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Meeting Name: Internal Operations Standing Committee Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 9/7/2016 10:00 AM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Committe of the Whole Room
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15-3779 11. ContractStatus of Finance Department/Purchasing Division Contract MOD-01840 - 100% City Funding - To Provide an IT Support Manager - Contractor: Modeira Johnson, Location: 25584 W. 10 Mile Road, Southfield, MI. 48033 - Contract Period: July 1, 2016 through November 30, 2016 - $40.00 per hour - Total Contract Amount: $71, 600.00. LAW (CONTRACT HELD BY COUNCIL MEMBERS JAMES TATE AND JANEE AYERS DURING THE RECESS PROCEDURE OF AUGUST 16, 2016)   Not available
15-3780 12. ContractStatus of Finance Department/Purchasing Division Contract 2903277 - 100% City Funding - To Continue Candidate Processing in Support of the OCFO Restructuring Plan. Includes Job Posting and Employee Accomplishment Records - Contractor: Polaris Assessment Systems, Inc., Location: 824 Three Mile Drive, Grosse Pointe Park, MI. 48230 - Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2017 - Increase Amount: $111,100.00 - Total Contract Amount: $481,097.00. HUMAN RESOURCES (This Amendment #3 is for Increase of Funds and Extension of Time.) (CONTRACT HELD BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT BRENDA JONES DURING THE RECESS PROCEDURE OF AUGUST 30, 2016)   Not available
15-3781 13. ContractStatus of Finance Department/Purchasing Division Contract 6000157 - 100% City Funding - To Provide Legal Services - Contractor: Record Copy Services, Location: 18136 Laurel Park Drive North, Livonia, MI. 48152 - Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2017 - Total Contract Amount: $300,000.00. LAW (CONTRACT HELD BY COUNCIL MEMBER JAMES TATE DURING THE RECESS PROCEDURE OF AUGUST 30, 2016)   Not available
15-3782 14. Communication or ReportStatus of Council Member Raquel Castaneda-Lopez submitting memorandum relative to Declaring a Paid and Unpaid City Holiday. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 7-13-16)   Not available
15-3783 15. Communication or ReportStatus of Council Member Raquel Castaneda-Lopez submitting memorandum relative to Media Services Personal Service Contracts. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 7-13-16)   Not available
15-3784 16. Communication or ReportStatus of Council President Brenda Jones submitting memorandum relative to Prevailing Wage Ordinance. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 7-13-16)   Not available
15-3785 17. ContractSubmitting reso. autho. Contract No. 2853050 - 100% City Funding - To Provide Security Guard Services - Contractor: Lagarda Security, Location: 2123 S. Center Road, Burton, MI 48519 - Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2016 - Contract Increase: $735,000.00 - Total Contract Amount: $9,022,394.72. GENERAL SERVICES (This Amendment #2 is for increase of funds and extension of time. The original contract amount is $8,287,394.72 and the original contract period is December 1, 2015 through November 30, 2016.) (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 9-7-16)   Not available
15-3786 18. ContractSubmitting reso. autho. Contract No. 3005137 - 100% City Funding - To Provide Graffiti Removal Services - Contractor: Lyon Maintenance Services, Location: 61331 Saddlecreek Drive, South Lyon, MI 48178 - Contract Period: One Time Buy - Total Contract Amount: $200,000.00. GENERAL SERVICES (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 9-7-16)   Not available
15-3787 19. ContractSubmitting reso. autho. Contract No. AMA-01954 100% City Funding - To Provide a Law Clerk - Contractor: Amanda Rakos, Location: 5140 E. Brookfield Drive, East Lansing, MI 48823 - Contract Period: August 15, 2016 through June 30, 2017- $15.00 per hour - Total Contract Amount: $35,000.00. LAW (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 9-7-16)   Not available
15-3788 110. ContractSubmitting reso. autho. Contract No. 2881148 - 100% City Funding - To Provide Cleaning Services - Contractor: Preferred Building Services LLC, Location: 719 Griswold, Suite 2100, Detroit, MI 48226 - Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through August 31, 2016 - Contract Increase: $46,673.90 - Total Contract Amount: $793,526.71. DETROIT BUILDING AUTHORITY (This Amendment #3 is for increase of funds and extension of time. The original contract amount is $746,852.81 and the original contract period is July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2016.) (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 9-7-16)   Not available
15-3789 111. ContractSubmitting reso. autho. Contract No. 3003218 - 100% City Funding - To Provide Nine (9) Additional Live Bottom Trucks - Contractor: Wolverine Freightliner, Location: 107 S. Groesbeck Highway, Mt. Clemens, MI 48043 - Contract Period: One Time Purchase - Total Contract Amount: $1,678,509.00. GENERAL SERVICES (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 9-7-16)   Not available
15-3790 112. ContractPlease be advised that the Contract was submitted on August 11, 2016 for the City Council RECESS Agenda for August 16, 2016 has been amended as follows: (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 9-7-16) Submitted as: Contract No. 2876717 - 100% City Funding - To Extend Contract for Three (3) Months While Awarding a New Contract - Contractor: Hines Detroit Services LLC, Location: 1301 Third Street, Suite 109, Detroit, MI 48226 - Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through August 31, 2016 - Contract Increase: $494,937.00 - Total Contract Amount: $3,254,937.00. OFFICE OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (This Amendment is for increase of funds and extension of time. Original contract amount is $2,760.000.00 and original contract period is May 1, 2013 through April 30, 2016.) Should read as: Contract No. 2876717 - 100% City Funding - To Extend Contract for Three (3) Months While Awarding a New Contract - Contractor: Hines Detroit Services LLC, Location: 1301 Third Street, Suite 109, Detroit, MI 48226 - Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through   Not available
15-3791 113. ResolutionSubmitting reso. autho. Michigan Humane Society - Donation of 7401 Chrysler Drive to Department of Health and Wellness. HEALTH DEPARTMENT (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 9-7-16)   Not available
15-3792 114. Lawsuit SettlementSubmitting reso. autho. Settlement in lawsuit of Lucy Flowers v. City of Detroit; Case No.: 13-001784 NF; File No.: A32950-002727; LE-007002 (KAC); in the amount of $65,000.00, by reason of alleged injuries sustained when she fell while a passenger on a DOT coach on or about September 6, 2012. (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 9-7-16)   Not available
15-3793 115. Lawsuit SettlementSubmitting reso. autho. Settlement in lawsuit of Northland Radiology, Inc. (Homer Sams) v. City of Detroit; Case No.: 14-016456 NF; File No.: L15-00092; in the amount of $6,600.00, by reason of alleged injuries sustained by Homer Sams on a DOT coach on or about October 23, 2013. (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 9-7-16)   Not available
15-3794 116. Lawsuit SettlementSubmitting reso. autho. Settlement in lawsuit of Superior Diagnostics, Inc. v. City of Detroit; File No.: L16-00217; Case No.: 16-104296; in the amount of $3,444.00, by reason of alleged bus-auto collision sustained on or about April 17, 2015. (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 9-7-16)   Not available
15-3795 117. Lawsuit SettlementSubmitting reso. autho. Settlement in lawsuit of Hector L. Medina and Alicia Medina v. City of Detroit et al.; Case No.: 15-12121 USDC; File No.: L15-00494 (MMM); in the amount of $925,000.00, by reason of alleged injuries sustained by on or about July 26, 2012. (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 9-7-16)   Not available
15-3796 118. Lawsuit SettlementSubmitting reso. autho. Settlement in lawsuit of Mendelson Orthopedics v. City of Detroit; Case No.: 16-108978 NF; File No.: L16-00287 (KAC); in the amount of $6,000.00, by reason of alleged injuries sustained when Ben McKenzie was injured in an incident involving a DOT coach, on or about January 7, 2010. (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 9-7-16)   Not available
15-3797 119. Lawsuit SettlementSubmitting reso. autho. Settlement in lawsuit of Corey Proctor et. al. v. City of Detroit et. al.; Case No.: 15-011505-NO; File No.: L15-00680 (MMM); in the amount of $175,000.00, by reason of alleged injuries sustained by Corey Proctor, Jeremy Reed and Trammell Proctor on or about December 28, 2013. (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 9-7-16)   Not available
15-3798 120. Lawsuit SettlementSubmitting reso. autho. Settlement in lawsuit of Starr Moon v. City of Detroit; Case No.: 15-009509-NF; File No.: L15-00626 (MMM); in the amount of $42,500.00, by reason of alleged injuries sustained by Starr Moon on or about April 24, 2013. (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 9-7-16)   Not available
15-3799 121. Lawsuit SettlementSubmitting reso. autho. Settlement in lawsuit of Kevin George, Jr. v. City of Detroit; Case No.: 14-013573-NI; File No.: L14-00518 (PMC); in the amount of $350,000.00, by reason of alleged injuries or property damage sustained by Kevin George, Jr. on or about May 30, 2014. (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 9-7-16)   Not available
15-3800 122. Lawsuit SettlementSubmitting reso. autho. Settlement in lawsuit of Charles Evans v. City of Detroit Water and Sewage Department; File No.: 14844 (PSB); in the amount of $30,000.00, 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 9-7-16)   Not available
15-3801 123. Lawsuit SettlementSubmitting reso. autho. Settlement in lawsuit of Rudolph Bartlett, Jr. v. City of Detroit Department of Public Lighting; File No.: 14764 (PSB); in the amount of $99,500.00, 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 9-7-16)   Not available
15-3802 124. Lawsuit SettlementSubmitting reso. autho. Settlement in lawsuit of Monique Dunlap v. City of Detroit Water and Sewerage Department; File No.: 14639 (PSB); in the amount of $77,000.00, 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 9-7-16)   Not available
15-3803 125. Lawsuit SettlementSubmitting reso. autho. Settlement in lawsuit of Tracey Daniels v. City of Detroit Water and Sewerage Department; File No.: 14822 (PSB); in the amount of $135,000.00, 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 9-7-16)   Not available
15-3804 126. Lawsuit SettlementSubmitting reso. autho. Settlement in lawsuit of Robert R. Jones v. City of Detroit Department of Public Works; File No.: 14707 (PSB); in the amount of $91,770.00, 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 9-7-16)   Not available
15-3805 127. Lawsuit SettlementSubmitting reso. autho. Settlement in lawsuit of Gary Evanko v. City of Detroit Wayne County Circuit Court Case No.: 16-009847-CK; File No.: L16-00561 (EBG); in the amount of $135,224.38. (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 9-7-16)   Not available
15-3806 128. Lawsuit SettlementSubmitting reso. autho. Legal Representation and Indemnification in lawsuit of ABCDE Operating, LLC v. City of Detroit; Civil Action Case No.: 14-cv-13158, for Sgt. Stephen Geelhood, P.O. Gregory Touville, P.O. Amy Matelic and P.O. Reginald Beasley. (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 9-7-16)   Not available
15-3807 129. Lawsuit SettlementSubmitting reso. autho. Legal Representation and Indemnification in lawsuit of O’Neal Jennings v. City of Detroit; Civil Action Case No.: 16-003843 NI, for P.O. Aaron Earl. (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 9-7-16)   Not available
15-3808 130. Lawsuit SettlementSubmitting reso. autho. Legal Representation and Indemnification in lawsuit of Danny Crowell et al. v. City of Detroit, et al.; Civil Action Case No.: 16-006433 NI, for Raul Perez. (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 9-7-16)   Not available
15-3809 131. Lawsuit SettlementSubmitting reso. autho. Legal Representation and Indemnification in lawsuit of Charletta Monique Totch v. City of Detroit, et al.; Civil Action Case No.: 16-003435 NI, for TEO Ezra Wesley. (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 9-7-16)   Not available
15-3810 132. ResolutionSubmitting reso. autho. Tax collection initiative on foreclosed properties - proposed resolution regarding settlement authority. (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 9-7-16)   Not available
15-3811 133. Communication or ReportSubmitting report relative to State of Michigan Quarterly Report of No-Fault Claim Liabilities and Payments. (The Law Department has submitted a privileged and confidential memorandum regarding the above - referenced matter.) (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 9-7-16)   Not available
15-3812 134. Communication or ReportSubmitting report relative to Law Department Report on MVA Settlement 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 9-7-16)   Not available
15-3813 135. AppointmentSubmitting report relative to Appointment - Historic Designation Advisory Board Members. (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 9-7-16)   Not available
15-3814 136. 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 range for the following Police Department classification: Class Code:41-20-21, Title: Social Worker, Current Salary: $36,000 - $40,200, Salary Range: $39,500 - $43,500, Step Code: A) (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 9-7-16)   Not available
15-3815 137. 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 range for the following Health Department classifications: Class Code: 33-90-10, Classification: Live Release Coordinator, Salary Range: $35,000 - $38,000, Step Code: D/ Class Code: 33-90-11, Classification: Animal Care Technician, Salary Range: $10.00/hr - $12.00/hr, Step Code: D/ Class Code: 33-90-12, Classification: Animal Care Dispatcher, Salary Range: $10.00/hr - $12.00/hr, Step Code: D) (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 9-7-16)   Not available
15-3816 138. 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 range for the following General Services Department classification: Class Code: 16-43-43, Title: Chief of Landscape Architecture, Current Salary: $56,700 - $67,000, Recommended Salary: $78,430 - $102,865, Step Code: D) (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 9-7-16)   Not available
15-3817 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 range for the following Health Department classifications: Class Code: 26-30-47, Title: Veterinarian - Animal Control, Current Salary Range: $48,200 - $67,300, Proposed Salary Range: $76,000 - $80,000/ Class Code: 33-90-27, Title: Animal Control Investigator, Current Salary Range: $29,100 - $33,800, Proposed Salary Range: $31,200 - $35,360/ Class Code: 33-90-31, Title: Supervising Animal Control Officer, Current Salary Range: $35,400 - $35,400, Proposed Salary Range: $37,000 - $41,000/ Class Code: 33-90-21, Title: Animal Control Officer, Current Salary Range: $12.57/hr. - $15.50/hr., Proposed Salary Range: $15.00/hr - $17.00/hr and Class Code: 33-90-61, Title: Administrative Supervisor - Animal Control, Current Salary Range: $47,300 - $50,200, Proposed Salary Range: $51,000 - $55,000) (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 9-7-16)   Not available
15-3818 140. Communication or ReportSubmitting report and Proposed Ordinance to amend Chapter 13 of the 1984 Detroit City Code, Civil Service and Personnel Regulations; Article V, Vacation, Sick, Departmental, Funeral and Jury Leave; by amending Section 13-5-7 to provide for paid jury leave for eligible employees; to set forth the formula for calculation of jury duty supplementation for employees who serve on jury duty; to establish the calculation of payment for days an employee reports for jury duty but does not serve; to excuse employees who report for jury duty but do not serve for the remainder of that workday; to establish the requirements for receiving jury duty supplementation; to provide that jury duty will be considered time worked and be continued on the payroll; and to authorize the city to deduct the amount received or due from jury duty service from an employee’s pay. (FOR INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE AND THE SETTING OF A PUBLIC HEARING?) (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 9-7-16)   Not available
15-3819 141. Communication or ReportSubmitting report relative to Non-Enforcement of PA 269 Political Official “Gag Order.” (As previously stated verbally by the Legislative Policy Division, that statute has effectively been rendered unenforceable via judicial intervention. Under current law, elected officials in Michigan are free to comment on such issues - as long as they do not directly and improperly use public taxpayer-funds to advocate a particular result.) (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 9-7-16)   Not available
15-3820 142. OrdinanceSubmitting report and Proposed ordinance to amend Chapter 19 of the 1984 Detroit City Code, Fire Prevention and Protection, Article I, Detroit Fire Prevention and Protection Code, Division 4, Fireworks and Pyrotechnics, by amending Sections 19-1-41 through 19-1-49, to make it comport with the Michigan Fireworks Safety Act, by removing all provisions regulating the transport and sale of fireworks, and licensing of businesses that sell fireworks. (FOR INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE AND SETTING OF A PUBLIC HEARING) (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 9-7-16)   Not available
15-3821 143. Communication or ReportSubmitting a report relative to Reinstituting Election Day Holiday for City Employees. (Council Member Castaneda-Lopez asked the Legislative Policy Division (LPD) to address the process for “declaring a paid and unpaid city holiday.” It is LPD’s understanding that the focus of the request is access to the polls and other election day activities for City employees.) (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 9-7-16)   Not available
15-3822 144. ResolutionSubmitting reso. autho. In Support of Raising the Minimum Wage to Fifteen Dollars per Hour. (The Legislative Policy Division was requested by President Pro-Tempore Cushingberry to draft a resolution urging the U.S. Congress to increase the federal minimum wage to $15.00 per hour.) (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 9-7-16)   Not available
15-3823 145. ResolutionSubmitting reso. autho. To submit a grant application to the Bloomberg Philanthropies, Doris Duke Charitable Foundation and The Kresge Foundation. (The General Services Department is hereby requesting authorization from the Detroit City Council to submit a grant application to the Bloomberg Philanthropies, Doris Duke Charitable Foundation and The Kresge Foundation for hiring a full time staff member. This application is seeking a total award of $100,000. The department will contribute $100,000 in matching funds from the departmental budget. The total cost of the project is $200,000.) (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 9-7-16)   Not available
15-3824 146. Communication or ReportCouncil Member Scott Benson submitting memorandum relative to the status of enforcement of the “Medical Marihuana Caregiver” Ordinance. (REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON 9-7-16)   Not available