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Meeting Name: Internal Operations Standing Committee Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 3/30/2016 10:00 AM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Committee of the Whole Room
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15-1857 11. ResolutionStatus of Law Department submitting reso. autho. Legal Representation and Indemnification in lawsuit of Timothy & Hatema Davis v. City of Detroit; Civil Action Case No.: 15-10547, for P.O. Arthur Leavells. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 3-23-16)   Not available
15-1858 12. ResolutionStatus of Law Department submitting reso. autho. Scheduling a Closed Session of the Detroit City Council is hereby called __________________ at ___________, for the purpose of conducting hearings related to Legal Representation and Indemnification in lawsuit of Timothy & Hatema Davis v. City of Detroit, Civil Action Number 15-10547 for P.O. Arthur Leavells. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 3-23-16)   Not available
15-1859 13. Communication or ReportStatus of Council President Brenda Jones submitting memorandum relative to Council Administration Requisition Process Request. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 3-23-16)   Not available
15-1860 14. Communication or ReportStatus of Council Member Raquel Castaneda-Lopez submitting memorandum relative to Follow Up: Emergency Manager Ordinance. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 3-16-16)   Not available
15-1861 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 3-16-16)   Not available
15-1862 16. Communication or ReportStatus of Council Member Raquel Castaneda-Lopez submitting memorandum regarding the Executive Organization Plan. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 3-16-16)   Not available
15-1863 17. 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 3-16-16)   Not available
15-1864 18. AppointmentStatus of Legislative Policy Division submitting City Council Appointments to Board and Commissions. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 3-16-16)   Not available
15-1865 19. Communication or ReportStatus of Mayor’s Office submitting report relative to the Executive Organization Plan. (The Mayor’s Office is presenting the EOP pursuant to Section 7 - 102 of the 2012 Detroit City Charter, rather than pursuant to section 6 of Emergency Manager Order No. 42. This provides sixty (60) business days for this Honorable Body to act (on or before Wednesday, May 25, 2016), as opposed to the forth-five (45) calendar day timeframe set forth in EM Order No. 42.). Statutory and special agencies have not been included in the EOP and although not required, may be presented in the future as an appendix for reference purposes.) (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 3-16-16)   Not available
15-1866 110. Communication or ReportSubmitting report relative to Emergency Manager Order No. 40 directed necessary restructuring in the Human Resources Department. (James Shaw was selected to fill the Project Manager and Analytics Specialist classification. Mr. Shaw began his employment with the Human Resources Department on Tuesday, February 16, 2016. The Benefits Supervisor classification was created.) (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 3-30-16)   Not available
15-1867 111. Communication or ReportSubmitting report relative to Emergency Manager Order No. 39 created the Department of Innovation and Technology. (No positions and classifications actions were taken. The number of postings by class include: Class II - 13, Class III - 23 and Class IV - 27 (renewed in January). No actions taken using EM 39. Contracts for Magnet consulting and Polaris Assessment Systems which are part of the reorganization process were taken to the City Council for approval. (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 3-30-16)   Not available
15-1868 112. Communication or ReportSubmitting report relative to Emergency Manager Order No. 41 established a centralized financial management structure. (As of February 29, 2016, the CFO has filled several positions listed in the attached communication. No restructuring activities occurred in the month of February.) (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 3-30-16)   Not available
15-2623 113. ContractSubmitting reso. autho. Contract No. LES-00389 - 100% City Funding - To Provide for a Park Development Coordinator - Contractor: Leslie Howard Ellison, Location: 10122 Crocuslawn St., Detroit, MI 48204 - Contract Period: March 21, 2016 through June 30, 2016 - $23.50 per hour - Contract Increase: $5,100.00 - Contract Amount: $50,028.00. GENERAL SERVICES (This Amendment #1 is for increase of funds and change in contract period. Original contract amount is $44,928.00 and original contract period is October 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016.) (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 3-30-16)   Not available
15-2624 114. ContractSubmitting reso. autho. Contract No. 2897796 - 100% City Funding - To Provide Vactor Water and Other Liquid Removal Services for City Facilities - Contractor: LP Industries, LTD, Location: 15366 Coyle St., Detroit, MI 48227 - Contract Period: September 1, 2014 through August 30, 3017 - Contract Increase: $106,000.00 - Total Contract Amount: $130,995.00. GENERAL SERVICES (This Amendment #1 is for increase of funds only. Original contract amount is $24,995.00.) (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 3-30-16)   Not available
15-2625 115. ContractSubmitting reso. autho. Contract No. 2917570 - 100% City Funding - To Provide Management and Staffing for Law Reprographics and Mailroom Services - Contractor: Novitex Enterprise Solutions, Inc., Location: 300 First Stamford Place, Second Floor West, Stamford, CT 06902 - Contract Period: Upon FRC Council Approval through June 30, 2019 - Total Contract Amount: $1,698,732.00. LAW(REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 3-30-16)   Not available
15-2626 116. Lawsuit SettlementSubmitting reso. autho. Settlement in lawsuit of Taylor Campbell v. City of Detroit and Marissa Nix; Case No.: 14-015564-NI; File No.: L14-00666; in the amount of $17,500.00, by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about December 23, 2013. (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 3-30-16)   Not available
15-3269 118. ResolutionSubmitting reso. autho. Legal Representation and Indemnification in lawsuit of Shawndell Peregood v. City of Detroit; Civil Action Case No.: 15-005987 NO, for P.O. Lynn Moore. (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 3-30-16)   Not available
15-3272 119. ResolutionSubmitting reso. autho. Legal Representation and Indemnification in lawsuit of James Culpepper v. City of Detroit, et al.; Civil Action Case No.: 15-007395 CZ, for Captain Harold Rochon, Sgt. Rodger Johnson, P.O. Leo Rhodes, P.O. Lynn Moore, P.O. Cedric Coleman and P.O. Demetrius Brown. (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 3-30-16)   Not available
15-3275 120. ResolutionSubmitting reso. autho. Legal Representation and Indemnification in lawsuit of Darryl Lindsay v. City of Detroit, et al.; Civil Action Case No.: 15-CV-12229, for Corporal Darrell Dawson. (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 3-30-16)   Not available
15-3277 121. 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 Police Department are listed in the attached communication.) (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 3-30-16)   Not available
15-3279 122. ResolutionSubmitting reso. autho. Request to Amend the Official Compensation Schedule. (Recommendation is submitted to amend the 2016 - 2017 Official Compensation Schedule to adopt new classified title and pay of Materials Laboratory Supervisor; Class Code: 25-20-32; Salary Range: $44,900 - $47,600) (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 3-30-16)   Not available
15-3281 123. ResolutionSubmitting 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.) (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 3-30-16)   Not available
15-3295 117. ResolutionSubmitting reso. autho. Legal Representation and Indemnification in lawsuit of Jermaine Green v. City of Detroit; Civil Action Case No.: 15-12508, for P.O. Michael Sowle (resigned), P.O. Ahmed Morsy (resigned), P.O. Darryl Stewart, P.O. Justin Lyons, Sgt. Joseph Machon, Sgt. Michael Ingels and Sgt. Brian Terechenok. (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 3-30-16)   Not available