MINUTES

BUDGET, FINANCE AND AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE

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1340 Coleman A. Young Municipal Center (313) 224-3443 Detroit, MI 48226

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COUNCIL MEMBER DENZEL ANTON MCCAMPBELL, CHAIRPERSON

COUNCIL MEMBER LATISHA JOHNSON, VICE CHAIRPERSON

COUNCIL MEMBER MARY WATERS, MEMBER

COUNCIL PRESIDENT JAMES TATE, EX-OFFICIO

 

Uraina Clark 

Asst. City Council Committee Clerk


Present:

Member McCampbell

Member Johnson

Member Waters

MOTION TO APPROVE: Minutes of April 8, 2026 were approved (Waters made motion; All members in favor motion carried 3-0)

Today is Tax Day - File

Virtual: William M. Davis, Owner Pappa (Carol Hughes), 039 (Rheuben Crowley), Renard Munchunski, 

2 Minutes given

Submitting memorandum relative to FY27 Budget Hearing Follow Up – Office of the Ombudsman. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 04/08/26)

MOTION: BRING BACK (2) WEEKS (Waters made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 3-0) 

Submitting memorandum relative to FY27 Budget Hearing Follow Up – Detroit Police Department. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 04/08/26)

MOTION: BRING BACK (2) WEEKS (Waters made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 3-0) 

Submitting memorandum relative to FY27 Budget Hearing Follow Up – Detroit Health Department. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 04/08/26)

MOTION: BRING BACK (2) WEEKS (Waters made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 3-0) 

Submitting memorandum relative to FY27 Budget Hearing Follow Up – Detroit Law Department. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 04/08/26)

MOTION: BRING BACK (2) WEEKS (Waters made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 3-0) 

Submitting memorandum relative to FY27 Budget Hearing Follow Up – Detroit Economic Growth Council. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 04/08/26)

MOTION: BRING BACK (2) WEEKS (Waters made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 3-0) 

Submitting memorandum relative to FY27 Budget Hearing Follow Up – City Council and Divisions. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 04/08/26)

MOTION: BRING BACK (2) WEEKS (Waters made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 3-0) 

Submitting memorandum relative to FY27 Budget Hearing Follow Up – Office of the City Clerk and Department of Elections. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 04/08/26)

MOTION: BRING BACK (2) WEEKS (Waters made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 3-0) 

Submitting memorandum relative to FY27 Budget Hearing Follow Up – Board of Review. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 04/08/26)

MOTION: BRING BACK (2) WEEKS (Waters made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 3-0) 

Submitting memorandum relative to FY27 Budget Hearing Follow Up Questions – Department of Public Works. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 04/08/26)

MOTION: BRING BACK (2) WEEKS (Waters made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 3-0) 

Submitting memorandum relative to FY27 Budget Hearing Follow Up – Civil Rights, Inclusion, and Opportunity Department. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 04/08/26)

MOTION: BRING BACK (2) WEEKS (Waters made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 3-0) 

Submitting memorandum relative to Budget Hearing follow up Questions - Housing Strategy, Program Coordination, and Development Accountability. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 04/08/26)

MOTION: BRING BACK (2) WEEKS (Waters made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 3-0) 

Submitting memorandum relative to Budget Hearing Follow up Questions - Infrastructure and Service Response Review. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 04/08/26)

MOTION: BRING BACK (2) WEEKS (Waters made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 3-0) 

Submitting memorandum relative to Budget Hearing Follow up Questions requesting clarity on Brightmoor Outcomes, Workforce Alignment, and Program Coordination. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 04/08/26)

MOTION: BRING BACK (2) WEEKS (Waters made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 3-0) 

Submitting memorandum relative to Budget Question Follow-ups. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 04/08/26)

MOTION: BRING BACK (2) WEEKS (Waters made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 3-0) 

Submitting memorandum relative to DPW Budget Questions.(BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 04/08/26)

MOTION: BRING BACK (2) WEEKS (Waters made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 3-0) 

February 2026 Revenue Estimating Conference Report. (State of Michigan Public Act 279 of 1909, Section 117.4t(1)(d), as amended by Public Act 182 of 2014, states the City of Detroit shall hold biannual revenue estimating conferences, which shall establish the official economic forecast and forecast of anticipated revenues of the City. The City holds its Revenue Estimating Conferences in September and February of each fiscal year. These reports are available on the “Revenue and Economic Reports” page of the City’s website.) (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 04/08/26)

MOTION: BRING BACK (3) WEEKS for Presentation (Waters made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 3-0) 

FY 2026-2035 Long-Term Forecast Report for Legacy Pension Plans and Debt Obligations. (The Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) respectfully submits its annual Long-Term Forecast Report for Legacy Pension Plans and Debt Obligations. The OCFO also publishes this report on the City’s website.) (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 04/08/26)

MOTION: BRING BACK (3) WEEKS for Presentation (Waters made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 3-0) 

Submitting memorandum relative to FY27 Budget Hearing Follow Up – Media Services Department. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 04/08/26)

MOTION: BRING BACK (2) WEEKS (Waters made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 3-0) 

Submitting memorandum relative to FY27 Budget Hearing Follow Up – Detroit Public Library. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 03/25/26)

MOTION: BRING BACK (2) WEEKS (Waters made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 3-0) 

Submitting memorandum relative to FY27 Budget Hearing Follow Up – Detroit Water and Sewerage Department. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 03/25/26)

MOTION: BRING BACK (2) WEEKS (Waters made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 3-0) 

Submitting memorandum relative to 2026-2027 Budget Hearing Detroit Fire Department Questions. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 03/25/26)

MOTION: BRING BACK (2) WEEKS (Waters made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 3-0) 

Submitting memorandum relative to 2026-2027 Budget Hearing, Detroit Construction & Demo Department. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 03/25/26)

MOTION: BRING BACK (2) WEEKS (Waters made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 3-0) 

Submitting memorandum relative to 2026-2027 Budget Hearing, Board of Zoning Appeals. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 03/25/26)

MOTION: BRING BACK (2) WEEKS (Waters made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 3-0) 

Submitting memorandum relative to 2026-2027 Budget Hearing, Detroit Land Bank Authority. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 03/25/26)

MOTION: BRING BACK (2) WEEKS (Waters made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 3-0) 

Submitting memorandum relative to 2026-2027 Budget Hearing, Historical Museum. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 03/25/26)

MOTION: BRING BACK (2) WEEKS (Waters made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 3-0) 

Submitting memorandum relative to 2026-2027 Budget Hearing, Museum of African American History 

Motion to Amend line item to reflect African American Museum previously Detroit Land Bank

MOTION: BRING BACK (2) WEEKS (Waters made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 3-0) 

Submitting memorandum relative to 2026-2027 Budget Hearing, Public Lighting Department. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 03/25/26)

MOTION: BRING BACK (2) WEEKS (Waters made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 3-0) 

Submitting memorandum relative 2026-2027 BSEED Budget Hearing Questions. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 03/25/26)

MOTION: BRING BACK (2) WEEKS (Waters made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 3-0) 

Submitting memorandum relative to Budget Questions: Kemeny Recreation Center and Alley Maintenance. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 03/25/26)

MOTION: BRING BACK (2) WEEKS (Waters made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 3-0) 

Submitting memorandum relative to 2026-2027 Media Services Budget Questions. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 03/18/26) 

MOTION: BRING BACK (2) WEEKS (Waters made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 3-0) 

Submitting memorandum relative to FY27 Budget Hearing Follow Up – Municipal Parking Department. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 03/18/26) 

MOTION: BRING BACK (2) WEEKS (Waters made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 3-0) 

Submitting a memorandum requesting resolution on Senate Bill 559, 560 and 561 and House Bill 4311 and 4312. Together, these bills establish a Revenue Trust Fund to ensure consistent and protected Revenue Sharing funding. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 03/18/26)

MOTION: BRING BACK (4) WEEKS (Waters made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 3-0) 

MISCELLANEOUS

Submitting memorandum relative to request for a report on Principal Residence Exemptions for LLC entities. (REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE AND AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 04/14/26)

MOTION: BRING BACK (2) WEEKS (Waters made motion; All Committee Members were in favor; Motion carried 3-0) 

Member Waters

  • 4/15 Skilled Trades Task Force Meeting from 4pm to 6pm at the Laborers' International Union 2161 W. Grand Blvd.

Member Johnson

  • 4/15 D4 Charter Mandated Meeting with Mayor at 5:30PM Location: Fountain of Truth Christian Center 9801 Chalmers

Member McCampbell

  • There will not be a Budget, Audit and Finance Committee next week due to Council will be in Recess resuming 4/30
  • 4/23 D7 Charter Mandated Meeting with Mayor Location Kadesh Baptist Church from 7:00pm to 8:30
  • Monthly Meeting for D7 on 4/30 at 10AM 
  • Planning Meeting Saturday 10am and St. Suzanne. 
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