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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 10/1/2013 10:00 AM Minutes status: Draft  
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13-1199 31. ContractSubmitting reso. autho. Contract No. 2832588 - 100% City Funding - Detroit Public Safety Headquarters Amendment #3 to Encumber City Funds from the proceeds of the Sale of the Condominium Units to the State of Michigan to fund Capital Improvements including but not limited to: Water Infiltration, Plumbing, Chiller Issues, Security, Elevators and Miscellaneous Matters including Café/Sundry Shop and to extend Contract term to June 30, 2014 - Company: Detroit Building Authority, 1300 Third St., Ste. 328, Detroit, MI 48226 - Contract Period: January 24, 2014 through June 30, 2014 - Contract Increase: $1,500,000.00 - Amount Not to Exceed; $61,500,000.00. FINANCE (REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE AND AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 10-2-13)   Not available
13-1200 22. ContractSubmitting reso. autho. Contract No. 2832588 - 100% City Funding - Detroit Public Safety Headquarters Amendment #4 to pay the Detroit Building Authority from the City’s General Fund for the payment of Operating Expenses for the Detroit Public Safety Headquarters - Company: Detroit Building Authority, 1300 Third St., Ste. 328, Detroit, MI 48226 - Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval ending June 30, 2014 - Contract Increase: $2,000,000.00 - Amount Not to Exceed; $63,500,000.00. FINANCE (REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE AND AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 10-2-13)   Not available
13-1201 13. Communication or ReportSubmitting report relative to Transition of Health Services - Department of Health and Wellness Promotion. (This investigation was performed in accordance with the Office of the Auditor General’s (OAG) charter mandate which includes making audits as directed by the City Council, and report findings and recommendations to the City Council and the Mayor) (REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE AND AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 10-2-13)   Not available
13-1202 24. Communication or ReportSubmitting report relative to Emergency Manager Order No. 8 Initial 60 Day Report - July 2011 through March 2013. (An emergency manager shall issue to the appropriate local elected and appointed officials and employees, agents, and contractors of the local government the orders the emergency manager considers necessary to accomplish the purpose of this act…..to enable the orderly accomplishment of the financial and operation plan.)   Not available
13-1203 25. Communication or ReportSubmitting report relative to Gaming Tax Revenue through July 2013. (The attached schedules present the gaming tax revenue activity through July 2013 and prior fiscal years.) (REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE AND AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 10-2-13)   Not available
13-1204 26. Communication or ReportSubmitting report relative to Gaming Tax Revenue through August 2013. (The attached schedules present the gaming tax revenue activity through August 2013 and prior fiscal years.) (REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE AND AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 10-2-13)   Not available
13-1205 17. ContractSubmitting reso. autho. Contract No. 2883153 - 100% City Funding - To Provide Compensation to cover the Cost of Automotive Repair Services for City Vehicles. Invoices dated for the period of June 1, 2012 through November 30, 2012 - Company: Bob Maxey Ford, 1833 E. Jefferson, Detroit, MI 48207 -- Total Cost: $52,376.50. Unauthorized Purchase (Confirming). (Vendor currently is not on contract) GENERAL SERVICES (REPORTED OUT OF THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION) (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 10-2-13)   Not available
13-1206 18. Lawsuit SettlementSubmitting reso. autho. Legal Representation and Indemnification in lawsuit of Kalyn Hunt, by her next Friend Michelle Armstrong v. Kelvin D. Gordon; Wayne County Circuit Court Case No.: 13-009379-NI; for RCPO Kelvin D. Gordon. (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 10-2-13)   Not available
13-1207 39. Lawsuit SettlementSubmitting reso. autho. Legal Representation and Indemnification in lawsuit of Laverne Thomas and Zachary Randle vs. Jimmie Dumas, City of Detroit, and State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company; Wayne County Circuit Court Case No.: 13-007179-NI; for TEO Jimmie Dumas. (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 10-2-13)   Not available
13-1208 110. Lawsuit SettlementSubmitting reso. autho. Legal Representation and Indemnification in lawsuit of Mario Jackson v. Lavon Howell, Dattahn Wade, Alen Ibrahimovic, and City of Detroit; Wayne County Circuit Court Case No.: 13-002331-NO; for P.O. Lavon Howell and P.O. Alen Ibrahimovic. (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 10-2-13)   Not available
13-1209 111. Lawsuit SettlementSubmitting reso. autho. Legal Representation and Indemnification in lawsuit of Willie Ramsey, Jr. v. City of Detroit, James Taylor, Ernest Cleaves and John Dunlap; Wayne County Circuit Court Case No.: 13-004810; for P.O. Ernest Cleaves and P.O. James Taylor. (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 10-2-13)   Not available
13-1210 112. Lawsuit SettlementSubmitting reso. autho. Legal Representation and Indemnification in lawsuit of Lewis Bell v. Derrick Dixon; United States District Court Case No.: 13-10171; for P.O. Derrick Dixon and P.O. Shaun Dunning. (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 10-2-13)   Not available
13-1211 213. Lawsuit SettlementSubmitting reso. autho. Legal Representation and Indemnification in lawsuit of Rodney Heard v. Robert Kane, Patrick Hammill, Marvin Jones, and the City of Detroit; United States District Court Case No.: 13-12396; for Sgt. Marvin Jones and P.O. Robert Kane. (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 10-2-13)   Not available
13-1212 114. Lawsuit SettlementSubmitting reso. autho. Legal Representation and Indemnification in lawsuit of Earl Gaines, Latoya Carrell, Joshua Harris, Precious Carrell, Ariel Gaines by and through their next friend Latoya Carrell v. City of Detroit, Joe Tucker, Brian Johnson, Juan Davis, and Tommy Bell; United States District Court Case No.: 12-15595; for P.O. Tommy Bell. (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 10-2-13)   Not available
13-1213 115. ResolutionSubmitting reso. autho. Finance Department, Public Safety Headquarters, Contract of Lease Amendment No. 3. (The Detroit Building Authority requests acceptance of $1,500,000.00 from the proceeds of sale by the DBA to the State of Michigan of two condominium units in the Detroit Public Safety Headquarters. Detroit Building Authority is also requesting to appropriate the $1,500,000 in Appropriation 00277.) (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 10-2-13)   Not available
13-1214 116. ResolutionSubmitting reso. autho. To accept a donation of maintenance service from Revolution Flag Services to repair twenty (20) flagpoles at Hart Plaza. (The Recreation Department is requesting to accept a donation from Revolution Flag Group valued at $38,500.00.)   Not available
13-1215 117. ResolutionSubmitting reso. autho. To accept a donation of $75,000.00 towards park improvements at Roosevelt Park from the Roosevelt Park Conservancy. (The park improvement will be the installation and maintenance of a sand volleyball court.)   Not available
13-1216 118. OrdinanceTate, an ordinance to amend Chapter 58 of the 1984 Detroit City Code, Vehicles for Hire, Article III Horse Drawn Carriage, by amending the title of Article III Horse Drawn Carriage, by amending Division I, Generally, Sections 58-3-1, 58-3-3, 58-3-5, 58-3-6, 58-3-16, and 58-3-18, and by amending Division 2, Business License, Sections 58-3-33, 58-3-34, 58-3-35, and 58-3-36, and by amending Division 3, Driver’s License, Sections 58-3-48 and 58-3-49, to provide a definition for electric carriage consistent with the Michigan Vehicle Code, to clarify that horse drawn carriage shall include an electric carriage, to allow an electric carriage to carry up to six (6) adults if the electric carriage is licensed to carry six (6) adults, and to make certain technical corrections. ROLL CALL (FOUR (4) VOTES REQUIRED FOR IMMEDIATE EFFECT UPON PUBLICATION)   Not available
13-1217 119. ResolutionTate, reso. autho. Approving Brownfield Plan of the City of Detroit Brownfield Redevelopment Authority for the Monroe Block Redevelopment Project.   Not available
13-1218 120. ContractSubmitting reso. autho. Contract No. 2881785 - REVENUE - 100% City Funding - To Provide Filming Pilot Movie, Low Winter Sun - Company: Michigan Sun Productions (AMC+ENDEMUL), 400 Monroe St., Detroit, MI 48226 - Contract Period: September 29, 2012(One Day) - Contract Amount: $2,500.00(Revenue). POLICE (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 10-8-13)   Not available
13-1219 121. ContractSubmitting reso. autho. Contract No. 2883995 - 100% City Funding (Street Funds) - To Provide Salt, Rock in Bulk - Company: Detroit Salt Company, LLC, 12841 Sanders, Detroit, MI 48217 - Savings: Potential Cost Savings: $225,810.00 - Contract Period: September 1, 2013 through August 31, 2014 - (1) Item - Unit Price Range: $35.21/Ton - Lowest Bid - Estimated Cost: $1,373,190.00/One (1) Year. PUBLIC WORKS (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 10-8-13)   Not available
13-1220 122. ContractSubmitting reso. autho. Contract No. 2883694 - 100% Other Funding - To Provide Compensation for Invoices dated 9-22-2011 through 12-19-11 and 1-25-2012 through 7-31-2013 that were submitted after the previous contract had expired June 30, 2013 for the Battery Service and Equipment Maintenance - Company: Enforcement Technology, Inc. a Division of Duncan Solutions, 5924 Balfour Court, Ste. 102 Carlsbad, CA 92008 - Total Cost: $35,154.30. (Vendor currently is not on contract) MUNICIPAL PARKING (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 10-8-13)   Not available
13-1221 123. ResolutionSubmitting reso. autho. Request permission to enter into a Frequency Cancellation Agreement with Sprint Nextel. (The Detroit Police Department is authorized to enter into a Frequency Cancellation Agreement with Sprint Nextel so the City can surrender and cancel certain older frequencies and replace them with a newer system in accordance with the Federal Communications Commission requirements.) (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 10-8-13)   Not available
13-1222 124. PetitionSubmitting report relative to Petition of New Mount Vernon Baptist Church (#2798), request a street name change of Meadowbrook between Lisette and Freud to Mellwood C. Brown Blvd., to honor their late Pastor Emeritus. (The Public Lighting Department RECOMMENDS approval of this petition provided that conditions are met according to the banner policy.) (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 10-8-13)   Not available
13-1223 125. ResolutionSubmitting reso. autho. Acceptance of Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) Revised Project 2007/0201/Z7/R3. (This revision extends the time allowed to expend grant funds for mobility management services providing access to jobs and related employment services for low income individuals; Appropriation #10330.) (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 10-8-13)   Not available
13-1224 226. ResolutionSubmitting reso. autho. Acceptance of Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) FY 2011 Section 5316 JARC Project Authorization 2007-0201/Z22/R2. (This revision extends the time allowed by three years to expend grant funds for mobility management services providing access to jobs and related employment services for low income individuals; Appropriation #10331 and amount remains the same $2,014,206.00.) (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 10-8-13)   Not available
13-1225 127. ResolutionSubmitting reso. autho. Acceptance of Federal Transit Administration (FTA) MI-57-X005 and Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) Project Authorization 2007-0201/Z14/R2. (This revision extends the time allowed to expend grant funds for mobility management services providing access to jobs and related employment services for low income individuals; Appropriation #10330.) (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 10-8-13)   Not available
13-1226 128. ResolutionSubmitting reso. autho. Acceptance of Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) FY 2011 Section 5310 Project Authorization 2007-0201/Z26 #3. (This grant contract provides funding to purchase demand-response vehicles for the Detroit Mobility 1st (DM1) program; Appropriation #10331.) (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 10-8-13)   Not available
13-1140 229. ContractSubmitting reso. autho. Contract No. 2878604 - 100% City Funding - To Provide a Real Estate Advisor - Company: CBRE, Inc., 400 Renaissance Center, Ste. 2500, Detroit, MI 48243 - Contract Period: May 1, 2013 through November 30, 2013 - Contract Amount Not to Exceed: $0.00. (Strategic Planning and Market Survey Services pursuant to this Agreement will be provided without Charge. The City shall not be responsible for the CONTRACTOR’S Compensation Associated with Lease Negotiations and Renewals) GENERAL SERVICES (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 9-25-13)   Not available
13-1142 230. ContractSubmitting reso. autho. Contract No. 2659669 - 100% City Funding - Change Order No. #3 - To Provide Electronic Legal Research - Company: LexisNexis, 9443 Springboro Pike, Miamisburg, OH 45342 - Contract Period: July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2015 - Contract Increase: $496,656.00 - Contract Amount Not to Exceed: $2,659,584.00. (This request is to add money to the current contract to assist department with Real Estate transactions.) LAW (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 9-25-13)   Not available
13-1086 331. ResolutionCockrel, Jr., reso. autho. Reappointment of Antonette “Toni” McILwain to the Board of Zoning Appeals, as a representative of District 4, for a term of three (3) years beginning January 1, 2014 and expiring December 31, 2016   Not available
13-1045 332. ResolutionCockrel, Jr., reso. autho. Appointment of Mr. Robert L. Page, Jr. to the Board of Ethics, term ending on June 30, 2015.   Not available
13-1013 433. ResolutionCockrel, Jr., reso. autho. Setting of Public Hearing to Move City Elections to the Even Election Year, Commencing 2018.   Not available
13-1152 334. OrdinanceTate, an ordinance to amend Chapter 25, Article II, of the 1984 Detroit City Code by adding Section 25-2-292 to establish the Masjid Wali Muhammad/Temple No. 1 Historic District, and to define the elements of design for the district. ROLL CALL (FOUR (4) VOTES REQUIRED FOR IMMEDIATE EFFECT UPON PUBLICATION)   Not available
13-1227 235. Public HearingTate, reso. autho. setting Thursday, October 10, 2013 at 10:20 a.m. Public Hearing on foregoing ordinance amendment.   Not available
13-0452 236. ResolutionTate, reso. autho. Brush Park Urban Renewal District Development: 244 Adelaide.   Not available
13-0453 237. ResolutionTate, reso. autho. Brush Park Urban Renewal District Development: 92 Alfred St.   Not available
13-1138 238. ResolutionSubmitting reso. autho. Correction of Legal Description and Approval of the Emergency Manager for the City of Detroit: 14460 East 7 Mile Road-AKA Kerchcke Park. (The legal description needed to be corrected and the corrected legal description is attached.) (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 9-26-13)   Not available
13-1143 439. Public HearingSubmitting reso. autho. Approving an Industrial Facilities Tax Exemption Certificate [For Personal Property Only], on behalf of Verndale Products, Inc. at 18940 Weaver, Detroit, MI 48228, in accordance with Public Act 198 of 1974 as amended. (Petition #2933) (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 9-26-13)   Not available
13-1096 440. ContractSubmitting reso. autho. Contract No. 2876243 - 65% Federal Funding, 35% City-Street Funding - To Provide Construction Engineering & Inspection (CE&I) Services for Seven (7) MDOT Projects 2013 - Company: HNTB Michigan, Inc., 535 Griswold, Ste 1100, Detroit, MI 48226-3605 - Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2016 - Contract Amount Not to Exceed: $1,571,306.34. PUBLIC WORKS (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 9-16-13)   Not available
13-1097 341. ContractSubmitting reso. autho. Contract No. 2881025 - 53% Federal Funding, 20% City-Street Funding, 27% Other Funding: - To Provide CE&I Services for (8) MDOT Projects, Plan Review of Streetcar Elements for the M-1 Rail Streetcar Project and Quality Assurance (QA) for CE&I Services for the M-1 Rail Streetcar Project - Company: Parsons Brinckerhoff Michigan, Inc., 500 Griswold, Ste. 2900, Detroit, MI 48226-5001 - Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2017 - Contract Amount Not to Exceed: $2,205,236.44. PUBLIC WORKS (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 9-16-13)   Not available
13-1099 642. ContractSubmitting reso. autho. Contract No. 2882600 - 100% City Funding - To Provide Compensation to pay for Janitorial Services incurred during months of April, May and June 2013 (invoices: J3479, J3480, J3481, J3482, J3483 & J3484) in the amount $114,700.00 - Company: T & N Services, 2940 E. Jefferson, Detroit, MI 48207 - Total Cost: $114,700.00. Unauthorized Purchase (Confirming) TRANSPORTATION (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 9-16-13)   Not available
13-1164 343. ResolutionSubmitting reso. autho. Acceptance of Federal Transit Administration (FTA) MI-04-0070 and Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) Project Authorization 2012-0072/PA/R1. (The purpose of revision 1 is to reduce state funding by $1,629,573. The federal funding allocated to this project was reduced and therefore the state match provided will be reduced.) (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 9-24-13)   Not available
13-1165 444. ResolutionSubmitting reso. autho. Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) Revised Project Authorization 2007-0201/Z9/R4. (The purpose of revision 4 is to renew the authorization and extend the authorization term by approximately 21 months to allow DDOT sufficient time to complete the projects.) (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 9-24-13)   Not available
13-1166 545. ResolutionSubmitting reso. autho. Acceptance of Section 5307 Federal Transit Administration Capital Grant Award MI-90-X604 and Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) Project Authorization 2007-0201/Z21/R1. (The purpose of revision 1 is to renew the authorization and extend the authorization term by approximately 19 months to allow DDOT sufficient time to complete the project.) (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 9-24-13)   Not available
13-1167 346. ResolutionSubmitting reso. autho. Acceptance of Federal Transit Administration (FTA) MI-04-0093 and Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) Project Authorization 2012-0072/P8. (These grants will provide additional funding needed to overhaul (149) buses, Repair the Coolidge facility, purchase mobile surveillance/security equipment and ADP software.) (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 9-24-13)   Not available
13-1168 447. ResolutionSubmitting reso. autho. Acceptance of Federal Transit Administration (FTA) MI-90-X642 and Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) Project Authorization 2007-0201/Z28/R1. (The purpose of revision 1 is to reduce state funding by $1,875,000). The federal funding allocated to this project was reduced and therefore the state match provided will be reduced.) (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 9-24-13)   Not available
13-1169 448. ResolutionSubmitting reso. autho. Acceptance of FY 2008-12 Federal Transit Administration (FTA) MI-37-X041 and Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) Project Authorization 2007-0201/Z25/R2. (This revision 2 is to add Federal, State matching funds and extend the authorization term by one year to allow DDOT sufficient time to complete the project. These contracts will fund programs that provide access to jobs and related employment services for low income individuals.) (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 9-24-13)   Not available
13-1170 449. ResolutionSubmitting reso. autho. New International Trade Crossing. (The resolution recommends the installation of bicycle lanes on the new bridge.) (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 9-24-13)   Not available
13-0729 150. Communication or ReportReport on approved proceedings from the Emergency Manager.   Not available
13-0503 351. Communication or ReportReport on approved proceedings from the Mayor.   Not available
13-1228 252. Testimonial ResolutionCockrel, Jr., Testimonial Resolution in Memoriam for Harry M. Philo October 24, 1924 - May 28, 2012.   Not available
13-1229 353. Testimonial ResolutionJones, Testimonial Resolution for Parents of Murdered Children Day of Remembrance.   Not available
13-1230 254. Testimonial ResolutionWatson, Testimonial Resolution for Judge Paula G. Humphries, retirement celebration of 26 years of service.   Not available
13-1231 155. Testimonial ResolutionWatson, Testimonial Resolution for The Jazz Network Foundation.   Not available