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Meeting Name: Internal Operations Standing Committee Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 1/6/2016 10:00 AM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Committee of the Whole Room
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15-1033 11. Communication or ReportStatus of Council President Brenda Jones submitting memorandum relative to Executive Organization Plan. (According to Sec. 7-102 of the Detroit City Charter the Mayor shall prepare an executive organization plan which, consistent with law and this Charter, sets forth all agencies of the executive branch and assigns authorized programs, services and activities to each agency.) (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 11-18-15)   Not available
15-1031 12. ContractStatus of Finance Department/Purchasing Division Contract No. 2873835 - 100% City Funding - To Provide Printing of Voter ID Cards - Contractor: Wolverine Solution Group, Location: 1601 Clay St., Detroit, MI 48211- Contract Period: July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017 - Total Contract Amount: $85,800.00. ELECTIONS (CONTRACT HELD BY COUNCIL MEMBER JANEE AYERS DURING THE RECESS PROCEDURE OF DECEMBER 2, 2015)   Not available
15-1034 13. Communication or ReportStatus of Legislative Policy Division submitting report relative to City Council Appointments to Board and Commissions (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 11-18-15)   Not available
15-1035 14. ResolutionStatus of Mayor’s Office submitting reso. autho. Reappointment of Kenneth Harris and Mary Lisa Franklin to the City of Detroit Human Rights Commission; commences upon confirmation and expires March 31, 2018. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 11-18-15)   Not available
15-1036 15. Communication or ReportStatus of Council Member Andre L. Spivey submitting memorandum relative to a Contract with Altours Travel. (It has come to our attention that the current provider of travel service, Altours Travel, has been operating without a contract for a number of years. It was also reported that this contract was to be rebid in the near future.) (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 11-18-15)   Not available
15-1037 16. Communication or ReportStatus of Historic Designation Advisory Board submitting report relative to Expiration of terms for Historic Designation Advisory Board members. (The purpose of this communication is to inform Your Honorable Body that on December 31, 2015; three (3) terms of appointment to the Historic Designation Advisory Board expired. Therefore, these positions are available for appointment for the term of 3 years, beginning January 2016 and ending December 31, 2019.) (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 11-18-15)   Not available
15-1038 17. Communication or ReportStatus of Council President Brenda Jones submitting memorandum relative to an opinion request on whether the Detroit City Council has unilateral authority to revise, amend, or repeal Emergency Manager Orders. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 11-18-15)   Not available
15-1039 18. Communication or ReportStatus of Councilman Andre L. Spivey submitting memorandum relative to the City of Detroit’s Animal Shelter. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 11-18-15)   Not available
15-1040 19. Communication or ReportSubmitting report relative to Emergency Manager Order No. 38, created the Department of Housing and Revitalization. (No new positions or classifications were created during October 2015. No restructuring actions pursuant to the order were completed during October 2015.) (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 1-6-16)   Not available
15-1041 110. Communication or ReportSubmitting report relative to Emergency Manager Order No. 38, created the Department of Housing and Revitalization. (In the month of November the Department completed a new organizational structure and position classifications for the Department. The attached documents, outline the new structure as well as the classifications that fall within that structure. In the month of November the Department advertised the above mentioned positions.) (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 1-6-16)   Not available
15-1042 111. Communication or ReportSubmitting report relative to Emergency Manager Order No. 39, created the Department of Innovation and Technology. (New position and classification structure was announced during October. Restructuring plan was announced to all affected personnel on October 7, 2015. The following people were appointed to positions as outlined in EM Order 39 Item 4: Charles Dodd, Garlin Gilchrist II, Scott Hayes, Amy Sovereign and Monique Ellis. CAD/RMS contract was awarded to SunGuard on October 14, 2015 and approved by the FRC on October 26, 2015.) (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 1-6-16)   Not available
15-1043 112. Communication or ReportSubmitting report relative to Emergency Manager Order No. 39, created the Department of Innovation and Technology. (Newly created positions and classifications were filed on November 23, 2015 include the following: Class II Positions: Information Technology Technician and Web Developer. Class III Positions: Information Technology Specialist, Program Analyst (revised) and Web Developer. Restructuring Managers and Supervisor positions were created. The following person was appointed to a position as outlined in EM Order 39 Item 4: Michael Homant - Director of Enterprise Technology. Contract Amendment with Ernst & Young, LLP (HR Technology Advisory Services). Contract Amendment with Ernst & Young, LLP (Support to the Oracle Cloud ERP Project) and Contract Amendment with Applications Software Technology (Implementation of the Oracle Cloud ERP). (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 1-6-16)   Not available
15-1044 113. Communication or ReportSubmitting report relative to Emergency Manager Order No. 41 established a centralized financial management structure. (The OFCO filled the following positions: 2 Accounting Managers III, 7 Agency Chief Financial Officers, 2 Budget Managers IV, 1 Supervisory Accountant IV and 1 Supervisory Contracting and Procurement Specialist IV. The CFO approved the following contracts: Contract with Deputy Mayor Carol O’Cleiracain, Contract with Courtney S. Morgan (Office of the Treasury - Income Tax), Contract with Taylor-Ryan Nedd (Office of the Treasury - Income Tax), Contract with Gary Evanko (Office of the Assessor), Contract with Janet Burke (Office of the Assessor), Contract Amendment with Public Consulting Group, Contract Amendment with Conway MacKenzie and Contract Amendment with Ernst & Young.) (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 1-6-16)   Not available
15-1045 114. Communication or ReportSubmitting report relative to Emergency Manager Order No. 41, established a centralized financial management structure. (The OFCO filled the following positions: 1 Auditor Manager IV, 1 Program Management IV, 1 Program Analysis Officer, 1 Supervisory Appraiser III, 1 Accountant IV, 3 Accountant III, 1 Accountant II, 1 Financial Analyst IV and 1 Financial Analyst III. The CFCO approved the following contracts: Contract with Dexter Lockamy (Office of the CFO), Contract with Mary Siefert (Office of the Treasury), Contract with Monica Shihadeh (Office of the Assessor), Contract with Phillip Miller (Office of Budget), Contract with Keisha Pierce (Office of the Controller), Contract with Muneeb Shajiuddin (Office of Treasury - Income Tax), Contract with Parul Maheshwari (Office of Treasury - Income Tax), Contract with Jadeep Mann (Office of Treasury - Income Tax), Contract Amendment with Conway & Mackenzie, Inc., Contract Amendment with Pierce, Monroe & Asscociates, Inc., Contract Amendment with Ernst & Young, LLP (Cash Mgmt. & Related Analyses & Reporting), Contract Amendment with Ernst &   Not available
15-1046 115. ContractSubmitting reso. autho. Contract No. 2917412 - 100% City Funding - Reimbursement for Costs Incurred by the County Board of Canvassers in Conducting the Canvass of School, City, Township and Village Elections - Contractor: Wayne County Clerk, Location: 2978 West Grand Blvd., Detroit, MI 48208 - August 6, 2013, November 19, 2013 and December 9, 2013 - Total Contract Amount: $83,428.63. OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK ELECTIONS DIVISION (Request for Election Recount Expense Reimbursement.) (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 1-6-16)   Not available
15-1047 116. ContractSubmitting reso. autho. Contract No. 2895764 - 100% City Funding - To Provide Electrical Services to General Services Department - Contractor: Power Lighting & Technical Services, Inc., Location: 10824 W. Chicago, Suite 200, Detroit, MI 48204 - Contract Period: July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2017 - Contract Increase: $237,000.00 - Total Contract Amount: $942,000.00. GENERAL SERVICES (This Amendment #2 is for increase of funds only. Original contract amount is $705,000.00) (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 1-6-16)   Not available
15-1048 117. ContractSubmitting reso. autho. Contract No. 2917330 - 100% City Funding - To Provide Underground Storage Tank Management - Contractor: Phoenix Environmental Inc., Location: 11042 HiTech Drive, Whitmore Lake, MI 48189 - Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2018 - Total Contract Amount: $695,000.00. GENERAL SERVICES (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 1-6-16)   Not available
15-1049 118. ContractSubmitting reso. autho. Contract No. 2898418 - 100% City Funding - To Provide IT Staffing Services - Contractor: CW Professional Services LLC, Location: 150 West Jefferson, Suite 1200, Detroit, MI 48226 - Contract Period: October 1, 2014 through September 30, 2016 - Contract Increase: $2,000,000.00 - Total Contract Amount: $4,000,000.00. INNOVATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY (This Amendment #1 is for increase of funds only. The original contract amount is $2,000,000.00. This contract is exercising 1 of the 2 Renewal options. Contract began October 1, 2014 through September 30, 2016.) (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 1-6-16)   Not available
15-1050 119. ContractSubmitting reso. autho. Contract No. 2917096 - 100% City Funding - To Provide Billboard Advertising for the Elections Department - Contractor: International Outdoor, Location: 28423 Orchard Lake Road, Suite 200, Farmington Hills, MI 48334 - Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 30, 2018 - Total Contract Amount: $900,000.00. ELECTIONS (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 1-6-16)   Not available
15-1051 120. ContractSubmitting reso. autho. Contract No. 2888170 - 100% City Funding - To Provide Staffing Services for Fire Apparatus Mechanics - Contractor: Aquarius Professional Staffing, Location: 11800 Conrey Road, Suite 100, Cincinnati, OH 45249 - Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2016 - Contract Increase: $200,000.00 - Total Contract Amount: $2,125,712.00. GENERAL SERVICES (This Amendment #3 is for increase of funds and extension of time. Original contract amount is $1,925,712.00 and original contract period is January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015.) (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 1-6-16)   Not available
15-1052 121. ContractSubmitting reso. autho. Contract No. 2895761 - 100% City Funding - To Provide Repair Services to HVAC Equipment - Contractor: Systemp Corporation, Location: 3909 Industrial Drive, Rochester Hills, MI 48309 - Contract Period: Upon FRC Approval through June 30, 2017 - Contract Increase: $655,680.00 - Total Contract Amount: $3,520,680.00. GENERAL SERVICES (This Amendment #2 is for increase of funds only. Original contract amount is $2,865,000.00.) (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 1-6-16)   Not available
15-1053 122. OrdinanceSubmitting Proposed Ordinance to amend Chapter 22 of the 1984 Detroit City Code, Handling of Solid Waste and Prevention of Illegal Dumping, by amending Article I, Division I, Definitions of Enforcement, to provide for additional definitions; by amending Article I, Division 2, Civil Fines for Violations, to provide for civil fines for bulk solid material violations and to establish criteria to be considered when assessing fines; by amending Article II, Division 5, Illegal Dumping to establish that handling, transporting or storing of bulk solid materials in violation of the provisions is illegal dumping; by adding Article V, Bulk Solid Material, Division I, In General; Division 2 Bulk Solid Material Facilities; Division 3, Carbonaceous Bulk Solid Material Facilities; Division 4, Outdoor Storage Of Bulk Solid Materials Other Than Carbonaceous Material; Division 5, Variances; and Division 6, Implementation and Compliance, to provide for regulation of storage and transporting, including loading and unloading, of bulk solid material, including but not limited to carbonaceous material, suc   Not available
15-1054 123. Communication or ReportSubmitting report relative to the State of Michigan Quarterly Report on No-Fault Auto Liabilities and Payments. (The Law Department has submitted a privileged and confidential memorandum regarding the above referenced subject matter.) (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 1-6-16)   Not available
15-1055 124. Communication or ReportSubmitting report relative to MVA Settlements as authorized by resolution of the Detroit City Council. (The Law Department has submitted a privileged and confidential memorandum regarding the above referenced matter.) (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 1-6-16)   Not available
15-1056 125. Lawsuit SettlementSubmitting reso. autho. Settlement in lawsuit of Robert L. Young v. City of Detroit; Department of Transportation; File No.: 14689 (PSB); in the amount of $17,500.00, 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. (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 1-6-16)   Not available
15-1057 126. Lawsuit SettlementSubmitting reso. autho. Settlement in lawsuit of Vernisia Dixon v. City of Detroit; Fire Department - EMS Division; File No.: 14794 (PSB); in the amount of $24,000.00, 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. (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 1-6-16)   Not available
15-1058 127. Lawsuit SettlementSubmitting reso. autho. Settlement in lawsuit of Erica Turner v. City of Detroit; Case No.: 14-010276 NI; File No.: L14-0144 (CB), in the amount of $55,000.00; by reason of alleged injuries when the TEO of DOT coach on which she was a passenger allegenly struck another vehicle at a high rate of speed, causing Plaintiff to fall and strike her shoulder on or about December 31, 2013. (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 1-6-16)   Not available
15-1059 128. Lawsuit SettlementSubmitting reso. autho. Settlement in lawsuit of Oakwood Hospital (Brenda McGee-McCoy) v. City of Detroit; Case No.: 14-11652-GC; File No.: L14-00662 (KAC); in the amount of $5,000.00; by reason of alleged damages sustained on or about May 14, 2014. (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 1-6-16)   Not available
15-1060 129. Lawsuit SettlementSubmitting reso. autho. Settlement in lawsuit of Yvonne Coleman v. City of Detroit; Wayne County Circuit Court Case No. 14-013006-NI; File No.: L14-00342 (PMC); in the amount of $5,000.00; by reason of alleged injuries or property damage sustained by Yvonne Coleman on or about October 7, 2013. (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 1-6-16)   Not available
15-1061 130. Lawsuit SettlementSubmitting reso. autho. Settlement in lawsuit of Tywonn Mitchell and Naibon Moore v. Officer Endrit Fjolla, Officer Frank Marek and Sergeant Ian Becker; Case No.: 15-003266-NI; File No.: L15-00315 (MMM); in the amount of $120,000.00; by reason of alleged injuries sustained by Tywonn Mitchell and Naibon Moore on or about May 21, 2013. (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 1-6-16)   Not available
15-1062 131. Lawsuit SettlementSubmitting reso. autho. Settlement in lawsuit of Terry D. Rogers v. City of Detroit; Department of Public Works; File No.: 13413 (PSB); in the amount of $110,000.00; 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. (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 1-6-16)   Not available
15-1063 132. Lawsuit SettlementSubmitting reso. autho. Settlement in lawsuit of Robert Dybowski v. City of Detroit; Public Lighting Department; File No.: 14810 (CM); in the amount of $9,999.00; by reason of any injuries or occupational diseases and their resultant disabilities incurred or sustained as the result of his past employment with City of Detroit. (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 1-6-16)   Not available
15-1064 133. Lawsuit SettlementSubmitting reso. autho. Settlement in lawsuit of Mitchell Clifton v. City of Detroit; Department of Transportation; File No.: 14683 (PSB); in the amount of $99,000.00; 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. (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 1-6-16)   Not available
15-1065 134. Lawsuit SettlementSubmitting reso. autho. Settlement in lawsuit of Cristobal Mendoza & Annica Cuppetielli v. City of Detroit, Mark Carson, Sgt. Conway Petty and Sgt. Roderick Glover; U.S. District Court, E. D. of Michigan, Case No. 11-10899; File No. A37000-007244; in full payment for any and all claims which Cristobal Mendoza and Annica Cuppetelli may have against the City of Detroit. (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 1-6-16)   Not available
15-1066 135. Communication or ReportSubmitting Memorandum relative to Emergency Manager Order Number 38. (Per Emergency Manager Order Number 38 (Order of Modifying Planning and Development and Establishing Housing and Revitalization Department), The Housing and Revitalization (HRD) Director and the Planning and Development (PDD) Director shall have the authority, with the approval of the CFO and in consultation with the Human Resources Department to: 1.) Determine the placement of all positions, including the selection and removal of incumbents, within the HRD and PDD. 2.) Create or modify job titles, roles, responsibilities and positions in support of the HRD and PDD; and 3.) Make recruitment, hiring, retention, promotion, demotion, reassignment and any other related personnel decisions affecting the HRD and PDD.) (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 1-6-16)   Not available
15-1067 136. Communication or ReportSubmitting report relative to Emergency Manager Order Number 40 directed necessary restructuring in the Human Resources Department. (The Human Resources Department placed each employee in their new designated classification on October 19, 2015. These new classifications are: Classification Compensation Analyst I-IV, Employee Services Consultant I-IV, Administrator of Labor Relations I-IV, Recruiter I-IV, Human Resources Specialist I-IV, Test Development and Scoring Specialist I-IV, Human Resources Assistant I-IV, Administrative Assistant I-IV, HRIS Manager and Labor Relations Manager I-II. The Human Resources Department posted the following positions on the City of Detroit website: HRIS Administrator I, HRIS Administrator II, Project Manager & Analytics Specialist I, Project Manager & Analytics Specialist II and Operations General Manager.) (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 1-6-16)   Not available
15-1068 137. Communication or ReportSubmitting Memorandum relative to Emergency Manager Order Number 40. (The following classifications were created for the DOIT, Housing and Revitalization, and Planning and Development Departments: Program Analyst, Environmental Compliance Specialist, Underwriter, Planner, Information Technology Specialist, Information Technology Technician, Web Developer. Human Resources conducted interviews for the following classifications: Operations General Manager and Project Manager and Analytics Specialist.) (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 1-6-16)   Not available
15-1069 138. ResolutionSubmitting reso. autho. Request to Amend the Official Compensation Schedule. (Recommendation is submitted to amend the 2015 - 2016 Official Compensation Schedule to increase the pay range for the classification of Senior Associate Surveyor.) (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 1-6-16)   Not available
15-1070 139. ResolutionSubmitting reso. autho. Request for Salary Range Adjustments for Buildings, Safety Engineering and Environmental Department. (The Labor Relations Division is recommending your Honorable Body’s official approval of the Buildings, Safety Engineering and Environmental Department request for salary range changes. This request is based on an investigation and report by the Central Services Division of the Human Resources Department.) (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 1-6-16)   Not available
15-1071 140. ResolutionSubmitting reso. autho. Request for Salary Range Adjustments for General Services Department. (The Labor Relations Division is recommending your Honorable Body’s official approval of the General Services Department request for salary range changes. This request is based on an investigation and report by the Central Services Division of the Human Resources Department.) (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 1-6-16)   Not available
15-1072 141. ResolutionSubmitting reso. autho. Request for Salary Range Adjustments for Police Department. (The Labor Relations Division is recommending your Honorable Body’s official approval of the Police Department request for salary range changes. This request is based on an investigation and report by the Central Services Division of the Human Resources Department.) (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 1-6-16)   Not available
15-1073 142. Communication or ReportCouncil Member Mary Sheffield submitting memorandum relative to Detroit Continuum of Care Board Appointment. (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 1-6-16)   Not available