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Meeting Name: Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 2/15/2017 1:00 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Committee of the Whole
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15-5221 11. Communication or ReportStatus of Legislative Policy Division submitting report relative to Language Accessibility Grants. (LPD’s research mirrors that of the OGM in that we both were unable to identify any specific grants for the proposed Language Accessibility Plan. OGM is utilizing its expertise in the field identified several grants that were generic enough where the funds could be used to assist in language accessibility within the guidelines of the specific program.) (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 2-8-17)   Not available
15-5222 12. Communication or ReportStatus of Council President Brenda Jones submitting memorandum relative to Vendor Compensation. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 2-8-17)   Not available
15-5223 13. 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 ON 2-8-17)   Not available
15-5224 14. 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 2-1-17)   Not available
15-5225 15. 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 1-25-17)   Not available
15-5226 16. ContractSubmitting reso. autho. Contract No. 6000135 - 100% City Funding - To Provide Various Maintenance, Repair and Operating Supplies as Offered Under the Michigan Delivery Extended Agreement (MiDeal) Through the State of Michigan’s Master Agreement #071B1300329 - Contractor: W.W. Grainger, Inc., Location: 5617 Enterprise Drive, Lansing, MI 48911 - Contract Period: Upon FRC Approval through June 30, 2017 - Total Contract Amount: $1,500,000.00 CITYWIDE (This Amendment is for extension of time while State of Michigan is in negotiations.) (REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE AND AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2-15-17)   Not available
15-5227 17. Communication or ReportSubmitting report relative to Board of Police Commissioners’ Expense Reimbursements. (The Police Commissioners are not entitled to compensation for their service but may be reimbursed for their expenses. The City Charter, Article 7, Sec. 7-802., in part states (Exhibit II), “Unless required by state law, elected members shall not be entitled to salaries, retirement benefits, health benefits or other fringe benefits. Appointed members, and elected members not entitled to compensation by state law, may receive by ordinance reimbursement for parking, mileage and other reasonable expenses.” The City Charter was changed effective January 1, 2012. The prior Charter did provide for compensation.) (REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE AND AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2-15-17)   Not available
15-5228 18. ResolutionSubmitting reso. autho. Approving the City of Detroit Local Development Finance Authority Employment of a Director. (Act 281, Public Acts of Michigan, 1986, as amended provides that the Board of Directors of the Local Development Finance Authority (the “LDFA”), may employ and fix the compensation of a Director, subject to the approval of the Detroit City Council. On November 16, 2016, the LDFA approved a resolution employing Jennifer Kanalos as Director of the City of Detroit Local Development Finance Authority.) (REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE AND AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2-15-17)   Not available
15-5229 19. Communication or ReportSubmitting report relative to Eight Mile Woodward Corridor Improvement Authority Annual Report FY Ending 2016. (Pursuant to Act No. 280 of the Public Act of 2005, Section 19(3), as amended, the Eight Mile Woodward Corridor Improvement Authority (the “EMWCIA”) hereby submits the EMWCIA Annual Report for FY Ending 2016 for the City Council’s information.) (REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE AND AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2-15-17)   Not available
15-5230 110. Communication or ReportSubmitting report relative to FY-2015 Aggregate Debt Relief from bankruptcy. (REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE AND AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2-15-17)   Not available
15-5231 111. Communication or ReportSubmitting correspondence relative to Detroit Recreation and golf course revenue. (REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE AND AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 2-15-17)   Not available