City Council Formal Session
Regular MeetingDetroit, MI · July 14, 2026
Agenda
ERMA L. HENDERSON AUDITORIUM
CITY COUNCIL FORMAL SESSION
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Tuesday, July 14, 2026, 10:00 A.M.
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COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE COLEMAN A. YOUNG II WILL PRESENT A TESTIMONIAL
RESOLUTION TO WILIE BRAKE - ALL ABOUT TECHNOLOGY, AND
A TESTIMONIAL RESOLUTION FOR ABRAHAM HARRIS AND NIECEY CARTER FAMILY
REUNION 1864-2026
COUNCIL MEMBER GABRIELA SANTIAGO-ROMERO WILL PRESENT A SPIRIT OF DETROIT
AWARD TO KAREN WALKER
1. ROLL CALL
2. INVOCATION
3. APPROVAL OF JOURNAL OF LAST SESSION
4. RECONSIDERATIONS
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
6. PRESIDENT'S REPORT ON STANDING COMMITTEE REFERRALS AND OTHER MATTERS
7. BUDGET, FINANCE AND AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE
THE FOLLOWING ITEM(S) ARE TO BE REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE AND
AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE:
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK / CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
7.1 Submitting report relative to
Neighborhood Enterprise Zone Certificate Application for the construction of a new single-
family house at 4128 Fourth Street in the Midtown Neighborhood Enterprise Zone area. (The
office of the City Clerk forwarded to the City Planning Commission (CPC) an application
requesting a 15-year Neighborhood Enterprise Zone (NEZ) certificate for the construction of a
new single-family house located at 4128 Fourth Street within the Midtown NEZ.)
(RECOMMEND APPROVAL).
MISCELLANEOUS
7.2 Council Member Mary Waters
Submitting memorandum relative to request for List of Grant Opportunities for Detroit
Community Organizations.
7.3 Council Member Mary Waters
Submitting memorandum relative to request for Analysis of Speaker Hall’s Proposed Property
Tax Legislation.
8. INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE
THE FOLLOWING ITEM(S) ARE TO BE REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS
STANDING COMMITTEE:
OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT
8.1 Submitting reso. autho.
Contract No. 6006718-A1 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Increase of
Funds for the Purchase of Network and Voice Equipment for Various City Departments.–
Contractor: Groundwork 0 – Location: 2000 Brush Street, Suite 262, Detroit, MI 48226 –
Contract Period: November 5, 2024 through November 4, 2027 - Contract Increase Amount:
$600,000.00 – Total Contract Amount: $1,850,000.00. DoIT
MISCELLANEOUS
8.2 Council Member Latisha Johnson
Submitting memorandum Requesting the Reappointment of Teresa Dubose as the District 4
Representative for the Property Assessment Board of Review.
8.3 Council Member Denzel Anton McCampbell
Submitting memorandum relative to Request for Resolution – Opposition to the Trump
Administration’s Interference in Detroit’s Elections.
8.4 Council Member Mary Waters
Submitting memorandum relative to Establishing Quarterly Reports on City of Detroit
Workforce.
8.5 Council Member Angela Whitfield-Calloway
Submitting memorandum relative to request for a Resolution in Support of SB 1035.
9. NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE
THE FOLLOWING ITEM(S) ARE TO BE REFERRED TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND
COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE:
OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT
9.1 Submitting reso. autho.
Contract No. 6006866-A1 - 100% MEDC Funding– AMEND 1 – To Provide an Increase of
Funds for Construction Engineering and Inspection Services for the Joe Louis Greenway
Project. – Contractor: AECOM Great Lakes – Location: 4219 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI
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48201 – Contract Period: December 2, 2024 through November 30, 2026 - Contract Increase
Amount: $700,000.00 – Total Contract Amount: $3,200,000.00 GENERAL SERVICES
9.2 Submitting reso. autho.
Contract No. 6007974 - 100% Grant Funding – To Provide Algonquin Goethe Park
Improvements. – Contractor: Michigan Recreational Construction – Location: 18631 Conant,
Detroit, MI 48234 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval For a Term of Two (2)
Years – Total Contract Amount: $128,061.00. GENERAL SERVICES
9.3 Submitting reso. autho.
Contract No. 6007961 - 100% Opioid Settlement Funding – To Provide Engagement Center
Operation. – Contractor: Self Help Addiction Rehabilitation (SHAR) Inc – Location: 1852 W
Grand Boulevard, Detroit, MI 48208– Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a
Period of Two (2) Years – Total Contract Amount: $1,465,489.56. HUMAN
HOMELESSNESS AND FAMILY SERVICES
MISCELLANEOUS
9.4 Council Member Renata Miller
Submitting memorandum relative to Rent Escrow Process.
9.5 Council Member Mary Waters
Submitting memorandum relative to questions on In-Housing Media Buying Services.
10. PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE
THE FOLLOWING ITEM(S) ARE TO BE REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE:
MISCELLANEOUS
10.1 Council Member Mary Waters
Submitting memorandum relative to Ordinance Request – Good Faith In Housing.
11. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE
THE FOLLOWING ITEM(S) ARE TO BE REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND
SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE:
OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT
11.1 Submitting reso. autho.
Contract No. 6007910 - 100% City Funding – To Provide an Emergency Mass
Communication System via MiDeal Agreement MA250000000156. – Contractor:
Everbridge – Location: East Coast Headquarters, 25 Corporate Drive, Suite. 400, Burlington,
MA 01803 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of Three (3) Years –
Total Contract Amount: $186,450.00. POLICE / HOMELAND SECURITY
11.2 Submitting reso. autho.
Contract No. 6007914 - 100% Grant Funding – To Provide Environmental and Engineering
Services for Central-Lonyo Elimination and Rail Adjustment (CLEAR Detroit) Project. –
Contractor: HDR Michigan, Inc. – Location: 1000 Oakbrook Drive, Suite 200, Ann Arbor,
MI 48104-6815 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of Five (5)
Years – Total Contract Amount: $6,064,315.89. PUBLIC WORKS
DEPARTMENT OF APPEALS AND HEARINGS
11.3 Submitting report relative to
Dangerous Buildings Findings and Orders for June 26, 2026. (The Department of Appeals
and Hearings (DAH) has filed the findings and demolition orders of the Hearing Officer for
the Dangerous Buildings hearings held on June 26,2026 in accordance with section 8-17-
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24(d) of the 2019 Detroit City Code.)
BUILDINGS, SAFETY, ENGINEERING AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEPARTMENT
11.4 Submitting report relative to
Recommendation for Deferral for property at 19386 Yonka. (A special inspection conducted
on 6/04/2026 revealed that the building is secured and appears to be sound and repairable.
The owner has paid all taxes and is current. This is the 1st deferral request for this property.)
11.5 Submitting report relative to
Recommendation for Deferral for property at 5731 Neff. (A special inspection conducted on
06/02/2026 revealed that the building is secured and appears to be sound and repairable. The
owner has paid all taxes and is Current. This is the 1st deferral request for this property.)
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS / CITY ENGINEERING DIVISION
11.6 Submitting reso. autho.
Petition of Olympia Development of MI, LLC, (X2026-111), request encroachment into
Columbia St. for various encroachments such as an underdrain, metal tree grates, and at-
grade exposed aggregate paving area. The encroachments are streetscape items for the
University of Michigan Student Housing Project. (All other involved City Departments,
including the Public Lighting Authority and Public Lighting Department; also privately
owned utility companies have reported no objections to the encroachment. Provisions
protecting all utility installations are part of the attached resolution.)
11.7 Submitting reso. autho.
Petition of Metronet (X2026-114), request for encroachment within the easterly part of Rosa
Parks Blvd., also known as 12th St. 120 ft. wide. for the installation of a proposed fiberoptic
cabinet with concrete pad and below-grade conduit along with proposed bollards adjacent to
the parcel commonly known as 1300 Rosa Parks Blvd. (All other involved City Departments,
including the Public Lighting Authority and Public Lighting Department; also privately
owned utility companies have reported no objections to the encroachment. Provisions
protecting all utility installations are part of the attached resolution.)
MISCELLANEOUS
11.8 Council Member Denzel Anton McCampbell
Submitting memorandum relative to request for Information – Heat Mitigation Plan at the
Detroit Detention Center.
11.9 Council Member Denzel Anton McCampbell
Submitting memorandum relative to request for Resolution – MPSC Public Hearings in
Detroit When DTE Asks For a Rate Hike.
11.10 Council Member Mary Waters
Submitting memorandum relative to Questions on Community Violence Intervention
Program.
12. VOTING ACTION MATTERS
13. OTHER MATTERS
14. COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAYOR AND OTHER GOVERNMENTAL OFFICIALS AND
AGENCIES
15. PUBLIC COMMENT
16. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
17. INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE
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MAYOR'S OFFICE
17.1 Whitfield-Calloway, reso. autho.
Appointing of JaVon Glenn to the Detroit Land Bank Authority effective immediately and
ending on July 1, 2030 upon City Council approval.
LAW DEPARTMENT
17.2 Whitfield-Calloway, reso. autho.
Settlement in lawsuit of Munoz, Gaston v. City of Detroit et al; Case Number: 25-019387-
CH File Number: BL25-1658 (The Law Department is authorized to agree to entry of an
Order and Settlement in the case of City of Detroit v Munoz, Gaston, et. al., 25-019387-CH,
on the following terms and conditions.) (POSTPONED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION
OF 07/07/26 AND BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 07/14/26)
17.3 Whitfield-Calloway, reso. autho.
Settlement in lawsuit of Aaron Salter v Donald Olsen ;Case No: 18-13136 , File No: L18-
00654, (JLA) A37000 (Police Department), in the amount of $5,800,000 in full payment for
any and all claims which Aaron Salter may have against the City of Detroit and any other
City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about August 6,
2003.
17.4 Whitfield-Calloway, reso. autho.
Settlement in lawsuit of Tajuanduval Miller v City of Detroit and Troy Lincoln ; Case No:
25-013780-NI, File No: L25-8091 (RJB) A20000 (Department of Transportation) in the
amount of $32,000.00 in full payment for any and all claims which Tajuanduval Miller may
have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged
injuries sustained on or about September 24, 2024.
17.5 Whitfield-Calloway, reso. autho.
Settlement in lawsuit of Dedeyi Daoud v. Officer Lorenzo Palmer, et al. ; Case No: 25-cv-
11286, File No. L25-8024 (BP) A37000 (Police Department), in the amount of $5,000 in full
payment for any and all claims which Dedeyi Daoud may have against the City of Detroit
and any City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries and damages sustained on or
about November 16, 2024.
17.6 Whitfield-Calloway, reso. autho.
Settlement in lawsuit of Robert Mckinnie v City of Detroit and Devonte Morris, et al ; Case
No: 25-006135-NI, File No: L25-7836 (RJB) A20000 (Department of Transportation), in the
amount of $32,500.00 in full payment for any and all claims which Robert McKinnie may
have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged
injuries sustained on or about 5/17/2024.
17.7 Whitfield-Calloway, reso. autho.
Settlement in lawsuit of Shaquita Danielle Mack Lewis v Brent Michael Suhr and City of
Detroit, Case No. 24-017059 NI, File No. L24-01440 (RJB) A37000 (Police Department) in
the amount of ($140,000.00) in full payment for any and all claims which Shaquita Danielle
Mack Lewis may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by
reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about 5/15/2024.
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER / OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND
PROCUREMENT
17.8 Whitfield-Calloway, reso. autho.
City Council Recess: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 through Monday, August 31, 2026. (Chapter
17, Article V of the 2019 Detroit City Code requires the approval of your Honorable Body
for the purchase of goods and services over the value of $50,000, all contracts for personal
services renewals or extensions of contracts, or the exercise of an option to renew or extend a
contract. Chapter 17, Article IV of the 2019 Detroit City Code requires approval of your
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Honorable Body of an application for a federal, state or grant to be awarded, in whole or in
part to fund any City program, service or activity.) (POSTPONED FROM THE FORMAL
SESSION OF 07/07/26 AND BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 07/14/26)
HUMAN RESOURCES / CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION DIVISION
17.9 Whitfield-Calloway, reso. autho.
Request to Amend the 2026-2027 Official Compensation Schedule. (On behalf of the
Human Resources Department, Classification & Compensation Division to include the pay
range of $89,700 - $134,600 for the classification of Deputy City Clerk.)
HUMAN RESOURCES / LABOR RELATIONS DIVISION
17.10 Whitfield-Calloway, reso. autho.
Changes to Police and Fire Retirement System Section 12.3(3), addition of Section 12.3(7)
and Changes to Section 18.8 of Component I. (Article 12 of the Police and Fire Retirement
System (PFRS) covers the provisions of the Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP)
Program which is available to Members who are covered by collective bargaining
agreements with the City that permit such Members to participate in the DROP program and
those non-union executives of the Police Department and the Fire Department.)
RESOLUTIONS
17.11 Whitfield-Calloway, reso. autho.
Appointing of Gary Ringer to the City Planning Commission for the remainder of a three-
year term beginning on February 15, 2026 and ending on February 14, 2029, and effective
upon swearing-in by the City Clerk.
18. PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE
OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT
18.1 Johnson, reso. autho.
Contract No. 6007459-A1 - 100% CDBG-DR Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an
Increase of Funds and Add Contract Terms to Oversee the Rehabilitation and Construction of
Public Housing Units. – Contractor: Detroit Housing Commission – Location: 1301 East
Jefferson, Detroit, MI 48207 – Contract Period: September 30, 2025 through December 31,
2030 – Contract Increase Amount: $2,000,000.00 – Total Contract Amount:
$33,000,000.00 HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION
18.2 Johnson, reso. autho.
Contract No. 6007796 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Planning, Organizational
Development, and Site/Project Readiness Activities to Develop Plans for the
Creation/Expansion of a Community Land Trust (CLT) within the Boundaries of Mt. Elliott
to the West, St. Jean to the East, Warren to the North, and Vernor to the South. – Contractor:
Genesis Harbor of Opportunities Promoting Excellence – Location: 7200 Mack Avenue,
Detroit MI 48214 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2027 –
Total Contract Amount: $206,360.00. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION
18.3 Johnson, reso. autho.
Contract No. 6007817 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Planning, Organizational
Development, and Site/Project Readiness Activities to Develop Plans for the
Creation/Expansion of a Community Land Trust (CLT) within the Boundaries of
Westminster to the North, Holbrook to the South, Cameron to the East, and Oakland to the
West. – Contractor: Detroit Cultivator Community Land Trust - Inc – Location: 9227
Goodwin, Detroit MI 48211 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June
30, 2027 – Total Contract Amount: $302,780.00. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION
18.4 Johnson, reso. autho.
Contract No. 6007818 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Planning, Organizational
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Development, and Site/Project Readiness Activities to Develop Plans for the
Creation/Expansion of a Community Land Trust (CLT) within the Boundaries of McNichols
to the North, Fenkell to the South, Livernois to the East, and the Lodge Freeway to the West.
– Contractor: Liv6 Detroit – Location: 7426 W. McNichols Road, Detroit, MI 48221 –
Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval through June 30, 2027 – Total Contract
Amount: $200,000.00. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION
18.5 Johnson, reso. autho.
Contract No. 6007819 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Planning, Organizational
Development, and Site/Project Readiness Activities to Develop Plans for the
Creation/Expansion of a Community Land Trust (CLT) within the North Corktown Area,
Defined by the Boundaries of MLK Blvd. to the North, John C. Lodge to the East, and I-75
to the South and West. – Contractor: North Corktown Neighborhood Association – Location:
3005 Rosa Parks Boulevard, Detroit MI 48216 – Contract Period: Upon City Council
Approval through June 30, 2027 – Total Contract Amount: $222,000.00 HOUSING AND
REVITALIZATION
18.6 Johnson, reso. autho.
Contract No. 6005951-A3 - 100% Opioid Settlement Funding – AMEND 3 – To Exercise a
One (1) Year Renewal for Drug Use Intervention Counseling Services (Quick Response
Team). – Contractor: Families Against Narcotics, Inc. – Location: 12048 West Grand River
Avenue, Detroit, MI 48204 – Previous Contract Period: May 30, 2024 through August 28,
2026 – Amended Contract Period: May 30, 2024 through August 28, 2027 – Contract
Increase Amount: $1,025,725.00 – Total Contract Amount: $2,759,060.00. HUMAN,
HOMELESSNESS AND FAMILY SERVICES
DETROIT BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
18.7 Johnson, reso. autho.
Approving of the Brownfield of the City of Detroit Brownfield Redevelopment Authority for
1728 Michigan Avenue Redevelopment. (POSTPONED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION
OF 07/07/26 AND BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 07/14/26
HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION DEPARTMENT
18.8 Johnson, reso. autho.
Annual HOME, HOME-ARP, CDBG-DR, ARPA, CNI, AHD&PF and CDBG Revised
Awards. (The City of Detroit (“City”), through the Housing and Revitalization Department
("HRD"), makes funding available for "ready-to-proceed projects" from HOME Investment
Partnerships (“HOME”), Home Investment Partnerships American Rescue Plan (“HOME-
ARP”), Community Development Block Grant (“CDBG”), Community Development Block
Grant Disaster Recovery (“CDBG-DR”), Choice Neighborhoods Implementation (“CNI”),
American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (“ARPA”) and Affordable Housing Development &
Preservation Fund (“AHD&PF”) funds allocated to the City through the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development ("HUD"), the U.S Department of Treasury and other
sources. HRD has continued to work closely with HUD to meet required commitment and
disbursement deadlines for new and ongoing projects approved by the City.)
18.9 Johnson, reso. autho.
Approving an Neighborhood Enterprise Zone as requested by Corktown
Development Properties LLC in the area of 1728 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI in
accordance with Public Act 147 of 1992. Petition (#2026-001) (POSTPONED FROM
THE FORMAL SESSION OF 07/07/26 AND BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON
07/14/26
18.10 Johnson, reso. autho.
Approving an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation District on behalf of Landy Land, LLC in the
area of 3135-3161 Woodward Avenue Detroit, Michigan, in accordance with Public Act 146
of 2000 (Petition # 2026-007). (The Housing and Revitalization Department has reviewed
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the application of Landy Land, LLC and find that it satisfies the criteria set forth by P.A. 146
of 2000 and would be consistent with development and economic goals of the Master Plan.)
18.11 Johnson, reso. autho.
Approving an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation District on behalf of 8547 W Vernor LLC, in
the area of 8547 Vernor Detroit, Michigan, 48209 in accordance with Public Act 146 of 2000
(Petition #2026-005). (The Housing and Revitalization Department has reviewed the
application of 8547 W. Vernor, LLC and find that it satisfies the criteria set forth by P.A. 146
of 2000 and would be consistent with development and economic goals of the Master Plan.)
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
18.12 Johnson, reso. autho.
Property Sale of 17302-336, 17325-43 Lamont & 17314-20, 17332-8 Healy. (The City of
Detroit, Planning and Development Department (“P&DD”) has received an offer from 4600
Nancy, LLC, a Michigan limited liability company (the “Purchaser”) to purchase certain
City-owned real property 17302, 17308, 17314, 17320, 17326, 17330, 17336, 17343, 17325
Lamont & 17314, 17320, 17332, 17338 Healy, Detroit, MI 48212 (the “Property”) for the
purchase price of One Hundred Four Thousand One Hundred Forty and 00/100 Dollars
($104,140.00).)
18.13 Johnson, reso. autho.
Sale of Wayne County Tax Foreclosed Occupied Homes. (Under the General Property Tax
Act (1893 PA 206) (the "Act"), the City of Detroit ("City") has an annual right of refusal to
acquire tax foreclosed property from Wayne County ("County") upon payment of a
minimum bid or fair market value as determined by the County pursuant to the Act. Such
right of refusal allows the City to acquire tax foreclosed properties prior to any sale by the
County through auction.)
18.14 Johnson, reso. autho.
Request for Authorization of New Utility Easement -7441 Elmhurst. (The City of Detroit,
Planning and Development Department ("P&DD") has received a request from DTE Electric
Company, a Michigan Corporation ('DTE"), to grant a ten-foot-wide nonexclusive overhead
and underground utility easement ("Right-of-Way") as it pertains to real property commonly
known 7441 Elmhurst, Detroit, Michigan 48204.)
19. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE
OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT
19.1 Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.
Contract No. 6007823 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Vactor Services. – Contractor:
PowerVac of Michigan – Location: 44300 Grand River Avenue, Novi, MI 48375 – Contract
Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of Three (3) Years – Total Contract
Amount: $135,800.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF
THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 07/06/26)
19.2 Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.
Contract No. 6006580-D - 100% City Funding – To Provide Vactor Services. – Contractor:
Benkari Mechanical LLC – Location: 18427 W. McNichols, Detroit, MI 48219 – Contract
Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of Three (3) Years – Total Contract
Amount: $135,800.00. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (REPORTED OUT OF
THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 07/06/26)
19.3 Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.
Contract No. 6007746- 100% City Funding – To Provide Specialty Uniforms and Other
Specialty Items. – Contractor: Allie Brothers Uniforms – Location: 20295 Middlebelt
Livonia, MI 48152 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of Two (2)
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Years – Total Contract Amount: $275,324.40 POLICE (REPORTED OUT OF THE
PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 07/06/26)
19.4 Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.
Contract No. 6005339-A2- 100% City Funding – AMEND 2 – To Exercise Renewal Option
for One (1) Year and Increase Funds for Underground Utilities Locating, Marking, and
Staking Services in Compliance with State of Michigan, Miss Dig Regulations for PLD and
PLA. Contractor. – Contractor: USIC Locating Services LLC– Location: 9045 North River
Road Indianapolis, IN 46240 – Previous Contract Period: April 16, 2024 through July 15,
2026 – Amended Contract Period: April 16, 2024 through July 15, 2027 – Contract Increase
Amount: $1,500,000.00 – Total Contract Amount: $3,968.000.00 PUBLIC LIGHTING
(REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING
COMMITTEE ON 07/06/26)
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS / CITY ENGINEERING DIVISION
19.5 Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.
Petition of Detroit Public Media (x2026-073), to request several encroachments within the
southerly part of Piquette Ave., the westerly part of Brush St., and the northerly part of the
east-west public alley bounded by Piquette Ave., Brush St., Harper Ave., and John R St. for
bollards, footings, frost slabs, entry canopy, window box-outs and an existing light pole. (All
other involved City Departments, including the Public Lighting Authority and Public
Lighting Department; also privately owned utility companies have reported no objections to
the encroachment. Provisions protecting all utility installations are part of the attached
resolution.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING
COMMITTEE ON 07/06/26)
19.6 Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.
Petition of Newt Holdings, LLC (x2026-110), request for several encroachments within the
easterly part of Livernois Ave. Adjacent to the parcel commonly known as 19100 Livernois
for building facade improvements, lights and awnings. (All other involved City
Departments, including the Public Lighting Authority and Public Lighting Department; also
privately owned utility companies have reported no objections to the encroachment.
Provisions protecting all utility installations are part of the attached resolution.)
(POSTPONED FROM THE FORMAL SESSION OF 07/07/26 AND BROUGHT BACK
AS DIRECTED ON 07/14/26
20. NEW BUSINESS
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
20.1 Santiago-Romero, An Ordinance
To amend ordinance amends Chapter 4 of the 2019 Detroit City Code, Advertising and
Signs, by amending Article I, Generally, Section 4-1-1, Definitions, to include religious
institutions in the definition of advertisement-sensitive properties. (SIX (6) VOTES
REQUIRED AND SHALL BE GIVEN IMMEDIATE EFFECT AND SHALL BECOME
EFFECTIVE UPON PUBLICATION) ROLL CALL (AWAITING AMENDED
ORDINANCE)
MAYOR'S OFFICE
20.2 Young, reso. autho.
Petition of Chinatown Redevelopment Corporation (#2026-136) request to hold the "Second
Annual - Detroit Chinatown Block Party" on July 25, 2026, from 12:00 PM until 8:00 PM on
the same day at Peterboro and Cass. Set-up will begin at 8:00 AM on July 25, 2026, and be
completed by 12:00 PM on the same day. Tear down will begin at 8:00 PM on July 25, 2026,
and be completed by 10:00 PM on the same day. (The Mayor's Office and all other involved
City Departments RECOMMEND approval of this petition.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE
NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON
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07/09/26)
20.3 Young, reso. autho.
Petition of Majestic Theatre Center (#2026-137), request to hold the "Majestic Theatre -
Outdoor Concert" on September 27, 2026, from 5:00 PM until 10:00 PM on the same day at
41 40 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48201 - Parking Lot Behind Building. Set-up will begin
at 10:00 AM on September 26, 2026, and be completed by 11 :00 AM on September 27,
2026. Tear down will begin at 10:00 PM on September 27, 2026, and be completed by 10:00
AM on September 28 , 2026. (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments
RECOMMEND approval of this petition.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD
AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 07/09/26)
20.4 Young, reso. autho.
Petition of Mother of Divine Mercy Parish (#2026-124), request to hold "Sweetest Heart of
Mary Pierogi Festival" from August 07, 2026 at 12:00 PM to August 09, 2026 at 9:00 PM at
4440 Russell St. Detroit, MI 48207. Set-up will begin on July 31, 2026 at 9:00 AM and be
completed by August 07, 2026 at I0:00 AM. Tear down will begin on August 10, 2026 at
8:00 AM and be completed by August 11, 2026 at 5:00 PM. (The Mayor's Office and all
other City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.) (REPORTED OUT
OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE
ON 07/09/26)
20.5 Young, reso. autho.
Petition of Detroit Institute of Arts (#2026-135), request to hold the "Concert of Colors" on
July 18, 2026, from 11 :00 AM until 11 :00 PM on July 19, 2026 at Detroit Institute of Arts.
Set-up will begin at 9:00 AM on July 16, 2026, and be completed by 3:00 PM on July 17,
2026. Tear down will begin at I 1:00 PM on July 19, 2026, and be completed by 3:00 PM on
July 20, 2026. (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City Departments RECOMMEND
approval of this petition.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND
COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 07/09/26)
20.6 Young, reso. autho.
Petition of Lager House LLC (#2026-138), request to hold the "Pig & Whiskey Festival" on
July 31, 2026, from 5:00 PM until 11 :00 PM on August 2, 2026 at 1254 Michigan Ave.,
Detroit, MI 48226. Set-up will begin at 3:00 PM on July 30, 2026, and be completed by
12:00 AM on July 31, 2026. Tear down will begin at 8:00 AM on August 3, 2026, and be
completed by I :00 PM on the same day. (The Mayor's Office and all other involved City
Departments RECOMMEND approval of this petition.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE
NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON
07/09/26)
20.7 Young, reso. autho.
Petition of The Office of Council Member At-Large Mary Waters (#2026-134), request to
hold the "Senior Summer Sizzler" on July 28, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. on the
same day at Eastern Market Sheds 3 and 4. Setup will begin at 7:00 a.m. on July 28, 2026,
and be completed by 10:00 a.m. on the same day. Tear down will begin at 4:00 p.m. on July
28, 2026, and be completed by 7:00 p.m. on the same day. (The Mayor's Office and all other
involved City Departments RECOMMEND approval of this petition.) (REPORTED OUT
OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE
ON 07/09/26)
OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT
20.8 Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.
Contract No. 6007836 - 100% Grant Funding – To Provide Community Health Worker
(CHW) Training Services. – Contractor: Michigan Community Health Worker Alliance –
Location: 901 Tower Drive, Suite 420, Troy MI 48098 – Contract Period: Upon City Council
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Approval through for a Period of Two (2) Years – Total Contract Amount: $62,000.00.
HEALTH (REPORTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING
COMMITTEE ON 07/13/26)
20.9 Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.
Contract No. 6007352-A1- 100% General Funding – Amend 1- To Exercise a Renewal for
Medical Services at Detroit Detention Center. – Contractor: Park Pharmacy Inc. – Location:
736 Bedford Road, Grosse Pointe Park, MI 48230 – Contract Period: July 22, 2025 through
July 31, 2026 – Amended Contract Period: July 22, 2025 through July 30, 2027 – Contract
Increase Amount – $3,672,210.00 – Total Contract Amount: $7,044,420.00 POLICE
(POSTPONED FROM LAST WEEK FORMAL SESSION ON 7-7-26)
20.10 Young, reso. autho.
Contract No. 6007688-A1 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an Increase of
Funds for Fiduciary Services for the Office of Sustainability for the Expanded Senior Food
Access Program. – Contractor: Detroit Economic Growth Association – Location: 500
Griswold, Suite 2200, Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: April 14, 2026 through March
30, 2028 – Contract Increase Amount: $550,000.00 – Total Contract Amount: $761,500.00.
GENERAL SERVICES (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND
COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 07/09/26)
20.11 Young, reso. autho.
Contract No. 6007909 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Waste Oil Removal Services. –
Contractor: GFL Environmental USA Inc. – Location: 6200 Elmore, Sterling Heights, MI
48313 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of Three (3) Years –
Total Contract Amount: $150,000.00. GENERAL SERVICES (REPORTED OUT OF THE
NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON
07/09/26)
20.12 Young, reso. autho.
Contract No. 6007412-A1 - 13% ESG & 87% CDBG Funds – AMEND 1 – To Provide an
Increase of Funds to support extended Rotating shelter bed capacity – Contractor: CASS
Community Social Services – Location: 11745 Rosa Parks Blvd., Detroit, MI 48206 –
Contract Period: November 1, 2025, through December 31, 2027 – Contract Increase
Amount: $35,294.94 – Total Contract Amount: $275,294.94. HUMAN, HOMELESSNESS
AND FAMILY SERVICES (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND
COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 07/09/26)
20.13 Young, reso. autho.
Contract No. 6007984 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Nighttime Family Outreach
Services. – Contractor: Neighborhood Services Organization – Location: 882 Oakman, Suite
C, Detroit, MI 48238 – Contract Period: July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2028 - Total Contract
Amount: $529,403.00. HUMAN, HOMELESSNESS AND FAMILY SERVICES
(REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES
STANDING COMMITTEE ON 07/09/26)
20.14 Young, reso. autho.
Contract No. 6007410-A1 - 18% ESG & 82% CDBG Funding – AMEND 1 – To Provide an
Increase of Funds to support extended Warming Center shelter bed capacity – Contractor:
CASS Community Social Services – Location: 11745 Rosa Parks Blvd., Detroit, MI 48206 –
Contract Period: November 1, 2025, through December 31, 2027 – Contract Increase
Amount: $54,294.67 – Total Contract Amount: $494,294.67. HUMAN, HOMELESSNESS
AND FAMILY SERVICES (REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND
COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE ON 07/09/26)
OFFICE OF THE CHEIF FINANCIAL OFFICER / OFFICE OF DEVELOPMENT AND
GRANTS
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20.15 Santiago-Romero, reso. autho.
The Detroit Public Safety Foundation request to accept the FY 2026 Occupy the Summer
Grant. (Community Foundation of St. Clair County has awarded the Detroit Public Safety
Foundation (DPSF) with the Occupy the Summer Grant, in the amount of $45,000.00. There
is no match requirement. The total project cost is $45,000.00.) (REPORTED OUT OF THE
PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 07/13/26)
RESOLUTIONS
20.16 Young, reso. autho.
Resolution Authorizing The City to enter into a Contract for LA28 Relay with LA28.
(REPORTED OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES
STANDING COMMITTEE ON 07/09/26)
21. PRESIDENT'S REPORT ON STANDING COMMITTEE REFERRALS AND OTHER MATTERS
22. BUDGET, FINANCE AND AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE
THE FOLLOWING ITEM(S) ARE TO BE REFERRED TO THE BUDGET, FINANCE AND
AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE:
OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT
22.1 Submitting reso. autho.
Contract No. 6001723-A5 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 5 - To Provide an Extension of
Time and an Increase of Funds for Program Provider Services and Transportation Services of
the GOAL Line Program. – Contractor: Community Education Commission – Location:
18100 Meyers Road, 2nd Floor, Detroit, MI 48235 - Previous Contract Period: September
11, 2018 through September 28, 2026 - Amended Contract Period: September 11, 2018
through September 28, 2027 – Contract Increase Amount: $2,200,00.00 – Total Contract
Amount: $8,200,000.00. OCFO
22.2 Submitting reso. autho.
Contract No. 600774 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Printing, Mailing, & Data
Processing for Office of Assessor’s Notices, Property Tax Statements, and Applications. –
Contractor: Wolverine Solutions Group – Location: 1601 Clay Detroit, MI 48211 – Contract
Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of One (1) Year – Total Contract Amount:
$225,000.00. OCFO
22.3 Submitting reso. autho.
Contract No. 6007928 - 100% CDBG-DR Funding – To Provide Internal Auditing Services.
– Contractor: Tidal Basin Government Consulting LLC – Location: 126 Business Park
Drive, Utica NY 13502 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of One
Year – Total Contract Amount: $80,030.00. OCFO
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER/OFFICE OF DEVELOPMENT AND
GRANTS
22.4 Submitting reso. autho.
Submission of the FY 2026-27 Annual Action Plan. (In conformance with the requirements
of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the Office of
Development and Grants (ODG) respectfully requests that Your Honorable Body authorize
the submission of the 2026-27 Annual Action Plan. It is also requested that you designate the
Mayor, or her designee, to be the authorized representative to act in connection with the Plan.
The Plan reflects the City’s fiscal year 2026-2027 CDBG/NOF narrative and proposal final
recommendations.)
22.5 Submitting reso. autho.
Reprogramming Amendment to the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual
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Action Plan for Fiscal Years 2019-20 and 2025-26. (The Office of Development and Grants
(ODG) hereby request to amend the CDBG Annual Action Plan for fiscal years 2019-20 and
2025-26. The funds targeted for reprogramming consist of unused funds, balances from
accounts that are unlikely to be used in a timely manner. If these funds are not expended, the
City’s federal grant allocations will be at risk of recapture by the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Funds will be allocated for activities that will
allow for timely expenditures.)
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK/CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
22.6 Submitting reso. autho.
Neighborhood Enterprise Zone Certificate Application for the construction of a new single-
family house at 4128 Fourth Street in the Midtown Neighborhood Enterprise Zone area.
(The Office of the City Planning Commission (CPC) has received an application requesting a
new single-family house at 4128 Fourth Street. The house is located in the Midtown
Neighborhood Enterprise Zone area) (RECOMMEND APPROVAL)
MISCELLANEOUS
22.7 Council Member Renata Miller
Submitting memorandum relative to taxes owed on Gaston Munoz Properties.
23. INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE
THE FOLLOWING ITEM(S) ARE TO BE REFERRED TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS
STANDING COMMITTEE:
OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT
23.1 Submitting reso. autho.
Contract No. 6007885 - 100% City Funding – To Provide Citywide Cellular, Data and
Equipment Utilizing MiDeal Agreement MA240000000033. – Contractor: Verizon Wireless
– Location: One Verizon Way, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920 – Contract Period: Upon City
Council Approval for a Period of Five (5) Years – Total Contract Amount: $17,000,000.00.
DoIT
23.2 Submitting reso. autho.
Contract No. 6007621 - 100% City Funding – To Provide an Applicant Tracking System for
the HRSI HR. – Contractor: Government Jobs.Com DBA NEOGOV – Location: 300
Continental Boulevard, Room 565, El Segundo, CA 90245 – Contract Period: Upon City
Council Approval for a Period of Two (2) Years – Total Contract Amount: $403,190.05. IT-
HR
LAW DEPARTMENT
23.3 Submitting reso. autho.
Settlement in lawsuit of Michael Butts and Gabriel Young v City of Detroit, Precious
Nichole Reed, City of Detroit Police Officer and City of Detroit Police Department ; Case
No. 25-011182 NI, File No. L25-8029, (RJB) A37000 (Police Department) in the total
amount of $76,000.00 in two drafts: (1) In the amount of $38,000.00 to MICHAEL BUTTS
and HIS attorney, PASKEL TASHMAN & WALKER, P.C.; (2) In the amount of $38,000.00
to GABRIEL YOUNG and HIS attorney PASKEL TASHMAN & WALKER, P.C., in full
payments for any all claims which Michael Butts and Gabriel Young may have against the
City of Detroit and other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on
or about 2/22/2024.
23.4 Submitting reso. autho.
Settlement in lawsuit of Robert Gross v Brenda Weathington and City of Detroit ; Case No:
24-015738-NI, File No: L24-01399 (CB) A20000 ( Department of Transportation) in the
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amount of $450,000.00 in full payment for any and all claims which Robert Gross may have
against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged
injuries sustained on or about January 20, 2024.
23.5 Submitting reso. autho.
Settlement in lawsuit of Mendelson Orthopedics (Q. Taylor) v City of Detroit; Case No. 25-
005048-NI, File No. L26-8231(CLR), Department of Transportation A20000, in the amount
of Six Thousand Five Hundred Dollars and No / Cents ($6,500.00) in full payment for any
and all claims which Mendelson Orthopedics, P.C. may have against the City of Detroit and
any City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained by Quaiana Taylor.
23.6 Submitting reso. autho.
Settlement in Lawsuit of Angela Cope and AS Medical Group PLC v City of Detroit; Case
No. 24-016365-NF; L24-01403 (VI) A20000 (Transportation Department) in the amount of
$122,800.00 in full payment for any and all claims, including First and Third Party No Fault
claims, which Angela Cope and AS Medical Group PLC may have against the City of
Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or
about November 6, 2023.
23.7 Submitting reso. autho.
Settlement in lawsuit of Trust Street Advisors, LLC v City of Detroit, the Detroit Public
Safety Foundation, John Doe and Jane Doe; Case No. 25-005370-CB, File No. L25-7939
(EBG), A37000 Police Department, in the amount of FIFTEEN THOUSAND DOLLARS
($15,000.00) AND NO/CENTS in full payment for any and all claims which Trust Street
Advisors, LLC may have against the City of Detroit, or any of the City’s officers, employees,
agents or representatives.
23.8 Submitting reso. autho.
Settlement in lawsuit of Archie Richey v City of Detroit and Jason Green; Case No. 25-
002653-NI, File No. L25-00109 (CB) A20000 (Department of Transportation) in the amount
of $280,000.00 in full payment for any and all claims which Archie Richey may have against
the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries
sustained on or about April 29, 2024.
23.9 Submitting reso. autho.
Settlement in lawsuit of Clinton Borders v Liberty Mutual, Kevin Mitchell and City of
Detroit; Case No. 23-003295-NI, File No. L23-00160 (CKM), Police Department A37000, in
the amount of Forty-Five Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($45,000) in full payment for any
and all claims which Clinton Borders may have against the City of Detroit and any other City
of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries sustained.
23.10 Submitting reso. autho.
Settlement in lawsuit of Demario Hill v City of Detroit, Brian Edwards and Hawk Grier;
Case No. 25-cv-10245, File No. L25-7829 (RJB) A37000 (Police Department) in the amount
of $30,000.00 in full payment for any and all claims which DeMario Hill may have against
the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries
sustained on or about 8/30/23.
23.11 Submitting reso. autho.
Settlement in lawsuit of Destiny Harris v City of Detroit and City of Detroit Department of
Transportation; Case No. 25-011436 NI, File No. L25-8054 (RJB) A20000 (Department of
Transportation), in the amount $11,200.00 in full payment for any and all claims which
Destiny Harris may have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees
by reason of alleged injuries sustained on or about 9/12/2024.
23.12 Submitting reso. autho.
Settlement in lawsuit of Eastborn RX Pharmacy, LLC (Delano Williams) v City of Detroit;
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Case No. 25-012203-NF, File No. L25-8089 (CB) A20000 (Department of Transportation)
in the amount of $6,500 in full payment for any and all claims which Eastborn RX LLC may
have against the City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged
injuries sustained on or about November 24, 2021.
23.13 Submitting reso. autho.
Settlement in lawsuit of John Clark Davenport III v City of Detroit; Case. No. 24-011863-NI,
File No. L24-01262 (CB) A20000 (Department of Transportation) in the amount of $100,000
in full payment for any and all claims which John Clark Davenport, III may have against the
City of Detroit and any other City of Detroit employees by reason of alleged injuries
sustained on or about April 29, 2024.
23.14 Submitting reso. autho.
Legal Representation and Indemnification for TEO Maurice Hushour in lawsuit of Daryle
Edmonds v City of Detroit; Case No. 25-010403-NI; L25-8021 (AA) A20000
(Transportation Department) for TEO Maurice Hushour.
23.15 Submitting reso. autho.
Legal Representation and Indemnification for Detective Marc Thompson in lawsuit of
Ladonna Crutchfield v City of Detroit, et al; Case No. 25-cv-10514; L25-7855 (CM)
A37000 (Police Department) for Detective Marc Thompson.
23.16 Submitting reso. autho.
Legal Representation and Indemnification for PO Careema Yopp in lawsuit of LaDonna
Crutchfield v City of Detroit, et al; Case No. 25-cv-10514: P.O. Careema Yopp, Badge No.
4360.
23.17 Submitting reso. autho.
Legal Representation and Indemnification for PO Julian Shanti in lawsuit of Jason Powell
Michalak v City of Detroit; Case No. 25-cv-11257; L25-7908 (AA) A37000 ( Police
Department) for PO Julian Shanti.
23.18 Submitting reso. autho.
Legal Representation and Indemnification for PO Justin Williams in lawsuit of Damon Ashe
v City of Detroit et al; Case No. 24-005852-NI; L24-00936 (CR) A37000 (Police
Department) for PO Justin Williams.
23.19 Submitting reso. autho.
Legal Representation and Indemnification for Sergeant Jennifer Adams in lawsuit of Asley
Looper v City of Detroit; Case No. 25-cv-11145; L25-7832 (CM) A37000 (Police
Department) for Sergeant Jennifer Adams.
23.20 Submitting reso. autho.
Legal Representation and Indemnification for TEO Dorian Cox in lawsuit of George Lee v
City of Detroit et al; Case No. 26-000575-NI; L26-8246 (BP) A20000 (Transportation
Department) for TEO Dorian Cox.
23.21 Submitting report relative to
Placeholder for Questions Regarding Cost Recovery. (The Law Department has submitted a
privileged and confidential memorandum regarding the above –referenced matter.)
24. NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE
THE FOLLOWING ITEM(S) ARE TO BE REFERRED TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND
COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE:
MAYOR'S OFFICE
24.1 Submitting reso. autho.
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Petition of Vanguard Community Development Corporation (2026-139), request to hold
“Hospitality Included Festival” from August 16, 2026 at 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM the same day
at 8324 Woodward Ave. Detroit, MI 48202. Set-up will begin on August 15, 2026 at 10:00
AM and be completed by August 16, 2026 at 12:00 PM. Tear down will begin on August 16,
2026 at 9:00 PM and be completed by August 17, 2026 at 10:00 AM. (The Mayor's Office
and all other City Departments RECOMMEND APPROVAL of this petition.)
24.2 Submitting reso. autho.
Petition of Mack Alive ( #2026-140), request to hold “36th Annual Mack Alive Parade and
Rally” from August 22, 2026 at 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM the same day at 3746 Fischer Street.
Set-up will begin on August 21, 2026 at 8:00 AM and be completed by August 22, 2026 at
9:00 AM. Tear down will begin on August 22, 2026 at 4:00 PM and be completed by 6:00
PM the same day. (The Mayor's Office and all other City Departments RECOMMEND
APPROVAL of this petition.)
24.3 Submitting reso. autho.
Petition of Pike Street Entertainment LLC aka The Crofoot (#2026-143), request to hold the
"Turnstile" on September 11, 2026, from 5:00 PM until 10:00 PM on September 12, 2026 at
Russell Industrial Center parking lot - 1680 Clay St, Detroit, MI. Set-up will begin at 8:00
AM on September 07, 2026, and be completed by 6:00 PM on September 10, 2026. Tear
down will begin at 11:00 PM on September 12, 2026, and be completed by 6:00 PM on
September 14, 2026. (The Mayor's Office and all other City Departments RECOMMEND
APPROVAL of this petition.)
GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT
24.4 Submitting reso. autho.
To submit a grant application to the Community Foundation of Southeast Michigan for the
FY 2027 Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Trails Maintenance Fund Grant. (The General Services
Department is hereby requesting authorization from Detroit City Council to submit a grant
application to the Community Foundation of Southeast Michigan for the FY 2027 Ralph C.
Wilson Jr. Trails Maintenance Fund Grant. The amount being sought is $500,000.00. There
is no City match requirement. The total project cost is $500,000.00.)
25. PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE
THE FOLLOWING ITEM(S) ARE TO BE REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE:
OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT
25.1 Submitting reso. autho.
Contract No. 6007918 - 100% CDBG-DR Funding – To Provide Fund for Alley Sewer
Repair Project: Inspection, Rehabilitation and Replacement as Needed. – Contractor: LGC
Global Inc.(JV) Detroit Grounds Crew – Location: 7310 Woodward Avenue, Suite 500,
Detroit, MI 48226 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of Four (4)
Years – Total Contract Amount: $25,000,000.00 HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION
25.2 Submitting reso. autho.
Contract No. 6007920 - 100% CDBG-DR Funding – To Provide Fund for Alley Sewer
Repair Project: Inspection, Rehabilitation and Replacement as Needed. – Contractor: Major
Contracting Group – Location: 12222 Greenfield Road, Detroit, MI 48227 – Contract Period:
Upon City Council Approval for a Period of Four (4) Years – Total Contract Amount:
$25,000,000.00. HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION
25.3 Submitting reso. autho.
Contract No. 6005549-A2 - 100% City Funding – AMEND 2 – To Provide an Increase of
Funds and an Extension of Time for Professional Services to Assist P&DD to Update the
City of Detroit’s Master Plan. – Contractor: SmithGroup Inc - Location: 500 Griswold Street,
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Suite 1700, Detroit, MI 48226 – Previous Contract Period: October 24, 2026 through
October 1, 2026 – Amended Contract Period: October 24, 2023 through December 31, 2026
– Contract Increase Amount: $100,000.00 – Total Contract Amount: $1,093,500.00.
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER / OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND
PROCUREMENT
25.4 Submitting reso. autho.
July 14, 2026 List of Contracts Subject to Delegated Approval. (List of attached contracts
subject to delegated authority, pursuant to Section 17-5-91, City Council approval required
for certain contracts; monthly report on certain contracts; emergency procurements; City
Council notification and approval required, Subsection (c).)
CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
25.5 Submitting report and Ordinance
To amend Chapter 50 of the 2019 Detroit City Code, Zoning, to revise the published public
notice requirements for consistency with the City Charter and State law; to remove the
section regarding lapse of approval for Planned Developments; to allow lofts conditionally in
R1 and R2 districts; to allow lofts and mixed residential-commercial development by-right in
B2, B3, and B4 districts; to allow body art facilities conditionally in B2, B3, and SD1
districts, and by-right in B4, SD2, and SD4 districts; to allow brewpubs, microbreweries,
small distilleries, and small wineries conditionally in B2 districts and by-right in B3, B4, B5,
B6, M1, M2, M3, and M4 districts; to change the name of the use “kennel, commercial” to
“animal care facility” and include animal shelters in such use; to allow miniature golf
conditionally in SD1 and SD2 districts; to revise the definition of Gateway Radial
Thoroughfare Overlay to include zoning districts other than B4; to add uses currently
permitted in the R5 and R6 districts to the use table and update several additional sections for
consistency; to add that crematories and pet crematories are allowed in PD districts with
legislative approval; to remove the requirement for a neighborhood petition to establish a
miniature golf course within 500 feet of a land zoned residential; to clarify that the
prohibition of several uses in Gateway Radial Thoroughfare Overlay Areas is not waivable
by the Board of Zoning Appeals; to clarify that brewpubs, microbreweries, small distilleries,
and small wineries are not controlled uses; to clarify the allowability of food catering in SD2
districts; to clarify that the permissibility of additional height is based on the width of the
right-of-way; to decrease the minimum parking required for miniature golf courses; to clarify
that required loading space for a residential use can be located in an alley; to allow properties
in Traditional Main Street Overlay Areas to use off-street parking in public parking lots
toward satisfying their parking requirement; to add provisions requiring mechanical,
electrical, and telecommunications equipment to be screened in residential districts; to add
provisions regarding the thickness of metal panels; to add provisions regarding fiber cement
and metal panels in Traditional Main Street Overly areas; to add a definition for “Animal
care facility”; to revise the definition of “Family” to increase the number of unrelated
persons qualifying as a family from two to four; to revise the definition of “Loft” to exclude
accessory buildings; to broaden the definition of “Truck stop” to include additional accessory
uses and not require fuel sales; and to correct inconsistencies in several sections: by repealing
Article III, Review and Approval Procedures (Part 1), Division 4, Planned Developments,
Section 50-3-98, Lapse of approval; and Article XII, Use Regulations, Division 3, Specific
Use Standards, Subdivision C, Retail, Service, and Commercial Uses; Generally
(Amusement Park—Mortuary or Funeral Home), Section 50-12-229, Kennel, commercial,
which is replaced by Section 50-12-211.1, Animal care facility; by adding Article XII, Use
Regulations, Division 3, Specific Use Standards, Subdivision C, Retail, Service, and
Commercial Uses; Generally, (Amusement Park—Mortuary or Funeral Home), Section 50-
12-211.1, Animal care facility, Section 50-12-215.2, Banquet facility, Subdivision E, Retail,
Service, and Commercial Uses; Generally, (Motor Vehicles—Youth Hostels/Hostels),
Section 50-12-306.2, Radio, television, or household appliance repair shop, and Section 50-
12-326, Smoking lounge, cigar; and ii Revised 6/10/2026 by amending Article III, Review
and Approval Procedures (Part 1), Division 1, General Provisions, Section 50-3-10, Notices;
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published (newspaper) notice; Article IV, Review and Approval Procedures (Part 2),
Division 6, Variances and Administrative Adjustments, Section 50-4-131, Permitted
dimensional variances; Article VIII, Residential Zoning Districts, Division 2, R1 Single-
Family Residential District, Section 50-8-20, Conditional residential uses, Section 50-8-22,
Conditional retail, service, and commercial uses, Division 3, R2 Two-Family Residential
District, Section 50-8-50, Conditional residential uses, Section 50-8-52, Conditional retail,
service, and commercial uses, Division 4, R3 Low Density Residential District, Section 50-
8-82, Conditional retail, service, and commercial uses, Division 5, R4 Thoroughfare
Residential District, Section 50-8-112, Conditional retail, service, and commercial uses,
Division 6, R5 Medium Density Residential District, Section 50-8-142, Conditional retail,
service, and commercial uses, Division 7, R6 High Density Residential District, Section 50-
8-166, By-right retail, service, and commercial uses, Section 50-8-172, Conditional retail,
service, and commercial uses; Article IX, Business Zoning Districts, Division 3, B2 Local
Business and Residential District, Section 50-9-44, By-right residential uses, Section 50-9-
46, By-right retail, service, and commercial uses, Section 50-9-50, Conditional residential
uses, Section 50-9-52, Conditional retail, service, and commercial uses, Division 4, B3
Shopping District, Section 50-9-74, By-right residential uses, Section 50-9-76, By-right
retail, service, and commercial uses, Section 50-9-80, Conditional residential uses, Section
50-9-82, Conditional retail, service, and commercial uses, Division 5, B4 General Business
District, Section 50-9-104, By-right residential uses, Section 50-9-106, By-right retail,
service, and commercial uses, Section 50-9-110, Conditional residential uses, Section 50-9-
112, Conditional retail, service, and commercial uses, Division 6, B5 Major Business
District, Section 50-9-136, By-right retail, service, and commercial uses, Section 50-9-142,
Conditional retail, service, and commercial uses, Division 7, B6 General Services District,
Section 50-9-166, By-right retail, service, and commercial uses, Section 50-9-172,
Conditional retail, service, and commercial uses; Article X, Industrial Zoning Districts,
Division 2, M1 Limited Industrial District, Section 50-10-16, By-right retail, service, and
commercial uses, Section 50-10-22, Conditional retail, service, and commercial uses,
Division 3, M2 Restricted Industrial District, Section 50-10-46, By-right retail, service, and
commercial uses, Section 50-10-52, Conditional retail, service, and commercial uses,
Division 4, M3 General Industrial District, Section 50-10-76, By-right retail, service, and
commercial uses, Section 50-10-82, Conditional retail, service, and commercial uses,
Division 5, M4 Intensive Industrial District, Section 50-10-106, By-right retail, service, and
commercial uses, Section 50-10-112, Conditional retail, service, and commercial uses;
Article XI, Special Purpose Zoning Districts and Overlay Areas, Division 6, TM
Transitional-Industrial District, Section 50-11-116, By-right retail, service, and commercial
uses, Division 10, SD1–Special Development District, Small-Scale, Mixed-Use, Section 50-
11-242, Conditional retail, service, and commercial uses, Division 11, SD2–Special
Development District, Mixed-Use, Section 50-11-266, By-right retail, service, and
commercial uses, Section 50-11-272, Conditional retail, service, and commercial uses,
Division 12, SD4–Special Development District, Riverfront Mixed-Use, Section 50-11-292,
By-right retail, service, and commercial uses, Division 14, Overlay Areas, Subdivision A,
Gateway Radial Thoroughfare Overlay Areas, Section 50-11-361, Description; Article XII,
Use Regulations, Division 1, Use Tables, Subdivision B, Residential Uses, Section 50-12-21,
Group living, Section 50-12-22, Household living, Subdivision D, Retail, Service, and
Commercial Uses, Section 50-12-61, Assembly, Section 50-12-62, Food and beverage
service, Section 50-12-63, Office, Section 50-12-64, Parking, commercial, Section 50-12-66,
Recreation/entertainment, indoor, iii Revised 6/10/2026 Section 50-12-67,
Recreation/entertainment, outdoor, Section 50-12-69, Retail sales and service, sales-oriented,
Section 50-12-70, Retail sales and service, service-oriented, Subdivision E, Manufacturing
and Industrial Uses, Section 50-12-81, Industrial service, Division 2, General Use Standards,
Section 50-12-123, GRT (Gateway Radial Thoroughfare), Section 50-12-125, P (petition),
Section 50-12-131, Retail, service, and commercial uses—spacing, Division 3, Specific Use
Standards, Subdivision A, Residential Uses, Section 50-12-156, Emergency shelter, Section
50-12-159, Lofts; residential uses combined in structures with permitted commercial or
industrial uses, Section 50-12-163, Pre-release adjustment centers, Subdivision B, Public,
Civic, and Institutional Uses, Section 50-12-191, Substance abuse service facility,
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Subdivision C, Retail, Service, and Commercial Uses; Generally (Amusement
Park—Mortuary or Funeral Home), Section 50-12-212, Animal-grooming shop, Section 50-
12-213.1, Art gallery, Section 50-12-214, Assembly hall, Section 50-12-215, Bake shop,
Section 50-12-215.1, Bank, without drive-up or drive-through facilities, Section 50-12-215.2,
Barber or beauty shop, which is relocated to Section 50-12-215.3, Section 50-12-216.1, Body
art facility, Section 50-12-217, Brewpub or microbrewery or small distillery or small winery,
Section 50-12-217.1, Business college or commercial trade school, Section 50-12-220, Dry
cleaning, laundry, or laundromat, Section 50-12-221, Establishment for the sale of beer or
alcoholic liquor for consumption on the premises, Section 50-12-226, Go-cart track, Section
50-12-227, Golf course (miniature), which is renamed to Golf course, miniature, Section 50-
12-235, Nail salons, Subdivision E, Retail, Service, and Commercial Uses; Generally (Motor
Vehicles—Youth Hostels/Hostels), Section 50-12-296, Motor vehicle washing and steam
cleaning, Section 50-12-298, Office, business or professional, Section 50-12-299, Parking
lots or parking areas, Section 50-12-302, Pawnshops, Section 50-12-303, Pet shops, Section
50-12-304, Precious metal and gem dealers, Section 50-12-307, Rebound tumbling centers,
Section 50-12-307.1, Recording studio or photo studio or video studio, no assembly hall,
Section 50-12-308, Recreation, indoor commercial and health club; recreation, outdoor
commercial, Section 50-12-309, Rental halls, Section 50-12-310, Restaurants, carry-out and
fastfood, Section 50-12-311, Restaurants, standard, Section 50-12-313, Schools or studios of
dance, gymnastics, music, art or cooking, which is renamed to Schools or studios of dance,
gymnastics, music, art, or cooking, Section 50-12-313.1, Shoe repair shop, Section 50-12-
316, Taxicab dispatch and/or storage facilities, Section 50-12-320, Used goods dealers;
precious metal and gem dealers, Section 50-12-321, Veterinary clinic for small animals,
Section 50-12-323, Printing or engraving shops, Section 50-12-324, Stores of a generally
recognized retail nature whose primary business is the sale of new merchandise, without
drive-up or drive-through facilities, Subdivision F, Manufacturing and Industrial Uses,
Section 50-12-336, Food catering establishments, Section 50-12-348, Research or testing
laboratories, Section 50-12-351, Tool, die, and gauge manufacturing, Section 50-12-358,
Wholesaling, warehousing, storage buildings, or public storage facilities; Article XIII,
Intensity and Dimensional Standards, Division 1, Tables of Intensity and Dimensional
Standards, Subdivision D, General Dimensional Standards for Business Districts, Section 50-
13-63, B3 and B4 District height limitations; Article XIV, Development Standards, Division
1, Off-Street Parking, Loading, and Access, Subdivision A, In General, Section 50-14-7, Off-
street parking exemptions, reductions, and allowances, Subdivision B, Off-Street Parking
Schedule “A”, Section 50-14-49, Retail, service, and commercial uses located on land zoned
SD1 or SD2, which is renamed to Retail, service, and commercial uses located in specific
areas, Section 50-14-56, Recreation, outdoor, Section 50-14-58, Retail sales and service
(sales-oriented), which is renamed to Retail sales and service, sales-oriented, Section 50-14-
59, Retail sales and service (service-oriented), which is renamed to Retail sales and service,
iv Revised 6/10/2026 service-oriented, Section 50-14-60, Vehicle repair and service, which
is renamed to Vehicle sales, repair, and service, Subdivision D, Off-Street Loading, Section
50-14-111, Off-street loading schedule and exemptions, Division 3, Architectural and Site
Design Standards, Subdivision A, Residential Development, Section 50-14-398, Other
residential development standards, Subdivision B, Non-Residential Development, Section
50-14-414, Quality of materials, Subdivision C, Traditional Main Street Overlay Areas,
Section 50-14-440, Building design standards—Materials, which is renamed to Building
design standards–materials; Article XVI, Rules of Construction and Definitions, Division 2,
Words and Terms Defined, Subdivision B, Letter “A”, Section 50-16-113, Words and terms
(An—As), Subdivision G, Letter “F”, Section 50-16- 201, Words and terms (Fa—Fg),
Subdivision H, Letter “G”, Section 50-16-221, Words and terms (Ga—Gm), Subdivision K,
Letters “K” Through “L”, Section 50-16-281, Words and terms (Ka— Kz), Section 50-16-
284, Words and terms (Ln—Lz), Subdivision O, Letters “Q” Through “R”, Section 50-16-
362, Words and terms (Red—Rm), Subdivision Q, Letter “T”, Section 50-16-402, Words
and terms (Tn—Tz); Appendix A, Assignment of Specific Use Types to General Use
Categories, Division 1, Letter “A.”, Division 7, Letter “G.”, Division 11, Letter “K.”, and
Division 19, Letter “S”, which is renamed to Letter “S.”. (FOR INTRODUCTION OF AN
ORDINANCE AND THE SETTING OF A PUBLIC HEARING?)
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HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION DEPARTMENT
25.6 Submitting reso. autho.
Request for Public Hearing to Approve an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Certificate on
behalf Busy Bee Development, LLC of in the area of 1401 – 1417 Gratiot Ave, Detroit,
Michigan, in accordance with Public Act 146 of 2000 (Petition #2026-009) (The Housing
and Revitalization Department and Finance Departments have reviewed the application of
Busy Bee Development, LLC and find that it satisfies the criteria set forth by P.A. 146 of
2000 and would be consistent with development and economic goals of the Master Plan.)
25.7 Submitting reso. autho.
Request for a Public Hearing to Establish an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation District on
behalf of North Corktown HQ in the area of 3388 14th St. Detroit, MI 48208, in accordance
with Public Act 146 of 2000 (Petition # 2026-012). (The Housing and Revitalization
Department has reviewed the application of North Corktown HQ and find that it satisfies the
criteria set forth by P.A. 146 of 2000 and would be consistent with development and
economic goals of the Master Plan.)
LEGISLATIVE POLICY DIVISION
25.8 Submitting reso. autho.
City Council Member Angela Whitfield-Calloway has requested that the Legislative Policy
Division provide a resolution in support of Senate Bill 1053 concerning the expansion of
allowable Neighborhood Enterprise Zone (NEZ) acreage limits from 15% to 20% of the total
acreage within the boundaries of the local governmental unit.
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
25.9 Submitting reso. autho.
Community Outreach Ordinance Report for Master Plan Update Contract Amendment. (The
Community Outreach Ordinance (COO) engagement for this contract was comprised of four
public meetings held virtually on June 24 and July 6, 2026, noting that two meetings are
required for Class A Neighborhood Proposals. Due to improper noticing of the first round of
meetings that came to the Planning & Development Department’s (PDD) attention after the
fact, an additional two public meetings were scheduled and noticed.)
MISCELLANEOUS
25.10 Council Member Renata Miller
Submitting memorandum requesting a report identifying individuals, companies, LLCs, or
affiliated ownership groups that own ten (10) or more residential and/or commercial
properties within the City of Detroit.
26. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE
THE FOLLOWING ITEM(S) ARE TO BE REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND
SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE:
OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT
26.1 Submitting reso. autho.
Contract No. 6007767 - 100% Public Acts 301-302 Funding – To Provide Command and
Staff Training Services – Contractor: Cleary University – Location: 2470 Collingwood
Street, Detroit, MI 48206 – Contract Period: Upon City Council Approval for a Period of
Two (2) Years – Total Contract Amount: $136,000.00 POLICE
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEERING DIVISION
26.2 Submitting reso. autho.
Petition of Soave Enterprise (x2026-099), Soave Enterprise request to vacate with a
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reservation of a utility easement the north-south alley, 20 ft. wide and east-west alley
bounded by W. Warren Ave., 100 ft. wide and Epworth St., 80 ft. wide along with a public
access easement, 30 ft. wide. (All other involved City Departments, and privately owned
utility companies have reported no objections. Provisions protecting utility installations are
part of the attached resolution.)
MISCELLANEOUS
26.3 Council Member Denzel McCampbell
Submitting memorandum relative to Railroad Tracks Improvement in District 7.
26.4 Council Member Denzel McCampbell
Submitting memorandum requesting a complete, site-by-site accounting of every site that
received contaminated or potentially contaminated backfill or fill dirt.
26.5 Council Member Mary Waters
Submitting memorandum relative to Resolution Opposing the Usage of Water Resources for
Data Centers.
27. CONSENT AGENDA
28. MEMBER REPORTS
29. ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE
30. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CLERK
30.1 Report on approval of proceedings by the Mayor.
31. TESTIMONIAL RESOLUTIONS AND SPECIAL PRIVILEGE
31.1 Tate, reso. autho.
Testimonial Resolution in Memoriam for Rosie Mae Watts.
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