Detroit public meetings in 2022

City Council Special Session

The Detroit City Council is holding a special session to consider seven contracts for police-authorized towing and recovery services. Each contract is valued at $187,500 and runs through July 31, 2027. The agenda also includes roll call and public comment.

• Contract No. 6004591 with BBK Towing & Recovery, Inc. (1821 Trombly St) for $187,500
• Contract No. 6004592 with 7 D'S Towing & Storage, Inc. (5700 E. Nevada) for $187,500
• Contract No. 6004593 with Wayne's Service, Inc. (20495 Sherwood) for $187,500
• Contract No. 6004594 with Troy's Towing, Inc. (9615 Grinnell) for $187,500
• Contract No. 6004595 with ABA Impound, Inc. (14201 Joy Rd) for $187,500

City Council Formal Session

The Detroit City Council is holding a formal session to vote on several action items, including amendments to the official compensation schedule for high-ranking police positions, multiple Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) agreements for affordable housing projects, and several lawsuit settlements. The agenda also includes referrals to standing committees for items such as a monthly financial report, a working group for a proportional funding ordinance, and a request to install banners for a conference.

• Amend compensation schedule: Deputy Chief of Police pay range $91,173-$152,067; Assistant Chief of Police Sworn $100,264-$157,629
• PILOT for Grandmont Rosedale Park Collective II (35 units), Jefferson Square (180 units), McDonald Square (180 units), Van Dyke Center (200 units), La Joya Gardens (25 and 28 units)
• Contract amendment for Guidehouse Inc. FEMA consulting: increase $1,600,000, total $6,288,790
• Settlement in Robert Pattison v City of Detroit: $300,000
• Settlement in Linda Shamily v City of Detroit: $37,500

City Council approved several Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) agreements for affordable housing projects and authorized millions in contracts for homelessness prevention, housing stability, and demolition services. The body also introduced an ordinance to regulate shared electric personal mobility devices and approved various community event permits.

• Approved PILOT agreements for Grandmont Rosedale Park Collective II, Jefferson Square, McDonald Square, Van Dyke Center, and La Joya Gardens (8-0)
• Approved $25.5M contract for JumpStart Program administration (8-0)
• Approved $7.8M contract for housing stability call center and direct services (8-0)
• Approved $4.8M contract for capital repairs and down payment assistance for scatter-site homes (8-0)
• Approved $450,000 settlement in James Leddell v City of Detroit (8-0)
• Approved $300,000 settlement in Robert Pattison v City of Detroit (7-1)
• Denied $49.2M contract for ADA Paratransit Services (4-4)
• Introduced ordinance to establish permitting and standards for shared electric personal mobility devices (7-0)

Public Health and Safety Standing Committee

The Detroit City Council's Public Health and Safety Standing Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially act on a range of unfinished and new business items. This includes status updates on complaints, memos on renter protections and demolition contracts, and several proposed contracts for police towing services, emergency demolitions, and other city services. The committee will also consider a petition to convert several streets from one-way to two-way traffic and an ordinance amendment to increase fines for property maintenance violations.

• Contract No. 6004591 with BBK Towing & Recovery, Inc. for $187,500 for police-authorized towing services
• Contract No. 6004593 with Wayne's Service, Inc. for $187,500 for police-authorized towing services
• Contract No. 6004592 with 7 D'S Towing & Storage, Inc. for $187,500 for police-authorized towing services
• Contract No. 6004594 with Troy's Towing, Inc. for $187,500 for police-authorized towing services
• Contract No. 6004597 with Goch & Sons Towing, Inc. for $187,500 for police-authorized towing services

The committee recommended several emergency demolition contracts and a proposed ordinance to increase fines for property maintenance violations. It also approved the DDOT Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan and various public works contracts. Numerous dangerous building recommendations were concurred with, resulting in several properties slated for demolition.

• Recommended approval of proposed ordinance to increase fines for property maintenance violations (2-0)
• Recommended approval of 7 emergency demolition contracts for residential and commercial properties (2-0)
• Recommended approval of DDOT Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan (2-0)
• Recommended approval of $490,683 contract for DPW fleet management software and GPS (2-0)
• Recommended approval of $421,350 contract for concrete work at DDOT facilities (2-0)
• Recommended approval of $181,250 contract amendment for building inspection fee study (2-0)
• Concurred with department recommendations to demolish multiple dangerous buildings across 11 lists (2-0)
• Removed $119,040 Covid-19 homeless shelter contract from the calendar (2-0)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss a vendor protest filed by L.I.J.B.S. Enterprises LLC regarding RFP No. 22PC182115, which concerns Detroit Police Department towing contracts currently pending before the Public Health and Safety Standing Committee. The agenda includes roll call and public comment, but the only substantive item is this discussion.

• Vendor protest by L.I.J.B.S. Enterprises LLC over RFP No. 22PC182115
• Discussion of Detroit Police Department towing contracts
• Involves City of Detroit Office of Contracting and Procurement and Law Department

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee will hold discussions and public hearings on brownfield plans for City Club Apartments Midtown and Broadway Lofts, and consider multiple contracts, including a $25.5 million ARPA-funded JumpStart program administrator and a $9.1 million parking project. It will also review amendments to development agreements and property transfers, plus reports on housing and neighborhood plans.

• Public hearings on brownfield plans for City Club Apartments Midtown and Broadway Lofts Redevelopment
• Contract No. 6004904: $25,508,208 ARPA-funded JumpStart program administrator with Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation
• Contract No. 6004824: $9,077,625 ARPA-funded parking spaces for commercial corridor lots with Detroit Building Authority
• Contract No. 6004776: $7,867,490 ARPA-funded housing stability call center with Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency
• Contract No. 6004815: $325,000 ARPA-funded landlord repair training with Environmental Testing & Consulting Inc.

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee recommended several brownfield plans, development agreements, and housing service contracts for formal session approval. The committee also approved the transfer of a 15-unit apartment building to the Detroit Housing Commission and recommended the appropriation of $5.65M for lead-based paint hazard reduction.

• Recommended approval of Brownfield Plans for City Club Apartments Midtown and Broadway Lofts Redevelopment (3-0)
• Recommended $25.5M contract for JumpStart Program administrator (3-0)
• Recommended $9.1M contract for commercial corridor parking spaces (3-0)
• Recommended $7.9M contract for housing stability services (3-0)
• Recommended transfer of 2900 Tyler apartment building to Detroit Housing Commission (3-0)
• Recommended appropriation of $5.65M for FY22 Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Program (3-0)
• Recommended approval of Amended Development Agreement for Landy Cass Avenue Development Corp (2-1)
• Recommended $325,000 contract for landlord repair training (3-0)

Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee will hold a public hearing on a residential parking permit area, review a status update on the Brush Park parking permit program, and consider several event petitions and contracts. The agenda includes multiple special event permits recommended for approval, as well as contracts for truck rental, park renovations, and animal control kennels, plus a grant application for Patton Park.

• Public hearing on Residential Parking Permit Area
• Contract No. 3061602: $1,009,755.80 for new kennels at Detroit Animal Care and Control, 5700 Russell
• Contract No. 3060423: $133,920.00 for rental of six F250/F350 trucks
• Contract No. 6004859: $88,613.00 for walkway and bench renovation at Chandler Park
• Grant application to National Park Service for $1,300,000 for Patton Park (total project $2,600,000)

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee recommended several event petitions and city contracts for formal session approval. The committee also adjourned a public hearing regarding Residential Parking Permit Areas until January 5, 2023.

• Recommended approval of 'Menorah in the D' celebration (2-0)
• Recommended approval of 'Corktown Paddy's Parade Party' (2-0)
• Recommended approval of Clark Park Coalition hockey game and winter events (2-0)
• Recommended approval of Kwanzaa Kinara installation at Campus Martius (2-0)
• Recommended approval of 'Bally's Sport Detroit I Ran The D 5K' (2-0)
• Recommended approval of 'MotorCity NYE D Drop' (2-0)
• Recommended approval of '2023 Movement Electronic Music Festival' (2-0)
• Recommended approval of $1,009,755.80 contract for animal care kennels (2-0)

Internal Operations Standing Committee

The Internal Operations Standing Committee is meeting to discuss and vote on several items, including a contract extension for computer hardware services, new contracts for cellular equipment and server equipment, and numerous lawsuit settlements. The agenda includes a public interview for a board reappointment and updates on unfinished business from previous meetings.

• Contract 6002568-A2: extension of time only for computer hardware, imaging, and staging services with Sehi Computer Products, Inc., total contract amount $5,280,000.00
• Contract 6004423: city-wide cellular phone equipment, tablets, and service via Verizon Wireless, total $1,217,820.00
• Contract 6004745: server equipment and storage area network equipment and services from Security Solutions Services, LLC, total $5,324,218.00 (ARPA funded)
• Contract 6004816: federal lobbyist services from Squire Patton Boggs US, LLP, total $180,000.00
• Settlement in Robert Pattison v City of Detroit: $300,000.00 payment

The Internal Operations Standing Committee recommended several legal settlements, IT equipment contracts, and a compensation schedule amendment for social workers for formal session approval. The committee also referred a request to make Indigenous People Day a paid city holiday for a fiscal impact report.

• Recommended approval of $5.3M server equipment contract with Security Solutions Services, LLC (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $1.2M cellular equipment contract with Verizon Wireless (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $450,000 settlement for James Leddell v City of Detroit (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $300,000 settlement for Robert Pattison v City of Detroit (3-0)
• Recommended approval of pay range adjustments for four Social Worker classifications (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $180,000 contract for federal lobbyist services with Squire Patton Boggs US, LLP (3-0)
• Tabled request for Indigenous People Day paid holiday pending fiscal impact report (3-0)
• Recommended re-appointment of Lewis Moore to the Board of Review (3-0)

Budget, Finance And Audit Standing Committee

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee will consider several contract amendments and new business items, including a $1.6 million increase for FEMA consulting services related to COVID-19 cost recovery, and multiple Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) proposals for affordable housing developments. The agenda also includes unfinished business items such as a proposed ordinance amending purchasing rules, a request to prohibit cashless establishments, and a request for $7 million in ARPA funds. Public comment and approval of minutes are also scheduled.

• Contract No. 6003729 amendment: $1,600,000 increase for Guidehouse Inc. FEMA consulting, total $6,288,790
• Contract No. 6003575 amendment: $100,000 increase for Emphasys Software treasury system, total $191,886
• PILOT for Grandmont Rosedale Park Collective II (35 units)
• PILOTs for Jefferson Square, McDonald Square, Van Dyke Center, La Joya Gardens (Units 2 and 3)
• Budget amendment request for $7M of ARPA funds

The committee moved multiple Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) requests for affordable housing projects and two city service contracts to formal session. Several other items, including a request to prohibit cashless establishments and funding for the Right to Counsel, were tabled for future dates.

• Approved minutes of 11/9/22 (2-0)
• Moved $1.6M FEMA consulting contract extension for Guidehouse, Inc. to formal session (2-0)
• Moved $100,000 Treasury Cash Management System license extension to formal session (2-0)
• Moved PILOT requests for Grandmont Rosedale Park Collective II, Jefferson Square, McDonald Square, and Van Dyke Center to formal session (2-0)
• Moved PILOT requests for La Joya Gardens (Units 2 and 3) to formal session (2-0)
• Tabled proposed ordinance to amend purchasing and supplies definitions (2-0)
• Tabled request for information on claims demolition contractors (2-0)
• Tabled request for ordinance to prohibit cashless establishments (2-0)

City Council Formal Session

The Detroit City Council is holding a formal session to consider several contracts, settlements, and petitions. Key items include a $7.87 million ARPA-funded contract for housing stability services, multiple Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) agreements for affordable housing projects, and several lawsuit settlements. The agenda also includes routine items like approval of the journal and committee referrals.

• Contract No. 6004776: $7,867,490 ARPA-funded for housing stability call center and direct services (Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency)
• PILOT for Grandmont Rosedale Park Collective II (35 units), Jefferson Square (180 units), McDonald Square (180 units), Van Dyke Center (200 units)
• Contract No. 6004816: $180,000 for federal lobbyist services (Squire Patton Boggs US, LLP)
• Contract No. 3061602: $1,009,755.80 for new kennels at Detroit Animal Care and Control facility (5700 Russell)
• Settlements totaling over $338,000 in lawsuits against the city (e.g., McDaniel et al. $149,609.50, Grimes $58,000)

The City Council approved several zoning reclassifications and the sale of multiple city-owned properties. The body also authorized various legal settlements and approved funding for park renovations and police body camera grants.

• Approved zoning change for 7800 Pierson Street to R5 Medium Density Residential (9-0)
• Approved zoning change for parcels on John R Road, E Golden Gate Ave, and E Hildale Ave to B4 General Business (9-0)
• Approved increasing maximum height limitations in M2 Districts from 40 to 55 feet (9-0)
• Approved $60M ARPA Local Parks and Trails Grant (9-0)
• Approved $1.98M DOJ Body Worn Camera Policy and Implementation Grant (9-0)
• Approved property sale of part of 10665 W. Grand River Ave. to Kimmel Scrap Iron & Metal Co. for $66,641.90 (9-0)
• Approved $475,652.63 contract for Heckel Park renovations (9-0)
• Approved $255,800.00 contract for Gmeiner Park renovations (9-0)

Public Health and Safety Standing Committee

The Detroit Public Health and Safety Standing Committee is meeting to discuss and vote on a range of items, including new contracts for demolition, health services, and infrastructure, as well as proposed ordinances and resolutions. Key items include a proposed ordinance to regulate shared electric scooters, acceptance of a federal body-worn camera grant, and several demolition contracts totaling over $7 million. The committee will also review reports on short-term rentals, lead abatement, and other ongoing issues.

• Proposed ordinance to add Article X to Chapter 47, regulating shared electric personal mobility devices (e-scooters) with permits and standards
• Resolution to accept $1,983,281 federal grant for body-worn cameras, with required cash match, total project cost $3,966,562
• Demolition contracts: $3,316,431.40 (Homrich, Group M4) and $3,517,419.44 (Leadhead Construction, Group M6), plus $48,919 emergency demolition for 19621 and 19627 Coventry
• Contract amendment for vapor mitigation and soil disposal at 30585 Woodgate Drive, Southfield, increase $15,000, total $1,000,000
• Resolution to oppose Michigan House Bill 4722 regarding short-term rentals

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee recommended several demolition and public works contracts for formal session approval. The committee also moved to introduce an ordinance establishing standards for shared electric personal mobility devices.

• Recommended approval of $3.3M demolition contract for Homrich (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $3.5M demolition contract for Leadhead Construction LLC (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $48,919 emergency demolition contract for Gayanga Co. (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $191,388 dental clinical services contract for My Community Dental Centers (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $1.98M DOJ Body Worn Camera grant (3-0)
• Recommended approval of ordinance for shared electric personal mobility device permits and standards (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $59,774 sale of surplus underground conduit to DTE Energy (3-0)
• Recommended approval to continue outdoor dining permits from Dec 1, 2022 to March 31, 2023 (3-0)

Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee is meeting to consider several items, including approval of two park renovation contracts, acceptance of a $60 million state ARPA grant for parks and trails, a property transfer agreement for the Dexter-Elmhurst Community Center, and a presentation of the Parks & Recreation Strategic Plan 2022-2032. The agenda also includes routine items like roll call, minutes approval, chair remarks, and public comment.

• Contract No. 6004806: $475,652.63 for Heckel Park renovations (concrete walkways, softball field, playground, basketball court) with Michigan Recreational Construction
• Contract No. 6004871: $255,800.00 for Gmeiner Park renovations with Michigan Recreational Construction
• Request to accept and appropriate $60,000,000.00 ARPA Local Parks and Trails Grant from Michigan DNR (no match required)
• Property transfer agreement for Dexter-Elmhurst Community Center (11743 and 11825 Dexter Avenue) for renovation and community park development
• Parks & Recreation Strategic Plan 2022-2032 presented for review

The committee moved several resolutions to new business, including a $60 million American Rescue Plan Act grant for parks and trails. It also advanced contracts for renovations at Heckel Park and Gmeiner Park, and a property transfer agreement for the Dexter-Elmhurst Community Center.

• Moved $475,652.63 Heckel Park renovation contract to new business (2-0)
• Moved $255,800.00 Gmeiner Park renovation contract to new business (2-0)
• Moved request to accept $60,000,000.00 ARPA Local Parks and Trails Grant to new business (2-0)
• Moved Dexter-Elmhurst Community Center property transfer agreement to new business (2-0)
• Received and filed Parks & Recreation Strategic Plan 2022-2032 and moved resolution to new business (2-0)
• Moved Innovation of technology task force item to new business (2-0)
• Approved minutes of 11/13/22 (2-0)

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee will hold three public hearings on zoning changes, discuss the DLBA's quarterly report and the Demolition Department, and consider multiple property sales, development agreement amendments, and contracts. The agenda includes several property sales to private buyers, contract approvals for housing and workforce programs, and a request to amend a prior resolution for the Bridging Neighborhoods Program.

• Public hearing to rezone 7800 Pierson Street from PD to R5
• Public hearing to rezone six parcels on John R Road, East Golden Gate Ave, and East Hildale Ave from M4 to B4
• Public hearing to increase M2 district height limit from 40 to 55 feet
• Contract amendment for Code Blue Team: $330,000 increase, total $510,000
• Property sale of 10665 W. Grand River Ave to Kimmel Scrap Iron & Metal Co. for $66,641.90 plus $120,000 donation

The committee recommended several zoning amendments and city-owned property sales for formal session approval. It also advanced multiple housing and workforce development contracts. Some items, including a landlord training program and development agreement modifications, were tabled for further review.

• Recommended approval for zoning change at 7800 Pierson Street to R5 Medium Density Residential (3-0)
• Recommended approval for zoning changes at John R. Road, East Golden Gate Avenue, and East Hildale Avenue to B4 General Business (3-0)
• Recommended approval to increase M2 District maximum height limits from 40 to 55 feet (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $330,000 contract increase for Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $490,268 and $174,732 contracts for Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation (3-0)
• Recommended approval of property sale of part of 10665 W. Grand River Ave. for $66,641.90 plus $120,000 donation (3-0)
• Recommended approval of property sales at 3746 Second Ave. ($81,000), 5439/5451 Tireman ($21,500), and 7326 W. McNichols ($18,120) (3-0)
• Tabled landlord repair training program contract for one week pending Law Department memo (3-0)

Internal Operations Standing Committee

The Internal Operations Standing Committee will interview two reappointment candidates and consider several contracts, including a $5.28M IT extension and a $1.5M IT service management deal. It will also review 10 lawsuit settlements totaling over $483,000, a $50,000 grant application for Project Clean Slate, and a proposed 2022–2027 labor agreement with the Detroit Police Command Officers Association.

• Contract 6002568-A2: $5,280,000 extension for computer hardware and imaging services with Sehi Computer Products, Inc.
• Contract 6004768: $1,500,000 for IT service management solutions with Avante Solutions Inc.
• Settlements: $300,000 (Pattison), $57,100 (Hayes), $55,000 (Rudd), $10,000 (Dismuke), $5,434 (Michigan Radiology), $52,000 (Providence), $4,000 (Michigan Diagnostic)
• Legal representation for police officers in two lawsuits (Curtis and Sherrod-Lugo)
• 2022–2027 labor agreement with Detroit Police Command Officers Association

The Internal Operations Standing Committee recommended approval for five legal settlements and a $50,000 grant application for Project Clean Slate. The committee also recommended the re-appointment of Rocio Ocampo to the Board of Review. Several other items, including a police labor agreement and specific legal indemnifications, were removed or tabled.

• Recommended approval of Rocio Ocampo's re-appointment to the Board of Review (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $55,000 settlement for Donald Rudd (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $10,000 settlement for James Dismuke, Jr. (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $5,434 settlement for Michigan Radiology Institute, LLC (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $52,000 settlement for Providence Regional Rehabilitation Center, P.C. (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $57,100 settlement for Sean Hayes et al (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $4,000 settlement for Michigan Diagnostic Center, Inc. (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $50,000 Simon Foundation grant application for Project Clean Slate (3-0)

City Council Formal Session

The Detroit City Council is holding a formal session to consider referrals to standing committees, including a proposed $2.4 billion capital agenda for fiscal years 2024-2028, a property tax abatement (PILOT) for a new 27-unit mixed-income building, and several lawsuit settlements totaling over $480,000. The agenda also includes contract approvals for park renovations, demolition, and other services, plus resolutions on a Transportation Bill of Rights and opposition to a state short-term rental bill.

• Proposed Capital Agenda FY2024-2028: $2.4 billion in capital improvements
• Merrill Place II PILOT: 27-unit mixed-income building, property tax abatement
• Settlements: Rudd ($55,000), Pattison ($300,000), Hayes et al ($57,100), and others
• Heckel Park renovations: $475,652.63 contract; Gmeiner Park: $255,800
• Resolution to oppose Michigan House Bill 4722 (short-term rentals)

Budget, Finance And Audit Standing Committee

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee is reviewing several items referred to it on November 9, 2022, including a proposed $2.4 billion capital agenda for fiscal years 2024-2028, a fiscal impact statement on a police command officers union contract, a property tax reform ordinance fiscal impact request, a PILOT for a 27-unit housing development, and two NEZ certificates. The committee will also take public comment and consider approval of minutes.

• Proposed Capital Agenda FY2024-2028: $2.4 billion in capital improvements
• Fiscal impact of proposed contract with Detroit Police Command Officers Association
• PILOT for Merrill Place II, 27-unit mixed-income building near Virginia Park
• NEZ certificates for two new houses at 3000 and 3010 Ashland
• Fiscal impact request on proposed property tax reform ordinance

The committee recommended approval for a Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) agreement for the Merrill Place mixed-income housing project and NEZ certificates for two houses on Ashland. A proposed $2.4 billion Capital Agenda for Fiscal Years 2024-2028 was tabled for a future date.

• Recommended approval of PILOT for Merrill Place, II Limited Dividend Housing Association (3-0)
• Recommended approval of NEZ certificates for new houses at 3000 and 3010 Ashland (3-0)
• Tabled Proposed Capital Agenda Fiscal Year 2024-2028 (3-0)
• Received and filed fiscal impact report for Detroit Police Command Officers Association contract (3-0)
• Tabled fiscal impact request on Proposed Property Tax Reform Ordinance (3-0)
• Approved minutes of November 2, 2022 (2-0)

Public Health and Safety Standing Committee

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee will hold a public hearing on a proposed ordinance to create a Transportation Innovation Zone, allowing temporary deployment of innovative technologies. The committee will also review several brought-back items, including contracts for towing services and demolition, and proposed ordinances on scrap tires, secondhand goods, towing storage yards, property maintenance fines, and car washes.

• Public hearing on ordinance to add Article XIV, Transportation Innovation Zone, to Chapter 43 of the Detroit City Code
• Contract No. 3060779 with Adamo Demolition Company for $19,180.16 to crack basement slab at 3471 Mt. Elliott
• Proposed ordinance to amend Chapter 18 (Fire Prevention) to regulate storage of less than 500 scrap tires
• Proposed ordinance to amend Chapter 41 (Secondhand Goods) to add licensing for used tire sales, scrap tire storage, and processing
• Eight towing service contracts, each $187,500, for police-authorized tows (e.g., Bobby's T.C.B., BBK Towing, 7 D'S Towing)

The committee ordered the demolition of numerous residential and commercial properties identified as dangerous buildings. Several proposed ordinances regarding business licensing for tow yards, scrap tires, and motor vehicle services were moved forward for public hearings.

• Ordered demolition of 33 properties across multiple addresses (various)
• Moved Transportation Innovation Zone ordinance to formal session (3-0)
• Moved scrap tire storage and licensing ordinance to new business for public hearing (3-0)
• Moved tow storage yard regulation ordinance to new business for public hearing (3-0)
• Moved car wash and motor vehicle service licensing ordinance to new business for public hearing (3-0)
• Approved $125,200 contract for bus stop decals (3-0)
• Approved $1,500 and $4,500 demolition debris and abatement contracts (3-0)
• Tabled seven police-authorized towing contracts for two weeks (3-0)

Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee is meeting to discuss several items, including updates on the Residential Parking Permit Program and a parking discount program, a proposed media consulting contract, grant funding for electric vehicle chargers, and a DTE easement request. The committee will also handle routine matters like roll call, minutes approval, and public comment.

• Contract No. 3061096 with Emerald Media, LLC for media consulting services, $55,055.00, through October 27, 2023
• Acceptance of FY 2022 Fuel Transformation Grant and Real-World Deployment Grant (total $200,000) for Charge Up Michigan Project, with $229,500.85 city match from ARPA funds
• Authorization to grant DTE Electric Company a non-exclusive underground easement at 1600 Lafayette Blvd (Municipal Parking Department Headquarters)
• Memorandum on Residential Parking Permit Program update (Brush Park)
• Request for updated report on Detroit Resident Parking Discount Program

The committee recommended three items for approval in Formal Session, including a media consulting contract and two energy grants. A memorandum regarding the Detroit Resident Parking Discount Program was received and filed.

• Approved minutes from October 27, 2022 (2-0)
• Recommended approval of $55,055 media consulting contract with Emerald, LLC (2-0)
• Recommended approval to accept and appropriate $200,000 in Fuel Transformation and Real-World Deployment grants (2-0)
• Recommended approval of underground easement for DTE Electric Company at 1600 Lafayette Blvd. (2-0)
• Received and filed memorandum on Detroit Resident Parking Discount Program (2-0)
• Tabled Residential Parking Permit Update for Brush Park for two weeks (2-0)

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee will hold public hearings on two Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Districts, discuss the Detroit Land Bank Authority's quarterly report, and consider several contracts for housing and workforce programs. The agenda also includes unfinished business on resolutions regarding tax abatements for Detroit Public Schools and the Detroit Public Library, as well as updates on various property and facility matters.

• Public hearing: Obsolete Property Rehabilitation District for 18601-18613 Livernois (Livernois 18613, LLC)
• Public hearing: Obsolete Property Rehabilitation District for 180 East Grand Blvd (LGR Projects 2, LLC)
• Contract 6004573: $546,959.40 for workforce development in Greater Corktown (Detroit Employment Solutions Corp)
• Contract 6004781: $300,000 for tenant relocation services (United Community Housing Coalition)
• Resolution urging state law change to exclude Detroit Public Schools and Detroit Public Library from tax abatements

The committee recommended approval for two Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Districts and six contracts related to workforce development and residential repairs. It also moved to introduce an ordinance regarding transparency for ARPA and CARES Act fund recipient requirements.

• Recommended approval of Obsolete Property Rehabilitation District for Livernois 18613, LLC (3-0)
• Recommended approval of Obsolete Property Rehabilitation District for LGR Projects 2, LLC (3-0)
• Recommended $546,959.40 workforce development contract for Detroit Employment Solutions Corp (3-0)
• Recommended $300,000.00 tenant relocation services contract for United Community Housing Coalition (3-0)
• Recommended time extensions for Bridging Neighborhoods Program repairs with DMC Consultants, Inc., Detroit Grounds Crew, LLC, and SAS Services, Inc. (3-0)
• Recommended introduction of ordinance for ARPA and CARES Act fund recipient transparency (3-0)
• Tabled discussion on tax abatement exclusions for schools and libraries until January 12, 2023 (3-0)
• Received and filed report on Fire Station Conditions Historic Designation (3-0)

Internal Operations Standing Committee

The Internal Operations Standing Committee will interview three appointees to the DBRA Main Board and consider approving the 2022-2027 labor agreements with the Detroit Police Officers Association and the Detroit Police Lieutenants Sergeants Association. The agenda also includes numerous lawsuit settlements, a request to amend the compensation schedule for the Board of Review Director, and a grant application to Harvard Business School.

• Interviews for DBRA Main Board appointments: Erik Dueweke, Ponce D. Clay, Jeffery Evans
• Approval of 2022-2027 DPOA and DPLSA labor agreements
• Settlement of Kendrick Scott v Catherine Adams et al for $4,450,506.69
• Request to amend compensation schedule for Director of Board of Review ($97,800-$146,700)
• Authorization to apply for Harvard Business School Leadership Fellows Program grant ($60,000)

The Internal Operations Standing Committee approved the drafting of resolutions for three DBRA Main Board appointments. The committee also moved several items to formal session, including a 2022-2027 police labor agreement, multiple lawsuit settlements, and a grant application for the Harvard Business School Leadership Fellows Program.

• Approved drafting resolutions for DBRA Main Board appointments of Erik Dueweke, Ponce D. Clay, and Jeffery Evans (2-0)
• Moved 2022-2027 Detroit Police Department labor agreements to formal session (2-0)
• Moved settlement of Kendrick Scott v Catherine Adams et al ($4,450,506.69) to formal session (2-0)
• Moved multiple Department of Transportation settlement resolutions to formal session (2-0)
• Moved Police Department settlement and indemnification resolutions to formal session (2-0)
• Moved $60,000 Harvard Business School Leadership Fellows Program grant application to formal session (2-0)
• Moved Avalon Healing Center Charitable Gaming License petition to formal session (2-0)
• Moved request to amend Director of Board of Review pay range ($97,800 - $146,700) to formal session (2-0)

Budget, Finance And Audit Standing Committee

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee is meeting to discuss several financial items, including a proposed $1.6 million increase to a FEMA consulting contract for COVID-19 disaster cost recovery, an ordinance amending city purchasing rules, and reports on the fiscal impact of making Juneteenth a city holiday, ARPA funds status, and Proposal N bond funds. The committee will also consider requests to prohibit cashless establishments and to investigate demolition contractors using 1099 workers.

• Contract No. 6003729 amendment: $1,600,000 increase for Guidehouse, Inc. FEMA consulting, total $6,288,790
• Ordinance to amend Chapter 17 of Detroit City Code on purchasing and bidding processes
• Fiscal impact report on recognizing Juneteenth as an excused city holiday
• ARPA funds status report as of September 30, 2022
• Proposal N Neighborhood Improvement Bond funds status as of June 30, 2022

The committee received and filed fiscal reports regarding Juneteenth holiday impact, ARPA funds, and Proposal N Neighborhood Improvement Plan Bonds. Several other items, including a FEMA consulting contract and a proposed ordinance on purchasing and supplies, were tabled to be brought back in two weeks.

• Approved minutes from October 26, 2022 (2-0)
• Tabled funding discussion for The Right to Counsel (3-0)
• Tabled $1.6M contract increase for Guidehouse, Inc. FEMA consulting services (3-0)
• Tabled proposed ordinance amending City Code Chapter 17 regarding purchasing and supplies (3-0)
• Received and filed report on fiscal impact of Juneteenth as an excused city holiday (3-0)
• Received and filed ARPA funds status report as of September 30, 2022 (3-0)
• Received and filed Proposal N Neighborhood Improvement Plan Bonds status report as of June 30, 2022 (3-0)
• Tabled request regarding demolition contractors as 1099 workers and request to prohibit cashless establishments (3-0)

City Council Formal Session

The Detroit City Council is holding a formal session to consider several items, including a $22.6 million budget amendment for the Police Department, a $860,000 settlement in the Detroit Will Breathe lawsuit, and multiple smaller lawsuit settlements. The agenda also includes referrals to standing committees for a purchasing ordinance amendment, a Juneteenth holiday fiscal impact report, and ARPA and Proposal N bond fund status reports. Several items are routine approvals, such as legal representation for city employees and a DTE easement.

• FY2022-2023 budget amendment for Police Department totaling $22.6 million
• Settlement in Detroit Will Breathe et al v City of Detroit for $860,000 in attorney fees
• Ordinance to amend Chapter 17 (Purchasing) to add definitions and equalization credits
• Fiscal impact report on recognizing Juneteenth as an excused city holiday
• Settlement of Flint Region ASC, LLC v City of Detroit for $32,500

The City Council introduced an ordinance to update zoning regulations for motor vehicle sales, repair, and junkyards. Several legal settlements were approved, and multiple grant applications for public safety and transportation were authorized.

• Introduced ordinance to amend zoning for motor vehicle sales and repair (9-0)
• Approved $860,000 settlement for Detroit Will Breathe et al v. City of Detroit (9-0)
• Approved $15.8M contract for ADA Paratransit Services with People’s Express, Inc. (9-0)
• Denied ordinance requiring food grading signs at food service establishments (3-6)
• Denied two Covid-19 mitigation cleaning contracts for Kristel Group, Inc. (0-9)
• Approved $150,000 contract for marijuana licensing program marketing (9-0)
• Approved $6.3M CMAQ Bus Replacement Grant (9-0)
• Approved secondary street name assignments for four intersections (8-0, 9-0, 9-0, 9-0)

Public Health and Safety Standing Committee

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee will consider over 20 emergency demolition contracts totaling hundreds of thousands of dollars, plus a $175,000 police radio activation fee. They will also review proposed ordinances on scrap tire storage and secondhand goods regulations, along with several previously discussed items including a demolition contract, a property denial, and memos on rental compliance, lead abatement, gun warning labels, and tenant termination.

• Contract No. 6004692: $3,040,696.64 for demolition services (Salenbien Trucking and Excavating, Inc.)
• Emergency demolition contracts for properties including 3051 24th St ($34,950), 15434 14th St ($29,450), 9247 Homer ($31,800), 19600 Pelkey ($34,280), and others
• Contract No. 3060947: $175,000 for activation of 700 police radios on MPSCS
• Proposed ordinance to amend Chapter 18 (Fire Prevention) on scrap tire storage to align with state law
• Proposed ordinance to amend Chapter 41 (Secondhand Goods) adding regulations for used tire sales and scrap tire storage

Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee will review unfinished business, including the status of recreation center re-openings and a $336,989 contract for Detroit Police Department hangar renovations. New business includes several holiday event petitions (turkey giveaway, Turkey Trot, Thanksgiving Parade, Winter in the Parks, Noel Night), a fire vehicle repair contract, and donations of a basketball court and trees for parks.

• Contract No. 6004704: $336,989 ARPA-funded renovation of DPD hangar at 11349 Conner Street
• Contract No. 6004767: $120,000 fire vehicle repair services with Kodiak Emergency Equipment
• Petition #2022-323: CNS Healthcare turkey giveaway at 15560 Joy Road (500 turkeys)
• Petition #2022-305: America's Thanksgiving Parade along Woodward Avenue
• Donation: $80,000 basketball court for Conant Minnesota Park; 278 trees valued at $224,400 from Greening of Detroit

The committee recommended approval for multiple community event petitions, including the Thanksgiving Day Parade and Noel Night. It also recommended approval for two service contracts and the acceptance of donations for city parks.

• Recommended approval of $336,989 contract for Detroit Police Department Hanger renovation (2-1)
• Recommended approval of CNS Healthcare turkey giveaway petition (3-0)
• Recommended approval of The Parade Company Turkey Trot petition (3-0)
• Recommended approval of Detroit 300 Conservancy event programming petition (3-0)
• Recommended approval of The Parade Company Thanksgiving Day Parade petition (3-0)
• Recommended approval of Midtown Detroit, Inc. Noel Night petition (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $120,000 fire vehicle repair contract with Kodiak Emergency Equipment, Inc. (2-1)
• Recommended approval to accept $80,000 basketball court donation for Conant Minnesota Park (3-0)

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee will hold public hearings on street renaming applications and several property rehabilitation tax abatement requests, and will discuss unfinished business including tax abatement exemptions for Detroit Public Schools and the library, a property reconveyance, and a Detroit Land Bank Authority property sale. New business includes contracts for resident engagement and rapid re-housing services, a zoning text amendment for motor vehicle sales and repair uses, and a land swap involving a Detroit Police Department property.

• Public hearing on 2021-2022 Secondary Street Renaming Applications
• Commercial Rehabilitation Certificate for Detroit & Northern LLC at 1133 Griswold St (PA 210)
• Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Certificates for 8600 Pingree LLC (600 Pingree), 81001 Jefferson LLC (1001 E Jefferson), and 88711 2nd LLC (610 Blaine) (PA 146)
• Contract No. 6004574: $150,000 for resident engagement services in Greater Corktown (United Community Housing Coalition)
• Contract No. 6004013-A1: $300,000 increase for rapid re-housing case management (Community & Home Supports, Inc.)

The committee recommended the approval of three Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Certificates and one Commercial Rehabilitation Certificate. It also recommended the approval of five specific secondary street renaming applications and the sale of 23 Land Bank properties to IHeart Realty Foundation Inc.

• Recommended approval of street renamings for Elizabeth L. Richard, Dr. Chad Audi, Benny Napoleon, Jeanette M. Wheatley, and Bishop James C. Scott, Sr. (3-0)
• Recommended approval of Commercial Rehabilitation Certificate for 1133 Griswold Street pending requested information (3-0)
• Recommended approval of Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Certificates for 600 Pingree, 1001 E Jefferson, and 610 Blaine (3-0)
• Recommended approval of property reconveyance of 11371 Whittier to Wayne County Treasurer for $22,223.78 (3-0)
• Recommended approval of 23 property sales by Detroit Land Bank Authority to IHeart Realty Foundation Inc. for $27,000.00 (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $150,000 contract for United Community Housing Coalition for resident engagement in Greater Corktown (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $300,000 contract increase for Community & Home Supports, Inc. for rapid re-housing services (3-0)
• Recommended introduction of zoning ordinance text amendment regarding motor vehicle sales and repair uses (3-0)

Budget, Finance And Audit Standing Committee

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee is meeting to discuss several financial and housing items. They will consider a $22.6 million supplemental appropriation for the Police Department, a property tax break for an affordable housing rehabilitation project, and two Neighborhood Enterprise Zone applications. The committee will also review the city's monthly financial report for August 2022.

• FY2022-2023 budget amendment: $22.6 million supplemental appropriation for Police Department
• Trumbull Crossing affordable housing complex (245 units) PILOT tax agreement
• NEZ certificate for rehab of single-family house at 1242 Fischer
• NEZ certificates for 10 new condominium units at 95 Alfred, 101 Alfred, and 2827 John R
• Monthly financial report for two months ended August 31, 2022

The committee recommended approval for a $22.6 million Police Department budget amendment and several housing-related tax certificates. One request for condominium construction certificates was tabled pending further information.

• Recommended approval of $22.6M Police Department budget amendment (2-1)
• Recommended approval of PILOT for Trumbull Crossing Detroit 2020 affordable housing (3-0)
• Recommended approval of NEZ certificate for single-family house at 1242 Fischer (3-0)
• Recommended approval of NEZ certificates for 16 condominium units at 2845, 2855, and 2865 John R (3-0)
• Tabled NEZ certificates for 10 condominium units at 95 Alfred, 101 Alfred, and 2827 John R pending answers to Member Calloway's resolution (2-1)
• Received and filed the Financial Report for the two months ended August 31, 2022 (3-0)
• Approved minutes of 10-19-22 (2-0)

Internal Operations Standing Committee

The Internal Operations Standing Committee is meeting to consider several items, including multiple lawsuit settlements, a new labor agreement with police unions, and a contract for HR system upgrades. The agenda includes interviews for Board of Review appointments and a proposed ordinance amendment on purchasing. Most items are under review or referral, with decisions expected after the meeting.

• $860,000 settlement in Detroit Will Breathe et al v City of Detroit lawsuit
• 2022-2027 labor agreement with Detroit Police Officers Association and Lieutenants Sergeants Association
• Contract No. 6004489 for $82,901.67 to Quantum Information Systems Solutions for HR system upgrade
• Contract No. 6004676 for $150,000 to Ignition Media Group for marijuana licensing program marketing
• Ordinance amendment to Chapter 17 of City Code on purchasing and bidding process

The Internal Operations Standing Committee recommended several legal settlements and the appointments of La’Toshia Patman and Jacqueline Robinson to the Board of Review for formal session approval. The committee also recommended a $150,000 marketing contract for the adult-use marijuana licensing program. A proposed ordinance to amend purchasing and supplies codes was referred to the Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee.

• Recommended approval of La’Toshia Patman and Jacqueline Robinson to Board of Review (3-0)
• Recommended $860,000 settlement for Detroit Will Breathe et al v. City of Detroit (3-0)
• Recommended $116,550 settlement for Rite Way Rehab, Inc. et al v. City of Detroit (3-0)
• Recommended $71,550 settlement for Robert Logwood v. City of Detroit (3-0)
• Recommended $60,000 settlement for Emma Howland Bolton et al v. City of Detroit (3-0)
• Recommended $150,000 contract for Ignition Media Group regarding marijuana licensing marketing (3-0)
• Recommended acceptance of $1,750 donation from Association of Corporate Counsel for Project Clean Slate (3-0)
• Referred proposed amendments to Chapter 17 of the 2019 Detroit City Code to Budget, Finance and Audit Committee (3-0)

City Council Formal Session

The Detroit City Council is holding its formal session to consider referrals to standing committees, including several lawsuit settlements, a financial report, and various resolutions. Key items include a proposed $860,000 settlement in the Detroit Will Breathe lawsuit, multiple smaller settlements, and referrals for Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificates and PILOT agreements. The agenda also includes routine items like journal approval and public comment.

• Settlement of $860,000 in Detroit Will Breathe et al v. City of Detroit (Case No. 20-12363)
• Settlement of $60,000 in Emma Howland Bolton et al v. City of Detroit (Case No. 22-10751)
• Settlement of $71,550 in Robert Logwood v. City of Detroit (Case No. 20-009791-NI)
• NEZ certificates for 10 condos at 95 Alfred, 101 Alfred, 2827 John R (Crosswinds/Woodward Place)
• PILOT agreements for Hubbard Farms, Campbell Street, Brush Park, and MLK on 2nd housing projects

The City Council approved several legal settlements, including a significant payment for wrongful imprisonment. The body also authorized multiple housing tax exemptions and approved various city contracts and event permits.

• Approved $8.25M settlement for Justly Johnson regarding wrongful imprisonment (9-0)
• Approved 2023 Homeowners Property Exemption (HOPE) Guidelines (9-0)
• Approved PILOT tax exemptions for Hubbard Farms, 5800 Ltd, Brush Park MHT, and MLK on 2nd projects (9-0)
• Approved $1.8M contract for Detroit Economic Growth Corporation small business support (9-0)
• Approved $2.56M demolition contract for Adamo Demolition Company (9-0)
• Approved $1.3M for license plate readers and software for Municipal Parking (9-0)
• Denied advertising sign request from Conwash, LLC at 601 Washington Blvd (0-9)
• Approved property sale of E. McNichols parcels to Alrahma Cultural Center for $10,000 (9-0)

Public Health and Safety Standing Committee

The Detroit Public Health and Safety Standing Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially approve a proposed ordinance requiring food service establishments to post inspection results, along with several contracts for ADA paratransit services, police towing, demolition, and other services. The agenda also includes public comment, unfinished business, and new business items such as grant acceptances and property demolition deferrals.

• Public hearing on proposed ordinance to require food service establishments to post inspection results (Food Grading Ordinance)
• Contract No. 6004732 with People's Express, Inc. for ADA paratransit services, $15,865,980.26
• Contract No. 6004731 with Transdev Services, Inc. for ADA paratransit services, $49,213,192.13
• Multiple towing contracts for police-authorized tows, each $187,500.00 (e.g., Bobby's T.C.B. Towing, BBK Towing, 7 D'S Towing, Wayne's Service, Troy's Towing, ABA Impound, Goch & Sons)
• Demolition deferral recommendations for properties at 8410 Carrie, 11700 Morang, 9437 Somerset; denials for 12666 Cloverlawn and 12719 Gratiot

The committee recommended approval for an ordinance requiring food service establishments to post inspection results. It also recommended approval for two ADA paratransit service contracts and several public safety grants. Additionally, the committee concurred with the deferral of demolition for three properties and the denial of deferral for one.

• Recommended approval of ordinance requiring food service establishments to post inspection results (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $15.8M ADA Paratransit contract with People’s Express, Inc. (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $49.2M ADA Paratransit contract with Transdev Services, Inc. (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $30,816 garage door installation at Ladder 27 (3-0)
• Concurred with demolition deferrals for 8410 Carrie, 11700 Morang, and 9437 Somerset (3-0)
• Concurred with denial of demolition deferral for 12666 Cloverlawn (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $2.2M FY 2023 Emerging Threats Grant (3-0)
• Recommended approval of four Auto Theft Prevention Authority grants for police and fire (3-0)

Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee will consider several contracts and requests, including a $1.35 million contract for license plate readers, payments for fire suppression and environmental services, a police hangar renovation, a lease with a tennis club, and an extension for Eastern Market management. The committee will also discuss recreation center reopenings and residential parking programs.

• Contract 6004714: $1,348,830 for license plate readers and upgrades (Municipal Parking)
• Contract 6004704: $336,989 ARPA-funded renovation of DPD hangar at 11349 Conner St
• Contract 6004007: Lease with Eastside Tennis & Fitness Club, $486,518.20 revenue
• Contract 6004475-A1: Extension for Eastern Market Corporation management
• Public hearing set for residential parking permit zones

The committee voted 3-0 to recommend approval of a $1,348,830 contract for license plate readers and related upgrades, sending it to the full City Council. Several other contracts were also recommended for approval, including payments for fire suppression and environmental services, a lease with Eastside Tennis & Fitness Club, and a Wayne County park millage grant. Items on recreation center status and a residential parking permit update were deferred for further review.

• Approved $1,348,830 contract for license plate readers and upgrades (3-0)
• Approved $34,689.88 payment for fire suppression system invoices (3-0)
• Approved $37,560.66 payment for environmental services (3-0)
• Approved $486,518.20 lease agreement with Eastside Tennis & Fitness Club pending corrected docs (3-0)
• Approved extension of Eastern Market management contract with $0 amendment (2-0)
• Approved $96,466 contract for environmental work under Strategic Neighborhood Funding (2-0)
• Approved $234,000 Wayne County Park Millage grant acceptance (2-0)
• Deferred recreation center status report and Brush Park parking permit update for further review

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee will hold four public hearings on tax incentive requests for properties at 5440 Cass, 1489 Winder, 1200 Oakman, and 9501 Conner. It will also consider several contracts, property sales, and zoning changes, including a proposed height increase for M2 industrial districts and a contract for small business support.

• Public hearing: Neighborhood Enterprise Zone for 5440 Cass, LLC (PA 147)
• Public hearing: Commercial Rehabilitation Certificate for Butchers Real Estate, LLC at 1489 Winder (PA 210)
• Public hearing: Industrial Facilities Exemption for Orange Construction, LLC at 1200 Oakman (PA 198)
• Contract 6004788: $1,839,489 to Detroit Economic Growth Corp for small business support
• Proposed zoning amendment to increase M2 district height limit from 40 to 55 feet

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee voted to move several items to formal session, including tax abatements for properties at 5440 Cass, 1489 Winder, 1200 Oakman, and 9501 Conner, a contract extension for homelessness services with Cass Community Social Services, and a property sale to Alrahma Cultural Center. The committee also recommended denial of a proposed advertising sign at 601 Washington Blvd. and delayed decisions on property inventory and tax exemption reports.

• Advanced Neighborhood Enterprise Zone for 5440 Cass (2-0)
• Advanced Commercial Rehabilitation Certificate for 1489 Winder (2-0)
• Advanced Industrial Facilities Exemption for Orange Construction at 1200 Oakman (2-0)
• Advanced Industrial Facilities Exemption for Lear Corp at 9501 Conner (2-0)
• Moved contract extension for Cass Community Social Services homelessness services to formal session (2-0)
• Recommended denial of advertising sign at 601 Washington Blvd (2-0)
• Delayed property inventory report for 2 weeks (2-0)
• Delayed tax exemption reports for Detroit Public Library and Schools for 1 week (2-0)

Internal Operations Standing Committee

The Internal Operations Standing Committee will consider several items, including two Board of Review appointments, contract amendments, and a proposed ordinance to add Juneteenth as a city holiday. The most consequential item is a proposed $5.25 million settlement in a wrongful imprisonment lawsuit. The committee will also review multiple smaller lawsuit settlements and a contract for HR system upgrades.

• Settlement of $5,250,000 to Justly Johnson for wrongful imprisonment since May 8, 1999
• Proposed ordinance to add Juneteenth to city holidays (Chapter 35, Section 35-2-34)
• Contract No. 6004489 with Quantum Information Systems Solutions, Inc. for $82,901.67 for HR grievance tracking system
• Appointment of Keely Robinson and re-appointment of Maria Muhammad to the Board of Review
• Settlements totaling over $200,000 in multiple personal injury lawsuits against the city

The Internal Operations Standing Committee voted 3-0 to recommend approval of a $8.25 million settlement for Justly Johnson's wrongful imprisonment claim against the city, along with several other lawsuit settlements and contract approvals. The committee also recommended reappointing Maria Muhammad to the Board of Review and sent multiple items to the formal session agenda.

• Recommended approval of $8.25M settlement for Justly Johnson wrongful imprisonment lawsuit (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $65,000 settlement for Michigan Institute of Pain and Headache lawsuit (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $29,000 settlement for Westborn Physical Therapy lawsuit (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $22,500 settlement for True Scan LLC lawsuit (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $17,000 settlement for Better Care Rehab lawsuit (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $30,000 settlement for Advanced Surgery Center lawsuit (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $21,500 settlement for Level 1 Physical Therapy lawsuit (3-0)
• Recommended reappointment of Maria Muhammad to Board of Review (3-0)

Budget, Finance And Audit Standing Committee

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee is meeting to discuss unfinished business, including a $1.6 million increase to a FEMA consulting contract for COVID-19 cost recovery, and new business items such as approving 2023 HOPE guidelines and several Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) agreements for affordable housing projects. The committee will also consider Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificates for new residential construction. These are items referred to the committee for review and potential recommendation to the full council.

• Contract 6003729 amendment: $1,600,000 increase for Guidehouse Inc. FEMA consulting, total $6,288,790
• 2023 Homeowners Property Exemption (HOPE) guidelines approval per MCL 211.7u
• PILOT agreements for Hubbard Farms, Campbell Street, Brush Park, Trumbull Crossing, and MLK on 2nd housing projects
• NEZ certificates for 10 condos at 95 Alfred, 101 Alfred, 2827 John R (Crosswinds)
• NEZ certificates for 4 single-family homes at 2218-2248 Van Dyke (West Village)

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee voted 2-0 to send several Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) agreements and the 2023 Homeowners Property Exemption (HOPE) guidelines to formal session with a recommendation to approve. A contract amendment for FEMA consulting services was brought back for two weeks due to a tax clearance issue. The committee also delayed action on a Trumbull Crossing PILOT and a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone application.

• Approved minutes of October 12, 2022 (2-0)
• Brought back FEMA consulting contract amendment for two weeks due to tax clearance issue (2-0)
• Sent 2023 HOPE guidelines to formal session with recommendation to approve (2-0)
• Sent Hubbard Farms Apartments PILOT to formal session with recommendation to approve (2-0)
• Sent 5800 Limited Dividend Housing Association PILOT to formal session with recommendation to approve (2-0)
• Sent Brush Park MHT PILOT to formal session with recommendation to approve (2-0)
• Brought back Trumbull Crossing PILOT for one week due to concerns about displacement language (2-0)
• Sent MLK on 2nd PILOT to formal session with recommendation to approve (2-0)

City Council Formal Session

The Detroit City Council formal session on October 18, 2022, will consider several items, including a $5.25 million settlement for a wrongful imprisonment claim, multiple smaller lawsuit settlements, and Neighborhood Enterprise Zone (NEZ) certificates for new housing developments. The agenda also includes contract approvals for demolition, fire suppression, and other services, as well as a public hearing for street sign applications.

• Settlement of $5,250,000 to Justly Johnson for wrongful imprisonment since 1999, plus $3,000,000 to American General Annuity Service Corporation
• NEZ certificates for four new houses at 2218-2248 Van Dyke and 16 condos at 2845-2865 John R
• NEZ certificates for 64 townhomes in Woodbridge Estates and 23 townhomes in North Woodbridge
• Contract $3,040,696.64 for demolition (Salenbien Trucking) and $336,989 for DPD hangar renovation (W-3 Construction)
• Settlements totaling $22,500, $65,000, $15,000, $29,000, $17,000, $10,000, $71,293.22, $70,000, $88,400, and $57,500 for various lawsuits

The Council approved Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificates for 64 for-sale townhomes in Woodbridge Estates and 23 for-sale townhomes in North Woodbridge, all with 8-0 votes. It also approved over $1.1 million in police tactical armor and vests, and authorized $350,000 for adult-use marijuana license application review services. Numerous settlements, contracts, and demolitions were referred to committees or approved.

• Approved 64 NEZ certificates for new for-sale townhomes in Woodbridge Estates (8-0).
• Approved 23 NEZ certificates for new for-sale townhomes in North Woodbridge (8-0).
• Approved $1,119,168 for 312 tactical armor sets and 1,000 ballistic vests for police (8-0).
• Approved $350,000 contract for adult-use marijuana license application review services (7-1).
• Approved $3,000,000 for architectural design and renovations on the 11th floor (8-0).
• Approved $5.25 million settlement for wrongful imprisonment claim (8-0).
• Approved $2.54 million contract for demolition Release Group M2/SA (8-0).
• Approved $204,500 for playground and fitness equipment at Bringard-Boulder Park (8-0).

Public Health and Safety Standing Committee

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee will consider multiple contracts and memoranda, including two large ADA paratransit service contracts totaling over $65 million, several police towing contracts, and numerous emergency demolition contracts. The agenda also includes discussions on banning menthol cigarettes, updating a police ordinance, and addressing elevated lead levels in water.

• Contract No. 6004732 with People's Express, Inc. for ADA paratransit services, $15,865,980.26
• Contract No. 6004731 with Transdev Services, Inc. for ADA paratransit services, $49,213,192.13
• Multiple police towing contracts (e.g., Bobby's T.C.B., BBK Towing, 7 D'S Towing) each $187,500.00
• Emergency demolition contracts for properties including 17326 Greeley, 6451 Plainview, 2712 Cass, and others
• Request to increase FY 2023 Overdose Prevention Safer Systems of Care Grant appropriation by $133,333.00

The committee voted to move a $356,640 COVID-19 cleaning contract for DDOT buildings to formal session and advanced 13 emergency demolition contracts for residential properties. Several towing and ADA paratransit contracts were brought back for further review in one week. A $49.2 million ADA paratransit contract with Transdev Services was also delayed for one week.

• Approved moving Contract No. 6003479 (Kristel Group, $356,640) for COVID-19 cleaning at DDOT buildings to formal session.
• Approved moving Contract No. 6003480 (Kristel Group, $4,184,640) for bus sanitizing to formal session.
• Approved moving Contract No. 6004690 (Adamo Demolition, $2,562,087.66) for demolition to formal session pending corrected documents.
• Approved moving Contract No. 6004694 (Gandol, Inc., $1,161,072) for Detroit Public Safety Headquarters renovation to formal session.
• Approved moving Contract No. 6004778 (Green Living Science, $126,000) for recycling education to new business.
• Approved moving Contract No. 6004786 (Accuform Printing, $72,450) for street sweeping signs to formal session.
• Approved moving Detroit Fire Department acquisition of 13930 and 13942 Burt Road ($37,100) to formal session.
• Approved moving petitions for 2022 Quick Lane Bowl banners and holiday lights to formal session.

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee will hold public hearings on four tax incentive applications (two Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Certificates, one Commercial Facilities Exemption, one Industrial Facilities Exemption) and discuss secondary street renaming. The committee will also consider several contracts, property sales, a rezoning, and budget amendments, many brought back from prior sessions.

• Public hearings for tax incentives: Raincheck Woodward LLC (6532 Woodward Ave), West Warren Ventures LLC (5891 W Warren Ave), Fisher 21 Lofts LLC (6051 Hastings St), Method River LLC (206 E Grand River Ave)
• Contract No. 6004713: lease agreement with Brush Watson East 2018 Limited Dividend Housing Association, LLC for properties at 427/437 Watson and 3101/3119 Beaubien, total revenue $6,000
• Property sale: 19640 Charleston and 10586 Knodell to Detroit Dirt LLC for $80,460
• Rezoning of parcels on John R Road, E Golden Gate Ave, and E Hildale Ave from M4 Industrial to B4 General Business
• Contract amendments: Jos Campeau Greenway ($2,335,186.59) and Cass Community Social Services ($1,745,422.48) for time extensions

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee voted to send several items to formal session with recommendations to approve, including tax exemption certificates for properties at 6532 Woodward Ave, 5891 West Warren Ave, and 6051 Hastings St, as well as a lease agreement for Brush Watson East and property acquisitions. The committee also approved a zoning change for parcels on John R Road and Golden Gate Avenue, and removed a property sale from the calendar at the request of the Planning and Development Department. One item, a contract extension for homelessness services, was brought back in one week for further questions.

• Approved sending commercial facilities exemption for Raincheck Woodward LLC at 6532 Woodward Ave to formal session (3-0)
• Approved sending industrial facilities exemption for West Warren Ventures LLC at 5891 West Warren Ave to formal session (3-0)
• Approved sending obsolete property rehabilitation certificate for Fisher 21 Lofts LLC at 6051 Hastings St to formal session (3-0)
• Approved sending obsolete property rehabilitation certificate for Method River LLC at 206 E Grand River Ave to formal session without recommendation (3-0)
• Approved sending lease agreement with Brush Watson East for properties on Watson and Beaubien to formal session (3-0)
• Approved sending property acquisition of 10401 E Jefferson Ave from Women's Justice Center to formal session (3-0)
• Removed property sale of 19640 Charleston and 10586 Knodell from calendar (3-0)
• Approved sending zoning change for parcels on John R Road, Golden Gate Ave, and Hildale Ave from M4 to B4 to formal session for introduction and public hearing (3-0)

Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee is meeting to review two contracts: a $1,348,830 contract for license plate readers and related technology, and a $204,500 contract for playground and fitness equipment at Bringard-Boulder Park. The committee will also hear a presentation of Spirit of Detroit Awards to fire department battalion chiefs for Fire Prevention Week. The agenda includes standard items like roll call, minutes approval, and public comment.

• Contract 6004714: $1,348,830 for license plate readers, software, and hardware upgrades for new fleet vehicles, with Detroit Building Authority as contractor, through September 5, 2025
• Contract 6004741: $204,500 for playground and fitness equipment construction at Bringard-Boulder Park, 18631 Conant, with Michigan Recreational Construction, through August 28, 2023
• Presentation of Spirit of Detroit Awards to Detroit Fire Department Battalion Chiefs for Fire Prevention Week

The committee voted unanimously to send a $204,500 contract for playground and fitness equipment at Bringard-Boulder Park to the full City Council with a recommendation to approve. A separate item regarding license plate reader contracts was held for one week. The meeting also included the presentation of Spirit of Detroit Awards to Detroit Fire Department battalion chiefs for Fire Prevention Week.

• Approved minutes from October 6, 2022 (3-0).
• Held for one week: Contract No. 6004714 for license plate readers, software, and hardware upgrades ($1,348,830.00).
• Approved sending to Formal Session: Contract No. 6004741 for playground and fitness equipment at Bringard-Boulder Park ($204,500.00).

Internal Operations Standing Committee

The Internal Operations Standing Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially authorize several contracts and legal settlements. Key items include a $3 million contract for architectural design and renovations on the 11th floor of the Coleman A. Young Municipal Center, a $350,000 contract for reviewing adult-use marijuana license applications, and nine lawsuit settlements totaling over $460,000. The committee will also receive the Office of Inspector General's third quarter report and consider requests related to Family Court Awareness Month, a board appointment, and a Right to Counsel update.

• Contract No. 6004572: $3,000,000 to Detroit Building Authority for 11th floor architectural design and renovations
• Contract No. 6004777: $350,000 to Kirk, Huth, Lange & Badalamenti for adult-use marijuana license application review
• Settlement of $71,293.22 in Lashelle Lowe-Breckenridge v City of Detroit
• Settlement of $88,400 in Charles Matter v City of Detroit
• Settlement of $100,000 in Capital Healthcare, LLC v City of Detroit

The Internal Operations Standing Committee voted unanimously to recommend approval of a $3 million contract with the Detroit Building Authority for architectural design and renovations on the 11th floor, and a $350,000 contract with Kirk, Huth, Lange & Badalamenti for evaluating adult-use marijuana license applications. The committee also recommended approval of nine lawsuit settlements totaling about $386,313, and received the Office of Inspector General's 2022 third-quarter report.

• Approved $350,000 contract for marijuana license application review (3-0)
• Approved $3,000,000 contract for 11th floor renovations (3-0)
• Approved $71,293 settlement in Lowe-Breckenridge lawsuit (3-0)
• Approved $57,500 settlement in Adkins-Lewis workers' comp claim (3-0)
• Approved $70,000 settlement in Gray lawsuit (3-0)
• Approved $88,400 settlement in Matter lawsuit (3-0)
• Approved $27,500 settlement in Jenkins lawsuit (3-0)
• Approved $6,320 settlement in Michigan Comprehensive Spine & Rehab lawsuit (3-0)

Budget, Finance And Audit Standing Committee

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee is meeting to discuss unfinished business, including a proposed Responsible Contracting Ordinance, Neighborhood Enterprise Zone (NEZ) certificate applications for townhome projects in Woodbridge Estates, and new revenue estimates for FY 2023-2027. The committee will also handle routine items like roll call, minutes, and public comment.

• Request for Law Department to draft a Responsible Contracting Ordinance
• NEZ applications for 64 new townhome units and 1 rehabilitation in Woodbridge Estates
• NEZ applications for 23 new townhome units in North Woodbridge
• Proposed FY 2023-2027 revenue estimates per State Public Act 279 of 1909

The committee voted 3-0 to send to formal session two sets of Neighborhood Enterprise Zone (NEZ) certificate applications: 65 applications for 64 new for-sale townhomes and 1 rehabbed townhome in Woodbridge, and 23 applications for 23 new for-sale townhomes in North Woodbridge. It also received and filed a report on proposed FY2023-2027 revenue estimates as required by state law, and received and filed a memorandum requesting a responsible contracting ordinance.

• Approved motion to move to formal session for 65 NEZ certificates for 64 new and 1 rehabbed for-sale townhome in Woodbridge Estates (3-0)
• Approved motion to move to formal session for 23 NEZ certificates for new for-sale townhomes in North Woodbridge (3-0)
• Received and filed FY2023-2027 revenue estimates report (3-0)
• Received and filed memorandum requesting Law Department to draft a responsible contracting ordinance (3-0)

City Council Formal Session

The Detroit City Council is holding a formal session to vote on several items, including lawsuit settlements, contract amendments, and housing development tax incentives. The agenda also includes referrals to standing committees for items like revenue estimates, street name petitions, and a fire department property acquisition. Public comment is scheduled.

• Settlements totaling over $392,000 for lawsuits against the City and DDOT, including $100,000 to Capital Healthcare and $88,400 to Charles Matter
• Contract amendments for citywide cellular services with Verizon ($7.5M total) and T-Mobile ($4.5M total), extending through January 31, 2023
• PILOT (Payment in Lieu of Taxes) for Left Field 2020, a 60-unit mixed-income building near the former Tigers Stadium block
• PILOT for Springwells Partners MHT, rehab of four apartment buildings (89 units) in Springwells neighborhood
• Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificates for a 67-unit building at 900 Tuscola and a single-family home at 3013 Cochrane

The Detroit City Council approved a $7 million contract with Shotspotter Inc. to expand gunshot detection services through June 2026, and approved tax incentives for two housing developments: a 60-unit mixed-income project on the former Tigers Stadium block and a 89-unit rehabilitation in Springwells. The council also approved a $2.8 million rock salt contract, a $20.8 million security guard contract, and numerous emergency demolitions and lawsuit settlements. Several items were referred to committees for further review.

• Approved $7,000,000 contract with Shotspotter Inc. for expanded gunshot detection services through June 2026 (8-0).
• Approved a Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) for Left Field 2020, a 60-unit mixed-income building on the former Tigers Stadium block (8-0).
• Approved a PILOT for Springwells Partners MHT, a 89-unit scattered-site rehabilitation in Springwells (9-0).
• Approved $2,824,704.22 contract with Detroit Salt Company for bulk rock salt (8-0).
• Approved $20,806,988.80 contract with Allied Universal for security guard services at 36th District (8-0).
• Approved an ordinance amendment to require food service establishments to post health inspection results (9-0).
• Approved 2,500 tree donation from The Greening of Detroit valued at $2,250,000 (8-0).
• Approved scheduling closed sessions for October 25, 2022 to discuss legal representation denials for three police officers (8-0).

Public Health and Safety Standing Committee

The Detroit Public Health and Safety Standing Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially approve multiple contracts for police-authorized towing services, emergency demolitions, and the purchase of ballistic helmets. They will also review a proposed ordinance requiring food service establishments to post inspection grades, and hear updates on towing operations and a street conversion petition.

• Ordinance to amend Chapter 19 requiring food service establishments to post inspection grades, effective May 1, 2023
• Contract No. 6004738 with Adamo Demolition Company for $92,005.05 to demolish 3430 Third Street
• Multiple towing contracts (e.g., Bobby's T.C.B. Towing, BBK Towing, 7 D'S Towing, Wayne's Service, Troy's Towing, ABA Impound, Goch & Sons) each $187,500 for police-authorized tows through July 31, 2027
• Contract No. 3059628 with CMP Distributors for $55,330 to provide 120 ballistic helmets for police
• Petition #2022-266 to convert 14th Street, Dalzelle Street, and Marantette Street from one-way to two-way traffic

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee voted to send a food grading ordinance to formal session, requiring Detroit food establishments to post inspection results. The committee also approved numerous demolition, towing, and police equipment contracts, and delayed decisions on several towing and ADA paratransit contracts for further review.

• Sent food grading ordinance to formal session with recommendation to approve (3-0)
• Approved $92,005 demolition contract for 3430 Third Street (3-0)
• Approved $33,520 emergency demolition for 19751 Conant (3-0)
• Approved $55,330 for 120 ballistic helmets for police (3-0)
• Approved $1,119,168 for 312 tactical armor sets and 1000 ballistic vests (3-0)
• Approved $2,824,704 bulk rock salt contract for public works (3-0)
• Approved $56,736 for 96-gallon trash containers and lids (3-0)
• Tabled multiple towing contracts and ADA paratransit contracts for one week

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee will discuss the Detroit Land Bank Authority's Q4 FY2022 report, hold three public hearings on Obsolete Property Rehabilitation certificates/districts, and consider multiple property sales, contract amendments, and housing fund reports. Several items are brought back from prior sessions for status updates.

• Public hearings for Obsolete Property Rehabilitation at 1732/1800 Bethune, 1001 E Jefferson, and 610 Blaine/600 Pingree/8631 Second Ave
• Property sale to Alrahma Cultural Center for $10,000 at 5591-5640 E. McNichols
• Contract amendment for Homeless Action Network of Detroit: +$46,500 (total $525,500) for COVID-19 services
• Property sale to University of Detroit Mercy for $100,000 at 3900 and 4010 Puritan
• Property sale to HEART for $32,000 at 16129-16139 Meyers

The committee voted 3-0 to recommend approval of three Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Districts for properties at 1732 Bethune Ave, 1001 E Jefferson, and 610 Blaine/600 Pingree/8631 Second Ave. They also approved several contracts, including a $46,500 COVID-19 grant extension for Homeless Action Network of Detroit and a $132,000 residential rehabilitation contract for 6325 Plainview. Multiple items were brought back for further review, and two property sales were removed at the administration's request.

• Approved sending three Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Districts to formal session with recommendation to approve (3-0)
• Approved contract amendment for Homeless Action Network of Detroit COVID-19 services, increasing contract to $525,500 (3-0)
• Approved $275,000 contract for Economic Development Corporation of Detroit administrative services, as amended (3-0)
• Approved $132,000 residential rehabilitation contract for 6325 Plainview through Bridging Neighborhoods Program (3-0)
• Approved time extension for Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries COVID-19 shelter operations at 440 E. Grand Blvd (3-0)
• Approved amendment to Programmatic Agreement with Michigan SHPO for HUD programs (3-0)
• Approved transfer of jurisdiction for multiple properties on W. Philadelphia, W. Euclid, and Rosa Parks Blvd to Parks and Recreation (3-0)
• Approved property sale of 8933 Kercheval to 8933 Kercheval, LLC for $100,000 (3-0)

Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee

The committee voted to move several contracts to new business, including a $300,000 tree inventory contract with Davey Resource Group, a $142,858.63 demolition contract for the Old Lenox Recreation Center, a $629,000 roof replacement at Detroit Police Department Buildings A & C, and a $38,600 mechanical replacement at Historic Fort Wayne. It also approved a $1.19 million contract amendment for landscape architecture services and authorized a grant application for $675,000 from the Gilbert Family Foundation for parks projects. A donation of 2,500 trees valued at $2.25 million from the Greening of Detroit was accepted. The committee delayed action on a $1.35 million license plate reader contract and a $110,000 heavy-duty truck repair contract, bringing them back in one week.

• Approved moving to new business: $300,000 contract with Davey Resource Group for street tree inventory services (3-0).
• Approved moving to new business: $142,858.63 contract with Salenbien Trucking for demolition of Old Lenox Recreation Center (3-0).
• Approved moving to new business: $629,000 contract with MacDermott Roofing for roof replacement at Detroit Police Department Buildings A & C (3-0).
• Approved moving to new business: $38,600 contract with Ben Washington & Sons for mechanical replacement at Historic Fort Wayne Building 110 (3-0).
• Approved moving to new business: $1,190,000 contract amendment with Wade Trim Associates for landscape architecture services (3-0).
• Approved moving to new business: authorization to submit a $675,000 grant application to the Gilbert Family Foundation for parks projects (3-0).
• Approved moving to new business: acceptance of a donation of 2,500 trees valued at $2,250,000 from the Greening of Detroit (3-0).
• Delayed for one week: $1,348,830 contract for license plate readers and $110,000 contract for heavy-duty truck repair (3-0 each).

Budget, Finance And Audit Standing Committee

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee will hold a public hearing on amending the city code to encourage purchasing environmentally preferable goods and services. The committee will also consider several items, including a $1.6 million increase to a FEMA consulting contract for COVID-19 cost recovery, two Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) agreements for housing developments, and multiple Neighborhood Enterprise Zone (NEZ) certificate applications. Additionally, members will review budget follow-up memos for several departments and reports on the status of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds.

• Public hearing on amending Chapter 17 to encourage purchase of environmentally preferable goods and services
• Contract 6003729 amendment: $1,600,000 increase for FEMA consulting (Guidehouse, Inc.), total $6,288,790
• PILOT for Left Field 2020 LDHA LLC: 60-unit mixed-income building near former Tigers Stadium block
• PILOT for Springwells Partners MHT LDHA LLC: rehabilitation of 89 apartments in Springwells neighborhood
• NEZ certificates for 65 townhome units in Woodbridge Estates, 67-unit building at 900 Tuscola, and single-family home at 3013 Cochrane

The committee voted to send several housing development tax incentive proposals to the full City Council with a recommendation to approve, including a 60-unit mixed-income project on the former Tiger Stadium block and a 67-unit mixed-use building at 900 Tuscola Street. It also received and filed multiple budget follow-up memos and ARPA fund status reports, and delayed action on a $1.6M contract amendment for COVID-19 disaster cost recovery services.

• Approved sending Left Field 2020 PILOT (60 units on former Tiger Stadium block) to Formal Session with recommendation to approve (3-0)
• Approved sending Springwells Partners MHT PILOT (89 units in Springwells) to Formal Session with recommendation to approve (3-0)
• Approved sending 900 Tuscola NEZ certificate (67-unit mixed-use) to Formal Session with recommendation to approve (3-0)
• Approved sending 3013 Cochrane NEZ certificate (single-family house in North Corktown) to Formal Session with recommendation to approve (3-0)
• Tabled Contract No. 6003729 amendment ($1.6M increase for FEMA COVID-19 consulting) for two weeks (3-0)
• Received and filed FY 2022-2023 Budget Follow-Up memos for BSEED, Planning & Development, Office of Immigrant Affairs, and Housing Trust Fund (3-0 each)
• Received and filed ARPA fund status reports for June, July, and August 2022 (3-0 each)
• Received and filed FY 2022 Pre-audit Communication and FY 2021 Single Audit Summary (3-0)

Internal Operations Standing Committee

The Internal Operations Standing Committee is meeting to discuss and vote on a proposed ordinance adding Juneteenth as a city holiday, several contract amendments and new contracts, multiple lawsuit settlements, and other administrative items. The agenda includes both new business and unfinished business, with most items referred to the committee on the meeting date.

• Proposed ordinance to add Juneteenth to city observed holidays
• Contract amendment for Kurtzman Carson Consultants LLC, increase of $200,000 (total $450,000) for bankruptcy case services
• New contract with Kirk, Huth, Lange & Badalamenti, PLC for $350,000 to review adult use marijuana license applications
• Contract extensions for Verizon Wireless and T-Mobile cellular services (no cost increase)
• Multiple lawsuit settlements totaling over $150,000, including $44,000 to Devon Lott and $37,500 to Joe Louis Foulks

The Internal Operations Standing Committee voted 3-0 to recommend approval of a $200,000 increase and extension for Kurtzman Carson Consultants LLC's bankruptcy case consulting contract, sending it to formal session. The committee also recommended approval of several other contracts, settlements, and grants, and tabled a Juneteenth holiday ordinance for four weeks. A marijuana license application review contract was held for further review and potential re-bidding.

• Approved $200K increase for bankruptcy consultant Kurtzman Carson Consultants (3-0)
• Approved $7.5M Verizon Wireless cellular services contract extension (3-0)
• Approved $4.5M T-Mobile cellular services contract extension (3-0)
• Approved $121,120 DRCFA primary election invoice payments (3-0)
• Approved $2,442,629 Michigan Indigent Defense Commission grant acceptance (3-0)
• Tabled Juneteenth holiday ordinance for 4 weeks (3-0)
• Held marijuana license application review contract for re-bid consideration (3-0)
• Approved 10 lawsuit settlements totaling $178,942.50 (3-0)

City Council Formal Session

The Detroit City Council is holding a formal session to consider several contracts, settlements, and tax incentive requests. Key items include a $7 million ShotSpotter gunshot detection contract, multiple lawsuit settlements, and several Neighborhood Enterprise Zone (NEZ) tax abatements for housing developments. The agenda also includes referrals to standing committees and a presentation on ARPA funds.

• Contract No. 6004334 with Shotspotter, Inc. for gunshot detection services, $7,000,000, through Dec 31, 2024
• PILOT for Left Field 2020 LDHA LLC, 60-unit mixed-income building near former Tigers Stadium block
• PILOT for Springwells Partners MHT LDHA LLC, rehabilitation of 89 units in Springwells neighborhood
• NEZ certificate for 450 Amsterdam, rehabilitation of former industrial building into 92-unit apartments
• Settlements totaling $42,317.50 in four lawsuits against the city

City Council Closed Session

This is a closed session agenda for the Detroit City Council. The council will hold hearings on whether to provide legal representation and indemnification for two police officers in separate lawsuits against the city. The items are for discussion only, not final decisions.

• Closed session re: representation/indemnification for Officer Lamar Williams in Bernice O'Bryant v. City of Detroit, Case No. 21-10321
• Closed session re: representation/indemnification for Officer Teaira Funderberg in Melissa Connelly v. City of Detroit, Case No. 22-003624-NI

Public Health and Safety Standing Committee

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee will discuss unfinished business including a proposed food grading ordinance, a two-way street conversion petition, and reports on lead levels and marijuana incarceration. New business includes several emergency demolition contracts and a COVID staffing contract. The meeting is largely procedural, with most items brought back for further discussion.

• Proposed ordinance to require food service establishments to post inspection grades, effective May 1, 2023
• Petition #2022-266 to convert 14th, Dalzelle, and Marantette streets to two-way traffic
• Emergency demolition contracts totaling $294,674.39 for properties on Lane, Littlefield, Spring Garden, 14th, Mansfield, Pierson, Wanda, Lliad, Pennsylvania, and Third streets
• Contract No. 6004360 for citywide COVID staffing services at $656,659.73
• Opinion on Detroit's ability to ban menthol cigarettes

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee voted unanimously to move 10 emergency demolition contracts and a $656,659.73 COVID staffing contract to formal session. Several items were brought back for further review, including proposed food grading ordinance amendments and a report on elevated lead levels. No final approvals were made; all actions are recommendations to the full City Council.

• Approved minutes of 9/26/2022 (3-0)
• Received and filed DPW report on converting 14th, Dalzelle, and Marantette streets to two-way traffic (3-0)
• Brought back proposed food grading ordinance amendments in 2 weeks (3-0)
• Brought back report on elevated water lead levels at McNichols and W. Grand River in 2 weeks (3-0)
• Brought back food grading ordinance in 1 week (3-0)
• Moved 10 emergency demolition contracts to formal session (3-0 each)
• Moved $656,659.73 COVID staffing contract to formal session (3-0)
• Brought back opinion on banning menthol cigarettes in 2 weeks (3-0)

City Council Formal Session

The Detroit City Council is holding a formal session to consider referrals to standing committees and voting actions. Key items include Neighborhood Enterprise Zone (NEZ) certificates for new housing developments, several lawsuit settlements, and a contract assignment for security services. The council will also vote on an ordinance amendment to increase funding for the Affordable Housing Development Preservation Fund.

• NEZ certificates for 65 townhome units in Woodbridge Estates (new construction and rehabilitation)
• NEZ certificate for a 67-unit mixed-use building at 900 Tuscola Street
• Settlement of Deborah Howard v. City of Detroit for $24,500
• Contract assignment for security services at 36th District from G4S to Allied Universal, total $20,806,988.80
• Ordinance to increase annual appropriation to Detroit Affordable Housing Development Preservation Fund to 40% of net receipts from commercial property sales

Public Health and Safety Standing Committee

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee will discuss and potentially approve several contracts, including peer recovery services, police exam testing, and street construction. They will also review reports on elevated lead levels, a proposed zoning district for Eastern Market, and a petition to convert streets to two-way traffic. The agenda includes public discussion on wrongful evictions and requests for information on cannabis and police towing.

• Contract 3060369: $35,834 for peer recovery specialists (C.L.A.S.S.)
• Contract 6004678: $175,425 for police exam testing (Industrial Organizational Solutions)
• Contract 6002912-A1: $5,334,671.38 for West McNichols Streetscape extension
• Ending the HIV Epidemic grant increase: $1,472,582
• Petition #2022-266: two-way conversion of 14th, Dalzelle, and Marantette streets

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee voted unanimously to recommend approval of several contracts to the full City Council, including a $35,834 peer recovery coaching contract, a $175,425 police examination testing contract, and a time extension for the West McNichols Streetscape Project. The committee also discussed wrongful evictions and deferred action on elevated lead levels and a traffic conversion petition for one week.

• Approved minutes of 9-19-22 (3-0)
• Recommended approval of Contract No. 3060369 for peer recovery specialists ($35,834) (3-0)
• Recommended approval of Contract No. 6004678 for police examination testing ($175,425) (3-0)
• Recommended approval of Contract No. 6000026 extension for small wireless devices (3-0)
• Recommended approval of Contract No. 6002912 time extension for West McNichols Streetscape (3-0)
• Recommended approval of Contract No. 6004746 for traffic control signposts ($433,200) (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $1,472,582 increase for HIV/AIDS grant (3-0)
• Received and filed report on MKT zoning district for Eastern Market (3-0)

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee will hold five public hearings on tax incentive districts and an ordinance change to the Affordable Housing Development Preservation Fund. It will also discuss unfinished business on tax abatements, housing funds, and land inventory, plus new business including a $2 million youth employment contract and several property sales and swaps.

• Public hearings on Neighborhood Enterprise Zones for Trumbull Properties (4503/4515 Trumbull, 1520 Lysander) and Greatwater Opportunity Capital (3740 2nd Ave, 504/496 Brainard)
• Public hearing on Commercial Rehabilitation District for 5210-5270 Grand River LLC
• Public hearing on Obsolete Property Rehabilitation District for Biltmore Development Group at 1977 Woodbridge
• Ordinance amendment to increase annual appropriation to Detroit Affordable Housing Development Preservation Fund to 40% of net receipts from commercial property sales
• Contract No. 6004747 with Detroit Employment Solutions Corp for $2,000,000 for summer youth employment

The committee held public hearings and voted to send several items to the formal session agenda with recommendations to approve, including a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone for Trumbull Properties, a Commercial Rehabilitation District for 5210 Grand River, an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation District for 1977 Woodbridge, and an amendment to increase the Detroit Affordable Housing Development Preservation Fund to 40% of commercial property sale net receipts. A motion to send the Trumbull Properties zone to the formal session initially passed 3-0, but a subsequent motion to reconsider and then a motion to send again failed 0-3, resulting in the item being brought back on November 17, 2022. The committee also approved sending a $2 million summer youth employment contract, a land swap for the Joe Louis Greenway, and two property sales to the formal session, while deferring several other items.

• Approved sending Neighborhood Enterprise Zone for 4503/4515 Trumbull and 1520 Lysander to formal session, then reconsidered and failed 0-3; brought back Nov 17
• Approved sending Commercial Rehabilitation District for 5210 Grand River to formal session (3-0)
• Approved sending Obsolete Property Rehabilitation District for 1977 Woodbridge to formal session (3-0)
• Approved sending amendment to increase Affordable Housing Fund to 40% of commercial property sale net receipts to formal session (3-0)
• Approved sending $2M summer youth employment contract with Detroit Employment Solutions Corp to formal session (3-0)
• Approved sending land swap of 9041 Alpine for 10665 W. Grand River for Joe Louis Greenway to formal session (3-0)
• Approved sending property sale of 12801 Linwood for $3,800 to formal session (3-0)
• Approved sending property sale of 17408 Mackay for $9,500 to formal session (3-0)

Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee is meeting to consider several contract authorizations and a grant acceptance. Items include a paint supply contract, an amendment to a golf course management contract, a license plate reader project, a towing yard contract extension, and a grant from Voters Not Politicians. The committee will also hear public comment and discuss unfinished business.

• Contract No. 6004615 with Sherwin Williams for paint supplies and repair services, $407,004.78, through June 30, 2025
• Amendment to Contract No. 6001245 with Signet Golf Associates II, Inc. for golf course management, increase of $75,000, total $525,000
• Contract No. 6004714 with Detroit Building Authority for license plate reader installation, $1,348,830
• Amendment to Contract No. 6002475-A2 with DMC Consultants for Grand River Tow Yard improvements, extension only, no cost increase
• Acceptance of $80,000 Voters Not Politicians Education Fund Grant for General Services Department

The committee voted to send several contracts to the full City Council for approval, including a $1.35 million contract for license plate readers and a $407,004 paint supply contract. A $75,000 increase for golf course management was approved 2-1 over an objection. A request for a specification report on license plate readers was deferred for two weeks.

• Approved $407,004 paint supply contract with Sherwin-Williams (3-0)
• Approved $75,000 increase for golf course management contract with Signet Golf Associates (2-1)
• Approved $1,348,830 contract for license plate readers with Detroit Building Authority (3-0)
• Approved $0 cost extension for Detroit Police towing initiative contract (3-0)
• Approved $80,000 Voters Not Politicians Education Fund Grant (3-0)
• Deferred request for license plate reader specification report for two weeks (3-0)

Internal Operations Standing Committee

The Internal Operations Standing Committee is reviewing several legal settlement proposals involving the Department of Transportation and Detroit Police Department. The committee will also discuss a report from the Office of Inspector General regarding Inner City Contracting, LLC.

• $92,600.00 settlement: James Beckem et al v City of Detroit
• $30,000.00 settlement: Andrew Jordan v City of Detroit
• $13,000.00 settlement: Durand Heath and New Grace Spinal v City of Detroit
• $10,000.00 settlement: Audio Visual Innovations Inc v City of Detroit
• OIG Final Report for Inner City Contracting

The Internal Operations Standing Committee voted unanimously to recommend approval of seven lawsuit settlements totaling $174,125, covering claims against the city's transportation and police departments. The committee also received and filed a memorandum regarding a cannabis contract and an Inspector General report on Inner City Contracting. Two closed sessions were scheduled for October 4, 2022, to discuss legal representation for two former Detroit police officers.

• Approved settlement of $92,600 for James Beckem et al. (3-0)
• Approved settlement of $6,750 for Zarno & Associates (3-0)
• Approved settlement of $30,000 for Andrew Jordan (3-0)
• Approved settlement of $13,000 for Durand Heath and $5,500 for New Grace Spinal (3-0)
• Approved settlement of $7,500 for Wassem Foumia (3-0)
• Approved settlement of $10,000 for Audio Visual Innovations (3-0)
• Approved settlement of $8,775 for Panacea Therapeutic Solutions (3-0)
• Scheduled closed session for Oct. 4, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. regarding Officer Lamar Williams (3-0)

Budget, Finance And Audit Standing Committee

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee is meeting to discuss budget follow-ups, a draft responsible contracting ordinance, and two Neighborhood Enterprise Zone (NEZ) certificate applications for residential rehab projects. The committee will also receive the city's monthly financial report for July 2022 and a memo on sidewalk repairs for disabled residents. Items are referred to the committee for discussion; no final votes are listed on this agenda.

• NEZ certificate for 450 Amsterdam: rehab of former industrial building into 92-unit apartment building
• NEZ certificate for 603 E. Milwaukee: rehab of existing building to create 7 apartment units
• FY 2022-2023 budget follow-up for Buildings, Safety, Engineering, and Environmental Department (BSEED)
• Request for Law Department to draft a Responsible Contracting Ordinance
• Monthly financial report for period ended July 31, 2022

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee voted unanimously to send two Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificate applications to the full City Council with a recommendation to approve. One application is for a 92-unit residential building at 450 Amsterdam, the other for 7 apartment units at 603 E. Milwaukee. The committee also received and filed the July 2022 financial report and deferred several items for future meetings.

• Approved minutes of September 14, 2022 (3-0)
• Sent to formal session with recommendation to approve NEZ certificate for 450 Amsterdam (3-0)
• Sent to formal session with recommendation to approve NEZ certificate for 603 E. Milwaukee (3-0)
• Received and filed July 2022 financial report (3-0)
• Brought back October 5, 2022: FY2022-2023 budget follow-up on BSEED (3-0)
• Brought back in two weeks: request for responsible contracting ordinance (3-0)
• Brought back in three weeks: sidewalk repairs for disabled residents (3-0)

City Council Formal Session

The Detroit City Council formal session on September 20, 2022, includes voting on several lawsuit settlements, contract amendments, and referrals to standing committees. Key items include a $2 million summer youth employment contract, a $300,000 cannabis technical assistance contract, and multiple legal settlements totaling over $200,000. The agenda also covers referrals for neighborhood enterprise zones, a brownfield plan, and a petition for two-way street conversions.

• Contract 6004747: $2,000,000 for summer youth employment coordinator (Detroit Employment Solutions Corp)
• Contract 6004677: $300,000 for cannabis technical assistance (Detroit Cannabis Project)
• Settlements: James Beckem et al ($92,600), Andrew Jordan ($30,000), Anarian Adkins-Lewis ($57,500), and others
• NEZ applications for 450 Amsterdam (92 units) and 603 E. Milwaukee (7 units)
• Petition #2022-266: two-way conversion of 14th, Dalzelle, and Marantette streets

Public Health and Safety Standing Committee

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee will discuss traffic safety and Complete Streets, review a proposed food grading ordinance, and consider multiple contracts including emergency demolitions and a bus tow truck. The agenda also includes reports on elevated lead levels, poverty statistics, and a Shotspotter request, plus dangerous building declarations.

• Discussion on DPW Traffic Safety and Complete Streets presentation
• Ordinance to require posting of food inspection grades (effective May 1, 2023)
• Contract No. 6000792 amendment for DDOT facility construction, total $105,000,000
• Emergency demolition contracts for properties including 40 W Hollywood, 4867 Dickerson, 3800 Lovett
• Request for specification report and BOPC approval of Shotspotter

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee voted unanimously to send several emergency demolition contracts and a $105M DDOT facility contract to the formal session with a recommendation to approve. The committee also ordered demolition or returned jurisdiction for dozens of dangerous buildings across Detroit. Several items, including a food grading ordinance and a memorandum on elevated water lead levels, were tabled for two weeks.

• Approved $105M DDOT facility contract amendment (3-0) to move to formal session
• Approved $60K Center for Health Research and Transformation contract (3-0) to move to formal session
• Approved emergency demolition contracts for 40 W Hollywood ($37,960), 4867 Dickerson ($63,300), 80 W Hollywood ($29,900), 14694 Spring Garden ($17,350) (all 3-0)
• Approved emergency demolition contracts for 3800 Lovett ($27,720), 5099 Buckingham ($31,590), 15499 Patton ($30,400), 3930 Wabash ($46,550), 13809 Goddard ($24,887) (all 3-0)
• Tabled food grading ordinance and elevated water lead level memorandum for two weeks (3-0)
• Ordered demolition for 30 dangerous buildings and returned jurisdiction to BSEED for 7 properties until 10-17-22 (all 3-0)
• Received and filed poverty statistics report and Shotspotter specification request (both 3-0)
• Tabled towing services contract for police-authorized tows to a date to be determined by the chair (3-0)

Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee is meeting to consider three contract amendments: one to increase funding for citywide electrical services, and two to extend time for parking meter and garage projects. The agenda also includes routine items like roll call, minutes approval, chair remarks, and public comment.

• Contract 6003182-A1: $400,000 increase for citywide electrical services, total $2,200,000
• Contract 6002271-A1: Time extension only for parking meter expansion project, total $4,500,000
• Contract 6002336-A2: Time extension only for Eastern Market and Ford Underground garage management, total $5,000,000

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee met on September 15, 2022, with a quorum of two members. The committee voted unanimously to recommend approval of three contract amendments to the formal session: a $400,000 increase for citywide electrical services, and two time extensions for parking meter installation and garage management. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended approval of $400,000 increase for Contract No. 6003182 (Power Lighting & Technical Services) (2-0)
• Recommended approval of time extension for Contract No. 6002271 (Detroit Building Authority) parking meter project (2-0)
• Recommended approval of time extension for Contract No. 6002336 (Detroit Building Authority) garage management (2-0)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is holding a discussion on property tax reform, focusing on the problem of over-assessments in Detroit. The agenda includes presentations from city officials, an expert panel, community members, and public comment. No votes or decisions are listed; this is a discussion item only.

• Discussion of property tax reform and over-assessments
• Presentation by Deputy CFO & Assessor Alvin Horhn
• Expert panel with Eric Langowski and Professor Bernadette Atuahene
• Coalition for Property Tax Justice presentation
• Community comments from Alexandra Nichols and Thomas Lewis

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee will hold public hearings and discussions on several tax incentive requests, including commercial facilities exemptions for 9301 Kercheval and 110 ½ E. Ferry Street, a brownfield plan for 411 Piquette, and an obsolete property rehabilitation certificate for 411 Piquette. The committee will also discuss the fiscal impact of the amended brownfield plan for 411 Piquette with taxing jurisdictions, and receive updates on the Riverside Park Land Exchange, a hookah lounge zoning text amendment, and the Brewster Wheeler Recreation Center.

• Public hearing: Commercial Facilities Exemption Certificate for 9301 Kercheval, LLC (PA 255)
• Discussion: Fiscal impact of amended Brownfield Plan for 411 Piquette Redevelopment
• Public hearing: Brownfield Plan approval for 411 Piquette Redevelopment (PA 381)
• Public hearing: Commercial Facilities Exemption Certificate for Tellevation II, LLC at 110 ½ E. Ferry Street (PA 255)
• Public hearing: Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Certificate for 411 Piquette, LLC (PA 146)

Budget, Finance And Audit Standing Committee

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee is meeting to discuss unfinished and new business. They will review a request for a Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) for Shelborne Square Apartments, an affordable housing project by Develop Detroit, and a request for a fiscal impact report on the Juneteenth Ordinance. The agenda also includes routine items like roll call, minutes approval, and public comment.

• PILOT for Shelborne Square Apartments (Develop Detroit)
• Request for Fiscal Impact Report on Juneteenth Ordinance
• Status update on Council Member Mary Waters
• Contract #6004669 with DSSI, LLC for Procurement Services

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee voted 3-0 to recommend approval of a Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) for Shelborne Square Apartments, an affordable housing project by Develop Detroit. The committee also received and filed a memorandum regarding contract questions for DSSI, LLC, and requested a fiscal impact report on the Juneteenth Ordinance, to be brought back in three weeks. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended approval of Shelborne Square Apartments PILOT (3-0)
• Received and filed memorandum on DSSI, LLC contract questions (3-0)
• Requested fiscal impact report on Juneteenth Ordinance, to return in 3 weeks (3-0)

Internal Operations Standing Committee

The Internal Operations Standing Committee is meeting to consider several resolutions, including a $5.9 million cybersecurity contract and multiple lawsuit settlements. The committee will also discuss the status of the Law Department and a request for a report on the Detroit Cannabis Project. Most items were referred to this committee on September 14, 2022.

• Contract No. 6004539 with Nuharbor Security for cybersecurity maintenance and monitoring, $5,898,700, through Sept 29, 2025
• Settlement in Morgan Development LLC v City of Detroit, terminating 2016 Development Agreement
• Settlement in Adkins-Lewis v City of Detroit, $57,500
• Settlement in Comprehensive Care Pain Management v City of Detroit, $25,000
• Settlement in Affiliated Diagnostic of Oakland v City of Detroit, $12,000

The Internal Operations Standing Committee voted 3-0 to recommend approval of terminating the 2016 Development Agreement with Morgan Development LLC and settling the lawsuit. The committee also recommended approving six other lawsuit settlements totaling $115,000 and a $5.9 million cybersecurity contract, which was referred back for review in four weeks.

• Recommended approval of terminating the Morgan Development LLC settlement agreement (3-0).
• Recommended approval of $57,500 settlement for Anarian Adkins-Lewis employment injury claim (3-0).
• Recommended approval of $25,000 settlement for Comprehensive Care Pain Management lawsuit (3-0).
• Recommended approval of $12,000 settlement for Affiliated Diagnostic of Oakland lawsuit (3-0).
• Recommended approval of $3,000 settlement for Select Specialists LLC lawsuit (3-0).
• Recommended approval of $17,500 settlement for Tox Testing Labs lawsuit (3-0).
• Recommended approval of legal representation for Building Inspector Thomas Gilchrist (3-0).
• Referred $5,898,700 cybersecurity contract with Nuharbor Security back for review in four weeks (3-0).

City Council Formal Session

The Detroit City Council formal session on September 13, 2022, will consider several contracts, including a $5.9 million cybersecurity maintenance deal, and multiple lawsuit settlements totaling over $800,000. The agenda also includes referrals for affordable housing tax abatements (PILOTs) and Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificates, plus a report on poverty statistics. Most items are routine approvals or referrals to standing committees.

• Contract No. 6004539: $5,898,700 for cybersecurity maintenance with Nuharbor Security
• Settlement of $600,000 in Barbara Armstead-Brown v City of Detroit
• PILOT for Shelborne Square Apartments (affordable housing)
• NEZ certificates for 503 Horton (29-unit building) and 68 E Willis (10-unit rehab)
• Emergency demolitions at 3800 Lovett, 5099 Buckingham, 15499 Patton, 3930 Wabash, 13809 Goddard

The Detroit City Council approved a series of zoning ordinance amendments to create a new Market and Distribution District and rezone properties near Eastern Market, and approved a Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) for the Bicentennial Tax Credit affordable housing project. Council also approved numerous contract awards, property sales, and lawsuit settlements, all by unanimous or near-unanimous votes.

• Approved zoning amendments creating MKT Market and Distribution District and rezoning properties near Eastern Market (9-0)
• Approved PILOT for Bicentennial Tax Credit Limited Dividend Housing Association LLC (9-0)
• Approved $5.9M cybersecurity contract with Nuharbor Security (referred to committee)
• Approved $1.1M lease for Elections office at 2000 W Lafayette (9-0)
• Approved $600K settlement in Barbara Armstead-Brown lawsuit (9-0)
• Approved $1.5M Byrne grant for Project Clean Slate (9-0)
• Approved $8.3M increase for Motorola body-worn cameras contract (9-0)
• Approved renaming Belton-Mark Twain Park to Muhammad Ali Park (9-0)

Public Health and Safety Standing Committee

The Detroit Public Health and Safety Standing Committee will discuss and potentially approve several contracts, including a significant $8.3 million increase for Motorola body-worn cameras, new towing contracts, and emergency demolitions. They will also consider an ordinance requiring geotechnical reports for businesses with heavy loading, and review various memos on topics like lead levels and Shot Spotter data.

• Contract increase of $8,307,304.45 for Motorola body-worn cameras (total $11,378,890.40)
• Six new towing contracts for police-authorized tows, each $187,500.00
• Emergency demolitions at 5720 Sheridan ($25,032), 40 W Hollywood ($37,960), 4867 Dickerson ($63,300), 104 W Hollywood ($28,715)
• Ordinance to add Section 8-15-114 requiring geotechnical reports for businesses with loading over 360 psf
• Contract for two mobile surveillance towers ($583,000) using ARPA funds

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee voted to move a $7 million ShotSpotter gunshot detection contract to the full City Council without recommendation, along with several emergency demolition contracts and other items. The committee also approved moving multiple contracts to formal session, including a $1.35 million license plate reader project and a $397,200 logjam removal at the Rouge River. Several items were held for further review, including towing contracts and a geotechnical report ordinance.

• Moved to formal session without recommendation: $7,000,000 ShotSpotter expansion contract (Contract No. 6004334) and $1,500,000 ShotSpotter amendment (Contract No. 6003161).
• Moved to formal session: Emergency demolition contracts for properties at 5720 Sheridan ($25,032), 40 W Hollywood ($37,960), 4867 Dickerson ($63,300), 104 W Hollywood ($28,715), 3273 Sturtevant ($51,250), 80 W Hollywood ($29,900), 5850 Iroquois ($34,125), 3743 Garland ($38,850), 4882 Tarnow and 4888 Tarnow ($66,220), 7130 Holmes ($24,160), and 14694 Spring Garden ($17,350).
• Moved to formal session: $397,200 logjam removal at Rouge River near Plymouth Bridge (Contract No. 6004715).
• Moved to formal session: $1,348,830 license plate reader project management contract (Contract No. 6004714).
• Moved to formal session: $3,684,584.78 Conant Streetscape contract amendment (Contract No. 6002942).
• Moved to formal session: $145,000 auditing services contract amendment (Contract No. 6003894-A1).
• Moved to formal session: Transportation Innovation Zone ordinance for temporary innovative technology deployments.
• Brought back at a date to be determined: Six towing and recovery services contracts (BBK Towing, 7 D’S Towing, Wayne’s Service, Troy’s Towing, ABA Impound, Goch & Sons Towing) each for $187,500.

Rules Standing Committee

The Detroit City Council Rules Committee met to review and discuss numerous proposed amendments to the Council's Rules of Order. The agenda includes unfinished business items from previous meetings, such as changes to sections on new business, informational reports, and committee assignments, as well as new business proposals regarding contracts during recess and legislative actions. The committee also approved minutes and noted amendments already approved at the last meeting.

• Approved amendments to Section 1.0 (composition of council, charter reference) and Section 3.5.2 (delete joint committees)
• Proposed new sections on assignment of council member offices by Building Authority and procedures for offices, parking, seating in Committee of the Whole
• Proposed amendment to Section 4.4.1 to insert 'the two (2) non-at-large districts' for City Planning Commission
• Proposed new Section 9.24 on action on contracts during recess
• Proposed amendment to Section 23.1 on legislative actions

The committee approved a change to Section 15.5.7 allowing standing committee chairs to schedule public hearings directly, rather than moving them to formal session. Several other proposed rule amendments were discussed but no action taken, including items on contract thresholds, office assignments, and legislative agendas. The minutes of January 30, 2022 were received and filed.

• Approved Section 15.5.7 amendment allowing standing committee chairs to set public hearings (3-0)
• Received and filed minutes of January 30, 2022
• Approved Section 4.2 language as is, retaining 'Property Assessment' words (motion by Tate)
• Tabled discussion on office assignment procedures for further discussion
• No action on Section 9.24 contract threshold proposal
• No action on Section 23.1 legislative agenda language

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee will hold public hearings on zoning amendments for the Eastern Market area, tax exemption certificates for properties on Riopelle Street, and an obsolete property rehabilitation district on Piquette Avenue. It will also discuss unfinished business on housing funds, master plan amendments, and several contracts, including a warming shelter contract increase and a $3.47 million adult high school program contract.

• Public hearing on zoning ordinance to replace SD3 district with new MKT Market and Distribution District and amend SD1/SD2 districts
• Public hearing on rezoning properties bounded by Forest Ave, Joseph Campau St, Gratiot Ave, and I-75 from residential/industrial to MKT, SD1, SD2
• Public hearing on Commercial Facilities Exemption Certificate for Marrow Eastern Market LLC at 2442 Riopelle St (PA 255)
• Public hearing on Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate for Marrow Detroit Provisions, LLC at 2442 Riopelle St (PA 198)
• Contract No. 6004096 increase of $82,676.62 for Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries warming shelter (total $259,339.85)

The committee voted unanimously to send a zoning text amendment creating the new MKT (Market and Distribution) district and a related map amendment for the Eastern Market area to the full City Council with a recommendation to approve. The changes rezone a large area bounded by Forest Avenue, Joseph Campau Street, Gratiot Avenue, and I-75 from various residential, business, and industrial districts to a mix of MKT, SD1, and SD2 districts. The committee also approved several tax incentives and property sales, including a commercial facilities exemption for Marrow Eastern Market LLC at 2442 Riopelle Street.

• Approved zoning text amendment creating MKT district and related map amendment for Eastern Market area (3-0)
• Approved commercial facilities exemption certificate for Marrow Eastern Market LLC at 2442 Riopelle Street (3-0)
• Approved industrial facilities exemption certificate for Marrow Detroit Provisions LLC at 2442 Riopelle Street (3-0)
• Approved obsolete property rehabilitation district for 411 Piquette Avenue (3-0)
• Approved $3.47M ARPA contract for adult high school program with Detroit Employment Solutions Corp (3-0)
• Approved $1.27M FY2023 Medicaid CHIP Lead Hazard Control Program grant (3-0)
• Approved $33,007 Lead Health Safety – 2023 Grant (CHIP Healthy Homes) (3-0)
• Approved property sales at multiple locations including 2400-2424 E. Seven Mile Rd., 12077 Livernois, and 5591-5640 E. McNichols (3-0 each)

Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee will consider several items, including two architectural services contracts, donations for park improvements and recreation center kitchens, a park renaming, and a land transfer for a park. The agenda also includes routine items like roll call, minutes approval, and public comment.

• Contract No. 6004665 with INFORM Studio for architectural and engineering services, $375,000
• Contract No. 6004664 with Studio Detroit for architectural and engineering services, $375,000
• Donation of kitchen equipment for recreation centers from Eastern Market Corporation, valued at $67,500
• Donation for Gmeiner Park play area and improvements from Project EverGreen Foundation, valued at $315,150
• Renaming Belton-Mark Twain Park to Muhammad Ali Park

The committee voted unanimously (3-0) to send eight items to formal session with a recommendation to approve. These include two architectural services contracts ($375,000 each), acceptance of donations for recreation center kitchens ($67,500), Gmeiner Park improvements ($315,150), Troester-Hayes Park grant ($250,000), Rouge Park signage/trail restoration ($45,000), renaming Belton-Mark Twain Park to Muhammad Ali Park, and acquiring a parcel for Tireman-Minock Park. No decisions were final; all require full council approval.

• Approved sending Contract No. 6004665 (INFORM Studio, $375,000) to formal session (3-0)
• Approved sending Contract No. 6004664 (Studio Detroit, $375,000) to formal session (3-0)
• Approved accepting $67,500 kitchen equipment donation for recreation centers (3-0)
• Approved accepting $315,150 play area donation for Gmeiner Park (3-0)
• Approved accepting $250,000 Pistons-Palace Priority Park Grant for Troester-Hayes Park (3-0)
• Approved accepting $45,000 signage/trail restoration donation for Rouge Park (3-0)
• Approved renaming Belton-Mark Twain Park to Muhammad Ali Park (3-0)
• Approved acquiring parcel at 19590 Tireman St. for Tireman-Minock Park (3-0)

Budget, Finance And Audit Standing Committee

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items, including a $262,500 investment consulting contract for the Retirement Protection Trust Fund, monthly financial reports, and two Neighborhood Enterprise Zone (NEZ) certificate applications. The agenda also includes multiple budget follow-up memos from Council Member Santiago-Romero and a request to draft a responsible contracting ordinance.

• Contract No. 6004545 with Andco Consulting LLC for $262,500 for investment consulting services for the Retirement Protection Trust Fund
• Resolution supporting Michigan House Bill 6281 on senior property tax abatement
• NEZ certificate application for new 29-unit building at 503 Horton Avenue
• NEZ certificate applications for rehabilitation of 10-unit building at 68 East Willis
• PILOT request for Bicentennial Tax Credit Limited Dividend Housing Association LLC

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee voted 3-0 to move several items to formal session, including a $262,500 contract with Andco Consulting LLC for investment consulting services for the Retirement Protection Trust Fund, and a PILOT agreement for the Bicentennial Tower affordable housing project. The committee also advanced Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificate applications for new construction at 503 Horton and rehabilitation at 68 East Willis. Multiple financial reports were received and filed, and several budget follow-up memoranda were scheduled for future discussion.

• Approved motion to move Contract No. 6004545 with Andco Consulting LLC ($262,500) to formal session (3-0)
• Approved motion to move PILOT agreement for Bicentennial Tax Credit Limited Dividend Housing Association LLC to formal session (3-0)
• Approved motion to move NEZ certificate application for 503 Horton (29-unit building) to formal session (3-0)
• Approved motion to move NEZ certificate applications for 68 East Willis (10-unit building) to formal session (3-0)
• Received and filed Financial Report for Twelve Months ended June 30, 2022 (3-0)
• Received and filed Large Events Reporting through June 30, 2022 (3-0)
• Received and filed Financial Report for Eleven Months ended May 31, 2022 (3-0)
• Received and filed 2021 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report presentation (3-0)

Internal Operations Standing Committee

The Internal Operations Standing Committee is meeting to discuss unfinished business, including a request to draft an ordinance making Juneteenth a paid city holiday, and new business items such as contracts, lawsuit settlements, and a cannabis ballot initiative. The agenda includes several contract approvals, numerous legal settlements, and a petition certification for a November ballot measure.

• Contract No. 6004677: $300,000 for cannabis technical assistance with Detroit Cannabis Project
• Contract No. 6004516: $1,131,955 lease for 2000 W Lafayette Boulevard with Lafayette Boulevard Properties, LLC
• Contract No. 6003160: $4,899,458 increase for city-wide hardware/software with CDW Government, LLC
• Settlement of Barbara Armstead-Brown v City of Detroit for $600,000
• Request to draft ordinance making Juneteenth a paid city holiday

The Internal Operations Standing Committee voted 2-1 to send a $300,000 contract with Detroit Cannabis Project for cannabis venture technical assistance to the full council with a recommendation to approve. The committee also advanced numerous lawsuit settlements, a $1.5M federal grant for Project Clean Slate, and a Juneteenth paid holiday ordinance, among other items. One contract amendment was removed from the calendar, and a Morgan Development lawsuit settlement was held for one week.

• Approved sending $300K cannabis technical assistance contract to full council (2-1, CM Whitfield-Calloway voted no)
• Approved sending $1.13M lease agreement for 2000 W Lafayette Blvd to full council (3-0)
• Removed $4.9M CDW Government contract amendment from calendar (3-0)
• Approved sending $600K settlement in Barbara Armstead-Brown lawsuit to full council (3-0)
• Approved sending $1.5M Byrne Discretionary Grant for Project Clean Slate to full council (3-0)
• Approved sending Juneteenth paid holiday ordinance back in four weeks (3-0)
• Approved sending AFSCME MOU to full council (3-0)
• Approved sending Technology, Cyber and AI Task Force resolution to full council (3-0)

City Council Formal Session

The Detroit City Council is holding a formal session to review items approved through the recess procedure, including several contracts and grants. Key items include a $20 million grant for the Joe Louis Greenway, a $4.9 million increase for citywide hardware/software services, and various contracts for repairs, demolition, and park improvements. The agenda is primarily administrative, with no new ordinances or public hearings listed.

• Accept $20,000,000 Joe Louis Greenway Project Subrecipient Grant from Wayne County (ARPA funds)
• Contract No. 6003160 increase of $4,899,458 for citywide hardware/software services (CDW Government, LLC)
• Contract No. 6004620 for valuation services, $225,000 (MR Valuation Consulting, LLC)
• Accept $300,000 DNR Trust Fund Grant for Patton Park (total project $650,000)
• Accept $300,000 DNR Trust Fund Grant for Romanowski Park (total project $500,000)

The Detroit City Council formal session on September 6, 2022, was largely procedural, approving a $20 million Joe Louis Greenway subrecipient grant from Wayne County (ARPA funds) and receiving and filing dozens of contracts approved through the recess procedure. The council also approved testimonial resolutions and postponed several items, including a food grading ordinance and property sales, for one week. No substantive new decisions were made; the session focused on ratifying previously approved contracts and referring new items to committees.

• Approved $20M Joe Louis Greenway Project Subrecipient Grant from Wayne County (9-0)
• Approved $4.9M contract rebalance for city-wide hardware/software with CDW Government (9-0)
• Approved $2.5M demolition contract for Proposal N Release Group K with DMC Consultants (9-0)
• Approved $4.6M construction engineering services contract with AECOM (9-0)
• Approved $3.96M construction engineering services contract with Hubbell, Roth & Clark (9-0)
• Approved $8.3M increase for Motorola body-worn cameras and maintenance (referred to committee)
• Approved testimonial resolutions for Judge Bernice Bouie Donald, Judge Greg Mathis, and Officer Loren Courts (7-0)
• Postponed food grading ordinance and several property sales for one week (9-0)

City Council Special Session

The Detroit City Council is holding a special session to discuss and hold public hearings on the redevelopment of the former Fisher Body Plant at 6501 Hastings Street. The project includes a brownfield plan, a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone, and an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation District, all proposed by Fisher 21 Lofts, LLC. The council will also consider forwarding a citizens' initiative on adult-use marijuana establishments to the Detroit Election Commission.

• Approval of Brownfield Plan for Former Fisher Body Plant at 6501 Hastings Street, with 600,000 sq ft of commercial/residential space and 433 residential units
• Public hearing on Neighborhood Enterprise Zone for Fisher 21 Lofts, LLC at 6051 Hastings St. and 991 Harper, Detroit
• Public hearing on Obsolete Property Rehabilitation District for Fisher 21 Lofts, LLC at 6051 Hastings St.
• Resolution authorizing the Brownfield Plan for the Former Fisher Body Plant
• Forwarding citizens' initiative to amend Chapter 20 of City Code to add Adult-Use Marihuana Establishments to Detroit Election Commission

City Council Formal Session

The Detroit City Council is holding a formal session to consider a range of items, including a public hearing on proposed amendments to marijuana facility licensing rules, several contract approvals, and numerous lawsuit settlements. The agenda includes a DWSD Lifeline Rate presentation and referrals to standing committees. Key actions include approving contracts for network equipment, audit software, and consulting services, as well as settling multiple lawsuits against the city.

• Contract No. 6004540: $2,356,361 for Extreme Network hardware at city facilities (ARPA funded)
• Contract No. 6004669: $545,300 for procurement consultants (ARPA funded)
• Contract No. 6004234: $223,000 for AuditBoard cloud-based audit software
• Settlement of Christopher Henderson v City of Detroit: $687,500
• Public hearing on amending Chapter 20 of City Code regarding medical marijuana and adult-use marijuana licensing

The Detroit City Council approved a $6.25 million ARPA-funded down payment assistance program for prospective homebuyers, along with numerous other contracts, settlements, and resolutions. The council also approved a $20 million donation for a Rouge Park community center, a $6.6 million animal care facility, and a $1 million property sale for the Fisher Body Plant 21 redevelopment. A $1.14 million contract for 50 police vehicles failed, and several items were referred to committees or postponed.

• Approved $6.25M down payment assistance program (9-0)
• Approved $20M Rouge Park community center donation from Pistons (9-0)
• Approved $6.6M new Animal Care and Control facility (9-0)
• Approved $1M sale of Fisher Body Plant 21 properties to Fisher 21 Lofts (9-0)
• Approved $1.14M contract for 50 police vehicles FAILED (6 nays)
• Approved $3.24M demolition contract for Release Group G2 (9-0)
• Approved $1.5M Joe Louis Greenway construction engineering contract (9-0)
• Approved $365K settlement in Ronald Riley lawsuit (referred to committee)

Public Health and Safety Standing Committee

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee will hold a public hearing on a proposed ordinance requiring food service establishments to post their latest health inspection results, and will hear a presentation on DTE rates. The committee will also consider numerous contracts, mostly for demolition, police equipment, and trash-out services, funded by ARPA, bonds, or city funds.

• Public hearing on ordinance to require posting of food inspection grades by Detroit Health Department
• Presentation on DTE rates
• Contract 6004505: $270,000 for environmental due diligence for demolition (Geosyntec Consultants)
• Contract 6004556: $241,150 for helicopter repair services (Great Lakes Aviation)
• Contract 6004649: $1,142,000 for 50 police Malibu vehicles (Jefferson Chevrolet)

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee approved sending a proposed food grading ordinance to formal session with a recommendation to approve, along with numerous contracts for demolition, police vehicles, and other services. The committee also recommended denial of a contract for 50 police vehicles and deferred several items to September 12. All votes were unanimous where recorded.

• Approved food grading ordinance (3-0)
• Approved $270,000 environmental due diligence contract (3-0)
• Approved $241,150 helicopter repair contract (3-0)
• Approved $207,360 traffic speed signs contract (3-0)
• Denied $1,142,000 police vehicle contract (3-0)
• Approved $3,244,258 demolition contract (3-0)
• Approved $3,405,503 demolition contract (3-0)
• Approved $548,340 construction contract (3-0)

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee is holding public hearings on zoning changes and tax incentives for the Fisher Body Plant 21 redevelopment, a $134 million project to convert the former plant into 433 apartments and commercial space. The committee will also consider contracts for housing, small business support, and other services, funded largely by ARPA.

• Public hearing on zoning ordinance to create MKT Market and Distribution District and amend SD1/SD2 districts, affecting properties near Forest, Joseph Campau, Gratiot, and I-75
• Public hearing on Neighborhood Enterprise Zone for Fisher 21 Lofts at 6051 Hastings St and 991 Harper
• Public hearing on Obsolete Property Rehabilitation District for Fisher 21 Lofts at 6051 Hastings St
• Public hearing on Brownfield Plan for Former Fisher Body Plant at 6501 Hastings St, with 433 residential units and 600,000 sq ft total
• Contract No. 6004422: $6,250,000 ARPA-funded down payment assistance program with National Faith Homebuyers

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee voted unanimously (2-0) to move numerous contracts, property sales, and development agreements to the full City Council for consideration. Public hearings on the Fisher Body Plant redevelopment, zoning changes, and tax incentives were rescheduled or referred to special session. No final approvals were made; all substantive actions were procedural referrals.

• Rescheduled SD3 zoning repeal and MKT district creation hearing to Sept 8 (2-0)
• Rescheduled zoning map changes for Forest/Joseph Campau/Gratiot/I-75 area to Sept 8 (2-0)
• Referred Fisher 21 Lofts Neighborhood Enterprise Zone to special session (2-0)
• Referred Obsolete Property Rehabilitation District for Fisher 21 Lofts to special session (2-0)
• Referred Brownfield Plan for Former Fisher Body Plant to special session (2-0)
• Moved Industrial Facilities Exemption for Northpoint Detroit Commerce Center to new business (2-0)
• Moved $6.25M down payment assistance contract with National Faith Homebuyers to new business (2-0)
• Moved 40+ other contracts, property sales, and reports to new business or received and filed (2-0)

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee, expanded to include all nine City Council members, will hold a discussion on the 2022-2023 Homeless Solutions Funding Program, which uses Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. The discussion involves the Legislative Policy Division, City Planning Commission, and Housing and Revitalization Department. The agenda includes roll call and public comment, but the main item is this funding deliberation.

• Discussion of 2022-2023 Homeless Solutions Funding Program (CDBG)
• Involves Legislative Policy Division, City Planning Commission, Housing and Revitalization Department
• Public comment period included

Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee will consider a $1,128,511.49 contract for fleet management software and vote on 27 special event petitions, including festivals, parades, and races. The agenda also includes routine items like roll call, minutes approval, and public comment.

• Contract No. 6003407 with Assetworks, LLC for fleet and fueling asset software, $1,128,511.49, through June 30, 2025
• Petition #2022-146: North American International Auto Show, Sept 14-25, 2022
• Petition #2022-154: Detroit Jazz Festival, Sept 2-5, 2022
• Petition #2022-21: Tour de Troit bike ride, Sept 17, 2022
• Petition #2022-238: Beach Bash at Ford Field, Aug 20, 2022

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee voted unanimously to recommend approval of a $1,128,511.49 contract with Assetworks, LLC for fleet and fueling asset management software, sending it to the formal session. The committee also recommended approval of 30 special event petitions, including the Detroit Jazz Festival, North American International Auto Show, and multiple community events. Additionally, the committee advanced several contracts for city services, including a $6.6 million animal care facility and a $20 million community center donation for Rouge Park.

• Recommended approval of $1,128,511.49 fleet software contract with Assetworks, LLC (3-0)
• Recommended approval of 30 special event permits, including Detroit Jazz Festival and NAIAS (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $6.6M design-build contract for new Animal Care and Control facility (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $20M Rouge Park Community Center donation from Tom Gores Family Foundation (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $3,025,000 contract for Ladder 30 design/build services (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $1.5M contract for facilities maintenance with W-3/J.J. Barney JV, LLC (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $1,512,000 tree removal contract with Detroit Grounds Crew, LLC (3-0)
• Removed Palmer Park Bandshell contract item from agenda (3-0)

Internal Operations Standing Committee

The Internal Operations Standing Committee is reviewing a range of items, including contract approvals, legal settlements, and a proposed ordinance to make Juneteenth a paid city holiday. The committee will also consider several legal representation and indemnification requests for police officers, as well as a resolution urging investigation into alleged discrimination at United Electrical Contractors.

• Contract 6004540: $2,356,361 for Extreme Network hardware at city facilities (ARPA funds)
• Contract 6004572: $3,000,000 for 11th floor renovations at Coleman A. Young Municipal Center
• Settlement: Christopher Henderson v City of Detroit - $687,500
• Settlement: DeShaun Jones et al. v City of Detroit - $63,600
• Ordinance request to make Juneteenth a paid city holiday

Budget, Finance And Audit Standing Committee

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee is meeting to review several contracts, audit reports, and fiscal impact statements. Items include a resolution urging the administration to use ARPA funds for homeownership support, an interim forensic audit of residential property assessments, and reports on baby bond programs and the 2021 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report. The committee will also consider three new contracts for audit software, auditing services, and procurement consultants.

• Contract No. 6004234 with AuditBoard, Inc. for cloud-based audit management software, $223,000, through July 25, 2025
• Contract No. 6004610 with Municipal Audit Professionals, LLC for auditing services for Assessor's Office, $125,000, through July 11, 2023
• Contract No. 6004669 with DSSI, LLC for procurement consultants, $545,300, ARPA-funded, through August 1, 2023
• Resolution urging administration to program ARPA dollars for homeownership by median-income Detroiters
• Fiscal impact statements on green purchasing preference ordinance and geotechnical reporting ordinance

The committee voted to send an amended resolution urging the administration to program ARPA dollars for homeownership by median-income Detroiters to formal session with a recommendation to approve. It also approved contracts for cloud-based audit management software ($223,000) and auditing services for the Assessor's Office ($125,000), and received and filed several reports, including a forensic audit of residential property assessments and a report on baby bond programs.

• Approved amended ARPA homeownership resolution (3-0)
• Approved $223,000 AuditBoard contract (3-0)
• Approved $125,000 Municipal Audit Professionals contract (2-0)
• Received and filed forensic audit report (3-0)
• Received and filed baby bond report (3-0)
• Received and filed 2021 ACFR follow-up report (2-0)
• Received and filed assessor budget hearing responses (2-0)
• Approved resolution supporting Michigan House Bill 6281 (2-0)

City Council Formal Session

The Detroit City Council formal session on July 19, 2022, includes referrals to standing committees for approval of 16 lawsuit settlements totaling over $1 million, several contracts for services such as auditing, consulting, vehicle repair, tree removal, and park construction, and other items like debarment notices and housing program agreements. The agenda is primarily procedural, with most items being referred to committees for further action.

• Settlement of 16 lawsuits totaling over $1 million, including $365,000 to Ronald Riley and $195,000 to Andre Ratcliff
• Contract No. 6004610: $125,000 for auditing services for Assessor's Office
• Contract No. 6004669: $545,300 for procurement consultants using ARPA funds
• Contract No. 6004575 and 6004576: $1,512,000 each for tree removal services using ARPA funds
• Contract No. 6004644: $1,205,812 for homeless services using ARPA funds

The Detroit City Council approved several demolition and abatement contracts, including a $2.6M contract for Proposal N Release Group J and a $1.63M contract for abatement at 8100 Schoolcraft. Most other items, including numerous contracts, settlements, and reports, were referred to standing committees for further review. The council also approved testimonial resolutions and a petition for the Live Cycle Delight block party.

• Approved Contract No. 6004558 for Proposal N Demolition Release Group J ($2,602,095.73) - 7-0
• Approved with waiver Contract No. 6004603 for abatement at 8100 Schoolcraft ($1,630,000.00) - 7-0
• Approved with waiver Contract No. 6004604 for demolition at 5260 W. Chicago ($990,368.00) - 7-0
• Approved with waiver Contract No. 6004638 for Proposal N Demolition Release Group I2 ($3,468,484.27) - 7-0
• Postponed for two weeks Contract No. 6004625 for abatement at 6199 Concord ($1,685,000.00) - 7-0
• Approved with waiver petition of Live Cycle Delight for WV Block Party - 7-0
• Approved testimonial resolutions for Beatrice Rencher Stovall, Ed Deeb, Pastor Patrick O. Lindsey, Youth Day, and in memoriam for James Lee Bateman - 7-0
• Approved journal of July 5, 2022 - 7-0

Public Health and Safety Standing Committee

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee will hold a public hearing on a proposed ordinance requiring geotechnical reports for businesses with loading over 360 psf, and will consider multiple contracts for demolition, police equipment, and other services. The agenda also includes numerous dangerous building hearings and several status updates on previously discussed items.

• Public hearing on ordinance to add Section 8-15-114 requiring geotechnical reports for businesses with loading over 360 psf
• Contract 6004556: $241,150 for helicopter repair services (ARPA funding, Police)
• Contract 6004559: $207,360 for 96 traffic speed signs (ARPA funding, Police)
• Contract 6004611: $583,000 for two mobile surveillance towers (ARPA funding, Police)
• Contract 6004558: $2,602,095.73 for demolition Release Group J (Bond funding)

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee approved an ordinance requiring geotechnical reports for businesses with loading over 360 psf, sending it to formal session. It also recommended approval of several demolition and environmental due diligence contracts, and concurred with department findings on numerous dangerous building hearings, ordering demolitions or withdrawals as listed.

• Approved geotechnical report ordinance for businesses with loading over 360 psf (3-0)
• Recommended approval of demolition contracts: 8100 Schoolcraft ($1.63M), 5260 W. Chicago ($990,368), 6199 Concord ($1.685M), Proposal N Release Group J ($2.6M), Release Group I2 ($3.47M) (2-0 each)
• Recommended approval of environmental due diligence contracts for demolition dept: ATC, DLZ, Environmental Resources Group, Mannik & Smith ($270,000 each) (2-0)
• Concurred with dangerous building findings for demolitions and withdrawals across multiple hearings (3-0)
• Tabled several items for one week: Detroit ID, Mass Casualty Incidents, aggregate material contract, Grayshift software license, elevated lead levels, helicopter repair, traffic speed signs, mobile surveillance towers, Geosyntec contract (3-0 or 2-0)
• Removed Lake Star Constructions contract from agenda (3-0)
• Received and filed memorandum on three-wheel vehicles (3-0)
• Brought back demolition emergency contract opinion on September 12 (3-0)

City Council Formal Session

The Detroit City Council approved a $7.5 million settlement in the Desmond Ricks et al. lawsuit, along with numerous other legal settlements and indemnifications. The council also approved contracts for housing, demolition, and other services, and referred many items to standing committees. The session was largely administrative, with most items approved unanimously.

• Approved $7.5M settlement in Desmond Ricks et al. lawsuit (9-0)
• Approved $100,000 settlement in Terry McDaniel v. City of Detroit (9-0)
• Approved $65,000 settlement in Nakisha Wright v. City of Detroit (9-0)
• Approved $55,000 settlement in Jerold Blanding v. City of Detroit (9-0)
• Approved $6.25M ARPA down payment assistance program contract (9-0)
• Approved $6.6M design-build contract for new Animal Care and Control facility (9-0)
• Approved $5.03M Lyndon facility maintenance and 911 call center refurbishment (9-0)
• Approved $3.47M demolition contract for Release Group I2 (9-0)

City Council Closed Session

The Detroit City Council is holding a closed session to discuss offers of judgment for five pending lawsuits related to George Floyd protests, including Detroit Will Breathe v. City of Detroit. The council will consult with attorneys on privileged and confidential matters. This is a closed session, so no public decisions are expected.

• Closed session to discuss offer of judgment for Detroit Will Breathe, et al. v. City of Detroit (20-12363)
• Closed session to discuss offer of judgment for Marlon Frazier v. City of Detroit (21-11193)
• Closed session to discuss offer of judgment for Timothy Hall v. Blake Navarre (21-12970)
• Closed session to discuss offer of judgment for Emma Howland-Bolton v. City of Detroit (21-10751)
• Closed session to discuss offer of judgment for Nadia Rohr v. City of Detroit (20-11976)

Public Health and Safety Standing Committee

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee will hold a public hearing on a proposed ordinance requiring geotechnical reports for businesses with floor loading over 360 pounds per square foot. The committee will also review multiple contracts, including COVID-19 PPE supplies, opioid program training, and a major 911 center refurbishment, along with various memos on topics like Detroit ID, Shot Spotter data, and traffic studies.

• Public hearing on ordinance adding Section 8-15-114 requiring geotechnical reports for businesses with loading over 360 psf
• Contract 3054534: $481,245 for COVID-19 PPE (MSC Industrial Supply Co.)
• Contract 6004486: $5,031,884 for Lyndon Facility maintenance and 911 call center refurbishment (Motor City Electric Technologies)
• Contract 6004497: $175,000 interagency agreement with Detroit Land Bank Authority for demolition management
• Contract 6002757-A1: $4,740,000 increase for Water SaveSource warranty program (Itron, Inc.)

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee held a public hearing on a proposed geotechnical report ordinance for businesses with loading over 360 psf, continuing it for one week. The committee recommended approval for numerous contracts, including COVID-19 PPE, opioid diversion program, and 911 center improvements, sending them to the formal session. It also recommended approval for new ordinances on food grading and transportation innovation zones, and concurred with departmental findings on dangerous building hearings, approving demolitions and other actions.

• Continued public hearing on geotechnical report ordinance for one week (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $481,245 COVID-19 PPE contract (2-0)
• Recommended approval of $74,156 opioid diversion program contract (2-0)
• Recommended approval of $5,031,884 911 center improvements contract (2-0)
• Recommended approval of $175,000 demolition management interagency agreement (2-0)
• Recommended approval of $539,667 contact tracing services contract (2-0)
• Recommended approval of $346,358 COVID-19 testing staffing contract (2-0)
• Concurred with dangerous building findings, including demolitions and withdrawals (3-0)

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee will hold four public hearings on tax incentives for properties on Junction, Oakman Blvd, Bagley/16th, and Plymouth Road. It will also consider several property sales and transfers, a $304,975 contract for a vacant second-floor conversion grant program, and reports on tax abatements, homeless funding, and other items.

• Public hearing: Obsolete Property Rehabilitation District for 3426 Junction St (Michen Robert LLC)
• Public hearing: Industrial Development District for 1200 Oakman Blvd (Endless West)
• Public hearing: Commercial Rehabilitation Certificate for 2420 Bagley St, 1729 & 1725 16th St (Bagley + 16th LLC)
• Public hearing: Industrial Facilities Exemption for 14250 Plymouth Rd (Northpoint Detroit Commerce Center)
• Sale of 6051 Hastings, 666 & 991 Harper to Fisher 21 Lofts LLC for $1,000,000; project estimated at $134M

The committee voted to recommend approval for several tax incentive districts and property transactions, including obsolete property rehabilitation, industrial development, and commercial rehabilitation certificates. It also recommended approving the sale of city-owned property at 5066 St. Jean to Atlas Wholesale Food Company and a contract for a grant program to convert vacant second-floor spaces into rental units. Items related to the Fisher 21 Lofts project were tabled for two weeks, and an industrial facilities exemption for Northpoint Detroit Commerce Center was also tabled.

• Recommended approval of obsolete property rehabilitation district for 3426 Junction St (3-0)
• Recommended approval of industrial development district for 1200 Oakman Blvd (3-0)
• Recommended approval of commercial rehabilitation certificate for Bagley + 16th LLC (3-0)
• Tabled industrial facilities exemption for Northpoint Detroit Commerce Center for 2 weeks (3-0)
• Recommended approval of property sale at 5066 St. Jean to Atlas Wholesale Food Co. for $78,000 (3-0)
• Recommended approval of transfer of jurisdiction for 5066 St. Jean (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $304,975 contract with Southwest Detroit Business Association for rental conversion program (3-0)
• Tabled sale of 6051 Hastings and 666/991 Harper to Fisher 21 Lofts LLC for $1,000,000 for 2 weeks (3-0)

Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee

This meeting of the Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee was canceled. The agenda, had it proceeded, included items on a fleet software contract, several grants, an easement request, and a bandstand status inquiry.

• Contract No. 6003407 with Assetworks, LLC for fleet/fueling software, $1,128,511.49
• Fit and Strong Grant from NRPA, $1,300 non-cash
• Fleet Electrification Plan Grant from EV re-Fleet Inc., $5,000 non-cash
• Historic Preservation Fund grant, $50,000 federal with $15,000 in-kind match
• DTE underground easement request at 5401 Woodward Avenue (Detroit Historical Museum)

Budget, Finance And Audit Standing Committee

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee will hear a Renew Detroit ARPA presentation, revisit a resolution urging the administration to use ARPA funds for homeownership, and review a fiscal impact statement on an inclusionary housing ordinance amendment. It will also consider a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone tax abatement for a 48-unit building and a request to form a working group on a proportional funding ordinance.

• Renew Detroit ARPA presentation (Heather Z and Rico Razo)
• Resolution urging ARPA dollars for homeownership by median-income Detroiters (brought back as directed)
• Fiscal Impact Statement on proposed amendment to Chapter 22 Inclusionary Housing ordinance
• NEZ certificate application for 48-unit apartment building at 660 Hazelwood
• Request to establish working group for Proportional Funding Ordinance (Section 8-214)

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee met on July 6, 2022, and took several actions. It approved the June 29 minutes, received and filed a fiscal impact statement on an inclusionary housing ordinance amendment, and received and filed a report on a working group for a proportional funding ordinance. The committee also moved a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificate application for a 48-unit apartment building at 660 Hazelwood to formal session for council consideration. No substantive decisions were made on the ARPA presentation or the homeownership resolution, which was brought back for July 20.

• Approved minutes of June 29, 2022 (3-0)
• Moved to formal session: Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificate for 660 Hazelwood (3-0)
• Received and filed fiscal impact statement on inclusionary housing ordinance amendment (3-0)
• Received and filed report on working group for proportional funding ordinance (3-0)
• Brought back homeownership ARPA resolution to July 20, 2022 (3-0)
• Received and filed memorandum on ARPA reprogramming opinion (3-0)

Internal Operations Standing Committee

The Internal Operations Standing Committee will consider several legal settlements and requests to authorize legal representation for city employees, along with a contract amendment and a proposed ordinance to make Juneteenth a paid city holiday. Items were brought back from prior meetings or referred on July 6, 2022.

• Settlement of $100,000 in McDaniel v Townsend and City of Detroit
• Settlement of $65,000 in Nakisha Wright v City of Detroit
• Contract amendment 6003616-A1 with Squire Patton Boggs for federal lobbyist services, increase of $60,000 to total $240,000
• Request to draft ordinance creating Juneteenth as a paid city holiday
• Resolution urging investigation of alleged discrimination at United Electrical Contractors

The Internal Operations Standing Committee recommended approval of several legal settlements and indemnifications, including a $100,000 settlement for Terry McDaniel and a $55,000 settlement for Jerold Blanding. It also recommended approving legal representation for multiple police officers and detectives. Several items were tabled for two weeks, including a contract amendment for federal lobbyist services and a proposal to make Juneteenth a paid city holiday.

• Approved minutes of 6-29-22 (2-0)
• Recommended approval of $100,000 settlement for Terry McDaniel (2-0)
• Recommended approval of $55,000 settlement for Jerold Blanding (2-0)
• Recommended approval of $10,000 settlement for Quentin Hines (2-0)
• Recommended approval of $11,750 settlement for ALFA Diagnostics (2-0)
• Recommended approval of $65,000 settlement for Nakisha Wright (2-0)
• Tabled federal lobbyist contract amendment for two weeks (2-0)
• Tabled Juneteenth paid holiday ordinance for two weeks (2-0)

City Council Formal Session

The Detroit City Council will hold a formal session with a public hearing on telecommunication facilities in HOPE Village, and will reconsider two Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Districts for Method Development properties. The agenda also includes referrals for several contracts, grants, and lawsuit settlements.

• Reconsideration of Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Districts for 1315 Broadway and 3745 Cass Ave (Method Development, LLC)
• Public hearing on construction of telecommunication facilities in HOPE Village
• Settlement of Terry McDaniel v City of Detroit for $100,000
• Contract No. 6004522 with Southwest Detroit Business Association for $304,975 (ARPA-funded)
• Brownfield plan public hearings for 6501 Hastings St and 411 Piquette

The Detroit City Council approved several items, including a $7.5 million settlement in the Desmond Ricks lawsuit, but postponed the final vote for one week. The council also approved two Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Districts for Method Development, LLC, and established a Reparations Task Force. Many other items were referred to standing committees for further review.

• Approved Obsolete Property Rehabilitation District for 1315 Broadway (5-2)
• Approved Obsolete Property Rehabilitation District for 3745 Cass Ave (5-2)
• Postponed vote on $7.5M settlement in Desmond Ricks lawsuit for one week
• Established structure of Detroit City Council Reparations Task Force (7-0)
• Approved $1.38M increase for Staples office supplies contract (7-0)
• Approved $1.56M Central Riverfront Roadway Improvements contract, then removed from agenda (7-0)
• Approved $304,975 contract for vacant second-floor conversion program (referred)
• Approved $100,000 scooter program contract, then removed from agenda (7-0)

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee will hold four public hearings on establishing tax incentive districts for industrial and commercial projects, including for the City of Detroit, 2442 Riopelle LLC, and Tellevation II LLC. The committee will also discuss unfinished business items such as an inclusionary housing ordinance amendment for ARPA recipients, property sales, and various reports, plus new business including contracts, a zoning change, and property sales.

• Public hearing to establish an Industrial Development District near I-96 North, Hubbell, Plymouth Rd., and CSX Rail under PA 198 of 1974
• Public hearing to establish a Commercial Redevelopment District for 2442 Riopelle LLC under PA 255 of 1978
• Public hearing to establish a Plant Rehabilitation District for 2442 Riopelle LLC under PA 198 of 1974
• Public hearing to establish a Commercial Facilities Exemption Certificate for Tellevation II LLC at 110 E. Ferry & 110 ½ E. Ferry under PA 255 of 1978
• Contract No. 6004333 with Global Detroit for $50,000 to provide lead abatement training for contractors

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee voted unanimously (3-0) to recommend approval of several economic development districts and tax incentives, including an Industrial Development District near I-96, a Commercial Redevelopment District and Plant Rehabilitation District for 2442 Riopelle, LLC, and a Commercial Facilities Exemption Certificate for Tellevation II, LLC (removed from calendar). The committee also recommended approval of contracts for lead abatement training and affordable housing projects, and forwarded a zoning change for 7800 Pierson Street to formal session for a public hearing. Several property sales and memoranda were received, filed, or deferred.

• Approved Industrial Development District near I-96 (3-0)
• Approved Commercial Redevelopment District for 2442 Riopelle (3-0)
• Approved Plant Rehabilitation District for 2442 Riopelle (3-0)
• Removed Commercial Facilities Exemption Certificate for Tellevation II from calendar (3-0)
• Approved $50,000 lead abatement training contract with Global Detroit (3-0)
• Approved amendment to Enterprise Community Partners contract (3-0)
• Forwarded zoning change for 7800 Pierson Street to formal session (3-0)
• Removed property sale of 14520 Harper from calendar as duplicate (3-0)

Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee is meeting to consider several items referred to it, including a contract for John Deere equipment repair, extensions and acceptances of grants, and a land acquisition for Balduck Park. The agenda also includes routine items like roll call, minutes approval, chair remarks, and public comment.

• Contract No. 6004512 with AIS Construction Equipment for John Deere repair services, $107,000, through June 20, 2024
• Request to extend FY 2018-2019 Wayne County Parks Millage Grant ($294,496) to September 30, 2023
• Authorization to accept rolling donations for Joe Louis Greenway development
• Accept FY 2022 Fuel Transformation Grant ($100,000 state, $329,500.35 match) for Charge-up Michigan Program
• Acquire four parcels (5329, 5338, 5776, 5784 Radnor) from Detroit Land Bank Authority for Balduck Park expansion

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee voted 3-0 to recommend approval of several items to the full City Council, including a $107,000 contract for John Deere equipment repairs, a grant extension for Wayne County Parks, acceptance of donations for the Joe Louis Greenway, a fuel transformation grant, and acquisition of four parcels for Balduck Park. All items were sent to formal session with a recommendation to approve.

• Approved contract for John Deere equipment repair services (3-0)
• Approved grant extension for Wayne County Parks Mileage Grant (3-0)
• Approved acceptance of donations for Joe Louis Greenway (3-0)
• Approved Fuel Transformation Grant for Charge-up Michigan (3-0)
• Approved acquisition of four parcels for Balduck Park (3-0)

Budget, Finance And Audit Standing Committee

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee is meeting to review unfinished business, including performance audits of the Public Lighting Authority and responses to the 2021 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, as well as a seniority restoration memorandum. New business includes a contract amendment for office supplies, a forensic audit of residential property assessments, fiscal impact statements for a transit union MOU and a food grading ordinance, a report on baby bond programs, and an ARPA funds status report.

• Contract No. 6000576-A5 with Staples Contract & Commercial, LLC: $1,378,639.98 increase, total $7,220,438.24, extension to June 30, 2023
• Limited Scope Forensic Audit of Residential Property Assessment interim report by Raymond A. Roth III
• Fiscal Impact Statement on proposed MOU with Amalgamated Transit Union Division 26
• Fiscal Impact Statement on proposed Food Grading Ordinance amendment to Chapter 19
• Report on Baby Bond Programs (Child Trust Accounts)

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee voted unanimously to move Contract No. 6000576-A5 with Staples Contract & Commercial, LLC to formal session, increasing funds by $1,378,639.98 for the Office Supplies Catalog. The committee also received and filed several reports, including the Public Lighting Authority performance audit and fiscal impact statements for a transit union MOU and food grading ordinance. Other items were tabled for future meetings, such as the residential property assessment forensic audit and baby bond programs report.

• Approved motion to move Staples contract amendment to formal session (3-0)
• Received and filed Public Lighting Authority performance audit (3-0)
• Received and filed fiscal impact statement for ATU MOU (3-0)
• Received and filed fiscal impact statement for food grading ordinance (3-0)
• Received and filed ARPA funds status report (3-0)
• Brought back ACFR responses report on July 20, 2022 (3-0)
• Brought back seniority restoration memo in three weeks (3-0)
• Brought back residential property assessment forensic audit on July 20, 2022 (3-0)

Internal Operations Standing Committee

The Internal Operations Standing Committee is reviewing a large number of legal settlements and contracts, including a $7.5 million settlement in the Desmond Ricks case. The committee will also consider several contract amendments and new contracts, as well as a request to draft an ordinance making Juneteenth a paid city holiday.

• Settlement of $7,500,000 in Desmond Ricks et al v City of Detroit
• Contract amendment for federal lobbyist services with Squire Patton Boggs, LLP, increasing contract by $60,000 to $240,000
• Contract for citywide website hosting with Carahsoft Technology Corp for $181,031.21
• Request to draft ordinance creating Juneteenth as a paid city holiday
• Appointment of Allan Machielse to the Historic District Commission

City Council Formal Session

The Detroit City Council approved dozens of contracts, settlements, and ordinances. The largest single contract was a $21 million construction contract for the Joe Louis Greenway, approved 7-2. The council also introduced several zoning and code amendments, including the Eastern Market rezoning, and approved multiple demolition and repair contracts, many with waivers.

• Approved $21M Joe Louis Greenway construction contract (7-2)
• Approved $6M Roosevelt Park improvements contract (9-0)
• Approved $2.6M Proposal N demolition contract (9-0)
• Approved $1.5M bus fare card contract (8-1)
• Approved $875K settlement in Raynard Burton estate lawsuit (9-0)
• Failed 0-9 to provide legal representation for Police Officer Kyran Casby
• Introduced Eastern Market rezoning ordinance (9-0)
• Approved $51.5M federal transit grant acceptance (9-0)

City Council Closed Session

The Detroit City Council is holding a closed session to discuss legal representation and indemnification for two police officers in separate lawsuits, and to consult with attorneys about a confidential Land Exchange Agreement for Riverside Park. All items are closed to the public.

• Closed session on legal representation for Officer Blake Navarre in Timothy Hall v City of Detroit, Case No. 21-12970
• Closed session on legal representation for Officer Brent Miller in Jerome K. Woodward Sr., et al v Brent Miller, Case No. 21-014621-NI
• Closed session to consult on Land Exchange Agreement for Riverside Park

Public Health and Safety Standing Committee

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee will review a $5.03 million contract for Lyndon Facility maintenance and 911 call center refurbishment, plus numerous emergency demolition contracts and other items. The agenda includes unfinished business on topics like three-wheel vehicles, traffic studies, and marijuana incarceration analysis, as well as new business with multiple demolition and health-related contracts.

• Contract No. 6004486: $5,031,884 for Lyndon Facility maintenance and 911 call center refurbishment (Motor City Electric Technologies)
• Contract No. 3057842: $145,029 for demolition of six properties (Smalley Construction)
• Contract No. 3054534: $481,245 for COVID-19 PPE (MSC Industrial Supply Co.)
• Contract No. 3055471: $146,203 for demolition of commercial property at 12385 Cloverdale (Adamo Demolition)
• Resolution condemning treatment of Black & Hispanic employees at United Electrical Contractors

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee voted unanimously to recommend approval of numerous emergency demolition contracts and other agreements to the full City Council. It also recommended denial of two demolition contracts and tabled several items for further review. The committee concurred with the department's recommendations on all dangerous building hearings, including demolitions and withdrawals.

• Approved 20+ emergency demolition contracts (3-0)
• Denied demolition contracts for 1224 Locust St and 14151 Liberal (3-0)
• Approved $481,245 COVID-19 PPE contract (3-0)
• Approved $775,000 Ceasefire Detroit youth violence prevention initiative (3-0)
• Approved $1.5M bus fare card contract (3-0)
• Approved $2.6M bond-funded demolition release group (3-0)
• Approved $4.5M EDC funding agreement (3-0)
• Concurred with all dangerous building hearing recommendations (3-0)

Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee will consider a series of contracts and grant requests, including major ARPA-funded park and greenway projects, vehicle repair services, and a donation for Chandler Park. The agenda also includes routine items like roll call, minutes approval, and public comment, plus two testimonial resolutions.

• Contract 6004474: $21,000,000 for Joe Louis Greenway Phase 1 construction (ARPA-funded)
• Contract 6004464: $6,000,000 for Roosevelt Park improvements (ARPA-funded)
• Contract 6004534: $15,077,628 for in-house parts operation at Russell Ferry, Street Maintenance, and Fire Apparatus garages
• Contract 6004405: $345,200 for Farwell Recreation architectural and engineering services (ARPA-funded)
• Request to accept $300,000 Educational Pavilion donation from Chandler Park Conservancy

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee will hold four public hearings to establish Commercial Redevelopment Districts and Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Districts for properties in Detroit. The committee will also review multiple contracts for housing repair programs and discuss proposed ordinances related to affordable housing and zoning.

• Public hearing to establish Commercial Redevelopment District for 9301 Kercheval, LLC (9301 Kercheval)
• Public hearings to establish Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Districts for Method Development, LLC (1315 Broadway and 3745 Cass Ave)
• Public hearing to establish Commercial Redevelopment District for Tellevation II, LLC (110 E. Ferry & 110 ½ E. Ferry)
• Contract No. 6001095-A1 amendment: $241,647.81 increase for Gordie Howe International Bridge Project Bridging Neighborhood Program (CD Leasing, LLC)
• Proposed ordinance to increase Detroit Affordable Housing Development Preservation Fund to 40% of net receipts from commercial property sales

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee voted unanimously (3-0) to recommend approval of four redevelopment district designations, including a Commercial Redevelopment District at 9301 Kercheval and Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Districts at 1315 Broadway and 3745 Cass Ave. The committee also recommended approval of multiple housing and revitalization contracts, including several for the Senior Emergency Home Repair Program and the Bridging Neighborhoods Program, and forwarded zoning ordinance amendments for formal session consideration.

• Approved Commercial Redevelopment District for 9301 Kercheval (3-0)
• Approved Obsolete Property Rehabilitation District at 1315 Broadway (3-0)
• Approved Obsolete Property Rehabilitation District at 3745 Cass Ave (3-0)
• Approved Commercial Redevelopment District for 110 E. Ferry (3-0)
• Approved $812,500 contract for Senior Emergency Home Repair Program admin services (3-0)
• Approved $102,900 contract for residential rehab at 13661 Park Grove (3-0)
• Approved zoning map amendment for Forest Ave to I-75 area (3-0)
• Approved property sale of 8053 Joy Rd. to Ru Shann Long for $9,840 (3-0)

Budget, Finance And Audit Standing Committee

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee will discuss ARPA funding for homeownership, review several contracts and budget transfers, and receive reports on financial status, fireworks curfew costs, and veterans' property tax exemptions. The agenda includes both unfinished business from prior sessions and new items referred to the committee.

• Discussion of ARPA housing resolution urging support for homeownership by median-income Detroiters
• Contract No. 6004347: $1,000,000 ARPA-funded office supplies for ARPA projects with Arrow Office Supply Co.
• Contract No. 6000575-A6: $1,538,000 increase with W.W. Grainger, Inc., total $7,263,208.44
• FY2021-2022 appropriation transfers to address anticipated expenditures
• Proposed ordinance to amend Chapter 17 for environmentally-preferable goods preference within 12% price

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee approved minutes from June 15, 2022, and advanced several items to the formal session with recommendations to approve, including a $1,000,000 ARPA-funded contract for office supplies and a $1,538,000 increase to a citywide contract with W.W. Grainger. The committee also received and filed financial reports, including the ten-month financial report and a report on the fiscal impact of the fireworks curfew ordinance. A resolution urging ARPA reprogramming for homeownership was brought back in two weeks, and an ordinance on environmentally preferable purchasing was sent for introduction and public hearing.

• Approved minutes of June 15, 2022 (3-0)
• Sent $1M ARPA office supply contract (Arrow Office Supply) to formal session with recommendation to approve (3-0)
• Sent FY2021-22 budget transfers to formal session with recommendation to approve (3-0)
• Sent $1.538M increase to W.W. Grainger contract to formal session with recommendation to approve (3-0)
• Received and filed ten-month financial report (3-0)
• Received and filed fiscal impact report on fireworks curfew ordinance (3-0)
• Received and filed property tax exemption for veterans report (3-0)
• Sent environmentally preferable purchasing ordinance to formal session for introduction and public hearing (3-0)

Internal Operations Standing Committee

Detroit's Internal Operations Standing Committee is meeting to consider several contract amendments, lawsuit settlements, and other administrative items. Notable actions include a $2 million increase for police litigation legal services, multiple settlement payments, and a request to draft an ordinance making Juneteenth a paid city holiday. The agenda also includes appointments, grant acceptance, and compensation schedule changes.

• Contract increase of $2,000,000 for Nathan and Kamionski, LLP for police litigation legal services (total $2,900,000)
• Settlement of $875,000 in Raynard Burton estate lawsuit against City of Detroit
• Settlement of $75,000 in Michael McDonel v City of Detroit lawsuit
• Request to draft ordinance creating Juneteenth as paid city holiday
• Contract with DMT Solutions Global Corp for Reliavote sorting machine, increase $509,160 (total $1,060,377)

City Council Formal Session

The Detroit City Council is holding a formal session with a public hearing on establishing a Special Assessment District for the University District, which would add $175 to summer tax bills. The council will also consider several contracts, settlements, and reports, including a $5 million facility maintenance contract and multiple emergency demolitions.

• Public hearing on $175 special assessment for University District
• Contract 6004488 with Human-I-T for disposal of obsolete computers (revenue: 15% per device)
• Contract 3058085 with DRCFA for election worker parking ($67,800)
• Settlement in Gail Driver v. City of Detroit ($75,000)
• Contract 6004486 with Motor City Electric Technologies for Lyndon facility maintenance and 911 center refurbishment ($5,031,884)

Public Health and Safety Standing Committee

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee will hold a public hearing on a proposed curfew for minors during the Detroit Annual Fireworks Display, discuss DDOT's use of ARPA funds, and review multiple contracts including emergency demolitions and police-related services. Several items are brought back from prior meetings for further consideration.

• Public hearing on ordinance adding Sections 29-3-14 and 29-3-15 to establish an 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. curfew for minors on June 27, 2022, in the fireworks display area bounded by the Detroit River, Third Street, Lodge Freeway, Fisher Freeway, Gratiot Avenue, Vernor Highway, Chene Street, Atwater Street, and the Aretha Franklin Amphitheater
• Discussion of DDOT ARPA funding
• Contract 6003711-A1 with The Leflore Group for DDOT procurement training, amended amount $0, total $340,001
• Contract 3057921 with Detroit Power Systems for emergency repairs to power surges at DDOT garages, $60,680
• Emergency demolition contracts for properties including 3235 Columbus ($184,900), 11650 Cloverdale ($75,500), 14608 Faircrest ($23,100), 1690 Burlingame ($46,115), 4658 Phillip ($24,250), 7415 Prairie ($31,920), 13682 Manning ($14,900), 1167 Ashbury Park ($23,800), 14232 Goddard ($19,471), 3443 Montclair ($30,550), 2010 Merrick ($24,500), 17221 Healy ($24,500), 12243 Flanders ($25,645), 3454 Anderdon ($18,450), 19751 Conant ($33,520), and Proposal N Demolition Release G Group G2 ($3,067,564.50)

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee voted unanimously to recommend approval of a special 8 p.m. curfew for minors on the night of the Detroit Annual Fireworks Display, June 27, 2022, in a defined downtown area. The committee also recommended approval of numerous emergency demolition contracts for commercial and residential properties, several DDOT and police contracts, and two grant acceptances. One demolition contract was recommended for denial, and several items were tabled, removed, or referred for further review.

• Approved special 8 p.m. curfew for minors on fireworks night (3-0)
• Approved $184,900 emergency demolition at 3235 Columbus (3-0)
• Approved $75,500 emergency demolition at 11650 Cloverdale (3-0)
• Approved $23,100 emergency demolition at 14608 Faircrest (3-0)
• Approved $46,115 emergency demolition at 1690 Burlingame (3-0)
• Approved $24,250 emergency demolition at 4658 Phillip (3-0)
• Approved $31,920 emergency demolition at 7415 Prairie (3-0)
• Denied $14,900 emergency demolition at 13682 Manning (3-0)

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee will discuss several items, including a Detroit Land Bank Authority program for residents experiencing homelessness, an update on marijuana zoning provisions, and a brownfield plan for the former AMC headquarters at 14250 Plymouth Road. The committee will also consider contracts, property sales, and ordinance amendments, with a public hearing on the brownfield plan.

• Contract No. 6004437 with Mino Lending Solutions, LLC for loan servicing, $1,050,000, through June 30, 2027
• Contract No. 6001095-A1 amendment with CD Leasing, LLC for Bridging Neighborhood Program, increase of $241,647.81, total $535,919.81
• Property sale of 3311 Bourke to SABAA Enterprises Inc. for $1,760.00
• Property sale of 18500 Joy Rd. to Joy-Southfield Community Development Corporation for $19,000.00
• Ordinance amendment to increase Detroit Affordable Housing Development Preservation Fund to 40% of net receipts from commercial property sales

The committee voted 3-0 to send the Brownfield Plan for the former AMC Headquarters at 14250 Plymouth Road to formal session with a recommendation to approve. Several other items were also recommended for approval, including contracts and property sales. Multiple items were tabled or brought back for further review.

• Approved sending AMC HQ brownfield plan to formal session (3-0)
• Approved $1,050,000 contract with Mino Lending Solutions for loan servicing (3-0)
• Approved termination of Brush Park South Brownfield Redevelopment Plan (3-0)
• Approved 120-day extension for MKT zoning district review (3-0)
• Approved sale of 18500 Joy Rd. to Joy-Southfield CDC for $19,000 (3-0)
• Tabled Gordie Howe bridge lease amendment for one week (3-0)
• Tabled inclusionary housing fund ordinance for one week (3-0)
• Tabled property sale at 3311 Bourke for two weeks (2-0)

Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee will review several contracts, including a $1.4M heavy-duty vehicle rental for the Skills for Life Program, and consider two event permits for festivals. The agenda also includes routine items like roll call, minutes approval, and public comment.

• Contract 6004235: $1,401,960 for heavy-duty vehicle rentals (Herc Rentals, Inc.)
• Contract 6004402: $100,000 for irrigation sprinkler maintenance (American Sprinkler & Landscaping, Inc.)
• Contract 6004472: $415,000 for new electrical services at 1180 Oakman (Magic Electric, Inc.)
• Contract 6004514: $148,000 for diesel engine parts/repairs (Wolverine Freightliner Eastside, Inc.)
• Contract 6004405: $345,200 for Farwell Recreation architectural/engineering services (In Toto Studio)

The committee voted 3-0 to recommend approval of a $1.4M ARPA-funded contract for heavy-duty vehicle rentals for the Skills for Life Program, and also recommended approval of two event permits and several other contracts. Two architectural services contracts and a waste removal contract were tabled for one week. All votes were unanimous.

• Recommended approval of Contract No. 6004235 for Herc Rentals, Inc. ($1,401,960) (3-0)
• Recommended approval of festival permit for An Fior Consulting (#2022-147) (3-0)
• Recommended approval of event permit for SHAR, Inc. (#2022-192) (3-0)
• Recommended approval of Contract No. 6004402 for American Sprinkler & Landscaping ($100,000) (3-0)
• Recommended approval of Contract No. 6004472 for Magic Electric ($415,000) (3-0)
• Recommended approval of Contract No. 6004514 for Wolverine Freightliner ($148,000) (3-0)
• Tabled Contract No. 6004405 for In Toto Studio ($345,200) for one week (3-0)
• Tabled Contract No. 6004463 for Norr, LLC ($847,435) for one week (3-0)

Budget, Finance And Audit Standing Committee

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee will hold a public hearing on a proposed special assessment district for the University District area, which would add $175 to summer tax bills. The committee will also consider a $1,000,000 contract for office supplies for ARPA projects, several budget transfers, and multiple FY 2022-2023 budgets for city authorities. Several items are brought back from prior meetings, including memos on pensions, veterans' tax reductions, and budget questions for various offices.

• Public hearing on establishing a Special Assessment District for the University District area, adding $175 to City of Detroit Summer Tax Bill
• Contract No. 6004347 with Arrow Office Supply Co. for $1,000,000, 100% ARPA funded, for office supplies for ARPA projects
• FY2021-2022 budget transfers to address anticipated expenditures in excess of appropriations
• FY 2022-2023 budgets for Downtown Development Authority, Eight Mile/Woodward Corridor Improvement Authority, and Local Development Finance Authority
• Performance Audit of the Public Lighting Authority (May 2022) report

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee voted unanimously to move the FY 2022-2023 budgets for the Downtown Development Authority, Eight Mile/Woodward Corridor Improvement Authority, and Local Development Finance Authority to formal session. The committee also received and filed reports on large events, non-departmental budget questions, and Proposal N bond status, and deferred several items for further discussion.

• Moved DDA FY 2022-2023 budget to formal session (3-0)
• Moved EMWCIA FY 2022-2023 budget to formal session (3-0)
• Moved LDFA FY 2022-2023 budget to formal session (3-0)
• Received and filed Large Events Reporting Q3 FY 2021-22 (3-0)
• Received and filed Non-Departmental Budget responses (3-0)
• Received and filed Proposal N Neighborhood Improvement Bond status (3-0)
• Removed Planning & Development budget amendment from calendar (3-0)
• Deferred ARPA office supplies contract for 1 week (3-0)

City Council Formal Session

The Detroit City Council is holding a formal session to consider referrals to standing committees, including a performance audit of the Public Lighting Authority, several contracts for software, maintenance, and demolitions, and multiple lawsuit settlements. The most significant settlement is $330,000 for a wrongful death claim. The agenda also includes property sales, salary adjustments, and a report on the Tiny Homes project.

• Settlement of $330,000 in Ieshia Turner v City of Detroit (estate of Darwin Smith)
• Contract No. 6002855-A1: $509,160 increase for Reliavote sorting machine maintenance (total $1,060,377)
• Emergency demolition contracts for properties at 3235 Columbus ($184,900), 11650 Cloverdale ($75,500), and others
• Property sale of 18500 Joy Rd to Joy-Southfield CDC for $19,000
• Contract No. 6004437: $1,050,000 for loan servicing of housing portfolios

The Detroit City Council approved a $38.4 million contract for on-call hard surface restoration services for the water department, a $13.4 million water system improvement contract, and a $2.1 million settlement in a wrongful death lawsuit. The council also approved several other contracts, settlements, grants, and resolutions, and referred numerous items to standing committees.

• Approved $38,437,100 contract for on-call hard surface restoration (8-0)
• Approved $13,446,362 water system improvements contract (8-0)
• Approved $2,100,000 settlement in Rose Love estate lawsuit (8-0)
• Approved $3,308,267 parking ticket management system contract (8-0)
• Approved $1,050,000 loan servicing contract for housing programs (8-0)
• Approved $500,000 Early Learning Grant acceptance (8-0)
• Approved $51,509,139 federal transit grant acceptance (referred)
• Postponed commercial rehab certificate for 1208 Woodward (7-1)

Public Health and Safety Standing Committee

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee voted unanimously to recommend approval of several contracts, including a $13.4 million water system improvement project and a $38.4 million on-call hard surface restoration contract. It also recommended approval of multiple emergency demolition contracts and various encroachment petitions. Several items were tabled for further review, including a police software contract and a Comcast internet services amendment.

• Approved recommendation for $13,446,362 water system improvements contract (3-0)
• Approved recommendation for $38,437,100 on-call hard surface restoration contract (3-0)
• Approved recommendation for $7,950,000 increase to AECOM capital improvement contract (3-0)
• Approved recommendation for $4,346,088 bituminous resurfacing contract (3-0)
• Approved recommendation for $95,694 oral health grant acceptance (3-0)
• Approved recommendation for $700,000 crime gun intelligence grant application (3-0)
• Tabled police software contract for one week (3-0)
• Tabled Comcast internet services amendment for one week (3-0)

Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee is meeting to consider several contract authorizations, a donation for a plaza, and reports on Detroit Public Library finances. Items include professional services for a bioretention project, diesel engine repairs, firehouse gear lockers, and a donation for Alexander Jefferson Plaza. The committee will also review a financial fact sheet and a 10-year financial projection for the library, plus a status update on a General Services Department bandstand.

• Contract No. 6004395: $91,900 for consultant services for Patton Park Bioretention Project (Environmental Consulting & Technology)
• Contract No. 6004434: $600,000 for Micat diesel engine repairs (Michigan Cat/MaCallister Machinery Co.)
• Contract No. 6004501: $448,141 to install 280 gear lockers at 10 fire houses (W-3 Construction Company)
• Request to accept $151,000 donation from Metro Solutions, Inc. for Alexander Jefferson Plaza at Rouge Park
• Reports on Detroit Public Library finances: one-page fact sheet and 10-year financial review

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee voted unanimously to move four contracts to new business, including a $91,900 bioretention project at Patton Park, a $600,000 diesel engine repair contract, and a $448,141 installation of gear lockers at ten fire houses. It also accepted a $151,000 donation for the Alexander Jefferson Plaza at Rouge Park. The committee received and filed a financial fact sheet for the Detroit Public Library and scheduled future discussions on a 10-year library financial review and the GSD Bandstand status.

• Moved Patton Park bioretention consultant contract ($91,900) to new business (3-0)
• Moved diesel engine repair contract with Michigan Cat ($600,000) to new business (3-0)
• Moved gear locker installation at 10 fire houses ($448,141) to new business (3-0)
• Accepted $151,000 donation for Alexander Jefferson Plaza at Rouge Park (3-0)
• Received and filed Detroit Public Library financial fact sheet (3-0)
• Scheduled 10-year library financial review for a future date (3-0)
• Scheduled GSD Bandstand status update in 2 weeks (3-0)

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee will hold public hearings on two Commercial Rehabilitation Certificates, consider several property sales and transfers, and review contract amendments for home repair programs. The agenda also includes numerous memoranda on topics such as tiny homes, land bank properties, and tax abatements, many brought back from prior meetings.

• Public hearing: Commercial Rehabilitation Certificate for Detroit Black Community Food Security Network at 8324 Woodward Ave. and 50-100 E Euclid St.
• Public hearing: Commercial Rehabilitation Certificate for 1208 Woodward Avenue, LLC at 1208 Woodward Ave.
• Contract increase of $500,000 each for GS Group, LLC and Nora Contracting, LLC for construction management services for home repair programs (total $1,112,500 each).
• Property sale of 3503, 3509, 3515 Mack and 3605 Ellery to Evan Albazi for $4,088.
• Transfer of jurisdiction and conveyance of 3085 W. Jefferson Ave. for Riverside Park land exchange with Detroit International Bridge Company.

The committee voted 2-0 to recommend approval of two Commercial Rehabilitation Certificates (Detroit Black Community Food Security Network at 8324 Woodward Ave. and 1208 Woodward Avenue LLC) and several contract amendments, including two $500,000 increases for home repair construction management services. It also recommended approval of a property sale to Evan Albazi and a resolution advocating for a DEGC education series. Several items were tabled or brought back for future meetings.

• Approved Commercial Rehabilitation Certificate for Detroit Black Community Food Security Network (2-0)
• Approved Commercial Rehabilitation Certificate for 1208 Woodward Avenue LLC (2-0)
• Approved $500,000 contract increase for GS Group LLC home repair services (2-0)
• Approved $500,000 contract increase for Nora Contracting LLC home repair services (2-0)
• Approved property sale of 3503, 3509, 3515 Mack and 3605 Ellery to Evan Albazi for $4,088 (2-0)
• Approved resolution advocating DEGC education series on development incentives (2-0)
• Tabled transfer of 3085 W. Jefferson Ave. pending closed session (2-0)
• Brought back several items for future meetings (2-0)

Internal Operations Standing Committee

The Internal Operations Standing Committee is deciding on resolutions to authorize legal representation and indemnification for 17 police officers and other city employees in various lawsuits, and to approve 17 lawsuit settlements totaling over $2.5 million, including a $2.1 million settlement in the Natasha Love case. The agenda also includes three contract amendments for legal and lobbying services.

• Legal representation for 17 police officers and employees in lawsuits, including cases involving Mark Twain Gaddis, Claude Searles, and Robert Berry
• Settlement of $2,100,000 in Natasha Love v. City of Detroit and Michael Greene
• Settlement of $150,000 in Fanester James v. City of Detroit
• Contract amendment increase of $100,000 for Ranajit Sahu consulting (Marathon Oil appeal)
• Contract amendment increase of $75,000 for Bush Seyferth, PLLC attorney representation

The Internal Operations Standing Committee voted to recommend approval of numerous legal representation and indemnification resolutions for city employees, as well as several lawsuit settlements totaling over $2.5 million, to the formal session. It also approved grant acceptances, compensation schedule amendments, and a resolution establishing the Reparations Task Force. Several items were tabled or brought back for further review.

• Recommended approval of legal representation for officers Marroquin, Kue, Smith, Barron, Ball, Klein, Miller, Adams, Marshall, Cherry, Navarre, Weaver, McCord, Adams, Williams, Severy (3-0)
• Recommended approval of settlements: BWB ($16,550), James ($150,000), El Jihad ($15,000), Gravity Imaging ($9,000), McCord ($25,000), Rowland ($10,500), Love ($2.1M), NuCare ($4,000), Tox Testing ($5,000), Advance Therapy ($47,500), Martin ($105,819), Perry ($23,000), Tox Testing Labs ($10,000), Mobil MRI ($7,500), Kirkesy ($26,500) (3-0)
• Recommended approval of contract amendment for Ranajit Sahu ($100,000 increase) (3-0)
• Recommended approval of FY 2022 Early Learning Grant ($500,000) and Policy Research Assistant Grant ($75,040) (3-0)
• Recommended approval of compensation schedule amendments for housing and health classifications (3-0)
• Recommended approval of resolution establishing Reparations Task Force structure (3-0)
• Received and filed referendum petitions on medical marijuana ordinance (3-0)
• Tabled or brought back items: contract for Bush Seyferth, federal lobbyist contract, legal representation for Dickerson, racial discrimination report, workforce training fund (3-0)

City Council Formal Session

The Detroit City Council formal session will consider approving 15 lawsuit settlements, including a $2.1 million payout in the Rose Love estate case, and refer several budgets and reports to standing committees. The agenda also includes awards, a reparations task force resolution, and a referendum on marijuana ordinances.

• Settlement of $2,100,000 in Natasha Love v. City of Detroit and Michael Greene
• Settlement of $150,000 in Fanester James v. City of Detroit et al
• Settlement of $105,819 in Kevin Martin v. City of Detroit
• Emergency demolition contracts: $18,728 (13545 Turner), $20,951 (5962 14th St), $12,500 (6414 Willette)
• Referendum petitions to repeal Ordinance No. 2022-11 on marijuana facilities

Public Health and Safety Standing Committee

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee will discuss and vote on multiple contracts, including demolition, trash removal, PPE gear, parking systems, gunshot detection, and water improvements. They will also consider a proposed curfew for the Detroit fireworks display, several grant applications, and various resident complaints and requests.

• Contract 6004267: $101,510.85 for trash out services (Premier Group Associates)
• Contract 6004384: $431,734.00 for PPE gear (Phoenix Safety Outfitters)
• Contract 6004150: $3,308,267.00 for parking ticket system (Conduent)
• Contract 6004334: $7,000,000.00 for gunshot detection expansion (Shotspotter)
• Ordinance to add curfew for fireworks display on June 27, 2022

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee approved multiple motions to move contracts and ordinances to the formal session, including a $13.4M water system improvement contract, a $7M gunshot detection expansion (removed from calendar), and a curfew ordinance for the Detroit Fireworks. It also ordered demolitions for numerous dangerous buildings and tabled several items for further review.

• Approved motion to move $13,446,362 water system improvements contract to formal session (3-0)
• Approved motion to move $3,308,267 parking ticket management contract to formal session (3-0)
• Approved motion to move $431,734 PPE gear contract to new business (3-0)
• Approved motion to move $101,510.85 trash out services contract to new business (3-0)
• Approved motion to move $61,320 emergency demolition contract for 8007 Joy Road to new business (3-0)
• Approved motion to move curfew ordinance for Detroit Fireworks to new business for public hearing (3-0)
• Approved demolitions for 20 dangerous buildings, with one vote against (2-1) for 14221 Riverview
• Removed from calendar: $7,000,000 gunshot detection expansion and $1,500,000 Shotspotter amendment

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee

The Detroit City Council's Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee meets to discuss and vote on a continued public hearing for a commercial rehabilitation certificate at 3402 Brush Street, plus a range of unfinished and new business. Items include multiple property sales, contract amendments, and proposed ordinance changes to the inclusionary housing and affordable housing preservation fund. The agenda is substantive, with many items brought back from prior meetings for further action.

• Continued public hearing for commercial rehab certificate at 3402 Brush Street
• Contract No. 6004492: $1,000,000 ARPA-funded Neighborhood Beautification Program management with Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency
• Property sale of 5400 E. Seven Mile to ABGR Properties LLC for $185,000
• Draft ordinance to amend inclusionary housing requirements for ARPA/CARES fund recipients
• Brownfield plan public hearing for former AMC Headquarters at 14250 Plymouth Road

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee voted 3-0 to recommend approval of several contracts and property sales to the formal City Council session. These include a $400,000 contract for single-family rehabilitation services in the Fitzgerald neighborhood, a $1,000,000 contract for ARPA-funded neighborhood beautification mini-grant management, and property sales at 3311 Bourke, 15651 W. Grand River, 4630 Crane, 8800 E. Forest, 14520 Harper, and 5400 E. Seven Mile. The committee also received and filed reports on the cannabis industry comparative analysis, DBA land sales, and the Detroit Land Bank Authority quarterly report, and tabled several items for further research.

• Approved $400,000 Fitz Forward contract for Fitzgerald neighborhood rehab (3-0)
• Approved $1,000,000 Wayne Metropolitan ARPA beautification contract (3-0)
• Approved $960,000 National Consulting Services compliance contract (3-0)
• Approved $127,500 Southwest Housing Solutions accessibility improvements (3-0)
• Approved property sale of 15651 W. Grand River for $65,000 (3-0)
• Approved property sale of 4630 Crane and 8800 E. Forest for $117,000 (3-0)
• Approved property sale of 5400 E. Seven Mile for $185,000 (3-0)
• Tabled inclusionary housing ordinance amendment for 4 weeks (3-0)

Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee will review several items, including a $367,500 contract for design and engineering services for the ACE Arts Alley Initiative, a $45,000 grant for park access, and multiple event petitions. The committee will also discuss the status of District 6 park renovations and the Office of Contracting and Procurement.

• Contract No. 6004393: $367,500 to OHM Advisors for ACE Arts Alley design and engineering (ARPA funded)
• Accept $45,000 Wilson Legacy Fund Design and Access Grant for General Services Department
• Acquire eight properties on Charleston Street from Detroit Land Bank Authority
• Petition #2022-178: Detroit Cycling Championship bike race on July 16, 2022
• Petition #2022-105: Ford Fireworks Rooftop Party at Hart Plaza on June 27, 2022

The committee voted 3-0 to recommend approval of a $367,500 contract with OHM Advisors for design and engineering services for the ACE Arts Alley Initiative, funded entirely by ARPA. It also recommended approval of several event petitions, a $45,000 grant acceptance, and the acquisition of eight properties on Charleston Street from the Detroit Land Bank Authority. All items were moved to formal session with recommendation for approval.

• Approved minutes of May 19, 2022 (3-0)
• Recommended approval of Contract No. 6004393 for ACE Arts Alley design services, $367,500 (3-0)
• Received and filed District 6 Park Renovations memorandum (3-0)
• Recommended approval of Detroit Cycling LC3 bike race petition for July 16, 2022 (3-0)
• Recommended approval of Archdiocese of Detroit Prayer Walk petition for June 19, 2022 (3-0)
• Recommended approval of Shar Inc. Recovery United Echo Detroit Event petition for June 18, 2022 (3-0)
• Recommended approval of Wilson Legacy Fund Design and Access Grant, $45,000 (3-0)
• Recommended approval of acquisition of eight Charleston Street properties from Detroit Land Bank Authority (3-0)

Internal Operations Standing Committee

The Internal Operations Standing Committee is meeting to discuss and vote on several items, including a $75,000 settlement in a lawsuit against the city, a $30,000 contract for immigration legal counsel, and a proposed ordinance for the Reparations Task Force structure. The agenda also includes multiple other lawsuit settlements and legal representation requests for police officers.

• Settlement of $75,000 in Michael McDonel v City of Detroit
• Contract $30,000 with Clark Hill PLC for immigration legal counsel
• Proposed ordinance for Reparations Task Force structure
• Settlement of $89,000 in Brenda Jackson v City of Detroit
• Settlement of $250,000 in C-Spine Orthopedics v City of Detroit

The Internal Operations Standing Committee approved several contract and settlement resolutions, sending them to the formal session with a recommendation to approve. It also tabled or deferred several legal representation and indemnification items for further review. The committee received and filed a report on Rules Committee recommendations.

• Approved $30,000 contract with Clark Hill for immigration legal counsel (3-0)
• Approved $100,000 contract with Jane Doe Investigation for reverse conviction case investigations (3-0)
• Approved $89,000 settlement in Brenda Jackson lawsuit (3-0)
• Approved $75,000 settlement in Douglas Lockard lawsuit (3-0)
• Approved $10,000 settlement in Derrick Ray Martin lawsuit (3-0)
• Approved $16,000 settlement in Kiersten Rowland lawsuit (3-0)
• Approved $25,000 settlement in Anita Garrad lawsuit (3-0)
• Approved $250,000 settlement in C-Spine Orthopedics lawsuit (3-0)

Budget, Finance And Audit Standing Committee

The committee voted 3-0 to send a resolution to the formal session to schedule a public hearing for a special assessment district in the University District area, with a recommendation to approve. It also approved a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificate application for a 40-unit apartment building at 646 Hazelwood, and moved a resolution urging a disparity study on city contracting to the formal session. Several items were tabled or brought back for further review, including ARPA fund status reports and budget-related memoranda.

• Approved sending University District special assessment district resolution to formal session (3-0)
• Approved Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificate for 646 Hazelwood apartment building (3-0)
• Moved disparity study resolution on city contracting to formal session (3-0)
• Received and filed report on senior property tax exemptions (3-0)
• Received and filed ARPA funds status report as of April 30, 2022 (3-0)
• Tabled W.W. Grainger contract amendment for catalog punch out process (3-0)
• Brought back in two weeks: assessor budget questions, inspector general budget questions, CFO budget questions, seniority restoration, executive protection compensation, pensions report (3-0)
• Brought back in three weeks: tax reductions for veterans (3-0)

City Council Formal Session

The Detroit City Council is holding a formal session to consider and refer numerous contracts, settlements, and reports to standing committees. Key items include a $7 million ARPA-funded expansion of Shotspotter gunshot detection, a new $3.3 million parking ticket system, and several lawsuit settlements. The agenda also includes testimonial resolutions and procedural items like journal approval and public comment.

• Contract 6004334: $7,000,000 ARPA-funded expansion of Shotspotter gunshot detection services (Police)
• Contract 6004150: $3,308,267 for a new City Parking Ticket and Collections Management System (Municipal Parking)
• Contract 6000173-A6: $0 amendment extending parking ticket system contract to Aug 15, 2022 (total $10,749,811.56)
• Settlement of Brenda Jackson vs City of Detroit for $89,000; other settlements totaling $101,000
• Contract 6004371: $960,000 federal-funded compliance services for Home Investors Loan Program (Housing)

The Detroit City Council approved a $7.8 million asphalt delivery contract with Cadillac Asphalt, LLC, and rejected two demolition contracts with Smalley Construction, Inc., both by 0-9 votes. The council also approved several other contracts, including a $3.9 million occupational health services agreement with Henry Ford Health System and a $3.3 million parking ticket management system with Conduent State & Local Solutions. Numerous other items were referred to standing committees for further review.

• Approved $7,847,500 asphalt delivery contract with Cadillac Asphalt (9-0)
• Rejected $2,483,070 demolition contract with Smalley Construction (0-9)
• Rejected $3,059,750 demolition contract with Smalley Construction (0-9)
• Approved $3,931,602 occupational health services contract with Henry Ford Health System (9-0)
• Approved $3,308,267 parking ticket management contract with Conduent (9-0)
• Approved $1,534,830 sale of 14 DLBA properties to MDOT (9-0)
• Approved $9,888,460 major road resurfacing contract with Fort Wayne Contracting (9-0)
• Approved $5,190,460 speed hump contract with Fort Wayne Contracting (9-0)

City Council Closed Session

This is a closed session of the Detroit City Council to consult with attorneys about legal issues related to settlements in no-fault and other auto cases. The session is authorized under the Open Meetings Act for privileged and confidential communications. No public decisions or discussions are on the agenda.

• Closed session to discuss legal issues relating to settlements in no-fault and other auto cases
• Consultation with Law Department attorneys and Legislative Policy Division attorneys

Rules Standing Committee

The Rules Standing Committee is meeting to review and discuss 19 suggested amendments to the Detroit City Council's Rules of Order, covering topics such as agenda procedures, committee assignments, and council member office assignments. The committee will also consider unfinished business from 2021 and receive recommendations from the Legislative Policy Division and council members.

• Review of Section 9.12 – Agenda – from 2021 on Standing Committee Review and Referral in 60 days
• Suggested amendment to Section 10.13.9 – New Business, walk-on language
• Suggested amendment to Section 18.4 – Continuing Informational Reports, include assignments to LPD
• New Section – Assignment of council members offices by Building Authority
• Suggested amendment to Section 4.4.1 – City Planning Commission – insert 'the two (2) non-at-large districts'

The Rules Standing Committee voted 3-0 to bring back 19 suggested amendments to the City Council rules at its next meeting, including changes to agenda timelines, new business procedures, and committee structures. The committee also approved the February 28, 2022 minutes and received and filed four memoranda. No final rule changes were adopted; all items were tabled for further review.

• Approved minutes of February 28, 2022 (3-0)
• Brought back Section 9.12 agenda change for next meeting (3-0)
• Brought back 18 suggested rule amendments for next meeting (3-0 each)
• Received and filed LPD memorandum on rule recommendations (3-0)
• Received and filed Council President Sheffield's memorandum (3-0)
• Received and filed CM Calloway's memorandum on new rules (3-0)
• Received and filed CM Waters' memorandum on council rules (3-0)

Public Health and Safety Standing Committee

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee voted to move numerous emergency demolition contracts, road repair contracts, and other items to the formal City Council session. It also ordered demolition of 20 dangerous buildings and tabled several items for further review. The committee received and filed reports on Black maternal mortality and banner requests.

• Moved 20 emergency demolition contracts to formal session (mostly 2-1, Santiago-Romero dissenting)
• Moved $5.19M speed hump contract to formal session (3-0)
• Moved $9.89M major road resurfacing contract to formal session (3-0)
• Moved $1M traffic signal repair contract increase to formal session (3-0)
• Ordered demolition of 20 dangerous buildings (3-0)
• Received and filed Black maternal mortality report (3-0)
• Tabled food grading ordinance for later date (3-0)
• Tabled reckless driving and parking violation memos for two weeks (3-0)

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee is reviewing several contract amendments for seasonal warming centers and neighborhood rehabilitation. The agenda also includes multiple requests to approve the sale of City-owned real estate to private purchasers and non-profits.

• Public hearing for a Commercial Rehabilitation Certificate at 3402 Brush St.
• Contract increase of $88,000.00 for Cass Community Social Services seasonal warming center operations
• Contract for Fitz Forward to provide single-family rehabilitation services totaling $400,000.00
• Sale of 6460 Russell to Metro Detroit Opportunity Fund LLC for $9,710.00
• Sale of 3311 Bourke to SABAA Enterprises Inc. for $1,760.00

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee approved several property sales and contract amendments, including sales at 6460 Russell, 6629-6643 Benson, 13203-13314 Fenkell, 4059 W. Davison, and 23838 Fenkell, as well as amendments to contracts with Lake Star Construction Services. The committee also brought back several items for further review, including the 3402 Brush St. commercial rehabilitation certificate and the Fitz Forward contract. All votes were unanimous (3-0).

• Approved property sale of 6460 Russell to Metro Detroit Opportunity Fund LLC for $9,710 (3-0)
• Approved property sale of 6629, 6635, 6643 Benson to Barnburner LLC for $8,180 (3-0)
• Approved property sale of 13203, 13213, 13300, 13314 Fenkell to Cathryn Coleman for $38,380 (3-0)
• Approved property sale of 4059 W. Davison to 4059 W Davison Bldg LLC for $225,000 (3-0)
• Approved property sale of 23838 Fenkell to 23850 Fenkell LLC for $11,200 (3-0)
• Approved contract amendment for Lake Star Construction Services (exterior repairs) reducing funds to $97,938.50 (3-0)
• Approved contract amendment for Lake Star Construction Services (roof repairs) increasing funds to $181,615.70 (3-0)
• Approved contract amendment for Lake Star Construction Services (interior repairs) reducing funds to $205,645.00 (3-0)

Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee is reviewing several contract authorizations for city services. Items include vehicle rentals, engine repairs, recreation center construction, and drainage cleaning. The committee is also considering a parcel acquisition for the Joe Louis Greenway project.

• $1,401,960.00 for heavy duty vehicle rentals via Herc Rentals, Inc.
• Extension of time for Cummins, Inc. diesel engine repair services
• $406,652.96 increase for Coleman Young and Patton Recreation Centers construction
• $367,500.00 for ACE Arts Alley Initiative design and engineering by OHM Advisors
• Land acquisition from Detroit Land Bank for the Joe Louis Greenway project

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee approved minutes and advanced several contracts to formal session, including amendments for Cummins engine repairs, recreation center construction, fuel site services, drainage cleaning, and a Joe Louis Greenway land acquisition. It delayed action on a $1.4M ARPA-funded heavy-duty vehicle rental contract for the Skills for Life Program, requesting it be brought back in two weeks, and held a design services contract for the ACE Arts Alley Initiative for one week.

• Approved minutes of 5/12/22 (3-0)
• Advanced Cummins engine repair contract amendment to formal session (3-0)
• Advanced recreation center construction amendment for Coleman Young and Patton centers to formal session (3-0)
• Advanced fuel site repair and closure services contract to formal session (3-0)
• Advanced drainage cleaning vactor services contract to formal session (3-0)
• Advanced Joe Louis Greenway land acquisition to formal session (3-0)
• Delayed ARPA heavy-duty vehicle rental contract for Skills for Life, bring back in 2 weeks (3-0)
• Delayed ACE Arts Alley design services contract, bring back in 1 week (3-0)

Budget, Finance And Audit Standing Committee

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee is reviewing several municipal reports. Discussions include property tax incentives for residents over age 65 and the city's financial status through March 31, 2022.

• Report on Senior Residents over 65 Property Tax
• City of Detroit Financial Report for the nine months ended March 31, 2022
• Public hearing to establish a Special Assessment District for the University District Area
• Report regarding Community Land Trusts
• Memorandum regarding contractors in non-compliance with Executive Orders 2016-1 and 2021-2

The committee received and filed the City's nine-month financial report and a report on senior property taxes, and requested additional information on making pensioners whole. It also scheduled a public hearing on a special assessment district for the University District and deferred a request on contractor compliance for one week. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved minutes of May 11, 2022 (2-0)
• Received and filed report on senior property taxes (3-0)
• Requested LPD info on income tax reduction for seniors (3-0)
• Received and filed nine-month financial report (3-0)
• Requested LPD report on making pensioners whole (3-0)
• Brought back University District special assessment hearing in one week (3-0)
• Received and filed Community Land Trusts report (3-0)
• Brought back contractor compliance request in one week (3-0)

Internal Operations Standing Committee

The Internal Operations Standing Committee is reviewing and voting on a series of legal settlements, contracts, and appointments. Key items include two occupational health services contracts totaling over $8.1 million, a $75,000 settlement in a lawsuit, and several legal representation and indemnification resolutions for city employees. The agenda also includes a request for a closed session to discuss legal issues regarding no-fault settlements.

• Contract No. 6004262 with Henry Ford Health System for $3,931,602.00 for occupational health services
• Contract No. 6002349 with Concentra Medical Centers for $4,249,742.00 for occupational health services
• Settlement of $75,000 in Michael McDonel v City of Detroit
• Contract amendment No. 6000554-A12 with Fink Bressack, PLLC for $500,000 increase for legal representation
• Appointment of Jerry Watson to the District 4 Board of Zoning Appeals

The Internal Operations Standing Committee voted 2-0 to send several items to the formal City Council session with a recommendation to approve, including two occupational health services contracts totaling over $8.1 million, a $500,000 contract amendment for legal representation, and numerous lawsuit settlements. Several other items were tabled or brought back for further review, including a $75,000 settlement that was reconsidered and delayed by one week. The committee also received and filed reports on a Community Advisory Council and a resolution supporting a woman's right to choose.

• Approved sending $3,931,602 Henry Ford Health System contract to formal session (2-0)
• Approved sending $4,249,742 Concentra Medical Centers contract to formal session (2-0)
• Approved sending $500,000 Fink Bressack contract amendment to formal session (2-0)
• Approved sending $75,000 McDonel settlement to formal session, then reconsidered and delayed 1 week (2-0)
• Approved sending $2,471,822 Michigan Indigent Defense Commission grant application to formal session (2-0)
• Approved sending $250,000 Floyd E. Allen & Associates contract amendment to formal session (2-0)
• Approved sending $48,680 Ford/Gravity Imaging settlement to formal session (2-0)
• Approved sending $93,750 Purvis settlement to formal session (2-0)

City Council Formal Session

The Detroit City Council is holding a formal session to approve minutes, handle reconsiderations, and refer numerous items to standing committees. Key actions include authorizing legal settlements in several lawsuits, approving property sales, and scheduling public hearings for tax incentives. The agenda also includes reports on community land trusts, food grading, and reproductive rights.

• Settlement of $48,680 in Kenneth Ford and Gravity Imaging, LLC v City of Detroit
• Settlement of $75,000 in Latasha Adams v City of Detroit
• Property sale of 4059 W. Davison to 4059 W Davison Bldg LLC for $225,000
• Public hearing for obsolete property rehabilitation at 3426 Junction Street
• Ordinance to require food grading signs in food service establishments

The Detroit City Council approved a $12,249,363.40 contract for fleet vehicle upfitting services and three streetscape construction contracts totaling over $25.8 million. The council also approved numerous legal settlements, property sales, and contract amendments, and referred many items to standing committees.

• Approved $12,249,363.40 fleet vehicle upfitting contract (8-0)
• Approved $8.8M West Warren Streetscape Project (8-0)
• Approved $8.2M East Warren Streetscape Project (8-0)
• Approved $8.8M Rosa Parks Streetscape Project (8-0)
• Approved $1,534,830 sale of 14 DLBA properties to MDOT (postponed 1 week)
• Approved $151,163 assessing software contract (8-0)
• Approved $260,996 emergency operations vehicle contract (8-0)
• Approved $844,573 police radio equipment contract (8-0)

Public Health and Safety Standing Committee

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee is reviewing a large batch of contracts, mostly for emergency demolitions of residential and commercial properties, plus a police radio purchase and an asphalt supply deal. Several items were referred to this committee on May 16, 2022, and the committee will decide whether to recommend approval to the full City Council.

• Emergency demolition contracts for properties including 4191 Lawndale ($19,300), 5286 24th St ($22,200), 7166 Holmes ($19,450), 3745 Belvidere ($19,602), 149 W Golden Gate ($25,750), and many others
• Contract 3057085 for demolition at 2634 Lakeview ($18,950) with DMC Consultants
• Contract 6004350 for Proposal N Demolition Release I Group I2 with Smalley Construction ($3,059,750.40)
• Contract 3056174 for police radios from Motorola Solutions ($844,573.00)
• Contract 6004426 for asphalt delivery with Cadillac Asphalt ($7,847,500.00)

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee reviewed numerous demolition, trash out, and other contracts. Most emergency demolition contracts were tabled to a future date, while several other items were moved to formal session or new business. The committee also approved deferrals of demolition orders for four properties and made recommendations on two large demolition contracts.

• Tabled 5 emergency demolition contracts (2-1, Benson no)
• Tabled 12 additional emergency demolition contracts (2-1, Benson no)
• Moved 2 demolition contracts to formal session with recommendation to deny (3-0)
• Moved 2 trash out service contracts to formal session (3-0)
• Moved 2 demolition contracts to new business (3-0)
• Approved deferral of demolition orders for 4 properties (3-0)
• Moved 2 demolition contracts to formal session (3-0)
• Moved 2 demolition contracts to new business (3-0)

Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee will consider several contract authorizations, including a $12.2 million fleet vehicle upfitting contract and a $1.4 million heavy-duty vehicle rental contract, both brought back as directed. The committee will also review numerous special event petitions, including food truck programs, block parties, and festivals, all recommended for approval by the Mayor's Office.

• Contract 6004353: $12,249,363.40 for fleet vehicle upfitting services (Canfield Equipment Service, Inc.)
• Contract 6004235: $1,401,960.00 for heavy-duty vehicle rentals for Skills for Life Program (Herc Rentals, Inc.)
• Contract 6004399: $1,911,354.00 for renovations and fence at Mt. Elliot Tow Yard (DMC Consultants, Inc.)
• Contract 6004238: $826,875.00 for blight debris removal and hauling (Motor City Preservation)
• Petition 2022-102: PWC Grand Prixmiere presented by Chevrolet at Campus Martius, June 3-6, 2022

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee voted 2-0 to recommend approval of numerous event permits and contracts to the full City Council, including food truck programs, concerts, and a $12.2M fleet upfitting contract. The committee also postponed a resolution on Detroit Public Library Commission appointment authority and brought back several items for further review.

• Approved motion to send $12,249,363.40 fleet vehicle upfitting contract to Formal Session (2-0)
• Approved motion to send Downtown Detroit Partnership food truck program petition to Formal Session (2-0)
• Approved motion to send Monroe Phase I LLC sports zone petition to Formal Session (2-0)
• Approved motion to send Courageous Inc. concert series petition to Formal Session (2-0)
• Approved motion to send Black Leaders Detroit bike ride petition to Formal Session (2-0)
• Approved motion to send DPSCD alumni block party and bike ride petitions to Formal Session (2-0)
• Approved motion to send 12 other event permit petitions to Formal Session (2-0)
• Approved motion to send 10 contract and grant resolutions to Formal Session (2-0)

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee will hold a public hearing on rezoning 7630 East Edsel Ford Freeway from R2 to B4, discuss a report on removing Detroit Public Schools from tax abatements, and review numerous contracts and reports. Items include contracts for home repair programs, the Gordie Howe International Bridge project, and reports from the City Planning Commission and Detroit Brownfield Redevelopment Authority.

• Public hearing on rezoning 7630 East Edsel Ford Freeway from R2 to B4
• Discussion on DPS exemption from tax abatements and brownfields
• Contract 6004212: $65,614.80 for laptops and equipment (ARPA funds)
• Contract 6004047-A1: $120,000 increase for repairs at 7150 W Vernor Street
• Contract 6003922-A1: $457,488.33 increase for COVID-19 shelter operations

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee voted 3-0 to recommend approval of numerous contracts, a zoning change, and property sales to the full City Council. Items include a zoning change at 7630 East Edsel Ford Freeway, multiple home repair program contracts, and several property sales. Several items were tabled or brought back for more information, including the Cass Community Social Services warming center contract and the Fitz Forward rehabilitation contract.

• Approved zoning change to B4 at 7630 East Edsel Ford Freeway (3-0)
• Approved $65,614.80 laptop/equipment contract with Sehi Computer Products (3-0)
• Approved 6 home repair intake contracts totaling $518,000 (3-0)
• Approved $120,000 increase for Latin Americans for Social and Economic Development (3-0)
• Approved $120,254.13 Franklin Wright Settlements building repair contract (3-0)
• Tabled Cass Community Social Services warming center contract for 1 week (3-0)
• Tabled Fitz Forward $400,000 rehab contract for 1 week (3-0)
• Approved $1,534,830 sale of 14 DLBA properties to MDOT (3-0)

Budget, Finance And Audit Standing Committee

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee is meeting to review a long-term financial forecast for legacy pension plans and debt obligations, and to consider budget hearing questions for FY 2022-2023 submitted by council members for various city departments and agencies. The agenda also includes new business items such as a contract for assessing software, a fiscal impact statement for a legal counsel ordinance, a monthly financial report, a neighborhood enterprise zone application, an ARPA funds status report, a senior property tax report, and a request to initiate a disparity study.

• Contract No. 6004354 with BS&A Software for specialized assessing software, $151,163, through April 30, 2025
• Fiscal impact statement for proposed ordinance providing access to legal counsel
• Monthly Financial Report for eight months ending February 28, 2022
• Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificate application for 1830 Church Street, Corktown (15-year abatement)
• ARPA funds status as of March 31, 2022

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee approved moving two items to formal session: a $151,163 contract with BS&A Software for specialized assessing software and a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificate for rehabilitating a house at 1830 Church Street. The committee also received and filed multiple reports, including the OCFO's Long-Term Forecast Report for Legacy Pension Plans and Debt Obligations, and various budget hearing question memoranda. Several items were tabled to be brought back in two weeks, including the Office of the Assessor and Inspector General budget hearing questions.

• Approved moving Contract No. 6004354 ($151,163) with BS&A Software to formal session (2-0)
• Approved moving NEZ certificate for 1830 Church Street rehabilitation to formal session (3-0)
• Received and filed OCFO Long-Term Forecast Report for Legacy Pension Plans and Debt Obligations (2-0)
• Received and filed 16 budget hearing question memoranda from various council members (2-0)
• Tabled Office of the Assessor budget hearing questions to bring back in 2 weeks (3-0)
• Tabled Inspector General budget hearing questions to bring back in 2 weeks (3-0)
• Tabled OCFO budget hearing questions to bring back in 2 weeks (2-0)
• Tabled seniority restoration and Executive Protection Unit compensation items to bring back in 2 weeks (2-0)

Internal Operations Standing Committee

The Internal Operations Standing Committee is reviewing multiple contract authorizations and lawsuit settlements, including a $260,996 emergency vehicle contract and numerous legal settlements. The agenda also includes a report on the city's compliance with the federal Davis-Bacon Act, which found the city is not currently monitoring compliance.

• Contract No. 6004328: $260,996 for one emergency operations vehicle from LDV, Inc.
• Contract No. 6004262: $3,931,602 for occupational health services from Henry Ford Health System
• Contract No. 6002349: $4,249,742 for occupational health services from Concentra Medical Centers
• Settlement of $195,000 in Andre Ratcliff v City of Detroit
• Report on Davis-Bacon Act compliance: city not currently monitoring

The Internal Operations Standing Committee voted to recommend approval of an emergency operations vehicle contract for $260,996, and recommended denial of several legal representation and settlement items. It also moved forward numerous contract amendments, settlements, and task force resolutions to the formal session. Several items were tabled or brought back for further review.

• Recommended approval of Contract No. 6004328 for emergency operations vehicle (3-0)
• Recommended denial of legal representation for Larry Barnett, Reginald Beasley, Stephen Geelhood (3-0)
• Recommended denial of $75,000 settlement in Michael McDonel lawsuit (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $50,000 settlement in City of Detroit v Cynthia Griggs (3-0)
• Recommended approval of DocuSign contract amendment increase of $70,553.50 (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $400,000 increase for Cummings, McClorey legal services (2-0, Waters abstained)
• Recommended approval of $3,931,602 Henry Ford Health occupational health services contract (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $4,249,742 Concentra occupational health services contract (3-0)

City Council Formal Session

The Detroit City Council will hold a public hearing on a proposed ordinance to provide legal representation for qualified low-income occupants in residential eviction cases in 36th District Court and related administrative proceedings. The council will also consider multiple lawsuit settlements and legal representation requests, as well as several event permits. The agenda includes routine items such as approval of the journal and committee referrals.

• Public hearing on Right to Counsel in Eviction Proceedings ordinance (Chapter 22, Article VIII)
• Settlement of Myia Jones v City of Detroit for $175,000
• Settlement of Ray Schornak v City of Detroit for $77,500
• Settlement of JC Williams, Jr. v City of Detroit for $20,000
• Petition for Rocket Mortgage Classic at Detroit Golf Club, July 23-31, 2022

The Detroit City Council approved a Right to Counsel ordinance providing legal representation for qualified low-income occupants in residential eviction cases in 36th District Court and housing-related administrative proceedings, with a 9-0 vote and waiver of reconsideration. The council also approved a resolution urging the Michigan Legislature to repeal the state's abortion law and support reproductive care, and approved a $1.34 million contract for weapons detection systems for police (7-2). Several other items were referred to standing committees, and three streetscape construction contracts were postponed for one week.

• Approved Right to Counsel in Eviction Proceedings ordinance (9-0)
• Approved resolution urging Michigan Legislature to repeal Penal Code Act 328 and support reproductive care (9-0)
• Approved $1,342,989.60 contract for Evolv Technology weapons detection systems (7-2)
• Approved application for Local Bridge Program for bridge replacement and maintenance (9-0)
• Postponed West Warren Streetscape Project contract for one week
• Postponed East Warren Streetscape Project contract for one week
• Postponed Rosa Parks Streetscape Project contract for one week
• Referred ARPA funds status report to Budget, Finance and Audit Committee (9-0)

City Council Closed Session

The Detroit City Council is holding a closed session to consult with attorneys about legal issues related to a proposed settlement in the case Deanna Raznick, et al. v. Detroit Mott, et al. The session will also discuss privileged communications about closed sessions for representation, indemnification, and reverse conviction cases. No public decisions are expected during this closed session.

• Closed session to discuss legal issues in Deanna Raznick, et al. v. Detroit Mott, et al.
• Discussion of proposed settlement in the Raznick case
• Consultation with Law Department and Legislative Policy Division attorneys
• Review of privileged communication titled 'Response to Questions Relating to Closed Sessions for Representation and Indemnification and for Reverse Conviction Cases'

Public Health and Safety Standing Committee

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee is reviewing multiple contracts, including large streetscape construction projects, a weapons detection system purchase, and several demolition deferrals. The agenda also includes discussions on parking violation enforcement by private entities, food truck zones, and dangerous building hearings.

• Contract 6004421: $1,342,989.60 for Evolv Technology weapons detection systems for police
• Contract 6004417: $8,801,126.28 for West Warren Streetscape Project
• Contract 6004418: $8,220,934.62 for East Warren Streetscape Project
• Contract 6004420: $8,841,461.28 for Rosa Parks Streetscape Project
• Contract 6004390: $2,489,183.00 for repair of tree damaged sidewalks and driveways

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee voted to recommend approval of several contracts, including an $8.8 million West Warren Streetscape project (2-1, with CM Benson voting no). It also recommended approval of contracts for trash out services, railroad fees, and tree-damaged sidewalk repairs. The committee deferred demolition orders for four properties and concurred with demolition recommendations for numerous dangerous buildings. Several items were received and filed or brought back for further review.

• Recommended approval of $8.8M West Warren Streetscape contract (2-1)
• Recommended approval of $8.2M East Warren Streetscape contract (2-1)
• Recommended approval of $8.8M Rosa Parks Streetscape contract (2-1)
• Recommended approval of $1.34M weapons detection system contract (2-1)
• Recommended approval of $80K trash out services contract (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $2.49M sidewalk repair contract (3-0)
• Concurred with demolition deferrals for 4 properties (2-0)
• Concurred with demolition recommendations for 30 dangerous buildings (3-0)

City Council Formal Session

The Detroit City Council is holding a formal session to consider several items, including a $1.53 million sale of 14 properties to the Michigan Department of Transportation, multiple lawsuit settlements, and contract amendments. The agenda also includes referrals to standing committees for reports on financials, task forces, and property demolitions.

• Sale of 14 DLBA-owned properties to MDOT for $1,534,830.00
• Settlement of Andre Ratcliff v City of Detroit for $195,000.00
• Contract amendment with Seward Henderson PLLC for $500,000.00 increase
• Contract for trash out services to Emerging Industries Training Institute for $80,047.80
• Resolution urging state tax credits for over-assessed property taxes

The Detroit City Council approved two zoning ordinance amendments, including a rezoning at 52 and 62 Garfield, and introduced a right-to-counsel ordinance for eviction proceedings. It also approved numerous contracts, settlements, and grants, while denying a demolition contract for Group G2. Several items were referred to standing committees for further review.

• Approved zoning amendment for very high-impact manufacturing facilities (9-0)
• Approved rezoning of 52 and 62 Garfield from R6 to B4 (9-0)
• Introduced right-to-counsel in eviction proceedings ordinance, public hearing set for May 10 (9-0)
• Denied Contract No. 6003968 for Proposal N Residential Demolition Group G2 (0-9)
• Approved $1.53M sale of 14 DLBA properties to MDOT (referred to committee)
• Approved $12.25M fleet vehicle upfitting contract (referred back to committee)
• Approved $2.97M demolition contract for Group G2 (denied)
• Approved $1.4M heavy duty vehicle rental contract (referred back to committee)

Public Health and Safety Standing Committee

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee is meeting to discuss unfinished business and new items, including several contracts for demolition, trash out services, and health-related services, as well as grant acceptances and policy memos on parking enforcement, microgrids, and other topics. The agenda includes both items brought back from previous meetings and new referrals.

• Contract No. 6003968 with Smalley Construction, Inc. for residential demolition (Group G2) at 1224 Locust Street, Jackson, MI, total $2,965,974.90
• Contract No. 3054562 with Arrow Strategies, LLC for emergency nurse staffing for COVID testing, total $540,000.00
• Contract No. 6001625-A1 amendment with Brooklyn Outdoor, LLC for bus shelter installation, increase of $300,000.00, total $1,164,904.00
• Acceptance of FY 2022 Emergency Response Planning Grant ($20,000) and increase for Public Health Emergency Preparedness - Cities Readiness Initiatives Grant (to $284,021)
• Petition to vacate a public alley bounded by Pinewood, Goulburn, Lappin, and Waltham Avenues (2022-12)

Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee is reviewing several contracts from the Office of Contracting and Procurement, including a $12.2 million fleet vehicle upfitting contract and a $1.4 million heavy-duty vehicle rental agreement. These items were brought back as directed or referred to the committee on April 21, 2022. The committee will also discuss a memorandum on District 6 park renovations.

• Contract 6004353: $12,249,363.40 for fleet vehicle upfitting services with Canfield Equipment Service, Inc.
• Contract 6004235: $1,401,960.00 for heavy-duty vehicle rentals for the Skills for Life Program with Herc Rentals, Inc.
• Contract 6004366: $1,196,000.00 for 1,967 HVAC MERV 13 filters with MSC Industrial Supply Co.
• Contract 6003659: $254,880.00 for on-site heavy-duty vehicle washing services with AlphaStar Enterprises.
• District 6 Park Renovations memorandum submitted by Council Member Gabriela Santiago-Romero.

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee will hold two public hearings: one on a proposed ordinance amending Detroit's zoning code regarding very high-impact manufacturing facilities and related review procedures, and another to rezone properties at 52 and 62 Garfield from R6 to B4. The committee will also discuss several unfinished business items, including an easement at 19015 Van Dyke, small business support programs, and various zoning text modifications, as well as new business items such as contracts for home repair programs and a proposed right-to-counsel ordinance for eviction proceedings.

• Public hearing on zoning amendment for very high-impact manufacturing facilities and Industrial Review Committee duties
• Public hearing to rezone 52 and 62 Garfield from R6 to B4
• Approval of easement at 19015 Van Dyke for $1.00 to Oakland-Macomb Interceptor Drain
• Contracts totaling $418,000 for client intake and application prep for HRD Home Repair Programs (U Snap Bac, Central Detroit Christian, Wayne Metro, Jefferson East, Bridging Communities, Urban Neighborhood Initiatives)
• Proposed ordinance to provide right to counsel for low-income tenants in eviction cases

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee voted 3-0 to recommend approval of two zoning ordinance amendments (very high-impact manufacturing facilities and rezoning 52/62 Garfield to B4), a $1 utility easement at 19015 Van Dyke, two Gordie Howe bridge rehab contracts, and a $3.46M Build Back Better grant application. It also recommended introducing a right-to-counsel ordinance for eviction cases and set public hearings. Several items were tabled or brought back for later dates.

• Approved zoning amendment for very high-impact manufacturing facilities (3-0)
• Approved rezoning of 52 and 62 Garfield from R6 to B4 (3-0)
• Approved $1 utility easement at 19015 Van Dyke (3-0)
• Approved $104,390 contract for rehab at 6406 Beechwood (3-0)
• Approved $114,290 contract for rehab at 16650 Monica (3-0)
• Approved $3,464,800 Build Back Better grant application (3-0)
• Recommended introduction of right-to-counsel in evictions ordinance (3-0)
• Tabled six home repair contracts and other items to May 12 or later

Budget, Finance And Audit Standing Committee

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee is meeting to review a large number of budget-related items, including the FY22-31 Long-Term Forecast Report for legacy pension plans and debt obligations, the Risk Management Council Annual Report for CY2021, and numerous budget hearing responses from city departments and agencies for FY 2022-2023. The committee will also discuss a complaint about property tax over-assessments at two Detroit properties and a request for a report on Baby Bond Programs.

• Complaint of over-assessed property taxes at 9550 Hubbell and 6463 Evergreen (Charles Miles)
• FY22-31 Long-Term Forecast Report for Legacy Pension Plans and Debt Obligations
• Risk Management Council Annual Report – CY2021
• Closing Resolution extending automatic property tax exemptions to seniors 65+ and permanently disabled
• Request for report on Baby Bond Programs

Internal Operations Standing Committee

The Internal Operations Standing Committee is reviewing several legal settlements, contract amendments, and new business items. Key items include a $500,000 increase to a legal services contract, a $75,000 settlement in a police lawsuit, and a request to apply for a $500,000 Kresge Foundation grant for early learning. The committee will also discuss a report on Davis-Bacon Act compliance and a survey on the Reparations Task Force.

• Contract No. 6000554-A12: $500,000 increase to Fink Bressack, PLLC for legal representation in Joe Dumars Fieldhouse litigation, total $3,670,000
• Settlement of $75,000 in Michael McDonel v City of Detroit, Ryan Klein and Nicholas Urista
• Contract No. 6004328: $260,996 for one emergency operations vehicle from LDV, Inc.
• Request to submit grant application to Kresge Foundation for $500,000 Early Learning Grant
• Resolution to establish a Minority Business Task Force, co-chaired by Council Members Johnson, Waters, and Whitfield Calloway

City Council Formal Session

The Detroit City Council is holding a formal session to consider referrals to standing committees, including budget hearing responses for FY 2022-2023 from various departments, and to vote on several lawsuit settlements and contract amendments. The agenda also includes testimonial resolutions and reports on the Davis-Bacon Act and a Reparations Task Force survey.

• Budget hearing responses for FY 2022-2023 from BSEED, HRD, PDD, and other departments
• Settlement in Tox Testing Labs v City of Detroit for $3,000
• Settlement in Tawana Patterson v City of Detroit for $5,000
• Settlement in City of Detroit v Cynthia Griggs for $50,000 and waiver of taxes
• Contract amendment for Plunkett & Cooney PC (litigation support) with total contract amount $550,000

Public Health and Safety Standing Committee

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee will consider 15 city demolition and trash-out service contracts totaling over $1.5 million, plus several street vacation and encroachment petitions. The agenda also includes follow-up items on DDOT bus shelter glass replacement, parking violation enforcement, auto theft prevention grants, micro grids, permeable concrete, and a DWSD water main replacement hearing.

• Contract 6004310: $430,875 for replacement glass panels at DDOT bus shelters (Christy Glass Company)
• Contract 3055827: $18,800 emergency demolition at 13520 Compass (Blue Star, Inc.)
• 14 trash-out service contracts totaling about $1.3 million for various Detroit properties
• Petition to vacate part of 5th Street between Michigan Avenue and vacated Porter Street (GSA)
• Petition to vacate parts of Lysander Street between Commonwealth and Trumbull (Trumbull Properties)

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee voted 2-0 to recommend approval of 15 demolition and trash-out service contracts, plus several other items, to the full City Council. The committee also brought back several previously deferred items for further discussion and received and filed two memoranda. All actions were unanimous with no objections.

• Recommended approval of 15 demolition/trash-out contracts totaling ~$1.5M (2-0)
• Recommended approval of $430,875 bus shelter glass replacement contract (2-0)
• Recommended approval of resolution urging MSHDA to speed up CERA rental assistance processing (2-0)
• Recommended approval of street vacation petition for part of 5th Street (2-0)
• Recommended approval of encroachment petitions for Detroit Wayne Mental Health Authority and Selden Innovation Center (2-0)
• Brought back for further discussion: parking violation enforcement, auto theft prevention grant, micro grids, permeable concrete, gun crimes on Wilfred, parking lot enforcement, international water crossings, bus cleaning contract (2-0)
• Received and filed memoranda on permeable concrete pilot and DWSD water main replacement hearing (2-0)

City Council Special Session

The Detroit City Council is holding a special session to consider and vote on resolutions related to the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 budget, including corrections, appropriations, compensation schedules, and tax statements. The agenda includes public comment and several budget-related items from the Budget Department, City Council Legislative Policy Division, and City Planning Commission. This is a substantive budget-setting meeting, not just procedural boilerplate.

• Correction of errors to the 2023 Mayor's Budget (First Errata Letter)
• Administration FY 2022-2023 Budget Closing Resolution (appropriations for July 1, 2022–June 30, 2023)
• FY 2022-2023 Official Compensation Schedule (White Book salary and wage adjustments)
• FY 2023 Tax Statement
• City Council's Schedule B of changes to 2023 budget appropriations and revenue

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee is meeting to discuss unfinished business and new items, including reports on 3D printers for housing development, annual federal housing fund allocations, several contracts, a grant application, and a resolution urging state law changes to exclude Detroit Public Schools and the Detroit Public Library from tax abatements. The agenda is substantive, with multiple items for discussion or decision.

• Report on cost of 3D printers for housing development (requested by Council Member Coleman A. Young II)
• Resolution authorizing annual HOME, CDBG, NSP, and ARPA awards for ready-to-proceed projects
• Contract No. 6004212 with Sehi Computer Products, Inc. for $65,614.80 (ARPA-funded laptops, monitors, printer)
• Contract No. 6004062 with University of Detroit Mercy for $150,000 (North End community engagement, corrected end date to Jan 31, 2024)
• Resolution urging state law change to exclude Detroit Public Schools and Detroit Public Library from tax abatements and TIF captures

Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee will consider several contract amendments and new agreements, including a revenue lease for the Detroit Princess Riverboat, extensions for engine and fire boat repairs, and security services for COVID-19 vaccine and testing sites. The committee will also review a donation of up to 115 trees for Kemeny Recreation Center and a grant application for Wilson Trail maintenance. A presentation request regarding Historic Fort Wayne development is also on the agenda.

• Contract 6001304-A1: Revenue lease amendment for Detroit Princess Riverboat docking at Hart Plaza, $0.00, Jan 1 2023 - Jun 30 2024
• Contract 6001966-A2: Time extension for Caterpillar engine repair services, total $600,000.00
• Contract 6002187-A1: Time extension for fire boat maintenance, total $150,000.00
• Contract 6004335: Security services for vaccine/testing sites, $402,270.40
• Request to accept 115 trees valued at $92,000.00 for Kemeny Recreation Center; Wilson Trail grant application for $250,000.00

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee approved minutes from 4/7/22 and moved six items to formal session, including contract amendments for the Detroit Princess Riverboat, Caterpillar engine repairs, fire boat maintenance, and security services for vaccine/testing sites, as well as a tree donation and a grant application for the Wilson Trail. All motions were unanimous (3-0). A request for a Historic Fort Wayne development presentation was brought back at a date to be determined.

• Approved minutes of 4/7/22 (3-0)
• Moved to formal session: Revenue lease amendment for Detroit Princess Riverboat docking at Hart Plaza (3-0)
• Moved to formal session: Contract amendment for Caterpillar engine repair services (3-0)
• Moved to formal session: Contract amendment for fire boat maintenance (3-0)
• Moved to formal session: Contract for security services at vaccine/testing sites ($402,270.40) (3-0)
• Moved to formal session: Acceptance of up to 115 trees from Greening of Detroit for Kemeny Recreation Center (3-0)
• Moved to formal session: Grant application for Wilson Trail maintenance ($250,000 requested) (3-0)
• Brought back at a date to be determined: Historic Fort Wayne development presentation request (3-0)

Internal Operations Standing Committee

The Internal Operations Standing Committee is meeting to discuss unfinished business and new items, including contract approvals, legal representation for city employees, and several lawsuit settlements. The committee will also consider resolutions to establish 313 Day and a Literacy Taskforce, and appointments to city boards.

• Contract No. 6004243: $150,000 for appraisal services in Marathon v CoD and MGM v CoD property tax litigation
• Contract No. 6001522-A5: $500,000 increase (total $1,950,000) for legal services from Seward Henderson, PLLC
• Settlements: $65,000 (Christopher Black), $15,000 (Andrea Sherrer), $14,500 (Makela Gregory), $10,000 (ST Enterprises I LLC), $10,000 (Precise MRI of Michigan, LLC), $8,500 (Affiliated Diagnostic of Oakland, LLC), $5,000 (Precise MRI of Michigan, PLLC)
• Legal representation for multiple police officers and other city employees in lawsuits
• Resolution to officially establish March 13th as '313 Day' in Detroit

The Internal Operations Standing Committee voted 3-0 to send several items to formal session with a recommendation to approve, including a $150,000 appraisal services contract for property tax litigation involving Marathon and MGM, a $500,000 increase to a legal services contract, and multiple lawsuit settlements. The committee also recommended approval of a resolution to establish a Literacy Taskforce and the appointment of Joyce Alfred to the Board of Review. Several other items were tabled or scheduled for future discussion.

• Sent $150,000 appraisal contract (Contract No. 6004243) to formal session with recommendation to approve (3-0)
• Sent $500,000 increase to legal services contract (Contract No. 6001522) to formal session with recommendation to approve (3-0)
• Sent appointment of Joyce Alfred to Board of Review to formal session with recommendation to approve (3-0)
• Sent resolution to establish Literacy Taskforce to formal session with recommendation to approve (3-0)
• Sent 7 lawsuit settlements totaling $128,000 to formal session with recommendation to approve (3-0)
• Tabled 313 Day resolution for two weeks (3-0)
• Tabled Milwaukee Homicide Review for two weeks (3-0)
• Tabled Equal Pay Primer for one week (3-0)

Budget, Finance And Audit Standing Committee

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee is meeting to continue discussions on American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds and review numerous reports and budget responses for FY 2022-2023. The agenda includes unfinished business items such as the long-term forecast for legacy pensions and debt, a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone application, and a report on split-rate property taxation. Most new business items are budget hearing responses from various city departments and agencies.

• Continued discussion on American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds
• FY22-31 Long-Term Forecast Report for Legacy Pension Plans and Debt Obligations
• Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificate application for rehabilitation at 226 Hendrie
• Resolution urging Michigan to allow tax credits for residents over-assessed on property taxes
• Budget hearing responses from Detroit Police Department, Detroit Land Bank Authority, and other agencies

City Council Executive Session

The Detroit City Council's Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee, expanded to all nine members, is meeting for an executive session. The agenda includes a roll call, an executive session discussion referencing a chart from the Legislative Policy Division, Office of Budget, and Office of Contracting and Procurement, and a public comment period. No specific decisions or proposals are listed in the agenda text.

• Executive session on budget and contracting matters
• Public comment period
• Meeting held at 1340 Coleman A. Young Municipal Center

City Council Formal Session

The Detroit City Council is holding a formal session to refer numerous items to standing committees, including budget hearing questions for FY 2022-2023, several contract approvals, lawsuit settlements, and various resolutions. The agenda is largely procedural, with most items being referred to committees for further review rather than final votes.

• Contract No. 6004265 with Wolverine Solutions Group for printing/mailing tax bills, $2,892,298
• Settlement in Affiliated Diagnostic of Oakland, LLC v City of Detroit for $8,500
• Settlement in Makela Gregory v City of Detroit Dept. of Public Works for $14,500
• Resolution to establish March 13 as '313 Day' in Detroit
• Resolution urging state law change to exclude Detroit Public Schools and Library from tax abatements

Public Health and Safety Standing Committee

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee will consider multiple contract authorizations, demolition deferrals, and reports, including a $2.97M residential demolition contract and a $481K fire equipment contract. The agenda also includes discussion of surveillance technology use, parking violation authority, and a resolution on Detroit Public Library governance.

• Contract No. 6003968: $2,965,974.90 for residential demolition Group G2 (Smalley Construction)
• Contract No. 3053675: $481,440.51 for emergency power loader stretchers (Stryker Medical)
• Contract No. 3053077: $106,760.00 for 100 Motorola radios for CB Patrol (Comsource, Inc.)
• Demolition deferral requests for 19969 Hanna, 2432 Halleck, and 3073 Lakewood
• Resolution to change Detroit Public Library Commission appointment authority from DPSCD to City of Detroit

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee reviewed multiple contracts and reports, sending most to formal City Council with a recommendation to approve. A $2.97M residential demolition contract was brought back for further review, and a $21,750 demolition contract was approved with a 2-1 vote. The committee also approved minutes, received a surveillance technology report, and deferred demolition orders for three properties.

• Approved minutes of April 4, 2022 (3-0)
• Received and filed Detroit Bulk Storage memorandum (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $106,760 police radio contract (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $481,440.51 fire stretcher contract (3-0)
• Brought back $2,965,974.90 demolition contract for further review (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $34,600 emergency demolition at 5500 Tarnow (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $215,605 emergency demolition at 12801 Mack (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $21,750 emergency demolition at 5921 Begole (2-1)

City Council Executive Session

The Detroit City Council Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee, expanded to all nine members, is meeting to hold executive sessions at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. The agenda lists executive session charts from the Legislative Policy Division, Office of Budget, and Office of Contracting and Procurement, with public comment periods following each. No specific decisions or discussion items are detailed in the agenda text.

• Executive session at 11:00 a.m. with Executive Session Chart 2022-23.pdf and version 4
• Executive session at 2:00 p.m. with Executive Session Chart 2022-23(1).pdf and version 4(1)
• Public comment periods scheduled after each executive session

City Council Executive Session

This is a special meeting of the Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee, expanded to include all nine City Council members. The agenda consists of two executive sessions (at 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.) with related charts from the Legislative Policy Division, Office of Budget, and Office of Contracting and Procurement, followed by public comment periods. No specific decisions or proposals are listed on the agenda.

• Executive session at 10:00 a.m. with attached charts (2022-23 version 1 and version 2)
• Executive session at 2:00 p.m. with attached charts (2022-23 version 1 and version 2)
• Public comment periods after each executive session

Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee is reviewing several items referred to it, including contracts for vehicle rentals, repairs, and upfitting, a grant acceptance, a land acquisition for the Joe Louis Greenway, and a report on public art funding. The committee will also consider a petition for a spring press conference at Campus Martius and Cadillac Square parks.

• Contract No. 6004353: $12,249,363.40 for fleet vehicle upfitting services (Canfield Equipment Service, Inc.)
• Contract No. 6004235: $1,401,960.00 for heavy duty vehicle rentals for Skills for Life Program (Herc Rentals, Inc.)
• Acceptance of $1,000,000 Michigan Enhancement Grant from MEDC for General Services Department
• Authorization to acquire four parcels from Detroit Land Bank Authority for Joe Louis Greenway expansion
• Petition 2022-101 to host Spring Press Conference at Campus Martius and Cadillac Square Parks on April 14, 2022

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee voted to recommend approval of the Spring Press Conference and Celebration petition, allowing a press conference at Campus Martius and Cadillac Square Parks on April 14, 2022. The committee also recommended approval of several contracts and grants, including a $1.4 million heavy-duty vehicle rental contract and a $12.2 million fleet vehicle upfitting contract, though the latter two were brought back for further review. The committee received and filed a report on public arts funding sources.

• Recommended approval of Spring Press Conference petition (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $1,401,960 heavy-duty vehicle rental contract (3-0)
• Brought back $1,401,960 heavy-duty vehicle rental contract for further review (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $150,000 construction equipment repair contract (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $87,000 vehicle glass replacement contract (3-0)
• Brought back $12,249,363.40 fleet vehicle upfitting contract for further review (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $1,000,000 Michigan Enhancement Grant (3-0)
• Recommended approval of acquisition of four parcels for Joe Louis Greenway (3-0)

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee will hold a public hearing on a petition to establish an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation District at 16510 and 16530 East Warren Avenue. The committee will also discuss several unfinished and new business items, including property sales, easements, and reports on topics like 3D printers for housing and equal pay.

• Public hearing on Flux City, LLC petition for Obsolete Property Rehabilitation District at 16510/16530 East Warren Ave (Petition #2022-5)
• Sale of property at 19015 Van Dyke and approval of a $1.00 utility easement to Oakland-Macomb Interceptor Drain
• Report on cost of 3D printers for housing development in Detroit
• Resolution to list Detroit River on UNESCO world historic site
• Resolution for DEGC education series on development incentives

The committee held a public hearing on a petition to establish an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation District at 16510 and 16530 East Warren Avenue, then voted to move it to new business. Several items were received and filed, referred back, or scheduled for future discussion. No final approvals were made; most actions were procedural.

• Public hearing held on Flux City LLC petition for Obsolete Property Rehabilitation District at 16510/16530 E. Warren Ave.; moved to new business (3-0)
• Minutes of 3/31/22 approved (3-0)
• UNESCO Detroit River resolution received and filed (3-0)
• Sale of property at 19015 Van Dyke brought back in 2 weeks (3-0)
• Easement at 19015 Van Dyke brought back in 2 weeks (3-0)
• Davis-Bacon Act memorandum received and filed (3-0)
• 3D printer housing report brought back in 1 week (3-0)
• Equal pay report referred back to President's Office (3-0)

City Council Executive Session

The Detroit City Council Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee, expanded to all nine members, is meeting for an executive session. The agenda includes roll call, an executive session with attached charts from the Legislative Policy Division, Office of Budget, and Office of Contracting and Procurement, and public comment. No specific decisions or proposals are listed beyond the executive session itself.

• Executive session with Executive Session Chart 2022-23 version 1 and version 2
• Public comment period
• Meeting held at 1340 Coleman A. Young Municipal Center

Internal Operations Standing Committee

The Internal Operations Standing Committee is reviewing and voting on a large batch of items, mostly lawsuit settlements against the City of Detroit and several city contracts. The agenda includes over 20 settlement resolutions, two contract extensions for cellular services, and a labor agreement for Emergency Services Deployment Officers. Most items were brought back from prior meetings for reconsideration.

• Settlement of $99,000 in David Korona v City of Detroit
• Settlement of $195,000 in City of Detroit v Dexter Doris et al
• Contract No. 6004251 for $80,000 with Mogill Posner & Cohen for legal counsel
• Contract No. 6004243 for $150,000 with Federal Appraisal for appraisal services
• Implementation of 2021-2025 AFSCME Local 1023 labor agreement for Emergency Services Deployment Officers

The Internal Operations Standing Committee voted unanimously (3-0) to recommend approval of numerous legal settlements, contracts, and other items to the full City Council. These include settlements for lawsuits against the city, a contract for legal counsel, and extensions for cellular device services. Several items were tabled for further review.

• Approved $80,000 legal counsel contract with Mogill Posner & Cohen (3-0)
• Approved $4,375 settlement for Integrated MRI Center lawsuit (3-0)
• Approved $25,610 settlement for Affiliated Diagnostics lawsuit (3-0)
• Approved $99,000 settlement for David Korona lawsuit (3-0)
• Approved $195,000 settlement in City of Detroit v Dexter Doris (3-0)
• Approved AFSCME Local 1023 labor agreement (3-0)
• Approved T-Mobile and Verizon contract extensions (3-0)
• Received and filed Board of Ethics 2021 Annual Report (3-0)

Budget, Finance And Audit Standing Committee

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee is meeting to discuss unfinished business, including a proposed contract for printing and mailing property tax bills and numerous budget hearing questions for various city departments and agencies for fiscal year 2022-2023. The agenda is largely procedural, with most items being status updates on previously referred memoranda.

• Contract No. 6004265 with Wolverine Solutions Group for printing and mailing services for property tax bills, delinquent notices, and taxpayer correspondence, total $2,892,298, through March 21, 2025.
• Risk Management Council Annual Report for CY2021.
• Budget hearing questions for Detroit Police Department, Detroit Transportation Corporation, Health Department, and other agencies for FY 2022-2023.
• Memorandum requesting resolution to extend moratorium on property tax foreclosures of owner-occupied homes through 2022.
• Budget hearing questions for Detroit Institute of Arts, Detroit Land Bank Authority, and Eastern Market Corporation.

City Council Formal Session

The Detroit City Council is holding a formal session that includes a public hearing on proposed amendments to Chapter 20 of the City Code, which would restructure licensing for medical marijuana and adult-use establishments, including new processes for unlimited and limited licenses. The council will also consider several contract amendments, lawsuit settlements, and budget-related referrals.

• Public hearing on amendments to Ch. 20, Art. VI (Medical Marijuana Facilities and Adult-Use) licensing sections
• Contract amendment for T-Mobile cellular services (extend to Sept 30, 2022, $0 added, total $4.5M)
• Contract amendment for Verizon Wireless cellular services (extend to Sept 30, 2022, $0 added, total $7.5M)
• Settlement in Allan Schwartz Medical Center PC v City of Detroit for $5,800
• Settlement in Joseph Nelson v City of Detroit for $55,000

The Detroit City Council approved an amended ordinance overhauling medical and adult-use marijuana licensing, including new processes for unlimited and limited licenses and social equity provisions. Two proposed zoning amendments for the Forest Avenue to Dequindre area failed and were referred back to committee. Numerous contracts, settlements, and event permits were approved, and many items were referred to standing committees.

• Approved amended marijuana licensing ordinance (9-0)
• Rejected zoning map amendment for Forest/Dequindre area (3-5)
• Rejected zoning ordinance creating MKT district (3-5)
• Approved $2.97M demolition contract with Smalley Construction (8-0)
• Approved $2M design engineering contract with Mannik & Smith (8-0)
• Approved $3.29M housing services contract with TCB Affordable Housing (8-0)
• Approved $962,484 for two mobile command post vehicles (8-0)
• Approved $1.4M heavy duty vehicle rental contract with Herc Rentals (referred)

City Council Budget Hearings

The Detroit City Council's Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee, expanded to all nine members, is holding budget hearings for FY 2023. The hearings cover the Office of the City Clerk and the Department of Elections, with public comment periods after each. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items listed.

• FY 2023 budget hearing for Office of the City Clerk
• FY 2023 budget hearing for Department of Elections
• Public comment periods scheduled after each hearing

City Council Budget Hearings

The Detroit City Council's Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee, expanded to all nine members, is holding budget hearings for the Board of Review, the Office of Inspector General, and the Office of the Auditor General for fiscal year 2023. Each hearing includes public comment. The agenda is procedural, listing the offices to be reviewed without specific dollar amounts or proposals.

• Budget hearing for Board of Review
• Budget hearing for Office of Inspector General, including FY23 supplemental items request
• Budget hearing for Office of the Auditor General
• Public comment periods after each hearing

City Council Budget Hearings

The Detroit City Council Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee, expanded to all nine council members, is holding a public hearing on the proposed FY 2022-2023 budget for the City of Detroit. The hearing includes public comment. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Public hearing on proposed FY 2022-2023 City of Detroit budget
• Public comment period

Public Health and Safety Standing Committee

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee will consider several emergency demolition contracts, deferrals and rescissions of demolition orders, and requests related to DTE utility shut-offs, Ukraine aid, and traffic studies. The agenda also includes follow-up items on apartment safety, auto theft prevention grants, and micro grids.

• Emergency demolition contracts for 7647 Sherwood ($24,600), 14109 Mapleridge ($46,970), 3691 E Willis ($26,300), and 13875 Moran ($29,700) with DMC Consultants, Inc.
• Contract 6002903-A1 amendment adding $523,329.17 for road resurfacing and sidewalks, total $10,511,790.30 with Fort Wayne Contracting/Ajax Paving.
• Contract 6004290 for design engineering services up to $2,000,000 with The Mannik & Smith Group, Inc.
• Resolution requesting DTE restore its utility shut-off moratorium for one year.
• Request to approve donated equipment and body armor for Ukrainian soldiers.

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee met on April 4, 2022, with a quorum of three members present. The committee recommended approval of several contracts, including emergency demolitions, a railroad fee payment, design engineering services, and a traffic signal system extension. It also concurred with departmental recommendations on demolition deferrals and rescissions, and forwarded a request to DTE to restore its utility shut-off moratorium for one year.

• Recommended approval of emergency demolition contracts for 7647 Sherwood ($24,600), 14109 Mapleridge ($46,970), 3691 E Willis ($26,300), and 13875 Moran ($29,700) (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $835,283 contract for CSX railroad fees (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $2,000,000 design engineering services contract with The Mannik & Smith Group (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $0 amendment to extend traffic signal management system contract (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $523,329.17 increase for road construction services (3-0)
• Concurred with BSEED recommendations to defer demolitions at 20424 Kentucky, 10600 Stratman, 581 Belmont, and 2238 Wabash (3-0)
• Concurred with BSEED recommendations to rescind deferrals and proceed with demolitions at 12619 Harper and 12261 Camden (3-0)
• Recommended approval of request for DTE to restore utility shut-off moratorium for one year (3-0)

City Council Budget Hearings

The Detroit City Council Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee, expanded to all nine members, is holding a series of budget hearings for fiscal year 2023. The agenda covers presentations and public comment for the Detroit Economic Growth Corporation and related authorities, the Mayor's Office, the Office of the Chief Financial Officer, non-departmental/capital/debt service budgets, and the 36th District Court. No votes or decisions are listed; the meeting is for review and discussion of proposed budgets.

• DEGC/DDA/EDC/LDFA budget hearing
• Mayor's Office FY 2023 budget hearing
• Office of the Chief Financial Officer budget hearing (all divisions)
• Non-departmental/capital budget/debt service hearing
• 36th District Court FY 2023 budget hearing

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee is reviewing several items, including proposed zoning changes for the Eastern Market area, property sales, and contracts. The committee will also discuss the status of the Detroit Brownfield Redevelopment Authority and other planning matters.

• Proposed ordinance to rezone properties near Eastern Market (bounded by Forest, Joseph Campau, Gratiot, Dequindre) to MKT Market and Distribution District
• Proposed ordinance to create MKT zoning district and repeal SD3 district, with text amendments
• Sale of 2239 Carpenter to Carrie Morris Arts Production for $3,300
• Contract No. 6004194 with The Community Builders, Inc. for $3,293,077 for services at Clement Kern Gardens Apartments
• Second Amended Sales Resolution for Midtown West properties (831/931 Selden, 830/960 Brainard) with reduced purchase price of $1,361,117

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee voted 3-0 to send several items to formal session with a recommendation to approve, including terminating the Brownfield Plan for the Eddystone Redevelopment Project, selling 2239 Carpenter to Carrie Morris Arts Production for $3,300, and introducing two zoning ordinance amendments. The committee also recommended approval of two contracts: $3,293,077 for services at Clement Kern Gardens and $103,400 for rehabbing a property for the Gordie Howe International Bridge project. A resolution for the Midtown West Project property sale was also advanced. Two memoranda were received and filed, and a UNESCO resolution was brought back in one week.

• Approved sending Eddystone Brownfield Plan termination to formal session (3-0)
• Approved sending 2239 Carpenter property sale to Carrie Morris Arts Production for $3,300 to formal session (3-0)
• Approved sending zoning map amendment for Forest/Joseph Campau/Gratiot/Dequindre area to formal session for public hearing (3-0)
• Approved sending SD3 repeal and MKT district creation ordinance to formal session for public hearing (3-0)
• Approved sending $3,293,077 contract for Clement Kern Gardens services to formal session (3-0)
• Approved sending $103,400 contract for 15308 Park Grove rehab to formal session (3-0)
• Approved sending Midtown West Project second amended sales resolution to formal session (3-0)
• Received and filed memoranda on zoning ordinance revision and North End planning contracts (3-0)

City Council Budget Hearings

The Detroit City Council Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee, expanded to all nine members, is holding budget hearings for the FY2023 fiscal year. The agenda includes presentations and public comment for the Detroit Public Library, Media Services Department, Office of the Ombudsman, and City Council and Divisions. This is a hearing and discussion item, not a final vote.

• Budget hearing for Detroit Public Library FY2023
• Budget hearing for Media Services Department FY2023
• Budget hearing for Office of the Ombudsman FY2023
• Budget hearing for City Council and Divisions FY2023
• Public comment periods scheduled after each department hearing

The Detroit City Council held budget hearings on March 31, 2022, but most substantive discussions were moved into executive session. The council voted to move hearings for the City Clerk's Office, Department of Elections, Inspector General's Office, and Office of the Auditor General to executive session, and also moved the entire budget hearings for Media Services, the Ombudsman's Office, and other items into executive session. The council requested the Legislative Policy Division to draft a resolution on state law changes for Detroit Public Library governance and abatements. The budget hearing for City Council and Divisions was cancelled.

• Moved City Clerk's Office, Department of Elections, Inspector General's Office, and Office of the Auditor General hearings to executive session (no objections)
• Moved Media Services staffing and equipment into executive session (8-0)
• Moved Disability Services through Media Services into executive session (9-0)
• Moved D-DOT into executive session (9-0)
• Moved Civil Rights, Inclusion & Opportunity (CRIO) language access increase into executive session (9-0)
• Moved entire Ombudsman's Office budget into executive session (9-0)
• Requested LPD draft resolution on DPL governance and state law changes (no vote recorded)
• Cancelled budget hearing for City Council and Divisions

Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee will review and vote on several items, including permits for 10 public events (Heart Walk, Cinco de Mayo, Flower Day, etc.), two city contracts for equipment repairs and uniforms, and a $150,000 grant for the Russell Woods/Nardin Park Dexter Pop-Up. The committee will also hear updates on a contract amendment for landscape services and a request for showers at Rosa Parks Terminal.

• Contract 6003138-A1 amendment: $200,000 increase for Wade Trim Associates, total $725,000 for landscape/engineering services
• Contract 6004283: $100,000 for construction equipment repairs with Michigan CAT
• Contract 6004303: $800,000 ARPA-funded uniforms for Skills for Life program with Cintas Corporation
• Russell Woods/Nardin Park Dexter Pop-Up Grant: $150,000 from Invest Detroit Foundation
• 10 event permits: Heart Walk, Cinco de Mayo, Flower Day, St. Patrick's, Concours d'Elegance, Tour d'Eastside, Hightail to Ale, Gumball 3000, Walk MS, Beacon Park

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee voted to recommend approval of multiple event permits, including the Metro Detroit Heart & Stroke Walk, Cinco de Mayo Parade, Flower Day, and others, along with contracts for construction equipment repairs and uniforms. The committee also approved a $200,000 increase for a landscape architecture contract and accepted a $150,000 grant for the Russell Woods/Nardin Park Dexter Pop-Up project. All items were sent to Formal Session with recommendations to approve, with one contract (uniforms) passing 2-1 due to an objection.

• Approved $200,000 increase for Wade Trim Associates contract (3-0)
• Approved $100,000 contract with Michigan CAT for equipment repairs (3-0)
• Approved $800,000 uniform contract with Cintas Corporation (2-1)
• Approved $150,000 Russell Woods/Nardin Park Dexter Pop-Up Grant (3-0)
• Approved 2022 Metro Detroit Heart & Stroke Walk permit (3-0)
• Approved Cinco de Mayo Parade and Festival permit (3-0)
• Approved 54th Annual Flower Day permit (3-0)
• Approved 45th Annual St. Patrick Irish Festival permit (3-0)

Budget, Finance And Audit Standing Committee

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee will discuss a $2,892,298 contract for printing and mailing property tax bills, a proposed extension of the property tax foreclosure moratorium through 2022, and numerous budget hearing questions for FY 2022-2023 across city departments. The agenda is largely procedural, with most items being memoranda referred to the committee.

• Contract No. 6004265 with Wolverine Solutions Group for printing/mailing tax bills, $2,892,298, through March 21, 2025
• Resolution to extend moratorium on property tax foreclosures of owner-occupied homes through 2022
• ARPA discussion with Nicole Sherard-Freeman
• Risk Management Council Annual Report CY2021
• Budget hearing questions for multiple departments (e.g., Police, Health, Transportation, Public Works)

City Council Budget Hearings

The Detroit City Council's Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee, expanded to all nine members, is holding budget hearings for the City Clerk's Office, Department of Elections, Office of the Auditor General, and Office of Inspector General for fiscal year 2023. Each hearing includes public comment periods. The agenda is procedural, listing budget presentations and public comment without specific dollar amounts or decisions in the text provided.

• City Clerk FY 2023 budget hearing at 10:00 a.m.
• Department of Elections FY 2023 budget hearing at 11:00 a.m.
• Office of the Auditor General FY 2023 budget hearing at 2:00 p.m.
• Office of Inspector General FY 2023 budget hearing at 3:00 p.m., including supplemental items request
• Public comment periods after each budget hearing

Internal Operations Standing Committee

The Internal Operations Standing Committee is reviewing a series of legal settlements, contracts, and other items, most of which were referred from the full council. The agenda includes multiple proposed lawsuit payouts, two new legal-services contracts, a labor agreement, and several task-force and appointment requests. The committee is also set to take up unfinished business from prior meetings, including a contract for Inspector General legal counsel and a proposed human trafficking task force.

• Settlement of $99,000 in David Korona v City of Detroit
• Settlement of $195,000 to the City in City of Detroit v Dexter Doris et al
• Contract No. 6004243 with Federal Appraisal, LLC for $150,000 for property tax litigation appraisal services
• Contract No. 6004251 with Mogill Posner & Cohen for $80,000 for Inspector General legal counsel
• Implementation of 2021-2025 AFSCME Local 1023 labor agreement for Emergency Services Deployment Officers

City Council Formal Session

The Detroit City Council formal session on March 29, 2022, will consider referrals to standing committees, including numerous budget hearing questions for FY 2022-2023 from various departments and agencies, as well as several lawsuit settlements and special event petitions. The agenda is largely procedural, with items referred to committees for further review.

• Settlement of $15,000 in BWB Reasonable and Reliable Transportation LLC v City of Detroit
• Settlement of $99,000 in David Korona v City of Detroit
• Settlement of $27,500 in Jydelle Durham v Joshua Branch and City of Detroit
• Settlement of $18,500 in Northland Radiology Inc v City of Detroit
• Petition for 2022 Metro Detroit Heart & Stroke Walk on June 4 at Ford Field

City Council Budget Hearings

The Detroit City Council, expanded to all nine members, is holding budget hearings for the Fiscal Year 2023 budgets of the Fire Department, Detroit-Wayne County Port Authority, Buildings Safety Engineering and Environmental Department, Department of Appeal and Hearings, and Detroit Demolition Department. Public comment is scheduled after each department's presentation. The hearings are part of the council's budget review process.

• Fire Department FY 2023 budget hearing
• Detroit-Wayne County Port Authority budget hearing
• Buildings, Safety Engineering, and Environmental Department (BSEED) FY 2023 budget hearing
• Department of Appeal and Hearings budget hearing
• Detroit Demolition Department FY 2023 budget hearing

Public Health and Safety Standing Committee

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee is meeting to discuss and vote on several contracts, including police radios and equipment, fire training gear, demolition services, and grant acceptances. The agenda also includes follow-up items on basement backup claims, traffic on Clark Avenue, safety at Mavor Apartments, facial recognition cameras, and alley vacations.

• Motorola Solutions radio contract (No. 3054861) for $1,551,085.60 for police radios
• Motorola Solutions contract (No. 3055783) for $264,330.00 for Wi-Fi routers
• Dell Marketing contract (No. 3055401) for $544,824.00 for police vehicle notebooks
• LDV, Inc. contract (No. 6004266) for $962,484.00 for two mobile command post vehicles
• Five trash out service contracts with Detroit Grounds Crew, LLC totaling $416,044.50

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items, including a public hearing on a commercial rehabilitation district for the Detroit Black Community Food Security Network at 8324 Woodward Avenue. The committee will also consider a proposed ordinance to establish a right to counsel for qualified low-income residents facing eviction in 36th District Court, along with multiple contract amendments and new contracts for housing and planning services.

• Public hearing on Commercial Rehabilitation District for Detroit Black Community Food Security Network at 8324 Woodward Avenue (Petition #1443)
• Proposed ordinance to amend Chapter 22 (Housing) to add Article VIII, Right to Counsel for low-income occupants in eviction cases
• Contract 6003096-A2: $450,000 increase for Joseph Campau Greenway Development Services, total $2,335,186.59
• Contract 6004062: $150,000 for North End Community Engagement with University of Detroit Mercy
• Contract 6004247: $250,000 for North End Neighborhood Framework planning with Smithgroup, Inc.

City Council Budget Hearings

The Detroit City Council's Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee, expanded to include all nine council members, is holding a series of FY2023 budget hearings on March 24, 2022. The hearings cover the General Services Department/Parks & Recreation, Public Lighting Department, Public Lighting Authority, Museum of African American History, and Detroit Historical Society. Each hearing includes public comment periods. The agenda is primarily procedural, listing the schedule and attached budget documents.

• FY2023 budget hearing for General Services Department/Parks & Recreation Department
• FY2023 budget hearing for Public Lighting Department
• FY2023 budget hearing for Public Lighting Authority
• FY2023 budget hearing for Museum of African American History
• FY2023 budget hearing for Detroit Historical Society

Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee is reviewing a petition to host the Movement electronic music festival at Hart Plaza and three contracts for waste removal, EV charging stations, and landscape/engineering services. The committee will also take public comment and consider unfinished business.

• Petition #2022-51: Movement electronic music festival at Hart Plaza, May 28-30, 2022, 12:00 pm-12:30 am daily
• Contract No. 3055997: Waste removal services, Birks Works Environmental, LLC, $40,000, through May 31, 2022
• Contract No. 6004020: EV charging stations for up to 50 vehicles, HAGE Automotive, LLC, $429,500.35, through March 31, 2027
• Contract No. 6003138-A1: Amendment increase of $200,000 for landscape/engineering services, Wade Trim Associates, Inc., total $725,000

City Council Budget Hearings

The Detroit City Council's Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee, expanded to all nine members, holds public budget hearings for fiscal year 2023. They will review proposed budgets from the Department of Public Works/Greater Detroit Resource & Recovery Authority, the Board of Ethics, the Detroit Department of Transportation, and the Detroit Transportation Corporation (People Mover). Each hearing includes public comment periods.

• FY2023 budget hearing for Department of Public Works/Greater Detroit Resource & Recovery Authority (GDRRA)
• FY2023 budget hearing for Board of Ethics, including its 2020 Annual Report
• FY2023 budget hearing for Detroit Department of Transportation (DDOT)
• FY2023 budget hearing for Detroit Transportation Corporation (People Mover)
• Public comment periods scheduled after each budget presentation

Internal Operations Standing Committee

The Internal Operations Standing Committee approved minutes, advanced several contracts and settlements to formal session, and created task forces. It deferred multiple legal representation and indemnification items for one month pending a closed session with the Corporation Counsel, and tabled other items for further review.

• Approved minutes of last week's meeting (3-0)
• Deferred 7 legal representation/indemnification items for one month (3-0)
• Advanced $60,000 aerial imagery contract to formal (2-1, objection)
• Advanced $67,000 employee engagement contract to formal (2-1, objection)
• Advanced $171,000 increase for employee assistance program (3-0)
• Advanced $8,000 settlement in New Clear Images lawsuit (3-0)
• Advanced $7,500 settlement in Affiliated Diagnostic lawsuit (3-0)
• Advanced $49,000 settlement in Michael Martin lawsuit (3-0)

Budget, Finance And Audit Standing Committee

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee will hold a public hearing on a proposed ordinance overhauling the city's budget adoption process, and will discuss several budget-related items, including a resolution urging Wayne County to extend the moratorium on tax foreclosures of owner-occupied homes into 2022. The committee will also review monthly financial reports, ARPA fund status, and numerous budget hearing questions for various city departments and agencies for FY 2022-2023.

• Public hearing on ordinance to amend Chapter 17 of the Detroit City Code to revise the annual budget adoption process and four-year financial plan
• Resolution requesting Wayne County Treasurer extend the 2021 moratorium on property tax foreclosures of owner-occupied homes into 2022
• Proposed ordinance to amend Chapter 44 regarding real property taxes, assessment roll notices, and Board of Review appeals
• Monthly Financial Report for the seven months ended January 31, 2022
• American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds status report as of February 28, 2022

The committee voted 3-0 to send a proposed ordinance amending the city's budget process to formal session with a recommendation to approve. The ordinance updates Chapter 17 of the Detroit City Code to align with state law and remove obsolete language. Several other items were received and filed or scheduled for future discussion, including the monthly financial report and ARPA funds status report.

• Approved sending budget process ordinance amendment to formal session (3-0)
• Approved minutes of March 16, 2022 (3-0)
• Received and filed monthly financial report for seven months ended Jan 31, 2022 (3-0)
• Received and filed ARPA funds status report as of Feb 28, 2022 (3-0)
• Referred property tax appeal reform ordinance to Law Department, bring back later (3-0)
• Referred marijuana revenue research to Law Department, bring back in 2 weeks (3-0)
• Referred public art funding report to Law Department, bring back in 2 weeks (3-0)
• Tabled Wayne County foreclosure moratorium resolution due to incorrect language, bring back in 2 weeks (3-0)

City Council Formal Session

The Detroit City Council approved an amended ordinance overhauling medical and adult-use marijuana licensing, increasing the number of adult-use retailer licenses from 76 to 100 and doubling social equity funds to $1 million. A public hearing is set for April 5, 2022. The council also approved a $7.5 million settlement in the Davontae Sanford lawsuit and a $15 million DWSD bill-printing contract, among other actions.

• Approved amended marijuana ordinance (9-0), raising adult-use retailer licenses to 100 and social equity funds to $1M
• Approved $7.5M settlement in Davontae Sanford lawsuit (9-0)
• Approved $15M DWSD bill printing and mailing contract (9-0)
• Approved $4.28M Real Time Crime Center expansion (5-4)
• Approved Morningside Commons II PILOT (9-0)
• Approved rezoning at 3917 McClellan Ave to R5 (9-0)
• Approved $730K Skills for Life operational tools contract (9-0)
• Approved $826,875 blight debris removal contract for Skills for Life (9-0)

Public Health and Safety Standing Committee

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially approve several contracts and grants related to public safety, including police radios, fire equipment, and police uniforms. The agenda also includes updates on unfinished business such as Detroit Bulk Storage, basement backup claims, and auto theft prevention grants.

• Contract No. 6004208: $3,341,105.05 for Mt Elliott Project construction (Angelo Iafrate Construction)
• Contract No. 3054861: $1,551,085.60 for Motorola radios (amended to 303 radios plus kits)
• Contract No. 6004090: $120,000 for fire chainsaws (Apollo Fire Equipment)
• Contract No. 6004159: $702,000 for police uniforms (Enterprise Uniform)
• Grants: $100,000 DTE Energy donation, $495,876 addiction recovery increase, $79,996 Safer Childbirth Cities, $474,991 Operation Legend sub-award

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee voted unanimously to recommend approval of a $3,341,105.05 construction contract for the Mt Elliott project to the full City Council. The committee also recommended approval of several other contracts and grants, including police radios, fire equipment, and public lighting repairs. One contract for chemical munitions was recommended with a 2-1 vote, with Council Member Santiago-Romero voting no. Several items were brought back for further review.

• Recommended approval of $3,341,105.05 Mt Elliott construction contract (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $1,551,085.60 police radio contract (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $120,000 fire chainsaw contract (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $53,244.32 public lighting repair contract (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $34,560 chemical munitions contract (2-1)
• Recommended approval of $702,000 police uniforms contract (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $100,000 DTE Energy donation to police (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $495,876 addiction recovery grant increase (3-0)

City Council Budget Hearings

The Detroit City Council's Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee, expanded to all nine members, is holding budget hearings for the FY2023 fiscal year. The hearings cover the Department of Health and Wellness Promotion, the Police Department, and the Board of Police Commissioners, with public comment periods after each. The agenda includes budget documents and presentations from each department.

• Department of Health and Wellness Promotion FY2023 budget hearing
• Police Department FY2023 budget hearing
• Board of Police Commissioners FY2023 budget hearing
• Public comment periods after each hearing

City Council Budget Hearings

The Detroit City Council's Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee, expanded to all nine members, is holding budget hearings for the FY2023 budget. The hearings cover the Human Resources Department, Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation, Civil Rights Inclusion and Opportunity Department, Detroit Zoological Society, and Detroit Institute of Arts. Public comment is scheduled after each department's presentation.

• Human Resources Department FY2023 budget hearing
• Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation workforce development FY2023 budget hearing
• Civil Rights, Inclusion and Opportunity Department FY2023 budget hearing
• Detroit Zoological Society budget analysis hearing
• Detroit Institute of Arts FY2023 budget hearing with financial reports and compliance attachments

The Budget, Finance & Audit Standing Committee held budget hearings for the Human Resources Department, Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation, Civil Rights Inclusion and Opportunity Department, Detroit Zoological Society, and Detroit Institute of Arts. Multiple items were moved to executive session, including paid parental leave, pay equity, skilled trades, and various CRIO and DIA programs. No final budget decisions were made during these hearings.

• Moved paid parental leave to executive session (Benson)
• Moved pay equity to executive session (Durhal)
• Moved skilled trades to executive session (Durhal)
• Moved marketing program to executive session (Young)
• Moved career in tech education to executive session (Whitfield-Calloway)
• Moved participant compensation levels to executive session (Santiago-Romero)
• Moved multiple CRIO items to executive session (Sheffield, Tate, Whitfield-Calloway, Durhal, Johnson)
• Moved DIA senior and youth curated programming to executive session (Whitfield-Calloway)

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee will hold a public hearing on rezoning 3917 McClellan Avenue from R2 to R5, and consider several property sales, contract amendments, grant acceptances, and the adoption of the Detroit Hazard Mitigation Plan. Items include sales of city-owned properties, extensions for homelessness assistance contracts, and acceptance of lead hazard reduction grants.

• Public hearing on rezoning 3917 McClellan Ave from R2 to R5
• Property sale of 17673 Filer to Big Boi Management Group LLC for $12,200
• Property sale of 16831 W Grand River to 16831 Grand River Improvement LLC for $30,000
• Contract amendments (6002529-A3, 6002789-A3) with United Community Housing Coalition, $0 amendment, total $5,096,700.28
• Accept $33,007 Lead Health and Safety CHIP grant and $2M Healthy Homes Production Grant

Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee voted unanimously to recommend approval of several contracts and grants to the full City Council. The most significant was a $826,875 ARPA-funded contract for blight debris removal and hauling at 4101 Barham. The committee also recommended approval of contracts for tree grates, plumbing services, and event support, as well as accepting tree donations and grant applications. All votes were 3-0.

• Approved $826,875 blight debris removal contract with Detroit Grounds Crew, LLC (3-0)
• Approved $186,750 contract for 30 custom tree grates for Joe Louis Greenway (3-0)
• Approved $445,740 increase for as-needed plumbing services (3-0)
• Approved $700,000 contract for Spirit Plaza event support (3-0)
• Approved accepting 70 trees for Corrigan Park (3-0)
• Approved accepting 40 trees for Dueweke Park (3-0)
• Approved accepting 40 trees for Littlefield Playfield (3-0)
• Approved accepting $550,000 Meade Cut-Through & Knapp Library Connection Grant (3-0)

City Council Budget Hearings

The Detroit City Council's Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee, expanded to include all nine council members, is holding budget hearings for the FY2023 fiscal year. The hearings cover the Housing & Revitalization Department, Planning & Development Department, Board of Zoning Appeals, and Eastern Market, with public comment periods after each presentation. The agenda is primarily procedural, focusing on budget reviews rather than specific policy decisions.

• Housing & Revitalization Department FY2023 budget hearing
• Planning & Development Department FY2023 budget hearing
• Board of Zoning Appeals FY2023 budget hearing
• Eastern Market FY2023 budget hearing
• Public comment periods scheduled after each department presentation

The Detroit City Council held budget hearings for the Housing & Revitalization, Planning & Development, Board of Zoning Appeals, and Eastern Market departments. All substantive discussions were moved into executive session via unanimous votes, with no final budget decisions made. The council also requested the Detroit Housing Commission present its budget to the council.

• Moved Housing Trust Fund into executive session (8-0)
• Moved Right to Counsel into executive session (8-0)
• Moved $6 million for over assessment into executive session (8-0)
• Moved 0% interest loan program into executive session (8-0)
• Moved traditional home repair grant program into executive session (8-0)
• Moved homelessness prevention and diversion into executive session (8-0)
• Requested Detroit Housing Commission present budget to council (9-0)
• Moved mailing notification requirements into executive session (9-0)

City Council Budget Hearings

The Detroit City Council is holding budget hearings for the Water & Sewerage Department, Detroit Building Authority, and Detroit Land Bank Authority for FY 2023. Public comment is scheduled after each department's presentation. The agenda is primarily procedural, with no decisions listed.

• DWSD FY 2023 budget hearing
• Detroit Building Authority FY 2023 budget hearing
• Detroit Land Bank Authority FY 2023 budget hearing
• Public comment periods for each hearing

Budget, Finance And Audit Standing Committee

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee is meeting to discuss the Office of the Chief Financial Officer's response to ARPA funding and to review the Mayor's Proposed Fiscal Year 2023 Budget and Four-Year Financial Plan for 2023-2026. The committee will also consider a PILOT agreement for an affordable housing project, a contract for Novatus software, and several budget-related memoranda. Items on the agenda include a request to extend the moratorium on property tax foreclosures of owner-occupied homes through 2022.

• Mayor's Proposed FY2023 Budget and FY2023-2026 Four-Year Financial Plan
• Morningside Commons II PILOT for 64-unit affordable family townhomes
• Contract #3055385 for Novatus license (100% city funding)
• Resolution to extend property tax foreclosure moratorium through 2022
• Budget hearing questions for City Airport, Innovation & Technology, Municipal Parking, and Law Dept

The committee voted 3-0 to send the Mayor's Proposed FY2023 Budget and Four-Year Financial Plan to formal session with a recommendation for approval, but because the item lacked a resolution, it was received and filed instead. The committee also approved a PILOT for Morningside Commons II affordable housing project, and tabled several items for further review.

• Approved motion to send FY2023 budget to formal with recommendation (3-0), then received and filed due to missing resolution
• Approved Morningside Commons II PILOT for 64-unit affordable housing (3-0)
• Received and filed Novatus contract license status memo (3-0)
• Brought back marijuana revenue research questions in two weeks (3-0)
• Brought back cancellation of city funded contracts memo in two weeks (2-0)
• Brought back airport budget hearing questions in two weeks (2-0)
• Brought back Innovation & Technology budget hearing questions in two weeks (2-0)
• Brought back property tax foreclosure moratorium extension request in two weeks (2-0)

Internal Operations Standing Committee

The Internal Operations Standing Committee is reviewing a series of legal representation and indemnification resolutions for city employees, along with several lawsuit settlements, including a $7.5 million payment to Davontae Sanford. The committee will also consider grants, task force formations, and a nomination to the City Planning Commission.

• Settlement of $7,500,000 to Davontae Sanford in lawsuit against City of Detroit
• Settlement of $75,000 to Michael McDonel in lawsuit against City and officers Ryan Klein and Nicholas Urista
• Settlement of $59,500 to Lateef Thompson and $55,000 to Physiosoft Rehabilitation Services
• Request to accept $55,000 Harvard Business School Leadership Fellows Program grant with $55,000 cash match
• Resolution to reestablish Detroit City Council Skilled Trade Task Force

City Council Closed Session

The Detroit City Council is holding a closed session to consult with attorneys about ongoing litigation and the representation and indemnification of two police officers. The agenda contains only these two closed-session items and no other business.

• Closed session re: Darrell Siggars v City of Detroit, Case No 19-12521, L19-00674 (JLA)
• Closed session re: Darius Grimes v City of Detroit, Case No 21-004912, L21-00525 (CAB)
• Discussion of representation and indemnification of Lt. Joseph Alex
• Discussion of representation and indemnification of Benjamin Smith

City Council Formal Session

The Detroit City Council approved a $7.2 million budget amendment for the Elections, Fire, Law, and Housing and Revitalization departments. The council also approved numerous contracts, settlements, and property sales, and referred the Mayor's proposed FY2023 budget to committee. Several items were postponed, including a contract for Skills for Life supplies and an ordinance amending marijuana licensing.

• Approved FY2021-2022 budget amendment for Elections, Fire, Law, Housing (8-0)
• Approved $2,498,651.98 Michigan Indigent Defense Commission Grant (8-0)
• Approved $7.5M settlement in Davontae Sanford lawsuit (referred to committee)
• Approved contract for 4,000 chemical munitions sprays for police (8-0)
• Approved $702,000 police uniforms contract (8-0)
• Approved $730,000 Skills for Life contract (postponed 1 week)
• Approved marijuana ordinance amendment (postponed 1 week)
• Approved $186,750 contract for Joe Louis Greenway tree grates (referred to committee)

City Council Budget Hearings

The Detroit City Council Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee, expanded to all nine council members, is holding budget hearings on March 14, 2022. The hearings cover the Law Department, Department of Innovation & Technology, Airport Department, and Municipal Parking Department, each with public comment periods. This is a budget review process, not a final vote.

• Budget hearing for Law Department at 10:00 AM
• Budget hearing for Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) at 11:00 AM
• Budget hearing for Airport Department at 1:00 PM
• Budget hearing for Municipal Parking Department at 2:00 PM
• Public comment periods for each department

Public Health and Safety Standing Committee

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee will review several contracts and policy items, including a corrected Motorola radio contract, a ban on firearm advertising, and an extension of the outdoor dining program. The agenda also includes a grant application for fire prevention and a discussion of facial recognition cameras.

• Motorola Solutions contract amendment: $1,551,085.60 for 303 radios and 50 mounting kits for police
• Passport Labs contract extension for mobile ticketing app through Dec 31, 2022 ($0 amendment)
• Angelo Iafrate Construction contract: $3,341,105.05 for Mt Elliott construction (MDOT funded)
• FEMA Fire Prevention and Safety Grant application: $125,125 federal share, $6,256.28 city match
• Outdoor dining permit extension from April 2 to Nov 30, 2022

Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee will consider several contracts and event petitions. Items include a $730,000 ARPA-funded contract for Skills for Life supplies, a $826,875 blight removal contract, and multiple special event permits for races, festivals, and parties. The committee will also hear public comment and approve minutes.

• Contract 6004193: $730,000 ARPA-funded contract with MSC Industrial Supply Co. for Skills for Life operational tools and supplies
• Contract 6004236: $826,875 ARPA-funded contract with Detroit Grounds Crew, LLC for blight debris removal and hauling
• Contract 3050886: $49,258.64 emergency flood debris removal contract with Premier Group Associates, LC
• Contract 6004230: $93,000 contract for dedicated circuits at 35 firehouses for exercise equipment
• Petitions for Hot Chocolate Run, Charivari Spirit Plaza music series, Firebird Tavern opening day, Home Opener Festival, Greek Independence Parade, Music Hall Amphitheater, and St. Patrick's Day Party

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee voted 3-0 to move several items to formal session, including a $730,000 ARPA-funded contract for Skills for Life operational tools and supplies, and eight event petitions (e.g., Ventures Endurance race, Charivari Detroit music series, Firebird Tavern opening day). One contract for blight debris removal was tabled for one week. All votes were unanimous with no rejections.

• Approved $730,000 contract for Skills for Life operational tools (3-0)
• Approved Ventures Endurance 15k/5k race petition (3-0)
• Approved Charivari Detroit Spirit Plaza music series (3-0)
• Approved Firebird Tavern opening day petition (3-0)
• Approved Angel's Share Home Opener Festival petition (3-0)
• Approved Detroit Greek Independence Day Parade petition (3-0)
• Approved Detroit Music Hall Amphitheater petition (3-0)
• Tabled blight debris removal contract for one week (3-0)

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee is reviewing several items, including proposed ordinances to rezone Eastern Market and a resolution to require quarterly progress reports from affordable housing developers using ARPA/CARES funds. The committee will also consider multiple property sales and a contract for title search services.

• Eastern Market rezoning: text amendment to create MKT Market and Distribution District and map amendment for area bounded by Forest Ave, Joseph Campau St, Gratiot Ave, I-75
• Resolution to require quarterly progress reports from affordable housing developers using ARPA/CARES Act funding
• Contract No. 6004300 with eTitle Agency for rapid title search services, $160,000, ARPA-funded
• Community Benefits Ordinance Biannual Report for February 2022
• Property sales: 13113-13121 Harper to Travis Watson ($22,800), 7465 Puritan to Tameka Martin ($12,000), and multiple DLBA sales

The committee voted to refer two zoning ordinances to amend the Detroit City Code to only include the GEM area and clean up inconsistencies, bringing them back in two weeks. It also referred a resolution on affordable housing quarterly reports to the Law Department, received and filed the Community Benefits Ordinance biannual report, and moved several property sales and contracts to new business. A few property sales were deferred for one week, and two CDBG/NOF items were scheduled for future dates.

• Referred zoning ordinance amendments to Law, CPC, and PDD to only include GEM area and clean up inconsistencies (3-0)
• Referred affordable housing quarterly report resolution to Law Department (3-0)
• Received and filed Community Benefits Ordinance biannual report (3-0)
• Moved $160,000 rapid title search contract to new business (3-0)
• Moved property sale of 13113-13121 Harper to Travis Watson to new business (3-0)
• Deferred DLBA property sale to Michelle Chirco for one week (3-0)
• Deferred property sale of 17673 Filer to Big Boi Management Group for one week (3-0)
• Referred CDBG/NOF advance funds opinion to Law Department, bring back 4/7/22 (3-0)

Budget, Finance And Audit Standing Committee

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee is meeting to discuss several financial items, including a proposed $6.5 million budget amendment for Elections, Fire, and Law departments, a review of the city's 2021 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, and other reports. The committee will also consider a contract for Novatus software and requests related to property tax appeal reform and marijuana revenue research.

• Proposed FY 2021-2022 budget amendment: $6.5 million supplemental appropriations for Elections, Fire, and Law departments
• Review of the 2021 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and benchmark comparison with other cities
• Contract #3055385 with Novatus for license to access historical information in contract management system (100% city funding)
• Request for Property Tax Appeal Reform and Transparency Ordinance
• Marijuana Revenue Research Questions memorandum

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee approved minutes from March 2, 2022, and received and filed the February 2022 Revenue Estimating Conference Report. It recommended approval of a $7.2 million budget amendment for supplemental appropriations to Elections, Fire, and Law Departments, and scheduled several reports for future review, including the 2021 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and related analyses. All votes were unanimous (3-0).

• Approved minutes of March 2, 2022 (3-0)
• Received and filed February 2022 Revenue Estimating Conference Report (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $7.2M budget amendment for Elections, Fire, Law, and Housing and Revitalization Departments (3-0)
• Scheduled ACFR review and related reports for second week in May (3-0)
• Received and filed Community Budget Priorities Virtual Forum Report (3-0)
• Scheduled Novatus contract license review for one week (3-0)
• Scheduled property tax appeal reform ordinance for two weeks (3-0)
• Scheduled marijuana revenue research questions for two weeks, directing LPD and OCFO to respond (3-0)

Internal Operations Standing Committee

The Internal Operations Standing Committee is reviewing a range of items including contract amendments, lawsuit settlements, legal representation requests, and resolutions to re-establish task forces. The committee will also consider compensation schedule changes and a grant acceptance. Most items were referred from the formal session and are up for discussion and possible recommendation.

• Contract amendment for WingSwept case management software: increase of $65,936.53, total $165,813.32
• Settlement of $20,000 in Women's Justice Center v. City of Detroit for property at 10401 E. Jefferson Avenue
• Contract amendment for Seward Henderson legal services: increase of $500,000, total $1,950,000
• Request to accept FY 2022 Michigan Indigent Defense Commission Grant of $2,498,651.98
• Resolutions to re-establish Disability, Gun Violence Prevention, and Returning Citizens Task Forces

The Internal Operations Standing Committee voted unanimously (3-0) to move numerous items to formal session, including contract amendments, lawsuit settlements, and resolutions re-establishing task forces. Several items were tabled for further review, and two were removed from the calendar. The committee also received and filed reports on the Disability and Gun Violence Prevention Task Forces and the Board of Ethics training schedule.

• Approved minutes of 3/2/22 (3-0)
• Moved to formal session: Contract No. 6002448 amendment for case management software (3-0)
• Moved to formal session: Contract No. 6003254 amendment for expert witness services (3-0)
• Moved to formal session: $20,000 settlement with Women's Justice Center for property at 10401 E. Jefferson Ave (3-0)
• Moved to formal session: $18,500 settlement in Alana Fails lawsuit (3-0)
• Moved to formal session: $18,000 settlement in Tox Testing, Inc. lawsuit (3-0)
• Moved to formal session: FY 2022 Michigan Indigent Defense Commission Grant of $2,498,651.98 (3-0)
• Moved to formal session: Resolution re-establishing Returning Citizens Task Force (3-0)

City Council Formal Session

The Detroit City Council is holding a formal session to review the 2021 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and refer various contracts, resolutions, and reports to standing committees. Items include contract amendments, settlements, compensation schedule changes, and a community benefits report. The agenda is largely procedural, with most items being referred to committees for further action.

• Review of 2021 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)
• Contract amendment for legal services (Seward Henderson, PLLC) increased by $500,000 to $1,950,000
• Settlement of Alana Fails v. City of Detroit for $18,500
• Settlement of Tox Testing, Inc. v. City of Detroit for $18,000
• Contract for 303 Motorola radios for police, $1,551,085.60

Public Health and Safety Standing Committee

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee will hold a public hearing on a proposed ordinance amending Detroit's marijuana licensing and fees, including a new homegrown program and limited licenses. The committee will also consider several contracts, including a $1.55 million police radio purchase, and discuss unfinished business on traffic, alley vacation, surveillance, and zoning amendments.

• Public hearing on proposed ordinance to amend Chapter 20 (Health) re: medical and adult-use marijuana licensing, fees, and new homegrown program
• Contract No. 3054861: $1,551,085.60 for 213 Motorola radios for police (Motorola Solutions, Inc.)
• Contract No. 6004282: $140,625 for boat fuel removal services (Birks Works Environmental, LLC)
• Contract No. 6004242: $120,000 for coach repair services and parts (Bus & Truck of Chicago, Inc.)
• Contract No. 6003398: $100,000 for Detroit Community Based Crime Reduction Research Study (Michigan State University)

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee voted 3-0 to approve amendments to the proposed marijuana ordinance and send it to formal session with a recommendation to approve. A motion for a second public hearing failed 1-2. The committee also recommended approval of several contracts, including police radios, flood remediation, and demolitions, and received and filed various reports.

• Approved amended marijuana ordinance amendments (3-0)
• Failed motion for second public hearing on marijuana ordinance (1-2)
• Sent marijuana ordinance to formal session with recommendation to approve (2-1)
• Approved $1,551,085.60 contract for 213 Motorola radios for police (3-0)
• Approved $140,625 contract for boat fuel removal services (3-0)
• Approved $120,000 contract for coach repair services (3-0)
• Approved $88,372 and $70,232 contracts for flood remediation (3-0 each)
• Approved $18,320, $26,250, and $24,300 emergency demolition contracts (3-0 each)

City Council Budget Hearings

The City Council's Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee, expanded to all nine members, is meeting to hear Mayor Mike Duggan present the proposed 2022-2023 budget for the City of Detroit. The agenda includes the presentation and a public comment period. No votes or decisions are listed on this agenda.

• FY 2023 Mayor Proposed Budget Presentation by Mayor Mike Duggan
• Public comment period on the budget proposal

The Budget, Finance & Audit Standing Committee, expanded to all nine City Council members, held a hearing on March 7, 2022, where Mayor Mike Duggan presented the proposed 2022-2023 budget and FY23-26 four-year financial plan. The presentation was held on file in the City Clerk's Office, and public comments were received. No motions were made during the meeting.

• Mayor presented FY2023 budget and FY23-26 financial plan (no vote)
• Public comments heard (no action taken)

Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee is reviewing several items, including permits for two public events, multiple city contracts for services like ambulance repair and blight removal, a grant agreement revision, an easement request, and memos about showers at Rosa Parks Terminal and an ATV park. The committee will also handle routine items like roll call, minutes, and public comment.

• Permit for Bally's Sports 'I Ran the D' 5K at Comerica Park and surrounding streets
• Permit for 'Marche du Nain Rouge' on Canfield, Second, and Temple streets
• Contract amendment for ambulance repair services (Kodiak Emergency Equipment, Inc.) increasing by $75,000 to $325,000
• Contracts for blight debris removal (Payne Landscaping, Inc. and Homrich) each $826,875, and paint supplies (PPG Architectural Finishes) $449,163
• Request to accept revised Wayne County Park Millage grant agreement for $563,613

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee voted 3-0 to recommend approval of two event petitions (Bally's Sports 5K and Marche du Nain Rouge) and eight contracts, including ambulance repair, blight debris removal, and supplies. It also recommended approval of a revised Wayne County Park Millage grant agreement and a DTE easement. Two items were tabled for further review: a contract for operational tools and supplies (1 week) and memoranda on shower installation at Rosa Parks Terminal and ATV Park (2 weeks).

• Recommended approval of Bally's Sports 5K petition at Comerica Park (3-0)
• Recommended approval of Marche du Nain Rouge event petition (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $75,000 amendment for ambulance repair services (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $826,875 blight debris removal contract with Payne Landscaping (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $69,042 fertilizer/herbicide contract with Harrell's (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $449,163 paint supplies contract with PPG (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $826,875 blight debris removal contract with Homrich (3-0)
• Tabled $730,000 operational tools contract with MSC Industrial Supply for 1 week (3-0)

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee will hold public hearings on establishing Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Districts for two properties, discuss the Detroit Brownfield Redevelopment Authority's quarterly report and the dissolution of the Detroit Land Bank Authority, and consider several new items including a contract amendment, an ordinance change, and an easement approval. The agenda also includes multiple reports and memoranda carried over from prior meetings.

• Public hearing on Obsolete Property Rehabilitation District for 1732 and 1800 Bethune Avenue (Petition #1530)
• Public hearing on Obsolete Property Rehabilitation District for 16703 E Warren (Petition #1556)
• Contract No. 6002790-A1 amendment: $150,000 extension for Southwest Counseling Solutions (COVID-19 homeless assistance)
• Proposed ordinance amendment to Inclusionary Housing for ARPA/CARES fund recipients
• Approval of $1 utility easement at 19015 Van Dyke for Oakland-Macomb Interceptor Drain

The committee held public hearings and voted 3-0 to move two obsolete property rehabilitation district petitions (1732 Bethune Lofts and 16703 Warren BD) to new business. It also received and filed several reports, including the DLBA quarterly report and a rent-restricted housing list, and tabled other items for future discussion. No final approvals were made; most actions were procedural moves or receive-and-file decisions.

• Moved 1732 Bethune Lofts obsolete property rehab district to new business (3-0)
• Moved 16703 Warren BD obsolete property rehab district to new business (3-0)
• Received and filed rent-restricted housing HUD contract list (3-0)
• Received and filed DLBA dissolution report (3-0)
• Received and filed DLBA Q2 FY2022 quarterly report (3-0)
• Received and filed AMC headquarters historic evaluation memo (3-0)
• Brought back Davis-Bacon Act memo in 1 month (3-0)
• Brought back inclusionary housing ordinance amendment in 2 weeks (3-0)

Budget, Finance And Audit Standing Committee

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee will consider using General and ARPA funds for pensions, review responses to ARPA questions, and act on three Neighborhood Enterprise Zone (NEZ) certificate applications for residential rehab or construction. The agenda also includes a contract for software access and a report on public art funding sources.

• Use of General and ARPA funds for pensions (brought back from 2-16-22)
• Contract No. 3055385 with Appextremes, LLC dba Conga for Novatus software license, $66,000, through March 31, 2023
• NEZ certificate for 7-unit rehab at 4741 Second Avenue, 15-year abatement
• NEZ certificate for 15-unit rehab of former church at 92 E. Forest Avenue, 15-year abatement
• NEZ certificate for new 16-unit building at 3939 Third Street, 15-year abatement

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee voted to recommend approval of a $66,000 contract with Appextremes, LLC dba Conga for a Novatus license, and also recommended approval of three Neighborhood Enterprise Zone (NEZ) certificates for residential rehabilitation projects. The committee received and filed reports on ARPA questions and pension fund use, and tabled a public art funding report for three weeks.

• Recommended approval of $66,000 Novatus license contract (3-0)
• Recommended approval of NEZ certificate for 4741 Second Avenue (3-0)
• Recommended approval of NEZ certificate for 92 E. Forest Avenue (3-0)
• Recommended approval of NEZ certificate for 3939 Third Street (3-0)
• Received and filed ARPA responses report (3-0)
• Received and filed pension fund memorandum (2-0)
• Tabled public art funding report for three weeks (3-0)
• Tabled marijuana revenue research for two weeks (3-0)

Internal Operations Standing Committee

The Internal Operations Standing Committee will consider a $2,000 one-time retention bonus for Detroit police officers and assistants, plus a $30,000 settlement in a personal injury lawsuit. The agenda also includes numerous resolutions to authorize legal representation and indemnification for city employees in various lawsuits, and several contract amendments for consulting and software services. Most items were brought back as directed from prior meetings or referred to this committee on March 2, 2022.

• Lump sum retention bonus of $2,000 for active DPOA members and $1,000 for Police Assistants
• Settlement of $30,000 in Telicia Booker-Coker v. Derrick Coker, Kyle Arella et al.
• Contract amendment for expert witness Michael Levine, increase $10,000, total $35,000 (Darrell Siggers case)
• Settlement of $20,000 in Women's Justice Center v. City of Detroit, with quit claim deed for 10401 E. Jefferson Ave.
• Contract amendment for Zeroed-In Technologies talent analytics SaaS, increase $276,000, total $600,000

City Council Formal Session

The Detroit City Council approved the CODA Brush Park Brownfield Redevelopment Plan by a 5-4 vote, with four members voting no. The council also approved several other items, including police chief contract, PILOTs for housing developments, and multiple contracts and settlements.

• Approved CODA Brush Park Brownfield Redevelopment Plan (5-4)
• Approved two-year renewable contract for Police Chief James E. White (9-0)
• Approved PILOTs for Art Center, Greenhouse, Lexington Village, and Bowin Place apartments (9-0 each)
• Approved $2.03M cloud-based court docket management software contract (9-0)
• Approved multiple basement flooding protection contracts totaling $2.52M (9-0 each)
• Approved $826,875 blight debris removal contract with Payne Landscaping (referred)
• Approved $826,875 blight debris removal contract with Homrich (referred)
• Approved $58,000 settlement in Standard Rehabilitation lawsuit (referred)

City Council Closed Session

The Detroit City Council is holding a closed session to discuss legal representation and indemnification for retired Officer Michael Mosley in two lawsuits against the city. The session covers two cases: Darrell Richmond v City of Detroit et al. and Renard Montez Austin v City of Detroit et al. No public decisions are expected as this is a closed hearing.

• Closed session on legal representation for Officer Michael Mosley in Darrell Richmond v City of Detroit, Case No. 20-11978
• Closed session on legal representation for Officer Michael Mosley in Renard Montez Austin v City of Detroit, Case No. 20-12938
• Attendees include Law Department attorneys, Detroit Police Department representatives, and Detroit Police Officers Association representatives

Public Health and Safety Standing Committee

The Detroit City Council's Public Health and Safety Standing Committee is meeting to discuss and vote on several contracts, ordinances, and petitions. Key items include a $15 million contract for water bill printing and mailing, a proposed ban on firearm advertising, and multiple emergency demolition contracts. The committee will also consider zoning changes for bulk solid material storage and an inclusionary housing ordinance amendment.

• Contract No. 6004006: $15,000,000 for bill printing/mailing services with Ancor Information Management, LLC (Doxim Utilitec)
• Prohibition on advertisement of guns (update to marijuana/vaping ad ban)
• Contract No. 6004227: $90,000 for diesel exhaust extraction system maintenance with Rossman Enterprises
• Contract No. 3054861: $1,551,085.60 for 213 Motorola radios for police
• Proposed ordinance to amend zoning for bulk solid material storage and carbonaceous facilities

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee reviewed and recommended several contracts for approval at the formal session, including three COVID-19 vaccination clinic facility rentals, multiple emergency demolitions, and a flood remediation contract. Several other items were tabled or brought back for further review, including a proposed zoning ordinance amendment and a contract for police radios. The committee also approved the minutes from the previous meeting.

• Approved minutes of February 21, 2022 (3-0)
• Recommended approval of COVID-19 clinic contracts with DABO ($91,280.73), Fellowship Chapel ($142,722.47), and Straight Gate Church ($227,373.00) (3-0 each)
• Recommended approval of emergency demolition contracts for properties on Plainview, Mettetal, Cooper, Monterey, and others (3-0)
• Recommended approval of flood remediation contract with Signal Restoration Services ($32,839.49) (3-0)
• Recommended approval of Ryan White HIV/AIDS grant increase of $300,534 (3-0)
• Recommended approval of alley vacation and encroachment petitions for 3700 Humboldt, POAH DD Sugar Hill, Wayne State University, and King and Cochrane (3-0 each)
• Tabled police radio contract with Motorola Solutions ($1,551,085.60) for one week (3-0)
• Tabled proposed zoning ordinance amendment for one week for review (3-0)

Community Development Block Grant

The Detroit City Council's Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee, expanded to include all nine council members, is meeting to discuss Community Development Block Grant and Neighborhood Opportunity Fund (CDBG/NOF) deliberations. The agenda lists this as a discussion item with no attached documents, and includes roll call and public comment periods. No specific decisions or dollar amounts are listed in the agenda.

• Discussion of Community Development Block Grant/Neighborhood Opportunity Fund (CDBG/NOF) allocations
• Roll call of all nine City Council members
• Public comment period

Rules Standing Committee

The Detroit City Council Rules Standing Committee is holding a routine meeting with no substantive items on the agenda. The agenda consists only of roll call, approval of minutes, public comment, member reports, and chair remarks, with no listed suggestions or attachments.

• No substantive items listed on agenda

The Detroit City Council's Public Health and Safety Standing Committee (Rules Committee) met on February 28, 2022, with three members present. The committee approved the minutes of its last meeting (3-0) and heard public comment from one resident. No substantive decisions were made; the chair noted the meeting was held to comply with council rules and that rule amendments would be discussed after the budget process.

• Approved minutes of last Rules Committee meeting (3-0)

Community Development Block Grant

The Detroit City Council's Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee, expanded to all nine members, will hold a discussion on Community Development Block Grant and Neighborhood Opportunity Fund (CDBG/NOF) deliberations. The agenda includes roll call, the discussion item, and public comment. No specific proposals or dollar amounts are listed in the agenda.

• Discussion of Community Development Block Grant/Neighborhood Opportunity Fund (CDBG/NOF) allocations
• Public comment period

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee will hold public hearings on several zoning changes, including a large rezoning of 72 parcels near West Forest Avenue, a rezoning for the Pope Francis Center, and changes to allow domestic violence shelters in more districts. The committee will also discuss property sales, HUD contracts, and reports on the Detroit Land Bank Authority and CDBG funding.

• Rezone 72 parcels near West Forest Ave, Rosa Parks Blvd, Calumet Ave, and Grand River Ave to SD1
• Rezone 2915 West Hancock and 4520-50 Jeffries Service Drive from M4 to B4 for Pope Francis Center
• Amend zoning to make domestic violence shelters a by-right use in R2 districts
• Rezone 18550 East Warren Avenue from B2 to B4
• Consider sale of 12739 Woodrow Wilson to Powell & Son, LLC for $10,520

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee held six public hearings and voted unanimously (3-0) to recommend approval of several zoning changes to the full City Council. These include rezoning 72 parcels near West Forest, Rosa Parks Blvd, Calumet, and Grand River to SD1 mixed-use; rezoning three parcels for the Pope Francis Center to B4 General Business; and making shelters for domestic violence survivors a by-right use in R2 districts. The committee also recommended approval of a property sale at 12739 Woodrow Wilson for $10,520 and forwarded several other items to the formal session.

• Recommended approval of rezoning 72 parcels to SD1 mixed-use (3-0)
• Recommended approval of Pope Francis Center rezoning to B4 General Business (3-0)
• Recommended approval to make domestic violence shelters by-right in R2 districts (3-0)
• Recommended approval of rezoning 18550 East Warren Ave to B4 (3-0)
• Recommended approval of rezoning 4843-4867 Trumbull Ave to SD1 (3-0)
• Recommended approval of rezoning 10409-10417 Castle St to M2 Restricted Industrial (3-0)
• Recommended approval of property sale at 12739 Woodrow Wilson for $10,520 (3-0)
• Received and filed CDBG/NOF 2022-23 program overview (3-0)

Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee will review several contracts for catering, forklift maintenance, event equipment, and vehicle glass repair, along with a permit for the St. Patrick's Day Parade. They will also discuss public restroom infrastructure, an ATV park, and a citywide recreation center map. Most items are brought back from prior meetings for further action.

• Contract No. 6003901: $100,000 for catering services with Tasty Fixin's Catering, LLC
• Contract No. 6004240: $60,000 for forklift maintenance with Bell Fork Lift, Inc.
• Contract No. 6004126: $200,000 for event rental equipment with Pegasus Entertainment, Inc.
• Contract No. 6002672-A1: $75,000 increase for vehicle glass repair with Mostek Paint & Glass Company
• Petition for 64th Annual Detroit St. Patrick's Parade on Michigan Avenue, March 13, 2022

Internal Operations Standing Committee

The Internal Operations Standing Committee approved several items for formal City Council consideration, including a two-year renewable contract for Police Chief James E. White, multiple lawsuit settlements, and salary adjustments for top officials. Several legal representation and indemnification items were tabled for further review, and a few motions failed, sending those items back to the next week's calendar.

• Approved motion to advance Police Chief James E. White's two-year renewable contract (3-0)
• Approved $55,000 settlement in Verna Strayhorn v City of Detroit (3-0)
• Approved $50,000 settlement in Kenneth O. Lynk v City of Detroit Water Department (3-0)
• Approved $12,000 settlement in Tommie Cooley v John Doe and DDOT (3-0)
• Approved $18,000 settlement in Celena Hill v City of Detroit (3-0)
• Approved $42,500 settlement in Advanced Surgery Center, LLC v City of Detroit (3-0)
• Approved salary adjustments for Deputy Auditor General, Auditor General, and City Ombudsman (3-0 each)
• Failed to advance $20,000 settlement in Women's Justice Center v City of Detroit (1-2)

Budget, Finance And Audit Standing Committee

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee is meeting to hear presentations on the 2021 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and Revenue Estimation Conference findings, and to review several financial reports. The committee will also consider resolutions authorizing Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) agreements for five affordable housing preservation projects, along with reports on large events revenue, residential property data, and ARPA funds status.

• PILOT resolution for Art Center Apartments (60 units, bounded by East Kirby, Chrysler Drive, East Warren, Saint Antoine)
• PILOT resolution for Greenhouse Apartments (209 units, bounded by West Outer Drive, Lindsay, West McNichols, Southfield Freeway)
• PILOT resolution for Lexington Village Apartments (351 units, bounded by West Euclid, John C. Lodge Freeway, West Grand Boulevard, 14th Street)
• PILOT resolution for Bowin Place Apartments (193 units, bounded by Vassar, Whitcomb, West Seven Mile, Greenfield)
• ARPA funds status report as of January 31, 2022

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee voted 3-0 to send five Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) resolutions to formal session with a recommendation to approve. These cover preservation and renovation projects at Art Center, Greenhouse, Lexington Village, and Bowin Place Apartments. The committee also received and filed several financial reports, including the six-month financial report, large events reporting, residential property data, and ARPA funds status. No motions were made on two presentations regarding the 2021 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and Revenue Estimation Conference findings.

• Approved minutes of February 16, 2022 (3-0)
• Received and filed six-month financial report ended December 31, 2021 (3-0)
• Received and filed Large Events Reporting through Q2 FY 2022-23 (3-0)
• Sent Art Center Apartments PILOT to formal session with recommendation to approve (3-0)
• Sent Greenhouse Apartments PILOT to formal session with recommendation to approve (3-0)
• Sent Lexington Village Apartments PILOT to formal session with recommendation to approve (3-0)
• Sent Bowin Place Apartments PILOT to formal session with recommendation to approve (3-0)
• Received and filed residential property data report and ARPA funds status report (3-0)

Community Development Block Grant

The Detroit City Council's Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee, expanded to all nine members, is meeting to discuss Community Development Block Grant and Neighborhood Opportunity Fund (CDBG/NOF) deliberations. The agenda includes roll call, the discussion item, and public comment. No specific proposals, amounts, or decisions are listed in the agenda text.

• Discussion of Community Development Block Grant/Neighborhood Opportunity Fund (CDBG/NOF) allocations
• Public comment period

City Council Formal Session

The Detroit City Council is holding a formal session to consider several items, including resolutions authorizing Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) agreements for the preservation of four affordable housing complexes, settlements in lawsuits, and various reports and ordinance amendments. The agenda includes referrals to standing committees and voting action matters, with the most consequential items being the housing PILOT resolutions and a proposed ordinance to amend the city's budget process.

• PILOT resolutions for Art Center Apartments (60 units), Greenhouse Apartments (209 units), Lexington Village Apartments (351 units), and Bowin Place Apartments (193 units)
• Settlement of $20,000 in Women's Justice Center v. City of Detroit for property at 10401 E. Jefferson Avenue
• Settlement of $50,000 in Kenneth O. Lynk v. City of Detroit Water Department
• Proposed ordinance to amend Chapter 17 of the City Code to establish a timely budget process
• Contract amendment for Home Depot USA, Inc. to provide smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, total amount $127,411.01

The Detroit City Council approved a $1,840,896 contract with Bob Maxey Ford for 78 light-duty vehicle leases funded by ARPA, despite three dissenting votes. The council also approved a resolution supporting an income supplement program, introduced a major adult-use marijuana licensing ordinance amendment, and approved numerous contracts, settlements, and property sales. Several items were postponed, including the CODA Brush Park brownfield plan and multiple emergency demolition contracts.

• Approved $1.84M vehicle lease contract with Bob Maxey Ford (6-3)
• Approved resolution supporting an Income Supplement Program (9-0)
• Introduced adult-use marijuana licensing ordinance amendment (9-0)
• Approved $1.73M contract amendment for Crowell and Clemente rec centers (9-0)
• Approved $5.77M environmental due diligence contract with Beam, Longest and Neff (9-0)
• Approved $1.5M repair and maintenance contract with LECOM, LLC (9-0)
• Denied legal representation for Lamar Williams in lawsuit (3-6)
• Postponed CODA Brush Park brownfield plan (9-0)

Public Health and Safety Standing Committee

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee will review several contracts and ordinances, including a $15 million water bill printing and mailing contract, a proposed amendment to adult-use marijuana licensing, and a resolution to extend the moratorium on water shutoffs. They will also consider new contracts for demolition, hazmat equipment, and basement flooding protection services.

• Contract 6004006: $15,000,000 for bill printing and mailing services with Ancor Information Management, LLC
• Proposed ordinance amending Chapter 20 of Detroit City Code to revise adult-use marijuana licensing, including a homegrown program
• Resolution to extend the moratorium on water shutoffs in Detroit
• Contract 6002039: $276,244 increase for Real Time Crime Center expansion in 8th and 9th Precincts
• Multiple contracts for basement flooding protection services, each $315,000, funded by ARPA

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee approved sending a $150,000 contract to Home Depot for 1,700 carbon monoxide and 6,069 smoke detectors to the full City Council with a recommendation to approve. It also advanced a proposed ordinance amending the city's marijuana licensing rules, including a new homegrown program and limited license process, to formal session for introduction and a public hearing. The committee recommended approval for several other contracts, including a $4.28 million expansion of the Real Time Crime Center, and tabled a $15 million bill printing and mailing services contract for one week.

• Approved sending Contract No. 6003931 for smoke and carbon monoxide detectors to formal session with recommendation to approve (3-0).
• Approved sending Contract No. 6002039 for Real Time Crime Center expansion to formal session with recommendation to approve (3-0).
• Tabled Contract No. 6004006 for bill printing and mailing services; to be brought back in one week (3-0).
• Approved sending proposed marijuana ordinance amendments to formal session for introduction and public hearing (3-0).
• Received and filed report on Community Benefits Ordinance amendment for international water crossings (3-0).
• Removed water shutoff moratorium extension resolution from calendar (3-0).
• Approved sending Homeland Security Hazard Mitigation Plan 2022 to formal session with recommendation to approve (3-0).
• Approved sending multiple demolition, hazmat, and basement flooding protection contracts to formal session with recommendation to approve (3-0).

Community Development Block Grant

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee, expanded to all nine council members, will review the Community Development Block Grant/Neighborhood Opportunity Fund (CDBG/NOF) for 2022-23. The agenda includes an overview, a public hearing on funding recommendations, and an appeals period. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion and hearing session.

• Overview of CDBG/NOF 2022-23 by Legislative Policy Division and City Planning Commission
• Public hearing on CDBG/NOF 2022-23 funding recommendations
• Appeals process for CDBG/NOF funding decisions
• Public comment period

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee will hold public hearings on a Castle Street rezoning and the CODA Brush Park Brownfield Plan, discuss the fiscal impact of the CODA brownfield plan, and consider several property sales and contract amendments. Items include the transfer of the former AMC headquarters site, a contract increase for homeless outreach, and a zoning text amendment on bulk solid materials.

• Public hearing on rezoning 10409, 10411, 10417 Castle Street from R1 to M2
• Public hearing on CODA Brush Park Brownfield Redevelopment Plan approval
• Discussion on fiscal impact of CODA brownfield plan with taxing jurisdictions
• Contract 6003456-A2 increase of $110,000 for Motor City Mitten Mission (total $330,000)
• Property sales: 12739 Woodrow Wilson ($10,520), 14951 Harper ($5,300), 31 Woodland ($64,000), 6651 E. Vernor ($6,600), 21 units at 9550/9570 Whittier ($16,800)

The committee held a public hearing and voted 2-1 to recommend approval of the CODA Brush Park Brownfield Redevelopment Plan, sending it to the formal session. It also recommended approval of several property sales and a contract amendment for outreach services to unsheltered individuals. A proposed rezoning of Castle Street properties was continued for one week. A discussion on the fiscal impact of the CODA brownfield plan was not held due to no taxing units being present.

• Approved sending the CODA Brush Park Brownfield Redevelopment Plan to the formal session with a recommendation to approve (2-1).
• Continued the public hearing for the rezoning of 10409, 10411, and 10417 Castle Street for one week.
• Approved sending a request for property transfer to the Detroit Brownfield Redevelopment Authority for the Land Assembly Project to the formal session.
• Approved sending Contract No. 6003456 amendment (increase of $110,000 for Motor City Mitten Mission) to the formal session.
• Approved sending the zoning ordinance amendment regarding outdoor bulk solid material storage to the formal session to introduce and set a public hearing.
• Approved sending the property sale of 14951 Harper to 14929 Harper LLC to the formal session.
• Approved sending the property sale of 31 Woodland to City Line Properties II LLC to the formal session.
• Approved sending the DLBA sale of 21 condominium units at 9550 and 9570 Whittier to the formal session.

Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee is reviewing several contract amendments and new contracts, including funding increases for recreation center repairs, a vehicle lease agreement, and catering services. The committee will also discuss memos on non-traditional sports, Cupid's Charity, and public restroom infrastructure. These items were referred to the committee on February 17, 2022.

• Contract 6003630-A1: $150,000 increase for mold remediation and lighting redesign at Crowell and Clemente Recreation Centers, total $1,731,000
• Contract 6003542-A1: $66,650.36 increase for parking lot improvements at Huber Garage Facility, total $629,838.36
• Contract 6004029: $1,840,896 for 78 light-duty vehicle leases from Bob Maxey Ford, Inc.
• Contract 6003901: $100,000 for catering services for Recreation Department from Tasty Fixin's Catering, LLC
• Contract 6004126: $200,000 for event rental equipment from Pegasus Entertainment, Inc.

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee voted 3-0 to send three contract amendments to formal session with a recommendation to approve: an increase of $150,000 for unforeseen conditions at Crowell and Clemente Recreation Centers (Contract No. 6003630, total $1,731,000), an extension and $66,650.36 increase for parking lot improvements at Huber Garage (Contract No. 6003542, total $629,838.36), and a $1,840,896 contract for 78 light-duty vehicle leases (Contract No. 6004029). The committee also voted to bring back three new contracts next week for further review, including catering, forklift maintenance, and event rental equipment, and to receive and file a memorandum on Cupid's Charity. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved sending Contract No. 6003630 (Crowell and Clemente rec centers, $150,000 increase) to formal session with recommendation to approve (3-0).
• Approved sending Contract No. 6003542 (Huber Garage parking lot improvements, $66,650.36 increase) to formal session with recommendation to approve (3-0).
• Approved sending Contract No. 6004029 (78 light-duty vehicle leases, $1,840,896) to formal session with recommendation to approve (3-0).
• Voted to bring back Contract No. 6003901 (catering, $100,000) next week for review (3-0).
• Voted to bring back Contract No. 6004240 (forklift maintenance, $60,000) next week for review (3-0).
• Voted to bring back Contract No. 6004126 (event rental equipment, $200,000) next week for review (3-0).
• Voted to bring back memorandum on Recreation Department Non-Traditional Sports at a date to be determined (3-0).
• Voted to receive and file memorandum on Cupid's Charity (3-0).

Budget, Finance And Audit Standing Committee

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee is meeting to discuss several items, including a proposed ordinance to change the city's budget adoption timeline, a report on guaranteed basic income, and the use of general and ARPA funds for pensions. The committee will also consider a contract amendment for audit software and a resolution supporting an income supplement program. These are discussion items, not final decisions.

• Contract No. 6000981 amendment: increase of $36,566.01 for Teammate Audit Management Software, total $201,030.44, with Wolters Kluwer Financial Services, Inc.
• Proposed ordinance to amend Chapter 17 of the 2019 Detroit City Code to revise budget adoption procedures and deadlines.
• Report on Guaranteed Basic Income, including information from cities with pilot programs.
• Memorandum on use of General and ARPA funds for pensions, with legal opinion.
• Resolution supporting an Income Supplement Program in Detroit.

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee met and voted 3-0 to send several items to formal session with a recommendation to approve. This includes a resolution supporting an income supplement program for Detroit residents, a contract amendment for audit software, and a proposed ordinance to overhaul the city's budget process. The committee also received a report on guaranteed basic income and tabled a memo on pension funding for two weeks.

• Approved minutes of the 2-9-22 meeting (3-0).
• Moved to formal session with recommendation to approve a resolution supporting an income supplement program (3-0).
• Moved to formal session with recommendation to approve a $36,566.01 increase for Teammate Audit Management Software contract (3-0).
• Moved to formal session as amended with recommendation to approve introduction of a budget process ordinance and set a public hearing for March 2, 2022 (3-0).
• Received and filed a Legislative Policy Division report on Guaranteed Basic Income (3-0).
• Brought back a memo on pension funding in two weeks (3-0).

Internal Operations Standing Committee

The Internal Operations Standing Committee is reviewing and voting on a large batch of legal matters, including settlements for lawsuits against the City of Detroit and approvals for legal representation and indemnification of city employees. The agenda also includes a contract for media services and a report on a land exchange agreement. Most items were brought back from a prior meeting or newly referred to this committee.

• Settlement of $125,000 for Sharee Black v City of Detroit (Case No. 20-013689-NF)
• Settlement of $65,000 for Jeanine Smith v COD et al. (Case No. 18-006073-NF)
• Settlement of $50,000 for Glennita Webb v Dwayne Deck and City of Detroit (Case No. 21-000015)
• Contract No. 3054950 with Scripps Media (WXYZ-TV) for $40,000 for media services for Detroit Board of Review
• Legal representation approvals for multiple employees in lawsuits including D Savage LLC v City of Detroit and Bruce Wood v City of Detroit

The Internal Operations Standing Committee reviewed numerous legal matters, including settlements and requests for legal representation and indemnification for city employees. Most items were moved to the formal session with a recommendation to approve, while several were tabled for further review. The committee also approved minutes and received a report on a land exchange agreement.

• Approved minutes of 2-9-22 (2-0)
• Moved settlement for Ashley Smith ($15,000) to formal session with recommendation to approve (2-0)
• Moved settlement for BWB Reasonable and Reliable Transportation ($20,000) to formal session with recommendation to approve (2-0)
• Moved settlement for Sharee Black ($125,000) to formal session with recommendation to approve (2-0)
• Moved settlement for True Scan LLC ($11,000) to formal session with recommendation to approve (2-0)
• Moved settlement for Jeanine Smith ($65,000) to formal session with recommendation to approve (2-0)
• Moved multiple legal representation and indemnification requests to formal session with recommendation to approve (2-0)
• Tabled settlement for Telicia Booker-Coker ($30,000) for one week (2-0)

City Council Formal Session

The Detroit City Council is holding a formal session to consider several contracts, settlements, and zoning amendments. Key items include a $2 million cloud-based court docket management system, a bulk solid materials zoning text amendment, and multiple lawsuit settlements. The council will also discuss budget hearing schedules and a guaranteed basic income report.

• Contract 6002401: $2,034,675 for Thomson Reuters cloud court docket software
• Contract 6000981-A2: $36,566.01 increase for Wolters Kluwer audit management software
• Zoning text amendment for bulk solid material facilities (Chapter 50)
• Settlements: Sharee Black ($125,000), Raymond Echlin ($90,000), Andrea Conley ($81,900)
• Resolution to waive attorney-client privilege on overtaxation memo

Public Health and Safety Standing Committee

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee is reviewing multiple contract authorizations, including a $15 million water bill printing and mailing contract, and discussing a proposed ordinance to amend Detroit's marijuana licensing rules. The agenda also includes follow-ups on speed hump removal, water shutoff moratorium, and illegal dumping complaints.

• Contract 6004006: $15,000,000 for bill printing/mailing services with Ancor Information Management (Doxim Utilitec)
• Contract 6003931: $150,000 for 1,700 CO and 6,069 smoke detectors from Home Depot
• Contract 6001604-A1: $735,850 increase for LED lighting and IT boxes in 34 fire stations
• Ordinance amendment to Chapter 20: changes to marijuana licensing, including homegrown program and limited licenses
• Detroit Pistons donation: $136,000 for bus fares and operator gifts honoring Rosa Parks

Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee is meeting to consider several contract authorizations, a grant application, and a special event permit. Items include funding increases for recreation center repairs, new park construction, vehicle leases, and a request to hold the Cupid's Undie Run charity event. The committee will also receive a report on donated park assets and a memorandum regarding an ATV park.

• Cupid's Undie Run - Detroit at 47 Adams Ave on Feb 12, 2022, 2-3 pm
• Contract 6003630-A1: $150,000 increase for Crowell and Clemente Rec Centers (total $1,731,000)
• Contract 6004204: $691,785 for new park construction at Perrien Park, 18631 Conant
• Contract 6004029: $1,840,896 for 78 light duty vehicle leases (ARPA funded)
• EDA grant application for $3,181,315.10 (Travel, Tourism, Outdoor Recreation)

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee recommended approval of several items, including the Cupid's Undie Run event, new park construction at Perrien Park, portable toilets contract, Warren Yard Trailhead design, Butzel Family Center repairs, and a grant application for the American Rescue Plan Act. The committee also tabled several contracts for further review, including the Crowell and Clemente Recreation Centers amendment, Huber Garage improvements, and light-duty vehicle leases. Minutes approval was postponed for one week.

• Recommended approval of Cupid's Undie Run event at 47 Adams Ave (2-1)
• Recommended approval of Perrien Park construction contract ($691,785) (3-0)
• Recommended approval of portable toilets contract ($480,000) (3-0)
• Recommended approval of Warren Yard Trailhead design contract ($167,700) (3-0)
• Recommended approval of Butzel Family Center repairs amendment ($210,000) (3-0)
• Recommended approval of ARPA grant application for travel/tourism ($3,181,315.10) (3-0)
• Tabled Crowell and Clemente Recreation Centers amendment for one week (3-0)
• Tabled Huber Garage improvements amendment for one week (3-0)

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee

The Detroit City Council's Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee will hold public hearings on two zoning map amendments, discuss and hear a brownfield plan for the Ribbon/Jefferson-Holcomb project, and consider several property sales and contracts. The agenda includes multiple items brought back from prior meetings, including sales of city-owned properties and a rezoning for Eastern Market.

• Public hearing to rezone 22 parcels near Santa Clara and Orchard Streets from R1 to R3
• Public hearing to rezone 16890 and 16920 Telegraph Rd from RS to B4
• Discussion and public hearing on Ribbon Brownfield Redevelopment Plan for Jefferson-Holcomb project
• Property sale of 3138 E Davison to Suburban Transport System, Inc. for $10,880
• Contracts for title services ($50,000) and two rehab projects ($98,890 each) for Gordie Howe bridge area

The committee voted 3-0 to recommend approval of a zoning change for 22 parcels between Santa Clara and Orchard streets east of Lahser Road, from R1 (Single-Family Residential) to R3 (Low Density Residential). It also recommended approval of a rezoning for two parcels on Telegraph Road from RS to B4 (General Business), and approved the Ribbon Brownfield Redevelopment Plan. Several property sales and contracts were recommended for approval, while some items were withdrawn or removed from the calendar.

• Rezoning 22 parcels on Santa Clara/Orchard to R3 recommended for approval (3-0)
• Rezoning 16890 & 16920 Telegraph Rd to B4 recommended for approval (3-0)
• Ribbon Brownfield Redevelopment Plan recommended for approval (3-0)
• Property sale at 3138 E Davison to Suburban Transport System for $10,880 recommended (3-0)
• Property sale at 435 W Seven Mile to Chugga's Main Street Bakery for $1,000 recommended (3-0)
• Contract for title services (eTitle Agency, $50,000) recommended for approval (3-0)
• Contract for rehab at 22235 Dehner (Jozef Contractor, $98,890) recommended (3-0)
• Contract for rehab at 18701 Kelly (Jozef Contractor, $98,890) recommended (3-0)

Budget, Finance And Audit Standing Committee

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially approve several contracts, including a $200,000 software contract for property tax exemption applications and a $75,000 document shredding contract. The committee will also review reports on a Detroit Reparations Task Force structure, ARPA spending accountability, and a proposed budget calendar for 2022-2023. Several items are brought back from previous meetings, including translation services grants and over-assessment taxable value information.

• Contract No. 6003180: $200,000 for online software for homeowner property tax exemption applications (Court Innovations, Inc., Ann Arbor)
• Contract No. 6003739: $75,000 for document shredding services (Electronic Restoration Services, Inc., Livonia)
• Resolution to waive attorney-client privilege on overtaxation memo to discuss reimbursing overtaxed residents
• Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificate for new single-family house at 4273 15th Street (Core City)
• Report on models for Detroit Reparations Task Force structure (comparing Asheville, Evanston, California)