Detroit, MI

City Council Formal Session

The City Council is considering several land-use requests, including a zoning change for a vehicle fabrication site and a brownfield plan for Gardenside Brewing. The body is also reviewing a $490,000 contract for assessment valuation compliance and various street encroachment petitions.

• Proposed rezoning of 5130 14th Street and 2150 Putnam Street to General Industrial or Planned Development for vehicle fabrication
• Public hearing for the Gardenside Brewing Brownfield Redevelopment Plan
• Contract No. 6007829 with International Association of Assessing Officers, LLC for $490,000
• Proposed 15-year Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificate for a new apartment building at 1728 Michigan Avenue
• Settlement of $45,000 in the lawsuit Clinton Borders v Liberty Mutual, et al.

The Detroit City Council approved a $25 million contract for alley sewer repair with Precision Infrastructure, along with a $5 million contract with DMC Consultants for the same project. Multiple legal settlements were approved, including a $450,000 settlement in the Robert Gross lawsuit and a $45,000 settlement in the Clinton Borders case. The council also approved several zoning changes, including rezoning properties at 11400 Conner Street and 11055 Glenfield Avenue from R3 to B4, and approved a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificate for a new apartment building at 1728 Michigan Avenue.

• Approved $25M alley sewer repair contract with Precision Infrastructure (7-0)
• Approved $5M alley sewer repair contract with DMC Consultants Inc. (7-0)
• Approved $450,000 settlement in Robert Gross lawsuit (8-0)
• Approved $45,000 settlement in Clinton Borders lawsuit (8-0)
• Approved rezoning at 11400 Conner St & 11055 Glenfield Ave from R3 to B4 (6-0)
• Approved NEZ certificate for new apartment building at 1728 Michigan Ave (7-1)
• Approved $6.05M Michigan Avenue Streetscape construction contract (7-0)
• Denied authorization for $2.2M Justice Reinvestment Initiative grant application (1-6)

Public Health and Safety Standing Committee

The committee is discussing several grant applications, including a $2.2 million request for the Justice Reinvestment Initiative. Members are also reviewing new contracts for fire equipment and health department billing, as well as various resolutions regarding public safety and city infrastructure.

• Grant application for FY 2025 Justice Reinvestment Initiative for $2,200,000.00
• Contract No. 6007962 for iO4 Gas Monitors and maintenance with MES Service Company, LLC for $400,000.00
• Contract No. 6007922 for Health Department medical billing with AE Insurance LLC for $62,400.00
• Grant application for FY 2026 Michigan Brownfield Redevelopment Program for $820,000.00
• Emergency residential demolition contract for 118 W Dakota with DMC Consultants Inc. for $28,350.00

The committee approved the minutes from July 20, 2026. Most items, including several requests for information and alley vacations, were either moved to new business or scheduled to return on September 14, 2026.

• Approved minutes of July 20, 2026 (2-0)
• Moved emergency demolition contract for 118 W Dakota ($28,350.00) to new business (2-0)
• Moved DOJ grant application for Justice Reinvestment Initiative ($2.2M) to new business (2-0)
• Scheduled alley vacation petition for Amir Alkhafaji to return September 14, 2026 (2-0)
• Scheduled alley vacation petition for Soave Enterprise to return September 14, 2026 (2-0)
• Scheduled heat mitigation plan for Detroit Detention Center to return September 14, 2026 (2-0)
• Removed resolution opposing water resource usage for data centers (2-0)
• Moved Michigan Avenue Streetscape Project contract ($6,052,000.00) to new business (2-0)

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee is discussing several zoning amendments and brownfield plans. The body is also reviewing multiple high-value contracts for sewer repairs and down payment assistance.

• Proposed $25 million contract with Precision Infrastructure for alley sewer repair
• Proposed $5 million contract with DMC Consultants Inc. for alley sewer repair
• Zoning change for 11400 Conner St and 11055 Glenfield from R3 to B4 General Business
• Proposed $180,000 sale of 16 residential homes to Price Rite Investments, LLC
• Public hearing for Neighborhood Enterprise Zone at 1350 Michigan Avenue

The committee recommended several zoning amendments and brownfield plans for formal session approval. It also advanced two alley sewer repair contracts totaling $30 million and a FY 2026-27 Annual Action Plan. Several property sales and housing issues were tabled until September.

• Recommended approval of Brownfield Plan for COE II Redevelopment (3-0)
• Recommended zoning change to B4 General Business for 11400 Conner St and 11055 Glenfield Ave (3-0)
• Recommended zoning change to B2 Local Business and Residential for 11 parcels including Temple St and Trumbull Ave (3-0)
• Recommended approval of Commercial Rehabilitation District for Coe Van Dyke 2, LLC (3-0)
• Recommended $5M alley sewer repair contract for DMC Consultants Inc. (3-0)
• Recommended $25M alley sewer repair contract for Precision Infrastructure (2-0)
• Recommended approval of FY 2026-27 Annual Action Plan (3-0)
• Tabled Neighborhood Enterprise Zone request for 1350 Michigan Avenue until Sept 17 (3-0)

Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee is reviewing several petitions for community festivals and marches scheduled for August and September 2026. The body is also considering a server infrastructure contract and an amendment for the management of the Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre.

• Contract No. 6007536 with Great Lakes Multimedia Supply, Inc. for $781,934.00 for server infrastructure
• Petitions for events including the 28th Annual Caribbean Cultural Festival, Cars at the Station, and Labor Day March
• Amendment #4 to the Professional Services Contract with The Right Productions for the Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre
• Proposed ordinance amendment to update the Rental Compliance Ordinance regarding rent escrow administration
• Report on donated assets for park improvements for Calendar Year 2026 Quarter 2

The committee approved the minutes from July 16, 2026, and formally received a report on donated assets used to improve city parks and facilities for the second quarter of 2026. Several event petitions and contracts were moved to new business or tabled until after recess.

• Approved minutes of July 16, 2026 (2-0)
• Tabled memorandum on Rent Escrow Process until after recess (2-0)
• Moved 8 event petitions for August and September 2026 to new business (2-0)
• Moved $781,934 server infrastructure contract with Great Lakes Multimedia Supply, Inc. to new business (2-0)
• Received and filed report on donated assets for city parks Q2 2026 (2-0)
• Tabled Amendment #4 of the Professional Services Contract with The Right Productions until after recess (2-0)
• Tabled memorandum regarding motorcycle gatherings at Roosevelt Park until after recess (2-0)
• Tabled request for Rental Compliance Ordinance amendment until after recess (3-0)

Internal Operations Standing Committee

The Internal Operations Standing Committee is reviewing several legal settlements, board appointments, and proposed ordinances. The body will discuss regulations for crypto ATM machines and potential salary adjustments for Environmental Health Specialists.

• Proposed settlement of $450,000 in Robert Gross v Brenda Weathington and City of Detroit
• Proposed settlement of $145,000 in Lester Macklin v City of Detroit
• Proposed settlement of $24,900 in Chester Adams vs City of Detroit
• Contract No. 6007905 for legal representation by Shermeta, Kilpatrick, & Associates, PLLC for $15,000
• Proposed ordinance regulating crypto ATM machines

The Internal Operations Standing Committee voted 3-0 to recommend denial of Donna Givens Davidson's appointment to the Detroit Land Bank Authority, sending it to the formal session on September 8, 2026. The committee also recommended approval of several appointments, including Steve Ogden to the Downtown Development Authority and Raymond Lozano to the Land Bank, and approved multiple lawsuit settlements. Several items were brought back after recess for further review.

• Recommended denial of Donna Givens Davidson to Detroit Land Bank Authority (3-0)
• Recommended approval of Steve Ogden to Downtown Development Authority (3-0)
• Recommended approval of Raymond Lozano to Detroit Land Bank Authority (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $450,000 settlement in Robert Gross v City of Detroit (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $24,900 settlement in Chester Adams v City of Detroit (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $3,500,000 settlement in Quick Trans, LLC v City of Detroit (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $145,000 settlement in Lester Macklin v City of Detroit (3-0)
• Approved minutes of July 15, 2026 (3-0)

Budget, Finance And Audit Standing Committee

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee meets to discuss unfinished business including tax compliance memoranda and a proposed $490,000 contract for property assessment evaluation. New business includes a resolution to approve a two-year contract with the International Association of Assessing Officers and a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificate application for a new apartment building at 1728 Michigan Avenue in Corktown.

• $490,000 contract with International Association of Assessing Officers for property assessment compliance evaluation
• Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificate application for 1728 Michigan Avenue mixed-use apartment building in Corktown

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee voted 3-0 to send a $490,000 contract with the International Association of Assessing Officers to the Formal Session with a recommendation to approve. The contract provides an independent evaluation of compliance with Michigan law on assessment valuation and supports implementation of a mayoral executive order on ratio standards and transparency. The committee also voted 3-0 to recommend approval of a 15-year Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificate for a new apartment building at 1728 Michigan Avenue. All four unfinished business items were brought back to the September 9, 2026 meeting.

• Approved sending $490K IAAO assessment compliance contract to Formal Session (3-0)
• Approved sending 15-year NEZ certificate for 1728 Michigan Ave apartment building to Formal Session (3-0)
• Brought back Gaston Munoz Properties tax memorandum to 9/9/26 (3-0)
• Brought back Data Center Tax Revenue Impact Analysis to 9/9/26 (3-0)
• Brought back Property Tax Reductions fiscal analysis request to 9/9/26 (3-0)
• Brought back FY27 Mayor's Office Budget Questions to 9/9/26 (3-0)

City Council Formal Session

The Detroit City Council will review several contract authorizations, including an $8,200,000 amendment to the GOAL Line Program and a $490,000 evaluation of assessment valuation compliance. It will also consider a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificate for a new mixed‑use apartment at 1728 Michigan Avenue and a draft ordinance amendment to standardize Community Advisory Council guidelines. Additional items include settlements of city lawsuits and various budget‑related resolutions.

• Contract No. 6001723-A5 – amendment increasing GOAL Line Program contract to $8,200,000
• Contract No. 6007829 – $490,000 for independent evaluation of assessment valuation compliance
• NEZ certificate application for new apartment building at 1728 Michigan Avenue (Corktown)
• Draft ordinance amendment to add uniform operating guidelines for Community Advisory Councils
• Settlement of $3,500,000 to Quick Trans, LLC (lawsuit) and $24,900 to Chester Adams

The City Council approved several high-value contracts for digital evidence management and camera hardware from Motorola Solutions Inc. Other decisions included funding for the GOAL Line Program and a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificate for a new home in Midtown.

• Approved $12,523,254.11 contract with Motorola Solutions Inc. for digital evidence management (9-0)
• Approved $4,000,000.00 contract with Motorola Solutions Inc. for camera hardware and software (9-0)
• Approved $2,200,000.00 contract increase for GOAL Line Program services (9-0)
• Approved $225,000.00 contract with Wolverine Solutions Group for printing and mailing (9-0)
• Approved $80,030.00 contract with Tidal Basin Government Consulting LLC for internal auditing (9-0)
• Approved $600,000.00 contract increase for network and voice equipment from Groundwork 0 (9-0)
• Approved NEZ certificate for a new single-family house at 4128 Fourth Street (9-0)
• Approved reprogramming of CDBG Annual Action Plan funds for FY 2019-20 and 2025-26 (9-0)

Public Health and Safety Standing Committee

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee will conduct roll call, approve minutes, and hear a presentation on demolition overviews. A public hearing will consider an ordinance to amend Chapter 28 of the 2019 Detroit City Code by removing adult‑business definitions. Unfinished business includes status reports on numerous emergency demolition contracts and other city projects.

• Proposed ordinance to amend Chapter 28 of the 2019 Detroit City Code, removing definitions for adult arcade, adult bookstore, adult video, adult cabaret, adult motion picture theater, nudity, semi‑nude, semi‑nude model studio, sexually‑oriented business, and specified anatomical areas.
• Contract No. 3090139 – Emergency commercial demolition of 20515 Mound (Inner City Contracting) – $30,300.00.
• Contract No. 3091703 – Emergency residential demolition of 3035 Hurlbut (DMC Consultants Inc.) – $32,319.00.
• Contract No. 6007893 – HRD CAYMC 9th floor renovation (DeAngelis Diamond Construction, LLC) – $780,000.00.
• Contract No. 6007211‑A1 – Amendment increasing funds for Community Violence Intervention services (Team Pursuit Global) – $1,400,000.00 increase, total $2,800,000.00.

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee voted 3-0 to send multiple demolition and other contracts to formal session with or without recommendation, and approved an ordinance amendment removing adult business definitions. It also concurred with dangerous building demolition findings for numerous properties and deferred two properties.

• Approved sending ordinance removing adult business definitions to formal session (3-0)
• Advanced 20+ emergency demolition contracts to formal session, most without recommendation (3-0)
• Approved $780,000 HRD CAYMC renovation contract (3-0)
• Approved $1.4M increase for Team Pursuit Global CVI services (3-0)
• Approved $962,500 increase for Hand of Hope/L.I.P. CVI services (3-0)
• Approved $327,558.90 tethered drones contract (3-0)
• Concurred with dangerous building demolition findings for 30+ properties (3-0)
• Deferred demolition for 19386 Yonka and 5731 Neff (3-0)

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee will hold public hearings on several redevelopment projects, including an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Certificate for Busy Bee Development on Gratiot Avenue and a Brownfield Plan for the same project. A commercial rehabilitation district will be considered for Coe Van Dyke 2, LLC at 1500 Van Dyke. New business includes two $25,000,000 CDBG‑DR contracts for alley sewer repair projects and a Sixth General Text Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance.

• Public hearing to approve an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Certificate for Busy Bee Development, LLC (1401‑1417 Gratiot Avenue)
• Public hearing to approve the Brownfield Plan for Busy Bee Redevelopment
• Public hearing to establish a Commercial Rehabilitation District for Coe Van Dyke 2, LLC (1500 Van Dyke)
• Contract No. 6007918 – $25,000,000 CDBG‑DR funding for alley sewer repair at 7310 Woodward Avenue
• Sixth General Text Amendment to the 2019 Detroit Zoning Ordinance (extensive use and notice changes)

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee approved the July 9 minutes (3‑0). It then moved several redevelopment certificates, brownfield plans, a commercial rehabilitation district, and multiple contract proposals to a formal session, each by a 3‑0 vote. No final approvals were made during this meeting.

• Approved minutes of July 9, 2026 (3-0)
• Moved Busy Bee Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Certificate to formal session (3-0)
• Held discussion on Michigan Taxing Jurisdictions Brownfield Plan (no motion) (3-0)
• Moved Brownfield Plan approval for Busy Bee to formal session (3-0)
• Moved Commercial Rehabilitation District for Coe Van Dyke 2 to formal session (3-0)
• Moved Neighborhood Enterprise Zone for Stockbridge Renaissance to formal session (3-0)
• Moved Contract No. 6007918 (Alley Sewer Repair) to formal session (3-0)
• Moved Contract No. 6005549 amendment for Master Plan update to formal session (3-0)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will hold a public hearing regarding amendments to the Bridging Neighborhoods Resolution. This resolution was originally adopted by the Detroit City Council on July 25, 2017.

• Public hearing on amendments to the Bridging Neighborhoods Resolution

Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee will review unfinished business on DACC data‑improvement commitments and consider several new petitions and contract authorizations. Items include festival and parade permits, a Turnstile event at the Russell Industrial Center, a $700,000 increase for the Joe Louis Greenway project, and a $1,465,489.56 opioid settlement contract for an engagement center. The committee will also discuss a $500,000 grant application for the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Trails Maintenance Fund.

• Petition for Vanguard Hospitality Included Festival at 8324 Woodward Ave on Aug 16, 2026
• Petition for 36th Annual Mack Alive Parade at 3746 Fischer St on Aug 22, 2026
• Petition for "Turnstile" event at Russell Industrial Center parking lot, 1680 Clay St, Sep 11‑12, 2026
• Contract No. 6006866-A1: $700,000 increase for construction engineering and inspection services for the Joe Louis Greenway Project
• Contract No. 6007961: $1,465,489.56 opioid settlement funding for Engagement Center Operation

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee approved the June 9, 2026 minutes (2‑0). It scheduled a follow‑up on Council Member Denzel Anton McCampbell (3‑0). The committee voted to send three event petitions and three contract funding items to the formal session agenda with a recommendation to approve, each motion passing 3‑0. It also authorized a $500,000 grant application to the Community Foundation of Southeast Michigan (3‑0).

• Approved June 9, 2026 minutes (2-0)
• Scheduled follow‑up on Council Member Denzel Anton McCampbell (3-0)
• Recommended approval of Vanguard Community Development Corp. festival petition (3-0)
• Recommended approval of Mack Alive Parade petition (3-0)
• Recommended approval of Pike Street Entertainment LLC "Turnstile" petition (3-0)
• Recommended $700,000 contract increase for Joe Louis Greenway project (3-0)
• Recommended $128,061 contract for Algonquin Goethe Park improvements (3-0)
• Authorized $500,000 grant application for Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Trails Maintenance Fund (3-0)

Internal Operations Standing Committee

The Internal Operations Standing Committee is reviewing several high-value technology contracts and a series of legal settlement resolutions. The body will also conduct an interview regarding a reappointment to the Property Assessment Board of Review.

• Proposed $17,000,000 contract with Verizon Wireless for citywide cellular, data, and equipment
• Proposed $12,523,254.11 contract with Motorola Solutions Inc. for digital evidence management
• Proposed $4,000,000 contract with Motorola Solutions Inc. for wearable and in-car camera systems
• Settlement of $450,000 in Robert Gross v Brenda Weathington and City of Detroit
• Proposed $403,190.05 contract with Government Jobs.Com DBA NEOGOV for an applicant tracking system

The Internal Operations Standing Committee approved the July 8 minutes (2‑0). It sent the reappointment interview for the Property Assessment Board to a formal council session (2‑0). Several pending items were returned to the council, and four major procurement contracts—including a $12.5 M digital‑evidence system and a $4 M hardware package—were referred to the full council for formal consideration (each 3‑0).

• Approved July 8 minutes (2‑0)
• Moved interview on Ms. Dubose reappointment to formal session (2‑0)
• Brought back Denzel McCampbell memorandum after recess (2‑0)
• Received & filed Renata Miller memorandum (2‑0)
• Moved Contract 6007968 ($12,523,254.11 digital evidence solution) to formal session (3‑0)
• Moved Contract 6007969 ($4,000,000 hardware package) to formal session (3‑0)
• Moved Contract 6006718 amendment ($600,000 network equipment increase) to formal session (3‑0)
• Moved Contract 6007885 ($17,000,000 citywide cellular/data) to formal session (3‑0)

Budget, Finance And Audit Standing Committee

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee will consider several contract amendments, including a $2,200,00.00 increase for the GOAL Line Program, raising the total contract to $8,200,000.00. It will also review a $225,000.00 printing contract, an $80,030.00 internal auditing contract, and an ordinance amendment that caps the Auditor General’s claim awards at $5,000. Additionally, the committee will discuss a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificate for a new single‑family house at 4128 Fourth Street.

• Contract No. 6001723-A5 – $2,200,00.00 increase, total $8,200,000.00 for GOAL Line Program services
• Contract No. 6007745 – $225,000.00 for printing, mailing, and data processing for Assessor’s notices
• Contract No. 6007928 – $80,030.00 for internal auditing services
• Ordinance amendment to limit Auditor General’s claim awards to $5,000
• NEZ certificate application for new single‑family house at 4128 Fourth Street

The committee approved an amendment to Contract 6001723, extending its term to September 28 2027 and increasing funding by $2,200,000. It also recommended approval of three additional contracts: printing services for the Assessor’s Office ($225,000), internal auditing services ($80,030), and a reprogramming amendment to the CDBG Annual Action Plan. All motions were adopted unanimously (3‑0).

• Approved amendment to Contract 6001723 – extension and $2.2 M increase (3‑0)
• Approved Contract 6007745 for printing, mailing, data processing ($225,000) (3‑0)
• Approved Contract 6007928 for internal auditing services ($80,030) (3‑0)
• Approved reprogramming amendment to CDBG Annual Action Plan (3‑0)
• Approved Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificate for 4128 Fourth Street (3‑0)
• Received and filed FY27 Budget Hearing Follow‑Up memorandum for Detroit Health Department (3‑0)
• Received and filed NEZ Fiscal Impact memorandum (3‑0)
• Approved minutes of July 8 2026 (2‑0)

City Council Formal Session

The City Council is reviewing several contract increases and new service agreements. The session includes discussions on housing ordinances, public safety infrastructure, and the appointment of a member to the Detroit Land Bank Authority.

• Proposed $5,800,000 settlement for lawsuit Aaron Salter v Donald Olsen
• Contract for HDR Michigan, Inc. for CLEAR Detroit project totaling $6,064,315.89
• Contract for SHAR Inc for Engagement Center Operation totaling $1,465,489.56
• Contract increase of $600,000 for Groundwork 0 for network and voice equipment
• NEZ certificate application for a new single-family house at 4128 Fourth Street

The council approved a $5.8 million settlement in the Aaron Salter v. Donald Olsen lawsuit with a 9‑0 vote. It also approved settlements in the Munoz, Gaston case (6‑3) and smaller settlements for Tajuanduval Miller ($32,000), Dedeyi Daoud ($5,000) and Robert McKinnie ($32,500), each with 9‑0 votes. Council members appointed JaVon Glenn to the Detroit Land Bank Authority, approved 9‑0 with a waiver.

• Approved $5.8M Aaron Salter settlement (9-0)
• Approved Munoz, Gaston settlement (6-3)
• Approved $32,000 Tajuanduval Miller settlement (9-0)
• Approved $5,000 Dedeyi Daoud settlement (9-0)
• Approved $32,500 Robert McKinnie settlement (9-0)
• Appointed JaVon Glenn to Detroit Land Bank Authority (9-0 with waiver)

Public Health and Safety Standing Committee

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee will hold a public hearing to amend the Advertising and Signs Ordinance. The body is also reviewing multiple emergency demolition contracts and various memoranda regarding police oversight and public safety.

• Public hearing to include religious institutions in the definition of advertisement-sensitive properties
• Emergency commercial demolition of 11700 Livernois for $107,032.00
• Contract for Board of Police Commissioners court reporting and transcription services for $96,605.00
• Proposed Fire-EMS Cost Recovery Ordinance amendment to Chapter 18 of the Detroit City Code
• Emergency residential demolition contracts for properties including 3035 Hurlbut ($32,319.00) and 5978 Pennsylvania ($32,400.00)

The committee postponed a presentation on demolitions and moved various legislative matters to future meetings. Most discussed contracts for residential and commercial demolitions were brought back for review in one week.

• Postponed demolition overview presentation for 1 week (3-0)
• Amended ordinance regarding religious institutions as advertisement-sensitive properties (3-0)
• Sent sign ordinance to Formal Session with recommendation to approve (3-0)
• Brought back Office of Neighborhood and Community Safety memorandum in 2 weeks (3-0)
• Brought back ICE vehicular pursuit legal evaluation to September 14, 2026 (3-0)
• Brought back fireworks curfew violations memorandum in 1 week (3-0)
• Brought back Board of Police Commissioners oversight memorandum to September 14, 2026 (3-0)
• Brought back Board of Police Commissioners oversight legislative options in 2 weeks (3-0)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will hold a public hearing to discuss amendments to the Bridging Neighborhoods Resolution. This resolution was originally adopted by the Detroit City Council on July 25, 2017.

• Public hearing for amendments to the Bridging Neighborhoods Resolution

Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee is considering several petitions for public festivals and concerts. The body is also reviewing contract authorizations for waste oil removal, homeless services, and food access programs.

• Petition for 'Sweetest Heart of Mary Pierogi Festival' at 4440 Russell St.
• Petition for 'Concert of Colors' at Detroit Institute of Arts
• Contract increase of $550,000 for Detroit Economic Growth Association for Senior Food Access Program
• Contract for $150,000 with GFL Environmental USA Inc. for waste oil removal
• Contract for $529,403 with Neighborhood Services Organization for nighttime family outreach

The committee recommended approval for multiple community event petitions and various city service contracts. These items were referred to the Formal Session/New Business for final consideration.

• Recommended approval of Mother of Divine Mercy Parish pierogi festival petition (3-0)
• Recommended approval of LA28 Relay contract resolution (3-0)
• Recommended approval of Chinatown Redevelopment Corporation block party petition (3-0)
• Recommended approval of Majestic Theatre outdoor concert petition (3-0)
• Recommended approval of Detroit Institute of Arts 'Concert of Colors' petition (3-0)
• Recommended approval of Lager House LLC festival petition (3-0)
• Recommended approval of Council Member Mary Waters senior event petition (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $550,000 increase for Expanded Senior Food Access Program (3-0)

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee will hold public hearings on two obsolete property rehabilitation districts and two rezoning requests. It will also consider several contracts, including a $33 million amendment for public housing rehabilitation, a $1 million renewal for opioid intervention counseling, and four new community land trust planning contracts totaling over $930,000. Additionally, the committee will review the sale of 16 city-owned homes for $180,000 and a progress report on the Fitzgerald Revitalization Project.

• Public hearing to establish obsolete property rehabilitation district for 8547 W Vernor LLC (8547 Vernor, Detroit)
• Public hearing to rezone 11400 Conner St and 11055 Glenfield Ave from R3 to B4
• Contract No. 6007459-A1: $2,000,000 increase (new total $33,000,000) for Detroit Housing Commission to oversee public housing rehabilitation
• Four community land trust planning contracts: Genesis Harbor ($206,360), Detroit Cultivator CLT ($302,780), Liv6 Detroit ($200,000), North Corktown Neighborhood Association ($222,000)
• Sale of 16 residential homes to Price Rite Investments, LLC for $180,000

The committee recommended several property rehabilitation districts and various community land trust contracts for formal session approval. Several zoning amendments and unfinished business items were continued or brought back for future meetings.

• Recommended 8547 W Vernor LLC obsolete property rehabilitation district (2-0)
• Recommended Landy Land, LLC obsolete property rehabilitation district (2-0)
• Continued zoning hearing for Conner Street properties to 7/23/26 (2-0)
• Continued zoning hearing for Temple Street and Trumbull Avenue parcels to 7/23/26 (2-0)
• Brought back SB 1053 resolution request for one week (2-0)
• Brought back residential home sale of $180,000.00 for two weeks (2-0)
• Brought back Detroit Land Bank Authority property transfer for two weeks (2-0)
• Recommended drug use intervention counseling contract renewal (2-0)

Internal Operations Standing Committee

The Internal Operations Standing Committee will review contracts for digital evidence management and police camera systems, as well as legal settlements totaling over $12 million. The body will also consider a salary adjustment for the Deputy City Clerk and a proposal to create a City Council media services division.

• Contract for digital evidence management: $12,215,889
• Contract for wearable camera systems: $4,000,000
• Legal settlement: Aaron Salter v. Donald Olsen ($5,800,000)
• Legal settlement: Shaquita Danielle Mack Lewis v. Brent Michael Suhr ($140,000)
• Deputy City Clerk salary adjustment: $89,700 - $134,600

The Internal Operations Standing Committee voted to forward major body-camera technology contracts and several police and transportation lawsuit settlements to the full City Council for final approval. The committee also advanced appointments to city boards, adjusted a municipal pay scale, and modified retirement system rules. Administrative reports on council media services and advisory councils were tabled or filed. These actions move funding commitments and legal resolutions to the next legislative step.

• Recommended council approve Gary Ringer appointment to City Planning Commission (3-0)
• Recommended council approve JaVon Glenn appointment to Detroit Land Bank Authority (3-0)
• Tabled $12,523,254.11 digital evidence management contract for one week (3-0)
• Tabled $4,000,000.00 camera hardware and software contract for one week (3-0)
• Recommended council approve $5,800,000 Salter v. Olsen settlement (2-0)
• Recommended approval of four additional settlements totaling $209,500 (2-0)
• Recommended council approve Deputy City Clerk pay range of $89,700–$134,600 (2-0)
• Recommended council approve changes to Police and Fire Retirement System rules (2-0)

Budget, Finance And Audit Standing Committee

The committee will continue discussion on FY27 budget questions for the Mayor's Office and follow-up on the Detroit Health Department budget hearing. New items include a performance audit of the Detroit Board of Police Commissioners and a request for a fiscal analysis of property tax reductions.

• Status of FY27 Mayor's Office Budget Questions (brought back from 07/01/26)
• FY27 Budget Hearing Follow-Up – Detroit Health Department
• Performance Audit of the Detroit Board of Police Commissioners (June 2026)
• Request for Fiscal Analysis of Proposed Resolution Concerning Property Tax Reductions

The committee tabled all agenda items for future review rather than approving or denying them. Members directed staff to return with updates on FY27 budget questions, a health department follow-up, a police board performance audit, and a property tax reduction analysis within one to three weeks. Residents will receive updated information on city spending, public safety oversight, and potential tax changes before any final action is taken.

• Approved July 1 minutes (3-0)
• Tabled FY27 mayor's office budget questions for two weeks (3-0)
• Tabled health department budget follow-up for one week (3-0)
• Tabled Detroit Board of Police Commissioners audit report for three weeks (3-0)
• Tabled property tax reduction fiscal analysis for two weeks (3-0)

City Council Formal Session

The council will consider several financial and operational items, including a $12,215,889 contract with Motorola Solutions for a digital evidence management system for body‑worn and in‑car cameras. It will also review multiple lawsuit settlements, a salary range adjustment for the Deputy City Clerk, and a petition to hold a community festival in August. Additional items include contract amendments for senior food access, waste‑oil removal, and shelter‑bed capacity expansions.

• Approve Contract No. 6007968 – $12,215,889 for a digital evidence management solution (Motorola Solutions) for body‑worn and in‑car cameras
• Approve Contract No. 6007969 – $4,000,000 for hardware including wearable camera systems, in‑car video systems, and software licensing (Motorola Solutions)
• Settlement of Aaron Salter v Donald Olsen – $5,800,000 payment to the City of Detroit
• Adjust Deputy City Clerk salary range to $89,700 – $134,600 for FY 26‑27
• Approve petition for the “Sweetest Heart of Mary Pierogi Festival” at 4440 Russell St., Aug 7‑9, 2026

The City Council held a formal session where various items were referred to specific standing committees for further review. These referrals include police equipment contracts, legal settlements, and community service funding.

• Referred fiscal analysis of property tax reductions to Budget, Finance and Audit SC (6-0)
• Referred $12,215,889 Motorola digital evidence contract to Internal Operations SC (6-0)
• Referred $4,000,000 Motorola hardware contract to Internal Operations SC (6-0)
• Referred $5,800,000 Salter settlement to Internal Operations SC (6-0)
• Referred $32,000 Miller settlement to Internal Operations SC (6-0)
• Referred $5,000 Daoud settlement to Internal Operations SC (6-0)
• Referred $32,500 McKinnie settlement to Internal Operations SC (6-0)
• Referred Deputy City Clerk pay range amendment to Internal Operations SC (6-0)

Public Health and Safety Standing Committee

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee will review a series of contracts for demolition, utilities, and police services, along with reports on fire recruitment and emergency medical service costs.

• Contract for emergency residential demolition at 3035 Hurlbut ($32,319)
• Contract for medical services at Detroit Detention Center ($7,044,420)
• Contract for specialty police uniforms ($275,324)
• Contract for recycling education and outreach ($225,000)
• Proposed ordinance to amend healthcare facility offense zones

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee approved the June 29 minutes and moved three contracts regarding vactor services and utility locating to formal session. Several other items, including demolition contracts and police service renewals, were tabled or moved to new business.

• Approved June 29, 2026 minutes (3-0)
• Moved $135,800 PowerVac of Michigan vactor services contract to formal session (3-0)
• Moved $135,800 Benkari Mechanical LLC vactor services contract to formal session (3-0)
• Moved $3.968M USIC Locating Services LLC utility marking contract to formal session (3-0)
• Moved $275,324.40 Allie Brothers Uniforms police contract to formal session (2-1)
• Received and filed reports on vandalized fire hydrants, Flock Safety, and ARPA health funds (3-0)
• Tabled emergency demolition contracts for 3035 Hurlbut and 14566 Trinity for one week (3-0)
• Removed duplicate PowerVac of Michigan contract from agenda (3-0)

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee is holding public hearings on obsolete property rehabilitation certificates and a brownfield plan for the Stockbridge Renaissance redevelopment at 590 East Jefferson, and discussing a brownfield plan for the same project. The committee also considers property sales at 10800 W. Chicago ($15,000) and 13100/13116 Kercheval ($13,550), property transfers from the Detroit Land Bank Authority, a contract extension for residential redevelopment in North Cork Town, and a contract for window A/C unit installation ($378,050).

• Public hearings for Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Certificates for 16215 E. Warren Ave. and 590 East Jefferson (Stockbridge Renaissance)
• Discussion and public hearing on the Brownfield Plan for Stockbridge Renaissance redevelopment
• Property sale of 10800 W. Chicago to 3M Real Estate LLC for $15,000
• Property sale of 13100 & 13116 Kercheval to C.C.D Construction LLC for $13,550
• Contract amendment (No. 6005921-A2) extending timeline for residential redevelopment of vacant parcels in North Cork Town neighborhood ($1,000,000 total)

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee reviewed property sales, redevelopment certificates, and housing contracts that affect local property transfers, housing redevelopment timelines, and city service contracts. Members voted to send multiple items to the full City Council for final approval, deferred several redevelopment and service requests for follow-up, and filed a planning commission report.

• Recommended property sale at 10800 W. Chicago to 3M Real Estate for $15,000 to full council (3-0)
• Recommended property sale at 13100 & 13116 Kercheval to C.C.D Construction for $13,550 to full council (3-0)
• Deferred Stockbridge Renaissance redevelopment certificate and brownfield plan for two weeks (3-0)
• Recommended contract extension for North Cork Town housing redevelopment to full council (3-0)
• Recommended $378,050 window and A/C installation contract to full council (3-0)
• Deferred follow-up on Detroit Land Bank Authority development activities for two weeks (3-0)
• Received and filed planning commission report on exterior alterations to 2 Woodward Avenue (3-0)
• Deferred resolution supporting SB 1053 for one week (3-0)

Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee will consider a public hearing request for residential parking zones on Second Street and Peterboro Street, review a petition to hold Monroe Street weekend events in Greektown, and evaluate several event permits and two park‑improvement contracts, including a $2.5 million project at Cass Park.

• Public hearing request for Residential Parking Permit Area on Second Street and Peterboro Street
• Petition to hold “Monroe Street Weekends” July 10 2026 – Oct 3 2026 in Greektown
• Contract No. 6007827: $2,500,000 Cass Park improvements (tree removal, lighting, walkways, playground)
• Contract No. 6007907: $100,000 Farwell Park improvements
• Petition for “Party at the Polls” event July 25 2026 at City of Detroit Department of Elections

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee met on July 2, 2026, and approved the June 25, 2026 minutes. All other agenda items — including a residential parking permit resolution, six special-event petitions, two park improvement contracts totaling $2.6 million, and a data improvement review — were moved to the full City Council agenda or scheduled for future discussion. No final approvals, denials, or tabling votes were taken on substantive matters.

• Approved minutes of June 25, 2026 (3-0)
• Moved residential parking permit hearing resolution to new business (3-0)
• Moved six event permit petitions (Monroe St Weekends, Party at the Polls, Race for the Cure, Free Press Marathon, Boston-Edison 5K, Dally in the Alley) to new business (3-0 each)
• Moved Cass Park improvement contract ($2,500,000) to new business (3-0)
• Moved Farwell Park improvement contract ($100,000) to new business (3-0)
• Moved DACC data improvement review to be brought back in 2 weeks (3-0)

Internal Operations Standing Committee

The committee is discussing several legal settlements and contract renewals. The body is also reviewing a labor agreement for Teamsters Local 214 and an increase in a state grant for indigent defense.

• Settlement of $115,000 for Katherine Williams v Anthony Hunter and City of Detroit
• Settlement of $75,000 for Shane Michael Radden v City of Detroit
• Contract for Investigative Case Management Software with Wingswept, LLC for $1,000,000
• Renewal of Tow Management Services with Professional Account Management, LLC for $455,000
• Increase of $437,444.31 for the FY 2026 Michigan Indigent Defense Commission Grant

The Internal Operations Standing Committee recommended approval of a $1 million contract for investigative case management software from Wingswept LLC, sent multiple lawsuit settlements (totaling over $290,000) to formal session with a recommendation to approve, and approved a $437,444 grant increase for indigent defense. Several items were deferred or tabled for further review, including rules for Community Advisory Councils and employee pay increase questions. The committee also approved the city council recess schedule from July 29 to August 31, 2026.

• Approved $1M contract with Wingswept for investigative case management software (3-0)
• Approved $115,000 settlement for Katherine Williams lawsuit (3-0)
• Approved $75,000 settlement for Shane Michael Radden lawsuit (3-0)
• Approved $437,444 increase for Michigan Indigent Defense Commission grant (3-0)
• Approved $45,000 settlement for Level 1 Physical Therapy lawsuit (3-0)
• Approved $27,500 settlement for Iesha Jones lawsuit (3-0)
• Approved $15,000 settlement for Clara Offord lawsuit (3-0)
• Approved city council recess from July 29 to August 31, 2026 (3-0)

Budget, Finance And Audit Standing Committee

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee will consider a contract amendment that adds $3,307,450 to the online, IVR and kiosk bill‑payment system contract with Diversified Data Processing and Consulting, Inc. It will also review a FY 2026‑27 budget amendment for HUD‑funded CDBG/NOF, ESG, HOME and HOPWA programs, a substitute resolution proposing property‑tax‑rate reductions, and a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificate application for 105 Delaware Avenue. Additional memoranda on FY27 mayor’s budget questions, road funding under revised marijuana tax projections, and health department budget follow‑up will be discussed.

• Contract No. 6005561‑A1 – $3,307,450 increase for online, IVR and kiosk bill‑payment system (Diversified Data Processing and Consulting, Inc.)
• FY 2026‑27 budget amendment to CDBG/NOF, ESG, HOME & HOPWA reflecting actual HUD allocations
• Substitute resolution concerning property‑tax‑rate reductions (requested by Council Member Angela Whitfield‑Calloway)
• Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificate application for rehabilitation of a single‑family house at 105 Delaware Avenue in the Woodward Seward area
• Memorandum requesting information on FY27 road funding under revised marijuana tax projections

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee voted unanimously to recommend approval of a $3.3 million contract increase for Diversified Data Processing and Consulting, Inc. for online, IVR and kiosk bill payments. The committee also recommended approval of the FY26-27 budget amendment for CDBG/NOF, ESG, HOME, and HOPWA allocations, and a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificate for a single-family house at 105 Delaware Avenue. Other items were tabled for further analysis or future meetings.

• Approved minutes of previous meeting (2-0, CM Waters absent initially)
• Recommended approval of Contract No. 6005561-A1 extension and $3,307,450 increase for bill payment system (motion to send to formal session, 3-0)
• Recommended approval of FY26-27 budget amendment for CDBG/NOF, ESG, HOME, HOPWA (motion to send to formal session, 3-0)
• Recommended approval of NEZ certificate for 105 Delaware Avenue (motion to send to formal session, 3-0)
• Requested LPD analysis on substitute resolution concerning property tax rate reductions; tabled for 2 weeks (3-0)
• Tabled memorandum on FY27 Mayor's Office budget questions for 1 week (3-0)
• Tabled memorandum on NEZ fiscal impact for 2 weeks (3-0)
• Tabled memorandum on FY27 road funding under revised marijuana tax projections for 2 weeks (3-0)

City Council Formal Session

The Detroit City Council will consider budget transfers for a deficit-free year-end close, a property tax rate reduction resolution, and a $1.5 million contract renewal for underground utility locating services. The meeting also includes reports on school closings and dangerous buildings.

• Contract 6005339-A2 renewal for underground utilities locating ($3.9M total)
• Corrective Resolution for 2300 Gratiot property legal description
• Substitute Resolution concerning property tax rate reductions
• Contract 6007666 for MRO and safety supplies ($6.75M)
• Contract 6007665 for MRO and safety supplies ($6M)

Detroit City Council approved the journal of the June 16, 2026 session and postponed three maintenance, repair, and operations supply contracts (Grainger, MSC Industrial Supply, Fastenal) for one week after they were reported out of committee without recommendation. Council also referred numerous items to standing committees, including a neighborhood enterprise zone certificate, property tax rate reduction resolution, budget modifications, and a legal settlement.

• Approved journal of June 16, 2026 session (8-0)
• Postponed $6.75M MRO contract with Grainger for one week (8-0)
• Postponed $6M MRO contract with MSC Industrial Supply for one week (8-0)
• Postponed $2M MRO contract with Fastenal for one week (8-0)
• Referred NEZ certificate for 105 Delaware Ave to committee (8-0)
• Referred property tax rate reduction resolution to committee (8-0)
• Referred budget modification for Dining With Confidence program to committee (8-0)
• Referred settlement in Munoz v. City of Detroit lawsuit to committee (8-0)

Public Health and Safety Standing Committee

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee will discuss unfinished business including a proposed ordinance requiring pre-sale inspections of one- and two-family dwellings. The committee will also consider multiple contract approvals, including a $46.9 million amendment for water system repairs and a $7 million renewal for medical services at the detention center. Other items include proposals for a bubble zone around health clinics, an ordinance addressing federal overreach, and acceptance of grants for public health preparedness and transportation improvements.

• Proposed ordinance to require pre-sale inspection for one- and two-family dwellings (5.5)
• Amendment to water/sewer restoration contract for $46.9 million (6.8)
• Renewal of medical services contract at Detroit Detention Center for $7 million (6.5)
• Acceptance of $3.99 million state grant for Virginia Park Street transportation project (6.14)
• Application for $2.2 million Justice Reinvestment Initiative grant from DOJ (6.12)

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee voted to send several contracts to the full City Council with recommendations to approve, including a $7 million amendment for hard surface restoration repairs and a $1.8 million HVAC contract for DDOT facilities. The committee also received and filed dangerous buildings demolition orders from June 2023 and concurred with a deferral for property at 17957 Goddard. Many other items were brought back for further review in one or two weeks.

• Received and filed dangerous buildings findings and orders from June 9, 2023 (3-0)
• Concurred with departmental findings to defer enforcement at 17957 Goddard (3-0)
• Sent Contract No. 6007830 ($1.8M HVAC for DDOT) to Formal Session with recommendation to approve (3-0)
• Sent Contract No. 6004444-A4 ($7M increase for hard surface restoration) to Formal Session with recommendation to approve (3-0)
• Sent Contract No. 6007791 ($360K bus wrap repair) to Formal Session with recommendation to approve (3-0)
• Sent Contract No. 6007873 ($421K concrete work for bus shelters) to Formal Session with recommendation to approve (3-0)
• Sent $128,870 in PHEP/CRI grant increases to Formal Session with recommendation to approve (3-0)
• Sent $50,000 Occupy Summer donation from Ally Charitable Foundation to Formal Session with recommendation to approve (3-0)

Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee is reviewing a request to establish residential parking zones and a petition for street events in Greektown. The body is also considering the acceptance of a non-cash donation for park improvements.

• Proposed public hearing for Residential Parking Zones on Second Street and Peterboro Street
• Petition for 'Monroe Street Weekends' events on Monroe Street between Beaubien and St. Antoine
• Proposed $300,000.00 non-cash donation from Canfield Consortium for an elevated walkway, trees, and outdoor classroom in Brewer Park

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee voted 3-0 to send a recommendation to accept a $300,000 donation from the Canfield Consortium for an elevated walkway and outdoor classroom in Brewer Park to the full council. The committee also tabled two items: a resolution to set a public hearing for residential parking zones on Second and Peterboro Streets, and a petition for Greektown's Monroe Street Weekends, both to be brought back in one week.

• Approved sending donation acceptance for Brewer Park walkway to Formal Session (3-0)
• Tabled Residential Parking Permit Area public hearing for Second and Peterboro Streets (brought back 1 week) (3-0)
• Tabled Greektown Monroe Street Weekends petition (brought back 1 week) (3-0)

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee will hold three public hearings, including a proposal to rezone large industrial areas near Glendale and Fullerton from M3/M4 to M2 Restricted Industrial. The committee also reviews unfinished business on nuisance abatement policy, property sales, and brownfield approvals, and considers new contracts including a $2.5 million increase for the Motor City Match program.

• Public hearing to rezone properties bounded by Glendale, Memorial, Fullerton, and Southfield Service Drive from M3/M4 to M2 Restricted Industrial
• Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Districts for 16215 E. Warren Ave (ADH Property 7 LLC) and 1401 Gratiot Ave (Busy Bee Development LLC)
• Contract increase of $2,500,000 for Motor City Match program (total $8,000,000)
• Property sale of 16 residential homes to Price Rite Investments for $180,000
• Proposed development at Butzel Family Recreation Center analysis requested by Council Member Miller

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee approved sending five items to the formal City Council session, including three requests to establish Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Districts and one zoning map amendment. The committee also approved four contracts for housing and stormwater projects.

• Approved sending 3 Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Districts to City Council (2-0)
• Approved sending zoning map amendment to City Council (3-0)
• Approved sending 4 contracts to City Council (3-0)
• Approved sending 2 items to City Council without recommendation (3-0)
• Approved sending 2 items to City Council to be brought back in 1-2 weeks (3-0)
• Approved sending 1 item to City Council to be brought back in 2 weeks (3-0)
• Approved sending 1 item to City Council to be brought back in 1 week (3-0)
• Approved sending 1 item to City Council to be brought back in 2 weeks (3-0)