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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 10/7/2014 10:00 AM Minutes status: Draft  
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15-0323 11. ResolutionCushingberry, Jr., reso. autho. 70 West Alexandrine - Payment of Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) - Amended. (In October of 2013, a request for a PILOT Resolution was submitted to your Honorable Body for the above development. The number of the 129 units with rents restricted by HUD annually is increased from fifty-two (52) to fifty-Nine (59) units and the remaining amount of units that are not rent restricted are from reduced from seventy-seven (77) to seventy (70). The Assessments Division is requesting an amended resolution that is included to be approved.)   Not available
15-0324 12. ContractSpivey, reso. autho. Contract No. 2770687 - 5% City, 95% Other Funding - To Provide Newspaper Advertisements - Contractor: Michigan Chronicle, Location: 479 Ledyard, Detroit, MI 48201 - Contract Period: October 1, 2014 through September 31, 2018 - Contract Amount: $4,413,890.00. CITY WIDE (This Renewal is for Extension of time only. Reduction in unit pricing has been negotiated through 2018.)   Not available
15-0325 13. ContractSpivey, reso. autho. Contract No. 2819573 - 100% QOL Funding - To Provide for Weed, Grass Cutting and Debris Removal - Contractor: Payne Landscaping, Inc., Location: 7635 Davison, Detroit, MI 48212 - Contract Period: August 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014 - Increase Amount: $1,510,000.00 - Contract Amount: $3,832,000.00. GENERAL SERVICES (CONTRACT AMENDMENT FOR TIME AND MONEY. EXTENSION TO ALLOW ADDITIONAL TIME FOR NEW BID PROCESS.)   Not available
15-0326 14. ContractSpivey, reso. autho. Contract No. 2895887 - 80% State, 20% Vendor Funding - To Provide Thirty-One (31) Auxiliary Power Unites for EMS Vehicles - Contractor: Navitas Advanced Solutions Group, Location: 4880 Venture Drive, Suite 100, Ann Arbor, MI 48108 - Contract Amount: $877,300.00. GENERAL SERVICES (REPORTED OUT OF THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 10-8-14 PENDING RESPONSE FROM ADMINISTRATION)   Not available
15-0327 15. ContractSpivey, reso. autho. Contract No. 2896738 - 100% City Funding - To Provide Professional Resources Related to IT Projects - Contractor: Data Consulting Group, Inc., Location: 965 E. Jefferson, Detroit, MI 48226 - Contract Period: October 1, 2014 through September 30, 2016 - Contract Amount: $7,053,500.00. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES   Not available
15-0328 16. ContractSpivey, reso. autho. Contract No. 2896772 - 100% City Funding - To Provide Assistance for the Deployment of a Sophisticated Solution for Cable Broadcast Station Playback Automation - Contractor: VTP, Inc., Location: 41210 Bridge Street, Novi, MI 48275 - Contract Period: Upon Receipt of Written Notice to Proceed and Through 48 Months Thereafter - Contract Amount: $96,119.06. MEDIA SERVICE   Not available
15-0329 17. ResolutionSpivey, reso. autho. Legal Representation and Indemnification in lawsuit of Gerald Wilcox and Alecia Wilcox v. City of Detroit, Samuel Dunagan, Eric Smigielski, and Brian Headapohl; United States District Court Case No. 13-11679; for P.O. Eric Smigielski and P.O. Brian Headapohl. (REPORTED OUT OF THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE WITH RECOMMENDATION TO DENY) (A ”YES” VOTE WOULD BE TO APPROVE AND A “NO” VOTE WOULD BE TO DENY)   Not available
15-0330 18. ContractLeland, reso. autho. Contract No. 2896965 - 100% Federal Funding - To Provide Financial Assistance to Homeless Residents for Delinquent Utility Bills - Contractor: The Heat and Warmth Fund (THAW), Location: 607 Shelby, Suite 400, Detroit, MI 48226 - Contract Period: October 1, 2013 through December 31, 2015 - Contract Amount: $247,589.40. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT   Not available
15-0331 19. ContractBenson, reso. autho. Contract No. 2893989 - 100% City Funding - To Provide General Engineering and Consulting Services - Contractor: QOE Consulting, PLC, Location: 4100 Capital City Blvd, 2nd Floor, Lansing, MI 48906 - Contract Period: October 21, 2014 through October 21. 2019 - Contract Amount: $92,790.00. AIRPORT   Not available
15-0332 110. ContractBenson, reso. autho. Contract No. 2897736 - 20% City, 80% Other AFG Funding - To Provide Fire Fighter Bunker Boots - Contractor: T & N Services, Location: 2940 E. Jefferson Avenue, Detroit, MI 48207 - Contract Amount: $55,695.00. FIRE   Not available
15-0333 111. ContractBenson, reso. autho. Contract No. 2897829 - 100% Federal Funding - To Provide 105 Police Vehicles (Model: Dodge Charger) - Contractor: Bill Snethkamp Lansing Dodge, Inc., Location: 6131 Pennsylvania Avenue, Lansing, MI 48911 - Contract Amount: $4,802,068.00. POLICE   Not available
15-0334 112. ContractSubmitting reso. autho. Contract No. 2898549 - 100% Federal Funding - To Provide 105 Police Vehicles (Model: Dodge Charger) - Contractor: Bill Snethkamp Lansing Dodge, Inc., Location: 6131 Pennsylvania Avenue, Lansing, MI 48911 - Contract Amount: $4,802,068.00. POLICE   Not available
15-0335 113. ContractSubmitting reso. autho. Contract No. 2898663 - 100% Other (Street) Funding - To Provide Two (2) Diesel Truck Tractors with Chassis - Contractor: Wolverine Freightliner - Eastside, Location: 107 S. Groesbeck, Mt. Clemens, MI 48043 - Contract Amount: $337,717.00. PUBLIC WORKS (This is a One-Time Purchase)   Not available
15-0336 114. ContractSubmitting reso. autho. Contract No. 86985 - 100% City Funding - Manager - To Provide Management and Operational Services for the City of Detroit Parking Violations Bureau - Contractor: Theresa A. Kozak, Location: 11920 Champaign St., Warren, MI 48089 - Contract Period: October 5, 2014 through March 4, 2015 - $28.12 per hour - Contract Amount: $24,375.00. MUNICIPAL PARKING   Not available
15-0337 115. ContractSubmitting reso. autho. Contract No. 86987 - 100% City Funding - Supervisor - To Provide Supervisory Services for a Parking Facility - Contractor: Khalid Hussain, Location: 3706 Garrick Street, Warren, MI 48091 - Contract Period: October 5, 2014 through September 4, 2015 - $12.50 per hour - Contract Amount: $24,000.00. MUNICIPAL PARKING   Not available
15-0338 116. ContractSubmitting reso. autho. Contract No. 86988 - 100% City Funding - Supervisor - To Provide Supervisory Services for a Parking Facility - Contractor: Brandon Marcel Patton, Location: 2566 E. Grand River, Loft #149, Detroit, MI 48211 - Contract Period: October 5, 2014 through September 4, 2015 - $12.50 per hour - Contract Amount: $24,000.00. MUNICIPAL PARKING   Not available
15-0339 117. ContractBenson, reso. autho. Contract No. 86952 - 100% State Funding - To Provide A Legal Instructor for the Detroit Police Department Academy - Contractor: Michael Lehto, Location: 48138 Picadilly Court, Canton, MI 48187- Contract Period: July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015 - $60.00 per hour - Contract Amount: $20,160.00. POLICE   Not available
15-0340 118. Dangerous BuildingsSubmitting report relative to DEFERRAL OF DEMOLITION ORDER on property located at 17235 W. McNichols. (A special inspection on August 29, 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.)   Not available
15-0341 119. Dangerous BuildingsSubmitting report relative to DEFFERAL OF DEMOLITION ORDER on property located at 64 Edmund Place. (A special inspection on August 29, 2014 revealed the building is secured and appears to be sound and repairable. Therefore, it recommended that the demolition order be deferred for a period of three months subject to conditions of the order.)   Not available
15-0342 120. Dangerous BuildingsSubmitting report relative to DEFFERAL OF DEMOLITION ORDER on property located at 422 Marlborough. (A special inspection on August 29, 2014 revealed the building is secured and appears to be sound and repairable. Therefore, it recommended that the demolition order be deferred for a period of three months subject to conditions of the order.)   Not available
15-0343 121. ResolutionBenson, reso. autho. Healthy Michigan Substance Abuse Program 9/2014 (Organization #258151), (Appropriation #13446). (The Health Department has been awarded additional funding in the amount of $1,800,000 from the Detroit Wayne Mental Health Authority for the Healthy Michigan Substance Abuse grant. This brings the total award to $5,000,000 and the grant period is from April 1, 2014 thru September 30, 2014.)   Not available
15-0344 122. ResolutionBenson, reso. autho. Medicaid Substance Abuse Program 9/2014 (Organization #258150), (Appropriation #13445). (The Health Department has been awarded additional funding in the amount of $2,800,000 from the Detroit Wayne Mental Health Authority for the Healthy Michigan Substance Abuse grant. This brings the total amount to $14,800,000 and the grant period is from October 1, 2013 thru September 30, 2014.)   Not available
15-0247 123. ContractCushingberry, Jr., reso. autho. Contract No. 2898197 - 100% City Funding - To Provide Stationery and Envelopes - Contractor: Crystal Clear Images.Com LLC, Location: 5627 W. McNichols, Detroit, MI 48235 - Contract Period: November 3, 2014 through October 31, 2018 - Contract Amount: $61,663.55/ 4 yrs. CITY WIDE   Not available
15-0127 124. ResolutionCushingberry, Jr., reso. autho. Application for 164 Homestead Neighborhood Enterprise Zone Certificates for Various NEZ-H Approved Areas within Phase I and Phase II List# 2014-01. (The Applications have been reviewed and recommended for approval by the Finance Assessments Division.)   Not available
15-0165 125. ResolutionCushingberry, Jr., reso. autho. Application for 47 Homestead Neighborhood Enterprise Zone Certificates for Various NEZ-H Approved Areas within Phase I and Phase II List# 2014-02. (The Applications have been reviewed and recommended for approval by the Finance Assessments Division.)   Not available
15-0249 126. AppointmentSpivey, reso. autho. Appointments to the Local Development Finance Authority; Mariann Sarafa, term expires 3-1-18; Derek Dickow, term expires 3-1-17; James Jenkins III, term expires 3-1-18; Katrina McCree, term expires 3-1-15.   Not available
15-0250 127. AppointmentSpivey, reso. autho. Appointment to the Detroit Brownfield Redevelopment Authority; Pamela McClain, term expires 7-1-15.   Not available
15-0260 128. AppointmentSpivey, reso. autho. Appointment to the 8 Mile & Woodward Corridor Improvement Authority; John Draper, Jr., term expires 11-11-17; Savarior Service, term expires 11-11-17.   Not available
15-0251 129. ContractSpivey, reso. autho. Contract No. 2897893 - 100% City Funding - To Provide Repair Service, Labor and/or Parts; Woods Mower #R107 - Contractor: Munn Tractor & Lawn, Location: 3700 Lapeer Road, Auburn Hills, MI 48326 - Contract Period: October 1, 2014 - September 31, 2017 - Contract Amount: $199,639.14/ 3yr plus two (2) one-year renewal options. GENERAL SERVICES   Not available
15-0252 130. ContractSpivey, reso. autho. Contract No. 2897917 - 100% Other (Street) Funding - To Provide Rock Salt in (Bulk Seasonal Backup) - Contractor: Detroit Salt Company, LLC, Location: 12841 Sanders, Detroit, MI 48217 - Contract Period: September 1, 2014 through August 31, 2015 - Contract Amount: $60,000.00/1 year, tonage 2,000 tons. GENERAL SERVICES (REPORTED OUT OF THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE PENDING RESPONSE FROM ADMINISTRATION)   Not available
15-0253 131. ContractSpivey, reso. autho. Contract No. 2898282 - 100% QOL Funding - To Provide Tree Removal Services Near and Not Near Utility Lines - Contractor: Dan’s Tree & Landscape, LLC, Location: 23435 Russell, Southfield, MI 48075 - Contract Period: September 1, 2014 - August 31, 2015 - Contract Amount: $400,000.00/ 1yr plus one (1) one-year renewal option. GENERAL SERVICES (PULLED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION ON 10-21-14 AND DIRECTED TO POSTPONE UNTIL 10-28-14)   Not available
15-0254 132. ContractSpivey, reso. autho. Contract No. 2896736 - 100% City Funding - To Provide Technical Resources Related to Information Technology Projects - Contractor: Computech Corporation, Location: 30700 Telegraph Road, Suite #4555, Bingham Farms, MI 48025 - Contract Period: October 1, 2014 through September 30, 2016 - Contract Amount: $3,775,500.00. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES   Not available
15-0255 133. ContractSpivey, reso. autho. Contract No. 2896739 - 100% City Funding - To Provide Technical Resources Related to Information Technology Projects - Contractor: Futurenet Group, Inc., Location: 12801 Auburn Street, Detroit, MI 48223 - Contract Period: October 1, 2014 through September 30, 2016 - Contract Amount: $6,091,200.00. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES   Not available
15-0167 134. ContractSpivey, reso. autho. Contract No. 2897014 - 100% City Funding - Notice of Emergency Procurement as Provided by Ordinance No. 15-00 - Description of Procurement: Emergency Tree Removal Service - Basis for the Emergency: Dangerous trees need to be removed. The Health, Safety and Welfare of the Citizens of Detroit are in danger -Contractor: J-Mac Tree and Debris, LLC, Location: 29193 Northwestern Hwy., Suite 651, Southfield, MI 48034 - Contract Period: August 27, 2014 through August 26, 2015 - Contract Amount: $400,000.00/1 yr. GENERAL SERVICES (PULLED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION ON 10-14-14 AND DIRECTED TO POSTPONE UNTIL 10-21-14)   Not available
15-0168 135. ContractSpivey, reso. autho. Contract No. 2897312 - 100% City Funding - Notice of Emergency Procurement as Provided by Ordinance No. 15-00 - Description of Procurement: Emergency Tree Removal Service - Basis for the Emergency: Dangerous trees need to be removed. The Health, Safety and Welfare of the Citizens of Detroit are in danger - Contractor: Tree Man Services, Location: 38450 Nottingham Drive, Romulus, MI 48174 - Contract Period: August 27, 2014 through August 26, 2015 - Contract Amount: $400,000.00/1 yr. GENERAL SERVICES (PULLED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION ON 10-14-14 AND DIRECTED TO POSTPONE UNTIL 10-21-14)   Not available
15-0169 136. ContractSpivey, reso. autho. Contract No. 2897313 - 100% City Funding - Notice of Emergency Procurement as Provided by Ordinance No. 15-00 - Description of Procurement: Emergency Tree Removal Service - Basis for the Emergency: Dangerous trees need to be removed. The Health, Safety and Welfare of the Citizens of Detroit are in danger - Contractor: All Metro Tree Services, Location: 37820 Wendy Lee St., Farmington Hills, MI 48331 - Contract Period: August 27, 2014 through August 26, 2015 - Contract Amount: $400,000.00/1 yr. GENERAL SERVICES (PULLED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION ON 10-14-14 AND DIRECTED TO POSTPONE UNTIL 10-21-14)   Not available
15-0063 137. ResolutionSpivey, reso. autho. Legal Representation and Indemnification in lawsuit of Thomas Gerald Moore v. Matthew Fulgenzi and Brian Headapohl; United States District Court Case No.: 13-10010; for P.O. Matthew Fulgenzi and P.O. Brian Headapohl. (A “YES” VOTE WOULD BE TO APPROVE AND A “NO” VOTE WOULD BE TO DENY)   Not available
15-0256 138. Lawsuit SettlementSpivey, reso. autho. Settlement in the lawsuit of Christopher L. Walton v. City of Detroit Fire Department-EMS Division, File No. 14661 (PSB); in the amount of $90,000.00 by reason of any injuries or occupational diseases and their resultant disabilities incurred or sustained as the result of his past employment with the City of Detroit.   Not available
15-0257 139. Lawsuit SettlementSpivey, reso. autho. Settlement in the lawsuit of Leandra Scott-Weaver v. City of Detroit Department of Transportation, File No. 14506 (PSB); in the amount of $87,000.00 by reason of any injuries or occupational diseases and their resultant disabilities incurred or sustained as the result of her past employment with the City of Detroit.   Not available
15-0258 140. PetitionSpivey, reso. autho. Petition of Stafford House Inc. (#415), requesting resolution from your Honorable Body for a charitable gaming license. (The City Clerk’s Office RECOMMENDS APPROVAL of this petition.)   Not available
15-0264 141. ContractLeland, reso. autho. Contract No. 2887980 - 100% Federal Funding - To Provide a Cultural Enrichment Program for Youth - Contractor: Detroit Windsor Dance Academy, Location: 3031 W. Grand Blvd., Suite 350, Detroit, MI 48202 - Contract Period: January 1, 2013 through July 31, 2014 - Contract Amount: $60,000.00. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT   Not available
15-0305 142. PetitionLeland, reso. autho. Request for Public Hearing to Establish a Commercial Rehabilitation District on behalf of The Economic Development Corporation (EDC), in the area of 1500 Woodbridge, Detroit, MI, in accordance with Public Act 210 of 2005. (Petition #116)   Not available
15-0306 143. PetitionLeland, reso. autho. Approving a Commercial Rehabilitation Exemption District, in the area of 607 Shelby Street, Detroit, MI., in accordance with Public Act 210 of 2005 on behalf of 607 Shelby Street, LLC. (Related to Petition #119)   Not available
15-0307 144. PetitionLeland, reso. autho. Approving an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation District, in the area of 678 Selden, Detroit, MI., in accordance with Public Act 146 of 2000 on behalf of 678 Selden, LLC. (Related to Petition #168)   Not available
15-0308 145. PetitionLeland, reso. autho. Approving an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation District, in the area of 3401 Cass Avenue, Detroit, MI., in accordance with Public Act 146 of 2000 on behalf of Iconic Downtown Property, LLC. (Related to Petition #209)   Not available
15-0309 146. PetitionLeland, reso. autho. Approving an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation District, in the area of 445 W. Forest Avenue, Detroit, MI., in accordance with Public Act 146 of 2000 on behalf of Toad Management, LLC. (Related to Petition #251) Replace with Body Text   Not available
15-0310 147. PetitionLeland, reso. autho. Approving an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation District, in the area of 2857 and 2863 East Grand Blvd., Detroit, MI., in accordance with Public Act 146 of 2000 on behalf of East Grand Boulevard Lofts, LLC. (Related to Petition #321)..Body Replace with Body Text   Not available
15-0311 148. PetitionLeland, reso. autho. Approving an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation District for Bricktown Development Group, LLC in the area of 2113-2117 Michigan Avenue; in accordance with Public Act 146 of 2000. (Related to Petition #327)   Not available
15-0312 149. PetitionLeland, reso. autho. Approving an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation District for 5800 Cass, LLC, in the area of 5800 Cass Avenue, Detroit, MI, in accordance with Public Act 146 of 2000. (Related to Petition #382)   Not available
15-0313 150. ResolutionLeland, reso. autho. Surplus Property Sale-Vacant Land - 7901 and 7911 Agnes, to Shipherd Greens, L.L.C., for the amount of $1,050.00. (Purchaser proposes to landscape the properties and develop a community garden.)   Not available
15-0314 151. ResolutionLeland, reso. autho. Art Center Rehabilitation Project Modification, Assumption and Consent Agreement Development: Parcel 164-B; generally bounded by E. Palmer, John R, 1st alley north of Palmer and Brush.   Not available
15-0211 152. ContractBenson, reso. autho. Contract No. 2897849 - 20% City, 80% Other AFG Funding - To Provide Fire Fighter Helmets - Contractor: Apollo Fire Equipment, Location: 12584 Lakeshore Drive, Romeo, MI 48065 - Contract Amount: $101,400.00. FIRE (This is a One Time Purchase)   Not available
15-0212 153. ContractBenson, reso. autho. Contract No. 2897255 - 20% State, 80% Federal Funding - To Provide Three (3) Police Carts - Contractor: Jorgensen Ford, Location: 8333 Michigan Avenue, Detroit, MI 48210 - Contract Amount: $41,397.00. TRANSPORATION (This contract is for a One-Time Purchase)   Not available
15-0213 154. ContractBenson, reso. autho. Contract No. 2897503 - 100% City Funding - To Provide Court Reporting Services - Contractor: Gerald Hanson & Associates, Inc. d/b/a Hanson Renaissance Court Reporters and Video, Location: 400 Renaissance Center, Suite 2160, Detroit, MI 48243 - Contract Period: October 1, 2014 through September 30, 2016 - Contract Amount: $70,610.00. TRANSPORTATION   Not available
15-0245 155. ResolutionBenson, reso. autho. To accept and execute grant contract with the Michigan Department of Transportation Federal Project No. D-26-0027-3912; State Contract No. 2014-0960; FM 82-02-MP. (This contract provides funding for Airport Layout Plan Phase 1 (Runway Safety Area Study, User Survey, and Modification to Standards Evaluation) - Planning.)   Not available
15-0215 156. ResolutionBenson, reso. autho. To establish license fee for Instructional Services Businesses. (The Buildings Safety Engineering and Environmental Department is requesting to establish an application fee of $215.00 for a business to secure an initial Instructional Services Business license, as well as an annual fee of $215.00 for each subsequent year.)   Not available
15-0197 157. 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
15-0199 158. 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
15-0345 159. ContractSpivey, reso. autho. Contract No. 86978 - 100% City Funding - To Provide a Legislative Assistant to Council Member Mary Sheffield - Contractor: Ari Ruttenberg, Location: 25113 West Roycourt, Huntington Woods, MI 48070 - Contract Period: September 9, 2014 through June 30, 2015 - $28.44 per hour - Contract Amount: $48,000.00. CITY COUNCIL   Not available
15-0346 160. ContractSpivey, reso. autho. Contract No. 86982 - 100% City Funding - To Provide a Legislative Assistant to Council Member Raquel Castaneda-Lopez - Contractor: Mariela Rodriquez, Location: 2005 Cabot St., Detroit, MI 48209 - Contract Period: September 12, 2014 through October 24,, 2014 - $10.00 per hour - Contract Amount: $1,200.00. CITY COUNCIL   Not available
13-0729 161. Communication or ReportReport on approved proceedings from the Emergency Manager.   Not available
13-0730 162. Communication or ReportReport on approval of proceedings by the Mayor.   Not available