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Meeting Name: Public Health and Safety Standing Committee Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 10/14/2013 10:00 AM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Committee of the Whole Room
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13-1408 11. ContractStatus of Finance Department/Purchasing Division Contract No. 2884183 - 100% State Funding - To Provide an Office of Compliance and Assurance - Ramona H. Pearson, CPA, PC, 26789 Woodward Avenue, Suite 107, Huntington Woods, MI 48070 - contract Period: October 1, 2013 through September 30, 2014 - Contract Amount Not to Exceed: $350,000.00 (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 10-14-13)   Not available
13-1146 32. ContractJones, reso. autho. Contract No. 2883754 - 100% City Funding - To Provide Compensation to pay for Software Maintenance Services for the Detroit Narcotics Enforcement and Conspiracy Division for the past Two (2) years (2011-2013) - REQ #: 290396 - Company: Automated Investigation Management Solutions, Inc., 145 Mallard Pointe Dr., Pelham, AL 35124 - Total Cost: $62,100.00. Unauthorized Purchase (Confirming) (Vendor currently is not on contract) POLICE   Not available
13-1104 13. PetitionStatus of Department of Public Works submitting reso. autho. (rescinded) Petition of Holy Cross Children’s Service (#2143), request for street closure on Larkins Street between Wagner and McGraw. (The DPW-City Engineering Division initially approved this petition on March 5, 2013. On June 18, 2013, the DPW-City Engineering Division RESCINDED this petition (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 10-08-13)   Not available
13-0589 14. 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
13-0412 15. Dangerous BuildingsStatus of Citizen’s complaint of Dangerous Sidewalk (Walkway) in front of Abandoned Property on Frisbee Street (Mr. James Jones spoke during Public Comment and submitted picture) (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 3-17-14)   Not available
13-1257 16. Communication or ReportStatus of Marguerite Maddox complaint of overcrowding on DDOT buses. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION OF 09-16-13)   Not available
13-1256 17. Communication or ReportStatus of Marguerite Maddox request to have an abandoned DPS School in the Southbound Lodge and Clairmont area boarded up. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 10-28-13)   Not available
13-1270 58. ContractSubmitting reso. autho. Contract No. 2884126 - 100% City Funding - Notification of Emergency Procurement as provided by Ordinance No. 15-00 - Please be advised of an Emergency Procurement as follows: Description of Procurement: Demolition of Property located at 9001-3 W. Vernor - Basis for the Emergency: This fire damaged structure poses a threat to Public Health and Safety and is necessary to demolish - Contractor: 1 Way Services, 4195 Central St., Detroit, MI 48210 - Total Amount: $53,400.00. BUILDINGS SAFETY ENGINEERING AND ENVIRONMENTAL (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 10-14-13)   Not available
13-1271 29. ContractSubmitting reso. autho. Contract No. 2883357 - REVENUE - 100% Federal Funding (for the Period of October 1, 2013 through September 30, 2014) - To Provide Federal Funding for the Traffic Operations Center Work; General Operation, Communications, Equipment Management, System Management Work and all necessary related work on Michigan Avenue - Company: Michigan Department of Transportation, PO Box 30050, Lansing, MI 48909 - Contract Period: August 1, 2013 through July 31, 2017- Contract Amount: $613,875.00. PUBLIC WORKS (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 10-14-13)   Not available
13-1272 110. ContractSubmitting reso. autho. Contract No. 2777523 - 80% Federal Funding, 20% State Funding - To Provide an Extension for Parts, Genuine, Detroit Diesel Engine & Transmission for One Hundred and Twenty days (120), to allow for processing of a New contract. Contract Extension Period: November 1, 2013 through March 1, 2014 - Company: Williams Detroit Diesel, 4000 Stecker Ave., Dearborn, MI 48126 - Total Amount: $0.00. TRANSPORTATION (There is no Contract Renewal Option; therefore, an Extension is needed until a new Contract is established.) (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 10-14-13)   Not available
13-1273 111. ContractSubmitting reso. autho. Contract No. 2883837 - 100% City Funding - To Provide Compensation for Repairs to PLD Electrical Distribution System caused by the storms on September 11, 2013 that downed Multiple Primary Wires feeding Detroit Public Schools - Company: Energy Group Inc., 8837 Lyndon, Detroit, MI 48238 -- Total Cost: $43,227.66. PUBLIC LIGHTING - Unauthorized Purchase (Confirming) Vendor currently is not on contract (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 10-14-13)   Not available
13-1274 512. 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, MI 48226 - Contract Period: September 27, 2011 through September 26, 2016 - Contract Amount Not to Exceed: $63,500,000.00. TRANSPORTATION Should read as: Contract No. 2884198 - 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, MI 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 10-14-13)   Not available
13-1275 713. ContractSubmitting reso. autho. Contract No. 2796125 - 100% City Funding - To Provide a Continuation of Contract for MSA Alarm Parts & Repair, for a One (1) Year Period, Contract Period: June 15, 2013 through June 14, 2014 to allow for Processing of a New Contract - Company: Apollo Fire Equipment, 12584 Lakeshore Dr., Romeo, MI 48065 - Total Amount: $0.00. (No Additional Funds are Required) FIRE (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 10-14-13)   Not available
13-1276 314. ContractSubmitting report in response to request for DEFERRAL OF DEMOLITION ORDER on property located at 710 W. Philadelphia. (A special inspection on September 16, 2013 revealed the building is secured and appears to be sound and repairable. Therefore, it is recommended that the demolition order be deferred for a period of three months subject to conditions of the order.) (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 10-14-13)   Not available
13-1277 415. PetitionSubmitting report relative to Petition of College for Creative Studies (#2926), request to hold the 32nd Detroit International Wine Auction & Maize/Blue Go Pink, October 18-19, 2013 at Cadillac Square and lobby of 1st National Building from 6:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.; with temporary street closure on Cadillac Square, Bates and Woodward. (The Buildings Safety Engineering and Environmental Department has no jurisdiction with temporary street closures; however, the Petitioner 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. AWAITING REPORTS FROM MAYOR’S OFFICE, BUSINESS LICENSE CENTER, POLICE DEPARTMENT-LIQUOR LICENSE, RECREATION, PUBLIC WORKS, FIRE AND HEALTH & WELLNESS PROMOTION DEPARTMENTS.) (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 10-14-13)   Not available
13-1278 316. PetitionSubmitting report relative to Petition of Somerset Collection/Merchants Association (#2929), request to host Maize and Blue Go Pink located in Cadillac Square on October 18, 2013 from 6:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.; with temporary street closure on Cadillac Square from Bates to Woodward. (The Buildings Safety Engineering and Environmental Department has no jurisdiction with temporary street closures; however, the Petitioner 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. AWAITING REPORTS FROM MAYOR’S OFFICE, BUSINESS LICENSE CENTER, DPW-CITY ENGINEERING DIVISION, POLICE, FIRE AND MUNICIPAL PARKING DEPARTMENTS.) (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 10-14-13)   Not available
13-1279 117. PetitionJones, reso. autho. Petition of CBS Detroit (#2935), request to hold 97.1 The Ticket Tigers Opening Day Block Party, March 31, 2014 from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Grand Circus Park East and West. (The Buildings Safety Engineering and Environmental Department reports that the Petitioner may be required to secure a temporary use of land permit, have an inspection of electrical work, conform to Code requirements and comply with the provisions of ordinance 503-H. AWAITING REPORTS FROM MAYOR’S OFFICE, DPW-CITY ENGINEERING DIVISION, BUSINESS LICENSE CENTER, POLICE, FIRE AND HEALTH & WELLNESS PROMOTION DEPARTMENTS.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 11-25-13)   Not available
13-1280 118. PetitionSubmitting report relative to Petition of Moratorium Now Coalition Against Foreclosures (#2944), request to hold “Peoples Assembly Against the Banks & Austerity” on the east side of Grand Circus Park, October 5-6, 2013 from 10:00 a.m. to 3 p.m. (The Buildings Safety Engineering and Environmental Department reports that the Petitioner may be required to secure a temporary use of land permit, have an inspection of electrical work, conform to Code requirements and comply with the provisions of ordinance 503-H. AWAITING REPORTS FROM MAYOR’S OFFICE, RECREATION, POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS.) (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 10-14-13)   Not available
13-1281 219. ResolutionSubmitting reso. autho. Request permission to accept a computer workstation for the Detroit Police Department’s mounted Police Division from the Detroit Public Safety Foundation. (The mission of DPSF is to promote public safety by enhancing the capabilities of the DPD by facilitating access to world class processes and tools. The workstation being donated is valued at $785.00.) (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 10-14-13)   Not available
13-1282 220. PetitionSubmitting report relative to Petition of RUNdetroit (#2911), request to hold the Mustache Dache, November 9, 2013 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Rivertown Warehouse District and Riverwalk; with temporary street closure on Franklin between Jos Campau and Chene; Chene to Atwater and Atwater. (The Police Department APPROVES this petition. AWAITING REPORTS FROM MAYOR’S OFFICE, DPW-CITY ENGINEERING DIVISION, BUSINESS LICENSE CENTER, FIRE AND HEALTH & WELLNESS PROMOTION DEPARTMENTS.) (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 10-14-13)   Not available
13-1283 121. Communication or ReportCouncil Member Kenneth V. Cockrel, Jr., submitting memorandum regarding Petition for Emergency Demolition Deferment. (The owner of the property at 5734 Woodward, Mr. Landy, has submitted a petition for deferment and is requesting that this Honorable Body defer the demolition, as it is in the process of being renovated.) (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 10-14-13)   Not available
13-1409 122. Communication or ReportStatus of Open and Dangerous Disposal of medical waste and subsequent arson located at 5721 Martin St. just two blocks away from Munger Elementary School. (AWAITING REPORTS FROM FIRE AND BUILDINGS SAFETY ENGINEERING AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEPARTMENTS; ADMINISTRATION) (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 10-28-13)   Not available