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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 4/8/2014 10:00 AM Minutes status: Draft  
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14-0588 11. ContractSubmitting reso. autho. Contract No. 2890840 - 100% City Funding - To Provide Property Assessing/Equalization Sketching Software - Company: Starcap Marketing, Inc. d/b/a APEX Software, Location: 5039 Beckwith Boulevard, Suite 109, San Antonio, TX 78249 - Contract Period: April 1, 2014 through March 31, 2017 - Unit Price $7,470.00 Per Year - Contract Amount: $22,410.00 - For (3) Years. FINANCE (REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE AND AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 4-9-14)   Not available
14-0589 12. Communication or ReportSubmitting report relative to Gaming Tax Revenue through February 2014. (For Council’s review, the attached schedules present the gaming tax revenue activity through February 2014 and prior fiscal year.) (REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE AND AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 4-9-14)   Not available
14-0590 13. ContractSubmitting reso. autho. Contract No. 2819571 - 100% City Funding - To Provide Weed and Grass Cutting and Debris Removal - Company: Brilar, LLC, Location: 13200 Northend Ave., Oak Park, MI 48237 - Contract Period: Extension for Time Only - May 1, 2014 through July 31, 2014 - Contract Amount: $0.00. (Contract Not to Exceed 90 days or Until New Contract is in Effect. Original Contract Period: May 25, 2010 through April 30, 2014) GENERAL SERVICES (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 4-9-14)   Not available
14-0591 14. ContractSubmitting reso. autho. Contract No. 2878604 - No Funding - Amendment#1 To Provide a Real Estate Services Advisor - Company: CBRE, Inc., Location: 400 Renaissance Center, Suite 2500, Detroit, MI 48243 - Contract Period: Extension for Time Only: December 1, 2013 through November 30, 2014 - Contract Amount $0.00. (Original Contract Period: May 1, 2013 through November 30, 2013) GENERAL SERVICES (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 4-9-14)   Not available
14-0592 15. ContractStatus of Finance Department/Purchasing Division submitting reso. autho. Contract No. 2889755 - 34.33% City, 65.67% State Funding - Belle Isle Livingstone Lighthouse - To remove and replace joint sealant, repair and resetting of base stones, clean tower interior and paint, clean bronze, Plexiglas pane replacement etc. - Company: Grenwell-Cashero Company - Location: 1041 Major Avenue, Detroit, MI 48217 - Contract Period: Upon Receipt of Written Notice to Proceed and Completion within Sixty (60) Days - Contract Amount: $56,350.00. RECREATION (REFERRED TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 4-10-14)   Not available
14-0593 16. ResolutionSubmitting reso. autho. Surplus Property Sale Development: 9509, 9517, 9525 Barron and 9829 Dearborn, to Southwest Development, LLC, for the amount of $9,700.00. (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 4-10-14)   Not available
14-0594 17. ResolutionSubmitting reso. autho the Group Executive for Jobs and Economy to execute a Development Agreement to purchase and develop 3810 and 3820 Mt. Elliott in the McDougall Hunt Rehabilitation Project, with Andrew Jukes, Kenneth Jukes and Christine Jukes, for the amount of $85,000.00. (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 4-10-14)   Not available
14-0595 18. ResolutionSubmitting reso. autho. Review and approval of Neighborhood Stabilization Program 3 (NSP 3) Awards and Modifications. (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 4-10-14)   Not available
14-0596 19. ResolutionSubmitting reso. autho. Substantial Amendment to the 2010-11 Consolidated Action Plan to Amend the Neighborhood Stabilization Program 3 (“NSP 3”). (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 4-10-14)   Not available
14-0597 110. PetitionSubmitting reso. autho. Petition of Christopher Williams (#2878), request to lay-out patio space for the area directly in front of 1407 Randolph in collaboration with the Detroit Economic Growth Corporation which owns the building. (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 4-10-14)   Not available
14-0598 111. ContractSubmitting reso. autho. Contract No. 2890533 - 100% Federal Funding - To Provide an Emergency Response Trailer, Medical Supplies and Rehabilitation Equipment for Responders to Utilize During Emergency Situations - Company: Propac Inc., 2390 Air Park Road, North Charleston, SC 29406 - Contract Amount: $153,838.03. (Sole Source Purchase) HOMELAND SECURITY (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 4-14-14)   Not available
14-0599 112. ContractSubmitting reso. autho. Contract No. 2890534 - 100% Federal Funding - To Provide Portable Inflatable Emergency Rehabilitation Shelters for Responders to Utilize During Emergency Situations - Company: Propac Inc., 2390 Air Park Road, North Charleston, SC 29406 - Contract Amount: $92,302.24. (Sole Source Purchase) HOMELAND SECURITY (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 4-14-14)   Not available
14-0600 113. ContractSubmitting reso. autho. Contract No. 2890535 - 100% City Funding - To Provide Portable Radio Batteries for DPD Motorola Radio Equipment - Company: Motorola Solutions, Location: 1303 East Algonquin Road, Schaumburg, IL 60196 - Contract Amount: $61,000.00. (Sole Source Purchase) POLICE (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 4-14-14)   Not available
14-0601 114. ContractSubmitting reso. autho. Contract No. 2887817 - 100% Revenue Contract Funding - To Provide a License Agreement Between City of Detroit and Extenet Systems, Inc. for Three (3) Distributed Antenna System Nodes on Three (3) Traffic Signal Poles - Company: Extenet Systems, Inc., 3030 Warrenville Road, Suite 340, Lisle, IL 60532 - Contract Period: January 10, 2014 through June 30, 2019 - Contract Amount: $0.00. PUBLIC WORKS (This is a Revenue Contract. The Licensee shall be authorized to install and maintain the following nodes: Node 1: Atwater Street and Beaubien Street - Node 8: Michigan Avenue at Griswold Street - Node 9: Washington Boulevard at West Larned.) (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 4-14-14)   Not available
14-0602 115. Communication or ReportSubmitting report relative to Opinion Regarding Abandoned Vehicle Towing Issues. (The questions posed by the Council arose in connection with its consideration of approval of certain proposed vehicle towing contracts as requested by the City’s Municipal Parking Department (“MPD”). (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 4-14-14)   Not available
14-0603 116. Communication or ReportSubmitting report in response to request for DEFERRAL OF DEMOLITION ORDER on property located at 713 Continental. (A special inspection on March 20, 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 4-14-14)   Not available
14-0604 117. ResolutionSubmitting reso. autho. Traffic Signal Removal at 2 locations. (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 4-14-14)   Not available
14-0605 118. OrdinanceCushingberry, Jr., an ordinance to amend Chapter 18, Article XII of the 1984 Detroit City Code, by adding Division 7, “Special Assessments for Snow Removal, Mosquito Abatement, and Security Services”, Subdivision A, “General Matters”, Sections 18-12-120 to 18-12-123, Subdivision B, “Petition”, Sections 18-12-125 to 18-12-128, Subdivision C, “Establish of District and Assessment”, Sections 12-12-130 to 18-12-142, and Subdivision D, “Contracting for Provision of Services”, Sections 18-12-145 to 18-12-146, to specifically implement the provisions of Section 5i of the Home Rule City Act, MCL 117.5i, which grants the power to “provide by ordinance a procedure to finance by special assessments the provision by private contractors of snow removal from streets, mosquito abatement, and security services [and] authorize the use of petitions to initiate the establishment of a special assessment district. (SIX (6) VOTES REQUIRED FOR IMMEDIATE EFFECT UPON PUBLICATION) ROLL CALL   Not available
14-0606 119. Public HearingCushingberry, Jr., setting public hearing on the foregoing ordinance amendment.   Not available
14-0543 120. ContractSubmitting reso. autho. Contract No. 2867566 - 100% City Funding - To Provide New Tires for Passenger, Light Duty and Commercial Vehicles - Contract Period: November 1, 2012 through October 31, 2014 - Original Department Estimate: $600,000.00 - Requested Department Increase: $150,000.00 - Total Contract Estimated Expenditure to: $750,000.00 - Total Expended on Contract: $579,635.91 - Detailed Reason for Increase: To Add Funds for the Purchase of New Tires for Passenger, Light Duty and Commercial Vehicles - Company: Trader Ray Tire Center, Location: 2272 East Jefferson, Detroit, MI 48207. (This is a Contract Increase-The Contract Period Remains the Same) GENERAL SERVICES (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 4-2-14)   Not available
14-0533 121. ResolutionLeland, 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. 70, to show a P1 (Open Parking District) zoning classification where an R1 (Single-Family Residential District) zoning classification is currently shown on the property in the area generally bounded by Steel Street to the east, the east-west alley north of Plymouth Road to the south, Sorrento Street to the west, and a line approximately 401 feet north of the Plymouth Road to the north, more specifically identified as 11631, 11637, 11643, 11653, 11663, 11665, and 11675 Steel Street, and 11630, 11636, 11644, 11650, 11660, 11666, and 11674 Sorrento Street, to allow for an accessory parking lot to serve the Third New Hope Baptist Church facilities. (SIX (6) VOTES REQUIRED FOR IMMEDIATE EFFECT ON THE EIGHTH DAY AFTER PUBLICATION) ROLL CALL   Not available
14-0448 122. ContractStatus of Finance Department/Purchasing Division submitting reso. autho. Contract No. 2885426 - 100% Revenue - To Provide Lease of Property (Rental Space) and Operating Rights at the City Airport for Rental Car Agency (Non aeronautical/Landside) - Company: U.S. Auto Rental, Location: 11499 Conner Avenue, Detroit, MI 48213 - Contract Period: October 1, 2013 through September 30, 2016 - Contract Monthly Rental Rate: $700.00 - Three (3) Year Cost: $25, 200. AIRPORT (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 3-31-14)   Not available
14-0453 123. ContractStatus of Finance Department/Purchasing Division submitting reso. autho. Contract No. 2889372 - 100% Municipal Parking Enterprise Funding - To Provide Compensation for Commercial General Liability Umbrella Insurance for Municipal Parking from February 18, 2014 through February 18, 2015 - Company: Camden Insurance Agency, Location: 17900 Ryan Road, Suite A, Detroit, MI 48212 - Total Cost: $80,705.00. MUNICIPAL PARKING (Unauthorized Purchase (Confirming) - Vendor currently is not on contract) (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 3-17-14)   Not available
14-0607 124. ContractBenson, reso. autho. Contract No. 2889784 - 100% City Funding - Removal and Disposal of Animal Carcasses - Company: Partridge Enterprises, Inc., 4705 Industrial Drive, Clarklake, MI 49234 - Contract Period: April 1, 2014 through March 30, 2015 - $2,390.00 per month, Contract Amount Not to Exceed: $28,680.00. POLICE   Not available
14-0519 125. ContractSubmitting reso. autho. Contract No. 2657504 - 100% City Funding - To Provide Software/Hardware Support and Maintenance - Company: Advanced Control Systems, 2755 Northwoods Parkway, Norcross, GA 30071 - Contract Period: August 31, 2012 through December 31, 2015 - Contract Amount: $35,616.00. (This is a Contract Renewal - Contract Expired on August 31, 2012) PUBLIC LIGHTING (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 3-31-14)   Not available
14-0521 126. ContractSubmitting reso. autho. Contract No. 2890214 - 100% City Funding - To Provide Compensation for Workman’s and Non-Workman’s Compensation for October 2013 through December 2013 - Company: Brown Rehab Management, 29688 Telegraph Road, Suite 100, Southfield, MI 48034 - Contract Period: June 6, 2009 through May 31, 2013 - Contract Amount: $25,365.73 TRANSPORTATION -Unauthorized Purchase (Confirming) (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 3-31-14)   Not available
14-0523 127. PetitionSubmitting reso. autho. Petition of St. Aloysius Catholic Church (#126), request to hold the “St. Aloysius 18th Annual Block Party” on August 10, 2014 from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the area of 1234 Washington Blvd.; with temporary street closure. (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 3-31-14)   Not available
14-0524 128. PetitionSubmitting reso. autho. Petition of Shell Oil Company (#113), request to hold the “Shell Eco-Marathon Americas” on April 8-12, 2015 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. in Downtown Detroit with temporary street closures. Set up is to begin April 8, 2015 at 8:00 a.m. with tear down April 13, 2015 at 6:00 a.m. (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 3-31-14)   Not available
14-0525 129. PetitionSubmitting reso. autho. Petition of Elliott’s Amusements, LLC. (#129), request to hold the “Bel-Air Carnival” on May 1-11, 2014 at 8400 E. 8 Mile Rd. with various times each day. (AWAITING REPORTS FROM AWAITING REPORTS FROM MAYOR’S OFFICE, DPW-CITY ENGINEERING DIVISION, POLICE, FIRE, TRANSPORTATION AND MUNICIPAL PARKING DEPARTMENTS.) (BROUGHT BACK FROM THE FORMAL SESSION AS DIRECTED ON 4-15-14)   Not available
14-0455 130. ResolutionStatus of Police Department submitting reso. autho. Request to accept a 1970 Bell Helicopter from the United States Army Defense Support to authorities (DSCA) 1033 Program. (The Delaware River and Bay Authority is willing to transfer the 1970 Bell Helicopter to the Detroit Police Department; serial number 7015129.) (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 5-12-14)   Not available
13-0729 131. Communication or ReportReport on approved proceedings from the Emergency Manager.   Not available
13-0730 132. Communication or ReportReport on approval of proceedings by the Mayor.   Not available
14-0608 133. Testimonial ResolutionJones, Testimonial Resolution for Joyce Hayes Giles.   Not available
14-0609 134. Testimonial ResolutionJones, Testimonial Resolution for Honoring Greater Southern Baptist Church 70th Church Anniversary.   Not available
14-0610 135. Testimonial ResolutionJones, Testimonial Resolution for Mable Veneida Jones, Ph.D. for 34 years of service with AAA Michigan.   Not available
14-0611 136. Testimonial ResolutionJones, Testimonial Resolution for Reverend Albert Grant “New Elected Pastor of the Church of God of Detroit.”   Not available