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Meeting Details

Meeting Name: Internal Operations Standing Committee Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 7/13/2016 10:00 AM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Committe of the Whole Room
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15-3113 11. Communication or ReportStatus of Council President Brenda Jones submitting memorandum relative to Prevailing Wage Ordinance. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 6-8-16)   Not available
15-3115 12. ContractSubmitting reso. autho. Contract No. TER-01652 - 100% City Funding - To Provide a Project Assistant - Contractor: Teresa Trammell, Location: 14388 Abington, Detroit, MI 48227 - Contract Period: July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017 - $14.75 per hour - Total Contract Amount: $29,146.00. MEDIA SERVICES (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7-13-16)   Not available
15-3117 13. ContractPlease be advised that the Contract (Via Special Letter) was submitted on June 23, 2016 for the City Council Agenda for June 28, 2016 has been amended as follows: Submitted as: Contract No. 6000047 - 100% City Funding - To Provide Legal Representation to the City of Detroit in Civil Litigation to enforce the City’s Medical Marijuana Ordinance - Contractor: Lewis & Munday PC, Location: 660 Woodward Avenue, Suite 2490, Detroit, MI 48226 - Contract Period: March 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017 - Total Contract Amount: $100,000.00. LAW Should read as: Contract No. 6000047 - 100% City Funding - To Provide Legal Representation to the City of Detroit in Civil Litigation to enforce the City’s Medical Marijuana Ordinance - Contractor: Lewis & Munday PC, Location: 660 Woodward Avenue, Suite 2490, Detroit, MI 48226 - Contract Period: March 1, 2016 through June 30, 2016 - Total Contract Amount: $100,000.00. LAW (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7-13-16)   Not available
15-3118 14. ContractSubmitting reso. autho. Contract No. 6000177 - 100% City Funding - To Provide Tree Removal Near Utility and Not Near Utility Lines - Contractor: J-Mac Tree & Debris, Location: 29193 Northwestern Hwy., Suite 651, Southfield, MI 48034 - Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through July 20, 2018 - Total Contract Amount: $457,142.86. GENERAL SERVICES (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7-13-16)   Not available
15-3120 15. ContractSubmitting reso. autho. Contract No. 6000183 - 100% City Funding - To Provide Tree Removal Near Utility and Not Near Utility Lines - Contractor: The Greener Side, Inc., Location: 2542 Princess St. Inkster, MI 48141 - Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through July 20, 2018 - Total Contract Amount: $457,142.86. GENERAL SERVICES (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7-13-16)   Not available
15-3121 16. ContractSubmitting reso. autho. Contract No. 6000179 - 100% City Funding - To Provide Tree Removal Near Utility and Not Near Utility Lines - Contractor: J.E. Jordan Landscaping Inc., Location: 19415 West McNichols, Detroit, MI 48219 - Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through July 20, 2018 - Total Contract Amount: $457,142.86. GENERAL SERVICES (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7-13-16)   Not available
15-3123 17. ContractSubmitting reso. autho. Contract No. 6000181 - 100% City Funding - To Provide Tree Removal Near Utility and Not Near Utility Lines - Contractor: Dan’s Tree LLC, Location: 23332 Farmington Road, #288, Farmington, MI 48332 - Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through July 20, 2018 - Total Contract Amount: $457,142.86. GENERAL SERVICES (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7-13-16)   Not available
15-3124 18. ContractSubmitting reso. autho. Contract No. 6000184 - 100% City Funding - To Provide Tree Removal Near Utility and Not Near Utility Lines - Contractor: G’s Tree Inc., Location: 1665 Lafayette, Lincoln Park, MI 48146 - Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through July 20, 2018 - Total Contract Amount: $457,142.86. GENERAL SERVICES (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7-13-16)   Not available
15-3126 19. ContractSubmitting reso. autho. Contract No. 6000180 - 100% City Funding - To Provide Tree Removal Near Utility and Not Near Utility Lines - Contractor: All Metro Tree Service LLC, Location: 37820 Wendy Lee, Farmington Hills, MI 48331- Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through July 20, 2018 - Total Contract Amount: $457,142.86. GENERAL SERVICES (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7-13-16)   Not available
15-3127 110. ContractSubmitting reso. autho. Contract No. 6000178 - 100% City Funding - To Provide Tree Removal Near Utility and Not Near Utility Lines - Contractor: Tree Man Services LLC, Location: 19200 Prevost, Detroit, MI 48235 - Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through July 20, 2018 - Total Contract Amount: $457,142.86. GENERAL SERVICES (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7-13-16)   Not available
15-3129 111. ContractSubmitting reso. autho. Contract No. DEN-01805 - 100% City Funding - To Provide a Recodification Consultant - Contractor: Dennis Mazurek, Location: 16231 Ryland, Redford, MI 48240 - Contract Period: July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017 - $50.00 per hour - Total Contract Amount: $84,500.00. CITY CLERK (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7-13-16)   Not available
15-3130 112. ContractSubmitting reso. autho. Contract No. 6000046 - 100% City Funding - To Provide Legal Services in the Matter of City of Detroit vs Wayne State University, Michigan Court of Claims Case No. 15-278- - Contractor: Fink & Associates Law PLLC, Location: 38500 Woodward Avenue, Suite 350, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304 - Contract Period: January 28. 2016 through June 30, 2017- Total Contract Amount: $150,000.00. LAW (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7-13-16)   Not available
15-3132 113. ContractSubmitting reso. autho. Contract No. DEB-01620 - 100% City Funding - To Provide an Information Technology and Advertising Associate - Contractor: Debra Angeline Bellant, Location: 19619 Helen St., Detroit, MI 48234 - Contract Period: July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2018- $17.31 per hour - Total Contract Amount: $81,200.00. ELECTIONS (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7-13-16)   Not available
15-3133 114. ContractSubmitting reso. autho. Contract No. 2877416 - 100% City Funding - To Provide Temporary Staffing Personnel - Contractor: Computech Corporation, Location: 100 W. Kirby St., Suite 101, Detroit, MI 48202 - Contract Period: June 30, 2016 through December 31, 2016 - Contract Increase: $1,056,139.56 - Total Contract Amount: $2,469,828.22. HUMAN RESOURCES (This Amendment #8 is for increase of funds and extension of time. The original amount is $1,413,688.99 and original contract period is July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016.) (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7-13-16)   Not available
15-3134 115. ContractSubmitting reso. autho. Contract No. 2877420 - 100% City Funding - To Provide Temporary Staffing Personnel - Contractor: Futurenet, Location: 12801 Auburn, Detroit, MI 48213 - Contract Period: June 30, 2016 through December 31, 2016 - Contract Increase: $1,502,617.34 - Total Contract Amount: $4,304,628.44. HUMAN RESOURCES (This Amendment #6 is for increase of funds and extension of time. The original amount is $2,802,011.10 and original contract period is is July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016.) (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7-13-16)   Not available
15-3135 116. ContractSubmitting reso. autho. Contract No. 2877577 - 100% City Funding - To Provide Temporary Staffing Personnel - Contractor: Premier Staffing Source, Location: 4640 Forbes Blvd., #200A, Lanham, MD 20744 - Contract Period: June 30, 2016 through December 31, 2016 - Contract Increase: $516,526.68 - Total Contract Amount: $939,481.28. HUMAN RESOURCES (This Amendment #8 is for increase of funds and extension of time. The original amount is $422,954.60 and original contract period is July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016.) (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7-13-16)   Not available
15-3136 117. Lawsuit SettlementSubmitting reso. autho. Settlement in lawsuit of Andrea Jones v. City of Detroit; Case No.: 15-002386-NI; Matter No.: L15-00132; in the amount of $22,500.00. (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7-13-16)   Not available
15-3137 118. Lawsuit SettlementSubmitting reso. autho. Settlement in lawsuit of Emmanuel McCune v. City of Detroit, a Municipal Corporation; Case No.: 15-002837-NF; File No.: L15-00179; in the amount of $19,700.00. (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7-13-16)   Not available
15-3138 119. Lawsuit SettlementSubmitting reso. autho. Settlement in lawsuit of Larry Freeman, Advanced Surgery Center, American Anesthesia Associates, Spine Specialists of Michigan and Michigan Pain Management, LLC v. City of Detroit; Case No.: 15-003402-NF; File No.: L15-00671 (SAM); in the amount of $12,500.00. (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7-13-16)   Not available
15-3139 120. Lawsuit SettlementSubmitting reso. autho. Settlement in lawsuit of Dewayne S. Giles v. City of Detroit Housing Department; File No.: 13563 (CM); in the amount of $24,500.00, 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 7-13-16)   Not available
15-3140 121. Lawsuit SettlementSubmitting reso. autho. Acceptance of Case Evaluation Award in lawsuit of Robbie Jarrett v. City of Detroit; Case No.: 15-00274-NI; File No.: L15-00032 (MBC); in the amount of $6,500.00, by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about September 12, 2014, when Robbie Jarrett was allegedly injured on a City of Detroit passenger coach. (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7-13-16)   Not available
15-3141 122. Lawsuit SettlementSubmitting reso. autho. Acceptance of Case Evaluation Award in lawsuit of Allivas Kyles et, al v. City of Detroit; Case No.: 15-007898-NF; File No.: L15-00497 (MBC); in the amount of $90,500.00, by reason of alleged injuries sustained by Allivan Kyles and Anthony McClain on or about June 26, 2014 when allegedly on a City of Detroit passenger coach. (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7-13-16)   Not available
15-3142 123. Lawsuit SettlementSubmitting reso. autho. Acceptance of Case Evaluation Award in lawsuit of Isaiah Tugwell v. City of Detroit; Case No.: 15-001613-NI; File No.: L15-00115; in the amount of $200,000.00, by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about June 26, 2014. (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7-13-16)   Not available
15-3143 124. Lawsuit SettlementSubmitting reso. autho. Legal Representation and Indemnification in lawsuit of Roy Robinson v. City of Detroit; Civil Action Case No.: 15-cv-10019, for P.O. Ernest Cleaves (resigned), Det. Gentry Shelby, P.O. Vitaliy Borshch, P.O. James Taylor III, P.O. Erik Hayes and P.O. Jamarian Holloway. (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7-13-16)   Not available
15-3144 125. Lawsuit SettlementSubmitting reso. autho. Legal Representation and Indemnification in lawsuit of Samiya Speed v. City of Detroit; Civil Action Case No.: 15-cv-13850, for Sgt. Lisa Shade and Sgt. Diaz Graves. (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7-13-16)   Not available
15-3145 126. Lawsuit SettlementSubmitting reso. autho. Legal Representation and Indemnification in lawsuit of Tavira E. Harge v. City of Detroit; Civil Action Case No.: 15-014338 NO, for Det. Jason Mays. (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7-13-16)   Not available
15-3146 127. Lawsuit SettlementSubmitting reso. autho. Legal Representation and Indemnification in lawsuit of Estate of Kevin Ivie, Rep. Toyia Kelly v. City of Detroit; Civil Action Case No.: 15-cv-13239, for P.O. Bradley Clark and P.O. Melissa Adams. (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7-13-16)   Not available
15-3147 128. Lawsuit SettlementSubmitting 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 this matter.) (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7-13-16)   Not available
15-3148 129. Lawsuit SettlementSubmitting reso. autho. Settlement in lawsuit of Rhonda Swafford v. City of Detroit; Case No.: 15-006952-NI; File No.: L15-00408 (RJB); in the amount of $14,500.00, by reason of alleged injury sustained on or about May 27, 2014. (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7-13-16)   Not available
15-3149 130. Lawsuit SettlementSubmitting reso. autho. Settlement in lawsuit of Harper Morgan v. City of Detroit Municipal Parking; File No.: 14838 (PSB); in the amount of $28,000.00, 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 7-13-16)   Not available
15-3150 131. Lawsuit SettlementSubmitting reso. autho. Settlement in lawsuit of Clearpath Diagnostics LLC (Terrence Coody) v. City of Detroit; Case No.: 16-1265-GC; File No.: L16-00203 (JS); in the amount of $5,500.00. (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7-13-16)   Not available
15-3151 132. Lawsuit SettlementSubmitting reso. autho. Settlement in lawsuit of Rachel Davis and Joey Davis, Jr., as Co-Personal Representatives of the Estate of Joey J. Davis, Deceased v. City of Detroit and Geraldine Johnson; Case No.: 15-007207 NI; File No.: L15-00452 (JLA); in the amount of $4,500,000.00, by reason of injuries from a bus-pedestrian accident at Van Dyke Avenue at or near 8 Mile Road in the City of Detroit which occurred on or about April 14, 2015. (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7-13-16)   Not available
15-3152 133. Lawsuit SettlementSubmitting reso. autho. Settlement in lawsuit of Silver Pines Imaging LLC (Kyle Edwards) v. City of Detroit; Case No.: 16-107069; File No.: L16-00226; in the amount of $4,000.00. (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7-13-16)   Not available
15-3153 134. Lawsuit SettlementSubmitting reso. autho. Settlement in lawsuit of Sebie Murray v. City of Detroit; Case No.: 15-010305-NF; File No.: L15-00651 (SAM); in the amount of $7,500.00, by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about August 28, 2014, when Sebie Murray was injured on a city vehicle. (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7-13-16)   Not available
15-3154 135. Lawsuit SettlementSubmitting reso. autho. Settlement in lawsuit of Keenan R. Ellsberry v. City of Detroit, et al.; USDC Case No.: 12-10934 and WCCC Case No.: 12-002974; File No.: A37000.007739 (JLA); in the amount of $285,000.00, by reason of alleged unlawful arrest, imprisonment, prosecution, and excessive force during the force during the incident alleged in Plaintiff’s Complaint which occurred on or about May 2, 2011. (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7-13-16)   Not available
15-3155 136. Lawsuit SettlementSubmitting reso. autho. Settlement in lawsuit of City of Detroit v. Parker Place Holdings LLC et al; Case No.: 16-003941-CH; File No.: L15-00084; in the amount of $180,000.00, by reason of the public nuisance, blight and collection action initiated by the City of Detroit for the demolition and clean-up of 1411 Central, Detroit, MI, on or after March 21, 2016. (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7-13-16)   Not available
15-3156 137. Lawsuit SettlementSubmitting reso. autho. Settlement in lawsuit of Tina L. Henderson as Personal Representative of the Estate of Otis Henderson, Deceased v. Edward Jackson; Case No.: 15-10807; File No.: L15-00018 (CB); in the amount of $400,000.00, by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about January 27, 2014. (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7-13-16)   Not available
15-3157 138. Lawsuit SettlementSubmitting reso. autho. Acceptance of Case Evaluation Award in lawsuit of Douglas Smith-El v. Kristopher Herndon et al.; Case No.: 16-10994 USDC; File No.: L16-00160 (MMM); in the amount of $100,000, by reason of alleged injuries sustained by on or about March 12, 2014. (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7-13-16)   Not available
15-3158 139. Lawsuit SettlementSubmitting reso. autho. Legal Representation and Indemnification in lawsuit of Clarence Johnson v. City of Detroit; Civil Action Case No.: 15-010958 NI, for TEO Anita Weaver. (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7-13-16)   Not available
15-3159 140. Lawsuit SettlementSubmitting reso. autho. Settlement in lawsuit of Christopher Harris v. James Morgan, and Marc Thompson; Case No.: 13-12037; File No.: A37000.007990 (CB); in the amount of $20,000.00, by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about May 10, 2011. (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7-13-16)   Not available
15-3160 141. Lawsuit SettlementSubmitting reso. autho. Settlement in lawsuit of Clarence Johnson v. City of Detroit, et al.; Case No.: 15-010958-NI; File No.: 15-00712; in the amount of $5,100.00, by reason of damages arising out of the motor vehicle accident that occurred on or about August 11, 2014. (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7-13-16)   Not available
15-3161 142. Lawsuit SettlementSubmitting reso. autho. Settlement in lawsuit of Professional Care Transporation, Caring Hearts Attending Care, Selective Care Case Management, LLC v. City of Detroit; Case No.: 15-005398 NF; File No.: L15-00247 (CB); in the amount of $29,000.00, by reason of alleged injuries sustained by Tonya Johnson on a DOT coach on or about June 6, 2014. (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7-13-16)   Not available
15-3162 143. ResolutionSubmitting reso. autho. Request to Amend the Official Compensation Schedule. (Recommendation is submitted to amend the 2016-2017 Official Compensation Schedule to include the following Step Code change for the title Medical Director to appointive. Title: Medical Director; Class Code: 21-10-58; Current Step Code: D; New Step Code: K) (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7-13-16)   Not available
15-3163 144. ResolutionSubmitting reso. autho. Request to Amend Official Compensation Schedule. (Recommendation is submitted to amend the 2016 - 2017 Official Compensation Schedule to include pay rates for the attached new Health Department Classifications.) (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7-13-16)   Not available
15-3164 145. ResolutionSubmitting reso. autho. Implementation of Increased Wages and Changes in Condition of Employment for Detroit Fire Fighter Association. (The Detroit Fire Fighter Association (DFFA) and the City of Detroit (City) discussed various articles pertaining to wages and conditions of employment. Based on mutual consideration, the 2014 - 2019 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) has been amended.) (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7-13-16)   Not available
15-3165 146. Communication or ReportCouncil Member Mary Sheffield submitting memorandum relative to Declaring a Paid and Unpaid City Holiday. (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7-13-16)   Not available
15-3166 147. Communication or ReportCouncil Member Mary Sheffield submitting memorandum relative to Media Services Personal Service Contracts. (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 7-13-16)   Not available