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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 11/19/2013 10:00 AM Minutes status: Draft  
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14-0009 21. ResolutionCockrel, Jr., reso. autho. Bethel Tower Apartments (PILOT). (Bethel Tower Limited Dividend Housing Association Limited Partnership, sponsored by Millennia Housing Development, Ltd., is under contract to acquire Bethel Tower Apartments and plans to preserve this affordable housing project and perform much needed renovations.)   Not available
14-0013 32. ContractCockrel, Jr., reso. autho. Contract No. 2831517 - 100% City Funding - To Provide Paper and Toner - Company: Quill Corporation, Location: 100 Schelter Road, Bid Department, Lincolnshire, IL 60069 - Contract Period: February 1, 2014 through February 1, 2015 - Original Three (3) Year Contract Amount: $1,800,000.00 - Renewal Contract Amount Not to Exceed: $600,000.00. (Renewal of Existing Contract - Original Contract expires February 14, 2014. Contract mount for three (3) years plus this renewal is $2,400,000.00.) FINANCE   Not available
14-0015 23. ContractCockrel, Jr., reso. autho. Contract No. 2886033 - 100% City Funding - To Provide Salt, Rock in Bulk - Company: MIDeal State Contract 071B1300339 (Detroit Salt Company), Location: 12841 Sanders, Detroit, MI 48217 - Contract Period: September 1, 2013 through August 31, 2014 - Potential Savings: $20,356.00 - (1) Item - Unit Price: $35.21/Ton - Lowest Bid - Contract Not to Exceed: $50,000.00. GENERAL SERVICES   Not available
14-0016 24. PetitionCockrel, Jr., reso. autho. Petition of Detroit Area Pre-College Engineering Program, Inc. (DAPCEP) (#3005), requesting resolution from your Honorable Body for a charitable gaming license.   Not available
14-0017 25. ResolutionTate, reso. autho. Submittal of an application to the State Historic Preservation Office for two federal grants on Belle Isle. (Masonry and Window Rehabilitation of Belle Isle Aquarium, and Rehabilitation of Belle Nancy Brown Peace Carillon Tower.)   Not available
14-0018 26. ContractTate, reso. autho. Contract No. 2885389 - 100% City Funding - To Provide Economic Development Services - Company: Detroit Economic Growth Corporation, Location: 500 Griswold, Suite 2200, Detroit, MI 48226 - Contract Period: July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014 -Contract Amount Not to Exceed: $700,000.00 PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT   Not available
14-0019 27. ResolutionSubmitting reso. autho. Surplus Property Sale - Development: 13690 Tyler, to Dependable Auto Dealers LTD, LLC, for the amount of $6,000.00. (The Offeror proposes to rehabilitate the property as an Auto Sales facility and bring it up to City code within One Hundred Eighty (180) days of transfer of deed.) (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 1-9-14)   Not available
14-0020 28. ContractJones, reso. autho. Contract No. 2884873 - 100% Federal Funding - To Provide Management Services for Detroit Emergency Operations Center - Company: Detroit Building Authority, Location: 1301 Third, Detroit, MI 48226 - Contract Period: Upon Emergency Manager Approval through Three (3) Years Thereafter - Contract Amount Not to Exceed: $1,970,000.00. HOMELAND SECURITY-EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 11-25-13)   Not available
14-0021 29. ContractJones, reso. autho. Contract No. 2829756 - 100% City Funding - To Provide Compressor, Air Labor - Company: Wright Tool Company, Location: 1738 Maplelawn, Troy, MI 48084 - Contract Period: September 1, 2013 through August 31, 2014 - Original Contract Amount: $271,839.00 - Contract Amount Not to Exceed: $291,839.00. TRANSPORTATION (Renewal of Existing Contract - Original Contract expired August 31, 2013) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 11-25-13)   Not available
14-0022 310. ContractJones, reso. autho. Contract No. 2853774 - 100% City Funding - To Provide Property Insurance - Company: Lewis & Thompson Agency, Inc., Location: 2617 W. Grand Blvd., Detroit, MI 48208 - Contract Period: November 4, 2013 through November 4, 2014 - Contract Amount Not to Exceed: $519,840.00. TRANSPORTATION (Renewal of Existing Contract - Original Contract expired November 4, 2013) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 11-25-13)   Not available
14-0023 211. PetitionJones, reso. autho. Petition of Detroit 300 Conservancy (#2956), request to host the 2013 Season Winter Magic at Campus Martius Park and adjacent areas from November 1, 2013 through December 29, 2013. Temporary street closures on various streets. (The Police Department APPROVES this petition.) (AWAITING REPORTS FROM THE MAYOR’S OFFICE, BUILDINGS, SAFETY ENGINEERING AND ENVIRONMENTAL, BUSINESS LICENSE CENTER, DPW - CITY ENGINEERING DIVISION, FIRE, MUNICIPAL, PUBLIC WORKS, TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENTS.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 11-25-13)   Not available
14-0024 212. ResolutionCockrel, Jr., reso. autho. Appointment of Edward L. Myles to the Board of Ethics effective immediately to a term expiring June 30, 2018.   Not available
13-1478 313. ResolutionTate, reso. autho. To increase appropriations 13595 and 13596 for the Mini Grant Program. (The Recreation Department has requested to accept an increase in grant funding from the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs in the amount of $4,500.00 for appropriation 13595 and $8,900.00 for appropriation 13596.)   Not available
13-1479 314. ResolutionTate, reso. autho. To extend grant agreement with the State of Michigan Department of Natural Resources - Boating Access Site Grant Program for improvements at the St. Jean Boat Launch. (The Recreation Department is requesting a time extension on the grant agreement with the State of Michigan Department of Natural Resources - Boat Access Site Grant Program for the St. Jean Boat Launch for a time of one (1) year with a new expiration date of April 30, 2014.)   Not available
13-1392 415. OrdinanceTate, an ordinance to amend Chapter 61 of the 1984 Detroit City Code, ‘Zoning’, commonly known as the Detroit Zoning Ordinance by amending provisions in Article III, IV, and V governing review and approval procedures and violations and enforcement. Changes are made to the following: (1) the process for the termination and extension of permits; (2) the process of the termination and revocation of land use rights; (3) notice requirements of revocation of a zoning grant, including those for a show-cause hearing; (4) the establishment of a show-cause hearing fee; (5) the required findings for the revocation of land use rights; (6) the evidence of abandonment and how to overcome the presumption of abandonment. ROLL CALL (FOUR (4) VOTES REQUIRED FOR IMMEDIATE EFFECT ON THE EIGHTH DAY AFTER PUBLICATION) (PULLED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION ON 11-12-13 AND DIRECTED TO POSTPONE UNTIL 11-19-13)   Not available
13-1364 416. ResolutionTate, reso. autho. Terminating the Brownfield Plan of the City of Detroit Brownfield Redevelopment Authority for the Atwater Lofts South Redevelopment Project and Approving the Brownfield Plan of the City of Detroit Brownfield Redevelopment Authority for the Orleans Landing and Atwater South Redevelopment Project.   Not available
14-0025 317. ResolutionTate, a Proposed Ordinance to amend Chapter 14, Article II, of the 1984 Detroit City Code by amending Section 14-2-3, which describes the boundaries of the City of Detroit Downtown Development Authority District, to add to the District the property in the area generally bounded by and including Woodward, Charlotte, Fourth, Temple, Grand River and the Fisher Freeway. (INTRODUCE)   Not available
14-0026 218. ResolutionTate, reso. setting a Public Hearing on the foregoing ordinance amendment.   Not available
14-0027 219. OrdinanceTate, a Proposed Ordinance to amend Chapter 14, Article II, of the 1984 Detroit City Code by amending Section 14-2-7, which is incorporated by reference into the 1984 Detroit City Code, to modify and amend the Restated City of Detroit Downtown Development Authority Tax Increment Financing Plan and Development Plan for Development Area No. 1, dated February 1978, approved by the City Council on May 17, 1978 and last amended on July 29, 2008 by Ordinance 16-08, effective August 15, 2008. (INTRODUCE)   Not available
14-0028 220. ResolutionTate, reso. setting a Public Hearing on the foregoing ordinance amendment.   Not available
13-1365 821. PetitionTate, reso. autho. Approving a Commercial Rehabilitation Exemption Certificate, on behalf of 1214 Griswold Apartments, LLC. (#2946) at 1214 Griswold 1214. (REPORTED OUT OF THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION ON 11-14-13)   Not available
13-1450 322. ResolutionSubmitting reso. autho. Surplus Property Sale - 5941 Balfour to Robert L. Palmer Jr., for the amount of $3,500.00. (The purchaser proposes to continue using the property as a “Single-Family Residential Dwelling”.)   Not available
13-1451 323. ResolutionTate, reso. autho. Surplus Property Sale - 14944 Bramell to Rosalyn Renee Flint, for the amount of $3,000.00. (The purchaser proposes to continue using the property as a “Single-Family Residential Dwelling”.)   Not available
13-1452 324. ResolutionTate, reso. autho. Surplus Property Sale - 2289-91 Clairmount to Toni L. Smith, for the amount of $4,000.00. (The purchaser proposes to rehabilitate the property for use as a “Two-Family Residential Dwelling”.)   Not available
13-1454 325. ResolutionTate, reso. autho. Surplus Property Sale - 3347 Cody to Syed Foyzul Hussain, for the amount of $4,200.00. (The purchaser proposes to continue using the property as a “Single-Family Residential Dwelling”.)   Not available
13-1456 326. ResolutionTate, reso. autho. Surplus Property Sale - 13900 Fordham to Dorshon Pratt, for the amount of $5,000.00. (The purchaser proposes to rehabilitate the property for use as a “Single-Family Residential Dwelling”.)   Not available
13-1457 327. ResolutionTate, reso. autho. Surplus Property Sale - 5015 Greenway to Melvin Z. Johnson, for the amount of $6,400.00. (The purchaser proposes to continue using the property as a “Single-Family Residential Dwelling”.)   Not available
13-1455 328. ResolutionTate, reso. autho. Surplus Property Sale - 5550 Lenox to James H. Page, for the amount of $4,200.00. (The purchaser proposes to rehabilitate the property for use as a “Single-Family Residential Dwelling”.)   Not available
13-1458 329. ResolutionTate, reso. autho. Surplus Property Sale - 9092 Prairie to Rosetta Michelle Jackson-Cheatom, for the amount of $500.00. (The purchaser proposes to demolish the property to “Fence & Landscape” and to enhance their residential structure at 9086 Prairie.)   Not available
13-1459 330. ResolutionTate, reso. autho. Surplus Property Sale - 12106 Rutherford to Shanton Powers and Erica Powers, his wife and long term occupants, for the amount of $4,200.00. (The purchaser proposes to continue using the property as a “Single-Family Residential Dwelling”.)   Not available
13-1461 331. ResolutionTate, reso. autho. Surplus Property Sale - 4656 Seebaldt to Lakecia K. Leonard, for the amount of $1,800.00. (The purchaser proposes to rehabilitate the property for use as a “Single-Family Residential Dwelling”.)   Not available
13-1460 332. ResolutionTate, reso. autho. Surplus Property Sale - 5791 Somerset to Willie Charles Ingram, for the amount of $3,200.00. (The purchaser proposes to rehabilitate the property for use as a “Single-Family Residential Dwelling”.)   Not available
13-1462 333. ResolutionTate, reso. autho. Surplus Property Sale - 2016 Sturtevant to Duan Theodore Donaldson-Taylor, for the amount of $1,500.00. (The purchaser proposes to rehabilitate the property for use as a “Single-Family Residential Dwelling”.)   Not available
13-1463 334. ResolutionTate, reso. autho. Surplus Property Sale - 5396 St. Clair to Terry J. Davis, for the amount of $4,900.00. (The purchaser proposes to continue using the property as a “Single-Family Residential Dwelling”.)   Not available
13-1464 335. ResolutionTate, reso. autho. Surplus Property Sale - 8200 Suzanne to Harry Cacok and Geneva Cacok, for the amount of $4,050.00. (The purchaser proposes to rehabilitate the property for use as a “Single-Family Residential Dwelling”.)   Not available
13-1465 336. ResolutionTate, reso. autho. Surplus Property Sale - 17275 Westbrook to Tanisha Bostic, for the amount of $4,200.00. (The purchaser proposes to continue using the property as a “Single-Family Residential Dwelling”.)   Not available
13-1466 337. ResolutionTate, reso. autho. Surplus Property Sale - 5103 32nd Street to Michael James Linden, for the amount of $1,400.00. (The purchaser proposes to rehabilitate the property for use as a “Single-Family Residential Dwelling”.)   Not available
13-1467 338. ResolutionTate, reso. autho. Surplus Property Sale - 9301 Oakland to Stafford House, for the amount of $6,400.00. (The Offeror proposes to rehabilitate the building into a live and learn center, to service underprivileged youth and young adults within the North End community.)   Not available
13-1468 339. ResolutionTate, reso. autho. Surplus Property Sale - Parcel 610 (Triangular Section Bounded by McClellan, Gratiot and Ford (I-94) Fwy.) (MDOT wishes to purchase this property for the M-3 (Gratiot) Bridge over I-94 reconstruction project. This project will include the complete reconstruction of the bridge in that area.)   Not available
13-1469 340. ResolutionTate, reso. autho. Surplus Property Sale - Vacant Land - 15840 Burt Rd. to Michael Jerry Harris, for the amount of $550.00. (The purchaser proposes to “Fence & Landscape” the property to enhance their adjacent residential structure located at 15850 Burt Rd.)   Not available
13-1470 341. ResolutionTate, reso. autho. Surplus Property Sale - Vacant Land - 6760 Stahelin to Andrew Blake Condon, for the amount of $400.00. (The purchaser proposes to “Fence & Landscape” the property to enhance their residential structure located at 6763 Brace.)   Not available
13-1471 342. ResolutionTate, reso. autho. Property For Sale By Development - Development: 937, 945, 953 & 955 Alexandrine. (The Offeror proposes to clean up the area, landscape, display sculptures and create green space. This use is subject to the rezoning of the site from R-2 (Two-Family Residential) to PD (Planned Development).   Not available
13-1472 343. ResolutionTate, reso. autho. Correction of Purchaser Name on Sale (W) Rutherford, between Tireman and Diversey, a/k/a/ 7829 Rutherford. (In error, the purchaser’s name was stated incorrectly.)   Not available
13-1396 444. ContractJones, 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)   Not available
13-1435 445. 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
13-1437 446. 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
13-1425 247. 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 248. 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
13-1398 349. ResolutionJones, 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.)   Not available
13-1399 350. ResolutionJones, 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.)   Not available
13-1388 551. PetitionJones, 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.) (PULLED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION ON 11-19-13 AND DIRECTED TO POSTPONE UNTIL 11-26-13)   Not available
14-0029 452. ContractReport on approved proceedings from the Emergency Manager. · Contract No. 86609 - 100% City Funding - To Provide Accounting Services - Richard Drumb, 5900 Lannoo, Detroit, MI 48236 - Contract Period: October 21, 2013 through June 30, 2014 - $60.00 per hour - $480.00 per diem - a weekly rate not to exceed: $2,400.00 per week - Contract Amount Not to Exceed: $82,080.00. FINANCE · Contract No. 86602 - 100% State Funding - To Provide Administrative Services to the General Services Department - Bradley Wayne Dick, 4243 Grayton, Detroit, MI 48224 - Contract Period: September 26, 2013 through June 30, 2014 - $62.50 per hour, not to exceed 40 hours per week - Contract Amount Not to Exceed: $87,500.00. GENERAL SERVICES · Contract No. 86595 - 100% City Funding - To Provide a Board of Review Member to Former Council Member Kwame Kenyatta - Nedra Lucas, 14770 Mansfield, Detroit, MI 48227 - Contract Period: October 1, 2013 through December 31, 2013, The Contractor shall work not more than 40 days during the term of the contract - $180.00 per diem - Contract Amount Not to Exceed: $7   Not available
13-0730 153. Communication or ReportReport on approval of proceedings by the Mayor.   Not available