Following Formal Session, here's what to keep your eye on in Council's Standing Committees this week.
There are many items discussed each week, so please know that this list is not exhaustive. We are highlighting items related to District 6, my policy priorities, or other hot topic issues. To view all referral items, click here and review items.
P.S. If you need guidance on how to participate in City Council's proceedings, including where to find all Council documents, view recordings or watch live, and how to make public comment, we've got you covered! Just scroll down to the resource section for some tips.
Meeting Time: Wednesday, July 17 at 10:00am (subject to change)
Members: Latisha Johnson, Chair; Mary Waters, Vice-Chair; Angela Whitfield-Calloway
- A $814,022 contract with Motor City Electric Co. to remove and replace generator for Lyndon Data Center.
- A request to amend the official compensation schedule to include the pay range of $83,000 - $107,900 for the classification of OIG Information Analyst.
- A resolution outlining the formal process for the public to apply to serve on the Detroit Tenants Rights Commission.
- A resolution in support of Michigan senate bills 669 and 670 to expand Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) laws to cover the governor and legislature.
- A resolution requesting outside Counsel to provide legal analysis of the Proposed Solar Neighborhoods Initiative.
- A request for a report concerning the process for revocation of liquor licenses.
- Three resolutions for the re-appointment of Maggie DeSantis, John George, and Juan Gonzales to the Detroit Brownfield Redevelopment Authority.
- A $120,000 contract with Governmental Consultant Services, Inc. for state lobbying services.
- A request for a report on feasibility and process for recognizing Juneteenth.
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Meeting Time: Wednesday, July 17 at 1:00pm (subject to change)
Members: Fred Durhal, III, Chair; Coleman A. Young, II, Vice-Chair; Gabriela Santiago-Romero
- A $105,000 contract increase with Corporate Specialties, LLC for promotional items and/or various novelty products.
- A $3.25M contract increase with AECOM Great Lakes, Inc. for needed assistance and strategic guidance for grant compliance.
- A $500,000 contract to provide income tax discovery and compliance services for the City of Detroit.
- A neighborhood enterprise zone certificate application for the rehabilitation of a building at 8823 and 8829 Third in the Herman Keifer Neighborhood Enterprise Zone area.
Meeting Time: Thursday, July 18 at 10:00am (subject to change)
Members: Pro Tempore James Tate, Chair; Fred Durhal, III, Vice-Chair; Latisha Johnson
- A contract extension with eTitle Agency, inc. for rapid title search of current owner and date of ownership services.
- A report relative to billboard cannabis advertising.
- A report on business development in the City of Detroit.
- A $787,050 contract with SmithGroup, Inc. for planning study services for the street calming and pedestrian connectivity intervention in the Corktown Choice Neighborhoods Area.
- An ordinance to modify the development regulations for the area consisting of the Renaissance Center Tower to allow for uses that are permissible in the BS Major Business District zoning classification.
- A request to accept and appropriate the Lead Health Safety – 2025 Grant for a total amount of $80,000.
- A request for authorization and acceptance of the FY 2025 Medicaid CHIP Community Development Lead Hazard Control Program Grant.
- The submission of the FY 2024-25 Annual Action Plan.
Meeting Time: Thursday, July 18 at 1:00pm (subject to change)
Members: Coleman A. Young, II, Chair; Angela Whitfield-Calloway, Vice-Chair; Scott Benson
- A petition of Foxglove to hold “Foxglove in the Garden” on August 10th.
- A petition of Trivium to hold “Growler Gallop Atwater” at Atwater Brewery on September 22nd.
- A petition of Trivium Racing in coordination with weRun313 to hold “Run the 313 5k” at Palmer Park on August 24th.
- A $3,420,869 contract with Feldman Ford, LLC for heavy duty vehicles and supporting services.
- A $450,00 contract increase with R&R Fire Truck Repair, Inc. for fire vehicles repair service, labor, and/or parts.
- A $100,000 contract with Michigan Recreational Construction, Inc. to provide improvements at Kelley Dog Park.
- A petition of Detroit Health Department to hold “DHD 3rd Annual Block Party” on September 7th.
- A petition of Detroit City Clerk’s Office to host “Get Out to Vote” on July 27th.
- A petition of Williams Park Alliance to hold “Williams Park Alliance” on July 30, 2024.
- A petition of University of Detroit Mercy to hold “2024 University of Detroit – Bicycle Tour” on September 13th.
- A petition of Garage Cultural to hold “SW Fest” on August 24th.
- A petition of Uncle and Me to host “Motor City Festival” at Hart Plaza on August 3rd.
- An authorization request for Detroit Parks and Recreation to acquire 15 parcels from the Detroit Land Bank Authority.
- A resolution in support of House Bill 4177 of 2023, and House Bills 5817 and 5818 of 2024.
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Meeting Time: Monday, July 22 at 10:00am (subject to change)
Members: Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Chair; Scott Benson, Vice-Chair; Mary Waters
- An $80,850 contract with Special Multi Services, Inc for proposal N trash out services.
- A $1,759,000 contract with Johnson Controls Fire Protection, LP for fire suppression and protection services.
- A $1,415,469 contract with Otis Elevator Company for elevator maintenance and repair services.
- A resolution in support of Michigan Senate Bills 818-827.
- A report on the current percentage of unbanked Detroiters.
- A resolution in support of HB 4707.
- A report on transit-oriented and mobility management policy in Detroit.
- A $878,783 contract with the Regents of the University of Michigan to provide air quality monitoring study for impact on local community.
- 12 contracts to provide Proposal N trash out services.
- A $187,500 contract with 5716 Partners, LLC to lease property at 5716 Michigan Avenue to the City of Detroit Health Department.
- A resolution to allow for separate votes on three solar farm proposals.
- A report on the ordinance to regulate Fugitive Dust emissions in Detroit.
- An ordinance to prohibit nuisance parties and unlawful gatherings from creating a public nuisance in the City of Detroit.
- A $100,000 contract with Comcast Cable Communications Management, LLC to provide network communications services to selected locations for MODES Grant.
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