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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 9/16/2014 10:00 AM Minutes status: Draft  
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15-0174 11. ContractSubmitting reso. autho. Contract No. 2895777 - 100% City Funding - To Provide Auditing Services for Preparation of the City’s 2014 CAFR and for the Department of Municipal Parking’s Financial Statements - Contractor: Randy Lane, PC, CPA, Location 535 Griswold, Suite 111-607, Detroit, MI 48226 - Contract Period: August 31, 2014 through June 30, 2015 - Contract Amount: $170,000.00. FINANCE   Not available
15-0175 12. Communication or ReportSubmitting report relative to the Term Sheets for the Approval of Syncora Settlement. (Pursuant to Section 19 of Act 436, the Emergency Manager hereby submits the Term Sheets for the Syncora Settlement for consideration. Under Section 19 (1) of Act 436, the City Council has 10 days from the date of submission of the Term Sheets to approve or disapprove of the Syncora Settlement.)   Not available
15-0176 13. ContractSpivey, reso. autho. Contract No. 2821499 - 100% City Funding - To Provide Computer Programming, Coding and Analysis -Contractor: Data Consulting Group, Inc., Location: 965 E. Jefferson, Detroit, MI 48226 - Contract Period: July 1, 2014 through September 30, 2014 - Contract Amount: $11,386,000.00. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES (Amendment #4 is for extension of time only.)   Not available
15-0177 14. ContractSpivey, reso. autho. Contract No. 2821497 - 100% City Funding - To Provide Computer Programming, Coding and Analysis -Contractor: PIE Management, LLC, Location: 719 Griswold, Suite 820, Detroit, MI 48226 - Contract Period: July 1, 2014 through September 30, 2014 - Contract Amount: $5,000,000.00. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES (Amendment #3 is for extension of time only.)   Not available
15-0178 15. ContractPlease be advised that the Contract submitted on Thursday, July 17, 2014 for the City Council Agenda July 22, 2014 has been amended as follows: Submitted as: Contract No. 2819571 - 100% City Funding - To Provide Weed, Grass Cutting and Debris Removal - Contractor: Brilar, LLC, Location: 13200 Northend Avenue, Oak Park, MI 48237 - Contract Period: May 1, 2010 through December 31, 2014 - $1,510,000.00 - Contract Amount Not to Exceed: $3,828,000.00. GENERAL SERVICES (Contract for Extension of time and Increase of Funds for three (3) years with 1 additional 1 year renewal option) Should Read as: Contract No. 2819571 - 100% QOL Funding - To Provide Weed, Grass Cutting and Debris Removal - Contractor: Brilar, LLC, Location: 13200 Northend Avenue, Oak Park, MI 48237 - Contract Period: May 1, 2010 through December 31, 2014 - $1,510,000.00 - Contract Amount Not to Exceed: $3,828,000.00. GENERAL SERVICES (Contract for Extension of time and Increase of Funds for three (3) years with 1 additional 1 year renewal option) (RELATED TO LINE ITEM #29)   Not available
15-0179 16. Communication or ReportSubmitting report relative the Law Department Annual Report on Eminent Domain Litigation Fiscal Year 2013-2014. (This report (1) identifies each pending eminent domain civil action for the time period by case caption, (2) identifies the property that is the subject of each action and (3) identifies the stage of the litigation.)   Not available
15-0180 17. ContractLeland, reso. autho. Contract No. 2882841 - 100% Federal Funding - To Provide Supplemental Recreational Services - Contractor: Living Arts, Location: 8701 W. Vernor Highway, Suite 202, Detroit, MI 48209 - Contract Period: July 1, 2013 through July 31, 2014 - Contract Amount: $60,000.00. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT   Not available
15-0181 18. PetitionLeland, reso. autho. the Historic Designation Advisory Board, a study committee, to conduct studies to determine whether the historic Brewster-Wheeler Recreation Center located at 637 Brewster Street meets the criteria for historic designation and to issue appropriate reports in accordance with the Michigan Local Historical District Act and Chapter 25, Article II of the 1984 Detroit City Code. (Petition #390)   Not available
15-0182 19. PetitionSubmitting report relative to Petition of Katrina Watkins (#395), request for Historic Designation by the City of Detroit and the Historic Designation Advisory Board for George S. Hosmer Public Branch Library located at 3506 Gratiot Avenue, in the McDougall-Hunt Community on Detroit’s near east side. (This request has been placed on our list of requests to be handled in the order received)   Not available
15-0183 110. ResolutionSubmitting reso. Approving the Transfer of property to the Detroit Land Bank Authority. (Pursuant to Section 19 of Act 436, the Agreement is attached hereto for consideration by the City Council. Under Section 19 (1) of Act 436, the City Council has 10 days from the date hereof to approve or disapprove of the Agreement.)   Not available
15-0184 111. PetitionLeland, reso. autho. Petition of Checker Bar Inc. (#170), request permission for an outdoor seating permit located at 124-128 Cadillac Square, Detroit, MI 48226 from April 1, 2014 through November 1, 2014.   Not available
15-0185 112. ContractBenson, reso. autho. Contract No. 2891323 - 23.47% Street Fund, 17.79% State, 49.38% Federal, 9.36% Other Funding - To Provide Construction Engineering and Inspection Services (CE&I) for Fourteen (14) MDOT Projects - Contractor: Parsons Brinckerhoff Michigan, Inc., Location: 500 Griswold St., Suite 2900, Detroit, MI 48226-5001 - Contract Period: Upon Receipt of Written Notice to Proceed through December 31, 2018 - Contract Amount: $2,158,222.34. PUBLIC WORKS (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 9-22-14)   Not available
15-0186 113. ContractBenson, reso. autho. Contract No. 2809078 - 20% State, 80% Federal Funding - To Provide Parts, Coach OEM Replacement for NOVA, RTS, MCI and New Flyer Buses - Contractor: New Flyer Industries, Location: 711 Kernaghan Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba MB, R3C 3T4 - Contract Period: January 1, 2010 through December 31, 2014 - Contract Increase: $1,800,000.00 - Contract Amount: $8,400.000.00. TRANSPORTATION (This Contract is to add funds. Original Contract amount $6,600,000.00)   Not available
15-0187 114. ContractBenson, reso. autho. Contract No. 2896295 - 80% Federal, 20% State Funding - To Provide for the Purchase and Installation of On-Board Security Cameras - Contractor: Seon System Sales, Inc., Location: Unit 111 3B Burbridge St., Coquitlam, BC V3K 7B2 - Contract Period: August 31, 2014 through August 31, 2019 - Contract Amount: $1,861,475.20. TRANSPORTATION   Not available
15-0188 115. Communication or ReportSubmitting report relative to Pending Zoning Amendments (Bars, Brewpubs, Micro-Breweries/Small Distilleries; Indoor Commercial Recreation Facilities. (The department recommend the Commission align the definitions in the Zoning Ordinance with the Building Code and treat these two uses groups differently with regards to public hearing requirements)   Not available
15-0189 116. ResolutionSubmitting report and reso. autho. 2014 Generalized Text Amendment re: Carry-Out Restaurants. (On May 22, 2014, the City Planning Commission held a public hearing on the 2014 Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment as required by state statute. One June 19, 2014, the CPC voted to advance 13 of those items to City Council for consideration, hold two back for further discussion and to deny two of the amendments. However, pursuant to Section 61-2-1 of the Detroit Zoning Ordinance, only the City Council has the authority to take final action to approve, approve with conditions or deny text amendments.)   Not available
15-0190 117. Communication or ReportSubmitting report relative to the Status on Olympia Entertainment, Inc.’s Financial Consideration to the City of Detroit under the New Joe Louis Arena Sublease and New Joe Louis Parking Agreement. (The Legislative Policy Division is providing your Honorable Body a status report on Olympia Entertainment, Inc.’s financial consideration to the City of Detroit under the terms of the new Joe Louis Arena (JLA) sublease (Attachment I) and new JLA parking agreement (Attachment II).   Not available
15-0191 118. ResolutionSubmitting report and reso. Approving Articles of Incorporation of Great Lakes Water Authority on the terms and conditions described in the Memorandum of Understanding and the Articles of Incorporation therefor, including the lease to the authority of the common to all facilities of the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department. (Pursuant to Section 19 of Act 436, the Emergency Manager hereby submits the Memorandum of Understanding which contains the terms and conditions and parameters for the establishment of the Authority and the operation of the Systems by the Authority, including the consideration to be provided (the “Terms and Conditions”) and the Articles of Incorporation for the Authority to the Detroit City Council for consideration. Also enclosed for reference is a form of resolution for your consideration and the EM Order. Under Section 19 (1) of Act 436, the City Council has 10 days from the date of submission of the Terms and Conditions and the Articles of Incorporation to approve or disapprove the Articles of Incorporation and the Terms and Conditions.)   Not available
15-0192 119. PetitionSubmitting report relative to Bethany Baptist Church (#246), request to permanently close of alley located at 15122 W. Chicago between Coyle and Sussex. (The Planning and Development Department (P&DD) has reviewed the petition and determined that the DPW/City Engineering Division has jurisdiction regarding the conversion of public alleys to easements. P&DD will defer action on this petition and will include a response to City Engineering’s final recommendation.)   Not available
15-0193 120. PetitionSubmitting report relative to Sam’s Appliance Shop (#250), request to close alley located at 17615-17637 Grand River. (The Planning and Development Department (P&DD) has reviewed the petition and determined that the DPW/City Engineering Division has jurisdiction regarding the conversion of public alleys to easements. P&DD will defer action on this petition and will include a response to City Engineering’s final recommendation.)   Not available
15-0194 121. PetitionBenson, reso. autho. Petition of Midtown Detroit, Inc. (#385), request to hold “D’Lectricity” in Midtown along Woodward on September 26-27, 2014 from dusk to midnight. (AWAITING REPORTS FROM MAYOR’S OFFICE; BUILDINGS SAFETY ENGINEERING, FIRE, DPW-CITY ENGINEERING; BUSINESS LICENSE CENTER) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 9-22-14)   Not available
15-0195 122. PetitionSubmitting report relative to Petition of New Mt. Camel Tabernacle C.O.G.I.C. (#207), request a complete street name change from Pennsylvania Street to Bishop James C. Scott, Sr. Avenue. (In accordance with Chapter 50 - Section 7 of the City of Detroit Code, the Department of Public Works cannot consider any request for secondary street name or to rename a street until the requestor obtains an official petition from the Planning and Development Department and secures a minimum of two-thirds (2/3) approval from all abutting property owners that are impacted.)   Not available
15-0196 123. PetitionBenson, reso. autho. Petition of URS Corporation (#2254), request to install soil borings/monitoring wells located in the Hayes Street area and the alley located behind the strip mall on 15000 E. Eight Mile Road.   Not available
15-0197 124. PetitionBenson, reso. autho. Petition of Bedrock Real Estate Services (#147), request for approval of seasonal encroachment approximately six (6) - eight (8) feet around the perimeter of the referenced building on Woodward and Cadillac Square, 660 Woodward.   Not available
15-0198 125. PetitionBenson, reso. autho. Petition of the State of Michigan; Department of Technology, Management and Budget (#3009), request to encroach into the rights-of-way of West Grand Boulevard, 150 ft. wide and Second Avenue, 80 ft wide.   Not available
15-0199 126. PetitionBenson, reso. autho. Petition of Summit Medical Center (#2813), request to close off the easternly portion of the east-west public alley in the block bounded by Prevost, Forrer, Grove, and W. McNichols. (PULLED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION ON 09-30-14 AND DIRECTED TO POSTPONE UNTIL 10-07-14)   Not available
15-0200 127. Communication or ReportSubmitting report relative to Detroit Water and Sewerage Department hearings pertaining to customer billing disputes for the calendar year 2014. (Attached is a list of hearings which shows the disputed amount and the Hearing Officer’s decision for the period of January 2014 through June 2014.)   Not available
15-0201 128. Communication or ReportState of Michigan, Department of Treasury - submitting report regarding air pollution tax exemption certificate, numbered 1-3779, to Marathon Petroleum Company LP located at 1300 Fort Street, in the City of Detroit, Wayne County, in the amount of $836,849.00. (A recommendation for approval has been made regarding this application with a qualifying amended amount for the exemption of $836,849.)..Body Replace with Body Text   Not available
14-1169 129. ContractSpivey, reso. autho. Contract No. 2819571 - 100% City Funding - To Provide Weed, Grass Cutting and Debris Removal - Contractor: Brilar, LLC, Location: 13200 Northend Avenue, Oak Park, MI 48237 - Contract Period: May 1, 2010 through December 31, 2014 - $1,510,000.00 - Contract Amount Not to Exceed: $3,828,000.00. GENERAL SERVICES (Contract for Extension of time and Increase of Funds for three (3) years with 1 additional 1 year renewal option.) (PULLED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION ON 9-9-14 AND DIRECTED TO POSTPONE UNTIL 9-16-14)(RELATED TO LINE ITEM #5)   Not available
14-1243 130. ResolutionLeland, reso. autho. Transfer of City-Owned Real Property to Michigan Land Bank. (PULLED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION ON 9-16-14)   Not available
15-0202 131. ContractBenson, reso. autho. Contract No. 2895796 - 100% QOL Funding - Notice of Emergency Procurement as Provided by Ordiance No. 15-00 - Description of Procurement: To Provide 26 Stryker Brand Stretchers/Cots to EMS for the New Ambulances - Basis for the Emergency: Stretchers Inoperable, Unsafe and Exceeded Life Expectancy - Contractor: Stryker Sales Corporation, Location: 3800 E. Centre Avenue, Portage, MI 49002 - Contract Amount Not to Exceed: $674,925.64. FIRE   Not available
15-0203 132. ContractBenson, reso. autho. Contract No. 2894621 - 100% City Funding - To Purchase an Armor Protected Vehicle- Contractor: Lenco Industries, Inc., Location: 10 Betnr Industrial Drive, Pittsfield, MA 01201 - Contract Amount: $ 458.783.00. POLICE   Not available
14-1264 133. ContractBenson, reso. autho. Contract No. 2891896 - 100% City Funding - To Provide for Off Duty Police Officer Secondary Employment Tracking and Special Events Management Software System - Contractor: Cover Your Assets, LLC, Location: 6324 River Front Drive, Harrisburg, NC 28075 - Contract Period: February 23, 2014 through February 28, 2017 - Contract Amount Not to Exceed: $107,686.50. POLICE   Not available
14-1265 134. ContractBenson, reso. autho. Contract No. 2894883 - 100% City Funding - To Provide Vehicle Wash Service - Contractor: Downtown Auto Wash, LLC, Location: 1217 Michigan Avenue, Detroit, MI 48226 - Contract Period: July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2017 - Contract Amount Not to Exceed: $69,540.00/3 yrs. POLICE   Not available
14-1266 135. ContractBenson, reso. autho. Contract No. 2819870 - 100% City Funding - To Provide High Pressure Cleaning of Storage Bay Floors - Contractor: T & N Services, Location: 2940 E. Jefferson, Detroit, MI 48207 - Contract Period: May 1, 2014 through April 30, 2015 - Increase Amount: $483,100.00 - Contract Amount Not to Exceed: $2,307,099.99. TRANSPORTATION (Contract Renewal requesting additional funds. Original contract amount $1,823,999.99)   Not available
14-1267 136. ContractBenson, reso. autho. Contract No. 2893985 - 20% State, 80% Federal Funding - To Provide Road Construction for Warren Pierson Loop - Contractor: Pavex Corporation, Location: 2654 Van Horn Road, Trenton, MI 48183 - Contract Amount Not to Exceed: $88,658.00. TRANSPORTATION (One time purchase)   Not available
15-0085 137. ContractBenson, reso. autho. Contract No. 2869882 - 100% City Funding - To Provide Booting and Towing Services - Contractor: Bobby’s Towing Inc., Location: 10807 Lyndon St., Detroit, MI 48238 - Contract Period: December 1, 2014 through November 30, 2015 - Contract Amount: $146,800.00. MUNICIPAL PARKING (This Contract is for increase of time only   Not available
15-0086 138. ContractBenson, reso. autho. Contract No. 2897283 - 100% City Funding - To Provide the Sell of Emissions of Nitrous Oxide (“NOx”) and Sulfur Dioxide (So2), Considered as Allowances, Accumulated by the Misterky Power Plant. The Federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Provides Operating Power Plants an Annual Allowance to be Traded in a Marketplace Developed to Buy and Sell Under the Federal Clean Air Interstate Rule (CAIR) - Contractor: Evolution Markets, Location: 10 Bank St., Suite 410, White Plains, NY 10606 - Contract Amount: $5,627.76. PUBLIC LIGHTING (This is a One Time Purchase - Estimated Revenue Value: $191,087.75)   Not available
15-0087 139. ContractBenson, reso. autho. Contract No. 2891788 - 100% Street Funding - To Provide Aggregate Slag Material for Alley Repair - Contractor: Edward C. Levy, Location: 8800 Dix Road, Detroit, MI 48209 - Contract Period: September 1, 2014 through August 31, 2016 - Contract Amount: $337,200.00/2 yrs. PUBLIC WORKS   Not available
15-0107 140. ResolutionBenson, reso. autho. Substance Abuse Coordinating Agency 10/1/2013 through 9/30/2014 (Organization #258149), (Appropriation #13444). (The Health and Wellness Promotion Department has been awarded additional funding in the amount of $445,000.00 from the Michigan Department of Community Health for the Substance Abuse program.)   Not available
14-1271 141. PetitionBenson, reso. autho. Petition of Detroit Free Press/Talmer Bank (#314), request permission to host the 36th Marathon in the vicinity of the Detroit Media Partnership Bldg., on W. Fort St. near Second St., October 19, 2014 from 6:58 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.; with various street closures; Set-up 10/18/14 at 8:00 a.m., tear down 10/19/14 at 2:00 p.m. (The Police Department RECOMMENDS APPROVAL of this petition.)   Not available
15-0110 142. ResolutionBenson, reso. autho. To accept an increase in the Project Safe neighborhoods Eastern District Violent Gang and Gun Crime Reduction Program Grant. (The Detroit Police Department received $158,765.17 in grant funding, with no required match, from the Project Safe Neighborhoods Eastern District of Michigan Violent Gang and Gun Crime Reduction Program; Federal Award #2012-GP-BX-0011.)   Not available
15-0111 143. ResolutionBenson, reso. autho. To accept an increase in the 2012 Homeland Security Grant Program. (The City of Detroit has been awarded an additional grant award of $222,500.00 from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through the 2012 Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP); Appropriation #13619.)   Not available
15-0112 144. PetitionBenson, reso. autho. Petition of Focus Hope (#204), request to hold the “Eleanor’s Walk for Hope” around the area at 1400 Oakman Blvd., on October 12, 2014 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; with temporary street closure. (The Police Department RECOMMENDS APPROVAL of this petition.)   Not available
14-1274 145. PetitionBenson, reso. autho. Petition of Mona Ross (#3023), request to vacate unused alley located off the Fisher Freeway between Brush and Beaubien St. in Brush Park. (The DPW City Engineering Division RECOMMENDS APPROVAL of this petition provided conditions are met.)   Not available
15-0115 146. PetitionBenson, reso. autho. Petition of Giffels Webster (#146), request to vacate certain easements and public rights-of-way in the area of 1404-1458 Vermont Street. (The DPW-City Engineering Division, all other city departments and private utility companies have reported no objections to the vacations provided that conditions are met.)   Not available
15-0116 147. PetitionBenson, reso. autho. Petition of New Jerusalem Church of God in Christ (#247), request to temporary close the north-south public alley, 18 feet wide, bounded by Lawton, Linwood, W. Grand Blvd., and Lothrop. (Related to Petition 1237) (The DPW-City Engineering Division, all other city departments and privately owned utility companies have reported no objections to the temporary closure of this alley, provided they have the right to ingress and egress at all times to their facilities.)   Not available
15-0117 148. PetitionBenson, reso. autho. Petition of Crossroads of Michigan (#131), request to vacate dead-end alley off of 15th street, immediately south of W. Grand Blvd. (The DPW-City Engineering Division, all other city departments and privately owned utility companies have reported no objections to the conversion of the public right-of-way into a private easement for public utilities provided that conditions are met.)   Not available
15-0118 149. PetitionBenson, reso. autho. Petition of Invest Detroit (#2417), request for vacation of the alley located east of 3100 Woodward to ingress and egress a proposed secure parking area dedicated to the commercial space at the 1st floor. (The DPW-City Engineering Division reports that the petition was reviewed by the Law Department and the part of the resolution calling for the City to deed the alley is not needed and so should be deleted. The deleted paragraph is represented in bold and by strikethrough line. The DPW-City Engineering Division recommends adoption of the attached corrective resolution.)   Not available
15-0119 150. PetitionBenson, reso. autho. Petition of Alpha Resins LLC (#2570), request permission to vacate portions of Dean Avenue and Sunset Avenue at Alpha Resins facility. (The DPW-City Engineering Division, all other city departments and privately owned utility companies have reported no objections to the conversion of the public right-of-way into a private easement for public utilities provided that conditions are met.)   Not available
15-0120 151. PetitionBenson, reso. autho. Petition of UrbanTECH (#2768), request the conversion to easement of the northerly portion of the north-south public alley 18 ft. wd. in the block bounded by Forest, Prentis, Second and Third Avenue(s). (The DPW-City Engineering Division, all other city departments and privately owned utility companies have reported no objections to the conversion of the public right-of-way into a private easement for public utilities provided that conditions are met.)   Not available
15-0204 152. ResolutionReport on approved proceedings from the Emergency Manager. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES · Request to establish revolving account Appropriation #13845, Wireless Technology Site Review Committee (WTSRC). (Pursuant to your authority under Emergency Order #12, Section 12(1)(b) of Michigan Public Act 436 of 2012 and due to immediate administrative requirements and financial needs, the Information Technology Services (ITS) Department requests that you amend the City’s Budget, to establish a revolving account for expenditures and revenues for the sole purpose of funding application fees and training for the members of the Wireless Technology Site Review Committee (WTSRC). MAYOR’S OFFICE · Request to establish revolving account Appropriation #00872 Halloween. (Pursuant to your authority under Emergency Order #12, Section 12(1)(b) of Michigan Public Act 436 of 2012 and due to immediate administrative requirements and financial needs, the Mayor’s Office requests that you amend the City’s Budget, to establish a revolving account for expenditures and revenues for the sole purpose    Not available
13-0730 153. Communication or ReportReport on approval of proceedings by the Mayor.   Not available
15-0205 154. Testimonial ResolutionSheffield, Testimonial Resolution for Piquette Square for Veterans.   Not available