Detroit public meetings in 2023

City Council Special Session

The Detroit City Council is holding a special session to consider a resolution authorizing longevity payments for non-union sworn police executives. The item is listed as new business and includes a public comment period. The resolution would provide the same fringe benefit improvements historically given to unionized police personnel.

• Resolution authorizing longevity payments for non-union sworn police executives
• Public comment period

City Council Formal Session

The Detroit City Council is holding a formal session that includes a public hearing on a proposed ordinance amending property tax appeal procedures and the Homeowners Property Exemption Program. The council will also consider several contracts, appointments, and resolutions, including a new Fire Commissioner and multiple professional service agreements.

• Public hearing on ordinance amending Chapter 44 (property tax appeals, Board of Review, Homeowners Property Exemption Program)
• Appointment of Charles Simms as Fire Commissioner
• Contract No. 6005555 with Arrow Office Supply Co. for janitorial supplies, $2,327,500 over 5 years
• Contract No. 6005781 with Thomson Reuters for online investigative software, $1,678,175.52 through 2028
• Contract No. 6001723-A2 increase for Community Education Commission after-school program, $2,250,000 increase to $5,000,000 total

Public Health and Safety Standing Committee

The Detroit Public Health and Safety Standing Committee is holding two public hearings and reviewing multiple contracts. The hearings cover amendments to the city code on demolition permit review and a new energy and water benchmarking program for certain buildings. The committee will also consider several large contracts, including waste collection services and a bus maintenance facility, along with numerous emergency demolition contracts.

• Public hearing on amending building code to require Planning and Development Department review of certain wrecking permit applications
• Public hearing on adding energy and water benchmarking requirements for certain buildings
• Contract No. 6005766 with Waste Management of Michigan for residential trash and recycling in Areas 1 and 2, $122,945,186.98
• Contract No. 6005765 with Priority Waste for residential trash and recycling in Areas 3 and 4, $87,761,352.84
• Contract No. 6005860 for Coolidge Bus Maintenance Facility construction, $134,298,291.79

Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee is meeting to discuss and vote on several items, including a continued public hearing on a residential parking permit area in Northern Brush Park, several city contracts, and two event permits. The agenda also includes routine items like roll call, minutes approval, and public comment.

• Continued public hearing on residential parking permit area for portions of Woodward, Watson, Erskine, Eliot, Brush, and John R (Northern Brush Park)
• Contract 6005822 with Detroit Wayne Port Authority for boat docking licensing, $1.00, one year
• Contract 6003584-A1 with Feldman Ford, LLC for light duty vehicle purchases, increase of $478,710.00, total $1,220,389.00
• Contract 6002431-A1 with MacQueen Equipment for street sweepers, increase of $826,200.00, total $4,826,200.00
• Petitions for 'I Ran the D 5K' (May 4, 2024) and 'Menorah in the D' (December 7, 2023) events

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee will hold public hearings on establishing Neighborhood Enterprise Zones and a Commercial Redevelopment District for properties on Holden, Lincoln, and Sterling streets, plus a zoning map amendment. It will also discuss the annual Business Improvement Zone update and consider numerous items, including Detroit Land Bank Authority agreements, property sales, and housing studies.

• Public hearing: Neighborhood Enterprise Zone for 1420, 1432 Holden St & 6217 Lincoln (1400 Holden, LLC)
• Public hearing: Commercial Redevelopment District for 1420, 1432 Holden & 6217 Lincoln (1400 Holden, LLC)
• Public hearing: Neighborhood Enterprise Zone for 6465 Sterling (6465 Sterling, LLC)
• Zoning map amendment: block bounded by Selden, Eighteenth, Magnolia, Humboldt from PD to R5; 2640 Michigan Ave from R3 to B4
• Property sale: 9233 McGraw to DTE Electric Company for $20,000

Budget, Finance And Audit Standing Committee

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several financial items, including a proposed Responsible Contracting Ordinance, a $2.3 million janitorial supplies contract, and amendments to the HOPE property tax exemption program. The agenda includes public hearings on special assessments and continued discussion of the contracting ordinance, as well as reports on the city's financial status and various housing-related tax agreements.

• Public hearing on special assessments for Detroit Golf Club, Palmer Woods, and Sherwood Forest
• Continued public hearing on amendments to Chapter 17 (Purchasing) of the City Code regarding responsible contracting
• Contract No. 6005555 with Arrow Office Supply Co. for janitorial supplies, $2,327,500 over 5 years
• Amended 2024 HOPE (Homeowner Property Exemption) policy and guidelines per Public Act 191 of 2023
• PILOT agreements for Meyers Senior Apartments and Meyers Senior Apartments II

Internal Operations Standing Committee

The Internal Operations Standing Committee will interview interim Fire Commissioner Charles Simms for the permanent position and consider several contracts, lawsuit settlements, and resolutions. Items include a $1.68M software contract, a $1.17M absence management contract, and multiple legal settlements totaling over $100,000. The committee will also discuss a CROWN Act amendment and a resolution supporting Senate Bills 170 and 171.

• Interview of interim Fire Commissioner Charles Simms for the permanent position
• Contract No. 6005781 with Thomson Reuters for online investigative software, $1,678,175.52
• Contract No. 6005685 with CompOne Administrators for absence management, $1,173,900.00
• Settlement in Deante Tuck v Kevin Flowers et al, $30,000.00
• Amendment to Human Rights Ordinance to add CROWN Act protections

Committee of the Whole

The Detroit City Council Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss redistricting the Council Districts, with participation from the City Planning Commission, Department of Elections, Legislative Policy Division, and Law Department. The agenda includes roll call and public comment, but the only substantive item is this discussion; no attachments or additional details are provided.

• Discussion on redistricting Council Districts with City Planning Commission, Department of Elections, Legislative Policy Division, and Law Department

City Council Formal Session

The Detroit City Council is holding a formal session to consider several items, including a $2.3 million contract for janitorial supplies, multiple emergency demolition contracts, and property sales by the Detroit Land Bank Authority. The agenda also includes settlements for lawsuits against the city and a resolution supporting state Senate bills. Most items are being referred to standing committees for further review.

• Contract No. 6005555: $2,327,500 for janitorial supplies with Arrow Office Supply Co.
• Settlement of $30,000 in Deante Tuck v Kevin Flowers et al.
• Settlement of $30,000 in Dinwiddie, Jenisha v City of Detroit, et al.
• Third Amended MOU with Detroit Land Bank Authority for neighborhood stabilization.
• Emergency demolition contracts for properties including 11755 N Martindale and 19203 Pierson.

Public Health and Safety Standing Committee

The Detroit Public Health and Safety Standing Committee is meeting to discuss and vote on a range of public safety, health, and public works items. Key actions include a public hearing on updating tobacco and vapor sales rules for minors, several demolition contract extensions, and major new contracts for trash collection, police equipment, and other services. The committee will also consider rescinding demolition deferrals for two properties and accepting a $30M freeway safety grant.

• Public hearing on amending Chapter 29 to align tobacco, vapor, and alternative nicotine product sales to minors with state law
• Rescind demolition deferrals for 9301 Oakland and 10036 Broadstreet, proceeding with demolition at property owner's cost
• Contract 6005766: $122,945,186.98 with Waste Management for trash, bulk, yard, recycling, and debris collection in Areas 1 and 2
• Contract 6005833: $23,176,198.54 with Axon Enterprise for Tasers and accessories
• Contract 6005662: $4,478,000.00 with Power Lighting for backup generators at four recreation centers

Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee is meeting to hold continued and new public hearings on establishing residential parking permit areas in Central and Northern Brush Park, and to consider a zoning change on Wisconsin Street. The committee will also review four contract amendments and a new contract from the Office of Contracting and Procurement.

• Continued public hearing on residential parking permit area for Central Brush Park (Woodward, Watson, Erskine, Alfred, Brush, John R)
• Public hearing on Northern Brush Park residential parking permit plan
• Zoning change for 20119 Wisconsin Street from R1 to R3 (Low Density Residential)
• Contract 6004793-A1 amendment: $462,500 extension for electrical services at 5700 Russell
• Contract 6003584-A1 amendment: $478,710 increase for light duty vehicle purchases (total $1,220,389)

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee will hold public hearings on a major zoning code amendment to regulate crematories, two rezoning requests, and two Commercial Rehabilitation Certificates. It will also discuss Section 108 loans and consider several contracts, including a $6.65 million home repair program and environmental inspection agreements.

• Public hearing: zoning amendment to add 'Crematory or pet crematory' as a principal use, align with state law, and adjust BZA membership
• Public hearing: rezoning 12 properties on Archdale Street from R1 to R3
• Public hearing: rezoning 20119 Wisconsin Street from R1 to R3
• Public hearing: Commercial Rehabilitation Certificates for 1550 Woodward Avenue and 2853 Brush Street
• Contract 6005774: $6,650,000 for home repair services for low-income residents (CHN Housing Partners)

Budget, Finance And Audit Standing Committee

The Detroit Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee is meeting to continue a public hearing on a proposed Responsible Contractor Ordinance, and to take up unfinished business including fiscal impact reports, a proportional funding ordinance, and land value tax proposals. New business includes a PILOT for 60 Harper Apartments, three Neighborhood Enterprise Zone (NEZ) applications, and a HOME budget amendment. The agenda is substantive, with multiple items for discussion and potential action.

• Continued public hearing on Responsible Contractor Ordinance amending Chapter 17 of the Detroit City Code
• Fiscal Impact Report on Responsible Contracting Ordinance
• Request to draft Proportional Funding Ordinance
• Land Value Tax proposals and community amendments
• PILOT for 60 Harper Apartments (60 Harper Limited Dividend Housing Association, LLC)

Internal Operations Standing Committee

The Internal Operations Standing Committee is meeting to consider several items, including an interview for a Board of Police Commissioners appointment and multiple lawsuit settlements and legal representation requests. The agenda is largely administrative, focusing on approving legal actions and settlements rather than new policy.

• Interview of Darryl Woods for appointment to the Board of Police Commissioners
• Settlement of $176,613.86 in Jacqueline Bishop v City of Detroit
• Settlement of $100,000 each to Tiani and Lois Dodson in lawsuit against police
• Settlement of $15,000 in Wrightway Transportation LLC v City of Detroit
• Request for resolution supporting Detroit Strikers Bill of Rights

City Council Formal Session

The City Council is reviewing several items including multiple lawsuit settlements for the Law Department and various Neighborhood Enterprise Zone applications. The agenda also includes several city-owned property sales and contract extensions for public safety and construction projects.

• Settlement of lawsuit: Dodson, Tiani and Lois Dodson v City of Detroit ($100,000.00 each)
• Settlement of lawsuit: Jacqueline Bishop v City of Detroit ($176,613.86)
• Neighborhood Enterprise Zone application: 1775 Van Dyke apartment rehabilitation
• Property sale: 9233 McGraw to DTE Electric Company ($20,000.00)
• Contract extension: Power Lighting and Technical Services, Inc. for electrical services at 5700 Russell

City Council Closed Session

The Detroit City Council is holding a closed session to conduct hearings on legal representation and indemnification in two lawsuits. The first involves EMTs Michael Morgan and Julian Holt in a medical negligence case, and the second involves Sergeant James Wiencek in a civil action. These are closed-session items, so no public votes or decisions are expected.

• Hearing on legal representation and indemnification for EMTs Michael Morgan and Julian Holt in lawsuit Angela Hodges v Michael Morgan, Julian Holts and City of Detroit, WCCC No. 20-01413-NH
• Hearing on legal representation and indemnification for Sergeant James Wiencek, Badge No. S-1103, in lawsuit Whitney Burney et al. v City of Detroit et al, Civil Action Case No. 21-016992-CZ

Public Health and Safety Standing Committee

The Detroit Public Health and Safety Standing Committee is meeting to discuss a DDOT metrics update and consider several items, including rescinding demolition deferrals for two buildings, introducing ordinances on energy benchmarking and fugitive dust, and authorizing multiple contracts and grant acceptances. The agenda includes both discussion items and actionable resolutions.

• Rescind demolition deferral for 10036 Broadstreet and 9301 Oakland; proceed with demolition
• Proposed ordinance to add energy and water benchmarking requirements for certain buildings
• Proposed ordinance to regulate fugitive dust emissions
• Contract No. 6005667: $2,590,000 for Butzel Family Recreation Center renovations (ARPA)
• Accept $100,522,977 Coolidge Terminal and Maintenance Facility Reconstruction Super Grant

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee will hold several public hearings on establishing obsolete property and commercial rehabilitation districts, as well as zoning amendments for the Brush Park area and properties on Junction Avenue. The committee will also consider new contracts for home repair, environmental inspections, and historic preservation, and review various reports and property sales.

• Public hearing to establish an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation District for EBE Bethune, LLC at 210 East Bethune Street (Petition #2023-290)
• Public hearing to establish a Commercial Rehabilitation District for 7326 W. McNichols, LLC (Petition #2023-315)
• Zoning amendment to modify the Brush Park Form-Based Code, including changes to parking limits, building setbacks, and townhouse unit width
• Contract No. 6005774: $6,650,000 for home repair services for low-income residents (CHN Housing Partners)
• Property sale of 14150 Greenfield to W B Real Estate Holdings, LLC for $115,000

Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee is meeting to hold a public hearing on establishing a residential parking permit area in Central Brush Park, and to consider several contracts and permits. Items include a permit for the 2024 Movement Electronic Music Festival at Hart Plaza, contracts for gateway signage and auto wash services, and a report on donated assets for parks.

• Public hearing on residential parking permit area for portions of Woodward, Watson, Erskine, Alfred, Brush, and John R in Central Brush Park
• Petition #2023-282 from Paxahau, Inc. for 2024 Movement Electronic Music Festival at Hart Plaza, May 25-27, 2024, with setup May 15 and teardown by May 31
• Contract 6005775 with Fairmont Sign Company for gateway signage with LED/lighting, $425,433.75, through Dec 31, 2026
• Contract 6005798 with Downtown Auto Wash for auto wash service, $81,308.00, two-year term
• Contract 6005799 with Star Auto Wash, Inc. for auto wash service, $77,100.00, two-year term

Internal Operations Standing Committee

The Internal Operations Standing Committee will interview candidates for the Board of Police Commissioners and Economic Development Corporation, and consider numerous legal settlements and contracts, including a $4.4 million IT contract and several lawsuit payouts. The agenda is largely routine, with most items being resolutions for legal representation or settlements.

• Interview Rory Gamble for Board of Police Commissioners
• Interview Dennis Archer Jr. and Hiram Jackson for Economic Development Corporation
• Contract No. 6005571 with Security Solutions Services, LLC for $4,400,000 (ARPA funded)
• Settlement of $178,826.50 in Moriah Inc. v City of Detroit
• Settlement of $145,000 in Jason Hargrove (dec'd) v City of Detroit

City Council Formal Session

The City Council is reviewing several legal settlements and referring various contracts and reports to standing committees. Key items include multi-million dollar ARPA funding for housing and recreation center renovations.

• $6,650,000 contract with CHN Housing Partners for low-income home repairs
• $2,590,000 contract with Gandol, Inc. for Butzel Family Recreation Center renovations
• $2,190,000 contract with Gandol, Inc. for Adams Butzel Complex improvements
• Legal settlements totaling over $300,000 for various lawsuits
• Approval of property acquisition for the CAY Airport French Road Mini-Take Project

Public Health and Safety Standing Committee

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee is reviewing several emergency residential demolition contracts and a $673,920 ambulance response contract. Members will also discuss outdoor dining permit extensions and various property easement petitions.

• Emergency demolition contracts for properties on Buffalo, Sorrento, Lauder, Ravenswood, E Willis, Hazlett, Maiden, 23rd Street
• $673,920 contract for standby emergency ambulance response
• $94,208 contract for biomedical waste removal
• $150,000 contract for police tow truck repair services
• Resolution to extend outdoor dining permits through March 31, 2024

City Council Closed Session

The Detroit City Council is holding a closed session to conduct hearings on legal representation and indemnification for two police officers involved in lawsuits against the city. The hearings concern Officer Kenneth Bolinger and Sergeant James Wiencek, and involve the Detroit Law and Police Departments, the Police Officer's Association, and the Legislative Policy Division.

• Hearing on legal representation and indemnification in Kevin Socha v City of Detroit, Case No. 22-009468-NI, for Officer Kenneth Bolinger (Badge No. 3540)
• Hearing on legal representation and indemnification in Whitney Burney et al. v City of Detroit, Case No. 21-016992-CZ, for Sergeant James Wiencek (Badge No. S-1103)

City Council Formal Session

The Detroit City Council is holding a formal session to consider referrals to standing committees, including a $4.4 million contract for a new backup system, an ordinance amendment regarding cash acceptance exceptions, and several lawsuit settlements. The agenda also includes reports on financial status, ARPA funds, and various property tax exemptions and demolitions.

• Contract No. 6005571: $4,400,000 for new backup system with Security Solutions Services, LLC
• Ordinance to amend Chapter 40, Section 40-3-4, modifying the conversation card exception for cash acceptance
• Settlement in Jason Hargrove (dec'd) vs City of Detroit: $145,000
• Settlement in NuCare Therapy LLC v City of Detroit: $12,000
• Settlement in Whitfield v Progressive Marathon Ins., COD-DOT: $17,500

Public Health and Safety Standing Committee

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee is reviewing several emergency residential and commercial demolition contracts. The agenda also includes discussions on a new energy benchmarking ordinance and various municipal grants.

• Emergency demolition contracts for properties at 9240 Avis, 8122 Medina, 19600 Coventry, 9118 Mansfield, 8419 Longworth, 15803 Virgil, 5836 Chopin, 10434 Goethe, and 12507 E Seven Mile
• Purchase of 21 hybrid Ford Escapes for the police department for $862,892.00
• Proposed ordinance establishing energy and water benchmarking and transparency requirements for certain buildings
• Grant applications for SMART parking ($1,854,603.00 total cost) and various health department grants
• Compensation schedule amendments for DWSD Field Services, Automotive Fleet, and Security Officers

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee will hold three public hearings, including a continued hearing on establishing a Commercial Rehabilitation District for properties on East Warren Avenue and a hearing to amend zoning on parcels near Gratiot Avenue and Maple Street. The committee will also review multiple property sales, transfers, and reports on subcontractor oversight, short-term rentals, and marijuana zoning standards.

• Public hearing: Commercial Rehabilitation District for 16510, 16530, 16596, & 16602 East Warren Ave (Petition #2023-258)
• Public hearing: Zoning amendment for PD classification near Gratiot Ave, Russell St, and Maple St, including 1340 Gratiot Ave and 1385 Maple St
• Property sale: 14150 Greenfield to W B Real Estate Holdings, LLC for $115,000
• Property sale: 6395 & 6389 Marcus to L.I.J.B.S. Enterprises, LLC for $7,500
• Property sale: 20380 Tireman to Islamic Center of Detroit, Inc. for $1,000

Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee will hold a public hearing on a proposal to designate residential parking permit areas (zones 411-414) in Southern Brush Park, and will consider several event permits and grant applications. The committee will also review minutes, hear public comment, and receive member reports.

• Public hearing on residential parking permit zones 411-414 (Southern Brush Park)
• Petition for UNI Halloween Party on Oct 28 at 1418 Mullane, 12-3 PM
• Petition for 2nd Annual MotorCity Kwanzaa Lighting Ceremony at Cadillac Square and Woodward on Dec 26, 3-6 PM
• Authorization to apply for $2,250,000 Michigan Community Center Grant (total project $2,397,490)
• Accept $450,000 grant for Elmwood Central Park and $250,000 for Marlowe Stoudamire Park from Gilbert Family Foundation

Budget, Finance And Audit Standing Committee

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee is reviewing several items including proposed land value tax legislation and property tax amendments. The committee will also consider Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificates for new residential developments and a new responsible contracting ordinance.

• Discussion of Michigan House Bills 4966-4970 regarding Land Value Tax legislation
• Proposed Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificates for 12 condominium units at John R and E Forest
• Proposed Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificate for a 28-unit apartment rehabilitation at 1567 Church
• Review of the 2024 Homeowner Property Exemption (HOPE) guidelines
• Proposed ordinance to amend the Detroit City Code regarding purchasing and supplies

Internal Operations Standing Committee

The Internal Operations Standing Committee will interview Rory Gamble and Tamara Smith for the Board of Police Commissioners, and consider several contracts and lawsuit settlements, including a $2,000,000 settlement for Mark Gaddis. Items include contract amendments, grant applications, and legal representation for city employees.

• Interview for appointment of Rory Gamble to Board of Police Commissioners
• Interview for appointment of Tamara Smith to Board of Police Commissioners
• Contract amendment for federal lobbyist services (Squire Patton Boggs) increase of $90,000, total $270,000
• Settlement in Mark Gaddis v City of Detroit for $2,000,000
• Grant application for FY 2023 Recompete Pilot Program ($500,000)

City Council Formal Session

The City Council is reviewing multiple legal settlements involving the Fire, EMS, and Transportation departments. The agenda also includes requests for emergency residential demolitions and the purchase of 21 hybrid Ford Escapes for the police department.

• Settlement of $199,000.00 in Heather Mateja vs City of Detroit Fire/EMS Department
• Settlement of $60,000.00 in Sonya Braxton v COD, MACP, MAIPF
• Contract for 21 hybrid Ford Escapes for $862,892.00
• Eight emergency demolition contracts for residential properties ranging from $11,950.00 to $31,250.00
• Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificates for 12 condominium units at John R and E. Forest

Public Health and Safety Standing Committee

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee will hold a public hearing on a proposed ordinance amending Chapter 28 of the Detroit City Code regarding business licenses, including new grounds for denial, suspension, or revocation based on criminal activity on premises, and new procedures for appeals, emergency suspensions, and closure orders. The committee will also receive a Detroit Police Department update on ShotSpotter, and consider multiple contracts, including emergency demolitions, police equipment, and health grants.

• Public hearing on ordinance amending Chapter 28 (business licenses) to add criminal-activity grounds for license denial/suspension/revocation and new procedures
• ShotSpotter update from Detroit Police Department
• Contract No. 3068888: $63,650 for mobile fingerprint readers for DPD (Dataworks Plus, LLC)
• Emergency demolition contracts for 6100 Tireman: $298,973 (Gayanga Co), plus $856.75 and $78,242 for additional work
• Contract No. 6005616: $2,919,995.13 for rock salt from Detroit Salt Company, LLC

Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee is reviewing several contracts and event permits, including a $2.45 million design-build for Hart Plaza's grand stairs and landscaping, a $2.7 million events management contract, and permits for the Detroit Pistons Give Back event, Fall Fest, and Noel Night. The committee will also consider a $350,000 increase for graffiti removal and a donation of benches and bike racks for Voigt Park. Additionally, it will discuss scheduling public hearings for residential parking zones in Southern and Central Brush Park.

• Contract 6005624: $2,450,000 ARPA-funded design-build for Hart Plaza Grand Stairs and Landscaping (Major Contracting Group, Inc.)
• Contract 6005566: $2,706,000 three-year events management for Recreation (Total Access Events)
• Contract 6004544-A1: $350,000 increase for graffiti tag removal (Fontenot Landscaping Services, LLC)
• Petitions for Detroit Pistons Give Back (Nov 15), Fall Fest at Clark Park (Oct 28), and 49th Annual Noel Night (Dec 2)
• Resolutions to schedule public hearings for residential parking zones in Southern and Central Brush Park

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee will hold public hearings on rezoning a block near Selden and Eighteenth Streets, establishing commercial rehabilitation districts and a neighborhood enterprise zone on East Warren Avenue, and amending rules for secondary street naming. The committee will also discuss the Detroit Land Bank Authority's Q4 report and consider several property sales and contract amendments.

• Rezoning block bounded by Selden, Eighteenth, Magnolia, and Humboldt from PD to R5; 2640 Michigan Avenue from R3 to B4
• Commercial Rehabilitation District for 16530 East Warren, LLC at 16510-16602 East Warren Avenue
• Neighborhood Enterprise Zone and Commercial Rehabilitation District for Real Estate Interest, LLC at 16621-16653 E. Warren
• Contract increase of $3,000,000 for National Faith Homebuyers (total $12,250,000) for homebuyer assistance
• Property sales: 14150 Greenfield ($115,000), 6395/6389 Marcus ($7,500), 8010 Puritan ($37,140), 7359 Chicago ($16,720)

Internal Operations Standing Committee

The Internal Operations Standing Committee is reviewing several appointments to the Economic Development Corporation and multiple legal settlement requests. The agenda also includes discussions on city council redistricting, Open Meetings Act compliance, and retiree pension solutions.

• Appointments of Dennis Archer Jr. and Hiram Jackson to the Economic Development Corporation
• Contract amendment for Squire Patton Boggs US, LLP for $90,000 (total $270,000)
• Contract for DLZ Michigan, Inc. for ADA consulting totaling $100,000
• Settlement of Precise MRI of Michigan LLC v City of Detroit for $9,000
• Settlement of Evans, Deshawn v City of Detroit for $32,000 and $7,000 to True Scan, LLC

Budget, Finance And Audit Standing Committee

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee is meeting to hold a public hearing on special assessments for the Detroit Golf Club, Palmer Woods, and Sherwood Forest, and to receive a pre-audit communication from Plante Moran for the FY23 financial audit. The committee will also discuss unfinished business, including the status of Council Member Mary Waters, the Auditor General, and a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone application, as well as new business items such as a fee schedule for automotive-related uses, a revenue estimating conference report, and multiple NEZ applications. Several items relate to the proposed Land Value Tax legislation, including a report, a statement in opposition, and community amendments.

• Public hearing on special assessments for Detroit Golf Club, Palmer Woods, and Sherwood Forest
• Pre-audit communication with Plante Moran for FY23 financial audit
• Resolution establishing fee schedule for BSEED for automotive related uses
• September 2023 Revenue Estimating Conference Report
• NEZ certificate applications for 6 condominium units at Gladstone and Second

City Council Formal Session

The Detroit City Council formal session on October 10, 2023, includes referrals to standing committees for items such as a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificate, land value tax updates, and multiple contracts and settlements. The council will also discuss zoning for marijuana businesses, the District Detroit project, and various reports. Most items are referred to committees for further review, with voting action matters listed separately.

• NEZ certificate for six condominium units at Gladstone and Second
• Contract amendment for federal lobbyist services (Squire Patton Boggs) increase of $90,000, total $270,000
• Settlement in Precise MRI lawsuit for $9,000
• Settlement in BASF lawsuit involving quit claim deed for 3311 Bourke
• Contract for Hart Plaza Grand Stairs and Landscaping, $2,450,000

City Council Closed Session

The Detroit City Council is holding a closed session to conduct a hearing on the legal representation and indemnification of three police officers — Sergeant James Wiencek, Detective Derryck Thomas, and Police Officer Karen Miller — in the civil case Edward Khalil v Ernest Wilson et al, Case No. 21-12577. The agenda contains only this single item and is otherwise procedural.

• Closed session hearing on legal representation and indemnification of Sergeant James Wiencek, Detective Derryck Thomas, and Police Officer Karen Miller
• Case: Edward Khalil v Ernest Wilson et al, Civil Action Case No. 21-12577
• Involves Law and Police Departments and City Council Legislative Policy Division

Public Health and Safety Standing Committee

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee will hold a public hearing on a proposed ordinance to regulate firearm possession and disposition, and will review several contracts including emergency demolitions, a library HVAC project, and a new athletic dome. The committee will also discuss unfinished business items such as tobacco regulations, local hiring, and police-related reports.

• Public hearing on proposed ordinance amending Chapter 31 (Weapons) to regulate firearm possession and disposition
• Emergency demolition contracts for 17 properties totaling $422,426 with Gayanga Co
• Contract No. 6005590: $13,964,497 for new athletic air dome in Chandler Park (ARPA funded)
• Contract No. 6005626: $6,700,000 for Hart Plaza improvements (ARPA funded)
• Resolution establishing fee schedule for BSEED automotive-related uses

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee will hold public hearings and discussions on brownfield redevelopment plans for 100 Clairmount and 601 Piquette, along with a plant rehabilitation district and a commercial facilities exemption certificate. The agenda also includes several items brought back from previous meetings, such as a crematory zoning amendment, I-375 construction impact reports, and property transfers. New business includes grant acceptance, rezoning, property sales, and a subcontractor oversight report.

• Public hearing on Brownfield Plan for 100 Clairmount Redevelopment
• Public hearing on Brownfield Plan for 601 Piquette Holdings LLC
• Public hearing to establish Plant Rehabilitation District for 601 Piquette Holdings LLC
• Public hearing on Commercial Facilities Exemption Certificate for 2150 Bagley LLC
• Property sale of 17346 Lahser to Detroit Blight Busters for $4,800

Internal Operations Standing Committee

The Internal Operations Standing Committee is meeting to discuss unfinished business, including an amendment to the Cashless Business Ordinance, a CROWN Act amendment to the Human Rights Ordinance, and reports on Open Meetings Act compliance. New business includes contracts for election radios and two lawsuit settlements. The agenda also includes routine items like roll call, minutes, and public comment.

• Amendment to Cashless Business Ordinance removing Section 40.3-4
• CROWN Act amendment to Human Rights Ordinance defining race to include hair texture and protective hairstyles
• Contract No. 3069296 with Motorola Solutions, Inc. for 12 portable 2-way radios for election staff, $48,451.32
• Settlement in Farmington Drugs & Medical Supplies v City of Detroit, $4,500
• Settlement in Garrick Smith v Carmichael Posley and City of Detroit, $30,000

Budget, Finance And Audit Standing Committee

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee will hold a continued discussion on pensions and retirees, including a report on the impact of pension cuts. The committee will also review several unfinished business items, including a $22,968,047 grant from the state's Protecting MI Pension program, multiple property tax abatement (PILOT) requests, and new business items such as supplemental appropriations and Neighborhood Enterprise Zone (NEZ) certificates.

• Discussion on Pensions and Retirees, including a report on the impact of pension cuts
• Request to accept and appropriate $22,968,047 Protecting MI Pension Grant from Michigan Department of Treasury
• Contract No. 6005615 with Pinnacle Actuarial Resources, Inc. for $50,000 for workers' compensation actuarial analyses
• PILOT requests for The Residences at St. Matthew, Greenhouse Apartments, Orchard Village Apartments, and Central Park Village
• NEZ certificate applications for properties on 15th Street, Cochrane Avenue, and Lincoln Street

City Council Formal Session

The Detroit City Council is holding a formal session to consider several items, including Neighborhood Enterprise Zone (NEZ) certificates for new housing, various city contracts, lawsuit settlements, and emergency demolitions. The agenda includes referrals to standing committees and a public hearing for residential parking zones.

• NEZ certificates for new single-family house at 4443 15th St, 10 condos on Cochrane Ave, and rehab at 4138 Lincoln
• Contract for 12 Motorola radios for election staff, $48,451.32
• Settlements: $4,500 to Farmington Drugs, $30,000 to Garrick Smith
• Contract for events management, $2,706,000 over 3 years
• 18 emergency demolitions totaling over $400,000

Public Health and Safety Standing Committee

The Detroit Public Health and Safety Standing Committee will discuss the status of Proposal N demolition efforts and review multiple contracts for trash out, demolition, and abatement services. The agenda includes 16 unfinished business items for demolition contracts and several new business items for police equipment and public works services.

• Contract 6005657: $5,050,485 for abatement of 7 commercial structures (Homrich Wrecking)
• Contract 6005656: $2,669,755 for abatement of 7 commercial structures (Homrich Wrecking)
• Contract 6005655: $3,185,380 for abatement of 7 commercial structures (Homrich Wrecking)
• Contract 6005658: $2,858,610.70 for abatement of 8 commercial structures (Adamo Demolition)
• Contract 6004803: $2,500,000 amendment for Genetec Master Contract (Accurate Networks)

Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee is reviewing a $350,000 increase to a graffiti removal contract and several special event permits, all recommended for approval by the Mayor's Office. The committee will also consider three new contracts, including one for Joe Louis Greenway signs and one for Clark Park improvements.

• Contract 6004544-A1: $350,000 increase for graffiti tag removal, total $500,000, with Fontenot Landscaping Services
• Petition for 14th Annual Michigan Brewers Guild Detroit Fall Beer Festival at Eastern Market on Oct 28
• Petition for Decked Out Detroit Winter Activations at Monroe Site, Cadillac Square, Parker's Alley, Woodward Ave, Monroe St, Library St, Nov 10-Jan 7
• Contract 6005613: $40,000 for 13 interpretive signs along Joe Louis Greenway with Andrew Kopietz, LLC
• Contract 6005581: $203,100 for zip lines, concrete, and drainage at Clark Park with Michigan Recreational Construction

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee will hold public hearings on a Brownfield plan for 210 Bethune, a Commercial Rehabilitation Certificate for Broadway Street properties, and an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation District for 3175 Cass Avenue. The committee will also discuss a proposed ordinance to regulate smoking lounges and consider several zoning changes, including rezonings for properties on West Davison, Brush Park, and Junction Avenue. Additionally, the agenda includes updates on various council member requests, such as a just cause eviction ordinance and a housing needs study.

• Public hearing on Brownfield plan for 210 Bethune Redevelopment
• Public hearing on Commercial Rehabilitation Certificate for 1322, 1326, 1332 Broadway Street
• Public hearing on Obsolete Property Rehabilitation District for 3175 Cass Avenue
• Discussion on proposed ordinance to add smoking lounge and tobacco retail store as permitted uses
• Contract amendment for National Faith Homebuyers: $3,000,000 increase, total $12,250,000

Budget, Finance And Audit Standing Committee

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee will discuss the impact of pension cuts on Detroit retirees and potential remedial strategies, as well as a $22,968,047 state grant for pensions. The committee will also consider several Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) resolutions for affordable housing projects and a contract for actuarial services. Other items include a property tax ordinance amendment, a land value tax website, and a monthly financial report.

• Discussion on Pensions and Retirees, including LPD report on impact of pension cuts
• Request to accept and appropriate $22,968,047 Protecting MI Pension Grant from Michigan Treasury
• PILOT resolutions for CCSEM St. Matthew, Greenhouse Preservation II, Orchard Village, and Precise housing projects
• Contract No. 6005615 with Pinnacle Actuarial Resources, Inc. for $50,000 for workers comp actuarial analyses
• Draft ordinance to amend Chapter 44 of Detroit City Code on property taxes

Internal Operations Standing Committee

The Internal Operations Standing Committee is meeting to discuss unfinished business and new business, including legal representation for city employees, contract approvals, lawsuit settlements, and a proposed ordinance amendment. The agenda includes several items brought back from previous meetings and new items referred to the committee.

• Contract No. 6005134 with Acquia, Inc. for cloud-based website hosting, $1,086,135.23
• Contract No. 6004902 with Data Driven Detroit for digital divide data operations, $2,495,000 (ARPA funded)
• Contract No. 6005354 with DMT Solutions for absentee ballot sorting equipment, $3,310,469
• Settlement of $5,000,000 in Connelly v Funderburg & City of Detroit
• Proposed amendment to Human Rights Ordinance to add CROWN Act protections

City Council Formal Session

The Detroit City Council formal session on September 26, 2023, includes referrals to standing committees and voting action items. Key matters include a $5 million settlement for a wrongful death lawsuit, multiple smaller lawsuit settlements, contract amendments, and property demolition deferrals.

• Settlement of $5,000,000 in Connelly v Funderburg & City of Detroit (Case No. 22-003624-NI)
• Settlement of $70,000 in Burney v City of Detroit (Case No. 21-016992-CZ)
• Contract No. 6002778-A1 amendment with Accurate Networks, LLC (total $2,500,000, no increase)
• NEZ certificate application for 691 West Alexandrine (2-unit condo rehabilitation)
• Historic designation petition for Def Sound Studio House at 18315 Winthrop

Public Health and Safety Standing Committee

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee will hold a discussion on Automated License Plate Readers with the Detroit Police Department and the ACLU, and consider several contracts, including a $5 million ARPA-funded license plate recognition camera system for DPD. The agenda also includes multiple demolition and abatement contracts, a proposed tobacco ordinance amendment, and recommendations to defer demolition orders for several properties.

• Discussion on Automated License Plate Readers (DPD and ACLU)
• Contract 6004555: $5,000,000 ARPA-funded license plate recognition cameras for DPD (Motorola Solutions)
• Contract 6005618: $804,718.20 for abatement/demolition of 14 properties for Gordie Howe International Bridge (DMC Consultants)
• Proposed ordinance to amend Chapter 29 regarding tobacco, vapor, and alternative nicotine products
• Multiple demolition deferral recommendations for properties including 1367 Roxbury, 1766 Fischer, 18548 Pembroke

City Council Formal Session

The Detroit City Council is holding a formal session to consider a range of items, including contract approvals, tax abatements for affordable housing, a zoning change, and legal settlements. Most items are being referred to standing committees for further review, with some requiring final council action. The agenda includes several routine administrative matters and a presentation by the Detroit-Wayne Crisis Intervention Team.

• Contract No. 6005615: $50,000 for actuarial reserve analyses of workers' compensation exposure with Pinnacle Actuarial Resources, Inc.
• PILOT agreements for affordable housing projects: The Residences at St. Matthew, Greenhouse Apartments, Orchard Village Apartments, and Central Park Village.
• Contract No. 6005354: $3,310,469 for absentee ballot sorting equipment and services with DMT Solutions Global Corporation (BlueCrest).
• Settlement of $9,500 to Shalunda Hayes in a lawsuit against the City of Detroit.
• Rezoning of 19500 and 19536 West Davison Street from R1 to M2 (recommended for approval).

Public Health and Safety Standing Committee

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee will discuss and potentially introduce ordinances on firearm possession, business license procedures, and tobacco sales to minors, along with multiple demolition and service contracts. The agenda includes 31 items, mostly contract approvals and ordinance introductions, with public comment and unfinished business.

• Ordinance to amend Chapter 31 (Offenses) to regulate firearm possession and disposition
• Ordinance to amend Chapter 28 (Licenses) to revise business license denial, suspension, and revocation procedures
• Ordinance to amend Chapter 29 (Minors) to update tobacco, vapor, and alternative nicotine product sales rules
• 14 demolition contracts totaling over $1.4 million for trash-out services (e.g., Contract 6005539, $99,750)
• Contract 6004505-A1: $532,072 increase for environmental due diligence (total $802,072)

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee will hold four public hearings on zoning amendments, including adding smoking lounges and tobacco stores as permitted uses, expanding the Board of Zoning Appeals to nine members, rezoning parcels on Ward Street and Schaefer Hwy, and approving a Commercial Rehabilitation Certificate for Nepelu LLC. The committee will also discuss unfinished business, including tax exemptions for Lear Corporation, a land sale to Resurrection CDC, and reports on housing services and historic designation.

• Public hearing to amend zoning code to allow smoking lounges and tobacco retail stores in certain districts
• Public hearing to expand Board of Zoning Appeals membership from current number to nine
• Public hearing to rezone 18 parcels on Ward Street to M2 and one 19.5-acre parcel at 14044 Schaefer Hwy to M2
• Public hearing for Commercial Rehabilitation Certificate for Nepelu LLC at 1920 Atkinson Street
• Unfinished business: Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificates for Lear Corporation at 9501 Conner Street (Petitions #1329-A and #1329-B)

Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee will review several contracts, a resolution to rename Hart Plaza, and multiple event permit petitions. The agenda includes unfinished business items on contracts and a resolution, as well as new business items on event permits and additional contracts.

• Contract 6005575: $1,425,000 for Elmwood Park Pathways design-build services
• Resolution to rename Hart Plaza to Hart/King Unity Plaza
• Contract 6004630-A1: $335,449.77 increase for HVAC at Rouge Facility Complex
• Donation of $240,000 stormwater conveyance system for Chandler Park
• 11 event permit petitions, including Eastern Market After Dark and Light the Night

Budget, Finance And Audit Standing Committee

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee is reviewing several contracts and reports, including a $7.05 million citywide office supplies contract with Staples, a $22.97 million state pension grant, and updates on city debt and historical society investments. The committee will also hear reports on the Property Assessment Board of Review and large event revenues.

• Contract No. 6005554 with Staples Contract & Commercial, LLC for citywide office supplies, $7,052,507.58 through Sept 12, 2028
• Accept and appropriate $22,968,047.00 Protecting MI Pension Grant from Michigan Department of Treasury
• Contract No. 6005385 with Darwin Appraisal Services Inc. for CAMA administrator support, $255,000.00 through Aug 23, 2026
• Contract No. 6005364 with MSC Industrial Supply Co. for maintenance, repair, and operations supplies, $1,000,000.00 through June 30, 2024
• Reports on city investment in Detroit Historical Society and Detroit debt situation

Internal Operations Standing Committee

The Internal Operations Standing Committee is meeting to discuss and vote on several items, including legal representation for city employees, contract approvals, lawsuit settlements, and a proposed amendment to the Human Rights Ordinance to include the CROWN Act. The agenda includes interviews for appointments to city boards and a resolution recognizing Disability Voting Rights Week.

• Contract No. 6005317 with Verizon Wireless for citywide cellular services, $11,000,000
• Contract No. 6005134 with Acquia, Inc. for cloud-based website hosting, $1,086,135.23
• Settlement in Dominique Matthews v City of Detroit, $28,000
• Amendment to Human Rights Ordinance to define 'race' including hair texture and protective hairstyles (CROWN Act)
• Appointment of Jose Lemus to Detroit Brownfield Redevelopment Authority

City Council Formal Session

The Detroit City Council formal session on September 12, 2023, includes referrals to standing committees and voting action items. Key items include a referral to study a land value tax proposal, several contract approvals (e.g., election services, IT staffing, parking), lawsuit settlements, and amendments to PILOT agreements for housing developments. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval and public comment.

• Referral of land value tax proposal memo and questions to Budget, Finance and Audit Committee
• Contract 6002667-A2 amendment: $540,266 increase for election services (Wolverine Solutions Group), total $2,404,325.87
• Settlements totaling $75,500 for lawsuits against city (Northland Radiology, Multicare, Dominique Matthews, etc.)
• PILOT amendments for four LDHA LLC properties (7850-4%-1, 7850-4%-2, 7850-9%-1, 7850-9%-2)
• Contract 6004630-A1: $335,449.77 increase for HVAC at Rouge Facility Complex (ARPA funds)

Public Health and Safety Standing Committee

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee is reviewing a series of contract amendments and new contracts, including extensions, fund increases, and new services for transportation, police, demolition, and IT. They are also discussing a proposed ordinance to amend business license regulations, along with several memos on crime prevention, local hiring, and business compliance.

• Contract 6003779-A2: $329,736 extension for T & N Services at 2940 E Jefferson Ave
• Contract 6003894-A2: $60,000 increase for DDOT audit, total $205,000
• Contract 6005331: $100,000 for boat disposal with Remove Recycle Remarket LLC
• Contract 6005526: $130,200 for trash out services at 24 properties
• Ordinance to amend Chapter 28 on business licenses, adding closure orders and emergency suspension

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee recommended three contracts for approval in formal session, including maintenance for Public Safety Headquarters and demolition services. Several other contracts and memoranda were tabled for future meetings or referred to the Internal Operations Standing Committee.

• Recommended approval of $2,930,172 contract for Public Safety Headquarters maintenance (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $16,650 emergency demolition contract for 19932 Coventry (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $2,039,819.40 contract for fill material replacement at demolition sites (3-0)
• Referred $2.5M Genetec Master Contract extension to Internal Operations Standing Committee (3-0)
• Referred $11M Verizon Wireless cellular services contract to Internal Operations Standing Committee (3-0)
• Approved minutes from July 24, 2023 (3-0)
• Received and filed memoranda regarding Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design, Dwyer Street Property, and Jefferson-Chalmers water project (3-0)

Rules Standing Committee

The Detroit City Council Rules Committee is meeting to review proposed amendments to its rules of order, including suggestions from council members on procedures for offices, new business, and reports. The Legislative Policy Division will also present suggested amendments to Section 22.0, which governs public comment. No final decisions are expected; this is a discussion and review session.

• Review of suggested amendments to Council Rules Section 22.0 (public comment procedures)
• Proposal to assign council member offices by Building Authority
• Proposal to amend rules on new business and walk-on language
• Proposal to require annual legislative objectives, benchmarks, and agenda by January 30
• Proposal to include assignments to Legislative Policy Division in continuing informational reports

The committee approved the minutes from February 20, 2023. Several items regarding office assignments and informational reports were removed from the agenda. Two items regarding legislative objectives and public address procedures were tabled for the next meeting.

• Approved February 20, 2023 minutes (3-0)
• Removed item regarding office, parking, and seating procedures from agenda (3-0)
• Removed item regarding assignment of offices by Building Authority from agenda (3-0)
• Removed three items regarding walk-on language, LPD assignments, and Teeter Reports from agenda (3-0)
• Tabled proposal to amend Section 23.1 regarding annual legislative objectives and benchmarks (2-0)
• Tabled review of Section 22.0 regarding procedures for persons wishing to address Council

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee is meeting to conduct public hearings on several items, including tax exemptions for Lear Corporation, a new historic district, a zoning change, and amendments to inclusionary housing requirements. The committee will also review reports and resolutions on housing, homelessness funding, and land sales, as well as receive updates on various council member requests.

• Public hearing on Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificates for Lear Corporation at 9501 Conner Street (Petitions 1329-A and 1329-B)
• Public hearing to establish the Krainz Woods/Sojourner Truth Homes Historic District
• Public hearing on zoning change for block bounded by Selden, Eighteenth, Magnolia, and Humboldt, and 2640 Michigan Avenue
• Public hearing on amendments to inclusionary housing requirements (Chapter 22, Article III)
• Resolution to accept $47,591,000 in CDBG-Disaster Recovery funds for 2021 storm recovery

The committee recommended approval of a $47,591,000 HUD grant for storm recovery and moved to advance amendments to the city's inclusionary housing requirements. Several other items, including tax abatement reports and a just-cause eviction ordinance, were tabled or rescheduled.

• Recommended approval of $47,591,000 HUD CDBG-DR funding for storm recovery (3-0)
• Recommended approval of inclusionary housing requirement amendments (3-0)
• Requested Law Department opinion on inclusionary housing ordinance amendments (3-0)
• Requested LPD report on 10-year area medium income and poverty rates (3-0)
• Closed public hearing on Krainz Woods/Sojourner Truth Homes Historic District (3-0)
• Rescheduled zoning public hearing for Selden Ave/Michigan Ave block to Oct 12, 2023 (3-0)
• Tabled Lear Corporation Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificates (Petitions 1329-A and 1329-B) for one week (3-0)
• Removed request for cannabis facility spacing reduction and Metro Signs advertising sign request (3-0)

Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee is meeting to discuss unfinished business and new business, including several contracts from the Office of Contracting and Procurement, park land acquisitions, and a resolution to rename Hart Plaza. The agenda includes roll call, minutes approval, chair remarks, and public comment, but the main items are the contract reviews and resolutions.

• Contract 6005575: $1,425,000 for design-build services for Elmwood Park Pathways, DMC Consultants, Inc., 13500 Foley Street
• Contract 6004283-A1: $200,000 increase for construction equipment repairs, MacAllister Machinery Co., Inc., total $300,000
• Contract 6004544-A1: $350,000 increase for graffiti tag removal, Fontenot Landscaping Services, LLC, total $500,000
• Contract 6005452: $150,000 for video management services for Joe Louis Greenway, Integral Blue, LLC
• Resolution to rename Hart Plaza to Hart/King Unity Plaza

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee approved the minutes from July 20, 2023. Several contracts for park services, equipment repairs, and graffiti removal were motioned to be brought back in one week. Multiple new business items regarding park expansions and grants were moved to new business.

• Approved minutes of July 20, 2023 (3-0)
• Tabled $1.425M Elmwood Park Pathways design-build contract for 1 week (3-0)
• Tabled $200,000 construction equipment repair fund increase for MacAllister Machinery Co., Inc. for 1 week (3-0)
• Tabled $350,000 graffiti removal fund increase for Fontenot Landscaping Services, LLC for 1 week (3-0)
• Tabled time extension for Hotsy Midwest Cleaning Systems power washer maintenance for 1 week (3-0)
• Moved to new business: $150,000 Joe Louis Greenway video management contract (3-0)
• Moved to new business: $750,000 citywide blight tree removal contract (3-0)
• Moved to new business: $885,200 Jayne Ball Field lightings design-build contract (3-0)

Internal Operations Standing Committee

The Internal Operations Standing Committee is reviewing a long list of unfinished and new business, including several lawsuit settlements, contract authorizations, and a proposed ordinance. Key items include a $2,000,000 settlement for Mark Gaddis, a $2,495,000 ARPA-funded contract for data operations, and a proposed Tenants' Rights Commission ordinance. The committee will also consider legal representation for multiple city employees and several smaller settlements.

• Settlement of $2,000,000 for Mark Gaddis v City of Detroit et al.
• Contract No. 6004902 with Data Driven Detroit for $2,495,000 (ARPA-funded) for digital divide data operations.
• Proposed ordinance to establish a Tenants' Rights Commission (Chapter 12, Article XI).
• Settlement of $65,000 for Timothy Cheatham and $81,671 for Andre Hughey (worker injury claims).
• Legal representation for Retired Chief of Police James E. Craig in lawsuit Davion D Pipkins v City of Detroit et al.

The Internal Operations Standing Committee recommended the approval of several lawsuit settlements and legal indemnifications for city employees. The committee also recommended denying a training contract for employees and approved a contract extension for HR applicant tracking software.

• Recommended approval of settlements for Roberto Guzman, Khalil Muhammad, and Clifford Williams (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $10,000 settlement for New Clear Images (3-0)
• Recommended denial of $654,180 training contract with United Training (3-0)
• Recommended approval of legal indemnification for Officers Derek Fields and Justin Hearn (3-0)
• Approved $260,980.88 contract increase for NeoGov HR tracking (3-0)
• Recommended approval of settlements for Timothy Cheatham ($65,000), Andre Hughey ($81,671), and Samuel McReynolds ($62,500) (3-0)
• Recommended approval of legal indemnification for Retired Chief James E. Craig and Officer Precious Reed (3-0)
• Removed network/voice equipment contract amendment for Groundwork 0 from agenda (3-0)

Budget, Finance And Audit Standing Committee

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee is meeting to discuss unfinished business, including a report on the impact of pension cuts on Detroit retirees, and to consider new business such as contract amendments, financial reports, and property tax abatements. The agenda includes several items referred to the committee on September 6, 2023, covering topics from disaster recovery services to housing developments.

• Contract No. 6003729-A3 with Guidehouse, Inc. for disaster recovery services, amended to extend through August 31, 2024, with no increase, total $6,288,790
• Amendments to PILOT agreements for four LDHA LLC properties (7850-4%-1, 7850-4%-2, 7850-9%-1, 7850-9%-2) to change legal descriptions and unit configurations
• New PILOT request for Orchard Village Apartments by CHN Housing Partners and Detroit Blight Busters
• Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificate application for duplex rehabilitation at 1218 and 1247 West Euclid
• Draft ordinance to amend Chapter 44 of the Detroit City Code regarding property taxes

The committee recommended approval for a time extension for disaster recovery services provided by Guidehouse, Inc. It also recommended approval for four amended PILOT resolutions and a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificate. Several financial reports were received and filed.

• Recommended approval of time extension for Guidehouse, Inc. disaster recovery contract (2-0)
• Recommended approval of amended PILOT for 7850-4%-1 LDHA LLC (2-0)
• Recommended approval of amended PILOT for 7850-4%-2 LDHA LLC (2-0)
• Recommended approval of amended PILOT for 7850-9%-1 LDHA LLC (2-0)
• Recommended approval of amended PILOT for 7850-9%-2 LDHA LLC (2-0)
• Recommended approval of NEZ Certificate for duplex at 1218 and 1247 West Euclid (2-0)
• Received and filed Auditor General's External Quality Review and two CFO financial reports (2-0)
• Removed Orchard Village Limited Dividend Housing Association PILOT from agenda (2-0)

City Council Formal Session

The Detroit City Council is holding a formal session to review contracts and grants approved through the Recess Procedure during August 2023. These include a $750,000 contract for mass property valuation services, a $22,968,047 state pension grant, and several other contracts for services like landscaping, demolition, and legal aid. The council will also handle routine items like roll call, approval of the previous session's journal, and any reconsiderations or unfinished business.

• Contract 6005271: $750,000 to Miller Real Estate Services for mass property valuation (Assessor's Office)
• Grant: $22,968,047 from Michigan Treasury for Protecting MI Pension program
• Contract 6005576: $2,000,000 to Home Depot for MRO supplies citywide
• Contract 6005198: $1,800,000 ARPA-funded capital improvements for Charles H. Wright Museum
• Contract 6005397: $2,800,000 to Michigan Recreational Construction for landscaping and repairs

The City Council approved the journal from July 2023 and received various contracts and grants for filing. These items had been previously approved through the Recess Procedure during August 2023. One contract for blight remediation was held by Member Whitfield-Calloway.

• Approved journal of July 2023
• Received and placed on file: $750,000 contract for property valuation services (Miller Real Estate Services, LLC)
• Received and placed on file: $2,000,000 contract for MRO supplies (Home Depot USA, Inc.)
• Received and placed on file: $1,800,000 contract for Charles H. Wright Museum capital improvements
• Received and placed on file: $22,968,047 Protecting MI Pension Grant
• Received and placed on file: $2,800,000 contract for public space landscaping (Michigan Recreational Construction)
• Received and placed on file: $2,596,198.10 contract for commercial corridor sidewalk improvements
• Held contract No. 6004504-A1 for blight remediation environmental due diligence (Environmental Resources Group, LLC)

City Council Formal Session

The Detroit City Council is holding a formal session to consider several contracts and legal settlements, including a $4.8 million bill payment kiosk network and numerous lawsuit payouts. The agenda also includes referrals to standing committees for items like a resolution to rename Hart Plaza and a request to add the Crown Act to city code. Public comment is scheduled, with a focus on the Hart Plaza name change.

• Contract No. 6005561 with Diversified Data Processing and Consulting, Inc. for a bill payment kiosk network, $4,824,821.42
• Settlement in Timothy Cheatham vs City of Detroit, $65,000
• Settlement in Andre Hughey vs City of Detroit, $81,671
• Resolution to rename Hart Plaza to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza
• Request to draft ordinance adding the Crown Act to Detroit City Code

City Council approved a $4.8M contract for a bill payment kiosk network and a PILOT for the Dr. Maya Angelou Village housing project. The body also approved several contract amendments for recruitment services, procurement consultants, and litigation services. Multiple items, including a proposal to rename Hart Plaza, were referred to standing committees.

• Approved $4,824,821.42 contract for bill payment kiosk network with Diversified Data Processing and Consulting, Inc. (9-0)
• Approved scope amendment for recruitment services with IVantage Group, Inc. (7-2)
• Approved $422,400 increase and time extension for DSSI, LLC procurement consultants (8-1)
• Approved Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) for Dr. Maya Angelou Village housing project (9-0)
• Approved $3.8M increase and time extension for reverse conviction lawsuit litigation with Nathan & Kamionski, LLP (8-1)
• Approved $200,000 increase for legal representation with Cummings McClorey Davis & Acho, PLC (8-1)
• Approved $300,000 contract for affordable housing loan legal assistance with Butzel Long, PC (9-0)
• Referred resolution to rename Hart Plaza to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza to committee (9-0)

Public Health and Safety Standing Committee

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee approved the minutes from July 17, 2023. The committee voted to move 14 different city contracts to new business and deferred several unfinished business items to future dates.

• Approved minutes of July 17, 2023 (2-0)
• Moved $368,445.60 Panasonic Toughbook contract to new business (3-0)
• Moved $2,456,557.00 automated shuttle services contract to new business (3-0)
• Moved $8,670,460.88 major roads resurfacing contract to new business (3-0)
• Moved $810,914.04 Lahser Road streetscape contract to new business (3-0)
• Moved $10,123,067.20 bituminous surface removal contract to new business (3-0)
• Moved $1,229,811.48 construction engineering services contract to new business (3-0)
• Moved $128,498.00 electric trucks contract to new business (3-0)

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee is meeting to discuss and vote on a range of items, including public hearings for commercial rehabilitation certificates, several property sales, and multiple contract approvals. The agenda includes unfinished business brought back from previous meetings, such as roof replacement contracts and a resolution on source of income discrimination, as well as new business items like contract amendments and a budget amendment for homeless services.

• Public hearings for Commercial Rehabilitation Certificates for Avanath properties on Smith, E. Bethune, and Chandler streets
• Contract No. 6005377 and 6005376: $5,000,000 each for roof replacement of up to 750 homes (ARPA funded)
• Property sales: 14420 Woodrow Wilson to Lion Investment Team; 1737 W Grand Blvd and Scotten to Delmar Quick; Bacon St properties to MDOT
• Contract No. 6005471: $1,400,137 for emergency shelter facilities development with Cass Community Social Services
• Resolution supporting legislation banning source of income discrimination

The committee recommended approval for two $5 million contracts to provide roof replacements for 1,500 residential homes using ARPA funding. Members also recommended several commercial rehabilitation certificates and property sales for the formal session agenda.

• Recommended $5M contract for 1-800-Hansons, LLC for roof replacements (2-0)
• Recommended $5M contract for Great Lakes Roofing, Inc. for roof replacements (2-0)
• Recommended Commercial Rehabilitation Certificates for Avanath North End Parcel Owner I, LLC at Smith, E Bethune, and Chandler (2-0)
• Recommended Commercial Rehabilitation District for 1550 Webward Avenue, LLC at 1550 Woodward Ave (2-0)
• Recommended resolution supporting legislation banning source of income discrimination (2-0)
• Recommended sale of 14420 Woodrow Wilson to Lion Investment Team, LLC (2-0)
• Recommended sale of four DLBA properties to Omnia Inc. for $22,400 (2-0)
• Sent property sale of 1737 W. Grand Blvd and 6118/6124 Scotten to formal session without recommendation (2-0)

Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee is meeting to review and discuss several items, including a public hearing on a proposed residential parking permit area, multiple event permit petitions, and several contracts and grants. The committee will consider recommendations from the Mayor's Office and other departments on these items.

• Public hearing on proposed Selden Street and Second Avenue residential parking permit area
• Contracts: BSN Sports ($430,000), Motor City Preservation ($1,399,842), Red E Charging (EV stations), Gandol Inc. ($4,905,000 for Coleman A Young Recreation Center)
• Grant: $900,000 federal Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership for Heilmann Park with $900,000 match
• Event permits: Cyclocross race, UDM Bike Tour, Tour de Troit, CruisIN 'The D', Lions tailgate, Back to School Fair
• Report on donated assets for parks (Q2 2023)

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee voted to recommend several event petitions, city contracts, and a grant for further action. The committee also received a report on donated assets for city parks.

• Recommended approval for 2023 Detroit Invitational Cyclocross Race (2-0)
• Recommended approval for 2023 University of Detroit Mercy Bicycle Tour (2-0)
• Recommended approval for 22nd Annual Tour de Troit (2-0)
• Recommended approval for CruisIN 'The D' at Palmer Park (2-0)
• Recommended approval for Detroit Pregame Tailgate at Ford Field (2-0)
• Recommended approval for Emagine Health Services Back to School Fair (2-0)
• Recommended $430,000 contract for BSN Sports, LLC for athletic equipment (2-0)
• Recommended $1,399,842 ARPA-funded contract for Motor City Preservation, LLC for debris remediation (2-0)

Budget, Finance And Audit Standing Committee

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee is meeting to consider several contract authorizations, a property tax PILOT agreement, and a report on pension cuts. Items include amendments to existing contracts, a new kiosk network contract, and a report on the impact of pension cuts on retirees.

• Contract 6003718-A1 amendment for recruitment services, $0 increase, total $945,000
• Contract 6005561 for bill payment kiosk network, $4,694,778.37
• Contract 6004669-A1 amendment for procurement consultants, $422,400 increase, total $967,700
• PILOT for Dr. Maya Angelou Village, 45-unit supportive housing project
• Report on impact of pension cuts on Detroit retirees

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee recommended several contracts and a tax agreement for formal session approval. The committee also deferred a report on pension cuts until September.

• Recommended approval of $945,000 ARPA-funded recruitment services contract with IVantage Group, Inc. (2-0)
• Recommended approval of $4,694,778.37 contract with Diversified Data Processing and Consulting, Inc. for a bill payment kiosk network (2-0)
• Recommended approval of $422,400 increase and time extension for DSSI, LLC procurement consultants (2-0)
• Recommended approval of Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) for the Dr. Maya Angelou Village housing project (2-0)
• Tabled report on pension cuts and remedial strategies until September (2-0)
• Approved minutes from July 12, 2023 (2-0)

Internal Operations Standing Committee

The Internal Operations Standing Committee is reviewing a proposed ordinance to establish a Tenants' Rights Commission and authorizing legal representation for police officers. The agenda includes four new contracts, notably a $2.5 million ARPA-funded project to address the digital divide, and resolutions to settle 14 lawsuits involving the Department of Transportation and Police Department. The committee will also receive the Office of the Inspector General's Q2 2023 report.

• Proposed ordinance to add Article XI, Tenants' Rights Commission, to Chapter 12 of the 2019 Detroit City Code
• Contract 6004902: $2,495,000 to Data Driven Detroit, L3C for digital divide services (100% ARPA Funding)
• Contract 6005460: $654,180 to United Training Commercial for employee certification and digital skills training
• Contract 6002892-A1: $300,000 increase to Groundwork 0 for city-wide network/voice equipment extension
• Settlements for 14 lawsuits, including $125,000 to James P. Washington and $270,000 to Curtis Champion and Sara King

The Internal Operations Standing Committee recommended several lawsuit settlements and a legal services contract for the Formal Agenda. Multiple other items, including police officer indemnification and IT contracts, were postponed until after the recess on September 6, 2023.

• Recommended approval of $300,000 contract for Butzel Long, PC for affordable housing legal assistance (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $125,000 settlement for James P Washington (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $270,000 settlement for Curtis Champion and Sara King (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $50,000 settlement for Gail Curry (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $25,000 settlement for Hoover Physical Therapy LLC (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $3,070 settlement for Lucent Surgical Solutions (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $32,000 settlement for U.S. Rehabilitation and Health Service, Inc. (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $3,082 settlement for Image Therapeutic Care LLC and Scyllite LLC (3-0)

City Council Formal Session

The Detroit City Council is holding a formal session to consider a range of items, including contract approvals, lawsuit settlements, property sales, and a report on pension cuts. Most items are being referred to standing committees for further review, with several involving significant dollar amounts.

• Contract 6005561: $4,694,778.37 for a bill payment kiosk network
• Contract 6003718-A1: $945,000 for recruitment services (ARPA funded)
• Settlement: $270,000 to Curtis Champion and Sara King
• Property sale: 7333 Mack to Elbow Lounge Inc. for $25,000
• Emergency abatement at 6199 Concord (Packard Plant) for $1,619,499.67

The City Council approved the journal from the June 27, 2023 session. All other items, including several legal settlements and city contracts, were referred to the Budget, Finance and Audit; Internal Operations; and Planning and Economic Development standing committees.

• Approved Journal Session of June 27, 2023 (6-0)
• Referred $4.69M bill payment kiosk contract to BFA (6-0)
• Referred Dr. Maya Angelou Village PILOT to BFA (6-0)
• Referred pension cut impact report to BFA (6-0)
• Referred $125,000 settlement (James P Washington v City of Detroit) to IOS (6-0)
• Referred $270,000 settlement (Curtis Champion and Sara King v City of Detroit) to IOS (6-0)
• Referred $120,000 settlement (Kerry Nichols v City of Detroit) to IOS (6-0)
• Referred $85,000 wheelchair vehicle contract (Central UMC of Detroit CDC) to PED (6-0)

Public Health and Safety Standing Committee

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee will consider multiple demolition contracts funded by ARPA, bonds, and city funds, along with a proposed rental property license ordinance amendment. It will also review dangerous building orders, grant applications, and various departmental reports. The agenda includes both unfinished business items brought back from prior meetings and new business items referred on 7/17/2023.

• Contract 6005486: $6,148,923 for demolition of 9 commercial structures at 3033 Bourke St (Homrich)
• Contract 6005487: $4,053,203 for demolition at 320 E Seven Mile Rd (Adamo Demolition)
• Contract 6005416: $3,404,692.73 for permitting/licensing software (Accela, Inc.)
• Proposed rental property license ordinance amendment (requested by Council Member Mary Waters)
• FEMA SAFER Grant application for $4,364,700 for fire department staffing

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee recommended the approval of 12 demolition contracts for commercial and residential properties. Several reports regarding rental licensing, speed humps, and business compliance were either filed or scheduled for future review.

• Recommended approval of $4,053,203.00 demolition contract for 5821 Concord (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $6,148,923.00 demolition contract for Group 209 (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $2,261,600.00 demolition contract for 5555 Concord (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $1,277,532.30 demolition contract for Group 208 (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $1,991,550.00 demolition contract for 10401 E. Jefferson-YMCA (3-0)
• Recommended approval of emergency demolition contracts for 15731 Westbrook, 8030 Asbury Park, and 569 Rosedale Court (3-0)
• Recommended approval of demolition contracts for Proposal N Release Groups Q1, Q2, Q3, and Q4 (3-0)
• Approved minutes of 7-10-23 (2-0)

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee will hold four public hearings on Commercial Rehabilitation Certificates for Avanath North End properties, then consider over 20 items including ARPA-funded contracts for roof replacements and emergency shelter, amendments to inclusionary housing rules, and several property transfers and sales. The agenda also includes reports on just cause eviction impacts and a resolution supporting a ban on source of income discrimination.

• Public hearings on Commercial Rehabilitation Certificates for Avanath North End properties at E. Bethune, Smith, and Brush streets
• Contract 6005377: $5,000,000 to 1-800-Hansons, LLC for roof replacement on up to 750 homes
• Contract 6005376: $5,000,000 to Great Lakes Roofing, Inc. for roof replacement on up to 750 homes
• Contract 6005411: $3,000,000 to Pope Francis Center for emergency shelter facilities development
• Ordinance amendment to Chapter 22 (Inclusionary Housing Requirements) with changes to definitions, exemptions, and affordability

The committee recommended for approval multiple ARPA and ESG-CV funded contracts for emergency shelters, tax foreclosure prevention, and wheelchair-accessible vehicles for homeless outreach. Several commercial rehabilitation certificates and roof replacement contracts were tabled for further review.

• Recommended approval of $3M contract for Pope Francis Center emergency shelter facilities (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $423,512.70 contract for Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency tax foreclosure prevention (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $331,400.00 contract for Detroit Peoples Community tax foreclosure prevention (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $47,385.00 contract for Bridging Communities, Inc. tax foreclosure prevention (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $60,000 increase for Cass Community Social Services, Inc. vehicle (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $75,000 increase for Neighborhood Services Organization vehicle (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $78,000 increase for Community & Home Supports, Inc. vehicle (3-0)
• Tabled four Commercial Rehabilitation Certificates for Avanath North End (3-0)

Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee is reviewing a large batch of special event permit petitions, all recommended for approval by the Mayor's Office, covering festivals, parades, and races across Detroit. It will also consider two contract amendments: one for elevator maintenance and one for construction vehicles funded by ARPA. The agenda includes standard items like roll call, minutes, and public comment.

• Detroit AutoXperience at Coleman A. Young International Airport, Aug 25-27 & Sep 15-17
• Concert of Colors at Detroit Institute of Arts, July 22-23
• America's Thanksgiving Parade on Woodward Ave, Nov 23 & 25
• Contract No. 6003081-A1: Otis Elevator Co. increase of $67,053.80 (total $354,213.80)
• Contract No. 6004894: Alta Equipment Co. $1,240,000 for construction vehicles (ARPA)

The committee approved the minutes from July 6, 2023, and filed a status report on Dues Playfield. A petition to hold the 'Detroit AutoXperience' at Coleman A. Young International Airport was removed from the agenda. Multiple event petitions were moved to new business.

• Approved July 6, 2023 minutes (2-0)
• Removed Detroit AutoXperience petition (#2023-178) from agenda (3-0)
• Received and filed status report on Dues Playfield (3-0)

Internal Operations Standing Committee

The Internal Operations Standing Committee will review several contracts, including an extension for FMLA administration, special counsel services, and election equipment moving, as well as multiple lawsuit settlements and requests for legal representation for city employees. They will also consider accepting a $2 million election grant and adjusting pay ranges for refuse collection and emergency services classifications.

• Contract 6003650-A1 amendment for FMLA services with CompOne Administrators, Inc., increasing by $273,138 to $469,338
• Contract 6005206 for special counsel services with Perkins Law Group, PLLC, totaling $200,000
• Contract 6005447 for election equipment moving with Premier Relocations, LLC, totaling $393,750
• Settlement of $210,000 in Tauneesah Polk et al v. City of Detroit
• Acceptance of $2,000,000 FY 2023 U.S. Alliance for Election Excellence Grant

The Internal Operations Standing Committee voted to move several city contracts and legal settlement resolutions to formal session. The committee also approved the minutes from July 5, 2023, and filed a memorandum regarding industry standards for board appointments.

• Approved July 5, 2023 minutes (2-0)
• Received and filed memorandum on Industry Standards Board Appointment Process (3-0)
• Moved to formal session: FMLA services contract amendment for CompOne Administrators, Inc. (3-0)
• Moved to formal session: Special Counsel services contract for Perkins Law Group, PLLC (3-0)
• Moved to formal session without recommendation: Election equipment moving services contract for Premier Relocations, LLC (3-0)
• Moved to formal session: Lawsuit settlements for Affiliated Diagnostic of Oakland ($9,000), Sean Hayes et al ($74,250), and John Revel ($15,000) (3-0)
• Moved to formal session: Legal representation and indemnification for multiple city employees (3-0)
• Tabled legal representation for Officers Derek Fields and Justin Hearn for one week (3-0)

Budget, Finance And Audit Standing Committee

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee will consider several items, including two contracts for consulting and event equipment, a PILOT agreement for Lexington Village Apartments, a resolution on Neighborhood Improvement Plan contracts, and reports on ARPA funds and the city's debt. The committee will also revisit unfinished business on business license fines, pension cut restoration, and a report on pension cuts' impact on retirees.

• Contract No. 6005316 with Plante & Moran, PLLC for consulting services, $320,000
• Contract No. 6005454 with Pegasus Entertainment, Inc. for event equipment, $500,000
• PILOT for Lexington Village Preservation II, a 351-unit mixed-use complex
• Resolution on Neighborhood Improvement Plan contracts funded by bond proceeds
• ARPA funds status report as of April 30, 2023

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee recommended approval for three contracts and a Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) agreement for a senior and family housing project. Several other memoranda regarding business fines, pension cuts, and city debt were tabled until September 6, 2023.

• Recommended approval of $320,000 consulting contract for Plante & Moran, PLLC (2-0)
• Recommended approval of $500,000 event equipment contract for Pegasus Entertainment, Inc. (2-0)
• Recommended approval of Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) for Lexington Village Preservation II Limited Dividend Housing Association, LLC (2-0)
• Recommended approval of Neighborhood Improvement Plan contracts funded by anticipated bond proceeds (2-0)
• Tabled memorandum on business license fines and gas station receipts until 9/6/2023 (2-0)
• Tabled opinion request on pension cut restoration process until 9/6/2023 (2-0)
• Tabled report on pension cut impacts and remedial strategies until 9/6/2023 (2-0)
• Tabled memoranda on NEZ certificate voting options and city debt situation until 9/6/2023 (2-0)

City Council Formal Session

The Detroit City Council formal session on July 11, 2023, will consider several items referred to standing committees, including a $320,000 consulting contract for a corrective action plan, a PILOT agreement for the Lexington Village Apartments rehabilitation, and multiple lawsuit settlements and legal representation requests. The agenda also includes a report on ARPA funds status and a presentation on the Wealth Generation Taskforce.

• Contract No. 6005316 with Plante & Moran, PLLC for $320,000 for consulting services (Corrective Action Plan)
• PILOT for Lexington Village Preservation II LDHA, LLC (351-unit mixed-use complex, bounded by West Euclid, John C. Lodge Freeway, West Grand Boulevard, 14th St)
• Settlement of Affiliated Diagnostic of Oakland v. City of Detroit for $9,000
• Settlement of Sean Hayes et al v. City of Detroit for $74,250
• Settlement of John Revel v. City of Detroit for $15,000

The City Council approved the journal from the June 27, 2023 session. All other items, including a $320,000 consulting contract, several legal settlements, and requests for employee legal representation, were referred to their respective standing committees for further review.

• Approved Journal of the Formal Session of June 27, 2023 (9-0)
• Referred $320,000 Plante & Moran consulting contract to Budget, Finance and Audit Committee (8-0)
• Referred Lexington Village Preservation II PILOT to Budget, Finance and Audit Committee (8-0)
• Referred ARPA Funds Status report to Budget, Finance and Audit Committee (8-0)
• Referred NEZ Certificate Application voting options to Budget, Finance and Audit Committee (8-0)
• Referred $469,338 CompOne Administrators FMLA services contract amendment to Internal Operations Committee (8-0)
• Referred three legal settlements totaling $98,250 to Internal Operations Committee (8-0)
• Referred 12 requests for employee legal representation and indemnification to Internal Operations Committee (8-0)

Committee of the Whole

The Detroit City Council Committee of the Whole is holding a discussion-only meeting. The sole substantive item is a 3:00 P.M. discussion about the City of Detroit's resources for handling matters involving contractors and subcontractors accused of racial discrimination and other violations of workers' and residents' rights. No votes or formal actions are scheduled.

• Discussion of city resources regarding contractors/subcontractors accused of racial discrimination and other violations
• Speakers include Richard G. Mack, Jr. (Miller Cohen, PLC), Rev. Charles Williams, II (IBEW Representative), and workers who faced discrimination by United Electric
• Law Department and Office of the Chief Financial Officer are listed as participants

Public Health and Safety Standing Committee

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee will hold a public hearing on a proposed ordinance to prohibit direct fueling of unregistered ATVs or ORVs at gas stations and require signage at dispensing locations. The committee will also review 15 items of unfinished business, including contract approvals, policy requests, and constituent concerns, many brought back from prior meetings.

• Public hearing on ordinance to prohibit direct fueling of unregistered ATVs/ORVs at gas stations and require signage
• Contract No. 6005453: $605,000 for office space renovations on CAYMC's 4th Floor, contractor Detroit Building Authority, through July 2, 2025
• Request for opinion on legality of prohibiting businesses from locking patrons inside
• Request for resolution establishing Detroit resident discount program for golf courses
• Request for update on demolition at 5945 Marcus Street

The committee recommended approval of an amendment to the City Code to prohibit the direct fueling of unregistered ATVs and ORVs at gas stations. It also recommended approval of a $605,000 contract for office space renovations. Several other memoranda were received and filed or tabled for future meetings.

• Recommended approval of prohibition on direct fueling of unregistered ATVs/ORVs at gas stations (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $605,000 contract for CAYMC 4th floor office renovations (3-0)
• Approved minutes from July 3, 2023 (3-0)
• Received and filed memorandum on legality of prohibiting businesses from locking patrons inside (3-0)
• Received and filed memorandum on demolition for 5945 Marcus Street (3-0)
• Received and filed memorandum on Rapid Transit Information (3-0)
• Tabled memorandum on illegal dumping working group until September 18, 2023 (3-0)
• Tabled memorandum on Detroit Resident Discount Program for Golf Courses for one week (3-0)

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee is meeting to hold public hearings on several items, including Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Certificates for St. Agnes Lofts properties and a proposed zoning ordinance amendment regarding marijuana establishments. The committee will also discuss unfinished business, including property sales, housing studies, and a proposed just cause eviction ordinance.

• Public hearings on Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Certificates for St. Agnes Lofts properties at 7601 and 7625 Rosa Parks Blvd, 1925 and 1945 La Salle Gardens, and 1950 W Bethune
• Proposed zoning amendment to modify spacing requirements and add standards for marijuana consumption establishments and microbusinesses
• Proposed street renaming of 16th Street to Vernor Highway at Roosevelt Park in Corktown
• Property sale of 13140 Foley to 8700 Military LLC for $25,000
• Detroit Land Bank Authority sale of 90 properties to Resurrection Community Development Corporation for $134,990.46

The committee approved five CPC recommendations and an amendment to reduce minimum spacing between marijuana businesses to 500 feet. Several property rehabilitation certificates and a street renaming request were moved to formal session. Multiple items regarding housing and land bank policies were tabled until September.

• Approved 5 CPC recommendations for marijuana establishment zoning (2-1)
• Approved amendment to reduce minimum distance between marijuana businesses to 500ft (2-1)
• Moved marijuana zoning amendments to formal session without recommendation (3-0)
• Moved Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Certificates for St. Agnes Lofts (7601 Rosa Parks Blvd, 7625 Rosa Parks Blvd, 1925 La Salle Gardens, 1945 South La Salle Garden, 1950 W Bethune, 1967 South La Salle Gardens) to formal session (3-0)
• Moved request to rename 16th Street to Vernor Highway at Roosevelt Park to formal session (3-0)
• Moved sale of 13140 Foley to 8700 Military, LLC for $25,000 to formal session pending exhibit corrections (3-0)
• Received and filed memorandum on Detroit Land Bank Policies (3-0)
• Tabled items on housing needs study, homeless services grants, 'Just Cause' ordinance analysis, DLBA sale of 90 properties, and Right to Renew ordinance opinion (3-0)

Budget, Finance And Audit Standing Committee

The committee approved the minutes from June 28, 2023. Two memoranda regarding housing pro forma reports and property tax reform drafting were received and filed, while a request for a fiscal impact report on property tax reform was deferred for one week.

• Approved minutes from June 28, 2023 (2-0)
• Motion to bring back Request for Fiscal Impact Report on Property Tax Reform Ordinance in one week approved (2-0)
• Motion to receive and file memorandum regarding Request to Draft Property Tax Reform Ordinance approved (2-0)
• Motion to receive and file memorandum regarding Request for Pro Forma Report for All Housing Proposals approved (2-0)

Internal Operations Standing Committee

The Internal Operations Standing Committee is meeting to discuss unfinished business, including a proposed $3.8 million increase to a contract for litigation services in reverse conviction lawsuits, legal representation for several police officers in civil cases, and a proposed ordinance to establish a Tenants' Rights Commission. The agenda also includes routine items like roll call, minutes approval, and public comment.

• Contract No. 6003505-A3: $3.8M increase (total $6.7M) to extend litigation services for reverse conviction lawsuits with Nathan & Kamionski, LLP through Dec 31, 2024
• Legal representation and indemnification for Detective Moises Jimenez in Alexandre Ansari v City of Detroit et al
• Legal representation for retired officers L.T. Hurley, Joseph Burton, and Sergeant Roslyn Banks in Kevin Lackey v L.T. Hurley et al
• Proposed ordinance to add Article XI to Chapter 12 of Detroit City Code creating a Tenants' Rights Commission
• Memorandum requesting a recommendation on Industry Standards Board appointment process

The Internal Operations Standing Committee recommended approval for a contract extension and funding increase for litigation services. The committee also recommended legal representation and indemnification for three retired police officers and one detective.

• Recommended approval of $3.8M increase for Nathan & Kamionski, LLP contract for reverse conviction lawsuits (2-0)
• Recommended legal representation and indemnification for Retired Police Officer L.T. Hurley (2-0)
• Recommended legal representation and indemnification for Retired Police Officer Joseph Burton (2-0)
• Recommended legal representation and indemnification for Retired Sergeant Roslyn Banks (Beard) (2-0)
• Removed item regarding legal representation for Detective Moises Jimenez (2-0)
• Approved minutes of 6-28-23 (2-0)
• Tabled Industry Standards Board Appointment Process recommendation for one week (2-0)
• Tabled proposed ordinance for Tenants’ Rights Commission for two weeks (3-0)

Public Health and Safety Standing Committee

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee will review 31 contract resolutions, including emergency demolitions, a new DDOT bus maintenance facility, and police equipment upgrades. It will also revisit unfinished business from June 26, such as a study on cell tower radiation at schools and a resident golf discount program.

• Contract 6005415: $18,067,912 for initial phase of new DDOT Coolidge Bus Maintenance Facility
• Contract 6005453: $605,000 for office space renovations on CAYMC's 4th Floor
• Contract 6005418: $3,207,068.70 for abatement and alteration of commercial structures (Group 206)
• Contract 6005395: $5,000,000 for citywide traffic signal maintenance and repairs
• Contract 6001550-A3: $890,192.75 increase for helicopter maintenance (Police Metro Air Support)

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee recommended the approval of 16 emergency demolition contracts for various residential properties. Several other memoranda regarding business compliance, water projects, and golf course discounts were tabled for one week.

• Recommended approval of 16 emergency demolition contracts for residential properties (2-0)
• Received and filed memorandum on cell phone tower impact study at public schools (2-0)
• Tabled evaluation of City-Wide Business Compliance & Licensing for one week (2-0)
• Tabled oversight of Jefferson-Chalmers water project for one week (2-0)
• Tabled opinion on legality of prohibiting businesses from locking patrons inside for one week (2-0)
• Tabled resolution for Detroit Resident Discount Program for Golf Courses for one week (2-0)
• Removed ordinance prohibiting businesses from locking patrons inside from agenda (2-0)
• Tabled $605,000 office space renovation contract for CAYMC 4th Floor for one week (2-0)

Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee will hold a public hearing on a proposed residential parking permit area in Cass Park, then consider 15 event permit petitions (all recommended for approval), four contracts for park and greenway work, a $44.2 million urban forestry grant application, a land transfer for the Joe Louis Greenway, and a resolution to set a public hearing for a parking permit area on Selden and Second Street. The agenda also includes routine items like roll call, minutes, and public comment.

• Public hearing on proposed Cass Park residential parking permit area
• Contract No. 6001491-A1: $2.5M extension for basketball court repairs at 18631 Conant
• Contract No. 6005308: $836,302.50 debris removal for Joe Louis Greenway (Rosa Parks to Oakland)
• Contract No. 6005310: $3,517,418.30 debris removal for Joe Louis Greenway (Davison to Livernois)
• Authorization to apply for $44,239,456.50 USDA urban forestry grant

The committee approved the minutes from June 22, 2023. Several contracts for debris removal for the Joe Louis Greenway and park renovations were moved to formal session. Multiple event petitions were moved to new business, and one event request was tabled for one week.

• Approved June 22, 2023 minutes (2-0)
• Moved $2.5M basketball court renovation time extension to formal session (2-0)
• Moved $836,302.50 Joe Louis Greenway debris removal contract (Rosa Parks to Oakland) to formal session (2-0)
• Moved $3,517,418.30 Joe Louis Greenway debris removal contract (Davison to Livernois) to formal session (2-0)
• Moved $498,300 Riverside Park driveway and parking lot replacement to formal session (2-0)
• Moved authorization to apply for $44,239,456.50 USDA forestry grant to formal session (2-0)
• Tabled Detroit AutoXperience petition to be brought back in one week (2-0)
• Moved 14 separate event petitions to new business (2-0)

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee is meeting to discuss and hold public hearings on several items, including amendments to the city's zoning code regarding marijuana establishments, a rezoning on Crane Street, and obsolete property rehabilitation certificates for two St. Agnes Lofts properties. The committee will also consider unfinished business, including property sales, a brownfield plan, and contract amendments, as well as new business items such as a resolution on Detroit Land Bank Authority programs and a memorandum on hookah lounge spacing.

• Public hearing to amend Chapter 50 zoning code to modify spacing and use standards for marijuana establishments, including designated consumption establishments and microbusinesses
• Public hearing to rezone 4630 Crane Street from R2 Two-Family Residential to B4 General Business
• Public hearing to approve Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Certificates for St. Agnes Lofts, LLC at 1950 W Bethune and 1967 South La Salle Gardens under PA 146 of 2000
• Property sale of 5629, 5633, and 5637 Livernois to Tabarek Alshafey for $9,400
• Contract No. 6000438-A7 amendment to extend the 0% Interest Home Repair Loan Program administration through June 30, 2024, with no increase, total $16,243,000

The committee recommended approval for the sale of city-owned properties on Livernois and a zoning change on Crane Street. It also recommended a time extension for the 0% Interest Home Repair Loan Program. Several other items, including marijuana zoning amendments and brownfield audits, were tabled or rescheduled.

• Approved June 22, 2023 minutes (2-0)
• Recommended approval for zoning change at 4630 Crane Street from R2 to B4 (3-0)
• Recommended approval for sale of 5629, 5633, and 5637 Livernois to Tabarek Alshafey for $9,400.00 (3-0)
• Recommended approval for time extension of 0% Interest Home Repair Loan Program contract through June 30, 2024 (3-0)
• Tabled marijuana zoning amendment public hearing until July 6, 2023
• Tabled Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Certificates for 1950 W Bethune and 1967 South La Salle Gardens until July 6, 2023
• Tabled Brownfield Plan for North End Landing Redevelopment until July 20, 2023
• Tabled audit of expired Brownfield Plan Credits until November 16, 2023

Internal Operations Standing Committee

The Internal Operations Standing Committee will review contract amendments, including a $3.8 million increase for litigation services in reverse conviction lawsuits, and multiple lawsuit settlements totaling over $500,000. They will also discuss quorum policies for the Gun Violence Task Force and a report on adding Indigenous Peoples Day as a city holiday.

• Contract 6003505-A3: $3.8M increase for Nathan & Kamionski LLP, total $6.7M for reverse conviction litigation
• Contract 6003545-A5: $200K increase for Cummings McClorey Davis & Acho, total $1.7M for legal representation in three lawsuits
• Contract 6001653-A4: $500K increase for Plunkett & Cooney, total $1.05M for litigation support
• Settlements: $390K (David T. Jackson), $50K (Imani Dunlap), $45K (Affiliated Diagnostic of Oakland), $40K (Oliver Weddington), and others
• Report on adding Indigenous Peoples Day as a city holiday

The Internal Operations Standing Committee voted to move several lawsuit settlements and legal representation contracts to formal session. The committee also referred a human resources benefit services contract to the BFA Committee and filed a query regarding Gun Violence Task Force quorum policies.

• Approved minutes of June 21, 2023 (2-0)
• Moved $200,000 contract increase for Cummings McClorey Davis & Acho, PLC to formal session (2-0)
• Moved $500,000 contract increase for Plunkett & Cooney, PC to formal session (2-0)
• Received and filed query on Gun Violence Task Force quorum policies (2-0)
• Referred HR benefit services contract for The Segal Company (Midwest) to BFA Committee (2-0)
• Moved 11 lawsuit settlements, including a $390,000 payment to David T. Jackson, to formal session (2-0)
• Moved legal indemnification for several police and fire employees to formal session (2-0)
• Tabled recommendation on Industry Standards Board Appointment Process for two weeks (2-0)

Budget, Finance And Audit Standing Committee

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee is meeting to discuss several unfinished items brought back from prior meetings, including establishing fines for businesses operating without a license and auditing gas station receipts, requesting fiscal impact reports and drafting a property tax reform ordinance, and seeking opinions and reports on pension cut restoration. The committee will also receive a report on the City Council's ability to deny a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone (NEZ) certificate request.

• Business license fines and gas station receipt audits (memo)
• Fiscal impact report on property tax reform ordinance
• Draft property tax reform ordinance
• Opinion request on pension cut restoration process
• Report on Council's ability to deny NEZ certificate request

The committee recommended approval of a contract extension for HR benefit administrative services. Several items regarding property tax reform and pension cuts were deferred for further review.

• Approved minutes of 6-21-23 (2-0)
• Recommended approval of Resolution in Support of Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson’s Proposed Elections Budget (3-0)
• Recommended approval of Contract No. 6002985-A2 extension for The Segal Company (Midwest) through December 31, 2023, for $325,000.00 (3-0)
• Received and filed report on City Council’s ability to deny a NEZ Certificate request (3-0)
• Tabled memorandum on fines for businesses without licenses and auditing gas station receipts for 2 weeks (3-0)
• Tabled request for Fiscal Impact Report on Property Tax Reform Ordinance for 1 week (3-0)
• Tabled request to draft Property Tax Reform Ordinance for 1 week (3-0)
• Tabled opinion request on Pension Cut Restoration Process and impact report for 2 weeks (3-0)

City Council Formal Session

The Detroit City Council is holding a formal session to consider referrals to standing committees, including eight lawsuit settlements totaling $536,625, a report on the Council's ability to deny NEZ certificates, and a proposed rental property license ordinance amendment. The agenda also includes presentations on the African American Male Wellness Agency and a Spirit of Detroit Award, plus numerous event petitions recommended for approval.

• Settlement of $390,000 in David T. Jackson v City of Detroit (case 18-14009)
• Settlement of $45,000 in Affiliated Diagnostic of Oakland LLC v City of Detroit (case 22-005811-NF)
• Settlement of $40,000 in Weddington v City of Detroit (case 21-10646)
• Report on City Council's ability to deny NEZ certificate requests
• Proposed ordinance amendment requiring rental property licenses

The City Council referred several proposed legal settlements and a report on NEZ certificates to standing committees for review. Additionally, 12 petitions for community events and festivals were referred to the Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee.

• Referred report on City Council’s ability to deny NEZ Certificate requests to Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee (6-0)
• Referred $27,750 settlement (Central Home Health Care Services, Inc v City of Detroit) to Internal Operations Standing Committee (6-0)
• Referred $390,000 settlement (David T. Jackson v City of Detroit) to Internal Operations Standing Committee (6-0)
• Referred $7,000 settlement (Deborah Louise Martin v City of Detroit) to Internal Operations Standing Committee (6-0)
• Referred $40,000 settlement (Weddington, Oliver v City of Detroit) to Internal Operations Standing Committee (6-0)
• Referred $8,875 settlement (Advanced Surgery Center, LLC v City of Detroit) to Internal Operations Standing Committee (6-0)
• Referred $45,000 settlement (Affiliated Diagnostic Of Oakland LLC v City of Detroit) to Internal Operations Standing Committee (6-0)
• Referred 12 event petitions, including Detroit Jazz Festival and FrankenFest, to Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee (6-0)

Public Health and Safety Standing Committee

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee is reviewing 24 contracts and 18 unfinished business items. The contracts cover demolition, fire services, health programs, and community violence intervention. The committee will also discuss resolutions on cannabis licensing, senior rent protections, and landlord licensing.

• Contract No. 6004932: $10,000,000 for Housing Opportunities for People with AIDS (Southeastern Michigan Health Assoc)
• Contract No. 6005387: $2,759,846.10 for abatement of 9 commercial structures (Adamo Demolition)
• Contract No. 6005446: $1,400,000 for Community Violence Intervention (Detroit 300 C.A.T., LLC)
• Resolution to open Round Two of Homegrown Program limited cannabis license applications
• Contract No. 6005355: $4,064,930.39 for standby EMS services to Detroit casinos

The committee recommended several demolition and training contracts for formal session approval. It also moved to open a second round of adult-use marijuana limited license applications. Multiple memoranda regarding city infrastructure and public safety were either filed or scheduled for future review.

• Recommended approval for adult-use marijuana limited license Round Two applications (2-1)
• Recommended $1.8M contract to Homrich for abatement of five commercial structures (3-0)
• Recommended $8,965 contract to Adamo Demolition for soil sampling at 12141 Dexter (3-0)
• Recommended $715,550 contract to Homrich for abatement of three commercial structures (3-0)
• Recommended $2.7M contract to Adamo Demolition for abatement of nine commercial structures (3-0)
• Recommended $180,000 contract to Environmental Testing & Consulting, Inc. for demolition training (3-0)
• Recommended $80,000 contract to Synergize Consulting, LLC for paratransit operator training (3-0)
• Approved minutes from June 19, 2023 (3-0)

Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee will hold a discussion on residential parking in Cass Park and consider two contracts for park design and recreation center construction. The agenda also includes routine items like roll call, approval of minutes, chair remarks, and public comment.

• Discussion on Cass Park residential parking
• Contract No. 3066844: $27,058.70 for habitat design and engineering at Palmer Park (BioHabitats)
• Contract No. 6005245: $1,300,000 for Williams Recreation Center construction (LLP Construction Services, Inc.)

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee will hold public hearings on establishing Commercial Rehabilitation Districts for two Avanath properties in the North End, discuss and hear a brownfield plan for North End Landing, and continue a hearing on temporary sign regulations. It will also consider several property sales, zoning changes, and contract amendments, including funding for youth employment and economic development services.

• Public hearings on Commercial Rehabilitation Districts for Avanath North End Parcel Owner I, LLC (Petition #2023-100) and Avanath North End Multifamily, LLC (Petition #2023-101) under PA 210 of 2005
• Discussion and public hearing on the North End Landing Brownfield Plan
• Continued public hearing to amend temporary sign regulations in the Detroit City Code
• Property sales: 5629-5637 Livernois ($9,400), 7303-7329 W. Warren ($24,000), 935 Louisiana ($39,000)
• Contract amendments: $2,000,000 increase for Grow Detroit Young Talent, $665,000 for DESC workforce staffing, $1,500,000 for GDYT summer youth wages

The committee moved multiple requests for Commercial Rehabilitation Districts and a Brownfield Plan to formal session. It also advanced two zoning ordinance amendments for introduction and public hearing. Several property sale requests were removed from the agenda.

• Moved Commercial Rehabilitation District for Avanath North End Parcel Owner I, LLC to formal session (2-0)
• Moved Commercial Rehabilitation District for Avanath North End Multifamily, LLC to formal session (2-0)
• Moved Brownfield Plan for North End Landing Redevelopment to formal session (2-0)
• Moved zoning amendment for District Map No. 68 (Ward Street and Schaefer Hwy) to formal session (2-0)
• Moved zoning amendment for smoking lounges and tobacco retail stores to formal session (2-0)
• Removed property sale of 7303-7329 W. Warren from agenda (2-0)
• Removed property sale of 935 Louisiana from agenda (2-0)
• Tabled zoning amendments regarding crematories until second week of September (2-0)

Internal Operations Standing Committee

The Internal Operations Standing Committee will consider several legal settlements, contract amendments, and a proposed holiday. Key items include a $350,000 settlement for Gregory Price Jr., a $1.5 million increase for litigation services, and an ordinance to add Indigenous Peoples Day as a paid holiday. The committee will also review multiple requests for legal representation and indemnification for city employees in lawsuits.

• Settlement of $350,000 in Gregory Price Jr. v City of Detroit (Case No. 20-10336)
• Contract amendment 6003505-A3 with Nathan & Kamionski, LLP: +$1,500,000 (total $4,400,000) for litigation services
• Ordinance to add Indigenous Peoples Day to excused-time holidays
• Contract amendment 6002872-A1 with Governmental Consultant Services: +$120,000 (total $774,000) for lobbyist services
• Contract amendment 6001723-A1 with Community Education Commission: +$1,500,000 (total $2,750,000) for Goal Line After School Program

The committee recommended adding Indigenous Peoples Day to the city's excused-time holidays. It also recommended several lawsuit settlements and contract extensions for formal session approval. One contract for litigation services was removed from the agenda.

• Recommended approval to add Indigenous Peoples Day to city excused-time holidays (3-0)
• Recommended $350,000 settlement for Gregory Price, Jr. v City of Detroit (3-0)
• Recommended $27,500 settlement for Sonjia Stringer vs City of Detroit (3-0)
• Recommended $22,500 settlement for Michael Barbin v. City of Detroit (3-0)
• Recommended $99,000 settlement for Furman Dillard vs City of Detroit (3-0)
• Recommended $1.5M contract increase for Goal Line After School Program (3-0)
• Recommended $88,924.43 contract increase for Granicus, Inc. digital platform (3-0)
• Removed Nathan & Kamionski, LLP litigation services contract from agenda (3-0)

Budget, Finance And Audit Standing Committee

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee is meeting to discuss unfinished business and new contracts. Items include resolutions on the elections budget, business fines, property tax reform, and audits of the Detroit Land Bank Authority. The committee will also review several city contracts for auditing, maintenance, cash delivery, and Oracle services, plus a financial report and a request for a pro forma report on housing proposals.

• Contract No. 6005276: $500,000 for professional auditing services with Stout Risius Ross, LLC
• Contract No. 6000575-A7: $7,263,208.44 amendment with Grainger for maintenance supplies
• Contract No. 6003001-A2: $669,429 increase for Oracle Managed Services with Applications Software Technology, LLC
• Resolution supporting Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson's proposed $177 million elections budget
• Request for fiscal impact report on property tax reform ordinance

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee recommended approval for five city contracts, a budget appropriation resolution, and 10 NEZ certificates for townhomes. Several items regarding property tax reform and business licensing were tabled for future meetings.

• Recommended approval of $500,000 auditing services contract with Stout Risius Ross, LLC (2-0)
• Recommended approval of $7,263,208.44 maintenance supplies contract amendment for Grainger (2-0)
• Recommended approval of $26,108 increase for Total Armored Car Service, Inc. (2-0)
• Recommended approval of $669,429 increase for Oracle Managed Services via Applications Software Technology, LLC (2-0)
• Recommended approval of $680,000 cash delivery services contract with Total Armored Car Service, Inc. (2-0)
• Recommended approval of FY 2022-2023 and FY 2023-2024 Transfers and Supplemental Appropriations Resolution (2-0)
• Recommended approval of 10 NEZ certificates for for-sale townhomes in Trumbull Lysander area (2-0)
• Tabled requests for property tax reform and business license fines to be brought back in 1 week (2-0)

City Council Formal Session

The Detroit City Council is holding a formal session to reconsider an amended ordinance requiring retail and food service businesses to accept cash, which was adopted on June 13, 2023. The agenda also includes referrals for contracts, settlements, and property transfers, plus a discussion on paratransit services. Most items are routine approvals or referrals to standing committees.

• Reconsideration of ordinance requiring cash acceptance by retail and food service businesses (Chapter 40, Article III)
• Contract No. 6005276: $500,000 for professional auditing services with Stout Risius Ross, LLC
• 10 NEZ certificates for new townhomes in Trumbull Lysander area
• DLBA sale of 90 properties to Resurrection CDC for $134,990.46
• Settlements: $27,500 (Sonjia Stringer), $22,500 (Michael Barbin), $99,000 (Furman Dillard)

The City Council approved the journal from the June 6, 2023 session. Several items, including a $500,000 auditing contract and multiple legal settlement requests, were referred to standing committees for further review. A motion to reconsider an ordinance regarding cash acceptance by businesses was withdrawn.

• Approved Journal of the Session of June 6, 2023
• Withdrew motion to reconsider ordinance on cash acceptance by retail and food businesses
• Referred $500,000 professional auditing contract for Stout Risius Ross, LLC to Budget, Finance and Audit Committee (7-0)
• Referred 10 NEZ certificate applications for townhomes to Budget, Finance and Audit Committee (7-0)
• Referred $27,500 settlement for Sonjia Stringer vs City of Detroit to Internal Operations Committee (7-0)
• Referred $22,500 settlement for Michael Barbin v. City of Detroit to Internal Operations Committee (7-0)
• Referred $99,000 settlement for Furman Dillard vs City of Detroit to Internal Operations Committee (7-0)
• Referred Charitable Gaming License petition for The Prom Project of Michigan to Internal Operations Committee (7-0)

Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee is meeting to review several contracts and a special event permit. Items include a $2.125 million ARPA-funded park renovation at A.B. Ford Park, a citywide street tree planting contract, and multiple summer day camp service contracts. The committee will also consider a permit for the 'Backwoods & Bonfires' music festival at The Russell Event Center.

• Contract No. 6004774: $2,125,000 for A.B. Ford Park renovations (ARPA-funded)
• Contract No. 6005352: $412,500 for citywide street tree planting
• Contract No. 6005292: $50,000 for summer day camp with Word In Action Christian Center
• Contract No. 6005293: $50,000 for summer day camp with Embrace Sportz
• Special event permit #2023-190 for 'Backwoods & Bonfires' on June 24, 2023

The committee recommended approval for several city contracts, including park renovations, tree planting, and summer day camp services. It also recommended denying a request to host a music festival at The Russell Event Center.

• Recommended denial of An Fior Consulting Group's request to host 'Backwoods & Bonfires' (2-0)
• Recommended approval of $2,125,000 contract for A.B. Ford Park renovations (2-0)
• Recommended approval of $412,500 contract for citywide street tree planting (2-0)
• Recommended approval of $50,000 contract for Word In Action Christian Center summer day camp (2-0)
• Recommended approval of $50,000 contract for Embrace Sportz summer day camp (2-0)
• Recommended approval of $100,000 contract for Rosedale Park Baptist Church summer day camp (2-0)
• Recommended approval of $100,000 contract for Fit 4Life Health and Fitness, LLC summer day camp (2-0)
• Approved minutes from 6-8-23 (2-0)

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee

The committee moved a proposal to establish the Krainz Woods/Sojourner Truth Homes Historic District to formal session. It also advanced three ARPA-funded housing counseling contracts totaling $1.05 million. Several zoning and land bank items were tabled or removed from the agenda.

• Moved Krainz Woods/Sojourner Truth Homes Historic District proposal to formal session (2-0)
• Moved $350,000 housing counseling contract for Central Detroit Christian CDC to formal session (2-0)
• Moved $350,000 housing counseling contract for Bridging Communities, Inc. to formal session (2-0)
• Moved $350,000 housing counseling contract for Jefferson East, Inc. to formal session (2-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for renaming 16th Street to Vernor Highway at Roosevelt Park (2-0)
• Removed resolution to compel DLBA to suspend Buy Back/Occupied Program from agenda (2-0)
• Removed ordinance regarding International Crossings from agenda (2-0)
• Moved Harmonie Social Club Brownfield Plan public hearing to formal session (2-0)

Internal Operations Standing Committee

The committee recommended approval for a cloud-based legal case management system and several legal settlements. It also advanced a communications consulting contract and a voting equipment contract to the formal session. Multiple items, including a proposal for Indigenous Peoples Day, were tabled for future meetings.

• Recommended approval of $2,144,351.96 legal case management software contract with Thomson Reuters (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $643,680.00 voting equipment contract with Dominion Voting Systems, Inc. (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $125,000.00 communications consulting contract for Councilwoman Johnson (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $50,000.00 Simon Foundation Grant for Project Clean Slate (2-0)
• Recommended approval of four legal settlements totaling $80,500.00 (2-0)
• Recommended approval of resolution in support of HB4596 (3-0)
• Removed request for query on Gun Violence Task Force quorum policies (3-0)
• Tabled proposal to add Indigenous Peoples Day to city holidays (3-0)

Budget, Finance And Audit Standing Committee

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee will consider several contract approvals and resolutions, including an amended bill payment kiosk contract, a property valuation analysis contract, two PILOT agreements for the Mariners Inn project, a resolution supporting the Secretary of State's elections budget, and a memo on business fines and audits. The agenda also includes routine items like roll call, minutes approval, and public comment.

• Contract 6001575-A2: Amend 2 to extend and increase funds by $411,000 for a bill payment kiosk network (total $6,211,000) with Diversified Data Processing and Consulting, Inc. (DIVDAT)
• Contract 6005272: $540,000 for residential multiple regression valuation analysis with Keene Mass Appraisal Consulting, LLC
• PILOT for The Anchor at Mariners Inn 4 LDHA LP: 14 permanent supportive housing units and 4,400 sq ft commercial space
• PILOT for The Anchor at Mariners Inn LDHA LP: 70 living units including 30 apartments and 40 short-term recovery studios, plus 4,400 sq ft commercial space
• Resolution in support of Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson's proposed elections budget

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee recommended approval for a bill payment kiosk extension, a residential valuation analysis contract, and two PILOT agreements for the Mariners Inn project. One auditor general report was received and filed, while two other items were tabled for one week.

• Recommended approval of $411,000 extension for DIVDAT bill payment kiosks (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $540,000 contract for Keene Mass Appraisal Consulting, LLC (3-0)
• Recommended approval of PILOT for The Anchor at Mariners Inn 4 LDHA (3-0)
• Recommended approval of PILOT for The Anchor at Mariners Inn LDHA (3-0)
• Motion to receive and file report on Executive Order Compliance Fees (3-0)
• Tabled resolution supporting Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson’s elections budget (3-0)
• Tabled memorandum on business license fines and gas station receipt audits (3-0)

City Council Formal Session

The Detroit City Council formal session on June 13, 2023, will consider several contract approvals and referrals to standing committees. Key items include a $411,000 increase for a bill payment kiosk network, a $2.125 million park renovation at A.B. Ford Park, and multiple housing counseling service contracts funded by ARPA. The council will also review settlements for lawsuits against the city and a proposed ordinance amendment regarding wrecking permit reviews.

• Contract 6001575-A2: $411,000 increase for bill payment kiosk network (total $6,211,000) with DIVDAT
• Contract 6004774: $2,125,000 ARPA-funded park renovations at A.B. Ford Park with DeAngelis Diamond Construction
• Contract 6005272: $540,000 for residential property valuation analysis with Keene Mass Appraisal Consulting
• Contract 6005284: $125,000 communications consulting for Councilwoman Johnson with Blended Collective
• Settlements: $12,500 (McReynolds), $10,000 (Better Care Rehab), $13,000 (Shorts), $45,000 (Turner) in lawsuit payouts

The City Council approved the journal from the June 1, 2023 session. All other substantive items, including several city contracts and legal settlements, were referred to their respective standing committees for further review.

• Approved journal of last session from June 1, 2023 (9-0)
• Referred $411,000 bill payment kiosk contract extension to Budget, Finance and Audit Committee (9-0)
• Referred $540,000 residential valuation analysis contract to Budget, Finance and Audit Committee (9-0)
• Referred Mariners Inn PILOT for supportive housing to Budget, Finance and Audit Committee (9-0)
• Referred $2.1M legal case management software contract to Internal Operations Committee (9-0)
• Referred $1.5M litigation services extension for reverse conviction lawsuits to Internal Operations Committee (9-0)
• Referred four legal settlements totaling $82,500 to Internal Operations Committee (9-0)
• Referred $2.125M A.B. Ford Park renovation contract to Neighborhood and Community Services Committee (9-0)

City Council Special Session

The Detroit City Council is holding a special session to conduct a hearing and consider a resolution regarding the interim suspension of Den-Man Contractors, Inc., David Holman, and any companies in which they have ownership or financial interest, as issued by the City of Detroit Office of Inspector General (OIG File No. 18-0028-INV). The agenda includes roll call, public comment, the hearing, and the resolution. No other substantive items are listed.

• Hearing on OIG interim suspension of Den-Man Contractors, Inc. and David Holman
• Resolution authorizing the interim suspension (OIG File No. 18-0028-INV)
• Public comment period

Public Health and Safety Standing Committee

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee moved several emergency residential demolition contracts and a $798,748.40 police radio contract to formal session. The committee also held a public hearing on a proposed ordinance prohibiting cashless establishments. Several memoranda regarding rent protections and water infrastructure were tabled for two weeks.

• Approved minutes of June 5, 2023 (2-0)
• Moved cashless establishment prohibition ordinance to new business (3-0)
• Moved $114,000 EMS license payment contract to formal session (3-0)
• Moved $798,748.40 Motorola police radio contract to formal session (3-0)
• Moved 12 emergency residential demolition contracts to formal session (3-0)
• Received and filed memoranda on door-closing technology and bird-friendly designs (3-0)
• Tabled memoranda on landlord rental licenses, senior rent protections, and water infrastructure for 2 weeks (3-0)
• Moved $2.56M and $182K HIV service grant contracts to new business (3-0)

Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee will review several contracts, including a $2.98M bandshell at Palmer Park and a $3.67M gymnasium at Farwell Recreation Center, plus land acquisitions for parks. It will also consider numerous event permits for summer festivals and gatherings. The agenda includes unfinished business from a prior meeting and routine items like minutes and public comment.

• Contract 6005232: $2,982,434 ARPA-funded design/construction of new bandshell at Palmer Park
• Contract 6005280: $3,674,417 ARPA-funded construction of new gymnasium at Farwell Recreation Center
• Contract 6003974-A1: $321,960 increase for portable toilets, total $801,960
• Acquisition of 4 DLBA parcels for park/greenway expansion (16633 Turner, 2921 Garland, 9740/9744 Martindale)
• Acquisition of 1 DLBA parcel for Tireman-Minock Park

The committee voted to recommend approval for multiple city contracts, including a new bandshell at Palmer Park and a gymnasium for Farwell Recreation Center. They also recommended approval for 14 different community event petitions and a Wayne County park grant.

• Recommended approval of $2.98M contract for Palmer Park bandshell (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $3.67M contract for Farwell Recreation Center gymnasium (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $150,001 contract for fire boat maintenance (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $321,960 funding increase for portable toilets (3-0)
• Recommended approval to accept $280,000 Wayne County Park Millage grant (3-0)
• Recommended approval of 14 event petitions including festivals and alumni picnics (3-0)

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee will hold public hearings on a zoning change for two industrial parcels and on a brownfield plan for the former United Artists Theatre Building, plus a hearing on an obsolete property certificate for Marigold Houses. The committee will also discuss several unfinished items, including brownfield plans, a smoking lounge zoning text amendment, and a housing needs study, and take up new business such as renaming 16th Street and accepting a $15,000 grant.

• Public hearing to rezone 10600 Gratiot Avenue and 9701 Conner Street from M3/M4 industrial to M2 Restricted Industrial and PR Parks and Recreation
• Public hearing on Brownfield Plan for former United Artists Theatre Building at 150 Bagley Street
• Public hearing on Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Certificate for Marigold Houses, LLC at 3200 Tyler St
• Discussion on fiscal impact of 150 Bagley brownfield plan with taxing jurisdictions
• Resolution to rename 16th Street to Vernor Highway at Roosevelt Park in Corktown

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee recommended several zoning changes, brownfield plans, and grant appropriations for formal session approval. Other items, including a street renaming request and a marijuana ordinance amendment, were tabled for further review.

• Recommended approval of zoning changes for 10600 Gratiot Avenue and 9701 Conner Street (3-0)
• Recommended approval of Brownfield Plan for Former United Artists Theatre Building at 150 Bagley Street (3-0)
• Recommended approval of Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Certificate for Marigold Houses, LLC at 3200 Tyler St (3-0)
• Recommended approval of Brownfield Plan for 450 Amsterdam (3-0)
• Recommended approval of Neighborhood Enterprise Zone at 9691 Yosemite St. (3-0)
• Recommended approval of annual HOME, CDBG and ARPA Awards (3-0)
• Recommended approval to accept $15,000 City Inclusive Entrepreneurship Grant (3-0)
• Tabled request to rename 16th Street to Vernor Highway at Roosevelt Park for one week (3-0)

Budget, Finance And Audit Standing Committee

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee is meeting to discuss ARPA spending timelines and the OAG's audit of the Civil Rights, Inclusion, and Opportunity Department (CRIO), including the agency's rebuttal. The committee will also take up several unfinished business items, including requests for reports on pension cuts, property tax reform, and a generational wealth study, plus new business on per diem rates, special assessment districts, and audits of the Detroit Land Bank Authority.

• Discussion of ARPA spending timeline and phases (1:10 p.m.)
• Discussion of OAG CRIO audit report (1:30 p.m.)
• Request for report on impact of pension cuts on Detroit retirees
• Request for fiscal impact report on property tax reform ordinance
• Resolution to amend Property Assessment Board of Review per diem rate

The committee recommended approval for a new fee schedule for the Buildings, Safety Engineering and Environmental Department and updated per diem rates for the Property Assessment Board of Review. Members also requested a legal opinion regarding an audit of the Civil Rights, Inclusion, and Opportunity Department.

• Recommended approval of BSEE Department fee schedule (3-0)
• Recommended approval of Property Assessment Board of Review per diem rate amendment (3-0)
• Recommended approval of public hearing dates for Special Assessment Districts in Sherwood Forest, Detroit Golf Club, and Palmer Woods (3-0)
• Requested Legislative Policy Division draft an opinion on OAG CRIO audit report (3-0)
• Received and filed OAG reports and CRIO responses regarding compliance fee dollars (3-0)
• Received and filed reports on Board of Zoning Appeals FY 2023-24 budget and Generational Wealth In Detroit Study (3-0)
• Assigned resolution supporting Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson's FY 2024 budget to Law Department (3-0)
• Assigned audit request for Detroit Land Bank Authority bulk parcel sales to Legislative Policy Division (3-0)

Internal Operations Standing Committee

The Internal Operations Standing Committee recommended approval for several IT staffing and infrastructure contracts, including a $1.46M firewall project. The committee also recommended approval for multiple legal settlements, including a $1.15M payment to Larry Boyd. Additionally, the Executive Organization Plan was amended to include DDOT facility maintenance in the Construction and Demolition Department.

• Amended Executive Organization Plan to add DDOT facility maintenance to Construction and Demolition Department (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $5.25M IT staffing contracts for Data Consulting Group, Inc., The BTL Group, and Groundwork 0 (3-0)
• Recommended denial of $5.25M IT staffing contract for DevCare Solution Ltd (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $274,000 emergency Smartsheet licensing contract (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $1.46M firewall infrastructure contract for Groundwork 0 (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $1.15M settlement for Larry Boyd v City of Detroit (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $145,000 settlement for James McDowell (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $105,000 contract for BCA3, LLC to monitor marijuana licensee commitments (3-0)

City Council Formal Session

The Detroit City Council is holding a formal session to consider several items, including a $1.46 million contract for new firewall infrastructure, multiple lawsuit settlements totaling over $300,000, and the acquisition of vacant parcels for park expansion. The agenda also includes referrals to standing committees for items such as per diem rate changes, event permits, and property rehabilitation certificates. The session is largely procedural, with most items being referred to committees for further review.

• Contract No. 6005161: $1,463,711 for new firewall infrastructure (ARPA-funded)
• Settlements: $90,000 (Saucillo), $145,000 (McDowell), $48,000 (Tanaka), $10,000 (Matthews), $7,619 (ZMC Pharmacy), $6,000 (Metro Med)
• Acquisition of 4 vacant parcels from DLBA for parks/greenway expansion
• Acquisition of 1 parcel for Tireman-Minock Park
• Public hearings for Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Certificates (St. Agnes Lofts, Avanath North End)

The City Council approved the journal from the May 23, 2023 session. All other items, including several legal settlements, city contracts, and event petitions, were referred to their respective standing committees for further review.

• Approved Journal of the Session of May 23, 2023 (6-0)
• Referred Property Assessment Board of Review per diem rate resolution to BFA (6-0)
• Referred $1,463,711 firewall infrastructure contract to IOS (6-0)
• Referred six legal settlement resolutions to IOS (6-0)
• Referred eight event petitions for Hart Plaza and other locations to NCS (6-0)
• Referred $150,000 event rental equipment contract extension to NCS (6-0)
• Referred $311,000 DoIT Records Management buildout contract to NCS (6-0)
• Referred requests to acquire five vacant parcels from Detroit Land Bank Authority to NCS (6-0)

Public Health and Safety Standing Committee

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee recommended several demolition and commercial structure abatement contracts for formal session approval. The committee also recommended approving ordinances regarding a fireworks curfew, illegal dumping fines, and water service connections.

• Recommended approval of fireworks curfew for minors on June 26, 2023 (3-0)
• Recommended approval of ordinance for illegal dumping civil fines (3-0)
• Recommended approval of ordinance for water service connection authority (3-0)
• Recommended approval of ordinance prohibiting direct fueling of unregistered ATVs (3-0)
• Recommended approval of four P & P Group, Inc. trash out contracts (3-0)
• Recommended approval of five commercial structure abatement contracts for Homrich and Inner City Contracting, LLC (various votes)
• Removed helicopter maintenance fund increase for Great Lakes Aviation Services, LLC (3-0)
• Removed resolution urging Michigan Legislature to support HB 4526, HB 4527, and HB 4528 (3-0)

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee is holding public hearings on establishing tax incentive districts for three properties, amending temporary sign regulations, and discussing a resolution to suspend the Detroit Land Bank Authority's Buy Back and Occupied Property Disposition Programs. The agenda also includes numerous items of unfinished business, such as property sales, a zoning text amendment for marijuana businesses, and a proposed just cause eviction ordinance.

• Public hearing to establish an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation District for Marigold Houses LLC at 3200 Tyler
• Public hearing to establish an Industrial Development District for Endless West at 1200 Oakman Blvd
• Public hearing to amend temporary sign regulations, including allowing additional signage for special events
• Public hearing to establish a Commercial Rehabilitation District for Nepelu, LLC at 1920 Atkinson
• Resolution to suspend Detroit Land Bank Authority's Buy Back and Occupied Property Disposition Programs

The committee recommended approval for a $791,080.89 increase in Emergency Rental Assistance Program 2 funding and two property rehabilitation districts. A proposed ordinance to modify marijuana facility spacing and use standards was sent for introduction and a public hearing.

• Recommended approval of $791,080.89 increase for Emergency Rental Assistance Program 2 Grant (3-0)
• Recommended approval of Obsolete Property Rehabilitation District for Marigold Houses LLC at 3200 Tyler (3-0)
• Recommended approval of Commercial Rehabilitation District for Nepelu, LLC at 1920 Atkinson (3-0)
• Sent marijuana facility zoning and spacing ordinance to formal for introduction and public hearing (3-0)
• Tabled temporary sign standards amendment for continued public hearing on June 22, 2023 (3-0)
• Removed property sale of 11646 Van Dyke from agenda (3-0)
• Removed DLBA property sale of 26 parcels to Bedford Development LLC from agenda (3-0)
• Received and filed memorandum on auditing bulk parcel sales and Senate Bill opinions (3-0)

Internal Operations Standing Committee

The committee primarily deferred decisions on several temporary IT staffing contracts and legal settlements to future meetings. No final votes were taken on appointments to the Historic Designation Advisory Board. The committee approved the minutes from May 17, 2023.

• Approved May 17, 2023 minutes (3-0)
• Tabled Indigenous Peoples Day holiday amendment for 2 weeks (3-0)
• Tabled four temporary IT staffing contracts and one Smartsheet licensing contract for 1 week (3-0)
• Moved Corporate Specialties, LLC contract amendment to formal session (3-0)
• Tabled legal settlements for Gregory Price, Jr. and Larry Boyd for 1 week (3-0)
• Moved legal settlements for Ronald Cross and Mustafa Hares, MD, P.C. to formal session (3-0)
• Received and filed Transportation Innovation Zone Permit #000001 report (3-0)
• Received and filed appointment of Ruth Zungunde as District 4 CAC Youth Representative (3-0)

City Council Formal Session

The Detroit City Council is holding a formal session to consider referrals to standing committees, including contract approvals, zoning changes, and a resolution supporting the Secretary of State's elections budget. The agenda includes multiple contract authorizations for construction, demolition, and equipment, as well as several zoning ordinance amendments and a property acquisition. Most items are being referred to committees for further review.

• Contract No. 6005232: $2,982,434 for new bandshell at Palmer Park using State Fair trusses
• Contract No. 6005280: $3,674,417 for new gymnasium at Farwell Recreation Center
• Rezoning 4630 Crane Street from R2 to B4 General Business
• Zoning text amendment to regulate crematories and smoking lounges
• Acquisition of 17100 Van Dyke from Mt. Olivet Cemetery for $140,000

The City Council referred several items to standing committees for further review, including funding for a new bandshell at Palmer Park and a gymnasium for the Farwell Recreation Center. No final votes were taken on the proposed ordinances or contracts during this session.

• Referred request to support Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson's $177M FY 2024 budget to Budget, Finance and Audit Committee (7-0)
• Referred $35,655 case management software contract extension for Cycom Data Systems, Inc. to Internal Operations Committee (7-0)
• Referred $2,982,434 contract for a new bandshell at Palmer Park to Neighborhood and Community Services Committee (7-0)
• Referred $3,674,417 contract for a new gymnasium at Farwell Recreation Center to Neighborhood and Community Services Committee (7-0)
• Referred $200,000 contract for front end loader rentals from Herc Rentals, Inc. to Neighborhood and Community Services Committee (7-0)
• Referred $40,025 grant application for FY 2024 Planning Assistance Program to Planning and Economic Development Committee (7-0)
• Referred zoning change for 4630 Crane Street from R2 to B4 to Planning and Economic Development Committee (7-0)
• Referred zoning ordinance amendments regarding crematories and smoking lounges to Planning and Economic Development Committee (7-0)

Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee meeting was unable to conduct business because a quorum was not present. All items on the agenda, including contract amendments, grant appropriations, and event petitions, were deferred to the June 8, 2023 meeting.

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee

The Detroit City Council's Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee will hold public hearings on zoning changes and commercial rehabilitation certificates for properties on Woodward Avenue and Bagley Street. It will also discuss a resolution to suspend the Detroit Land Bank Authority's Buy Back and Occupied Property Disposition Programs, along with several property sales and grant acceptances.

• Public hearing to rezone 1451 Bagley Street from R3 to SD2 Mixed-Use
• Public hearings for Commercial Rehabilitation Certificates (PA 210) at 2211, 2200, 2250, 2300, 2455 Woodward Ave and 2205, 2115 Cass Ave, 2210 Park Ave
• Discussion on resolution to suspend DLBA Buy Back and Occupied Property Disposition Programs
• Property sale of 11646 Van Dyke to Ron Gonzales for $2,000
• Accept $791,080.89 increase for Emergency Rental Assistance Program 2 Grant

The committee recommended approval for several commercial rehabilitation certificates on Woodward Avenue and Cass Avenue. It also recommended the sale of city-owned properties on Van Dyke and Mount Elliott. Several items regarding the Detroit Land Bank Authority and rental ordinances were tabled for future meetings.

• Recommended approval for zoning change at 1451 Bagley Street to SD2 Mixed-Use (2-0)
• Recommended approval for Commercial Rehabilitation Certificates at 2211, 2200, 2250, 2300, and 2455 Woodward Avenue (2-0)
• Recommended approval for Commercial Rehabilitation Certificates at 2205 and 2115 Cass Avenue and 2210 Park Avenue (2-0)
• Recommended approval for property sale at 11646 Van Dyke to Ron Gonzales for $2,000 (2-0)
• Recommended approval for property sale at 6004 and 6010 Mount Elliott to Mt. Elliott Properties, L.L.C. for $11,000 (2-0)
• Tabled resolution to suspend Detroit Land Bank Authority Buy Back and Occupied Property Disposition Programs (2-0)
• Tabled proposed 'Just Cause Eviction' ordinance amendment to Chapter 8 of City Code (2-0)
• Tabled property sale of 13140 Foley to 8700 Military, LLC (2-0)

Internal Operations Standing Committee

The Internal Operations Standing Committee is meeting to consider several items, including adding Indigenous Peoples Day as an excused-time holiday, interviewing three candidates for the Historic Designation Advisory Board, and reviewing multiple contracts and lawsuit settlements. The agenda includes six proposed contracts for temporary IT staffing and other services, with the largest being four $5.25 million contracts. The committee will also review four police-related lawsuit settlements totaling over $1.6 million.

• Public hearing on adding Indigenous Peoples Day to excused-time holidays
• Interviews for 3 Historic Designation Advisory Board appointments
• 4 contracts for temporary IT staffing, $5.25M each (Data Consulting Group, DevCare Solution, BTL Group, Groundwork 0)
• Emergency Smartsheet licensing contract, $274,000
• 4 lawsuit settlements: $350,000, $1,150,000, $95,000, $25,000

The meeting was adjourned because a quorum was not present. All scheduled items, including public hearings, interviews, and contract resolutions, were moved to the May 31, 2023 meeting as unfinished business.

• Adjourned meeting due to lack of quorum

Budget, Finance And Audit Standing Committee

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee will review the city's nine-month financial report, a $4.4 million supplemental appropriation from opioid settlement proceeds, and a request to apply for a $22.97 million state pension grant. The committee will also consider three PILOT agreements for affordable housing projects and a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificate for a new home. Additionally, members will discuss two memos regarding pension cuts and their impact on retirees.

• Supplemental appropriation of $4.4 million from opioid settlement proceeds (FY 2022-2023)
• Authorization to apply for $22,968,047 Protecting MI Pension Grant from Michigan Department of Treasury
• PILOT for 10 Peterboro Partners LDHA LLC (Peterboro Place Apartments, 70 units for formerly homeless)
• PILOT for Benjamin O. Davis Veterans Village LDHA LP (50 apartments for homeless veterans)
• PILOT for Helen O'Dean Butler II LDHA, LLC (97 units in 8-building complex)

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee approved the minutes from May 17 and received two financial reports. The committee moved several resolutions regarding housing tax incentives, a supplemental appropriation for opioid settlements, and a pension grant application to formal session. Two memoranda regarding pension cuts were referred to the Legislative Policy Division and Law Department.

• Approved minutes of May 17, 2023 (2-0)
• Received and filed Financial Report for nine months ended March 31, 2023 (2-0)
• Received and filed Large Events Reporting thru March 31, 2023 (2-0)
• Moved PILOT for 10 Peterboro Partners Limited Dividend Housing Association LLC to formal session (2-0)
• Moved PILOT for Benjamin O. Davis Veterans Village Limited Dividend Housing Association LP to formal session (2-0)
• Moved PILOT for Helen O’Dean Butler II Limited Dividend Housing Association, LLC to formal session (2-0)
• Moved $4.4 million supplemental appropriation request for Opioid Settlement to formal session (2-0)
• Moved authorization for $22,968,047.00 Protecting MI Pension Grant application to formal session (2-0)

City Council Formal Session

The Detroit City Council formal session on May 23, 2023, includes referrals to standing committees for several financial and operational items. Key items include three PILOT (Payment in Lieu of Taxes) resolutions for affordable housing projects, four $5.25 million IT staffing contracts, a $350,000 lawsuit settlement, and multiple emergency demolition contracts. The agenda also includes testimonial resolutions and public comment.

• PILOT for Peterboro Place Apartments (70 units, formerly homeless) at Peterboro St area
• PILOT for Benjamin O. Davis Veterans Village (50 units for homeless veterans) near Conner Ave
• PILOT for Helen O'Dean Butler Apartments (97 units) near E Vernor Hwy
• Four IT staffing contracts totaling $21 million (Data Consulting Group, DevCare, BTL Group, Groundwork 0)
• Settlement of $350,000 in lawsuit Price v City of Detroit

The City Council approved the journal from the May 9, 2023 session. All other substantive items, including IT staffing contracts, housing tax incentives, and event petitions, were referred to their respective standing committees for further review.

• Approved journal of the May 9, 2023 session
• Referred 9-month financial report and Q3 large event report to Budget, Finance and Audit Committee (5-0)
• Referred PILOT requests for Peterboro Place Apartments, Benjamin O. Davis Veterans Village, and Helen O'Dean Butler Apartments to Budget, Finance and Audit Committee (5-0)
• Referred NEZ certificate for 2983 Rosa Parks to Budget, Finance and Audit Committee (5-0)
• Referred four $5.25M temporary IT staffing contracts to Internal Operations Standing Committee (5-0)
• Referred $350,000 settlement for Gregory Price, Jr. v City of Detroit to Internal Operations Standing Committee (5-0)
• Referred event petitions for Metro Detroit Heart and Stroke Walk, DAC Executives Classic Car Show, and Men Who Cook to Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee (5-0)

Public Health and Safety Standing Committee

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially advance several items, including a proposed ordinance to require cash acceptance by retail and food service businesses, multiple contracts for HIV services, public lighting, demolition, and police and fire department needs, and a list of dangerous buildings for potential demolition orders. The agenda also includes several resolutions and requests for reports on topics like landlord licensing, energy caps, and business compliance.

• Ordinance to require cash acceptance by retail and food service businesses (Chapter 40)
• Contracts for HIV services: Henry Ford Health System ($611,998.20), Wellness Services Inc. ($127,345.08), Oakland Integrated Healthcare Network ($1,313,632.50)
• Contract for demolition at 19925 Hoover ($878,350.00) and surplus lighting materials removal (40% of items sold)
• Emergency ordinance for a fireworks curfew on June 26, 2023, for minors in a defined downtown area
• Dangerous buildings findings and orders for May 5, 2023, with show cause hearings scheduled

The committee recommended multiple grant-funded HIV services contracts and transportation agreements for formal session approval. It also advanced a proposed ordinance to prohibit cashless establishments and a special curfew for the annual fireworks display.

• Recommended approval of $611,998.20 HIV services contract for Henry Ford Health System (2-0)
• Recommended approval of $1,313,632.50 HIV services contract for Oakland Integrated Healthcare Network (2-0)
• Recommended approval of $127,345.08 HIV services contract for Wellness Services, Inc. (2-0)
• Recommended approval of $3,201,082.00 vehicle purchase contract for Feldman Ford, LLC (2-0)
• Recommended approval of $878,350.00 demolition contract for 19925 Hoover (2-0)
• Recommended approval of $805,742.02 total contract for Detroit Fire Department uniforms (2-0)
• Recommended approval of emergency curfew ordinance for June 26 fireworks display (2-0)
• Sent proposed ordinance prohibiting cashless establishments to Formal Session for introduction (2-0)

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee will hold four public hearings on Commercial Rehabilitation Certificates for properties on Woodward and Cass Avenues, then consider contracts, property sales, and reports on Detroit Land Bank Authority programs. Items include a $3.16 million contract for landlord financial products, a $500,000 blight remediation contract, and a resolution to suspend the DLBA Buy Back/Occupied Program. The committee will also review proposed ordinances on temporary signs and community benefits for international border crossings.

• Public hearings for Commercial Rehabilitation Certificates at 2455 Woodward, 2205 Cass, 2115 Cass, and 2210 Park Ave (PA 210 of 2005)
• Contract 6004889: $3,157,200 for financial products to landlords (CHN Housing Partners)
• Contract 6005289: $500,000 for blight remediation services (Mannik & Smith Group)
• Resolution to compel Detroit Land Bank Authority to suspend Buy Back/Occupied Program
• Property sales: 6651 E. Vernor ($6,600), 11646 Van Dyke ($2,000), 1432 E. State Fair ($2,990), 20147/20151 Joy Rd ($26,000), 6004/6010 Mt. Elliott ($11,000)

The committee moved several contracts for housing, blight remediation, and property sales to formal session. Multiple commercial rehabilitation certificates and zoning matters were tabled for future meetings.

• Moved $3,157,200 CHN Housing Partners contract to formal session (2-0)
• Moved $500,000 Mannik & Smith Group blight remediation contract to formal session (2-0)
• Moved $253,000 Smart Construction & Development renovation contract to formal session (2-0)
• Moved $340,282.19 Accounting Aid Society contract to formal session (2-0)
• Moved proposed ordinance regarding temporary signs to formal session for public hearing (2-0)
• Moved $995,341 Homeless Action Network grant application to formal session (2-0)
• Moved property sale of 6651 E. Vernor for $6,600 to formal session (2-0)
• Tabled commercial rehabilitation certificates for 2455 Woodward, 2205 Cass, 2115 Cass, and 2210 Park Ave for 1 week (2-0)

Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee

The committee recommended the approval of a $2 million donation for a Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. statue at Hart Plaza. Members also recommended approval for several city event petitions and three general services contracts. Two items regarding portable toilets and a park millage grant were tabled for one week.

• Recommended approval of $2M Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. statue donation for Hart Plaza (3-0)
• Recommended approval of 9 event petitions, including Teen Wellness Walk and Palmer Park Art Fair (various votes)
• Recommended approval of $195,591.92 contract for AECOM Great Lakes, Inc. fleet EV consulting (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $1,061,400.00 contract for DMC Consultants, Inc. roof replacement at Historic Fort Wayne (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $70,000.00 contract for Michigan Recreational Construction landscaping and fencing (3-0)
• Tabled $321,960.00 contract increase for Parkway Services, Inc. portable toilets for one week (3-0)
• Tabled $280,000.00 Wayne County Park Millage grant for one week (3-0)
• Referred FY 2022 Underrepresented Communities Grant to Planning

Budget, Finance And Audit Standing Committee

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee is meeting to discuss unfinished business and new items, including property tax reform ordinances, budget questions for the Detroit Water & Sewerage Department and Board of Zoning Appeals, and a generational wealth study. New business includes reviewing FY 2023-24 budgets for several authorities, ARPA fund status reports, and a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificate application.

• Property Tax Reform Ordinance - request to approve as to form and fiscal impact report
• Detroit Water & Sewerage Department Budget Questions FY23-24
• Board of Zoning Appeals FY 2023-24 Budget Questions
• Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificate for rehabilitation at 255 E. Ferry
• ARPA Funds Status reports for January, February, and March 2023

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee recommended the approval of operating budgets for the Downtown Development Authority, the Eight Mile/Woodward Corridor Improvement Authority, and the Local Development Finance Authority. The committee also recommended approval for a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificate at 255 E. Ferry.

• Recommended approval of Downtown Development Authority FY 2023-2024 Operating Budget (2-0)
• Recommended approval of Eight Mile/Woodward Corridor Improvement Authority FY 2023-2024 Budget (2-0)
• Recommended approval of Local Development Finance Authority FY 2023-2024 Operating Budget (2-0)
• Recommended approval of NEZ certificate for building rehabilitation at 255 E. Ferry (2-0)
• Referred request to draft Property Tax Reform Ordinance to the Law Department (2-0)
• Received and filed ARPA funds status reports for January, February, and March 2023 (2-0)
• Received and filed Proposal N Neighborhood Improvement Plan Bonds status report (2-0)
• Approved minutes of 5-10-23 (2-0)

Internal Operations Standing Committee

The Internal Operations Standing Committee recommended the approval of several legal settlements, the appointment of Carl Bentley to the Civil Service Commission, and the re-appointment of John Collins to the Detroit Entertainment Commission. The committee recommended denying legal representation for Police Officer Latoya Chavies and tabled a Tenants’ Rights Commission ordinance.

• Recommended approval of John Collins' re-appointment to Detroit Entertainment Commission (3-0)
• Recommended denial of legal representation for Police Officer Latoya Chavies (3-0)
• Recommended approval of Carl Bentley's appointment to Civil Service Commission (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $25,000 settlement for Kenneth Jones (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $12,000 settlement for US Health Pharmaceuticals LLC (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $5,500 settlement for A One Rehab LLC and others (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $11,000 settlement for Five Star Comfort Care, LLC (3-0)
• Recommended approval of salary range adjustments for AFSCME Local 1227 Unit 1575 (3-0)

City Council Formal Session

The Detroit City Council is holding a formal session to consider a range of items, including several contracts, settlements, and ordinance proposals. Key actions include a $6 million media consulting contract, a request to draft a property tax reform ordinance, and multiple legal settlements. The agenda also includes referrals to standing committees for further review.

• Contract No. 6005209 with Emerald Media, LLC for $6,000,000 for media consulting and buying services (postponed from 5-9-23)
• Request to draft a Property Tax Reform Ordinance (Council President Mary Sheffield)
• Settlement in Jones v City of Detroit for $25,000
• Settlement in US Health Pharmaceuticals LLC et al. v City of Detroit for $12,000
• Ordinance to add Indigenous Peoples Day to City holidays (introduction)

The City Council approved the journal from the May 2, 2023 session. All other items, including several city contracts, legal settlements, and grant applications, were referred to their respective standing committees for further review.

• Approved journal of May 2, 2023 session (9-0)
• Referred NEZ certificate application for 255 E. Ferry to Budget, Finance and Audit Committee (9-0)
• Referred property tax reform ordinance request to Budget, Finance and Audit Committee (9-0)
• Referred $25,000 settlement for Kenneth Jones v City of Detroit to Internal Operations Committee (9-0)
• Referred $12,000 settlement for US Health Pharmaceuticals LLC v City of Detroit to Internal Operations Committee (9-0)
• Referred $340,282.19 contract for Accounting Aid Society to Planning and Economic Development Committee (9-0)
• Referred $6,600 property sale of 6651 E. Vernor to Planning and Economic Development Committee (9-0)
• Referred $611,998.20 Henry Ford Health System contract to Public Health and Safety Committee (9-0)

Public Health and Safety Standing Committee

The Detroit Public Health and Safety Standing Committee is meeting to discuss unfinished business, including a resolution urging repeal of the Firearms and Ammunition Act, a proposed ordinance requiring cash acceptance by retail and food service businesses, and several other items. New business includes 13 emergency demolition contracts totaling over $200,000, a proposed temporary sign ordinance amendment, dangerous building findings, and multiple encroachment and vacation petitions. The committee will also consider recognizing May as National Nurses Month and applying for the MDOT Local Bridge Program.

• 13 emergency demolition contracts, e.g., 17253 Mackay ($14,750), 295 E. Bethune ($21,650), 4331 Lumley ($14,350), 15601 Maddelein ($14,350), 18844 Hasse ($14,700), 4786 Belvidere ($20,600), 13921 Pfent ($17,950), 14411 Camden ($16,575), 8851 Charlevoix ($16,980), 14416 Spring ($15,900), 1128 Lewerenz ($15,250), 281 Worcester Pl ($21,200)
• Emergency continuation of air quality monitoring services, $48,000 to NTH Consultants
• Ordinance to amend Chapter 40 (Sales) to require cash acceptance by retail and food service businesses
• Ordinance to amend Chapter 4 (Advertising and Signs) to revise temporary sign standards
• Dangerous Buildings Findings and Orders for April 28, 2023

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee advanced 12 emergency residential demolition contracts to the formal session. The committee also rescheduled several unfinished business items and referred a proposed ordinance regarding temporary signs to the President's office.

• Approved 12 emergency demolition contracts for residential properties to move to formal session (3-0)
• Moved emergency air quality monitoring contract ($48,000) to new business (3-0)
• Referred temporary sign ordinance to President's office for referral to PED (3-0)
• Received and filed report on Dangerous Buildings Findings and Orders from April 28, 2023 (3-0)
• Received and filed memorandum regarding National Nurses Month (2-0)
• Removed repeal of Firearms and Ammunition Act from agenda (2-0)
• Tabled cashless establishment prohibition ordinance for one week (2-0)
• Tabled water infrastructure in District 4 memorandum for three weeks (2-0)

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee will discuss and hold public hearings on brownfield redevelopment plans for 450 Amsterdam and 3200 Tyler St., and will consider multiple property sales, contracts, and a proposed just cause eviction ordinance. The agenda includes routine approvals of minutes and public comment, but most items are substantive development and housing actions.

• Public hearings on brownfield plans for 450 Amsterdam and 3200 Tyler St.
• Sale of 42 DLBA-owned properties to Bedford Development LLC for $105,000
• Contract with HR&A Advisors for housing market study, $350,000
• Proposed ordinance to add just cause eviction requirements to rental property code
• Contract with CHN Housing Partners for landlord financial products, $3,157,200

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee recommended approval for multiple Brownfield plans, housing studies, and city contracts. Several items were tabled for future discussion or removed from the agenda.

• Recommended approval of Brownfield Plan for 450 Amsterdam (2-0)
• Recommended approval of Brownfield Plan for 3200 Tyler St. (2-0)
• Recommended $350,000 housing market study contract for HR&A Advisors (2-0)
• Recommended $140,000 rapid title search contract for eTitle Agency (2-0)
• Recommended $191,979.25 retail popup construction contract for Detroit Building Authority (2-0)
• Recommended approval of Neighborhood Enterprise Zone for 2150 Bagley LLC (2-0)
• Recommended rezoning of 1451 Bagley Street to SD2 (2-0)
• Recommended acceptance of $60,000 Lead Health Safety grant (2-0)

Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee is meeting to review several items referred to it, including contracts for park improvements and equipment repairs, and donations for a Martin Luther King Jr. statue and park WiFi. The committee will consider these items and may take action on them.

• Contract 6005230: $100,000 for Keidan Park improvements at 18631 Conant, Detroit, MI 48234, with Michigan Recreational Construction, through April 30, 2024
• Contract 6003474-A1: Amendment to extend service for all Detroit Recreation Pools with Baruzzini Contracting, LLC, through November 14, 2023, no cost increase
• Contract 6005268: $120,281.55 for repair services for small engine equipment and generators with Weingartz Supply Co, Inc., through April 30, 2026
• Donation of a Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. statue valued at $2,000,000 from Beechtree Diagnostics LLP for installation at Hart Plaza
• Donation of WiFi installation valued at $242,300 from Detroit Parks Coalition for Chandler, Palmer, Clark, Bradby, and McDuffy Parks

The committee recommended approval for several city service contracts and a $242,300 donation for park WiFi. However, the committee recommended denying six different event petitions despite recommendations for approval from the Mayor's Office.

• Recommended approval of $100,000 contract for Keidan Park Improvements (3-0)
• Recommended approval of time extension for Detroit Recreation Pools service (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $120,281.55 contract for small engine and generator repairs (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $242,300 donation for public WiFi at five city parks (3-0)
• Tabled donation of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Statue for one week (3-0)
• Recommended denial of 'Ride for Equity' event petition (2-1)
• Recommended denial of '2023 Summer in the Parks' event petition (2-1)
• Recommended denial of five additional event petitions including St. Patrick Irish Festival and Flower Day (2-1 each)

Budget, Finance And Audit Standing Committee

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee is meeting to consider unfinished business, including a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificate application for two new duplex buildings at 1539 and 1545 Sycamore Street in North Corktown, recommended for approval. The committee will also review questions for the Mayor's Office budget hearing for FY 2023-24. The agenda includes routine items like roll call, minutes, and public comment.

• Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificate application for two duplexes at 1539 and 1545 Sycamore Street, North Corktown (recommend approval)
• Questions for Mayor's Office Budget Hearing FY 2023-24

The committee recommended approval of Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificates for two new duplex buildings. It also received and filed a memorandum regarding budget hearing questions for the Mayor's Office.

• Recommended approval of NEZ certificates for duplexes at 1539 and 1545 Sycamore Street (2-0)
• Received and filed memorandum on FY 2023-24 Mayor's Office Budget Hearing questions (2-0)
• Approved minutes of 5/3/2023

Internal Operations Standing Committee

The Internal Operations Standing Committee recommended approving a $532,843.52 IT contract for VMWare licenses and several legal settlements totaling over $260,000. The committee recommended denying a $356,400 contract for employee assistance programs. A motion to add Indigenous Peoples Day as a city holiday was sent to Formal Session for introduction.

• Recommended approval of $532,843.52 contract for VMWare licenses to EEC Services, LLC (3-0)
• Recommended denial of $356,400 contract for employee assistance programs to AllOne Health Resources, Inc. (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $175,000 settlement for Lorena Johnson v. Christine Kelly et al. (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $40,000 settlement for Lakenya Payne et al v. City of Detroit (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $25,000 payment from National General Insurance Company (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $11,500 settlement rescission/correction for Gilead Traumatic Brain & Back Rehab, LLC (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $10,500 settlement rescission/correction for Ronda Harbin v. City of Detroit (3-0)
• Directed drafting of resolution to appoint Marcus Twyman to Board of Review for District 2 (3-0)

City Council Formal Session

The Detroit City Council formal session includes a public hearing on adding Juneteenth as an excused-time holiday for city employees, plus referrals to standing committees for approval of several contracts, settlements, and property sales. Items include a $3.16 million ARPA-funded program to help landlords with inspections and repairs, multiple emergency demolition contracts, and the sale of city-owned properties.

• Public hearing on ordinance to add Juneteenth to city excused-time holidays
• Contract No. 6004889: $3,157,200 to CHN Housing Partners for landlord financial products to increase affordable rental units
• Settlement of $175,000 in Johnson v. Christine Kelly, City of Detroit, et al.
• Sale of 13140 Foley to 8700 Military LLC for $25,000
• Emergency demolition contracts for properties including 17253 Mackay, 295 E. Bethune, and 4331 Lumley

The City Council approved the journal from the April 25, 2023 session. All other items, including several legal settlements, property sales, and emergency demolition contracts, were referred to their respective standing committees for further review.

• Approved journal of the session of April 25, 2023 (8-0)
• Referred CRIO compliance fee audit to Budget, Finance and Audit Committee (8-0)
• Referred seven legal settlements and procurement reports to Internal Operations Standing Committee (8-0)
• Referred $100,000 Keidan Park improvements contract to Neighborhood and Community Services Committee (8-0)
• Referred $3.15M rental unit financial product contract to Planning and Economic Development Committee (8-0)
• Referred four city-owned property sales and 25 property transfers to Planning and Economic Development Committee (8-0)
• Referred 11 emergency residential demolition contracts to Public Health and Safety Committee (8-0)

City Council Closed Session

The Detroit City Council is holding a closed session to discuss legal representation and indemnification for Officer Latoya Chavies in the lawsuit Rochelle Young v City of Detroit et al (Case No. 22-10397). The session is scheduled for May 9, 2023, from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Coleman A. Young Municipal Center. This is the only item on the agenda.

• Closed session on legal representation and indemnification for Officer Latoya Chavies, Badge No. 4141
• Lawsuit: Rochelle Young v City of Detroit et al, Civil Action Case No. 22-10397
• Participants include Latoya Chavies, counsel, Detroit Police Officer's Association, Law and Police Departments, and City Council Legislative Policy Division

Public Health and Safety Standing Committee

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee will discuss unfinished business, including a resolution urging repeal of the Firearms and Ammunition Act (gun-free zones), an ordinance to require cash acceptance by retail and food service businesses, and several memos on topics like illegal dumping and Black Male Awareness Day. The committee will also consider 28 new contracts, including demolition, paving, health services, and police software agreements, with total amounts ranging from $17,400 to $31.5 million.

• Resolution urging repeal of the Firearms and Ammunition Act (gun-free zones)
• Ordinance to amend Chapter 40 to require cash acceptance by retail and food service businesses
• Contract 6004603-A1: $145,690.40 increase for demolition at 8100 Schoolcraft (total $1,775,690.40)
• Contract 6003091-A2: $12,976,009 increase for transit center at former State Fairgrounds (total $31,573,632)
• Contract 6005086: $5,923,809.38 for HIV/AIDS program administration

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee recommended several contracts for formal session approval, including funding for a new transit center and various demolition projects. Several other items, including a proposed ordinance regarding cashless establishments, were tabled for future meetings.

• Recommended approval of $12.9M increase for new transit center construction (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $3.7M paving contract with Ajax Paving Industries, Inc. (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $3.9M HIV medical services contract with Matrix Human Services (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $2.8M demolition contract with Gayanga Co. (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $2.5M police software contract with Core Technology Corp (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $49,977.74 firehose kit contract with 1005, LLC (3-0)
• Tabled proposed ordinance prohibiting cashless establishments for one week (3-0)
• Received and filed memoranda regarding AAPI Heritage Month and Black Male Awareness Day (3-0)

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee will hold four public hearings on zoning changes, including rezonings to allow emergency shelters with tiny homes on Pennsylvania and Cadillac Avenues, a mixed-use rezoning on Rosa Parks Boulevard, and a commercial rehabilitation certificate for West Grand River. The committee will also discuss unfinished business on marijuana zoning amendments, DLBA property sales and audits, and several new contracts for housing renovations and services.

• Public hearing: Rezone 7601 Rosa Parks Blvd and nearby parcels from R3 to SD1 for mixed-use
• Public hearing: Rezone 4100-4140 Pennsylvania Ave from R2 to PD for tiny-home emergency shelter
• Public hearing: Rezone 4103 Cadillac Ave and 3926-3938 Pennsylvania Ave from R2 to R5 for shelter redevelopment
• Contract 6005117: $350,000 housing market study with HR&A Advisors
• Contract 6005235: $500,000 emergency rental assistance with United Community Housing Coalition

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee voted unanimously to move four public hearings to formal session, including rezoning parcels on Rosa Parks Boulevard and Pennsylvania Avenue for an emergency shelter with tiny homes, and a commercial rehabilitation certificate for a property on West Grand River. The committee also deferred several items, including a major marijuana zoning ordinance amendment and a housing market study contract, for further review.

• Moved to formal session: Rezoning 7601 Rosa Parks Blvd and nearby parcels from R3 to SD1 (2-0)
• Moved to formal session: Rezoning seven parcels on Pennsylvania Avenue from R2 to PD for an emergency shelter with tiny homes (2-0)
• Moved to formal session: Rezoning 4103 Cadillac Ave and three parcels on Pennsylvania Avenue from R2 to R5 for shelter redevelopment (2-0)
• Moved to formal session: Established a Commercial Rehabilitation Certificate for 5210 W. Grand River (2-0)
• Brought back in 3 weeks: Marijuana zoning ordinance amendment to modify spacing and use standards
• Brought back in 1 week: $350,000 housing market study contract with HR&A Advisors
• Received and filed: Report on Detroit Land Bank Authority owned occupied homes
• Brought back in 1 week: Authorization for DLBA to sell 42 parcels to Bedford Development LLC for $105,000

Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee is meeting to review several contracts and reports, including a $39 million increase for the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy, a permit for the Afro Nation festival, and various other contracts for vehicle services and facility improvements. The committee will also hear public comment and consider approval of these items.

• Contract 6000482-A8: $39,000,000 increase for Detroit Riverfront Conservancy (Riverwalk oversight)
• Petition #2023-050: Paxahau Inc. request to host Afro Nation Aug 18-20, 2023
• Contract 6004424-A1: $100,000 increase (total $396,252.75) for fleet vehicle upfitting with ABS Storage Products
• Contract 6005197: $960,161 for renovations at DPW Russell Street Facility (W-3 Construction)
• Meade Cut Thru Project: acquisition of 14 parcels from Detroit Land Bank Authority

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee voted unanimously (3-0) to recommend approval of several items to the full City Council, including the Afro Nation festival petition, multiple contracts for fleet services, facility renovations, and park improvements. The committee also received and filed a report on donated assets for parks.

• Recommended approval of Afro Nation festival petition (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $100,000 contract amendment for fleet vehicle upfitting (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $75,000 contract for automotive lift inspections and repair (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $960,161 contract for DPW Russell Street facility renovations (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $39,000,000 contract amendment for Detroit Riverfront Conservancy (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $201,000 contract for log loader and bucket truck repair (3-0)
• Recommended approval to acquire 14 parcels from Detroit Land Bank Authority for Meade Cut Thru Project (3-0)
• Received and filed report on donated assets for parks (no vote recorded)

Internal Operations Standing Committee

The Internal Operations Standing Committee will consider several items, including a proposed ordinance to create a Tenants' Rights Commission, multiple lawsuit settlements involving the police and transportation departments, and pay adjustments for animal care and veterinarian staff. The committee will also review contracts for city services and appointments to city boards.

• Proposed ordinance to add Tenants' Rights Commission to Chapter 12 of the 2019 Detroit City Code
• Settlement of $450,000 in McClendon and Moffett v John Selasky, City of Detroit, et al (Fire Department)
• Contract No. 6005069 for $532,843.52 (ARPA funds) for VMWare licenses with EEC Services, LLC
• Pay range adjustments for Veterinarian and Senior Veterinarian classifications
• Interim suspension of Den-Man Contractors, Inc. and David Holman by Office of Inspector General

The Internal Operations Standing Committee voted on several items, including moving multiple lawsuit settlements to formal session, advancing contracts for city services, and setting a public hearing on adding Indigenous Peoples Day as a city holiday. All votes were unanimous (3-0).

• Approved minutes of April 19, 2023 (3-0)
• Moved to formal session $35,000 settlement in Leatz v. City of Detroit (3-0)
• Moved to formal session $60,000 settlement in Deisch v. Yopp et al. (3-0)
• Set public hearing for May 10, 2023 on ordinance adding Indigenous Peoples Day as city holiday (3-0)
• Moved to formal session $87,960 contract with Inland Press for citywide newsletter and mailing services (3-0)
• Moved to formal session $20,000 settlement in Jackson v. COD & DDOT (3-0)
• Moved to formal session $450,000 settlement in McClendon and Moffett v. Selasky et al. (3-0)
• Moved to formal session pay range adjustments for Veterinarian and Senior Veterinarian classifications (3-0)

Budget, Finance And Audit Standing Committee

The committee voted unanimously to send a $6 million media consulting contract with Emerald Media LLC and a $619,469 printing contract with Accuform Printing & Graphics to the full council for approval. It also recommended approval of a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificate for a new single-family house at 4445 17th Street, while tabling a similar application for two duplexes at 1539 and 1545 Sycamore Street for one week. Several budget-related memoranda were received and filed or brought back in two weeks.

• Approved sending $6M media consulting contract with Emerald Media LLC to formal agenda (3-0)
• Approved sending $619,469 citywide printing contract with Accuform Printing & Graphics to formal agenda (3-0)
• Received and filed Risk Management Council Annual Report for 2022 (3-0)
• Approved sending NEZ certificate for new single-family house at 4445 17th Street to formal agenda (3-0)
• Tabled NEZ certificate application for two duplexes at 1539 and 1545 Sycamore Street for one week (3-0)
• Brought back property tax reform ordinance memorandum in two weeks (3-0)
• Brought back DWSD budget questions memorandum in two weeks (3-0)
• Received and filed Eastern Market 2023-2024 budget questions memorandum (3-0)

City Council Formal Session

The Detroit City Council is holding its formal session to vote on several items, including reconsidering an ordinance to add Juneteenth as a city holiday, and approving contracts for media consulting, Riverfront Conservancy funding, and various public works projects. The agenda also includes referrals to standing committees for items like a $6 million media contract and a $39 million Riverfront Conservancy amendment.

• Reconsideration of ordinance to add Juneteenth as a city observed holiday (requires 6 votes)
• Contract No. 6005209: $6,000,000 for media consulting and buying services with Emerald Media, LLC
• Contract No. 6000482-A8: $39,000,000 increase for Detroit Riverfront Conservancy oversight and operations
• Contract No. 6004603-A1: $145,690.40 increase for demolition at 8100 Schoolcraft (total $1,775,690.40)
• Contract No. 6004821: $1,172,800 for Detroit Police Department ammunition

City Council Formal Session

The Detroit City Council is holding a formal session to refer numerous items to standing committees, including a proposed ordinance to add just cause eviction protections, several contract approvals, and lawsuit settlements. The agenda also includes unfinished business on adding Juneteenth as a city holiday and multiple contract resolutions for funding.

• Proposed ordinance to add just cause eviction to property maintenance code
• Contract No. 6005144: $4,000,000 for workforce training via Detroit Employment Solutions Corp
• Contract No. 6004946: $1,400,000 for computers and software via Sehi Computer Products
• Settlement of $32,500 in Tox Testing v City of Detroit lawsuit
• Juneteenth holiday ordinance requiring six votes

The City Council approved the journal from the April 11, 2023 session. The body referred several items to standing committees, including a printing services contract, lawsuit settlements, and a proposed just cause eviction ordinance.

• Approved Journal of the Session of April 11, 2023
• Referred $619,469.03 citywide printing services contract to Budget, Finance and Audit Committee (6-0)
• Referred Risk Management Council Annual Report 2022 to Budget, Finance and Audit Committee (6-0)
• Referred appointment of Urrond Williams to Board of Ethics to Internal Operations Committee (6-0)
• Referred $32,500 and $18,000 lawsuit settlements to Internal Operations Committee (6-0)
• Referred request for Animal Care and Control pay range adjustments to Internal Operations Committee (6-0)
• Referred acquisition of 14 parcels for Meade Cut Thru Project to Neighborhood and Community Services Committee (6-0)
• Referred proposed Just Cause Eviction ordinance to Planning and Economic Development Committee (6-0)

Public Health and Safety Standing Committee

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee recommended several emergency contracts for ADA paratransit services and police equipment for formal session approval. The committee also advanced a resolution regarding Gun Free Zones and an ordinance concerning water service connections.

• Recommended approval of $1.17M ammunition contract for DPD (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $16,150 emergency demolition at 4767 Holcomb (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $563,226.90 Kercheval Streetscape project completion (3-0)
• Sent $296,880 and $172,600 helicopter avionics upgrades to Formal Session with no recommendation (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $749,543.25 HIV/Aids program contract with Matrix Human Services (3-0)
• Recommended approval of four emergency ADA paratransit contracts totaling over $5.5M (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $35,965 Milo Range Simulator training for DPD (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $249,900 recycling education contract with correction letter (3-0)

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee

The Detroit Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee met on April 20, 2023, with Council Members Latisha Johnson and James Tate present. They held public hearings on a zoning change for properties on Cochrane Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, and on establishing a Commercial Redevelopment District and a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone for 2150 Bagley, as well as a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone for properties in the Nardin Park area. The committee also discussed unfinished business, including a proposed zoning change near West Forest Avenue and Rosa Parks Boulevard, and new business items such as contracts for housing market studies and renovations, a marijuana zoning text amendment, and reports on Detroit Land Bank Authority occupied homes and bulk sales.

• Public hearing on rezoning 3426-3442 Cochrane St. and 1581/1589 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. from R2 to SD1
• Public hearing on establishing a Commercial Redevelopment District for 2150 Bagley under PA 255 of 1978
• Public hearing on establishing a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone for 2150 Bagley under PA 147 of 1992
• Public hearing on establishing a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone for 9691 Yosemite St. et al. under PA 147 of 1992
• Contract No. 6005117 with HR&A Advisors for a housing market study, $350,000

The committee recommended approval for three residential renovation and water line contracts. It also advanced zoning changes for properties on Cochrane Street, Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, and West Forest Avenue to formal action.

• Recommended approval of $88,500 contract for residential water line replacements (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $134,200 contract for renovation at 19002 Stout (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $140,250 contract for renovation at 8374 Homer (3-0)
• Recommended approval of zoning changes for 3426-3442 Cochrane St and 1581-1589 MLK Jr Blvd (3-0)
• Recommended approval of zoning changes for 22 parcels near West Forest Ave and Rosa Parks Blvd (3-0)
• Recommended approval of Commercial Redevelopment District for 2150 Bagley, LLC (3-0)
• Tabled Neighborhood Enterprise Zone for 2150 Bagley LLC until May 11, 2023 (3-0)
• Tabled Neighborhood Enterprise Zone for 9691 Yosemite St. until June 8, 2023 (3-0)

Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee is reviewing nine contract resolutions and one street-closure petition. The contracts cover solid waste trucks, parking system maintenance, greenway construction, recreation center fire alarms, park projects, and food programs. The committee will also consider a request to close Ponchartrain Street for the Rocket Mortgage Classic golf tournament.

• Contract No. 3065073: $4,381,040 for heavy duty fleet trucks for solid waste (MacQueen Equipment, LLC)
• Contract No. 6003643-A1: $2,891,547.83 increase for MPD parking monitor system maintenance (Cale America, Inc.)
• Contract No. 6004627-A1: $0 increase to extend engineering services for Joe Louis Greenway (DLZ)
• Contract No. 6005191: $230,000 for new fire alarm systems at Crowell and Clemente Recreation Center (Magic Electric, Inc.)
• Petition 2023-152: Request to close Ponchartrain Street for Rocket Mortgage Classic, June 22-July 2, 2023

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee voted to recommend several contracts for approval at the April 25 Formal Session. These include funding for fleet trucks, parking system maintenance, and park improvements. The committee also recommended approving a street closure for the Rocket Mortgage Classic.

• Recommended approval of $4,381,040 contract for heavy duty fleet trucks from MacQueen Equipment, LLC (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $2,891,547.83 contract increase for parking monitor system services from Cale America, Inc. (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $0.00 contract extension for Joe Louis Greenway engineering services from DLZ (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $230,000 contract for fire alarm systems at Crowell and Clemente Recreation Center from Magic Electric, Inc. (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $101,047 contract increase for the Meade Cut Project from Premier Group Associates, LC (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $342,000 contract for the Greening of Detroit project (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $301,000 contract for Bristol Park construction from Premier Group Associates, LC (3-0)
• Recommended approval of Ponchatrain Street closure for the Rocket Mortgage Classic (3-0)

Budget, Finance And Audit Standing Committee

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee is meeting to review the status of numerous unfinished business items, primarily FY2023-24 budget hearing questions for various city departments and agencies. Most items were brought back as directed on previous dates (3/29/2023 or 4/5/2023). The agenda also includes a request to approve the Property Tax Reform Ordinance as to form and a request for a fiscal impact report on that ordinance.

• Request to Approve as to Form - Property Tax Reform Ordinance
• Request for Fiscal Impact Report on Property Tax Reform Ordinance
• FY23-24 Budget Hearing Questions for Detroit Police Department
• FY23-24 Budget Hearing Questions for Detroit Fire Department
• FY23-24 Budget Hearing Questions for Detroit Water & Sewerage Department

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee primarily voted to receive and file various budget hearing question memoranda for the 2023-24 fiscal year. A few specific items, including the Property Tax Reform Ordinance, were scheduled to be brought back in two weeks.

• Approved minutes of April 12, 2023 (2-0)
• Tabled Property Tax Reform Ordinance memorandum to be brought back in 2 weeks (3-0)
• Tabled Detroit Water & Sewerage Department budget questions to be brought back in 2 weeks (3-0)
• Tabled Generational Wealth In Detroit Study memorandum to be brought back in 2 weeks (3-0)
• Tabled Eastern Market budget questions to be brought back in 2 weeks (3-0)
• Received and filed budget questions for Board of Review, DDOT, and Board of Police Commissioners (3-0)
• Received and filed budget questions for Detroit Fire, Health, and Innovation & Technology departments (3-0)
• Received and filed budget questions for DIA, Detroit Zoological Society, and Detroit Land Bank Authority (3-0)

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee discussed the 2023-2024 Homeless Solution Funding Program (CDBG). The committee voted to accept the Legislative Policy Division recommendations and move the deliberations to a formal session.

• Accepted LPD recommendations for 2023-2024 Homeless Solution Funding Program (CDBG) and moved to formal session (6-0)

Internal Operations Standing Committee

The Internal Operations Standing Committee will hold a public hearing on adding Juneteenth as a city holiday, discuss contracting policies, and interview candidates for city boards. It will also consider several contract approvals, including a $4 million workforce training contract and a $1.4 million computer equipment contract, as well as multiple lawsuit settlements totaling over $300,000.

• Public hearing on ordinance to add Juneteenth to city holidays
• Contract No. 6005144: $4,000,000 for workforce training with Detroit Employment Solutions Corp
• Contract No. 6004946: $1,400,000 for computers and services with Sehi Computer Products, Inc.
• Settlements: $120,000 (Adjoni Young), $60,000 (Danielle Deisch), $35,000 (Shirley Leatzau), and others
• Proposed ordinance to establish a Tenants' Rights Commission

The Internal Operations Standing Committee recommended approving an ordinance to add Juneteenth to the City's observed holidays. The committee also recommended several legal settlements and a $4 million workforce training contract, while recommending the denial of a $1.4 million computer equipment contract.

• Recommended approval of ordinance adding Juneteenth to observed holidays (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $4M workforce training contract for Detroit Employment Solutions Corp (3-0)
• Recommended denial of $1.4M computer equipment contract for Sehi Computer Products, Inc. (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $120,000 settlement for Adjoni Young v City of Detroit (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $60,000 settlement for Danielle Deisch v City of Detroit tabled for 2 weeks (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $18,700 settlement for Rite Way Rehab Inc. v City of Detroit (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $20,704 settlement for Charles Choice Walton Jr. v City of Detroit (3-0)
• Recommended approval of appointments for Lauren Hood (City Planning Commission) and Gwen Scales (Detroit Entertainment Commission) (3-0)

City Council Formal Session

The City Council voted to approve a contingency fee payment to Hidden Assets, LLC for recovering $448,790.57 from the State of Michigan. Several other items, including lawsuit settlements and demolition deferrals, were referred to standing committees for further review.

• Approved payment of contingency fee to Hidden Assets, LLC (6-3)
• Approved Journal of last session from April 4, 2023 (9-0)
• Referred Law Department FY24 budget responses to Budget, Finance and Audit Committee (9-0)
• Referred five lawsuit settlements totaling $111,704 to Internal Operations Committee (9-0)
• Referred request for Industrial Development District at 1200 Oakman Blvd to Planning and Economic Development Committee (9-0)
• Referred five demolition deferral requests to Public Health and Safety Committee (9-0)
• Referred $10,000 Animal Welfare Fund grant appropriation to Public Health and Safety Committee (9-0)

Public Health and Safety Standing Committee

The Detroit Public Health and Safety Standing Committee is reviewing a large batch of items brought back from prior meetings, including 22 contracts for emergency demolitions, fire equipment, janitorial services, and other city services. They are also considering proposed ordinance amendments on solid waste fines and cashless business prohibitions, along with reports on dangerous buildings, grants, and crime statistics. The agenda is primarily a review of previously directed items, with no final votes listed.

• Contract 6005192: $43,200 for Lifepak 15 monitor mounts for Fire/EMS (Bound Tree Medical, LLC)
• Contract 3063849: $1,213,910 for citywide janitorial services for DDOT and Public Safety HQ (Kristel Group, Inc.)
• Ordinance to amend Chapter 42 on solid waste, adding civil fines for improper waste storage
• Ordinance to add Chapter 40, Article III, prohibiting cashless retail and food service businesses
• Grants: $76,180 for Save a Life Campaign and $148,748 for Project Safe Neighborhoods

The committee moved multiple contracts for emergency demolitions, fire equipment, and janitorial services to formal session. It also advanced two proposed ordinances regarding illegal dumping fines and the prohibition of cashless establishments to public hearings. Additionally, the committee concurred with departmental findings on dangerous buildings from March 2023.

• Approved minutes of March 27, 2023 (3-0)
• Moved $43,200 Lifepak 15 monitor mounts contract to formal session (3-0)
• Moved emergency demolition contracts for 3810 Philip ($15,250), 3456 Garland ($14,250), 8848 E Canfield ($15,550), and 312 Waterman ($322,803.71) to formal session (3-0)
• Moved $134,228.40 high security lock box key contract to formal session (2-1)
• Moved ordinance to amend civil fines for solid waste and illegal dumping to formal session for public hearing (3-0)
• Concurred with Department of Appeals and Hearings findings for March 17 and March 24, 2023 (3-0)
• Moved ordinance prohibiting cashless establishments to formal session for public hearing (3-0)
• Tabled legal guns study and illegal dumping working group request for 3 weeks (3-0)

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee, expanded to all nine council members, will discuss 2023-2024 Homeless Solution Funding Program recommendations, hold a public hearing, and hear appeals. The program uses Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. The meeting is scheduled for April 17, 2023, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM.

• Discussion of 2023-2024 Homeless Solution Funding Program recommendations (CDBG)
• Public hearing on 2023-2024 Homeless Solution Funding Program
• Appeals hearing for 2023-2024 Homeless Solution Funding Program
• Public comment period

The committee held a discussion, a public hearing, and an appeals hearing regarding the 2023-2024 Homeless Solution Funding Program (CDBG). No final votes or funding decisions were recorded in the minutes.

Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially approve several contracts, including a $6.9 million ARPA-funded renovation of the DPD Training Academy and a $917,000 design-build for the Rouge Gun Range. Also on the agenda are amendments to contracts for the Riverside Marina and the Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre, plus a donation of 103 trees for St. Hedwig Park and Historic Fort Wayne. The meeting is in-person only due to technical difficulties.

• Contract 6005167: $6,887,436 ARPA-funded design/engineering/renovations at DPD Training Academy, 13500 Foley St, contractor DMC Consultants, Inc.
• Contract 6005080: $917,000 ARPA-funded design-build for DPD Rouge Gun Range, 27455 Goddard Rd, Romulus, contractor Gandol, Inc.
• Contract 2875368-A2: $62,000 increase to manage Riverside Marina, 9615 Grinnell, contractor ABC Professional Enterprise, total $682,000.
• Contract 6004474-A1: $21,000,000 ARPA-funded construction services amendment for Phase 1 Sub Areas C and I, contractor Major Contracting Group, Inc.
• Request to accept donation of up to 103 trees (valued at $82,400) from Greening of Detroit for St. Hedwig Park and Historic Fort Wayne.

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee recommended several contracts and a donation for approval at the April 18 Formal Session. These include funding for police training facilities, marina operations, and park improvements.

• Recommended approval of $6,887,436 contract for DPD Training Academy renovations (2-0)
• Recommended approval of $917,000 contract for DPD Rouge Gun Range renovations (2-0)
• Recommended approval of $682,000 total contract for Riverside Marina operations (2-0)
• Recommended approval of scope amendment for Major Contracting Group, Inc. (2-0)
• Recommended approval of time extension for Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre improvements (2-0)
• Recommended approval to accept donation of up to 103 trees valued at $82,400 (2-0)
• Approved minutes from April 6, 2023 (2-0)

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee will hold three public hearings on April 13, 2023, including two zoning map amendments and one obsolete property rehabilitation certificate. The committee will also discuss unfinished business on MLK Homes, Detroit Land Bank Authority programs, and a hookah lounge zoning text amendment, plus new business on a contract extension, a resolution to suspend the DLBA Buy Back/Occupied Program, and a just cause eviction ordinance.

• Public hearing to rezone 22 parcels near West Forest Avenue and Rosa Parks Boulevard, including 1732, 1738, 1746 West Forest, to R5 or SD1 districts
• Public hearing to rezone 8 parcels on Cadieux Road and Waveney Street from R1 to B4 for Cadieux Cafe
• Public hearing for Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Certificate for Bagley Development Group at 150 Bagley Street
• Resolution to compel Detroit Land Bank Authority to suspend Buy Back/Occupied Program
• Contract amendment 6003686-A1 for hazardous materials testing, extending to March 31, 2024, amount $100,000

The committee recommended approval for a zoning change on Cadieux Road and an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Certificate for 150 Bagley Street. A contract extension for hazardous materials testing for the Gordie Howe International Bridge project was also recommended for approval. Several other zoning and policy items were tabled for future discussion.

• Recommended approval to rezone parcels on Cadieux Road and Waveney Street from R1 to B4 (3-0)
• Recommended approval of Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Certificate for 150 Bagley Street (3-0)
• Recommended approval of contract extension for hazardous materials testing for Gordie Howe International Bridge project (3-0)
• Tabled rezoning of parcels near West Forest Avenue and Rosa Parks Boulevard for one week (3-0)
• Tabled MLK Homes Update memorandum for one week (3-0)
• Tabled auditing of Bulk Parcel Sales and Buy Back/Occupied Program for one week (3-0)
• Tabled list of Occupied Detroit Land Bank-Owned Homes for one week (3-0)
• Referred Just Cause Eviction Ordinance and Brodhead Armory Update to Legislative Policy Division for three weeks (3-0)

Internal Operations Standing Committee

The Internal Operations Standing Committee meets April 12, 2023, in person only, to hold a public hearing on adding Juneteenth as a city holiday and to discuss contracting policies. It will also consider several contracts, lawsuit settlements, appointments, and ordinances, including a proposed Tenants' Rights Commission and a resolution on a gun violence task force.

• Public hearing on ordinance to add Juneteenth to city observed holidays
• Contract No. 6005144: $4,000,000 to Detroit Employment Solutions Corp for workforce training in skilled construction trades
• Contract No. 6004946: $1,400,000 to Sehi Computer Products, Inc. for computers and software using ARPA funds
• Proposed ordinance to establish a Tenants' Rights Commission (Chapter 12, Article XI)
• Settlements: $18,700 (Rite Way Rehab v. City) and $35,000 (Shirley Leatzau v. City)

Budget, Finance And Audit Standing Committee

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee is meeting to review responses to FY2023-24 budget questions from the Law Department, Mayor's Office, and other departments, and to consider the Office of the Chief Financial Officer's long-term forecast for legacy pension plans and debt obligations. The committee will also discuss unfinished business on Detroit Public Library and Law Department budget questions, and consider a resolution to audit the Detroit Land Bank Authority. Public participation is in-person only due to technical difficulties.

• FY 2023-2032 Long-Term Forecast Report for Legacy Pension Plans and Debt Obligations from OCFO
• Resolution asking the Inspector General to audit the Detroit Land Bank Authority
• Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificate applications for six condominium units at 229 Edmund Place
• Law Department responses to FY2024 budget questions from council members
• Budget questions for Mayor's Office, City Council, Media Services, Detroit Port Authority, and Detroit Economic Growth Corporation

City Council Formal Session

The Detroit City Council is holding a formal session to consider referrals to standing committees, including budget analyses for FY2024, a resolution to audit the Detroit Land Bank Authority, and multiple emergency demolition contracts. The agenda also includes presentations of Spirit of Detroit Awards and a proposed ordinance regarding water service connections.

• Resolution to audit Detroit Land Bank Authority (DLBA)
• Resolution to suspend DLBA Buy Back/Occupied Program
• 16 emergency demolition contracts totaling over $600,000
• Ordinance amending Chapter 48 on water service connections
• Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificates for 229 Edmund Place

The City Council approved several legal settlements, including one for $750,000, and authorized funding for park lighting and renovations. The council also approved a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificate for a 57-unit building and introduced a rezoning ordinance for Cadillac Stamping. A request for a contingency fee payment to Hidden Assets, LLC was denied.

• Approved $750,000 settlement for William Bell, II v Kenneth Cockrel et al. (9-0)
• Approved $1,071,500 contract for light poles and installation at Roosevelt Park (9-0)
• Approved $876,933 contract for renovations at John R. Watson park (9-0)
• Approved NEZ certificate for 57-unit multi-family building at 3740 Second (9-0)
• Approved rezoning for 10600 Gratiot Avenue and 9701 Conner Street (9-0)
• Approved $66,000 contract for LinkedIn Learning specialized trainings (7-2)
• Denied contingency fee payment to Hidden Assets, LLC (4-5)
• Approved $55,000 contract for Board of Ethics case management system (8-1)

City Council Special Session

This is a special session of the Detroit City Council to consider several resolutions related to the FY2024 budget, including corrections, the administration's closing resolution, compensation schedule, tax statement, and budget changes. The council will also discuss changes to the Executive Organization Plan, ARPA fund transfers, and a resolution recognizing homeowners affected by property tax over-assessment. Public participation is in-person only due to technical difficulties.

• FY24 Errata Letter (corrections to 2023 Mayor's Budget)
• FY24 Administration's Closing Resolution (appropriations for July 1, 2023–June 30, 2024)
• FY24 Official Compensation Schedule (2023-2024 salary and wage adjustment)
• Resolution to increase pay range for City Council full-time employees to align with Mayor's executive assistants
• Resolution recognizing homeowners affected by property tax over-assessment

The City Council approved the FY 2024 Budget, the Official Compensation Schedule for 2023-2024, and the FY 2024 Tax Statement. Members also authorized budget transfers for ARPA funds and changes to the Community Development Block Grant Fund.

• Approved FY 2024 Budget (9-0)
• Approved 2023-2024 Official Compensation Schedule salary and wage adjustments (9-0)
• Approved FY 2024 Tax Statement (9-0)
• Approved Correction of Errors to the 2023 Mayor's Budget (9-0)
• Approved Schedule of Changes to the 2024 Budget Appropriation and Revenue Changes (9-0)
• Approved City Council's 2023-2024 Financial and Budgetary Priorities (9-0)
• Approved changes to the FY 2024 Community Development Block Grant Fund (9-0)
• Approved ARPA Fiscal Recovery Funds Budget Transfers (9-0)

Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee is meeting to review and potentially approve seven contract resolutions referred from the Office of Contracting and Procurement. The contracts cover capital improvements, ARPA-funded renovations, and service agreements for parks, police facilities, and a marina. Public comment and unfinished business are also on the agenda.

• Contract 6005136: $1,071,500 for light poles and installation at Roosevelt Park (400 Monroe St)
• Contract 6005167: $6,887,436 ARPA-funded design and renovations at DPD Training Academy (13500 Foley St)
• Contract 6005080: $917,000 ARPA-funded design-build for DPD Rouge Gun Range (27455 Goddard Rd, Romulus)
• Contract 6005024: $876,933 ARPA-funded park renovation at John R. Watson (16870 Schaefer Hwy)
• Contract 2875368-A2: $62,000 increase to operate Riverside Marina (9615 Grinnell)

The committee recommended approval for four contracts related to park lighting, renovations, city wall management, and a license agreement. Three other contracts regarding the DPD Training Academy, Rouge Gun Range, and Riverside Marina were tabled to be brought back in one week.

• Recommended approval of $1,071,500 contract for Roosevelt Park light poles (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $876,933 contract for John R. Watson park renovation (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $649,450 total contract for City Walls Project management (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $0.00 license agreement for Clark Park Coalition (3-0)
• Tabled $6,887,436 DPD Training Academy renovation contract for one week (3-0)
• Tabled $917,000 DPD Rouge Gun Range renovation contract for one week (3-0)
• Tabled $682,000 total contract for Riverside Marina operation for one week (3-0)

City Council Executive Session

The Detroit City Council's Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee, expanded to all nine members, is meeting to hold two executive sessions (closed to the public) at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. The sessions will discuss draft worksheets related to balancing the FY 2024 budget, prepared by the Legislative Policy Division, Office of Budget, and Office of Contracting and Procurement. Public comment is listed on the agenda, but the substantive items are the closed sessions.

• Executive session at 11:00 a.m. on FY 2024 budget balancing worksheet (draft 3)
• Executive session at 2:00 p.m. on FY 2024 budget balancing worksheet (draft 3, copy 1)
• Public comment period scheduled
• Meeting held at 1340 Coleman A. Young Municipal Center, Detroit, MI

The Budget, Finance & Audit Standing Committee held two executive sessions. During the first session, members motioned four specific line items to closing resolutions, including the removal of funds from two items.

• Motioned line item 118 to closing resolutions
• Motioned line item 126 to closing resolutions (remove $320,000)
• Motioned line item 131 to closing resolutions (remove $20,000)
• Motioned line item 132 to closing resolutions

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee is reviewing several items, including a proposed sale of 42 Detroit Land Bank Authority properties to Bedford Development LLC for $105,000, a proposed Krainz Woods/Sojourner Truth Homes Historic District, and a rezoning of two industrial parcels. The committee will also hear updates on housing safety audits, sign waiver reports, and a contract extension for hazardous materials testing. Most items are brought back from prior meetings for further action.

• DLBA property sale to Bedford Development LLC: 42 parcels for $105,000
• Proposed Krainz Woods/Sojourner Truth Homes Historic District (323 acres, ~1,561 structures)
• Rezoning of 10600 Gratiot Avenue and 9701 Conner Street from M3/M4 to M2 and PR districts
• Contract 6003685-A1 extension for hazardous materials testing (no cost increase, original $140,000)
• Annual sign waiver report and proposed ordinance amendments

The committee recommended the approval of a zoning amendment for two parcels and a contract extension for hazardous materials testing. Several other items, including a land bank property sale and a historic district proposal, were tabled for future meetings.

• Recommended approval of contract extension for hazardous materials testing by Environmental Testing & Consulting, Inc. (3-0)
• Recommended approval of zoning changes for 10600 Gratiot Avenue and 9701 Conner Street (3-0)
• Approved minutes from March 30, 2023 (2-0)
• Received and filed memorandum regarding Annual Sign Waiver Report (2-0)
• Tabled property sale of 42 DLBA-owned properties to Bedford Development LLC for $105,000 (2-0)
• Tabled proposed ordinance to establish Krainz Woods/Sojourner Truth Homes Historic District (2-0)
• Referred audit of expired Brownfield Plan Credits to the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (3-0)
• Tabled MLK Homes Update memorandum (2-0)

Internal Operations Standing Committee

The Internal Operations Standing Committee is meeting to discuss and vote on several contracts, lawsuit settlements, and a proposed ordinance. Key items include a $4 million workforce training contract, a $750,000 lawsuit settlement, and a proposed ordinance to create a Tenants' Rights Commission. The agenda also includes routine items like roll call, minutes approval, and public comment.

• Contract No. 6005144: $4,000,000 workforce training contract with Detroit Employment Solutions Corp
• Contract No. 6004946: $1,400,000 ARPA-funded computer equipment contract with Sehi Computer Products
• Settlement of William Bell, II v City of Detroit: $750,000 payment
• Proposed ordinance to establish a Tenants' Rights Commission (Chapter 12, Article XI)
• Appointment of Donielle January to the Board of Review

The Internal Operations Standing Committee recommended the approval of four legal settlements and a pay range increase for full-time City Council employees. Several contracts and appointments were tabled or brought back for further review.

• Recommended approval of $750,000 settlement for William Bell, II (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $76,750 settlement for C-Spine Orthopedics, PLLC (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $15,000 settlement for Five Star Comfort Care, LLC (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $5,500 settlement for TJ Medical Supplies, LLC (3-0)
• Recommended approval to increase pay range for City Council full-time employees (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $66,000 LinkedIn Learning contract with Carahsoft Technology Corp (3-0)
• Recommended approval of contingency fee payment to Hidden Assets, LLC (3-0)
• Tabled appointments of Donielle January and William Worden for one week

Budget, Finance And Audit Standing Committee

The Detroit Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee is meeting to discuss unfinished business and new items, including a proposed $53 million reprogramming of ARPA funds, a resolution to aid homeowners affected by property tax over-assessment, and numerous budget questions for city departments. The agenda is largely procedural, with many items being status updates on previously directed budget questions.

• ARPA Fiscal Recovery Funds budget transfers of $53 million
• Resolution recognizing homeowners affected by property tax over-assessment, authorizing up to $4 million transfer
• Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificate for 57-unit building at 3740 Second
• Request for amended Executive Organization Plan for FY 2023-2024 budget
• Procurement Ordinance Amendment for demolition

The committee moved a request to reprogram $53 million in ARPA funds and a resolution for property tax over-assessment relief to special session. A Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificate for a 57-unit building at 3740 Second was moved to formal session. Numerous budget-related memoranda were received and filed or assigned to the Legislative Policy Division.

• Moved $53M ARPA Fiscal Recovery Funds budget transfer to special session (3-0)
• Moved resolution for homeowners affected by property tax over-assessment to special session (3-0)
• Moved NEZ certificate for 57-unit building at 3740 Second to formal session (3-0)
• Moved request for Amended Executive Organization Plan to special session (3-0)
• Moved resolution to increase pay range for City Council full-time employees to special session (3-0)
• Approved minutes of March 29, 2023 (3-0)
• Tabled proposed ordinance to amend Chapter 17 of the 2019 Detroit City Code (3-0)
• Assigned 23 budget-related memoranda to the Legislative Policy Division (3-0)

City Council Executive Session

This is a procedural agenda for the Detroit City Council's Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee meeting on April 5, 2023. The meeting consists of two executive sessions (at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.) involving the Legislative Policy Division, Office of Budget, and Office of Contracting and Procurement, plus roll call and public comment. No specific decisions or discussion items are listed in the agenda.

• Executive session at 11:00 a.m. with Legislative Policy Division, Office of Budget, and Office of Contracting and Procurement
• Executive session at 2:00 p.m. with same departments
• Public comment period scheduled

The Council conducted two executive sessions involving the Legislative Policy Division, Office of Budget, and Office of Contracting and Procurement. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded in the minutes.

City Council Formal Session

The City Council appointed Laura Goodspeed to a ten-year term as Auditor General. The body also approved several property sales, legal settlements, and Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificates for new condominium units.

• Appointed Laura Goodspeed as Auditor General for a 10-year term (7-0)
• Approved NEZ certificates for 10 units at 95 Alfred, 101 Alfred, and 2827 John R (7-0)
• Approved NEZ certificates for 12 units at Harrison and Perry streets (7-0)
• Approved property sale of 20390 Tireman to Islamic Center of Detroit, Inc. for $105,000 (7-0)
• Approved property sale of 12123, 12127, and 12131 W. Grand River to Second Chance 2000, Inc. for $10,000 (7-0)
• Approved property sale of 19689 and 19695 Conant to Essence Contracting Services & Management LLC for $3,200 (7-0)
• Approved settlement for William Bell, II v City of Detroit for $750,000 (7-0)
• Approved ordinance to add Juneteenth to observed city holidays (7-0)

City Council Executive Session

The Detroit City Council is meeting in executive session to discuss top department vacancies for FY 2024 compared to FY 2023, based on documents from the Legislative Policy Division, Office of Budget, and Office of Contracting and Procurement. Public comment is also on the agenda. The meeting is scheduled for 2:00-3:00 PM on April 4, 2023.

• Executive session on top 10 department vacancies FY 2024 vs FY 2023 (general fund only)
• Discussion of Executive Session Worksheet FY 2024 draft
• Public comment period

The committee convened for an executive session involving the Legislative Policy Division, Office of Budget, and Office of Contracting and Procurement. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded in the provided minutes.

City Council Executive Session

The Detroit City Council's Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee, expanded to all nine members, is meeting to hold two executive sessions (at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.) to discuss matters related to the FY2024 budget. The agenda includes roll call, executive sessions, and public comment, but no specific decisions or proposals are listed.

• Executive session at 11:00 a.m. with worksheet from Legislative Policy Division, Office of Budget, and Office of Contracting and Procurement
• Executive session at 2:00 p.m. with a second worksheet (same source)
• Public comment period scheduled
• Meeting held at 1340 Coleman A. Young Municipal Center, Detroit, MI 48226

The meeting was called to order and adjourned due to technical difficulties. No substantive decisions were made.

Public Health and Safety Standing Committee

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee will consider several grant acceptances, including funds for police, health programs, and an electric bike expansion, plus a seasonal outdoor dining program extension. Members will also discuss carjacking statistics, sidewalk repairs, and a resolution supporting state history museum legislation.

• $148,748 Project Safe Neighborhoods grant for Detroit Police Department
• $1,049,536 increase for COVID immunization grant
• $2,406,807 increase for Ending the HIV Epidemic grant
• $676,672 SEMCOG grant application for MoGo Electric Expansion
• Outdoor dining permits extension through June 30, 2023

The meeting was called to order and adjourned due to technical difficulties. No substantive motions were made, though one item regarding sidewalk repair was moved to be brought back in two weeks.

• Moved memorandum relative to Sidewalk Repair to be brought back in two weeks (3-0)

City Council Executive Session

The committee held an executive session to discuss items on a Legislative Policy Division spreadsheet. Members pinned, removed, or added items to the Closing Resolution.

• Discussed and modified items on the Legislative Policy Division spreadsheet
• Added specific items to the Closing Resolution

Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee will consider a petition to host the Detroit Grand Prix on June 2-4, 2023, on Jefferson Avenue and surrounding streets, marking the first return to downtown streets since 1991. The committee will also review three contracts, including a security installation, a sprinkler system upgrade, and athletic equipment funding. Public comment and approval of minutes are also on the agenda.

• Petition #2023-097: Detroit Grand Prix, June 2-4, 6am-10pm, Jefferson Avenue and surrounding streets
• Contract 6005015: $107,722.39 for Genetec security installation at Davison Yard, 18249 Wyoming Street
• Contract 6004402-A1: $100,000 increase (total $200,000) for sprinkler upgrades at soccer fields
• Contract 6004200-A1: $100,000 increase (total $396,017.24) for athletic equipment and uniforms

The committee voted to recommend approval for the Detroit Grand Prix to be held June 2-4. It also recommended approval for a security installation contract and two funding increases for sprinkler systems and athletic equipment.

• Recommended approval of Detroit Grand Prix petition for June 2-4 (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $107,722.39 security installation contract for Davison Yard with Best Network Design, LLC (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $100,000 funding increase for soccer field sprinkler systems with American Sprinkler & Landscaping (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $100,000 funding increase for athletic equipment and uniforms with BSN Sports, LLC (3-0)

City Council Executive Session

The Detroit City Council's Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee, expanded to all nine members, is meeting to hold two executive sessions (closed to the public) at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. The sessions will discuss items from an Executive Session Worksheet prepared by the Legislative Policy Division, Office of Budget, and Office of Contracting and Procurement. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with roll call and public comment, and no specific decisions or proposals are listed.

• Executive Session at 11:00 a.m. (Worksheet FY 2024-3-27-23)
• Executive Session at 2:00 p.m. (Worksheet FY 2024-3-27-23(1))
• Public comment period

The Budget, Finance & Audit Standing Committee reviewed numerous budget line items during two executive sessions. Members motioned to send 27 specific items to the closing resolution, pinned 9 items, and removed several others from consideration.

• Motioned 27 line items to closing resolution, including Public Lighting Authority, BZA Budget, and Detroit Public Library New Branches
• Motioned to pin 9 line items, including Coleman A Young Rec Ctr Renovations and DPL Montieth Library
• Motioned to remove line items 106, 108, and 121
• Motioned to remove line items 40, 14, 26, 126, 127, 84, 111, and 47
• Motioned to add line items 112, 34, and 125 to closing resolution
• Approved line item 57

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee is meeting to discuss and vote on several property sales, a special district review for exterior alterations to Mariners' Church, and other development-related items. The agenda includes unfinished business from a prior meeting and new business referred to the committee on March 30, 2023.

• Sale of 4151 and 4159 Buchanan and 4168 Scotten to Isaias Pinaguzman for $10,000
• Sale of 12123, 12127, and 12131 W. Grand River to Second Chance 2000, Inc. for $10,000
• Sale of 20390 Tireman to Islamic Center of Detroit, Inc. for $105,000
• Sale of 19689 and 19695 Conant to Essence Contracting Services & Management LLC for $3,200
• Special District Review for proposed exterior alterations to Mariners' Church at 170 East Jefferson Avenue

The committee recommended several property sales and federal funding awards for formal session approval. It also moved to restore City Council members as Detroit Land Bank Neighborhood Lot Endorsers. Some items were received and filed or scheduled for future discussion.

• Recommended approval of exterior alterations to 170 East Jefferson Avenue (2-0)
• Recommended approval of annual HOME, CDBG and ARPA awards (2-0)
• Recommended restoring City Council members as Detroit Land Bank Neighborhood Lot Endorsers (2-0)
• Recommended $10,000 sale of 12123, 12127, and 12131 W. Grand River to Second Chance 2000, Inc. (2-0)
• Recommended $105,000 sale of 20390 Tireman to Islamic Center of Detroit, Inc. (2-0)
• Recommended $3,200 sale of 19689 and 19695 Conant to Essence Contracting Services & Management LLC (2-0)
• Removed property sale of 4151 and 4159 Buchanan and 4168 Scotten from agenda (2-0)
• Received and filed memorandum on 2% Ticket Surcharge for Events (2-0)

City Council Executive Session

The Detroit City Council, expanded to all nine members, is meeting to hold two executive sessions regarding the FY 2024 budget, based on worksheets from the Legislative Policy Division, Office of Budget, and Office of Contracting and Procurement. The agenda includes roll call, executive sessions at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., and public comment periods. No specific decisions or proposals are detailed in the agenda text.

• Executive session on FY 2024 budget worksheet (draft dated 3-27-23)
• Second executive session on FY 2024 budget worksheet (draft dated 3-27-23)
• Public comment periods scheduled after each executive session

The Budget, Finance & Audit Standing Committee met in executive session to review the FY 2024 worksheet. Members added several budget items and requests for legal opinions to the session and closing resolutions.

• Added air quality impact study on Amazon warehouse to executive session
• Requested Law Department opinion on using General Fund for air purifiers
• Added entire Demolition budget to executive session
• Added payment to city retirees to executive session
• Added funding for freeway cleaning and tree planting to executive session
• Added Strategic Framework for transit-oriented development to executive session
• Added $50k for Health Department budget to executive session
• Added $170k for a Civil Engineer position to closing resolutions

Internal Operations Standing Committee

The Internal Operations Standing Committee is meeting to discuss and vote on several items, including contracts for a case management system, online training, and workforce training, as well as multiple lawsuit settlements. The agenda also includes appointments to city boards and commissions, and a proposed ordinance to add Juneteenth as a city holiday.

• Contract No. 3063866 with WingSwept for $55,000 for a case management system for the Board of Ethics
• Contract No. 3064871 with Carahsoft Technology Corp for $66,000 for LinkedIn Learning trainings
• Contract No. 6005144 with Detroit Employment Solutions Corp for $4,000,000 for workforce training
• Settlements in lawsuits including Inova Diagnostics ($3,250), Richelle Yvette Watson ($59,000), and others
• Proposed ordinance to add Juneteenth to city observed holidays

The committee recommended denying a contract for a case management system for the Board of Ethics. Several legal settlements and commission appointments were moved to formal session, and a proposal to add Juneteenth as a city holiday was advanced for a public hearing.

• Recommended denial of $55,000 WingSwept contract for Board of Ethics case management (2-1)
• Moved Juneteenth holiday ordinance to formal session for introduction and public hearing (3-0)
• Moved appointments of Chanel Dominique Carter and Asia Hamilton to Entertainment Commission to formal session (3-0)
• Moved appointments of Rachel Udabe and David Esparza to City Planning Commission to formal session (3-0)
• Moved five Department of Transportation legal settlements to formal session (3-0)
• Moved National Prescription Opiate Litigation settlement to formal session pending answers to questions (3-0)
• Tabled $66,000 LinkedIn Learning contract and $4M workforce training contract for one week (3-0)
• Approved minutes of March 22, 2023 (2-0)

Budget, Finance And Audit Standing Committee

The committee recommended approval for Neighborhood Enterprise Zone (NEZ) certificates for 10 new condominium units. Most other items, including numerous budget-related memoranda, were either filed or scheduled to be brought back in three weeks.

• Recommended approval of NEZ certificates for 10 new condominium units at 95 Alfred, 101 Alfred, and 2827 John R (3-0)
• Approved minutes of 3-22-23 (2-0)
• Received and filed memorandum on Detroit Public Library tax millage accrual (3-0)
• Received and filed Mayor’s Proposed FY 2023-2024 Budget Community Outreach Report (3-0)
• Received and filed report on Joe Louis Greenway donated assets for 2022 Q4 (3-0)
• Received and filed City Clerk budget responses for Council Members Johnson, Waters, and Whitfield-Calloway (3-0)
• Removed settlement of Richelle Yvette Watson and True Scan, LLC v. City of Detroit for $59,000 (3-0)
• Tabled 50+ budget-related memoranda to be brought back in three weeks (3-0)

City Council Formal Session

The Detroit City Council formal session on March 28, 2023, includes referrals to standing committees for budget questions, several lawsuit settlements, a proposed ordinance to require cash acceptance, and other administrative items. The council will also consider a resolution to repeal Michigan's emergency manager law and a request to amend the Detroit Public Library budget.

• Settlement of $150,000 in C-Spine Orthopedic PLLC v City of Detroit
• Proposed ordinance to require cash acceptance by retail and food service businesses
• Resolution to repeal P.A. 436 of 2012 (emergency manager law)
• Contract No. 6005015 for $107,722.39 for security installation at Davison Yard
• Authorization to amend Detroit Public Library FY23 budget by $4,548,677

City Council approved a community benefits provision for the $1.532 billion District Detroit redevelopment and accepted a $25 million blight elimination grant. The body also approved several Neighborhood Enterprise Zones and Commercial Rehabilitation Districts for Related Olympia Predevelopment Company, LLC. Additionally, multiple demolition contracts and legal settlements were authorized.

• Approved Community Benefits Provision for The District Detroit project (9-0)
• Approved $25M FY 2023 Blight Elimination Grant (8-0)
• Approved zoning change for 4423 Western Avenue from P1 to B4 (9-0)
• Approved 8 separate NEZ and Commercial Rehabilitation Districts for Related Olympia Predevelopment Company, LLC (8-1 each)
• Denied $2.9M vehicle purchase contract with Feldman Ford, LLC (2-7)
• Approved $1.15M contract for Make it Home foreclosure prevention program (8-0)
• Approved $145,000 sale of 16900 E. Warren to Baobab Fare RE LLC (8-0)
• Approved $150,000 for a new cruise ship bollard along the Riverwalk (9-0)

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 FY2024 budget. They will review proposed budgets for the Office of the Ombudsman, the City Council and its divisions, and the Mayor's Office, with public comment periods scheduled after each hearing.

• Budget hearing for Office of the Ombudsman FY2024
• Budget hearing for City Council and Divisions FY2024
• Budget hearing for Mayor's Office FY2024
• Public comment submissions from Karen Garrett, Eric Welsby, Kaci Messeder, Roland Hwang, and Ruby Robinson

The Budget, Finance & Audit Standing Committee held budget hearings for the Office of the Ombudsman, City Council and Divisions, and the Mayor's Office. Several budget items and funding requests were moved into executive session for further consideration. No final votes on budget approvals were recorded.

• Moved Office of the Ombudsman budget, 2 additional FTEs, and $200k request to executive session
• Moved City Council Divisions budget to executive session
• Moved $1 million disparity study to executive session
• Moved $100k increase per council office to executive session

Public Health and Safety Standing Committee

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee is meeting to discuss several ongoing items, including a standard agreement for the Detroit Police Department's secondary employment program, a request to increase funding for municipal bus services, and updates on blight, soil testing, rental compliance, and illegal dumping. The committee will also consider new resolutions recognizing Arab American Heritage Month and Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and supporting state legislation on history museum authorities. Public comment is scheduled.

• Resolution to approve standard agreement for Police Department Secondary Employment Program (Chapter 26, Detroit City Code)
• Request to increase budgetary funding for Detroit Department of Transportation (DDOT) and express respect to coach operators
• Request for information on soil testing and access (Council Member Mary Waters)
• Memorandum on Property Management Companies and Rental Certificates of Compliance
• Request to form working group on illegal dumping, bulk pick-up and ticketing framework

The committee approved the minutes from March 20, 2023. All other substantive items, including requests regarding municipal bus funding, soil testing, and illegal dumping, were moved to new business or scheduled to be brought back at later dates.

• Approved minutes of 3/20/2023 (2-0)
• Moved Police Department Secondary Employment Program agreement to new business (3-0)
• Tabled Munoz Realty blight ticket response for 1 month (3-0)
• Tabled request for increased Detroit Department of Transportation funding to a date to be determined (3-0)
• Tabled request for soil testing and access information for 2 weeks (3-0)
• Tabled memorandum on Property Management Companies and Rental Certificates of Compliance for 1 week (3-0)
• Tabled request for illegal dumping working group for 3 weeks (3-0)
• Moved resolution to recognize April as Arab American Heritage Month to new business (3-0)

City Council Budget Hearings

The Detroit City Council, expanded to all nine members, is meeting as the Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee to hold a public hearing on the proposed FY 2023-2024 budget for the City of Detroit, presented by the Office of Budget. The agenda includes roll call, the public hearing, and public comment. No other substantive items are listed.

• Public hearing on proposed FY 2023-2024 City of Detroit budget
• Public comment period
• Meeting held at 1340 Coleman A. Young Municipal Center

City Council Budget Hearings

The Detroit City Council's Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee, expanded to all nine members, is holding a series of FY2024 budget hearings. The agenda covers the Office of the Chief Financial Officer, Non-Departmental/Capital Budget/Debt Service, Health, Human Resources, and Planning & Development departments. Public comment is scheduled at two points during the day.

• FY2024 budget hearing for Office of the Chief Financial Officer (all divisions)
• FY2024 budget hearing for Non-Departmental/Capital Budget/Debt Service
• FY2024 budget hearing for Health Department
• FY2024 budget hearing for Human Resources Department
• FY2024 budget hearing for Planning & Development Department

The Budget, Finance & Audit Standing Committee held hearings for multiple city departments. The committee approved motions to move the budgets for the Office of the Chief Financial Officer and Non-Departmental/Capital Budget/Debt Service into executive session. Other hearings were held for the Health, Human Resources, and Planning and Development departments.

• Approved motion to send Office of the Chief Financial Officer - All Divisions Budget to Executive Session
• Approved motion to send Non-Departmental/Capital Budget/Debt Service Budget to Executive Session

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee

The committee recommended approval for a $25 million state grant to eliminate blight at five project sites. Other actions included recommending the approval of a $1.15 million foreclosure prevention contract and the sale of city property at 16900 E. Warren for $145,000.

• Recommended approval of $25M FY 2023 Blight Elimination Grant (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $1.15M contract for Make it Home foreclosure prevention program (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $145,000 property sale at 16900 E. Warren to Baobab Fare RE LLC (3-0)
• Recommended approval of zoning change to B4 General Business for 4423 Western Avenue (3-0)
• Recommended approval of historic designation for Lula Belle Stewart House at 8633 Dexter Avenue (3-0)
• Recommended approval of jurisdiction transfer for 6410-6434 Selkirk to Dept of Public Works (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $1,500 lease agreement for Brush Watson East LDHA pending more info (3-0)
• Recommended approval of assignment agreement for steel screen installation contracts to Door and Window Guard Systems, Inc. (3-0)

Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee will review several contract authorizations for park improvements and renovations, including a new dog park at Palmer Park and improvements at Stoepel No. 1 Park, plus a $150,000 contribution to the Detroit-Wayne County Port Authority for a Riverwalk bollard. The committee will also consider special event permits for a 5K, a block party, a cannabis festival, an Easter event, and East Riverfront improvements, along with updates on the Adam Butzel ice rink and a grant application for O'Hair Park.

• $150,000 to Port Authority for Riverwalk bollard for larger cruise ships
• $694,700 ARPA contract for Dexter Elmhurst Community Center renovations
• $634,950 contract for Greenview-Wadsworth Park renovations
• $500,000 new dog park at Palmer Park
• Permits for 420 Cannabis Music Festival and Cradle on the Cut 5K

The committee recommended approval for several park renovations, a new dog park at Palmer Park, and a $150,000 contribution for a Riverwalk bollard. It recommended denying a petition for a cannabis festival. Several grant applications for O'Hair Park and Eliza Howell Park were also advanced.

• Recommended approval of $150,000 for Riverwalk cruise ship bollard (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $500,000 for new Palmer Park dog park (3-0)
• Recommended denial of cannabis festival at 2000 Brooklyn Street (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $694,700 for Dexter Elmhurst Community Center renovation (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $634,950 for Greenview-Wadsworth Park renovations (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $500,000 for Stoepel No. 1 Park improvements (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $650,000 for Erma Henderson Marina design services (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $300,000 grant applications for O'Hair Park and Eliza Howell Park (3-0)

City Council Budget Hearings

The Detroit City Council's Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee, expanded to all nine members, is holding FY2024 budget hearings on March 23, 2023. The hearings cover the Board of Review, Office of the Inspector General, Water & Sewerage Department, and Office of the Auditor General. Public comment periods are scheduled after the morning and afternoon hearings. The agenda is primarily procedural, listing budget presentations and attachments for each department.

• FY2024 budget hearing for Board of Review
• FY2024 budget hearing for Office of the Inspector General
• FY2024 budget hearing for Water & Sewerage Department (DWSD)
• FY2024 budget hearing for Office of the Auditor General
• Public comment periods scheduled at 11:00 A.M. and after 3:00 P.M. hearings

The Budget, Finance & Audit Standing Committee held hearings for multiple city departments. Several funding requests and budget items were moved to executive session for further review, and the full budget of the Water & Sewerage Department was sent to closing resolution.

• Moved Board of Review per diem increase to Executive Session
• Moved $87,626.00 for Office of the Inspector General to Executive Session
• Moved Water & Sewerage Department APRA dollars to Executive Session
• Sent full budget of DWSD to closing resolution
• Moved Office of the Auditor General funding request to Executive Session

Budget, Finance And Audit Standing Committee

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee will consider a request to amend the Detroit Public Library's FY 2022-23 budget by $4,548,677, and will review applications for Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificates for 12 new condominium units in North Corktown. The committee will also discuss a proposed amendment to the city's procurement ordinance and a resolution to repeal P.A. 436 of 2012. Numerous budget-related memoranda from council members are on the agenda for discussion.

• Authorization to amend Detroit Public Library FY23 budget by $4,548,677
• NEZ certificate applications for 12 condos at 2726-2748 Harrison and 1803-1815 Perry
• Proposed amendment to Chapter 17 procurement ordinance (Section 17-5-11)
• Resolution to repeal P.A. 436 of 2012 (Emergency Management)
• Resolution urging federal regulators to secure Detroit financial institutions

The committee recommended approving a budget amendment to increase projected revenues and appropriations for the Detroit Public Library by $4,548,677. Several other resolutions were sent to formal council action, while numerous budget-related memoranda were assigned to the Legislative Policy Division.

• Recommended approval of $4,548,677 budget increase for Detroit Public Library (3-0)
• Recommended approval of resolution to repeal P.A. 436 of 2012 (3-0)
• Recommended approval of resolution urging federal regulators to secure Detroit financial institutions (3-0)
• Received and filed the Financial Report for the seven months ended January 31, 2023 (3-0)
• Ordered an impact study on potential gentrification regarding NEZ certificates for 12 condominium units (3-0)
• Assigned budget question memoranda (items 6.6 - 6.32) to the Legislative Policy Division (3-0)
• Approved minutes from March 15, 2023

Internal Operations Standing Committee

The Internal Operations Standing Committee moved five legal settlements and a contract extension for auction services to formal session. The committee also requested resolutions for four commission appointments and deferred a $1.4 million computer equipment contract.

• Approved minutes of March 15, 2023 (2-0)
• Requested LPD draft resolutions for appointments of David Esparza, Asia Hamilton, Chanel Dominique Carter, and Rachel Udabe (3-0)
• Moved settlement of C-Spine Orthopedic PLLC v City of Detroit ($150,000.00) to formal session (3-0)
• Moved Midwest Auto Auction, Inc. contract extension to formal session (3-0)
• Moved settlements for Michael Newson ($45,000.00), Ketwain D. Harris ($121,000.00), Comprehensive Care Pain Mgmt PC ($24,325.00), LINT Chiropractic PC ($25,000.00), and Morris Sparks ($22,000.00) to formal session (3-0)
• Tabled $1,400,000.00 Sehi Computer Products, Inc. contract for 3 weeks (3-0)
• Sent proposed Tenants’ Rights Commission ordinance to Law Department for form approval (3-0)

City Council Budget Hearings

The Budget, Finance & Audit Standing Committee held hearings for the General Services Department, Media Services Department, Department of Transportation, and Board of Zoning Appeals. Most items were moved to executive session, with several specific funding and policy requests added to closing resolutions.

• Moved General Services Department/Detroit Parks & Recreation budget to executive session
• Moved Media Services Department budget to executive session
• Moved Department of Transportation (D-DOT) budget to executive session
• Added motion to closing resolution to find funding for more bus shelters
• Added motion to closing resolution for a D-DOT PILOT providing one month of free ridership
• Added motion to closing resolution to find funding to take control of the occupied program from the Detroit Land Bank
• Moved Board of Zoning Appeals budget to executive session
• Added motions to executive session for BZA member compensation increase, two additional at-large members, and member safety

City Council Formal Session

The City Council approved several lawsuit settlements, including a $200,000 payment to Ariel Moore. Council also authorized construction for Bieniek Park and approved the renaming of Troester-Hayes Park to Marlowe Stoudamire Park. Several other items, including the District Detroit project and various Neighborhood Enterprise Zones, were postponed for one week.

• Approved $742,570 contract for Bieniek Park construction (9-0)
• Approved renaming Troester-Hayes Park to Marlowe Stoudamire Park (9-0)
• Approved $200,000 settlement for Ariel Moore (9-0)
• Approved $81,000 settlement for Tanisha Adams et al. (9-0)
• Approved $75,000 settlement for Kenneth E. Howard (9-0)
• Approved $389,652 contract for Oakman Records shelving (9-0)
• Approved resolution urging state law change to exclude DPS and DPL from tax abatements (9-0)
• Denied legal representation for Police Officers David Metzke, Emily Palucki, and Sgt. Daniel Austin (0-9)

City Council Closed Session

The Detroit City Council is meeting in closed session to discuss privileged legal communications, including a contingency fee payment to Hidden Assets, LLC and bond notice requirements. These are confidential discussions with attorneys, not public decisions.

• Closed session to discuss contingency fee payment to Hidden Assets, LLC
• Closed session on bond notice requirements with Miller Canfield law firm

Public Health and Safety Standing Committee

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee is reviewing recommendations to rescind deferrals and proceed with demolitions for 13 properties, plus one denial, due to buildings being open to trespass or lack of progress. They are also considering new demolition contracts totaling over $16 million, including emergency demolitions and bond-funded residential demolition groups. The committee will also discuss reports on Hantz Group property sales, right-to-counsel cases, stormwater compliance, and DDOT bus driver retention.

• Rescission recommendations for demolitions at 7500 Michigan, 1625 Lawrence, 18943 John R, 1642 Calvert, 19969 Hanna, 2073 Hazelwood, 13120 LaSalle Blvd, 4884 Anderdon, 5421 Kopernick, 12810 Puritan, 17263 Mitchell, 19920 Salem
• Denial of demolition deferral at 5930 Eastlawn
• Contract 6004624 with Feldman Ford, LLC for $2,912,832 for vehicle purchases
• Emergency demolition contracts: 4356 Philip ($16,650), 2420 Electric ($15,750), 17158 Goulburn ($15,299), 7730 Kirkwood ($21,900)
• Bond-funded demolition contracts: Groups O1-O5 totaling $15,936,231.30

The committee concurred with recommendations to rescind demolition deferrals for 13 properties and recommended approval for several residential demolition contracts. A $2.9M vehicle purchase contract was recommended for denial, and a police secondary employment agreement was tabled.

• Concurred with rescinding demolition deferrals for 13 properties (3-0)
• Recommended denial of $2,912,832.00 vehicle purchase contract with Feldman Ford, LLC (2-1)
• Recommended approval of emergency demolition at 4356 Philip for $16,650.00 (3-0)
• Recommended approval of emergency demolition at 2420 Electric for $15,750.00 (3-0)
• Recommended approval of residential demolition contracts for Groups O1 through O5 (various votes)
• Recommended approval of emergency demolitions at 17158 Goulburn and 7730 Kirkwood (3-0)
• Tabled standard agreement for Police Department Secondary Employment Program (3-0)
• Recommended approval of resolution to set ALICE target for job driven development subsidies (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 Port Authority, 36th District Court, Police Department, and Board of Police Commissioners for the 2023-24 fiscal year. The hearings include budget analyses and responses from the police department to council member questions. Public comment periods are scheduled.

• Budget hearing for Port Authority (23-24 Budget Analysis)
• Budget hearing for 36th District Court (23-24 Budget Analysis)
• Budget hearing for Police Department (FY2024 budget, with responses to CM Whitfield-Calloway, CP Sheffield, CPPT Tate, LPD)
• Budget hearing for Board of Police Commissioners (FY 2024 budget)

The Budget, Finance & Audit Standing Committee held budget hearings for the Port Authority, 36th District Court, Police Department, and Board of Police Commissioners. The committee approved motions to move specific funding and salary discussions to executive session and requested a written response regarding a hiring denial.

• Approved motion to add 'Victim Assistance Funding' to Executive Session (8-0)
• Approved motion for a written response regarding the denial of an employee being hired (8-0)
• Approved motion to place 'Increased Stipend' and salaries in Executive Session (8-0)

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 FY2024. They will review proposed budgets from the Detroit Zoological Society, Detroit Employment Solutions, the Law Department, the Library, and the Board of Ethics. Public comment is scheduled at two points during the meeting.

• Detroit Zoological Society FY2024 budget hearing
• Detroit Employment Solutions FY2024 budget hearing
• Law Department FY2023-24 budget hearing
• Library 23-24 budget hearing
• Board of Ethics FY2023-24 budget hearing

The Budget, Finance & Audit Standing Committee held budget hearings for the Detroit Zoological Society, Detroit Employment Solutions, Law Department, Library, and Board of Ethics. Several items were motioned for executive session or closing resolutions, but no final votes on funding were recorded.

• Motioned to move Detroit Zoological Society to executive session regarding $1 million ask
• Motioned to urge the city to work with Detroit Zoo to find efficiencies to reduce expenses
• Detroit Employment Solutions hearing held; no motions made
• Motioned that Law Department fundraising efforts go to a closing resolution
• Motioned to move Library efforts of efficiency and fundraising to closing resolution
• Motioned to move Library and Fund Balance to executive session
• Motioned for LPD to handle renewal of the millage resolution for the Library
• Motioned to send Board of Ethics to executive session with documentation

Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee is reviewing four construction and service contracts totaling approximately $1.72 million, primarily funded by ARPA, grants, and capital budgets. The agenda includes authorizations for park improvements, a new park build, and a records shelving installation. Additionally, the committee considers renaming Troester-Hayes Park and accepting a donated memorial monument.

• Contract 6005102: $742,570 for construction services at Bieniek Park (Michigan Recreational Construction)
• Contract 6005113: $500,000 for construction of a new park at 4th and Charlotte (Michigan Recreational Construction)
• Contract 6004913: $389,652 for shelving installation for Oakman Records (RDT Bruynzeel Storage Systems)
• Request to rename Troester-Hayes Park at 15066 Troester to Marlowe Stoudamire Park
• Request to accept a $22,000 donated Memorial Monument for Viola Liuzzo Park

The committee recommended approval for multiple contracts involving park construction, nature studies, and shelving for Oakman Records. It also recommended renaming Troester-Hayes Park to Marlowe Stoudamire Park and accepting a memorial monument donation. One request for a new park at 4th and Charlotte was sent to the formal session without a recommendation.

• Recommended approval of $389,652 ARPA-funded contract for Oakman Records shelving (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $91,800 grant-funded contract for park nature studies (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $742,570 contract for Bieniek Park construction (3-0)
• Sent request for $500,000 new park at 4th and Charlotte to formal session without recommendation (3-0)
• Recommended approval to accept $22,000 memorial monument donation for Viola Liuzzo Park (3-0)
• Recommended renaming Troester-Hayes Park to Marlowe Stoudamire Park (3-0)
• Recommended approval of DTE Electric easement at A.B. Ford Park (3-0)
• Approved minutes of 3-9-23 (2-0)

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee

The committee sent several requests for Neighborhood Enterprise Zones and Commercial Rehabilitation Districts for Related Olympia Predevelopment Company, LLC to the formal session without recommendation. A public hearing for a zoning change at 4423 Western Avenue was adjourned for one week. Several reports and memoranda were received and filed.

• Adjourned public hearing for zoning change at 4423 Western Avenue (3-0)
• Sent termination of Detroit Life Building Brownfield Plan to formal session without recommendation (3-0)
• Sent Neighborhood Enterprise Zone request for 408 Temple Street to formal session without recommendation (3-0)
• Sent Neighborhood Enterprise Zone request for 2210 Park Ave to formal session without recommendation (3-0)
• Sent Commercial Rehabilitation District request for 408 Temple Street to formal session without recommendation (3-0)
• Sent Commercial Rehabilitation District request for 2455 Woodward Avenue to formal session without recommendation (3-0)
• Sent Neighborhood Enterprise Zone request for 2205 Cass Avenue to formal session without recommendation (3-0)
• Sent Community Benefits Provision for The District Detroit Project to formal session without recommendation (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 FY2024 fiscal year. The hearings cover the Detroit Institute of Arts, the Planning and Development Department, the Detroit Transportation Corporation, and the DEGC/DDA/EDC/LDFA. Public comment periods are scheduled. The agenda is procedural, listing the hearing items and associated budget documents.

• Budget hearing for Detroit Institute of Arts FY2024
• Budget hearing for Planning and Development Department FY2024
• Budget hearing for Detroit Transportation Corporation (People Mover) FY2024
• Budget hearing for DEGC/DDA/EDC/LDFA FY2024
• Public comment periods scheduled

The committee moved the Detroit Institute of Arts and the Detroit Economic Growth Corporation (DEGC) budgets into Executive Session. The budget hearing for the Planning and Development Department was cancelled and will be rescheduled. The budget hearing for the Detroit Transportation Corporation was held.

• Moved Detroit Institute of Arts into Executive Session (6-0)
• Moved entire DEGC budget to Executive Session
• Moved DEGC CRIO to Closing Resolution
• Added Adaptive reuse plan to Executive Session

Internal Operations Standing Committee

The Internal Operations Standing Committee will interview two candidates for Auditor General, consider multiple lawsuit settlements totaling over $500,000, and review contract amendments, including one for Oracle software. The agenda also includes appointments to city boards and a proposed ordinance to add Juneteenth as a paid holiday.

• Interviews for Auditor General: Jeffrey Vedua and Laura Goodspeed
• Settlement of $200,000 in Ariel Moore v City of Detroit
• Settlement of $81,000 in Tanisha Adams et al v City of Detroit
• Contract amendment for Oracle Fusion Cloud Software, increase of $51,055.40
• Ordinance to add Juneteenth as an excused-time holiday

The committee recommended a proposed ordinance to add Juneteenth to the city's excused-time holidays. Members also recommended several legal settlements, contract amendments, and commission appointments for formal session. Three requests for legal representation and indemnification for police officers were denied.

• Recommended adding Juneteenth to city excused-time holidays (3-0)
• Recommended $51,055.40 contract increase for Oracle America, Inc. (3-0)
• Recommended $54,000.00 contract increase for United Training Commercial, LLC (3-0)
• Recommended denying legal representation for Officers David Metzke, Daniel Austin, and Emily Palucki (3-0)
• Recommended $200,000.00 settlement for Ariel Moore (3-0)
• Recommended $81,000.00 settlement for Tanisha Adams et al. (3-0)
• Recommended appointments for Sophia Chue, Frederick E. Russell Jr., and Ritchie Harrison (3-0)
• Recommended establishing a Senior Technology Literacy Program (3-0)

Budget, Finance And Audit Standing Committee

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee met to review the mayor's proposed FY2023-2024 budget and four-year financial plan, along with several contract amendments and budget-related memos from council members. The committee also considered a report on Detroit Public Library tax millage accrual and a property tax reform ordinance. Most items were referred to the committee for discussion.

• Contract 6003275-A1: $25,000 increase for citywide car wash services with Star Auto Wash & Detailing, total $86,000
• Contract 6003379-A1: $10,000 increase for citywide car wash services with Downtown Auto Wash, LLC, total $161,000
• FY2023-2024 Mayor's Proposed Budget and FY24-27 Four-Year Financial Plan referred to committee
• FY2021-2022 Year-End Closing Budget Transfers Report referred to committee
• Request to approve property tax reform ordinance as to form

The committee recommended the approval of two contract amendments for citywide car wash services. Several budget-related reports were received and filed, while numerous budget questions for various departments were assigned to the Legislative Policy Division.

• Recommended approval of $25,000 increase and time extension for Star Auto Wash & Detailing (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $10,000 increase and time extension for Downtown Auto Wash, LLC (3-0)
• Approved minutes of March 8, 2023
• Received and filed FY 2023-2024 Budget and FY24-27 Four-Year Financial Plan (3-0)
• Received and filed FY 2021-2022 Year-End Closing Budget Transfers Report (3-0)
• Assigned budget questions for multiple departments (items 5.6-5.26) to Legislative Policy Division to bring back in two weeks (3-0)
• Tabled Law Department report on Detroit Public Library Accrual Tax Millage for three weeks (3-0)
• Tabled Property Tax Reform Ordinance request for three weeks (3-0)

City Council Budget Hearings

The Detroit City Council's Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee, expanded to all nine members, is holding FY2024 budget hearings for the Demolition Department, Department of Appeals & Hearings, Buildings Safety Engineering and Environmental Department (BSEED), and Civil Rights, Inclusion & Opportunity Department (CRIO). The agenda includes presentations, budget analyses, and responses to council member questions, with public comment periods scheduled. This is a budget review session, not a final vote.

• Budget hearing for Demolition Department FY2024
• Budget hearing for Department of Appeals & Hearings FY2024
• Budget hearing for Buildings, Safety Engineering and Environmental Department (BSEED) FY2024
• Budget hearing for Civil Rights, Inclusion & Opportunity Department (CRIO) FY2024
• Public comment periods scheduled

The Budget, Finance & Audit Standing Committee conducted budget hearings for the Demolition Department, Department of Appeals & Hearings, BSEED, and CRIO. Several items were moved to executive session, and motions were made regarding rodent control and affordable housing enforcement.

• Moved Demolition Department budget hearing to Executive Session
• Moved Department of Appeals & Hearings budget hearing to Executive Session
• Motioned to include rodent control in the Closing Resolution
• Motioned to include a portion of affordable housing in Executive Session
• Moved enforcement and compliance of affordable housing to Executive Session

City Council Formal Session

The Detroit City Council is holding a formal session to refer items to standing committees, including the FY2023-2024 budget and four-year financial plan, several contract approvals, and multiple lawsuit settlements. The agenda also includes a proposal to add Juneteenth as a city holiday and a park renaming. Most items are being referred to committees for further review.

• FY24 Mayor's Proposed Budget and FY24-27 Four-Year Financial Plan referred to Budget, Finance and Audit Committee
• Contract No. 6004913: $389,652 for shelving at Oakman Records (ARPA funded)
• Contract No. 6005102: $742,570 for Bieniek Park construction
• Settlement of Anthony Bledsoe v City of Detroit for $12,500
• Proposed ordinance to add Juneteenth as an excused-time holiday

The City Council approved multiple legal settlements, including a $310,000 payment to Marcus Love. The council also authorized several park renovation contracts and approved a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificate for the Belcrest Apartments. Additionally, the body authorized the submission of several grant applications for infrastructure and transportation projects.

• Approved NEZ certificate for 139-unit Belcrest Apartments (9-0)
• Approved $310,000 settlement for Marcus Love v City of Detroit (9-0)
• Approved $80,000 settlement for Gloria Jones et al. v City of Detroit (9-0)
• Approved $1,198,474 contract for Chandler Park playgrounds and shelters (9-0)
• Approved $506,700 contract for Piwok Park renovations (9-0)
• Approved $265,700 increase for Heckel Park renovations (9-0)
• Approved $16.4M RAISE grant application for DPW (9-0)
• Approved re-establishment of Equitable Development Task Force (9-0)

Public Health and Safety Standing Committee

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee is reviewing recommendations to rescind demolition deferrals for 13 properties where inspections found buildings open to trespass or lacking required progress, and to deny one deferral request. The committee will also consider new contracts, including a $5 million police camera system, and several grant applications for transportation and infrastructure projects.

• Rescind demolition deferrals for 13 properties including 7500 Michigan, 1625 Lawrence, 18943 John R, 1642 Calvert, 19969 Hanna, 2073 Hazelwood, 13120 LaSalle Blvd, 4884 Anderdon, 5421 Kopernick, 12810 Puritan, 17263 Mitchell, 19920 Salem, and 5930 Eastlawn (denial).
• Contract 3063187: $15,750 emergency demolition for 3661 E Warren with SC Environmental Services.
• Contract 6003856-A1: $225,000 increase for soil sampling at demolition sites, total $1,375,000 with Professional Service Industries.
• Contract 6004555: $5,000,000 for license plate recognition cameras for DPD with Motorola Solutions.
• RAISE grant application: $16,440,800 federal request for infrastructure, total project $20,551,000.

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee approved multiple grant applications for transportation and infrastructure projects. It also recommended approval for emergency demolition and soil sampling contracts. Several demolition rescission requests were tabled for further review.

• Approved $16.4M RAISE grant application for DPW (3-0)
• Approved $1.77M Transportation Alternatives Program grant for Downtown Detroit Sidewalks (3-0)
• Approved $1.5M Carbon Reduction Program grant for DDOT (3-0)
• Approved $24,000 Carbon Reduction Program grant for Bikes 4 Employees project (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $15,750 emergency demolition contract for 3661 E Warren (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $225,000 contract increase for soil sampling at demolition sites (3-0)
• Recommended approval of resolution urging state action on guns (3-0)
• Tabled 13 demolition rescission requests for one week due to missing owner notifications (3-0)

City Council Budget Hearings

The Detroit City Council Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee, expanded to all nine members, held budget hearings on March 13, 2023, for the Fire Department, Airport Department, Municipal Parking, and the Department of Public Works/Greater Detroit Resource Recovery Authority. The hearings included presentations and responses from departments, the Legislative Policy Division, and council members regarding the FY24 budget. Public comment was also taken.

• Fire Department FY24 budget hearing held
• Airport Department FY24 budget hearing held
• Municipal Parking FY24 budget hearing held
• Department of Public Works/GDRRA FY24 budget hearing held
• Public comment included submissions from Cindy Darrah on recycling

The Budget, Finance & Audit Standing Committee held budget hearings for the Fire, Airport, Municipal Parking, and Public Works departments. Several motions were approved to include specific studies and operational goals in the Closing Resolution.

• Approved motion to include analysis of speed humps' effects on Fire and Police Departments in Closing Resolution
• Approved motion to place City working with vendors portion in Closing Resolution (9-0)
• Approved motion to place Citywide Parking Studies into Closing Resolution (9-0)
• Approved motion for DPW to work with recipients and residents (9-0)
• Approved motion for more traffic calming in Neighborhoods (9-0)
• Approved motion to establish Pilot to add food waste to the Closing Resolution (9-0)

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 Housing & Revitalization Department, Detroit Building Authority, Detroit Land Bank Authority, and Department of Innovation & Technology. The hearings will review FY2024 budget proposals and include public comment periods.

• Housing & Revitalization Department FY2024 budget hearing
• Detroit Building Authority FY2024 budget hearing
• Detroit Land Bank Authority FY2024 budget hearing
• Department of Innovation & Technology FY2024 budget hearing
• Public comment periods scheduled

The Budget, Finance & Audit Standing Committee conducted budget hearings for the Housing & Revitalization Department, Detroit Building Authority, Detroit Land Bank Authority, and Department of Innovation & Technology. No substantive votes or decisions were recorded in the minutes.

City Council Budget Hearings

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee, expanded to all nine council members, is holding budget hearings for fiscal year 2024. The hearings cover the Museum of African American History, the Detroit Historical Society, and Eastern Market, with public comment periods scheduled. This is a discussion and review process, not a final vote.

• FY24 budget hearing for Museum of African American History
• FY24 budget hearing for Detroit Historical Society
• FY24 budget hearing for Eastern Market
• Public comment periods at 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM

The Budget, Finance & Audit Standing Committee held hearings for three organizations. The Council voted to move the budget discussions for the Museum of African American History, the Detroit Historical Society, and Eastern Market into executive session.

• Moved Museum of African American History to Executive Session
• Moved Detroit Historical Society to Executive Session (7-0)
• Moved Eastern Market to Executive Session (8-0)

Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee will consider several park-related contracts and grant applications, including amendments to existing contracts and new projects. The committee will also receive an update on ice rink machinery at the Adam Butzel Complex, as requested by Council President Sheffield.

• Contract amendment for ParkDetroit app: +$1,250,000 (total $2,280,000) with Cale America, Inc.
• Heckel Park renovation amendment: +$265,700 (total $741,352.63) with Michigan Recreational Construction
• Piwok Park full renovations: $506,700 contract with Michigan Recreational Construction
• Chandler Park playgrounds and shelters: $1,198,474 contract with Michigan Recreational Construction
• Grant applications: $500,000 for Eliza Howell Park (LWCF), $500,000 for park master plans (MHEF), $300,000 for O'Hair Park (Trust Fund)

The committee recommended the approval of three park renovation contracts and one grant application for park master plans. Two other items were removed from the agenda, and two were tabled for two weeks.

• Recommended approval of $741,352.63 contract for Heckel Park renovations (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $506,700.00 contract for Piwok Park renovations (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $1,198,474.00 contract for Chandler Park playgrounds and shelters (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $500,000.00 grant application for Park Master Plans (3-0)
• Removed $2,280,000.00 ParkDetroit application contract increase from agenda (3-0)
• Removed $1,000,000.00 Eliza Howell Park grant application from agenda (3-0)
• Tabled update on Adam Butzel Complex ice rink machinery for two weeks (3-0)
• Tabled $600,000.00 O'Hair Park grant application for two weeks (3-0)

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee discussed and advanced several items related to the proposed $1.532 billion District Detroit development, including a community benefits agreement, tax abatement districts, and a transformational brownfield plan. The committee also reviewed a resolution urging state law changes to exclude Detroit Public Schools and the Detroit Public Library from tax abatements, and considered termination of a brownfield plan for the Detroit Life Building.

• Community Benefits Provision for The District Detroit project, estimated at $1.532 billion, including 865 mixed-income residential units, 1.2 million sq ft of office space, 467 hotel rooms, and 9,357 parking spaces
• Resolution urging state law change to exclude Detroit Public Schools and Detroit Public Library from tax abatements and tax captures
• Termination of the Detroit Life Building Brownfield Redevelopment Plan due to project inactivity for over two years
• Establishing Neighborhood Enterprise Zones for Olympia Predevelopment at 408 Temple St, 2210 Park Ave, 2205 Cass Ave, and 2250 Woodward Ave
• Establishing Commercial Rehabilitation Districts for Olympia Predevelopment at multiple properties including 2200-2305 Woodward Ave and 2115-2300 Cass Ave

The committee took no final action on substantive proposals, instead voting to bring back 14 different items for further consideration in one week. These items primarily concerned the District Detroit project, including brownfield plans, neighborhood enterprise zones, and commercial rehabilitation districts.

• Approved minutes (2-0)
• Tabled employment data for tax abatement projects (3-0)
• Tabled District Detroit questions memorandum (3-0)
• Tabled termination of Detroit Life Building Brownfield Plan (3-0)
• Tabled District Detroit Transformational Brownfield Plan report (3-0)
• Tabled Neighborhood Enterprise Zone requests for 408 Temple St, 2210 Park Ave, 2205 Cass Ave, and 2250 Woodward Ave (3-0)
• Tabled Commercial Rehabilitation District requests for 408 Temple St, 2455 Woodward Ave, 2205 Cass Ave, and multiple Woodward/Park Ave addresses (3-0)
• Tabled resolution urging state law change for DPS and Library tax exemptions (3-0)

Budget, Finance And Audit Standing Committee

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee is meeting to consider unfinished and new business, including a proposed procurement ordinance amendment, a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificate application, and requests for fiscal impact reports. The agenda is largely procedural, with items referred to the committee on 3/8/2023 for discussion and potential action.

• Procurement Ordinance Amendment to amend Chapter 17 of the 2019 Detroit City Code, Section 17-5-11 Manner of purchasing, brought back as directed on 2/22/2023
• NEZ certificate application for rehabilitation of 139-unit Belcrest Apartments at 5440 Cass Avenue (recommend approval)
• Request for Fiscal Impact Report on Property Tax Reform Ordinance
• Request for resolution supporting repeal of Michigan Public Act 436 of 2012 (emergency manager statute)

The committee advanced a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificate application for a 139-unit apartment building to a formal session. Other items, including a property tax reform fiscal impact report and a purchasing ordinance amendment, were scheduled for future review.

• Approved minutes of 3/1/23 (2-0)
• Moved proposed ordinance to amend Chapter 17 of the 2019 Detroit City Code regarding purchasing to be brought back in 2 weeks (2-0)
• Moved NEZ certificate application for 5440 Cass Avenue (Belcrest Apartments) to formal session (2-0)
• Moved request for Fiscal Impact Report on Property Tax Reform Ordinance to be brought back in 3 weeks (2-0)
• Approved motion to receive and file request for resolution supporting the Repeal of PA 436 of 2012 (2-0)

Internal Operations Standing Committee

The Internal Operations Standing Committee will interview candidates for the City Planning Commission and Detroit Entertainment Commission, and vote on 18 proposed lawsuit settlements totaling over $800,000, mostly from the Department of Transportation. It will also consider accepting a donated privacy tool, applying for a $50,000 grant, and re-establishing an Equitable Development Task Force.

• Settlement of $310,000 in Marcus Love v City of Detroit and Thomas Burgan
• Settlement of $150,000 in C-Spine Orthopedic PLLC (Curtis Champion) v City of Detroit
• Settlement of $80,000 in Gloria Jones, et al. v City of Detroit
• Accept donation of Hush Digital Privacy Protection Tool valued at $18,000
• Apply for $50,000 Simon Foundation Grant for Project Clean Slate

The Internal Operations Standing Committee recommended several lawsuit settlements and a $50,000 grant application for Project Clean Slate for formal session approval. The committee also moved to re-establish the Equitable Development Task Force and conducted interviews for city commission appointments.

• Recommended approval of $310,000 settlement for Marcus Love v City of Detroit (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $150,000 settlement for C-Spine Orthopedic PLLC (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $80,000 settlement for Gloria Jones, et al. v City of Detroit (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $50,000 Simon Foundation grant application for Project Clean Slate (3-0)
• Recommended approval to re-establish the Equitable Development Task Force (3-0)
• Recommended approval of legal indemnification for Kevin Flowers, Shannon Walker, and Sydnee Rogers (3-0)
• Withdrew donation of Hush Digital Privacy Protection Tool valued at $18,000 from agenda (3-0)
• Tabled settlement for C-Spine Orthopedic PLLC to be brought back in two weeks (3-0)

City Council Budget Hearings

The Detroit City Council Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee, expanded to all nine members, is holding FY2024 budget hearings on March 8, 2023. They will review proposed budgets for the Public Lighting Department, Public Lighting Authority, City Clerk's Office, and Elections Department, with public comment periods after each. The agenda includes budget analyses and responses to council member questions.

• FY24 budget hearing for Public Lighting Department at 10:00 a.m.
• FY24 budget hearing for Public Lighting Authority at 10:30 a.m.
• FY24 budget hearing for City Clerk's Office at 2:00 p.m.
• FY24 budget hearing for Elections Department at 3:00 p.m.
• Public comment periods scheduled after each department hearing

The Budget, Finance & Audit Standing Committee conducted budget hearings for the Public Lighting Department, Public Lighting Authority, City Clerk, and Elections Department. No formal votes on budget approvals or denials were recorded in the minutes.

• Moved Public Lighting Department hearing to Executive Session
• Moved Public Lighting Authority hearing to Executive Session
• Moved City Clerk hearing to Executive Session
• Approved motion to move to formal session (2-0)

City Council Formal Session

The Detroit City Council is holding a formal session to consider several items, including a community benefits agreement for the $1.532 billion District Detroit development, multiple police lawsuit settlements, and various contracts and grants. The agenda also includes routine matters like roll call, journal approval, and public comment.

• Community Benefits Provision for The District Detroit project, estimated $1.532 billion investment, including 865 mixed-income residential units and 1.2 million sq ft of office space.
• Settlement of Ariel Moore v City of Detroit for $200,000; Devonn Clark v Michigan Assigned Claims Plan for $37,500; Kenneth Howard v City of Detroit for $75,000.
• Contract No. 6005109 with Detroit Building Authority for $2,930,172 for maintenance at Public Safety Headquarters.
• Contract No. 6004881 with Barbara Poppe and Associates for $436,132 for homelessness strategic plan consulting.
• Grant applications to EPA: $2,951,500 for Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling and $1,999,828 for Recycling Education and Outreach.

The City Council approved several housing renovation contracts and a $600,000 funding agreement for a temporary emergency shelter. They also authorized grant applications for recycling and infrastructure, and approved the donation of property for the Joe Louis Greenway Project.

• Approved $2,930,172 contract for Public Safety Headquarters maintenance (8-0)
• Approved $600,000 for Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries to acquire a temporary emergency shelter (8-0)
• Approved $436,132 contract for Homelessness Strategic Plan consulting services (5-3)
• Approved transfer of 11424 Nardin Park to Detroit Housing Commission for affordable housing (8-0)
• Approved donation of 8020 and 8040 W. Chicago for Joe Louis Greenway Project (8-0)
• Approved grant applications for EPA Recycling Education and Outreach ($1,999,828) and Solid Waste Infrastructure ($2,951,500) (8-0)
• Approved resolution to officially establish '313 Day' in Detroit (8-0)
• Approved $122,540 and $98,890 contracts for Bridging Neighborhood Program renovations (8-0)

Public Health and Safety Standing Committee

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee is reviewing multiple contracts, including a $2.93 million maintenance contract for Public Safety Headquarters, and considering recommendations to rescind deferrals and proceed with demolitions for several dangerous buildings. The agenda also includes status updates on previously discussed items such as DDOT bus funding, a traffic study, and stormwater ordinance compliance.

• Contract No. 6005109: $2,930,172 for maintenance operations at Public Safety Headquarters (Police)
• Contract No. 6003852-A1: $225,000 increase for fill material sampling and analysis (Demolition)
• Contract No. 3062525: $171,527.08 for CADD engineering software for road design (Public Works)
• Contract No. 6005068: $119,000 revenue for health worker training (Health)
• Recommendations to rescind demolition deferrals for properties at 7500 Michigan, 1625 Lawrence, 18943 John R, 1642 Calvert, 19969 Hanna, 2073 Hazelwood, 13120 LaSalle Blvd, 4884 Anderdon, 5421 Kopernick

The committee recommended approval for multiple contracts including road design software, emergency demolition, and DDOT plumbing repairs. It also concurred with departmental recommendations to demolish numerous dangerous buildings and granted six-month demolition deferrals for 11 properties.

• Recommended approval of $171,527.08 CADD software contract for road design (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $225,000 contract increase for fill material sampling (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $15,000 emergency demolition at 14964 Kilbourne (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $800,000 DDOT plumbing repair contract (3-0)
• Concurred with demolition orders for multiple dangerous buildings (2-0)
• Approved six-month demolition deferrals for 11 properties, including 8034 St. Mary's and 16033 Evanston (3-0)
• Recommended approval to vacate utility easement for Detroit Housing Commission (#2023-060) (3-0)
• Recommended approval for encroachment at 151 West Congress Street (3-0)

City Council Budget Hearings

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee, expanded to all nine council members, is meeting to hear Mayor Mike Duggan present the proposed 2023-2024 budget for the City of Detroit. The agenda includes the presentation, supporting budget documents, and a public comment period. This is a presentation and discussion, not a final vote on the budget.

• Mayor Mike Duggan to present FY24 proposed budget
• Public comment period on the budget
• Budget calendar for 2023-2024 attached
• Budget documents Sections A, B, C attached

Mayor Mike Duggan and city officials presented the 2023-2024 Budget for the City of Detroit. No motions were made and no decisions were reached during the meeting.

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee will discuss and hold a public hearing on the Transformational Brownfield Plan for Olympia Predevelopment Company's District Detroit project, a $1.532 billion mixed-use development. The committee will also consider several contracts, property sales, and transfers, including a $436,132 homelessness consulting contract and a $105,000 sale of 42 Detroit Land Bank properties. Items are a mix of discussions, public hearings, and resolutions for approval.

• Public hearing on Transformational Brownfield Plan for Olympia Predevelopment Company (District Detroit), $1.532 billion investment
• Contract No. 6004881: $436,132 for homelessness strategic plan consulting with Barbara Poppe and Associates, LLC
• Sale of 42 DLBA-owned properties to Bedford Development LLC for $105,000
• Contract No. 6005064: $122,540 for renovations at 2009 Sharon; Contract No. 6005066: $98,890 for renovations at 7421 Montrose
• Transfer of 11424 Nardin Park to Detroit Housing Commission for affordable housing renovation

The committee recommended several housing renovation and shelter acquisition contracts for formal session approval. Multiple items, including a large-scale brownfield plan for District Detroit, were tabled or brought back for further review.

• Recommended approval of $436,132 contract for homelessness strategic plan consulting (2-1)
• Recommended approval of building renovation time extension for Latin Americas for Social and Economic Development (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $122,540 renovation contract for 2009 Sharon (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $98,890 renovation contract for 7421 Montrose (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $600,000 funding for Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries to acquire 440 E. Grand Boulevard (3-0)
• Recommended approval to transfer 11424 Nardin Park to Detroit Housing Commission for affordable housing (3-0)
• Tabled Transformational Brownfield Plan for Olympia Predevelopment Company, LLC (3-0)
• Tabled property sale of 42 DLBA-owned properties to Bedford Development LLC (3-0)

Budget, Finance And Audit Standing Committee

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee is meeting to review reports on Detroit's revenue estimates, large event revenues, cashless businesses, and the status of ARPA and Proposal N bond funds. The committee will also consider a request to accrue tax millage for the Detroit Public Library. Public comment is scheduled.

• Request for accrual of tax millage for Detroit Public Library
• Q2 FY 2022-23 large events revenue report through Dec 31, 2022
• February 2023 Detroit Revenue Estimating Conference report
• Report on cashless establishments and unbanked persons
• Status reports on Proposal N Neighborhood Improvement Bonds and ARPA funds as of Dec 31, 2022

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee approved the February 22 minutes and received several financial reports. The committee tabled a request regarding tax millage for the Detroit Public Library and a report on ARPA funds for future meetings.

• Approved February 22, 2023 minutes (2-0)
• Tabled request for accrual of tax millage for Detroit Public Library for three weeks (2-0)
• Received and filed Large Events Reporting thru December 31, 2022 (2-0)
• Received and filed February 2023 Detroit Revenue Estimating Conference Report (2-0)
• Received and filed report on Detroit Cashless Establishments and Unbanked Persons (2-0)
• Received and filed Neighborhood Improvement Plan Bonds (Proposal N) Funds Status report (2-0)
• Tabled American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds Status Report for one month (2-0)

City Council Formal Session

The Detroit City Council formal session on February 28, 2023, approved the journal and referred multiple items to standing committees. Key referrals include a $1.532 billion Transformational Brownfield Plan for District Detroit, several lawsuit settlements totaling $245,605, and a proposed income protection ordinance. The council also received reports on dangerous building demolition orders and deferrals.

• Referred $1.532 billion Transformational Brownfield Plan for Related Olympia Predevelopment (District Detroit) to Planning and Economic Development Committee
• Referred lawsuit settlements: $150,000 (C-Spine Orthopedic), $62,500 (Michigan Institute of Pain and Headache), $17,250 (CET Pharmacy), $11,000 (Select Specialists), $4,855 (Albert Price)
• Referred resolution to re-establish Equitable Development Task Force
• Referred report on Income Protection Ordinance prohibiting rental discrimination based on source of income
• Referred dangerous building demolition orders and deferrals for properties including 12810 Puritan, 17263 Mitchell, 19920 Salem, and 8034 St. Mary's

The City Council approved the Proposed Capital Agenda for FY 2023-24 through 2027-28 and supplemental appropriations for FY 2022-2023. The body also authorized several legal settlements, police officer indemnifications, and various service contracts for city demolition and transportation.

• Approved Proposed Capital Agenda FY 2023-24 through 2027-28 (5-0)
• Approved FY 2022-2023 Supplemental Appropriations and Transfers (5-0)
• Approved $5.2M contract for 10 New Flyer Diesel Buses (5-0)
• Approved $474,100 contract for Police Leadership Academy Training (5-0)
• Approved $125,000 settlement for Theodore Marbury et al. v. City of Detroit (5-0)
• Approved salary increases for Mayor, City Council, and City Clerk (5-0)
• Approved legal indemnification for 8 police officers (mixed votes, 4-1 or 5-0)
• Approved $40,000 increase for Property Tax Exemption Software Grant (5-0)

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee will hold four public hearings on establishing Neighborhood Enterprise Zones and Commercial Rehabilitation Districts for Olympia Predevelopment Company properties at 408 Temple St, 2210 Park Ave, and 2455 Woodward Ave. The committee will also consider several resolutions and memoranda, including a $436,132 contract for homelessness consulting, a $105,000 sale of 42 DLBA-owned properties to Bedford Development LLC, and a correction to a property sale to Mario Washington Foundation.

• Public hearing: Neighborhood Enterprise Zone at 408 Temple St (PA 147)
• Public hearing: Neighborhood Enterprise Zone at 2210 Park Ave (PA 147)
• Public hearing: Commercial Rehabilitation District at 408 Temple St (PA 210)
• Public hearing: Commercial Rehabilitation District at 2455 Woodward Ave (PA 210)
• Contract No. 6004881: $436,132 for homelessness strategic plan consulting with Barbara Poppe and Associates, LLC

The committee held four public hearings regarding Neighborhood Enterprise Zones and Commercial Rehabilitation Districts requested by Olympia Predevelopment Company, LLC. All four items were scheduled to return as line items on March 9, 2023. Several other property and housing matters were tabled or filed.

• Scheduled Neighborhood Enterprise Zone request for 408 Temple Street for March 9 (3-0)
• Scheduled Neighborhood Enterprise Zone request for 2210 Park Ave for March 9 (3-0)
• Scheduled Commercial Rehabilitation District request for 408 Temple Street for March 9 (3-0)
• Scheduled Commercial Rehabilitation District request for 2455 Woodward Avenue for March 9 (3-0)
• Approved minutes of 2/16/23 (3-0)
• Moved sale of 8243 E. Forest and 4709 Seminole to formal session (3-0)
• Received and filed request for information on Affordable Housing units (3-0)
• Received and filed report on Low Income Housing Tax Credit Funding (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. This is a discussion item, not a final vote, and no attachments or specific project details are listed in the agenda.

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

Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee is reviewing a request from the Detroit Unlimited Hydroplane Racing Association to hold the Detroit Unlimited Hydroplane Race on the Detroit River in June 2023, with a temporary street closure on Marquette Street. The committee is also considering 11 contract amendments and new contracts, including increases for HVAC services, solar resiliency construction, and Roosevelt Park improvements, plus several towing service contracts. Additionally, the committee will discuss re-acquiring two parcels from the Detroit Land Bank Authority for Bloomfield Park.

• Detroit Unlimited Hydroplane Race on Detroit River, June 15-18, 2023, with temporary closure of Marquette Street
• Contract 6003388-A1: $700,000 increase for HVAC services, total $3,550,000
• Contract 6004118-A1: $277,000 increase for solar resiliency at AB Ford Park, total $6,957,000
• Contract 6004464-A1: $220,000 increase for Roosevelt Park improvements, total $6,220,000
• Eight new towing service contracts, each $101,974, for booted/abandoned vehicles and boats

Community Development Block Grant

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee, expanded to all nine City Council members, is meeting to review the Community Development Block Grant/Neighborhood Opportunity Fund (CDBG/NOF) program. The agenda includes an overview, a hearing on the FY 2023-24 funding chart, and consideration of multiple appeals from organizations seeking funding. Public comment is also scheduled.

• Overview of CDBG/NOF program by Legislative Policy Division and City Planning Commission
• Hearing on FY 2023-24 CDBG/NOF funding chart
• Appeal from Teen HYPE
• Appeal from Mosaic Detroit
• Appeals from Seconds Chance, Coleman A. Young Foundation, and others

The committee conducted an overview and public hearing regarding the Community Development Block Grant/Neighborhood Opportunity Fund (CDBG/NOF). Appeals were heard from five organizations. No final votes or decisions were recorded in the minutes.

Internal Operations Standing Committee

The Internal Operations Standing Committee will interview four appointees to the Human Rights Commission and Board of Ethics, and consider several items including lawsuit settlements, legal representation for police officers, and a salary increase for elected officials. The committee will also discuss appointments to the City Planning Commission and Detroit Entertainment Commission, and a donation of a digital privacy tool.

• Interviews for Human Rights Commission appointees Annie Mendoza, De'Rone Buffington, and Marloshawn Franklin Sr., and Board of Ethics appointee Carron Pinkin
• Settlement of $125,000 in Theodore Marbury et al v Ibrahim Kakish and James Corsi
• Settlement of $65,000 in Joshua Robinson v City of Detroit et al
• Settlement of $107,575 in Carlos Rice v City of Detroit
• Resolution to increase salaries of Mayor, City Council, and City Clerk

The Internal Operations Standing Committee recommended several legal settlements and salary increases for the Mayor, City Clerk, and City Council. The committee also recommended the appointment of four individuals to city boards and commissions. Several police officer indemnification requests were moved forward for approval.

• Recommended approval of salary increases for Mayor, City Council, and City Clerk (3-0)
• Recommended $125,000 settlement for Marbury et al. v Ibrahim Kakish and James Corsi (3-0)
• Recommended $65,000 settlement for Joshua Robinson v City of Detroit (3-0)
• Recommended $107,575 settlement for Carlos Rice v City of Detroit (3-0)
• Recommended appointments of Annie Mendoza, De'Rone Buffington, and Marloshawn Franklin Sr. to Human Rights Commission (3-0)
• Recommended appointment of Asia Hamilton to Detroit Entertainment Commission (3-0)
• Recommended appointment of Carron L. Pinkins to Board of Ethics (3-0)
• Recommended legal representation and indemnification for 9 police officers/sergeants (3-0)

Budget, Finance And Audit Standing Committee

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee is meeting to review several financial reports and proposals, including a proposed amendment to the city's procurement ordinance, the six-month financial report, and the fiscal impact of recognizing Indigenous Peoples Day as a holiday. The committee will also consider accepting a $40,000 grant increase for property tax exemption software and review the proposed Capital Agenda for FY 2023-24 through 2027-28, along with status reports on ARPA funds and Neighborhood Improvement Plan Bonds.

• Procurement Ordinance Amendment to Chapter 17, Article V, Section 17-5-11 (for introduction and public hearing)
• City of Detroit Financial Report for six months ended December 31, 2022
• Fiscal Impact Statement on recognizing Indigenous Peoples Day as an excused time holiday
• Accept $40,000 increase for Property Tax Exemption Software Grant (total $240,000 from Rocket Community Fund)
• Proposed Capital Agenda FY 2023-24 through 2027-28 (recommend approval with modifications)

The committee recommended the approval of a $40,000 grant increase from the Rocket Community Fund for property tax exemption software. It also recommended approval of the Proposed Capital Agenda for FY 2023-24 through 2027-28. Several financial reports were received and filed.

• Approved minutes from February 15, 2023 (3-0)
• Referred proposed ordinance amending Chapter 17 of City Code to Law Department and Legislative Policy Division (3-0)
• Received and filed Financial Report for six months ended December 31, 2022 (3-0)
• Received and filed fiscal impact report for Indigenous Peoples Day holiday (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $40,000 appropriation increase for Property Tax Exemption Software Grant (3-0)
• Recommended approval with modifications of Proposed Capital Agenda FY 2023-24 through 2027-28 (3-0)
• Tabled ARPA Funds Status Report for one week (3-0)
• Tabled Neighborhood Improvement Plan Bonds (Proposal N) Funds Status Report for one week (3-0)

City Council Formal Session

The Detroit City Council is holding a formal session to vote on several items, including contract amendments, lawsuit settlements, and appointments to city boards and task forces. The agenda includes a $900,000 increase for legal representation, multiple settlement payments, and the reestablishment of task forces on human trafficking and youth civic engagement.

• Contract No. 6000554 amendment: $900,000 increase for legal representation (Fink Bressack, PLLC), total $4,570,000
• Settlement of Theodore Marbury et al v Ibrahim Kakish and James Corsi: $125,000
• Settlement of Joshua Robinson v City of Detroit: $65,000
• Settlement of Carlos Rice v City of Detroit: $107,575
• Appointments to Reparations Task Force (13 names listed)

City Council approved a $25 million contract for lead service line replacements and passed an ordinance establishing standards for shared electric personal mobility devices. The council also approved several legal settlements and task force reestablishments.

• Approved $25M contract for lead service line replacement (9-0)
• Approved ordinance for shared electric personal mobility device permitting and standards (9-0)
• Approved $900,000 increase for legal representation via Fink Bressack, PLLC (7-2)
• Approved $50,000 settlement for John Marks v City of Detroit (9-0)
• Approved $2,780 settlement for Vital Community Care v City of Detroit (9-0)
• Approved reestablishing Human and Sex Trafficking and Youth and Civic Engagement Task Forces (9-0)
• Approved $3.5M subsidy from DDA to Detroit Public Library (9-0)
• Approved conveyance of 3085 W. Jefferson Ave. (6-3)

Public Health and Safety Standing Committee

The committee recommended approval of an ordinance establishing permitting and operational standards for shared electric personal mobility devices. Several high-value contracts for lead line replacement, police training, and transit buses were also recommended for formal approval.

• Recommended approval of ordinance for shared electric personal mobility device permitting (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $25M lead service line replacement contract with Five Star Energy Services, LLC (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $5.2M contract for 10 New Flyer diesel buses (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $474,100 police leadership training contract with Wayne State University (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $4.9M Eastern Market Project funding and grants (3-0)
• Recommended approval of five emergency demolition contracts totaling $103,328 (3-0)
• Concurred with Department of Appeals and Hearings findings for January 3, 2023 Dangerous Buildings hearings (3-0)
• Recommended approval of resolution urging adoption of Mutual Aid Box Alarm System - Michigan (3-0)

Rules Standing Committee

The Detroit City Council Rules Committee is holding a routine meeting on February 20, 2023. The agenda contains only standard procedural items: roll call, chair remarks, approval of minutes, public comment, and member reports. No substantive legislation, contracts, or policy items are listed for discussion or decision.

• Roll call
• Chair remarks
• Approval of minutes
• Public comment
• Member reports

The committee met to conduct procedural business. The only substantive action taken was the approval of minutes from a previous meeting.

• Approved minutes of 9/9/22 (3-0)

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee

The committee recommended denying the transfer of jurisdiction and conveyance of property at 3085 W. Jefferson Ave. It also recommended approval for a lease amendment with the Detroit Regional Convention Facility Authority and the 2023-24 CDBG/NOF program schedule.

• Recommended denial of property conveyance at 3085 W. Jefferson Ave. (2-1)
• Recommended approval of lease amendment with Detroit Regional Convention Facility Authority (3-0)
• Recommended approval of 2023-24 CDBG/NOF program schedule and notice (3-0)
• Sent request to appropriate $1,452,884.47 in Section 108 funds to formal session without recommendation (3-0)
• Tabled four public hearings for Olympia Predevelopment Company, LLC until March 2, 2023 (3-0)
• Received and filed reports on lead abatement costs, District Detroit tax exemptions, and LIHTC funding (3-0)
• Referred ticket surcharge and Hantz Group property questions to the Legislative Policy Division (3-0)
• Approved minutes of 2-9-23 (3-0)

Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee will discuss a resolution urging the Downtown Development Authority to pay a $3.5 million subsidy to the Detroit Public Library, and review a report on the Detroit Unlimited Hydroplane Race petition. New business includes a proposed Hot Chocolate 15k/5k race, a park renovation contract, and two grant acceptances.

• Resolution urging DDA to pay $3.5M subsidy to Detroit Public Library
• Detroit Unlimited Hydroplane Race on Detroit River, June 15-18, 2023, with temporary street closure on Marquette Street
• Hot Chocolate 15k/5k at Milliken State Park, Detroit Riverwalk, and Belle Isle on April 16, 2023
• Contract No. 6005100: $29,300 for renovation of Sylvester Seyburn (Mahaffey) Park walkway and boulders
• Accept $500,000 Strategic Neighborhood Fund Grant for West Warren Open-Air Plaza Project

The committee recommended approval for a $3.5 million DDA subsidy for the Detroit Public Library and a $500,000 grant for the West Warren Open-Air Plaza Project. It also recommended approval for a park renovation contract and a grant for Detroit Animal Care. A request for the Detroit Unlimited Hydroplane Race was tabled for one week.

• Recommended approval of $3.5M DDA subsidy for Detroit Public Library (3-0)
• Recommended approval of Hot Chocolate 15k/5k event on April 16, 2023 (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $29,300 contract for Sylvester Seyburn (Mahaffey) Park renovations (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $15,000 Project Healthy Community Grant for Detroit Animal Care (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $500,000 Strategic Neighborhood Fund Grant for West Warren Open-Air Plaza Project (3-0)
• Tabled Detroit Unlimited Hydroplane Race petition for one week (3-0)
• Approved February 9, 2023 minutes (3-0)

Internal Operations Standing Committee

The Internal Operations Standing Committee will conduct interviews for appointments to the Reparations Task Force and the Historic District Commission, and consider several resolutions including lawsuit settlements, a contract amendment, and the reestablishment of task forces. Items marked as 'brought back' were previously directed for reconsideration, and new items were referred to the committee on February 15, 2023.

• Interviews for appointments to Reparations Task Force (Erika Murria, Cidney Calloway) and Historic District Commission (Najahyia Chinchilla, Tiffany Franklin, Adrea Simmons)
• Settlement of $50,000 in John Marks v City of Detroit (police lawsuit)
• Settlement of $2,780 in Vital Community Care v City of Detroit (transportation lawsuit)
• Contract amendment for Aloia & Associates, P.C. increasing funds by $150,000 for condemnation matters related to Detroit City Airport
• Resolution to establish '313 Day' on March 13 in Detroit

The Internal Operations Standing Committee recommended the approval of five appointments to the Reparations Task Force and Historic District Commission. The committee also recommended approving two legal settlements and a contract increase for airport condemnation services. Additionally, the committee moved to reestablish the Youth and Civic Engagement and Human and Sex Trafficking task forces.

• Recommended approval of Erika Murria and Cidney Calloway to Reparations Task Force (3-0)
• Recommended approval of Najahyia Chinchilla, Tiffany Franklin, and Adrea Simmons to Historic District Commission (3-0)
• Recommended $50,000 settlement for John Marks v City of Detroit (3-0)
• Recommended $2,780 settlement for Vital Community Care v City of Detroit (3-0)
• Recommended $150,000 contract increase for Aloia & Associates, P.C. regarding Detroit City Airport (3-0)
• Recommended reestablishment of Youth and Civic Engagement Task Force (3-0)
• Recommended reestablishment of Human and Sex Trafficking Task Force (3-0)
• Recommended establishing March 13th as '313 Day' (3-0)

Budget, Finance And Audit Standing Committee

The committee recommended approving supplemental appropriations and transfers for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 and a resolution supporting the National Infrastructure Bank Act of 2021. A proposed ordinance regarding cashless retail prohibitions and a request for Detroit Public Library tax millage accrual were deferred.

• Approved minutes of February 8, 2023 (3-0)
• Recommended approval of Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Supplemental Appropriations and Transfers (3-0)
• Recommended approval of resolution in support of the National Infrastructure Bank Act of 2021 (3-0)
• Tabled Proposed Capital Agenda FY 2023-2024 to FY 2027-2028 for further discussion (3-0)
• Referred proposed ordinance on Cashless Retail Prohibition Requirements to Law Department and tabled for two weeks (3-0)
• Referred memorandum on Request for Accrual of Tax Milllage for Detroit Public Library to Legislative Policy Division and tabled for two weeks (3-0)

City Council Formal Session

The Detroit City Council is holding a formal session to reconsider two items from the previous meeting: the Red Arrow Brownfield Plan and a $4.97 million Right to Counsel contract for eviction defense. The agenda also includes referrals to standing committees for items like a proposed ordinance banning cashless businesses, appointments to the Human Rights Commission, and several contracts for police training, buses, and demolitions. Most items are being referred to committees for further review, with a few voting action matters.

• Reconsideration of Red Arrow Brownfield Plan for the Red Arrow Redevelopment Project
• Reconsideration of Contract No. 6004918: $4,967,512 for Right to Counsel legal services for low-income tenants in eviction cases
• Proposed ordinance to require retail and food service businesses to accept cash
• Contract No. 3062802: $5,214,940.60 for ten New Flyer diesel buses
• Contract No. 6004783: $474,100 for Wayne State University police leadership training

City Council approved several emergency residential demolitions, a mobile ticketing application for city-wide transit, and the addition of Indigenous Peoples Day to observed city holidays. The council also approved various legal settlements and event permits, while denying a property sale to Rafik Petroleum, LLC.

• Approved mobile ticketing phone application for city-wide transit (9-0)
• Approved ordinance to add Indigenous Peoples Day to observed holidays (9-0)
• Denied property sale of 22736, 22740, and 22746 Fenkell to Rafik Petroleum, LLC (0-9)
• Approved $460,000 acquisition of 3106 16th Street from DPSCD (9-0)
• Approved $1.188M contract for citywide long term disability insurance (9-0)
• Approved 11 emergency residential demolitions across various locations (9-0)
• Approved $1.58M construction contract for Balduck Park (9-0)
• Approved permits for St. Patrick's Parade, Marche du Nain Rouge, and other events (9-0)

Public Health and Safety Standing Committee

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee will review unfinished business and new items, including a $25 million lead service line replacement contract, emergency demolition contracts, and dangerous building demolition orders for dozens of properties. The committee will also discuss requests for reports on demolition insurance, soil testing, and electric buses.

• Contract No. 6005050: $25,000,000 for full lead service line replacement (Five Star Energy Services, LLC)
• Contract No. 3059481: $25,025 emergency demolition at 2944 Lakeview (Lakeshore Global Corporation)
• Contract No. 3062727: $35,200 for basement backfill at 12130 Woodrow Wilson (Gayanga Co.)
• Contract No. 6003854-A1: $225,000 increase for soil testing at demolished sites (Environmental Testing & Consulting, Inc.)
• Dangerous building demolition orders for over 100 properties, including 4659 17th, 9107 Auburn, and 12444 Conner

The committee concurred with departmental findings for dangerous buildings and ordered the demolition of numerous properties. Several demolition contracts were moved to formal session for further action. A $25 million lead service line replacement contract was tabled for one week.

• Approved minutes of 2/6/23 (3-0)
• Moved $35,200 contract for basement backfill at 12130 Woodrow Wilson to formal session (3-0)
• Moved $225,000 contract increase for soil testing at demolished sites to formal session (3-0)
• Moved $25,025 emergency demolition contract for 2944 Lakeview to formal session (3-0)
• Tabled $25,000,000 lead service line replacement contract for one week (3-0)
• Concurred with Department of Appeals and Hearings dangerous building findings from 1/27/23 (3-0)
• Ordered demolition of 33 properties across various locations
• Received and filed memorandums regarding MABAS-MI and lead abatement financial assessment (3-0)

Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee will consider a $1,584,700 contract for construction services at Balduck Park, funded 62% philanthropically and 38% by ARPA. It will also review recommendations to approve several 2023 special event permits, including Charivari, the St. Patrick's Parade, and the Hydroplane Race, plus accept grants and donations for arts and parks. A resolution urging the DDA to pay a $3.5 million subsidy to the Detroit Public Library is listed as unfinished business.

• Contract No. 6004863: $1,584,700 for construction at Balduck Park, 20210 Conner, with WCI Contractors, Inc.
• Resolution urging DDA to pay $3.5 million subsidy to Detroit Public Library (unfinished business)
• Petition for Charivari 2023 at Historic Fort Wayne, Aug 11-15, 2023
• Petition for 65th Annual Detroit St. Patrick's Parade in Corktown, March 12, 2023
• Accept $20,000 Michigan Strategic Fund Grant for Arts, Culture and Entrepreneurship Division

The committee recommended several event petitions, a park construction contract, and grant acceptances for formal session approval. A resolution regarding a $3.5 million subsidy for the Detroit Public Library and a hydroplane race petition were tabled for one week.

• Approved minutes from February 2, 2023 (2-0)
• Tabled resolution for $3.5M Detroit Public Library subsidy (2-0)
• Recommended approval of Charivari 2023 event (3-0)
• Recommended approval of 65th Annual Detroit St. Patrick's Parade (3-0)
• Tabled Detroit Unlimited Hydroplane Race petition (3-0)
• Recommended approval of 2023 Marche du Nain Rouge (3-0)
• Recommended approval of Cupid's Undie Run (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $1,584,700 Balduck Park construction contract (3-0)

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee

The committee recommended approval for the acquisition of a former school site and a water line replacement contract. It recommended denying a property sale on Fenkell and deferred several other development and zoning requests for further information.

• Recommended approval to acquire 3106 16th Street from DPSCD for $460,000 (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $30,000 contract increase for 3R Home Improvement, LLC (3-0)
• Recommended denial of property sale at 22736, 22740, and 22746 Fenkell to Rafik Petroleum, LLC (3-0)
• Recommended approval of Danish Brotherhood Hall Brownfield Plan pending more information (3-0)
• Recommended approval of Obsolete Property Rehabilitation District for 111-131 Harmon Street (3-0)
• Tabled Neighborhood Enterprise Zone request for 405 Smith until April 13, 2023 (3-0)
• Tabled $436,132 homelessness consulting contract for two weeks (3-0)
• Tabled DLBA property sale to Bedford Development LLC for two weeks (3-0)

Budget, Finance And Audit Standing Committee

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee is meeting to discuss unfinished business from prior sessions, including an audit of the Detroit Transportation Corporation, public notice issues for LTGO bonds, a policy review of the proposed Capital Agenda, and an update on pension obligations. New business includes a contract amendment for bill payment kiosks, two Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificate applications, and a proposed ordinance amendment to the procurement code. The agenda also includes routine items like roll call, minutes approval, and public comment.

• Contract No. 6001575-A1 amendment to increase funds by $1,100,000 for the Bill Payment Kiosk Network with DivDat, total contract $5,800,000
• NEZ certificate applications for three new single-family houses at 1707, 1711, and 1719 Fischer in East Village
• NEZ certificate application for rehabilitation of a 56-unit apartment building at 1516 Vinewood in Hubbard Farms
• Proposed ordinance amendment to Chapter 17 of the City Code regarding purchasing of city goods and services
• Report on audit of the Detroit Transportation Corporation

The committee recommended approval for a contract amendment to expand the city's bill payment kiosk network and approved several Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificate applications. It also referred matters regarding retiree payments and public notices for bonds to the Legislative Policy Division.

• Recommended approval of $1.1M contract increase for DivDat bill payment kiosks (3-0)
• Recommended approval of NEZ certificates for 56-unit apartment at 1516 Vinewood (3-0)
• Recommended approval of NEZ certificates for three houses at 1707, 1711, and 1719 Fischer (3-0)
• Received and filed audit report on Detroit Transportation Corporation (3-0)
• Referred Malik Shelton's letter regarding LTGO Bond public notices to Legislative Policy Division (3-0)
• Referred request to review Detroit retiree payments and ARPA funds to Legislative Policy Division (3-0)
• Received and filed report on Proposed Capital Agenda FY 2023-2024 through 2027-2028 (3-0)
• Referred proposed ordinance amending City Code Chapter 17 to the Law Department (3-0)

Internal Operations Standing Committee

The Internal Operations Standing Committee will interview four appointees to the Reparations Task Force and consider several contract amendments, including increases for legal counsel and employee engagement services. The agenda also includes multiple lawsuit settlements, appointments to city boards and commissions, and a proposal to add Indigenous Peoples Day as a city holiday.

• Interviews for Reparations Task Force appointees Myaia Holmes, Janis Hazel, Anita Belle, and Bernard Parker
• Contract No. 6003874 amendment: $50,000 increase for Clark Hill PLC immigration legal counsel, total $80,000
• Contract No. 6004489: $76,766.67 for Quantum Information Systems grievance tracking system upgrade
• Contract No. 6004216 amendment: $67,000 increase for Guidehouse employee engagement, total $134,000
• Settlements totaling $83,212 in lawsuits against the city, including $40,000 to Robert E. Tucker

City Council Formal Session

The City Council approved several contracts for emergency residential demolitions and homelessness shelter services. It also authorized the purchase of 50 police vehicles and approved a $4.9M legal counsel contract for low-income residents facing eviction. Several other items, including a $1.1M legal representation contract, were postponed.

• Approved $4,967,512 contract for United Community Housing Coalition to provide legal counsel for low-income residents in eviction cases (9-0)
• Approved $1,142,000 contract for 50 public safety vehicles from Jefferson Chevrolet Co. (9-0)
• Approved Brownfield Plan for the Red Arrow Redevelopment Project (5-4)
• Approved multiple emergency demolition contracts for properties including 2097 Lawley, 1622 Lemay, and 3271 Gladstone (9-0)
• Denied emergency demolition contracts for 5749 Harding, 5754 Harding, 7117 Chatfield, and 4785 Plumer (0-9)
• Approved $384,750 Detroit Street View Enhancements Project Grant from General Motors (9-0)
• Approved $500,000 for reconstruction of Farwell Recreation Tennis Courts (9-0)
• Postponed $900,000 contract increase for legal representation from Fink Bressack, PLLC (9-0)

Public Health and Safety Standing Committee

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee is meeting to discuss and hold public hearings on five proposed ordinances that would regulate scrap tire storage, secondhand goods dealers, tow storage yards, car washes, and increase fines for property maintenance violations. The committee will also review several contracts, including emergency demolitions and a mobile ticketing app for transit.

• Public hearing on ordinance to regulate storage of less than 500 scrap tires, aligning with state law
• Public hearing on ordinance to license and regulate secondhand goods dealers, scrap metal dealers, and used tire businesses
• Public hearing on ordinance to license and regulate tow storage yards
• Public hearing on ordinance to require licenses for car washes and motor vehicle service businesses
• Contract No 6004802 with Token Transit, Inc. for mobile ticketing app, estimated net revenue $3,717,644

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee recommended approval for ordinances regulating scrap tires, secondhand goods, tow storage yards, and car wash businesses. The committee also recommended several emergency demolition contracts and a purchase of police mountain bikes. Some items, including a resolution on air quality and a lead abatement assessment, were tabled for future meetings.

• Recommended approval of ordinance amending scrap tire storage regulations (3-0)
• Recommended approval of ordinance amending secondhand goods and scrap metal dealer regulations (3-0)
• Recommended approval of ordinance regulating tow service storage yards (3-0)
• Recommended approval of ordinance requiring licenses for car washes and motor vehicle service businesses (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $80,643.50 contract for 50 police mountain bikes (3-0)
• Recommended approval of 10 emergency demolition contracts for various residential properties (various votes)
• Recommended approval of $3.7M estimated revenue contract for mobile transit ticketing app (2-1)
• Concurred with Department of Appeals and Hearings dangerous building findings from Jan 20, 2023 (3-0)