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Meeting Name: Internal Operations Standing Committee Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 5/4/2016 10:00 AM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Committe of the Whole Room
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15-2210 11. ContractStatus of Finance Department/Purchasing Division Contract No. 2909511 - 100% City Funding - To Provide Legal Services to the City of Detroit in the Matter of Mack v City of Detroit - Contractor: The Garcia Law Group, PLLC, Location: 2500 Fisher Building, 3011 W. Grand Blvd, Detroit, MI 48202 - Contract Period: March 1, 2015 through December 31, 2016 - Contract Increase: $150,000.00 - Total Contract Amount: $300,000.00. LAW (This Amendment #1 is for increase of funds only. Original contract amount is $150,000.00 and original contract date is March 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE INTERAL OPERATIONS STANING COMMITTEE ON 4-20-16 PENDING CHARLES RAIMI’S PRESENCE AT THE FORMAL SESSION TO ANSWER QUESTIONS) (BROUGHT BACK FROM FORMAL SESSION AS DIRECTED ON 4-26-16)   Not available
15-2211 12. Communication or ReportStatus of Ms. Joyce Moore, Representative of Virginia Park Community Coalition (District 5) concern regarding the Zero Interest Loan Program and the money from its principle. (Ms. Moore spoke at Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee - Expanded to include all nine (9) City Council Members) (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 4-12-16)   Not available
15-2212 13. Communication or ReportStatus of Council President Brenda Jones submitting memorandum relative to Joint Investigation by the Inspector General and Auditor General into Possible Waste, Abuse, Fraud, and Corruption Associated with the City’s Employee Benefits Programs. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 4-20-16)   Not available
15-2213 14. AppointmentStatus of Legislative Policy Division submitting City Council Appointments to Board and Commissions. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 4-20-16)   Not available
15-2214 15. Communication or ReportStatus of Council Member Mary Sheffield submitting memorandum relative to Request for the Legislative Policy Division to provide a report on the feasibility of reinstituting the Senior Citizens’ Department in the City of Detroit. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 4-20-16)   Not available
15-2215 16. Communication or ReportStatus of Council President Brenda Jones submitting memorandum relative to an Opinion Request regarding an Administrator for the City of Detroit serving in a dual capacity as a Group Executive and the Director of a quasi-governmental body which is responsible for some of the operations for which the Group Executive is directly responsible for overseeing as a City employee. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 4-20-16)   Not available
15-2216 17. Communication or ReportStatus of Legislative Policy Division submitting report relative to Executive Organization Plan. (On March 2, 2016, Council President Brenda Jones requested that the Legislative Policy Division (LPD) review the new Executive Organization Plan (EOP) submitted by the administration and compare it to the scope of responsibilities of administration officials under the Charter, and to the administration’s proposed budget for FY 2016 - 17, to identify key issues that Council may wish to raise and discuss.) (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 4-13-16)   Not available
15-2217 18. ResolutionStatus of Legislative Policy Division submitting resos. autho. Revision of Emergency Manager Orders. (The Legislative Policy Division (LPD) was requested by Council Member Castaneda-Lopez to provide draft resolutions revising Emergency Manager Orders No. 38 and 41. The attached proposed resolutions restore some authority to City Council with respect to writing off certain City debt and approval contracts, as well as restoration of City Council’s confirmation authority over the Mayor’s appointment of the Director of the Housing and Revitalization Department - an offshoot of the Planning and Development Department. LPD has provided two alternative resolutions with respect to EM Order 41 - both address accounts receivable and one includes specific restoration of contract approval. Note that Chief Financial Officer John Hill issued two letters to City Council in December 2015 indicating his willingness to follow City policies with respect to accounts receivable write-offs, as well as City procurement practices.) (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 4-13-16)   Not available
15-2218 19. Communication or ReportStatus of Council President Brenda Jones submitting questions and concerns relative to the Office of Inspector General Report of May 21, 2015. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 4-13-16)   Not available
15-2219 110. Communication or ReportSubmitting report relative to Emergency Manager Order No. 38 created the Department of Housing and Revitalization. (No changes have been made to the structure that was outlined in the previous reports. In the month of March the Department continues to interview applicants for positions, in addition the Department made offers and received acceptances for the following positions: Associate Director of Programmatic Underwriting, Associate Director of Administration, Policy Team - Public - Private Partnership Officer IV (Supervisory Program Analyst IV), Development Team - 4 Public - Private Partnership Officers IV (Supervisory Program Analysts IV), Multifamily Division - Housing Development Officer IV (Supervisor IV), Supportive Housing Division - Housing Development Officer IV (Supervisor IV) and Demolition Task Force - Supervisory Community Development Officer III (Supervisor III). (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5-4-16)   Not available
15-2220 111. Communication or ReportSubmitting report relative to Emergency Order No. 39 created the Department of Innovation and Technology. (No Positions and Classification actions were taken. All position have been created and classified. No Restructuring actions were taken. Interviews are taking place for Class IV (managers and supervisors) positions. No Contract actions were taken using EM 39.) (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5-4-16)   Not available
15-2221 112. Communication or ReportSubmitting report relative to Emergency Manager Order No. 40 directed necessary restructuring in the Human Resources Department. (Tracey Meek was selected to fill the Recruiter III classification. Ms. Meek began her employment with the Human Resources Department on Monday, March 14, 2016. The following new classifications was created. The specifications forms are attached. Crime Analyst - Real Time Crime Center, Crime Analyst, Talent Development and Performance Management Manager, Transportation Equipment Operator - Special Services and Materials Laboratory Supervisor. The following classifications were posted on the City of Detroit website Monday, March 28, 2016. The specifications are attached. Budget Analyst I, II, III, IV; Auditor II, III; Data/Management Analyst III, IV; Clerk I, II, III and Clerk I, II, III (Bilingual); Teller II, III and Teller II, III (Bilingual); Administrative Assistant II, III; Accountant I, II, III, IV; Appraiser II, III; Financial Analyst I, II, III; Supervisory Auditor IV; Tax and Revenue Examiner I, II and Tax and Revenue Examiner I, II (Bilingual); Ac   Not available
15-2222 113. Communication or ReportSubmitting report relative to Emergency Order No. 41 established a centralized financial management structure. (As of March 31st, the CFO has filled the following positions which can be found on the attached correspondence. No Restructuring activities occurred in the month of March.) (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5-4-16)   Not available
15-2223 114. ContractSubmitting reso. autho. Contract No. 3000588 - 100% City Funding -To Provided Armed Security Guard Service at the Davison Yard for a period of Three (3) Months Providing Two (2) Armed Security Guards during the day shift (5) Days a Week. This is to Deter Unauthorized Entry to the Facility and Reduce Potential Violence - Contractor: G4S Secure Solutions (USA), Location: 22670 Haggerty Road, Suite 101, Farmington Hills, MI 48335 - Contract Period: One Time Buy - Contract Amount: $60,000.00. GENERAL SERVICES (Department requested Emergency Procurement to place security at Davison Yard, effective April 19, 2016 and ending July 20, 2016.) (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5-4-16)   Not available
15-2224 115. ContractSubmitting reso. autho. Contract No. 3000593 - 100% City Funding -To Replace the X-Ray Machine and Metal Detectors for the 36th District Court - Contractor: G4S Secure Solutions (USA), Location: 22670 Haggerty Road, Suite 101, Farmington Hills, MI 48335 - Contract Period: One Time Buy - Contract Amount: $42,980.94. GENERAL SERVICES (Department requested Emergency Procurement to replace Metal Detectors at 36th District Court effective April 15, 2016.) (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5-4-16)   Not available
15-2225 116. ContractSubmitting reso. autho. Contract No. 2901822 - 100% QOL Funding - To Extend Phase 1 Post ERP Go-Live Support for Core ERP Applications - Contractor: Application Software Technology Corporation (AST), Locations: 1755 Park Street, Suite 100, Naperville, IL 60563 - Contract Period: April 11, 2016 through May 13, 2016 - Contract Increase $549,500.00 - Total Contract Amount: $5,511,300.00. ITS (This Amendment #1 is for increase of funds only. The original contract amount is $4,961,800.00 and original contract period is December 8, 2014 through December 31, 2019. Approved by Emergency Manager Order 39 and 41 in 2014.) (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5-4-16)   Not available
15-2226 117. ContractSubmitting reso. autho. Contract No. 2901809 - 100% QOL Funding - To Provide Technical and Functional Consulting Services, that Includes Post Activation Implementation Support, Customized Position Control Projects - Contractor: Ultimate Software Group, Inc., Locations: - Contract Period: April 4, 2016 through November 30, 2016 - Contract Increase $717,900.00 - Total Contract Amount: $9,754,398.00 ITS (This Amendment #2 is for increase of funds only. The original contract amount is $9,036,498.00 and original contract period is December 8, 2014 through December 31, 2017.) (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5-4-16)   Not available
15-2227 118. ContractSubmitting reso. autho. Contract No. 2916756 - 100% QOL Funding - Continuation of Support of the HR (HRIS- Ultimate) System Implementation - Contractor: Ernst & Young LLP, Locations: 777 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI 48226 - Contract Period: March 29, 2016 through October 31, 2016 - Contract Increase $1,853,304.00 - Total Contract Amount: $2,373,304.00. ITS (This Amendment #1 is for increase of funds only. The original contract amount is $520,500.00 and the original contract period is January 1, 2016 through March 28, 2016.) (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5-4-16)   Not available
15-2228 119. ContractSubmitting reso. autho. Contract No. 6000030 - 100% QOL Funding - To Provide Support to the City's Oracle Cloud ERP and Oracle Planning and Budgeting Cloud Service, which Includes Incident Management, Problem Management (Coordination of Patches), Change Management, Knowledge Management and Communication and Status Reporting- Contractor: Applications Software Technology Corporation (AST), Locations: 1755 Park Street, Suite 100, Naperville, IL 60563 - Contract Period: Upon FRC Approval for One (1) Year ITS (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5-4-16)   Not available
15-2229 120. ContractPlease be advised that the Contract submitted on Thursday, April 7, 2016 for the City Council Agenda for April 12, 2016 has been amended as follows: Submitted as: Contract No.: 2834599 - 100% City Funding - To Provide Printing and Mailing of 1099’s - Contractor: Renkim Corporation, Location: 13333 Allen Road, Southgate, MI 48175 - Contract Period: May 5, 2016 through May 9, 2017 - Contract Increase: $27,487.00 - Total Contract Amount: $71,707.00. OFFICE OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (This Amendment #2 is for increase of funds and extension of time. Original contract amount is $44,220.00 and original contract date is January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015.) Should read as: Contract No.: 2834599 - 100% City Funding - To Provide Printing and Mailing of 1099’s - Contractor: Renkim Corporation, Location: 13333 Allen Road, Southgate, MI 48175 - Contract Period: May 5, 2016 through May 9, 2017. OFFICE OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (This Amendment #2 for extension of time only.) (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5-4-16)   Not available
15-2230 121. ContractSubmitting reso. autho. Contract No. DET-01412 - 100% Federal Funding - A Funding Agreement for the Brownfield Cleanup Revolving Loan Program (Agreement between City of Detroit, Buildings, Safety Engineering and Environmental Department and the Detroit Brownfield Redevelopment Authority) - Contractor: Detroit Brownfield Redevelopment Authority, Location: 500 Griswold, Suite 2200, Detroit, MI 48226 - Contract Period: - Upon City Council Approval for five (5) Years - Total Contract Amount: $245,000.00. BUILDINGS, SAFETY ENGINEERING AND ENVIRONMENTAL (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5-4-16)   Not available
15-2231 122. ContractSubmitting reso. autho. Contract No. KEV-01260 - 100% City Funding - To Provide a Vacant Lot Supervisor - Contractor: Kevin M. Garcia, Location: 15774 Riverdale Drive, Detroit, MI 48223 - Contract Period: April 4, 2016 through June 30, 2016 - $18.00 per hour - Total Contract Amount: $10,137.60 GENERAL SERVICES (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5-4-16)   Not available
15-2232 123. ContractSubmitting reso. autho. Contract No. KEV-01260 - 100% City Funding - To Provide a Vacant Lot Supervisor - Contractor: Kevin M. Garcia, Location: 15774 Riverdale Drive, Detroit, MI 48223 - Contract Period: July 1, 2016 through October 14, 2016 - $18.00 per hour - Total Contract Amount: $12,038.40 GENERAL SERVICES (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5-4-16)   Not available
15-2233 124. ContractSubmitting reso. autho. Contract No. 6000034 - 100% City Funding - To Provide Service Parts and Repair of Pierce Fire Apparatus - Contractor: Halt Fire Inc., Location: 50168 Pontiac Trail, Wixom, MI5 - Contract Period: Upon FRC Approval through June 15, 2019 -Total Contract Amount: $1,200,000.00 GENERAL SERVICES (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5-4-16)   Not available
15-2234 125. ContractSubmitting reso. autho. Contract No. 6000037 - 100% City Funding - To Provide Service Parts and Repair of Sutphen Fire Apparatus - Contractor: Apollo Fire Equipment, Location: 12584 Lakeside Drive, Romeo, I 48065 - Contract Period: Upon FRC Approval through June 15, 2019 -Total Contract Amount: $1,200,000.00 GENERAL SERVICES (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5-4-16)   Not available
15-2235 126. ContractSubmitting reso. autho. Contract No. 2641654 - 100% City Funding - To Provide Legal Services - The Attorney Shall Act for and Assist the City of Detroit Law Department by Providing Legal Representation to the City in the Following Matters: Steel Associates, Inc. v City of Detroit; HRT Enterprises and Merkur Steel Supply, Inc. v City of Detroit; and Other Inverse Condemnation Suits Relative to Detroit City Airport as Requested and Appeal - Contractor: Williams Acosta, PLLC, Location: 535 Griswold St., Suite 1000, Detroit, MI 48226 - Contract Period: May 24, 2004 through June 30, 2018 - Contract Increase: $300,000.00 - Total Contract Amount: $550,000.00 LAW (Contract not competitively Bid by Law. Contract handled exclusively by Law Department, not Procurement. This Amendment #2 is for increase of funds only and decrease of time. The original contract amount is $250,000.00 and the original contract period is May 24, 2004 through June 30, 2030.) (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5-4-16)   Not available
15-2236 127. ContractSubmitting reso. autho. Contract No. AMB-01343 - 100% City Funding - To Provide a Digital and Social Media Coordinator - Contractor: Amber Lewis, Location: 18255 Griggs, Detroit, MI 48221 - Contract Period: April 18, 2016 through June 30, 2017- $22.41 per hour - Total Contract Amount: $45,000.00 MEDIA (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5-4-16)   Not available
15-2237 128. ContractSubmitting reso. autho. Contract No. 30000531 - 100% City Funding - To Provide a Portable Male and Female Bathroom Trailer - Contractor: KEO and Associates, Location: 18286 Wyoming, Detroit, MI 48221 - Contract Period: April 11, 2016 through September 11, 2016 - Total Contract Amount: $35,028.00. GENERAL SERVICES (This is an Emergency Order) (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5-4-16)   Not available
15-2238 129. Lawsuit SettlementSubmitting reso. autho. Settlement in lawsuit of Sheryl Tarpley v. City of Detroit; Department of Elections File No.: 14806; (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 her past employment with the City of Detroit and that said amount be paid upon presentation by the Law Department of a redemption order approved by the Workers Compensation Department of the State of Michigan. (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5-4-16)   Not available
15-2239 130. Lawsuit SettlementSubmitting reso. autho. Settlement in lawsuit of Angella Thomas v. City of Detroit and Eugene Jones; Case No.: 14-012558-NI; File No.: L14-00235; in the amount of $30,500.00, in full payment for any and all claims, which Angella Thomas may have against the City of Detroit for alleged injuries sustained on or about December 5, 2013. (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5-4-16)   Not available
15-2240 131. Lawsuit SettlementSubmitting reso. autho. Settlement in lawsuit of Gerald J. Skutnik v. City of Detroit; Department of Transportation File #13746 (PSB); in the amount of $9,900.00, by reason of any injuries or occupational diseases and their resultant disabilities incurred or sustained as a result of his past employment with the City of Detroit and that said amount be paid upon presentation by the Law Department of a redemption order approved by the Workers Compensation Department of the State of Michigan. (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5-4-16)   Not available
15-2241 132. Lawsuit SettlementSubmitting reso. autho. Acceptance of Case Evaluation Award in lawsuit in Donna Weatherspoon v City of Detroit; Case NOS. 12-014180-NF (SLdeJ); Matter No.: A20000.003539; in the amount of $39,500.00. (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5-4-16)   Not available
15-2242 133. Communication or ReportSubmitting report relative to relative to issues raised at the April 7th Public Hearing on the Executive Organization Plan. (During the April 7th public hearing held pursuant to Sec. 7-102 of the 2012 of the 2012 Detroit City Charter, this Honorable Body requested clarification of or modifications to the Executive Organization Plan. This communication is in response to Council’s specific requests.) (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5-4-16)   Not available
15-2243 134. Lawsuit SettlementSubmitting report on 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 5-4-16)   Not available
15-2244 135. Lawsuit SettlementSubmitting reso. autho. Settlement in lawsuit of First Step Rehabilitation Inc. v. City of Detroit; Matter No.: L15-00723; Case No.: 15-120387; in the amount of $12,200.00, by reason of alleged bus - auto collision sustained on or about January 27, 2015. (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5-4-16)   Not available
15-2245 136. Lawsuit SettlementSubmitting reso. autho. Settlement in lawsuit of Carmaratta Patton v. City of Detroit; Case No.: 12-011092-NF, Matter No.: A-20000-003498 (DJD); in the amount $192,500.00, by reason of alleged injuries sustained in a bus incident on or about May 10, 2012. (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5-4-16)   Not available
15-2246 137. Lawsuit SettlementSubmitting reso. autho. Settlement in lawsuit of General Retirement Systems, et al. v. City of CPTF et al (Book Cadillac Litigation); Wayne County Court No.: 13-014005-CK; in the amount of $22,000,000.00, subject to the restriction that the City of Detroit must receive a net payment of at least $10 million, which will be applied against liabilities owed by the City on HUD 108 note litigations.) (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5-4-16)   Not available
15-2247 138. Lawsuit SettlementSubmitting reso. autho. Legal Representation and Indemnification in lawsuit of Michael Porterfield v. City of Detroit; Civil Action Case No.: 15-001224 NI, for P.O. Brandon Pierce. (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5-4-16)   Not available
15-2248 139. ResolutionSubmitting reso. autho. Request to Amend the Official Compensation Schedule. (Recommendation is submitted to amend the 2016 - 2017 Official Compensation Schedule to include the pay ranges for the following Police Department classifications: Class Code: 07-90-47, Title: Supervising Safety Officer, Salary Range: $49,300 - $53-600, Step Code: A) (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5-4-16)   Not available
15-2249 140. ResolutionSubmitting reso. autho. In Support of House Bill 5179, as introduced in the Michigan Legislature on December 17, 2015. (The Legislative Policy Division (LPD) was asked to prepare a resolution in support of House Bill 5179. The proposed bill seeks to amend Michigan’s General Property Tax Act, specifically MCL 211.7u, to permit local property tax boards of review to consider granting multi - year poverty exemptions for good cause shown.) (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5-4-16)   Not available
15-2250 141. Communication or ReportSubmitting report relative to Discussion and Disposition of Emergency Manager Orders. (Following the meeting of the Committee of the Whole on Tuesday, April 5, 2016, at which City Council assessed the current status of the forty-four orders issued by Emergency Manager Kevyn Orr, the Legislative Policy Division (LPD) was asked to provide a summary of the status of the orders and any proposed action. Additionally, as requested, LPD is preparing a resolution to revise some of the provisions of EM Order No. 42.) (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5-4-16)   Not available
15-2251 142. Communication or ReportCouncil Member Scott Benson submitting memorandum relative to Status of Green Initiatives and Sustainable Technologies Plan. (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 5-4-16)   Not available