICE (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 1/13/25)

APPROVED 7-0 with a Waiver (Santiago and Tate are not present)

20.47

Benson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006941 - 100% City Funding -  Phase 2 To Provide Solar Photovoltaic Energy Development on City Owned Property at Greenfield Park (Additional Property) - Contractor: DTE Electric Company - Location:  One Energy Plaza, Detroit, MI 48226 - Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval, and the Contract expires Thirty-Five (35) Years from when the Solar Project Sites began Commercial Generation of Solar Energy and the Solar Equipment has been Properly Decommissioned from the City Property. – Max LCOE Fee: $0.175/kWh Less Energy Sales Proceeds. PUBLIC LIGHTING (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 1/13/25)

APPROVED 6-1 Whitfield-Calloway (Santiago and Tate are not present)

20.48

Benson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006943 - 100% City Funding – Phase 2 To Provide Solar Photovoltaic Energy Development on City Owned Property at Houston Whittier (Additional Property). – Contractor: Lightstar Renewables – Location: 501 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval, and the contract expires Thirty-Five (35) Years from when the Solar Project Sites began Commercial Generation of Solar Energy and the Solar Equipment has been Properly Decommissioned from the City Property. – Max VPPA Fee: $0.3056/kWh Less Energy Sales Proceeds. PUBLIC LIGHTING (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 1/13/25)

APPROVED 6-1 Whitfield-Calloway (Santiago and Tate are not present)

20.49

Benson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005304-A1 - 100% Grant Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Increase of Funds for Traffic Signal Improvements and Modifications at M-53 (Van Dyke) and the I 94 Service Drive. – Contractor: Rauhorn Electric, Inc. – Location: 14140 33 Mile Road, Romeo, MI 48065 – Contract Period: June 13, 2023 through December 31, 2025 – Contract Increase Amount: $7,864.56 – Total Contract Amount: $351,619.11. PUBLIC WORKS (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 1/13/25)

APPROVED 7-0 (Santiago and Tate are not present) 

20.50

Benson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006868 - 100% FTA Funding – To Provide Interactive Voice Response (IVR) Software for Residents to Arrange for Paratransit Services. – Contractor: Ecolane USA, Inc. – Location: 940 West Valley Road, Suite 1400, Wayne PA 19087 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 14, 2027 – Total Contract Amount: $125,193.00. TRANSPORTATION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 1/13/25)

APPROVED 7-0 (Santiago and Tate are not present) 

20.51

Young, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006540 - 100% Capital Funding – To Provide Lawn and Landscape Equipment. – Contractor: Weingartz Supply Co., Inc. – Location: 46061 Van Dyke, Utica, MI 48317 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of Three (3) Years – Total Contract Amount: $1,184,149.20. GENERAL SERVICES (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 1/9/25)

APPROVED 7-0 (Santiago and Tate are not present) 

20.52

Young, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006411-A2 - 100% Capital Funding – AMEND 2 – To Provide an Increase of Funds and adding to the Scope for Lawn and Landscape Equipment. – Contractor: Herc Rentals, Inc. – Location: 29125 Smith Road, Romulus, MI 48174 –Contract Period: June 30, 2024 through January 30, 2029 – Contract Increase Amount: $926,882.86 – Total Contract Amount: $5,729,422.86. GENERAL SERVICES (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 1/9/25)

APPROVED 7-0 (Santiago and Tate are not present) 

20.53

Young, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006543 - 100% Capital Funding – To Provide Lawn and Landscape Equipment. – Contractor: Research Way, LLC dba Kerr’s Equipment Parts Sales & Service – Location: 25024 Research Way, Woodhaven, MI 48183 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of Three (3) Years – Total Contract Amount: $2,544,743.28. GENERAL SERVICES (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 1/9/25)

APPROVED 7-0 (Santiago and Tate are not present) 

20.54

Young, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006854 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Wildlife Management Services for the City of Detroit's Parks and Public Spaces. – Contractor: USDA – Location: 250 Marquette Plaza, Suite 410, Minneapolis, MN 55401 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2029 – Total Contract Amount: $425,000.00. GENERAL SERVICES (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 1/9/25)

APPROVED 7-0 with waiver (Santiago and Tate are not present) 

20.55

Young, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006816 - 100% Blight Remediation Funding- To Provide Blight Remediation, Maintenance, and Emergency Services at Various Locations throughout the City of Detroit. – Contractor: Motor City Preservation LLC – Location: 18035 Cherrylawn St., Detroit, Michigan 48221 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through November 27, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $2,500,000.00 GENERAL SERVICES (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 1/9/25)

APPROVED 7-0 with waiver (Santiago and Tate are not present) 

20.56

Young, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006541 - 100% Capital Funding – To Provide Lawn and Landscape Equipment. – Contractor: Revels Turf and Tractor, LLC – Location: 7060 Kensington Road, Brighton, MI 48116 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of Three (3) Years – Total Contract Amount: $2,720,514.53. GENERAL SERIVCES (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 1/9/25)

APPROVED 7-0 (Santiago and Tate are not present) 

LAW DEPARTMENT

20.57

Santiago-Romero, A Proposed Ordinance

To amend Chapter 43 of the 2019 Detroit City Code, Streets, Sidewalks, and other Public Places, Article VIII, Encroachments and Obstructions, by adding Division 3, Outdoor Dining Streateries, to include Subdivision A, Generally, Section 43-8-61, Scope of this division, Section 43-8-62, Definitions, Section 43-8-63, Misdemeanor violation; continuing violation; penalties for conviction thereof, Section 43-8-64, General requirements; alcoholic beverages; site specifications; indemnity agreement, Section 43-8-65, Use of tents and shade structures; tents larger than ten foot x ten foot; restrictions and prohibitions, Section 43-8-66, Sidewalk streatery requirements, Section 43-8-67, Park/et streatery requirements; lost parking meter revenue, and Section 43-8-68, Parking lot streatery requirements; and Subdivision B, Permit, to include Sections 43-8-81, Required, Section 43-8-82, Expiration and renewal of permits, Section 43-8-83,Application, Section 43-8-84, Review of application; exceptions, Section 43-8-85, Required inspections; standards for issuance; approval letter; posting requirements; non­ transferable, Section 43-8-86,Notice of rejection, Section 43-8-87, Continued duties of permittee, and Section 43-8-88, Revocability of permit, to establish regulations governing the establishment and operation of outdoor dining areas. INTRODUCE (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 1/13/25)

APPROVED 7-0 (Santiago and Tate are not present) 

20.58

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Setting a Public Hearing on the foregoing ordinance amendment. (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 1/13/25)

APPROVED 7-0 (Santiago and Tate are not present)

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 

20.59

Benson, reso. autho.

Solar Resolution of Necessity for Phase II. (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 1/13/25)

APPROVED 6-1 Whitfield-Calloway (Santiago and Tate are not present) 

GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT

20.60

Young, reso. autho.

Contract No. 202411131 - Authorization to Enter a Lease Agreement with the Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation for a 10-Year Revenue Agreement. (The City of Detroit General Services Department - Parks and Recreation Division is hereby requesting authorization from Detroit City Council to enter into a lease agreement with Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation. This will be a revenue agreement for property owned by the City of Detroit - Parks and Recreation Division commonly known as the Northwest Activity Center and located at 18100 Meyer Road, Detroit, Michigan 48235.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 1/9/25)

APPROVED 7-0 (Santiago and Tate are not present) 

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEERING DIVISION

20.61

Benson, reso. autho.

Petition of DPW, City Engineering Division (x2024-383), request to dedicate land that is part of the westside of Dickerson St. south of E. Jefferson Ave. (The purpose of this request is to correct alignment that is the west side of Dickerson St. south of E. Jefferson Ave. All other city departments and utilities have reported no objections to the proposed right-of-way dedication.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 1/13/25)

APPROVED 7-0 (Santiago and Tate are not present) 

20.62

Benson, reso. autho.

Petition of 3700 Gilbert, LLC (x2024-390), request for encroachment within the southerly part of Clayton St., adjacent to the parcel commonly known as 3700 Gilbert Avenue, for the installation of a new frost slab. (All other involved City Departments, including the Public Lighting Authority and Public Lighting Department; also privately owned utility companies have reported no objections to the encroachment. Provisions protecting all utility installations are part of the attached resolution.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 1/13/25)

MOTION: SEND TO FORMAL WITH A RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE AND BE PLACED ONTO NEW BUSINESS (WATERS made motion; all present members in favor 2-0)

20.63

Benson, reso. autho.

Petition of The General Services Department (x2024-391), request for a vacation, with reserve of a utility easement a portion of Tuxedo Ave., bounded by Dexter Ave., Webb Ave., and Elmhurst Ave. (The request was approved by the Solid Waste Division - DPW, and Traffic Engineering Division -DPW, and City Engineering - DPW. Detroit Water and Sewerage Department (DWSD) has no objection provided certain provisions are met. The DWSD provisions are a part of the attached resolution. All other involved City Departments, and privately owned utility companies have reported no objections. Provisions protecting utility installations are part of the attached resolution.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 1/13/25)

APPROVED 7-0 (Santiago and Tate are not present) 

20.64

Benson, reso. autho.

Petition of DPW, City Engineering Division (x2024-392), request to dedicate previously vacated with an easement. commonly known as Lemay Ave. bounded by Lisette St and Freud Ave. This is a reversal of all actions on Petition No. 1245, dated February 13, 2008. (The purpose of this request is to dedicate land as right-of-way that was previously vacated with an easement, and to remove the dedication of land, both done in 2008. The planned project was never completed. All other city departments and utilities have reported no objections to the proposed right­ of-way dedication.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 1/13/25)

APPROVED 7-0 (Santiago and Tate are not present) 

20.65

Benson, reso. autho.

Petition of Selden Gardens, LLC (X2024-394), request for encroachment within the public alley bounded by Park Ave., Adams Ave., Woodward Ave., and Elizabeth St. for an existing fire escape attached to the property commonly known as 2030 Park Ave. (All other involved City Departments, and privately owned utility companies have reported no objections. Provisions protecting utility installations are part of the attached resolution.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 1/13/25)

APPROVED 7-0 (Santiago and Tate are not present) 

20.66

Benson, reso. autho.

Petition of E&D Property, LLC (x2024-395), request vacation with easement of two north/south alleys bounded by Whitcomb Ave., Tyler Ave., Greenfield Ave., and Fullerton Ave. (All other involved City Departments, and privately owned utility companies have reported no objections. Provisions protecting utility installations are part of the attached resolution.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 1/13/25)

APPROVED 7-0 (Santiago and Tate are not present) 

20.67

Benson, reso. autho.

Petition of DPW, City Engineering Division (x2024-396), request to dedicate Iand, a variable width easement for ingress and egress in a part of the Northwest Quarter of Section 2, Township 01 South, Range 11 East, City of Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan. (All other involved City Departments, and privately owned utility companies have reported no objections. Provisions protecting utility installations are part of the attached resolution.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 1/13/25)

APPROVED 7-0 (Santiago and Tate are not present) 

20.68

Benson, reso. autho.

Petition of  Motorola Solutions (x2024-370), request for encroachment of seventy-five (75) proposed locations for the installation of a new metal pole for the purpose of mounting LPR camera equipment and solar panels. (All proposed locations are subject to a review by the Department of Public Works/City Engineering Division for permitting and encroachment.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 1/13/25)

APPROVED 7-0 (Santiago and Tate are not present) 

20.69

Benson, reso. autho.

Petition of Left Field 2020 LDHA LLC (x2024-357), request for encroachment within the easterly part of Cochrane Ave, between Fisher Freeway and Michigan Ave., for the purposes of access stairs and a concrete pad. (All other involved City Departments, including the Public Lighting Authority and Public Lighting Department; also privately owned utility companies have reported no objections to the encroachment. Provisions protecting all utility installations are part of the attached resolution.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 1/13/25)

APPROVED 7-0 (Santiago and Tate are not present) 

20.70

Benson, reso. autho.

Petition of Fisher 21 Lofts, LLC (x2024-386), request for various encroachment within the southerly part of Piquette St., the easterly part of Saint Antoine St., and the westerly part of Hastings St., for the installation of two new balconies, two new canopies and three new bike racks.  (All other involved City Departments, including the Public Lighting Authority and Public Lighting Department; also privately owned utility companies have reported no objections to the encroachment. Provisions protecting all utility installations are part of the attached resolution.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 1/13/25)

APPROVED 7-0 (Santiago and Tate are not present) 

20.71

Benson, reso. autho.

Petition of Music Hall LLC (x2024-385), request for the vacation with a reservation of a utility easement of a portion of the north-south public alley bounded by Madison Ave., Randolph St., and Brush St. (All other involved City Departments, and privately owned utility companies have reported no objections. Provisions protecting utility installations are part of the attached resolution.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 1/13/25)

APPROVED 7-0 (Santiago and Tate are not present) 

20.72

Benson, reso. autho.

Petition of DPS Wilbur Wright Properties, LLC (x2024-397), request for the outright vacation and vacation with a reserve of a utility easement of various segments of streets and alleys. (The request was approved by the Solid Waste Division - DPW, and Traffic Engineering Division -DPW, and City Engineering - DPW. Detroit Water and Sewerage Department (DWSD) has no objection provided certain provisions are met. The DWSD provisions are a part of the attached resolution. All other involved City Departments, and privately owned utility companies have reported no objections. Provisions protecting utility installations are part of the attached resolution.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 1/13/25)

APPROVED 7-0 (Santiago and Tate are not present) 

20.73

Benson, reso. autho.

Petition of Olympia Development of Michigan, LLC (x2024-398), request to vacate with a utility easement the east/west public alley in the block bounded by W. Elizabeth St., Clifford St., W. Adams Ave., and Cass Ave. (All other involved City Departments, and privately owned utility companies have reported no objections. Provisions protecting utility installations are part of the attached resolution.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 1/13/25)

APPROVED 7-0 (Santiago and Tate are not present) 

20.74

Benson, reso. autho.

Petition of Madena Mart, Inc. (x2024-402), request for various encroachments into North public alley, Kentucky St., W. Mc Nichols Rd. and Wyoming St. at 8930 W McNichols for the installation of monitoring wells and soil gas wells.  (All other involved City Departments, and privately owned utility companies have reported no objections. Provisions protecting utility installations are part of the attached resolution.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 1/13/25)

APPROVED 7-0 (Santiago and Tate are not present) 

20.75

Benson, reso. autho.

Petition of US 3 Property, LLC (x2024-403), request for multiple encroachments within the east-west public alley bounded by Glastonbury Rd., W. Eight Mile Rd., Rosemont Ave., and Hessel Ave., also an encroachment within the easterly part of Glastonbury Rd., for installation of monitoring wells and soil gas wells. (All other involved City Departments, and privately owned utility companies have reported no objections. Provisions protecting utility installations are part of the attached resolution.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 1/13/25)

APPROVED 7-0 (Santiago and Tate are not present) 

20.76

Benson, reso. autho.

Petition of DPW, City Engineering Division (x2024-404), request a dedication of a portion of Civic Center Dr. between Woodbridge St. and Atwater St. (All other involved City Departments, and privately owned utility companies have reported no objections. Provisions protecting utility installations are part of the attached resolution.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 1/13/25)

APPROVED 7-0 with waiver (Santiago and Tate are not present) 

RESOLUTIONS

20.77

Waters, reso. autho.

Resolution to Commemorate LGBT Detroit on their 30^th Anniversary. (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 1/13/25)

Council Member Waters joined by Member Young

APPROVED 7-0 with waiver (Santiago and Tate are not present) 

21.

WALK-ON'S 

CITY PLANNING COMMISSION

21.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Resolution Requesting Recommendations Regarding The Proposed Capital Agenda for FY 2026 to 2030 and conveying questions and concerns for same.

APPROVED 7-0 (Santiago and Tate are not present) 

21.2

Council Member Gabriela Santiago-Romero

Proposed Capital Agenda Questions

22.

PRESIDENT'S REPORT ON STANDING COMMITTEE REFERRALS AND OTHER MATTERS

23.

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 CLERK/CITY PLANNING COMMISSION

23.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Neighborhood Enterprise Zone Certificate Application for the rehabilitation of a historic apartment building with 133 rental units at 700 Seward Avenue within the Woodward-Seward Neighborhood Enterprise Zone area (RECOMMEND APPROVAL). (The office of the City Planning Commission (CPC) has received an application requesting Neighborhood Enterprise Zone (NEZ) certificate for the rehabilitation of an apartment building at 700 Seward containing a total of 133 rental units.)

APPROVED 7-0 (Santiago and Tate are not present) 

23.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Neighborhood Enterprise Zone Certificate Application for the rehabilitation of a house at 284 Erskine into 5 rental units in the Crosswinds (Woodward Place) Neighborhood Enterprise Zone area. (The subject property has been confirmed as being within the boundaries of the Crosswinds (Woodward Place) (RECOMMEND APPROVAL). (The office of the City Planning Commission (CPC) has received an application requesting a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone (NEZ) certificate for the rehabilitation of a vacant house into 5 rental units at 284 Erskine.  The subject request is for a 15-year abatement.)

APPROVED 7-0 (Santiago and Tate are not present) 

LEGISLATIVE POLICY DIVISION

23.3

Submitting report relative

Fiscal Review of the Proposed Capital Agenda FY 2025-2026 through 2029-2030. (On November 1, 2024, in accordance with the 2012 Detroit City Charter, the Administration presented to City Council the Proposed Capital Agenda for the fiscal years 2026 through 2030. This report is the Legislative Policy Division's (LPD) fiscal review of the proposed Capital Agenda.)

APPROVED 7-0 (Santiago and Tate are not present) 

MISCELLANEOUS

23.4

Council Member Gabriela Santiago-Romero

Proposed Capital Agenda Questions.

APPROVED 7-0 (Santiago and Tate are not present) 

23.5

Council Member Angela Whitfield-Calloway

Submitting memorandum relative to Recommendations for Proposed Capital Agenda.

APPROVED 7-0 (Santiago and Tate are not present) 

24.

INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE

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

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

24.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006355 - 100% City Funding – To Provide as needed Preventive Maintenance & Installation Services to Existing City of Detroit Genetec Systems. – Contractor: Infinite Technologies, LLC – Location: 1927 Rosa Parks Boulevard, Suite 110, Detroit, MI 48216 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 9, 2027 – Total Contract Amount: $750,000.00. DoIT

APPROVED 7-0 (Santiago and Tate are not present) 

LAW DEPARTMENT

24.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Lekisha Hines vs City of Detroit; File 15072, W21-00145, PSB, A19000, and in the amount of ($99,000.00), in full payment for any and all claims which Lekisha Hines may have against the City of Detroit by reason of any injuries or occupational diseases and their resultant disabilities incurred or sustained as the result of past employment with the City of Detroit.

APPROVED 7-0 (Santiago and Tate are not present)

24.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Kelvon Copeland v City of Detroit d/b/a DDOT Bus, Case No. 23-008345-NI, Case No. L23-00442 (CBO) Department of Transportationin the amount of ($10,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Kelvon Copeland may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees.

APPROVED 7-0 (Santiago and Tate are not present)

24.4

Submitting reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Robbie and Shaniqua Deisch v City of Detroit and Careema Yopp, Case No. 23-016105-NF, File No. L24-00735 (CBO) Police Department, in the amount of ($17,500.00) and a second warrant upon the proper account in favor of Robbie Deisch and her attorney, Law Offices of Elias Muawad, P.C., in the amount of ($15,000.00); in full payment for any and all claims which Shaniqua Deisch and Robbie Deisch may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained.

APPROVED 7-0 (Santiago and Tate are not present)

HUMAN RESOURCES/LABOR RELATIONS DEPARTMENT

24.5

Submitting reso. autho.

Supplemental Checks for City Retirees and Beneficiaries. (As you know, the City’s Fiscal Year 2025 adopted budget includes a $10 million appropriation to fund supplemental checks for City retirees and beneficiaries.)  

APPROVED 7-0 (Santiago and Tate are not present)

MISCELLANEOUS

24.6

Council Member Scott Benson

Submitting Resolution Authorizing the Continuation of the Detroit City Council Wealth Generation Task Force.

APPROVED 7-0 (Santiago and Tate are not present)

24.7

Council Member Santiago-Romero

Submitting a Resolution Continuing The City of Detroit Immigration Task Force. 

APPROVED 7-0 (Santiago and Tate are not present)

25.

NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE

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

MAYOR'S OFFICE

25.1

Submitting Mayor's Office Coordinator's Report

Petition of PAXAHAU INC (#2025-005), request to hold "2025 Afro Future Festival-Detroit" at Brewster Douglas Event Field on August 15^th through August 17^th, from 2:00PM to 11:00PM. Set up to begin on August 1st, at 7:00 AM and completed by August 14^th at 10:00 PM with tear down to begin on August 17^th, at11:00 PM and completed by August 22^nd at 10:00 PM.  (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THIS PETITION)

APPROVED 7-0 (Santiago and Tate are not present)

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

25.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006910 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Heavy Duty Truck Repair Service, Labor and/or Parts. – Contractor: Kerry Brothers Truck Repair – Location: 5255 Tillman St., Detroit, MI 48208 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of Three (3) Years – Total Contract Amount: $225,000.00. GENERAL SERVICES

APPROVED 7-0 (Santiago and Tate are not present)

25.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006911 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Heavy Duty Truck Repair Service, Labor and/or Parts. – Contractor: Bill Jones Enterprises, Inc. dba Metro Airport Truck – Location: 13385 Inkster Road, Taylor, MI 48180 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of Three (3) Years – Total Contract Amount: $925,000.00. GENERAL SERVICES

APPROVED 7-0 (Santiago and Tate are not present)

25.4

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006912 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Heavy Duty Truck Repair Service, Labor and/or Parts. – Contractor: Interstate Trucksource, Inc. – Location: 29085 Smith Road, Romulus, MI 48174 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of Three (3) Years – Total Contract Amount: $450,000.00. GENERAL SERVICES

APPROVED 7-0 (Santiago and Tate are not present)

26.

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

26.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6003685-A3 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 3 – To Provide an Extension of Time for Hazardous Materials Testing/Surveying for Houses being Renovated by Bridging Neighborhoods for the Gordie Howe International Bridge Project. – Contractor: Environmental Testing & Consulting, Inc. – Location: 38900 Huron River Drive, Romulus, MI 48174 – Previous Contract Period: July 13, 2021 through June 30, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2026 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Original Contract Amount: $140,000.00. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION

APPROVED 7-0 (Santiago and Tate are not present)

26.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006779 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Emergency Shelter Services for those Experiencing Homelessness. – Contractor: All Things Women, Inc. – Location: 2340 Calvert, Detroit, MI 48206 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $160,000.00. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION

APPROVED 7-0 (Santiago and Tate are not present)

26.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Please be advised that the Contract listed was submitted on December 4, 2024 for the City Council Agenda for December 10, 2024 and has been amended as follows:

Submitted as:

Contract No. 6006726 - 100% Grant Funding – To Provide Women's History in Detroit Study. – Contractor: Quinn Evans
Architects, Inc. – Location: 4219 Woodward Avenue, Suite 301, Detroit, MI. 48201 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $69,000.00. GENERAL SERVICES

 

Should read as:

Contract No. 6006726 - 100% Grant Funding – To Provide Women's History in Detroit Study. – Contractor: Quinn Evans
Architects, Inc. – Location: 4219 Woodward Avenue, Suite 301, Detroit, MI. 48201 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $69,000.00. HISTORIC DESIGNATION ADVISORY BOARD

APPROVED 7-0 (Santiago and Tate are not present)

HISTORIC DESIGNATION ADVISORY BOARD

26.4

Submitting report relative to

Receive and file - for the boundary correction for the Brewster-Wheeler Recreation Center local historic district, located at 657 Brewster Street, Detroit, MI. (This request is for your Honorable Body to receive and file the boundary correction for the Brewster Wheeler Recreation Center local historic district (Ord. No. 18-15, effective June 10, 2015). The revised and corrected boundary for the Brewster-Wheeler Recreation Center Historic District has been approved by the Historic Designation Advisory Board, and the Engineering and Legal Departments.)

APPROVED 7-0 (Santiago and Tate are not present)

27.

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

27.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6002477-A1 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 1 – To Add Time Only to Allow Solicitation and Award for the Preventative Maintenance of the Bus Wash System. – Location: Interclean Equipment LLC – Location: 709 James L. Hart Parkway, Ypsilanti, MI 48197 – Previous Contract Period: January 15, 2020 through January 14, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through May 31, 2025 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $906,500.00. TRANSPORTATION

APPROVED 7-0 (Santiago and Tate are not present)

27.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6004113-A2 - 100% PLD Decommissioning Funding – AMEND 2 – To Provide an Extension of Time Only for the Maintenance and Repair of PLD Assets. – Contractor: Energy Group, Inc. – Location: 1600 East Grand Boulevard, Suite #300, Detroit, MI 48211 – Previous Contract Period: January 11, 2022 through January 10, 2025 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through March 14, 2025 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $2,250,000.00. PUBLIC LIGHTING

APPROVED 7-0 (Santiago and Tate are not present)

27.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006890 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Vactor Services for the City of Detroit Facilities. – Contractor: Benkari Mechanical, LLC – Location: 18427 W McNichols, Detroit, MI 48219 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of One (1) Year – Total Contract Amount: $200,000.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION.

APPROVED 7-0 (Santiago and Tate are not present)

27.4

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006920 - 100% Solid Waste Management Funding – To Provide 96 Gallon Trash Containers and Lids. – Contractor: Otto Environmental Systems – Location: 12700 General Dive, Charlotte, NC 28273 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of Two (2) Years – Total Contract Amount: $47,088.00. PUBLIC WORKS

APPROVED 7-0 (Santiago and Tate are not present)

27.5

Submitting reso. autho.

Please be advised that the Contract listed was submitted on December 4, 2024 for the City Council Agenda for December 10, 2024 and has been amended as follows:
 
Submitted as:

Contract No. 3079581 - 100% Grant Funding – To Provide Six (6) Night Vision Ruggedized Panning Goggles; Storage Covers, Soft cases, Infrared Spot / Flood Lens, & Manuals. – Contractor: Night Vision, Inc. – Location: 1121 W Valley Boulevard, Suite I249, Tehachapi, CA 93561 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $60,750.00. HOMELAND SECURITY

Should read as:
 
Contract No. 3079581 - 100% Grant Funding – To Provide Six (6) Night Vision Ruggedized Panning Goggles; Storage Covers, Soft cases, Infrared Spot / Flood Lens, & Manuals. – Contractor: Night Vision, Inc. – Location: 1121 W Valley Boulevard, Suite I249, Tehachapi, CA 93561 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $63,750.00. HOMELAND SECURITY

APPROVED 7-0 (Santiago and Tate are not present)

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

27.6

Submitting reso. autho.

Request to Accept and Appropriate the FY 2025 Dearborn Auto Theft Unit Grant. (The Michigan State Police has awarded the City of Detroit Police Department (DPD) with the FY 2025 Dearborn Auto Theft Unit Grant, for a total of $76,528.00. The State share is $76,528.00 of the approved amount, and there is a required cash match of $51,020.00. The total project cost is $127,548.00.)

APPROVED 7-0 (Santiago and Tate are not present)

LEGISLATIVE POLICY DIVISION

27.7

Submitting reso. autho.

Resolution Acknowledging January 11^th as Human Trafficking Awareness Day. (City Council Member Angela Whitfield-Calloway has requested the Legislative Policy Division (LPD) to produce a resolution recognizing January 11th as Human Trafficking Awareness Day.)

APPROVED 7-0 (Santiago and Tate are not present)

MISCELLANEOUS

27.8

Council Member Scott Benson

Submitting memorandum relative to Request for information on lithium battery fire preparedness and mitigation.  

APPROVED 7-0 (Santiago and Tate are not present)

27.9

Council Member Scott Benson

Submitting memorandum relative to Request for legal opinion on Green Energy requirements for data centers.

APPROVED 7-0 (Santiago and Tate are not present)

28.

CONSENT AGENDA

29.

MEMBER REPORTS

Council Member Mary Waters

Council Member Latisha Johnson

Council Member Scott Benson

Council Member Fred Durhall III

Council Member Angela Whitfield-Calloway

Council President Mary Shefield

30.

ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE

31.

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CLERK

31.1

Report on approval of proceedings by the Mayor.

RECEIVE AND FILE 7-0 (Santiago and Tate are not present)

32.

TESTIMONIAL RESOLUTIONS AND SPECIAL PRIVILEGE