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Meeting Name: Public Health and Safety Standing Committee Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 9/10/2013 2:00 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Committee of the Whole Room
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13-0844 11. Communication or ReportStatus of Petroleum Coke storage near the Detroit River. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 10-22-13)   Not available
13-0349 12. ComplaintStatus of M. Jackson’s complaint of street lights being out on Gratiot, between Mack and St. Jean. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED 9-24-13)   Not available
13-0350 13. ComplaintStatus of Lewis Smith’s complaint of street lights being out around Skateland (East Warren and Alter Road Area). (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 9-24-13)   Not available
13-0843 14. Communication or ReportStatus of Revere Street homeowners complaint of abandoned and burned out homes at 20265, 20266, 20254, 20244, 20236, 20222, and 20220 Revere Street. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 11-12-13).   Not available
13-0351 15. ComplaintStatus of Marguertie Maddox’s complaint of street lights being out around between Pallister and Stewart.) (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 7-22-13)   Not available
13-0348 16. ComplaintStatus of Council Member JoAnn Watson submitting memorandum relative to traffic lights and street lights out on Oakwood Boulevard. (Area of concern by the Oakwood Heights Business Association is Oakwood Boulevard between Fort Street and Sanders) (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 9-24-13)   Not available
13-0347 17. ComplaintStatus of Council Member Kenneth V. Cockrel, Jr. submitting memorandum relative to investigation of street light outage on Trojan and Greenfield. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED 9-24-13)   Not available
13-0346 18. ComplaintStatus of Council Member Jones submitting memorandum relative to street light outages on the corner of Roselawn and South St. Martin, the corner of Northlawn and North St. Martin, and Cherrylawn and North St. Martin. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECT ON 9-24-13)   Not available
13-0842 19. Communication or ReportStatus of Helen Carrie - Rogge Block Club request to have property at 7000-7048 E. 7 Mile Rd. demolished. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 9-30-13)   Not available
13-0410 110. Dangerous BuildingsStatus of Verna Sheumate’s Citizen Complaint of Illegal Activity and Dangerous Building at 22061 Ulster (AWAITING REPORT FROM POLICE AND BSEED) (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 11-12-13)   Not available
13-0415 111. Communication or ReportStatus of payment of Alleged Past Due Invoices owed to Cannon Engineering, LLC, in the amount of $16,959.15. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 7-22-13)   Not available
13-1175 112. Communication or ReportStatus of three (3) vacant lots at 8237 Almont and dangerous building at 19185 Northrop (AWAITING REPORT FROM THE BUILDINGS, SAFETY ENGINEERING & ENVIROMENTAL DEPARTMENT) (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED 9-24-13)   Not available
13-1176 113. Communication or ReportStatus of properties located at 7403, 7415-17, 7462-64, 7411 Prairie St. between Majestic and Diversey. (AWAITING REPORT FROM BUILDINGS SAFETY ENGINEERING & ENVIROMENTAL DEPARTMENT) (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED 9-24-13)   Not available
13-1177 114. ContractStatus of Finance Department/Purchasing Division Contract No. 2876680 - 100% Federal Funding - To Provide Fiscal Management Services for TB Prevention - Company: Institute for Population Health, Location: 1151 Taylor Street, Detroit, MI 48202-2411 - Contract Period: January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2013 - Contract Amount Not to Exceed: $251,501.00. HEALTH (APPROVED BY THE EMERGENCY MANAGER THE WEEK OF AUGUST 5, 2013) (PULLED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION ON 7-30-13 - BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED)   Not available
13-0589 115. Communication or ReportStatus of Building Safety Engineering & Environmental and Public Works Departments submitting reports relative to Petition of Vera Jakaj (#2661), request to close alley behind his restaurant located at 15074-98 E. 7 Mile Rd. between Hayes Rd. and Queen St. (AWAITING REPORTS FROM DPW/TRAFFIC ENGINEERING DIVISION, CITY PLANNING COMMISSION AND PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT.) (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 4-28-14)   Not available
13-0590 116. PetitionBenson, reso. autho. Petition of NSI Construction Inc. (#2778), request to vacate alley and street at 9937 Dearborn St. and Fort St.; per BSEED.   Not available
13-1178 117. Communication or ReportStatus of Dangerous Buildings located on Kentucky Street. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 9-24-13)   Not available
13-1179 118. ContractSubmitting reso. autho. Contract No. 2782857 - 100% City Funding - To Provide an Extension of Contract for Turnout Bunker Gear through June 30, 2014 or until new contract is in place - Apollo Fire Equipment, 12584 Lakeshore Dr., Romeo, MI 48065 - Total Amount $247,500.00. FIRE (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 9-10-13)   Not available
13-1180 119. ContractSubmitting reso. autho. Contract No. 2790946 - 100% City Funding - To Provide Software for Fire Inspections and Billing - Trademaster, Inc., 1150 Stephenson Hwy., Troy, MI 48083 - Contract Period: April 1, 2013 through March 31, 2014 - Estimated Cost: $65,491.00. FIRE (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 9-10-13)   Not available
13-1181 120. ContractSubmitting reso. autho. Contract No. 2880103 - 100% Federal Funding - To Provide Housing Opportunity for person with AIDS (HOPWA) - Southeastern Michigan Health Association, 3011 W. Grand Blvd., Detroit, MI 48202-2411 - Contract Period: July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2016 - Contract Amount Not to Exceed: $6,379,916.00. HEALTH (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 9-10-13)   Not available
13-1182 121. ContractSubmitting reso. autho. Contract No. 2882018 - 100% State Funding - To Provide Subsidy for the Operation and Maintenance of the Detroit People Mover (FY 2013-2014) - Detroit Transportation Corporation, 1420 Washington Blvd., 3rd Fl., Detroit, MI 48226 - Contract Period: July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014 - Contract Amount Not to Exceed: $4,500,000.00. TRANSPORTATION (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 9-10-13)   Not available
13-1183 122. ContractPlease be advised that the Contract submitted on Thursday, June 13, 2013 for the City Council Agenda of June 27, 2013 has been amended as follows: Submitted as: Contract No. 2722404 - 80 % Federal Funding, 20% State Funding - To Provide Contract of Lease for Renovation of Transit Facilities - Company: Detroit Building Authority, Location: 65 Cadillac Square, Suite 2800, Detroit 48226 - Contract Period: September 27, 2011 through September 26, 2016 - Contract Amount Not to Exceed: $63,500,000.00. Should read as: Contract No. 2881347 - 80 % Federal Funding, 20% State Funding - To Provide Contract of Lease for Renovation of Transit Facilities - Company: Detroit Building Authority, Location: 65 Cadillac Square, Suite 2800, Detroit 48226 - Contract Period: September 27, 2011 through September 26, 2016 - Contract Amount Not to Exceed: $63,500,000.00. TRANSPORTATION (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 9-10-13)   Not available
13-1184 123. Communication or ReportSubmitting report in response to request for DEFERRAL OF DEMOLITION ORDER on property located at 16815 Greydale. (A special inspection on June 28, 2013 revealed the building is secured and appears to be sound and repairable. Therefore it is recommended that demolition be deferred for a period of three months subject to conditions of the order.)   Not available
13-1185 124. Communication or ReportSubmitting report in response to request for DEFERRAL OF DEMOLITION ORDER on property located at 4173 Trenton. (A special inspection on July 24, 2013 revealed the building is secured and appears to be sound and repairable. Therefore it is recommended that demolition be deferred for a period of three months subject to conditions of the order.) (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 9-10-13)   Not available
13-1186 125. Communication or ReportSubmitting report in response to request for DEFERRAL OF DEMOLITION ORDER on property located at 577 Lakewood. (A special inspection on July 29, 2013 revealed the building is secured and appears to be sound and repairable. Therefore it is recommended that demolition be deferred for a period of three months subject to conditions of the order.) (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 9-10-13)   Not available
13-1187 126. Communication or ReportSubmitting report in response to request for DEFERRAL OF DEMOLITION ORDER on property located at 12001 Engleside. (A special inspection on July 15, 2013 revealed the building is secured and appears to be sound and repairable. Therefore it is recommended that demolition be deferred for a period of three months subject to conditions of the order.) (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 9-10-13)   Not available
13-1188 127. Communication or ReportSubmitting report in response to request for DEFERRAL OF DEMOLITION ORDER on property located at 8509 Fenkell. (A special inspection on July 7, 2013 revealed the building is secured and appears to be sound and repairable. Therefore it is recommended that demolition be deferred for a period of three months subject to conditions of the order.) (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 9-10-13)   Not available
13-1189 128. Communication or ReportSubmitting report relative to Demolition of the building at 8362 Lyndon on the NE corner of N. Lawn and Lyndon. (The Buildings Safety Engineering and Environmental Department is requesting that the Planning and Development Department place this site as a priority for demolition once CBDG funds are released.) (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 9-10-13)   Not available
13-1190 129. Communication or ReportSubmitting report in response to request for DEFERRAL OF DEMOLITION ORDER on property located at 5502 Grayton. (A special inspection on October 19, 2012 revealed the building is secured and appears to be sound and repairable. Therefore it is recommended that demolition be deferred for a period of three months subject to conditions of the order.) (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 9-10-13)   Not available
13-1191 130. Communication or ReportSubmitting report relative to Petition of Metropolitan Detroit Veterans Coalition (#2909), request to hold the Annual Detroit Veteran’s Day Parade, November 9, 2013 from 2951 Woodward to Cadillac Square Park; with temporary street closure on Cadillac from Woodward and Randolph; Woodward from Mack and Campus Martius. (The Buildings Safety Engineering & Environmental Departments reports that the Petition is required to secure a temporary use of land permit, have an inspection of electrical work and comply with the provisions of ordinance 503-H regarding festival permits and carnival licenses. AWAITING REPORTS FROM MAYOR’S OFFICE, DPW-CITY ENGINEERING DIVISION, POLICE, TRANSPORTATION AND MUNICIPAL PARKING DEPARTMENTS.) (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 9-10-13)   Not available
13-1192 131. Communication or ReportSubmitting report relative to Petition of Giffels Webster (#2799), request an aerial encroachment over the public alley in the block bounded by State St., Michigan Ave., Griswold Ave., and Shelby St. (The Planning and Development Department supports Giffels Webster’s request for the aerial encroachment over the public alley. This project is in the Capitol Park Historic District, and the Historic District Commission has reviewed and approved the project. AWAITING REPORT FROM DPW-CITY ENGINEERING DIVISION.) (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 9-10-13)   Not available
13-1193 132. Communication or ReportSubmitting report relative to Petition of Giffels Webster (#2830), request various encroachments within the Woodward and Willis Avenue right-of-ways. (The Planning and Development Department supports Giffels Webster’s request for the encroachments. This project is in Willis Selden Historic District, and the Historic District Commission has reviewed and approved the project. AWAITING REPORT FROM DPW-CITY ENGINEERING DIVISION.) (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 9-10-13)   Not available
13-1194 133. Communication or ReportStatus of Department of Public Works submitting report relative to Petition of Vince Passalacqua (#2867), request to reconsider changing Second Avenue from a north bound, one-way street with diagonal parking to a two-way street with horizontal parking. (The Planning and Development Department supports Mr. Passalacqua request to reconsider changing Second Avenue from a north bound, one-way street with diagonal parking, to a two-way street with horizontal parking. The Historic District Commission will have to review and approve any street changes within and adjacent to local historic districts. AWAITING REPORTS FROM DPW-CITY ENGINEERING DIVISION AND CITY PLANNING COMMISSION.) (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 9-16-13)   Not available
13-1195 134. Communication or ReportSubmitting reso. autho. Petition of New Mount Carmel Tabernacle Church of God (#2865), request an easement of alley at the intersection of Pennsylvania, Gratiot and Harper Avenues. (The DPW-City Engineering Division and the Planning and Development Department RECOMMENDS approval of this petition provided that conditions are met.) (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 9-10-13)   Not available
13-1196 135. Communication or ReportSubmitting report relative to Petition of Voice of the Persecuted (#2905), request to hold Prayer Vigil for Pastor Saeed Abedini (American Pastor illegally imprisoned in Iran) on September 26, 2013 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. in front of the Spirit of Detroit at the Coleman A. Young building. (The Police Department APPROVES this petition. AWAITING REPORTS FROM MAYOR’S OFFICE, DETROIT BUILDING AUTHORITY AND DPW-CITY ENGINEERING DIVISION.) (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 9-10-13)   Not available
13-1197 136. Communication or ReportSubmitting reso. autho. Permission to apply for an M.C.O.L.E.S. 2014 Competitive Grant. (The Police Department Training Unit is drafting a grant application which will meet a DPD and M.C.O.LE.S. priority area.) (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 9-10-13)   Not available
13-1198 137. Communication or ReportSubmitting report relative to Petition of LaVanWay (#2775), request to install banners on East Jefferson, McDougall and Wight to promote Rivertown Neighborhood, an innovative senior community located on McDougall in Detroit. (The Public Lighting RECOMMENDS this petition. AWAITING REPORTS FROM BUSINESS LICENSE CENTER AND PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.)   Not available
13-0960 338. PetitionSubmitting reso. autho. Petition of Marathon Petroleum Company (#2357), request to vacate a public right-of-way on the westerly part of Lot 17 in Albert Maday’s subdivision. (The Planning & Development Department and the Public Works Department-City Engineering Division RECOMMENDS this petition provided that conditions are met.) (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 9-10-13)   Not available
13-0962 339. PetitionSubmitting reso. autho. Petition of Mahmood Gholami (#2676), request permission to vacate alley behind 16021 W. Warren bounded by W. Mansfield, E. Rutherford and W. Warren. (The Planning & Development Department and the Public Works Department-City Engineering Division RECOMMENDS this petition provided that conditions are met.) (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 9-10-13)   Not available
13-0981 240. ResolutionSubmitting reso. autho. Acceptance of FY 2013 Section 5307 Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program (CMAQ), Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and MDOT Award MI-95-X062. (This grant contract will provide additional funding to make the final lease payout (finance) payments for DDOT’s 2005 acquisition of 121 buses; funds be increased in Appropriation No. 10330 by $4,252,402.) (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 9-10-13)   Not available