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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 7/30/2013 10:00 AM Minutes status: Draft  
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13-0929 11. ContractSubmitting reso. autho. Contract No. 2881769 - 100% City Funding - To Provide Stationery, Letterhead and Business Cards - RFQ #45423 - Company: Nationwide Envelope Specialist Inc., Location: 21260 W. Eight Mile Road, Southfield, MI 48075 - Unit Price: $3.99/Each To $373.99/Thousand - Sole Bid - Estimated Cost: $341,610.00/Three (3) Years. (This is a new Contract for stationery.) CITY WIDE   Not available
13-0930 32. ContractSubmitting reso. autho. Contract No. 2871368 - 100% City Funding - To Provide a Lease of Postage Mailing System - Company: Mailfinance Inc., Location: 478 Wheelers Farm Road, Milford, CT 06461 - Contract Period: August 1, 2013 through July 31, 2014 - Original Contract Amount: $70,480.80 - Estimated Cost: $0.00. (Renewal of Existing Contract - Original Contract Expires August 31, 2013) ELECTIONS   Not available
13-0931 33. ContractSubmitting reso. autho. Contract No. 2821499 - 100% City Funding - To Provide Professional Resources - Company: Data Consulting Group, NC, Location: 965 E. Jefferson, Detroit, MI 48226 - Contract Period: July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014 - Contract Extension: One (1) Year Extension - Contract Increase: $2,800,000.00 - Contract Amount Not to Exceed: $11,386,000.00. (This request is to amend the current contract to add time (One (1) Year Extension) and money. The previous contract was approved by City Council on September 18, 2012 for $8,586,000.00.) ITS   Not available
13-0932 34. ContractSubmitting reso. autho. Contract No. 2821501 - 100% City Funding - To Provide Computer Programming, Coding and Analysis - Company: Compuware Corporation, Location: One Campus Martius, Detroit, MI 48226 - Contract Period: July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014 - Contract Extension: One (1) Year Extension - Contract Increase: $1,000,000.00 - Contract Amount Not to Exceed: $8,200,000.00. (This request is to amend the current contract to add time (One (1) Year Extension) and money. The previous contract was approved by City Council on September 11, 2012 for $7,200,000.00.) ITS   Not available
14-0100 25. PetitionSubmitting report relative to Petition of Electric Run (#2866), request to hold the Electric Run on Belle Isle, October 19, 2013 from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. (The Buildings Safety Engineering & Environmental Department has no jurisdiction with gardening on Belle Isle. That jurisdiction rests with the Department of Recreation. AWAITING REPORT FROM MAYOR’S OFFICE, BUSINESS LICENSE CENTER, RECREATION, FIRE AND POLICE DEPARTMENTS.)   Not available
14-0101 26. PetitionSubmitting report relative to Petition of First Responders 4 Fitness (FR4F) (#2871), request to hold the First Responders 4 Fitness - 2013 Michigan Battle of the Badges on Belle Isle, August 23-25, 2013; with temporary street closure on Muse and Central. (The Buildings Safety Engineering & Environmental Department has no jurisdiction with street closures. That jurisdiction rests with the DPW-City Engineering Division. However, the Petitioner is required to secure a temporary use of land permit, have electrical work inspected 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 RECREATION DEPARTMENTS.)   Not available
14-0102 27. PetitionSubmitting report relative to Petition of Roosevelt Park Conservancy (#2892), request permission to hold the R. Park Festival at Roosevelt Park, September 13, 2012 from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.; with temporary street closure on Vernor Hway., Michigan and Dalzelle. (The Buildings Safety Engineering & Environmental Department has no jurisdiction with street closures. That jurisdiction rests with the DPW-City Engineering Division. However, the Petitioner is required to secure a temporary use of land permit, have electrical work inspected and comply with the provisions of Ordinance 503-H. AWAITING REPORTS FROM MAYOR’S OFFICE, RECREATION, HEALTH & WELLNESS PROMOTION, POLICE, FIRE, TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENTS.)   Not available
13-0933 28. PetitionSubmitting report relative to Petition of Take the Land Nonprofit Housing Corporation (#2877), request to hold Detroit’s Backyard BBQ at Cass Park, August 31, 2013 from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. (The Police Department APPROVES this petition. AWAITING REPORTS FROM MAYOR’S OFFICE, DPW-CITY ENGINEERING DIVISION AND BUILDINGS SAFETY ENGINEERING & ENVIRONMENTAL DEPARTMENT.)   Not available
13-0934 19. ResolutionSubmitting reso. autho. To enter into a Memorandum of Understanding for a grant of reimbursement in the amount of $402,474.00 from City Connect Detroit for Day Camps and Late Night programming. (The Recreation Department is requesting to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with City Connect Detroit for a grant of reimbursement of an amount not to exceed $402,474.00 to cover the operating costs of Day Camps and Late Night programs; Appropriation #13652.)   Not available
13-0935 110. ResolutionSubmitting reso. autho. Termination of the Motown Center and Village at Woodward Project Plans and Request for Permission to Transfer Subject Property to the City of Detroit Downtown Development Authority in Connection with the Catalyst Development Project.   Not available
14-0103 211. ResolutionSubmitting reso. autho. Reprogramming: Bank on Detroit Appropriation change from Finance Department to Planning and Development Department. (The Planning and Development Department request amending the HUD Consolidated Plan to reflect the reprogramming of Community Development Block Grant funds; Increase Appropriation 13657 and Cost Center 364097 Bank on Detroit - Public Service by $100,000.00; Decrease Appropriation 13359 and Cost Center 230260 Bank on Detroit - Public Service by $100,000.00.)   Not available
14-0104 212. Communication or ReportSubmitting report relative to Detroit Brownfield Redevelopment Authority-El Moore Greens. (Attached are the Brownfield Redevelopment Plans for El Moore Green.)   Not available
14-0105 213. ContractSubmitting reso. autho. Contract No. 2849295 - 100% City Funding - To Provide Property Insurance - Company: Long Insurance Services, Location: 3031 W. Grand Blvd., Suite 529, Detroit, MI 48202 - Contract Period: August 1, 2013 through August 2, 2014 - Estimated Cost: $64,591.00. (Renewal of Existing Contract - Original Contract Expires August 2, 2013.) AIRPORT   Not available
14-0106 214. ContractSubmitting reso. autho. Contract No. 2863552 - 95% City (Metro) Funding, Other (Palmer Woods Association) - To Provide Repair of Tree-Root Damaged Sidewalks and Driveways, Westside - Company: Giorgi Concrete, LLC, Location: 20450 Sherwood, Detroit, MI 48234-2929 - Contract Period - April 15, 2013 through December 31, 2015 - Contract Increase: $356,121.25 - Contract Amount Not to Exceed; $1,044,696.25. (This request is to amend the current contract to add money only. The previous contract was approved by City Council on February 26, 2013 for $688,575.00.) PUBLIC WORKS   Not available
13-1184 215. Communication or ReportSubmitting report in response to request for DEFERRAL OF DEMOLITION ORDER on property located at 16815 Greydale. (A special inspection on June 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
13-1103 316. PetitionSubmitting report relative to Petition of Detroit Beer Company (#2890), request to hold the Detroit Beer Company’s 10th Anniversary Party, September 6-7, 2013 at 1529 Broadway; with temporary street closure on Broadway eastbound between 1536 Broadway and John R. (The Buildings Safety Engineering & Environmental Department has no jurisdiction with street closures. That jurisdiction rests with the DPW-City Engineering Division. However, the Petitioner is required to secure a temporary use of land permit, have electrical work inspected and comply with the provisions of Ordinance 503-H. AWAITING REPORTS FROM MAYOR’S OFFICE, DPW-CITY ENGINEERING DIVISION, BUSINESS LICENSE CENTER, POLICE AND MUNICIPAL PARKING DEPARTMENTS.)   Not available
13-1172 417. PetitionSubmitting reso. autho. Petition of New Mount Carmel Tabernacle Church of God (#2865), request an easement of alley at the intersection of Pennsylvania, Gratiot and Harper Avenues. (The DPW-City Engineering Division and the Planning and Development Department RECOMMENDS approval of this petition provided that conditions are met.)   Not available
14-0107 218. PetitionSubmitting report relative to Petition of Arise Detroit (#2880), request to hold the Arise Detroit: News Conference (and the hanging of a jersey on the Spirit of Detroit), July 31, 2013 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in front of the Spirit of Detroit. (The Police Department APPROVES this petition. AWAITING REPORTS FROM MAYOR’S OFFICE, DETROIT-WAYNE JOINT BUILDING AUTHORITY AND DPW-CITY ENGINEERING DIVISION.)   Not available
13-1198 219. Communication or ReportSubmitting report relative to Petition of LaVanWay (#2775), request to install banners on East Jefferson, McDougall and Wight to promote Rivertown Neighborhood, an innovative senior community located on McDougall in Detroit. (The Public Lighting RECOMMENDS this petition. AWAITING REPORTS FROM BUSINESS LICENSE CENTER AND PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.)   Not available
13-0905 420. ContractCockrel, Jr., reso. autho. Contract No. 2795330 - 100% City Funding - To Provide Review of Workers’ Compensation Medical Bills - Company: Brown Rehabilitation Management, Inc., Location: 29688 Telegraph Road, Suite 100, Southfield, MI 48034 - Contract Period: June 1, 2009 through May 31, 2014 - Contract Extension: One (1) Year - Contract Increase: $600,000.00 - Contract Amount Not to Exceed: $2,544,000.00. FINANCE (REPORTED OUT OF BUDGET, FINANCE AND AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION ON 07-24-13) This request is to amend the current contract to add time (One (1) Year) and money. The previous contract was approved by City Council on July 31, 2012 for $1,944,000.00.   Not available
13-0906 221. ContractCockrel, Jr., reso. autho. Contract No. 2577158 - 100% City Funding - To Provide Income Tax Software Maintenance - Company: Proquire, LLC, Location: PO Box 22187, Chicago, IL 60673-2187 - Contract Period: August 1, 2012 through March 31, 2014 - Estimated Cost: $41,182.21. FINANCE Renewal of Existing Contract - Original Contract Expires March 31, 2012.   Not available
13-0908 222. ContractCockrel, Jr., reso. autho. Contract No. 2881362 - 100% City Funding - To Provide Repair Service, Parts, and/or Labor for Leach Rear Loader and Curb Tender Packer Units - RFQ #43644 - Company: Bell Equipment Company, Location: 78 Northpointe Drive, Lake Orion, MI 48359 - Contract Period: August 1, 2013 through July 31, 2016 - (7) Items - Unit Price: $35.77/Each To $2,625.72/Each - Lowest Total Bid - Estimated Cost: $528,702.24/Three (3) Years. GENERAL SERVICES (REPORTED OUT OF INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION ON 07-24-13; PENDING CLARIFICATION FROM GENERAL SERVICES DIRECTOR)   Not available
13-0772 523. Lawsuit SettlementCockrel, Jr., reso. autho. Settlement in lawsuit of Lonciann Sisco v. City of Detroit; Case No.: 12-007731-NI; File No.: A19000-004046 (CC); in the amount of $75,000.00; by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about February 16, 2011. (PULLED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION AGENDA ON 7-23-13 - BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED)   Not available
13-0912 424. Lawsuit SettlementCockrel, Jr., reso. autho. Settlement in lawsuit Joe Louis Wright v. B. Knobelsdorf et al; Case No.: 12-cv-13632 (SLdeJ); Matter No.: A37000.007838, in the amount of $25,000.00 by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about December 30, 2011. (PULLED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION AGENDA ON 7-23-13 - BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED)   Not available
13-0779 525. Lawsuit SettlementCockrel, Jr., reso. autho. Legal Representation and Indemnification in lawsuit of Omari Griffin v. City of Detroit, Detroit Police Officers Lavon Howell #525 and Allen Ibrahimovic #1417; Wayne County Circuit Case No. 12-012454 NO; for P. O. Lavon Howell. (PULLED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION AGENDA ON 7-23-13 - BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED)   Not available
13-0784 526. Lawsuit SettlementCockrel, Jr., reso. autho. Legal Representation and Indemnification in lawsuit of Bernard White v. James Kisselburg, Larry Barnett, and City of Detroit; United States District Court Case No. 12-13283; for P.O. James Kisselburg and P.O. Larry Bennett. (PULLED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION AGENDA ON 7-23-13 - BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED)   Not available
13-1045 527. ResolutionCockrel, Jr., reso. autho. Appointment of Mr. Robert L. Page, Jr. to the Board of Ethics, term ending on June 30, 2015.   Not available
13-0898 328. PetitionTate, reso. autho. Petition of ITS World Congress 2014 (#2863), request to hold ITS World Congress 2014 at Belle Isle and Atwater Street, September 8-11, 2013; with temporary street closure on Atwater St., Yzermen Dr., Jefferson Ave. and Rivard St.   Not available
13-0925 229. ContractTate, reso. autho. Contract No. 2822976 - 100% City Funding - To Provide Court Reporting Services and Transcription - Company: LaFlora Court Reporting, Location: 10047 Strathmoor, Detroit, MI 48227 - Contract Period: August 1, 2013 through July 31, 2014 - Estimated Cost: $17,000.00. (Renewal of Existing Contract - Original Contract Expires June 30, 2012.) BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS   Not available
13-0836 330. ResolutionTate, reso. autho. Site Plan and Special District review for the request SDG, Inc., on behalf of the Detroit Regional Convention Facility Authority (Cobo Center) to modify the plans approved for Cobo Center for the modification and expansion of the plaza on the south side of West Jefferson Avenue and west side of Washington Boulevard right-of-way. (RECOMMEND APPROVAL) (PULLED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION AGENDA ON 7-23-13 - BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED)   Not available
13-0928 331. ResolutionTate, reso. autho. Modification of the Planned Development (PD) zoning district at 57 Watson Street to allow for the expansion of the existing parking lot for Ye Olde Butcher Shoppe. (RECOMMEND APPROVAL) (REPORTED OUT OF PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS ON 07-25-13)   Not available
13-0872 232. ResolutionTate, reso. autho. Surplus Property Sale - 13118 Plymouth, to Ahmad Baydoun and Revark Rouch, for the amount of $11,300.00. (Purchaser proposes to rehabilitate the property as part of their “Business Expansion” for their adjacent business d/b/a Detroit Exotic Upholstery and Trim at 13126 Plymouth.)   Not available
13-0915 233. ResolutionTate, reso. autho. Surplus Property Sale - Vacant Land - 2647 & 2653 E. Vernor, to Angelo Sarraf, for the amount of $3,200.00. (Purchaser proposes to landscape and maintain the property to enhance his adjacent restaurant business located at 2629 E. Vernor.)   Not available
13-0916 234. ResolutionTate, reso. autho. Declaration of Surplus and Transfer of Jurisdiction - Development: 18904 Lesure (a/k/a Luger Park) (The Recreation Department has indicated to the Planning and Development (P&DD) that the above property is no longer appropriate to their needs and has requested that P&DD assume jurisdictional control over this parcel so that it may be marketed for rehabilitation and development, etc.)   Not available
13-0917 435. ResolutionTate, reso. autho. Request for a Public Hearing on Brush Park Rehabilitation Project - Development: 308 & 320 Mack. (The Offeror proposes to combine privately acquired parcels to develop the property into a “Ronald McDonald House” with a paved surface parking lot for the storage of licensed operable vehicles with appropriate landscaping.)   Not available
13-0866 336. PetitionTate, reso. autho. Petition of Vicentes Cuban Cuisine (#2796), request for an outdoor café permit at 1250 Library Street. (REPORTED OUT OF PLANNING AND ECOMONIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 07-25-13 WITH RECOMMENDATION TO DENY; NO RESOLUTION PROVIDED BY DEPARTMENTS.)   Not available
13-0834 437. PetitionTate, reso. autho. Approving an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation District, in the area of 1201-1265 Washington Blvd., Detroit, MI., in accordance with Public Act 146 of 2000 on behalf of Akno Enterprises Michigan Book Tower, LLC. (Petition #2795)   Not available
13-0833 338. PetitionTate, reso. autho. Approving an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation District, in the area of 655 W. Alexandrine, Detroit, MI., in accordance with Public Act 146 of 2000 on behalf of David Knapp - Alley Wine, LLC. (Petition #2761)   Not available
13-0835 339. PetitionTate, reso. autho. Approving an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation District, in the area of 1526 Centre, Detroit, MI., in accordance with Public Act 146 of 2000 on behalf of Princeton Enterprises, LLC. (#2823)   Not available
13-0831 340. PetitionTate, reso. autho. Approving an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Exemption Certificate, on behalf of Alex and Beck, LLC., at 499 W. Alexandrine, Detroit, MI 48201, in accordance with Public Act 146 of 2000. (Petition #2609)   Not available
13-0832 341. PetitionTate, reso. autho. Approving an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Exemption Certificate, on behalf of Woodward Willis, LLC.; Certificate in the area of 22 & 33 W. Willis and 4209 & 4219 Woodward Ave., Detroit, MI., in accordance with Public Act 210 of 2005 as amended.   Not available
13-0840 442. PetitionTate, reso. autho. Approving a Personal Property Tax Exemption Certificate for Sakthi Automotive Group USA, Inc., in accordance with Public Act 328 of 1998. (CORRECTED: Petition #2859)   Not available
13-0890 243. ContractJones, reso. autho. Contract No. 2881339 - 100% City Funding - To provide lamps, High Intensity Discharge for Street Lighting - RFQ #45302 - Company: T&N Services, Location: 2940 E. Jefferson, Detroit, MI 48207 - Contract Period: July 1, 2013 through July 1, 2014 - (11) Items - Unit Price: $5.40/Each to $17.70/Each - Lowest Equalized Bid - Estimated Cost: $840,450.00 (This is a new contract for high intensity street lighting.) PUBLIC LIGHTING   Not available
13-0891 344. ContractJones, reso. autho. Contract No. 2862902 - 100% Street Funding - To Provide Design and Construction of New Roof Structure on Existing Concrete Footing and Foundation Retaining Wall at 5800 Russell - Company: DMC Consultants, Inc./Dome Corporation of American, A Joint Venture, Location: 13500 Foley Street, Detroit, MI 48227 - Contract Period: November 17, 2012 through February 13, 2014 - Contract Extension: Fifteen (15) Month Extension - Contract Amount Not Exceed: $584,200.00 No Additional Funding (This request is to amend the current contract to add time (Fifteen (15) Month Extension) and change the scope of services. The previous contract was approved by City Council on October 16, 2012 for $584,200.00) PUBLIC WORKS   Not available
13-0863 545. PetitionJones, reso. autho. Petition of Nailah L.L.C. (#2351), request conversion of alley to easement between E. Ferry and E. Kirby, bordering I-75 and St. Antoine. (Related to Petition No. 2599) (The DPW-City Engineering Division and the Planning & Development APPROVES this petition.)   Not available
14-0108 246. ResolutionJones, reso. autho. to the secondary street naming of Third Street in honor of Maryann Mahaffey affect Third Avenue north of Mack Avenue and south of Webb Street.   Not available
14-0109 347. ResolutionWatson, resolution strongly urging the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on the judiciary to hold hearings on the increasing use of Chapter 9 relief.   Not available
14-0110 248. ResolutionJones, amended reso. autho. in accordance with Article 4, Chapter 1, Section 4-102 of the Detroit City Charter, when the Detroit City Council closes its adjourned formal session following the Public Health and Safety Standing Committee on Tuesday, July 30, 2013, it will stand adjourned until Monday August 19, 2013, when it reconvenes for a meeting of the Public Health and Safety Standing Committee, only, and will thereafter stand adjourned until Tuesday, September 3, 2013, at which time it will reconvene in the Detroit City Council’s Formal Session beginning at 10:00 a.m.   Not available
14-0111 249. ContractReport on approved proceedings from the Emergency Manager. · 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. · Contract No. 2877416 - 100% City Funding, - To Provide Temporary Staffing Services - Company: Computech Corporation, Location: 101 W. Kirby Street, Detroit, MI 48202 - Contract Period: April 9, 2013 through May 31, 2015 - Contract Decrease: $250,000, Contract Amount Not to Exceed: $750,000.00. · Contract No. 2877420 - 100% City Funding, - To Provide Temporary Staffing Services - Company: Futurenet Group Inc., Location: 12801 St. Auburn, Detroit, MI 48223 - Contract Period: April 9, 2013 through May 31, 2015 - Contract Decrease: $250,000, Contract Amount Not to Exceed: $750,000.00. · Contract No. 2877577 - 100% City Funding, - To Provide Temporary Staffing Services - Com   Not available
13-0730 150. Communication or ReportReport on approval of proceedings by the Mayor.   Not available