CITY COUNCIL FORMAL SESSION

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

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COUNCIL MEMBER FRED DURHAL, III WILL PRESENT TESTIMONIAL RESOLUTIONS TO HUEL PERKINS AND MONICA GAYLE. 


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

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 

Mayor's Proposed Fiscal Year 2023 Budget & Four-Year Financial Plan for Fiscal Years 2023 through 2026. (The Proposed Fiscal Year 2023 Budget and Fiscal Years 2023-2026 Four-Year Financial Plan builds on the Mayor and the City Council’s collaboration to set a fiscally sustainable course for Detroit. Our economy continues to recover from the pandemic, with Opportunities Rising for good-paying jobs for Detroiters.)

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER/ OFFICE OF THE ACCESSOR

Morningside Commons II Limited Dividend Housing Association, LLC - Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT). (U-SNAP-BAC, Inc. has formed Morningside Commons II Limited Dividend Housing Association, LLC in order to develop the Project known as Morningside. The Project is an existing sixty-four (64) unit detached family apartment community in an area bounded by Waveney on the north, Maryland on the east, Mack on the south and Alter on the west. The preservation and rehabilitation Project will include eight (8) 2 bedroom/1 bath, thirty-eight (38) 3 bedroom/1 ½ bath and eighteen (18) 4 bedroom/2 bath affordable family townhomes.)

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

LAW DEPARTMENT 

Settlement in lawsuit of Biomolecular Integrations ,Inc., et al (Laurence Stromile) v City of Detroit Case No. 21-005737-NF, File No. L21-00444 (YRB) A20000, in favor of (1) Biomolecular Integrations Inc. and its attorneys, Wigod and Falzon, P.C., in the amount of $12,000.00; (2) Michigan Pain Specialists and its attorneys, Wigod and Falzon, P.C., in the amount of $13,000.00; (3) Aspcares Pharmacy and its attorneys, Wigod and Falzon, P.C., in the amount of $5,500.00 and (4) Kevin T. Crawford, D.O., P.C. and its attorneys, Wigod and Falzon, P.C., in the amount of $1,000.00, in full payment for any and all claims which Biomolecular Integrations Inc., Michigan Pain Specialists, Aspcares Pharmacy and Kevin T. Crawford, D.O., P.C., may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about October 7, 2019.

Settlement in lawsuit of Tox Testing, et al. v City of Detroit Case No. 20-005547-NF, File No. L20-00195 (PH) A20000, in the amount of $15,000.00 in full payment for any and all claims which may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about May 28, 2019.

Legal Representation and Indemnification of Police Officer Ryan Klein in lawsuit of Michael McDonel v City of Detroit et al Case No. 19-007083-NO; L19-00296 (GBP) for Police Officer Ryan Klein.

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

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT 

Contract No. 3055834 - 100% 2018 UTGO Bond Funding – To Provide Thirty (30) Custom Tree Grates for the Joe Louis Greenway Project. – Contractor: WCI Contractors, Inc. – Location: 20210 Conner, Detroit, MI 48234 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through March 31, 2023 – Total Contract Amount: $186,750.00. GENERAL SERVICES

Contract No. 6003387-A1 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Increase of Funds Only for As-Needed Plumbing Services at Various City Facilities. – Contractor: Ben Washington & Sons – Location: 7116 Tireman, Detroit, MI 48204 – Contract Period: March 31, 2021 through March 30, 2024 – Contract Increase Amount: $445,740.00 – Total Contract Amount: $1,495,740.00. GENERAL SERVICES

Contract No. 6004313 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Entertainment Programming Events Support and Technical Assistance/Capacity Building at Spirit Plaza. – Contractor: Total Access Events – Location: 2720 Oakman Court, Detroit, MI 48238 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through March 31, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $700,000.00. RECREATION

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

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT 

Contract No. 6002529-A3 - 100% Grant Funding – AMEND 3 – To Provide an Extension of Time Only for Case Management and Financial Assistance to Households at Risk of Homelessness. – Contractor: United Community Housing Coalition – Location: 2727 Second Avenue, Suite 313, Mailbox #34, Detroit, MI 48201 – Contract Period: April 1, 2022 through September 30, 2022 – Amended Contract Amount: $0.00. HOUSING & REVITALZATION Total Contract Amount: $5,096,700.28 Previous Contract Period: January 1, 2020 through March 31, 2022

Contract No. 6002789-A3 - 100% Grant Funding – AMEND 3 – To Provide an Extension of Time Only for Case Management and Financial Assistance to Households at Risk of Homelessness. – Contractor: United Community Housing Coalition – Location: 2727 Second Avenue, Suite 313, Mailbox #34, Detroit, MI 48201 – Contract Period: April 1, 2022 through September 30, 2022 – Amended Contract Amount: $0.00. HOUSING & REVITALZATION Total Contract Amount: $5,096,700.28 Previous Contract Period: January 1, 2020 through March 31, 2022

DETROIT BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY 

Terminating the Brownfield Plan of the City of Detroit Brownfield Redevelopment Authority for the Eddystone Redevelopment Project. (At the regularly scheduled February 9, 2022 DBRA Board of Directors meeting, DBRA staff recommended termination of the Plan on the basis that the projects had failed to occur with respect to the eligible property for at least two (2) years following the date of the Plan in accordance with Section 14(8)(b) of Act 381. The DBRA subsequently adopted a resolution (Exhibit B) approving the termination of the Plan and authorizing the submission of a copy of its resolution to request that City Council adopt a resolution terminating the Plan.)

HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION DEPARTMENT

Request authorization to accept and appropriate the Lead Health and Safety 2022 CHIP Healthy Homes Grant 33K (Through the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, the City of Detroit was awarded $33,007.00 to enhance lead-based paint hazard control activities by comprehensively identifying and providing recommendations for addressing non-lead housing hazards that affect an occupant’s health and safety. The grant will be used in conjunction with the awarded Michigan Medicaid CHIP Lead Hazard Control Community Development Grant for fiscal year 2022 with no matching requirements.)

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

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT 

Contract No. 6004090 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Power Rescue Chain Saws, Non-Powered Handheld Chainsaws and Related Parts. – Contractor: Apollo Fire Equipment Co. – Location: 12584 Lakeshore Drive, Romeo, MI 48065 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $120,000.00. FIRE Waiver of Reconsideration Requested

Contract No. 3055125 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Payment for Repair and Maintenance Services for the Public Lighting Department Infrastructure. – Contractor: TMC Alliance, LLC – Location: 5671 Trumbull Avenue, Detroit, MI 48208 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through March 31, 2023 – Total Contract Amount: $53,244.32. PUBLIC LIGHTING

Contract No. 3055542 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Four Thousand (4,000) Chemical Munitions-Sabre Sprays for the City of Detroit’s Police Department. – Contractor: CMP Distributors, Inc. – Location: 16753 Industrial Parkway, Lansing, MI 48906 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through March 31, 2023 – Total Contract Amount: $34,560.00. POLICE

Contract No. 6004159 100% City Funding – To Provide Police Uniforms. – Contractor: Enterprise Uniform – Location: 2862 E Grand Boulevard, Detroit, MI 48202 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2023 – Total Contract Amount: $702,000.00. POLICE Waiver of Reconsideration Requested

MAYOR'S OFFICE 

Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget Amendment for Elections, Fire, Law, and Housing and Revitalization Departments. (The Administration is requesting a Fiscal year 2021-2022 budget amendment to provide supplemental appropriations to the Elections, Fire, and Law Departments totaling $6.5 $7.2 million.) 

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

Contract No. 6002448 - A1- 100% City Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time and an Increase of Funds for Case Management Software. – Contractor: WingSwept – Location: 800 Benson Road, Garner, NC, 27529 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through January 31, 2024 – Contract Increase Amount: $65,936.53 – Total Contract Amount: $165,813.32. HUMAN RIGHTS Original Contract Period: December 1, 2019 through November 30, 2021 

Contract No. 6003254 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time and an Increase of Funds for an Expert Witness in Connection with the Darrell Siggers Vs Joseph Alex et. al Matter as Assigned by the Corporation Counsel through June 30, 2022. – Contractor: Michael Levine Consultant – Location: 1818 Clovewood Road, High Falls, NY 12440 – Contract Period: July 1, 2022 through December 31, 2023 – Contract Increase Amount: $10,000.00 – Total Contract Amount: $35,000.00. LAW (Original Contract Period: November 17, 2020 through June 30, 2022)  

Contract No. 3054869 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Various Online Specialized Trainings by Way of LinkedIn Learning. – Contractor: Carahsoft Technology Corp – Location: 11493 Sunset Hills Road Suite 100, Reston, VA 20190 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through March 29, 2023 – Total Contract Amount: $63,000.00. HUMAN RESOURCES  

Contract No. 6001579 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 2 – To Provide an Extension of Time Only for Legal Advice and Assistance in Connection with Intellectual Property Issues Relating to Detroit Police Department Merchandising and Registration of Project Greenlight Detroit Trademark. – Contractor: Clark Hill, PLC – Location: 500 Woodward Avenue Suite 3500, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2024 – Amended Contract Amount: $0.00. LAW Total Contract Amount: $50,000.00 (Previous Contract Period: February 1, 2018 through June 30, 2022)  

LAW DEPARTMENT 

Settlement in lawsuit of Alana Fails v. City of Detroit Case No. 20-012024-NF, L20-00928 (MBC), A20000, in the amount of ($18,500.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Alana Fails may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained  

Settlement in Lawsuit of Tox Testing, Inc. et al. (Byron Haynes) v City of Detroit Case No. 20-013993-NF, File No. L20-00858 (CLR) A20000, in the amount of $18,000.00 in full payment for any and all claims which Tox Testing, Inc. or Pro Toxicology Testing may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about 6/26/2019. 

Settlement in lawsuit of Women’s Justice Center V City of Detroit Case No 20-012902, L19-00498 (JDN) A13000, in the amount of ($20,000.00), in exchange for a quit claim deed from the Women’s Justice Center to the City Of Detroit of property commonly known as 10401 E. Jefferson Avenue, more particularly described as: Land in the City of Detroit, County of Wayne, State of Michigan, N Jefferson E 163 thru 166 Aberles Sub L18 P 83 Plats, W.C.R. 21/325 179.52 irreg., Tax ID 21000496; with said payment and acceptance of the deed conditioned upon the submission to City Council by the Housing Revitalization Department of the requisite environmental assessment report on the property; and entry of a Stipulated Order of Dismissal entered in Lawsuit No. 20-012902-CH, approved by the Law Department.  

Legal Representation and Indemnification of Retired Police Officer Mark Golembiewski in lawsuit of Nicholas Lynum v City of Detroit et al Case No. 21-003236-NO; L21-00233 (CAB) for Retired Police Officer Mark Golembiewski.  

Legal Representation and Indemnification of Police Officer Quentin Glover in lawsuit of Oliver Weddington v City of Detroit et al Case No. 21-10646; L21-00291 (AA) for Police Officer Quentin Glover. 

Legal Representation and Indemnification of Police Officer Devon Johnson in lawsuit of Oliver Weddington v City of Detroit et al Case No. 21-10646; L21-00291 (AA) for Police Officer Devon Johnson. 

Bernice O’Bryant v City of Detroit et al; Civil Action Case No. 20-13021. (The Law Department is requesting that this Honorable Body rescind the resolution adopted on February 22, 2022, send the attached resolution originally submitted in this matter to the Internal Operations Standing Committee, and schedule and conduct a closed session regarding representation and indemnification of Officer Lamar Williams in the matter of Bernice O'Bryant v City of Detroit, et al.)  

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER/ DEVELOPMENT AND GRANTS

Request to Accept and Appropriate the FY 2022 Michigan Indigent Defense Commission Grant (The Michigan Indigent Defense Commission has awarded the City of Detroit Law Department with the FY 2022 Michigan Indigent Defense Commission Grant for a total of $2,498,651.98. The State share is $2,498,651.98 of the approved amount, and there is a required cash match of $1,076,041.25. The total project cost is $3,574,693.23.) 

HUMAN RESOURCES / CLASSIFICATION & COMPENSATION DIVISION

Request to Amend the 2021-2022 Official Compensation Schedule. (Recommendation is submitted to amend the 2021-2022 Official Compensation Schedule to include the following pay range, subject to City Council approval: Class Code: 164343 Classification: Chief of Landscape Architecture; Current Salary: $87,882 - $115,322; Recommended Rate of Pay: $105,400 - $147,600.)  

Request to Amend the 2021-2022 Official Compensation Schedule (Recommendation is submitted to amend the 2021-2022 Official Compensation Schedule to include the pay ranges of $101,700 - $142,400 for the classification of Senior Assistant Corporation Counsel, $101,700 - $142,400 for the classification of Senior Assistant Corporation Counsel Exempted, $80,000 - $112,000 for the classification of Associate Assistant Corporation Counsel, $80,000 - $112,000 for the classification of Associate Assistant Corporation Counsel Exempted, $50,549 - $101,310 for the classification of Assistant Corporation Counsel Exempted, $56,900 - $76,800 for the classification of Legal Assistant/Paralegal, $50,000 - $65,100 for the classification of Senior Legal Secretary, and $44,000 - $57,100 for the classification of Legal Secretary.)  

Request to Amend the 2021-2022 Official Compensation Schedule. (Recommendation is submitted to amend the 2021-2022 Official Compensation Schedule to include the following pay range, subject to City Council approval: Class Code: 011165 Classification: Chief Parks Planner; Current Salary: $79,000 – $118,500.) 

RESOLUTIONS

Resolution Re-Establishing the Returning Citizens Task Force. (Council Member Fred Durhal requested that the Legislative Policy Division (LPD) draft a Resolution Re-Establishing the Returning Citizens Taskforce.)  

Resolution Re-Establishing the City Council Disability Task Force.  (City Council Member Fred Durhal, III has requested the Legislative Policy Division (LPD) produce a resolution calling for the reestablishment of the Disability Task Force.) 

MAYOR'S OFFICE 

Petition of Ventures Endurance (#2022-39), request to host their annual 15k/5k national race series from 6:00am - 12:00pm utilizing the Detroit Riverwalk, Dequindre Cut & Milliken State Park; with proceeds benefiting the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. (The Mayor’s Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.)  

Petition of Firebird Tavern (#2022-41), request to hold "Firebird Tavern opening day" on April 4, 2022 from 9:00 AM until 11:59 PM at 401 Monroe St. (The Mayor’s Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.)  

Petition of  Angel's Share, Inc (#2022-50), request to host their annual Home Opener Festival by erecting a tent on the parking lot located at 440 Madison Avenue and utilizing Mechanic Street between Beaubien & Brush Street from 9:00am - 9:00pm (rain date requested due to MLB strike); with DJ's, drinks and food trucks. (The Mayor’s Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.)

Petition of Detroit Greek Independence Day Committee (#2022-57), request to hold "Detroit Greek Independence Day Parade" beginning at Greektown (Monroe Street). on April 10, 2022 from 3:00 PM until 05:00 PM. (The Mayor’s Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.)  

Petition of  Detroit Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts (#2022-66), request to hold " Detroit Music Hall Amphitheater" beginning at 350 Madison, Detroit 48226 on April 18, 2022 at 8:00 AM until October 1, 2022 at 5:00 PM. (The Mayor’s Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.)  

Petition of Charivari Detroit, LLC (#2022-40), request to utilize Spirit Plaza to host a music series on Opening Day and every Thursday from 4:00pm - 10:00pm; with local artist showcases, DJ's, ambient music, drinks and Food Trucks from the Downtown Street Eats Program. (The Mayor’s Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.) 

Petition of The Old Shillelagh, (#2022-67) to host their annual St. Patrick's Day Party at their establishment and  the adjacent parking lot from 10:00am - 2:00am; with DJ's, food and beverages for 21+ attendees. (The Mayor’s Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.) 

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT 

Contract No. 3050886 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Emergency Flood Services to Assist Detroit Residents with Removal of Flood Damaged Bulk Items from Homes. – Contractor: Premier Group Associates, LC – Location: 535 Griswold #1420, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through March 31, 2022 – Total Contract Amount: $49,258.64. GENERAL SERVICES  

Contract No. 6004230 - 100% Public Safety Capital Bond Funding – To Provide Dedicated Circuits for Thirty-Five (35) Firehouses to Accommodate the Installation of New Exercise Equipment. – Contractor: Power Lighting & Technical Services – Location: 10824 West Chicago Suite 200, Detroit, MI 48204 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 1, 2023 – Total Contract Amount: $93,000.00. GENERAL SERVICES Moog, Petra, & Soost, Christian (2020, October).  

Contract No. 6004193 -  100% ARPA Funding – To Provide Operational Tools and Supplies for Skills for Life. – Contractor: MSC Industrial Supply Co. – Location: 75 Maxess Road, Melville, NY 11747 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2024 – Total Contract Amount: $730,000.00. GENERAL SERVICES 

Contract No. 6004263 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Sodium Hypochlorite 12.5% Solution (Liquid Bleach) for Use with the City’s Pools and Pool Systems. – Contractor: PVS Nolwood Chemical, Inc. – Location: 10900 Harper, Detroit, MI 48213 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through January 31, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $54,835.20. GENERAL SERVICES 

Contract No. 6003444 - 100% 2019 UTGO Bond Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Extension of Time Only for the Delivery of Needed Materials for Mechanical Systems Services and Repairs at Eighteen (18) City of Detroit Firehouses. – Contractor: Power Lighting & Technical Services – Location: 10824 West Chicago Suite 200, Detroit, MI 48204 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2022 – Amended Contract Amount: $0.00. GENERAL SERVICES Total Contract Amount: $619,800.00 (Original Contract Period: March 31, 2021 through December 1, 2021

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

To amend Chapter 20 of the 2019 Detroit City Code, Health: by repealing Article VI, Medical Marijuana Facilities and Adult-Use Marijuana Establishments, Division 3, Licensing, Section 20-6-33, Provisional certificate, and Section 20-6- 37, Fees; by renumbering and amending Article VI, Medical Marijuana Facilities and Adult-Use Marijuana Establishments, Division 3, Licensing, Section 20-6-38, Application review process; by adding Article VI, Medical Marijuana Facilities and Adult-Use Marijuana Establishments, Division 3, Licensing, Section 20-6-33, Homegrown program, and Section 20-6- 38, Licensing process for limited licenses; by amending Article VI, Medical Marijuana Facilities and Adult-Use Marijuana Establishments, Division 1, Generally, Section 20-6-1, Purpose, and Section 20-6-2, Definitions, Section 20-6-3, Opt-in provisions; severability, Division 2, Marijuana License Review Committee, Section 20-6-22, Personnel, Section 20-6- 23, Management, and Section 20-6-24, Duties and functions, and Division 3, Licensing, Section 20-6-31, License required, Section 20-6-32, Detroit legacy status, Section 20-6-34, Number of licenses, Section 20-6-35, Detroit legacy certification; application periods, Section 20-6-36, License application, Section 20-6-39, Inspections, investigations, review of materials submitted, Section 20-6-40, Operating requirements, Section 20-6-41, License issuance, Section 20-6-42, Renewal of license; notification of deficiency or violation, Section 20-6-43, License suspension, revocation, or denial of renewal, Section 20-6-44, Penalty, Section 20-6-45, Appeals, Section 20-46, Inspection by authorized local officials, and Section 20-6-47, Social equity initiatives and substance use prevention appropriations; and by restating without amendment Article VI, Medical Marijuana Facilities and Adult-Use Marijuana Establishments, Division 2, Marijuana License Review Committee, Section 20-6- 21, Creation. (TO BE EFFECTIVE ON A DATE DETERMINED AT THE FORMAL SESSION OF 3/15/22)

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT 

Contract No. 6004282 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Boat Fuel Removal Services. – Contractor: Birks Works Environmental, LLC – Location: 19719 Mt Elliott, Detroit, MI 48234 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through May 21, 2025 – Total Contract Amount: $140,625.00. MUNICIPAL PARKING  

Contract No. 6004242  - 100% FTA Funding – To Provide Coach Repair Services and Parts. – Contractor: Bus & Truck of Chicago, Inc. – Location: 7447 S Central Avenue Suite B, Bedford Park, IL 60638 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through February 28, 2023 – Total Contract Amount: $120,000.00. TRANSPORTATION  

Contract No. 6003825 -  56% Grant - 44% City Funding – To Provide Emergency Remediation for June 26, 2021 Flood Event. – Contractor: T-N-T Environmental Services, LLC – Location: 206 E Hines Midland, MI 48640 – Contract Period: July 13, 2021, through January 13, 2022 – Total Contract Amount: $88,372.00. WATER & SEWERAGE This Contract was Delayed in its Submission to City Council Due to the Supplier Submitting Insufficient (Insurance) Documentation.  

Contract No. 6003818 -  56% Grant - 44% City Funding – To Provide Emergency Remediation for June 26, 2021 Flood Event. – Contractor: Jus Us Commercial Cleaning, LLC – Location: 500 Fiske Drive, Detroit, MI 48214 – Contract Period: July 24, 2021, through January 24, 2022 – Total Contract Amount: $70,232.00. WATER & SEWERAGE This Contract was Delayed in its Submission to City Council Due to the Supplier Submitting Insufficient (Insurance) Documentation.  

Contract No. 6002039 - 93% 2018 UTGO Bond - 7% City Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Increase of Funds Only for the Expansion of the Real Time Crime Center and New Mini RTCC’s in the 8th and 9th Precincts. – Contractor: Detroit Building Authority – Location: 1301 Third Street, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: July 23, 2019 through July 22, 2022 – Contract Increase Amount: $276,244.00 – Total Contract Amount: $4,276,244.00. POLICE (PULLED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION OF 3-8-22 AND DIRECTED TO BE POSTPONED UNTIL 3-15-22)

Contract No. 6003398 - 100% Grant Funding – To Provide a Detroit Community Based Crime Reduction Research Study (CBCR). – Contractor: Michigan State University – Location: 430 B-Law Building, East Lansing, MI 48824 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through September 30, 2023 – Total Contract Amount: $100,000.00. POLICE  

Contract No. 3055432 - 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 15518 Iliad Street. – Contractor: DMC Consultants, Inc. – Location: 13500 Foley, Detroit, MI 48227 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through March 31, 2023 – Total Contract Amount: $18,320.00. CITY DEMOLITION 

Contract No. 3055473  - 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 17220 Shields. – Contractor: DMC Consultants, Inc. – Location: 13500 Foley, Detroit, MI 48227 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through March 31, 2023 – Total Contract Amount: $26,250.00. CITY DEMOLITION  

Contract No. 3055443 -  100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Demolition for the Residential Property, 8100 Middlepoint. – Contractor: DMC Consultants, Inc. – Location: 13500 Foley, Detroit, MI 48227 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through March 31, 2023 – Total Contract Amount: $24,300.00. CITY DEMOLITION 

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT 

Contract No. 6004300 - 100% ARPA Funding – To Provide Rapid Title Search Services. – Contractor: eTitle Agency – Location: 1650 W Big Beaver Road, Troy, MI 48084 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through February 17, 2023 – Total Contract Amount: $160,000.00. HOUSING & REVITALZATION (REPORTED OUT OF THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 3-10-22).

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER/ DEVELOPMENT AND GRANTS

Authorization to submit a grant application to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for the Fire Prevention and Safety Grant. (The Fire Department is hereby requesting authorization from Detroit City Council to submit a grant application to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for the Fire Prevention and Safety Grant. The amount being sought is $125,125.00. The Federal share is $125,125.00 of the requested amount and there is a required cash match of $6,256.28. The total project cost is $131,381.28.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE 3-14-22). 

CITY PLANNING COMMISSION

Approving the Public Facility Rehabilitation Allocations of the Neighborhood Opportunity Fund/Community Development Block Grant Budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 (RECOMMEND APPROVAL) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 3-10-22).

To amend Chapter 50 of the 2019 Detroit City Code, Zoning, by amending Article XVII, Zoning District Maps, Section 50-17-26, District Map No. 24, to revise the existing R2 (Two-Family Residential District) zoning classification to the B4 (General Business District) zoning classification for the parcel commonly known as 7630 East Edsel Ford Freeway. INTRODUCE (REPORTED OUT OF THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 3-10-22)

Setting a Public Hearing on the foregoing ordinance amendment. (REPORTED OUT OF THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 3-10-22)

HISTORIC DESIGNATION ADVISORY BOARD

To submit a grant application to the Michigan State Historic Preservation Office for staff to attend National Alliance of Preservation Commissions Forum 2022 Conference. (The Historic Designation Advisory Board is requesting authorization from Your Honorable Body to submit a grant application to the Michigan State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), for a Certified Local Government (CLG) Grant. The grant amount being sought is $1,000 to be used to pay for conference attendance fees and lodging for one HDAB staff member to attend the National Alliance of Preservation Commissions Forum (NAPC) 2022 Conference. This grant does not require a financial or in-kind match.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 3-10-22).

HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION DEPARTMENT

Request to Transfer an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Exemption Certificate 02-15-001 on behalf of 2048 14 Street Holdings, LLC in the area of 2020 14th Street, Detroit, MI 48216, Detroit, Michigan, in accordance with Public Act 146 of 2000 (Related to Petition #2972) (The Housing and Revitalization Department and Finance Departments have reviewed the application of 2048 14 Street Holdings, LLC and find that it satisfies the criteria set forth by P.A. 146 of 2000 and would be consistent with development and economic goals of the Master Plan.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 3-10-22).

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT 

Property sale of 13113, 13117, and 13121 Harper to Travis Watson (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department (“P&DD”) has received an offer from Travis Watson (the “Purchaser”), to purchase certain City-owned real property at 13113, 13117, and 13121 Harper (the “Property”) for the purchase price of Twenty Two Thousand Eight Hundred and 00/100 Dollars ($22,800.00). (REPORTED OUT OF THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 3-10-22).

Property sale by the Detroit Land Bank Authority of Twelve Properties to Rescue MI Nature Now, Inc. (The Detroit Land Bank Authority (“DLBA”) has received an offer from Rescue MI Nature Now, Inc. (the “Purchaser”), a Michigan non-profit corporation, to purchase Twelve (12) DLBA-owned properties (the “Properties”), for the purchase price of Six Thousand Fifty Eight and 70/100 Dollars ($6,058.70). Pursuant to the First Amended and Restated Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") between the City of Detroit and the DLBA, approved by the Detroit City Council on May 5, 2015, the DLBA may not transfer ten (10) or more parcels of property received from the City of Detroit to the same transferee within any rolling twelve (12) month period without the prior approval of the Mayor and City Council. The Planning & Development Department (“P&DD”) requests that your Honorable Body authorize the Detroit Land Bank Authority to enter into an Option Agreement with Purchaser.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 3-10-22).

Property sale by the Detroit Land Bank Authority of Fifteen Properties to The Bailey Park Project (The Detroit Land Bank Authority (“DLBA”) has received an offer from The Bailey Park Project (the “Purchaser”), a Michigan non-profit corporation, to purchase Fifteen (15) DLBA-owned properties (the “Properties”), for the purchase price of Thirteen Thousand Eight Hundred Twenty Four and 25/100 Dollars ($13,824.25). Pursuant to the First Amended and Restated Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") between the City of Detroit and the DLBA, approved by the Detroit City Council on May 5, 2015, the DLBA may not transfer ten (10) or more parcels of property received from the City of Detroit to the same transferee within any rolling twelve (12) month period without the prior approval of the Mayor and City Council. The Planning & Development Department (“P&DD”) requests that your Honorable Body authorize the Detroit Land Bank Authority to enter into an Option Agreement with Purchaser). (REPORTED OUT OF THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 3-10-22).

Property sale by the Detroit Land Bank Authority to Hosmer Holdings, LLC (The Detroit Land Bank Authority (“DLBA”) has received an offer from Hosmer Holdings, LLC (the “Purchaser”), to purchase Thirteen (13) DLBA-owned properties (the “Properties”), for the purchase price of Twenty Nine Thousand Six Hundred Sixty Five and 00/100 Dollars ($29,665.00). Pursuant to the First Amended and Restated Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") between the City of Detroit and the DLBA, approved by the Detroit City Council on May 5, 2015, the DLBA may not transfer ten (10) or more parcels of property received from the City of Detroit to the same transferee within any rolling twelve (12) month period without the prior approval of the Mayor and City Council. The Planning & Development Department (“P&DD”) requests that your Honorable Body authorize the Detroit Land Bank Authority to enter into an Option Agreement with Purchaser.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 3-10-22).

Property sale of 7465 Puritan to Tameka Martin (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department (“P&DD”) has received an offer from Tameka Martin (the “Purchaser”), to purchase certain City-owned real property at 7465 Puritan (the “Property”) for the purchase price of Twelve Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($12,000.00). (REPORTED OUT OF THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 3-10-22).

Property sale of 5804 Cobb Pl to Daniel Franco Gomez (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department (“P&DD”) has received an offer from Daniel Franco Gomez (the “Purchaser”), to purchase certain City-owned real property at 5804 Cobb Pl. (the “Property”) for the purchase price of Twenty One Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($21,000.00). (REPORTED OUT OF THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 3-10-22).

Property sale of 4413 18th Street to Cristobal Mendoza (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department (“P&DD”) has received an offer from Cristobal Mendoza (the “Purchaser”), to purchase certain City-owned real property at 4413 18th Street (the “Property”) for the purchase price of Six Thousand Two Hundred Twenty and 00/100 Dollars ($6,220.00). (REPORTED OUT OF THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 3-10-22).

Property sale of 2820 St. Aubin to James Thrower (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department (“P&DD”) has received an offer from James Thrower (the “Purchaser”), to purchase certain City-owned real property at 2820 St. Aubin (the “Property”) for the purchase price of Four Thousand Four Hundred Eighty and 00/100 Dollars ($4,480.00). (REPORTED OUT OF THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 3-10-22).

Property sale of 18701 Joy to Indoe Hair L.L.C. (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department (“P&DD”) has received an offer from Indoe Hair L.L.C.(the “Purchaser”), a Michigan limited liability company, to purchase certain City-owned real property at 18701 Joy Road (the “Property”) for the purchase price of Eighteen Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($18,000.00). (REPORTED OUT OF THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 3-10-22).

Property sale of 13643 Chadwick to Genesis Holding Group, LLC (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department (“P&DD”) has received an offer from Genesis Holding Group, LLC (the “Purchaser”), a Michigan limited liability company, to purchase certain City-owned real property at 13643 Chadwick (the “Property”) for the purchase price of Two Thousand Forty and 00/100 Dollars ($2,040.00). (REPORTED OUT OF THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 3-10-22).

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

MISCELLANEOUS

Submitting memorandum relative to The Cancellation of City Funded Contracts. 

Submitting memorandum relative to the City Airport Budget Hearing Questions for FY22-FY23. 

Submitting memorandum relative to Municipal Parking Budget Hearing Questions for FY22-FY23. 

Submitting memorandum relative to Law Department Budget Hearing Questions for FY22-FY23. 

Submitting memorandum requesting Resolution to Extend the Moratorium on Property Tax Foreclosures of Owner-Occupied Homes through 2022.

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

LAW DEPARTMENT 

Settlement in lawsuit of Lateef Thompson and Physiosoft Rehabilitation Services v City of Detroit Case No. 20-012346-NI, File No. L21-00147 (YRB) A20000, in the amount of $59,500.00 to Lateef Thompson and his attorneys, Michigan Advocacy Center, PLLC and $55,000.00 to Physiosoft Rehabilitation Services and its attorneys, Makki Law, PLLC in full payment for any and all claims which Lateef Thompson and Physiosoft Rehabilitation Services may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about October 31, 2019. 

Settlement lawsuit of Michael McDonel v City of Detroit, Ryan Klein and Nicholas Urista in the amount of $75,000.00 in full payment for any and all claims which Michael McDonel may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained. 

Settlement in lawsuit of Roberts Orthopedic Services, PLLC (Lateef Thompson) v City of Detroit Case No. 21-166092-GC, File No. L21-00870 (YRB) A20000, in the amount of $5,250.00, in full payment for any and all claims which Roberts Orthopedic Services, PLLC may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about October 31, 2019. 

Settlement in lawsuit of Davontae Sanford V. City of Detroit Case. No. 17-13062 L17-00689(JLA), in the amount of ($7,500,000.00) in full payment for any claims which Devontae Sanford may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit  employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about, September 17, 2007.)

Settlement in lawsuit of Advanced Surgery Center, LLC (Lateef Thompson) v City of Detroit Case No. 21-190362-NF, File No. L21-00885 (YRB) A20000, in the amount of $13,500.00 in full payment for any and all claims which Advanced Surgery Center, LLC may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about October 31, 2019.

Legal Representation and Indemnification of Corporal Peter Padron in lawsuit of Nadia Rohr et al v City of Detroit et al Case No. 20-11697; L20-00431 (CAB) for Corporal Peter Padron. 

Legal Representation and Indemnification of Police Officer Aaron Layne in lawsuit of Darrin Vanpelt v City of Detroit et al Case No. 21-10352; L21-00153 (GBP) for Police Officer Aaron Layne.

Legal Representation and Indemnification of Police Officer Nicholas Urista in lawsuit of Michael McDonel v City of Detroit et al Case No. 19-007083-NO; L19-00296 (GBP) for Police Officer Nicholas Urista. 

Legal Representation and Indemnification of Police Officer Shirlene Cherry in lawsuit of Rosemary White v City of Detroit et al Case No. 20-12646; L20-00704 (GBP) for Police Officer Shirlene Cherry.

Request for a closed session to discuss legal issues related to the representation and indemnification (R&I) of Detroit Police Officers in litigation. (The Law Department has submitted a privileged and confidential memorandum, dated March 11, 2022, regarding the above-referenced matter.)

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

Request to Accept and Appropriate the FY 2022 Leadership Fellows Program Grant. (The Harvard Business School has awarded the City of Detroit Mayor’s Office with the FY 2022 Leadership Fellows Program Grant for a total of $55,000.00. The grantor share is $55,000.00 of the approved amount, and there is a required cash match $55,000.00. The total project cost is $110,000.00.)

LEGISLATIVE POLICY DIVISION 

Reestablishing the Detroit City Council Skilled Trade Task Force. (Chaired jointly by Council President Mary Sheffield, Council Member Mary Waters and Council Member Coleman A. Young, II)

MISCELLANEOUS

Submitting Memorandum relative to The Community Advisory Council Formation. 

Submitting memorandum relative to The Nomination of Melanie Markowicz for the open District 5 seat on the City Planning Commission to the Internal Operations Committee. (Ms. Markowicz’s CV is attached for your review.)

Submitting Resolution Establishing a Property Tax Taskforce. 

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

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

Request to accept a donation of up to 70 trees from the Greening of Detroit for Corrigan Park. (The Greening of Detroit has awarded up to 70 trees, valued at $56,000.00, to the City of Detroit General Services Department, for Corrigan Park. There is no match requirement for this donation.)

Request to accept a donation of up to 40 trees from the Greening of Detroit for Dueweke Park. (The Greening of Detroit has awarded up to 40 trees, valued at $32,000.00, to the City of Detroit General Services Department, for Dueweke Park. There is no match requirement for this donation.)

Authorization to submit a grant application to the National Recreation and Parks Association for the Fit and Strong Grant. (The General Services Department is hereby requesting authorization from Detroit City Council to submit a grant application to the National Recreation and Parks Association for the Fit and Strong Grant. The amount being sought is valued at $1,300.00. There is no City match requirement. The total project is valued at $1,300.00. This is a non-cash grant.)

Request to accept a donation of up to 40 trees from the Greening of Detroit for Littlefield Playfield. (The Greening of Detroit has awarded up to 40 trees, valued at $32,000.00, to the City of Detroit General Services Department, for Littlefield Playfield. There is no match requirement for this donation. The objective of the donation to the department is to make landscape improvements to Littlefield Playfield. The Greening of Detroit will purchase and install up to 40 shade and ornamental trees (1.5” caliper balled and burlap) for Littlefield Playfield, located at 12416 Indiana St., Detroit, MI 48204.)

Request to Accept and Appropriate the Meade Cut-Through & Knapp Library Connection Grant. (The Invest Detroit Foundation has awarded the City of Detroit General Services Department with the Meade Cut-Through & Knapp Library Connection Grant for a total of $550,000.00. There is no match requirement. The total project cost is $550,000.00.)

Authorization to submit a grant application to the Michigan Department of Education for the No Kid Hungry Grant.. (The General Services Department is hereby requesting authorization from Detroit City Council to submit a grant application to the Michigan Department of Education for the No Kid Hungry Grant. The amount being sought is $12,000.00. There is no City match requirement. The total project cost is $12,000.00.)

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

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT 

Property sale of 2239 Carpenter to Carrie Morris Arts Production (The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department (“P&DD”) has received an offer from Carrie Morris Arts Production (the “Purchaser”), a Michigan non-profit corporation, to purchase certain City-owned real property at 2239 Carpenter (the “Property”) for the purchase price of Three Thousand Three Hundred and 00/100 Dollars ($3,300.00).

Request to Accept and Appropriate the Healthy Homes Production Grant. (Through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes (OLHCHH), the City of Detroit was awarded $2 million for the Healthy Homes Production Grant Program. HUD is providing the funding to help grantees identify health and safety hazards in low-income families’ homes. The grant will protect children and families with incomes at or below eighty percent of the area median income level.)

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

MAYOR'S OFFICE 

City Council Adoption of the Detroit Hazard Mitigation Plan. (The City of Detroit Hazard Mitigation Plan prepared by the Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management in collaboration with its consultant, Integrated Solutions Consulting, Inc. has met FEMA's required criteria for a single jurisdiction Hazard Mitigation Plan.  FEMA's plan approval is a two-step process.  The first step is to meet the required criteria. A FEMA approved Hazard Mitigation Plan enables the city to apply for mitigation grant funding, when available. The Hazard Mitigation Plan identifies the highest ranked hazards and activities that can be undertaken by the city to reduce the threats to health, safety and property damage caused by natural hazards. It also serves as the basis for the city and State to prioritize project funding.)

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

Request to Accept and Appropriate a cash donation from the DTE Energy Company. (The DTE Energy Company has awarded a cash donation to the City of Detroit Police Department with the DTE Energy Grant, in the amount of $100,000.00. There is no match requirement.)

Request to Accept an increase in appropriation for the First Responders Comprehensive Addiction and Recover Act Grant. (The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA) has awarded an increase in appropriation to the City of Detroit Health Department for First Responders: Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act Grant, in the amount of $495,876.00. There is no match requirements for the increase. This funding will increase appropriation 20558, previously approved in the amount of $1,620,867.00, by council on October 6, 2020, to total of $2,116,743.00.)

Request to Accept and Appropriate the Merck for Mothers Safer Childbirth Cities Grant. (The Michigan Public Health Institute has awarded the City of Detroit Health Department with the Merck for Mothers Safer Childbirth Cities Grant for a total of $79,996.00. There is no match requirement. The total project cost is $79,996.00. The grant period is February 1, 2022 through January 31, 2023.)

Request to Accept and Appropriate a Sub-award of the Operation Legend Grant. (Wayne County has awarded the City of Detroit Police Department (DPD) with a subaward from the Operation Legend Grant for a total of $474,991.00. There is no match requirement. This grant is a sub-award from the U.S. Department of Justice. The total project cost is $474,991.00.)

MISCELLANEOUS

Submitting memorandum relative to Auto Theft Prevention Grant Report #1

Submitting memorandum relative to The Creation and Usage of Micro Grids in Detroit. 

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