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Meeting Name: Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 1/11/2017 1:00 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Committee of the Whole
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15-4784 11. Communication or ReportStatus of Legislative Policy Division submitting report relative to Casino Development Fund - Status Report. (Council Member Leland requested an update on the casino development funds involving the $10 million each of the three casinos in Detroit (MGM Grand Casino, Motor City Casino, and Greektown Casino) gave the City for business development purposes in the City of Detroit in accordance with the revised casino development agreements.) (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 11-16-16)   Not available
15-4785 12. Communication or ReportStatus of Legislative Policy Division submitting report relative to Risk Management in the City of Detroit. (Risk Management is a critical function of government. In the FY 2015 CAFR the City reported a total of $152.6 million in long-term obligations for workers compensation, legal (claims and judgments), disability benefits, and vehicular liabilities for both Governmental and Business-type activities. This was an $11.7 million increase from the $140.9 million for FY 2014. The City has a large exposure to claims and judgments for personal injury and property damage. City services such as transportation, street and sidewalk maintenance, police and fire that if not properly developed, maintained and managed could result in accidents and other incidents that the City could be liable for.) (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 11-16-16)   Not available
15-4786 13. Communication or ReportStatus of Council President Brenda Jones submitting memorandum relative to Vendor Compensation. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 11-16-16)   Not available
15-4787 14. Communication or ReportStatus of Council Member Mary Sheffield request relative to the legality of the Office of the Chief Financial Officer to transfer money to another entity without City Council approval. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED DURING THE FORMAL SESSION ON 11-2-16)   Not available
15-4788 15. Communication or ReportStatus of Detroit Entertainment Commission submitting report relative to the Detroit Entertainment Commission 2015 Annual Report. (The Commissioner voted to develop a sub - committee structure that will maximize commissioner’s individual strengths, allow for a simplified workflow, and increase accountability. The sub - committee structure is detailed as follows: Marketing/ Community Outreach/ Education, Municipal Grant Research & Development Committee, Public Art Ordinance Workgroup, Community Advocacy & Talent Development, Spirit of Entertainment Awards & Committee, Event Evaluation & Advisory Committee and Policy Analysis & Advisory Committee) (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 11-2-16)   Not available
15-4789 16. ContractStatus of Office of Contracting and Procurement Contract No. 6000374 - 100% City Funding - To Provide Structured Screening Interviews, Content Validity of all Interviewees Evaluations, Provide Project Coordination Between the City of Detroit and Magnet - Contractor: Magnet Consulting, Location: 455 South Livernois Road, Suite B24, Rochester Hills, MI 48307 - Contract Period: November 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017 - Total Contract Amount: $374,930.00. OCFO - OFFICE OF DEPARTMENTAL FINANCIAL SERVICES (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 11-16-16)   Not available
15-4790 17. OrdinanceStatus of Legislative Policy Division submitting report relative to Amending the Special Assessment Districts (SAD) Ordinance to require 70% approval of resident homeowners to establish SAD. (The Legislative Policy Division’s preliminary review of the existing applicable law indicates that, in the event that a majority of City Council desires to make this change, it should be within Council’s authority to do so. However, the Legislative Policy Division requests that this report be referred to Corporation Counsel for their official opinion on this legal point.) (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 11-19-16)   Not available
15-4791 18. Communication or ReportStatus of report relative to Proposed Five - Year Capital Agenda for FY 2017 - 2022. (This document is the result of a new strategic and data-driven planning process reflecting my commitment to improving the stability of the City and City government.) (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 11-9-16)   Not available
15-4792 19. ContractSubmitting reso. autho. Contract No. 2876717 - 100% City Funding - To Provide Public Safety Headquarters Building Management - Hines Detroit Services, LLC, One Campus Martius, Suite 3W, Detroit, MI 48226 - Contract Period: November 1, 2016 through January 31, 2017 - Contract Increase: $245,218.50 - Total Contract Amount: $3,500,155.50 FINANCE (This Amendment is for increase of funds and extension of time. Previous contract amount is $3,254,937.00 and previous contract period is April 30, 2016 through October 31, 2016) (REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE AND AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 1-11-17)   Not available
15-4793 110. Communication or ReportSubmitting report relative to concerns about the method used by the Department to reimburse Police Commissioners. (Police Commissioners, under the 2012 Charter, Section 7-802, are volunteers not employees of the City.) (REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE AND AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 1-11-17)   Not available
15-4794 111. Communication or ReportSubmitting report relative to the Detroit Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (“DBRA”) submittal of summary of the Financial Reports on the Activities of the Authority for all plans that received capture in tax year 2015. (The report lists Brownfield Plans that the DBRA received TIF capture for tax year. Total tax capture from 41 Brownfield Plans from all taxing authorities for the 2015 tax year is $2,241,547.46. The total capital investment to date for these plans is $644,564,958.00.)(REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE AND AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 1-11-17)   Not available
15-4795 112. ResolutionSubmitting reso. autho. Requesting Additional Assurances from the OCFO for the Contract Amendment “To Provide a 10 Year Pro Forma Financial Projection and Supplier Financial Assessments. (We are seeking to gain additional assurances from the OCFO regarding the feasibility of this contract amendment.) (REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE AND AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 1-11-17)   Not available
15-4796 113. Communication or ReportSubmitting report relative to Report on Gaming Tax Revenue through October 2016. (For the eleventh year, MGM and Motor City are projected to exceed $400 million in the calendar year and increase gaming tax collections by $10.46 million between September and December.) (REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE AND AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 1-11-17)   Not available
15-4797 114. Communication or ReportSubmitting reports relative to Fiscal Review of the Proposed Capital Agenda FY 2017-18 through 2021-2022. (The Detroit City Charter, Section 8-202, “Capital Agenda” that states that on or before November 1 in each even numbered year, the mayor shall submit a proposed capital agenda for the next five fiscal years to the City Council.) (REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE AND AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 1-11-17)   Not available
15-4798 115. Communication or ReportSubmitting report relative to Memorandum of December 6, 2016 re: Fiscal Review of the Capital Agenda FY 2017-18 through 2021-22 (This response is in reference to the Legislative Policy Division letter dated December 6, 2016.) (REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE AND AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 1-11-17)   Not available