ERMA L. HENDERSON AUDITORIUM

CITY COUNCIL FORMAL SESSION

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Tuesday, April 09, 2024 at 10:00 A.m. - 12:00 P.m.

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

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SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (SEMCOG) PRESENTATION 

 

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1.

ROLL CALL

2.

APPROVAL OF JOURNAL OF LAST SESSION

3.

RECONSIDERATIONS

4.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

5.

PRESIDENT'S REPORT ON STANDING COMMITTEE REFERRALS AND OTHER MATTERS

6.

BUDGET, FINANCE AND AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE

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

AIRPORT DEPARTMENT/ADMINISTRATION DIVISION

6.1

Submitting responses relative to

Responses to Questions for Proposed Budget FY 2025 Airport.

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

6.2

Submitting report relative to

FY 2024-2033 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.)

HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION DEPARTMENT

6.3

Submitting responses relative to

FY 2025 Housing and Revitalization Department Budget Questions. (Council Member Latisha Johnson)

6.4

Submitting responses relative to

FY24-25 Housing and Revitalization Department Budget Questions. (Council President Mary Sheffield)

LEGISLATIVE POLICY DIVISION

6.5

Submitting report related to

Youth Budget FY 2025. (Council President Mary Sheffield requested the Legislative Policy Division (LPD) provide a report relative to the establishment of a Youth Budget for FY 2025.   We have provided responses to the questions that were presented in hopes that this might spur discussions and assist in the development of a framework for a youth budget.)

7.

INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE

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

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

7.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006065 - 100% ARPA Funding – To Provide Right To Counsel-Informative Materials. – Contractor: Lakeshore Legal Aid – Location: 30500 Van Dyke, Suite 601, Warren, MI 48093 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $150,000.00. LAW

MISCELLANEOUS

7.2

Council Member Mary Waters

Submitting memorandum relative to Appointment of Sheila Kneeshaw as Citizen Co-Chair of the Retiree Task Force.

7.3

Council Member Latisha Johnson

Submitting memorandum relative to Resolution for Moratorium on Liquor Licenses.

8.

NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE

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

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

8.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6004235-A1 - 100% ARPA Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time for Heavy Duty Vehicle Rental. – Contractor: Herc Rentals, Inc. – Location: 29125 Smith Road, Romulus, MI 48174 – Previous Contract Period: March 15, 2022 through December 31, 2024 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2025 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $1,401,960.00. GENERAL SERVICES

8.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005137-A2 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 2 – To Provide an Extension of Time for a License Agreement to use Clark Park and Clark Park Center for Recreation and Educational Programming. – Contractor: Clark Park Coalition – Location: 1130 Clark Street, Detroit, MI 48209 – Previous Contract Period: April 1, 2013 through March 31, 2024 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2025 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $0.00. GENERAL SERVICES

8.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005452-A1 - 100% State ARPA Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Update to the Fee Schedule for Video Management Services including Materials and Installation for Various Sections of the Joe Louis Greenway. – Contractor: Integral Blue, LLC – Location: 1060 Centre Road, Auburn Hills, MI 48326 – Contract Period: July 10, 2023 through December 31, 2026 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $150,000.00. GENERAL SERVICES

8.4

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005889 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Blight Remediation Division, Private Tree Removal and Trimming Citywide. – Contractor: P.Jay’s Tree Services, LLC – Location: 11000 W. McNichols Road, Suite 323, Detroit, MI 48221 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through March 22, 2027 – Total Contract Amount: $500,000.00. GENERAL SERVICES

9.

PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE

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

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

9.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006080 - 100% Grant Funding – To Provide Choice Neighborhoods Program Evaluation Services. – Contractor: JFM Consulting Group, Inc. – Location: 225 Gratiot, Suite 400, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of Four (4) Years – Total Contract Amount: $196,200.00. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION

9.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006146 - 100% City Funding – To Provide a Full Renovation of BNP Properties located 8202 Central Street and 8182 Bryden Street. – Contractor: VR Homes, LLC – Location: 2510 S. Telegraph Road, Suite. L #188, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302. – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through October 9, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $272,800.00. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION

LEGISLATIVE POLICY DIVISION

9.3

Submitting report relative to

Report Regarding Funding for a Lead Based Encapsulation Program. (Council member Angela Whitfield-Calloway requested that the Legislative Policy Division (LPD) provide a report with an estimate of the cost to fund a lead based encapsulation program for Mom & Pop rental properties.)

9.4

Submitting reso. autho.

Waiving The Privileged Status on Opinion Regarding The Michigan Right To Farm Act 93. (Our office was requested by Council President Pro Tem Tate to provide a resolution waiving the attorney client privilege on the Law Department’s opinion dated March 26, 2024, regarding, the Michigan Right To Farm Act 93 of 1981.)

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

9.5

Submitting reso. autho.

Property Sale 7969 W Fisher.  (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department (“P&DD”) has received an offer from Saeed Bazzi (the “Purchaser”), to purchase certain City-owned real property 7969 W Fisher (the “Property”) for the purchase price of Forty Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($40,000.00). The Purchaser is renovating and re-establishing the adjacent former gas station at 7960 W Fort. The Purchaser was granted the Special Land Use by the Buildings, Safety Engineering and
Environmental Department on November 17, 2023.)

MISCELLANEOUS

9.6

Council Member Mary Waters

Submitting memorandum relative to Process and Feasibility of Ballot Initiative to dissolve Detroit Land Bank Authority.

9.7

Council Member Mary Waters

Submitting memorandum relative to Tenants Rights Commission Funding Request.

9.8

Council Member Mary Waters

Submitting memorandum relative to Detroit Land Bank Authority MOU Amendments with Explanation.

10.

PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE

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

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

10.1

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3073363 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Tactical III Digital Imaging System Consisting of: The Camera Generator, Detector Screen and Android Tablet within a Tactical Backpack. – Contractor: Novo Dr, Inc. – Location: 498 E. Reid Road, Suite #7, Grand Blanc, MI 48439 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $58,733.50. CITYWIDE

10.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3068298 – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Commercial Property, 4141 McDougall. – Contractor: Adamo Demolition Company – Location: 320 East Seven Mile Road, Detroit, MI 48203 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $63,264.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

10.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3069442 – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Commercial Property, 5174 W Grand River, Including Basement Backfill. – Contractor: Adamo Demolition Company – Location: 320 East Seven Mile Road, Detroit, MI 48203 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $127,823.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

10.4

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3069541 – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property,14607 Northlawn. – Contractor: LeadHead Construction, LLC – Location: 735 Griswold Street, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $23,500.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

10.5

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3070239 – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 9526 Kaier Street. – Contractor: Inner City Contracting, LLC – Location: 18715 Grand River Avenue, Detroit, MI 48223 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $26,850.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

10.6

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3070728 – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 2243 E Canfield. – Contractor: Inner City Contracting, LLC – Location: 18715 Grand River Avenue, Detroit, MI 48223 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $29,742.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

10.7

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3070912 – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 2559 Algonquin – Contractor: Inner City Contracting, LLC – Location: 18715 Grand River Avenue, Detroit, MI 48223 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $30,899.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

10.8

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3070916 – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 5757 Field. – Contractor: Inner City Contracting, LLC – Location: 18715 Grand River Avenue, Detroit, MI 48223 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $26,935.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

10.9

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 3071128 – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 9191 E Edsel Ford. – Contractor: Inner City Contracting, LLC – Location: 18715 Grand River Avenue, Detroit, MI 48223 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $25,400.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

10.10

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006023 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Design, Engineering, Architectural and/or Building Inspection Services on Residential and/or Commercial Building Across the City of Detroit. – Contractor: Norr, LLC – Location: 150 W. Jefferson, Suite 1300, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Term of Three (3) Years – Total Contract Amount: $250,000.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

10.11

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006119 - 100% ARPA Funding – To Provide Abatement and Alteration of Commercial Structures Group 240. – Contractor: Thomas Trucking Services, Inc – Location: 27409 Weddel, Brownstown MI 48183 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $359,372.20. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

10.12

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006133 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Cleaner Degreaser for DDOT Maintenance Facilities. – Contractor: Rowley Brothers, Inc dba Rowleys Wholesale – Location: 15555 Noecker Way, Southgate, MI 48195 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through March 31, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $29,600.16. TRANSPORTATION

10.13

Submitting reso. autho.

Resolution Urging The Michigan Legislature to Support a Significant Increase in Funding For Michigan 2-1-1 In The Fiscal Year 2025 Budget. (Council President Mary Sheffield requested that the Legislative Policy Division (LPD) provide a resolution urging the Michigan legislature to support a significant increase in funding for United Way’s Michigan 2-1-1 in the FY 2025 Budget.)

MISCELLANEOUS

10.14

Council Member Mary Waters

Submitting memorandum relative to Update on Soil Testing as requested by SIGTARP in 2022.

11.

VOTING ACTION MATTERS

12.

OTHER MATTERS

13.

COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAYOR AND OTHER GOVERNMENTAL OFFICIALS AND AGENCIES

14.

PUBLIC COMMENT

15.

STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS

16.

BUDGET, FINANCE AND AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER/OFFICE OF THE ASSESSOR

16.1

Durhal, reso. autho.

The Preserve on Ash I Limited Dividend Housing Association LLC – Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT). (Community Builders, Inc. has formed The Preserve on Ash I Limited Dividend Housing Association LLC in order to develop the Project known as The Preserve on Ash I. The Project is five (5) newly constructed apartment buildings that will consist of sixty-nine (69) units with a combined 5,865 square feet of commercial space located in an area bounded by Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard on the north, 14^th Street on the east, Butternut Street on the south and 16^th Street on the west.) 

16.2

Durhal, reso. autho.

Field Street III Limited Dividend Housing Association, LLC – Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT). (Church of the Messiah Housing Corporation has formed Field Street Ill Limited Dividend Housing Association, LLC in order to develop an existing apartment building and scattered site Project in the Island View Village Neighborhood. The Project includes forty-four (44) townhomes and one 5-unit apartment building known as Hamilton House. The area is bounded by St. Paul on the north, Sheridan on the east, East Lafayette on the south and East Grand Boulevard on the west. The preservation and rehabilitation Project will include fourteen (14) two-bed, one-bath and thirty (30) three bed, one-bath townhomes in addition to an apartment building consisting of one (1) one-bed, one-bath and four (4) two-bed, one-bath units with supportive available free parking. No resident will be permanently displaced as a result of the rehabilitation. A rent subsidy reserve is being established to protect the existing tenants against an increase in rent for an estimated 5-year period.) 

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER/OFFICE OF BUDGET

16.3

Durhal, reso. autho.

Vehicle Installment Purchase Authorizing Resolution. (The CFO's Office respectfully submits the proposed Resolution Authorizing Installment Purchase Agreements. The proposed resolution would authorize the City to acquire $55 million of vehicles through Installment Purchase Agreements (IPAs) over the next two to three years. The IPAs will support the City’s budget by smoothing vehicle acquisition costs over several years to be repaid as debt service.) 

16.4

Durhal, reso. autho.

Bond Authorizing Resolution - UTGO Bonds, Series 2024. (The CFO's Office respectfully submits the proposed Bond Authorizing Resolution - UTGO Bonds, Series 2024. A UTGO financing will provide the City with the necessary capital to make needed investments that will improve the quality of life for Detroiters. The proposed resolution would authorize the remaining $31.3 million of voter approved bonds from the 2004 and 2009 ballots, consisting of $22.0 million for Public Lighting, $8.1 million for Recreation and $1.2 million for Public Safety.) 

16.5

Durhal, reso. autho.

Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Supplemental Appropriations and Transfers Request. (The Administration is requesting Fiscal Year 2023-2024 supplemental appropriations and transfers for the expenditures outlined below and in the attached resolution.) (REPORTED OUT OF  THE BUDGET, FINANCE AND AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 4/3/24 WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION) 

OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK/CITY PLANNING COMMISSION

16.6

Durhal, reso. autho.

Neighborhood Enterprise Zone Certificate Applications for the rehabilitation of a residential building into 4 condominium units at 9767 Dundee in the Nardin Park Neighborhood Enterprise Zone area. (RECOMMEND APPROVAL) (The office of the City Planning Commission (CPC) has received applications requesting a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone (NEZ) certificate for the rehabilitation of a residential building into 4 condominiums (Units A, B, C, and D) at 9767 Dundee) 

RESOLUTIONS

16.7

Whitfield-Calloway, reso. autho.

Resolution In Support Of Michigan Senate Bill 632 Of 2023 Concerning Payday Loans. 

17.

INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE

MAYOR'S OFFICE

17.1

Johnson, reso. autho.

Appointing William Marquez to the Historic District Commission effective immediately and expiring on February 14, 2027. 

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

17.2

Johnson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6000554-A14 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 14 – To Provide an Extension of Time and an Increase of Funds for Legal Services. – Contractor: Fink Bressack, PLLC – Location: 535 Griswold, Suite 1000, Detroit, MI 48226 – Previous Contract Period: November 16, 2016 through June 30, 2024 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2025 – Contract Increase Amount: $1,000,000.00 – Total Contract Amount: $5,570,000.00. LAW 

17.3

Johnson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 3073269 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Parking for City Employees. – Contractor: SP Plus Corporation. – Location: 400 Renaissance Drive, Suite 908, Detroit, MI 48243 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval a Period of Six (6) Months – Total Contract Amount: $182,300.00. HUMAN RESOURCES 

17.4

Johnson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005872 - 100% ARPA Funding – To Provide Encryption Devices and Installation Services. – Contractor: Groundwork 0 – Location: 2000 Brush Street, Suite 262, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $1,563,581.44. DoIT 

LAW DEPARTMENT

17.5

Johnson, reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Sharona Williams V City of Detroit AKA D-DOT Bus  Case No. 22-005279-NF, File No. L22-01024 (CLR) Department of Transportation, in the amount of ($13,500.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Sharona Williams may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained. 

17.6

Johnson, reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Northland Radiology, Inc (Rochelle Monroe) V City of Detroit Case No. 23-000713-CZ, File No. L20-00645 (CLR), Department of Transportation, in the amount of ($35,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Northland Radiology, Inc. may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained. 

17.7

Johnson, reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Camilla Mckoy v. Theresa Marie White and City of Detroit;  Case Number: 22-014229-NI File Number: L22-01233 (KAC) (DDOT) in the amount of ($17,500.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Camilla McKoy may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about February 25, 2019. 

17.8

Johnson, reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit MAAC Sales, Inc. (Crystal Collins) v City of Detroit; Case No. 23-158417, File No: L21-01812(MBC), Department of Transportation; in the amount of ($2,800.00) in full payment for any and all claims which MAAC Sales, Inc. may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained. 

17.9

Johnson, reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification for Police Officer Michael Ayala in lawsuit of Corey Pride v City of Detroit et al, Case No. 23-cv-10243; L23-00130 (SVD) A37000 (Police Department) for Police Officer Michael Ayala. 

17.10

Johnson, reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification for Police Officer Nicholas Rocha in lawsuit of Corey Pride v City of Detroit et al, Case No. 23-cv-10243; L23-00130 (SVD) A37000 (Police Department) for Police Officer Nicholas Rocha. 

17.11

Johnson, reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification for Resigned Police Officer Tylerscott Alleyne in lawsuit of Corey Pride v City of Detroit et al, Case No. 23-cv-10243; L23-00130 (SVD) A37000 (Police Department) for Resigned Police Officer Tylerscott Alleyne. 

RESOLUTIONS

17.12

Young, reso. autho.

Appointing Adrian Keith Bennett to the Detroit City Planning Commission as the At-Large Representative nominated by Council Member Coleman A. Young, II for the remainder of the three year term beginning on February 15, 2022 and ending on February 14, 2025, effective upon swearing-in.

18.

NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

18.1

Young, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006006 - 100% Major Street Funding – To Provide Irrigation Systems Repair and Maintenance. – Contractor: American Sprinkler & Landscape, Inc. – Location: 34567 Glendale, Detroit, MI 48150 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through March 5, 2026 – Total Contract Amount: $225,000.00. GENERAL SERVICES (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 3/28/24) 

19.

PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

19.1

Tate, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005583 - 70% ARPA & 30 CDBG% Funding – To Provide a Data Management & Incentive Solution Portal for the Housing and Revitalization Department. – Contractor: Benevate, Inc., dba Neighborly Software – Location: 3423 Piedmont Road, NE, Suite 420, Atlanta, GA 30305 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2029 – Total Contract Amount: $2,180,000.00. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION 

19.2

Tate, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006051 -  100% ESG Funding – To Support HUD’s Required Coordinated Entry System known as CAM to Assess Households for Housing Services such as Rapid Rehousing. – Contractor: Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency – Location: 7310 Woodward, Suite 800, Detroit, MI 48202 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $200,000.00. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION 

HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION DEPARTMENT

19.3

Tate, reso. autho.

Reprogramming Amendment to the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plans for Multiple Fiscal Years.  (The Housing & Revitalization Department (HRD) hereby requests to amend the CDBG Annual Action Plans for the fiscal years in the attached report. The funds targeted for reprogramming consist of unused funds, balances from programs that no longer exist or are unlikely to be used in a timely manner.) 

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

19.4

Tate, reso. autho.

Property Sale of 18068 Pelkey.  (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department (“P&DD”) has received an offer from Williams Way Enterprise LLC (the “Purchaser”), a Michigan limited liability company, to purchase certain City-owned real property 18068 Pelkey (the “Property”) for the purchase price of Twenty-Five Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($25,000.00). 

19.5

Submitting reso. autho.

Abolishment of the Fort Shelby Brownfield Redevelopment Plan. (The Fort Shelby Brownfield Redevelopment Plan (the “Plan”) was approved by City Council on November 20, 2002. The legal descriptions for the subject Plan are attached (Exhibit A).  At the regularly scheduled February 28, 2024 DBRA Board of Directors meeting, DBRA staff recommended termination 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.)

20.

PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

20.1

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 3069240 - Notification to Council – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 3877 Merrick. – Contractor: DMC Consultants, Inc. – Location: 13500 Foley Street, Detroit, MI 48227 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $24,500.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 04/01/24) 

20.2

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 3071035 - Notification to Council – 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Commercial Property, 8607 W Vernor, Including Basement Backfill. – Contractor: Adamo Demolition Company – Location: 320 East Seven Mile Road, Detroit, MI 48203 – Contract Period: Notification of Emergency through June 30, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $183,706.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 04/01/24) 

20.3

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6004819-A1 - 100% ARPA Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension for Time Only for Upgrade Electrical and Avionics on a 1972 Bell OH-58 Helicopter. – Contractor: Great Lakes Aviation Services, LLC – Location: 6616 Smiths Creek Road, Kimball, MI 48074 – Previous Contract Period: April 4, 2023 through April 03, 2024 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $296,880.00.  POLICE (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 04/01/24) 

20.4

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6004820-A1 - 100% ARPA Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension for Time Only for Upgrade Electrical and Avionics on a 1970 Bell OH-58 Helicopter. – Contractor: Great Lakes Aviation Services, LLC – Location: 6616 Smiths Creek Road, Kimball, MI 48074 – Previous Contract Period: April 4, 2023 through April 03, 2024 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $172,600.00. POLICE (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 04/01/24) 

20.5

Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005339 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Underground Utility Facilities Locating, Marking & Staking Services in compliance with State of Michigan, Miss Dig regulations. – Contractor: USIC Locating Services, LLC – Location: 48443 Alpha Drive, Suite 110, Wixom, MI 48393 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of Two (2) Years – Total Contract Amount: $2,468,000.00.  PUBLIC LIGHTING DEPARTMENT (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 04/01/24) 

RESOLUTIONS

20.6

Tate, reso. autho.

Resolution Urging The Michigan State Legislature To Amend MCL 600.2917. (Council President Pro Tempore James Tate requested that the Legislative Policy Division (LPD) provide a resolution urging the Michigan legislature to amend MCL 600.2917 by altering the language to provide that merchants who use a remote door locking device to restrain a person suspected of larceny will not be immune from damages in civil actions.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 04/01/24) 

20.7

Waters, reso. autho.

Resolution Establishing July As Senior Citizen Month. (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 04/01/24) 

21.

NEW BUSINESS

MAYOR'S OFFICE

21.1

Benson, reso. autho.

The Transit Center be named in honor of Jason Hargrove, a beloved Detroit Department of Transportation bus driver who passed away from COVID-19 in April of 2020.  (This monumental naming serves as a reminder to Detroiters that our citizens are impactful and deserving of just recognition.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 4/8/24)

21.2

Young, reso. autho.

Petition of General Service Department (#2024-109) request to hold "Draft Fest" at 13200 Fenelon on April 13, 2024 from 1:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M.  Setup is to begin on April 11, 2024 at 9:00 A.M. and completed by April 12, 2024 at 9:00 P.M. (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 04/04/24)

21.3

Young, reso. autho.

Petition of Detroit Greek Independence Day Committee, Inc. (#2024-110), request to hold "Detroit Greek Independence Day Parade" Submitted by the Detroit Greek Independence Day Committee, Inc., located at Greektown on April 14, 2024 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Set-up to begin April 14^th 7:00 AM complete by 12:00PM with tear-down to begin April 14^th at 6:00PM complete by 7:00 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 04/04/24)

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT 

21.4

Benson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006067 - 100% Capital Funding – To Complete Phase 2 Interior and Exterior Renovations of the 9th Precinct. – Contractor: Gandol, Inc. – Location: 18000 Meyers, Suite 2, Detroit, MI 48235 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $1,999,504.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 4/8/24)

21.5

Benson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006132 - 100% ARPA Funding – To Provide DPD Training Center Parking Lot Construction. – Contractor: DMC Consultants, Inc. – Location: 13500 Foley Street, Detroit, MI 48227 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $3,312,733.90. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 4/8/24)

21.6

Benson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 3073872 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Rental of 40 Weapons Detection Systems for the 2024 NFL Draft.. – Contractor: Evolv Technology – Location: 500 Totten Pond Road, 4th Floor, Waltham, MA 02451 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 30, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $200,000.00. POLICE (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 4/8/24)

21.7

Benson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006141 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Gas Mask Filters for DPD. – Contractor: CMP Distributors, Inc. – Location: 16753 Industrial Parkway, Lansing, MI 48906 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through April 1, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $166,350.00. POLICE (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 4/8/24)

21.8

Benson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 3073408 - 100% Grant Funding – To Provide Emergency OEM Bus Parts. – Contractor: Gillig, LLC – Location: 25972 Eden Landing Road, Hayward, CA 94545 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $70,348.60. TRANSPORTATION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 4/8/24)

21.9

Benson, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6004885-A1 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Increase of Funds for. – Contractor: Shrader Tire & Oil, Inc. – Location: 2045 Sylvania Avenue, Toledo, OH 43613 – Contract Period: November 22, 2022 through November 21, 2025 – Contract Increase Amount: $1,738,000.00 – Total Contract Amount: $4,488,000.00. TRANSPORTATION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 4/8/24)

21.10

Young, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6001491-A2 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 2 – To Provide an Extension of Time for Piston's Basket Ball Court Renovation Project to Repair, Replace Various City of Detroit Basket Ball Courts. – Contractor: Michigan Recreational Construction – Location: 18631 Conant, Detroit, MI 48234 – Previous Contract Period: July 3, 2018 through June 30, 2024 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through November 30, 2024 – Contract Increase Amount: $0.00 – Total Contract Amount: $2,500,000.00. GENERAL SERVICES (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 04/04/24)

21.11

Young, reso. autho.

Contract No. 6005847 - 100% ARPA Funding – To Provide Game Room Equipment for City of Detroit Recreation Centers. – Contractor: Pro Billiards Pool Table Service & Sales, Inc. – Location: 5283 S Old US Highway 23, Brighton, MI 48114 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $225,000.00. GENERAL SERVICES (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 04/04/24)

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS/ADMINISTRATION

21.12

Benson, reso. autho.

Transfer of jurisdiction of a portion of 5710 Russell Street, Detroit, Michigan 48211 from Department of Public Works (DPW) to Detroit Parks and Recreation.  (Pursuant to Section 2-7-3 of the 2019 Detroit City Code, the Office of the Chief Financial Officer hereby requests your approval of the transfer of jurisdiction of 0.793 acres of real property located on Russell Street (the “Property”), being a part of the parcel commonly known as 5710 Russell Street, Detroit, Michigan 48211 (Parcel ID: 07002586), from the Department of Public Works (“DPW”) to Detroit Parks and Recreation (“DPR”). The Property is a portion of a parking lot adjacent to the future DPR Animal Control Building at 1431 E. Ferry Street, Detroit, Michigan 48211 (Parcel ID: 07002585). DPR desires to use the Property to expand the parking lot of the future DPR Animal Control Building to better serve staff, residents, and patrons. The total area of the Property is .793 acres.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 4/8/24)

RESOLUTIONS

21.13

Waters, reso. autho.

Resolution Relative To The Michigan Public Service Commission rejecting the DTE Rate Increase Request. (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 4/8/24)

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:

BUILDINGS, SAFETY ENGINEERING & ENVIRONMENTAL DEPARTMENT

23.1

Submitting responses relative to

FY25 Budget Questions for Buildings Safety Engineering and Environmental Department. (Council Member Latisha Johnson)  

23.2

Submitting responses relative to

FY25 Budget Questions for Buildings Safety Engineering and Environmental Department. (Council Member Coleman Young)   

23.3

Submitting responses relative to

FY25 Budget Questions for Buildings Safety Engineering and Environmental Department. (Council President Mary Sheffield)

LEGISLATIVE POLICY DIVISION

23.4

Submitting reso. autho.

Resolution Urging A Change In State Law To Exclude Wayne County Community College From Tax Abatements and Tax Captures. (Council President Mary Sheffield that the Legislative Policy Division (LPD) draft a resolution Urging a Change in State Law to Exclude Wayne County Community College from Tax Abatements and Tax Captures.)

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. 6004776-A1 - 100% ARPA Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time, an Increase in Funds and Update Terms and Conditions for Call Center and Direct Services for Detroit Housing Services (DHS). – Contractor: Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency – Location: 7310 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI 48202 – Previous Contract Period: October 1, 2022 through December 31, 2024 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2025 – Contract Increase Amount: $2,538,352.00 – Total Contract Amount: $10,414,842. LAW

24.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006159 - 100% Grant Funding – To Provide Funding to Obtain Personnel, Technology, Equipment, and Court Room Updates to Efficiently Eliminate the Current Gun Case Backlog. – Contractor: 36th District Court – Location: 421 Madison Street, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through November 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $1,000,000.00. LAW

24.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006160 - 100% Grant Funding – To Provide Funding to Obtain Personnel, Technology, Equipment, and Court Room Updates to Efficiently Eliminate the Current Gun Case Backlog. – Contractor: 3rd Circuit Court – Location: 2 Woodward Avenue, Suite 711, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through November 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $2,000,000.00. LAW

LAW DEPARTMENT

24.4

Submitting reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Select Medical Group (Dennis Weatherby) et al. v City of Detroit; Case Number: 21-005103-NF File Number: L21-00414 (AA) (DDOT) in the total amount of ($9,750.00) draw two warrants upon the proper account in favor of Select Medical Group and Their attorneys, Hirsch, Gaugier & Khan in the amount of ($4,000); and Metro Toxicology and Their attorney, Hirsch, Gaugier & Khan in the amount of ($5,750.00), in full payment for any and all claims which Select Medical Group and Metro Toxicology may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about 04/22/2019.

24.5

Submitting reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Watson, Michael v COD, P.O Justin Malek & P.O. Yuseph Elzein, Case No. 21-cv-13042, File No. L22-00049 (KAC) A37000 (Police Department), in the amount of ($50,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Michael L. Watson may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged constitutional violation sustained on or about April 18, 2019.

24.6

Submitting reso. autho.

Settlement lawsuit of Affiliated Diagnostic of Oakland (L. Shaw, B.Walter, P.Hunter) v COD, Case No. 23-002910-NH; File No. L23-00152(GBP), Department of Transportation, in the amount of ($6,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Affiliated Diagnostics of Oakland (L. Shaw, B. Walter, P. Hunter) may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained.

24.7

Submitting reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of C-Spine Orthopedics (Tamyria Stokes) v City of Detroit, Case No. 22-007093-CZ, File No. L22-00682(CMG), Department of Transportation, in the amount of ($35,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims which C-Spine Orthopedics (Tamyria Stokes) may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained.

24.8

Submitting reso. autho.

Settlement in lawsuit of Finish Line Physical Therapy and Rehab Services LLC (Gerald Smith) v City of Detroit  Case Number: 22-009411-NF File Number: L22-01189 (AA) (DDOT) in the amount of ($16,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Plaintiffs may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about July 1, 2021.

24.9

Submitting reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification for Lt Andrew Guntzviller in lawsuit of Tiffany Lindsay v City of Detroit et al  Case No. 23-cv-10324; L23-00107 (CBO) A37000 (Police Department) for Lt Andrew Guntzviller.

24.10

Submitting reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification for Operator Rocky Armstrong in lawsuit of Kelli Monger v Rocky Armstrong et al  Case No. 23-013588-NI; L23-00682 (BP) A20000 (Transportation) for Operator Rocky Armstrong.

24.11

Submitting reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification for PO Dana McGregor in lawsuit of Sammy DuPree v Dana Paris McGregor  Case No. 23-012466-NI; L23-00429 (CAB) A37000 (Police Department) for PO Dana McGregor.

24.12

Submitting reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification for PO Lamont Nelson in lawsuit of Lavelle Raynard Williams v City of Detroit et al; Case No. 21-cv-11578; L21-00569 (CAB) A37000 (Police Department) for PO Lamont Nelson.

24.13

Submitting reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification for PO Max Zahringer in lawsuit of Horrez Plater v City of Detroit et al  Case No. 23-cv-10440; L23-00169 (AA) A37000 (Police Department) for PO Max Zahringerr.

24.14

Submitting reso. autho.

Legal Representation and Indemnification for Operator Carl Saunders in lawsuit of Montic Kennedy v Detroit Department of Transportation, Case No. 23-012033-NI; L23-00613 (JSH) A20000 (Transportation) for Operator Carl Saunders.

MISCELLANEOUS

24.15

Council Member Gabriela Santiago-Romero

Submitting memorandum relative to Request to expand amendments to all of Chapter 23, Human Rights.

24.16

Council President Mary Sheffield

Submitting memorandum relative to Request for Resolution to Extend Detroit Reparations Task Force Timeline.

24.17

Council President Pro Tem James Tate

Submitting memorandum relative to Reparations Task Force Nomination of Kefentse Chike, Ph.D.

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 VG1 LLC (#2024-113), request to hold "Detroit's FUL Station" at 2748 Franklin on May 1, 2024 through October 20, 2024 from 4:00 P.M. until 10:00 P.M. Setup to begin on April 28th at 10:00 A.M. and completed by April 29th by 2:00 P.M. with tear down to begin on October 21st at 10:00 A.M. and completed by 5:00 P.M. on October 22nd. (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.)

25.2

Submitting Mayor's Office Coordinator's Report

Petition of Space (#2024-115), request to hold "Space Dive" on May 3rd through May 12th from 6:00 P.M. to 2:00 A.M.  Set-up to begin on April 22nd at 10:00 A.M. and completed on May 3rd at 1:00 P.M. with tear-down on May 13th at 9:00 A.M. and completed by 11:00 P.M. on May 17th. (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.)

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

25.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6004150-C - 100% City Funding – To Provide a City Parking Ticket and Collections Management System. – Contractor: Conduent State & Local Solutions, Inc. – Location: 1001 Woodward Avenue, Suite 1200, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 12, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $8,674,801.00. MUNICIPAL PARKING

25.4

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006153 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Improvements and Upgrades to Messmer Park. – Contractor: Michigan Recreational Construction Inc. – Location: 18631 Conant, Detroit, MI 48234 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $439,869.00. GENERAL SERVICES

26.

PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE

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

CITY PLANNING COMMISSION

26.1

Submitting report and Proposed Ordinance

To amendment to Chapter 50, Zoning, Article XVII, Section 50-17-6 and Section 50-17-8, Map Nos. 5 and 7, to show an M2 (Restricted Industrial District) and an SD2 (Special Development District, Mixed-Use zoning classification where a PD (Planned Development District) and an M4 (Intensive Industrial District) zoning classification are currently shown in the industrial portion of the former Research Park West Rehabilitation Project area bounded by the railroad on the north, Trumbull Avenue on the east, Edsel Ford Freeway on the south, and Rosa Parks Boulevard on the west (RECOMMEND APPROVAL) (FOR INTRODUCTION AND THE SETTING OF A PUBLIC HEARING?) (NEED ORDINANCE) 

26.2

Submitting report and Proposed Ordinance

To amend Chapter 50 of the 2019 Detroit City Code, Zoning, to expand the permissibility of child care centers, family day care homes, and group day care homes, to revise use regulations and parking requirements for such uses, and update definitions of day care uses for consistency with comparable terms in state law by amending Article VIII, Residential Zoning Districts, Division 2, RI Single-Family Residential District, Section 50-8-15, By-right public, civic, and institutional uses, and Section 50-8-21, Conditional public, civic, and institutional uses, Division 3, R2 Two-Family Residential District, Section 50-8-45, By-right public, civic, and institutional uses, and Section 50-8-51, Conditional public, civic, and institutional uses, Division 4, R3 Low Density Residential District, Section 50-8-75, By-right public, civic, and institutional uses, and Section 50-8-81, Conditional public, civic, and institutional uses, Division 5, R4 Thoroughfare Residential District, Section 50-8-105, By-right public, civic, and institutional uses, and Section 50-8-111, Conditional public, civic, and institutional uses, Division 6, R5 Medium Density Residential District, Section 50-8-135, By-right public, civic, and institutional uses, and Section 50-8-141, Conditional public, civic, and institutional uses, and Division 7, R6 High Density Residential District, Section 50-8-165, By-right public, civic, and institutional uses, and Section 50-8-171, Conditional public, civic, and institutional uses; Article IX, Business Zoning Districts, Division 2, Bl Restricted Business District, Section 50-9-15, By-right public, civic, and institutional uses, and Section 50-9-21, Conditional public, civic, and institutional uses, Division 3, B2 Local Business and Residential District, Section 50-9-45, By-right public, civic, and institutional uses, and Section 50-9-51, Conditional public, civic, and institutional uses, Division 5, B4 General Business District, Section 50-9-105, By-right public, civic, and institutional uses, and Section 50-9-111, Conditional public, civic, and institutional uses, and Division 6, B5 Major Business District, Section 50-9-135, By-right public, civic, and institutional uses, and Section 50- 9-141, Conditional public, civic, and institutional uses; Article XI, Special Purpose Zoning Districts and Overlay Areas, Division 7, PR Parks and Recreation, Section 50-11-145, By-right public, civic, and institutional uses, Division 9, MKT Market and Distribution District, Section 50-11-205, By-right public, civic, and institutional uses, Division 10, SDJ-Special Development District, Small-Scale, Mixed-Use, Section 50-11-235, By-right public, civic, and institutional uses, and Section 50-11-241, Conditional public, civic, and institutional uses, Division 11, SD2- Special Development District, Mixed-Use, Section 50-11-265, By-right public, civic, and institutional uses, and Section 50-11-271, Conditional public, civic, and institutional uses, and Division 12, SD4- Special Development District, Riverfront Mixed Use, Section 50-11-291, By­ right public, civic, and institutional uses, and Section 50-11-297, Conditional public, civic, and institutional uses; Article XII, Use Regulations, Division 1, Use Table, Subdivision C, Public, Civic and Institutional Uses, Section 50-12-43, Day care, Division 2, General Use Standards, Section 50-12-130, Public, civic, and institutional uses-Spacing, Division 3, Specific Use Standards, Subdivision B, Public, Civic, and Institutional Uses, Section 50-12-183, Child care homes and centers, and Section 50-12-185, Family day care home; group day care home, and Division 5, Accessory Uses and Structures, Subdivision C, Specific Accessory Use Standards, Section 50-12-512, Child care center; Article XIV, Development Standards, Division 1, Off-Street Parking, Loading, and Access, Subdivision B, Off-Street Parking Schedule ''A", Section 50-14-39, Day care, and Division 7, Operational Performance Standards, Section 50-14-587, Noise; and Article XVI, Rules of Construction and Definitions, Division 2, Words and Terms Defined, Subdivision D, Letter "C", Section 50-16-152, Words and terms (Ch-Cm), Subdivision G, Letter "F", Section 50-16-201, Words and terms (Fa-Fg), and Subdivision H, Letter "G", Section 50- 16-222, Words and terms (Gn-Gz). (FOR INTRODUCTION AND THE SETTING OF A PUBLIC HEARING?)

DETROIT BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

26.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Resolution to authorize the Abolishment of the 6331 E. Jefferson Brownfield Plan. (The 6331 E. Jefferson Brownfield Redevelopment Plan (the “Plan”) was approved by City Council on November 30, 2001. The legal descriptions for the subject Plan are attached (Exhibit A).  At the regularly scheduled February 28, 2024 DBRA Board of Directors meeting, DBRA staff recommended termination 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.)

26.4

Submitting reso. autho.

Abolishment of the Arvin-Meritor Brownfield Redevelopment Plan.  (The Arvin-Meritor Brownfield Redevelopment Plan (the “Plan”) was approved by City Council on November 14, 2001. The legal descriptions for the subject Plan are attached (Exhibit A).  At the regularly scheduled February 28, 2024 DBRA Board of Directors meeting, DBRA staff recommended termination 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.)

26.5

Submitting reso. autho.

Abolishment of the Kales Brownfield Redevelopment Plan. (The Kales Brownfield Redevelopment Plan (the “Plan”) was approved by City Council on July 5, 2001. The legal descriptions for the subject Plan are attached (Exhibit A).  At the regularly scheduled February 28, 2024 DBRA Board of Directors meeting, DBRA staff recommended termination 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.  The DBRA, as authorized by City Council, sent a notification of termination of the Plan (Exhibit C) in accordance with Section 14(8)(b).)

26.6

Submitting reso. autho.

Abolishment of the Odd Fellows Hall Brownfield Redevelopment Plan  (The Odd Fellows Hall Brownfield Redevelopment Plan (the “Plan”) was approved by City Council on November 20, 2002. The legal descriptions for the subject Plan are attached (Exhibit A).  At the regularly scheduled February 28, 2024 DBRA Board of Directors meeting, DBRA staff recommended termination 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. The DBRA, as authorized by City Council, sent a notification of termination of the Plan (Exhibit C) in accordance with Section 14(8)(b).)

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. 6003710-A1 - 100% Bond Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time and an Increase of Funds for Additional Property Inspections, Data Collection and Securing Services. – Contractor: GTJ Consulting LLC – Location: 22955 Industrial Drive West, St. Clair Shores, MI 48080 – Previous Contract Period: August 1, 2021 through July 31, 2024 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2026 – Contract Increase Amount: $5,400,000.00 – Total Contract Amount: $18,525,600.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

27.2

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6004430-A1 - 100% ARPA Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time and Increase in Funds for the Completion of Renovations at Ladder 30. – Contractor: LLP Construction Services, Inc. dba LLP Services, Inc. – Location: 2585 Industrial Row Drive, Troy, MI 48084 – Previous Contract Period: July 26, 2022 through May 31, 2024 – Amended Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through September 1, 2024 – Contract Increase Amount: $887,582.00 – Total Contract Amount: $3,912,582.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

27.3

Submitting reso. autho.

Contract No. 6006115 - 100% ARPA Funding – To Provide Construction Services for Major Building Improvements at the Detroit Police Department’s (DPD) 2nd Precinct (PCT) located at 13530 Lesure Street, Detroit, Michigan 48227. – Contractor: DeAngelis Diamond Construction, LLC – Location: 39555 Orchard Hill Pl # 235, Novi, MI 48375 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $5,418,700.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

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

27.4

Submitting reso. autho.

Request to Accept and Appropriate the FY 2024 Neighborhood Wellness Centers with DHD Grant. (The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has awarded the City of Detroit Health Department (DHD) with the FY 2024 Neighborhood Wellness Centers with DHD Grant for a total of $976,610.00. There is no match requirement. The total project cost is $976,610.00.)

27.5

Submitting reso. autho.

Authorization to submit a grant application to the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement for the FY 2023 MCOLES Community Policing Grant. (The Police Department is hereby requesting authorization from Detroit City Council to submit a grant application to the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement (MCOLES) for the FY 2023 MCOLES Community Policing Grant. The amount being sought is $326,295.00. There is no City match requirement. The total project cost is $326,295.00.)

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT/CITY ENGINEERING DIVISION

27.6

Submitting reso. autho.

Petition of The University of Detroit Mercy (x2024-104), request for the Decertification/Vacation, with conversion to utility easement of the parts of Petoskey Avenue, Quincy Avenue, and Holmur Avenue lying north of Puritan Avenue.  (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.) 

27.7

Submitting reso. autho.

Petition of  Webward Building LLC (x2024-106 - 630), request for encroachment within the north-south alley and lying easterly of and adjacent to the parcel commonly known as 630 Woodward Ave. for the installation of two mechanical platforms.  (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.)

27.8

Submitting reso. autho.

Petition of Innovation Acquisitions LLC, (x2024-107), request for encroachment within the southerly part of Grand River Avenue, and the westerly part of Washington Boulevard, adjacent to the parcel commonly known as 1249 Washington Boulevard, for the installation of 7 awnings.  (Detroit Water and Sewerage Department (DWSD) reports being involved, but they have no objection provided the DWSD encroachment provisions are followed. The DWSD provisions have been made a part of the resolution.  All other involved City Departments, including the Public Lighting Authority and Public Lighting Department; also privately owned utility companies have reported no objections to the encroachment. Provisions protecting all utility installations are part of the attached resolution.)

27.9

Submitting reso. autho.

Petition of 1550 Webward Avenue LLC (x2024-108), request for encroachment within the easterly part of Woodward Avenue, adjacent to the parcel commonly known as 1550 Woodward Avenue, for the installation of an on-site advertising sign.  (Detroit Water and Sewerage Department (DWSD) reports being involved, but they have no objection provided the DWSD encroachment provisions are followed. The DWSD provisions have been made a part of the resolution.  All other involved City Departments, including the Public Lighting Authority and Public Lighting Department; also privately owned utility companies have reported no objections to the encroachment. Provisions protecting all utility installations are part of the attached resolution.)

MISCELLANEOUS

27.10

Council Member Latisha Johnson

Submitting resolution Recognizing April 2024 as Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Month.

27.11

Council Member Gabriela Santiago-Romero

Submitting Resolution To Recognize April 11 - 17 as National Black Maternal Health Week. 

27.12

Council Member Gabriela Santiago-Romero

Submitting Resolution In Celebration and Local Designation Of Workers. 

28.

CONSENT AGENDA

29.

MEMBER REPORTS

30.

ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE

31.

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CLERK

31.1

Report on approval of proceedings by the Mayor.

32.

TESTIMONIAL RESOLUTIONS AND SPECIAL PRIVILEGE

32.1

Young, reso. autho.

Testimonial Resolution In Memoriam for Lichelle "Boss" Laws.

32.2

Young, reso. autho.

Testimonial Resolution for Dr. Gregory J. Vincent.