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Meeting Name: Public Health and Safety Standing Committee Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 11/12/2013 10:00 AM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Committee of the Whole Room
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13-1425 11. ContractJones, reso. autho. Contract No. 2884784 - 100% Street Funding - To Provide Compensation to cover the cost for Asphalt Cold Patch Material previously received (Invoive Dates: February 23, 2013 and April 6, 2013) to repair Dangerous Potholes throughout the City Until a New Contract is in Place - Barrett Paving, 5800 Cherry Hill Road, Ypsilanti, MI 48198 - Contract Amount Not to Exceed: $45,394.51. PUBLIC WORKS - Unauthorized Purchase (Confirming) (PULLED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION ON 11-19-13 AND DIRECTED TO POSTPONE UNTIL 11-26-13)   Not available
13-1426 12. ContractJones, reso. autho. Contract No. 2884907 - 100% City Funding - To Provide Professional Services and Contracting for the Demolition, Construction, Grading, Lighting, Fencing, Electrical and all other facets needed for the upgrade of the Municipal Parking Department Caniff Tow and Storage Lot - Detroit Building Authority, 1301 Third Street, Detroit, MI 48226 - Contract Period: Upon Emergency Manager Approval through May 31, 2014 - Contract Amount Not to Exceed: $500,000.00. (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION)   Not available
13-1256 13. 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
13-0843 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
13-1336 15. PetitionStatus of Recreation Department submitting report relative to Petition of The Parade Company (#2958), request to hold “Michigan Fitness Foundation Auto Show Shuffle 5k” on January 18, 2014 from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. along the Detroit Riverwalk, Port Authority and Dequindre Cut; with temporary street closures on Atwater, Orleans, Woodbridge, Bates and St. Aubin. (The Recreation Department has no direct impact on this event. Therefore, we can offer no recommendation for this event. AWAITING REPORTS FROM BUILDINGS SAFETY ENGINEERING AND ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROMOTION DEPARTMENTS; MAYOR’S OFFICE; DPW - CITY ENGINEERING DIVISION) (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 10-28-13)   Not available
13-0412 16. 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
13-1409 17. 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
13-0589 18. 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 19. 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
13-0410 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
13-1431 111. Communication or ReportStatus of Street Light repairs (AWAITING REPORTS FROM THE PUBLIC LIGHTING DEPARTMENT AND THE PUBLIC LIGHTING AUTHORITY) (BROUGHT BACK FROM FORMAL SESSION OF 10-22-13)   Not available
13-1432 112. Communication or ReportStatus of 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 FROM FORMAL SESSION OF 10-22-13)   Not available
13-1433 113. ContractSubmitting reso. autho. Contract No. 2785793 - 100% City Funding - To Provide Repair of Heavy Equipment and Snow Removal Vehicles - Company: Cannon Engineering & Equipment Co., LLC, Location: 51761 Danview Technology Court, Shelby Township, MI 48315 - Contract Period: February 1, 2012 through January 31, 2014 - Contract Not to Exceed: $25,000.00/yr. AIRPORT (Renewal of Existing Contract - Original Contract expired January 31, 2012) (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 11-12-13)   Not available
13-1434 114. ContractStatus of Finance Department/Purchasing Division Contract No. 2829089 - 62.05% City Funding, 28.43% State Funding, 6.13% Federal Funding, 3.39% Farebox Funding - To Provide an Extension for Tire Repair and Recapping Services for a Four (4) Mount Period to allow for processing of a New Contract. Contract Extension Period: October 15, 2013 through February 13, 2014, or until a New Contract is Awarded, which ever occurs first - Company: Shrader Tire & Oil, Location: 2045 Sylvania Avenue, Toledo, OH 43613 - Total Amount: $100,000.00. TRANSPORTATION (There is no Contract Renewal Option; therefore, an Extension is needed until a new Contract is established.) (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 11-12-13)   Not available
13-1435 115. ContractJones, reso. autho. Contract No. 2883329 - 100% City Funding - Lease Agreement for Property at 13206 E. Jefferson, Detroit, MI 48215 - To operate a Police Mini Station - Company: Riverbend Properties, Inc., 18633 Mack Ave., Detroit, MI 48215 - Contract Period: October 1, 2013 through September 30, 2018 - Total Amount: $0.00. POLICE (Lessor shall pay all Lessee’s utilities except the telephone bill. Leasee will be responsible for the telephone service only)   Not available
13-1436 116. ContractJones, reso. autho. Contract No. 2883623 - 100% City Funding - To Conduct Public Awareness for Residents in the City of Detroit by issuing Posters, Doorknob Hangers, that Publicize tips on Crimes, Post Billboards, to inform the Residents of Criminal activity within their Community - Company: Alliance for a Safer Greater Detroit, Inc., d/b/a Crime Stoppers, 10900 Harper Ave., Detroit, MI 48213 - Contract Period: Upon City Council’s Approval for One (1) Year - Contract Amount Not to Exceed: $25,000.00. POLICE (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE PENDING QUESTIONS FROM ADMINISTRATION)   Not available
13-1437 117. ContractJones, reso. autho. Contract No. 2883704 - 100% City Funding - Lease Agreement for Property at 14700 Mack Ave., Detroit, MI 48215 - To operate a Police Mini Station - Company: Mack-Alter, LLC., 18633 Mack Ave., Detroit, MI 48236 - Contract Period: October 1, 2013 through September 30, 2018 - Total Amount: $0.00. POLICE (Lessor shall pay all Lessee’s utilities except the telephone bill. Leasee will be responsible for the telephone service only)   Not available
13-0038 118. ContractSubmitting reso. autho. Contract No. 2875784 - 100% State (Street) Funding - To Provide Hauling and Disposal of Street Debris - Homrich Wrecking, Inc., 4195 Central Street, Suite #H, Detroit, MI 48210 - Contract Period: April 1, 2013 through March 31, 2015, with Two (2), One (1) Year Renewal Options - (1) Item - Unit Prices Range from: $19.43/Ton - Lowest Bid - Contract Amount Not to Exceed: $800,000.00/Two (2) Years. PUBLIC WORKS (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE 4-23-13)   Not available
13-1439 119. Communication or ReportSubmitting reso. autho. Permission to accept the State of Michigan, Department of Community Health Crime Services Commission “Victim of Crime Assistance” (V.O.C.A) Grant. (The State of Michigan, Department of Community Health Crime Victim Services Commission, has awarded the Detroit Police Department a grant entitled “Victim of Crime Assistance” (V.O.C.A), in the amount of $615,459.00, with a cash match of $153,865.00.) (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 11-12-13)   Not available
13-1440 120. Communication or ReportSubmitting reso. autho. Request to accept an award from the State of Michigan’s Automobile Theft Prevention Authority (ATPA) for the “East Side Action Team” Grant for the fiscal year 2013/2014. (The State of Michigan’s Automobile Theft Prevention Authority (ATPA) has awarded the Detroit Police Department (DPD) $122,481.00 to pay a portion (50%) of the salary and fringes of (1) sergeant and (1) police officer assigned to the grant.) (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 11-12-13)   Not available
13-1441 121. Communication or ReportSubmitting report relative to Petition of Midtown, Inc., Formerly UCCA (#2945), request to host Noel Night on December 7, 2013 from 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. at 5200 Woodward Avenue. Temporary street closures on Woodward from Farnsworth to Ferry, Ferry from Cass to John R and Kirby From Cass to John R. (AWAITING REPORT FROM THE HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROMOTION DEPARTMENT)   Not available
13-1442 122. Communication or ReportCouncil Member Jones submitting reso. autho. Rescheduling the Tuesday, November 12, 2013 Public Health and Safety Standing Committee meeting from 2:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.   Not available
13-1443 123. ContractSubmitting reso. autho. Contract No. 2884339 - 100% DWSD Funding - Green Infrastructure Program - Tetra Tech of Michigan, 65 Cadillac Square, Suite 3610, Detroit, Michigan 48226 - Contract Period: December 1, 2013 thru December 1, 2018 - Contract Amount Not to Exceed: $14,500,000.00. WATER AND SEWERAGE DEPARTMENT (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 11-12-13)   Not available