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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 5/19/2014 10:05 AM Minutes status: Draft  
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14-0803 11. Communication or ReportSubmitting report relative to Responses to Questions on 2014-15 proposed budget from the Legislative Policy Division. (REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE AND AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5-21-14)   Not available
14-0804 12. Communication or ReportSubmitting report relative to Initial Review of HB 5566 and 5567. (The Legislative Policy Division was asked to provide an initial review of pending House Bills 5566 and 5567. The attached House Fiscal Agency summary provides a basic review of the package of ten pending bills and warrants your attention.) (REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE AND AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5-21-14)   Not available
14-0805 13. Communication or ReportSubmitting report relative to Requirement of Contract Approval by State Oversight Commission. (The Legislative Policy Division submitted this report to supplement our initial review of pending House Bill 5566. This proposed State Legislation to require all City of Detroit contracts for goods or services that either exceed $750,000.00 or exceed a term of two (2) years is problematic for a number of reasons. This requirement will result in numerous routine contracts having to be submitted for review and approval by the contemplated Oversight Commission.) (REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE AND AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5-21-14)   Not available
14-0806 14. PetitionStatus of City Clerks Office submitting reso. autho. Petition of North Rosedale Park Civic Association (NRPCA) (#240), requesting from your Honorable Body for a charitable gaming license. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 6-4-14)   Not available
14-0807 15. ResolutionSubmitting reso. autho. To accept and expended a $750,000.00 grant from the Federal Government/CMAQ and the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) for the installation of APU’S into Fire Dept. Ambulances. (This grant will allow for the purchase/installation of APU’s that will provide the following improvements: Saves fuel, lower air emissions, allows longer preventative maintenance scheduling and increases the life of the initiation/starting components in the vehicles; Appropriation #13813.) (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5-21-14)   Not available
14-0808 16. ResolutionSubmitting reso. autho. To accept and expend $900,000.00 from a $750,000.00 CMAQ Grant from the Southeastern Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG) and the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and $150,000.00 match from City fund for the procurement of 20 F250 Trucks from project No. 2011396. (This grant will allow for procurement of new equipment that will provide the following improvements: Saves fuel, lower air emissions, allow the city to replace older diesel vehicles with those that are less polluting and prevents the need to constantly seek parts and make repairs on vehicles that are very old; Appropriation #13825.) (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5-21-14)   Not available
14-0809 17. PetitionSubmitting reso. autho. Petition of Ultimate Fun Productions Inc. (#160), request to host the “Detroit Summer Beer Fest” in Cadillac Square and Campus Martius Park on June 20, 2014 from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., on June 20th and from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on June 21st; with temporary street closure. Set up begins 6/19 with tear down on 6/22. (The Police Department RECOMMENDS APPROVAL of this petition. AWAITING REPORTS FROM MAYOR’S OFFICE, DPW-CITY ENGINEERING DIVISION, BUSINESS LICENSE CENTER, TRANSPORTATION, MUNICIPAL PARKING, FIRE AND BUILDINGS SAFETY ENGINEERING & ENVIRONMENTAL DEPARTMENTS.) (REFERRED TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5-22-14)   Not available
14-0810 18. PetitionSubmitting reso. autho. Petition of Olympia Entertainment (#199), request to host the “32nd Annual 99.5 WYCD Downtown Hoedown” in the Comerica Park Parking Lots (1,2,3) on May 30, 2014-June 1, 2014 with various times each day and temporary street closures. Set up is to begin 5/30 with tear down on 6/2. (The Police Department RECOMMENDS APPROVAL of this petition. AWAITING REPORTS FROM MAYOR’S OFFICE, DPW-CITY ENGINEERING DIVISION, BUSINESS LICENSE CENTER, MUNICIPAL PARKING, FIRE AND BUILDINGS SAFETY ENGINEERING & ENVIRONMENTAL DEPARTMENTS.) (REFERRED TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5-22-14)   Not available
14-0811 19. PetitionSubmitting reso. autho. Petition of Equality Michigan (#182), request to host “Motor City Pride” in Hart Plaza on June 7-8, 2014 from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. each day with temporary street closure on Griswold, Michigan Ave. and Jefferson Ave.; Set up is to begin 6/6 at 8:00 a.m. with tear down ending on 6/9 at 10:00 a.m. (The Police and Recreation Departments RECOMMENDS APPROVAL of this petition. AWAITING REPORTS FROM MAYOR’S OFFICE, DPW-CITY ENGINEERING DIVISION, BUSINESS LICENSE CENTER, TRANSPORTATION, FIRE AND BUILDINGS SAFTEY ENGINEERING & ENVIRONMENTAL DEPARTMENTS.) (REFERRED TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5-22-14)   Not available
14-0812 110. PetitionSubmitting reso. autho. To enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the National Recreation and Park Association for grant funding in the amount of $192,500.00 for the Coco-Cola Troops for Fitness program. (According to the requirements of the program, the Recreation Department will hire military veterans to instruct/lead fitness and nutrition program/activities for the duration of the MOU agreement; Appropriation #13815.) (REFERRED TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5-22-14)   Not available
14-0813 111. ResolutionSubmitting reso. autho. To enter into a binding agreement with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation for funding to cover the operation costs for Rouge Park Brennan Pool for the 2014 summer season. (This grant agreement will enable the department to cover the operation costs for Brennan Pool for the 2014 summer season July 1st - September 30th. Cost include the following: Staff costs, bath house equipment and pool supplies/chemicals; Appropriation #13816.) (REFERRED TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5-22-14)   Not available
14-0814 112. PetitionStatus of Recreation Department/Administration Office submitting reso. autho. Petition of Crash Detroit (#189), request to hold “Crash Detroit” in Roosevelt Park on July 19, 2014 from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.; with temporary street closure on W. Vernor, Dalzelle and 14th Street. Set up is to begin on 7/19 at 8:00 a.m. with tear down on 7/20 by 1:00 a.m. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 5-22-14)   Not available
14-0815 113. PetitionStatus of Recreation Department/Administration Office submitting reso. autho. Petition of Detroit Spoke (#178), request to hold “Criterium Detroit City - Race 2” at Roosevelt Park on July 19, 2014 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.; with temporary street closure on Michigan Ave., 14th, 16th and Lacombe Streets. (The Recreation Department can not approve this request. Access to this location has already been requested and approved.) (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 5-22-14)   Not available
14-0816 114. ResolutionSubmitting reso. autho. Property Transfer-20426 Hanna, Detroit, MI 48203, Millar Development Corporation. (Based on the foregoing information, we hereby request approval from your Honorable Body to deed 20426 Hanna to Millar Development Corporation for $1.00 subject to the final approval by the Detroit Emergency Manager.) (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5-22-14)   Not available
14-0817 115. ContractSubmitting reso. autho. Contract No. 2851840 - 100% Other (Street) Funding - To Provide Stainless Steel Strapping (Parts) for Traffic Roadway Signs - Contractor: MD Solutions, Inc., Location: 8225 Estates Pkwy., Plain City, OH 43064 - Contract Period: October 1, 2014 through September 30, 2015 - Contract Amount: $234,000.00. PUBLIC WORKS (This is a Contract Renewal) (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 6-2-14)   Not available
14-0818 116. ContractSubmitting reso. autho. Contract No. 2892567 - 100% State Funding - To Receive Funds for the Acquisition of 91.08 Acres of Land for a Trail Connection for the Inner Circle Greenway - Contractor: State of Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Location: P.O. Box 30425, Lansing, MI 48989-7925 - Contract Period: April 30, 2013 through April 30, 2017 - Contract Amount: $0.00. PUBLIC WORKS (This is a Revenue Contract) (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 6-2-14)   Not available
14-0819 117. ContractStatus of Finance Department/Purchasing Division submitting Contract No. 2613600 - 100% Revenue Funding - To Secure Advertisements for the DDOT Coaches - Contractor: CBS Outdoors, Location: 88 Custer Street, Detroit, MI 48202-2977 - Contract Period: September 9, 2003 through September 17, 2014 - Contract Amount: $419,043.72. TRANSPORTATION (This Amendment is for Extension of Time and to Decrease the Monthly Guarantee Amount DDOT will Receive of $419,043.72 or $34,920.31 per month) (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 6-2-14)   Not available
14-0820 118. ContractSubmitting reso. autho. Contract No. 2839577 - 100% City Funding - To Provide Translation Services - Contractor: Interpreters Unlimited, Location: 11199 Sorrento Valley Road #203, San Diego, CA 92121 - Contract Period: February 15, 2014 through February 14, 2015 - Contract Amount: $27,738.57. TRANSPORTATION (This Contract is for Extension of Time, no Additional Funds Required) (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 6-2-14)   Not available
14-0821 119. ContractSubmitting reso. autho. Contract No. 2893077 - 20% State, 80% Federal Funding - To Purchase Seven (7) Vehicles for use by Maintenance Staff - Contractor: Galeana’s Van Dyke Dodge, Location: 28400 Van Dyke, Warren, MI 48093 - Contract Amount: $169,891.00. TRANSPORTATION (This Contract is for a One Time Purchase) (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 6-2-14)   Not available
14-0822 120. ResolutionSubmitting reso. autho. Acceptance of donation of equipment: Leary Firefighters Foundation, Brenna Sanchez (BURN film) and Tom Putman (BURN film) $109,598.11. (The equipment will be used to provide the Detroit Fire Department with firefighting and safety equipment needed to help Fire Fighters protect the residents in the City of Detroit.)   Not available
14-0823 121. PetitionSubmitting reso. autho. Petition of Sidewalk Festival of Performing Arts, LLC, (#193) request to hold the “Sidewalk Festival of Performing Arts” at 17336 Lahser on August 2, 2014 from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.; with temporary street closure on Lahser, Grand River and Orchard St. (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 6-2-14)   Not available
14-0824 122. PetitionSubmitting reso. autho. Petition of Greater Grace Temple (#192), request to host “Bishop Ellis Birthday Block Party” on July 19, 2014 from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. at 23500 W. Seven Mile Road with temporary street closure. (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 6-2-14)   Not available
14-0825 123. PetitionSubmitting reso. autho. Petition of God’s Old School Ministry (#181), request to host the “Annual Community Outreach Fair” at 18633 John R. St., on August 23, 2014 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with temporary street closure on John R. St., Greendale and Goldengate. (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 6-2-14)   Not available
14-0826 124. PetitionSubmitting reso. autho. Petition of Foran’s Grand Trunk Pub (#169), request to renew the outdoor café seating permit located at 608 and 612 Woodward Ave., Detroit, MI 48226 from April 1, 2014 through November 1, 2014. (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 6-2-14)   Not available
14-0827 125. PetitionSubmitting reso. autho. Petition of Sequoia LB King, LLC (#197), requesting transfer of permit of building located at 1274 Library Avenue to encroach granted in a Resolution of the Detroit City Council adopted June 5, 1991 and approved by the Mayor of the City of Detroit on June 11, 1991. (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 6-2-14)   Not available
14-0737 126. ContractSubmitting reso. autho. Contract No. 2883482 - 100% Revenue Contract - To provide a license to dock The Detroit Princess Boat at Hart Plaza - Contractor; CJC Cruises, Inc., Location: 3621 West Jefferson, Grand Ledge, MI 48837 - Contract Period: January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2017 - Contract Amount: $435,000.00. (Prior contract between CJC and Detroit Civil Center expired, no revenue was paid. Current Agreement between Recreation Dept and CJC, the Contractor will pay retroactively over a three (3) year period beginning January 1, 2013, to recover the annual revenue, respectively, through December 31, 2017.) RECREATION (REFERRED TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5-8-14)   Not available
14-0828 127. ContractLeland, reso. autho. Contract No. 2867322 - 50% City, 50% Federal Funding - To Provide Historic Property Reviews and Site Improvements to the Detroit Historic District Commission - Contractor: The Mannik & Smith Group, Inc., Location: 65 Cadillac Square, Suite 3311, Detroit, MI 48226 - Contract Period: July 1, 2012 through December 31, 2015 - Increase Amount: $218,526.00 - Contract Amount: $437,052.00. (This is Amendment #1 to request additional funds to the existing contract - Original Contract: $218,526.00) PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT (REPORTED OUT OF THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5-15-14 PENDING CORRECTED RESOLUTION FROM ADMINISTRATION)   Not available
14-0829 128. 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. 40 and Ordinance No. 15-10 to modify the approved plans for an existing PD (Planned Development District) zoning classification established by Ordinance No. 15-10 on property generally bounded by Joy Road, Tireman Street, Asbury Park Avenue, and the Southfield Freeway. (SIX (6) VOTES REQUIRED FOR IMMEDIATE EFFECT ON THE EIGHTH (8th) DAY AFTER PUBLICATION) ROLL CALL   Not available
14-0830 129. ResolutionLeland, reso. autho. setting a Public Hearing on foregoing ordinance amendment.   Not available
14-0831 130. OrdinanceLeland, a Proposed ordinance to amend changes to the title of the SD1 District from “Special Development District-Residential/Commercial” to “Special Development District-Small-Scale, Mixed- Use.” The description of the district is amended to reflect the desired mixed-use character (61-11-161). The permissibility of certain land uses is changed and several commercial and industrial uses are permitted but limited in square footage and mandated to include a retail component, etc. INTRODUCE   Not available
14-0832 131. ResolutionLeland, reso. autho. setting a Public Hearing on foregoing ordinance amendment.   Not available
14-0770 132. ResolutionSubmitting report relative to Comprehensive Logistics Brownfield Redevelopment Plan. (C&C McGraw Rd., LLC, or any affiliate of Comprehensive Logistics, Inc., a Tier 1 automotive supplier to Ford Motor Company, is the project developer. The Plan entails the completion of the construction of an approximately 365,040 square foot distribution/warehouse and office building with service utilities in the central portion of the property. Total investment is estimated to be $19,100,000.00) (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5-15-14)   Not available
14-0796 133. ResolutionSubmitting reso. autho. To revoke Obsolete Property Act (OPRA) (PA 146 of 2000) Certificate #3-03-0027 for 74 Garfield. (The Detroit Economic Growth Corporation on behalf of the developer, is recommending that the Detroit City Council revoke the OPRA tax abatement issued at 74 Garfield Development Group LLC., for OPRA Certificate #3-03-0027. The building was demolished as a result of a fire.) (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5-15-14)   Not available
14-0640 134. PetitionSubmitting reso. autho. Approving an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation District in the area of 2110 Trumbull, Detroit, MI., in accordance with Public Act 146 of 2000 on behalf of UFO Unlimited, LLC. (Related to Petition #2990) (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 4-17-14)   Not available
14-0643 135. PetitionSubmitting reso. autho. Approving an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation District in the area of 250 & 230-234 Larned Street, Detroit, MI, in accordance with Public Act 146 of 2000 on behalf of Larned West Associates, LLC. (Related to Petition #2921) (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 4-17-14)   Not available
14-0641 136. PetitionSubmitting reso. autho. Approving an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation District in the area of 2020 14th Street, Detroit, MI., in accordance with Public Act 2000 on behalf of Quality Pheasant, LLC. (Related to Petition #2978) (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 4-17-14)   Not available
14-0642 137. PetitionSubmitting reso. autho. Approving the Establishment of an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Certificate (Related to #2960), in area of 1701 Trumbull, Detroit, MI, on behalf of Alphonse de Tonty, LLC, in accordance with Public Act 146 of 2000. (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 4-17-14)   Not available
14-0594 138. 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
14-0797 139. ResolutionSubmitting reso. autho. Review and approval of Spring 2014 HOME Awards. (The HOME program is authorized under Title II of the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act and is designed exclusively to create affordable housing for low-income households.) (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5-15-14)   Not available
14-0798 140. ResolutionSubmitting reso. autho. Surplus Property Sale Development - 11559 Woodward, to Woodward & Web Property, LLC., for the amount of $20,000.00. (The Offeror proposes to develop paved parking on the property as an expansion of their adjacent auto repair business.) (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5-15-14)   Not available
14-0799 141. ResolutionSubmitting reso. autho. Surplus Property Sale Adjacent Lot Sale to Existing Commercial/Industrial Business Development - Parcel 614; generally bounded by Strong, Sherwood, Harper & Concord, to Strong Steel Products, LLC., for the amount of $16,500.00. (The Offeror proposes to remove all debris and create a greenspace buffer for their nearby scrap metal processing and recycling facilities located at 6464 Strong.) (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5-15-14)   Not available
14-0800 142. ResolutionSubmitting reso. autho. Surplus Property Sale Development - 6757, 6763 & 6769 E. Davison. (The Offeror proposes to demolish the existing building and establish a used auto sales lot in conjunction with their existing property at 6750 E. Davison. This use was granted by the Building Safety Engineering and Environmental Department on December 10, 2013.) (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5-15-14)   Not available
14-0801 143. ResolutionSubmitting reso. autho. Request for Public Hearing Brush Park Rehabilitation Project - Almass Downtown Real Estate, LLC to Purchase 221 Erskine and 3412 John R. (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5-15-14)   Not available
14-0751 144. ContractSubmitting reso. autho. Contract No. 2881292 - 100% City Funding - To Provide DPW Street Repair Equipment (Super Gyratory Paver) - RFQ# 45937 - REQ# 293736 - Company: Pine Instrument, Location: 101 Industrial Drive, Grove City, PA 16127 - Quantity (1) - Unit Price Range: $43,518.00/Each - Sole Bid - Contract Amount Not to Exceed: $43,518.00. PUBLIC WORKS (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5-12-14)   Not available
14-0761 145. PetitionSubmitting reso. autho. Petition of MACK ALIVE (#184), request to host the “24th Annual Mack Alive Parade and Rally” on August 23, 2014 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; with temporary street closure on Mack, St. Jean and E. Grand Blvd. (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5-12-14)   Not available
14-0833 146. ResolutionReport on approved proceedings from the Emergency Manager. · Contract No. 2892209 - 100 City Funding - To Provide Preventive Maintenance Services to Fire Apparatus Equipment - Contractor: R7R Fire Truck Repair, Location 751 Doheny, Northville, MI 8167 - Contract Period: One Time Purchase - Contract Amount: $240,000.00. GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT (Professional Service Contract) · Contract No. 2887938 - 100 City Funding - To Provide Operational, Programming and Maintenance Services - Contractor: Northwest Community Programs, Inc., Location: 18100 Meyers, Detroit, MI 48235 - Contract Period: July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2016 - Contract Amount: $600,000.00. RECREATION (Professional Service Contract)   Not available
13-0730 147. Communication or ReportReport on approval of proceedings by the Mayor.   Not available
14-0834 148. Testimonial ResolutionJones, Testimonial Resolution for Dr. Carol E. Dixon celebrating 40 Years in Ministry.   Not available