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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 11/26/2013 10:00 AM Minutes status: Draft  
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14-0070 21. ContractSubmitting reso. autho. Contract No. 2837629 - 100% City Funding - To Furnish Computer Software Maintenance and Support for Risk Management - Company: Computer Sciences Corporation, Location: PO Box 8500-52708, Philadelphia, PA 19178 - Contract Period: February 1, 2014 through January 31, 2015 - Estimated Cost: $80,000.00. (Renewal of Existing Contract - Original Contract expires January 31, 2014) FINANCE   Not available
14-0071 32. ContractSubmitting reso. autho. Contract No. 2836334 - 100% City Funding - To Provide Maintenance and Repair to the Electronic Display located in Hart Plaza. Daktronic is the Sole Provider of Parts, Technology and Service for the Daktronics Manufactured Equipment - Company: Daktronics, 331 32ND Ave., PO Box 5128, Brookings, SD 57006-5128 - Contract Period: February 1, 2014 through January 31, 2015 - Contract Amount Not to Exceed: $3,230.00 for One (1) year. GENERAL SERVICES   Not available
14-0072 23. Communication or ReportSubmitting report relative to Council Member JoAnn Watson questions regarding Lease of Belle Isle Park.   Not available
14-0073 24. PetitionSubmitting report relative to Petition of The Color Run (#2961), request to hold the Color Run on Belle Isle on October 4, 2014 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Set up is to begin October 3, 2014 with tear down ending October 4, 2014. (AWAITING REPORTS FROM MAYOR’S OFFICE; DPW-CITY ENGINEERING DIVISION; BUILDINGS SAFETY ENGINEERING, RECREATION, POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS; BUSINESS LICENSE CENTER)   Not available
14-0074 25. PetitionSubmitting report relative to Petition of The Fraternal Order of United Irishmen (#2988), request to host the “Saint Patricks Parade Corktown Race” on March 16, 2014. The race is to start at 9:30 a.m. in the area of Roosevelt Park and Michigan Avenue with temporary street closure. (AWAITING REPORTS FROM MAYOR’S OFFICE; DPW-CITY ENGINEERING DIVISION; BUILDINGS SAFETY ENGINEERING, RECREATION, POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS; BUSINESS LICENSE CENTER)   Not available
14-0075 26. PetitionSubmitting report relative to Petition of Susan G. Komen, Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute (#2982), request to hold the “23rd Annual Susan G. Komen Detroit Race for the Cure” on June 21, 2014 from 7:00 a.m. to 12 p.m. Route to include outside Comerica Park, Woodward Avenue and adjacent streets based on Olympia Entertainment and M1 Rail Project. (AWAITING REPORTS FROM MAYOR’S OFFICE; DPW-CITY ENGINEERING DIVISION; BUSINESS LICENSE CENTER; MUNICIPAL PARKING, BUILDINGS SAFETY ENGINEERING AND ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROMOTION, TRANSPORTATION AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS)   Not available
14-0076 27. ContractSubmitting reso. autho. Contract No. 2882957 - 100% Federal Funding - To Provide Direct Housing Counseling to Individual Clients to prevent them from becoming Homeless or to end their Homelessness by Re-housing them - Company: United Community Housing Coalition, Location: 220 Bagley, Suite #224, Detroit, MI 48226 - Contract Period: July 1, 2013 through December 31, 2014 - Contract Not to Exceed: $305,544.00. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT   Not available
14-0077 38. ContractSubmitting reso. autho. Contract No. 2885293 - 100% City Funding - To Provide Luminaries 250 Watt & 400 Watt - Company: Hercules & Hercules, Location: 19055 W. Davison, Detroit, MI 48223 - Contract Period: One time Purchase - (2) Items - Unit Price: $144.00/Ea. To $148.00/Ea. - Contract Not to Exceed: $43,800.00-One Time Purchase. (Purchasing only received one (1) bid for this service. There were twelve (12) bids solicited) PUBLIC LIGHTING   Not available
14-0078 29. ContractSubmitting reso. autho. Contract No. 2885985 - 100% City Funding - To Furnish Telecommunications Service of Processing Credit Card Transaction Fees for IPS Solar Power Meters for One Year Period with One Additional Year Renewal - Company: IPS Group, Inc., 5601 Oberline Dr., Ste. 100, San Diego, CA 92121 - Contract Period: September 1, 2013 through August 31, 2014 - Contract Amount Not to Exceed: $50,100.00. (This is a Sole Source Contract) MUNICIPAL PARKING   Not available
14-0079 210. ContractSubmitting reso. autho. Contract No. 2885238 - 80% Federal Funding, 20% State Funding - To Provide Transportation Services Improvements - Company: WCI Contracts, Inc, Location: 20210 Connor, Detroit, MI 48202-2977 - Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through One (1) Year Thereafter - Contract Not to Exceed: $894,000.00. TRANSPORTATION   Not available
14-0080 211. Communication or ReportSubmitting report in response to request for DEFERRAL OF DEMOLITION ORDER on property located at 760 Virginia Park. (A special inspection on October 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
14-0081 212. Communication or ReportSubmitting report in response to request for DEFERRAL OF DEMOLITION ORDER on property located at 11483-85 Sanford. (A special inspection on November 12, 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
14-0082 213. PetitionStatus of Police Department submitting reso. autho. Petition of United Irish Societies (#2989), request to hold the “56th Annual Detroit St. Patrick’s Parade” on March 16, 2014 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Michigan Avenue from 6th Street to 14th Street with temporary street closures. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 1-13-14)   Not available
14-0083 214. PetitionSubmitting reso. autho. Petition of Rock Ventures/Quicken Loans/Cupids Undie Run (#2983), request to hold the “Cupids Undie Run” on February 15, 2014 from 1pm to 3pm with temporary street closure on Woodward from E. Montcalm to Park Avenue, Park Avenue from W. Adams Street to E. Adams Street, E. Montcalm from Woodward to Park and E. Elizabeth. (GRANT; SUBJECT TO DEPARTMENTAL CONDITIONS) (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE 1-13-14)   Not available
14-0084 215. PetitionStatus of Public Works Department/ City Engineering Division submitting reso. autho. Petition of GNT Holdings (#2895), request to unvacate unauthorized vacated alley referenced by Petition No. 661 by New Cadillac Square Apartments Inc., located at 111 Cadillac Square, Suite 200 and whereas the alley was officially closed July 26, 2011. (PULLED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION ON 02-25-14 AND DIRECTED TO POSTPONE UNTIL 03-04-14; YES TO DISAPPROVE, NO TO APPROVE) (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 1-27-14)   Not available
14-0085 216. PetitionStatus of Public Works Department/City Engineering Division submitting reso. autho. Petition of Park Rite (#2689), request permission to vacate the alley and convert into an easement located at 328-340 Macomb and 301-349 Monroe (the alley is located west of Brush between Monroe and Macomb.) (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 1-13-14)   Not available
13-0511 217. PetitionStatus of Public Works Department/City Engineering Division submitting reso. autho. Petition of HAL Architectual Design Group PLLC (#2669), request for conversion of existing easements under Petition 695 to be vacated outright (streets and alleys between Hildale Avenue, E. Seven Mile Road, Omira and the railroad.) (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 1-13-14)   Not available
14-0086 218. PetitionStatus of Department of Public Works reso. autho. Petition of Great Lakes Geomatics LLC. (#2442), requesting the vacation and conversion to utility easement of Erskine Avenue between Orleans and Dequindre Avenue. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 1-13-14)   Not available
14-0087 219. ResolutionSubmitting reso. autho. Request to transfer 40 Buses from the Detroit Department of Transportation (DDOT) to the Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation (SMART). (DDOT requests to transfer forty (40) New Flyer D40LF buses to SMART. This transfer is required so that DDOT may reduce the overall revenue service bus fleet so that the spare ratio is reduced to 20 percent as required with FTA.)   Not available
14-0009 420. 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 521. 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 422. 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 423. 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 324. 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 325. 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
14-0035 326. ResolutionTate, reso. autho. Installation of three temporary signs at 1 Washington Boulevard (Cobo Center/Detroit Regional Convention Center) for the Auto Show. (RECOMMEND APPROVAL)(The PC (Public Center) zoning classification in which the building is located calls for City Council approval of the location and design of any exterior changes following the review and recommendation of CPC and the Planning and Development Department (P&DD) (Sections 61-3-182 and 61-11-77 of the Zoning Ordinance.)   Not available
14-0036 327. ResolutionTate, reso. autho. PCA (Public Center Adjacent) review of Exterior changes to the First National Building, located at 660 Woodward Avenue, for Papa Joe’s Market. (RECOMMEND APPROVAL) (The PCA (Public Center Adjacent/Restricted Central Business District) zoning classification in which the building is located calls for City Council approval of the location and design of proposed exterior alterations following the review and recommendation of CPC and the Planning and Development Department (P&DD) (Sections 61-3-182 and 61-11-96 of the Zoning Ordinance.)   Not available
14-0088 228. ResolutionTate, reso. autho. Jefferson Chalmers Rehabilitation Project - Transfer of City Owned Properties to Detroit Land Bank Authority.   Not available
14-0019 429. 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
14-0037 330. ResolutionTate, reso. autho. Surplus Property Sale - Development: Parcel 612; generally bounded by Richton, Woodrow Wilson, Elmhurst & John C. Lodge Freeway. (The Offeror proposes to clean up dumping and other illegal activities, demolish the blighted structure and create green space as part of the Cass Apartments affordable housing rehabilitation project.)   Not available
14-0038 331. ResolutionTate, reso. autho. Surplus Property Sale - 11679 Broadstreet to Mourice Neal, for the amount of $1,000.00. (The purchaser proposes to rehabilitate the property for use as a “Single-Family Residential Dwelling”.)   Not available
14-0039 332. ResolutionTate, reso. autho. Surplus Property Sale - 12882 Buffalo to Charles E. Lowman, for the amount of $4,900.00. (The purchaser proposes to continue using the property as a “Single-Family Residential Dwelling”.)   Not available
14-0040 333. ResolutionTate, reso. autho. Surplus Property Sale - 19568 Dresden to Lillie M. Kimbrough, for the amount of $2,100.00. (The purchaser proposes to rehabilitate the property for use a “Single-Family Residential Dwelling”.)   Not available
14-0041 434. ResolutionTate, reso. autho. Surplus Property Sale - 2183 W. Grand Blvd. to Joeleo Smith, for the amount of $6,300.00. (The purchaser proposes to rehabilitate the property for use as a “Two-Family Residential Dwelling”.)   Not available
14-0042 335. ResolutionTate, reso. autho. Surplus Property Sale - 18622 Greeley to Albert Thomas, for the amount of $4,900.00. (The purchaser proposes to rehabilitate the property for use as a “Single-Family Residential Dwelling”.)   Not available
14-0043 336. ResolutionTate, reso. autho. Surplus Property Sale - 11536 Gunston to Jeffrey Scarber, for the amount of $4,900.00. (The purchaser proposes to continue using the property as a “Single-Family Residential Dwelling”.)   Not available
14-0044 337. ResolutionStatus of Planning and Development Department submitting reso. autho. Surplus Property Sale - 12555 Harper to Mitchell Haywood, for the amount of $2,100.00. (The purchaser proposes to rehabilitate the property for use as a “Company Vehicle Parking Area” for their adjacent towing service d/b/a Haywood’s Towing located at 12559 Harper.) (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 1-9-14)   Not available
14-0045 338. ResolutionTate, reso. autho. Surplus Property Sale - 5266 Manistique to Roszina Ashford, for the amount of $3,900.00. (The purchaser proposes to continue using the property as a “Single-Family Residential Dwelling”.)   Not available
14-0046 339. ResolutionTate, reso. autho. Surplus Property Sale - 14032 Robson to Mosobalaje I. Adewole, for the amount of $5,020.00. (The purchaser proposes to rehabilitate the property for use as a “Single-Family Residential Dwelling”.)   Not available
14-0047 340. ResolutionTate, reso. autho. Surplus Property Sale - 14170 Rochelle to Jamal O. Goodwin, for the amount of $4,200.00. (The purchaser proposes to continue using the property as a “Single-Family Residential Dwelling”.)   Not available
14-0048 341. ResolutionTate, reso. autho. Surplus Property Sale - 12103 Rosemary to Lillie M. Kimbrough, for the amount of $1,750.00. (The purchaser proposes to rehabilitate the property for use as a “Single-Family Residential Dwelling”.)   Not available
14-0049 342. ResolutionTate, reso. autho. Surplus Property Sale - 15907 Quincy Avenue. (The Michigan State Housing Development Authority (“MSHDA”) has proposed that the City remedy the error by deeding them Lot 346 for $1.00.)   Not available
14-0050 343. ResolutionTate, reso. autho. Surplus Property Sale - Vacant Land - 6426-28 & 6432 E. Hancock to Marcellus M. Inman, for the amount of $600.00. (The purchaser proposes to fence and maintain the land to enhance their property located at 6410 E. Hancock.)   Not available
14-0051 344. ResolutionTate, reso. autho. Surplus Property Sale - Vacant Land - 2260 Wabash to Sam Zammit, for the amount of $2,500.00. (The purchaser proposes to construct a paved surface parking lot accessory to his auto repair business, Downtown Mobile, located at 2035 Michigan Avenue.)   Not available
14-0052 345. ResolutionTate, reso. autho. Surplus Property Sale - Vacant Land - 2929-31, 2943, 2930 & 2951 Benson to Society of St. Vincent De Paul, for the amount of $1,200.00. (The purchaser proposes to landscape and maintain the property to enhance their non-profit d/b/a Society of St. Vincent De Paul, located at 3000 Gratiot.)   Not available
14-0053 446. ResolutionTate, reso. autho. Surplus Property Sale - 214 and 224 Erskine (Brush Park Rehabilitation Project). (Two (2) of the properties, 214 and 224 Erskine, have since been reacquired by the City of Detroit. The property consists of a vacant, open and dilapidated structure and additional land, containing approximately 14,984 square feet and zoned PD-H (Planned Development -Historic. Farver Family Investments has demonstrated the necessary funds and other available resources to complete the project as originally permitted.)   Not available
14-0089 247. ResolutionTate, reso. autho. Surplus Property Sale - Development: 18904 Lesure (a/k/a Lugar Playground). (The Offeror proposes to maintain the current recreational park area. This use is permitted as a matter of right in a R-2 zone.)   Not available
14-0054 348. ResolutionTate, reso. autho. Property For Sale By Development Agreement: Development: 450 Brainard. (The Offeror proposes to use this property to construct a paved surface parking lot for the storage of licensed operable vehicles.)   Not available
14-0055 349. ResolutionTate, reso. autho. Correction of Legal Description - Development: 63 Temple Avenue. (The legal description was issued in error. A corrected legal description has been prepared that accurately and completely describes the parcel conveyed.)   Not available
13-1453 350. ResolutionTate, reso. autho. Surplus Property Sale - 1920 Collingwood to Smart Child and Family Services, Inc., for the amount of $8,250.00. (The purchaser proposes to rehabilitate the property for use as a “Multi-Family Residential Dwelling” for rental.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION ON 11-21-13)   Not available
14-0090 251. ResolutionTate, reso. autho. A Commitment to the Advancement of Solar Adoption within the Region and Cooperative efforts between the City of Detroit and Neighboring Jurisdictions in pursuit of this goal.   Not available
13-1397 352. ContractJones, reso. autho. 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.)   Not available
14-0005 553. ContractJones, amended reso. autho. Contract No. 2819870 - 80% Federal Funding, 20% State Funding - To Provide High Pressure Washing of Concrete Storage Bay Floors - Company: T & N Services, 2940 E. Jefferson, Detroit, MI 48207 - Contract Extension Period: May 1, 2013 through April 30, 2014 - Estimated Cost: $232,799.99. (Renewal of Existing Contract - Original Contract expired April 30, 2013.) TRANSPORTATION   Not available
13-1425 354. 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
13-1436 455. 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
13-1388 756. 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
13-1400 357. ResolutionJones, 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   Not available
14-0031 358. ResolutionJones, reso. autho. The Assignment of Parking Spaces and Seating in the Committee of the Whole to the Detroit City Council. (PULLED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION ON 11-19-13 AND DIRECTED TO POSTPONE UNTIL 11-26-13)   Not available
13-0729 159. Communication or ReportReport on approved proceedings from the Emergency Manager.   Not available
13-0730 160. Communication or ReportReport on approval of proceedings by the Mayor.   Not available
14-0091 261. Testimonial ResolutionJones, Testimonial Resolution for Commander Duane Alphonso McKissic “26 Years of Stellar Service” Detroit Police Department.   Not available
14-0092 262. Testimonial ResolutionJones, Testimonial Resolution for Philip Southend Street “Block Club.”   Not available
14-0093 263. Testimonial ResolutionJones, Testimonial Resolution for Bishop Charlie H. Green.   Not available
14-0094 264. Testimonial ResolutionJones, Resolution in Memoriam for Honorable Willie G. Lipscomb, Jr.   Not available