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Meeting Name: Public Health and Safety Standing Committee Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 2/1/2016 10:00 AM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Committee of the Whole Room
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15-1287 11. PetitionStatus of Petition of Shawntral Brown (#815), request suggested and expanded routes for pedal cabs. (AWAITING REPORTS FROM DPW-CITY ENGINEERING DIVISION, LEGISLATIVE POLICY DIVISION, TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT AND BUSINESS LICENSE CENTER) (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 11-2-15)   Not available
15-1288 12. OrdinanceStatus of Legislative Policy Division submitting report relative to Citizen Radio Patrol Assistance Program Draft Ordinance. (Pursuant to a request from Council Member Scott Benson’s office, the Legislative Policy Division has prepared the attached ordinance that, if adopted, would amend the current Citizen Radio Patrol Assistance Program ordinance.) (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 11-2-15)   Not available
15-1289 13. Communication or ReportStatus of Council President Brenda Jones requesting in writing the terms and conditions of the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department employee restructuring and layoffs. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 1-25-16)   Not available
15-1290 14. ResolutionStatus of Public Works Department/Administration Division submitting reso. autho. Traffic Control Devices Installed and Discontinued. (The attached list shows traffic control devices installed, and those discontinued during the period of August 16, 2015 - September 15, 2015.) (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 1-25-16)   Not available
15-1291 15. ResolutionStatus of Public Works Department/Administration Division submitting reso. autho. Traffic Signal Devices Installed and Discontinued. (The attached list shows traffic control devices installed, and those discontinued during the period of September 16, 2015 - October 15, 2015.) (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 1-25-16)   Not available
15-1292 16. ResolutionStatus of Public Works Department/Administration Division submitting reso. autho. Traffic Control Devices Installed and Discontinued. (We are submitting a list of traffic control devices dated October 16, 2015 - November 15, 2015, to your Honorable Body for approval.) (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 1-25-16)   Not available
15-1293 17. ContractStatus of Finance Department/Purchasing Division Contract No. 2917590 - 100% Street Funding - To Provide Replacement Parts for the TAU-II Crash Cushion System - Contractor: Lakeshore Signs & Safety Equipment LLC, Location: 7005 152nd Avenue, West Olive, MI 49460 - Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through January 18, 2018 - Total Contract Amount: $435,222.00. PUBLIC WORKS (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 1-25-16)   Not available
15-1294 18. ContractStatus of Finance Department/Purchasing Division Contract No. 2872663 - 100% City Funding - To Provide Waste Container Rental and Disposal Services - Contractor: Metro Sanitation LLC, Location: 22001 Hoover Road, Warren, MI 48089 - Contract Period: January 30, 2016 through January 29, 2017 - Total Contract Amount: $425,000.00. TRANSPORTATION (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 1-25-16)   Not available
15-1295 19. PetitionSubmitting Mayor’s Office Coordinators Report relative to Petition of Rock Ventures (#900), request to hold “Cupid’s Undie Run - Detroit” starting at 2115 Woodward Ave. and around the downtown area on February 13, 2016 from 12:00 pm to 4:00 om with temporary street closures. (The Mayor’s Office and all other City departments RECOMMENDS APPROVAL of this petition.) (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2-1-16)   Not available
15-1296 110. ContractSubmitting reso. autho. Contract No. 2918992 - 100% City Funding - To Provide Firefighter and EMS All Weather Coats - Contractor: Detroit Firemen’s Fund Association, Location: 1301 Third St., Suite 329, Detroit, MI 48226 - Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through January 31, 2018 - Total Contract Amount: $101,250.00. FIRE (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2-1-16)   Not available
15-1297 111. ContractSubmitting reso. autho. Contract No. 2919258 - 75% State, 25% City Funding - To Provide Educational and Outreach Professional Services Designed to Promote Increased Participation in the City of Detroit's Curbside Recycling Programs. Services Shall Include Attending Community Association/Block Club Meetings and Other Events in Order to Educate Citizens on the Importance of Recycling and Demonstrating How to Participate in the Recycling Programs. Services also include Providing Brochures on How to Appropriately Recycle - Contractor: Michigan Environmental Council, Location: 602 W. Ionia, Lansing, MI 48933 - Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through August 31, 2017 - Total Contract Amount: $33,333.00. PUBLIC WORKS (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2-1-16)   Not available
15-1298 112. ContractSubmitting reso. autho. Contract No. 2919259 - 75% State, 25% City Funding - To Provide Educational and Outreach Professional Services Designed to Promote Increased Participation in the City of Detroit's Curbside Recycling Programs. Services Shall Include Attending Community Association/Block Club Meetings and Other Events in Order to Educate Citizens on the Importance of Recycling and Demonstrating How to Participate in the Recycling Programs. Services also include Providing Brochures on How to Appropriately Recycle - Contractor: Green Living Science, Location: 1331 Holden, Detroit, MI 48202 - Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through November 1, 2017 - Total Contract Amount: $33,333.00. PUBLIC WORKS (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2-1-16)   Not available
15-1299 113. ContractSubmitting reso. autho. Contract No. 2917863 - 100% Federal Funding - To Provide Skilled Plumbing Work in the Repair, Maintenance, Alteration and Construction for the DDOT - Contractor: Walkers Heating & Cooling, Location: 15921 W. 8 Mile Road, Detroit, MI 48233 - Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through January 31, 2018 - Total Contract Amount: $116,506.00. TRANSPORTATION (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2-1-16)   Not available
15-1300 114. ResolutionSubmitting reso. autho. Request to accept an increase in appropriation for Section 5316 Local Job Access and Reverse Commute Program FY 2008/2009/2010/2011/2012. (The Federal Transit Administration has awarded a grant amendment to the City of Detroit Department of Transportation FY 2015 with Section 5316 Job Access and Reverse Commute Program $4,135,525. There is no local share required from the general fund.) (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2-1-16)   Not available
15-1301 115. ResolutionSubmitting reso. autho. To submit a grant application to the US Department of Transportation-Federal Highway Administration for the “Beyond Traffic: The Smart City Challenge” grant to develop next generation transportation infrastructure for the City of Detroit. (The grant application has two components. The first components provides funding of $100,000 to support concept development and planning ideas. If selected finalist are asked to submit additional information for $40,000,000 in funding to support implementation of the proposed demonstration. The total amount being sought is $40,100,000. There is no match requirement for this grant.) (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2-1-16)   Not available
15-1302 116. ResolutionSubmitting reso. autho. To submit a grant application to the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) and Center for Disease Control. (The Health and Wellness Promotion Department is hereby requesting authorization from Detroit City Council to submit a grant application to the Center for Disease Control for the NACCHO: Reducing Disparities in Breastfeeding through Peer and Professional Support. The amount being sought is $50,000. There is no match requirement.) (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE   Not available
15-1303 117. ResolutionSubmitting reso. autho. To submit a grant application to the State Historic Preservation Office, Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) for the Ford Piquette Avenue Plant Roof Plans, Specifications and Emergency Stabilization Repair. (The purpose of the award is to assist in the repair and the eventual replacement of the existing roof. The total award will be up to $55,000. The grant has a 40% match requirement and the matching funds will be $6,000 provided by in-kind services by HDAB and a $16,000 cash match by the Ford Piquette Avenue Plant.) (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2-1-16)   Not available
15-1304 118. PetitionSubmitting reso. autho. Petition of Ducharme Place, LLC (#883), request for an encroachment on the easement located at 1544 - 1556 East Lafayette. (The Public Works Department - City Engineering Division and all involved City departments and privately owned utility companies have reported no objections to the encroachment.) (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2-1-16)   Not available
15-1305 119. PetitionSubmitting reso. autho. Petition of Giffels Webster (#773), request on behalf of the Michigan Veteran’s Foundation to vacate the full width of Wabash St. (65 ft. wide) bound to the north by the south of W. Forest Ave and to the south by the south right of way line of Lysander St. and east of Grand River Ave. (The Public Works Department - City Engineering Division and all involved 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.) (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2-1-16)   Not available
15-1306 120. PetitionSubmitting reso. autho. Petition of Professional Engineering Associates Inc. (#195), request vacation of all utility easements throughout the property boundaries to construct a planned grocery store, gas station and future retail. Address affected by the vacation are 21415, 21431 Gd. River & 21555 W. McNichols Rd. (A resolution granting the petition was approved by your Honorable Body on September 23, 2015. However, a review by the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department (DWSD) has been made and provisions for DWSD water mains is needed and is herewith added as a part of this corrective resolution.) (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2-1-16)   Not available