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Meeting Name: Public Health and Safety Standing Committee Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 9/26/2016 10:00 AM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Committee of the Whole Room
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15-4097 11. Communication or ReportStatus of Council Member Mary Sheffield request for an update status on how grant funds are utilized for auto theft prevention in the inner city neighborhoods by the Detroit Police Department. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED FROM EVENING COMMUNITY MEETING HELD ON 9-20-16)   Not available
15-4098 12. Communication or ReportStatus of Council President Brenda Jones information request relative to street pavement on Lenox St., between Jefferson Ave. and Mack Ave. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION ON 9-20-16)   Not available
15-4099 13. ContractStatus of Finance Department/Purchasing Division Contract No. 2805136 - 100% City Funding - To Provide Municipal Parking Complete Management and Operation of Vehicle Tow, Storing, Inventorying, Auctioning and Disposal of Abandoned Vehicles - Contractor: Pierce, Monroe & Associates, LLC, Location: 535 Griswold St., Suite 2200, Detroit, MI 48226 - Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through December 31, 2016 - Contract Increase: $1,200,000.00 - Total Contract Amount: $19,338,305. MUNICIPAL PARKING (This Amendment #5 is for Increase of Funds and Extension of Time. The original contract amount is $18,138,305 and the original contract period is June 30, 2016 through September 30, 2016.) (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 9-19-16)   Not available
15-4100 14. ContractStatus of Finance Department/Purchasing Division Contract No. 6000127 - 100% City Funding - To Provide Boot and Towing Services - Contractor: B & G Towing, Location: 8100 Lynch Road, Detroit, MI 48234 - Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through July 31, 2019 - Total Contract Amount: $112,500.00. MUNICIPAL PARKING (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 9-19-16)   Not available
15-4101 15. ContractStatus of Finance Department/Purchasing Division Contract No. 6000129 - 100% City Funding - To Provide Boot and Towing Services - Contractor: Gene’s Towing, Location: 7900 Dix, Detroit, MI 48209 - Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through July 31, 2019 - Total Contract Amount: $112,500.00. MUNICIPAL PARKING (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 9-19-16)   Not available
15-4102 16. OrdinanceStatus of modifications to the Sexually Oriented Business ordinance. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 9-19-16)   Not available
15-4103 17. ContractStatus of Finance Department/Purchasing Division Contract No. 6000293 - CONFIRMING - 100% City Funding - To Provide the Hardware and Annual Maintenance of the Fixed and Portable LiveScan (Fingerprint) System - Contractor: ID Networks, Inc., Location: 7720 Jefferson Road, Ashtabula, OH 44004 - Contract Period: January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016 - Total Contract Amount: $64,515.00. POLICE (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 9-19-16)   Not available
15-4104 18. ResolutionStatus of Council Member Benson submitting reso. autho. The Mayor and City Council to participate in the National League of Cities Service Line Warranty Program, by entering into an agreement with HomeServe USA Inc, Inc., doing business as Service Line Warranties of America (AKA National League of Cities Service Line Warranty Program), to provide an optional lateral water and sewer line warranty for city homeowners. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 9-19-16)   Not available
15-4105 19. Communication or ReportStatus of Council Member Sheffield submitting memorandum relative to Illegal Activity at Neighborhood Store located at 6353 14th St. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 9-19-16)   Not available
15-4106 110. Communication or ReportStatus of Council Member Raquel Castaneda-Lopez submitting report relative to Breakthrough Towing using property at 1733 W. Forest, 1741 W. Forest and 1730 Lombard Terrace. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 9-19-16)   Not available
15-4107 111. ContractStatus of Finance Department/Purchasing Division Contract DWS-894 CO#4 - CIP Funding - To Provide Water Shut-Off-Turn-On Project - Contractor: Homrich Wrecking, Inc., Location: 65 Cadillac Square, Suite 2701, Detroit, MI. 48226 - Contract Period: Upon FRC Approval through December 21, 2016 - Total Contract Amount: $4,275,000.00. DETROIT WATER AND SEWAGE (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 9-12-16)   Not available
15-4108 112. ContractStatus of Finance Department/Purchasing Division Contract 51130 - 100% Operating Budget - To Provide Field Services and Meter Operations Project Management Office - Contractor: Veolia Water North America, LLC, Location: 53 State Street, 14th Floor, Boston, MA. 02109 - Contract Period: One (1) Year with Two (2) One (1) Year Renewal Options - Total Contract Amount: $1,197,278.13. DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND SEWERAGE (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 9-12-16)   Not available
15-4109 113. Communication or ReportStatus of Council Member Andre Spivey submitting memorandum relative to Operations of Drug Rehab Facilities. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 9-12-16)   Not available
15-4110 114. Communication or ReportStatus of Lisa Franklin’s comments relative to a mandate stating that there should be an ADA Coordinator in every city department. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED FROM FORMAL SESSION ON 9-12-16)   Not available
15-4111 115. OrdinanceStatus of Council Member Gabe Leland submitting memorandum relative to Fireworks Local Ordinance. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 7-18-16)   Not available
15-4112 116. OrdinanceStatus of Council Member Mary Sheffield submitting memorandum relative to Request to Draft an Ordinance Prohibiting Certain Activities at Chemical Facilities. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 7-18-16)   Not available
15-4113 117. Communication or ReportStatus of Council President Brenda Jones submitting memorandum relative to Dangerous Animals. (After the recent Mauling death of a Detroit youth, my office has been inundated with requests to review and strengthen animal ordinances. I would like to examine the possibility of amending Sec. 6-1-1-Definitions, Sec. 6-1-9- Animals determined to be dangerous animals; requirements; warning notice, Sec. 6-1-10- Animals determined to be dangerous; failure to comply with requirements; seizure; euthanization of animal, Sec. 6-1-11-Maximum number of dogs and cats at residence; exceptions, and Sec. 6-2-1.- Licensing and Control of Dogs of the Detroit City Code.) (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 7-11-16)   Not available
15-4114 118. PetitionSubmitting Mayor’s Office Coordinator’s Report relative to Petition of Motown Automotive Distributing Co. (#1260), request to hold “Fall Car Care Awareness” at 10 W. McNichols Rd. on October 8, 2016 from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm. (The Mayor’s Office and all other City departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.) (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 9-26-16)   Not available
15-4115 119. ContractSubmitting reso. autho. Contract No. 6000294 - 100% City (RTCC) Funding - To Provide Software Licenses, Agreement and Maintenance Support - Contractor: Pen-Link Ltd., Location: 5944 Vandervoort Drive, Lincoln, NE 68516 - Contract Period: September 20, 2016 through September 19, 2019 - Total Contract Amount: $83,850.00. POLICE (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 9-26-16)   Not available
15-4116 120. Communication or ReportSubmitting report relative to DEFERRAL OF DEMOLITION ORDER on property located at 5211 Devonshire. (A special inspection on September 7, 2016 revealed the building is secured and appears to be sound and repairable. Therefore, it is recommended that the demolition order be deferred for a period of six months subject to conditions of the order.) (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 9-26-16)   Not available
15-4117 121. Communication or ReportSubmitting report relative to Supplemental Report on Demolition Standards and Land Use. (The proposed code change would allow for demolition contractors to use the crushed foundation of the demolished dwelling as part of the material to refill the hole. The demolition contractor would be able to place 40-100% rock, concrete, brick, block, or masonry, crushed between 1.5 and 8 inches in diameter, up to 6 inches below grade, the top six inches is only required to be filled with clean soil.) (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 9-26-16)   Not available
15-4118 122. Communication or ReportSubmitting reso. autho. To submit a grant application to the U.S. Economic Development Administration for right-of-way reconstruction at Georgia Street. (The Mayor’s Office Jobs and Economy Team is hereby requesting authorization from Detroit City Council to submit a grant application, with Detroit Economic Growth Association and the Economic Development Corporation as co-applicants, to the Economic Development Administration for the right-of-way reconstruction at Georgia Street. The amount being sought is $2,614,500.00. The Department of Public Works will contribute $1,381,950.00 in matching funds from the departmental budget. The total project cost is $3,996,450.00.) (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 9-26-16)   Not available
15-4119 123. ResolutionSubmitting reso. autho. To submit a grant application to the Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning, for the FY 2017 Traffic Enforcement Grant Project. (The Detroit Police Department is hereby requesting authorization from Detroit City Council to submit a grant application to the Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning, for the FY 2017 Traffic Enforcement Grant Project, to decrease fatal and non-fatal accidents. The amount being sought is $272,000.00. There is no match requirement for this grant. The total project cost is $272,000.00.) (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 9-26-16)   Not available
15-4120 124. ResolutionSubmitting reso. autho. Request to accept a donation of a 2005, 14 seat, Ford van. (The Business United with Officer and Youth (BUOY 4) has donated a 2005, 14 seat, Ford van to the City of Detroit Police Department valued at $5,000. There is no match requirement for this donation.) (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 9-26-16)   Not available
15-4121 125. ResolutionSubmitting reso. autho. Request to Accept and Appropriate the FY 2017 Local Health Department (Comprehensive) Agreement, HIV & STD Testing and Prevention Program. (The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has awarded the City of Detroit Health Department with the FY 2017 Local Health Department (Comprehensive) Agreement, HIV & STD Testing and Prevention Program, for a total of $250,000. There is no match requirement. The grant period is October 1, 2016 to September 30, 2017.) (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 9-26-16)   Not available
15-4122 126. ResolutionSubmitting reso. autho. Request to accept an increase in appropriation for the FY 2016 Comprehensive Agreement, Infant Safe Sleep program, for the Detroit Health Department. (The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has awarded an increase to the City of Detroit Health Department FY 2016 Comprehensive Agreement, Infant Safe Sleep program, in the amount of $6,000. This funding will increase appropriation 20145, previously approved in the amount of $45,000 by Council on March 11, 2015, to a total of $51,000.) (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 9-26-16)   Not available
15-4123 127. ResolutionSubmitting reso. autho. Request to Amend Funding Agreement between Building, Safety, Engineering and Environment Department’s and Detroit Brownfield Redevelopment Authority for the Brownfield Cleanup Revolving Loan Fund Program granted by Environmental Protection Agency. (The Building, Safety, Engineering and Environment Department (BSEED) is hereby requesting to amend the funding agreement with Detroit Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (DBRA) for the Brownfield Cleanup Revolving Loan Fund (BCRLF). The Environmental Protection agency (EPA) recently informed both parties that if funding was not obligated by October 15, 2016 that funds will be recaptured. The EPA also provided permission for the BCRLF to be awarded as grant funding.) (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 9-26-16)   Not available
15-4124 128. Communication or ReportCouncil Member Tate submitting memorandum relative to blight concerns at 16222 Wormer. (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 9-26-16)   Not available
15-4125 129. Communication or ReportCouncil Member Tate submitting memorandum relative to Improve Detroit/SeeClickFix Prompts Related to Sidewalk Repairs. (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 9-26-16)   Not available
15-4126 130. Communication or ReportCouncil Member Andre L. Spivey submitting memorandum relative to Gun Laws. (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 9-26-16)   Not available