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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 2/18/2014 10:00 AM Minutes status: Draft  
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14-0327 11. ContractSubmitting reso. autho. Contract No. 2852020 - 100% City Funding - To Provide Procurement of Hardware/Software Items - Company: The OAS Group, Inc., Location: 1748 Northwood, Troy, MI 48084 - Contract Period: January 1, 2014 through December 30, 2014 - Contract Increase: $2,500,000.00 -Contract Amount Not to Exceed: $6,500,000.00. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2-19-14)   Not available
14-0328 12. ContractSubmitting reso. autho. Contract No. 2873269 - 100% Federal Funding (Emergency Shelter Grant) - To Provide Transitional Housing Services for persons who are residents of the City of Detroit - Company: Catholic Social Services of Wayne County/Teen Infant Parenting (TIP), Location: 9851 Hamilton, Detroit, MI 48202 - Contract Period: October 1, 2012 through September 30, 2013 - Contract Amount Not to Exceed: $58,299.00. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2-20-14)   Not available
14-0329 13. ResolutionSubmitting reso. autho. Surplus Property Sale - Development: 5991 & 6005 Epworth, to Tireman Associates II, LLC, for the amount of $1,000.00. (The offeror proposes to demolish the structure at their own expense, remove all debris and create a greenspace buffer for their nearby used auto parts facility located at 5919 Tireman.) (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2-20-14)   Not available
14-0330 14. ContractSubmitting reso. autho. Contract No. 2883536 - 80% Federal Funding, 20% State Funding - Change Order No. #1 - To Provide Transportation Services for JARC/New Freedom Program - Company: Wrightway Transportation, Location: 672 Woodbridge, Suite #2, Detroit, MI 48226 - Contract Period: October 31, 2013 through October 31, 2016 - Contract Amount Not to Exceed: $1,180,000.00. TRANSPORTATION   Not available
14-0331 15. ContractSubmitting reso. autho. Contract No. 2883525 - 80% Federal Funding, 20% State Funding - Change Order No. #1 - To Provide Transportation Services for JARC/New Freedom Program - Company: Detroit Area Agency on Aging, Location: 1333 Brewery Park Blvd, Suite #200, Detroit, MI 48207 - Contract Period: October 31, 2013 through October 31, 2016 - Contract Amount Not to Exceed: $1,080,000.00. TRANSPORTATION   Not available
14-0332 16. Communication or ReportSubmitting report in response to request for DEFERRAL OF DEMOLITION ORDER on property located at 18981 Pinehurst. (A special inspection on January 24, 2014 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 2-24-14)   Not available
14-0333 17. Communication or ReportSubmitting report relative to Vehicle Towing Programs. (Attached is an overview of the current City of Detroit programs for vehicle towing and impoundment of vehicles.)(REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2-24-14)   Not available
14-0334 18. PetitionSubmitting reso. autho. Petition of National MS Society, Michigan Chapter (#3029), request to host “2014 Walk MS Detroit” on April 27, 2014 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.; with temporary street closure on Witherell from E. Montcalm and E. Elizabeth. (GRANT; SUBJECT TO DEPARTMENTAL CONDITIONS) (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2-24-14)   Not available
14-0335 19. PetitionSubmitting reso. autho. Petition of St. Patrick’s Senior Center (#3035), request to hold the “St. Patrick’s Irish Festival” on June 8, 2014 at 58 Parsons St. from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (GRANT; SUBJECT TO DEPARTMENTAL CONDITIONS) (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2-24-14)   Not available
14-0336 110. PetitionSubmitting reso. autho. Petition of The Old Shillelagh (#100), request to hold the “St. Patrick’s Day Celebration” on March 15-18, 2014 at 349 Monroe from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. (GRANT; SUBJECT TO DEPARTMENTAL CONDITIONS) (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2-24-14)   Not available
14-0337 111. PetitionSubmitting reso. autho. Petition of March de la Nain Rouge, LLC (#105), request to host the “5th Annual Marche Du Nain Rouge” on March 23, 2014 from 1:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. in the area of Canfield St., Cass Ave., and Temple St.; with temporary street closures. (GRANT; SUBJECT TO DEPARTMENTAL CONDITIONS) (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2-24-14)   Not available
14-0338 112. ContractSubmitting reso. autho. Contract No. 2888354 - 100% DWSD Funding - 42-Inch Parallel Water Main, in 24 Mile Road, Romeo Plank Road to Rochester Station-Ric-Man Detroit, Inc., 1001 Woodward Avenue, Suite 1115, Detroit, Michigan 48226 - Contract Period: March 17, 2014 thru September 18, 2016 - Contract Amount Not to Exceed: $29,738,418.00. WATER AND SEWERAGE DEPARTMENT (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2-24-14)   Not available
14-0339 113. ResolutionCushingberry, Jr., reso. autho. McKinstry Place - PILOT. (McKinstry Place Limited Dividend Housing Association Limited Partnership, sponsored by Southwest Housing Solutions Corporation (“Southwest”) is a 25-unit project located in Southwest Detroit on scattered sites will consist of 25 affordable town houses and single-family homes. All homes will be built to achieve 2013 Enterprise Green Standards.)   Not available
14-0285 114. ResolutionSubmitting reso. autho. Council’s Opposition to the New Personal Property Legislation. (In April of 2012, the Detroit City Council by an unanimous vote, submitted a resolution to the Michigan State Legislature recommending that the Legislature and Governor Snyder reject the call to eliminate the personal property tax (PPT) for businesses in this state.) (REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE AND AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2-12-14)   Not available
14-0286 115. ResolutionSubmitting reso. autho. Request for Amendment to the FY 2014 Budget. (The Police Department requests that the FY 2014 Budget be amended to shift $2,342,137.90 from the restructuring fund, Appropriation No. 13224 to the general fund, Appropriation No. 13720 to cover expenses related to the Motorola 800 MHz contract.) (REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE AND AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2-12-14)   Not available
14-0287 116. ContractSubmitting reso. autho. Contract No. 2836266 - 100% City Funding - To Repair Service Parts and/or Labor for Epoke Sirius 4400 Salt/Liquid Spreaders - Company: Bell Equipment Company, Location: 78 Northpointe Drive, Lake Orion, MI 48359 - Contract Period: March 10, 2014 through March 9, 2015 - Original Contract Amount: $150,000.00 - Total Contract Amount: $75,000.00. GENERAL SERVICES (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2-12-14) Renewal of Existing Contract - Original Contract expired December 31, 2013.   Not available
14-0288 117. ContractSubmitting reso. autho. Contract No. 2833752 - 100% City Funding - To Repair Service, Genuine, and/or Labor Heil Packer Units - Company: Bell Equipment Company, Location: 78 Northpointe Drive, Lake Orion, MI 48359 - Contract Period: March 10, 2014 through March 9, 2015 - Original Contract Amount: $650,000.00 - Total Contract Amount: $250,000.00. GENERAL SERVICES (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2-12-14) Renewal of Existing Contract - Original Contract expired December 31, 2013.   Not available
14-0289 118. ContractSubmitting reso. autho. Contract No. 2887764 - 100% City Funding - To Repair Service, Maintenance and Inspection for Overhead Crane/Hoist - RFQ# 44443 - Company: Konecranes, Inc., Location: 42970 W. Ten Mile Road, Novi, MI 48375 - Contract Period: February 1, 2014 through January 31, 2017, with Two (2), One (1) Year Renewal Options - (10) Items - Unit Price Range: $95.00/Hour To $190.00/Hour - Sole Bid - Contract Amount Not to Exceed: $54,000.00. GENERAL SERVICES (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2-12-14)   Not available
14-0340 119. PetitionSheffield, reso. autho. Petition of PAXAHAU, Inc. (#3025), request to hold “MOVEMENT Electronic Music Festival - Detroit” at Hart Plaza, May 24-26, 2014 from 12:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. each day. (GRANT; SUBJECT TO DEPARTMENTAL CONDITIONS)   Not available
14-0341 120. PetitionSheffield, reso. autho. Petition of Tour de Troit (#3033), request to hold “Run du Nain Rough” on March 23, 2014 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the area of Cass Park and Midtown with various street closures. Set up is to begin March 23, 2014 at 8:00 a.m. with tear down ending March 23, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. (GRANT; SUBJECT TO DEPARTMENTAL CONDITIONS)   Not available
14-0293 121. ContractSubmitting reso. autho. Contract No. 2882964 - 100% Federal Funding (Emergency Shelter Grant) - To Provide Rapid Re-Housing and Homeless Prevention Services to all City of Detroit residents who qualify - Company: Southwest Counseling Solutions, Location: 5716 Michigan Avenue, Detroit, MI 48210 - Contract Period: October 1, 2013 through May 31, 2014 - Contract Amount Not to Exceed: $200,000.00. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2-13-14)   Not available
14-0294 122. ContractSubmitting reso. autho. Contract No. 2887724 - 100% Federal Funding (NSP3) - 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, Location: 4195 Central Street, Detroit, MI 48210 - Total Amount: $54,300.00. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT (REPORTED OUT OF THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE PENDING INFORMATION FROM ADMINISTRATION) (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2-13-14)   Not available
14-0324 123. ResolutionSubmitting proposed reso. autho. Detroit Land Bank. (Enclosed is a proposed resolution to authorize the Detroit Land Bank Authority to exercise certain of the police powers of the City of Detroit to abate public nuisance, including such public nuisance caused by abandoned homes and blight within the City by pursuing civil litigation against the owners of such abandoned homes.) (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2-13-14)   Not available
14-0342 124. OrdinanceLeland, an ordinance to amend Chapter 61 of the 1984 Detroit City Code, ‘Zoning,’ commonly known as the Detroit Zoning Ordinance, by amending Article XVII, District Map No. 3 to show a B4 (General Business District) zoning classification where an R6 (High Density Residential) zoning classification currently exists on the property located at 13 Stimson Avenue and a portion of 3439-3455 Woodward Avenue, in the area generally located on the south side of Stimson Avenue between Cass and Woodward Avenues. (SIX (6) VOTES REQUIRED FOR IMMEDIATE EFFECT ON THE EIGHTH DAY AFTER PUBLICATION) ROLL CALL   Not available
14-0343 125. ResolutionLeland, reso. setting a Public Hearing on foregoing ordinance amendment.   Not available
14-0298 126. ResolutionSubmitting reso. autho. Surplus Property Sale - Vacant Land - 12880, 12900, 13504, 13527, 13553, 13561, 13567 & 13622 Artesian, to B W Limited, LLC, for the sales price of $4,000.00. (The purchaser proposes to landscape and maintain the properties to enhance the business.) (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2-13-14)   Not available
14-0299 127. ResolutionSubmitting reso. autho. Surplus Property Sale - Vacant Land - 10070 Barron & 9828 Dearborn, to Hog Brothers Properties, LLC, for the sales price of $3,400.00. (The purchaser proposes to use the property to construct a paved surface parking lot for the business Hog Brothers Properties, LLC, located nearby at 9607 Dearborn.) (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2-13-14)   Not available
14-0300 128. ResolutionSubmitting reso. autho. Surplus Property Sale - Vacant Land - 1015 Beaufait; 1026, 1036, 1261 Bellevue; 6455, 6459, 6601, 6607, 6613, 6621 & 6627 E. Lafayette, to George Ellis, for the sales price of $7,000.00. (The purchaser proposes to fence and maintain the properties to prevent illegal dumping.) (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2-13-14)   Not available
14-0301 129. ResolutionSubmitting reso. autho. Surplus Property Sale - Vacant Land - 4709, 4713, 4723, 4727 & 4739 Chene, to Detroit Love, Inc., for the sales price of $2,500.00. (The purchaser proposes to use the property to construct a paved surface parking lot for the homeless shelter, Detroit Love, Inc., located nearby at 2281 E. Forest.) (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2-13-14)   Not available
14-0302 130. ResolutionSubmitting reso. autho. Surplus Property Sale - Vacant Land - 1975 Warsaw Place, to Selkirk Associates, LLC, for the sales price of $2,220.00. (The purchaser proposes to fence and maintain the property to prevent illegal dumping.) (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2-13-14)   Not available
14-0238 131. ContractSubmitting reso. autho. Contract No. 2886868 - 100% Federal Funding - To Provide a Sole Source Purchase for Infrared Camera and Video System for Helicopter Response for the Detroit Police Department - Company: Flir Systems Inc., Location: 25 Esquire Road, N., Bollerica, MA 01862 - Total Estimated Cost: $246,900.00. HOMELAND SECURITY(REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2-3-14)   Not available
14-0344 132. ContractSubmitting reso. autho. Contract No. 2888281 - 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: Repair roof leaks at the Conner Substation and the Gallery/Witowski Substation. This is a serious situation as leaks can cause electrical flash-overs that would disrupt electric service to street lights, traffic signals, several schools, and the Coleman A. Young International Airport and a wide part of downtown. - Basic for the Emergency: To prevent electric power outages - Basic for Selection of Contractor: Current vendor under contract which is currently waiting to be renewed. - Contractor: MacDermott Roofing Inc., Location: 9301 Southfield, Detroit, MI 48228 - Total Amount: $20,970.00. PUBLIC LIGHTING   Not available
14-0345 133. ContractSubmitting reso. autho. Contract No. 2871606 - 100% Federal Funding - To Provide a Sole Source Purchase for Shelter Products and Accessories for Emergency Management Tent Deployment procedures for Disaster Sheltering, Mass Prophylaxis Distribution, Decontamination, etc. These are allowable costs under the Homeland Security Grant Program - Company: Alaska Structures, Location: 9024 Vanguard Drive, Suite 101, Anchorage, AK 66507 - Total Estimated Cost: $44,772.00. HOMELAND SECURITY   Not available
14-0346 134. ContractSubmitting reso. autho. Contract No. 2887275 - 100% Federal Funding - To Provide a Sole Source Purchase for an Emergency Badge and Credentialing System to include service, support, installation and training. 100% funded through Homeland Security Federal Grant Funds. - Company: Identisys Inc., Location: 7630 Commerce Way, Eden Prairie, MN 55344 - Total Estimated Cost: $81,170.00. HOMELAND SECURITY   Not available
14-0347 135. OrdinanceBenson, an ordinance to amend Chapter 42 of the 1984 Detroit City Code, POLES AND WIRES, by amending ARTICLE III. OVERHEAD WIRES, Sections 42-3-1, 42-3-2, 42-3-3 and 42-3-4, to allow overhead wires and cables by the Public Lighting Department or a Municipal Lighting Authority for public lighting system purposes, and to make technical corrections, laid on the table February 18, 2014. (SIX (6) VOTES REQUIRED FOR IMMEDIATE EFFECT UPON PUBLICATION) ROLL CALL (REPORTED OUT THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 03-03-14)   Not available
14-0348 136. ResolutionBenson, reso. setting a Public Hearing on the foregoing ordinance amendment.   Not available
14-0280 137. ContractSubmitting reso. autho. Contract No. 2832854 - Renewal - 100% City Funding - To Provide Disposal of High Calcium Biosolids to landfills for the Waste Water Treatment Plant- RFQ 34286 - Waste Management of Michigan., 48797 Alpha Dr Ste 150 Wixom MI 48393 Renewal Contract Period: February 1, 2014 through January 31, 2015 - Estimated cost $6,975,000.00. DWSD   Not available
14-0349 138. ContractReport on approved proceedings from the Emergency Manager. · Contract No. 86715 - 100% City Funding - To Provide a Board of Review to Council Member Andre Spivey - Leatha Larde, 14313 Artesian, Detroit, MI 48223 - Contract Period: January 1, 2014 through June 30, 2014 (The Contractor shall not work more than 72 days during the term of the contract.) - $180.00 per diem - Contract Amount Not to Exceed: $12,960.00. CITY COUNCIL · Contract No. 86716 - 100% City Funding - To Provide a Board of Review to Council Member Raquel Castaneda-Lopez - David Esparza, 1823 Leverette, Detroit, MI 48216 - Contract Period: January 1, 2014 through June 30, 2014 (The Contractor shall not work more than 72 days during the term of the contract.) - $180.00 per diem - Contract Amount Not to Exceed: $12,960.00. CITY COUNCIL · Contract No. 86203 - 100% Federal Funding - To Provide Project Assistant for the Cops Tech Grant (C.B. Patrol) - Devon Milner-Young, 3784 W. Davison, Detroit, MI 48238 - Contract Period: December 1, 2013 through November 30, 2014 - $16.41 per hour - Contract Amount Not to Exce   Not available
13-0503 339. Communication or ReportReport on approved proceedings from the Mayor.   Not available
14-0350 140. Testimonial ResolutionCushingberry, Jr., Testimonial Resolution for Judge Craig S. Strong.   Not available
14-0351 141. Testimonial ResolutionJones, Testimonial Resolution in Memoriam for Chef Eric Giles.   Not available
14-0352 142. Testimonial ResolutionJones, Testimonial Resolution for Kalyn Risker.   Not available
14-0353 143. Testimonial ResolutionJones, Testimonial Resolution for Johnny Allen, Detroit Pianist-Arranger.   Not available
14-0354 144. Testimonial ResolutionJones, Testimonial Resolution for Theresa Deanna Smith.   Not available