Weekly Update | January 18, 2019
Celebrating the new year at the Spirit of the New Year event at Bridging Communities!
Council Approvals
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Detroit Police Department received $800,000 through the Local Law Enforcement Crime Gun Intelligence Center Integration Initiative Grant to create a model of coordinated law enforcement to reduce violent crime and illegal use of firearms.
- Established a Secondary Street Name in honor of Gregg A. Booker at the Intersection of W. Grand Blvd. and Porter Avenue in front of Deliverance Center Outreach Ministries.
- Amended the Rental Property Ordinance to allow BSEED to accept certain inspections of one or two family dwellings by federal and other government agencies in place of certain City inspections.
- Accepted park improvement donations at Scripps Park (a community bulletin board) and Dean Savage Memorial Park (playground equipment) from the Woodbridge NDC and the Corktown EDC, respectively.
Other Updates
- The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee will discuss the Residential Parking Permit Ordinance at 2 Woodward Ave on Jan. 28 at 10AM. There will be a chance for general public comment. A date for a public hearing will be also established during this meeting.
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Review a list of ongoing list of road closures.
- Interested in having a tree outside of your home? Through the 10,000 UP! program, Detroit is planting 10,000 trees to improve your home and create healthier communities - for free! You can request a tree by calling 313-224-6391 or emailing squallsa@detroitmi.gov. Please refer to this website and the flyer below for more information.
Meetings & Info Sessions
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[January 19] The City of Detroit is hosting two community input meetings from 11-1 and 2-4 to discuss planning and consultant finalists for the Joe Louis Greenway. Palmer Park Community Building, 1121 Merrill Plaisance St.
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[January 22] Board of Zoning Appeals hearing regarding condominium development in Corktown. 2 Woodward Ave (13th floor), 10AM. View the hearing agenda here.
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[January 22] Wayne State University seeks input on its Campus-Wide Master Plan. There will be a neighborhood focus group discussion from 5:30-7:00P at Common Pub (5440 Cass Ave).
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[January 23] BSEED public hearing: Marathon seeking a variance from the Bulk Solid Materials Ordinance for land on S. Fort between S. Schaefer Hwy and Tractor St. 9AM, Rm 401, 2 Woodward Ave.
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[January 23] Public meeting to comment on a proposal application for a US-EPA Brownfield Clean-Up grant for Parcel 3 of Riverside Park at Roberto Clemente Center, 2631 Bagley, 6-8.
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[January 26] Information session about affordable housing through Community Land Trusts. 7700 2nd Ave, 10-1. Please RSVP to join@detroitpeoplesplatform.org or call 313-338-9396.
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[January 24] Human Trafficking Forum at Springwells Baptist Church (2135 Springwells Ave) at 6. State Senator Chang and U.S. Congresswoman Tlaib will speak.
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[January 25] The Toxic Relationship Between Trauma & Addiction: A Personal Account from 12-1 at 40. E. Ferry St. RSVP to Karen Caudill, 313-833-2970.
Events
Jobs
- Detroit Hispanic Development Corporation is hiring a part-time ESL Instructor for the Adult Education program. Resumes, letters of intent, and inquiries can be directed to Juan Alfaro, jalfaro@dhdc1.org.
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Program Coordinator for Co.act Detroit at TechTown Detroit.
- The Rhonda Walker Foundation is hiring a Program Coordinator.
- Matrix Human Services is hiring a part-time Event and Marketing Specialist.
- Part-time Staff Accountant at Detroit PAL.
Other Resources
- The Kresge Foundation invites community-based nonprofits to apply for grants that engage residents improving the quality of life across Detroit. Applications due Feb. 15.
- The Campbell Branch Library (8733 W. Vernor Hwy) invites families to a series of Mexican movies in Spanish on Saturdays from January-April. Free popcorn and pop will be served!
- Please click here to view the schedule for the Immigration Task Force meetings. Meetings are open to the public, but participation is limited to task force members only.
Council Member and Chief of Staff, Mariana, at Congresswoman Tlaib's Swearing in Ceremony!
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day will be observed on Monday, January 21st. Interested in attending an event in the Detroit area? Please refer to lists compiled by the Detroit News, Curbed Detroit, and Metro Parent for ideas of how to engage with your community on this day!
- Salvation Army Family Stores will offer 33% off all clothing on January 21st in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Find your nearest store here.
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